bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prediction of Breast Cancer Diseases From Genes Using Pso and Cso Tuned Long Short-term Memory
Authors: Gini J. Godly , Padmakala S.
Published: April 2024

Gene data set collected from a diverse population gene expression profiles, genetic variations, and clinical attributes for earlier detection cancer. Time Series Forecasting (TSF) techniques are applied and exploits temporal dependencies within the gene data, enables the prediction of breast cancer and progression. The proposed methodology such as Particle Swarm Optimization-Long Short Term Memory (PSO & LSTM) and Cat Swarm Optimization -Long Short Term Memory (CSO & LSTM) combines with gene data augmentation and analyse the temporal patterns breast cancer genes. Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve is used for evaluation the proposed models predictive performance. The proposed methods are validated in traditional dataset and collected gene data sets, from National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). The results are compared with existing classification model and evaluated the effectiveness of the TSF methods such as of CSO-LSTM and PSO-LSTM in prediction of breast cancer diseases. The proposed methods contribute to early detection by leveraging time series forecasting techniques. The proposed model improves the accuracy of and reliability of breast cancer prediction, which enables health professional with more information and potentially enhances the patient outcomes
Mouth gel containing phthalocyanine derivative attenuates TNF-α through NF-κB inhibition in experimental periodontitis
Authors: Breseghello Isadora , Bruzadelli Rafaela Franco Dias , Rosalen Pedro Luiz , Araújo Leonardo Pereira , Abdalla Henrique Ballassini , Lazarini Josy Goldoni , Paiva Isadora Marques , Bueno-Silva Bruno , Alencar Severino Matias , Vilhena Fabiano Vieira , Cunha Thiago Mattar , Ikegaki Masaharu , Fernandes Leandro Araújo , Franchin Marcelo
Published: April 2024

Background
Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) is a major cytokine involved in periodontal disease pathogenesis due to its ability to modulate inflammatory cytokine production and cell influx in tooth-supporting tissues. Therefore, TNF-α is an excellent target for limiting the inflammatory process and avoiding alveolar bone resorption and tooth loss.
Objective
This study investigated the activity and action mechanism behind the anionic iron phthalocyanine (AI-PhyC) derivative on TNF-α production and the impact on experimental periodontitis.
Methods
RAW 264.7 macrophages were treated with AI-PhyC, and cell viability (MTT) was assessed. Afterward, cells were treated with AI-PhyC, primed with LPS (10ng/mL), and the TNF-α levels were measured, as well as the NF-kB activation and the gene expression of Ikkβ. Subsequently, a mouth gel containing 1% AI-PhyC was topically administered in the gingival tissue of mice with periodontitis ligature-induced. Bone loss and the gene expression of Tnfα, Ikkβ, p65 (NF-κB), and receptor-activating nuclear factor kappa B ligand (Rankl) were quantified in the gingival tissue. Lastly, the systemic toxicity of AI-PhyC was estimated in Galleria mellonella larvae.
Results
In an activated RAW 264.7 macrophage cell culture, AI-PhyC at 100µM reduced TNF-α release, nuclear factor kappa B (NF-kB) activation and mRNA expression of Ikkβ. Regarding the experimental periodontitis, topical application of mouth gel containing 1% AI-PhyC blockage alveolar bone loss. Additionally, 1% AI-PhyC reduced the mRNA expression of Tnfα, Ikkβ, p65 (NF-κB), and Rankl in the gingival tissue. Finally, administering AI-PhyC ranging from 1 to 1000mg/kg did not present acute systemic toxicity (72h) in G. mellonella.
Conclusion
Overall, we demonstrate the potential of mouth gel containing AI-PhyC as a therapeutic strategy for managing osteolytic inflammatory disorders, such as periodontitis.
Associations between plasma angiopoietin-like protein 3 (ANGPTL3) levels and severity of coronary artery disease
Authors: zhao zihao , wang yuexi
Published: April 2024

Objective
Angiopoietin-like 3 (ANGPTL3), a member of the angiopoietin-like protein family exclusively synthesized in the liver, has been demonstrated to be a critical regulator of lipoprotein metabolism to inhibit lipoprotein lipase (LPL) activity .However, the relationship between serum ANGPTL3 level and CAD is still unclear. This study aims to explore the relationship between serum ANGPTL3 level and CAD.
Methods
In this case-control study, 236 subjects were divided into CAD group (n = 187) and control group (n = 49). The Gensini scoring system was used to assess the severity of CAD.Plasma ANGPTL3 levels were measured by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit. The associations between plasma ANGPTL3 levels and CAD were determined by multivariate logistic regression analysis. The association between ANGPTL3 levels and Gensini scores was determined by multivariate linear regression analysis.
Results
Serum ANGPTL3 levels in CAD group was significantly higher than that in control group(0.40 ± 0.06vs0.32 ± 0.06ng/ml,p < 0.001). After adjusting confounding factors, serum ANGPTL3 level was found to be an independent risk factor for CAD (OR = 5.03, 95%CI = 2.79–9.07, P < 0.001), and ANGPTL3 level was positively correlated with Gensini score(B = 5.192,95% CI 0.854–9.529, P = 0.019).
Conclusion
Compared with the control group, serum ANGPTL3 levels was significantly increased in CAD patients. Serum ANGPTL3 level is an independent risk factor for CAD and is positively correlated with the severity of CAD.
Challenges to research implementation during public health emergencies: anecdote of insights and lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic in Gujarat, India
Authors: Memon Farjana , Jobarteh Modou L. , Shah Komal , Sinha Anish , Patel Monali , Patil Shailee , Heffernan Claire , Saxena Deepak B
Published: April 2024

Background: Health emergencies, including pandemics, are not entirely new occurrences; some notable ones occurred in the past. However, the scale of the COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the unpreparedness of national health systems in effectively managing health emergencies. During the pandemic, controlling the spread of the virus and hopes of exiting into a post-pandemic era were reliant on research to improve patient care and inform government policies. Nonetheless, research implementation during health emergencies can be challenging in low-resourced settings. This paper presents anecdotes of experiences encountered in implementing a research project during the COVID-19 pandemic in Gujarat, India, and offers insights into ways research can be supported during health emergencies.
Methods: We implemented a longitudinal study to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including SARS-CoV-2 infection, during pregnancy on birth outcomes, growth, and development in early childhood. The study utilises hospital records and databases to recruit women who were infected with SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy and those with no known infection. Mother-infant pairs in the infected and uninfected group were then followed longitudinally for over 3 years.
Results: Observations of challenges encountered during implementation of the research, including those related to planning, retrieval of hospital records, tracking, recruitment, and follow-up of eligible women were recorded by study staff, and the observations produced as anecdotes. The challenges observed are group into three overarching themes: a) individual factors, b) health system challenges, and c) research operational challenges. Some notable observations include misinformation, misconception, mistrust, underdeveloped health record systems, stigma, and hesitance.
Conclusion: We believe early planning, effective communication, and community awareness are likely to be helpful in implementing a successful research project. Additionally, efforts at improving collaboration and co-creation between health practitioners, researchers and the public may benefit the implementation of research projects during a health emergency.
The Discovery and Excavation of Artefacts from Pulau Melaka Reclamation Land, Malaysia
Authors: Saiffuddin Amir Husaini , Hasni Muhammad Termizi , Arbi Ruzairy , Kee Soo Chen , Mustapa Baharim , Sharma Dionysius , Shaari Hasrizal
Published: April 2024

The accidental discovery of wood fragments in a reclaimed area near Pulau Melaka by a group of independent researchers at the end of 2020 caught the attention of the National Heritage Department (JWN) and Melaka Museum Corporation (PERZIM). This is the first discovery ever where the wood fragments were found in a reclaimed land in Malaysia. Furthermore, these wood fragments were expected to be part of the ancient shipwreck structure, which was supposed to be the transitional period between the Melaka Malay Sultanate and Portuguese occupation between the late 15th to early 16th centuries. However, since these findings were discovered on reclaimed land, it is highly questionable whether the integrity of its original context is still preserved. Thus, several aspects have been considered such as suitable preliminary surveying methods, effective excavation procedures and subsequently the analysis of the recovered artefacts and wood fragments. This article discusses the discovery and process of surveying and initial excavation of the Pulau Melaka archaeological site. The outcomes of this study provide a guideline for future archaeological excavation on reclaimed land or any other disturbed environment in Malaysia.
Factors associated with Change in Quality of Life and Family Functioning Scores of Parental Caregivers of Children and Young People with Primary Brain Tumour in Karachi, Pakistan: A Prospective Cohort Study
Authors: Zahid Nida , Enam Syed Ather , Mårtensson Thomas , Azam Iqbal , Mushtaq Naureen , Moochhala Mariya , Kausar Faiza , Hassan Aneesa , Bakhshi Saqib , Javed Farrukh , Rehman Lal , Mughal Muhammad Nouman , Altaf Sadaf , Kirmani Salman , Brown Nick
Published: April 2024

Background
There are limited data available, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), on long-term quality of life (QoL) and family functioning of parental caregivers to children and young people (CYP) affected by primary brain tumours (PBTs). This study aimed to assess the factors associated with mean change in QoL and family functioning scores of parental caregivers of CYP with PBTs 12 months post-treatment.
Methods
This prospective cohort study enrolled CYP aged 5–21 years with newly diagnosed PBTs and their parental caregivers. The study was carried out between November 2020 and July 2023. The responding parental caregivers (mothers) were recruited from the two major tertiary care centers in Karachi, Pakistan. The parental QoL was assessed by the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) Family Impact Module. The assessment was undertaken by a psychologist at the time of the diagnosis and 12 months post-treatment. The data were analyzed by STATA version 12.
Results
Forty-eight CYP with newly diagnosed PBTs and their mothers were enrolled. At 12-month post-treatment 25 (52%) of CYP and their mothers were reassessed and 23 (48%) were lost to follow-up. On multivariable analysis, a significant decline in mothers’ mean 12-month post-treatment QoL and family functioning scores were associated with CYP having post-treatment seizures (beta= -10.2; 95% CI: -18.4 to -2.0) and financial burden associated with the CYP’s illness (beta= -0.3; 95% CI: -0.4 to -0.1). However, in those cases where CYP had higher post-treatment quality of life scores (beta = 0.4; 95% CI: 0.1, 0.6) and post-treatment higher verbal intelligence scores (beta = 0.1; 95% CI: 0.01, 0.3), the QoL and family functioning scores of the mothers were significantly increased.
Conclusion
We found a significant decline in maternal QoL where there was a high financial burden and whose CYP had post-treatment seizures. However, those who’s CYP had higher post-treatment verbal intelligence scores and quality of life scores had a significant increase in their QoL scores. Identification of the factors that influence parental QoL has the potential to enable the development of targeted strategies to alleviate stressors and improve the overall quality of life for mothers and their children who are at high risk.
Selecting the Most Suitable Material for Punch Dies

Using CES EduPack
Authors: Athil
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this paper is to perform a material’s selection for punch dies using CES EduPack. This study is an initial statement of a problem showing how designers can select a small subset of most promising materials from a huge list of options. It identifies the objectives and constraints related to the given functional component and clarifies how that can be used to make the material’s selection. The results revealed that high-speed tool steel is the most suitable material that meets the performance requirements of punch dies.
Estimation of the Weibull Extension Model Parameters Based on Adams’s Method
Authors: Maswadah M.
Published: April 2024

In parameter estimation techniques, the Bayes method is the most commonly used technique in social sciences and psychology, despite its subjectivity to prior information other than data. Thus, the main objective of this paper is to introduce a numerical estimation method, which is the Adams’ method for deriving the estimators for the Weibull extension model parameters and compared to the Bayes method based on different priors via Monte Carlo simulations. The simulation results are strongly favorable to Adams’ method, which provides better estimates and outperforms Bayes’ method. Finally, numerical examples are given to demonstrate the efficiencies of the proposed methods based on the generalized progressive hybrid censoring data.
The rate of deaths from heart diseases in Damascus Hospital and its relationship to the type of disease, gender, age and risk factors
Authors:   Mohammad Jaidouri 1 , Ibrahem Alshhada 1 ,Marwan Shamia 1, 2
Published: April 2024

Background
Heart attacks occur as a result of blockage of the coronary artery, which leads to insufficient blood supply to the heart muscle, and the heart will strain to obtain oxygen nutrients.
if this condition is not treated early , the heart muscle can be affected and suffer significant damage , leading to irreversible heart failure and to death. This paper reviews the assessment of the rate of deaths from heart diseases and its relevance with risk factors and examines the importance of an interprofessional team approach to its management.
Materials and Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted in Damascus Hospital in Damascus by returning to the archives of deaths who had a heart disease and had one or more risk factors to obtain other information from and finally the statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS-25 program.
Results
The sample included in our study 200 patients , and by studying the relationships between mortality in types of heart disease and Age/ Family history / Smoking/ Alcohol/ High cholesterol and triglycerides/ Obesity/ hypertension / diabetes / we found a statistically significant relationship (P<0.05) but on the other hand, we did not find a statistical relationship(P>0.05) between mortality in types of heart disease and Gender .
Conclusion
Age/ Family history / Smoking/ Alcohol/ High cholesterol and triglycerides/ Obesity/ hypertension /diabetes / could be considered as risk factors leads to death in types of heart disease in our study study.
Ausschreibungsverfahren bei Gebietskonzessionen für thermische Netze am Beispiel der Stadt Zürich
Authors: Abegg Andreas , Seferovic Goran
Published: April 2024

Die Schweiz strebt die Dekarbonisierung der Wärmeversorgung an, wobei thermische Netze eine wichtige Rolle spielen. Gemeinden betreiben oder fördern diese Netze zunehmend, um klimaschonende Effekte zu erzielen und die Abhängigkeit von Erdgasimporten zu verringern. Am Beispiel der Stadt Zürich, welche die Erschliessung bestimmter Gebiete mittels der Vergabe von exklusiven Gebietskonzessionen vorsieht, untersucht der Beitrag die Anforderungen, welche das Beschaffungsrecht und das Binnenmarktgesetz an die Verleihung solcher Konzessionen stellt. Während die Kantone solche Verfahren zwar vom Anwendungsbereich des Beschaffungsrechts ausnehmen können, bleiben sie an die Vorgaben des Binnenmarktgesetzes gebunden. Es ist den Kantonen zu empfehlen, ihre Vergabeverfahren auch in diesen Fällen an den Grundsätzen des Beschaffungsrechts zu orientieren, um sicherzustellen, dass die Verfahren transparent, objektiv und diskriminierungsfrei durchgeführt werden.

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La Suisse vise à réduire l'empreinte carbone de son approvisionnement en chaleur. Dans ce contexte, les réseaux thermiques jouent un rôle important. De plus en plus de communes exploitent ou promeuvent de tels réseaux afin d'avoir un impact positif sur le climat et de réduire leur dépendance au gaz naturel importé. La ville de Zurich, par exemple, prévoit d'approvisionner certaines zones par l'octroi de concessions territoriales exclusives; cet article examine les exigences imposées par le droit des marchés publics et le droit du marché intérieur pour l'adjudication de telles concessions. Si les cantons peuvent exclure ce type de procédures du champ d'application du droit des marchés publics, elles restent soumises aux règles du droit du marché intérieur. Il est toutefois recommandé aux cantons de fonder ces procédures d'adjudication sur les principes du droit des marchés publics, afin de s'assurer qu'elles sont transparentes, objectives et non discriminatoires.
The synthesis of MgO/Zein nanocomposites to improve anti-bacteria characteristics of mouthwash
Authors: Rohmawati Lydia , Muadhif Fariz Irkham , Putri Nugrahani Primary , Kusumawati Diah Hari , Munasir  , Darminto
Published: April 2024

Mouthwash is an alternative to address problems in the oral cavity, such as caries, periodontal inflammation, and microbial abscesses generally caused by pathogens. However, chlorhexidine contained in the mouthwash was limited concentration, i.e., 0.2 %, due to the side effects caused by these ingredients. Even though chlorhexidine has bactericidal and bacteriostatic properties against various bacteria found in plaque, for this reason, to increase the antibacterial activity of these mouthwashes, it is necessary to add other ingredients to the mouthwash formula, namely MgO/Zein nanocomposites with a composition of 1:4 and 1:5. The method used in this study was the preparation of MgO nanoparticles from dolomite using a solid acid solvent, the results of which were then composited with Zein using alcohol and NaOH. Synthesized samples were characterized using XRD, FTIR, SEM, and TEM. The antibacterial activity of S. aureus and mushrooms C. albicans in mouthwash with a concentration of 0.5 to 2.5 % can be determined by conducting a diffusion test. The results showed that the MgO/Zein nanocomposite fabrication had been successfully carried out and had the following characteristics: having a MgO phase with a polycrystalline cubic structure, having a zein phase with α-helix and β-sheet structures of proteins shows that Zein has an amorphous structure. The results of the antibacterial activity test showed that mouthwash with adding MgO/Zein nanocomposites more effectively inhibited bacterial growth of S. aureus and mushrooms C. albicans. It is known that the MgO/Zein nanocomposite composition 1:4 has the largest inhibition zone in S. aureus bacteria with a concentration of 1.5 % mouthwash and C. albicans fungi with a concentration of 0.5 %, namely 40.17 mm and 8.42 mm
Study of the influence of lateral forces and velocity on the lateral dynamics of automobile
Authors: Nguyen Tuan Xuan , Bui Hai Van
Published: April 2024

Stability of a car's trajectory of motion is the ability of a car to retain its required state of motion, under different conditions of motion. Depending on different states of motion, cars can lose direction of motion instability when there is a lateral force, due to vehicle speed, due to turning or braking the road with different grip coefficients on the sides of the wheel. In such complex moving conditions, cars need to keep a stable trajectory of movement under the driver's control. The paper examines the stability of the car's trajectory in linear motion conditions with the influence of lateral forces and the velocity of the vehicle, these two factors act to change the state of movement of the vehicle, which significantly affects the safety of the vehicle's movement. The authors looked at the effect of vehicle velocity and lateral forces on vehicle transverse dynamics: lateral forces caused by horizontal winds, inclination of the road surface, speed of movement of the vehicle acting on the entire body create centrifugal inertial forces; this force acts to cause the tires to deform. At this point the vehicle is shifted from its original trajectory. In the research content, the authors built a lateral Dynamics Model, in which the influencing factors are set as inputs to the model including vehicle velocity and transverse wind forces, output is the rotation angle of the body, transverse acceleration and horizontal displacement of the vehicle. The simulation results showed that the effect of vehicle speed was relatively large: lateral displacement increased by 228 % at a speed of 120 km/h. Therefore, when driving on the highway, there should always be driver control to ensure that the car does not deviate from the lane
Adaptive fuzzy-neural network effectively disturbance compensate in sliding mode control for dual arm robot
Authors: Nguyen Nam Khanh , Bui Quang Viet Bach , Nguyen Quang Huy , Luong Truong Giang , Dang Xuan Dang , Le Hai Xuan , Nguyen Linh Ngoc
Published: April 2024

In this study, an Adaptive Backstepping Sliding Mode Controller (ABSMC) is introduced based on the Radial Basis Function (RBF) neural network and a fuzzy logic modifier. The proposed method is used to control a Dual-Arm Robot (DAR) – a nonlinear structure with unstable parameters and external disturbances. The control aims to track the motion trajectory of both arms in the flat surface coordinate within a short time, maintaining stability, and ensuring that the tracking error converges in finite time, especially when influenced by unforeseen external disturbances. The nonlinear Backstepping Sliding Mode Control (BSMC) is effective in trajectory tracking control; however, undesired phenomena may occur if there are uncertain disturbances affecting the system or model parameters change. It is proposed to use a neural network to estimate a nonlinear function to handle unknown uncertainties of the system. The neural network parameters can be adaptively adjusted to optimal values through adaptation rules derived from Lyapunov's theorem. Additionally, fuzzy logic theory is also employed to adjust the controller parameters to accommodate changes or unexpected impacts. The performance of the Fuzzy Neural Network Backstepping Sliding Mode Control (FNN-BSMC) is evaluated through simulation results using Matlab/Simulink software. Two simulation cases are conducted: the first case assumes stable model parameters without uncertain disturbances affecting the joints, while the second case considers a model with changing parameters and disturbances. Simulation results demonstrate the effective adaptability of the proposed method when the system model is affected by various types of uncertainties from the environment
Development of a method for predicting barrel wear resistance when using ammunition with a long storage life
Authors: Anipko Oleg , Baulin Dmitro , Horielyshev Stanislav , Boikov Igor , Medvid Mykhailo , Babkov Yurii , Nakonechnyi Aleksandr , Kolomiitsev Oleksandr , Gleizer Natalia
Published: April 2024

Despite the fact that a large amount of small arms ammunition has been used up over the past two years, their stocks in warehouses and arsenals in various countries are quite large. And their shelf life is 20 years or more. In addition, over time, the number of such ammunition will increase.

Among the large number of requirements for modern small arms, one can highlight the provision of the necessary survivability of its parts and mechanisms. The problem of barrel survivability is especially important.

One of the factors affecting barrel survivability is changes in internal ballistics parameters. In turn, these parameters change when using ammunition whose service life exceeds the warranty.

In this regard, the task of studying the survivability indicators of small arms barrels when using post-warranty ammunition seems relevant.

The requirements for barrel systems and factors affecting the wear of the barrel bore of powder charges during long-term storage have been determined.

An analysis of changes in the ballistic characteristics of powder charges was carried out, which allows to state increased wear of barrels when using ammunition with long storage periods.

The dependencies for determining the limit number of shots from a weapon sample are analyzed.

A method for predicting barrel survivability when using long-term storage ammunition is proposed.

Data are presented on an experimental study to determine changes in barrel survivability as a result of the use of long-term storage ammunition by estimating changes in the initial velocity of the projectile.

Based on the results obtained, ways for further research are proposed in the direction of expanding the range of ammunition and weapons
Development of the logical system for forecasting wind characteristics in the urban conditions
Authors: Tatkeyeva Galina , Bauyrzhanuly Madi , Gaukhar Alina , Assainov Gibrat , Khabdullina Guldana , Tangirbergen Aknur , Seitovа Aliya , Khabdullin Aset
Published: April 2024

This study is devoted to the development of a logical system to improve the efficiency of wind turbines with the identification of patterns and relationships between wind speeds and directions in urban conditions. The results of the study made it possible to identify approaches to use wind energy efficiently to produce electricity with minimal losses for the power supply of urban facilities. Data Mining methods were applied, the dependencies between weather data were examined. Machine Learning algorithms have also been applied to forecast wind speed and direction in order to increase the efficiency of power generation. A thorough exploratory data analysis was carried out, including visualization of meteorological data and the study of their statistical indicators. To predict wind speed, numerical indicators such as air temperature, wind direction, pressure tendency and atmospheric pressure were taken. Linear Regression, Decision Tree and Support Vector Machine were taken as Machine Learning models. The results revealed that the Random Forest turned out to be the most effective, with a mean squared error of 0.302. According to the results of the research, it was found that the initial data on the characteristics of the wind are highly distorted when it circulates in the urban environment due to the influence of urban development. However, the use of a logical system made it possible to predict and adapt the operation of wind turbines to changes in wind characteristics with minimal losses. A pivotal outcome of this study is the creation of a real-time data processing system, enabling accurate predictions of wind characteristics from speed and direction measuring devices. Additionally, a MATLAB Simulink-based computer model was developed to explore the logical system's influence on wind turbine performance. The findings underscore the efficacy of employing forecasting within a logical system framework to harness wind energy efficiently, contributing to sustainable urban energy solutions
The effect of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) plastic addition to AC-WC in a wet mixture on increase of asphalt stability
Authors: Arifin Muhammad Zainul , Senin Ilham Firmansyah , Bowoputro Hendi , Kore Desri Marfenita Hale , Ingsih Ita Suhermin , Putri Friska Feronica Bn
Published: April 2024

PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) plastic is one of the most common types of plastic used in Indonesia. Its existence has contributed significantly to various sectors, including the food and beverage, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and other consumer product packaging industries. However, the use of PET plastic also creates a number of impacts that need to be considered. PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) plastic has become an attractive alternative in the construction industry in Indonesia, particularly in its use as an asphalt mixture in road construction. This study aimed to determine the effect of the addition of PET waste to the asphalt on the value of Marshall characteristics as well as the optimum asphalt content and plastic content in the AC - WC mixture. Basic testing of 4 %, 5 %, and 6 % (by weight of asphalt) PET plastic mixture with wet mixing method where PET plastic is put into hot asphalt and stirred until homogeneous. Marshall test data will go through Formality Test, Homogeneity Test, Two-Way ANOVA, Duncan Test, and Correlation Regression Analysis to get the 3D graph equation. The result is that PET plastic affects the asphalt mixture by increasing the stability value and MQ value, for flow, VFB, and VMA values have decreased. VIM value increased at 4 % level and decreased at 6 % level. From the ribbon graph, the optimum asphalt content for each percentage of PET content is obtained, namely 4 % PET KAO value of 6.2 %, 5 % PET KAO 6.25 %, and 6 % KAO 6.28 %. It can be concluded that the mixing of PET with asphalt in AC-WC mixtures can be maximum if the right percentage combination of asphalt and PET content. From the 3D Graphic Method, it results that the maximum use of plastic PET is at a content of 5.40 %, and an asphalt content of 6.35 %, will produce an asphalt stability of 1714.232 kN
Enhancing non-destructive testing in concrete structures: a GADF-CNN approach for defect detection
Authors: Feng Min , Xu Juncai
Published: April 2024

This research introduces a novel approach for detecting defects in concrete structures. It utilizes the Gramian Angular Difference Field (GADF) in combination with a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) enhanced by depthwise separable convolutions and attention mechanisms. The key contribution of this work is the use of GADF to transform one-dimensional impact-echo signals into two-dimensional images, thereby improving feature extraction and computational efficiency for analysis by the CNN. This advancement offers a new perspective in non-destructive testing technologies for concrete infrastructure. Comprehensive evaluation on a varied dataset of concrete structural defects reveals that our GADF-CNN model achieves an impressive test accuracy of 98.24 %, surpassing conventional models like VGG16, ResNet18, DenseNet, and ResNeXt50, and excelling in precision, recall, and F1-score metrics. Ultimately, this study enhances the integration of sophisticated image transformation techniques with deep learning, contributing to safer and more durable concrete infrastructure, and represents a noteworthy development in the field.
OFICINAS DE ANTROPOLOGIA COM CRIANÇAS: NOTAS SOBRE UMA EXPERIÊNCIA
Authors: Martins Valéria de Paula , Cunha Amanda Ramos da , Almeida Júlia Furtado de , Garcia Luís Augusto Meinberg , Araujo Maria Luiza , Caetano Pamela de Fatima Soares
Published: April 2024

Este é um relato de experiência acerca da realização de oficinas de antropologia com crianças entre 7 e 12 anos, na cidade de Uberlândia, em Minas Gerais, a partir de um trabalho que teve início em 2014 e é atualmente projeto de extensão da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU). Ao focar no processo de implementação das oficinas, destacando-se as questões de cunho metodológico, tratamos dos caminhos trilhados desde o período inicial, refletindo sobre elementos que nos chamaram a atenção, como as transformações ao longo do tempo na dinâmica dos encontros em sua associação com experiências que buscávamos delinear a partir das oficinas. Este projeto, por meio da realização de atividades que envolvem leitura de livros, exibição de filmes, jogos coletivos, rodas de conversa, elaboração de desenhos etc., busca, em suma, uma sensibilização para a diferença, aproximando-se de temáticas e ideias caras ao debate antropológico em um trabalho realizado com crianças e não para crianças, ou seja, que as toma como sujeitos plenos no processo de ensino-aprendizagem.
Palavras-chave: Oficinas de Antropologia; Ensino-aprendizagem; Crianças.
O SABER ETNOGRÁFICO E SUA CONTRIBUIÇÃO À ESCRITA ACADÊMICA CRIATIVA: REFLEXÃO DE UMA EXPERIÊNCIA DE ENSINO
Authors: Bazzo Juliane
Published: April 2024

O artigo abrange o relato de uma experiência de ensino-aprendizagem em uma disciplina de Antropologia que, embora não focada na escrita, norteou-se por desenvolver o potencial criativo da redação, fomentado pela leitura sistemática de narrativas etnográficas. As obras Por uma pedagogia da pergunta (Paulo Freire & Antonio Faundez) e Ensinando a transgredir (bell hooks), assim como minha jornada como etnógrafa em Antropologia da Educação, inspiraram-me enquanto docente no desenho da metodologia do curso. A dinâmica traçada previa que, a cada encontro, as(os) estudantes trouxessem perguntas previamente preparadas, para mobilizar o debate da bibliografia prevista. A discussão entabulada engendrava então uma produção de texto individual em sala, ao final de todas as aulas. As(os) discentes foram assim construindo um diário de bordo do curso, com comentários sequenciais que sintetizavam debates, enfocavam pontos de interesse ou traziam novas perguntas e eram subsequentemente partilhados com a turma. Instigou-se as(os) participantes, todo o tempo, a desenvolverem a escrita autêntica e, portanto, criativa, a partir do que lhes fosse, de fato, significativo. Desse esforço, surgiram textos dos mais variados, reunindo contribuições teórico-etnográficas, vivências e interpelações particulares, além de trechos literários e descrições fílmicas. Nesse espírito, a disciplina encerrou-se com uma peça textual batizada de carta-comentário, por meio da qual as(os) estudantes consolidaram seus aprendizados.
Palavras-chave: Etnografia; Escrita Acadêmica; Escrita Criativa; Escrita Autêntica; Ensino de Antropologia.
DIMENSÕES INTERSTICIAIS DO TECNOCAPITALISMO: AS PLATAFORMAS DIGITAIS E O CONSUMIDOR CIBORGUE
Authors: Pinto Roque , Canuto Gláucia Briglia , Canuto Rogéria Briglia
Published: April 2024

As extensões infraestruturais das plataformas digitais moldam as interações sociais na atualidade. O objetivo deste artigo é discutir os efeitos do consumo como agência produtora e reprodutora de sentidos mediado pelas plataformas em sociedades de consumidores digitais. Para tanto, o artigo descreve o novo modelo de negócios de plataformização que modula as interações entre usuários por meio dos processos de governança, mercantilização e infraestutura de dados. Conclui-se que os meios de dataficação da vida humana com base no aprimoramento de técnicas e dispositivos cada vez mais sutis de coleta e processamento de dados pessoais conectados à publicidade digital estão atrelados a um discurso positivo e encorajador que direciona e torna o humano dependente do modelo de governança algorítmica das plataformas.
Palavras-chave: Consumidor Ciborgue; Dataficação; Plataformas Digitais; Consumo; Governança Algorítmica.
SHIPPING AND FANSERVICE IN THE BOYS LOVE (BL) SERIES CONSUMPTION EXPERIENCE BY THE BRAZILIAN FANDOM
Authors: Torres Igor Leonardo de Santana
Published: April 2024

Just as the idol shipping culture is important in the consumption and celebration of K-pop culture, shipping (practice of pairing fictional characters or media personalities, placing them into sexual or romantic relationships, or supporting already existing pairs) and fanservice (an entertainment practice for fans that consists of the performance of intimacy among celebrity couples created and supported by the fandom) are defining and distinctive elements of the Thai “boys love” (BL) industry and its transnational fandom. I will discuss these phenomena in the consumption experience of BL series by the Brazilian fandom and present their operation among the fans with whom I researched, paying attention to their forms of fanservice consumption and shipping practice. The results presented come from my master's research, in which, based on the digital ethnographic method, I observed and interacted with fans on Twitter and Telegram for nine months. I conclude, among other things, that the practice of shipping and the consumption of fanservice are heterogeneous in fandom and are embroiled in moral disputes.
Keywords: BL Series; Brazilian BL Fandom; Fanservice; Shipping.
Risk assessment in sustainable food supply chains: A holistic approach by using HOR-SWOT-ANP/AHP to ensuring performance improvement
Authors: Agustin Prima Dania Wike , Maulidina Lu’ayya Naila , Septifani Riska
Published: April 2024

The global food supply chain plays an essential role in economic development while addressing environmental and social issues in its business system. However, this complex network is exposed to various risk factors related to sustainability that can disrupt the supply chain performance. CV. XYZ is a food manufacturer that produces jackfruit chips in Indonesia. During the supply chain process, this company needs to manage the various risks across the supplier, manufacturer, and retailer stages. By identifying and evaluating risks at each stage, mitigation and improvement strategies can be proposed. Therefore, this research aimed to analyze the supply chain risk mitigation and performance improvement strategies for maintaining supply chain stability and performance. House of Risk (HOR) was applied to analyze the mitigation strategies, while SWOT with analytical networking process (ANP) or analytical hierarchy process (AHP)/ (i.e., SWOT-ANP/AHP method)was used for analyzing performance improvement strategies by considering the weight of each factor. The result shows that twelve mitigation strategies are needed to mitigate the fourteen risk agents that focus on improving production activities and human resources. Moreover, eleven strategies have been proposed to improve sustainable supply chain performance in the future, focusing more on marketing activities and enhancing human resource capabilities.
Microbiology, antioxidant, and antibacterial activity of sinom kombucha
Authors: Zubaidah Elok , Norosita Dewi Camelia , Selisa Yua Ezza , Vitya Putri Nazhifah
Published: April 2024

Kombucha is a traditional drink made from a fermented sweet tea with a mixed culture known as a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (or SCOBY). Although kombucha is usually made from black tea, nowadays, kombucha can be made in various variations such as sinom beverages. Sinom is a traditional Indonesian herbal drink originating from young tamarind leaves or sinom. In addition to tamarind leaves, sinom includes other ingredients such as sugar and turmeric. Turmeric contains curcumin, which is beneficial for health because it has the ability as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, and lowering blood fat or cholesterol levels. Tamarind leaves contain chemical compounds of flavonoids, phenols, terpenoids, steroids/triterpenoids and are included in the group of plant extracts with antioxidant activity. These chemical compounds can be increased through the kombucha fermentation process. The concentration of turmeric rhizome used in kombucha was 0.8% (w/v), while the tamarind leaves used were 0%, 0.2%, 0.4%, 0.6%, 0.8%, and 1% (w/v). Sinom kombucha fermented for 7 days. The analysis performed included total microbes, total lactic acid bacteria (LAB), pH, total sugar, total phenol, antioxidant activity, and antibacterial activity against S. aureus and E. Coli growth. The fermentation process and various tamarind leaf concentrations have significant effects in total microbes, total LAB, total sugar, total phenol, IC50. The antibacterial activity is affected by fermentation but not by the variations in tamarind leaf concentrations. The best tamarind leaves concentration of kombucha sinom beverages was at 0.6%, which has a pH value of 3.81, total sugar content of 7,58%, and total phenol content of 240.9 µg GAE/mL, IC50 value of 159.84 ppm, total microbial count 3.37 x 107 CFU/mL, total LAB of 4.63 x 105, antibacterial activity against E. coli of 3.1 mm, and antibacterial activity against S. aureus of 3.27 mm.
Wyzwania i konteksy edukacji w muzeum – kilka uwag na marginesie działalności Muzeum im. Władysława Orkana w Rabce-Zdroju
Authors: Wójtowicz-Wierzbicka Małgorzata
Published: April 2024

Głównym celem działania muzeum jest zapewnienie możliwości rozwoju człowieka i jego zakorzenienia w świecie, budowanie poczucia tożsamości lokalnej i indywidualnej, a nade wszystko kreowanie poczucia wspólnoty. Muzeum regionalne, etnograficzne bada, archiwizuje i ukazuje całokształt kultury człowieka, jego światopogląd, wytwory materialne, wierzenia, wreszcie jego otoczenie. Muzealny przekaz jest źródłem poznania, rozumienia procesów, współczesnego świata, poprzez pryzmat dziedzictwa przeszłych pokoleń. Muzea są miejscami gdzie widz zdobywa nowe kompetencje. Przekaz muzealny odzwierciedla doświadczenie człowieka zawarte w artefaktach przeszłości. Poprzez tworzoną narrację wpływa na odbiorcę – powoduje rozwój w sferze poznawczej w zakresie pamięci, myślenia krytycznego, abstrakcyjnego, twórczego skupiania uwagi mimowolnej i dowolnej. Wreszcie muzeum oddziaływuje społecznie i środowiskowo. Wymóg realizacji edukacji całożyciowej jest wpisany we współczesną misję muzeów, które obecnie stają się miejscem spedzania czasu całych rodzin. Ten widoczny trend daje możliwość rozwoju działań edukacyjnych, które mogłyby być atrakcyjne dla takiej grupy odbiorców (rodzinne warsztaty) tak aby zarówno dorośli jak i dzieci w jednym czasie znaleźli odpowiednie dla siebie treści.
Ochrona interesu prywatnego w instytucji odszkodowania za wywłaszczenie mienia w świetle prawa międzynarodowego
Authors: Muzyczka Karolina
Published: April 2024

W myśl jurisprudence constante określa się międzynarodowy standard odszkodowania, za wywłaszczone mienie, czyli zasady i kryteria państwo wypłaca odszkodowanie. W przypadku, gdy powyższe kryteria i zasady są przez państwo niespełnione, to wówczas ponosi odpowiedzialność międzynarodową. Niemniej jednak, należy zauważyć, że w kwestii tej przysługuje odszkodowanie z tytułu wywłaszczenia nielegalnego mienia, to wówczas ma ono charakter szczególny. Przy pomocy metody prawno-dogmatycznej dokonałam egzegezy zgromadzonego materiału normatywnego w celu ustalenia rozwiązań przyjętych w umowach międzynarodowych poświęconych problematyce wywłaszczenia. W ramach metody prawno-analitycznej, przeprowadziłam analizę poglądów doktryny i orzecznictwa na określone zagadnienia dotyczące instytucji odszkodowania za wywłaszczenie na arenie prawa międzynarodowego.
Makna kiblat papat lima pancer masjid pathok negara sebagai wujud spiritualitas Nagari Kasultanan Ngayogyakarta
Authors: Aminah Aminah , Alam Lukis
Published: April 2024

The Pathok Negara Mosque has an important meaning in determining the boundaries of the Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat Sultanate as a dependent state. After the Giyanti Agreement, the Mataram Kingdom in Java was divided into two regions, namely the Surakarta Sunanate and the Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat Sultanate. As the first Sultan, Sultan Hamengkubuwana I began to build the Keraton as the center of government (Nagari Ngayogyakarta) and borders with the Great State (Negaragung) by building the Pathok Negara Mosque in the four corners. This study examines the meaning of Masjid Pathok Negara as a defense system for a new kingdom at that time. The research method is qualitative by looking directly at each Pathok Negara Mosque, analyzing, redrawing, reviewing data and then interpreting according to the relevant theory. The results obtained show that the meaning of the Pathok Negara Mosque as a state spirituality system is shown from the main function of the mosque as a center for spiritual and cultural development, the concept of kiblat papat limo pancer as a macro-microcosmos concept. The existence of physical forms and spaces in the mosque and the area around the Pathok Negara Mosque is an embodiment of values to maintain the spiritual community from that time until now.
Evaluating the Usability of an mHealth App for Empowering Cancer Survivors With Disabilities: Heuristic Evaluation and Usability Testing
Authors: Adler Rachel F , Baez Kevin , Morales Paulina , Sotelo Jocelyn , Victorson David , Magasi Susan
Published: April 2024

Background

More than 18 million cancer survivors are living in the United States. The effects of cancer and its treatments can have cognitive, psychological, physical, and social consequences that many survivors find incredibly disabling. Posttreatment support is often unavailable or underused, especially for survivors living with disabilities. This leaves them to deal with new obstacles and struggles on their own, oftentimes feeling lost during this transition. Mobile health (mHealth) interventions have been shown to effectively aid cancer survivors in dealing with many of the aftereffects of cancer and its treatments; these interventions hold immense potential for survivors living with disabilities. We developed a prototype for WeCanManage, an mHealth-delivered self-management intervention to empower cancer survivors living with disabilities through problem-solving, mindfulness, and self-advocacy training.

Objective

Our study conducted a heuristic evaluation of the WeCanManage high-fidelity prototype and assessed its usability among cancer survivors with known disabilities.

Methods

We evaluated the prototype using Nielsen’s 10 principles of heuristic evaluation with 22 human-computer interaction university students. On the basis of the heuristic evaluation findings, we modified the prototype and conducted usability testing on 10 cancer survivors with a variety of known disabilities, examining effectiveness, efficiency, usability, and satisfaction, including a completion of the modified System Usability Scale (SUS).

Results

The findings from the heuristic evaluation were mostly favorable, highlighting the need for a help guide, addressing accessibility concerns, and enhancing the navigation experience. After usability testing, the average SUS score was 81, indicating a good-excellent design. The participants in the usability testing sample expressed positive reactions toward the app’s design, educational content and videos, and the available means of connecting with others. They identified areas for improvement, such as improving accessibility, simplifying navigation within the community forums, and providing a more convenient method to access the help guide.

Conclusions

Overall, usability testing showed positive results for the design of WeCanManage. The course content and features helped participants feel heard, understood, and less alone.