bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Systematization of interaction between the customer and the contractor responsible for the overhaul work
Authors:   Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (National Research University) (MGSU), Petrosyan Rima S. , Zyukin Vladislav D. ,   PIK-Comfort
Published: November 2021

Introduction. The technical condition of residential houses remains a severe challenge in the present-day phase of the socio-economic development of the Russian Federation. Apartment houses become obsolete in the process of operation; they suffer from physical wear and tear; therefore, the monitoring of their technical condition and timely performance of the work, needed to eliminate any defects in the structural elements of buildings, is needed to ensure the proper maintenance of apartment houses. The scope of work, performed within the framework of overhauls, has been gradually shrinking. The sources of funding the renovation, caused by the wear and tear, are scarce, since real estate owners were permitted not to pay the overhaul charges. Materials and methods. The co-authors analyze versatile elements of the system of interaction between the customer and the contractor in the course of overhauling the common property of apartment houses. The co-authors have identified the main connections that govern interaction between the customer and the contractor at the stages of building examination, identification of the types of work to be performed, drafting the project budget, coordinating overhaul assignments, developing the project documentation, entering into contracts, etc. Results. Systematized processes of interaction between the customer and the contractor that performs the overhaul of common property in apartment buildings can serve as the basis for the methodology that regulates the processes of organizing and performing the overhaul of common property in apartment buildings. Conclusions. The customer is responsible for the timely high-quality overhaul of common property in apartment buildings, namely, the establishment of an overhaul fund, keeping track of the target contributions made by the co-owners, entering into a contractual relationship with a contractor and executing construction supervision. Processes of interaction between the customer and the contractor are regulated by organizational factors and parameters, although they are not limited to scheduled stages, therefore, it is impossible to assess their duration and impact on each stage of work.
Using special construction and technical knowledge in the fight against corruption
Authors:   Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (National Research University) (MGSU), Stativa Ekaterina B. ,   Federal Centre of Forensic Science of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation (RFCFS), Pavlova Anita A.
Published: November 2021

Introduction. Corruption risks are essential restrictive factors that hamper the normal operation of the construction industry; they are the obstacles that hamper investment and construction activities; they prevent the successful implementation of government-funded projects and development programmes. Elimination of corruption threats through the expert examination of draft legal acts in terms of corruptogenicity, law enforcement monitoring, research into practical corruption, control over business processes in the construction industry and other actions represent the top priority actions performed within the framework of Russia’s effective anti-corruption policy. Materials and methods. Corruption risks can be easily differentiated depending on specific stages of investment and construction projects. It is logical to distinguish corruption risks at due diligence and project implementation stages, at the stages of construction and commissioning, and at the stage of facility operation. Results. The co-authors have analyzed the anti-corruption efforts exerted in the construction industry both by the federal government and parties to investment construction projects. The co-authors describe several elements of anti-corruption actions aimed at the improvement of the system of state governance, in particular, the co-authors address several actions, taken by the Ministry of construction, housing and utilities of the Russian Federation. The business community considers corruption control as an effectively operating multi-faceted system, that encompasses supervision, reporting, and law enforcement. Today any control over corruption threats, that accompany the implementation of investment and construction projects, is undergoing substantial transformations triggered by the introduction of information technologies (BIM, improvement of electronic purchasing and tendering systems, etc.) Traditional instruments of control (for example, audi­ting) should focus on the involvement of competent professionals, having in-depth knowledge of construction processes and capable of performing an expert examination of project’s economic and construction constituents and accompanying business processes. Conclusions. The co-authors have substantiated the need to apply a flexible multi-faceted approach to corruption control, which should not be limited to controlling instruments to ensure the comprehensive tackling of the corruption problem.
Motivation for choosing a career in the construction industry
Authors:   Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (MGIMO MFA of Russia), Berezhnova Elena V. , Magina Anastasia I. ,   Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (National Research University) (MGSU)
Published: November 2021

Introduction. The choice of the future profession, that determines the field of occupation, stages of continuous education, and routes to self-fulfillment, is a most important decision made in the course of a human life. The problem of choosing a career is not new, and it remains relevant at the present time. The purpose of the study is to identify the principal motives underlying career-related decisions, that make students choose the master programmes offered by NRU MGSU. Materials and methods. The methods, used by the co-authors, include interviews, didactic testing and observation of the process of its implementation by the students. The analysis and generalization of the empirical data, obtained in the course of didactic testing, have allowed to determine the principal motives underlying the choice of advanced master programmes provided by NRU MGSU. Results. Principal motives underlying the choice of master programmes, offered by NRU MGSU, include the prestige and popularity of professions in the construction industry; competitive compensation packages and career opportunities; satisfaction of educational needs, self-improvement and self-fulfillment; interest in computer systems and IT technologies; dynasties in the construction industry; willingness to serve the society and see the work results. Conclusions. Material and status-related motives have determined the choice of the master programmes delivered by NRU MGSU. This fact is explained by the development of research and practice, the upgrade of currently offered specialties and emergence of new ones, ensuring the advancement of the construction industry and allowing people to maintain their sufficiently high socio-economic status. The second important factor encompasses the motives that deal with the personality and his/her creativity and the motives that are associated with the satisfaction of educational needs, self-improvement and self-fulfillment. This factor substantiates the need to make schoolchildren think about their future profession as a self-fulfillment opportunity within the framework of vocational guidance procedures, and to encourage the manifestation of the need for continuous education, personal and professional development. A comprehensive analysis of motives can serve as the basis for improving the system of vocational guidance designated for schoolchildren and popularization of careers in the construction industry.
Peningkatan kadar capsaicin tanaman Capsicum annuum cv. Lado pada kondisi kekeringan menggunakan kitosan
Authors: AZIZ Muhammad Abdul , WAHYUNI Sri , DWIVANNY Fenny Martha , ESYANTI Rizkita Rachmi
Published: November 2021

AbstrakCabai merah (Capsicum annuum) merupakan jenis sayuran yang memiliki nilai ekonomi tinggi. Saat kekeringan, kemampuan bertahan hidup tanaman tersebut sering kali menurun, sehingga diperlukan upaya untuk meningkatkan ketahanannya. Kitosan dikenal sebagai elisitor ketahanan tanaman terhadap infeksi patogen melalui induksi sintesis metabolit sekunder senyawa golongan fenol seperti capsaicin. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh aplikasi kitosan 1 mg mL-1 terhadap peningkatan kadar capsaicin dan ekspresi gen PAL1 tanaman cabai merah cv. Lado pada kondisi kekeringan. Serial perlakuan terdiri dari kitosan (Chi), kombinasi kitosan dan kekeringan (Chi-D), kekeringan (D) dan kontrol (C) yang diaplikasikan saat tanaman memasuki fase generatif. Parameter yang diamati meliputi analisis ekspresi gen PAL1, aktivitas enzim PAL dan kadar capsaicin. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi kitosan 1 mg mL-1 saat kekeringan menurunkan level ekspresi gen PAL1 0,61 kali dan aktivitas enzim PAL 0,94 kali dibanding kontrol. Sebaliknya, kadar capsaicin meningkat 2,46 kali dibandingkan kontrol, sehingga aplikasi kitosan 1 mg mL-1 saat kekeringan diduga dapat meningkatkan ketahanan tanaman tersebut terhadap infeksi patogen.
Quantum repeaters based on individual electron spins and nuclear-spin-ensemble memories in quantum dots
Authors: Sharman Kenneth , Kimiaee Asadi Faezeh , Wein Stephen C , Simon Christoph
Published: November 2021

Inspired by recent developments in the control and manipulation of quantum dot nuclear spins, which allow for the transfer of an electron spin state to the surrounding nuclear-spin ensemble for storage, we propose a quantum repeater scheme that combines individual quantum dot electron spins and nuclear-spin ensembles, which serve as spin-photon interfaces and quantum memories respectively. We consider the use of low-strain quantum dots embedded in high-cooperativity optical microcavities. Quantum dot nuclear-spin ensembles allow for the long-term storage of entangled states, and heralded entanglement swapping is performed using cavity-assisted gates. We highlight the advances in quantum dot technologies required to realize our quantum repeater scheme which promises the establishment of high-fidelity entanglement over long distances with a distribution rate exceeding that of the direct transmission of photons.
Upaya Masyarakat dalam Mengatasi Dekadensi Moral Remaja di Gampong Beunot, Syamtalira Bayu, Aceh Utara
Authors: Jannah Miftahul
Published: November 2021

Adolescence is a phase of life experienced by every individual from childhood to adulthood, at this time adolescents are very vulnerable to negative influences, such as theft, drug use, and other things that trigger deviant behavior. The surrounding environment greatly influences the formation of a teenager's character, because teenagers generally spend more of their time in association with their friends or with the surrounding community. Gampong Beunot is the most densely populated village in Syamtalira Bayu District, its heterogeneous population makes the Gampong Beunot community more open. Even though society is more open, social phenomena are also unavoidable, especially with regard to teenagers, from 2010 to 2017 Gampong Beunot is the Gampong with the most frequent occurrence of moral decadence, this causes public unrest and discomfort then the condition changes to a more better over time compared to the past. This is undeniable because the community has made various efforts and efforts, from the preventive, persuasive to the repressive stages which of course will face various obstacles. This type of research is a qualitative research that uses field research methods using primary and secondary data. The data collection techniques used are observation, interviews and documentation. The findings of this study indicate that the preventive measures taken by the Gampong Beunot community in overcoming the moral decadence of adolescents are by holding regular recitations, counseling, sports programs, women's programs, and curfew rules, while Persuasive steps taken by the Gampong Beunot community are persuasive communication and exclamation banners, and also for repressive actions carried out by the Gampong Beunot community, namely by giving customary sanctions, criminal penalties, besides that the Gampong Beunot community also has several obstacles in overcoming the moral decadence of teenagers namely the apathy of society, uncooperative parents of teenagers, and teenagers who have a brutal and aggressive nature.
Structure of the Field of the Colored Dissolved Organic Matter Concentration in the Kerch Strait
Authors: Lomakin P. D. ,   Marine Hydrophysical Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, Sevastopol, Russian Federation, Chepyzhenko A. I. ,   Marine Hydrophysical Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, Sevastopol, Russian Federation, Chepyzhenko A.A. ,   Marine Hydrophysical Institute, Russian Academy of Science, Sevastopol, Russia
Published: November 2021

Purpose. Using the data obtained in the expeditions, 2001–2014, the authors intend to identify the typical features of vertical structure of the colored dissolved organic matter (fDOM) concentration field in the Kerch Strait, to type the fDOM(z) profiles, to zone the region under consideration according to a given set of the qualitative features, and also to determine the features of statistical characteristics of the fDOM concentration distribution on the sea surface layer for the water areas with a typical structure. Methods and Results. The typing was carried out by the method of visual expert assessment of the curves of vertical distribution of concentration of the considered value. It was based on analyzing the fDOM(z) profile shapes. To reveal the boundaries of the areas with typical stratification of the fDOM content field, the thermohaline field structure was analyzed. Three types of water vertical structure were identified; they differed in the fDOM(z) profile shape and in statistical indices of empirical distribution of this substance concentration on the sea surface. These are the Azov Sea and the Black Sea types peculiar to the Azov and Black seas waters not contaminated by dissolved organic matter, and the type, the structure of which identifies the waters containing the anthropogenic component in the concentration field of the analyzed value. The latter type is characterized by a special intrusive shape of the fDOM(z) profile. For each of the identified stratification types, the histograms of the fDOM concentration distribution on the sea surface were calculated. Conclusions. The fDOM(z) profiles were typed. The Kerch Strait water area was zoned in accordance with a given set of the preliminary revealed qualitative features. The boundaries of the areas with typical stratification and their displacements were determined. It is shown that each structure type has its own statistical distribution of concentration of the considered value on the sea surface
Vertical Distribution of Phosphates in the Black Sea Based on the Expeditionary Data, 2016–2019
Authors: Kondratev S. I. ,   Marine Hydrophysical Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, Sevastopol, Russian Federation, Khoruzhii D. S. ,   Marine Hydrophysical Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, Sevastopol, Russian Federation
Published: November 2021

Purpose. The purpose of the study is to analyze the features of vertical distribution of phosphates and dissolved organic phosphorus (Porg) in the Black Sea at the present period. Methods and Results. The data obtained by the scientists of Marine Hydrophysical Institute in the Black Sea within the economic zone of Russia in 2016–2019 were used. At more than 200 deep-sea stations, a cassette of 12 bathometers (the Seabird-Electronics STD-instrument) was applied for taking hydrochemical samples at certain isopycnic surfaces, usually at σt = 16.30; 16.25; 16.20; 16.20; 16.15; 16.10; 16.05; 16.00; 15.95; 15.90; 15.80; 15.50, 14.0 kg/m3. At the coastal shallow-water stations, samples were taken at the 10 m intervals. Such a scheme permitted to carry out vertical sampling in the upper mixed layer and in the suboxic zone (including its upper boundary) with possible minimum of phosphates, to determine the depth of hydrogen sulfide formation and the location of the phosphates concentration maximum in the upper part of the anaerobic zone. Conclusions. From the surface to isopycn σt = 14.4 kg/m3, the content of phosphates and Porg does not exceed 0.1 µM; below this isopycnic surface, the phosphates concentration begins to increase, whereas of Porg remains at the same level. At all the profiles of the phosphates vertical distribution, the phosphates concentration minimum was recorded near the isopycnic surface σt = 15.8 kg/m3, and its maximum – near the isopycnic surface σt = 16.2 kg/m3. The minimum content of phosphates varied within 0–1.5 µM; in 2016–2017 the phosphates concentration maximum did not exceed 8 µM; in 2018, in many cases, it was higher than 12 µM, and once, near the Kerch Strait, it exceeded 17 µM. Increase in the magnitude of the maximum phosphates concentration (in the previous studies in 1988–2013, it did not exceed 8 µM) is assumed to be related to installation of the supports for constructing the Kerch Bridge.
Point-of-care lactate: a predictor of emergency medicine resource use and outcomes in infants with diarrhea
Authors: Lee Jaeseung , Moon Hyung Jun , Kim Doh-Eui , Jeoung Dongkil , Kim Hyun Joon , Lee Hyun Jung , Lee Dongwook
Published: November 2021

Purpose: Fluid therapy for diarrhea-induced dehydration inadvertently increases emergency department length of stay (EDLOS). To prevent this delay, we investigated the usefulness of triage using point-of-care (POC) lactate in infants with diarrhea.Methods: This study was performed on infants with diarrhea who visited the emergency department from January 2019 through December 2020. According to the POC lactate concentration and the Korean Triage and Acuity Scale (KTAS) level, the infants were separately divided into the low (< 2 mmol/L), moderate (2-3.9), and high (≥ 4) lactate groups and the mild (KTAS 4-5) and severe (1-3) groups, respectively. Using these 2 group designations, we compared variables regarding the emergency medicine resource use and outcomes. To predict the prolonged EDLOS (≥ median value) we performed logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic analyses.Results: A total of 540 infants were included. The median of EDLOS was 169 minutes (interquartile range, 103-220). Fluid therapy was more frequently performed in the high lactate group than in the low-moderate lactate groups (85.0% vs. 60.4%-73.6%; P = 0.025). The high lactate and severe groups respectively showed higher rates of hospitalization (40.0% vs. 3.8%-7.6% [P < 0.001] and 10.9% vs. 1.4% [P = 0.015]), and longer median EDLOS (259 minutes vs. 147-178 [P < 0.001] and 185 vs. 131 [P = 0.001]) compared to the low-moderate lactate and mild groups. Compared to the KTAS, lactate is more strongly associated with the prolonged EDLOS (lactate, adjusted odds ratio, 4.80 [95% confidence interval, 1.87-15.34] vs. KTAS, 3.52 [1.90-6.54]). The areas under curve for lactate and for the KTAS were 0.66 (0.60-0.73) and 0.62 (0.55-0.69), respectively (P = 0.058).Conclusion: In infants with diarrhea, POC lactate can be a predictor of emergency medicine resource use and outcomes.
A Study of Nonbanking Financial Companies in India
Authors: Sengupta Rajeswari , Song Lei Lei , Vardhan Harsh
Published: November 2021

In late 2018, the default by a major nonbanking financial company (NBFC) in India led to a credit crunch in the Indian economy. This paper analyzes the evolution of the NBFC sector in India and the sector’s role in extending credit, and it discusses the factors contributing to the 2018 crisis. The paper attempts to understand the advantages and disadvantages of the business model of NBFCs, and the drivers of their rapid rise and subsequent challenges. The paper also briefly discusses the potential impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on the NBFC sector.
Phytochemical study of the genus Amphoricarpos
Authors: Djordjevic Iris , Cvetkovic Mirjana , Jadranin Milka , Bojovic Srdjan , Andjelkovic Boban , Sofrenic Ivana , Simic Katarina
Published: November 2021

Phytochemistry deals with the study of secondary metabolites produced by plants that synthesize these compounds for many reasons, including their own protection against attack of herbivores and plant diseases. Secondary metabolites are believed to represent plant adaptation to various environmental factors and that they enabled the survival of the species. Secondary metabolites of plants can have curative or toxic effects in humans and animals. Herbal medicine has a long tradition in folk medicine and until the early 20th century, when synthetic organic chemistry began to develop, plants were the main source of medicines. The two basic goals of our phytochemical research are: isolation and identification of new (biologically active) compounds ? potential drugs, and chemotaxonomy (chemosystematics). In the following text through one selected example, the genus Amphoricarpos Vis., our phytochemical research is shown on both aspects.
Terpenoids in four Inula species from Bulgaria
Authors: Trendafilova Antoaneta , Ivanova Victoria , Todorova Milka , Staleva Plamena , Aneva Ina
Published: November 2021

Phytochemical study of the chloroform extract of the aerial parts of Inula germanica L., I. ensifolia L., I. conyza (Griess.) DC. and I. salicina L. led to the identification of 33 terpenoids. ?- and ?-amyrin, lupeol, taraxasterol, ?-taraxasterol and their 3-O-acetates and 3-O-palmitates were identified by GC/MS. In addition, the structures of 3-O-palmitates of mainaladiol, arnidiol, faradiol and 16-hydroxylupeol were confirmed by NMR. ent-Kaur-16-en-19- -oic acid and its 15?-(3-methylpentanoyloxy) and 15?-(3-methylbutanoyloxy) derivatives were isolated from I. conyza. Ten closely related sesquiterpene lactones (germacranolides and melampolides) were found in I. germanica and their structural identification was performed by spectral analyses. I. ensifolia and I. salicina were free of sesquiterpene lactones and diterpenoids. All triterpenoids and diterpenoids, grazielia acid, desacetylovatifolin and 8-(2-methylbutanoyloxy)- 1(10),4,11(13)-germacrutrien-6,12-olide-14-oic acid are described for the first time in the studied species. The principal component analysis was used to find a relationship between th? investigated up to now Inula species, growing in Bulgaria.
Risk factors and treatment approach for subarachnoid hemorrhage in a patient with nine intracranial aneurysms
Authors: Kostic Aleksandar , Ristic Sasa , Aracki-Trenkic Aleksandra , Nikolov Vesna , Stojanovic Nebojsa
Published: November 2021

Introduction. In about one-third of the patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid bleeding, multiple intracranial aneurysms are confirmed. Risk factors such as female sex, smoking, hypertension, and age over 60 tend to be associated with multiple aneurysms. In this paper, we also discuss family predisposition and the treatment approach for multiple cerebral aneurysms. Case outline. Here, we present a case of a 64-year-old female patient, with spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage that had nine intracranial aneurysms. The patient was treated for hypertension for a long time, excessive smoker, and two of her nearest members of the family died from intracranial bleeding. The patient was fully conscious, without any neurological impairment. Subarachnoid bleeding was diffuse and neither brain-computer tomography finding or digital subtraction angiography could not suggest the source or location of bleeding among nine presented aneurisms. Magnetic resonance imaging had to be done, and the T1W fast spin-echo sequence showed a 9 mm large ruptured an aneurysm at the basilar tip, after contrast application, beside others. Three days after the insult, endovascular embolization was done and two basilar aneurysms were excluded from the circulation, including the one that bled. Conclusion. The patient had the majority of risk factors for multiple intracranial aneurysms. Knowledge of the family predisposition of multiple intracranial aneurysms allowed us to make a proper diagnostics of a patient?s descendant and reveal a new patient.
Numerical studies on an accidental flashfire at a water fun park by FLACS software
Authors: Ho Hsin-Hsiu , Ho San-Ping , Chen Chin-Feng , Chang Hui-Pei , Xie Bin , Cheng Chi-Honn , Chow Wan-Ki
Published: November 2021

A severe accidental fire with ?explosion? resulting from spraying colored corn flour powder occurred at a water fun park in Taiwan. The possible fire scenarios were studied in this paper using flame acceleration simulator (FLACS). Environmental conditions including wind action and solid boundary conditions were deduced based on government fire investigation and video records, and were used as the input parameters in simulation. Simulation results indicate that upon ignition of the sprayed powder, the maximum overpressure in the open space was only 0.03 bar gauge, with a dust flash fire generated without having an explosion. These environmental conditions or parameters and the simulation results together would give a fire scene that agrees with the accident observed, indicating that appropriate environmental parameters had been identified. Therefore, CFD simulation with carefully selected parameters can be used to reproduce explosion scenarios and to identify key factors in supporting accident investigations.
Advanced exergy analysis of the natural gas liquid recovery process
Authors: Jovijari Fakhrodin , Kosarineia Abbas , Mehrpooya Mehdi , Nabhani Nader
Published: November 2021

Energy quality in each country is one of the important indicators of economic development, Which affects the economic growth of that country. Exergy analysis, considering all flow properties including pressure, temperature, composition, is a powerful way to evaluate the energy consumption of equipment such as natural gas and liquefied gas plants. Inefficiency of a system can be defined by the conventional exergy analysis method, while, irreversible resources and real potentials for system improvement can only be identified by the advanced exergy analysis method. This analysis splits conventional exergy destruction into two exogenous and endogenous parts according to origin, and also unavoidable and avoidable parts according to the ability to remove and modifications. In this method, the exergy concept was separated by considering the ideal and avoidable condition assumptions. As a real case study, a natural gas liquid plant 800, from National Iranian South Oil Company located in southwest of Iran was considered to be investigated by conventional exergy analysis, advanced exergy analysis methods. The results of conventional exergy analysis illustrated that the highest amount of exergy destruction belonged to compressor and heat exchanger with 509.99 kW and 629.04 kW, respectively. However, in the case of heat exchanger, despite having the highest rate of exergy destruction, it is not considered in modification priorities due to its low avoidable exergy destruction value. Also, advanced exergy analysis suggested that the exergy destruction of the compressor and heat exchanger will be reduced by improving performance of these components.
A study of the effects of the micro-channel cold plate on the cooling performance of battery thermal management systems
Authors: Gong Zhen , Tang Hao , Wang Yu
Published: November 2021

Li-ion batteries are widely used in electric vehicles for their superior
performance. To investigate a simple and efficient method for the Li-ion
power batteries, the cold plate with four types of structures A, B, C, and D
were established, respectively. Subsequently, the effects of micro-channel
thickness and width on the cooling performance of battery thermal management
systems were analyzed by using a numerical simulation method. The results
show that with the increases of the micro-channel thickness, the maximum
temperature (Tmax) of the cold plate is gradually increased under structures
A, B, and C, while it is gradually decreased under structure D. The standard
deviation of temperature (T?) of the cold plate of structure A was less
affected by the change of the micro-channel thickness. Under structures B,
C, and D, the temperature uniformity of the cold plate can be well
maintained when the micro-channel thickness was 1.0 [mm]. With the increase
of the micro-channel width, the Tmax and T? of the cold plate are gradually
increased in all cases, while the ?P from the inlet to outlet is gradually
decreased. The temperature uniformity of the cold plate is well maintained
by structure C. The decreasing amount and changing range of ?P caused by the
change of micro-channel width is smaller than caused by the change of the
thickness.
Identification and control of a heat flow system based on the Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy model using the grey wolf optimization algorithm
Authors: Jovanovic Radisa , Zaric Vladimir
Published: November 2021

Even though, it is mostly used by process control engineers, the temperature control remains an important task for researchers. This paper addressed two separate issues concerning model optimization and control. Firstly, the linear models for the three different operating points of the heat flow system were found. From these identified models a Takagi-Sugeno model is obtained using fixed membership functions in the premises of the rules. According to the chosen objective function, parameters in the premise part of Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy model were optimized using the grey wolf algorithm. Furthermore, by using the parallel distributed compensation a fuzzy controller is developed via the fuzzy blending of three proportional + sum controllers designed for each of the operating points. In order to evaluate performance, a comparison is made between the fuzzy controller and local linear controllers. Moreover, the fuzzy controllers from the optimized and initial Takagi-Sugeno plant models are compared. The experimental results on a heat flow platform are presented to validate efficiency of the proposed method.
Remission of Type 2 Diabetes Following a Short-term Intensive Intervention With Insulin Glargine, Sitagliptin, and Metformin: Results of an Open-label Randomized Parallel-Design Trial
Authors: McInnes Natalia , Hall Stephanie , Hramiak Irene , Sigal Ronald J. , Goldenberg Ronald , Gupta Nikhil , Rabasa-Lhoret Remi , Braga Manoela , Woo Vincent , Sultan Farah , Otto Rose , Smith Ada , Sherifali Diana , Liu Yan Yun , Gerstein Hertzel C.
Published: November 2021

OBJECTIVE

The aim of the study was to evaluate remission of type 2 diabetes following a short-term intervention with insulin glargine, sitagliptin/metformin, and lifestyle approaches.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

In this open multicenter trial, 102 patients with type 2 diabetes were randomized to 1) a 12-week intervention with sitagliptin/metformin, insulin glargine, and lifestyle therapy or 2) control group. Participants with HbA1c <7.3% (<56 mmol/mol) at 12 weeks were asked to stop diabetes medications and were followed for evidence of relapse over 52 weeks. Diabetes relapse criteria included HbA1c ≥6.5% (≥48 mmol/mol), ≥50% of capillary glucose readings >10 mmol/L over 1 week, and reinitiation of diabetes medications with or without abnormal fasting plasma glucose (FPG) or 2-h plasma glucose on an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). Time-to-relapse analysis was conducted to compare the treatment groups with (primary analysis) and without (supplementary analysis) FPG/OGTT relapse criteria.

RESULTS

With the FPG/OGTT relapse criteria included, the hazard ratio (HR) of relapse was 0.72 (95% CI 0.47–1.10) in the intervention group compared with the control group (primary analysis), and the number of participants remaining in remission was not significantly different between treatment groups at 24, 36, 48, and 64 weeks. In the supplementary analyses without these criteria, HR of relapse was 0.60 (95% CI 0.39–0.95), and the number of participants remaining in remission was significantly higher (26 vs. 10%) in the intervention group at 36 weeks.

CONCLUSIONS

Although our primary outcome was not statistically significant, the tested approach deserves further study with further optimization of its components.
Integrasi Nilai Religius dalam Pembelajaran MI/SD untuk Membangun Karakter Siswa
Authors: 22 Sunarti Narti , Ratmiati Ratmiati , Husaini Husaini
Published: November 2021

ABSTRACT. This study aims to determine the integration patterns that can be applied by a teacher in the learning process. In this study the authors used the literature research method, with data collection techniques conducting a review of books, literature, notes related to the integration of religious values in shaping student character. Integration of religious values is the inclusion of values into the learning process so that children have character and behave based on good religious values. Through integration, it provides complex goals for learning outcomes, namely cognitive, affective and psychomotor. There are two patterns of integration that can be carried out by teachers in the learning process, namely: (1) inculcating religious values into teaching material, the meaning is when the teacher provides an explanation or the process of transferring knowledge, the teacher does not only provide knowledge, but the teacher instills religious values. inside it. (2) The use of Islamic symbols for learning content means the inculcation of religious values through the content in learning, such as questions or material examples using the Islamic symbols in Islam.Keywords: Integration, religious values, student character
Pengembangan Multimedia Interaktif Berbasis Macromedia Flash pada Materi Sistem Peredaran Darah Manusia Kelas V Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Al-Ikhwan Pekanbaru
Authors: Audhiha Miftah , Andriani Melly , Febliza Asyti , Afdal Zul
Published: November 2021

This research aimed at describing the validity of Macromedia Flash based Interactive Multimedia on Human Circulatory System material and describing student and teacher responses to Macromedia Flash based Interactive Multimedia on Human Circulatory System material.  This research was instigated by the conventional instructional media used by the teacher, and the lack of school facility utilization to support the learning process.  It was Research and Development (R&D) with Borg and Gall development model.  The subjects of this research were 31 students at the fifth grade of Islamic Elementary School of Al-Ikhwan Pekanbaru in the Academic Year of 2019/2020, and the object was Macromedia Flash based Interactive Multimedia on Human Circulatory System material.  Instruments of collecting the data were interview, documentation, validation sheet given to the experts of media and material to measure the validity of Macromedia Flash based Interactive Multimedia on Human Circulatory System material, and questionnaire of teacher and student responses to see teacher and student responses to Macromedia Flash based Interactive Multimedia developed on Human Circulatory System material.  The obtained data then were analyzed by using qualitative and quantitative descriptive analysis techniques.  Based on the research and data analysis, it could be concluded that Macromedia Flash based Interactive Multimedia on Human Circulatory System material at the fifth grade of Islamic Elementary School of Al-Ikhwan Pekanbaru, especially in the final product developed, passed the valid criterion with mean scores of the assessments of media experts 96% and material experts 94.5%, it was on very good category and it was proper to be tested.  After testing, Macromedia Flash based Interactive Multimedia on Human Circulatory System material at the fifth grade of Islamic Elementary School of Al-Ikhwan Pekanbaru showed 100% percentage result for the small group test and 100% percentage result for the field test, and it was on very good category.  The result of teacher response to Macromedia Flash based Interactive Multimedia on Human Circulatory System material at the fifth grade of Islamic Elementary School of Al-Ikhwan Pekanbaru was 98.2% percentage, and it was on very good category.
Sero-molecular Prevalence of Zika Virus among Pregnant Women Attending Some Public Hospitals in Lagos State, Nigeria
Authors: Shaibu Joseph Ojonugwa , Okwuraiwe Azuka Patrick , Jakkari AbdulRoqeeb , Dennis Abuh , Akinyemi Kabiru O. , Li Jiandong , Audu Rosemary Ajuma , Bola Oyefolu Akeeb O.
Published: November 2021

Zika virus (ZIKV) is one of the arboviruses implicated in febrile illness, microcephaly and other neurological disorders in babies whose mothers were infected during pregnancy. Information on ZIKV in Nigeria is limited. Hence, this study was aimed at investigating the seroprevalence of Zika virus among pregnant women in Lagos State.
In a cross-sectional study, blood samples collected from 352 randomly selected pregnant women in four hospitals in Lagos State were separated and plasma analyzed using Zika virus IgG and IgM capture Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (Demeditec Diagnostics, Germany). The optical densities were read using Precision Microplate reader (Molecular devices) and cut-off calculated according to manufacturer’s guide. Parameters and symptoms such as history of fever, rashes on the body, exposure to mosquito were extracted from the questionnaire and analyzed. IgM seropositive samples were screened for ZIKV RNA on RT-qPCR.
Out of 352 samples screened, 7(2.0%) and 5(1.4%) of the pregnant women tested positive for IgG and IgM respectively. None tested positive for both IgG and IgM markers. Statistical analysis showed that there is no significant relationship between the symptoms analyzed in this study at 95% Confidence interval except conjunctivitis. None of the ZIKV IgM seropositive samples tested positive for ZIKV RNA on RT-qPCR.
The results show that there is evidence of exposure to Zika virus among the population studied in Lagos, Nigeria. Also, the low level seroprevalence of the virus in the population studied indicates that there is lack of herd immunity of Zika virus infection in Lagos, Nigeria.
A Social Issue in the Information Society: Stress and Strategies for Coping with Stress
Authors: RECEPOĞLU Serpil , RECEPOĞLU Ergün
Published: November 2021

Stress, which has become a social problem in recent years, can occur in all areas of life. In today's information societies, globalization and economic liberalization, trying to adapt to complex life conditions in an intensive information, communication and technology network cause him to feel pressured and wear out. In this context, stress is also expressed as "the disease of information society". This intensity affects the whole life of a person and reduces their self-esteem and efficiency. It is especially important to evaluate all aspects of stress from the individual's position, the state of environmental factors, from a sociological perspective. Natural disasters, epidemics, economic crises and wars have continued their effects on people for many years by affecting the masses and causing great losses. The ability of individuals to live happily and peacefully by protecting their health depends on their ability to manage stress well and to use effective coping strategies appropriate for them. In this study, strategies for coping with stress, which has become a social question in the information society, were examined all aspects of stress from the individual's position, the state of environmental factors, from a sociological perspective.
Sea Prayer: An Illustrated Literary Narration on the Afflictions of Refugees
Authors: Babu Amal
Published: November 2021

Illustrated fiction is one of the narrative media that came into the arena of literature during the 18th century because of the technological advancements that occurred during this period. Illustrated editions of literary creations became more popular during the late18th century until the last decades of the 19th century. During this period, an illustrated edition of fictional works was in higher demand than the prose editions. However, the emergence of various adaptations of literary creations, such as films and graphical representation that came into command at the end of the 19th century and 20th century replaced the popularity of illustrated fiction. Khaled Hosseini, one of the beloved writers of the 21st century has documented the sufferings of Afghan society in his three novels; The Kite Runner (2003), A Thousand Splendid Suns (2007), and And the Mountains Echoed (2013).  His works explore the sufferings of common people under the dark shadows of war and violence and spread the rays of peace and humanity. His latest work, Sea Prayer, published on 18 September 2018, Illustrated by Dan Williams, is also deals with the perennial problems faced by the human race in the modern world; war, violence, and refugee life. Written in the form of a letter from a father to son, on the eve of their journey to find their new home, the work describes the traumatic condition of the Syrian refugees and the glory of pre-war Syria. Thus, Hosseini urges the readers to reflect on the dilemmata faced by the Syrian society during the period of war and to hold their hands together to bring peace in Syria and all over the world.
Batik Patterns in the South of Thailand
Authors:   Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya, Songkhla, Thailand
Published: November 2021

“Batik” or “Pateh” is an important cloth in the south of Thailand. Its unique features such as pattern, colour, and production process make Batik different from other cloth in the other part of Thailand. Traditionally, Batik was originated in Indonesia and India where people used paraffin wax as a dye-resist paint. It was also reported that other Asian countries such as Japan and India made Batik fabric in their country. In Thailand, local people in the south made their clothes from Batik fabric and wore them in daily life or during special social events. They designed pattern and applied wax-resist dyeing by hand or blocks on the fabric to create colourful and creative designs. Batik is a cultural identity of the south of Thailand. The study found that the process of creating pattern and colour for Batik was used a long time ago. In the past, artisans primarily employed wooden molds or blocks and wax to create patterns. Through the accumulation of knowledge and experience over time, the development of metal blocks makes Batik’s patterns more delicate and vivid. In addition, the research aimed to study about Batik pattern in the southern provinces of Thailand.It can be said that Batik is a uniquely beautiful fabric that should be collected as a national heritage and for the future study of this fabric. The study of Batik pattern in the south revealed that former patterns simply used basic geometric shapes such as lines, squares, and circles. Then, these patterns have been developed by integrating rhythms and spaces to create more distinctive and delicate designs. Moreover, the patterns of Batik in the south were inspired by nature, religious beliefs, and ways of life. Warm tone colours such as red, brown, yellow and cool tone colours such as blue and green were employed. It was also found that the materials used in the past were primarily from plants and nature. Nowadays, artificial colors are also used because they allow vivid and durable effects.
Konsep Mimesis Dalam Seni Melayu
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Ab. Aziz Arba’iyah
Published: November 2021

The Malays have long utilized natural resources to meet their daily basic needs. Natural resources serve as the basis not only in nutrition, medicine, and equipment but also the basis of inspiration in Malay art. It begins with careful observation and reasoning and then the natural resources are utilized wisely by the Malays. Since most of them live in villages, life is well integrated with the rural environment such as plants, and other various natural elements. With the concept of hometown, they make nature to fulfill their economic and social functions and, also to fill the gap between ethical and aesthetical values, for cultural development. This paper discusses the concept of mimesis or imitation by Malay artisans in the production of art and design motifs. The objective of this study was to document the concept of mimesis in the production of Malay art. There are many art and design motifs that are sourced from nature. It is based on the process of imitation is found in songket weaving motifs, weaving, batik, wood carving, telepuk and others. The research of this study is based on observation methods and interviews with individuals and cultural expert figures. It is hoped that every Malay art will continue to be appreciated and understood as a rich artistic heritage with its values and philosophy that support the community and the culture. The essence of such methodology or procedure is to highlight nature as the source of aspiration and inspiration of art treasures that will ensure the greatness of the Malay art universally.
Era Modenisme dan Pascamodenisme: Suatu Transformasi Seni Visual dalam Konteks Sosio-Budaya
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Abd Aziz Mohamad Kamal
Published: November 2021

This paperwork discusses some theories between modernist and post-modernist thinking that have been evolved in society. The presence of post-modernist thought is said to be anti-modernist. Thus, the question is whether it emerges as anticipation or the occurrence of a transformation shift at its pace in driving the development of art and culture. The objective of this study is to discuss the changing trends of art practitioners in the context of visual art and culture phenomenon today since the era of modernism. However. to what extent is the presence of post-modernist thinking that is said to be anti-modernism put into practice or is modernist thinking dead? The statement also dissects various notions or is it true that there is no precise and clear interpretation or understanding between "modern art" and "postmodern art"? This is also marked by the emergence of various interpretations and the existence of polemics or discussions among scholars, especially in the discourse of art and culture. This study is using secondary research based on various theories of disciplines and conducting an interview with art critics and art historians in resolving this question. Although there are various doubts in the separation between "modernism" and "postmodernism" but it provides an interesting input that is often associated with the emergence of some characteristics of the postmodern era thought and style that differs in terms of ideas, concepts, approaches, materials, appearance, presentation, ideas, interpretation and it is meaning that leads to the transformation of visual arts in the current socio-cultural context.
O basquetebol em números: análise de indicadores de jogo do NBB 2018-2019
Authors: Canan Felipe , Malagutti João Paulo Melleiro , Hirata Edson
Published: November 2021

Objetivou-se identificar os indicadores de jogo mais importantes para vitória em uma partida e para a definição da colocação final na fase de classificação da temporada 2018-2019 do Novo Basquete Brasil. A pesquisa é quantitativa-descritiva e analisou 43 indicadores diretos (box score) e indiretos de jogo (estatísticas avançadas e four factors), além da pontuação parcial das 179 partidas disponibilizadas no site da LNB. Computou-se valores totais e médias e quantidades e percentuais de vezes em que o vencedor ou perdedor de cada partida foi superior em cada indicador e em que o primeiro e o último colocado da fase de classificação da competição foram superiores em cada indicador. Identificou-se que indicadores relacionados à quantidade e percentual de acerto de arremesso em geral são preponderantes para vitória em cada partida e para terminar em primeiro lugar na fase de classificação. Rebotes são mais importantes para vitória em cada partida do que para primeira colocação na fase de classificação. Em termos gerais, equipes vitoriosas têm mais cuidado com a bola e melhor seleção de arremessos.