bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The relationship between occupational stress, gene polymorphism, and dyslipidemia among coal miners: a case-control study.
Authors: Yang YongZhong , Zheng Ziwei , Chen Yuanyu , Wang Xuelin , Wang Hui , Si Zhikang , Meng Rui , Wu Jianhui
Published: July 2022

Background. Dyslipidemia is one of the known risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and its prevalence is increasing worldwide.In order to improve the prevention strategy of dyslipidemia and reduce its prevalence, this study used occupational stress(OS) and genes as research variables to explore their association with dyslipidemia.Methods. A case-control study was selected, and Han employees of a coal mining enterprise in China who participated in occupational health examinations from July to September 2020 were included as the research objects.We selected 445 dyslipidemia patients and 445 age and sex-matched healthy controls. LYPLAL1, APOC3 and SOD2 gene polymorphisms were detected by Polymerase Chain Reactionrestriction-Ragment Length Polymorphism Technique.The effects of OS, genetic polymorphism and interaction on dyslipidemia were analyzed by logistic regression, Andersson additive interaction model, crossover analysis, and GMDR model.Results. Monofactor analysis showed that smoking, drinking, physical activity level, DASH diet score, sleep quality, BMI, hypertension, hyperuricemia, shift work, OS were significantly different between the two groups (P༜0.05).In the APOC3 rs2854116 dominant model, patients with CT/CC genotype had a higher risk of dyslipidemia than those with TT genotype (OR = 1.39, 95% CI: 1.01–1.91). In SOD2 rs4880 recessive model, patients with GG genotype had a lower risk of dyslipidemia than those with AA/AG genotype (OR = 0.28, 95% CI: 0.12–0.67), and the difference was statistically significant. We found that rs12137855 and OS, rs2854116 and OS, rs4880 and OS had joint effects, but no interaction based on the multiplication and addition model was found (Pinteraction>0.05). GMDR model showed that the rs12137855-rs2854116-rs4880-OS four-factor model had the highest cross-validation consistency and training-validation accuracy (P < 0.05), suggesting that there was a high-order interaction between them associated with dyslipidemia.Conclusions. We found that dyslipidemia in coal miners was related to OS and genetic factors. Through this study, we revealed the dual regulation of environmental factors and genetic factors on dyslipidemia. At the same time, this study provides clues for understanding the etiology and mechanism of dyslipidemia, and provides a theoretical basis for the prevention strategies of dyslipidemia in coal miners.
FPGA-Based Cosimulation of S-Box Constitution from Fractional Order Liu System
Authors: Ali Muhammet , TÜRK Ömer
Published: July 2022

Substitution box(S-box) has an important duty in encryption. In recent years plenty of S-box designs by chaotic systems have been studied. In this paper a high speed S-box constitution from fractional order Liu system on FPGA is proposed. The design was implemented by using Xilinx System Generator(XSG) toolbox in MATLAB/Simulink software in single precision floating point numbers format and a low cost Basys 3 FPGA trainer card was used. In addition, numerical fractional order equations was solved by using Grünwald-Letnikov(GL) method with 1024 elements length. The S-box table was constructed about 0.137s. After all performance analyzes as nonlinearity, strict avalanche criterion, differential probability, bits independent criterion, and equiprobable input/output XOR distribution, were performed. The performance analyzes shown that the design was satisfactory.
Biologically interpretable deep learning to predict response to immunotherapy in advanced melanoma using mutations and copy number variations
Authors: Zhang Liuchao , Cao Lei , Li Shuang , Wang Liuying , Song Yongzhen , Huang Yue , Xu Zhenyi , He Jia , Wang Meng , Li Kang
Published: July 2022

Only 30–40% of advanced melanoma patients respond effectively to immunotherapy in clinical practice, so it’s necessary to accurately identify the response of melanoma patients to immune therapy pre-clinically. Here we developed the KP-NET, a deep learning model whose structure is sparse by the KEGG pathways, which can accurately predict melanoma patients’ response to immunotherapy using information at the pathway level that is enriched from gene mutations and copy number variations data prior to immune therapy. The KP-NET demonstrated the best performance on predictive melanoma response to anti-CTLA-4 and anti-PD-1 treatment with corresponding AUROC values of 0.889 and 0.867, and selected some relevant biomarkers, genes such as PLCB2, FGFR4, RHEB and CCNB2, pathways such as Inflammatory mediator regulation of TRP channels, Notch signaling pathway, mTOR signaling pathway and TNF signaling pathway, etc. In conclusion, deep learning model guided by biological information enables accurate prediction of the response of melanoma patients to immunotherapy and relevant biomarkers before clinical treatment, which may be helpful in melanoma precision medicine.
An Efficient Fault Detection and Exclusion Method for Spatial Gradient Monitors
Authors: Jiang Yiping , Li Wang
Published: July 2022

With multiple ground reference stations, the double differenced carrier phase (DDCP) observation can be used to detect a faulty satellite caused by ephemeris fault or ionospheric anomaly, taking advantage of the residual spatial gradient. Assuming only a single satellite can be faulty at a time, it is necessary to distinguish whether a fault comes from a reference satellite (RS) or a non-reference satellite (NRS) in a single DDCP test. Using the current fault detection and exclusion (FDE) method of ephemeris faults in ground-based augmentation system, before an NRS can be tested in real-time by the DDCP, an RS is pre-validated using the previous ephemeris for the newly acquired and re-acquired satellites. This method lacks theoretical support, and the outcome test risks are not obtained. Also, for an ionosphere anomaly, the pre-validation method is not applicable anymore. Considering that existing test theories are designed to test single satellite in one test statistics, this paper proposes an efficient FDE method to test both RS and NRS simultaneously in real-time for both ephemeris fault and ionosphere anomaly. To facilitate application of the new method for purpose of integrity monitoring, the test risks and protection level are bounded.
Using Learning Automata to Solve Dynamic Distributed Constraint Optimization Problems
Authors: Shokoohi Maryam , Afsharchi Mohsen , Shah-Hosseini Hamed
Published: July 2022

Learning-based techniques could be an alternative approach to solve Dynamic Distributed Constraint Optimization Problems (DDCOPs) and are computationally cheaper than sequential DCOP solvers. This paper, proposes a learning-based solution to solve DDCOPs in which the environment is stochastic due to the presence of multiple agents. In our approach the problem is modelled as a multi-agent Markov Decision Process and then a learning automaton, which is a relatively simple method and requires less qualitative data, is employed to learn how to assign values to variables. The proposed method considers two very important issues namely time step dependency and uncertainty about future events upon which we allocate values to variables. Experimental results reveal that the employed method converges and satisfies the constraints of the optimization problems in comparison to the well-known methods.
Acceptance of COVID-19 Booster in the adult population of Pakistan: A cross sectional study
Authors: Amjad Fatima , Parvi Muhammad Zamin , Shamsi Uzma , Hannan Eisha , Jamil Zaigham , Abedin Iman , Nabi Hafiza , Qureshi Imran Ahmad , Sadiq Muhammad Wahhaab , Shaikh Fareeha , Saeed Safa , Kazi Muhammad Ali Ibrahim
Published: July 2022

Background: A year after the COVID-19 pandemic vaccination rollout, vaccine elicited immunity is waning and newer variants e.g. The Delta Variants and Omicron have necessitated the administration of booster doses because of the rise in breakthrough infection rate. The objectives of our study are to determine the prevalence of acceptance status of Covid-19 booster dose in the adult population of Pakistan and its association with knowledge and perceived benefits. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted by online self-administered questionnaire shared to the general population of Pakistan. The form was distributed to 100,000 people out of which 461 responded. The questionnaire was based on the Health Belief Model. Frequencies and proportions for categorical variables, and the Chi-squared test was used to examine differences between COVID-19 booster acceptance and perceived barriers in getting a booster dose and between booster acceptance and knowledge on health benefits of a booster dose. Results: 89.4% reported acceptance of the COVID 19 booster dose . The youngest age group of 18-30 years had acceptance prevalence of this group was 85.4% . Participants with respiratory disease (2.6%) had an acceptance prevalence of 12%, along with participants who identified “other” comorbidities (2.4%) that had a 10% acceptance prevalence. Of all subjects who participated 97% (n=447) had been vaccinated and 32.1% (n=148) had received the booster dose. Knowledge was significant at a p-value <0.01 for acceptance of a booster dose. One of the significant perceived barriers and concerns regarding the Covid-19 booster dose according to chi square test results, was being too busy to get the booster dose. Conclusion: Our research has findings which indicate a relatively large percentage of respondents accepting COVID-19 booster vaccination. More efforts are needed to help people register and educate people about the long-term risks.
WITHDRAWN: Importance of bulk density in the physical properties of carbon nanotubes
Authors: Chen Junjie
Published: July 2022

Carbon nanotubes are a highly effective thermal conductor in the longitudinal direction. However, the effects of different factors on the thermal conductivity of carbon nanotubes are still poorly understood. Little research has been conducted to determine which parameters are important for high thermal conductivity. Carbon nanotube films and fibers were produced, and the parallel thermal conductance technique was employed to determine the thermal conductivity. The effects of different factors on the thermal conductivity of carbon films and fibers were investigated to understand the characteristics of thermal transport in the nanostructured material. The importance of bulk density and cross-sectional area was determined experimentally. The results indicated that the prepared carbon nanotube films and fibers are very efficient at conducting heat. The structure, purity, and alignment of carbon nanotubes play a fundamentally important role in determining the heat conduction properties of carbon films and fibers. Single-walled carbon nanotube films and fibers generally have high thermal conductivity. The presence of non-carbonaceous impurities degrades the thermal performance due to the low degree of bundle contact. Crystallographic defects strongly affect the thermal properties of carbon nanotubes. Such defects lead to phonon scattering, which in turn increases the relaxation rate of the phonons. This reduces the mean free path and reduces the thermal conductivity of carbon nanotube structures. The thermal conductivity may present power law dependence with temperature. The specific thermal conductivity decreases with increasing bulk density. Although the strength of individual carbon nanotube shells is extremely high, weak shear interactions between adjacent shells and nanotubes lead to significant reduction in the effective strength of multi-walled carbon nanotubes and carbon nanotube bundles. Carbon nanotubes can exhibit remarkable electrical conductivity. They also have exceptional tensile strength and thermal conductivity because of their nanostructure and strength of the bonds between carbon atoms. In addition, they can be chemically modified. These properties are expected to be valuable in many areas of technology, such as electronics, optics, composite materials, nanotechnology, and other applications of materials science.
Seismic Damage in India and the Associated Reasons: A case study
Authors: Kain Ruchir , Gupta Vedant , Shrivastava Amit Kumar
Published: July 2022

India has had a rich historical account of seismic occurrences. However, our response to such events in the past has not been much effective in mitigating the dangers to society. Non-Adherence to seismic codes, sporadic revision practices and asynchronous provisions regarding materials and advancements in the market were barriers to earthquake-resistant building practices. We did case studies for three major earthquakes in the last three decades. We observed a similar pattern of practices and damages across the three earthquake occurrences. It was evident that very little change in the operations was noticed in each case. Incompliance with guidelines, the involvement of an inexpert workforce in building projects, and a weak system of checks and inspections led to huge losses as witnessed. We can prevent the large-scale damages witnessed after the onset of seismic events by using correct scientific and engineering principles. Through the active interest of the government and state regulatory bodies and the introduction of strict legal guidelines, our country's building infrastructure could perform better in response to seismic waves. This study presents a comprehensive study of the issues associated with earthquake mitigation strategies in India. We have discussed the far-reaching rationales for the associated damage and disruption of the system due to such calamities. Further, the socio-political reasons for the weak legal infrastructure, a section on the much-hyped Engineers Bill and other practical discussions and suggestions have been presented in this study.
WITHDRAWN: Mathematical modeling of small-scale combustion systems for hydrogen production
Authors: Chen Junjie
Published: July 2022

This study relates to the mathematical modeling of small-scale combustion systems for hydrogen production. The problem is addressed for premixed combustion systems. Computational fluid dynamics simulations are conducted to gain insights into the performance of small-scale combustion systems for hydrogen production. Full detailed descriptions are employed. The factors affecting the performance of small-scale combustion systems are determined for hydrogen production. Particular focus is placed on determining essential factors that affect the performance of small-scale premixed combustion systems. The results indicate that the predictions are in satisfactory agreement with the data obtained from experimental measurements. The thermal conductivity of the channel walls is fundamentally important. The wall thermal conductivity is vital in determining the flame stability of the burner. Further improvement in flame stability can be achieved by using anisotropic walls. Combustion at the microscale can offer many advantages. Faster ignition and more efficient heat transfer can be achieved, but the design is challenging due to the loss of flame stability. The change in specific enthalpy is positive for the exothermic reaction and negative for the endothermic reaction. The change in specific sensible enthalpy is always positive. Design recommendations are made to improve thermal performance for the reactor. Suggested directions of future research are also indicated.
Hologenomic insights demonstrate co-evolution between an intestinal Mycoplasma and its salmonid host
Authors: Rasmussen Jacob , Kiilerich Pia , Waagbø Rune , Lock Erik-Jan , Lise Madsen , Gilbert M Thomas P , Kristiansen Karsten , Limborg Morten
Published: July 2022

The study of co-evolution between host and microbes has the potential to transform how we understand evolutionary adaptations, yet genuine co-evolutionary relationships are challenging to show. The host's intestinal environment shapes the gut microbiota through the co-existence of bacteria and host. This co-existence influences the fitness of both bacteria and host. How this affects the co-evolution occurring in animals is largely unexplored, mainly due to the complexity of the environment, low host selection, and microbial communities.
We present the first metagenomic derived genome of gut microbiota from wild Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar), a new wild model organism with the microbiota of low complexity and known population structures amenable for investigating co-evolution. Our data reveal a strong host selection of a core gut microbiota dominated by a single Mycoplasma species. Interestingly, we found a concordance between the population structure of the Atlantic salmon host and nucleotide variability of the intestinal Mycoplasma populations conforming to expectations from co-evolution between host and microbe.
Our results show that the stable microbiota of Atlantic salmon has evolved with its salmonid host populations while potentially providing adaptive traits to the salmon host populations, including defence mechanisms and protein synthesis. We highlight Atlantic salmon as a novel model for studying co-evolution between vertebrate hosts and their microbiota.
Weather Prediction based on Wireless Sensor Network and Internet of Things with Analysis using Hybrid SSOA with MA
Authors: S Priya , A.S. Radhamani
Published: July 2022

Weather forecasting is a growing area that predicts the weather that will occur in a particular place at a particular time. Weather forecasting is considered to be the most important part of research where many real-time issues arise. These are the requirements for wireless sensor networks to detect the weather. In this article we propose using the Mayfly Algorithm (MA) hybrid algorithm with Shuffled Shepherd Optimization Algorithm (SSOA). Experimental tasks are carried out with a set of climate data. Based on climatic parameters such as temperature, humidity and clouds, the data is divided into heat, wind and rain. From the result obtained, it is predicted that the weather will prove the proposed qualification methods at the level of accuracy. The result shows that the hybridized SSOA and MA method is efficient and accurate in predicting weather conditions. This experimental result is carried out by using Wireless Sensors Network and IoT on agricultural land.
Design and Implementation of Energy efficient Error tolerant approximate adders and multipliers for Image Denoising applications
Authors: J Dhanasekar
Published: July 2022

The authors have requested that this preprint be removed from Research Square.
A Highly Speed Packet Classification Design Using Parallel Decision-Making Technique
Authors: MIDDE ADISESHAIAH , Maruvada Sailaja
Published: July 2022

Due to advances in high-speed data communication, packet classification plays a major role in computer networks to improve network security. Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) devices can be easily used for the packet classification process due to high speed and flexibility. Using FPGA high throughput is achievable when compared to the embedded devices. To enhance throughput, a novel pipelined FPGA design for packet categorization is discussed in this work.To evaluate the performance various metrics such as Look Up Tables(LUT), Flip Flops(FF), Area, and Power Consumption will be estimated and compared with conventional techniques for Various rule sets. On a Xilinx Ultra Scale FPGA, the proposed technique is implemented. The classifier’s throughput may exceed 802 million packets per second with less latency of 31 ns.
Piloting Online “Think Aloud” Sessions to Support Clinical Learning During the Pandemic
Authors:   School of Dentistry, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Menon Rohit Kunnath , Bhatia Shekhar ,   School of Dentistry, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Nadarajah Vishna Devi ,   School of Medicine, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Pau Allan ,   School of Dentistry, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Published: July 2022

Online clinical teaching can result in significant challenges for students and faculty. Online demonstrations of clinical skills may not adequately convey and share the underlying thought process seen in face-to-face sessions. For this study, an online activity was developed and piloted to enhance clinical teaching of border moulding for a complete denture. In the first session, an expert described a clinical dental procedure in a “think aloud” format to a group of 35 students with images and videos, and a procedural guide was provided. Second session was held a week later in a small-group format, whereby students described steps in the procedure using a think aloud format back to a facilitator who, in turn, provided individual feedback. Amongst the students who responded to the feedback questionnaire, 91% found the activity to be acceptable and effective. From the open comments provided by the students and facilitators, key areas of improvement were identified for the think aloud activity, namely, the need for prior training, the existing gap in think aloud capabilities and the need for post-session assessment, leading to the development of a workflow to be implemented in future. It can be concluded that the transferability of the think aloud activity for clinical teaching in other health professions is worth considering.
From Depression to Friendship: The Meeting of King of Yugoslavia Alexander I with Atatürk (October 4, 1933)
Authors: KIZILKAYA Rıdvan
Published: July 2022

The rapprochement of Turkey and Yugoslavia shows parallelism with important developments in the course of history. As a matter of fact, the common historical past of both countries was the Balkan policy, the legacy left behind by the withdrawal of Muslim Turks from the Balkans, and most importantly, their establishment as two new states after the First World War. Therefore, the possibility of a new war due to unresolved issues after the World War II and the aggressive policies of Italy and Germany brought along new searches. İn this context, Atatürk felt the inevitability of an alliance in the Balkans, taking into account the possibility of a war. The foreign policy of Atatürk's period was shaped with a peace-oriented tendency, which helped him to get closer to the states that were in favor of peace. This rapprochement took place with Yugoslavia, which was worried about the Balkan geography. The dominant factor that brought Yugoslavia and Turkey together on the same plane was regional approaches. Atatürk's pro-peace stance greatly influenced King Alexander and therefore caused him to pay a visit to Turkey on 3-4 October 1933. This visit was to see closely the stage that Turkey had gone through in a short time and to lay the groundwork for the search for a new alliance between the Balkan states. Acting with this mission, King Alexander assumed the role of a bridge for the security of the Balkan geography. Alexander, who wanted to take advantage of Turkey's active position at this point, had been in close contact with Atatürk. The establishment of the Balkan Pact was the fruit of this effort.
Incorporating Nutritional Accounts to the GTAP Data Base
Authors: Chepeliev Maksym
Published: July 2022

With a wide range of implications for welfare, food security, land use, trade and the environment, nutrition-related policies pose complex questions that should be assessed using an approach that properly accounts for all the involved interactions. Widely used partial equilibrium models fail to properly account for the post-farmgate food value chains. At the same time, most of the available integrated assessment and computable general equilibrium models have some major limitations in terms of the consistent representation of nutritional data flows. In this paper, we address some of the limitations identified in the literature and develop an approach for incorporating nutritional accounts into the Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP) Data Base, tracing quantities of food, calories, fats, proteins and carbohydrates along the value chains. We further showcase how the developed nutritional database can be linked to the standard GTAP model. A sample application is developed in the paper to provide an assessment of the impact of import tariff elimination on nutritional flows.
Przesłuchania stron, udział adwokata
Authors: Sztychmiler Ryszard
Published: July 2022

W procesach małżeńskich wielu kwestii nie da się dobrze naświetlić bez ze- znań stron. Dlatego zawsze w tych sprawach strony są przesłuchiwane, a przynajmniej sąd usilnie do tego dąży. W procesach tych może, a czasami powinien, występować adwokat, aby pomagać stronom i sądowi w dochodzeniu do prawdy o danym mał- żeństwie. Potrzeba udziału adwokata w sprawach o nieważność małżeństwa jest coraz większa. Adwokat, podobnie jak sędzia i obrońca węzła, ma dążyć do ustalenia prawdy o konkretnym małżeństwie. W instrukcji Dignitas connubii problem przesłuchań po- traktowano bardziej systematycznie niż w Kodeksie prawa kanonicznego z 1983 roku. W tytule VII tej instrukcji zamieszczono nie tylko ogólne normy dotyczące wszystkich rodzajów przesłuchań, lecz także normy zawierające szczegółowe wymagania dotyczące przesłuchania stron. Aby podczas przesłuchań nie przeoczono ważnych kwestii, adwokat powinien uczestniczyć w przygotowaniu szczegółowych pytań dla stron i świadków. Po wejściu w życie norm z motu proprio Mitis Iudex Dominus Iesus (2015), wzrosło znacze- nie przesłuchań stron oraz obecności adwokatów podczas tych przesłuchań. W nowym prawie większe znaczenie ma prawidłowe przeprowadzenie procesu, w tym przesłuchań, w I instancji. Przedmiotem przesłuchania jest wszystko, co może przyczynić się do wy- jaśnienia sprawy. Zadania adwokata związane z przesłuchaniami stron nabierają dużego znaczenia. Na etapie dowodzenia powód (często z pomocą adwokata) winien wykazać, za pomocą przytaczanych środków dowodowych, w tym zeznań stron, wiarygodność swojego roszczenia. Dlatego strony mają poważny obowiązek zeznawania. Zeznaniom strony sędzia może przyznać moc pełnego dowodu, gdy jest ono przyznaniem sądowym spełniającym wymogi prawa.
Instytucja apelacji wpadkowej w systemie prawa kanonicznego
Authors: Nowicka Urszula
Published: July 2022

Apelacja jest instytucją dobrze znaną i często stosowaną w procesach kościel- nych. Ustawodawca przewidział jednak również apelację wpadkową, którą może zgłosić strona przeciwna, po tym jak zostanie powiadomiona o apelacji głównej. Przedmiotem niniejszego artykułu stała się analiza funkcjonowania tej instytucji w zwyczajnym pro- cesie spornym, a także w procesach o nieważność małżeństwa. Rozważania te obejmują zarówno zagadnienia teoretyczne, związane z właściwym rozumieniem instytucji wpad- kowej, jak również sytuacje szczególne, takie jak możliwość zmiany stanowiska przez stronę procesową, wniesienia tytułu nieważności małżeństwa przez stronę pozwaną czy możliwości zgłoszenia apelacji wpadkowej przez obrońcę węzła małżeńskiego.
learning process of the contents of language and literature in the students of upper basic
Authors: Ureta-Mendoza Tracy Miroslaba , Mantilla-Vivas Aura María
Published: July 2022

The research was based on the investigation of the process of learning of the contents of language and literature in students of the upper basic of the Tosagua Educational Unit of the Tosagua canton in the period 2021-2022. The results obtained in the research carried out through diagnostic observation are shown, as a starting point to analyze the phenomenon under study. The problem of learning the contents of language and literature is conceived not only as an abstract system, but also as a communication instrument that can be used. A classification of the subjects on learning and the subject of language and literature of the students was carried out in the theoretical framework. Through the analysis of the contents of language and literature, the causes of errors in the learning process are revealed to improve the assimilation of knowledge by students. The objective is to determine the teaching-learning process of the language and literature subject of the upper basic students. The research has a qualitative, quantitative, descriptive, and documentary approach, in addition to the analytical method. The technique applied was the survey to perform the analysis and interpretation of the results of language and literature learning.
Teachers' Challenges During COVID-19
Authors: Manullang Tryastuti Irawati Belliny , Rochyadi Endang , Sunardi Sunardi , Suryadi Ace , Haerudin Dingding
Published: July 2022

The existence of COVID-19 in Indonesia was officially announced by the president in March 2020 before the virus emerged in Wuhan China. School closure was conducted and the policy of distant learning was officially released by the Ministry of Education. This research aimed to find the challenges that teachers in Indonesia encountered during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak and how teachers overcome the learning process challenges. The study was conducted towards primary school teachers in some provinces in Indonesia through an online survey with close-ended and open- ended questions. Our research findings showed teachers encounter challenges that include the disturbance in teaching and learning regarding accessibility, learning quality, school-home relationship, and technology awareness. Teachers also changed their ways of teaching by sending the learning materials via Google Classroom, WhatsApp (cross-platform messaging), and a few still conducted face-to- face meetings with strict policies.
Internvention Effort for Individuals with Autism During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Dewi Karina Wahyu , Purbaningrum Endang , Budayasa I Ketut , Andajani Sri Joeda
Published: July 2022

Children with autism spectrum disorders need interventions to deal with communication, social interaction, and behavior problems. The Covid-19 pandemic has prevented children with autism spectrum disorders from performing face-to-face interventions outside the home. This study aims to describe the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on individuals with autism spectrum disorders and to describe the intervention efforts of individuals with spectrum disorders during the Covid-19 outbreak. This study uses a systematic literature review consisting of three main phases, planning the review, conducting the review, and reporting the review, by analyzing 17 articles. The results show that the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on children with autism is increased stress and anxiety. The cause of this anxiety stress is extreme routine changes that are difficult for children with autism spectrum disorders to experience. Some of the symptoms of behavioral changes as a result of this stress include anxiety, sleep disturbances, irritability, obsessions, impulsivity. Adolescents with autism spectrum disorders are also prone to depression. Therefore, intervention efforts that can be done are through telehealth (online health consultations and interventions), online learning, and family-based interventions with a variety of activities.
The Influence of the Spider Web Learning Model on Learning Achievement in Basic Mathematics for Children with Mental Disabilities
Authors: Irmawati Irmawati , Putro Khamim Zarkasih
Published: July 2022

The purpose of the research was to determine the effect of using the spider web learning model on the improvement of learning achievement in basic mathematics for children with mental disabilities in a Kindergarten in Central Java. The research uses an experimental method with a one-group pretest-posttest design, in which a group of subjects is treated for a certain period and the effect of treatment is measured from the difference between the initial measurement (pretest) and the final measurement (posttest). The research subjects were all children in group B with a total of five students. Data collection techniques using tests. Data analysis used the Wilcoxon signed-rank test analysis technique. The result of the research is that the Z account value is -2.027 with Asymp. Sign (2-tailed) 0.043 at a significant level (α) 0.05 or 5%. For this reason, it can be concluded that the use of the spider web learning model affects increasing learning achievement.
Severity and Complications of Injury, Levels of Activity and Participation in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
Authors: Dada Olumide , Ogunleye Adelana
Published: July 2022

The cross-sectional survey investigated the prevalence of complications of SCI, levels of activity and participation and the associations among them. The ASIA impairment scale, Impact on Participation and Autonomy Questionnaire, Barthel’s index and Numeric Pain Rating Scale were used to assess participation, activity and pain respectively. Pain was the most prevalent complication among the 25 participants. 68% of them had high level of activity and 72% had moderate level of participation and autonomy. There was a significant association between level of activity and presence of pressure ulcer and bladder dysfunction but there was no significant association between pain and level of activity. There was significant association between level of participation and presence of pressure ulcer, bladder dysfunction and pain. There was no significant association between level of activity and participation. The level of activity and participation among individuals with SCI appeared to be influenced by presence of complications.
J.P. Hofman (1838-1894), Gents stadsingenieur-architect Oneervol ontslagen en … onterecht helemaal vergeten.
Authors: Steeman Jan
Published: July 2022

Tussen 1866 en 1878 was Jean Pierre Hofman aan de slag bij de dienst van openbare werken van de Stad Gent. Vanaf 1873 stond hij er aan het
hoofd als ingenieur-directeur. In die periode werd de dienst geconfronteerd met grote uitdagingen: de eerste plannen voor de uitbreiding van de voorhaven werden getekend, de wijk rond het Citadelpark werd ontwikkeld én de stad zou snel haar eerste tramlijnen krijgen. Aan de beloftevolle carrière kwam echter snel een einde toen Hofman ontslagen werd.
Waar Edward Anseele (niet) geboren werd.
Authors: Rummens Mark
Published: July 2022

Aan de gevel van de woning Penitentenstraat 6-12a hangt een bord met de vermelding dat dit het geboortehuis van Edward Anseele (1856-1938) zou zijn. Goed geprobeerd, maar duidelijk fout.
Dramatische gebeurtenissen op ’t Seleskest en de Muide tijdens de Duitse bezetting en de bevrijding (1941-1944).
Authors: Clauwaert Jozef
Published: July 2022

Het bewerkte verslag van wat de toen piepjonge auteur zag en hoorde in zijn buurt rond de Sint-Salvatorstraat bij de bevrijding van Gent in september 1944. Het gebied rond de oude haven had zwaar te lijden van bombardementen en beschietingen. Enkele mensen overleefden de concentratiekampen niet. Een indrukwekkend wandmonument aan het einde van de Sint-Salvatorstraat toont in verhouding veel meer namen van burgerslachtoffers – precies 100 - dan gelijkaardige gedenktekens in andere wijken.
Het Wit Paard, café chantant in de Kammerstraat.
Authors: Tombeur Franklin
Published: July 2022

De buurjongen, Franklin, roept de gang van zaken en de sfeer in het café-chantant op. De in het vorige nummer gepubliceerde (2020 nr. 6) teksten van Suwijns en Tombeur vullen hier het geheel aan.
Het katholieke Schipperswerk in Gent (eind 19de eeuw-1978). Deel 2. Nieuw Schippershuis aan de Muide.
Authors: Hanson Marc
Published: July 2022

Aan de Muide, in het hartje van het Gentse schipperskwartier wordt aan het einde van de negentiende eeuw een heel nieuw centrum voor schippers uitgebouwd. Naast een kapel, later ook een school, omvatte dit een vergader- en gelagzaal, een bureau, een tuin en… een krulbolbaan. Aandacht wordt besteed aan de uitbouw en de praktische inrichting en werking van het hele project .
Iets over het domein Vyncke - Bovyn in Wondelgem.
Authors: Boone Catherine
Published: July 2022

In kort bestek worden enkele gegevens en afbeeldingen gepresenteerd over het mooie domein aan het eindpunt van de Lusthoflaan bij de Botestraat in Wondelgem. Vermoedelijk was dit al sinds minstens de jaren 1600 een omwalde hoeve. Hiervan getuigen nog de waterpartijen. In 1802 werd er een mooi landhuis gebouwd in neoclassicistische stijl met zuilengalerij en fries, naar ontwerp van J.B. Pisson. Het omvatte enkel een grote hal samen met kleine dienstruimten, zonder verdieping en was omringd door het nog steeds bestaande park. Het landhuis (maison de campagne) was geen buitenverblijf: men kon er niet in wonen. Ver moedelijk werd het gebouw in de zomer gebruikt voor zondagse uitstapjes van de in het stadscentrum wonende eigenaars, en in de winter als vorstvrije orangerie. Het werd ook aangeduid als lusthuis. Vandaar de straatnaam. Het bouwsel werd na W.O. II vervangen door een woning in modernistische stijl. Het park met ijskelder, vijver en kleine Duitse bunkers bleef gelukkig bestaan.
Vrijdenker Eugène Steens en zijn burgerlijke begrafenis (1898).
Authors: Mertens Jacques
Published: July 2022

Eugène Steens (1825-1898), bekend als vrijdenker en militant van de Eerste Internationale, geboren in Oostende, was vooral actief in Brussel, maar hij stierf en werd begraven in Gent. In dit artikel gaat de aandacht naar de, bij zijn overlijden nog zeer omstreden en bestreden burgerlijke begrafenis. De tussenkomst van Brusselse en Gentse socialistische vrijdenkersbonden bij de realisatie van deze begrafenis tegen de wil van de familie in, wordt beschreven.
De Gentse Sint-Michielstoren: niet verwezenlijkte architectendromen en een historisch verantwoord restauratievoorstel.
Authors: Devriese Luc
Published: July 2022

De bekende westertoren van de Sint-Michielskerk heeft zijn uitzicht te die hen onder meer zeer zware geldboetes oplegde. De stadskas was meteen leeg en de bouw werd abrupt stopgezet. De torenstomp werd zelfs niet afgedekt. In de daaropvolgende eeuwen worden meerdere plannen gemaakt om het bouwwerk te vervolledigen met een torenspits, het ene al ambitieuzer dan het andere.
Houtdok. Havendok wordt recreatiezone en industrieel monument
Authors: Devriese Luc , Brysse Adrien
Published: July 2022

Aan de hand van oude en recente foto’s wordt een korte beschrijving gegeven van een uniek stuk Gents waterbouwkundig erfgoed: het Houtdok, aan de kop van het Handelsdok bij de Muide. Een verklaring wordt gegeven voor de eigenaardige structuur van de goed bewaard gebleven dubbeldekse loskaai er omheen. Na decennialang gefunctioneerd te hebben voor het lossen en vervoeren van (vooral) gezaagd hout en rond mijnhout, werd de hele site enkele jaren geleden gerestaureerd en omgevormd tot recreatief Kapitein Zeppospark, eigenlijk een zandstrandje. Aan sluitend daarbij en in het groen verborgen: Plage Bricolage met Bar Brico - lage. De recreatiezone sluit mooi aan bij het grootse openluchtmuseum van oude kranen en de woonsite in opbouw rond het Handelsdok, beter gekend als ‘Den Ouden Dok’.
Uit het verleden van de Brugsepoortwijk. Deel 1. Oudste plaatsnamen.
Authors: Vandenbroucke Joris
Published: July 2022

In dit eerste deeltje van een kleine reeks worden de oudste plaatsnamen van de wijk verklaard: Rooigem, Malem en Overbroek. Met deze laatste, nu verdwenen, benaming werd de zone rond de Bevrijdingslaan en Brugsesteenweg aangeduid. Ze duidt op de ligging en bodemgesteldheid. Dat is ook het geval voor Malem. In de rivieren- en kanalenrijke stad Gent is het geen toeval dat beide namen te maken hebben met water. Rooigem behoort tot een ander, eveneens heel oud type: ontleend aan de naam van de Germaanse stichter van een nederzetting die de kern vormde van het stadsdeel waarin de Rooigemlaan aangelegd werd.
Gedenkplaat voor Joos de Rijcke aan het oud Justitiepaleis. Joos wie?
Authors: De Vleeschouwer Herbert , Devriese Luc
Published: July 2022

Er is altijd wat onevenwichtig aandacht gegeven aan de twee 16de-eeuwse minderbroeders, waarvan gedenkplaten te zien zijn op de zijmuur van het Oud Justitiepaleis, kant naar de Nederkouter toe. Wellicht komt dat doordat de ene broeder bekend werd als Pedro ‘de Gante’, Pieter van Gent, en de andere, Joos de Rijcke uit Mechelen afkomstig was, en dus Brabander. Maar ook Joos werd in de eigentijdse bronnen aangeduid als ‘de Gante’. Beiden waren katholieke geestelijken, minderbroeders. Het was gebruikelijk dat ze genoemd werden naar de locatie van het Euro - pese klooster van waaruit ze in de zestiende eeuw gezonden werden naar nieuw veroverde gebieden. Dat mensen uit de Lage Landen daarbij betrokken werden, is natuurlijk te verklaren door de figuur van keizer Karel V, die als koning Carlos Primero ook de eerste heerser met die naam was over Spanje en zijn uitgestrekte nieuw veroverde gebieden in Zuid- en Midden-Amerika.
Het katholieke Schipperswerk in Gent (eind 19de eeuw-1978). Deel 4. Kapucijnen aan het roer van het Schippershuis (1955-1978)
Authors: Hanson Marc
Published: July 2022

De kapucijnen krijgen de zieltogende werking van het Schippershuis aan Dok- Noord weer op de rails en ze verlaten het Huis, maar zijn toch nog enkele jaren in Gent actief gebleven. Afsluitend worden enkele schaarse overgebleven concrete herinneringen aan het vroegere schippersleven onder de aandacht gebracht. Het gerestaureerde Schippershuis is hiervan zeker niet het minste.
Developing assessment instruments of debate practice in Indonesian Language learning
Authors: Farida Septiana , Setiawati Farida Agus
Published: July 2022

This study aims to develop an instrument for assessing debate practice in Indonesian Class X senior high school (Sekolah Menengah Atas or SMA/Madrasah Aliyah or MA) learning. The theoretical construct of the instrument was found after reviewing several theories, including speaking skills that apply to debate practice, especially those based on the Australian Debating Federation. The non-test instrument development procedure used is the Mardapi model, which includes non-cognitive. Ten material experts reviewed the draft instrument (two lecturers and eight Indonesian Language Teachers Class X in the SMA/MA in Yogyakarta Special Region) then it was calculated using the Aiken formula to prove the validity of the contents of the instrument. The draft instrument was also tested by two raters/evaluators to assess the debate practice. The results of this trial were used to calculate inter-rater reliability using Cohen Kappa. The assessment instrument was declared reliable from the calculation of the inter-rater reliability value of the Kappa formula, which was obtained at 0.678. The final item number of the instrument after the exploratory factor analysis is 33 items with adjustments to the composition of the dimensions of the statement items.
Is there a correlation between creativity and learning achievement? A meta-analysis study
Authors: Manaf Abdul , Dewanti Sintha Sih , Mam Socheath , Susetyawati Endang , Ernawati Ika
Published: July 2022

This study aims to describe the actual correlation between creativity and learning achievement. The research method used is a meta-analysis involving 41 research titles with 9,675 respondents. This research study involved respondents consisting of elementary education students, secondary education students, and higher education students. The data analysis technique used is a bare-bones meta-analysis. Based on the data analysis, it can be concluded that there is a positive and significant correlation between creativity and learning achievement, both overall and by considering the education level of the respondents. The results of this study recommend that teachers and lecturers develop student creativity in each learning process so that learning outcomes can be optimized.
Development of the Road Infrastructure of the Kursk Region During the VIII and IX Five-Year Plans (1966–1975)
Authors:   Southwest State University, Nosov Dmitry M.
Published: July 2022

Relevance. The formation of a network of roads is one of the key conditions for the successful development of the country as a whole and individual regions in particular. Historical experience has shown that it is most profitable to move goods and people over long distances by land at the lowest cost by rail. But for the successful formation of transport logistics within the region, it is necessary to focus on the development of road communications. This is especially true for such a relatively small region as the Kursk region, where there are significant problems in the operation and maintenance of the road network. The period of the VIII and IX five-year plans is one of the most important in the history of the formation of the region's road network. At this time, a hard surface is being laid on almost all key highways of the region, and the formation of a modern road network is underway. Understanding the problems faced by road builders during the period under study makes it possible to understand in more detail the problems of the functioning of the modern road network of the Kursk region. The purpose. Show the main stages of the formation of the road infrastructure of the Kursk region in 1966–1975. Objectives: based on the study of a complex of historical sources to analyze the problems that the Kursk region faced when creating road infrastructure in 1966-1975, to reveal the found ways to solve these problems. Methodology. When writing the work, the author relied on the fundamental methods of historical science (the principles of historicism and objectivity), as well as on a number of specific historical and general scientific methods (analytical, comparative historical, etc.). Results. The absence of a regional complex of historiography on this issue indicates an insufficient study of the issue. This work not only introduces into scientific circulation the collected empirical material on the history of the de-velopment of road infrastructure, but also shows the main directions of this process. Conclusion. The creation of a network of roads and the formation of a developed road infrastructure in the Kursk region during the VIII and IX five-year plans served as a serious basis for the further economic development of the region, as well as for increasing the mobility of citizens by, first of all, improving the quality of road transport.