bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Simulation of polycrystalline beryllium sputtering by H, D, T atoms
Authors: Babenko P. Yu.  , Mikhailov V. S.  , Shergin A. P.  , Zinoviev A. N.
Published: August 2023

The results of modeling the sputtering coefficients of polycrystalline beryllium by hydrogen isotopes in the range of collision energies of 8 eV-100 keV and their dependences on the angle of incidence of the beam on the surface are presented. This data is necessary for estimating the sputtering of the first wall in the ITER tokamak made from beryllium. A strong surface shape influence on obtained results is shown. The limiting cases of a flat potential barrier (smooth surface) and a spherical potential barrier (a surface consisting of spikes) are considered. The effect of collision cascades on the sputtering coefficient has been established. The dependences of the average depth of sputtered particle formation on the bombarding particles energy are obtained for various angles of beam incidence on the target. The energy spectra and angular dependences of the ejection of sputtered particles are calculated for different energies of bombarding beam atoms. It is shown that the presence of an attractive well in the potential of an incident particle surface changes the sputtering coefficient dependence on incidence angle at small glancing angles. Keywords: Sputtering coefficients, energy and angular distributions of sputtered particles, interatomic potential, hydrogen isotopes, beryllium.
Trajectory analysis in a collector with multistage energy recovery for a DEMO prototype gyrotron. Part III. Influence of the spent electron beam parameters
Authors: Louksha O. I.  , Zuev A. S.  , Malkin A. G.  , Semenov E. S.  , Trofimov P. A.  , Glyavin M. Yu.
Published: August 2023

The influence of the spent electron beam parameters on the possibilities of multistage energy recovery in the prototype gyrotron developed for the DEMO project is determined. The characteristics of electrodes and magnetic coils in a collector with four-stage recovery were optimized considering the distributions of electrons' coordinates and velocities obtained as a result of calculating the electron-wave interaction in the cavity. In the trajectory analysis in the collector, a sectioned electron beam was used to suppress the negative influence of the bundles of a toroidal solenoid used to create an azimuthal magnetic field. The possibility of achieving the total efficiency of the gyrotron of approximately 78% was shown, which is close to the maximum total efficiency with ideal separation of electron fractions with different energies, with the current of electrons reflected from the collector not exceeding 1% of the total current of the electron beam. Keywords: Microwave electronics, gyrotron, electron beam, energy recovery.
Leveraging Open-Source Large Language Models for Data Augmentation to Improve Text Classification in Surveys of Medical Staff (Preprint)
Authors: Ehrett Carl , Hegde Sudeep , Andre Kwame , Liu Dixizi , Wilson Timothy
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND

Generative large language models (LLMs) have the potential to revolutionize medical education by generating tailored learning materials, enhancing teaching efficiency, and improving learner engagement. However, the application of LLMs in healthcare settings, particularly for augmenting small datasets in text classification tasks, remains underexplored, particularly for cost- and privacy-conscious applications that do not permit the use of third-party services such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

OBJECTIVE

This paper explores the use of open-source LLMs, such as Large Language Model Meta AI (LLaMA) and Alpaca models, for data augmentation in a specific text classification task related to hospital staff surveys.

METHODS

The surveys were designed to elicit narratives of everyday adaptation by frontline radiology staff during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study evaluates the effectiveness of various LLMs, temperature settings, and downstream classifiers in improving classifier performance.

RESULTS

The overall best-performing combination of LLM, temperature, classifier, and number of augments is LLaMA 7B at temperature 0.7 using Robustly Optimized BERT Pretraining Approach (RoBERTa) with 100 augments, with an average the Area Under the Receiver Operating Characteristic curve (AUC) of [0.87] ±[0.02: 1 standard deviation]. The results demonstrate that open-source LLMs can enhance text classifiers' performance for small datasets in healthcare contexts, providing promising pathways for improving medical education processes and patient care practices.

CONCLUSIONS

The study demonstrates the value of data augmentation with open-source LLMs, highlights the importance of privacy and ethical considerations when using LLMs, and suggests future directions for research in this field.
A Change Analysis of Land Use and Carbon Storage in Maoming Based on the InVEST Model and GIS
Authors: Liang Wanying , Wang Ruei-Yuan
Published: August 2023

With the increasing attention paid to ecological and environmental issues, the monitoring and exploration of carbon storage have become increasingly important in ecosystems, attracting numerous attentions from academia and industry. Based on the era background of "double carbon", this study first discussed and sorted out the relevant theories, analyzed the changes and characteristics of various categories in the study area based on land use data, and analyzed the spatial-temporal changes of carbon storages in Maoming City from 1980 to 2020 through transfer matrix and dynamic degree analysis and the InVEST model to explore the impact of land use change on carbon storages. The analysis results show that there is a positive correlation between carbon storage and vegetation coverage, and the transfer of arable land and forest land is the main reason for the decrease in carbon storage. Therefore, it is recommended to pay attention to optimizing land use structures and controlling the expansion of construction land caused by urbanization in order to achieve the goal of protecting the ecological environment.
Mapping of Soil Macronutrient Status and Analysis of Quality of Irrigation Water of Adhiyamaan College of Agriculture and Research Farm
Authors: M Ramya , Abishek J. , Sri V. Malini , Prasuna UK , Vettriselvan P. , Vignesh S.
Published: August 2023

Abstract: Macronutrients such as N,P,K Play a vital role in increase crop yield by and enhance soil fertility. It is well known that a balanced nutrient supply ensures high crop yields and stable cropping system. Water Quality can be defined as the chemical, physical and biological characteristics of water, usually in respect to its suitability for a designated use. Water can be used for recreation, drinking, fisheries, agriculture or industry. Each of these designated uses has different defined chemical, physical and biological standards necessary to support that use. For example, there are stringent standards for water to be used for drinking or swimming compared to that used in agriculture or industry. Water quality analysis is required mainly for monitoring purpose. Some importance of such assessment includes: To check whether the water quality is incompliance with the standards, and hence, suitable or not for the designated use, To monitor the efficiency of a system, workingfor water quality maintenance, To check whether upgradation / change of anexisting system is required and to decide what changes should take place and To monitor whether water quality is incompliance with rules and regulations.
Detection of Melanoma Using Distinct Features
Authors: N Harshitha , Kumar Dr. Sandeep
Published: August 2023

Abstract: Melanoma is one of the most dangerous types of skin cancer because it grows fast and causes the majority of skin cancer fatalities. Hence, early detection is a very important task to treat melanoma. In this work, we suggest a method for dermoscopic images that segments skin lesions based on the U-Net architecture with VGG-16 encoder and the semantic segmentation. Base on the segmented skin lesion, diagnostic imaging systems can evaluate skin lesion features to classify them. The suggested approach requires fewer resources for training, and it is suitable for computing systems without powerful GPUs, but the training accuracy is still high enough (above 95 %). In the experiments, we train the model on the ISIC dataset–a common dermoscopic image dataset. To assess the performance of the proposed skin lesion segmentation method, we evaluate the Sorensen-Dice and the Jaccard scores and compare to other deep learning-based skin lesion segmentation methods. Experimental results showed that skin lesion segmentation qualities of the proposed method are better than ones of the compared methods.
BIOFERTILIZANTE PARA A CULTURA DO COENTRO-COMUM (Coriandrum sativum) UTILIZANDO RESÍDUO DO PROCESSAMENTO DA MANDIOCA (Manihot esculenta)
Authors: Costa Jefferson Silva , Dias David Gabriel Ferreira , Barros Jovane da Silva , Freitas Elissa Silvestre de , Melo Davi André da Silva , Oliveira Samyle Alves de , Moura Samara Maria Soriano de , Almeida Luiz Arthur Alexandre de , Lopes Carla Bismarck
Published: August 2023

Manipueira is a cassava processing residue with a polluting potential, and it is crucial to find alternatives for its disposal and reuse. The present study aimed to investigate the potential of this residue as a biofertilizer, through the fertirrigation method, in the culture of common coriander (C. sativum). The research took place through the dilution of manipueira in water in 9 concentrations, from 10% to 90%; in addition, there was the conservation of samples with 0%, containing only water, and 100%, containing pure manipueira. The results showed that coriander seeds fertirrigated with solutions above 70% presented larval emergence in the soil after the 18th day; Another important piece of data is that on the 20th day, the death of all specimens fertirrigated with solutions above 30% was observed, this fact being preceded by leaf stunting (solutions above 80%) and yellowing of leaves. These data can be explained by the soil sodification process (pH > 8.5), which occurred in these samples. Furthermore, all samples did not stabilize the pH within the optimal zone for most cultures (between 5.5 and 7.0), which may explain the death of the specimens on the 25th day. That said, the environmental impact of manipueira on the germination process and botanical development is reinforced, which reiterates the importance of research that aims to find alternatives for the reuse of this residue. Thus, it is necessary to deepen research and even expand the range of cultures tested in each dilution.
Pengaruh Penambahan Campuran Tepung Daun Glodokan Tiang (Polyalthia longifolia) Dan Tepung Bawang Putih (Allium sativum) Pada Ransum Terhadap Bobot Karkas Ayam Broiler
Authors: Azman Antonny , Sumadja Wiwaha Anas , Handoko Heru
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Fapet Farm Fakultas Peternakan Universitas Jambi dimulai pada tanggal 16 Desember 2020 sampai dengan 20 Januari 2021 Materi yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yaitu 200 ekor anak ayam broiler strain Lohman MB 202 umur 1 hari (DOC). Bahan pakan yang digunakan adalah Jagung, Dedak, bungkil Kedelai, tepung Ikan, Mineral mix, Premix, tepung daun Glodokan tiang dan tepung bawang putih. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan 4 perlakuan dan 5 ulangan. Kandang yang digunakan sebanyak 20 unit kandang, dimana setiap unit diisi dengan 10 ekor ayam broiler. Perlakuan yang akan diberikan yaitu : P1 = Ransum basal, P2 = Ransum basal + 2% Tepung Bawang Putih, P3 = Ransum basal + 2% Tepung daun Glodokan Tiang, P4 = Ransum basal + 2% campuran tepung daun Glodokan Tiang dan tepung Bawang Putih Perbandingan antara tepung daun Glodokan Tiang dan tepung Bawang Putih yaitu ( 3 : 1 ). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan berpengaruh tidak nyata (P>0,05) terhadap konsumsi ransum, bobot potong, bobot karkas mutlak, dan bobot karkas relatif. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan tepung bawang putih, tepung daun Glodokan tiang dan campuran tepung daun Glodokan tiang dan bawang putih pada ransum ayam broiler belum mampu meningkatkan konsumsi ransum, bobot potong, bobot karkas mutlak dan bobot karkas relatif.

Kata kunci : tepung bawang putih, tepung Glodokan tiang, broiler, karkas
Pengaruh Penyimpanan Pada Suhu 5ºC Terhadap Motilitas, Persentase Hidup (Viabilitas) Dan Abnormalitas Semen Sapi Simmental
Authors: Islami Pasyah Bayu , Rosadi Bayu , Darmawan Darmawan
Published: August 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh terhadap penyimpanan pada suhu 5oC selama 3 hari mampu memberikan pengaruh yang baik terhadap motilitas, persentase hidup (viabilitas) dan abnormalitas semen sapi  Simmental. Rancangan yang digunakan adalah rancangan acak lengkap dengan 4 perlakuan dan 6 ulangan. Perlakuan terdiri dari P0= tanpa penyimpanan (kontrol), P1= penyimpanan selama 24 jam, P2= penyimpanan selama 48 jam dan P3= penyimpanan selama 72 jam. Peubah yang diamati adalah viabilitas, motilitas dan abnormalitas. Analisis data menggunakan analisis sidik ragam, dengan uji lanjut Duncan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penyimpanan pada suhu 5C memberikan pengaruh yang sangat nyata terhadap nilai motilitas dan viabilitas, namun tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap abnormalitas semen sapi  Simmental. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa lama penyimpanan  yang dapat mempertahankan motilitas spermatozoa dan persentase hidup semen (viabilitas) sapi  Simmental suhu 5ºC adalah  24jam.
Quality of Kepok Banana Peel Silage With The Addition of Cassava Meal
Authors: Anjalani Ria , Waluwandja Yusanti , Paulini Paulini , Astuti Maria Haryulin , Wibowo Satrio , Rumbang Nyahu , Dwijayanti Rts. Sherly
Published: August 2023

This study aimed to determine the effect of addition of cassava meal as a silage additive on the quality of kepok banana peels silage. The study used a completely randomized design (CRD) which consisted of 5 treatments, i.e. P0 (addition of cassava meal at 0% level), P1 (addition of cassava meal at 5% level), P2 (addition of cassava meal at 10% level), P3 (addition of cassava meal at 15%), and P4 (Addition of cassava meal at the level of 20%). Ensilage lasts for 21 days. Each treatment was repeated 5 times. Parameters observed were physical quality, fermentation quality, and chemical composition. The results showed that the physical quality of the banana peels silage in the study was dense in texture and not lumpy and slimy, brownish to blackish brown in color, with a sour to sweetish odor, and the presence of fungi in small quantities. The pH content showed no significant difference (P>0.01). The Fleigh Score showed a very significant difference (P<0,01). The Dry Matter content showed no significant difference (P>0.01). The content of Crude Protein and Crude Fiber showed a very significant difference (P<0.01). The addition of cassava meal additive to kepok banana peels silage gave the best results at the 20% level.
Penggunaan Fermeherbafit Enkapsulasi Dalam Pakan Terhadap Kadar Kolesterol Darah dan Daging Ayam Broiler
Authors: Hasanah Amanda , Hartoyo Bambang
Published: August 2023

Salah satu faktor pembatas konsumsi daging ayam broiler adalah kandungan kolesterolnya yang cukup tinggi. Kadar kolesterol dapat diturunkan melalui manipulasi pakan, yaitu suplementasi herbal yang difermentasi dengan probiotik (fermeherbafit) dan dienkapsulasi secara mikroskopis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi efek penggunaan fermeherbafit enkapsulasi dalam pakan terhadap kadar kolesterol darah dan daging ayam broiler. Materi yang digunakan yaitu 80 ekor DOC ayam broiler unsex strain Multi Breeder (MB) 202 Platinum yang dipelihara sampai umur 35 hari. Percobaan dilakukan menggunakan metode eksperimental in vivo dan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL). Rancangan penelitian terdiri atas lima perlakuan dan setiap perlakuan diulang sebanyak empat kali dengan masing-masing ulangan terdiri dari empat ekor ayam. Perlakuan terdiri dari R0 = pakan basal/kontrol; R1 = penggunaan 1,5% fermeherbafit non-enkapsulasi, R2 = penggunaan 1,5% fermeherbafit enkapsulasi, R3 = penggunaan 3,0% fermeherbafit enkapsulasi, dan R4 = penggunaan 4,5% fermeherbafit enkapsulasi. Hasil analisis variansi menunjukkan penggunaan fermeherbafit enkapsulasi dalam pakan berpengaruh tidak nyata (P>0,05) terhadap kadar kolesterol darah dan berpengaruh nyata (P<0,05) terhadap kadar kolesterol daging ayam broiler. Uji lanjut Beda Nyata Jujur (BNJ) terhadap kadar kolesterol daging menunjukkan R0 berbeda nyata dengan R3 dan R4. Dapat disimpulkan penggunaan fermeherbafit enkapsulasi sampai level 4,5% dalam pakan ayam broiler menghasilkan rataan kadar kolesterol darah yang relatif sama. Penggunaan fermeherbafit non-enkapsulasi menurunkan kadar kolesterol daging sebesar 0,79%, sedangkan penggunaan fermeherbafit enkapsulasi menurunkan kadar kolesterol daging sebesar 1,39%.
EFL STUDENTS’ READINESS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENGLISH COURSE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: A STUDY AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 119 JAMBI CITY
Authors: Ananda Arani Tri
Published: August 2023

This study explored the students’ readiness in term of preparation, experience, difficulties, and overcome the difficulties on the implementation of English as course in accordance to Merdeka Belajar Curriculum. This study was a qualitative research with a case study approach. The main data was obtained qualitatively from focus group discussion with 10 grade 4 students. The site of this was at Elementary School 119 Jambi City. The focus group discussion was conducted face-to-face in Indonesian, audio-taped, and directly transcribed. The data analyzed through reading the transcribed transcriptions. Through this research, the researcher found out aside some of the difficulties the students feel ready to learn English as a course at Elementary School 119 Jambi City because of the positive relationship teacher-students, students-students, students-school environment. Then, the students’ self-directed learning motivation and supportive environment helped the students in English language learning.
TEACHER’S PERCEPTION OF USING ENGLISH TEXTBOOK IN TEACHING ENGLISH FOR MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH MUNAWWAROH JAMBI
Authors: Heri Gunawan Muhammad
Published: August 2023

This study aimed to investigate teachers’ perceptions toward the use of English textbooks in teaching English and identify the teachers' obstacles to using the textbook. The participants of the study were two English teachers at an Islamic elementary school in Jambi. The study used a descriptive-qualitative approach and data collected through an interview. The results indicated that teachers had a positive attitude toward the textbook. Teachers employed textbook adaptation strategies by modifying tasks and adding and removing materials when using the textbook. Teachers encountered two major challenges: the level of difficulty of the material and limited instructional tools. The study's findings are likely to enhance teachers' knowledge of appropriate textbook criteria and to create meaningful and communicative purposes for future textbooks.

Keywords: perception, textbook, Islamic school, adapting material
Um olhar crítico sobre os documentos legais que norteiam os Conselhos de Classe no Instituto Federal do Acre (IFAC)
Authors: Oliveira Wemerson Fittipaldy de , Lobão Mário Sérgio Pedrosa
Published: August 2023

O presente estudo objetivou identificar os documentos norteadores legais que tratam sobre Conselho de Classe como instrumento de gestão democrática e participativa no Instituto Federal do Acre (IFAC), verificando sua consonância com a legislação nacional. Para tanto, utilizou-se de uma pesquisa de abordagem qualitativa e de objetivo exploratório. Quanto ao procedimento de coleta de dados, esse se dará pelo uso das pesquisas documental e bibliográfica, valendo-se da legislação nacional, das resoluções do Ifac e de autores que tratam sobre a temática em estudo. Os resultados indicam que, apesar de o Ifac vir procurando em seus documentos legais, refletir a intencionalidade de exercer uma gestão democrática e participativa, a Resolução 19/2021, excluiu a participação dos estudantes nesse colegiado. Em suma, destaca-se a necessidade de reflexão sobre a ação do conselho de classe dos cursos técnicos integrados ao ensino médio do Ifac, com a garantia da participação factual dos estudantes nesse colegiado para construção de uma gestão democrática e participativa plena.
A Reforma Gerencial e suas implicações na Gestão Democrática da Escola Pública.
Authors: Santos Leonardo Moraes dos , Lima Mayane Carvalho , Pereira Rodrigo da Silva
Published: August 2023

O presente artigo desenvolve uma discussão sobre as reformas educacionais e como estas incidem na gestão da escola pública. Para tanto, utiliza a pesquisa bibliográfica como forma de desenvolver a discussão. As análises demonstram que o Estado brasileiro tem produzido reformas na educação básica de perspectiva neoliberal, o que tem contribuído para a introdução de mecanismos da administração empresarial na gestão da escola pública e, como consequência, enfraquecido o caráter público da escola. Demonstra, também, que determinada concepção de democracia, aqui denominada de democracia liberal, ganha espaço, introduzindo mecanismos de participação da sociedade civil na educação pública, implicando em uma gestão democrática contraditória. Por fim, indica que, se por um lado, há ampliação da participação popular, por outro, há o desenvolvimento de relações verticalizadas, incidindo em uma cidadania limitada à ideia de mercado, empobrecendo as relações democráticas e reduzindo a participação popular à prática fiscalizatória.
Pressupostos do financiamento da educação em Moçambique: fundamentos e sustentabilidade
Authors: Chadza Abissalão Rafael Saimone , Naciaia Arlindo Pichesse , Aquimo Saide
Published: August 2023

Pressupostos do financiamento da educação em Moçambique: Fundamentos e sustentabilidade é um estudo que tem por objetivo, analisar a eficácia das políticas do financiamento e a sustentabilidade da educação em Moçambique. Em termos metodológicos adotou-se numa abordagem qualitativa materializada pelo método bibliográfico, cingindo-se em levantar dados de referências teóricas já publicadas em livros e artigos científicos. Feita a triangulação de dados os resultados obtidos mostram que o financiamento do setor da educação tem como base o orçamento do Estado. Porém, pela complexidade das necessidades de investimentos para o sector, no contexto em que o Estado fica impossibilitado de suportar todas as despesas decorrente do défice orçamental é reflexo dos fundos externos (Banco Mundial e Fundo Monetário Internacional). Outrossim, os financiamentos são frutos de Parcerias Públicos Privada enquadradas nas politicas públicas educativas e, em parte para o suporte das metas e agenda internacionais (agenda 2020-2030, Objetivos do Desenvolvimento do Milénio).
Mirando o olhar à rotina do brincar da criança em casa: pensar a infância saudável e com experiências
Authors: Cardoso Marilete Calegari
Published: August 2023

O artigo em tela tem por objetivo refletir a favor do brincar livre das crianças, com ênfase na experiência do brincar das crianças no contexto pandêmico COVID19, no período 2020 a 2021, a fim de analisar a rotina da criança neste tempo de distanciamento social, bem como identificar qual a cultura lúdica da criança em seu ambiente familiar. Uma pesquisa com base nos princípios qualitativos, ancorada na fenomenologia que tem caráter descritivo e exploratório, que teve como instrumento de coleta de informações o questionário online - respondido pelo responsável da criança, perfazendo um total de 49 participantes. Neste artigo serão apresentados e analisados os dados relativos a apenas 20 famílias. Os principais resultados trazem dados reveladores quanto às condições e desafios da rotina das crianças, os brinquedos, brincadeiras e lugares que elas brincam em casa durante a pandemia.
Modelo educativo comunitário: fortalecendo a educação desde a participação social
Authors: Bastardo Gregory Milagros Azzi , González Trino Javier Gascón
Published: August 2023

Neste artigo, é apresentada uma revisão documental sobre o modelo educacional comunitário e seu impacto na educação. Um modelo que aposta na formação integral dos alunos, envolvendo a comunidade no planeamento e desenvolvimento de projetos educativos que se adaptam às suas necessidades e realidades. Além disso, aponta-se que o modelo educacional comunitário ganhou relevância nos últimos anos, sendo uma resposta à necessidade de uma educação mais inclusiva e democrática. Os autores enfatizam que para implementar esse modelo é necessário um forte compromisso por parte das instituições de ensino e das comunidades locais. Além disso, é necessário um planejamento cuidadoso para garantir que as atividades propostas sejam relevantes e eficazes para atender às necessidades específicas de cada contexto. Em conclusão, o artigo revela que o modelo educativo comunitário pode ser uma estratégia eficaz para fortalecer a educação e promover a solidariedade na comunidade. Ao envolver diferentes atores sociais no processo de formação, pode-se gerar uma aprendizagem significativa e relevante que contribua para o desenvolvimento integral dos alunos. Esta pesquisa é meritória para pesquisadores, professores e instituições interessadas em implementar modelos inovadores de ensino-aprendizagem que promovam maior participação social e comunitária no processo de formação.
New York Cystic Fibrosis Newborn Screening Consortium Quality Improvement: Focus on Parent and Pediatrician Education and Develop a Statewide Standard of Care for CF-Related Metabolic Syndrome infants.
Authors: Choudhary Saroj , Goetz Danielle , Muise Eleanor , Hammouda Soumia , Giusti Robert
Published: August 2023

Background: CFTR-Related Metabolic Syndrome/ Cystic Fibrosis
Screen Positive, Inconclusive Diagnosis (CRMS/CFSPID) is the diagnosis
in infants who have a positive Cystic Fibrosis (CF) newborn screen
(NBS), 2 CF-causing mutations, and borderline or normal sweat test. NY
State implemented a new CF NBS algorithm (IRT-DNA-SEQ) in December 2017
with significant improvement in positive predictive value. This
algorithm also resulted in detection of more CRMS cases. For these
infants repeat sweat testing is recommended at 6, 12, and 18 months to
monitor for risk of rising sweat chloride over time and 6-48% of
infants with CRMS develop clinical features suggestive of CF. Infants
with CRMS and sweat test results in the normal range are often lost to
follow and parents were unwilling to return for recommended repeat sweat
testing during the statewide lockdown during the peak of COVID-19
pandemic. We recognized the practice gap exacerbated during the pandemic
and underscore the importance of establishing a medical home in a CF
Center for longitudinal care. Methods: Retrospective analysis
of infants with CRMS from December 2017 to December 2020 were collected
by 10 NY CF Centers and the NBS program with NYU as the data collection
and statistical analysis site. Infants with CRMS without repeat sweat
chloride testing at 6 months of age were considered lost to follow up,
and their parents were contacted via mail or telephone. Families
completed a questionnaire that was developed with the assistance of CF
Voice to evaluate parental understanding of CRMS and the recommendation
for repeat sweat chloride testing. Primary care providers (PCPs) caring
for infants with CRMS were also contacted and provided educational
materials about CRMS. A subcommittee of CF Center Directors met to
develop a statewide approach for the management of infants with CRMS.
Results: Of 350 infants diagnosed with CRMS, 179 (51.1%)
infants were lost to follow up. As an outcome of this QI effort 31
(17.3%) were scheduled for repeat sweat tests and follow up at CF
Centers. This QI effort explored the knowledge and practice gap among
PCPs with limited understanding of the implications of a CRMS diagnosis.
CF Center Directors subcommittee issued a consensus statement regarding
evaluation and follow up for infants with CRMS in NY.
Conclusions: This QI effort effectively recaptured infants with
CRMS previously lost to follow up. Consensus recommendations for CRMS
include annual visits until 2-6 years of age for repeat sweat testing
and in adolescence to educate the patient about clinical and
reproductive implications of CRMS.
Treatment of Invasive Fungal Disease During Therapy for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Case report
Authors: Hennawi Yasser B. , Alharbi Ibrahim , Nassif Amro , Farhan Marwa
Published: August 2023

Background: Invasive fungal Disease (IFDs) are one of the
leading causes of death in acute leukaemia patients (AL). Because of the
possibility of fungal relapse, patients who survive invasive fungal
illnesses may have difficulty completing the whole chemotherapy plan.
Objectives: To present two cases of Pre-B Acute Lymphoblastic
Leukemia complicated with Invasive fungal infection with Aspergillosis.
Methods: Two 9 years old female patients diagnosed with Pre-B
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia that was on the pre-B ALL Protocol: CALL08,
Arm-C (High Risk Arm) and the supportive therapy. They were both on Arm
C of the CALL08 Protocol (high Risk based on COG232). Then, the patients
experienced severe febrile neutropenia. Patient A was during
consolidation and patient B during Interim Maintenance I. Both
experienced prolonged febrile neutropenia. As Febrile neutropenia
continues > 5 days, fungal work was done including CT
Sinuses, Chest, and abdomen as well as serum galactomannan, and (
1- 3)- β- d- glucan (BG).
caspofungin was started. Fungal work up results showed lung and liver
nodules in one patient and lungs, liver and spleen in the other. There
were about 4 weeks of severe fevers and neutropenia despite broad
spectrum antibiotics used. A decision was taken to interrupt
chemotherapy for both patients. voriconazole was added to caspofungin
and continued on meropenem. Biopsies confirmed the diagnosis to be
severe fungal infection with Invasive Aspergillosis. After that,
high fevers and neutropenia slowly recovered and repeated CT Abdomen
showed good improvement in the lesions number and size. After 6-8 weeks
of interruption, chemotherapy was resumed. Results: With
combination therapy with voriconazole & caspofungin for 6 weeks then
single therapy (voriconazole orally) for another 6 weeks, the patients
become stable and afebrile. Chemotherapy was on hold till they become
better. Conclusion: antifungal primary and secondary
prophylaxis are recommended for ALL patients. Chemotherapy
discontinuation is decided on an individual basis according to the
severity of the fungal infection and disease status.
P-wave velocities across the α → β quartz transition at lower continental crust pressure and temperature conditions
Authors: MOAREFVAND Arefeh , Gasc Julien , Deldicque Damien , Labrousse Loic , Schubnel Alexandre
Published: August 2023

The quartz α → β transition is a displacive phase transition associated
with a significant change in elastic properties. However, the elastic
properties of quartz at high-pressure and temperature remain poorly
constrained experimentally, particularly within the field of β-quartz.
Here, we conducted an experimental study on the quartz α → β transition
during which P-wave velocities were measured in-situ at pressure (from
0.5 to 1.25 GPa) and temperature (200 to 900 °C) conditions of the
continental lower crust. Experiments were carried out on samples of
microcrystalline material (grain size of 3-6 μm) and single-crystals. In
all these, the transition was observed as a minimum in P-wave
velocities, preceded by an important softening, while P-wave velocities
measured in the β-quartz field were systematically lower than that
predicted by thermodynamic databases. Additional experiments during
which acoustic emission (AE) were monitored showed no significant peak
of AEs near or at the transition temperature. Microstructural analysis
nevertheless revealed the importance of microcracking while Electron
Back-Scatter Diffraction (EBSD) imaging on polycrystalline samples
revealed a prevalence of Dauphiné twinning in samples that underwent
through the transition. Our results suggest that the velocity change due
to the transition known at low pressure might be less important at
higher pressure, implying a change in the relative compressibilities of
α and β quartz. If true, the velocity changes related to the α → β
quartz transition at lower crustal conditions might be lower than that
expected in thickened continental crust.
Deep Short-term Slow Slip and Tremor in the Manawatu Region, New Zealand
Authors: Fasola Shannon Lee , Jackson Noel McCay , Williams Charles A.
Published: August 2023

The Manawatu region experiences deep tremor and long-term SSEs; however
tremor is adjacent to, and not co-located with, long-term SSEs.
Observations of Episodic tremor and Slip (ETS) elsewhere suggest it is
possible smaller short-term SSEs below the current detection threshold
occur where tremor is observed. Therefore, we sought to determine if
small SSEs occurred with Manawau tremor. We decomposed GNSS data using
times of tremor to assess average surface displacements and performed a
static slip inversion to model the displacement during tremor. The slip
inversion suggested small slow slip partially coincided with tremor and
long-term SSEs may influence these small SSEs by increasing slip rates.
We suggest that the interface below deep long-term SSEs may slip often,
in small ETS-like SSEs that are not individually detectable
geodetically. The question remains as to the nature of the strong
variability in SSE behavior with depth and duration in the southern
Hikauangi margin.
Effects of different stratification changes on both sides of the typhoon track on near-inertial energy propagation
Authors: Liao Guanghong , Qian Xingshang , Zhou Lei , Xie Juncheng
Published: August 2023

Near-inertial waves (NIWs) originate in the ocean upper mixed layer.
When they have a large horizontal scale which is characteristic of an
atmospheric storm, they are difficult to propagate vertically below the
mixed layer. The β-effect and the mesoscale vorticity are considered as
two important mechanisms for guiding the downward propagation of
near-inertial energy (NIE). In this paper, the effects of “heat
pumping” and “cold suction” of typhoons on the ocean stratification
are analyzed. It is found that changes in stratification enhance the
vertical propagation of NIWs from the mixed layer into the ocean
interior on the left side of the typhoon track. To illustrate the impact
of stratification changes on both sides of typhoon tracks, the Regional
Ocean Modelling System (ROMS) is used to simulate the NIWs generated by
Typhoon Kalmaegi in 2014. The results show that, although the wind
energy input on the right side of the typhoon track is higher than that
on the left side, the NIE injection to the deep ocean from the left side
is stronger due to the different dissipation and stratification
responses. Our work improves the understanding of the generation,
propagation, and dissipation mechanisms of NIWs during typhoons.
Cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy and risk of kidney function decline in type 1 and type 2 diabetes: findings from the PERL and ACCORD cohorts
Authors: Tang Yaling , Ang Lynn , Jaiswal Mamta , R. Dillon Brendan , H. Esfandiari Nazanene , S. Shah Hetal , Spino Cathie , A. Perkins Bruce , Pop Busui Rodica , Doria Alessandro
Published: August 2023

Previous studies have suggested that cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy (CAN) may predict rapid kidney function decline among persons with diabetes. We analyzed the association between baseline CAN and subsequent glomerular filtration rate (GFR) decline among individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D) from the Preventing Early Renal Loss in Diabetes (PERL) study (N=469) and with type 2 diabetes (T2D) from the Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes (ACCORD) study (N=7,973). Baseline CAN was ascertained using ECG-derived heart rate variability indices. Its association with GFR slopes, rapid kidney function decline (GFR loss ≥-5 ml/min/1.73 m2/year), and ≥40% GFR loss was evaluated by linear mixed effect, logistic, and Cox regression, respectively. Participants with CAN experienced more rapid GFR decline, by an excess 1.15 (95%CI [-1.93, -0.37], P= 4.0x10-3) ml/min/1.73m2/year in PERL and 0.34 (95%CI [-0.49, -0.19], P= 6.3x10-6) ml/min/1.73m2/year in ACCORD. This translated in 2.11 (95% CI [1.23-3.63], P=6.9x10-3) and 1.39 (95% CI [1.20-1.61], P=1.1x10-5) odds ratios of rapid kidney function decline in PERL and ACCORD, respectively. Baseline CAN was also associated with a greater risk of ≥40% GFR loss events during follow-up (HR=2.60, 95%CI [1.15-5.45], p=0.02 in PERL and HR=1.54, 95%CI [1.28-1.84], P=3.8×10-6 in ACCORD). These associations remained significant after adjustment for potential confounders, including baseline GFR and albuminuria. Our findings indicate that CAN is a strong, independent predictor of rapid kidney function decline in both T1D and T2D. Further studies of the link between these two complications may help develop new therapies to prevent kidney function decline in patients with diabetes.  
Long-term patient follow-up should be routinely implemented in radiotherapy units to detect late adverse effects after cancer treatment
Authors: Aas Kirsti , Sherif Amir
Published: August 2023

Editorial comment to Urosymphyseal fistula after pelvic radiotherapy – an entity in patients with significant comorbidity requiring multidisciplinary management Scand J Urol. 2023
Um pequeno mapa das vulnerabilidades cognitivas da limitada racionalidade humana para nos guiarmos na era da Internet Desencantada
Authors: Amaral Gustavo Rick
Published: August 2023

O argumento central deste breve ensaio é que estamos entrando na Era da Internet Desencantada e a percepção geral que marca este processo de desencantamento é o resultado de uma notável convergência entre dois fatores: 1) os efeitos nocivos do mundo digital, especialmente no campo da política; 2) a uma representação não-idealizada da racionalidade humana que vem sendo elaborada por um diversificado campo científico que lida com o cérebro e com a mente. O objetivo deste ensaio é apontar como estudos científicos contemporâneos têm desenvolvido uma imagem mais descritiva (menos normativa/idealizada) da racionalidade humana e como isso abre espaço para um entendimento mais detalhado de como as vulnerabilidades cognitivas podem ser (e tem sido) exploradas no ambiente digital.
Expectativas dos discentes de Ciências Contábeis em relação ao mercado profissional:
Authors: Carvalho Alberto , Meireles de Souza Jocykleber , Araújo Amaral Duarte Camilla
Published: August 2023

O presente estudo tem como objetivo investigar as expectativas profissionais dos discentes do curso de Ciências Contábeis de uma Instituição de Ensino Superior pública. Para tanto, a amostra é composta por 82 alunos do primeiro ao décimo período curso de Ciências Contábeis da Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte (UERN). A amostra foi dividida em três grupos, sendo o primeiro grupo com alunos do primeiro ao terceiro período, o segundo grupo do quarto ao sexto período, e o terceiro grupo do sétimo ao decimo período. O instrumento aplicado para coleta dos dados foi um questionário adaptado de Ferreira, Quintana, Cruz & Gomes (2020), utilizando a escala de Likert de 1 a 7, considerando que 1 (um) representa “discordo totalmente” e 7 (sete) representa “concordo totalmente”, na sequência, a análise dos resultados foi realizada por meio da estatística descritiva dos dados e da soma das médias ponderadas, a fim de calcular o Ranking Médio (RM). Os resultados indicam que a maioria dos respondentes, afirmaram que estão satisfeitos e motivados com o curso escolhido. As principais expectativas discentes indicam interesse em prestar concurso público, seja na área contábil ou não, bem como, montar um escritório de contabilidade, por outro lado, observa-se pouco interesse em atuar no ensino e de conduzir um negócio familiar. Quanto as recompensas profissionais esperadas, a maior parte dos respondentes deseja crescimento profissional e estabilidade no emprego.
Problems of Santri in Memorizing the Qur’an at the Khalid Bin Walid Islamic Boarding School
Authors: Sabiruddin Sabiruddin , Sindy Sindy , Rasella Rasella , Fadilah Imro’ah
Published: August 2023

Memorizing the Qur’an is a very big miracle. Because the Qur’an is the holy book of Muslims, in order to protect the Qur’an, apart from reading and understanding the Qur’an, we are also ordered to memorize the Qur’an. This study aims to analyze the actual problems of students in memorizing the Qur’an and provide solutions to these problems. This research uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data sources are taken from two informants through in-depth interviews selected using the technique of purposive sampling, all informants were active teachers who chose the profession of catfish teacher education at the Khalid bin Walid Islamic boarding school. All interview results were then analyzed thematically using Miles and Hubermen's analytical techniques. The results of the analysis show that there are six problems for students in memorizing the Qur’an, namely; i) not serious about memorizing, ii) the target of memorization is not completed, iii) lack of motivation of students in memorizing, vi) santri cannot read the Qur’an properly, v) cannot manage time, vi) each student has different abilities. The results of this study can be a solution for prospective students and used as initial data for future researchers in studying this problem in different contexts and issues.
Problems of Teachers and Santri in Learning the Qur’an
Authors: Nisa Fadhila Khairatun , Rido Muhammad Ali , Izharman Izharman
Published: August 2023

This study aims to analyze the problems of teachers and students in learning the Qur'an. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach, data sources were taken from forty-two informants through in-depth interviews who were selected using a purposive sampling technique. All interview results were then analyzed thematically using Interactive Miles & Huberman's qualitative data analysis. The findings show that there are twelve findings of teacher and student problems in learning the Qur'an. Related to teacher problems include; i) lack of recitation and training activities for Al-Qur'an teachers, ii) lack of competency of the Qur'an teachers, iii) difficulty managing time, iv) class capacity of students, v) differences in student backgrounds, vi) organizing and conditioning students in class, vii) the lack of welfare of the teacher's Qur'an. Related to student problems; i) the level of student focus or concentration in learning, ii) lack of student discipline, iii) lack of student enthusiasm in learning. The research also found problems related to facilities and infrastructure, namely; i) lack of availability of the Qur'an, ii) lack of tables for the Qur'an.
Phenomenological Study of Factors Causing Pre-Marriage Pregnancy among Adolescents
Authors: Ardiningrum Ailsya Regita , Mesrawati Fatma , Pradiafta Firhan Surya , Hakim Faizil , Fajar Gilang Saputra , Angreini Resti
Published: August 2023

Youth is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood, at this time they are looking for identity and quite a lot of them express it with negative things. One of them is free sex which results in pregnancy out of marriage. Based on data from the statistical center, the number of adolescent promiscuity is currently increasing, the West Sumatra Regional Office (Kanwil) of the Ministry of Religion (Kemenag) noted, in 2021 the dispensation of early marriage. Whereas the previous year, only 786 women. This study aims to analyze how the factors that influence the occurrence of pregnancy out of marriage, such as level of education, economic conditions, social environment, educational background of parents, and lack of firmness from parents in educating their children. This research uses the method of a qualitative approach to phenomenology. Sources of data were taken from three informants through interviews who were selected using a purposive sampling technique. All interview results were analyzed using techniques Analysis interactive model Milles & Huberman. Research Findings show that five factors cause pregnancy out of marriage experienced by informants. These five factors are: i) the impact of dating, ii) lack of enthusiasm from parents to motivate their children to continue their studies, iii) lack of attention from the family, iv) letting children hang out too much without paying attention, v) feeling lazy from myself to continue to the high school level. Research result This can be used as information for the community to be able to find solutions to existing problems.
Teacher's Strategy in Improving Students' Ability to Memorize the Qur’an
Authors: Putri Cyntia Tiara , Oktavia Gifa , Syafura Titi , Lainah Lainah , Rahawarin Yunus
Published: August 2023

Memorizing the Qur’an is a noble act that is favored by Allah SWT. Because by memorizing the Qur’an it means we are trying to maintain the purity of the Qur’an. This cannot be separated from the efforts of a teacher in guiding his students to always memorize the Qur’an from an early age. It is the teacher's hard effort that determines the success of a student in memorizing the Qur’an. This study aims to analyze the strategy of tahfizh teachers in improving students' Qur’an memorization skills. This study uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. The research subjects were teachers and students. Collecting data using the method of observation, interviews and documentation. All interview results were analyzed theoretically using techniques Analysis Interactive Model Miles & Huberman, namely data collection, data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of the data analysis found that there were six strategies carried out by the teacher in improving students' Qur’an memorization skills, namely; i) Using various methods, such as talaqqi, tasmi’ and takriri, ii) Applying the ODOA method (one day one ayat), iii) Guiding students to routinely Muraja’ah, iv) Always motivating students to improve their memorization of the Qur’an, v) Giving rote assignments and punishments to students, vi) The teacher corrects students' reading. The results of this study can be used as initial data for future researchers to examine this issue in different contexts and issues.
Challenges of Parents Educating Children's Morals in Muslim Families
Authors: Rahmi Rhadiatul , Ramadhani Ramadhani , Nurhasnah Nurhasnah , Namira Silva , Yaumas Nova Erlina
Published: August 2023

The role of parents in the family is needed in children's education. As times progress, parents have challenges in educating children in the family. The aim of this study is to analyze what is the challenge for parents to educate children's morals in Muslim families. This research uses the method qualitative case study approach. Data sources were taken from four informants through in-depth interviews consisting of traditional leaders, clerics, Islamic religious education teachers, and community leaders who were selected using the technique of purposive sampling. All interview results were analyzed using techniques Analysis Interactive Model Milles & Huberman. Analysis results show that there are five challenges for parents in educating children's morals in Muslim families. The five challenges are: i) The high volume of parents' work, ii) the low knowledge of parents about parenting, iii) the strong currents of globalization, iv) the challenges of modern life, v) the low knowledge of parents about the Islami religion. Research result this can be used as information for the community to be able to find solutions to family problems.