bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sistem Penilaian Kinerja Berbasis Online di Fakultas RST
Authors: Musrifah Ai , Andriayani Shela
Published: April 2022

The RST Faculty has three study programs with 38 employees, some of which are lecturers and teaching staff. To support the success of achieving the vision and mission of the Faculty, one of which is the performance of the employees. The process of evaluating employee performance must be carried out by the faculty. Performance Appraisal is a systematic evaluation in understanding employee performance and abilities, so that faculties can plan salary increases, promotions, determine outstanding lecturers and teaching staff or can be used as a basic assessment of demotion and termination of employees' employment. An employee performance appraisal system needs to be designed as the basis for a performance measurement tool to make it easier for employees and faculty in the process of managing performance appraisals that can be done online. The software engineering methodology is made using the Waterfall method with object-oriented modeling analysis which is explained with a unified modeling language (UML) diagram. The results of the online-based performance management system design are reporting the performance of lecturers, educators, the assessment process and seeing the results of the assessment carried out online. Fakultas RST memiliki tiga Program Studi dengan jumlah karyawan 38 orang, ada yang berstatus dosen dan tenaga pendidik. Untuk menunjang keberhasilan pencapai visi dan misi Fakultas salah satunya adalah kinerja dari karyawan. Proses evaluasi kinerja karyawan harus dilakukan oleh fakultas. Penilaian kinerja yaitu evaluasi sistematis dalam memahami kinerja dan kemampuan karyawan, sehingga fakultas dapat merencanakan kenaikan gaji, promosi, penentuan dosen dan tenaga pendidik berprestasi ataupun dapat dijadikan sebagai penilaian dasar penurunan jabatan dan pemutusan hubungan kerja karyawan. Sistem penilaian kinerja karyawan perlu dirancang sebagai dasar alat pengukuran kinerja supaya memudahkan karyawan dan fakultas dalam proses pengelolaan penilaian kinerja yang dapat dilakukan secara online. Metodologi rekayasa perangkat lunak dibuat menggunakan metode waterfall dengan analisis permodelan berbasis orientasi objek yang dijelaskan dengan diagram unified modelling language (UML). Hasil perancangan Performance management system berbasis online yaitu pelaporan kinerja dosen, tenaga pendidik, proses penilaian dan melihat hasil penilaian dilakukan secara online.
ERKEĞE YÖNELİK TOPLUMSAL CİNSİYET ROLLERİ TUTUM ÖLÇEĞİNİN GELİŞTİRİLMESİ
Authors: Yelegen Gülüzar , Karataş Yasemen , Eren Bana Perihan , Ünal Mehmet
Published: April 2022

Bireyin sosyalleşme sürecinde edindiği toplumsal cinsiyet rollerinin, sadece kadınlar için değil, erkekler için de zorlayıcı olabileceği unutulmamalıdır. Bu çalışmada toplumsal cinsiyet rollerinin erkekler açısından olumsuz sonuçlara neden olabileceği yönünde kanıtlar elde etmek ve yeni bir ölçme aracı oluşturmak amaçlanmıştır. Araştırma kapsamında 501 katılımcının yanıtları değerlendirmeye alınmıştır. Katılımcıların %59’u kadınlardan ve %55’i evli bireylerden oluşmaktadır. Elektronik anket formu aracılığıyla elde edilen verinin analizinde IBM SPSS 24.0 kullanılmış, tanımlayıcı istatistiklerin yanı sıra açıklayıcı faktör analizi, güvenilirlik ve korelasyon analizleri ile bağımsız gruplarda t-Testi ve ANOVA yapılmıştır. Gruplar arası karşılaştırmalarda kullanılan testlerde basıklık ve çarpıklık değerleri göz önünde bulundurulmuş, uç değerler çıkarılarak analizler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Faktör analizi sonucunda yedi boyut elde edilmiş, bu boyutlar sırasıyla; duygusal bağ, maddi sorumluluk, toplumsal baskı, cinsiyetçi sosyal şiddet, fiziksel sorumluluk, kamusal alan ve fiziksel görünüm alt başlıklarıyla anılmıştır. Ölçme aracının güvenilirlik değeri 0,86 olup, açıklayıcılığı %67,1’dir. Araştırma sonucunda elde edilen bulgular, literatürdeki diğer bulgularla paralel bir şekilde kadınların cinsiyet rolleri ile ilgili algısının daha olumsuz olduğu şeklindedir. Yaş grubu, medeni durum ve eğitim düzeyi gibi değişkenlerin de toplumsal cinsiyet algısını etkilediği yönündeki kanıtlar, araştırma sonucunda elde edilen diğer önemli bulgular arasındadır.
ERİL TRAFİK KÜLTÜRÜ İÇERİSİNDE KADIN SÜRÜCÜLERİN KONUMU: HABER ANALİZİ
Authors: Güneş Yüce Tuğçe , Yıldız Neslihan Başak
Published: April 2022

Toplumsal cinsiyete bağlı olarak gelişen kültür, günlük yaşamın pek çok alanına sirayet etmektedir. Bu alanlardan bir tanesi de kent mekanının büyük bir bölümünü kaplayan trafiktir. Trafik kuralları farklı kültürlerde benzer olsa da sürücüler tarafından gerçekleştirilen roller, davranışlar ve uygulamalar kültürden kültüre farklılaşmaktadır. Türkiye’de sürücü olarak trafikte var olmak genellikle erkeklere tanımlıyken, sürücü ifadesinin yalnız başına kullanımı genellikle erkek cinsiyetine işaret etmektedir. Son yıllarda kadın sürücülerin sayısındaki artış ile trafikte sürücü olarak kadınların var oluş biçimi normalleştirilmiştir. Ancak bu duruma rağmen trafik kültürü hala eril bir alan olma özelliğini korumaktadır. Trafikteki erilliği ifade etmenin bir yansıması olan kadın sürücü ifadesi gerek günlük konuşma dilinde gerekse haber metinlerinde kullanılmaktadır. Bu makale ile sürücü ve kadın sürücü ifadesini içeren 10 adet haberin metin dili, içerik analizi yöntemi ile incelenerek trafikteki kadın sürücüler ile ilgili kalıp yargıların ve stereotiplerin ortaya çıkarılması amaçlanmıştır. Yapılan içerik analizi değerlendirmesine göre incelenen trafik haberlerinde toplumsal cinsiyete duyarlı dil kullanımının yaygın olmadığı görülmektedir. Genellikle cinsiyeti kadın olan sürücüler “kadın sürücü” olarak nitelendirilirken belirli stereotipler üzerinden etiketlenmektedir.
A motiváció, mint a tehetség egyik összetevője és a tehetségdiagnosztika egyik lehetséges tárgya
Authors: Kopasz Gáborné
Published: April 2022

A tanulmány célja a motiváció helyének és szerepének meghatározása a tehetséggondozásban. Természetesen ezt már sokan megtették, ezért fontosnak tartjuk, hogy a tehetségdiagnosztika szempontjából is szemügyre vegyük a motiváció vizsgálatának lehetőségeit. Felmerül a kérdés, hogy mi tesz egy gyereket/tanulót tehetségessé, a motiváció meghatározza-e a tehetség kibontakozásának lehetőségeit, fejleszthető-e a motiváció, és ha igen, hogyan? Jelen tanulmányunkban ezekre a kérdésekre szeretnénk választ adni.
Az aranymetszés középiskolai alkalmazása
Authors: Stonawski Tamás , Balla Csaba
Published: April 2022

Hogyan vezessük be az aranymetszésbeli arányt az iskolába, hogyan találkozzanak először diákjaink ezzel a temérdek irodalommal rendelkező kérdéskörrel? Mint felfoghatatlan, de követendő isteni arányként, vagy inkább egy megközelíthető, kiszámítható, de ugyanakkor környezetünkben, sőt testünkön is tettenérhető szükségszerűségként? A cikk egy lehetséges példája az aranymetszés középiskolai adaptálására.
Pilot továbbtanulási döntés-elősegítő tréning hatásvizsgálata
Authors: Olteanu Lucián Líviusz
Published: April 2022

A tanulmány célja, hogy bemutassa és megvizsgálja a Potocnik által 1990-ben javasolt döntés-elősegítő pilot tréning koncepció hatékonyságát. A tréning hatékonyságát a Pályaválasztási nehézségek kérdőív (CDDQ; Gati, Krausz és Osipow, 1996) és a Pályaválasztási faktorok gyűjteménye (Career Factors Inventory, CFI – Chartrand és mtsai, 1990) vizsgálati eszközök magyar nyelvű adaptációjának segítségével hajtottuk végre. A CFI kérdőívet középiskolás magyar mintán (n=683) Lukács (2012) érvényesítette. A CDDQ kérőívet középiskolás magyar mintán (n = 507) Olteanu (2022) adaptálta.
Esperanzas quebrantadas: las terapéuticas del matlazahuatl en cuatro textos novohispanos del siglo XVIII
Authors: Serrano Bravo Paola Sofía , Martínez-Barradas Yendi A. , Bravo-Almazán Verónica
Published: April 2022

Se revisaron los métodos terapéuticos empleados para enfrentar los diferentes brotes de matlazahuatl en el siglo XVIII, a partir de cuatro escritos novohispanos de ese periodo. La medicina de la Ilustración, en vías de su desarrollo moderno, no influía aún en las prácticas médicas en la Nueva España, según se observa en los recursos paliativos y curativos empleados, así como en su eficacia, a la luz de los testimonios recabados. 

La literatura médica y otros textos generados en esa época, describen la sintomatología y asignan diversos términos que oscurecen la identificación del matlazahuatl, factores que se han considerado en este trabajo al examinar el fenómeno epidémico.
Variación morfológica de la mandíbula en poblaciones del Pleistoceno terminal al Holoceno tardío en México
Authors: Hernández Flores Rocío , Serrano Sánchez Carlos , Terrazas Mata Alejandro
Published: April 2022

El presente trabajo es un análisis de la variación morfológica de la mandíbula en restos prehistóricos de México, cuya cronología corresponde a la transición Pleistoceno tardío-Holoceno temprano y medio. Los restos proceden de distintos puntos del territorio mexicano: la cuenca de México, valle de Tehuacán, valle Puebla-Tlaxcala y de la península de Yucatán. La morfología de estos especímenes fue comparada con otras muestras mandibulares de periodos cronológicos más recientes, de los horizontes Preclásico y Clásico de Mesoamérica. A partir del estudio de 13 medidas, se aplicaron un análisis univariado y dos multivariados. Los resultados sugieren que existe una alta variabilidad en los restos de las primeras poblaciones que ocuparon México.
Identidade e Diferença entre Antropologias Periféricas
Authors: Cardoso de Oliveira Roberto
Published: April 2022

As reuniões internacionais de que tenho participado a partir dos anos 60, seja na Áustria (1967), no México (1968, 1979) ou mesmo no Brasil (1960) sobre a nossa disciplina, tenderam sempre a obedecer a um único padrão: o de questionarem –se sobre o seu desenvolvimento ou “amadurecimento” –em comparação aos centros mais desenvolvidos–, bem como sobre as possibilidades de sua difusão –i.e. de seu ensino– em nossos países da América Latina. Creio que vale a pena evocar essas reuniões antes de entrarmos no tema principal das considerações que pretendo fazer aqui, nesse Seminário Latino-Americano de Antropologia, que nosso colega George Zarur houve por bem organizar sob os auspícios de Centro de Estudos em Políticas Científicas e Tecnológicas do CNPq.
Recursos y preparación de alimentos vegetales en un sitio prehispánico de la frontera sur de la Huasteca: análisis de almidones en cálculos dentales
Authors: Garrido Guzmán Jessica , Cruz Palma Jorge Ezra , Maldonado Vite María Eugenia
Published: April 2022

En las últimas décadas las investigaciones sobre la dieta en el México prehispánico se han enriquecido con análisis químicos y recientemente con la técnica de extracción de almidones.En este trabajo se identificaron gránulos de almidón presente en piezas dentales de individuos adultos y un subadulto. El cálculo dental analizado corresponde a entierros provenientes del Proyecto de Salvamento Arqueológico Tabuco INAH-APITUX (Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia-Administración Portuaria Integral de Tuxpan), en el área costera de Tuxpan, Veracruz. Los resultados obtenidos son un aporte para la reconstrucción del patrón de alimentación de la población Posclásica que habitaba en la región sur de la huasteca.
Editorial
Authors: Oehmichen Bazán Cristina
Published: April 2022

Antropología Americana se complace en presentar un número temático dedicado a la Antropología física, disciplina que cuenta con una larga tradición y que en América Latina ha venido realizando aportaciones al conocimiento científico en dos grandes campos: el estudio de las sociedades antiguas y el de la relación ser humano-sociedad-naturaleza en sociedades contemporáneas. La primera acude al estudio de las sociedades antiguas, a partir del análisis de los restos óseos encontrados en contextos arqueológicos. En cambio, en el estudio de las sociedades contemporáneas, se analiza la interacción sociedad-cultura-medio ambiente para determinar la relación entre el cuerpo humano y el medio ambiente. La Antropología física se respalda en la colaboración interdisciplinaria para generar nuevos conocimientos sobre las características biológicas, sociales y culturales de las sociedades antiguas, como se ha mostrado en los estudios sobre las sociedades mesoamericanas y andinas.
Diccionario de Anatomía e Histología
Authors: Speroni Aguirre Francisco
Published: April 2022

Un diccionario de anatomía e histología puede ser un libro infinito. La gran cantidad de términos, la paronimia, la polisemia, la diversidad de denominaciones para una misma estructura y algunas contradicciones entre autores atentan contra el aprendizaje significativo. La selección de los términos se enfocó en los contenidos de la asignatura Anatomía e Histología (Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, UNLP). El material es útil para apropiarse del vocabulario de estas disciplinas y como una primera aproximación al estudio. Con el uso de la primera edición, se encontró que convenía aumentar o aclarar algunas definiciones. En esta segunda edición se aprovechó para discutir o aclarar cuestiones que con frecuencia resultan conflictivas. Además, se presentan conceptos que surgen del enfoque conjunto de las dos disciplinas, se incorporan entradas (un total de 1769), se desarrollan con más detalle otras tantas y se incorporan nuevas figuras e hipervínculos. También se suman crucigramas temáticos, que funcionan como un dispositivo amigable para trabajar el vocabulario y los contenidos.
La desigualdad en la mortalidad infantil asociada a las condiciones socioeconómicas en Argentina
Authors:   , Vallejos Carlos
Published: April 2022

Se analiza la relación entre la desigualdad socioeconómica, medida desde la pobreza crónica, y la desigualdad en la sobrevida de los niños y niñas en su primer año de vida en Argentina, y como ha sido el comportamiento entre dos periodos (2011-2013) y (2017-2019). Se recurrió a un diseño poblacional agregado a nivel de departamentos. Se utilizaron datos públicos del Ministerio de Salud de la Nación de nacimientos y defunciones para la estimación de la TMI para los trienios 2011-2013 y 2017-2019. Como nivel socioeconómico se utilizó el indicador de población en situación de pobreza crónica de CIPPEC, PNUD, ODSA-UCA y CEDLAS-UNLP. Se estimaron medidas de desigualdad absoluta y relativa por comparación entre grupos extremos, como así también, medidas de gradiente como el índice de desigualdad de la pendiente (IDP) e índice de concentración. Se evidencia una caída, estadísticamente significativa, de la diferencia entre las TMI del quintil I y V, al retroceder de 4,65 a 3,35 defunciones cada 1000 nacidos vivos. Sin haber encontrado antecedentes, se logra medir para Argentina el IDP de la TMI, estimándose un coeficiente de -4,3809 y -3,2615 para cada periodo, por ende, la desigualdad social a lo largo de todo el espectro poblacional se traduce cada vez menos en desigualdad en la TMI. En una década marcada por un contexto económico adverso, Argentina logró un descenso de la TMI y se evidenció una caída de todas las medidas de desigualdad estimadas entre los periodos del estudio.
DETERMINAN LOYALITAS PENGGUNA e-HEALTH DENGAN MEDIASI VARIABEL KEPUASAN
Authors: Adeliani Sonia , Soenhadji Iman Murtono
Published: April 2022

Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh kualitas sistem aplikasi, e-service quality, kemudahan transaksi, dan manfaat kegunaan, dengan loyalitas pengguna sebagai variabel terikat dan kepuasan sebagai variabel intervening, serta mengetahui variabel yang berpengaruh secara dominan. Metode analisis pada penelitian ini menggunakan data primer kuantitatif, tahap uji yang dilakukan adalah uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, analisis faktor, uji asumsi klasik, regresi linear berganda, koefisien determinasi, uji t, uji F dan analisis jalur. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan pada penelitian ini menggunakan kuesioner dan data yang berhasil dikumpulkan sebanyak 216 responden. Metode untuk melakukan penentuan pengambilan jumlah sampel pada penelitian ini menggunakan purposive sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel e-service quality, kemudahan transaksi, dan manfaat kegunaan memiliki pengaruh terhadap kepuasan sedangkan kualitas sistem aplikasi tidak berpengaruh. Variabel kemudahan transaksi dan kepuasan berpengaruh terhadap loyalitas sedangkan kualitas sistem aplikasi, e-service quality, dan manfaat kegunaan tidak berpengaruh. Variabel dominan yang menjelaskan kepuasan adalah e-service quality, sedangkan variabel dominan yang menjelaskan loyaltas pengguna adalah kepuasan.
PENGARUH ORIENTASI ETIKA IDEALISME TERHADAP PENCIPTAAN SENJANGAN ANGGARAN DI BAWAH TEKANAN KETAATAN
Authors: Dewi Nyoman Ayu Wulan Trisna , Sulindawati Ni Luh Gede Erni
Published: April 2022

Setiap individu memiliki karakter yang berbeda-beda, sehingga ketika menghadapi tekanan dari atasan untuk melakukan penyimpangan berupa senjangan anggaran, individu akan menanggapinya secara berbeda dan mengambil keputusan yang berbeda pula sesuai dengan orientasi etika masing-masing. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh orientasi etika idealisme (tinggi dan rendah) dalam kecenderungan penciptaan senjangan anggaran ketika dihadapkan dalam kondisi tekanan ketaatan. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain eksperimen 2x2 between subject. Pengujian hipotesis dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa tekanan ketaatan dapat memengaruhi penciptaan senjangan anggaran. Selain itu, penciptaan senjangan anggaran juga dipengaruhi oleh orientasi etika idealisme. Dalam kondisi adanya tekanan ketaatan, individu dengan orientasi etika idealisme yang rendah akan cenderung menciptakan senjangan anggaran dibandingkan dengan individu dengan orientasi etika idealisme yang tinggi. Dengan demikian, individu yang memiliki orientasi etika idealisme yang tinggi cenderung untuk bersikap etis dan melakukan tindakan jujur, walaupun dihadapkan pada tekanan sosial dalam organisasi.
Growth of high-crystallinity silicon films by a combination of intermittent pulse heating and plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition
Authors: Nojima Taishi , Hanafusa Hiroaki , Sato Takuma , Hayashi Shohei , Higashi Seiichiro
Published: April 2022

We have developed a process to grow high-crystallinity silicon films on insulators by intermittent pulse heating (IPH)-assisted plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition to address a drawback of incubation layer formation at the early stage of growth. By applying electrical pulses (22 V, 5 Hz, 10% duty ratio) to a Mo strip underneath a SiO2 layer, the surface is instantaneously heated to 1050 K while maintaining a steady substrate temperature of 670 K. The growth mechanism similar to that of solid-phase epitaxy enhanced its growth rate up to 1.2 nm s−1, which is five times greater than that of a-Si grown outside the Mo strip. The grown films assisted with IPH also showed a 97% crystalline volume fraction with no incubation layer.
Albumin aggregation using low-temperature atmospheric pressure helium plasma jet in argon and air atmosphere
Authors: Shimizu Tetsuji , Fukui Takahiro , Sakakita Hajime
Published: April 2022

A mechanism of albumin aggregation using a low-temperature atmospheric pressure helium plasma jet was investigated. This aggregation is one of the most dominant processes in the plasma-induced hemostasis. Using a chamber where air and argon can be used as surrounding gas, the role of reactive nitrogen species on the aggregation of albumin was tested. By changing the surrounding gas, it is possible to control the production of reactive species. The experimental results show that the stability of plasma discharge seems more important for the aggregation of albumin than the presence of reactive nitrogen species. Moreover, it was shown that long lifetime species in the solution and exposure to UV light do not play a major role in the aggregation.
Far-Field Radar Cross-Section Determination From Near-Field 3-D Synthetic Aperture Imaging With Arbitrary Antenna Scanning Surfaces
Authors: Watanabe Takuma , Yamada Hiroyoshi
Published: April 2022

This article has been accepted for publication in IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation.

Citation information:

T. Watanabe and H. Yamada, “Far-Field Radar Cross-Section Determination From Near-Field 3-D Synthetic Aperture Imaging With Arbitrary Antenna-Scanning Surfaces,” IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, doi: 10.1109/TAP.2022.3161491.

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In this study, we propose a generalized algorithm for far-field radar cross-section determination by using 3-D synthetic aperture imaging with arbitrary antenna-scanning surfaces. This method belongs to a class of techniques called image-based near-field-to-far-field transformation. The previous image-based approaches have been formulated based on a specific antenna-scanning trajectory or surface, such as a line, plane, circle, cylinder, and sphere; majority of these approaches consider 2-D radar images to determine the azimuth radar cross-section. We generalize the conventional image-based technique to accommodate an arbitrary antenna-scanning surface and consider a 3-D radar image for radar cross-section prediction in both the azimuth and zenith directions. We validate the proposed algorithm by performing numerical simulations and anechoic chamber measurements.
On the Diversity-Multiplexing Trade-off of Hybrid Diamond Relay Channels
Authors: Jorjani Sina , Narimani Hamed , Tabataba Foroogh Sadat , Parvaresh Farzad
Published: April 2022

The diversity-multiplexing trade-off (DMT) of a diamond relay channel in a quasi-static slow Rayleigh fading environment is studied, where one of the relays operates in half-duplex mode while the other one is full-duplex; hence, the term hybrid is used to refer to this channel. DMT is a known powerful tool that captures the inherent tension between the reliability and the transmission rate in a wireless communication network at high signal-to-noise ratios (SNR). In this study, we have assumed that the average SNRs of different links vary at different rates, each represented by an exponent at high SNR. These average SNR exponents are categorized into two different classes: In Class I, both of the relays are placed either in close proximity to the source or in close proximity to the destination, whereas in Class II one of the relays is closer to the source while the other one is closer to the destination. Subsequently, for Class I and for a special symmetric case of Class II, an explicit expression of the DMT of the static quantize-map-and-forward (SQMF) strategy and the optimal static schedule in the half-duplex relay, is derived. The non-symmetric case of Class II can numerically be studied using the optimization problem provided in the paper for any given parameters. As a corollary, our analysis shows that for Class I, the SQMF strategy in the proposed hybrid diamond relay channel reaches the ideal full-duplex DMT upper bound if the degrees of freedom provided by the path through the full-duplex relay is greater than or equal to that provided by the path through the half-duplex relay, or if the degrees of freedom provided by the former is less than that provided by the latter, but still large enough to support the desired multiplexing gain.
COMPUTING SKYLINES OVER UNCERTAIN DATA
Authors: Lawal Mohammed Maaruf , ibrahim hamidah , sani Nor fazlida Mohd , Yaakob Razali
Published: April 2022

The uncertain data in our work is when values along each dimension of a database may contain both exact and continuous range values.
Near-Field Hierarchical Beam Management for RIS-Enabled Millimeter Wave Multi-Antenna Systems
Authors: Alexandropoulos George C. , Jamali Vahid , Schober Robert , Poor H. Vincent
Published: April 2022

In this paper, we present a low overhead beam management approach for near-field millimeter-wave multi-antenna communication systems enabled by Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RISs). We devise a novel variable-width hierarchical phase-shift codebook suitable for both the near- and far-field of the RIS, and present a fast alignment algorithm for the RIS phase shifts and the transceiver beamformers.
Pilot Study for Computer Typing Assistance to BCI based Keyboard
Authors: Hossain Saidur
Published: April 2022

When compared to
conventional keyboards, virtual touch screen keyboards provide less accuracy
and agility. Furthermore, people are still unable to perceive the controls. The
fundamental purpose of this research is to develop a key template that fits
precisely with human finger motors and operates well with cognitive processing
brain. Reaction time variability was utilized to compute the time, and human
psychological variables were considered for this assembly pattern surface. The
interface design also validates external BCI aspects such as human long term
and short-term cognition, computer vision, eye gazing, and hue personal
integrity to adjust with the reader so that the viewer may acclimatize with the
interface and operate error less high-speed fluent typing
The kinks, the solitons and the shocks in series connected discrete Josephson transmission lines
Authors: Kogan Eugene
Published: April 2022

We analytically study wave propagation in the discrete Josephson transmission lines (JTL), constructed from Josephson junctions (JJ) and capacitors. Our approach is based on the quasi-continuum approximation, which we discuss in details. The approximation allows to take into account the intrinsic dispersion in the discrete JTL. Due to competition between such dispersion and the nonlinearity, in the dissipationless JTL there exist running waves in the form of supersonic kinks and solitons. We also study the effect of dissipation in the system and find that in the presence of the resistors, shunting the JJ and/or in series with the ground capacitors, the only possible stationary running waves are the shock waves
In-Circuit Impedance Measurement Setups of Inductive Coupling Approach: A Review
Authors: Zhao Zhenyu , Fan Fei , Jie Huamin , Yang Zhenning , Dong Minghai , Chua Eng Kee , See Kye Yak
Published: April 2022

In-circuit impedance
measurement provides useful information for many EMC applications. The
inductive coupling approach is a promising in-circuit impedance measurement
method due to its non-contact characteristics and simple on-site
implementation. Many measurement setups of this approach were reported.
However, a comprehensive survey and comparison of these setups have not been
found in the literature. This paper reviews these setups in terms of their characteristics,
limitations, and applications. In addition, recommendations for future research
are also presented.
Computational Sustainability in Bio-optical Characterization of Coastal waters using Local to Global Optimization
Authors: Gupta Anurag
Published: April 2022

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First Demonstration of Ultra-High Precision 4Kb 28nm HKMG 1FeFET-1T Based Memory Array Macro for Highly Scaled Deep Learning Applications
Authors: De Sourav
Published: April 2022

This paper reports high precision, highly linear MAC operation conducted on 28nm ferroelectric (Fe) FET (FeFET) based 4Kb computing-in-memory (CIM) core with 1FeFET-1T structure. The CIM-macro consists of 4 Kbit ultra-high precision FeFET based synaptic core, ADCs, and peripheral components for data processing. The crossbar array in the synaptic core was divided into 8×8 tiles for minimizing the voltage swing variations across word-line (WL), source-line (SL) and bit-line (BL). The FeFET-based macro achieved software-comparable inference accuracy for LeNET-5 and VGG-16 networks for MNIST and CIFAR-10 datasets.
First Demonstration of Low-Power Vertically Stacked One Time Programmable Multi-bit IGZO-Based BEOL Compatible Ferroelectric TFT Memory Devices with Lifelong Retention for Monolithic 3D-Inference Engine Applications
Authors: De Sourav
Published: April 2022

This paper reports back-end-of-line (BEOL) (process temperature <350°C) compatible vertically stacked indium gallium zinc oxide (IGZO) based multi-bit one-time programmable (OTP) ferroelectric (Fe) thin film transistor (TFT) memory devices with lifelong retention capability for the first time. Further we have evaluated the performance of the IGZO-based OTP Fe-TFT as synaptic devices for monolithic 3D (M3D) inference engine. System level simulation revealed inference accuracy of 97% for MNIST data in MLP neural network with maximum accuracy loss of 1.5% over a period of 10 years without re-training. The proposed M3D inference engine also showed superior energy efficiency and cell area of 95.33 TOPS/W (binary) and 8𝐹2 respectively.
Evaluation of Varying Rates of Mancozeb fungicide and Some Plant Leaf Powders as Seed Treatment and their cost-benefit for the Management of Early Leaf Spot (Cercospora arachidicola Hori) Disease of Groundnut in Makurdi, Nigeria
Authors: Bwala Richard Isa , Gaya Hyeladi Ibrahim Musa , Richard Franca Uche , Ndirmbula Joshua Bitrus
Published: April 2022

Field experiment were carried out during the first and second cropping seasons (2013//2014) at the Teaching and Research Farm of the Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State of Nigeria, the effect of seed treatments with varying rates of Mancozeb fungicide, Pawpaw and Moringa leaf powders on early leaf spot incidence and ground nut yield was studied; and the cost benefit ratios calculated. The seed treatments were: Mancozeb, Moringa leaf powder and Pawpaw leaf powder while the seed treatments rates were 0.0 (control), 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0gm. Groundnut variety Benue AGR seeds were treated with the seed treatment rates replicated 3 times and arranged in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Results of the first season and second seasons showed that seed treatment with Mancozeb significantly gave the highest plant establishment followed by moringa leaf powder and pawpaw leaf powder respectively. In the first year, 3.0g seed treatment significantly gave the highest plant establishment while the untreated control recorded the lowest plant establishment, but was not significantly difference (P ≤ 0.05) amongst the treatment rates in the second year. In the two cropping seasons, plants grown from seed treated with mancozeb recorded the lowest incidence of early leaf spot disease followed by moringa leaf powder at 40, 47 and 54 DAS respectively. Seed treatment rate of 3.0gm gave the lowest disease incidence from 40 to 54 DAS. At 90 DAS of the first season, seed treatment with Mancozeb significantly lowered the leaf defoliation followed by Moringa leaf powder compared to Pawpaw leaf powder. Similarly, during the second season, seed treatment with Mancozeb also reduced the leaf defoliation compared to the plant powders at 70, 80 and 90 DAS respectively. Mancozeb and Moringa leaf powder gave higher grain yield compared to Pawpaw leaf powder in the first season. Increase in seed treatment rate resulted to higher percentage increment in grain and haulm ............
Management of Banana Black Sigatoka in Industrial Dessert Banana Cultivation through the Reasoned Use of Synthetic Fungicide VONDOZEB 62 OD
Authors: martial KASSI Koffi Fernand Jean- , Gaston KOUAME Koffi , Didier KOUAME Konan , Édouard YAO Kouadio Jacques- , Ténéna SILUE , Michael OBIN Roch , Daouda KONE
Published: April 2022

Black Sigatoka, caused by the fungus Mycosphaerella fijiensis, is the main devastating banana (Musa sp.) leaf disease. The environmental and health constraints linked to the misuse of chemicals against this disease imply efficient methods aimed at reducing these products. This study, conducted on the Akressi site of Société Agricole Kablan Joublin (SAKJ), an industrial company of dessert banana, assessed the reduction in the dose of contact fungicide associated with adjuvants on black Sigatoka prevalence in Ivorian industrial banana tree plantations. This study made it possible to assess certain phytopathological (YLA, YNL and SI), growth (NEL and LER) and toxicity parameters of treatments every week over two months. Banana trees treated with reduced doses of VONDOZEB 62 OD associated with adjuvants induced statistically identical performance to the reference control. Thus, the use of reduced doses of fungicides associated with adjuvants appears to be an ideal strategy for reducing M. fijiensis severity and the use of chemical fungicides in the control of this disease.
To Study the Role of Gene Xpert in the Diagnosis of Tuberculous Cervical Lymphadenitis
Authors: Repalle Dr. Prashanti , Kumar Dr. K. Ramesh , Deshpanda Dr. Ranganath , Anand Dr. Stephen
Published: April 2022

Role of Gene Xpert in the diagnosis of Tuberculous Cervical Lymphadenitis was determined and compared with FNAC. Female preponderance is seen in present study in the cases of cervical lymphadenopathy. Caseous material of the lymph nodes had a higher yield. CBNAAT with FNAC is highly effective in the diagnosis of Tuberculosis. CBNAAT has an important role in the diagnosis of Extra Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
A Comparative Study between Knowledge and Practice of New-Borne Care and Child Health Care by the Rural Mothers and to Seek its Relationship with the Selected Demographic Variables in Tripura, India
Authors: Dhanwal Dr. Ashok Kumar , Chaudhuri Maitri
Published: April 2022

Background: More than half of child deaths are due to conditions that could be easily prevented or treated given access to health care and improvements to their quality of life. Materials and Methods: The descriptive approach was thought to be most appropriate for the present study. A Structured Interview Schedule for collecting information regarding knowledge of rural mothers regarding new-borne care and child Health care which consist of back ground data of the study participants. The study period was from March’ 2021 to July’ 2019. Results: There is significant association between knowledge score with socio-demographic variables except caste (8.31) and occupation of the rural mothers (5.14). There is significant association between practice score with socio-demographic variables except caste (10.58) and education (7.05) of the rural mothers. There is a significant comparison at 0.05 levels between knowledge and practice of the study participants regarding new-borne care and child health care. Conclusions: 451(90.2%) participants have excellent knowledge for new-born care and child health care.327 (65.4) participants are practicing the new-born care and child health care effectively.
A Comparative Study on the Effect of Regular Intake of Caffeine on Hand Steadiness Test in Right Hand Dominant Females
Authors: Mehvish Dr. Madiha
Published: April 2022

Caffeine is a CNS stimulant affecting normal cellular functions and increase energetic metabolism throughout the brain by enhancing alertness. Steadiness Tester – 9 Holes measures one of the aspect of psychomotor phenomena of steadiness. Our study was done to find out the difference in hand steadiness between caffeine users and non -caffeine users. Our study was done on 60 subjects aged between 18-45 years. All the subjects were females. 30 subjects were included in group A as only caffeine users and 30 were Tee totaller acting as controls under Group B. consent was obtained from all the volunteers. All the subjects were tested on a standard laboratory 9 hole steadiness tester. Subjects were asked to hold a stylus in a series of holes decreasing from 12.5 mm to 2.5 mm without touching the sides of the holes. The number of contacts or errors during the test were noted. The results showed that group B were steadiest in comparison to Group A. Statistically significant differences was found in the hole 4 at p< 0.05 and highly statistical significant results obtained from holes 5 to 9 at p≤0.001. Group B controls were steadier than Group A due to non-consumption of tobacco, alcohol, caffeine and any type of drug abuse.
Healing Potency of Different Honey on Wound and Skin Infections Collected from Three Selected Hospitals in Nigeria
Authors: PT Ajobiewe , YD Malaan , JO Ajobiewe , NA Yashim , II Sidi , PT Nwodo , HF Ajobiewe , P Alexander , KI Eke , C Oguji , AA Ogundeji
Published: April 2022

The remarkable activity of honey varieties in inflammatory complications is increasingly favorable due to its ability to induce antibodies to produce cytokines in eliminating bacterial infection and other related skin irritations. We investigated this assertion earlier documented in different studies about the potency of honey varieties in four selected hospitals within Nigeria. We also observed in this current work that the potency of honey obtained from different sources varied due to its composition of acids and proteins. Statistical technique, such as ANOVA was used to compare the mean difference of potency of honey in four selected hospitals within Nigeria. The test showed that the mean difference of the potencies of honey in three selected hospitals are not significant (P>0.05). The result of our in-vitro studies showed that honey had powerful antibacterial activities against different species of bacteria. We thus, concluded and suggested that among the countless varieties of honeys produced worldwide, some might have superior antibacterial activities that were yet to be discovered.
Seroprevalence of Viral Markers at the Blood Transfusion Center of Mohammed V Military Teaching Hospital of Rabat, Morocco
Authors: M Houari , J Rochdi , F Bighouab , H MAMAD , H X Ennefah , L Ennefah , A Ejeaidi , A Belmekki
Published: April 2022

Introduction: Blood transfusion therapy has a huge role in management of various hematological and other diseases. The prevention of transfusion-transmitted infections remains a key component of blood safety. The main objective of this study is to study the seroprevalence of viral markers on donated blood at the Blood Transfusion Center, Mohammed V Military Hospital in Rabat. Material and methods: This is a retrospective study conducted with military donors aged 19 to 50 at the Blood Transfusion Center (CTS) of the Mohammed V Military Hospital of Instruction (HMIMV), Rabat (Morocco), carried out over a period of four years from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2020. Biological screening was carried out by a technique…. based on the principle of Results: Out of 49,703 samples tested, 48,175 were valid for transfusion and 1,528 were not valid for transfusion, among these invalid bags, 101 donations were confirmed positive for HBV (2 ‰), with an HCV seroprevalence of 1.2 ‰ (58 donations) and a seroprevalence of 0.5 ‰ (25 cases) of HIV 1 + 2 with a seroprevalence of 0.5 ‰ (25 cases). Discussion: The low rates of seroprevalence of viral markers in our study show improved preventive measures with regard to donor selection and screening tests. Conclusion: This perceived prevalence encourages the maintenance of the use of the combined reagent, which is the only alternative to molecular biology for developing countries.
Role of Computed Tomography in Evaluation of findings in Stroke Patients
Authors: Mohammed Abdalla Y. , Alamin Asma , Ali Miada A. A.
Published: April 2022

Study the role of computed tomography in evaluation cerebrovascular disease, where the total number of patients was 237 adult patients their age ranged from 19 up to 96 years, and male was 156 patients while the female 81 patients. Study was conducted in Aliaa Specialist Hospital in period from August 2018 to February 2020, where the machine was Toshiba CT scan, Avilion 64slice multi-detector. The results show that correlate between computed tomography appearance with age group were the appearance that revealed from computed tomography was 8 diseases were the diagnose hypodense area was dominant with 75 patients and the diagnose right basal ganglia with just three patients. Finally; the correlation between final diagnosis with the age group for all patients where the final diagnoses divided to 8 groups were the diagnose patients with hemorrhage was dominant with 86 patients than white matter ischemia with 49 patients while the diagnose Bilateral hypodense areas with the lowest number of patients with just 4 patients. The analysis of variance for all variables with patient's age were the p.value show that there is no significant difference between patients age with history, type of CVA, site, appearance and diagnose of computed tomography.
Relevance of Complementary and Alternative Medical Interventions in Prevention of Mucormycosis in Post-Covid-19 Patients
Authors: Somanadhapai Dr. Sangeeth
Published: April 2022

Every day our bodies are exposed to several pathogens. In this invisible battle, a complex set of wheels comes into play, made up of millions of cells of different types and with different functions, responsible for ensuring the defence of the organism and maintaining the health of the body. It is the immune system that is responsible for this defence. The Covid-19 pandemic brought new problems, including pathogens that can take advantage of patients' weakness and worsen health conditions. Patients' after Covid-19 are facing a new threat, an infection caused by a fungus - mucormycosis. The main risk factors are taking corticosteroids and diabetes mellitus. The conventional medicine used in this type of treatment usually causes many adverse effects and there may be non-adherence. Alternatively, alternative medicine can be considered a useful approach and help improve wellness and even prevent complications of mucor infection. Complementary and alternative medicine treats emotional traits and mainly influences the patient's beliefs, thoughts, well-being, and mood and improves the immune system. Complementary and alternative medicine helps improve quality of life and can help patients reduce psychological distress. The present article discusses some key aspects of the role of alternative medicine and how complementary treatment can be considered in preventing complications of mucormycosis in post-Covid 19 patients.
“Clinical Presentations of Plantar Fasciitis: A Study in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Bangladesh”
Authors: Khan Dr. Md. Monjurul Momin , Ullah Dr. Mohammad Shafi , Ahmed Dr. Monjur , Islam Dr. SM Atiqul , Rabbani Dr. Asif
Published: April 2022

Background: Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a tough fibrous connective tissue structure which spans the plantar surface of the foot from the inferior heel to the toes. Even pain emanating from this portion is most often referred to as plantar fasciitis. In Bangladesh, we have not enough research-based information regarding the clinical features and presentations of plantar fasciitis (PF). Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to assess the clinical features and presentations of plantar fasciitis (PF). Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted in the department Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pabna Medical College Hospital, Pabna, Bangladesh during the period from January 2020 to January 2021. In total 100 patients with plantar fasciitis (PF) diagnosed and treated in mentioned hospital were included as the study subjects of this study. A predesigned questioner was used in data collection. Data regarding demographic, clinical, diagnostic etiological status of the patients were recorded. All data were collected, processed and analyzed by using MS Office and SPSS version 23 programs as per need. Results: In this study, the male-female ratio was 1.4:1. Most of the participants (39%) were from 18-30 years’ age group. Among total participants, in some cases diabetes, depression, CAD, CKD, obesity and cancer were found as comorbidities. In analyzing the personal level variables among the participants, we found the mean (±SD) SF-12 physical (0-100), SF-12 mental (0-100), HADS anxiety (0-21), HADS depression (0-21), MFPDI (Pain) and MFPDI (Function) as 40.14±11.73, 51.28±11.94, 6.72±4.51, 5.11±3.76, -0.5±1.50 and -1.0±1.75 respectively. Besides these, as foot variables the mean (±SD) 1st MTP joint dorsiflexion (Degree), ankle dorsiflexion-knee flexed (Degree), ankle dorsiflexion-knee extended (Degree), Foot Posture Index, navicular height (mmd), Arch index were found as 62.25±18.67, 51.45±8.75, 63.50±8.76, 2.7±1.75, 0.18±0.04 and 0.23±0.03 respectively.
Comparison of Patient Satisfaction between Spinal versus General Anaesthesia for Lumbar Disc Surgery
Authors: Talukder Monowar Hossain , Ahmed Mainuddin , Hossain Khondaker Shaheen , Uddin Md. Belal , Shikder Shohana , Ahmed Faruk
Published: April 2022

Background: Lumbar discectomy is most commonly performed under general anaesthesia, which can be associated with several perioperative morbidities including nausea, vomiting, atelectasis, pulmonary aspiration, and prolonged post-anaesthesia recovery. It is possible that fewer complications may occur if the procedure is performed under spinal anesthesia. Objective: To assess the Patient Satisfaction between Spinal versus General Anaesthesia in Patients for Prolapse Lumbar Intervertebral Disc (PLID) Surgery. Methods: A Comparative study was carried out at the Dept. of Anesthesia, Abdul Malek Ukil Medical College & Hospital, Noakhali, Bangladesh from January 2018 to December 2020. One hundred (100) healthy and co-operative patients ASA I-II were recruited and randomized into two equal groups, with half of these patients receiving spinal anaesthesia (n-50) and the remainder general anaesthesia (n-50). A comprehensive postoperative evaluation was carried out documenting any anaesthetic complications, pace of physiological and functional recovery and patient satisfaction. Variables were recorded as pain level using a visual analogue scale (VAS) at 1, 6, 12 and 24 hours; patient level of satisfaction during the stay on the ward using verbal rating scale (VRS) as it was detected by A p-value < 0.05 were considered as significant. Results: In our study Spinal anaesthesia patients achieved the milestones of physiological and functional recovery more rapidly and reported less postoperative pain. Perioperative hypotension in 26% of patients and none was hypertensive in spinal group and in G/A Group 06% of patients was hypotensive and 20% were hypertensive. Postoperative pain intensity more in G/A group than spinal group. Patient satisfaction in spinal group was more comparative to G/A group. Conclusion: In conclusion, Spinal anesthesia is a reasonable alternative to general anesthesia for the patients with ASA grade I/II and preferably single level pathology in the lumbar .....