bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect Of A Mobile-Based Discharge Education Program On Section Cesarean Recovery: A Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Idealistiana Lia , Ibrahim Mohammad Yusof , Ramdzan Abdul Rahman Bin
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND

Caesarean sections (CS) are a common surgery globally, and the use of technology after hospital discharge is increasing to address knowledge gaps. However, interventions to improve post-discharge recovery for general surgical patients have received limited attention and research, despite the high number of complications resulting in unplanned readmissions.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to determine the effect of a mobile-based discharge education program on quality of recovery in women post section cesarean recovery in Indonesia.

METHODS

A prospective, two-arm, single-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted in six secondary level hospitals in West Java, involving women with chronic sclerosis (CS) at the first day. The study used a randomization service to randomly assign patients to receive standard predischarge education or mobile-based discharge education. A total of 120 women were recruited for each group. Quality of recovery (QoR-15) was measured, and a general estimation equation was used to analyze the simple main effect of different time points in each group.

RESULTS

The repeated ANOVA test revealed that the severity of quality of recovery scores (as measured by the QoR-15 scale) increased significantly in the intervention group after intervention (p-value= 0.001). With the effect size was 0.39, indicating moderate effect size. However, control group did not show a significant improvement. The GEE analysis revealed a significant impact on recovery quality over time, with significant differences between groups. The results also indicated significant effects on recovery quality in the interaction between time and group.

CONCLUSIONS

The study suggests that mobile-based platforms for discharge education can significantly improve recovery quality after cesarean section, highlighting the need for accessible and trustworthy information, suggesting that eHealth could be a viable solution.

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Topic Modeling of Nursing Issues in the Media During 4 Emerging Infectious Disease Epidemics in South Korea: Descriptive Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Kim Jungok , Yun Eun Kyoung
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND

Emerging infectious disease disasters receive extensive media coverage and public attention. Nurse burnout and attrition peak during health crises such as pandemics. However, there is limited research on nursing issues related to repeated emerging infectious disease crises over time.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this study was to analyze and draw implications from changes in key nursing issues reported by the news media during the outbreaks of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS; 2003), influenza A (2009), Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS; 2015), and COVID-19 (2020) in Korea using topic modeling.

METHODS

A total of 51,489 news articles were extracted by searching for the keywords “nursing” or “nurse” in the title or body of articles published from April 2003 to May 2021 (during new infectious disease outbreaks) in the open integrated database. The selected news articles were preprocessed then analyzed for text and structure using a 3-step keyword analysis method, latent Dirichlet allocation topic modeling, and keyword network analysis.

RESULTS

Among the 51,489 news articles collected with the search terms “nursing” and “nurse,” 17,285 (33.6%) were selected based on the eligibility criteria and used in the final analysis. Using topic modeling, we derived 5 topics each for SARS, influenza A, and MERS and 6 topics for COVID-19. The themes commonly identified through topic modeling and keyword network analysis across the 4 epidemics were “response to emerging infectious diseases in Korea,” “demand for nurses,” “vulnerability in the work environment,” and “roles and responsibilities of nurses.” Although the topic names were the same, the meanings implied by the comprehensive keywords for each epidemic varied depending on the epidemic and the times.

CONCLUSIONS

Analysis of the identified themes and associated keyword network revealed that issues related to nurse shortages, working conditions, and poor treatment were not unique to the COVID-19 pandemic but rather recurring themes from previous epidemics. Our findings can be used to inform strategies to improve the professional roles, work environment, and treatment of nurses during health crises. Suggestions for future nursing-related policy impact and change research are also provided.
Ethical Imperatives in Digital Health Research: Promoting Equity and Empowering Patients (Preprint)
Authors: Agarwal Sachin , Kronish Ian M.
Published: May 2024

UNSTRUCTURED

The democratization of digital health technologies in research necessitates a steadfast commitment to the foundational principles of bioethics: autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice. All stakeholders within the digital health ecosystem, including researchers and industry players, must actively integrate bioethical considerations such as privacy, security, data governance, and equitable distribution of benefits into the development and deployment of digital health tools. Researchers bear a responsibility to engage patient stakeholders throughout the design and testing phases of digital health interventions. This inclusive approach fosters trust and enhances participation in research studies. Just as in medical decisions, respecting patient autonomy entails facilitating active involvement in decision-making processes and providing accessible, timely, and comprehensive information in lay-friendly and multi-lingual formats. Given the dearth of evidence in established frameworks and informational strategies to enhance digital health literacy, the global digital health community must adopt a more deliberate and coordinated approach to identifying and addressing these research gaps. By doing so, we can ensure that the benefits of digital health technologies are equitably distributed and that individuals are empowered to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.
The Publishing Department of Modern Peking University Library and Its Predecessor’s Book Publishing—Data Based upon Literature Retrieval
Authors: Xirong Wang , Xiwan Cao
Published: May 2024

Based on literature search, this paper introduces and analyzes the book publishing situation of book publishing in the Publishing Department affiliated to Peking University Library. It is pointed out that the vast majority of book versions published by the publishing department affiliated to Peking University Library are printed in lead, and the books it publishes cover almost all disciplines, especially humanities and social sciences, many of which later became the foundation works of corresponding disciplines. The quality of the books published by modern Peking University Library is high, and they are distributed both on and off campus. Even today, this point has reference significance.
Harmonious Discourse Analysis of Multimodal Eco-Speech in Western Contexts
Authors: Jiayi Wu
Published: May 2024

Based on the theory of harmonious discourse analysis and dynamic multimodal analysis, this paper studies an eco-speech video Man vs Earth in Western contexts. It is found that although harmonious discourse analysis is dependent on China’s development context, it is not contextually limited and can be employed to analyze the relationship between human beings, society and nature in multimedia ecological discourse in Western contexts, proving the interpretation power of harmonic discourse analysis in non-Chinese contexts. This study broadens the application context scope of harmonious discourse analysis, enriches the methodology of harmonious discourse analysis, and provides a new perspective for the study of multimodal eco-discourse in Western countries.
ScriptCalc: Handwriting Recognition with Mathematical Equation Solving
Authors: Dey Asst. Prof. Moumita
Published: May 2024

Abstract: The present paper proposes a novel algorithm for recognition of handwritten digits. For this, the present paper classified the digits into two groups: one group consists of blobs with/without stems and the other digits with stems only. The blobs are identified based on a new concept called morphological region filling methods. This eliminates the problem of finding the size of blobs and their structuring elements. The digits with blobs and stems are identified by a new concept called ‘connected component’. This method completely eliminates the complex process of recognition of horizontal or vertical lines and the property called ‘concavities’. The digits with only stems are recognized, by extending stems into blobs by using connected component approach of morphology. The present method has been applied and tested with various handwritten digits from modified NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) handwritten digit database (MNIST), and the success rate has been given. The present method is also compared with various existing methods. Once the digits are recognized, they are assembled back into their respective positions within the equation. Mathematical equation solving techniques are then applied to evaluate the expression and obtain the result
Enhancing Visitor Engagement through Dynamic Web Interaction: A PHP and MySQL-Based Approach
Authors: Udhayakumar V
Published: May 2024

Abstract: In today's digital era, establishing meaningful connections with website visitors is imperative for organizations aiming to foster growth and solidify relationships. This abstract introduces an innovative strategy for augmenting visitor engagement through dynamic web interaction, utilizing PHP and MySQL technologies. Our approach involves the creation of a dynamic web platform to deliver tailored experiences to visitors, ultimately enhancing user satisfaction and retention. The paper delineates the methodology and techniques utilized in constructing the system, encompassing aspects such as user authentication, data management, and interactive functionalities. Moreover, it delves into the implications of this approach for businesses striving to optimize their online presence and nurture enduring relationships with their audience.
Design of IoT Enabled Grass Cutter Robo-Car
Authors: Shelke Mayur S. , Chichghare Nikhilkumar P. , Maske Ankit M. , Panware Sneha M.
Published: May 2024

Abstract: The IoT Enabled Grass Cutter Robo-Car project represents a transformative leap in the realm of lawn maintenance, merging cutting-edge robotics with the expansive capabilities of the Internet of Things (IoT). At its core, this project introduces a state-of-the-art Robo-Car, meticulously engineered to be remotely controlled through an Android application. The crux of the communication infrastructure is a web server, with the ESP8266 serving as the linchpin by receiving signals from the server. These signals orchestrate the nuanced operations of a L298N motor driver, steering the precise movement of 100 RPM motors, and a relay module that commands the activation of the grass cutter motor. With a vision to redefine the landscape of lawn care, this project stands as an exemplar of efficiency, convenience, and remote accessibility in the realm of smart agriculture.
Health Insurance Cost Prediction Using Machine Learning
Authors: Verma Rinky
Published: May 2024

Abstract: Healthcare expenditure is a critical concern worldwide, and accurate prediction of health insurance costs can aid in effective resource allocation and risk management. In this project, we employ machine learning (ML) techniques to develop a predictive model forestimating health insurance costs. The dataset used comprises various demographic, lifestyle, andmedical information of insured individuals,including lifetime, gender, QTI, smoking habits, area, and medical history.
Validación de un modelo de rasgos positivos y negativos de personalidad como predictores del bienestar psicológico aplicando algoritmos de machine learning
Authors: Castro Solano Alejandro , Lupano Perugini María Laura , Caporiccio Trillo Micaela Ailén , Cosentino Alejandro César
Published: May 2024

El objetivo de este estudio fue verificar un modelo predictivo de rasgos de personalidad positivos y negativos tomando como criterio el bienestar psicológico mediante la implementación de algoritmos de machine learning. Participaron 2038 sujetos adultos (51.9 % mujeres). Para la recolección de datos se utilizó: Big Five Inventory y Mental Health Continuum-Short Form. Además, para evaluar los rasgos positivos y negativos de personalidad se utilizaron los ítems ya validados de los modelos de rasgos positivos (HFM) y negativos (BAM) de forma conjunta. A partir de los hallazgos encontrados se pudo verificar que la eficacia predictiva del modelo testeado de rasgos positivos y negativos derivados de un enfoque léxico resultó superior a la capacidad predictiva de los rasgos normales de personalidad para la predicción del bienestar.
ANTIFUNGAL SUSCEPTIBILITY AND BIOFILM PRODUCTION OF CANDIDA SPP. ISOLATED FROM THE ORAL MUCOSA OF DENTURE PATIENTS AND ORTHODONTIC PATIENTS COMPARED TO HEALTHY CONTROLS
Authors: Sharafuddin Abeer Hasan , Madar Ebtihal Mohamed , AL-Haddad Khaled A , Al-Najhi Mohammed Mohammed Ali , Al-Kibsi Taghreed Ahmed M , Al-Shamahy Hassan Abdulwahab
Published: May 2024

Background and objectives: The intensity of the infection, the host's immune system, and the selected antifungal drug all affect how a Candida infection is treated. The aim of this investigation was to ascertain the prevalence of antifungal resistance in 148 isolates of oral Candida species and to explore any potential association between the formation of oral Candida biofilms and the rate of antifungal resistance in oral Candida isolates.
Methods: The 310 study participants, whose mean age±SD was equivalent to 37.01±20.9 years old, were split into 3 groups: 104 with dentures, 104 with orthodontic abaratus, and 102 controls without dental prosthesis. Of them, 58.1 percent were women and 41.9% were men. Next, the biofilm development of 148 isolates of Candida species was assessed using the Tissue Culture Palate Methods (TCPM) phenotypic technique. The E-test was subsequently used to ascertain the antibifungal susceptibility pattern of the 148 isolates for different medications.
Results: Seventeen isolates (11.5%) shown a high biofilm formation capacity, 45.4% a moderate biofilm formation capacity, and the remaining isolates exhibited little or weak biofilm formation capacity when the isolates were submitted to the TCP method for biofilm detection. All of the examined isolates of Candida species were successfully combatted by amphotericin B, anidulafungin, and capsaicin. Candida species isolates showed varying resistance rates to fluconazole, voriconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, and ketoconazole: 25%, 15.5%, 27%, 10.8%, and 16.2%, respectively.
Conclusions: Our findings indicate that azole-resistant Candida species are more common in Yemen. Therefore, a strategy to reduce the overuse and unnecessary side effects of antifungal drugs is urgently required. Fungal culture and antifungal susceptibility testing will be useful tools for resistance surveillance and patient care.
                   
Peer Review History:
Received 5 February 2024;   Revised 13 March 2024; Accepted 25 April; Available online 15 May 2024
Academic Editor: Dr. Marwa A. A. Fayed, University of Sadat City, Egypt, maafayed@gmail.com
Average Peer review marks at initial stage: 6.5/10
Average Peer review marks at publication stage: 7.5/10
Reviewers:
Dr. Vanina Doris Edo’o, University of Yaounde I, Yaounde, Cameroun, vanina_edoo@yahoo.com
Dr. Mohsen Ali Al-Hamzi, Thamar University, Factuality of Dentistry, Yemen. mohsenalhamzi@gmail.com
Resiliencia empresarial en tiempos de la pandemia por COVID-19: los factores de éxito de las mipymes industriales
Authors: Gutiérrez González Sully Tatiana , Hoyos Bravo Alexandra
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: El objetivo del presente artículo fue analizar los factores que inciden en la resiliencia empresarial en las micro, pequeñas y medianas industrias (mipymes) de Cali (Colombia), durante la crisis de la pandemia del COVID-19.
Diseño/metodología: La metodología usada fue de tipo inferencial con un enfoque cuantitativo. Se aplicó una encuesta estructurada a una muestra de 385 mipymes industriales. Se realizó una matriz de correlación de Pearson para analizar la relación entre los factores independientes, al igual que una regresión logit que permite identificar su incidencia en la resiliencia empresarial, por lo cual la probabilidad de ocurrencia de la variable dependiente precisa de todas y cada una de estas variables.
Resultados: La investigación demostró que los factores financieros, organizacionales y operativos son estadísticamente significativos, por lo cual aumenta la probabilidad de que una mipyme industrial tenga una gestión resiliente frente a una crisis, mientras que las variables asociadas al talento humano, mercado y medio ambiente externo no afectan esta resiliencia. Contrariamente a la teoría, las mipymes industriales con más recursos financieros tienen una menor probabilidad de resiliencia. Sin embargo, las condiciones deseables en la gestión organizativa y operativa aumentan esta probabilidad.
Conclusiones: Se concluye que las empresas que están preparadas y capacitadas en aspectos organizacionales, operativos y en la gestión del personal son más resilientes, dado que cuentan con habilidades para motivar e incentivar al personal, para gestionar los recursos y redireccionar el sentido y la visión de la empresa, al igual que adaptan la operación productiva a las realidades del entorno.
Originalidad: El estudio analiza empíricamente los factores que inciden en la resiliencia empresarial para uno de los sectores con mayor impacto en el crecimiento económico y de generación de empleo de Cali, adaptándose al contexto de las micro y pequeñas empresas industriales, lo que permite tener una idea del comportamiento de estas frente a la mencionada crisis.
Determinan Pemanfaatan Program Pengelolaan Penyakit Kronis (PROLANIS) di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Talang Banjar Kota Jambi
Authors: Inggani Della , Solida Adila , Hubaybah Hubaybah
Published: May 2024

AbstractBackground: Talang Banjar Community Health Center is a community health center with the lowest Controlled Prolanist Participant Ratio (RPPT) in Jambi City, namely 0.55% from â‰¥ 5% set by BPJS. Of the 185 patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, only 39 patients were registered as pronalis participants and only 1 patient was controlled on prolanis. Meanwhile, of the 658 diagnosed with hypertension, 36 patients were registered as pronalis participants and only 3 patients were controlled on prolanis. Researchers aim to analyze the determinants of utilization of the chronic disease management program (prolanis) in the working area of the Talang Banjar Community Health Center, Jambi City.Research Method: This type of research is quantitative research with a cross sectional study design. The total population in this study was 75 respondents. The sample in this study was selected using the Total Sampling Technique, namely all prolanis participants who were registered at the Talang Banjar Community Health Center, Jambi City. The dependent variable was the use of prolanis and the independent variables were age, gender, education, employment, knowledge, accessibility, attitude of health workers, and perception of disease. Data analysis used the chi square test.Research Results: There is a relationship between education (p = 0,049), knowledge (p = 0,000), accessibility (p = 0,043), and perception of disease (0,020) with the use of prolanis. There was no relationship between age (p = 0,254), gender (p = 0,383), occupation (p = 1,000), and attitude of health workers (p = 0,320) with the use of prolanis.Conclusion: There is a relationship between education, knowledge, accessibility and perception of disease with the use of prolanis. There is no relationship between age, gender, occupation and attitude of health workers with the use of prolanis.Keywords: Determinants, Utilization of Prolanis, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension and Prolanis BPJS Health Participants
Novel crushing technique for measuring δ18O and δ2H values of fluid inclusions (H2O) in quartz mineral veins using Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy
Authors: Huseynov A.A.O. , (Jeroen) H. J. L. van der Lubbe , Verdegaal-Warmerdam Suzan , Postma O. , Schroeder J. , Vonhof Hubert
Published: May 2024

Fluid inclusions in mineralized fracture infillings (i.e. veins) could
preserve information about subsurface fluids like temperature and
salinity. The isotopic composition of water in these fluid inclusions
could provide direct evidence of the provenance of these mineral forming
fluids. So far, the isotope compositions of fluid inclusions have been
mainly derived from carbonate veins and other precipitates, like
speleothems. The aim of this study is to analyse the
δO and δH isotopic compositions
of aqueous fluid inclusions of quartz veins using a Cavity Ring-Down
Spectroscopy (CRDS) analyser in combination with a moisturized nitrogen
background and mechanical crusher. For this study, we analysed
δO and δH values of fluid
inclusions in quartz veins from three north-western European locations
formed during the Variscan orogeny. Prior to crushing, the fluid-rich
quartz fraction was separated from the pure quartz fraction, from other
mineral phases and host rock by using conventional heavy liquids and
magnet separation. Raman spectrometry detected some rare occurrences of
hydrocarbon, methane and nitrogen in the fluid inclusions. The samples
were sequentially crushed to elucidate the potential impact of different
fluid inclusion assemblages (FIA) on the δO and
δH values. The results from single and sequential
mechanical crushing, together with interlaboratory comparisons, exhibit
reliable and consistent isotopic patterns across locations with high
precision (for δO: 1σ SD < 0.8 ‰; for
δH: 1σ SD < 1.5 ‰). The obtained data
trends three different clusters for three study zones, providing
evidence for the presence of meteoric-derived fluids in the
fold-and-thrust belt of the Variscan orogeny. These findings demonstrate
that the CRDS approach can be successfully applied to quartz minerals,
investigating fluid pathways within the upper crust and the formation of
these secondary minerals.
Modulation of Fronto-striatal Functional Connectivity and Social Interaction Through Conveying Digital Somatic Information
Authors: Matsuhashi Takuto , Ito Mayuko , Kuhara Takumi , Hosokawa Kenchi , Inukai Keigo , Minamizawa Kouta , Watanabe Junji , Okanoya Kazuo , Tanaka Yoshihiro , Hosoda Chihiro
Published: May 2024

The effects of tactile information sharing on empathy and reward systems
in interpersonal interaction are significant. Recent technological
developments have enabled tactile information sharing in remote
communication, but its effects on brain plasticity have not been
investigated. To this aim, using functional magnetic resonance imaging
(rs-fMRI), we investigated whether conveying tactile information during
remote communication induces plastic changes in functional connectivity.
Seventy participants participated in conversations either with or
without tactile stimulation. During the social interaction phase,
participants engaged in a 15-minute conversation with the experimenter.
Afterward, the tactile group showed a higher emotional connection score
than the control group. Notable plastic changes in functional
connectivity were observed in the striatum-orbitofrontal cortex and
striatum-inferior frontal gyrus of the tactile group compared to the
control group. In addition, a significant correlation between emotional
connection and the connectivity between the anterior cingulate cortex
and supramarginal gyrus was identified. These findings suggest that
remote tactile communication systems have the potential to amplify
emotional experiences and foster enhanced interpersonal connections in
virtual interactions.
Influence of compressor speed on the performance of low pressure vapor-injected refrigeration systems
Authors: Li Haijun , Su Zhiyong , Zhao Chaoyue , An Tong , Qin Xingduo , Chen Gang , Gao Jiayang , Zhang YiBo
Published: May 2024

For the problems of high compressor discharge temperature and system
performance decay during the operation of cold storage, a parallel flow
heat exchanger based low pressure make-up gas refrigeration system
experimental bench was designed and built, and the changes of refrigeration
system performance were analyzed under different compressor speeds. The
results show that when the compressor speed increases from 2500 rpm to 4500
rpm, the compressor discharge temperature increases, the refrigeration
capacity increases by 39.53% and the compressor power increases by 38.89%,
in addition, as the speed increases, the system COP shows a trend of first
increasing and then decreasing, with the best value of 2.71 at 3500 rpm.
Experimental research on dynamic performance of an air/water source heat pump water heater
Authors: Qiu Fuqiang , Du Juanli , Wang Yu , Zhang Xingwei , Yu Changsuo , Nan Yun
Published: May 2024

In this paper, a combined air/water source heat pump water heater is
presented. At ordinary time, the heater can be used for hot water heating in
water-source mode to improve the energy efficiency. While in cold season, it
gives priority to air-source mode for water heating to improve operational
safety. Experiments were conducted to investigate the thermodynamic
performance of the heater in each operation mode, and the experiment results
were analyzed. The research indicated that its operation was reliable
during the long-time running. This paper offers a promising energy-saving
method in future.
Research on heat pipe air-conditioner with soil heat exchanger for base station
Authors: Zhang Ying , Jin Luqi , Fan Xiaowei , Zhang Zhuming
Published: May 2024

The refrigeration system accounts for 40-60% of the total energy consumption
of the base station, so an effective energy-saving technology is much
needed. This paper proposes a heat pipe air-conditioner with an additional
soil heat exchange unit. When the indoor and outdoor temperature difference
is small, the indoor heat can be scattered to the soil to achieve
energy-saving effect.
Wind turbine blades with hybrid fiber composite: Tensile properties and numerical verification
Authors: Long Tianyu , Chen Xiaodong , Qiu Li , Han Jia , Dong Qi
Published: May 2024

Wind turbine blades are the main component of wind turbines to capture
effective wind energy, and require good quality and reliable performance.
Therefore, the manufacturing cost of wind turbine blades is much higher than
that of other components of wind turbines. The blade is a slender elastomer
prone to vibration. The wind turbine vibration always arises in the blade
instability. At the same time, the blade is also a typical aerodynamic
component. In the process of rotation, it will not only produce mechanical
vibration but also bear aerodynamic force. In this paper, the mechanical
properties and modal numerical simulation analysis of composite blades with
different hybrid ratios of carbon fiber and glass fiber are analyzed, it is
found that with the increase of carbon fiber content, the mechanical
properties of the blade gradually increase, and the torsional vibration
resistance of the blade become stronger. Therefore, the wind turbine blades
of hybrid fiber composites have a longer service life, which can reduce
material wastage and help protect the environment.
Local fractional Duffing equation: Its periodic property and its application to energy harvesting
Authors: Yang Yong-Ju , Han Guo-Li , Hua Liu-Qing
Published: May 2024

A local fractional modification of the Duffing equation is considered, and
the homotopy perturbation method is employed to reveal its
frequency-amplitude relationship, which is of paramount importance in the
optimal design of the energy harvesting devices and chatter detection.
Effects of the initial conditions on the periodic property is also
discussed.
Applying numerical control to analyze the pull-in stability of MEMS systems
Authors: Zhang Yanni , Han Yiman , Zhao Xin , Zhao Zhen , Pang Jing
Published: May 2024

The micro-electro-mechanical system is widely used for energy harvesting and
thermal wind sensor, its efficiency and reliability depend upon the pull-in
instability. This paper studies a micro-electro-mechanical system using
He-Liu [34] formulation for finding its frequency-amplitude relationship.
The system periodic motion, pull-in instability and pseudo-periodic motion
are discussed. This paper offers a new window for security monitoring of the
system reliable operation.
Sterile paper-plastic barrier system for pressure sterilization
Authors: Shen Yao , Li Baohua , Yao Zhuoya , Hou Yingjie , Li Xiangang , Zuo Shanchao , Xi Lu , Li Suinan
Published: May 2024

The sterile paper-plastic barrier system for packaging sterilized medical
equipment is studied, the main factors affecting its breakdown are
revealed, and the inhalation rate during the pressure sterilization is
experimentally analyzed. The results offer a new window of opportunity for a
stricter risk-analysis and a robust strategy for the pressure sterilization,
and this paper can be served as an example of strict clinical applications.
Assessment of radiological environmental impact under various meteorological condition
Authors: Wu Feifei , Meng Binchi , Lian Bing , Wang Yan , Kang Jing
Published: May 2024

The meteorological parameters, e.g., wind direction, wind speed and
atmospheric stability, affect greatly the diffusion of pollution and
radiological environmental impact assessment. Based on the hourly
meteorological data obtained from an automatic monitoring station, the
radiological impact indicated by the air concentration, individual dose and
maximal individual effective dose were analyzed and compared between 2020
and 2021. The paper concluded that children are the main group to be the
most easily infected, and the critical exposure path is internal exposure
from inhalation. This paper offers a new window for timely decision-making
for radiological safety under different climate conditions.
A spider-inspired electrospinning for fabrication of polyvinylidene fluoride nanofiber membranes
Authors: Zhao Lei , Zhu Ting , Wang Qianwen , Wei Li , Zhao Jumei , Wang Jun
Published: May 2024

This paper is to mimic the long transporting process of proteins in the
spider spinning, and a long and helical needle electrospinning technology is
proposed, the polyvinylidene fluoride solution is used to study the effects
of needle helix spirals on the micromorphology, mechanical property,
electrical property, porosity, and hydrophobic property of polyvinylidene
fluoride nanofiber membranes. The results showed that there is a threshold
value for the helix spirals helical pitch, and its spider-inspired mechanism
is discussed.
Passenger flow forecasting of Zhengzhou Metro Line one based on an improved whale optimization algorithm
Authors: He Dasi , Gou Yupeng , Yu Weizhi , Xia Sanxian , Lan Jie
Published: May 2024

With the continuous expansion of urban scale in China, the increase of
passenger flow has brought great pressure to the urban public transport
system. An accurate and timely prediction of the short-term passenger flow
at each metro station is extremely important for the metro intelligent
control system to make a timely decision. In this paper, based on the
measured passenger flow data of Zijingshan station of Zhengzhou Metro Line
1, an improved whale optimization algorithm is proposed to predict the
passenger flow on different time scales. The results show that the method
has higher accuracy than the traditional least squares support vector
machines algorithm. The paper opens a new window for nowcasting warning in
the rush hour and long-period optimization of the public transport.
Increased Genetic Risk for β-Cell Failure Is Associated With β-Cell Function Decline in People With Prediabetes
Authors: Billings Liana K. , Jablonski Kathleen A. , Pan Qing , Florez Jose C. , Franks Paul W. , Goldberg Ronald B. , Hivert Marie-France , Kahn Steven E. , Knowler William C. , Lee Christine G. , Merino Jordi , Huerta-Chagoya Alicia , Mercader Josep M. , Raghavan Sridharan , Shi Zhuqing , Srinivasan Shylaja , Xu Jianfeng , Udler Miriam S.
Published: May 2024

Partitioned polygenic scores (pPS) have been developed to capture pathophysiologic processes underlying type 2 diabetes (T2D). We investigated the association of T2D pPS with diabetes-related traits and T2D incidence in the Diabetes Prevention Program. We generated five T2D pPS (β-cell, proinsulin, liver/lipid, obesity, lipodystrophy) in 2,647 participants randomized to intensive lifestyle, metformin, or placebo arms. Associations were tested with general linear models and Cox regression with adjustment for age, sex, and principal components. Sensitivity analyses included adjustment for BMI. Higher β-cell pPS was associated with lower insulinogenic index and corrected insulin response at 1-year follow-up with adjustment for baseline measures (effect per pPS SD −0.04, P = 9.6 × 10−7, and −8.45 μU/mg, P = 5.6 × 10−6, respectively) and with increased diabetes incidence with adjustment for BMI at nominal significance (hazard ratio 1.10 per SD, P = 0.035). The liver/lipid pPS was associated with reduced 1-year baseline-adjusted triglyceride levels (effect per SD −4.37, P = 0.001). There was no significant interaction between T2D pPS and randomized groups. The remaining pPS were associated with baseline measures only. We conclude that despite interventions for diabetes prevention, participants with a high genetic burden of the β-cell cluster pPS had worsening in measures of β-cell function.

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Exploring the Impact of Additives on Tribological Characteristics in Lubricating Oils: A Critical Review
Authors: SS Goswami , S Mondal
Published: May 2024

In mechanical systems, lubricants play a crucial role in minimizing friction, dissipating heat, and preventing wear. Additives, comprising both organic and inorganic compounds and typically constituting 0.1% to 30% of lubricant volume, are introduced to enhance lubricant performance. This study investigates the influence of various additives on lubricant behaviour and performance, encompassing antifoam agents, corrosion inhibitors, antioxidants, detergents, extreme pressure additives, pour-point depressants, and viscosity index improvers. Friction coefficients were meticulously measured using a pin-on-disk tribometer to assess the Tribological and physical properties of these additives. Surface analysis via SEM provided insights into wear characteristics influenced by the additives. The comprehensive tribological assessment reveals that the incorporation of additives consistently reduces friction and wear across different base oil types. This underscores the critical role of additives in improving lubricant properties, maintaining thermal stability, and forming protective films on surfaces. Our findings advocate for the strategic use of additives to enhance lubricant performance and longevity.
Soimah dan Sandrina dalam Perspektif Industri Budaya Adorno
Authors: Yudha Reza Praditya
Published: May 2024

Studi ini mengkaji dan mengkomparasi praktek standarisasi budaya dalam media massa dan media sosial. Studi ini focus pada praktik standarisasi media massa pada figur seniman Soimah Pancawati dan Sandrina Mazaya. Studi ini kemudian merefleksikan praktik standarisasi dalam monetisasi akun media sosial Soimah dan Sandrina. Studi ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dan Teori Standarisasi Adorno dengan metode desk research. Peneliti berargumen, pemilik modal mambangun industri budaya melalui media massa dan media sosial yang menstandarisasi dan mengeksploitasi Soimah dan Sandrina selaku komoditas. Tidak banyak studi yang mengunakan pemikiran Adorno untuk mengkaji standarisasi dalam media sosial. Studi ini menemukan, Soimah dan Sandrina selaku pekerja dalam industri budaya dan pengguna media sosial mengalami alienasi dari nilai otentisitas yaitu karakter awalnya sebagai seniman. Media menjadi mesin industri yang melakukan standarisasi dan eksploitasi demi menekan biaya produksi. Standardisasi dan eksploitasi menjadi strategi media untuk mempertukarkan budaya menjadi nilai jual (interchangeable). Media membangun mimpi popularitas atau viral yang sebenarnya merefleksikan standarisasi dan eksploitasi. Nilai komoditas berkurang setelah proses komodifikasi. Sebagai industri budaya, media akan mengganti komoditas yang memiliki nilai jual baru. Media sewaktu-waktu dapat meninggalkan atau mempopulerkan idola lain.
PENGARUH PENAMBAHAN SOYBEAN MEAL SEBAGAI SUMBER PROTEIN DAN MINERAL ORGANIK (Zn DAN Cr) TERHADAP GLUKOSA DARAH DAN TOTAL PROTEIN PLASMA PADA KAMBING RAMBON JANTAN
Authors: Ramadani Fajar , Husni Ali , Muhtarudin Muhtarudin , Edy santosa Purnama
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penambahan soybean meal dan mineral organik (Zn dan Cr) terhadap Glukosa Darah dan Total Protein Plasma pada kambing rambon jantan. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan November 2022--Januari 2023 di Jurusan Peternakan, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Lampung, Bandar Lampung. Penelitian ini dilakukan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) dengan 4 perlakuan dan 3 kelompok sebagai ulangan , dengan menggunakan 12 kambing rambon jantan. Perlakuannya adalah P1; ransum basal 100%, P2; 90% ransum basal + 10% soybean meal, dan P3; 100% rasum basal + mineral organik (Zn 40 ppm dan Cr 0,3 ppm), P4; 90% ransum basal + 10% soybean meal
+ mineral organik (Zn 40 ppm dan Cr 0,3 ppm). Data yang diperoleh dianalisis ragam pada taraf 5% dan uji lanjut BNT. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan tidak berpengaruh nyata (P>0,05) terhadap Glukosa Darah dan Total Protein Plasma pada kambing rambon jantan.
PENGARUH PENAMBAHAN TEPUNG DAUN SINGKONG TERFERMENTASI TERHADAP PERFORMA AYAM JOPER FASE GROWER
Authors: Diaulhaq Faisal , Erwanto Erwanto , Nova Khaira , Muhtarudin Muhtarudin
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penambahan tepung daun singkong terfermentasi sebagai bahan pakan ayam joper fase grower terhadap konsumsi ransum, berat tubuh, dan konversi ransum. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada Januari--Februari 2022 di Laboratorium Nutrisi dan Makanan Ternak, Jurusan Peternakan, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Lampung. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan 5 perlakuan (0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, dan 20%) Tepung daun singkong terfermentasi Aspergillus niger yang diulang 4 kali dengan total 20 unit petak percobaan, masing--masing unit berisi 4 ekor ayam joper tanpa dibedakan jantan ataupun betina. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis menggunakan analysis of variance (ANOVA) pada taraf nyata 5%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa daun singkong terfermentasi dalam ransum ayam joper berpengaruh nyata terhadap konsumsi ransum dan konversi ransum tetapi tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap pertambahan berat tubuh. Berdasarkan konversi ransum tepung daun singkong terfermentasi masih dapat dipakai sampai 10%.
Penerimaan Diri Lansia yang Bekerja
Authors: Jannah Miftahul , Mujahid Dhestina Religia
Published: May 2024

Sudah menjadi hukum alam, jika lansia mengalami penurunan fungsi fisik. Tidak sedikit lansia tetap harus bekerja ditengah penurunan fungsi fisiknya.  Penerimaan diri menjadi penting untuk dapat membuat lansia menjadi lebih nyaman dan bahagia dimasa tuanya ketika bekerja. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan penerimaan diri yang terjadi pada lansia yang masih bekerja. Metode yang digunakan yakni fenomenologi dengan teknik wawancara dan observasi. Informan dalam penelitian ini sebanyak tiga informan utama dan tiga informan tambahan dari pasangan dan anak yang tinggal satu rumah dengan informan utama. Hasil yang diperoleh adalah lansia pertama menyadari kekuatan yang ada didalam dirinya menurun yang menyebabkan kelelahan dan fisiknya mudah merasakan sakit, sehingga dia memilih untuk semampunya dan tidak memaksakan diri dalam bekerja. Lansia kedua menyadari dirinya mudah kelelahan, namun lansia ini masih memaksakan diri dan marah bila sesuatu yang dikerjakan tidak sesuai dengan harapanny. Namun seiring berjalan waktu, dia dapat menerima dengan memahami kondisi yang dimiliki. Lansia ketiga menyadari bila dirinya mudah kelelahan, namun lansia ini tidak merasa kecewa atas apa yang dimilikinya. Lansia ini menganggap bahwa Tuhan sudah memberikan nikmatnya masing-masing, sehingga lansia ini memili bersabar dan berdo’a meminta pertolongan kepada Tuhan. Kesimpulannya lansia pertama menerima dengan konsep narima, lansia kedua mengalami tahapan penerimaan diri, serta lansia ketiga menerima dengan konsep narima dan qona’ah.
L’attachement social. Formes et fondements de la solidarité humaine. Libro de Serge Paugam
Authors: URTEAGA Eguzki
Published: May 2024

En L’attachement social, publicada por Seuil, Serge Paugam desarrolla una teoría del apego social (attachement social) inspirada en la durkheimiana (de la educación moral y del vínculo con los grupos sociales), y la prologa y precisa de cara a estudiar las formas y los fundamentos de la solidaridad humana a partir del marco conceptual y teórico del apego social, y contribuye a producir nuevos conocimientos sobre lo que mantiene unido a los individuos y a los grupos en las sociedades contemporáneas. En esta obra de madurez, el autor compagina la fundamentación teórica, la sistematización conceptual y el rigor analítico, aunque se eche en falta una mayor audacia intelectual.
Salutogenic outcomes and their personality predictors in participants of year-long Antarctic expeditions
Authors: Kokun Oleg , Bakhmutova Larysa
Published: May 2024

Prolonged stays in extreme living and working conditions at Antarctic stations can result in both negative psychological manifestations and possible positive, salutogenic effects. The aim of this study was to check an assumption about existing salutogenic outcomes and their personality predictors in expeditioners who participated in year-long expeditions. We examined 62 expeditioners who participated in expeditions to the Ukrainian Antarctic Akademik Vernadsky station between 1996 and 2021, including 59 men and three women aged 27 to 68 years. We used the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory—Expanded, the General Self-Efficacy Scale, the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire, the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire and the Professional Hardiness Questionnaire. The majority of expeditioners (55–71%, on various grounds) recorded personal growth following Antarctic deployment, at a level from moderate to high. Based on personality characteristics diagnosed in the abovementioned questionnaires, we created an informative prognostic model explaining 30–45% of the variation in several indicators of expeditioners’ post-expedition growth. The most important predictors of expeditioners’ post-expedition growth were indicators of professional hardiness. Our findings provide additional opportunities to improve psychological evaluation and training for Antarctic expedition personnel.
History of female Polish pioneers and expeditioners in polar regions
Authors: Bożek Dagmara , Plenzler Joanna , Greń Katarzyna
Published: May 2024

In the paper, we present a gradual transition from domination of men to equal treatment for men and women during the several decades of Polish expeditions to scientific stations in the Arctic and the Antarctic. This research has been based on the data available in the archives and at the database created within the project Female polar explorers (Polarniczki in Polish), which contains information about the number of female participants of expeditions to Polish research stations. Women participated in the seasonal expeditions almost from the very beginning when Polish research stations were established in 1970s and 1980s, but a significant increase of female participants is visible especially at year-round stations in the second decade of the 21st century. In 1984, the first Polish female scientist overwintered in the Antarctic and in 1996 in the Arctic. In 1986, the first woman became a leader of a summer scientific expedition to Spitsbergen, and in 1991 a first woman became the leader of a year-long expedition to Arctowski Station. In the presented database, there are 825 records, that correspond to 417 surnames of female participants in Polish polar expeditions, 145 participated in more than one expedition. Women who were working at Polish polar research stations represented a variety of occupations, but most of them were scientists or combined science and station service. The collected data clearly show that the days when the presence of women at polar stations was unwelcome are a thing of the past.
Analisis Spatio-Temporal Alih Fungsi Lahan Sawah Kabupaten Tabanan
Authors: Adyaguhyatriko Ida Bagus Ketut , Wijaya I Made Anom Sutrisna , Sumiyati Sumiyati
Published: May 2024

Fenomena alih fungsi lahan sawah ke non sawah hampir terjadi di semua wilayah. Penduduk, pemerintah dan perusahaan swasta adalah pelaku perubahan fungsi lahan sawah ke non sawah saat ini. Kabupaten Tabanan adalah salah satu kabupaten di Provinsi Bali sekitar 28 persen dari luas lahan yang ada di Kabupaten Tabanan merupakan lahan persawahan, sehingga Kabupaten Tabanan dikenal dengan sebutan lumbung beras di Provinsi Bali. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menghasilkan sebaran alih fungsi lahan sawah, besaran luas perubahan alih fungsi lahan sawah dan juga tern perubahan alih fungsi lahan sawah di Kabupaten Tabanan tahun 2018-2022. Dalam pembuatan peta perubahan tutupan lahan sawah menggunakan pengolahan citra sentinel  dari tahun 2018 hingga tahun 2022. Pelaksanaan penelitian ini dilakukan dalam beberapa tahapan penelitian, yaitu persiapan, pengumpulan data, pengolahan data, dan analisis data. Perubahan tutupan lahan sawah Kabupaten Tabanan tahun 2018 – 2022 memiliki perubahan tutupan lahan sawah menjadi bangunan sebanyak 1209,794 ha, tutupan lahan sawah menjadi kebun sebanyak 1380,275 ha, tutupan lahan sawah menjadi ladang sebanyak 2630,746 ha dan tutupan lahan sawah yang tetap menjadi sawah sebanyak 1687,179 ha. Perubahan tutupan lahan yang awalnya kebun menjadi sawah sebanyak 2199,893 ha dan tutupan lahan ladang menjadi sawah sebanyak 982,892 ha.
ABSTRACT
Tabanan Regency is known as a rice barn in the Province of Bali with a rice field area of ??28% of the total area of ??Tabanan Regency. According to data from the Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) grain production in 2018-2022 in Tabanan Regency has decreased by 19,181 tons. One of the reasons for the decline in production is thought to be due to the conversion of paddy fields. The purpose of this study was to determine the distribution of conversion of paddy fields, the area of ??conversion of paddy fields and determine the trend of change in the function of paddy fields. The stages of the research included collecting sentinel-2A image data, cloud masking, spatial analysis, and temporal analysis of land conversion from 2018 to 2022. From the results of the spatial analysis, it was found that land use is lakes, buildings, gardens, rice fields and fields. The results of the temporal analysis of land use show that the change in the use of paddy fields into buildings is 1,209.794 ha, the use of paddy fields into gardens is 1,380.275 ha, the use of paddy fields into fields is 2,630.746 ha and the use of paddy fields that remains paddy fields are 1,687.179 ha in area. Changes in land use from gardens to paddy fields are 2,199.893 ha and from field land use to paddy fields are 982.892 ha. It can be concluded that the biggest change trend in the use of paddy fields in Tabanan Regency in 2018-2022 is the conversion of paddy fields to fields and then to farms and buildings.