bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Heterologous Prime-Boost Vaccination with Inactivated Influenza Viruses Induces More Effective Cross-Protection than Homologous Repeat Vaccination
Authors: Bhatnagar Noopur , Kim Ki-Hye , Subbiah Jeeva , Muhammad-Worsham Sakinah , Park Bo Ryoung , Liu Rong , Grovenstein Phillip , Wang Bao-Zhong , Kang Sang-Moo
Published: July 2023

With concerns about the efficacy of repeat annual influenza vaccination, it is important to better understand the impact of priming vaccine immunity and develop an effective vaccination strategy. Here, we determined the impact of heterologous prime-boost vaccination on inducing broader protective immunity compared to repeat vaccination with the same antigen. The primed mice that were intramuscularly boosted with a heterologous inactivated influenza A virus (H1N1, H3N2, H5N1, H7N9, H9N2) vaccine showed increased strain-specific hemagglutination inhibition titers against prime and boost vaccine strains. Heterologous prime-boost vaccination of mice with inactivated viruses was more effective in inducing high levels of IgG antibodies specific for groups 1 and 2 hemagglutinin stalk domains, as well as cross-protection, compared to homologous vaccination. Both humoral and T cell immunity were found to play a critical role in conferring cross-protection by heterologous prime-boost vaccination. These results support a strategy to enhance cross-protective efficacy by heterologous prime-boost influenza vaccination.
Impact of Maternal Antibodies on Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV) Infection in Primary and Secondary Lymphoid Organs of Chickens
Authors: Isham Ishara M. , Hassan Mohamed S. H. , Abd-Elsalam Reham M. , Ranaweera Hiruni A. , Mahmoud Motamed E. , Najimudeen Shahnas M. , Ghaffar Awais , Cork Susan C. , Gupta Ashish , Abdul-Careem Mohamed Faizal
Published: July 2023

Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) causes infectious bronchitis disease in chickens. IBV primarily infects the upper respiratory tract and then disseminates to other body systems including gastrointestinal, reproductive, and urinary systems. Unlike original IBV serotypes, the novel IBV variants target lymphoid organs, but information on this is scarce. In this study, we aim to evaluate the impact of the presence of maternal antibodies on IBV infection in primary and secondary lymphoid organs. Maternal antibody free, specific pathogen free (SPF) hens were divided into vaccinated and non-vaccinated groups. The progeny male chicks from these hens were divided into four groups; vaccinated challenged (VC), non-vaccinated challenged (NVC), vaccinated non-challenged (VNC), and non-vaccinated non-challenged (NVNC). The challenge groups were given 1 × 106 embryo infectious dose (EID)50 of IBV Delmarva (DMV)/1639 by the oculo-nasal route and non-challenge groups were given saline. The serum anti-IBV antibody titer was significantly higher in challenged groups compared to non-challenged groups. The IBV genome load was significantly lower in the VC group than NVC group in oropharyngeal and cloacal swabs and in bursa of Fabricius (BF) and cecal tonsils (CT). The histopathological lesion scores were significantly lower in VC group than NVC group in BF and CT. These findings suggest that the presence of maternal antibody in chicks could provide some degree of protection against IBV infection in BF and CT.
Salinity Modeling Using Deep Learning with Data Augmentation and Transfer Learning
Authors: Qi Siyu , He Minxue , Hoang Raymond , Zhou Yu , Namadi Peyman , Tom Bradley , Sandhu Prabhjot , Bai Zhaojun , Chung Francis , Ding Zhi , Anderson Jamie , Roh Dong Min , Huynh Vincent
Published: July 2023

Salinity management in estuarine systems is crucial for developing effective water-management strategies to maintain compliance and understand the impact of salt intrusion on water quality and availability. Understanding the temporal and spatial variations of salinity is a keystone of salinity-management practices. Process-based numerical models have been traditionally used to estimate the variations in salinity in estuarine environments. Advances in data-driven models (e.g., deep learning models) make them effective and efficient alternatives to process-based models. However, a discernible research gap exists in applying these advanced techniques to salinity modeling. The current study seeks to address this gap by exploring the innovative use of deep learning with data augmentation and transfer learning in salinity modeling, exemplified at 23 key salinity locations in the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta which is the hub of the water-supply system of California. Historical, simulated (via a hydrodynamics and water quality model), and perturbed (to create a range of hydroclimatic and operational scenarios for data-augmentation purposes) flow, and salinity data are used to train a baseline multi-layer perceptron (MLP) and a deep learning Residual Long-Short-Term Memory (Res-LSTM) network. Four other deep learning models including LSTM, Residual Network (ResNet), Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU), and Residual GRU (Res-GRU) are also examined. Results indicate that models pre-trained using augmented data demonstrate improved performance over models trained from scratch using only historical data (e.g., median Nash–Sutcliffe efficiency increased from around 0.5 to above 0.9). Moreover, the five deep learning models further boost the salinity estimation performance in comparison with the baseline MLP model, though the performance of the latter is acceptable. The models trained using augmented data are then (a) used to develop a web-based Salinity Dashboard (Dashboard) tool that allows the users (including those with no machine learning background) to quickly screen multiple management scenarios by altering inputs and visualizing the resulting salinity simulations interactively, and (b) transferred and adapted to estimate observed salinity. The study shows that transfer learning results more accurately replicate the observations compared to their counterparts from models trained from scratch without knowledge learned and transferred from augmented data (e.g., median Nash–Sutcliffe efficiency increased from around 0.4 to above 0.9). Overall, the study illustrates that deep learning models, particularly when pre-trained using augmented data, are promising supplements to existing process-based models in estuarine salinity modeling, while the Dashboard enables user engagement with those pre-trained models to inform decision-making efficiently and effectively.
Streamflow Predictions in Ungauged Basins Using Recurrent Neural Network and Decision Tree-Based Algorithm: Application to the Southern Region of the Korean Peninsula
Authors: Won Jeongeun , Seo Jiyu , Lee Jeonghoon , Choi Jeonghyeon , Park Yoonkyung , Lee Okjeong , Kim Sangdan
Published: July 2023

River runoff predictions in ungauged basins are one of the major challenges in hydrology. In the past, the approach using a physical-based conceptual model was the main approach, but recently, a solution using a data-driven model has been evaluated as more appropriate through several studies. In this study, a new data-driven approach combining various recurrent neural networks and decision tree-based algorithms is proposed. An advantage of recurrent neural networks is that they can learn long-term dependencies between inputs and outputs provided to the network. Decision tree-based algorithms, combined with recurrent neural networks, serve to reflect topographical information treated as constants and can identify the importance of input features. We tested the proposed approach using data from 25 watersheds publicly available on the Korean government’s website. The potential of the proposed approach as a regional hydrologic model is evaluated in the view that one regional model predicts river runoff in various watersheds using the leave-one-out cross-validation regionalization setup.
A Review of the Conservation Status and Ecology of the Giant Freshwater Whipray (Urogymnus polylepis) across Its Known Distribution
Authors: Campbell Teresa , Onboundisane Sinsamout , Kong Heng , Hogan Zeb S.
Published: July 2023

The giant freshwater whipray is a large-bodied stingray species that is listed as endangered across its known range from India through Southeast Asia. However, little is known about the species’ ecology, biology, and conservation status. We reviewed all available literature, articles, and reports on the species found through database and internet searches in order to consolidate and update information on the giant freshwater whipray. We found that remarkably little research has been done, and most existing information on the species is derived from fisher catch reports. Whiprays of 300 kg or more have been reported in most countries where it occurs. The available evidence suggests that this species is endangered across its range by numerous threats, including fishing, bycatch, bottom trawls, pollution, and habitat destruction and fragmentation. Various reports indicate declines in population size, genetic diversity, and body size. Relatively stable populations may persist in the Maeklong River, Thailand, the Mekong River in Cambodia, and insular Southeast Asia. More work is needed to understand the species’ spatio-temporal distribution, reproductive behavior, migration patterns, and general ecological and biological characteristics in order to inform effective management and conservation plans. Due to difficulties in sampling this rare species and monitoring fisher catches, partnership and collaboration with all stakeholders, including local fishers, government officials, and researchers, is essential to produce conservation gains for the giant freshwater whipray.
First Estimation of the Annual Biosynthetic Calorie Production by Phytoplankton in the Yellow Sea, South Sea of Korea, East China Sea, and East Sea
Authors: Jang Hyo-Keun , Youn Seok-Hyun , Joo Huitae , Kang Jae-Joong , Lee Jae-Hyung , Lee Dabin , Jo Naeun , Kim Yejin , Kim Kwanwoo , Kim Myung-Joon , Park Sanghoon , Kim Jaehong , Kim Jaesoon , Ahn So-Hyun , Lee Sang-Heon
Published: July 2023

We investigated the spatio-temporal variations in three key biomolecular compounds (carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids) in particulate organic matter (POM) in the Yellow Sea (YS), South Sea of Korea (SS), East China Sea (ECS), and East Sea (Sea of Japan; ES) in order to estimate the regional annual calorie production rates based on the seasonal data obtained in each region. Carbohydrates were found to be most dominant, followed by lipids across all seas. The euphotic-integral calorie contents of POM during the study period were determined as 53.5 ± 12.6 Kcal m−2 in the YS; 54.2 ± 7.5 Kcal m−2 in the SS; 35.7 ± 9.2 Kcal m−2 in the ECS; and 58.7 ± 6.2 Kcal m−2 in the ES. Utilizing seasonal carbon conversion factors and primary production rates, we estimated the annual calorie productions, which were highest in the ES (1705 Kcal m−2 y−1) and lowest in the ECS (403 Kcal m−2 y−1). This can be attributed to the significantly higher energy efficiency of phytoplankton and faster turnover rate of calorie content. However, caution must be taken when comparing these estimates regionally, considering potential variations in developmental phases among the four regions during the sampling period in 2018. The calorie production rates in this study provide valuable insights into the physiological condition of phytoplankton within specific regions.
Perspectives on Modeling Energy and Mobility Transitions for Stakeholders: A Dutch Case
Authors: Choi Younjung , Pessoa Marcus Vinicius Pereira , Bonnema G. Maarten
Published: July 2023

We address the value of engaging stakeholders in energy and mobility transitions by using models. As a communication medium, models can facilitate the collaborative exploration of a future between modeling researchers and stakeholders. Developing models to engage stakeholders requires an understanding of state-of-the-art models and the usability of models from the stakeholder perspective. We employ mixed methods in our research. We present the overview of models that have been proposed to make sense of the transitions in the scientific literature through a systematic literature mapping (n = 105). We interviewed 10 stakeholders based in The Netherlands to elaborate on use cases in which models can benefit stakeholders in practice and the characteristics of usable models. We conclude our research by elaborating on two challenges of model design that modeling research can consider to engage stakeholders. First, we argue that understanding the epistemic requirements of both modeling researchers and stakeholders that models can simultaneously meet is crucial (e.g., questions addressed using models and assumptions). Second, we seek technical solutions for producing models in a time-wise manner and developing interfaces that allow models distant in formalism and represented phenomena to communicate in tandem. Our research creates awareness of the model design aspect by considering its usability.
Aplikasi Bentuk Bangunan Dan Material Fasade Berdasarkan Kebutuhan Cahaya Matahari Untuk Tanaman Hias Pada Florikultura Tropicarium
Authors: Ambarwati Salma
Published: July 2023

Cihideung Kabupaten Bandung Barat, memiliki potensi industri Florikultura yang memiliki nilai ekonomi yang tinggi, dalam komoditas ekspor maupun impor. Tetapi akses untuk mencapai Cihideung ini cukup sulit, yang mengakibatkan penurunan peminat, serta mutu tanaman hias yang di hasilkan petani tidak memenuhi standar. Karena bangunan yang tidak mendukung untuk penanaman tanaman hias, sehingga mutu tanaman kurang baik. Sehingga tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana bentuk bangunan dan material yang dapat di aplikasikan pada florikultura tropicarium, serta untuk mengetahui desain kawasan yang dapat menjadi sentra bunga yang menampung segala aktivitas. Metode yang digunakan yairu analisis kualitatif dengan melakukan studi literature, wawancara dan observasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini yaitu bentuk bangunan harus Dinamis dan kurvalinier, menggunakan Material dengan kombinasi kaca dan paranet. Untuk Display matahari Teduh 70% Kaca 30% Paranet, Sedang 60% Kaca dan 40% Paranet, Penuh 50% Kaca dan 50% paranet.
Penerapan Ragam Hias Dan Material Arsitektur Bali Pada Konteks Arsitektur Budaya Sunda Di Hindu Center Pura Agung Wira Loka Natha Cimahi
Authors: Octavia Merlin Chandra
Published: July 2023

Pura Agung Wira Loka Natha merupakan tempat peribadahan umat beragama Hindu yang terletak di kota Cimahi Jawa Barat dimana pura ini terbentuk karena adanya kelompok masyarakat berkebudayaan Bali yang menetap di tanah Sunda. Bertambahnya penduduk beragama Hindu tentunya membutuhkan ruang publik sebagai sarana untuk interaksi sesame umat beragama. Hindu Center merupakan sarana publik yang tepat untuk memfasilitasi aktivitas-aktivitas yang terjadi di dalam kawasan pura, namun karena Hindu center kental dengan artistektur kebudayaan Bali sementara Hindu center sendiri berlokasikan di tanah Sunda yang juga memiliki arsitektur budaya Sunda, maka perancangan Hindu center ini haruslah memiliki keharmonisan budaya di dalam kawasan pura, haramonisasi budaya dalam kawasan Hindu Center tersebut diterapkan dalam ragam hias dan penggunaan material. Tujuan dari perancangan ini adalah merancang bangunan-bangunan dengan ragam hias dan material arsitektur budaya Bali pada konteks arsitektur kebudayaan Sunda sehingga terciptanya keselarasan di dalam satu kawasan Hindu Center.
KRITERIA STANDAR PASAR TRADISIONAL PULOAMPEL
Authors: Fadjri Miftahul , S Andi Harapan
Published: July 2023

Puloampel merupakan sebuah kecamatan yang terletak di Kabupaten Serang Provinsi Banten, dengan peruntukan lahan sebagai kawasan kepentingan strategis pertumbuhan ekonomi Provinsi Banten dan percepatan pembangunan ekonomi sebagai prioritas provinsi. Wilayah tersebut juga merupakan sisi terluar pulau jawa yang berbatasan langsung dengan Selat Sunda, terdapat beberapa fasilitas potensial pada wilayah tersebut seperti : pasar pelelangan ikan tangkap dan budi daya yang memenuhi kebutuhan ikan masyarakat Kabupaten Serang wilayah utara, dermaga pelabuhan dan penyebrangan, pelabuhan internasional Indonesia serta dua pasar tradisional yang beroperasi secara bergantian selama 3 hari dalam satu seminggu untuk melayani kebutuhan masyarakat di wilayah tersebut. Akan tetapi, beragam fasilitas tersebut sayangnya belum mendapat perhatian secara optimal baik oleh pemerintah, stakeholder maupun lembaga masyarakat terkait. Oleh karena itu, tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk memaparkan mengenai bagaimana kriteria dan standar dalam perancangan sebuah pasar tradisional sehingga dapat menjadi alternatif konsep pembangunan sebuah pasar tradisional di kawasan Puloampel.
PERANCANGAN TERMINAL BUS TIPE A KLARI KABUPATEN KARAWANG
Authors: Tresna Ruchant Bayu , Aditya Nova Chandra
Published: July 2023

Perkembangan kota Karawang sebagai kota industri berakibat pada banyaknya pendatang yang ingin bekerja di kota ini. Hal ini berimbas pada kebutuhan moda transportasi salah satunya bus karena bus merupakan moda transportasi yang terjangkau. Terminal utama Klari, Kabupaten Karawang tidak sanggup menampung jumlah bus tersebut, karena terminal Klari tersebut merupakan terminal tipe C. Paper ini merupakan usulan desain berupa terminal tipe A di Karawang.  Metoda pendekatan perancangan adalah prinsip penerapan konsep wayfinding terhadap desain terminal Klari. Hasil dari penerapan prinsip konsep wayfinding yaitu: memiliki prinsip Aksesibel, Sosiabel, Connecting, dan Welcoming merupakan penerapan yang dapat dilihat pada hasil desain rancangan.
ANALISIS KELAYAKAN FASILITAS RUANG TERBUKA KOTA DI TAMAN SAPARUA BANDUNG
Authors: Budiman Muhamad Arif , Dewiyanti Dhini , Natalia Tri Widianti , Aditya Nova Chandra
Published: July 2023

Bandung memiliki ruang terbuka kota yang sudah banyak mengalami peremajaan dan didesain dengan menggunakan tema-tema tertentu. Sebagai sebuah fasilitas yang banyak digunakan oleh masyarakat, tentunya kelayakan fasilitas menjadi hal yang harus dipertimbangkan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk melakukan analisis terhadap kelayakan fasilitas ruang terbuka. Penelitian dilakukan melalui metoda pengamatan yang dilakukan pada Taman Saparua selama 2 bulan, dengan mengamati a) fasilitas utama, b) fasilitas penunjang, dan c) fasilitas pendukung. Kemudian dilakukan analisis menggunakan variabel penilaian terhadap kenyamanan, relaksasi, keterlibatan pasif, keterlibatan aktif dan penemuan. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan temuan berupa: penilaian yang tergolong dalam kateogri baik.
BANDUNG CONCERT HALL
Authors: Basoeki Yessica Geovani , Aditya Nova Chandra
Published: July 2023

Perkembangan industri musik di Indonesia semakin hari semakin berkembang. Para pelaku dalam industri musik tanah air sudah semakin berani menunjukkan eksistensinya di mata dunia. Musisi-musisi tanah air pun sudah banyak yang mencoba untuk “go international” dan tidak sedikit yang sudah berhasil. Di Indonesia, Bandung merupakan salah satu kota yang ikut andil dalam perkembangan industri musik di tanah air. Banyak musisi dan komunitas dengan berbagai aliran musik lahir di kota kembang ini. Di Kota Bandung sendiri, musik sudah menjadi lifestye masyarakatnya. Selain kuliner dan fashion, gaya hidup bermusik sudah tidak dapat terpisahkan atau bahkan dihilangkan. Beberapa event musik pun sering digelar di Kota Bandung. Animo masyarakat akan musik terlihat jelas pada saat eventevent tersebut diselenggarakan. Musik mempertemukan masyarakat kalangan bawah hingga kalangan atas dalam sebuah pertunjukan musik. Maka, dibutuhkan sebuah “Concert Hall” untuk mewadahi para musisi dan penikmat musik lainnya dalam sebuah pertunjukan musik. Dengan adanya Concert Hall yang memenuhi standar dari sebuah gedung pertunjukan musik, Kota Bandung dapat menyelenggarakan pertunjukan musik dengan skala yang lebih besar dan tentunya hal tersebut berpotensi untuk menarik perhatian dunia.
PERANCANGAN PUSAT SENI BUDAYA JAWA BARAT DI KOTA BANDUNG
Authors: Mardian Andi , Aditya Nova Chandra
Published: July 2023

Budaya adalah suatu cara hidup yang berkembang dan dimiliki bersama oleh sebuah komunitas dan diwariskan dari generasi ke generasi. Di zaman modern ini banyak orang yang melupakan Budaya daerahnya sendiri khususnya di Jawa Barat. Jawa Barat sangat kaya akan Budaya dimulai dari rumah, pakaian, makanan, upacara, tarian adat, dan sebagainya. Gedung Pertunjukan adalah suatu wadah untuk menampilkan seni pertunjukan kelas tradisional sampai Internasional. Agar gedung pertunjukan baik dan menarik perhatian, Gedung pertunjukan harus dirancang dengan metoda dan pendekatan yang baik. Objek dalam penelitian ini adalah suatu rancangan Pusat Seni Budaya Jawa Barat dengan penerapan arsitektur ikonik didalamnya. Arsitektur Ikonik adalah Arsitektur yang dapat menjadi suatu penanda di suatu kawasan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif yaitu peneliti mengumpulkan data, mendeskripsikan hasil data untuk suatu perancangan, dan setelah itu menarik kesimpulan
EFEKTIVITAS SIRKULASI HORISONTAL RUANG DALAM PASAR RAKYAT KELAS A DI BANDUNG: STUDI KASUS PASAR PANORAMA LEMBANG DAN PASAR MODERN BATUNUNGGAL INDAH
Authors: Rafifah Nurul Auliya , Natalia Tri Widianti
Published: July 2023

Sebagai wilayah berpenduduk padat Bandung memiliki banyak pasar rakyat dalam rangka mewadahi kebutuhan masyarakatnya akan kebutuhan pangan, sandang, maupun kebutuhan lainnya. Sebagai bangunan pemenuh kebutuhan masyarakat, sirkulasi menjadi hal penting bagi pasar, terutama sirkulasi horisontal. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengkaji efektivitas sirkulasi horisontal; ruang dalam pada pasar kelas A di Kota Bandung. Penelitian dilakukan melalui metode analisis kajian literatur dan pengamatan secara langsung terhadap dua studi kasus. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa: sirkulasi ruang dalam pada Pasar Panorama Lembang, belum efektif dibandingkan Pasar Batununggal, dalam indikator tiga variabel yaitu: 1) lebar koridor, 2) kesesuaian fungsi, dan 3) kondisi elemen pembentuk ruang sirkulasi. Penelitian ini dapat menjadi acuan untuk merancang dan atau mengoperasikan pasar yang memperhatikan efektivitas dan kenyamanan sirkulasi horisontal ruang dalam pasar rakyat kelas A.
PERANCANGAN PERPUSTAKAAN KOTA BANDUNG
Authors: Zainal Nurfadila , Satya Yoga
Published: July 2023

Perpustakaan Kota Bandung dirancang sebagai fasilitas publik guna mewadahi minat baca masyarakat khususnya Kota Bandung. Seiring dengan perkembangan zaman, minat baca masyarakat Kota Bandung meningkat akan tetapi lebih mendominasi ke alat digital, sehingga konsep perancangan yang diterapkan di Perpustakaan Kota Bandung tidak hanya koleksi cetak melainkan koleksi digital sesuai dengan perkembangan zaman yang men-dominasi dari kebutuhan masyarakat. Selain dari segi koleksi, kenyamanan dari aspek pencahayaan, penghawaan dan desain perabot juga berperan penting dalam menciptakan keinginan masyarakat untuk berkunjung di Per-pustakaan Kota Bandung, selain dari mendapatkan informasi dalam segi edukasi, penelitian juga di terapkan untuk rekreasi. Perpustakaan Kota Ban-dung diperuntukkan untuk semua golongan usia dari dewasa, remaja, anak-anak hingga yang memiliki kebutuhan khusus, sehingga konsep perancangan menyesuaikan dengan standar kebutuhan seluruh golongan usia.
Experimental Models of Polycystic Kidney Disease: Applications and Therapeutic Testing
Authors: Sieben Cynthia J. , Harris Peter C.
Published: July 2023

Polycystic kidney diseases (PKDs) are genetic disorders characterized by the formation and expansion of numerous fluid-filled renal cysts, damaging normal parenchyma and often leading to kidney failure. Although PKDs comprise a broad range of different diseases, with substantial genetic and phenotypic heterogeneity, an association with primary cilia represents a common theme. Great strides have been made in the identification of causative genes, furthering our understanding of the genetic complexity and disease mechanisms, but only one therapy so far has shown success in clinical trials and advanced to US Food and Drug Administration approval. A key step in understanding disease pathogenesis and testing potential therapeutics is developing orthologous experimental models that accurately recapitulate the human phenotype. This has been particularly important for PKDs because cellular models have been of limited value; however, the advent of organoid usage has expanded capabilities in this area but does not negate the need for whole-organism models where renal function can be assessed. Animal model generation is further complicated in the most common disease type, autosomal dominant PKD, by homozygous lethality and a very limited cystic phenotype in heterozygotes while for autosomal recessive PKD, mouse models have a delayed and modest kidney disease, in contrast to humans. However, for autosomal dominant PKD, the use of conditional/inducible and dosage models have resulted in some of the best disease models in nephrology. These have been used to help understand pathogenesis, to facilitate genetic interaction studies, and to perform preclinical testing. Whereas for autosomal recessive PKD, using alternative species and digenic models has partially overcome these deficiencies. Here, we review the experimental models that are currently available and most valuable for therapeutic testing in PKD, their applications, success in preclinical trials, advantages and limitations, and where further improvements are needed.
Rain Barrel Owners as a Piece of the Water Conservation Puzzle: Segmenting Extension Audiences Using Their Landscape Water Conservation Practices
Authors: Ott Emily , Monaghan Paul , Israel Glenn , Gouldthrope Jessica
Published: July 2023

Rain barrel owners may represent a target audience with whom Extension agents could engage in specific ways. The study reported here identifies unique attributes of rain barrel owners and may help develop programming to decrease residential water use. Clientele of a county Extension agent were surveyed about landscaping and water conservation efforts. Rain barrel owners reported performing significantly more water conservation behaviors, both outdoors and indoors, than those without a rain barrel. We conclude rain barrel ownership is related to additional water conservation behaviors in this audience. Implications for Extension programming, delivery strategy, and future research are discussed.
Managing Good and Bad Times: Extension Risk-Management Pilot Evaluation
Authors: Jackson Danielle , Fetsch Robert , Dalsted Norman
Published: July 2023

Research on farmers and ranchers has highlighted the detrimental effects of contextual stressors on family systems, as well as assessed risk management strategies on effectively reducing these stressors. In order to investigate the usefulness of these risk management strategies, we assessed 41 participants' changes who participated in a pilot interdisciplinary Extension program, Managing Good and Bad Times: How Can Your Family Be More Resilient? Using the double ABCX family stress model and descriptive analyses, results showed increased awareness of the risks and stressors in their lives and improved attitudes and behaviors to manage economic and human risks.
Captivate Your Audience by Turning PowerPoint Presentations into Interactive E-Learning Content
Authors: Young Montessa , Hirnyck Ronda , Agenbroad Ariel , Bechinski Edward
Published: July 2023

Adobe® Captivate software provides educators with a tool to create interactive distance learning modules. This article describes how Adobe® Captivate was used to increase engagement of volunteer learners. An Adobe® Captivate module was created for the University of Idaho Master Gardener program to educate and test new Master Gardener volunteers on the pesticide policy of the University of Idaho. The data collected from the online course demonstrated that it was an effective and time-efficient way to educate volunteers. Hosting the course in a learning management system, such as eXtension.org Moodle campus, also provided the necessary university documentation for volunteer training.
Social Media Tools for the Extension Toolbox
Authors: Parsons Megan
Published: July 2023

Social media can be a powerful tool for communities to use to connect to their citizens. This article outlines various free social media tools available to communities to better connect with their citizens. The descriptions of these tools will help Extension workers and communities to learn which social media outlet will best work for their community, how they can be used to reach out to citizens, and how they can be used to gather data about the community.
A Call to Embrace Program Innovation
Authors: Meyer Nathan , Boyce Sherry , Meyer Rebecca
Published: July 2023

To remain vital, it is critical for Extension to embrace the innovation at the core of our birth and success. In this article, we define Extension program innovation as driven by the productive tensions among three core program planning practices: design, construction, and evaluation. Through daily, interactive tinkering in these three practices, staff strive toward stronger program impact and creatively respond to opportunities or challenges. We discuss how an innovation approach to program planning is well suited to address three contemporary Extension program development issues. We also discuss implications of innovation research to improve Extension program planning.
On-Line Pesticide Training with Narrated PowerPoint Presentations
Authors: Johnson Steven
Published: July 2023

UMaine Cooperative Extension is the primary educational delivery organization for pesticide recertification credits in Maine. Shrinking budgets and staff numbers are making traditional face-to-face delivery increasingly difficult to maintain. To address this issue, on-line pesticide applicator recertification training credits were developed. The on-line training is more flexible than traditional face-to-face delivery while maintaining the learning experience. Staff developed programs for web delivery, narrated the programs, and uploaded them. Clients purchased and took tests to obtain pesticide recertification credit. Steady increase in purchased tests from 2010 through 2014 verifies the acceptance by clients.
Soil Health Educational Resources
Authors: Hoorman James
Published: July 2023

Soil health and cover crops are topics of interest to farmers, gardeners, and students. Three soil health and cover crop demonstrations provide educational resources. Demonstrations one outlines two educational cover crop seed displays, including the advantages and disadvantages. Demonstration two shows how to construct and grow a cover crop root and shoot display. Demonstration three offers several soil health websites, bulletins and books, and videos on growing and managing cover crops. These educational resources may be used to educate Extension clientele on soil health concepts.
Evaluating Horticultural Site Visits and Individual Teaching Activities in Extension
Authors: Warner Laura
Published: July 2023

Horticultural Extension professionals spend much time and effort on one-on-one email, telephone, office, and on-site consultations. This group has expressed challenges in evaluating the many landscape site visits and other individual consultations they conduct and may report these activities as only participatory contacts even when they result in greater levels of outcome. Time constraints and diversity of individual contact teaching are major barriers to evaluating this activity, while building cooperative relationships and demonstrating environmental and financial outcomes are major benefits. This commentary emphasizes the importance of focusing on evaluating this area and provides recommendations for practice and further resource development.
ABORDAGEM TERAPÊUTICA HORMONAL PARA CISTOS FOLICULARES OVARIANOS EM VACAS LEITEIRAS - RELATO DE CASOS
Authors: Nascimento Neto José da Páscoa , Luis Mendes Azevedo Carvalho André , Diniz de Campos Vinícius , Haddad Lima Chalfun Luthesco
Published: July 2023

Vacas de alta produção de leite estão mais sujeitas a desequilíbrios metabólicos pós-parto, influenciando na performance reprodutiva subsequente. Alterações relacionadas a funcionalidade do ovário podem desencadear desequilíbrios hormonais e desordens reprodutivas, como a formação de cistos ovarianos, os quais podem interferir no processo de ovulação e impactar substancialmente na eficiência reprodutiva. Neste estudo de caso em específico, sete vacas leiteiras foram diagnosticadas com a presença de cistos foliculares ovarianos. Foram submetidas a terapia hormonal envolvendo o uso de análogos de Hormônio Liberador de Gonadotrofinas (GnRH) e prostaglandina-f2α (PGF-2α), a qual apresentou resultados satisfatórios. A abordagem terapêutica hormonal tem sido amplamente utilizada devido à sua efetividade na resolução dos cistos ováricos e melhoria da função reprodutiva. É fundamental que o médico veterinário tenha conhecimento clínico sobre a abordagem adequada de cistos ovarianos, a fim de proporcionar saúde e bem-estar aos animais, garantindo bons índices em produção de leite e desempenho reprodutivo.
Drawing with Spheres in Two-Dimensions
Authors:   Woodbury University, Erickson Mark
Published: July 2023

Contemporary digital practice allows for an incredible facility in the both the generation and fabrication of objects. However, despite high degrees of numerical precision, geometric information is lost as is moves from the abstract (non-visual) world of geometry to the screen, paper or some other material form. The job of the architect, as described from Alberti onward, is to define the building through drawing so that it can be precisely constructed on site.2 A process of approximation and loss along the way is less than ideal, but it is a central part of the digital culture of which architecture is a part.3 It is also an intrinsic, but often times unmentioned, aspect of architectural method. 4 Even Henri Poincaré’s ideal circle is manifested as only a “round thing” once it translated into physical space—leaving the designer’s intent and the form of the object muddled with technologies of fabrication. This project questions ideas precision in architectural drawing through the study of approximation and loss as generative drawing strategies. The project is composed of a series of animations that and still images produced through the continuous approximation of both a simple and iconic geometry—the sphere.
Inventive Resilience
Authors:   University of Houston, HANDANOVIC DIJANA , PEREZ ALLAN ,   University of Houston, ROMERO SARA ,   University of Houston
Published: July 2023

As the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo for a long time was known for the 1914 assassination of the Austrian Archduke Francis Ferdinand, the final event precipitating World War I. After hosting the 1984 Winter Olympics, Sarajevo was perceived around the world as a place of peaceful gathering, but in April 1992, following the proclamation of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s independence from the Yugoslavian Federation, the Bosnian War started and again shifted the world’s perception of Bosnia and Herzegovina to one as a place of violence. After the recognition of dissolution, Bosnian Serb forces besieged the city of Sarajevo and for four years the city was subjected to bombings and gunfire. Sarajevo lies in a valley of the Miljacka River and is surrounded by mountains on all sides. Due to the geography of the region, artillery and snipers staged from the mountains had clear vantage points across the entire city. The Siege of Sarajevo, which lasted 1,425 days and resulted in 11,541 fatalities, including 1,600 children, became renowned as the most prolonged military siege in contemporary history. Sarajevo’s architecture and urban spaces suffered catastrophic damage, prompting civilian life to go underground where day to day life was constricted to only the absolute essentials. The constant bombings of the city not only transformed existing buildings, streets, and neighborhoods, but also forced civilians to reinvent their main dwellings. This was documented in 1994 by architect Zoran Doršner in his drawings “Destructive Metamorphosis.”
Exploring the nexus of relevance for south african business schools in the 4th industrial revolution
Authors: Suleman Aamir , Meyer Natanya , Nieuwenhuizen Cecile
Published: July 2023

The world of work is changing at a rapid and alarming pace. These changes have been ushered by several factors, including new technologies due to the 4th industrial revolution, political instability such as the war in Ukraine and the global health crises due to the Covid-19 pandemic. These changes have resulted in an increasingly complex business operating environment, where leaders in the 4th industrial revolution are now facing challenges that previous generations have never encountered. Business schools have a strategic role in developing leaders fit for the 4th industrial revolution. Business schools have remained a steadfast pillar of strategic development across the world with the purpose of cultivating leaders that are able to achieve business success. However, in times of change, business schools need to adapt and align to ensure that they are cultivating leaders that are able and capable of navigating through the changing world of work. This study explored the relevance of South African business schools in programmes such as the MBA. This was done by conducting 30 in-depth qualitative interviews with key stakeholders related to the business school ecosystem. The findings of the interviews were coded, analysed and interpreted into a conceptual model documenting the nexus of relevance for South African business Schools. This model presents a conceptual framework which indicates that if a business school acts within the nexus of industry, society and government, it will remain relevant to key stakeholders in the business school ecosystem.
Penggunaan Metode AHP dalam Menentukan Cryptocurrency untuk Investasi
Authors: Siwy Farrell Ivander Daviano , Dharmawan Malvin Setiadi , Mayatopani Hendra
Published: July 2023

The use of digital currency or cryptocurrencies has been common since 2018. However, its use as an investment instrument is different from the conventional currency recognized by the state, this is because a cryptocurrency appeared by a number of organizations/companies and its value does not depend on the economic condition of a country, but on the status of a company/issuer of a digital currency. Difficulty predicting liability and growth creates computational needs to determine which digital currencies are suitable for investment, so in this study, 11 digital currencies are used to try out. Experiment with AHP calculations to get the best digital currency to use as an investment tool. This calculation translates into IOT Coin against other famous digital currencies, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum.
Arquitetura pedagógica com foco na autoria digital de idosos: um olhar sobre a aprendizagem criativa
Authors: Kin Slodkowski Bruna , Rocha Machado Leticia , Alejandra Behar Patricia
Published: July 2023

Resumo: Esta pesquisa visa apresentar uma Arquitetura Pedagógica desenvolvida com foco na autoria digital para construção de filmes em stop motion pelos idosos. O cenário pandêmico exigiu alternativas remotas para o prosseguimento das aulas, sendo necessário que os docentes adaptassem os planejamentos à nova realidade. Nesse viés, a Arquitetura Pedagógica pode auxiliar os professores em desenvolver práticas voltadas à Aprendizagem Criativa, já que é constituída de aspectos que orientam no planejamento das atividades pedagógicas. A Aprendizagem Criativa é uma abordagem pedagógica no qual o intuito é tornar os ambientes educacionais mais criativos e lúdicos. Assim, acredita-se que se pode desenvolver uma Arquitetura Pedagógica baseada na Aprendizagem Criativa para idosos criarem filmes com a técnica de stop motion. A metodologia é qualitativa, de natureza aplicada, sendo exploratória do tipo estudo de caso. Para a coleta de dados foram utilizados dois tipos de instrumentos: observação participante e questionários on-line. Portanto, por meio da proposta pedagógica 32 idosos cursaram o curso CineSênior em 2021 todos realizaram a produção audiovisual e destacaram que 93,75% (n=30) gostaram de ser autores digitais e 6,25%(n=2) não gostaram preferindo ser espectadores. Como resultado observou que a arquitetura proposta se mostrou eficiente para idosos com interesse em construir filmes em stop motion, tornando a aprendizagem criativa para este público.
Palavras-chave: Idoso. Arquitetura Pedagógica. Aprendizagem Criativa.
A cada passo a ciência sai do lugar? A transferência do conhecimento para a sociedade realizada pelos institutos nacionais de ciência e tecnologia a partir das atividades de difusão científica e educação em Ciências
Authors: Carvalho Pires de Souza Maria Bernadete , Bittencourt Gomes Carolina , Calabro Luciana
Published: July 2023

Este estudo tem como temática a Educação em Ciências e a Difusão Científica implementadas pelos Institutos Nacionais de Ciência e Tecnologia (INCT). O Programa INCT, criado em 2008 pelo Ministério da Ciência e Tecnologia e pelo Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq), tem a transferência do conhecimento para a sociedade como uma de suas missões, a qual foi o cerne da análise deste estudo. Este trabalho teve como objetivo realizar levantamento e análise das atividades de difusão científica e educação em ciências no âmbito dos INCTs. Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva e de natureza quantitativa. Foi realizada uma análise documental nos arquivos dos relatórios finais das pesquisas contempladas no Edital nº 15/2008. Como técnica de análise dos dados, realizou-se estatística descritiva variada ou multivariada. Os resultados mostraram que, mesmo diante de indução e financiamento específicos no Programa INCT para a transferência de conhecimento para a sociedade, os INCTs realizaram atividades de divulgação científica (para sociedade em geral) e de educação em ciências em menor quantidade em comparação com as ações de disseminação científica (para o público de especialistas), que foram predominantes. Este achado é relevante para impulsionar ações de pesquisadores e institutos de pesquisa no campo da comunicação pública da ciência e educação em ciências, assim como orientar a gestão pública em ciência e tecnologia em busca de novas estratégias para ampliar a divulgação científica para a sociedade.
Palavras-chave: Educação em ciências. Difusão Científica. Institutos Nacionais de Ciência e Tecnologia.
Breves lições da História para (re)pensar o entusiasmo sobre as tecnologias digitais na educação
Authors: Moura Hemerson , Leite Lima Filho Domingos , Corrêa da Silva Maclovia , Lopes Amorim Mário
Published: July 2023

O presente trabalho se vale de algumas contribuições da história para propor uma reflexão sobre o entusiasmo que contagia pessoas e organizações quando o assunto é inserção de objetos tecnológicos digitais na educação escolar. O objetivo é contribuir com uma análise crítica da retórica em torno das tecnologias digitais na escola. Optamos por um estudo exploratório, de caráter qualitativo, de um guia temático publicado virtualmente pela organização Porvir, deliberadamente renomeado pelos autores como Guia Porvir de Tecnologia na Educação (GPTE). Em linhas gerais, identificamos que a retórica do documento analisado está caracterizada por um entusiasmo publicístico, impregnada de solucionismo, inovacionismo, salvacionismo e futurismo, assemelhando-se àquela observada na virada do século XIX para o século XX. Ademais, o documento omite que as transformações tecnológicas estão assentadas no protagonismo humano, o que significa o envolvimento de pessoas, grupos, organizações e instituições em relações de poder que abrigam, entre outros, interesses econômicos e político-ideológicos. Ao não contemplar a necessária e rigorosa investigação crítica a ser realizada a partir das lições da história aqui discutidas, entendemos que o documento do Porvir se mostra frágil para indicar tecnologias digitais para a educação e caminhos para a escola contemporânea.
A vivência artística do gesto da dança na velhice: a experiência estética como possibilidade formativa
Authors: Khalil Suleiman Zucco Amanda , Carbonara Vanderlei
Published: July 2023

Este estudo teórico-filosófico propõe discutir conceitualmente a vivência artística do sujeito velho a partir do gesto da dança, a fim de perseguir a possibilidade de formação através da experiência estética na velhice. Para tanto, tomamos as reflexões acerca da vivência como caminho para a compreensão da experiência estética a partir da hermenêutica filosófica de Hans-Georg Gadamer (1900-2002). Desse modo, primeiramente, as reflexões indicam que a vivência estética é primordial para o acontecimento de uma experiência estética, sendo que a vivência artística do gesto dançado apresenta-se como uma aventura ao sujeito velho devido ao caráter de exceção que a envolve. Em seguida, os argumentos demonstram que a experiência estética estabelece-se intersubjetivamente por meio do jogo entre os participantes, na relação com um tu. Por fim, o gesto da dança é entendido como obra de arte, o qual é capaz constituir outros sentidos para a existência do artista velho através da experiência estética.
Palavras-chave: Gesto da Dança. Velhice. Vivência Artística. Experiência Estética. Formação.
Marcos históricos e dispositivos legais para a inclusão das pessoas idosas em uma sociedade em transformação
Authors: Silva de Souza Janaína , Mariani Braz Ruth Maria
Published: July 2023

Apresentamos um levantamento dos marcos históricos e legais acerca do envelhecimento populacional a fim de analisarmos como estão sendo garantidos os direitos da pessoa idosa na sociedade brasileira. Utilizamos como critério metodológico a pesquisa documental em sites oficiais de instituições internacionais: Organização das Nações Unidas, Organização Pan-americana de Saúde e nacionais: Presidência da República do Brasil, Senado Federal, Ministério da Saúde, Ministério da Previdência e Assistência social, Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística, bem como a análise de dados oriundos de bases científicas. A pesquisa nas bases científicas foi realizada por meio de strings de busca utilizando as palavras: políticas públicas, saúde, educação, cidadania, os operadores and e or. Com os resultados, constatamos que apesar de nossa sociedade dispor de significativa instrumentalização legal, com base em tratados internacionais, em prol dos direitos das pessoas idosas, faz-se, no entanto, necessária  mais participação e controle social para que as conquistas legais sejam efetivadas, visto que as políticas públicas existentes para garantir o cumprimento dos direitos já conquistados mostraram-se ainda insuficientes. 
Palavras-chave: Políticas públicas. Efetivação de direitos. Envelhecer. Inclusão. Meta pesquisa
Characterization of perovskite films prepared with different PbI2 deposition rates
Authors: Iida Tamio , Okada Gota , Takase Kento
Published: July 2023

The perovskite (CH3NH3PbI3) films prepared using PbI2 film deposited at controlled deposition rates were evaluated. In this process, PbI2 films were deposited by vacuum evaporation process and then converted into CH3NH3PbI3 films by annealing in methylammonium iodide vapor. The grain size of CH3NH3PbI3 films were successfully tuned from 90 to 125 nm by controlling the PbI2 deposition rate from 0.025 to 0.4 nm s−1. Furthermore, by using the controlled CH3NH3PbI3 film as the light harvesting layer, inverted planar perovskite solar cells were fabricated, and the improvement in power conversion efficiency was confirmed.