Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Transportasi Becak dalam Persepsi Masyarakat (Studi Kasus di Daerah Perumnas Tlogosari Semarang)

Penelitian ini bertujuan,adalah “untuk mengetahui seberapa jauh pengaruh dan hubungan angkutan penumpang dokar dan becak dalam pengoperasiannya? dan mengetahui perbandingan antara angkutan penumpang dokar dengan angkutan penumpang becak dalam pengoperasian di Kota Semarang” Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan sampel 50 penarik Dokar dan becak. Teknik analisis yang digunakan regresi linier Berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Waktu Tempuh berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Jarak Tempuh Dokar, sebagaimana Waktu Tempuh berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Jarak Tempuh Becak. Bahwa Ongkos Penumpang berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan terhadap Jarak Tempuh Dokar, hal ini berarti berbeda dengan Ongkos Penumpang berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Jarak Tempuh Becak. Bahwa Kecepatan Dokar Meter/jam berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan terhadap Jarak Tempuh Dokar, hal ini berarti berbeda Kecepatan Becak Meter/jam berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Jarak Tempuh Becak. Jumlah Penumpang berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan terhadap Jarak Tempuh Dokar Jarak Tempuh Dokar, hal ini berarti tidak berbeda Jumlah Penumpang berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan terhadap Jarak Tempuh Becak.Kata kunci Transportasi, Dokar, Becak, Jarak tempuh, waktu, ongkos, penumpang.This study aims "to find out how far the influence and relationship between passenger transportation of dokar and becak in their operation? and knowing the comparison between carriage of gig passengers and pedicab passengers in operation in the city of Semarang. "The research method used a quantitative approach with a sample of 50 cart and rickshaw pullers. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression. The results showed that the travel time had a positive and significant effect on the distance traveled for the Dokar, as the travel time had a positive and significant effect on the distance traveled for the pedicab. Whereas Passenger Fares have a positive and insignificant effect on Dokar Mileage, this means that different from Passenger Fares have a positive and significant effect on Becak Mileage. That the speed of the pedicab meter / hour has a positive and insignificant effect on the mileage of the pedicab, this means that the difference in the speed of the pedicab meter / hour has a positive and significant effect on the distance of the pedicab. Number of Passengers has a positive and insignificant effect on Dokar Mileage, Dokar Mileage, this means that it does not differ.Keywords: Transportation, Dokar, Becak, Mileage, time, fare, passenger.
Characterization of Microbial Signatures From Advanced Treated Wastewater Biofilms

Next‐generation sequencing (NGS) and metagenomics were used to identify microbial communities in biofilms of microfiltration (MF) and reverse osmosis (RO) membranes in an advanced water purification facility (AWPF) that treats municipal wastewater to produce potable quality water. Secondary treated wastewater effluent is the source of influent to the AWPF treatment train and was also characterized by NGS. Results show low bacterial diversity in biofilms obtained from the feed‐side surfaces of MF and RO membranes. Microbial communities and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in the RO biofilm were compared with those of the MF and influent, revealing lower abundance of bacterial species and ARGs in the RO biofilm than in the other samples. Opportunistic pathogens were detected in all samples; however, indicator bacteria, viruses, and bacteriophages were not detected in the RO biofilm. It is concluded that NGS has great potential for improved detection and characterization of microbial communities in biofilms that form on AWPF MF and RO membranes.
Advances in eye banking and corneal tissue processing

Purpose of review Eye bank processing of donor corneal tissue has helped to revolutionize and popularize newer corneal transplantation surgeries. In particular, Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) and Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) have benefited from eye banks preparing donor corneal tissue in advance of the surgery. As a result of these eye banking advances, surgeons have been able to rapidly adopt these new techniques. Recent findings This article reviews the techniques that are now being utilized to prepare donor tissue for endothelial keratoplasty (EK) with a focus on Ultrathin-DSAEK, prestamped, prestained, preloaded DMEK tissue, and advancements to improve the safety of donor corneal tissue. Summary Collaborative efforts between surgeons and eye banks have been at the core of advances that have been made in EK over the past decade. Corneal surgery starts in the eye bank, and it is important for corneal surgeons to understand the process and appreciate the efforts that have been made to provide them with suitable and safe donor corneal tissue.
A Feasibility Study of the ESCAPE-pain Programme for Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis in the Malaysian Context: Preparation of A Protocol

Background: In Malaysia, around one in ten older people are diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA), with the knee being one of the most commonly affected areas. This can lead to functional limitations, impaired activities of daily living and reduced quality-of-life. Thus, a systematic review of the literature concludes that a programme integrating exercise, education and active coping strategies, known as Enabling Self- management and Coping with Arthritic Pain using Exercise (ESCAPE-pain) provides the best evidence for patients with knee OA. Objective: Through Thus, this study aims to evaluate the feasibility of a randomised controlled trial to explore the implementation of the ESCAPE-pain programme among patients with knee OA in the Malaysian healthcare context guided by the UK Medical Research Council Framework (2000). Methods: This is a pragmatic, feasibility randomised controlled trial (RCT) recruiting patients (n=72) with knee osteoarthritis from two hospitals in Malaysia. Participants were randomised to receive ESCAPE-pain intervention plus usual care (n=36) (intervention group) or usual care only (n=36) (control group). The ESCAPE-pain programme was delivered twice weekly for six weeks by a certified trainer. Outcomes were measured for physical function (TUG), knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome scores (KOOS), mental wellbeing (Short-WEMWBS), exercise health beliefs and self-efficacy and fear of falling (Short-FES-I) at baseline, six-week and after 12-week of intervention. Results: This is the first study to evaluate the implementation in the Malaysian healthcare context. Conclusion: The findings are hoped to facilitate the practicality of the design of a definitive randomised controlled trial, to support people living with knee osteoarthritis in Malaysia.
Multi-frequency VLBI observations of the lens system B0128+437

Abstract. We present high-resolution VLBI observations of the gravitational lens system B0128+437 discovered as part of the CLASS survey. VLBA observations at 5 GHz of this four-image system show that the background source consists of three separate sub-components, potentially giving a very large number of constraints when constructing the lens model. However, the three sub-component morphology is only reproduced in three of the images, the fourth image looking significantly different to the others. At the same time, a model of the mass distribution in the lens derived from MERLIN 5-GHz observations cannot reproduce the orientation of the sub-components in another of the images. The reasons for these unusual discrepancies are discussed, especially in the light of more recent VLBA+Effelsberg observations at 8.4 and 2.3 GHz. We briefly discuss the ionospheric corrections that can now be applied to radio interferometric data.
Experimentally evaluated impact of nonlinear loads on the energy transmission losses and distortion of voltage waveforms

The paper evaluates the impact of nonlinear loads o n the losses related with the energy transmission and tot al harmonic distortion of voltages and currents. The analysis is based on currents and voltages measured during experiments performed under controlled conditions. A controlled voltage source of sinusoid al voltage is applied. It provides sinusoidal voltages with constant RMS values and THDs under 0.1 % in all operating conditions discussed in paper. Since the supply voltage is constant in all tests, the losses relate d with the energy transmission and the values of current THDs and load voltage THDs change exclusively due to the loa d properties.
Evaluation of total flavonoid and phenolic amount, antioxidant, antimicrobial and cytotoxic potential of safoof-e-tabkheer

We determined the different parameters of antioxidant activity with different solvents of polarities in sequence of raising polarity i.e., pet-ether, chloroform, ethyl acetate, methanolic and aqueous extracts of Safoof-e-Tabkheer. Potential antioxidant was detected through DPPH, nitric oxide and metal chelating test. MeSt and AqSt extract had important antioxidant activity in compared to all extracts, by values of IC50=82.31±2. 16μg/mL, IC50=98.65±1. 47μg/mLin the DPPH and IC50=84.28±1. 54μg/mL, IC50=72.14±1. 04μg/mL in nitric oxide assays, and IC50=233.38±2. 39μg/mL, IC50=98.65±1. 47μg/mLmetal chelating test. The total amount of phenol and flavonoid quantified wereMeSt194.7±1.15mg/g and AqSt 149.4±1.64mg/g of gallic acid equivalent per gram respectively and MeSt152.4±1.12 mg/g and AqSt 105.01±1.13mg/gof rutin equivalent respectively. Antibacterial, antifungal and MIC were calculated. MeSt and AqSt prohibited the growth of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, at MIC of 8-64 µg/ml. Antifungal activity at MIC was 16-128 µg/ml. MeSt and AqSt exhibited cytotoxicity against MTT assay. These results suggest that MeSt and AqSt extract has potential cytotoxic, antimicrobial and antioxidant potential that support the ethnopharmacological uses of Safoof-e-Tabkheer.
THE IMPORTANCE OF INFORMING THE PATIENTS RECEIVING PHYSICAL THERAPY AND REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR CERVICAL DISC HERNIA ABOUT HEALTHY LIFESTYLE BEHAVIORS: A SAMPLE STUDY FROM TURKEY

Background: Considering the risk factors of cervical disc hernia, morbidity can be reduced and the recurrence of the disease can be prevented by the acquisition of Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors (HLSB). Aim: The aim is to evaluate the relationship between the cause of the disease and the risk factors, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of the patients, who received physical therapy and rehabilitation (PTR) service upon the diagnosis of cervical disc hernia, regarding HLSB with ethical information. Method: Data were obtained from 222 patients at the Department of PTR at Eskisehir Yunus Emre State Hospital (EYEDH) in Turkey. The Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Scale II (HLSBS II) was administered to the participants by using a questionnaire form. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square Test of Independence, Unpaired T Test were used to evaluate the data. Results: There was a significant difference between the general scale and sub-scale scores of HLSBS II of the participants and the state of knowing the cause of the disease (p <0.05). There is a significant difference between informing the participants about their diseases, treatments, medical treatments as an alternative to PTR (surgical, medical), and the risk factors and reflecting such information to their behaviors (p <0.05). It is observed that the participants informed have changed their behaviors. Conclusion: It can be seen that the participants consider the information provided and try to carry out their actions, are willing to learn about HLSB, are open to behavioral changes, and want to receive training on this matter.
First Experimental Verification of Opacity for the Lightning Near‐Infrared Spectrum

Using the spectral data of a lightning continuing discharge process observed on the 600‐m‐high Canton Tower, experimental verification of the optical thickness of lightning neutral nitrogen (NI) and neutral oxygen (OI) radiation in the near‐infrared spectrum is presented first by comparing the measured relative intensities of two NI multiplets with theoretical values. For the first time, the spectral evolution characteristics of the tall structure lightning continuing discharge process show that visible band singly ionized lines were apparent for approximately 320–400 µs. The ionized lines with higher excitation energies and the neutral lines with lower excitation energies coexist for approximately 240–320 µs, which means that there is a hot region radiating ionized lines in a radial direction from the lightning channel, but at the same time there is also a cold region radiating neutral lines.
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES: WILL A NEW TEACHER EVALUATION SYSTEM LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN TEACHER ATTRITION?

This study examines the relationship between North Carolina’s new teacher evaluation systems and teacher attrition in the state of North Carolina. Will the new teacher evaluation systems add more stress to the working conditions for teachers that will lead to teachers reporting they intend to move from their school or to leave teaching all together? The conceptual framework for this study is the Job Demands-Resources Theory. This theory asserts all employees experience positive (job resources) and negative (job demands) situations in the work place. These situations interact in a way that impacts each individual employee’s perception of their job. JD-R would support the question of would the teacher evaluations be a job demand that leads to great amount of stress for teachers? The data that provides North Carolina teachers’ responses to questions about their working conditions is The New Teacher Center’s “Teaching, Empowering, Leading and Learning” (TELL) survey. The results indicated a statistically significant relationship between the teachers reporting their intention to move or leave from their current position over a four-year time period.
Creating an Optimal In Vivo Environment to Enhance Outcomes Using Cell Therapy to Repair/Regenerate Injured Tissues of the Musculoskeletal System

Following most injuries to a musculoskeletal tissue which function in unique mechanical environments, an inflammatory response occurs to facilitate endogenous repair. This is a process that usually yields functionally inferior scar tissue. In the case of such injuries occurring in adults, the injury environment no longer expresses the anabolic processes that contributed to growth and maturation. An injury can also contribute to the development of a degenerative process, such as osteoarthritis. Over the past several years, researchers have attempted to use cellular therapies to enhance the repair and regeneration of injured tissues, including Platelet-rich Plasma and mesenchymal stem/medicinal signaling cells (MSC) from a variety of tissue sources, either as free MSC or incorporated into tissue engineered constructs, to facilitate regeneration of such damaged tissues. The use of free MSC can sometimes affect pain symptoms associated with conditions such as OA, but regeneration of damaged tissues has been challenging, particularly as some of these tissues have very complex structures. Therefore, implanting MSC or engineered constructs into an inflammatory environment in an adult may compromise the potential of the cells to facilitate regeneration, and neutralizing the inflammatory environment and enhancing the anabolic environment may be required for MSC-based interventions to fulfill their potential. Thus, success may depend on first eliminating negative influences (e.g., inflammation) in an environment, and secondly, implanting optimally cultured MSC or tissue engineered constructs into an anabolic environment to achieve the best outcomes. Furthermore, such interventions should be considered early rather than later on in a disease process, at a time when sufficient endogenous cells remain to serve as a template for repair and regeneration. This review discusses how the interface between inflammation and cell-based regeneration of damaged tissues may be at odds, and outlines approaches to improve outcomes. In addition, other variables that could contribute to the success of cell therapies are discussed. Thus, there may be a need to adopt a Precision Medicine approach to optimize tissue repair and regeneration following injury to these important tissues.
Association Lp-PLA2 Gene Polymorphisms with Coronary Heart Disease

Objectives The study evaluated the association between lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) gene polymorphisms and coronary heart disease (CHD), in order to explore the molecular genetics of CHD. Methods Groups of CHD patients (n = 283) and healthy controls (n = 261) were involved in this study. R92H, V279F, and A379V polymorphisms of LP-PLA2 gene were confirmed using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and direct DNA sequencing. These polymorphisms and their interaction were also analyzed as potential risk factors of CHD. Results In this study population, the genotypes of R92H (GG, GA, and AA), V279F (CC, AC, and AA) and A379V (GG, GA, and AA) were studied. There was a significantly difference in frequencies of R92H between CHD patients and controls (P < 0.05). In contrast, no significant difference in frequencies of V279F and A379V existed between CHD patients and controls. Furthermore, R92H and A379V were in strong linkage disequilibrium. Conclusions These results suggested that R92H polymorphism might contribute to increased risk of CHD.
Pasteurization Modifies the Sensorial Attributes and Nutritional Profile of Orange Pulp By-Product

After orange processing, different by-products are generated, i.e., peels, seeds and pulps. The pulp is highly perishable, being an unstable food matrix that needs a preservation process to be stored and used again in the food production chain. Pasteurization is the technique of choice before aseptically packaging and storing under refrigerated conditions. In this study, the effect of pasteurization has been evaluated on the chemical, functional and sensorial profiles. Ash content decreased (p < 0.05) after the thermal treatment. Indeed, magnesium, calcium and zinc diminished, although copper was found to be higher (p < 0.05) in the pasteurized product. Total dietary fiber decreased (p < 0.05), but soluble dietary fiber raised (p < 0.05) due to hydrolysis caused by pasteurization. SDF:IDF ratio, hydration properties, and fat binding capacity were improved. Total soluble phenolic compounds remained similar but FRAP and DPPH scavenging activity decreased (p < 0.05) in the pasteurized by-product. Regarding the sensorial profile, pasteurization produced darkening, appearance of a cooked smell and an increase in bitterness. Therefore, pasteurization deteriorates the sensorial profile being able to change the attributes of an added-pasteurized-pulp juice; however, it is a good choice to preserve the orange pulp by-product to formulate food products different from juices or other beverages.
New Architecture of Solid-State High-Voltage Pulse Generators

The application of the nanosecond pulsed electric field (nsPEF) for biomedical treatments has gained more interest in recent decades due to the development of pulsed power technologies which provides the ability to control the electric field dose applied during tests. In this context, the proposed paper describes a new architecture of solid-state high-voltage pulse generators (SS-HVPG) designed to generate fully customised sequences of quasi-rectangular pulses. The idea is based on the combination of semiconductor switches (IGBT/MOSFET) known for their flexibility and controllability with special magnetic switches to build compact and modular generators. The proposed structure is inspired by the most known pulse generator of Marx, but mixes its two variants for negative and positive polarities. Thus, the polarity of the generated pulses can be freely selected. In addition to that, the use of IGBTs/MOSFET ensures a tunable repetition rate and pulse width. The capacitors are charged via a series of magnetic switches and a flyback DC–DC converter which provides fast and efficient charging and also an adjustable amplitude of the output pulses. The design can be easily simplified giving two other modified structures, based on the same idea, for mono-polar operating (only positive or only negative pulses) with a reduced number of switches. A SPICE simulation of the generator and results of experimental tests carried out on a three stages generator are presented. The obtained results confirm the operating principle and the claimed performances of the new structure.
Evolution of Driver Fatigue Detection Techniques—A Review From 2007 to 2021

Driver fatigue is the most important factor in the increase in the frequency of traffic accidents and fatalities every year. Fatigue impairs driving performance through a lack of concentration and slower reaction time. Therefore, a fatigue detection system is very important for safe driving. This paper presents a systematic literature review of the research conducted over the last 15 years to provide information about the evolution of various driver fatigue detection (DFD) systems with the advancement of technologies. In the domain of DFD, researchers have used different approaches such as physiological, behavioral, vehicular, and mixed. Findings from the study indicate that physiological and behavior-based techniques are widely used by the authors, whereas vehicular features are very scarcely used. Analysis of papers shows that researchers are more likely to utilize a combination of physiological and behavior-based approaches to identify driving fatigue or drowsiness. The outcome of this literature review could help practitioners to improve existing fatigue detection technologies by application of the different approaches for fatigue identification and measurement.
The Effect of Professional Sports Participation on Bone Content and Density in Elite Female Athletes

Background: The role of exercise in osteoporosis prevention has been proven. Nevertheless, there is no consensus about the types of sports, especially at professional levels. Non-impact sports such as swimming may have a negative effect or no effect. Objectives: Thus, the present study aimed to compare the effect of different sports on bone mineral content (BMC) and bone mineral density (BMD) of elite female athletes. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study consisting of 48 athletes in five groups of long-distance running, volleyball, basketball, swimming (n = 12 for each), and ten control subjects. For measuring the lumbar spine (L2 - L4) and proximal femur (femoral neck, trochanter, and Ward’s triangle), the dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) method was applied. Results: Indicated that the running, basketball, and volleyball groups had a significantly higher lumbar spine and proximal femur BMD than the swimming and control groups (P < 0.05). Running resulted in significantly higher lumbar spine BMC compared to volleyball, basketball, swimming, and control groups, respectively (P < 0.01), while basketball had higher proximal femur BMC than running and controls (P < 0.01). The Z-score of the lumbar spine in the running was significantly higher than in basketball, swimming, and controls (P < 0.05), while basketball had a significantly higher femur neck Z-score than volleyball, running, and controls (P < 0.001). Finally, the swimmers had significantly higher Z-scores in the lumbar and the proximal femur than non-athletes (P < 0.001). Conclusions: Although all sports are effective for improving the bone health, the swimmers had much better bone status than non-athletes, while the sports of long-distance running and basketball were more efficient than others; therefore, a combination of endurance and jumping exercises seems to be the best way to prevent osteoporosis.