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Background/ Objective: Vascular growth factors angiopoietin-1 (Ang1) and -2 (Ang2) regulate vascular permeability and inflammation, Ang2 likely as Ang1’s selective antagonist. Their role before or in type 2 diabetes (pre-&T2D) is unknown. We hypothesised that higher circulating Ang1 and lower Ang2...

In this work we present the simulation analysis of a Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) based capacitive pressure sensor for the measurement of blood pressure in the range 0 - 40kPa. We consider a circular corrugated silicon diaphragm and simulate the diaphragm’s response to the applied pressure....

Tolerance-promoting stories can be utilized as instructional media. The reach of stories as a medium is vast and diverse. Reports can be read at any time, from any location, and by anybody. Additionally, stories as media are not condescending. Children can live up to these qualities as storytellers through...

Background A genetic variation called the monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) -2518 A/G polymorphism can affect a person's inflammatory response and MCP-1 gene expression. Several studies suggested this polymorphism to be potentially linked to the risk of developing schizophrenia,...

Preparing tuna flour through heating causes a browning reaction due to the Maillard reaction (reaction between reducing sugars and amino acids accompanied by heating). Soaking tuna meat in sodium metabisulfite solution (Na2S2O5) at a higher concentration (0.5%) will inhibit enzymatic and non-enzymatic...

This research is entitled “Illocutionary Act in Football Manager 2023 Video Game News Column: Pragmatics Study”. This study aims to (1) analyze the types of illocutionary speech acts contained in the Football Manager 2023 video game news column and (2) analyze the speech act strategies used in the Football...

While artificial intelligence (AI) enhances accounting efficiency, it simultaneously exerts substitution pressure on traditional accounting roles. As intelligent technologies deepen their penetration into the accounting domain, the risk of automation replacing basic accounting positions rises significantly....

Walur had high starch content and was potentially used as an alternative food ingredient. Walur starch was not heat resistant, making it difficult to be used in the food industry which requires high temperatures during processing. These limitations could be overcome by a modification process so that...

Cardiogenic shock is a complication that often occurs in patients with STEMI. The prevalence of cardiogenic shock in STEMI patients treated in cardiovascular intensive care is 14–16% with a mortality rate of between 30–60%. Left ventricular ejection fraction is one of the predictor factors for the incidence...

Cr(VI) is considered to be a toxic contaminant in water sources because of its risk to human health. In this study, Polypyrrole/rectorite (PPy/REC) clay composites were prepared via in situ polymerization. SEM, FTIR and XRD analysis provided information of the morphology and structure of the PPy/REC...

Ankyloglossia is an autosomal dominant condition with in complete penetrence, haracterized by frenulum lingual hypertrophy that produces a thicker and shorter tongue, which may cause significant problems with breastfeeding. It also causes speech and oral motor problems. The prevalence of ankyloglossia...

Advancement in information technology have created opportunities for the use of mobile applications (app) for activity monitoring. This study aims to observe the feasibility of using mobile app for monitoring ACL injuries during dynamic sporting activities in a two-year prospective cohort study. This...

The experiment was carried out for the determination of rutin content in Fructus Kochiae by high performance capillary electrophoresis method. The borax solution as buffer solution was chosen, and its concentration was 20 mmol/L at a constant voltage of 20kV and injecting time of 10s. The detection wavelength...

This paper deals with at-site rainfall frequency estimation in the case when also information on hydrological events from the past with extraordinary magnitude is available. For the joint frequency analysis of systematic observations and historical data, respectively, the Bayesian framework is chosen,...

In this work, an effective Goos-Hänchen (GH) spatial shift of reflective guided-mode is implemented with a waveguide corner mirror structure and further with an efficient combination of the GH spatial shift and the thermo-optic (TO) refractive index modulation (RIM), the function of a digital TO switch...

With the development of Internet technology and mobile terminals’ popularity, mobile reading apps have become a common way of reading in today’s society. This paper takes the WeChat Reading app as the object of studying. It examines the product, pricing, channel, and promotion strategies of the WeChat...

The diversity of brain disease can be attributed to the complexity of the nervous system. External, genetic, and epigenetic factors such as physical trauma, illness, and environmental factors can cause and worsen brain disease. The advancement of technology has led many to seek a lifestyle that is both...

This study aims to enhance the precision and visitor satisfaction of nature education services in urban parks, focusing on three representative parks in Guangzhou: H National Botanical Garden (research and science popularization type), H National Wetland Park (ecological conservation type), and G Arboretum...

Drying is a widely used method to extend the shelf life of Gouda cheese, which is prone to microbial growth due to its high moisture and protein content. This study aimed to evaluate the microbial content of Gouda cheese dried using different drying methods and drying time. The 2x2 factorial design was...

Liquid culture of seleniferous mycelia of Pleurotus geesteranus Singer (SeMyc-P) was evaluated for its acute toxicity in supplement application and antioxidant against D-galactose induced oxidation damaged mice. Maximum Tolerant Dose (MTD) of SeMyc-P was about 20g/kg bw for mice to define safety application...

Laser metal deposition process is an additive manufacturing technology that is capable of producing three dimensional components as well as repair of an existing worn out components. Processing parameters play an important role on the resulting properties of the processed materials using the laser metal...

Indonesia, the largest Muslim country, experienced a unique democracy. Not only does Indonesia becomes G-20 state member and has performed an increase of economy from 4.9 in 2015 to 5.2 in 2017. In addition, Indonesia after the New Order is confident in managing democracy. Direct elections and decentralization...

Nowadays, the search for potential probiotics from lactic acid bacteria continues to develop exclusively for pharmaceutical applications. This study aimed at evaluating the potency of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolated from fermented brine of romaine lettuce as next-generation probiotics. The study...

Mulase solved the Cauchy problem of the Kadomtsev-Petviashvili (KP) hierarchy in an algebraic category in “Solvability of the super KP equation and a generalization of the Birkhoff decomposition” (Inventiones Mathematicae, 1988), making use of a delicate factorization of an infinite-dimensional group...

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of dietary supplementation with soybean meal (which is known to have high nutritional value) and jackfruit leaves (which are abundant resources) on nutrient intake and digestibility in sheep. For that purpose, 12 female thin-tailed sheep (age = 1.5 years old; body...

To grasp the mental health status of freshmen at Chongqing University of Science and Technology and analyze the sources of factors affecting freshmen’s mental health. This study constructed a mental health management model to measure the psychological status and mental health of 1,321 college freshmen...

With the continuous improvement of artificial intelligence (AI), its applications significantly increased. Increasingly, scholars have conducted a series of studies on AI in psychology. In this paper, bibliometric analysis has been used to understand the research contents and evolution trend of AI in...

Fuel supply chains face critical challenges in balancing service reliability and cost efficiency, particularly in emerging markets with limited storage capacity. PT XYZ, a fuel distributor in Timor Leste, experienced two stockout incidents and two demurrage events in 2023, resulting in financial losses...

Varicella zoster virus (VZV) reactivation after autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation (auto-HCT) may be observed in a quarter of patients. Currently, prophylactic use of acyclovir 800 mg twice daily or valacyclovir 500 mg twice daily is recommended for prophylaxis against VZV reactivation for...

Background: Left ventricular (LV) afterload patterns consisting of late-systolic loading has been linked to LV remodeling and fibrosis in a number of studies. The contributions from arterial wave reflections (WR) has therefore garnered much interest. Aortic dilation may facilitate the adverse effects...

Resistance exercise (RE) is currently recommended for most adults and is important for reducing risk factors for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, and improving quality of life. Despite functional and musculoskeletal benefits, high-intensity RE has been shown to acutely increase arterial stiffness...

Bactrocera carambolae, commonly known as the fruit fly, has been reported as a prominent pest for fruits and vegetables around the world. It has been recorded to infect hosts from a wide range of families and was shown to spread worldwide including Indonesia. The identification of species is needed such...

Patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) are at risk for numerous acute and long-term complications from this procedure. Post-transplant diabetes mellitus (PTDM) is a common but under-recognized problem. Similar to graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), new-onset diabetes is...

An L(2,1)-labelling of a graph G is a function f which assigns labels from {0,1,…,λ} to the vertices of G such that vertices at distance two get different labels and adjacent vertices get labels that are at least two apart. Sierpiński graphs S(n,k) generalized the Tower of Hanoi graphs that constructed...

Background: Arteriosclerosis Obliterans (ASO) is an important cause for lower limb amputation. We aimed to compare the effects of interventional and conservative therapies on lower extremity ASO, and to analyze the risk factors for prognosis. Methods: Ninety-eight eligible patients were randomly divided...

A needs analysis has been carried out in 2022–2023 at four universities. Of the 142 respondents, 88% of students agreed that learning would be developed as a flipped classroom learning model based on an online learning management system, 65% offline. The aim of the research is to develop a learning model...

The implementation of new accounting standards has become a key change in the development process of bank-based insurance companies as the regulatory and standardization requirements of the financial industry continue to improve. Driven by the new accounting standards, the business model and financial...

As cultural exchanges become more widespread, the trade of cultural products has great potential. And in the context of the digital era, China should use the Internet to further expand the trade of cultural products. This paper aims at assessing the export efficiency of China’s cultural products using...

Stroke can happen to anyone regardless of age, it can happen repeatedly or just happen to everyone. Stroke is the number one cause of disability. Every stroke sufferer has different stages in achieving recovery. Individuals adapt to survive and can rise again to continue life. This resilience concept...

The article defines a set of measures aimed at preventing erosion by agricultural forestry in agricultural production, taking into account environmental and economic efficiency. By types of agricultural landscape to protect the soil from erosion, research and production experiments on the implementation...

Augmented reality (AR) is an emerging technology that is applied in various fields. It is believed that AR technology is mostly utilised in the education area. However, the utilization of AR in Islamic learning for early age children is still rare. This paper presents the development of a mobile AR-based...

This study will examine the constraints and prospects for using crowd law to promote post-pandemic participatory democracy. Digital platforms have made it possible to involve many people more effectively and efficiently in decision-making processes, or even influence law-making to make it more representative...

The digital era requires educators to continue to improve performance as a form of professionalism. The performance of educators is a variable that is influenced by many factors, one of which is the organizational culture that develops in educational institutions. This study aims to calculate the summary...

AI-enabled platforms disrupt the financial system, labor market, and global policy, providing new platforms for inclusive economic growth. This study investigates the promises of AI solutions to reduce the economic divide, improve productivity, and enable sustained equity in both developed and developing...

Online gambling will become a national crisis in 2023 which will harm Indonesia in the economic sector. The implications of the online gambling crisis begin with people's behavior in managing problematic finances, which has an impact on the economy and society. Therefore, there is a need for financial...

Chlorpyrifos a widely used organophosphate pesticide poses significant environmental hazards due to its persistence, toxicity and efficiency in contaminating soil and water resources. The urgent need for effective remediation strategies has led to increased interest in microbial bioremediation which...