bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
А. Ф. Писемский в журналах «Современник» и «Отечественные записки»
Authors:   Саратовский государственный университет, Тимашова О. В.
Published: December 2022

В монографии рассматриваются малоизвестные факты биографии писателя А. Ф. Писемского. Представлен анализ прозы и драматургии, помещенных в журналах «Современник» и «Отечественные записки», включая произведения писателя, которые не переиздавались более 100 лет. Изучены программы журналов, личности и деятельность их редакторов. Все это помогает осмыслить становление поэтики Писемского, представить его нравственный облик, его место среди современников. Для специалистов по изучению русской литературы и журналистики XIX в., студентов и аспирантов профильных вузов. Книга также будет полезна всем, кто интересуется забытыми именами и событиями русской литературы XIX века.
Traditional Practices in Relation to Pregnancy, Childbirth, Postpartum Period, and Newborns in Turkey From an Interregional Perspective
Authors: Karaca Sivrikaya Sibel , Türkmen Hülya
Published: December 2022

AIM

The aim of this study was to identify the level of knowledge of students on traditional practices related to pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period and the newborn in Turkey and present the geographical regions of Turkey where traditional practices are more common.

METHODS

This cross-sectional study was performed with the participation of 375 students enrolled at the Midwifery and Nursing Departments of the Faculty of Health Sciences of a university in the Marmara Region located in northwestern Turkey. The data were collected through a Personal Information Form and a Traditional Beliefs and Practices Form created by the researchers. Means, standard deviations, minimum and maximum values, frequencies, and percentages were utilized in the statistical analyses.

RESULTS

The mean age of the participants was 20.51 ± 2.44 years, 44.5% of them lived in the Marmara Region of Turkey, and most of their parents were primary school graduates. In this study, it was found that most students were not familiar with traditional practices in relation to pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and newborns in Turkey. It was also ascertained that the beliefs held by the students about pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and newborns differed across regions. It was found that most students did not know the harmful traditional practices performed for making childbirth easier. Most students were knowledgeable about harmful traditional practices about postpartum. Some of the harmful traditional practices applied to the newborn were determined to be unknown to the students.

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, in this study, it was identified that most students were not familiar with traditional practices related to pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period and newborns in Turkey. Before student midwives and nurses have started their careers, they should be informed about traditional beliefs and practices of the society in which they live, and they should be capable of making holistic and comprehensive evaluations. Because of this study, it is recommended that traditional beliefs and practices be included in the curricula of midwifery and nursing schools with particular emphasis on the geographical regions of Turkey.
Challenging the Normalisation of Hunger in Highly Unequal Societies
Authors:   Institute of Development Studies, Devereux Stephen , Haysom Gareth ,   African Centre for Cities, University of Cape Town, Maluf Renato , Scott-Villiers Patta
Published: December 2022

This paper starts from an empirical observation that levels of hunger or food insecurity in middle-income and high-income countries are often higher than might be expected, and in some cases are rising rather than falling in recent years. We document levels and trends in selected food security indicators for three case study countries: Brazil, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. We argue that, given the availability of resources and state capacity to eradicate hunger in these countries, a process of ‘normalisation’ has occurred, meaning that governments and societies tolerate the persistence of hunger, even when a constitutional and/or legal right to food exists that should make hunger socially, politically, and legally unacceptable. We further argue that one driver of normalisation is the way food (in)security is measured; for instance, the assumption that structural hunger cannot exist in countries that are self-sufficient or surplus producers of food. We suggest that high levels of structural hunger are predictable outcomes in societies characterised by high levels of income and wealth inequality.
On (De)Constructing an Authoritative Narrative
Authors: Blanco Cesteros Miriam
Published: December 2022

The Letter of Isis to Horus is a brief (and precious) piece of Greco-Egyptian alchemy. Beyond the technical interest of the processes it describes, its prologue is noteworthy for its intricate and surprising mixture of Greek, Hebrew, and Egyptian elements. In it, alchemy is presented as a secret knowledge of divine origin, which the goddess Isis received from an angel who fell in love with her. This preface is, therefore, a key element in the study of the discursive mechanisms and arguments through which early alchemical tradition attempted to bestow authority on its writings and to justify the Holy Art label that is often conferred on this discipline. This article analyses these mechanisms and arguments according to the patterns around which this narrative was articulated.
Crafting Purity in Assyro-Babylonian Procedures
Authors: Borrelli Noemi , Escobar Eduardo A.
Published: December 2022

Assyro-Babylonian procedural texts for making cult objects dated to the 1st millennium BCE provide an untapped resource for examining scribal conceptions of craft and purity in the ancient world. Ritual procedures for “opening of the mouth” of a cult statue (mīs pî), and for manufacturing a ritual drum called the lilissu, constitute the principal focus of this two-part study. This work uses three themata – time, space, and the material world – to provide the scaffolding for a comparative analysis that spans various centuries and localities, highlighting the ways in which “purity” was crafted in cuneiform scholarly cultures.
Transición energética y políticas de empleo verde
Authors: Álvarez Cuesta Henar
Published: December 2022

Ante la necesaria transformación que ha de sufrir el modelo productivo, especialmente el sector energético e industrial con un consumo intensivo de energía, y frente a decisiones improvisadas, conviene diseñar una hoja de ruta que permita configurar un modelo productivo asentado en el concepto de empleo verde y trabajo decente. Para ello, se realiza un rápido recorrido por la Ley española de Cambio climático y transición energética y sus instrumentos de desarrollo, se profundiza en el concepto de empleo verde y las características que ha de contener y, por último, se analiza como estudio de caso la minería del carbón, que ha constituido el campo de pruebas para llevar a cabo la transición justa en el ámbito energético en España.
A Pandemia na América Latina e os desafios dos Direitos Humanos
Authors: Duarte Santos António , Ferreira Gomes Nancy Elena
Published: December 2022

Com o presente trabalho procuramos conhecer os impactos da Covid19 sobre asestruturas das instituições governativas próprias da América Latina e os efeitos sobre osDireitos Humanos em matéria de saúde e educação, por exemplo. Para a análiseconsideramos alguns elementos como o funcionamento dos partidos políticos, aarbitrariedade do poder, transparência fiscal e gasto público, etc., permitindo-nos tiraruma fotografia da realidade a estudar, no que diz respeito à qualidade da democracianestes países, sem deixar de considerar os esforços de cooperação, nos âmbitosnormativo e institucional para dentro e para fora. Na medida em que procuramosrelacionar os Direitos Humanos e a Democracia colocamos o foco na dimensão éticados novos desafios que enfrenta a América Latina. A exposição, nalguns casosdetalhada, de situações que ilustram o mau funcionamento das instituições proveio darevisão de uma literatura diversa, e a partir de perspectivas distintas, particularmente,no âmbito das Relações Internacionais.
Mixed Objective-Virtual Reality: Problems of Expanding the Boundaries of Education and Personality Formation of A New Era
Authors:   Mordovian State Pedagogical University n.a. M.E. Evseviev, Zeynalov Guseyn G. , Martynova Elena A. ,   Mordovian State Pedagogical University n.a. M.E. Evseviev, Abdullayev Alikram Z. ,   Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Published: December 2022

This article discusses the search for the boundaries of modern education at the beginning of the 21st century as a response to the challenges that arose in the context of the sociocultural existence of a person within the framework of a mixed objective-virtual reality.
Technology of Formation of Social Interaction of Students with Mild Mental Retardation
Authors:   Altai State Pedagogical University, Gienko Liubov N. , Bespalova Olga L. ,   Zarinskaya secondary boarding school
Published: December 2022

The article reveals the problem of forming the skills of social interaction of students with mild mental retardation. A description of the development of mental processes in mentally retarded children is given. The tasks of education are outlined. The structure of social interaction has been refined. A diagnostic toolkit is presented that allows you to determine the problem field of students with mild mental retardation. The criteria for social interaction of students with mild mental retardation (independence, social adaptability, morality) are determined. The technology of forming the skills of social interaction of students with mild mental retardation is presented. The technology of correctional work is aimed at the child's self-awareness. aimed at the awareness of the child of his “I”. Focused on finding positive qualities in yourself. Aimed at the development of adequate self-esteem. It is aimed at developing and improving self-care and personal hygiene skills. It is aimed at teaching independence in the process of interaction with society. It is aimed at teaching skills that contribute to social adaptation and social activity of students with mild mental retardation. The characteristics of the indicators and practical exercises for the formation of the skills of social interaction of students with mild mental retardation are given.
Opportunities of Higher Education in the Adaptation of Athletes After the End of their Career
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Aleshkovski Ivan A. , Gasparishvili Alexander T. ,   Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Krukhmaleva Oksana V. , Savina Nataliya Y.
Published: December 2022

The work is based on the results of a sociological study “Adaptation of Russian athletes at the end of a sports career: expectations and opportunities” conducted by the scholars of Moscow State University and RUDN in 2022. The purpose of the study was a comprehensive analysis of the opinions of Russian athletes about their plans after completing an active sports career, about the possibility of their education and retraining. Based on the personal interviews’ information, the article analyzes the basic needs, opportunities and limitations that arise for active athletes at the end of their sports career. This problem is especially acute in the current socio-political situation in which Russia finds itself, when the end of a sports career and retirement from sports becomes forced and earlier than expected for many. In this regard, an important and often decisive factor is the coordinated interaction and readiness of the main social institutions to respond promptly to emerging challenges and provide conditions and opportunities for solving these problems. As practical recommendations for improving the process of re-socialization and adaptation of athletes, the authors propose several possible measures that may be taken by the higher school, which will be aimed at smoothing these problems. This work is addressed to a wide range of readers, everyone who is interested in the problems of higher education, the reaction of the education system to modern systemic challenges and interaction with other social institutions, such as sports.
Temporomandibular disorders and associated comorbidities among brazilian dental students during COVID-19
Authors: Silva Francyéllen Teixeira da , Knorst Jessica Klöckner , Maracci Lucas Machado , Ferrazzo Vilmar Antônio , Liedke Gabriela Salatino , Silva Tatiana Bernardon , Marquezan Mariana
Published: December 2022

Aim: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and psychosocial comorbidities in undergraduate dental students in a southern Brazilian university, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, it aimed to verify the association between psychosocial factors and TMD. Methods: Fonseca Anamnestic Index, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21), a socioeconomic questionnaire, and questions about academic performance and social distancing were applied. Poisson regression analysis was used to assess the association of predictive variables with TMD. Results: The prevalence of TMD was found to be 82.4%, and more than half of the students had some degree of stress, anxiety, and depression. Students who had symptoms of stress (RR 1.11; 95% CI 1.04-1.19), anxiety (RR 1.19; 95% CI 1.12-1.27) and reported academic performance worsening (RR 1.12; 95% CI 1.07-1.19) had higher TMD scores. Conclusion: The findings suggest that TMD was highly prevalent among dental students at a federal university in southern Brazil during the pandemic, being associated with high levels of stress, anxiety, poor academic performance, and greater social distancing.
Correlation of White Blood Cells Level in Semen with Endometritis in Subfertile Couples
Authors: Lie Vellyana
Published: December 2022

Introduction
   Over the past decades, infertility has become a serious health problem worldwide and until nowadays numerous studies have shown it can be a negative prognostic factor for infertility.1 During, natural intercourse, ejaculation of seminal fluid into vagina may deposit spermatozoa, contaminants, and bacteria into the uterus by pelvic or penile thrusting and belling of the glans penis during coitus. In that case, the risk factor of infection in both women and man will happen post natural intercourse.  So, the relationship between endometritis and increasing white blood cells level in sperm with infertility such as repeated implantation failure and recurrent miscarriage has recently emerged as an area of inquiry.
Aims
    Aims this study, Correlation of endometritis that found in hysteroscopy examination and increasing white blood cell level in semen in sub fertile couples.
Methods
     This study was conducted from 492 Infertility couple who underwent hysteroscopy from January 2021 to December 2021. The semen analysis was performed at least twice with range two weeks one from the other based on WHO guideline. Hysteroscopy was performed during endometrial proliferation phase. All data analysis performed using IBM SPSS 23.
Results
     The result showed that mean leucocyte level range difference was significant in patient non-endometritis was 0.25 and endometritis patient was 0.66. The leucocyte number had correlation with the result of the pH level and slow progressive motility in semen specimen.
Conclusion
     This research result showed the correlation women with resulted endometritis in hysteroscopy and white blood cell in semen specimen and had correlation with pH level and slow progressive motility in semen specimen.
Keywords: White blood cells count in semen, endometritis, subfertil.
How Low is Low Enough to be Given Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Patients with Late Onset Hypogonadism? What Should Be Evaluated? A Case Report
Authors: Laurus Geraldo , Supardi
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Background: Late Onset Hypogonadism (LOH) is a disease associated with advancing age, characterized by symptoms and a deficiency in serum testosterone. It is important to choose which patient suitable for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), but there is no one consensus that fits for all. After treating patients with testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), several parameters need to be evaluated.
Case: A 74-years old male came with chief complaint of difficulty to maintain erection since 2 years ago.. PADAM questionnaire was positive and IIEF-5 score was 6. Physical examination showed an underweight condition. Total testosterone level was 3,65ng/mL, and patient chose to be given TRT instead of evaluating his free testosterone. PDE-5 inhibitor and non-pharmacologic treatment was also given. Follow-up showed that his erection was improved.
Discussions: At which level should testosterone be substituted is still debatable. Several consensuses issued by several organization still cannot be used universally. Study in Indonesia showed that symptoms of LOH had been occur when the testosterone level still in normal range. After giving TRT to our patients, routine follow up is needed. Non pharmacologic treatment also needs to be addressed to improve the outcome.
Conclusions: Symptoms of LOH had been occurred even though testosterone level is still in normal range. The consideration made by clinician is the most important thing to be evaluated, whether to give TRT or not. Somatic and laboratory parameters mentioned in this study is important to be evaluated.
ANALISIS KOMPOSISI DAN STRUKTUR VEGETASI HUTAN SEKUNDER DI HUTAN LINDUNG GUNUNG KERAMAIAN DESA UJUNG BATU KECAMATAN PLEIHARI KABUPATEN TANAH LAUT
Authors: Muhadjir Akhmad , Rudy Gusti Syeransyah , Achmad Basir
Published: December 2022

Tanah Laut District has an area of 9,375 hectares of protected forest which is spread out in one unified whole, one of which is the Gunung Keramian protected forest. The role of protected forests is very important as a life support, but damage to the protected forest area of Gunung Keramaian continues to occur, such as conversion of land to plantations and natural disasters (landslides). Therefore it is necessary to improve vegetation in protected forest areas, but before making improvements by planting, it would be better to first know the local species that grow and develop in the protected forest area of Gunung Keramaian. This study aims to determine the composition and structure of the vegetation. The method of determining the Starting Point for the placement of observation plots used purposive sampling. Processing of data to determine the composition of vegetation types and to determine the structure of the vegetation used an important value index (INP), and an analysis of the diversity and evenness indices. The results showed that the species composition contained 46 plant species. The seedling and sapling levels were dominated by mali-mali, the pole level was dominated by mahang and tree level was dominated by luwa. The diversity index was in the medium criteria, while the evenness index was in the high criteriaKabupaten Tanah Laut memiliki luas kawasan hutan lindung mencapai 9.375 hektar yang tersebar tidak menyatu dalam satu-kesatuan yang utuh, salah satunya hutan lindung Gunung Keramian. Peran hutan lindung sangat penting sebagai penyangga kehidupan, namun kerusakan pada kawasan hutan lindung Gunung Keramaian terus saja terjadi, seperti konversi lahan menjadi perkebunan dan bencana alam (tanah longsor). Oleh karena itu perbaikan vegetasi pada kawasan hutan lindung perlu dilakukan, namun sebelum melakukan perbaikan dengan cara penanaman maka alangkah baiknya terlebih dahulu mengetahui jenis lokal yang tumbuh dan berkembang di kawasan hutan lindung Gunung Keramaian. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui komposisi dan struktur vegetasi. Metode penentuan Starting Point untuk penempatan plot pengamatan menggunakan purpossive sampling. Pengolahan data untuk mengetahui komposisi jenis vegetasi serta mengetahui struktur vegetasi menggunakan indeks nilai penting (INP), menggunakan analisis indeks keanekaragaman dan indeks kemerataan. Hasil yang didapat menunjukkan komposisi jenis terdapat 46 jenis tumbuhan. Tingkat semai dan pancang didominansi oleh mali-mali, tingkat tiang didominansi oleh mahang dan tingkat pohon didominansi oleh luwa. Indeks keanekaragaman berada pada kriteria sedang, semetara indeks kemerataan berada pada kriteria tinggi.
ANALISIS TRAVEL COST DAN MANFAAT TAMAN HUTAN HUJAN TROPIS INDONESIA (TH2TI) BAGI MASYARAKAT
Authors: Rahman Muhammad Arif , Fithria Abdi , Nisa Khairun
Published: December 2022

This study aims to analyze the economic value of the Indonesian Tropical Rain Forest Park TH2TI using the Travel Cost Method and to find out the economicand social benefits for the surrounding community. This research was conducted in Banjarbaru City, South Kalimantan for 2 months. The resultsof the study indicate that the costof traveling at the TH2TI location is influenced by the distance of each end as well as the means of transportation and consumption of visitors. The data above is for the location of the closest visitor position, namely Banjarbaru with an estimated distance of 7 km with an average expenditure per person of Rp. 29,000, Martapura/ Banjar a distance of 10 km the average expenditure is Rp. 30.000, Tanah Laut a distance of 55 km with an average expenditure of Rp. 70,000 and the furthest is a new city with a distance of 300 km with an average expenditure of Rp. 400,000. The influence of the presence of TH2TI on the socio-economic conditions of the community is as follows, providing employment Opportunities for the community around MH2T are business opportunities both as traders and in the service sector. In tourism in Cempaka Village, namely Ungu Lake, the development strategy for Purple Lake from the results of the analysis of internal and external factors for Purple Lake, namely 1.95 and 1.75, which is in quadrant II, this position shows solid but faces great difficulties. The Purple Lake site design uses a tourism concept that provides a variety of tours in one tourist locationPenelitaian ini dimaksudkanr untuk menganalisis nilai ekonomi Taman Hutan Hujan Tropis Indonesia TH2TI dengan metode Travel Cost Method serta mengetahui manfaat ekonomi dan sosial bagi masyarakat sekitar. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Kota Banjarbaru, Kalimantan Selatan Selam 2 bulan. Hasil penelitian menujukan bahwa biaya di dalam perjalan pada lokasi TH2TI, di pengaruhi oleh jarak masing masing pengujung serta alat transportasi dan konsumsi pengunjung. Data diatas untuk lokasi kedudukan pengunjung paling terdekat yaitu Banjarbaru dengan jarak estimasi 7 km dengan rata-rata pengeluaran per orang Rp. 29.000, Martapura/ Banjar jarak 10 km rata-rata pengeluaran Rp. 30.000, Tanah laut jarak 55 km rata-rata pengeluaran Rp.70.000 dan yang paling terjauh yaitu kota baru dengan jarak 300 km rata-rata pengeluaran Rp. 400.000.  Pengaruh kehadiran TH2TI terhadap sosial ekonomi masyarakat, tersedianya lapangan pekerjaan berpeluang bagi masyarakat. TH2TI adalah peluang usaha baik sebagai pedagang maupun bidang jasa. didalam wisata yang terdapat di Kelurahan Cempaka yaitu Danau Ungu, Strategi pengembangan untuk Danau Ungu dari hasil analisis faktor internal dan eksternal Danau Ungu yaitu 1,95 dan 1,75 yang Berada di kuadran II posisi ini menunjukkan solid namun menghadapi kesulitan besar. Desain tapak Danau Ungu menggunakan konsep wisata yang memberikan beragam wisata di dalam satu lokasi wisata.
El agregador digital como mecanismo de proyecto. El caso de BRUTHER = The aggregator as a project. The case of BRUTHER
Authors: Liñán Lluis J.
Published: December 2022

ResumenEste artículo traza una analogía entre el agregador, un formato digital basado en la recopilación dinámica y sintetizada de contenidos externos, y tres obras de la oficina francesa BRUTHER: un proyecto teórico de 2018 publicado en la revista Cartha, su manifiesto en 99 notas y el Centro de Investigación de Nueva Generación en Caen. La analogía se construye en base a los planteamientos del crítico de arte David Joselit, para quien el agregador es un formato que, debido a su ubicuidad en la ecología mediática contemporánea, traslada sus lógicas a muchos otros ámbitos, incluidos el del arte y la creación. Dichas lógicas promueven la congregación de entidades singulares y diferenciadas en una superficie y espacio común, algo que resulta en formas que no presentan jerarquías definidas ni persiguen la síntesis ni la finitud, sino la movilización de aproximaciones múltiples e individualizadas. Tal y como se refleja en el manifiesto de la oficina gala, el trabajo de BRUTHER se asienta igualmente en la congregación de referencias materiales e imaginarias singulares y diferenciadas, cuyo encuentro persigue la movilización de nuevas ideas y motivaciones proyectuales. El proyecto publicado en Cartha y el Centro de Investigación se presentan aquí como dos productos derivados de esta lógica: arquitecturas generadas a partir de la recopilación de materiales de procedencia diversa y de nivelada importancia que, en su coexistencia, alimentan la generación de curiosidades, intuiciones y escenarios espaciales.AbstractThis article draws an analogy between the aggregator, a digital format based on the dynamic collection of external contents, and three works by the French office BRUTHER: a theoretical project of 2018 published in the Cartha journal, its manifesto in 99 notes and the New Generation Research Center in Caen. The analogy is based on the proposals set by art critic David Joselit, for whom the aggregator is a format which, due to its omnipresence in the contemporary media ecology, transfers its logic to many other spheres, including art and creation. These logics promote the gathering of differentiated entities in a common space and surface, something which results in forms that do not exhibit defined hierarchies nor completion, but foster multiple and individualized approaches. As reflected in the manifesto of the French office, BRUTHER’s work is also established on the gathering of unique, differentiated material and imaginary references, the meeting of which seeks to mobilize new ideas and design intuitions. The works published in Cartha and the Research Center are presented here as two products stemming from this logic: architectures generated from the collection of materials of diverse origin and of level importance that, in their coexistence, feed the generation of curiosities, intuitions and spatial scenarios.
The moderating role of bank size: influence of fintech, liquidity on financial performance
Authors: Hermuningsih Sri , Sari Pristin Prima , Rahmawati Anisya Dewi
Published: December 2022

Purpose – This study aims to examine the impact of fintech, liquidity, and bank size on financial performance in Indonesia's conventional commercial banks registered with the Financial Services Authority.
Design/methodology/approach – This study's population consists of Conventional Commercial Banks registered with OJK from 2012 to 2021. The research sample comprises conventional commercial banks using fintech between 2012 and 2021. Purposive sampling was used as a sampling technique. The data from 20 banks with 200 financial statement data show the hypothesis testing using SmartPLS software (PLS-SEM method).
Findings– The findings of this study show that fintech has a positive effect on financial performance, bank size is a moderating variable for the repercussions of fintech on financial performance, liquidity also has a positive impact on financial performance, and bank size is a moderating variable for the effectiveness of liquidity on financial performance.
Research limitations/implications- The theoretical implication of this research is that a large bank size follows a large liquidity ratio and that the bank's financial performance will tend to be large because the bank can cover its debts easily, which will have an impact on increasing the bank's profit. The greater the growth of Fintech, the better the bank's financial performance. This demonstrates that fintech benefits banks. Banks can increase their profits by implementing fintech. The implications of signaling theory for the effect of bank size on the influence of fintech and liquidity on financial performance. This is due to the public's perception that the information developed by Conventional Commercial Banks and published on the official website is reliable. As a result, people are interested in saving money in conventional commercial banks to improve the bank's financial performance.
Practical implications– Provide information and input to investors as a basis for making investment decisions related to variables that affect financial performance, especially in Conventional Commercial Banks.
Originality/value – This study fills the gap from previous research that is still inconclusive on the factors that affect financial performance. The novelty in this study is that bank size is used as a moderating variable to analyze whether bank size strengthens or weakens the relationship between financial technology, liquidity, and financial performance at Conventional Commercial Banks.
Endogenous TOM20 Proximity Labelling: A Swiss-Knife for the Study of Mitochondrial Proteins in Human Cells
Authors: Meurant Sebastien , Mauclet Lorris , Dieu Marc , Arnould Thierry , Eyckerman Sven , Renard Patricia
Published: December 2022

The majority of mitochondrial proteins are encoded by the nuclear genome and must be imported into the mitochondria. There are two main paths for mitochondrial protein import: post-translational and co-translational import. Co-translational import couples the translation and the translocation of the mitochondrial proteins, alleviating the energy cost typically associated with the post-translational import relying on chaperone systems. The mitochondrial co-translational import mechanisms are still unclear with few actors identified but none have been described in mammals yet. We thus profiled the TOM20 proxisome using BioID, assuming that some of identified proteins could be molecular actors of the co-translational import in human cells. The obtained results showed a high enrichment of RNA binding proteins close to the TOM complex. However, for the few selected candidates, we could not demonstrate a role in the mitochondrial co-translational import process. Nonetheless, we were able to demonstrate a new mitochondrial localization for nuclear proteins. Besides, additional analyses revealed a negative correlation between the abundance of mitochondrial proteins and their reported half-life. This experimental approach is thus proposed to potentially characterize mitochondrial co-translational import effectors in human cells and to monitor protein entry inside mitochondria with a potential application in the prediction of mitochondrial protein half-life.
User and Professional Aspects for Sustainable Computing based on the Internet of Things in Europe
Authors: Pospelova Vera , López-Baldominos Inés , Fernández-Sanz Luis , Castillo-Martínez Ana , Misra Sanjay
Published: December 2022

The commonly accepted definition of sustainability considers the availability of relevant resources to make an activity feasible and durable while also recognizing users' support as essential part of the social side of sustainability. IoT represents a disruption in the general scenario of computing for both users and professionals, The real expansion and integration of applications based on IoT depend on our capacity of exploring the necessary skills and professional profiles that are essential for implementation of IoT projects, but also on the perception of relevant aspects for users, e.g., on privacy, legal, IPR and security issues. Our participation in several EU-funded projects with focus in this area has enabled the collection of information on both sides of IoT sustainability through surveys but also collecting data from a variety of sources. Thanks to these varied and complementary sources of information, this article will explore the user and professional aspects for sustainability of Internet of Things in practice.
Observed Quasi 16-Day Wave by Meteor Radar Over 9 Years at Mengcheng (33.4°N, 116.5°E) and Comparison with the WACCM Simulation
Authors: Yang Chengyun , Lai Dexin , Yi Wen , Wu Jianfei , Xue Xianghui , Li Tao , Chen Tingdi , Dou Xiankang
Published: December 2022

In this study, we present more than 8 years of observations of the quasi-16-day wave (Q16DW) in the mesosphere and lower thermosphere (MLT) wind at middle latitudes observed by the Mengcheng (33.4°N, 116.5°E) meteor radar. The long-term variation in amplitudes calculated from the data between April 2014 and December 2022 shows enhanced wave activity during winter and early spring (near equinox) and suppressed wave activity during the summer. The Q16DWs are relatively weak in the meridional wind. During the winter months, the Q16DWs in the zonal component exhibit a burst below 85 km, and their amplitudes reach up to 10 m/s. In the early spring, the Q16DWs strengthen above 90 km with amplitudes in excess of 12 m/s. The phase differences between the zonal and meridional components of the Q16DW are, on average, slightly smaller than 90°, suggesting the existence of orthogonal relationships between them. During strong bursts, the periods of the Q16DW in winter range between 15 and 18 d, whereas in winter, the periods tend to be more diffuse. The wintertime Q16DW is amplified, on average, when the zonal wind shear peaks, suggesting that barotropic instability may be one source of Q16DW. Q16DW amplitudes exhibit considerable interannual variability; however, a relationship between the 11-year solar cycle and the Q16DW is not found.
Treatment of Melasma on Darker Skin Types: a Scoping Review
Authors: Mpofana Nomakhosi , Chibi Buyisile , Visser Tronel , Paulse Michael , Finlayson Avenal Jane , Ghuman Shanaz , Gqaleni Nceba , Hussain Ahmed Mohammed , Dlova Ncoza Cordelia
Published: December 2022

Melasma is a challenging chronic skin condition associated with hyperpigmentation and un-known etiology. This scoping review mapped evidence of available treatments and their effectiveness in darker skin types. A comprehensive, systematic online search was conducted in Scopus, PubMed, CINAHL Complete, Cochrane, ScienceDirect, and Web of Science Core Collection. All eligible titles were exported to an Endnote20 library. Thematic content analysis was performed to summarise data on current melasma treatments for darker skin types. The quality of included articles was appraised using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) 2018 version. A total of 2863 articles were retrieved from the databases, and 10 met the eligibility criteria following abstract and full-text screening. Our findings demonstrate that topical treatments, chemical peels, lasers, and tranexamic acid are common treatment modalities used in darker skin types. Although these treatments may be effective in the short term, they bring about un-desirable side effects and sometimes worsen or result in reoccurrences of melasma. Based on the evidence mapped, current treatment modalities are not suitable for darker skin types. There are very few studies conducted on individuals of African descent. Further research is necessary to investigate treatment interventions which may be user-friendly when dealing with darker skin types.
High-sensitive CUSUM Schemes for Monitoring Processes Mean
Authors: Ajibade Ganiyu Ayodele , Enoch Opeyemi Oluwole
Published: December 2022

In recent times, there has been a growing interest in the use of control charts as a feedback process monitoring technique. Particularly, CUSUM schemes have been proven to be efficient for monitoring processes where the magnitude of the sustained mean shifts is small or moderate. However, because of the constant control limits, the detection ability of CUSUM schemes becomes slow at the initial set-up of the process. The fast initial response FIR feature has often been used to enhance it at the process startup. Meanwhile, the dynamism of real-life problems has always encouraged a more sensitive CUSUM scheme capable of detecting process shifts more rapidly. In this paper, an improved CUSUM scheme for monitoring process mean is proposed. This scheme will be substantial for monitoring processes whose observations are obtained at a distant time interval for example hourly, daily or weekly and where the sustained shifts are assumed to be small or moderate. To demonstrate the practical applications of the proposed scheme, we present its real-life application using datasets from a bottling company and petroleum refinery laboratory.
Predicting Intensive Care Unit Admission of COVID-19 Patients with Open Data: Analysis of the First Wave in Colombia
Authors: Acosta-Velasquez Ruben , Fajardo-Moreno William , Espinosa-Leal Leonardo
Published: December 2022

Optimizing intensive care resources using predicting modeling is paramount for fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. In this paper, we model the admission of COVID-19 patients in intensive care units (ICU) in Colombia using openly available data gathered from 18 March 2020 to 14 October 2020. After an intensive preprocessing of the data, we trained four different machine learning models using four different strategies for handling the imbalanced features. Our findings show that our best model (XGBoost) effectively predicts an Area Under the Curve (AUC-ROC) of 0.94, in line with the state-of-the-art results obtained in other predictive models obtained with medical data.
Effect of Nano Urea on Growth and Yield of Potato in Lower Gangetic Planes of West Bengal
Authors: DUTTA DEBASHIS , BHATTACHRYA PS , Sengupta Kajal , Das Debanjan
Published: December 2022

In today’s world, it is the need of the hour to adopt new technology to sustain the production of the future. Nanotechnology is gaining popularity for its efficiency in various applied fields of science. In agriculture, nanomaterials have a huge impact on the efficiency of fertilizers pesticides, etc. As it requires very fewer quantities and has a negligible residual effect the environment is safe with the innovation of Nano fertilizer. Keeping this view into account an experimental Trial at a farmer’s field was carried out at Berui village in the Hooghly District of West Bengal during the winter (rabi) season of 2019 – 20 under the supervision of Berui Cooperative, KVK-Hooghly, BCKV, and IFFCO with nano-Urea, nano-Zn and nano-Cu using RBD design with 10 treatments and 3 replications. Experimental results revealed that the highest tuber yield was obtained in T-7 (50% N+100% P & K+ 2 spray of nano-Urea), and that was followed by T-10 (50% N + 100% P & K + 50% Zn + 1 spray each of Nano-Urea, Zn and Cu) and T-8 (100% N-P-K + 50% Zn + 2 spray of Nano-Zn). The performance of nano fertilizers, Nano- Urea, was quite promising and economically viable as compared to the 100% recommended dose with commercial fertilizers (RDF).
Development of Haptic Interface for Neurosurgical Simulators with Micro Scissors Module for Displaying the Cutting Force
Authors: Tsujita Teppei , Inoue Yuto , Takagi Yutaka , Konno Atsushi , Abiko Satoko , Jiang Xin , Nakagawa Atsuhiro , Uchiyama Masaru ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Defense Academy of Japan 1-10-20 Hashirimizu, Yokosuka, Kanagawa 239-8686, Japan,   Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Co., Ltd. 1 Hishimachi, Inazawa, Aichi 492-8161, Japan,   Kajima Co., Ltd. 19-1 Tobitakyu 2-chome, Chofu, Tokyo 182-0036, Japan,   Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, Hokkaido University Kita 14, Nishi 9, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0814, Japan,   Department of Electrical Engineering, Shibaura Institute of Technology 3-7-5 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo 108-8548, Japan,   School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Harbin Institute of Technology HIT Campus of University Town of Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518055, China,   Department of Neurosurgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8574, Japan,   Tohoku University 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8577, Japan
Published: December 2022

Introduction of surgical simulators, which enable repeated learning of new surgical techniques, is advancing and they are desired in the field of neurosurgery. This study aims to make a two-fold contribution. First is the development of a haptic interface, which can be used while changing the operative tools necessary for training the cerebral fissure opening technique while using both the hands. Second is to develop a module for the haptic interface, which can display the cutting force when using micro scissors. To realize the operation with both the hands, the haptic interfaces for the right and left hands are designed so that they do not interfere. In addition, surgical tools, such as retractors, micro dissectors, and micro scissors, can be exchanged. In the cutting experiment carried out prior to the development of the haptic interface, it was clarified that the force when the dura mater was cut using micro scissors was 0.5 N. For comparison, the cutting forces required to cut two and three sheets of paper were measured to be 0.4 N and 0.6 N, respectively. The developed micro scissors module was designed using one motor and planetary gear mechanism. The gear mechanism is designed such that the right and left handles rotate in reverse directions around the rotation axis of the micro scissors using only one motor. This mechanism enables the micro scissors to cut the virtual tissues in the middle of the blade. The developed module could display a force of 0.4 N.
Development of a Three-Layer Fabric Mechanism for a Passive-Type Assistive Suit
Authors: Wan Chi Lok , Ishioka Toshifumi , Kanda Chiaki , Osawa Keisuke , Kodama Kenji , Tanaka Eiichiro ,   Graduate School of Information, Production and Systems, Waseda University  2-7 Hibikino, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 808-0135, Japan,   Asahicho Corporation  110 Fukawa-cho, Fuchu-city, Hiroshima 726-0004, Japan,   Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University  2-7 Hibikino, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 808-0135, Japan
Published: December 2022

This paper proposes a three-layer elastic cloth fabric mechanism for an assistive suit with adjustable structure (based on a two-layer non-adjustable structure) to achieve different assistive force profiles. This increases the assistive force on the lower-back muscle group and alleviates the undesired pre-tension that acts on a user when the rubber belt located on the back is pulled to provide a higher assistive force. With the lower pre-tension, users would not encounter body fatigue as rapidly as in the past. The adjustable feature enables the structure to provide a force that increases gradually to a high level over a short distance without pre-tension. An experiment involving the measurement of muscle activities is conducted to evaluate the variation in assistive force in the lower back by comparing the three-layer suit to the two-layer non-adjustable suit. The experimental results show that the new three-layer structure successfully assists without pre-tension in the lower-back muscle group similar to the two-layer structure with pre-tension. A simple questionnaire is also administered to collect feedback from participants on the differences between the three-layer suit and two-layer suit in terms of wearing perception. Over half of the participants reported that the perception of pre-tension in the three-layer suit is lower than that in the two-layer suit.
Inspection of the Most Suitable Approach and Information Projection Method for Interactions in the Night Flight of a Projector-Mounted Drone
Authors: Kakiuchi Ryosuke ,   Graduate School of Information Science and Engineering, Ritsumeikan University 1-1-1 Noji-higashi, Kusatsu, Shiga 525-8577, Japan, Tran Dinh Tuan , Lee Joo-Ho
Published: December 2022

Security is considered heavy labor work owing to night shifts and long working hours. In recent years, the number of security guards has been increasing, and the labor shortage for security guards has become a problem in Japan. To overcome these problems, robots have been used for security purposes. However, most are unable to interact with users or guards at night. In this study, a drone called aerial ubiquitous display (AUD) is proposed to improve the problems of existing security methods using robots and to provide night security. The AUD enables human-drone interaction and night security. Moreover, when an AUD interacts with humans, the drone must come close to the human and project information on the ground. Therefore, this study investigated the optimal parameters for a projector-equipped drone to approach a human at night. In addition, by comparing these results with those of the day approach, we verified whether there would be a change in perception between daytime and nighttime. Furthermore, an experiment was conducted to investigate the types of projections that are most likely to capture a user’s attention.
The Role of Special Assistant Teachers on Speech Delay Students' Social Interaction in Elementary Schools
Authors: Rahmawati Anisa Ramadhani , Wachidah Kemil
Published: December 2022

This research is motivated by the importance of social interaction that starts early. So that special assistant teachers play a role in improving the social interaction skills of speech delay students. The purpose of this study was to determine the application of the role of the special assistant teacher to the social interaction of speech delay students and the obstacles of the special assistant teacher (GPK) in implementing their duties on the social interaction of speech delay students. The researcher uses a case study qualitative research method. Data collection techniques used are non-participant observation, structured interviews, and documentation. The research subjects are special accompanying teachers and their accompanying speech delay students. The result of the research is that special assistant teachers play a role in social interaction by accompanying students, ensuring student activity and guiding students to be able to socialize by slowly eliminating their egocentric nature. The obstacle for GPK in implementing its duties is that when the ATF is critical, it is difficult to accept suggestions from others. So that it can be said that social interactions arise due to imitation factors and suggestions given by GPK.
Teacher Implementation in the Mumtaz Smart Application during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Elementary Schools
Authors: Nugrahaningrum Ratih , Wati Tri Linggo
Published: December 2022

This research was conducted because there was a problem with online learning during the covid 19 pandemic to find out the implementation of teachers in the Mumtaz Smart application during the 5c covid 19 pandemic at SD Muhammadiyah 1 Taman. This research used a qualitative approach that aims to understand the phenomena experienced by researchers by collecting data through Observations, interviews and documentation were then checked for correctness through triangulation of data sources. The data obtained were analyzed using data reduction techniques, presenting data and drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of teachers in online learning activities during the COVID-19 pandemic is going well where there is availability of media-based learning. digital learning process for the KBM process called the Mumtaz Smart application for daily learning activities the teacher always makes learning plans, implementation of learning and assessment of learning, but in this learning activity there are also obstacles faced by students, student guardians and teachers Keywords: Online learning, Covid-19, SD Muhammadiyah 1 Taman