bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of Tunnel Lining Stability through Integrated Monitoring of Fiber Bragg Grating Strain and Structural Deformation
Authors: Li Chuan , He Dechao , Li Jiaqi , Xu Qiang , Wan Xiaorong , Su Jianning
Published: June 2024

Tunnel excavation induces the stress redistribution of the surrounding rock. Structural cracks may develop in the secondary lining due to this stress redistribution and bias pressure, consequently affecting the overall construction safety of the tunnel. This paper aims to achieve real-time monitoring of the excavation stability of the lining structure by integrating two monitoring technologies: structural deformation monitoring and fiber grating strain monitoring. Additionally, it proposes a method to simultaneously measure the thermal strain and applied stress–strain of the structure. By analyzing the displacement and deformation of the lining structure, its stability can be preliminarily evaluated in the short term. To achieve long-term real-time monitoring and a more accurate assessment of the tunnel structure’s stability, the paper introduces fiber Bragg grating (FBG) strain sensor monitoring technology. First, based on the geological stratigraphy information obtained from the exploration, a simulation model of the tunnel under different section bias angles is established. The displacement and stress concentration areas of the lining structure are then analyzed to optimize the sensor deployment array and provide a theoretical basis for the sensor arrangement. FBG strain sensors are installed on the surface of the structure to measure thermal strain and loading stress–strain, whereas FBG temperature sensors measure local temperature. The findings indicate that following tunnel excavation, the maximum daily strain differences at K107+043 and K107+240 were 126.87 µε and 209.38 µε, respectively. After a period of rock disturbance, the average daily strain differences due to applied stress–strain were 16.8 µε and 12.65 µε, respectively. The thermal strain was close to the daily strain difference. Therefore, after the rock disturbance subsided, the strain fluctuations in the lining structure were mainly caused by local temperature changes, and the surrounding rock tended to stabilize. This offers a viable method for evaluating structural stability post-tunnel excavation.
On the Use and Construction of Wi-Fi Fingerprint Databases for Large-Scale Multi-Building and Multi-Floor Indoor Localization: A Case Study of the UJIIndoorLoc Database
Authors: Li Sihao , Tang Zhe , Kim Kyeong Soo , Smith Jeremy S.
Published: June 2024

Large-scale multi-building and multi-floor indoor localization has recently been the focus of intense research in indoor localization based on Wi-Fi fingerprinting. Although significant progress has been made in developing indoor localization algorithms, few studies are dedicated to the critical issues of using existing and constructing new Wi-Fi fingerprint databases, especially for large-scale multi-building and multi-floor indoor localization. In this paper, we first identify the challenges in using and constructing Wi-Fi fingerprint databases for large-scale multi-building and multi-floor indoor localization and then provide our recommendations for those challenges based on a case study of the UJIIndoorLoc database, which is the most popular publicly available Wi-Fi fingerprint multi-building and multi-floor database. Through the case study, we investigate its statistical characteristics with a focus on the three aspects of (1) the properties of detected wireless access points, (2) the number, distribution and quality of labels, and (3) the composition of the database records. We then identify potential issues and ways to address them using the UJIIndoorLoc database. Based on the results from the case study, we not only provide valuable insights on the use of existing databases but also give important directions for the design and construction of new databases for large-scale multi-building and multi-floor indoor localization in the future.
Virtual Experience Toolkit: An End-to-End Automated 3D Scene Virtualization Framework Implementing Computer Vision Techniques
Authors: Mora Pau , Garcia Clara , Ivorra Eugenio , Ortega Mario , Alcañiz Mariano L.
Published: June 2024

Virtualization plays a critical role in enriching the user experience in Virtual Reality (VR) by offering heightened realism, increased immersion, safer navigation, and newly achievable levels of interaction and personalization, specifically in indoor environments. Traditionally, the creation of virtual content has fallen under one of two broad categories: manual methods crafted by graphic designers, which are labor-intensive and sometimes lack precision; traditional Computer Vision (CV) and Deep Learning (DL) frameworks that frequently result in semi-automatic and complex solutions, lacking a unified framework for both 3D reconstruction and scene understanding, often missing a fully interactive representation of the objects and neglecting their appearance. To address these diverse challenges and limitations, we introduce the Virtual Experience Toolkit (VET), an automated and user-friendly framework that utilizes DL and advanced CV techniques to efficiently and accurately virtualize real-world indoor scenarios. The key features of VET are the use of ScanNotate, a retrieval and alignment tool that enhances the precision and efficiency of its precursor, supported by upgrades such as a preprocessing step to make it fully automatic and a preselection of a reduced list of CAD to speed up the process, and the implementation in a user-friendly and fully automatic Unity3D application that guides the users through the whole pipeline and concludes in a fully interactive and customizable 3D scene. The efficacy of VET is demonstrated using a diversified dataset of virtualized 3D indoor scenarios, supplementing the ScanNet dataset.
Content Analysis of Three-Dimensional Model Technologies and Applications for Construction: Current Trends and Future Directions
Authors: Le Nhien , Tran Daniel , Sturgill Roy
Published: June 2024

The proliferation of digital technologies is substantially transforming inspection methodologies for construction activities. Although the implementation of a three-dimensional (3D) model has emerged as an advantageous, feasible inspection application, the selection of the most suitable 3D models is challenging due to multiple technology options. The primary objectives of this study were to investigate current trends and identify future technologies for 3D models in the construction industry. This study utilized systematic reviews by identifying and selecting quality journals, analyzing selected articles, and conducting content analysis and meta-analysis to identify dominant themes in 3D models. Results showed that the top technologies used to model construction projects are building information models, remote sensing, stereo vision system/photo processing programs, and augmented reality/virtual reality. The main benefits and challenges of these technologies for modeling were also determined. This study identified three areas with significant knowledge gaps for future research: (1) the amalgamation of two or more technologies to overcome project obstacles; (2) solution optimization for inspections in remote areas; and (3) the development of algorithm-based technologies. This research contributes to the body of knowledge by exploring current trends and future directions of 3D model technologies in the construction industry.
The Types of Water Conflicts in an Irrigation System in Northern Mexico: Conflict as a Negative Link in Social Network Analysis
Authors: Rivera-Nuñez Ixtoc Marlo , Luque Agraz Diana , Murphy Arthur D. , Jones Eric C. , Flores-Cuamea Martha Alejandra
Published: June 2024

We used social network analysis (SNA) to identify the types of water-related conflicts between the users and members of the institutional arena of the Rio Mayo Irrigation District (RMID) within the ancestral territory of the Yoreme Mayo indigenous group in Sonora, northeastern Mexico. We combined ethnography with an analysis and visualization of bimodal networks that consisted of 118 users and their connections to the institutional arena’s 30 identified social actors who influence water management. Using a clustering algorithm, we identified four types of conflicts: (1) disputes between small- and large-scale farmers over (i) irrigation water and (ii) payments for water rights and land rental; (2) the struggle by large-scale farmers against the upper level of the water hierarchy, to obtain more water; (3) struggles by rural indigenous women against water providers, to conserve indigenous vernacular systems of managing water for domestic use; and (4) a “conflict” that turned out to be merely a structural remnant of the algorithm. We conclude that land- and water-grabbing in the RMID mainly affect indigenous small-scale farmers and that the combination of SNA and a clustering algorithm can identify the types of natural resource-related conflicts that might go undetected by other methodologies. However, SNA should in some cases be accompanied by a qualitative methodology.
Enhancing Sustainable Urban Intermodal Systems: Simulating the Effects of Key Parameters in Integrated Ride-Pooling and Public Transport
Authors: Lorente Ester , Codina Esteve , Barceló Jaume , Nökel Klaus
Published: June 2024

Mobility as a service, and its associated variants, has been proposed as a method to improve the sustainability of transport systems; however, most of the approaches that have been proposed so far have been unsuccessful or have worsened the situation. The work presented in this paper investigates an intermodal system that combines a ride-pooling service with a public transport network. The system is composed of a dedicated simulator that evaluates the transport scenario and an intermodal dispatcher that optimises the service according to requests, accounting for their time windows. This intermodal approach considers trips with multiple legs, for which either ride-pooling or public transport are used. This study investigates how the batch size and the early dispatching of the last leg, supported by a vehicle reservation strategy, impact diverse demand profiles that range from single-passenger to multiple-passenger requests, while also addressing the critical aspect of fleet size. The experimental setting used in this work is the metropolitan area of Barcelona; the experimentation results yield valuable insights into the functionality of the proposed intermodal system.
Towards Circular Economy: Integrating Waste Management for Renewable Energy Optimization in Zimbabwe
Authors: Kumba Hagreaves , Makepa Denzel Christopher , Charamba Anesu Nicholas , Olanrewaju Oludolapo A.
Published: June 2024

Many countries across the globe are not yet exploiting the full potential energy that is inherent in waste to solve their energy and waste management crisis. This review critically examines the intersection of waste management and renewable energy optimization within the context of Zimbabwe’s transition towards a circular economy. This review explores the integration of waste management practices into renewable energy initiatives to foster a circular economy in Zimbabwe. Therefore, by assessing the feasibility and benefits of incorporating waste-to-energy technologies, this study elucidates the potential for synergistic resource utilization and environmental sustainability. Through a comprehensive analysis of existing waste management frameworks and renewable energy strategies, this paper highlights opportunities for optimizing energy production while addressing pressing waste management challenges. Ultimately, the findings underscore the importance of adopting a comprehensive approach to renewable energy development that leverages waste as a valuable resource in Zimbabwe’s transition towards a circular economy paradigm.
Conceptualizing Sustainable Business Models Aligning with Corporate Responsibility
Authors: Lee Cheng-Wen , Fu Mao-Wen
Published: June 2024

Our research is dedicated to developing sustainable business models (SBMs). In this study, we review numerous empirical articles, reviews, and papers on SBMs, including 17,412 SCIE articles and 17,237 SSCI papers, published between 2009 and 2023. Our research provides guidance on how to achieve and maintain sustainability. We identify the most effective practices for conceptualizing an SBM. Our citations of over 130 articles highlight the importance of integrating corporate actions and consequences across the environmental, societal, and economic spheres, while also considering stakeholder engagement and long-term perspectives. We also emphasize the need to move beyond the traditional dichotomous treatment of SBMs and reflect more contemporary practices. To provide a more practical explanation, we use fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis to predict the future evolution of SBMs from a corporate responsibility perspective, drawing on the lessons of the China phenomenon. This approach clarifies how the theoretical and practical elements obtained from the literature correspond with the new SBMs.
Inspiring Sustainability in Undergraduate Engineering Programs
Authors: Griesinger Tina , Reid Kenneth , Knight David , Katz Andrew , Somers John
Published: June 2024

The number of engineers who are transitioning into environmental sustainability careers is growing, though a gap still exists between the supply and demand. This presents an opportunity for undergraduate engineering students to fulfill the demand as environmental sustainability professionals. This qualitative exploratory study investigated environmental sustainability learning experiences and future career interests in environmental sustainability. The social cognitive theory (SCCT) was utilized as a theoretical lens, exploring undergraduate students’ environmental sustainability interests, related learning experiences and their interest in pursuing a future career in environmental sustainability. Twenty-five undergraduate engineering students in various engineering disciplines were interviewed for this study. Data were analyzed to (1) identify the students’ interest in pursuing a career in environmental sustainability, (2) determine if the students’ interests have changed since they began their undergraduate studies, and (3) explore how learning experiences have impacted the students’ future career choices. The findings posit that exposure to environmental sustainability learning experiences is impactful and plays an important role, impacting the students’ interests in pursuing careers in sustainability. The results reveal that elements such as personal beliefs and salary considerations inspire career choices. This research contributes to addressing the demand for additional working professionals who are prepared to tackle environmental sustainability issues, highlighting the role of learning experiences in shaping students’ career interests.
Towards a Sustainable Preservation of Medieval Colors through the Identification of the Binding Media, the Medieval Tempera
Authors: Vieira Márcia , Melo Maria J. , de Carvalho Luís Mendonça
Published: June 2024

Medieval colors used in illuminated manuscripts from the 12th to 15th centuries can be at risk. Knowing the binding media used, the medieval tempera, is fundamental to developing new and greener methodologies to increase sustainability in Cultural Heritage. A closer look at the tempera used in medieval illuminated manuscripts kept in Portuguese collections, namely, the Ajuda Songbook (13th c.), the winter breviary (14th to 15th c.), the books of hours (15th c.), and a Renaissance Charter (1512), shows that most of the paints analyzed used a tempera similar to gum mesquite. Infrared spectra were the basis for the differentiation between the gums used in medieval times originating from Prosopis spp. and Senegalia spp., gum mesquite and gum arabic, respectively. The ethnobotanical uses of gum mesquite further engage the reader. This micro review represents a significant step forward in Heritage Conservation, offering new perspectives for innovative and greener treatments. Our research, focusing on the differentiation of gums used in medieval times and the identification of the binding media, has the potential to revolutionize our understanding and the preservation of illuminated manuscripts in Cultural Heritage.
Analysis of Land Use Change and Its Economic and Ecological Value under the Optimal Scenario and Green Development Advancement Policy: A Case Study of Hechi, China
Authors: Hu Xingwang , Liao Weihua , Wei Yifang , Wei Zhiyan , Huang Shengxia
Published: June 2024

Studying future land use change for sustainable regional development remains a challenging task. Although many previous studies have conducted multi-scenario simulations, research on optimal scenarios that consider the impact of regional policies is relatively limited. In this paper, based on exploring the drivers of land use change, a land value assessment framework that considers the impacts of future land use change is developed by combining multi-objective programming and patch-generating land use simulation models. The framework is useful for predicting land use changes and assessing the ecological and economic values of land in different development strategy contexts (natural development scenario, economic development scenario, ecological protection scenario and green economy scenario). The results show that during the period 1990–2020, the forest area fluctuated greatly. The area of forest initially increased from 249.21 × 104 hm2 to 249.33 × 104 hm2, but then decreased to 248.53 × 104 hm2. Moreover, the model results show that altitude is the main driving force of land use change. By 2035, the economic value under the green economy scenario will be CNY 924.08 × 108, slightly lower than the CNY 938.01 × 108 under the economic development scenario. However, the ecological value under the economic development scenario will drop from CNY 675.43 × 108 CNY in 2020 to CNY 633.56 × 108 in 2025. Therefore, the green economy scenario will be more in line with the development needs of local policies, and the future land use distribution of this scenario can provide reference for regional land planning.
Carbon Dioxide Gasification of Biochar: A Sustainable Way of Utilizing Captured CO2 to Mitigate Greenhouse Gas Emission
Authors: Ofuani Nnamdi , Bhoi Prakashbhai
Published: June 2024

This study proposes CO2 gasification of biochar as a potential carbon utilization pathway for greenhouse gas emission reduction. It aims to evaluate the effects of CO2 concentration on carbon and CO2 conversion and output CO yield. It also performs kinetic analysis, using the volume reaction model, to determine the activation energy and pre-exponential factor. The operating conditions utilized include gasification temperatures of 700, 800, and 900 °C; inlet CO2 concentrations of 15%, 30%, 45%, and 60% by volume (N2 balance); and a CO2 flow rate of 5 L/min. Carbon dioxide gasification of biochar was performed in a fixed bed batch reactor, and the composition of the output gases was analyzed. Increases in the temperature and inlet CO2 concentration both resulted in an increase in carbon conversion, with the maximum carbon conversion of 57.1% occurring at 900 °C and a 60% inlet CO2 concentration. The results also showed that CO2 conversion increased against temperature but decreased with an increasing inlet CO2 concentration. The maximum CO2 conversion of 76% was observed at 900 °C and a 15% inlet CO2 concentration. An activation energy in the range of 109 to 117 kJ/mol and a pre-exponential factor in the range of 63 to 253 s−1 were determined in this study.
Balance or Combine? Ambidextrous Innovation Strategy Selection of International Entrepreneurial-Oriented Enterprises in China
Authors: Zhang Jinshan , Sun Tingshu , Yang Tingting
Published: June 2024

This study examines how ambidextrous balanced innovation and ambidextrous combined innovation affect international entrepreneurial-oriented enterprise growth within the holistic paradigm of systems thinking and discusses the systemic impact of industry international competitiveness and industry financing dependence. We select the unbalanced panel data of China’s ICT industry international enterprises from 2010 to 2021 for empirical research, and we employ the fixed effect model for testing. The empirical results indicate that both ambidextrous balanced innovation and ambidextrous combined innovation promote international entrepreneurial-oriented enterprise growth, that the industry’s international competitiveness positively moderates the relationship between ambidextrous balanced innovation and international entrepreneurial-oriented enterprise growth, and that the industry’s financing dependence negatively moderates the relationship between ambidextrous balanced innovation and international entrepreneurial-oriented enterprise growth. The aforementioned conclusion is robust against a series of robustness tests. This study expands the theoretical research on international entrepreneurship and ambidextrous innovation strategy selection and may help in the selection of ambidextrous innovation strategies for international entrepreneurial-oriented enterprises.
Health Impacts of Natural Background Radiation in High Air Pollution Area of Thailand
Authors: Autsavapromporn Narongchai , Kranrod Chutima , Kritsananuwat Rawiwan , Sola Phachirarat , Klunklin Pitchayaponne , Chitapanarux Imjai , Jaikang Churdsak , Monum Tawachai , Hosoda Masahiro , Tokonami Shinji
Published: June 2024

Chiang Mai province of Thailand is known for having the highest natural background radiation in the country, as well as being recognized as one of the world’s most polluted cities for air quality. This represents the major contributor to the development of lung cancer. This research aims to estimate the comprehensive dose of both internal and external exposure due to natural background radiation and related health perspectives in the highly polluted area of Chiang Mai. The average values of indoor radon and thoron concentrations in 99 houses over 6 months were 40.8 ± 22.6 and 17.8 ± 16.3 Bq/m3, respectively. These results exceed the worldwide value for indoor radon and thoron (40 and 10 Bq/m3), respectively. During burning season, the average values of indoor radon (56.7 ± 20 Bq/m3) and thoron (20.8 ± 20.4 Bq/m3) concentrations were higher than the world-wide averages. The radon concentration in drinking water (56 samples) varied from 0.1 to 91.9 Bq/L, with an average value of 9.1 ± 22.8 Bq/L. Most of the drinking water samples (87%) fell below the recommended maximum contamination limit of 11.1 Bq/L. The average values of natural radionuclide (226Ra, 232Th and 40K) in 48 soil samples were 47 ± 20.9, 77.9 ± 29.7 and 700.1 ± 233 Bq/kg, respectively. All values were higher than the worldwide average of 35, 30 and 400 Bq/kg, respectively. The average value of outdoor absorbed gamma dose rate (98 ± 32.5 nGy/h) exceeded the worldwide average of 59 nGy/h. Meanwhile, the average activity concentrations of 226Ra, 232Th and 40K in 25 plant food samples were 2.7 ± 0.1, 3.2 ± 1.6 and 1000.7 ± 1.9 Bq/kg, respectively. The 40K concentration was the most predominant in plant foods. The highest concentrations of 226Ra, 232Th and 40K were found in Chinese cabbage, celery and cilantro, respectively. The total annual effective dose for residents in the study area varied from 0.6 to 4.3 mSv, with an average value of 1.4 mSv. This indicates a significant long-term public health hazard due to natural background radiation and suggests a heightened radiation risk for the residents. The excess lifetime cancer risk value (5.4) associated with natural background radiation was found to be higher than the recommended value. Moreover, the number of lung cancer cases per year per million average of 25.2 per million persons per year was in the limit range 170–230 per million people. Overall, our results will be used for future decision making in the prevention of lung cancer risk associated with natural background radiation.
Risk Factors Associated with Loss to Follow-Up during Tuberculosis Treatment in the Sanatorium Hospital of Luanda, Angola
Authors: Vita Domingos , Aznar Maria Luisa , Martínez-Campreciós Joan , Kansietoko Debora Cristina Maindo Sebastiao , Molina Israel
Published: June 2024

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a serious public health threat that affects the most vulnerable populations. Patients who are lost to follow-up (LTFU) after TB diagnosis still represent one of the biggest challenges to TB control. Method: In this prospective observational study, we aimed to identify and analyse the risk factors associated with LTFU among TB patients who started first-line TB treatment in the Sanatorium Hospital in Luanda. Result: A total of 113 patients with TB (non-multidrug resistant) were included between August 2018 and September 2019. Seventy-six (67.3%) patients were cured, 27 (23.9%) were LTFU, 5 (4.4%) died, 4 (3.5%) were transferred and 1 (0.9%) presented treatment failure. After excluding those who died, were transferred or failed treatment, we observed that severe TB at the time of diagnosis (OR 9.24, 95% CI 2.18–39.04) and food insecurity were significantly associated with LTFU (OR 5.96, 95% CI 1.66–21.41). Conclusions: The findings of our study can contribute to understanding the reasons for the LTFU of patients with TB and can guide policies and facilitate designing measures to allow better adherence and, therefore, greater treatment success.
Impact of Neurological Complications on Long-Term Outcomes in Patients with Infective Endocarditis
Authors: Pinto Pedro Henrique Oliveira Murta , Fae Isabela Galizzi , Oliveira Gustavo Brandão , Duque Roni Arley Silva , Oliveira Mauricio Vitor Machado , Barbalho Luan Salvador Machado , Parreiras André Oliveira , Gelape Fernanda Alves , Cambraia Fernanda Sophya Leite , Costa Guilherme Lelis , Diamante Lucas Chaves , Bráulio Renato , Gelape Cláudio Léo , Teixeira-Carvalho Andréa , Ferrari Teresa Cristina Abreu , Nunes Maria Carmo Pereira
Published: June 2024

Neurological complications are frequent during the active course of infective endocarditis (IE), and they are associated with high in-hospital mortality rates. However, limited data exist on the prognostic value of these complications for late outcomes. This study aimed to assess the long-term impact of neurological complications in patients surviving an IE episode. A total of 263 consecutive IE patients admitted to a tertiary care center between 2007 and 2022 were prospectively included. Neurological complications at admission included transient ischemic attack (TIA), ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, intracerebral abscess, and meningitis. The primary outcome was a composite of overall mortality or heart valve surgery. Of the patients, 34.2% died in the hospital, leaving 173 survivors for long-term follow-up. Over a median of 3.5 years, 29 patients died, and 13 (9%) underwent cardiac surgery, resulting in an overall adverse event rate of 30%. Neurological complications independently predicted long-term adverse outcomes (hazard ratio (HR) 2.237; 95% CI 1.006–4.976), after adjusting for age, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and heart failure (HF) development. In an IE patient cohort, neurological complications at admission, which is a complication directly related to the IE process, were independent predictors of long-term outcomes.
Legal pluralism as co-presence
Authors: Araújo Sara
Published: June 2024

This paper aims to offer a contribution for the debate on how to decolonize sociolegal thinking by discussing possibilities of decolonizing legal pluralism.  Avoiding the endless debate about what is law, and focused on the need to disobey modern epistemological hierarchies, I use a cartographic metaphor – law as map - to argue that legal centralism is not only a fiction, but a Eurocentric instrument that limits political imagination. Law, in its plurality, is an indicator of the world’s possibilities. Legal pluralism must be more than a marginal field, but a core instrument to expand legal and political possibilities. After addressing the role of modern law as an instrument that legitimizes capitalism, I claim that we need to move ahead from modern dichotomies that fail to decolonize science. Finally, using notes from fieldwork in East-Timor and Mozambique, I reflect as a feminist woman on how to learn from unfamiliar legal maps.
Peningkatan Kualitas Hidup Lansia Melalui Peningkatan Pemahaman Intervensi Pencegahan Depresi
Authors: Wulansari  , Fiktina Vifri Ismiriyam  , Mukhamad Mustain
Published: June 2024

Understanding of depression prevention intervention is one of the efforts that can be done as an effort to prevent depression. Understanding Depression prevention interventions can be applied to the elderly. By understanding depression prevention interventions, the elderly able to make their own efforts to prevent depression. There, the elderly a group that is very vulnerable to experiencing depression. To be able to implement the intervention well, understanding is needed from education, knowledge and training on the intervention. The ultimate goal of understanding interventions to prevent depression in the elderly is to prevent depression so as to achieve a good quality of life. Actions are carried out through stages from counseling to training by paying attention to the stages of knowledge and skills transfer The results of this activity from a total of 64 elderly participants, at the end of the session or evaluation stage the level of knowledge was found to be sufficient knowledge at 17 (26.6%) and good at 47 (73.4%). At the level of quality of life in the value range 3-4. Where 3 was 30 (46.9%), and 4 was 34 (53.1%). Conclusion, this activity was successfully carried out and its objectives were achieved. Suggestions that can be made for activities with the elderly are to involve younger families or close family members. This is related to the elderly's cognitive abilities which can decline and also the family as a support system.
 
ABSTRAK
Pemahaman Intervensi pencegahan depresi merupakan salah satu upaya yang dapat dilakukan sebagai Upaya untuk mencegah terjadinya depresi. Pemahaman Intervensi pencegahan depresi dapat diterapkan pada lansia. Dengan pemahaman intervensi pencegahan depresi para lansia mampu melakukan Upaya mendiri dalam mencegah depresi. Yang mana, Lansia merupakan satu kelompok yang sangat rentan mengalami depresi.  Untuk dapat diterapkan intervensi dengan baik diperlukan pemahaman yang didapatkan dari edukasi pengetahuan hingga pelatihan dari intervensi intervensi tersebut. Tujuan akhir dari dengan pemahaman intervesi pecegahan depresi pada lansia adalah  dapat dicegahnya depresi sehingga tercapainya kualitas hidup yang baik. Tindakan yang dilakukan melalui tahapan dari penyuluhan hingga pelatihan dengan memperhatikan tahapan transfer pengetahuan dan keterampilan Hasil dari kegiatan ini dari total peserta yaitu 64 lansia, pada akhir sesi atau tahap evaluasi tingkat pengetahuan didapatkan menjadi pengetahuan cukup sebesar 17 (26,6%) dan baik 47 (73,4%). Pada tingkat kualitas hidup pada rentang nilai 3-4. Dimana 3 sebanyak 30 (46,9%), dan nilai 4 sebanyak 34 (53,1%). Sehingga kesimpulannya, kegiatan ini berhasil terlaksana dan tercapai tujuannya. Saran yang dapat dilakukan untuk kegiatan dengan lansia adalah melibatkan keluarga yang usianya lebih muda atau keluarga terdekat. Hal ini terkait kemampuan kognitif lansia yang dapat turun dan juga keluarga sebagai support system.
Multi-agency safeguarding: From everyone’s responsibility to a collective responsibility
Authors: Ball Emma Jayne , McElwee Jessica Devon , McManus Michelle Ann
Published: June 2024

Multi-agency collaboration (also termed inter-professional, inter-agency, and multi-sector) between agencies and practitioners has been established as a valuable way of working in safeguarding, to protect people from harm. Whilst multiagency working is mandated in legislation, policy, and guidance, there are challenges in its implementation. Research has not only highlighted many benefits of multi-agency working, for example, sharing resources and expertise, but also key barriers, including uncertainty of agency roles, remits, and responsibilities. Ongoing challenges, such as information sharing in an appropriate and timely manner, are often cited within various serious practice reviews and inspections. However, what is less explored and understood is how we know and evidence if our multi-agency safeguarding arrangements are effective. This article summarizes the multi-agency safeguarding landscape and highlights an urgent need for the development of a framework that identifies key components to evidence effectiveness. This framework should seek to define, identify, monitor, and review factors that enable effective multi-agency partnership working. In doing so, we argue that the evidence of practice needs to build on safeguarding being “everyone’s responsibility” towards establishing a “collective responsibility.” This is the first of the two papers mapping developmental journey of “The Collective Safeguarding Responsibility Model: 12Cs”. Safeguarding; Multi-Agency; Inter-Agency; Partnership; Model; Cooperation; Collaboration; Vulnerability.
İngilizce Öğretiminde Ters Yüz Sınıf Modelinin 7. Sınıf Öğrencilerinin Akademik Başarı ve Tutumlarına Etkisi
Authors: Küpelikılınç Ali , Kan Ayşe Ülkü
Published: June 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı, ters yüz sınıf (TYS) modelinin ortaokul 7. sınıf öğrencilerinin İngilizce dersi akademik başarı ve derse karşı tutumlarına etkisini incelemektir. Çalışma grubunu 2022-2023 eğitim-öğretim yılında Akdeniz bölgesindeki bir ildeki bir ortaokulda öğrenim gören 80 öğrenci (deney grubu = 39; kontrol grubu = 41) oluşturmaktadır. Öntest-sontest kontrol gruplu yarı deneysel desenin kullanıldığı çalışma toplam 11 hafta yürütülmüştür. Deneysel çalışma öncesinde ve sonrasında deney ve kontrol grubuna başarı testi ile İngilizce dersine yönelik tutum ölçeği uygulanmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda akademik başarı değişkeninde deney grubu lehine istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılık bulunmuştur. İngilizce dersine yönelik duyuşsal ve bilişsel tutum alt boyutlarında gruplar arasında fark belirlenmemiştir.
Peran Kredit Usaha Rakyat (KUR) terhadap Perkembangan UMKM (Studi Kasus Bank BRI Unit Kedaton)
Authors: Khoiriah Nisaul , Yusda Desi Derina , Oktaria Eka Travilta , Hairudin Hairudin
Published: June 2024

Purpose: This study aims to determine the role of people’s Business Credit on the Development of MSMEs at Bank BRI Unit Kedaton.
Methodology/approach: This study used qualitative descriptive methods with primary data sources, namely survey and questionnaire results, and secondary data in the form of journals and articles related to research. Data collection techniques included observation, questionnaires, and documentation. The population used in this study is all KUR customers at Bank BRI Unit Kedaton from to 2020-2022 with a sample of 97 respondents calculated using the Cohcran formula.
Results: The results of this study show that the role of KUR has a significant effect on the development of MSMEs in the Kedaton Unit, judging from the t-count test results of 9,708 t-tables > 1,661, and from the determinant test results of 49.8%, and the remaining 50.2% was influenced by other var iabels that were not studied in this study.
Limitations: This study used only one independent research variable that affected micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. There are many other independent variables that can explain and possibly influence Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises variables, but researchers did not use them in this final project study.
Contribution: The provision of people’s Business Credit (KUR) financing to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is expected to continue to increase so that the wider community can conveniently build or develop a business.
Novelty: novelty in this study lies in the time and conditions carried out by the researcher, so as to get differences from the results of the study.
Analisis Strategi Pemasaran untuk Meningkatkan Enquiry Penjualan Ekspor Petikemas di PT. Samudera Indonesia
Authors: Mubarok Alfina Rahma Nazilal , Hidayat Rusdi
Published: June 2024

Purpose: This research aims to conduct an analysis of the marketing strategies implemented by PT. Samudera Indonesia to increase the volume of inquiries for container export sales.
Methodology/approach: The research method used involves case studies and analysis of Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning (STP) strategies along with the implementation of sales calls. Data was collected through interviews, observation and documentation studies.
Results/findings: The research results show that the STP marketing strategy and sales calls implemented by PT. Samudera Indonesia has succeeded in increasing the volume of container export sales inquiries every month. Despite limitations in data acquisition and research time constraints, these findings provide valuable insights into the implementation of effective marketing strategies in the shipping and logistics industry.
Limitations: Recommendations for future research involve expanding data acquisition and extending the research time to support more in-depth analysis. It is hoped that this research can contribute to practical understanding and strategic marketing literature, especially in the context of container export sales in similar companies.
Contribution: This research can contribute to the company in further developing the company's next marketing strategy to further increase the volume of sales inquiries in the following years.
ATEITIES SKAITMENINĖS SVEIKATOS PRIEŽIŪROS TECHNOLOGIJOS: SISTEMINĖ LITERATŪROS APŽVALGA
Authors: Janušonis Vinsas
Published: June 2024

Straipsnyje apžvelgiama pastarojo dešimtmečio mokslinė literatūra, nagrinėjanti išmaniųjų sveikatos priežiūros technologijų (SPT) vystymąsi.

Apžvelgiama kompiuterizacija ir procesų skaitmeni­zavimas, išmanieji įrenginiai, neribotų duomenų bazės (NDB) bei debesų technologijos, dirbtinis intelektas (DI), procesų robotizacija, blokų grandinės, nanotechnologi­jos, žmogaus genomo tyrimai ir jų taikymas sveikatos priežiūrai.

Analizuota išmaniųjų technologijų pritaikymo sveikatos priežiūrai nauda bei iššūkiai.

Pateiktos sveikatos priežiūros paradigmos pokyčių gairės.
ĮGIMTI ARITMIJŲ SINDROMAI (KANALOPATIJOS): PATOGENEZĖ IR SUSIJUSIOS GENŲ MUTACIJOS
Authors: Daukšaitė Elena , Rinkūnienė Diana
Published: June 2024

Pirminiams aritmijų sindromams (kanalopatijoms) pri­skiriami ilgo QT, trumpo QT ir Brugada sindromai, ka­techolaminerginė polimorfinė skilvelinė tachikardija, ankstyvos repoliarizacijos sindromas bei idiopatinis skil­velių virpėjimas. Kanalopatijos yra retos ligos, paveldi­mos pagal Mendelio dėsnius ir dažniausiai siejamos su genų, koduojančių miokardo jonų kanalus ir šių kanalų reguliacinius baltymus, pokyčiais. Skirtingose miokardo ląstelėse kylančių veikimo potencialų forma skiriasi dėl skirtingos jonų kanalų ekspresijos, kuri užtikrina nuo­seklų miokardo sujaudinimo generavimą bei normalų širdies ritmą. Pakitusi jonų kanalų funkcija ar ekspresija gali keisti veikimo potencialo (VP) trukmę, daryti įtaką ląstelių refrakteriškumui bei lemti grįžtamojo miokardo sujaudinimo mechanizmų išsivystymą. Tyrimo tikslas – apžvelgti literatūros šaltiniuose aprašytas įgimtas kana­lopatijas ir su jomis siejamus genus.
Incidence, Risk Factors and Mortality of COVID-19 among Cancer Patients: A Meta-Analysis
Authors: Kombo Ahmad Fadhil , Ji Xin-Ying
Published: June 2024

Cancer is among the fatal diseases caused by abnormal cell growth from one organ that can invade and destroy adjacent organs. These abnormally growing cells are caused by defects in the gene sequence of the living organisms. These unregulated, proliferating cells exceed their normal boundaries to infiltrate adjacent bodily tissues and/or move to other organs. Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, responsible for more than 10 million deaths in 2020 alone. Cancer is the second most common non-communicable disease to cause death. Currently, the health systems around the world are facing a huge challenge in finding a proper cure for cancer. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in China, followed by liver cancer, stomach cancer, esophageal cancer, and cardiovascular disorders, which together account for 43% of all deaths. Currently; the health system is facing huge challenge on the proper cure for cancer. This is because cancer is not one disease but many disorders that share a profound growth dysregulation of cells. The peculiar traits of cancer, including altered cellular metabolism, unlimited capacity for replication, sustained angiogenesis, the ability to invade and metastasize, the ability to evade apoptosis, self-sufficiency in growth signals, evasion of immune surveillance, and insensitivity to growth-inhibitory signals, are to chastise for this growth dysregulation. Due to their poor general health, concurrent illnesses, a systemic immunosuppressive condition brought on by cancer itself, and some drugs as conventional immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) used to treat cancer, cancer patients are more vulnerable to different infectious diseases. Hence, cancer patients are more vulnerable to coronavirus infection. The main goal of this study was to conduct a meta-analysis of COVID-19 incidence, risk factors, and mortality among diverse cancer patients. We narrowed our attention to both inpatients and outpatients with Covid-19 symptoms du
A Comparative Study on the Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation versus Intermittent Lumbar Traction in Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain Combined with the Extensor Endurance Exercise Regime
Authors: Sharma Jagat Jaya , Dash Priyabrata , Rout Dwarikanath , Sahu Smrutiranjan , Ranjan Swami Prabhu , Mohanty Nihar Ranjan
Published: June 2024

Background: The endeavor of this study was done to compare the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in subjects with chronic non-specific low back pain (LBP) as compared to intermittent lumbar traction (ILT) with simultaneous application of extensor endurance exercise with both the interventions. Methods: Quasi-experimental approach was chosen for conducting the study with pre-intervention and post-intervention evaluation of the outcomes. Convenient sampling and random allocation to groups were used to select and assign the sample that comprised of 10 subjects each in the two experimental groups and 10 subjects in control group out of total sample size of 30. Standardized tools such as VAS for evaluating the pain, modified Oswestry LBP disability questionnaire for evaluating disability were utilized. Extensor endurance exercise with warm-up and cool down were administered to both the experimental groups in common and TENS and ILT were administered to subjects of first and second experimental group respectively. Control group subjects were only treated with hot packs. Results: The data were analyzed with help of Microsoft excel. Paired t-test was done for Intragroup analysis and un-paired t-test, ANOVA for intergroup analysis. The findings suggested that there was significant difference within group-A and group-B for pain and disability and for group-C; the significant difference was found only for pain. Conclusion: From this study we concluded that, with common intervention of extensor endurance exercise for both experimental groups; significant reductions were seen in disability of subjects with chronic non-specific low back pain after four weeks of intervention with intermittent lumbar traction than that of TENS but the reduction of pain was more significant in subjects intervened with TENS than that with intermittent lumbar traction.
The Effect of STEM-ESciT-based Mobile Learning in Improving the Creativity Thinking Ability of Preservice Teachers
Authors: Juniarso Triman , Setiawan Bramianto , Prameswari Dinda , Aprillia Dhea Natasya Putri , Iasha Vina
Published: June 2024

Creative thinking is one of the abilities a person must have in the 21st century. Unfortunately, the data shows Indonesian student graduates have low creative thinking ability. Higher Education as graduate producers is required to produce graduates with 21st-century abilities, one of which is the ability to think creatively. Therefore, this research aims to determine the effect of STEM-ESciT-based Mobile Learning on improving pre-service teachers' creative thinking ability. This research used a quasi-experimental method with a pre-test, post-test control group design approach. In this research, the samples were divided into two groups: the experimental group using the STEM-ESciT-based learning model and the control group using the conventional learning model. Sixty-four samples were used in this research, with equal distribution between the two groups. Data were collected through essay tests, and data analysis was conducted using a t-test. The results showed that the use of STEM-ESciT-based learning media had a significant effect on student creativity. In addition, the pre-test and post-test results showed a more significant improvement compared to the conventional learning model.
Problem Based Learning in Improving Mathematical Creative Thinking Ability Using STEM : Literature Review
Authors: Fatkur Rohmah
Published: June 2024

This research aims to examine students' mathematical creative thinking abilities using a problem-based learning model. The method used in this research is the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method. Problem Based Learning can be an effective alternative in improving students' creative mathematical thinking abilities in the context of statistics learning. Further research is needed to explore more deeply the mechanisms and strategies that are effective in developing creative mathematical thinking abilities through a STEM-based Problem Based Learning approach.
Improving Number Recognition Skills through Braille Number Blocks for Visually Impaired Students
Authors: Ineke Nur Avita  , Ana Rafikayati  , Amelia Rizky Idhartono  , Nurul Hidayati  , Muhammad Nurrohman Jauhari
Published: June 2024

This study aims to determine the improvement of the ability to recognize braille numbers of first-grade blind students through braille number blocks at SLB Negeri Cerme. This research uses a quantitative approach Single Subject Research (SSR) experimental research method A1-B-A2 design. The research subject in this study was a blind grade I student at SLB Negeri Cerme who totaled one person. Data collection was done by using oral tests and observation. Based on the study's results, it can be concluded that using braille number blocks learning media can improve the ability to recognize braille numbers one to ten in blind children in class I at SLB Negeri Cerme. This is evidenced by an increase in the ability to acknowledge braille numbers in research subjects, marked by the increasing results of the final ability test (baseline 2). In the initial ability test (baseline 1), the subject got an average score of 33, and in the final ability test (baseline 2), the average subject score increased to 85. So, there was an average increase of 53.