bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Daya Antibakteri Ekstrak Kulit Buah Kakao (Theobroma cacao L.) sebagai Alternatif Bahan Irigasi Saluran Akar terhadap Streptococcus viridans
Authors: Damania Yola Widya Putri , Fatmawati Dwi Warna Aju , Setyorini Dyah
Published: June 2023

Streptococcus viridans is a Gram-positive facultative anaerobe that most commonly found in infected root canals. The biomechanical preparation of root canal treatment requires root canal irrigation as it functions not only used to cleanser but also antibacterial agent. NaOCl 2,5% is the most commonly used Endodontic irrigant, however it is still considered to have several disadvantages. Cocoa pod shell (Theobroma cacao L.) are industrial plantation waste which has a source of antibacterial compounds that expected to be an alternative to substitute NaOCl’s drawbacks. This study aim to examine the antibacterial effectiveness of cocoa pod shell extract against S.viridans. The research is posttest only group control design and the method use broth dilution to examine the antibacterial effectiveness. The results of Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and Levene's test showed that data set which exhibited both non-normally distributed and non-homogeneous, continued with the nonparametric test using the Kruskal-wallis test, it was found that p <0.5 meant there were significantly differences between all study groups. 25%; 12,5%; 6,25%; 3,125%; 1,56%; 0,78% concentration of cocoa pod shell extract has antibacterial activity against S.viridans. The Minimum Inhibitory Concentration to against S.viridans is cocoa pod shell extract concentration 0,78%. Cocoa pod shell extract concentration 12,5% and 25% equal to NaOCL 2,5%.
Prawna regulacja sektora kryptowalut na poziomie unijnym w aspekcie rozporządzenia MiCA
Authors: Meszka Justyna
Published: June 2023

Intensywnemu rozwojowi nowego sektora rynku finansowego: rynku kryptoaktywów towarzyszy brak spójnej regulacji w jego zakresie. Unia Europejska zdecydowała się na podjęcie działań służących zapewnieniu ochrony prawnej w obszarze kryptoaktywów. Przedmiotem niniejszego artykułu jest omówienie istoty, składającego się na pakiet regulacji dotyczących finansów publicznych podjęty przez Komisję Europejską, wniosku rozporządzenia w sprawie rynków kryptoaktywów (dalej: rozporządzenie MiCA — ang. Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation). Celami wprowadzenia ram prawnych są przygotowanie na nadchodzącą rewolucję cyfrową oraz zbudowanie gospodarki przystosowanej do rozwijających się technologii. W artykule poruszone zostaną najważniejsze zagadnienia dotyczące rozporządzenia MiCA.
On the issue of methodological, organizational and staffing for the needs of forensic linguistic expertise: traditional and current
Authors: Zharkov Igor V. , Koltunova Elizaveta A.
Published: June 2023

The actual problems of the organization and methodology of conducting forensic linguistic examinations are considered. The analysis was carried out taking into account the tasks set by the Government of the Russian Federation to improve the legislation governing forensic activities in Russia. Particular attention is paid to the modern trend of opposing state and non-state experts. It is noted that the redistribution of the workload between state and non-state forensic experts in favor of the former entails an increase in budget expenditures on material and organizational support for the activities of state forensic institutions and an increase in the time for producing expert opinions. A reasoned opinion is expressed about the inadmissibility of functioning in forensic linguistic examination of closed methods that are inaccessible to experts, specialists and participants in the trial. Attention is also paid to the methodological lacunae available in expert practice, which must be filled with expert techniques based on scientific verified linguistic methods, and the position is substantiated that closed methods prevent verification of the correctness of the application of one or another methodological position by an expert. In conclusion, the conclusion is drawn that the publicity of expert methodological materials makes them available for discussion in the scientific and expert community, which includes constructive criticism aimed at increasing the level of objectivity of expert linguistic and psycho-linguistic research.
Stylistics of headlines in advertising texts of admission campaigns through the prism of emotional intelligence (accounts of Chinese universities on the Weibo media-platform)
Authors: Song Yu , Chesnokova Natalia I.
Published: June 2023

Stylistic features of headings in advertising texts posted in the official accounts of Chi-nese universities on the Weibo Internet platform are analyzed in the context of ideas about emo-tional intelligence. The main research method is a content analysis of cases collected from the ac-counts of the top ten Chinese universities, selected according to the results of the Weibo University Influence Ranking announced by “WeiboCampus” in February 2023, as a result of selecting advertising titles of admission texts for the keyword “Admission” from June 2022 to January 2023, and analysis of the linguistic stylistic means of these headings. Based on the generalization of the characteristics of style means used in the headlines of university advertising texts on new media platforms, their significance and effective potential in terms of the formation of emotional attractiveness in the network media space are revealed. The results show that network communication determines the significance of the emotional mode realized with the help of stylistic devices that are used in the headlines of university advertising texts. It is concluded that the colloquial manner, Internet slang, language play, components of non-verbal communication, as well as the use of certain syntactic structures make the style of headings casual and witty, and this, in turn, contributes to emotional rapprochement with the audience, improves the quality of communication and ultimately leads to to a better understanding of information.
THE VALUES OF SORONG SALA’ TRADITION AS A SOLUTION TO DEVELOP ISLAH FOR THE GENERATION IN THE COVID-19 ERA
Authors: Harun Rina Rohayu , Septyanun Nurjannah , Yuliani Tin
Published: June 2023

The use of social media today often triggers a war of opinion between its users and sometimes even leads to reporting to the authorities (police). Wars of opinion or differences of opinion occur because there are different views on something that is being discussed, such as the recent presidential election. Solving problems (simple) through legal channels, for some people is the right step, and provides a deterrent effect for the perpetrators. In fact, in the Covid- 19 era like now, the police have very many tasks, ranging from socialization activities on large-scale social restrictions to curbing and prosecuting people who violate the provisions of PP No. 21 of 2020 concerning Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) in the Context of Accelerating the Handling of Covid-19. The people began to abandon the habit that was carried out by the previous people in this country, that it would be better to solve problems peacefully and to forgive each other, for the sake of more harmonious and peaceful life. Islah can be manifested, one of which is the traditional tradition/local wisdom of sorong sala’ which is known in Tepal village, one of the areas in Sumbawa Regency, West Nusa Tenggara Province, which still adheres to Adat Bersedikan Syara’, Syara’ Bersendikan Kitabullah. This customary tradition is carried out so that the two warring parties can reconcile without involving the authorities. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative as well as assessing secondary data about sorong sala ‘as well as filling.
COMPENSATION LIABILITY FOR CONSUMERS OF BEAUTY PRODUCTS THAT DISTRIBUTION LICENSES HAVE BEEN WITHDRAWN BY BPOM PERSPECTIVE COMPILATION OF SHARIA ECONOMIC LAW
Authors: Nazar Siti , Harahap Mhd. Yadi
Published: June 2023

Cosmetics are defined as particular components designed to be applied to the surface of the human body. Cosmetics are beauty products women use to beautify or change their appearance. It is usually used to beautify the outside of the human body to get an attractive appearance. Even though they are not a basic need, cosmetics are one of the many products used daily and routinely, especially by women. This study aims to find out the form of accountability for compensation related to beauty products whose distribution permits have been withdrawn but whose products are still found circulating in the community and how that will be done according to the views of the Sharia Economic Law Compilation (KHES) and Law No. 8 of 1999 concerning Consumer Protection. This study uses a juridical-normative research method in which legal and statutory theory is the approach. The theory used in this study is the theory of legal protection, namely providing protection for human rights that are harmed by other people. The results of this study explain that legal protection and liability for compensation to consumers, especially for beauty products whose distribution permits have been withdrawn by BPOM, are regulated in KHES and in UUPK Article 4 letter a, which explains the rights of consumers to obtain safety, security and comfort when using goods/services. And business actors are responsible if consumers suffer losses in the future for refunds and provide compensation according to the provisions of Article 19 paragraph (2) for consumers who are harmed to receive compensation for their health.
PERCEPTIONS OF MUHAMMADIYAH AND NAHDLATUL ULAMA FIGURES ON CHILDFREE DECISIONS FOR YOUNG COUPLES IN WATES DISTRICT, KEDIRI REGENCY
Authors: Afifah Irma Nur , Stiawan Thoat , Al Farisi Salman
Published: June 2023

Childfree is a decision taken by married couples not to have children. The decision was taken consciously by mutual consent. It is also related to the current trend among young couples not to have children because they feel reluctant to be responsible for their children’s lives and focus on household life as a childless married couple. Apparently, this has also been accepted and validated by several young couples in Wates District, Kediri Regency. Of course, regarding Childfree itself, there is no Islamic law that regulates it, so, in this case, the author uses the perceptions of Muhammadiyah and Nahdlatul Ulama figures to give their views on the Childfree phenomenon among young couples in Wates District, Kediri Regency. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Data collection by interviews and observations of Nahdlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah figures in Wates District, Kediri Regency. The results of this study indicate that there are various viewpoints regarding childfree, but what has become the agreement of NU and Muhammadiyah figures in Wates District, Kediri Regency, regarding Childfree is that they tend to disagree and encourage young couples to return to their religious knowledge, and to take a holistic approach regarding making that decision. Childfree actions should not be used as a benchmark or a guide in building a household that is sakinah, mawaddah, and rahmah because these actions injure the nature of marriage.
CONDITIONS OF DIVORCE IN THE PROGRESSIVE VIEW OF FEMALE SCHOLARS FROM NAHDLATUL ULAMA AND MUHAMMADIYAH IN PAMEKASAN DISTRICT
Authors: Nurrochman Mohammad Ilham , Hamzah Moh. , Rahman Faizur
Published: June 2023

The stereotypes and culture of the Madurese people, steeped in local culture and Sufism, still have minimal understanding of the conditions of divorce in terms of its legal requirements and the urgency of protecting women. Therefore, this research aims to provide a collection of knowledge about the study of Islamic law and positive law regarding the permissibility of conditions of divorce, as well as the views of female scholars who were members of Muslimat Nahdlatul Ulama and Aisyiah Muhammadiyah on the existence of conditions of divorce and its benefits in marriage. This type of empirical legal research uses an anthropological perspective approach and an interpretive sociological perspective. The results of this study, namely, divorce conditions, are permissible in Islam. In contrast, government regulations governing speech, writing, and gestures of conditions of divorce include Law No. 1 of 1974 concerning marriage agreements, Regulation of the Minister of Religion No. 11 of 2007 concerning Marriage Registration, Regulation of the Minister of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia No. 2 of 2000 and Article 45 and the Compilation of Islamic Law (KHI). According to the views of female clerics Aisyiah and Muslimat NU regarding conditions of the divorce, namely as a normative spirit or basis of the Qur'an and Hadith, awareness of rights and obligations, and equality in the household. Then it can be drawn several benefits that arise from the conditions of the divorce, including self-limitation, as a protector, keeping commitments, and avoiding conflict.
An outline of the professional quality of teachers who teach children with special needs
Authors: Darawsheh Saddam Rateb , Asha Intisar Khalil Khalil , AbuSaif Radwan , Alhejoj Arwa Faisal , Khasawneh Mohamad Ahmad Saleem
Published: June 2023

The term "professional quality of life," sometimes abbreviated as "ProQOL," refers to an individual's evaluation of the positive aspects of his or her working life. This frame may be categorized in two different ways. Compassion Fatigue (CF) is undesirable, yet Compassion Satisfaction (CS) motivates people to feel good about their job and, as a consequence, assist other people. Compassionate fulfillment is one of the most admirable qualities (CS). This study's goal is to get a thorough understanding of ProQOL in the teaching profession for kids with special needs because the great majority of prior research on ProQOL was conducted on health professionals.  This quantitative study did not use any type of experimental approach, yet it included the participation of 171 students with special needs educators. The obtained data indicate that teachers of students with special needs have a generally favorable perception regarding the environment in which they work. To provide one illustration: To mention one specific example, this does not always indicate that there are low incidences of STS or burnout. The majority of students with special needs teachers (77%) were operating at a level of burnout that was classified as Medium-High, and the majority of those instructors (72%) also had an STS level that was classified as Medium-High. The study recommended using the appropriate programs that raise the teachers’ professional levels to match the requirements of teaching students with special needs.
Using learning games for fourth-grade students to teach Vietnamese lessons and teachers' perspectives on learning games
Authors: Le Lan-Anh Thi , Tran Quynh-Nga Thi , Nguyen Kim-Dung Thi , Xuan Ha Thi Nguyet
Published: June 2023

Students can learn   in   a   meaningful way through the use of educational games. When students apply their skills and information in order to progress through a game, a huge degree of engagement is generated among them in the classroom as a result both their capabilities and their learning   increase. 153 children from primary schools in Vietnam participated in this research. The children were split into two groups: an experimental and a control group. Both groups participated in two sessions of word and sentence practice as well as spelling instruction. According to the findings of the study, the educational outcomes of the students are greatly improved when games are used in their classrooms. In addition, research has shown that some teachers are against the use of games in the classroom since it makes it more difficult to prepare educational materials. Some educators believe that playing educational games is a more effective method of instruction as it allows for greater flexibility during the learning process. This makes a contribution to the theoretical framework that is necessary to guide educators and instructors in the process of improving learning game programs for children in primary schools and other learners.
Information Theory of Gravity
Authors: Abanto Jeffrey Alloy
Published: June 2023

A new model of gravity is presented here similar to the earlier work of Verlinde on Emergent Gravity but without the use of thermodynamic assumptions. The theory does not use the main assumption of Verlinde on the nature of gravity as an entropic force using the First Law of Thermodynamics. Moreover, it does not use the Equipartition Theorem such that there is no need to define a thermal bath enclosed within a holographic screen. Instead of Equipartition Theorem, the theory uses $E=NE_{p}$, for the total energy of a massive object where $E_{p}$ is the Planck Energy while $N$ is the number of Planck Energy to represent the maximum possible density of information that can reside in matter. The theory uses also the Holographic Principle as the basis for an information-theoretic approach to the nature of gravity. It is shown here that gravity emerges whenever there is an updating of the information within a given volume of space by the presence of matter.
Ocean Rise Effects on Shallow Groundwater in Coastal Areas: A Case Study in Juelsminde, Denmark
Authors: Forchhammer Mathiasen Ronja , Padkær Haugan Emilie , Raaschou Andersen Theis , Højmark Hansen Henriette , Bondo Medhus Anna , Erbs Poulsen Søren
Published: June 2023

Coastal areas situated at lower elevations are becoming more vulnerable to flooding as a result of the accelerating global sea level rise. As the sea level rises, so does the groundwater. Barriers designed to shield against marine flooding do not provide protection against flooding caused by rising groundwater. Despite the increasing threat of groundwater flooding, there is limited knowledge about the relationship between sea level rise and groundwater fluctuations. This hinders the ability to adequately consider sea level rise induced groundwater flooding in adaptation initiatives. This study aims to investigate how local groundwater in Juelsminde, Denmark, responds to changes in sea level and to evaluate the predictability of these changes using a machine learning model. The influence of the sea on the shallow groundwater level has been investigated using six groundwater loggers located between 45 and 210 m from the coast. An initial manual analysis of the data revealed a systematic delay in the rise of water levels from the coast to inland areas, with a delay of approximately 15–17 hours per 50 m of distance. Subsequently, a support vector regression model was used to predict groundwater levels 24 hours into the future. This study shows how the groundwater level in Juelsminde is affected by sea level fluctuations. Results suggest a need for increased emphasis on this topic.
Novel Therapeutic Strategies in the Treatment of Systemic Sclerosis
Authors: Gumkowska-Sroka Olga , Kotyla Kacper , Mojs Ewa , Palka Klaudia , Kotyla Przemyslaw
Published: June 2023

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1Olga Gumkowska-Sroka, 2Kacper Kotyla, 3Ewa Mojs, 2Klaudia Palka, 1,2*Przemysław Kotyla
1. Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology Voivodeship Hospital No5 in Sosnowiec Medical University of Silesia Katowice, Poland
2. Department of Internal Medicine Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology Medical University of Silesia Katowice , Poland
3. 3. Department of Clinical Psychology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences Poznan, Poland
*Correspondence: Prof Przemysław Kotyla Department of Internal Medicine Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland-
Summary
Systemic sclerosis is a connective tissue disease of unknown origin and unpredictable course, with both cutaneous and internal organ manifestations. In spite of enormous progress in rheumatology and clinical immunology, the background of diseases is largely unknown and no specific therapy exists.
The therapeutic approach to the disease is aimed to treat and preserve the function of internal organs, and this approach is commonly referred to as an organ-based treatment. However, in modern times data from the other branches of medicine may help to treat disease-related complications, making it possible to find a group of drugs to be utilized in the treatment of the disease. In this review, we present possible therapeutic options aiming to stop the progression of fibrotic processes, restore aberrant immune response, stop improper signalling from proinflammatory cytokines, and halt the production of disease-related autoantibodies.
Intelligent Video Surveillance System with Abnormal Behavior Recognition and Metadata Retrieval
Authors: Kim Hyungtae , Shin Joongchol , Park Seokmok , Paik Joonki
Published: June 2023

Huge-scale video surveillance systems have become essential in crime prevention and situation recording. Traditional surveillance systems relied on human monitoring of video streams, which often led to errors and difficulties in understanding events. Furthermore, locating specific scenes within recorded videos required extensive human investigation. To overcome these challenges of inefficiency, inconvenience, and potential risks, we propose an intelligent analysis scheme that utilizes abnormal behavior recognition and metadata retrieval algorithms to replace human monitoring. The proposed method consists of three stages: i) metadata generation through object detection and tracking, ii) abnormal behavior recognition, and iii) SQL-based metadata retrieval. By incorporating specific information such as object color and aspect ratio, our technique enhances the usability of retrieval. Moreover, our abnormal behavior recognition module demonstrates robust classification capabilities for activities such as pushing, violence, falling, and crossing barriers. The proposed method can be seamlessly deployed on both edge cameras and analysis servers, making it adaptable to various surveillance setups. This approach revolutionizes the traditional surveillance paradigm, enabling more efficient, reliable, and secure video monitoring and analysis.
Functionalizing Diatomite-Based Micro-Arc Coatings for Orthopedic Implants: Influence of TiO2 Addition
Authors: Kashin Alexander D. , Sedelnikova Mariya B. , Uvarkin Pavel V. , Ugodchikova Anna V. , Luginin Nikita A. , Sharkeev Yurii P. , Khimich Margarita A. , Bakina Olga V.
Published: June 2023

The method of micro-arc oxidation has been utilized to synthesize a protective biocompatible coating for a bioresorbable orthopedic Mg implant. This paper presents the results of a comprehensive research of micro-arc coatings based on diatomite – a biogenic material consisting of shells of diatom microalgae. The main focus of this study was the functionalization of diatomite-based micro-arc coatings by incorporating the particles of titania (TiO2) into them. Various properties of the resulting coatings were examined and evaluated. The XRD analysis has revealed the formation of a new magnesium orthosilicate phase – forsterite (Mg2SiO4). It has been established that the corrosion current density of the coatings has decreased by 2-4 orders of magnitude after the inclusion of TiO2 particles, depending on the coating process voltage. The adhesion strength of the coatings has increased following the particle incorporation. The processes of dissolution of both coated and uncoated samples in a sodium chloride solution were studied. The in vitro cell viability was assessed, which showed that the coatings significantly reduce the cytotoxicity of Mg samples.
A Critical Reassessment of the Kidney Risk Caused by Tetrastarch Products in the Perioperative and Intensive Care Environments
Authors: Kopitkó Csaba , Fülöp Tibor , Tapolyai Mihály , Gondos Tibor
Published: June 2023

Purpose: To reassess the results of former meta-analyses focusing on the relationship between novel HES preparations (130/0.4 and 130/0.42) and acute kidney injury. Previous meta-analyses are based on studies referring to partially or fully unpublished data or data from abstracts only.
Methods: The studies included in the former meta-analyses were scrutinized by the authors independently. We completed a critical analysis of the literature, including the strengths, weaknesses and modifiers of the studies when assessing products, formulations and outcomes.
Results: Both the published large studies and meta-analyses show significant bias in the context of the deleterious effect of 6% 130/0.4-0.42 HES. Without (1) detailed hemodynamic data, (2) the exclusion of other nephrotoxic events and (3) a properly performed evaluation of the dose-effect relationship; the AKI-inducing property of 6% HES 130/0.4 or 0.42 could not be accounted as evidence. The administration of HES is safe and effective if the recommended dose is respected.
Conclusion: Our review suggests that there is questionable evidence for the deteriorating renal effect of these products. Further well-designed, randomized and controlled trials are needed. Further conclusions formulated for resource-rich environments should not be extended to more resource-scarce environments without proper qualifiers provided.
3D Bioprinting in Cardiovascular Disease: Current Status and Future Directions
Authors: Sun Zhonghua Sun , Zhao Jack , Leung Emily , Flandes-Iparraguirre Maria , Vernon Michael Vernon , Silberstein Jenna , De-Juan-Pardo Elena M. , Jansen Shirley
Published: June 2023

3D printing is playing an important role in cardiovascular disease by use of personalised models with replication of normal anatomy and pathology with high accuracy and reliability. While 3D printed heart and vascular models are shown to improve medical education, preoperative planning and simulation of cardiac procedures, and enhance communication with patients, 3D bioprinting however, represents a potential advancement of 3D printing technology by printing cellular or biological components, functional tissues and organs that can be used in a variety of applications in cardiovascular disease. Recent advances in bioprinting technology have shown the ability to support vascularisation of large scale constructs with enhanced biocompatibility and structural stability, thus creating opportunities to replace damaged tissues or organs. In this review, we provide an overview of the use of 3D bioprinting in cardiovascular disease with a focus on technologies and applications in cardiac tissues, vascular constructs and grafts, heart valves and myocardium. Limitations and future research directions are highlighted.
Barnyardgrass Stress Triggers Root Traits and Phytohormones Levels Changes in Allelopathic and Non-allelopathic Rice
Authors: Yan Qiling , Tong Jianhua , Li Shuyan , Peng Qiong
Published: June 2023

Barnyardgrass (Echinochloa spp.) is a prevalent type of weed in rice fields worldwide. Despite the growing knowledge concerning allelopathic interference with barnyardgrass, little is understood regarding the competitive mechanisms between allelopathic rice and herbicide-resistant barnyardgrass at the plant physiological level. In this context, a hydroponic system was employed to investigate the root morphological traits and different phytohormones levels of two rice cultivars, i.e., the allelopathic rice cultivar “PI312777” (PI) and the non-allelopathic rice cultivar “Lemont” (LE), when co-planted with quinclorac-resistant and -susceptible barnyardgrass, respectively. The results showed that the shoot and root biomass were greater in the allelopathic rice cultivar. Moreover, the treatments at the two time points induced an increase in shoot and root biomass of PI when subjected to barnyardgrass stress. In terms of root morphology, PI exhibited significantly higher fine-root length in diameters <0.5 mm, a greater number of root tips, and longer root tips compared to LE. In addition, the levels of different plant hormones, including auxin (IAA), abscisic acid (ABA), jasmonic acid (JA), and salicylic acid (SA), known for their diverse adaptation strategies to biotic stress, were analysed. The response to quinclorac-resistant barnyardgrass stress was consistent in terms of the content of well-known stress-related hormones, namely SA and JA. The accumulation of SA and JA was observed in both rice cultivars under the stress of quinclorac-resistant barnyardgrass, with higher contents of these hormones in PI than that in LE. The most significant change was observed in IAA and ABA contents in rice, which decreased significantly from 7 days to 14 days under co-culture stress. Additionally, PI contained higher levels of IAA and ABA than LE in the presence of barnyardgrass stress. This research may aid in the development of strategies for reducing the environmental impact of herbicides through the prudent selection of non-chemical herbicide control tactics.
Root Coverage Using the Coronally Positioned Tunnel Technique with Acellular Dermal Matrix Comparing Two Different Suturing Techniques: A Pilot Study
Authors: Xygkas Dimitrios , Greenwell Henry , Hill Margaret , Katwal Diksha , Panagiotakopoulos Viktor
Published: June 2023

Objective. The primary aim of this 6-month randomized, controlled, blinded clinical pilot study was to compare the percent root coverage obtained using an acellular dermal matrix allograft (ADM) and a coronally positioned tunnel (CPT) technique with two different suturing techniques. Materials and Methods. Sixteen patients with at least one Miller Class I or II recession defect ≥ 3 mm were randomly selected to receive a CPT with ADM using either two independent continuous sling sutures to secure the graft and the soft tissue separately (SEP) or a single continuous sling suture to secure both the graft and the soft tissue together (TOG) in the test group. Percent defect coverage, predictability of achieving 100% root coverage, keratinized tissue width, and attachment levels were assessed. Results. Both TOG and SEP suturing techniques achieved a significant amount of defect coverage, 83 vs. 85%, respectively, with no significant differences between groups. The predictability of achieving complete defect coverage was 63% for both groups. All maxillary sites had 100% coverage. There was a statistically significant gain of keratinized tissue for the TOG (1.1 ± 0.9 mm), while the SEP group gained only minimal amount (0.2 ± 0.8 mm). Conclusions. The single sling, for simultaneous suturing of the soft tissue and acellular dermal matrix, worked as well as two sling sutures used separately for the soft tissue and ADM. Suturing time was reduced by about 50% for the single sling group indicating a significant clinical advantage for the patient and surgeon.
Experimental Treatment with Edaravone in a Mouse Model of Spinocerebellar Ataxia 1
Authors: Sucha Martina , Benediktova Simona , Tichanek Filip , Jedlicka Jan , Kapl Stepan , Jelinkova Dana , Purkartova Zdenka , Tuma Jan , Kuncova Jitka , Cendelin Jan
Published: June 2023

Edaravone is a mitochondrially targeted drug with a suggested capability to modify the course of diverse neurological diseases. Nevertheless, edaravone has not been tested yet in the context of spinocerebellar ataxia 1 (SCA1), an incurable neurodegenerative disease characterized mainly by cerebellar disorder with a strong contribution of inflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction. This study aimed to address this gap, exploring the potential of edaravone to slow down SCA1 progression in a mouse knock-in SCA1 model. SCA1154Q/2Q and healthy SCA12Q/2Q mice were getting either edaravone or saline daily for more than 13 weeks. The functional impairments were assessed via a wide spectrum of behavioral assays reflecting motor and cognitive deficits and behavioral abnormalities. Moreover, we used high-resolution respirometry to explore mitochondrial function, and immunohistochemical and biochemical tools to assess the magnitude of neurodegeneration, inflammation and neuroplasticity. Data were analyzed using (hierarchical) Bayesian regression models combined with the methods of multivariate statistics. Our analysis pointed out various previously documented neurological and behavioral deficits of SCA1 mice. However, we did not detect any plausible therapeutic effect of edaravone on either behavioral dysfunctions or other disease hallmarks in SCA1 mice. Thus, our results did not provide support for the therapeutic potential of edaravone in SCA1.
Entanglement Distillation Optimization using Fuzzy Relations for Quantum State Tomography
Authors: Ganesan Timothy , Elamvazuthi Irraivan
Published: June 2023

Practical entanglement distillation is a critical component in quantum information theory. Entanglement distillation is often utilized for designing quantum computer networks and quantum repeaters. The practical entanglement distillation problem is formulated as a bilevel optimization problem. A fuzzy formulation is introduced to estimate the quantum state (density matrix) from pseudo-likelihood functions (i.e., quantum state tomography). A scale-independent relationship between fuzzy relations in terms of the pseudo-likelihood functions is obtained. The entanglement distillation optimization problem was solved using the combined coupled map lattice and dual annealing approach. Comparative analysis of the results is then conducted against a standard dual annealing algorithmic implementation.
Enhancing Voice Cloning Quality through Data Selection and Alignment-based Metrics
Authors: González Docasal Ander , Álvarez Aitor
Published: June 2023

Voice cloning, an emerging field in the speech processing area, aims to generate synthetic utterances that closely resemble the voices of specific individuals. In this study, we investigate the impact of various techniques on improving the quality of voice cloning, specifically focusing on a low-quality dataset. To contrast our findings, we also use two high-quality corpora for comparative analysis. We conduct exhaustive evaluations of the quality of the gathered corpora in order to select the most suitable audios for the training of a Voice Cloning system. Following these measurements, we conduct a series of ablations by removing audios with lower SNR and higher variability in utterance speed from the corpora in order to decrease their heterogeneity. Furthermore, we introduce a novel algorithm that calculates the fraction of aligned input characters by exploiting the attention matrix of the Tacotron 2 Text-to-Speech (TTS) system. This algorithm provides a valuable metric for evaluating the alignment quality during the voice cloning process. We present the results of our experiments, demonstrating that the performed ablations significantly increase the quality of synthesised audios for the challenging low-quality corpus. Notably, our findings indicate that models trained on a 3-hour corpus from a pre-trained model exhibit comparable audio quality to models trained from scratch using significantly larger amounts of data.
Optimal Evaluation of Left Ventricular Hypertrophic Phenotype Using Parametric CMR Mapping and Genetic Testing
Authors: Barragán-Amado Andrés Felipe , Parra Jaime A , Manzur María C , Gelves-Meza Julian A , Jaimes Claudia P , Tamayo María F , Medina Héctor M , Rodríguez-González María Juliana
Published: June 2023

A 52-y/o asymptomatic male with history of hypertension, was referred to our Heart Failure Clinic due to report of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, TTE with an increased end-diastolic thick-ness (basal inferoseptal of 23 mm, and basal anteroseptal of 21 mm). CMR demonstrated late gadolinium enhancement at the septum, anterior, inferolateral, and inferior walls with a mid-myocardial distribution, T1 mapping which reported an average T1 of 929 ms. A next-generation sequencing panel was requested. Results demonstrated hemizygosis, in the ga-lactosidase alpha gene, consistent with Fabry Disease. The replacement of the enzyme was start-ed. Extended familial genetic counseling and testing were done.
Pengenalan dan Pembuatan Ornamen Sebagai Bentuk Pembelajaran Sejarah dan Kebudayaan
Authors: Lestari Siti Indah , Ramadhani Ivo , Bintarto Joko , Salma Afifah
Published: June 2023

Ornamen atau sering disebut desain dekoratif adalah seni yang digunakan dengan tujuan memperindah. Penerapan ornamen pada bidang interior banyak diterapkan pada lantai, plafon, dinding, bukaan dan elemen interior lainnya, selain tujuan memperindah, penggunaan ornamen pada elemen interior menyimpan fungsi dan makna didalamnya yang tidak banyak diketahui oleh banyak kalangan masyarakat. Menurut sejarawan arsitektur Sir John Summerson, dekorasi dan ornamen telah menjadi saksi dalam peradaban sejak awal sejarah dari "Arsitektur Mesir Kuno" hingga penurunan eksistensi ornamen pada abad ke-20. Tujuan pelaksanaan pengabdian masyarakat ini mengenalkan ornamen dan pembuatan ornamen secara digitalisasi kepada kaum muda khususnya anak SMK agar dapat memahami sejarah budaya melalui ornamen dan meningkatkan kompetensi dalam bidang digitalisasi sesuai dengan tuntutan zaman. Target sasarannya adalah SMK Tarbiyah Islamiyah Medan, kegiatan ini dilakukan dengan beberapa tahapan yakni pemaparan materi mengenai ornamen dekoratif dari zaman mesir kuno hingga saat ini, pengenalan tool software dan pendampingan pembuatan ornamen secara digitalisasi. Hasil dari kegiatan yaitu siswa mengetahui sejarah seni budaya dari desain ornamen dan mampu membuat desain dengan teknik eksplorasi bentuk ornamen dari ide pemikiran secara digitalisasi dengan memanfaatkan kecanggihan teknologi software desain.

 

Kata kunci : ornamen;  sejarah kebudayaan; pembelajaran
Pemanfaatan Ubi Jalar sebagai Alternatif Karbohidrat yang Meningkatkan Ekonomi Warga Banten
Authors: Aisy Rihadatul , Putri Gita Nur Aisyah , Aulia Nabila Nurul , Salsabila Nuriana , Indrawati Sherly , Madani Willy Faisal , Khastini Rida Oktorida
Published: June 2023

Ubi jalar (Ipomoea batatas L.) merupakan salah satu komoditas yang nilai ekonomisnya tinggi dan mempunyai banyak manfaat dan kandungan nutrisi yang berguna bagi kesehatan tubuh manusia. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui persepsi masyarakat terhadap konsumsi ubi jalar sebagai pangan lokal alternatif karbohidrat dan upaya yang dilakukan oleh masyarakat Banten dalam pemanfaatan potensinya untuk meningkatkan sektor ekonomi. Penelitian kuantitatif dilakukan metode penelitian survei deskriptif kepada 57 responden masyarakat Sindangkarya Kabupaten Pandeglang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa masyarakat Banten memiliki ragam persepsi terkait ubi jalar, potensi dan pemanfaatannya. Informasi yang diperoleh dapat dijadikan sebagai dasar pengembangan ubi jalar yang berkelanjutan sehingga dapat meningkatkan aspek ekonomi masyarakat lokal Banten.

 

Kata kunci :  Ubi jalar; karbohidrat; alternatif pangan.
Pendampingan Pengelolaan Keuangan Berbasis Digital Finance Syariah Pada Yayasan Fathu Minal Fityan
Authors: Widyastuti Reni Dwi , Setiawan Aris , Sari Wilda , Ekawati Ekawati , Purwanto Purwanto
Published: June 2023

Pengelolaan keuangan sangat penting dilakukan oleh berbagai pihak termasuk pondok pesantren. Namum pada kenyataanya masih terdapat banyak pondok pesantren yang belum dapat melakukan pengelolaan keuangan dikarenakan oleh berbagai factor. Diantaranya adalah kurangnya pemahaman pengurus pondok pesantren dalam melakukan pengelolaan keuangan yang baik dan benar. Tujuan dari program pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah untuk memberikan pelatihan dan pendampingan pengelolaan keuangan berbasis akuntansi syariah pada pondok pesantren. Pengabdian dilaksanakan pada Yayasan Fathu Minal Fytian Kalimantan Barat. Pelatihan dan pengelolaan keuangan yang dilakukan berbasis Digital Finance Syariah dengan menggunakan Aplikasi SYIAR. Kegiatan PKM ini diawali dengan proses survei permasalahan, penyuluhan atau penyampaian materi, dan pendampingan dalam praktik administrasi dan pengelolaan keuangan. Setelah program ini selesai diharapkan pengelola pondok pesantren dapat melakukan pengelolaan keuangan dengan baik menggunakan aplikasi digital.

 

Kata kunci : Pengelolaan Keuangan; Digital Finance Syariah; SYIAR
Ocorrência de acidentes de trabalho na Região do Vale do Aço, MG, Brasil
Authors: Teixeira Andrade Queiroz Marluce , Andrade Queiroz Felipe , Andrade Queiroz Vinícius
Published: June 2023

Este estudo objetivou analisar a incidência de acidentes de trabalho na Região Metropolitana do Vale do Aço (RMVA), Minas Gerais, Brasil, para o biênio compreendido entre janeiro de 2021 e dezembro de 2022. Utilizou-se como banco de dados as informações contidas na Comunicação de Acidente do Trabalho (CAT) de todos os labutadores acidentados assistidos pelo Centro de Referência e Atenção à Saúde do Trabalhador (CEREST), com sede no município de Ipatinga. Com base na análise das informações foram estabelecidas as relações entre o número de sinistros e as principais variáveis (tipo de acidente de trabalho, horas trabalhadas, número de dias de afastamento e regiões afetadas). O estudo evidenciou que os acidentes típicos foram preponderantes, correspondendo a 71,00% da totalidade dos eventos, explicitando relação com a falta de treinamento e as condições inseguras existentes nos ambientes laborais. Além disso, identificou-se que 71,79% dos acidentes do trabalho implicaram agravos que submeteram os acidentados a períodos prolongados de afastamento para tratamento da saúde. Os achados evidenciaram padrão similar ao nível nacional. Entretanto, destacam-se também possibilidades quanto ao sub-registro das CATs. Essa limitação pode ser atribuída aos acidentes com expectativa de afastamento do trabalho inferior a quinze dias. De modo geral, para esse tipo de sinistro a subnotificação de acidentes pode ser maior do que entre aqueles com mais dias de afastamento. Em complemento, os achados apontaram a necessidade de aperfeiçoamento dos métodos relacionados ao delineamento e execução das ações pertinentes à proteção do trabalhador, desse modo, favorecendo o desenvolvimento socioeconômico.
Palavras-chave: Acidente do trabalho; Gravidade; Prevenção; Educação.
Factors of Indonesia Economic Growth (2017-2022)
Authors: Triansyah Fadli Agus , Gunawan Ashari , Ramadhaniyati Resti
Published: June 2023

Economic growth is measured by changes in a country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which can be unraveled into the population and economic elements. This research is conducted to find trends and identify publications on economic growth in Indonesia in the 2017–2022 period. The data collection techniques by downloading files from the Scopus database to see publication trends with the highest number of documents, ranking classifications of institutions or universities, journals, and documents, and using shared keywords. The method used is bibliometric analysis. A total of 168 documents collected from the Publish or Perish (PoP) application using the Scopus database were combined into one file in RIS format and entered into the VOSviewer application to obtain network visualization and overlay visualization. The study results show that the trend of publications related to economic growth in Indonesia for the last six years has decreased yearly. The highest number of documents is in the “International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy,” with 20 documents, followed by the Haseeb (2019) article, totaling 120 citations. Based on the keywords that have been visualized, several keywords are factors of economic growth in Indonesia from 2017 to 2022, namely Energy Consumption, Investment, CO2 Emissions, Education, GDP, Inflation, FDI, Exchange Rate, Export, Government Expenditure, Income Inequality, Inequality, Human Capital, Human Development Index, and Sustainable Development.
Reconstruction of the Distal Humerus in a Post-traumatic Arthritic Elbow with a Frozen Osteochondral Allograft Using CT-based Preoperative 3D Planning
Authors: Russo Raffaele , Guastafierro Antonio , Mortellaro Marco , Minopoli Paolo , Pietroluongo Livia Renata
Published: June 2023

Case:

We present a young patient with malunion of the Type IV distal humeral coronal shear fracture and post-traumatic arthritis of the elbow joint. He was treated with a frozen osteochondral allograft transplant using CT-based preoperative 3D planning. At 64 months after surgery, both the clinical and radiological results were satisfactory and no complications had been reported.

Conclusion:

The precision of computer-aided surgical planning could assist in preoperative designing and preparation of a personalized elbow osteochondral allograft. Even in a chronic situation, a personalized treatment approach can allow for osseointegration and satisfactory clinical results.
Reservoir Fluid Typing from Standard Mud Gas - A Machine Learning Approach
Authors: Cely Alexandra , Siedlecki Artur , Liashenko Artur , Yang Tao , Donnadieu Sandrine
Published: June 2023

Standard mud gas data is part of the basic mudlogging service and is used mainly for safety monitoring. Although the data is available for all wells, it is not used for reservoir fluid typing due to poor prediction accuracy. We recently developed a new manual method and significantly improved the reservoir fluid typing accuracy from standard mud gas data. However, there is a strong business for an automatic method to enable reservoir fluid interpretation while drilling.

A machine learning method has been developed based on a well-established standard mud gas database. The standard mud gas compositions contain methane, ethane, and propane components with reasonable quality measurements. The butane and pentane compositions in the standard mud gas are low and sometimes close to the detection limit. Therefore, we only use methane to propane compositions in the machine learning algorithm. It is particularly challenging to predict reservoir fluid type accurately based on only three gas components. Therefore, we introduce additional data sources to increase the prediction accuracy: a large in-house reservoir fluid database and petrophysical logs.

The machine learning algorithm extracts critical reservoir fluid information specifically for a known field by utilizing the geospatial location and the existing reservoir fluid database. When combined with the standard mud gas database, the reservoir fluid typing accuracy increased from 50-60% to nearly 80%. Petrophysical logs are the main tool in the industry to identify the reservoir fluid type. When combining the petrophysical logs with the machine learning model already with satisfactory performance, the final reservoir fluid type prediction accuracy is about 80%. Given the difficulties of distinguishing oil or gas for near-critical fluids or volatile oil, the current prediction accuracy is sufficient for industry applications.

The innovation created significant business opportunities based on the standard mud gas, which has been regarded as not applicable data for accurate reservoir fluid typing for many decades. The new method makes accurate reservoir fluid typing possible for real-time well decisions like well placement, completion, and sidetracking. In addition, the new method can add lots of value for well integrity, maturating production targets, and cost-efficient Plug and Abandonment (P&A) in the overburden.