bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Radio Emission from Supernova Remnants: Model Comparison with Observations
Authors: Leahy Denis A. , Merrick Felicity , Filipović Miroslav
Published: December 2022

Supernova remnants (SNRs) are an integral part in studying the properties of the Galaxy and its interstellar medium. For the current work, we compare the observed radio luminosities of SNRs to predictions based on a recent analytic model applied to 54 SNRs with X-ray observations. We use the X-ray data to determine the properties of shock velocities, ages and circumstellar densities for the SNRs, whereas shock radii are determined from catalogs. With this set of SNR properties, we can calculate the model radio emission and compare it to the observed radio emission for a sample of SNRs. This is the first time that this test has been carried out—previously the SNR properties were assumed instead of derived from X-ray data. With the assumption that the radio emission process depends on SNR properties in the form of power-law functions, we explore ways to improve the radio emission model. The main results of this study are (i) the model has significant deficiencies and cannot reproduce observed radio emission; and (ii) the model can be improved significantly by changing its dependence on SNR parameters, although the improved model is still not accurate. Significant work remains to improve the components of radio emission models, including changes to the SNR evolution model, the radio emitting volume, and the efficiencies for conversion of shock energy into relativistic electrons and for magnetic field amplification.
The Scrotal Excision of Paratesticular Mesothelioma of the Tunica Vaginalis: A Case Report
Authors: Mohd Hashim Mohammad Hifzi , Fam Xeng Inn , Khoo Hau Chun , Wan Ahmad Kammal Wan Syahira Ellani , Kamal Haziq
Published: December 2022

Mesotheliomas are malignancies which involve mesothelial cells, and are commonly found in the pleura, peritoneum, pericardium, and (rarely) the testis. We present a case of paratesticular mesothelioma that was excised without the testis. An elderly gentleman presented with a painless right scrotal mass, which appeared clinically benign and separable from the underlying testis. An ultrasound showed an extratesticular lesion adhered to the scrotal wall with a complex hydrocele. An excisional biopsy was conducted, and the Jaboulay procedure was performed on the right testis. Pathological examination revealed mesothelioma, showing focal invasion into the underlying stroma. A post-operative computed tomography (CT) scan evaluation manifested no local or distant metastasis. No further surgery was performed, and no chemotherapy or radiotherapy was offered to the patient. Subsequent clinical examinations and radiological scans carried out during each clinic follow-up for two years showed no new lesion or recurrence.
Early Childhood Growth Parameters in South African Children with Exposure to Maternal HIV Infection and Placental Insufficiency
Authors: Nyofane Mothusi , Hoffman Marinel , Mulol Helen , Botha Tanita , Vannevel Valerie , Pattinson Robert , Feucht Ute
Published: December 2022

Maternal HIV exposure and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) due to placental insufficiency both carry major risks to early child growth. We compared the growth outcomes of children aged 18 months who had abnormal umbilical artery resistance indices (UmA-RI), as a marker of placental insufficiency, with a comparator group of children with normal UmA-RI during pregnancy, as mediated by maternal HIV infection. The cross-sectional study included 271 children, grouped into four subgroups based on HIV exposure and history of normal/abnormal UmA-RI, using available pregnancy and birth information. Standard procedures were followed to collect anthropometric data, and z-scores computed as per World Health Organization growth standards. Lower length-for-age z-scores (LAZ) were observed in children who were HIV-exposed-uninfected (CHEU) (−0.71 ± 1.23; p = 0.004) and who had abnormal UmA-RI findings (−0.68 ± 1.53; p < 0.001). CHEU with abnormal UmA-RI had lower LAZ (−1.3 ± 1.3; p < 0.001) and weight-for-age z-scores (WAZ) (−0.64 ± 0.92; p = 0.014) compared to the control group. The prevalence of stunting was 40.0% in CHEU with abnormal UmA-RI and 16.0% in CHEU with normal UmA-RI (p < 0.001; p = 0.016, respectively). In conclusion, maternal HIV exposure and placental insufficiency are independent risk factors for childhood stunting, with this risk potentiated when these two risk factors overlap.
Identifying Drivers of COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake among Residents of Yopougon Est, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Authors: Pedersen Brian , Thanel Katherine , Kouakou Albert , Zo Jariseta , Ouattara Mariame , Gbeke Dorgeles , Thompson Gretchen , Agha Sohail
Published: December 2022

This study applied the Fogg Behavioral Model (FBM) to identify and prioritize factors influencing COVID-19 vaccination among residents of Yopougon Est, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. A total of 568 respondents were recruited from among individuals entering eleven participant recruitment and data collection sites located near high pedestrian trafficked areas. Among all respondents, 52% reported being vaccinated versus 48% who reported not being vaccinated. Of those who reported being vaccinated, 42% reported received a single dose, 54% a double dose, and 4% three or more doses. A categorical regression analysis suggested that potential predictors of COVID-19 vaccination included acceptance and rejection factors, which are both aligned with motivation in the FBM and socio-demographic characteristics, proximity to services, and religion. Our findings suggest that demand creation activities should target individuals with less formal education, those who are not formally employed, non-Catholic Christians, and individuals who do not identify as Akan. Results also suggest the need to design programmatic messages and activities that focus on generating family and community support for COVID-19 vaccination.
Variation in laboratory testing for patients with long-term conditions: a longitudinal cohort study in UK primary care
Authors: Jones Timothy , Patel Rita , Elwenspoek Martha M C , Watson Jessica C , Mann Ed , Alsop Katharine , Whiting Penny F
Published: December 2022

Background

Use of laboratory testing has increased in the UK over the past few decades, with considerable geographical variation.

Aim

To evaluate what laboratory tests are used to monitor people with hypertension, type 2 (T2) diabetes, or chronic kidney disease (CKD) and assess variation in test use in UK primary care.

Design & setting

Longitudinal cohort study of people registered with UK general practices between June 2013 and May 2018 and previously diagnosed with hypertension, T2 diabetes, or CKD.

Method

Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) primary care data linked to ethnic group and deprivation was used to examine testing rates over time, by GP practice, age, sex, ethnic group, and socioeconomic deprivation, with age–sex standardisation.

Results

Nearly 1 million patients were included, and more than 27 million tests. The most ordered tests were for renal function (1463 per 1000 person-years), liver function (1063 per 1000 person-years), and full blood count (FBC; 996 per 1000 person-years). There was evidence of undertesting (compared with current guidelines) for HbA1c and albumin:creatinine ratio (ACR) or microalbumin, and potential overtesting of lipids, FBC, liver function, and thyroid function. Some GP practices had up to 27 times higher testing rates than others (HbA1c testing among patients with CKD).

Conclusion

Testing rates are no longer increasing, but they are not always within the guidelines for monitoring long-term conditions (LTCs). There was considerable variation by GP practice, indicating uncertainty over the most appropriate testing frequencies for different conditions. Standardising the monitoring of LTCs based on the latest evidence would provide greater consistency of access to monitoring tests.
Perencanaan Strategis Sistem Informasi Menggunakan TOGAF Pada SMK Swasta Ponorogo
Authors: SETYO PRAYOGA RIZA AKHSANI
Published: December 2022

Pendidikan adalah suatu hal yang penting untuk semua manusia. Sebagai sarana pendidikan cukup dituntut agar bisa menghasilkan lulusan yang berkualitas sehingga bisa memberikan dampak positif untuk lingkungan sekitar. Selain itu perlunya pemanfaatan teknologi informasi didalam dunia pendidikan cukup relevan karena bisa membantu dalam menghasilkan lulusan yang berkualitas. Penelitian ini membahas tentang perencanaan strategis sistem informasi di salah satu sekolah menengah kejuruan menggunakan metode TOGAF serta alat bantu analisa yaitu Value Chain, analisa Five Forces Factor Porter dan analisa portofolio Mcfarlan. Penelitian ini menghasilkan dokumen portofolio aplikasi yang nantinya bisa diterapkan di sekolah menengah kejuruan ini dengan harapan bisa memberikan dampak yang positif bagi sekolah dan meningkatkan kualitas lulusan dari sekolah ini dengan memanfaatkan teknologi informasi.
NEURAL NETWORK FOR A DESIGNER: IS AN ASSISTANT OR RIVAL?
Authors: Argunova A. , Volegova A.
Published: December 2022

The research is focused on cooperation of a designer and neural network. The authors rise a question of a possibility to replace the professional designer by neural network. AI ability to creative thought is analyzed in the article. Neural networks programmed to create a visual product are considered.

The "creativity" of neural networks and the possibility of creating innovative solutions are described.
A Study of Language and Literary Styles in Tamil Vidu Thoothu
Authors: C Ravisankar
Published: December 2022

Sitrilakkiyam literature originated in the period of Bhakti literature and flourished during the reign of the Nayaka kings. It was only in the 16th and 17th centuries AD that literature was mostly in manuscripts. Tamil Vidu Thoothu is a literary genre that is unique among the minor literary genres. In this literature, one of the two lovers send messengers of people or objects to the other hence, it is known as Thoothu. In this way, the "Tamil Vidu Thoothu" literature, which is considered to be ahead of its time, is about a girl who fell in love with God Somasundara of Madurai and sent Tamil as a messenger. The purpose of this article is to examine the merits of Tamil and the need to preserve the literary virtues of Tamil found in this literature.
THE MAIN DIRECTIONS OF RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE TALAS REGION
Authors: Мурат кызы Н. , Чодураев Т.
Published: December 2022

This article discusses the problems of development and directions of development of recreational tourism in the Talas region. The level of development of the tourism industry of the Kyrgyz Republic and Talas region and its importance for the development of the country's economy in recent years are analyzed, regional features of the tourism industry are identified, factors affecting the development of the tourism industry of the region are identified. Each region of Kyrgyzstan is distinguished by its diverse and attractive potential for the development of various types of tourism. At the same time, the region we are considering stands out for its originality, beauty, waters, monuments of cultural architecture, natural nature. Currently, all over the world and in all regions of Kyrgyzstan, the recreational network is considered not only in some areas of activity, but is also aimed at improving people's health, and also makes a direct contribution to the development of the region. Our route will be through the Talas region.
ANALYSIS OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE OF THE STATE BUDGET OF THE KR
Authors: Шамурзаев С.
Published: December 2022

The article analyzes the revenues and expenditures of the state budget by regions of the country, since the distribution of income relations is the basis of the financial system. At present, the country has created a legal framework for certain articles that regulates the preparation, execution and budgeting, determining their own sources of income, ensuring cost management and ensuring the rights of participants. At the same time, the decisions of government agencies should increase the economic potential of the community. The article reveals questions about the financial autonomy of local authorities by fully strengthening the financial base, changing the revenue side of the budget, transferring several expenditure and control functions, determined by the basic principles, goals and objectives of development, as well as the main goals.
PROBLEMS OF BIBLIOGRAPHIC DESIGN OF STUDENTS' RESEARCH WORK
Authors: Мелис кызы Н. , Мукамбетова Г.
Published: December 2022

The problem of plagiarism is currently very relevant and has a negative impact on the field of scientific education. The bibliographic design of student scientific papers (R&D) is directly related to plagiarism. Bibliographic illiteracy of modern youth creates many problems in research. The definition of the scientific potential of the topic, object and subject of research allows you to establish a range of materials in which you need to look for the necessary information on the topic of the work, and make a list of sources and literature. Sources are what a researcher studies to gain new knowledge. The list of literature used plays an important role in research. Therefore, the emphasis is placed on bibliographic design and describes the problems allowed by students in the bibliographic design of scientific papers and gives a brief explanation.
FEATURES OF THE PSYCHOLOGICAL PREPARATION OF FUTURE PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS AT THE STAGE OF STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY
Authors: Бекмырзаева А.
Published: December 2022

The relevance of the study is conditioned by the increasing requirements for the quality of psychological and specialised training of modern primary school teachers, as well as the need to increase the level of their professional competences in the context of current changes in secondary education. The main purpose of this study is an objective analysis of the features of psychological and pedagogical training of future primary school teachers, carried out to determine the most effective and currently available methods of professional training of future teachers in higher educational institutions. The leading approach in this study was a combination of methods of system analysis of the training of future primary school teachers in the system of higher education and analytical research of modern methods of improving the psychological stability of future teachers and the development of their professional competences.
A NEW LOOK ON SATI RITUAL
Authors: Yunus GÜRBÜZ , Özlem GÜL
Published: December 2022

Traditions and rituals have shaped social life in India. Traditions continue to exist through Indian mythological and epic works. It is called Sati when a woman who lost her husband, threw herself into the fire where her husband was burned. Sati was banned in India during the range of Mughal and British rule. The way Sati is practiced has taken a different form and is still supported members of Hinduism. The source of this support is Indian divine texts. This article will focus on how the Hindutva nationalist formation approached the Sati ritual and the current issues of Sati research.
COMPOUND VERBS IN UYGHUR TURKISH
Authors: Murat Atar
Published: December 2022

Compound verbs, which are one of the problematic topics in Turkish, are classified in my study under the names «noun + auxiliary verb» and «adverb + auxiliary verb». In the dictionary I analyzed, 72 examples of compound verbs formed with the element noun + auxiliary verb were found. Fifty-four examples of compound verbs formed with adverbs + auxiliary verbs were found. Compound verbs formed with verbal verbs could not be identified. By scanning more than one text in Uyghur Turkish, I can detail the topic of compound verbs and reinforce it with many new examples. Compound verbs can be grouped under one heading. Adjective-verbs, adverb-verbs and nouns (i.e., gerunds) become nouns due to their constructive function as suffixes. For this reason, we can include all compound verbs in compound verbs formed by the noun + verb scheme.
PROSPECTS FOR THE RELATIONSHIP OF EEU MEMBER STATES IN THE SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL CONTEXT
Authors: Канатбеков Э.
Published: December 2022

The relationship between countries, both from the early and modern times, occupies an essential place in the life of every state and society. As modern practice shows, the formation of various state and social institutions, creation of unions, technical progress of the world economic system, are closely connected with the processes of «globalization» and «integration». In this regard, the issue of deeper integration in the EAEU space within the scientific and educational context becomes important. The article draws attention to the creation of a unified scientific, educational, and cultural, information space within the «Eurasian Economic Community», which will serve as the basis for the formation of a single labor market and will contribute to the training of practically qualified specialists. Improving the quality in the educational sectors with a fundamental basis. And «synchronization» of scientific and educational cooperation, mutual assistance in organizational processes.
Effectiveness Purple Sweet Potato Capsules on the HDL of the ASN in Sorong City Government with Central Obesity
Authors: Kamaruddin Mustamir , Florensia Wilma , Januar Muhammad Reza , Lapon Louse Lusiana , Hutauruk Tertiana Angelina
Published: December 2022

Central obesity fat distribution is influenced by sex hormones and occurs mostly in men and has a strong relationship and is a better indicator of changes in HDL. This study aims to assess the effect of giving purple sweet potato capsules to HDL levels in central obesity of ASN in Sorong City Government. This type of research is a quasi-experimental design with a pre-post control group design. The research sample was male civil servants at the Sorong City Government, taken by purposive sampling method with a sample size of 34 people who were divided into 2 groups. The treatment group was given purple sweet potato capsules with a capsule weight of 250 mg/capsule which was consumed 4 capsules/day for 45 days (6 weeks), while the control group was given capsules containing roasted wheat flour. HDL levels were measured before and after the intervention. Food intake of both groups was obtained by semi-quantitative food frequency and food recall methods. Statistical analysis used was paired t test, independent t test, and ANOVA test. In the treatment group there was an increase in HDL levels of 4.12 mg/dl (10.9%) and statistically showed there was a difference before and after the intervention p = 0.00. To the government to encourage people to pay more attention to their health status and pay more attention to the availability of local food that is beneficial to the health status of the community.
Predictors of pacemaker implantation in patients with myocardial infarction and heart block
Authors: Bryukhanova I. A. , Gorbunova E. V. , Mamchur S. E.
Published: December 2022

The aim of the study was to identify predictors of early and delayed pacemaker (PM) implantation in patients with myocardial infarction (MI) and heart block, allowing the development of models for predicting the feasibility of its implantation.

Methods. A randomized selection method was used to form a cohort of patients with MI complicated by cardiac conduction disorders. The first (control) group included 72 patients who did not have a PM implanted, the second (n=46) and third (n=68) groups consisted of patients with MI, having, respectively, indications for early (in the acute period of MI) and delayed (average after 3 years) PM implantation. All patients underwent endovascular revascularization of the infarct-dependent artery during hospitalization. Demographic, clinical, and morphological predictors of PM implantation in patients of the second and third groups were evaluated in comparison with the control group. Multiple logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with the need for PM implantation in the short term (hospital period) and in the long-term period.

Results. Factors that determine the expediency of a permanent PM in the acute period of MI at the hospital stage, delayed pacemaker implantation 3.2±1.9 years after myocardial infarction, as well as predictors that do not require a permanent PM throughout the entire observation period, were identified. The main factors that require permanent PM implantation in the acute period were identified: 3rd degree atrioventricular (AV) block in NSTEMI, GRACE score 96 or higher, development of 3rd degree AV block in MI of any localization except postero-inferior. Predictors for the need for PM implantation after 3.2±1.9 years (delayed period) were STEMI of anterior localization; at the same time, age had an inversely proportional relationship in predicting the fact of permanent pacing. The factors that determine the need for PM implantation are the presence of anterior MI, the multiple coronary artery lesions.

Conclusion. In the acute (hospital) period of NSTEMI, PM implantation is indicated at a high risk of adverse cardiovascular complications (GRACE scale of 96 points and above), in the presence of the 3rd degree AV block in any MI localization, except for the inferior one. Indications for permanent pacing 3.2±1.9 years after an acute coronary event are STEMI of anterior localization and multiple coronary artery lesions.
Elimination of a right-sided accessory pathway using a videothoracoscopic approach after failed recurring catheter ablation: clinical case
Authors: Malishenko E. S. , Artyukhina E. A. , Strebkova E. D. , Revishvili A. Sh.
Published: December 2022

The description of the clinical case presents a rare observation of a multi-stage approach to the treatment of right-sided accessory pathway. There are presented the results and features of successful epicardial ablation using a minimally invasive thoracoscopic approach, which made it possible to eliminate accessory pathways for right-sided epicardial localization after failed recurring cataract ablations.
Inmunonutrición en el paciente oncológico quirúrgico: actualización y estado del arte
Authors: Reyes-Torres Carlos , Delgado-Salgado Ana Daniela , Díaz-Paredes Sergio , Willars-Inman Eva Lucía
Published: December 2022

La desnutrición en el paciente con cáncer que es sometido a un procedimiento quirúrgico es uno de los problemas nutricionales mayormente asociado con desenlaces clínicos adversos, como aumento en el riesgo de las infecciones, mayor riesgo de formación de fístulas e incremento en los días de estancia hospitalaria y en el riesgo de mortalidad. La inmunonutrición (IMN) se refiere al uso de diversos nutrimentos en dosis mucho más altas de los requerimientos diarios, con la finalidad de lograr una modulación en la respuesta del sistema inmune del huésped en el proceso inflamatorio y una mejoría en el estado de nutrición en pacientes quirúrgicos. Es importante conocer el estado actual del uso de la IMN en el paciente con cáncer sometido a una cirugía, con la finalidad de aplicar correctamente la terapia nutricional y disminuir los desenlaces clínicos adversos, así como aumentar la supervivencia. El objetivo de esta revisión es conocer el estado actual del arte de la IMN en el paciente oncológico quirúrgico para llegar, de forma puntual, a recomendaciones en la práctica clínica basadas en la mejor evidencia científica disponible en la actualidad.
[Local] Materials Matter
Authors:   Virginia Tech, Becker Edward
Published: December 2022

This research explores three design-research projects led by the author that transformed locally sourced, underutilized biomaterials into high-performance building products tailored to their regional contexts. They are intended to expose barriers related to product development, permitting, code compliance, and application, each key limitations for the widespread acceptance and utilization of novel low-carbon construction materials. One case-study project, the New River Train Observation Tower, involved the utilization of low-grade timber products for the development of local-species CLT. The low-grade “trash” wood for the structural product was sourced, milled, pressed, and utilized locally, thus significantly reducing carbon emissions from construction, benefitting the local economy, and resisting region-specific pests/fungi. The thirty-foot-tall, publicly accessible tower was the first hardwood CLT building in the United States to receive a building permit and to be constructed with local- species wood. Another practice-based research project by the author titled “Lake House” employs local alternatives for non-renewable building products. The project involves the utilization of thermally modified wood and highlights key hurdles to locally sourced, bio-based material utilization. Each project exemplifies a material-based carbon management strategy and is affiliated with the author’s research at the Center for Low-Carbon Structures and Systems at Virginia Tech, a multidisciplinary research unit focused on the development and implementation of novel bio-based building systems. Both case study projects and their related low-carbon products/systems align with the AIA Framework for Design Excellence, specifically Designing for Resources and Designing for Economy.
Türkçe Eğitiminde Ana Fikir Öğretimine İlişkin Bir İnceleme
Authors: KANIK UYSAL Pınar , BAYRAK ÖZMUTLU Emel
Published: December 2022

Bu araştırmada Türkçe ve sınıf öğretmenlerinin ana fikir öğretimi süreci deneyimlerine yönelik çok yönlü bir betimleme ortaya koymak amaçlanmıştır. Araştırma temel nitel araştırma yöntemi ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmanın çalışma grubu amaçlı örnekleme yöntemlerinden ölçüt örnekleme yöntemi ile belirlenmiştir. Bu amaçla araştırmanın çalışma grubuna eş sayıda kadın ve erkekten oluşan toplam 24 Türkçe ve sınıf öğretmeni katılmıştır. Analizler 380 vivo kod ile etiketlenmiş inanç ifadesi üzerinden gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmada dört aşamadan oluşan yoğun ve detaylı bir analiz süreci takip edilmiştir. Araştırmada katılımcıların tamamının ana fikre kavramsal düzeyde uzlaşımsal tanımlar getirdiği buna karşın kavramı öğretim ya da beceri odaklı bir yaklaşım temelinde ele almadıkları görülmüştür. Katılımcıların tamamı ana fikir öğretiminde güçlük yaşamaktadırlar. Güçlüklerin kaynağı olarak ise konu alanının soyutluğunu, öğretmen eğitimini ve öğrencilerin ön öğrenmelerini göstermişlerdir. Katılımcıların ana fikir öğretiminde istenilen öğrenme çıktıları ile sonuçlanan özelleşmiş ve uzlaşılmış öğretim yollarını bulamadıkları ve çoğunlukla doğrudan öğretime dayalı ve taktiksel etkinliklere yer verdikleri görülmüştür.
APPLICATION OF THE AUGMENTED REALITY IN PRODUCTION PRACTICE
Authors: PLINTA Dariusz , KRAJČOVIČ Martin
Published: December 2022

Current requirements which are connected with designing new, or reali-zing the existing production systems, cause continuous and rapid changes in products and processes. This means that classical approaches of pro-duction systems design have to be extended by advanced technologies and methods, such as digital factory, virtual and augmented reality, computer simulation, reverse engineering, etc. The article describes new computer technologies, which were applied in production practice, with a particular focus on the augmented reality technology.
LIMITING VALUE OF COCKROFT-LATHAM INTEGRAL FOR COMMERCIAL PLASTICINE
Authors: WÓJCIK Łukasz , PATER Zbigniew
Published: December 2022

The paper presents the results of experimental and numerical research in the scope of commercial plasticine cracking. The purpose of the study was to determine the limit value of the Cockroft-Latham integral. The value of the integral was determined on the basis of the stretching test and computer simulations. Experimental studies utilized axially symmetrical samples made of commercial black and white wax based plasticine. Samples were cooled to 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20 °C. After the completion of experimental studies, finite element numerical simulation was performed under the conditions of 3-dimensional state of deformation in DEFORM 3D simulation software. Based on the results of experimental and numerical studies, the Cockroft-Latham limit value was calculated.
AN EFFECTIVE METAHEURISTIC FOR TOURIST TRIP PLANNING IN PUBLIC TRANSPORT NETWORKS
Authors: OSTROWSKI Krzysztof
Published: December 2022

The Time-Dependent Orienteering Problem with Time Windows (TDOPTW) is a combinatorial optimization problem defined on graphs. Its real life applications are particularly associated with tourist trip planning in trans-port networks, where travel time between two points depends on the moment of travel start. In the paper an effective TDOPTW solution (evolutionary algorithm with local search operators) was presented and applied to gen-erate attractive tours in real public transport networks of Białystok and Athens. The method achieved very high-quality solutions in a short execution time.
OPTIMIZATION OF FINGERPRINT SIZE FOR REGISTRATION
Authors: JAN Hamid , ALI Amjad
Published: December 2022

The propose algorithm finds the optimal reduced size of latent fingerprint. The algorithm accelerates the correlation methods of fingerprint registration. The Algorithm is based on decomposition and reduction of fingerprint to one dimension form by using the adoptive method of empirical modes. We choose the most appropriate internal mode to determine the minimum distance between the extremes of empirical modes. We can estimate how many times the fingerprint in the first step of the comparison can be reduced so as not to lose the accuracy of registration. This algorithm shows best results as compared to conventional fingerprint matching techniques that strongly depends on local features for registration. The algorithm was tested on latent fingerprints using FVC2002, FVC2004 and FVC2006 databases.
INEFFICIENCY OF DATA MINING ALGORITHMS AND ITS ARCHITECTURE: WITH EMPHASIS TO THE SHORTCOMING OF DATA MINING ALGORITHMS ON THE OUTPUT OF THE RESEARCHES
Authors: TESEMA Workineh
Published: December 2022

This review paper presents a shortcoming associated to data mining algorithm(s) classification, clustering, association and regression which are highly used as a tool in different research communities. Data mining researches has successfully handling large amounts of dataset to solve the problems. An increase in data sizes was brought a bottleneck on algorithms to retrieve hidden knowledge from a large volume of datasets. On the other hand, data mining algorithm(s) has been unable to analysis the same rate of growth. Data mining algorithm(s) must be efficient and visual architecture in order to effectively extract information from huge amounts of data in many data repositories or in dynamic data streams. The increasing use of information visualization tools (architecture) and data mining algorithm(s) stems from two separate lines of research. Data visualization researchers believe in the importance of giving users an overview and insight into the data distributions. Many powerful visual graphical interfaces are built on top of statistical analysis and data mining algorithms to permit users to leverage their power without a deep understanding of the underlying technology. The combination of the graphical interface is permit to navigate through the complexity of statistical and data mining techniques to create powerful models. Therefore, there is an increasing need to understand the bottlenecks associated with the data mining algorithms in modern architectures and research community. This review paper basically to guide and help the researchers specifically to identify the shortcoming of data mining techniques with domain area in solving a certain problems they will explore. It also shows the research areas particularly a multimedia (where data can be sequential, audio signal, video signal, spatio-temporal, temporal, time series etc) in which data mining algorithms not yet used.
APPLICATION OF WAVELET – NEURAL METHOD TO DETECT BACKLASH ZONE IN ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS GENERATING NOISES
Authors: TOMCZYK Michał , PLICHTA Anna , MIKULSKI Mariusz
Published: December 2022

This paper presents a method of identifying the width of backlash zone in an electromechanical system generating noises. The system load is a series of rectangular pulses of constant amplitude, generated at equal intervals. The need for identification of the backlash zone is associated with a gradual increase of its width during the drive operation. The study uses wavelet analysis of signals and analysis of neural network weights obtained from the processing without supervised learning. The time-frequency signal representations of accelerations of the mechanical load components were investigated.
UNSUPERVISED DYNAMIC TOPIC MODEL FOR EXTRACTING ADVERSE DRUG REACTION FROM HEALTH FORUMS
Authors: ESLAMI Behnaz , HABIBZADEH MOTLAGH Mehdi , REZAEI Zahra , ESLAMI Mohammad , AMIN AMINI Mohammad
Published: December 2022

The relationship between drug and its side effects has been outlined in two websites: Sider and WebMD. The aim of this study was to find the association between drug and its side effects. We compared the reports of typical users of a web site called: "Ask a patient" website with reported drug side effects in reference sites such as Sider and WebMD. In addition, the typical users' comments on highly-commented drugs (Neurotic drugs, Anti-Pregnancy drugs and Gastrointestinal drugs) were analyzed, using deep learning method. To this end, typical users' comments on drugs' side effects, during last decades, were collected from the website “Ask a patient”. Then, the data on drugs were classified based on deep learning model (HAN) and the drugs' side effect. And the main topics of side effects for each group of drugs were identified and reported, through Sider and WebMD websites. Our model demonstrates its ability to accurately describe and label side effects in a temporal text corpus by a deep learning classifier which is shown to be an effective method to precisely discover the association between drugs and their side effects. Moreover, this model has the capability to immediately locate information in reference sites to recognize the side effect of new drugs, applicable for drug companies. This study suggests that the sensitivity of internet users and the diverse scientific findings are for the benefit of dis¬tinct detection of adverse effects of drugs, and deep learning would facilitate it.
FOOD DELIVERY BASED ON PSO ALGORITHM AND GOOGLE MAPS
Authors: SOTO Sergio , BONILLA Edmondo , PORTILLA Alberto , HERNANDEZ Jose C. , ATRIANO Oscar , QUINTERO Perfecto M.
Published: December 2022

This article presents a solution to deal with the optimization of delivery routes problem for a mobile application focused on the restaurant sector, by using a bioinspired algorithm (PSO) to minimize delivery costs, maximize a greater number of deliveries and recommend an optional route for food delivery. Different computational experiments are carried out by using Google Maps (API) for showing the best delivery route. The results obtained are very promising for offering a good delivery service.
IMPACT-BASED PIEZOELECTRIC ENERGY HARVESTING SYSTEM EXCITED FROM DIESEL ENGINE SUSPENSION
Authors: CABAN Jacek , LITAK Grzegorz , AMBROŻKIEWICZ Bartłomiej , GARDYŃSKI Leszek , STĄCZEK Paweł , WOLSZCZAK Piotr
Published: December 2022

Vibration energy harvesting systems are using real ambient sources of vibration excitation. In our paper, we study the dynamical voltage response of the piezoelectric vibrational energy harvesting system (PVEHs) with a mechanical resonator possessing an amplitude limiter. The PVEHs consist of the cantilever beam with a piezoelectric patch. The proposed system was subjected to the inertial excitation from the engine suspension. Impacts of the beam resonator are useful to increase of system’s frequency transition band. The suitable simulations of the resonator and piezoelectric transducer are performed by using measured signal from the engine suspension. Voltage outputs of linear (without amplitude limiter) and nonlinear harvesters were compared indicating better efficiency of the nonlinear design.
GRAPH-BASED FOG COMPUTING NETWORK MODEL
Authors: PYSMENNYI Ihor , PETRENKO Anatolii , KYSLYI Roman
Published: December 2022

IoT networks generate numerous amounts of data that is then transferred to the cloud for processing. Transferring data cleansing and parts of calculations towards these edge-level networks improves system’s, latency, energy consumption, network bandwidth and computational resources utilization, fault tolerance and thus operational costs. On the other hand, these fog nodes are resource-constrained, have extremely distributed and heterogeneous nature, lack horizontal scalability, and, thus, the vanilla SOA approach is not applicable to them. Utilization of Software Defined Network (SDN) with task distribution capabilities advocated in this paper addresses these issues. Suggested framework may utilize various routing and data distribution algorithms allowing to build flexible system most relevant for particular use-case. Advocated architecture was evaluated in agent-based simulation environment and proved its’ feasibility and performance gains compared to conventional event-stream approach.
VIRTUAL REALITY IN PRODUCTION LAYOUT DESIGNING
Authors: Plinta Dariusz , Kłaptocz Karolina
Published: December 2022

Information technologies allow for improving production systems functioning especially thanks to a possibility of solving complex production problems in a very short time. The production system designing is increasingly based on virtual reality, and more specifically on the concept of a digital factory. It enables to create virtual models of real objects and use them for visualization of products and manufacturing processes. The presented examples of new information technologies, which are used in production practice, are the main object of this paper.
INTEGRATION WITH THE SOFTWARE INTERFACE OF THE COM SERVER FOR AUTHORIZED USER
Authors: Ratov Denis
Published: December 2022

The article is devoted to the development of a software controller for automation of access to tools and object model of the multifunctional graphic editor Adobe Photoshop. The work of the graphic editor is initiated in the form of a COM object, which contains methods available to the software controller through the COM interface, which allows the software to use the functionality of the editor. To restrict unauthorized access, a software authorization control protocol is proposed, which is based on the use of binding to the computer hardware and encryption by a 128-bit MD5 public key hashing algorithm.
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT OF CUDA APPLICATIONS BY OVERLAPPING DATA TRANSFER AND KERNEL EXECUTION
Authors: Raju K. , N Chiplunkar Niranjan
Published: December 2022

The CPU-GPU combination is a widely used heterogeneous computing system in which the CPU and GPU have different address spaces. Since the GPU cannot directly access the CPU memory, prior to invoking the GPU function the input data must be available on the GPU memory. On completion of GPU function, the results of computation are transferred to CPU memory. The CPU-GPU data transfer happens through PCI-Express bus. The PCI-E bandwidth is much lesser than that of GPU memory. The speed at which the data is transferred is limited by the PCI-E bandwidth. Hence, the PCI-E acts as a performance bottleneck. In this paper two approaches are discussed to minimize the overhead of data transfer, namely, performing the data transfer while the GPU function is being executed and reducing the amount of data to be transferred to GPU.  The effectiveness of these approaches on the execution time of a set of CUDA applications is realized using CUDA streams. The results of our experiments show that the execution time of applications can be minimized with the proposed approaches.
IMPLEMENTATION OF DYNAMIC AND FAST MINING ALGORITHMS ON INCREMENTAL DATASETS TO DISCOVER QUALITATIVE RULES
Authors: Naresh Pannangi , Suguna R.
Published: December 2022

Association Rule Mining is an important field in knowledge mining that allows the rules of association needed for decision making. Frequent mining of objects presents a difficulty to huge datasets. As the dataset gets bigger and more time and burden to uncover the rules. In this paper, overhead and time-consuming overhead reduction techniques with an IPOC (Incremental Pre-ordered code) tree structure were examined. For the frequent usage of database mining items, those techniques require highly qualified data structures. FIN (Frequent itemset-Nodeset) employs a node-set, a unique and new data structure to extract frequently used Items and an IPOC tree to store frequent data progressively. Different methods have been modified to analyze and assess time and memory use in different data sets. The strategies suggested and executed shows increased performance when producing rules, using time and efficiency.
INNOVATIVE DEVICE FOR TENSILE STRENGTH TESTING OF WELDED JOINTS: 3D MODELLING, FEM SIMULATION AND EXPERIMENTAL VALIDATION OF TEST RIG – A CASE STUDY
Authors: Sawa Mateusz , Szala Mirosław , Henzler Weronika
Published: December 2022

This work shows a case study into 3D modelling, numerical simulations, and preliminary research of self-designed test rig dedicated for uniaxial tensile testing using pillar press. Innovative device was CAD modelled, FEM optimized, build-up according to the technological documentations. Then, the device utilization for tensile testing was validated via preliminary research. 3D model of the device was designed and FEM-analyzed using Solid Edge 2020 software. The set of FEM simulations for device components made of structural steel and stainless steel and at a workload equal 20 kN were conducted. This made it possible to optimize dimensions and selection of material used for individual parts of the device structure. Elaborated technical documentation allows for a build-up of a device prototype which was fixed into the pillar press. After that, the comparative preliminary experiments regarding tensile strength tests of X5CrNi18-10 (AISI 304) specimens were carried out. Tests were done using the commercial tensile strength machine and obtained results were compared with those received from an invented device. The ultimate tensile strength of X5CrNi18-10 steel, estimated using the commercial device (634 MPa) and results obtained from the patented device (620 MPa), were in the range of the standardized values. Findings confirm the utilization of the invented device for tensile strength testing.
Solution-processed near-infrared organic photodetector based on a liquid crystalline phthalocyanine derivative for vital signal monitoring
Authors: Kabir Shahriar , Takayashiki Yukiko , Hanna Jun-ichi , Iino Hiroaki
Published: December 2022

In this study, near-infrared (NIR) organic photodetectors (OPDs) based on a liquid crystalline phthalocyanine derivative, 1,4,8,11,15,18,22,25-octaoctyl-phthalocyanine (8H2Pc), and phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester (PC61BM) were realized. The best device had a blend ratio of 1:1 by weight and exhibited responsivity of 0.2 A W−1, external quantum efficiency of 29% and shot-noise-limited specific detectivity of 1.3 × 1012Jones at 740 nm with −1 V reverse bias. This notable performance was attributed to the uniformity and smooth surface morphology of the spin-coated active layer and the intermixed condition of the liquid crystalline 8H2Pc and PC61BM, resulting in smaller domain sizes and better separation of photogenerated exciton pairs. Finally, the future prospects of the realized NIR OPD in practical applications were demonstrated by monitoring the vital signals of a human subject with a very simple experimental setup.
Analisis Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Loyalitas Konsumen pada Produk Kosmetik di Kota Batam
Authors:   Universitas Batam, Riau, Indrawan Mohamad Gita , Raymond Raymond ,   Universitas Batam, Riau
Published: December 2022

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to see how the influence of packaging and brand on consumer loyalty of cosmetic products, especially wardah products in Batam City. Methodology: The method used in this study is multiple linear regression analysis using Structural Equation Modeling Partial Least Square (SEM PLS). Results: The results in this study found that the results of data processing for the packaging variable on consumer loyalty obtained a P value between packaging and consumer loyalty, a value of 0.000 was obtained which was less than 0.05 and it could be concluded that there was a relationship between packaging and consumer loyalty for wardah cosmetic products. in the city of Batam. Then, the test results for the brand variable on consumer loyalty, the test results obtained p-value between brands and consumer loyalty, obtained a value of 0.000, less than 0.05, meaning that there is a relationship between brands and consumer loyalty for wardah cosmetic products in the city of Batam. Keywords: 1. Packaging 2. Brand 3. Consumer Loyalty
ANALISIS KINERJA KEUANGAN TERHADAP LAPORAN KEUANGAN SESUDAH PENERAPAN POLA PENGELOLAAN KEUANGAN BADAN LAYANAN UMUM DAERAH (PPK-BLUD) PADA RSUD IDAMAN BANJARBARU KOTA BANJARBARU
Authors: Winarso Arsa Nur Azhari
Published: December 2022

Abstract: The aims of this study is to analyze and describe the achievement of financial performance and the results obtained on the evaluation of financial performance at the RSUD Idaman Banjarbaru after the implementation of PPK-BLUD in the period 2013 until 2016. The method used is by calculating the financial ratio consisting of cash ratio, current ratio, receivable collection period, fixed asset turnover ratio, fixed asset turnover ratio, equity ratio, inventory turnover, PNBP ratio to operational cost, patient subsidy cost ratio and value financial performance by Per-34 / PB / 2014 from 2013 to 2016. The results showed that the financial performance of RSUD Idaman Banjarbaru obtained fluctuating results although tend to be almost the same during the year 2013-2016, and the value of financial performance obtained good criterion (A) with a value of 73.68%.Keywords: PPK-BLUD, Financial Performance, Hospital, Financial RatioAbstrak: Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis dan mendeskripsikan capaian kinerja keuangan dan hasil yang didapat atas penilaian kinerja keuangan pada Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah (RSUD) Idaman Banjarbaru setelah penerapan PPK-BLUD periode tahun 2013 sampai dengan tahun 2016. Metode yang digunakan adalah dengan menghitung nilai rasio keuangan yang terdiri atas rasio kas, rasio lancar, periode penagihan piutang, rasio perputaran aktiva tetap, rasio perputaran aktiva tetap, rasio ekuitas, perputaran persediaan, rasio PNBP terhadap biaya operasional, rasio biaya subsidi pasien dan nilai kinerja keuangan menurut Per- 34 / PB / 2014 dari tahun 2013 sampai dengan tahun 2016. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kinerja keuangan RSUD Idaman Banjarbaru memperoleh hasil yang fluktuatif meskipun cenderung hampir sama selama tahun 2013-2016, dan nilai kinerja keuangan memperoleh kriteria Baik (A) dengan nilai 73,68%.Kata Kunci : PPK-BLUD, Kinerja Keuangan, Rumah Sakit, Rasio Keuangan