bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Reducing the Risk of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnant Women with Metabolic Syndrome by Dietary Intervention During Early Pregnancy
Authors: Wang Xiao-Hua , Liu Chun-Lan , Hu Hui-Ping , Chen Xiu-Ti 
Published: August 2022

Objective:
The study objective was to explore the clinical observation of reducing the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in pregnant women with metabolic syndrome (MS) by dietary intervention during early pregnancy.

Methods:
Singleton pregnant women who set early pregnancy filings and had regular prenatal care and delivery at Zengcheng Hospital of Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center of Guangdong Province from January 2020 to June 2021 were screened out according to the diagnostic criteria for MS promulgated by the International Diabetes Federation in 2005. Pregnant women meeting the diagnostic criteria for MS were randomly divided into the intervention group (n = 80) and the control group (n = 80). The changes in the indicators of MS (fasting plasma glucose [FPG], total cholesterol [TC], triglyceride [TG], high-density lipoprotein [HDL], low-density lipoprotein [LDL], systolic blood pressure [SBP], and diastolic blood pressure [DBP]) in early and late pregnancy were observed, and the incidence of GDM was analyzed.

Results:
There was no significant difference (P > 0.05) in TC, TG, FPG, LDL, HDL, SBP, or DBP of women in early pregnancy between the two groups. There was no significant difference (P > 0.05) in TC and TG of women in late pregnancy between the two groups. The FPG, LDL, SBP, and DBP of the intervention group were lower than those of the control group, and the HDL of the intervention group was higher than that of the control group, which showed a significant difference in the two groups (P < 0.05). The incidence of GDM in the intervention group was lower than those of the control group (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:
Pregnant women with MS before their pregnancy were at a high risk of GDM. Diet and exercise interventions in early pregnancy could improve the indicators of their blood metabolism and lipid metabolism, which could effectively reduce the incidence of GDM and thus improve the adverse pregnancy outcome and ensure the safety of the mothers and the infants.
Revised stratigraphy in the eastern Meguma terrane, Nova Scotia, Canada, and variations in whole-rock chemical and Sm–Nd isotopic compositions of the Goldenville and Halifax groups
Authors: Barr Sandra M. , White Chris E. , Pin Christian 
Published: August 2022

As a result of new geological mapping, the Goldenville and Halifax groups in the eastern Meguma terrane have been divided into formations. They have a total stratigraphic thickness of about 7750 m and correspond to only the upper half of the Goldenville Group and lower half of the Halifax Group in the northwestern and southeastern areas of the terrane. The revised stratigraphy combined with compiled and new whole-rock major and trace element and Sm–Nd isotopic analyses enable more detailed documentation of the chemical changes with stratigraphy that were demonstrated in previous studies. Based on chemical compositions, the protolith compositions of the analysed samples range from lithic arenite to wacke to shale. Major and trace element characteristics are consistent with deposition in an active continental margin, basins associated with island arcs, or most likely at a passive continental margin with volcanic rocks in the source area. Chemical compositions show a scattered but overall increasing abundance of lithophile elements such as La and Th with stratigraphic position. Epsilon Nd(t) values become increasingly negative up-section, and depleted mantle model ages become increasingly older. The data are consistent with increased mixing between sediments derived from Mesoproterozoic upper crustal sources and sediments derived from a magmatic arc. These data are consistent with published detrital zircon patterns which show increasing amounts of ca. 2 Ga zircon with decreasing age, and with a source area comprising a Pan-African (800–540 Ma) volcanic arc and/or active margin magmatism and mainly Eburnean crust, most likely in the West African craton.
A contribution to the knowledge of the butterfly fauna of Maputo Special Reserve, Mozambique from African Natural History Research Trust expeditions (Papilionoidea)
Authors: Miles William R. C. , Morgan Lauren E. , Mulvaney Lydia R. J. , Vetina Alvaro A. 
Published: August 2022

This article provides a checklist for the butterfly species of the Maputo Special Reserve (MSR) in the south of Mozambique, recorded during three expeditions organised by the African Natural History Research Trust (ANHRT), in collaboration with the Museu de História Natural, Maputo, between 2016 and 2018. A total of 163 species in 86 genera are recorded from the reserve with two new country records for Mozambique: Deloneura millari millari Trimen, 1906 and Iolaus lulua (Riley, 1944), both Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany hotspot endemics. A brief note is also included for a short reconnaissance expedition in 2018 to the north of Mozambique which yielded two further new records, Acraea nohara halali Marshall, 1896 and Gretna carmen capra Evans, 1937. The possible factors governing butterfly distribution in the MSR, including seasonality, choice of study site and habitat are discussed in further detail. Photographs of habitus, genitalia and habitat are provided to corroborate findings and suggestions for future work included.

Este artigo fornece uma lista de espécies de borboletas da Reserva Especial de Maputo, no sul de Moçambique, registadas durante três expedições organizadas pelo African Natural History Research Trust, em colaboração com o Museu de História Natural, Maputo, entre 2016 e 2018. Um total de 163 espécies, em 86 géneros foram registadas na reserva com dois novos registos nacionais para Moçambique: Deloneura millari millari Trimen, 1906 e Iolaus lulua (Riley, 1944), ambas são endémicas do hotspots de Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany. Esta incluida tambem uma breve nota de uma curta expedição de reconhecimento em 2018, ao norte de Moçambique que rendeu mais dois novos registros, Acraea nohara halali Marshall, 1896 e Gretna carmen capra Evans, 1937. Os possíveis fatores que padronizam a distribuição de borboletas na MSR, incluindo sazonalidade, escolha do local de estudo e habitat são discutidos em mais detalhes. Fotografias de habitus, genitália e habitat são fornecidas para corroborar as descobertas e sugestões para trabalhos futuros incluídos.
Optimization of process parameters by response surface methodology to develop a more bioefficacious nanosuspension of Silybum marianum seed extract
Authors: Kousar Fareeha , Jahan Nazish , Sultana Bushra , Khalil-Ur-Rahman  
Published: August 2022

Purpose: To develop a nanosuspension drug delivery system to enhance the dissolution rate of Silybum marianum seeds extract.
Methods: Central composite design was used to study the effect of the input variables (stabilizer to plant extract ratio, antisolvent to solvent ratio, stirring time) on the dependent variables (mean particle size, polydispersity index (PDI) and zeta potential). The optimized formulation was characterized by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Fourier Transformed Infrared Microscopy (FT-IR) and in vitro dissolution testing.
Results: The optimized nanosuspension with mean particle size of 137 nm, PDI of 0.327 and zeta potential of -37 mV was obtained. SEM studies revealed irregular shaped particles. AFM studies showed nanosized particles with good surface characteristics. The optimized formulation showed faster dissolution rate than coarse suspension.
Conclusion: Results suggested that nanosuspension has remarkable potential for enhancement of the dissolution properties of poorly soluble S. marianum seed extract.
Keywords: Silybum marianum; Nanosuspension; Optimization; Dissolution rate
Efficacy and safety of combined use of docetaxelgemcitabine chemotherapy and 5-fluorouracil targeted therapy in the treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer
Authors: Qin Yeyu , Xie Jing , Wang Haixia 
Published: August 2022

Purpose: To determine the efficacy of combined use of docetaxel-gemcitabine chemotherapy and 5- fluorouracil (5-FU) targeted therapy for the treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Methods: Eighty advanced NSCLC patients in Hainan General Hospital (Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University) (March 2020 - March 2021) were selected and randomly assigned to chemo group (CHEG) and combination group (COMG), with 40 patients per group. All patients received docetaxel-gemcitabine chemotherapy. On the 1st, 8th and 15th day of treatment, docetaxel (20 mg/m2) was injected via intravenous drip. On the 2nd, 9th and 16th day, gemcitabine hydrochloride (1 g/m2) was injected, also via intravenous drip. The dose regimens were repeated once every 28 days. In addition, patients in COMG received 5-FU targeted therapy at a dose of 15 mg/kg body weight, in 5 % glucose solution, via intravenous drip for 5 - 8 h daily for 5 consecutive days. Thereafter, the dose was reduced by half and the drug injected once every other day. Therapeutic efficacy as well as various clinical and biochemical indices were assessed in both groups.
Results: Compared with CHEG, COMG had a slightly higher objective remission rate and a higher disease control rate (p < 0.05). After treatment, there was decrease in levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and cytokeratin 19 fragment antigen 21-1 (CY-FRA21- 1), with lower levels in COMG than in CHEG (p < 0.05). The median survival time was shorter in CHEG than in COMG (p < 0.05). However, no notable differences in the incidence of adverse reactions were observed between the two groups (p > 0.05).
Conclusion: Combined use of docetaxel-gemcitabine chemotherapy and 5-FU-targeted therapy downregulates the expressions of serum CEA, SCC and CY-FRA21-1 tumor markers, but significantly prolongs overall survival of patients. Therefore, this therapeutic strategy is safe but should be subjected to further clinical trials prior to application in clinical practice.
Keywords: 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU; Advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC); docetaxel; Gemcitabine
Capacity Building Koperasi Dalam Pengembangan Padat Karya Di Kawasan Teknopolitan Kabupaten Pelalawan
Authors: Rusli Zaili , Mashur Dadang , Kusuma Habibie Dedi , Amri Khairul , Putri Risky Arya 
Published: August 2022

Koperasi merupakan wadah yang paling tepat untuk menggalang kekuatan ekonomi. Berbagai potensi sumber daya alam yang ada di Kabupaten Pelalawan dan besarnya peluang pengembangan industri hilir kelapa sawit di daerah tersebut, dapat dimanfaatkan semaskimal mungkin apabila didukung dengan kelembagaan yang baik, sumber daya manusia yang kompetitif, serta terwujudnya learning organization dalam Koperasi. Melalui capacity building sebagai sebuah proses atau kegiatan memperbaiki kemampuan seseorang, kelompok, organisasi atau sistem agar tercipta kinerja yang lebih baik dan tanggap terhadap perubahan lingkungan sehingga dapat mencapai tujuan secara efektif dan efisien serta dapat menumbuhkan berbagai kegiatan padat karya yang dapat memberikan keuntungan jangka panjang bagi pemberdayaan masyarakat. Kegiatan pengabdian dilaksanakan dengan memberikan sosialisasi dan komunikasi interaktif terkait dengan berbagai upaya atau kegiatan yang dapat menumbuh kembangkan Capacity Building serta Diskusi panel dengan pihak koperasi serta melibatkan UPT Kawasan Teknopolitan dan Sekolah Tinggi Teknologi Pelalawan di Kawasan Technopolitan di Kabupaten Pelalawan.
Perencanaan Kebutuhan Air Pada Areal Irigasi Bendung Walahar Karawang, Jawa Barat
Authors: Amalia Rika Sri , Santosa Budi 
Published: August 2022

Planning for water needs for irrigation areas is carried out to determine the water needs for plants to grow and develop. The source of water obtained for meeting water needs comes from the Walahar Dam. The results of water demand planning can also be used to simulate cropping patterns. Cropping patterns are very helpful for farmers in determining effective and efficient planting times. Calculation of plant water needs is processed from climatological data and rainfall data, the results of which are demand discharge. Based on the results of the calculation of water requirements for plants, the average discharge requirement is 0.65 m3/second – 9.59 m3/second, while the available water or available discharge in Walahar Weir is 183.90 m3/second. So it can be concluded that the available water in Walahar Weir can meet the water needs of plants.
Keywords: Discharge, Climatological Data, Rainfall Data, Plant Water Demand Planning
A study on The Level of Environmental Pollution by Heavy Metals in The City of Sebha-Libya
Authors: Fadhil Abbas Kafaa , Basi M A , Al-Shareef I M 
Published: August 2022

Abstract: The concentration of a number of heavy metals Lead, Cadmium, Zinc, Copper, Cobalt, Nickel and Iron was studied in the recent deposits of Sebha city. It was found that the concentration were below the pollution level and the concentration falls within the range of the natural concentrations of similar sediments in the different areas of the world. The concentration rates were as follows: Pb 10.06 ppm, Cd 0.09 ppm, Zn 1.88 ppm, Cu 0.79 ppm, Co 0.64 ppm, Ni 1.03 ppm and Fe 384.55 ppm. The results also indicated that the high concentrations of Pb, Zn, and Fe at the edge of the roads and the decrease with depth might be reflected the role of the different means of transportation represented by hydrocarbon’s exhausts in the concentration of these elements.
Examination of Astrophysical S-Factor and Non-Resonant Rates of the 64Ge(p,γ)65As Reaction
Authors: Ly Nguyen Duy , Uyen Nguyen Kim , Duy Nguyen Ngoc 
Published: August 2022

The 64Ge(p,γ)65As reaction rates strongly impact the predictions of the energy generation and isotopic abundance in the rp-process in X-ray bursts. However, the rates are ambiguous at present due to the lack of experimental cross section and the uncertainty in the non-resonant reaction rates. To provide informative data for the astrophysical rates of the 64Ge(p,γ)65As reaction, we evaluate the astrophysical S factor and direct capture rates of the 64Ge(p,γ)65As reaction using the cross sections relied on the statistical theory with various mass models. The S factors at 0 energy were found to be S(0) = 7.2×105 and 1.1×106 MeV.barn for the Finite-Range Droplet Model (FRDM) and the extended Thomas-Fermi (ETFSI) mass models, respectively. These values are about 4 orders of magnitude different from the value obtained in previous study. The empirical parameters for the non-resonant-rate approximations were also deduced for the 64Ge(p,γ)65As reaction and its photodisintegration. By considering the results in this study together with those obtained in the previous work, we confirm that a strong waiting point at the 64Ge nucleus is still a doubt because of large uncertainty of the S factor and non-resonant rates. The results in this study are useful for a better understanding of the X-ray burst properties and reaction flow at 64Ge in the rp-process.
HIGHLIGHTS

Large discrepancy up to 4 orders of magnitude in the S factor at zero energy was found
The strength of the waiting point at 64Ge in the rp-process is still questionable
The astrophysical rates of the 64Ge(p,γ)65As reaction are very uncertain due to the S-factor uncertainty
The non-resonant rates of the 64Ge(p,γ)65As reaction estimated using statistical method are not significantly impacted by the FRDM and ETFSI mass models

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Calculation of the Halfwidth and the Activation Energy for the Soft Raman Modes in the Brominated Compounds of Tris-Sarcosine Calcium Chloride
Authors: Kiraci Ali 
Published: August 2022

This letter contributes how to calculate the anomalous behavior for the damping constant (halfwidth) of the ferroelectric Tris-Sarcosine Calcium Chloride (TSSC) and its brominated compounds TSSC1−xBrx (x = 0.13, 0.42 and 0.60) from the wavenumber data of the soft modes below the phase transition temperature of TC. The pseudospin-phonon coupled (PS) and the energy fluctuation (EF) models derived from the dynamical Ising model were used. Both PS and EF models have been used to contribute understanding the temperature dependence of the phase transition mechanism of TSSC1−xBrx. In addition, values of the activation energy for TSSC1−xBrx (x = 0, 0.13, 0.42 and 0.60) were extracted from the damping constant as calculated from both models (PS and EF). Our results indicate order-disorder type phase transition for TSSC1−xBrx.
HIGHLIGHTS

This work contributes how to calculating the critical behavior of the halfwidth for the soft Raman modes in ferroelectric TSSC1-xBrx (x = 0, 0.13, 0.42 and 0.60) liquid crystals from their observed wavenumbers data. Also, the values of the activation energy close to the ferroelectric-paraelectric phase transition of these crystals was deduced.
This calculation of the halfwidth and the activation energy were performed using the pseudospin-phonon coupled (PS) and the energy fluctuation (EF) models in the ferroelectric phases (T < TC) of the crystals studied here.

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Distribution of Charges on a Flat Disk as the Application of Far-Ranging Mathematics
Authors: Roy Archisman , Mustafa Syed Khalid 
Published: August 2022

The foremost grail of this academic indagation is to delineate a mathematical expression of the normalised charge density over a flat disk. Aiming to ensue, firstly, 2 different frameworks have been dealt with to formulate the potential distribution which allows stability of a non-uniform charge distribution. At first, a logical but mathematically toilsome integral method has been approached. Out of the unyielding territory, we reduced the expression into algebraical functions using the Bessel coefficient and Green’s theorem, eventually inferring a new mathematical equivalence. Subsequently, this paper explores beta function as a solving tool of complete elliptic integral so that the normalization of charge apportion leads to 0 gradients of potential. Finally, the article deduces an integral equation whose implicit solution brings into the required charge distribution. The write-up also encounters finding a proximate graphical illustration of the assortment following the CAS system and direction fields. Beyond the conventional approach of real analysis, it facilitates proving the convergence of an acclaimed series. Consequently, it conceives a discussion on image charges for a flat disk. Even a short view of the article’s impact on practical fields of biology and engineering sciences has been included as the denouement. So, it might be of interest to the wide-ranged audience of research scholars in both the fields of physical and mathematical sciences.
HIGHLIGHTS

Expression of potential at any arbitrary 3D space point due to uniformly charged disk
Natural unconstrained normalisation of charge density
Implicating trigonometric solution in complete elliptic integral
Proving the convergence of a bivariate divergent series
Results can be of interest to electrostatic and condensed matter physicist including mathematicians of real analysis

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Merevitalisasi Agama Dengan Gerakan
Authors: Nasution Evriza Noverda 
Published: August 2022

Manusia sebagai makhluk sosial dengan salah satu cirinya senantiasa berubah atau mengalami perubahan dalam berbudaya. pola perilaku yang ada dalam budaya itu cenderung untuk senantiasa berubah. Perubahan dari berbagai pola perilaku manusia itu terjadi kerena keinginan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan hidup manusia dan kelangsungannya. Dimana kebutuhan yang mencakup baik aspek spiritual maupun aspek material senantiasa berkembang. Terjadinya hal seperti ini karena keharusan manusia untuk menyesuaikan dengan tantangan-tantangan yang di hadapinya baik yang berasal dari lingkungan sosial maupun tantangan dari alam. Di antara faktor yang mendorong dan mempengaruhi terjadinya perubahan sosial itu, baik untuk memenuhi kebutuhan aspek spiritual maupun aspek material karena adanya ketidakpuasan terhadap bidang-bidang kehidupan tertentuyang dirasakan sangat fundamental. Dalam kehidupan keagamaan yang terjadi dalam sejarah manusia, baik perubahan sosial, yang tak jarang menimbulkan konflik sosial yang bersumber dari ketidakpuasan, secara terminologis disebut dengan Revitalisasi yang dibuktikan dengan gerakan-gerakan keagamaan baik itu gerakan yang bersifat positif maupun yang negatif.
Studi Meta-Analisis: Hubungan Dukungan Orang Tua Dengan Motivasi Belajar Siswa
Authors: Syaibani Rahmat 
Published: August 2022

Motivasi belajar siswa merupakan suatu dorongan yang dimana dorongan ini berasal dari dalam diri siswa untuk mengarahkan aktifitasnya untuk belajar seperti mengerjakan tugas, menjawab pertanyaan dari para guru dll. Telah banyak penelitian yang dilakukan tentang dukungan orang tua dengan motivasi belajar siswa yang dimana hasilnya memiliki keterkaitan akan tinggi rendahnya motivasi belajar siswa. Teknik yang digunakan peneliti dalam penelitian ini adalah teknik studi meta-analisis yang diaman bertujuan untuk meneliti hubungan antara dukungan orang tua dengan motivasi belajar siswa. Penelitian ini melakukan reviu yang melibatkan 6 studi jurnal yang berkaitan dengan motivasi bealajar siswa pada 10 tahun terakhir, dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 529. Hasil dari penelitian studi meta-analisis ini menunjukkan adanya korelasi yang large effect size sebesar r=0.61 (95%CI= 0.557,0.665) confidance intervalnya akan ada heterogeneity 𝐼²=53,4% 80%, maka meta-analisis ini menggunakan fixed effects Dari hasil tersebut mengindikasikan dukungan orang tua berkorelasi dengan motivasi belajar siswa secara langsung dikarenakan memiliki large effect size, namun tetap ada fakto-faktor lain yang juga memiliki nilai korelasi yang lebih kecil dari pada dukungan orang tua.
Studi Meta-Analisis: Hubungan Antara Kecerdasan Emosional dengan Perilaku Prososial pada Siswa
Authors: Lubis Doli Maulana Gama Samudera 
Published: August 2022

Perilaku prososial merupakan suatu perilaku yang dimana ketika individu memberikan bantuan ataupun pertolongan kepada orang lain tanpa ada benefit ataupun hal yang diterima bagi individu yang memberikan bantuan tersebut. Telah banyak penelitian yang dilakukan tentang kecerdasan emosional dengan perilaku prososial siswa yang dimana hasilnya memiliki keterkaitan akan tinggi rendahnya perilaku prososial siswa. Teknik yang digunakan peneliti dalam penelitian ini adalah teknik studi meta-analisis yang diamana bertujuan untuk meneliti hubungan antara kecerdasan emosional dengan perilaku prososial siswa. Penelitian ini melakukan reviu yang melibatkan 7 studi jurnal yang berkaitan dengan perilaku prososial siswa pada 10 tahun terakhir, dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 1.057. Hasil dari penelitian studi meta-analisis ini menunjukkan adanya korelasi yang large effect size sebesar r=0.56 (95%CI= 0.443,0.659) confidance intervalnya akan ada heterogeneity 𝐼²=83,2% 80%, maka meta-analisis ini menggunakan random effects dari hasil tersebut mengindikasikan kecerdasan emosional berkorelasi dengan perilaku prososial siswa secara langsung dikarenakan memiliki large effect size, namun tetap ada fakto-faktor lain yang juga memiliki nilai korelasi yang lebih kecil dari pada kecerdasan emosional.