bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Responsible Urban Innovation Working with Local Authorities a Framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Authors: Farida Ida , Ningsih Wahyu , Lutfiani Ninda , Aini Qurotul , Harahap Eka Purnama
Published: July 2023

Purpose: By demonstrating that by adopting the principles of responsible urban innovation, we can harness the potential of digital technology to address urbanization issues and can minimize potential negative impacts.Methods: The paper proposes a conceptual framework for accountable urban innovation, focusing on government AI systems, and draws on a literature review, practical examples, and research. The authors argue that responsible urban innovation must balance the costs, benefits, risks, and impacts of developing, implementing, and using AI systems in local government management. This approach emphasizes the importance of achieving desired urban outcomes while ensuring accountability.Results: The framework provides potential directions for future research and development, offering an overview of recognized topics and a schedule for analysis. This research may assist urban managers, planners, and decision-makers in understanding the critical role that government AI systems play in achieving accountable outcomes. By adopting responsible urban innovation principles, we can harness the potential of digital technology to address urbanization issues while minimizing potential negative impacts.Novelty: The conceptual framework presented in this study offers a new view in understanding the role of local government AI systems in achieving accountable outcomes.
Effect of the modification of lignocellulosic materials with a lignin-polymer complex on their mulching properties
Authors: Shulga Galia , Betkers Talrits , Shakels Vadims , Neiberte Brigita , Verovkins Anris , Brovkina Julia , Belous Olga , Ambrazaitene Dalia , Žukauskaite Audrone
Published: July 2023

The lignosulphonate/polymer complex, in which the macromolecules of both components are linked together by physico-chemical bonds, has been applied as a new effective lignin-based soil conditioner (LSC). lt has an adhesive affinity both for mineral soil particles and the organic surface of lignocellulosic mulch. The modification of the mulch particles with aqueous solutions of the developed conditioner by means of impreg-nation makes it possible not only to anchor mulch to sandy soil and, thereby, to diminish significantly the evaporation from the soil surface, but also, due to mulch biodegradation, to enrich soil with the main nutrient elements and to create favourable conditions for plant growth. The effect of the mulch modification is determined by the complex composition and depends on its content in the aqueous solution and the application rate.
Fast pyrolysis - Effect of wood drying on the yield and properties of bio-oil
Authors: Dobele Galina , Urbanovich Igors , Volpert Aleksandr , Kampars Valdis , Samulis Eriks
Published: July 2023

The composition and properties of the products of fast pyrolysis of hardwood, obtained in a two-chamber (drying and pyrolytic) ablation type reactor in the temperature range 450-600ºС, were investigated. It has been found that, upon the additional drying of wood at 200ºС and subsequent pyrolysis, the quality of bio-oil is improved owing to the decrease in the amount of water and acids. It has been shown that the increase of the drying temperature to 240ºС decreases the yield of the main product. Optimum parameters of the drying conditions and the temperature of the pyrolysis of wood, at which the bio-oil yield exceeds 60% and its calorific value makes up 17-20 МJ/kg, have been determined.
Radical formation on TMP fibers and related lignin chemical changes
Authors: Zoia Luca , Canevali Carmen , Orlandi Marco , Tolppa Eeva-Liisa , Sipila Jussi , Morazzoni Franca
Published: July 2023

Oxidation of TMP fibers was compared at 298 K with molecular oxygen, in the presence of either [Co(salen)] in methanol or [Co(sulphosalen)] in water. Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy made it possible to reveal and quantify the formation of phenoxy cobalt radicals in the former case and of phenoxy radicals in the latter. These radicals reached the same concentration after 60 min from the onset of reaction. Fiber integrity was more preserved after oxidation in water than in methanol, as assessed by heteronuclear single quantum coherence - nuclear magnetic resonance (2D-HSQC-NMR) spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy of carbon (13C-NMR), and Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC). These results suggest that efficient radical formation on fibers can be achieved also with water-soluble catalysts. Thus, it is proposed that treatment with molecular oxygen in the presence of [Co(sulphosalen)] in water represents a promising way to approach an environmentally sustainable radicalization of fibers, without heavy modification of the lignin structure.
Review on phenotypic characterization and breeding objective traits of indigenous chicken in Ethiopia
Authors: Sufiyan Abdi Musa , Kefelegn Kebede , Debeli Tadesse
Published: July 2023

For local chicken ecotypes, knowledge of the distribution of genetic diversity will be useful for optimizing conservation and utilization strategies. In Ethiopia, rural chickens are found in huge numbers distributed across different agroecological zones under a traditional family-based scavenging management system. However, due to the prevalence of diseases and predators, low genetic potentials, feed shortage, and limited feed resources, constraints related to the institutional, infrastructural, socio-economic, and economic contribution of local chickens are not proportional to their huge number. Therefore, the aim of this review was to describe the production system, phenotypic characterization, and breeding objective traits of local chicken ecotypes. Overall desired traits by farmers are body weight, comb type, breeding ability, plumage color, body conformation, egg number, and size, adaptive trait, and mothering ability. Generally, these traits are considered important for selecting chicken in a market for meat and egg consumption and for breeding purposes in Ethiopia. Therefore, these preference traits and breeding objectives of farmers are important to improve the genetic part of chickens in Ethiopia.
Aktywność społeczna oraz relikty dziedzictwa materialnego ewangelików augsburskich w Pabianicach
Authors: Klimek Anna
Published: July 2023

W artykule, odwołującym się do zagadnień z zakresu geografii politycznej i historycznej, przedstawiono specyfikę aktywności społecznej (w tym oświatowej i kulturalnej) wiernych Kościoła Ewangelicko-Augsburskiego w Pabianicach oraz scharakteryzowano należące do niego relikty dziedzictwa materialnego.
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy alone or combined with trans-arterial therapies for downstaging unresectable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma to surgical resection: a narrative review
Authors: Caputo Francesca , Serenari Matteo , Palloni Andrea , Ravaioli Matteo , Brandi Giovanni , Cescon Matteo
Published: July 2023

Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICCA) incidence has been rising in the last few decades. Currently, hepatic resection is the only curative treatment for ICCA, and there is a lack of evidence supporting the use of preoperative treatment. A narrative review was conducted to analyze the available literature published on the role of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (CHT), either alone or combined with intra-arterial therapies (IAT), for downstaging unresectable ICCA to surgical resection. Most of the studies included in this review showed that secondary resection was associated with improvement in overall survival. In particular, studies analyzing CHT alone reported the highest conversion rate ranging from 20% to 57.1%, confirming that systemic treatment may yield the best results, and therefore, it should always be included as part of the neoadjuvant protocol. Among all the IATs, the longest overall survival reported was after CHT plus hepatic artery infusion, 25 months. Downsizing neoadjuvant multimodal approach, including combined systemic therapy with IAT, might improve the long-term outcomes of unresectable patients and expand surgical indications. However, randomized controlled trials are necessary to confirm their effectiveness.
In vitro characterization of the phage lysis protein MS2-L
Authors: Mezhyrova Julija , Martin Janosch , Börnsen Clara , Dötsch Volker , Frangakis Achilleas Stefanos , Morgner Nina , Bernhard Frank
Published: July 2023

Background: The peptide MS2-L represents toxins of the ssRNA Leviviridae phage family and consists of a predicted N-terminal soluble domain followed by a transmembrane domain. MS2-L mediates bacterial cell lysis through the formation of large lesions in the cell envelope, but further details of this mechanism as a prerequisite for applied bioengineering studies are lacking. The chaperone DnaJ is proposed to modulate MS2-L activity, whereas other cellular targets of MS2-L are unknown.

Methods: Here, we provide a combined in vitro and in vivo overexpression approach to reveal molecular insights into MS2-L action and its interaction with DnaJ. Full-length MS2-L and truncated derivatives were synthesized cell-free and co-translationally inserted into nanodiscs or solubilized in detergent micelles. By native liquid bead ion desorption mass spectrometry, we demonstrate that MS2-L assembles into high oligomeric states after membrane insertion.

Results: Oligomerization is directed by the transmembrane domain and is impaired in detergent environments. Studies with truncated MS2-L derivatives provide evidence that the soluble domain acts as a modulator of oligomer formation. DnaJ strongly interacts with MS2-L in membranes as well as in detergent environments. However, this interaction affects neither the MS2-L membrane insertion efficiency nor its oligomerization in nanodisc membranes. In accordance with the in vitro data, the assembly of MS2-L derivatives into large membrane located clusters was monitored by overexpression of corresponding fusions with fluorescent monitors in E. coli cells. Analysis by cryo-electron microscopy indicates that lesion formation is initiated in the outer membrane, followed by disruption of the peptidoglycan layer and disintegration of the inner membrane.

Conclusion: MS2-L forms oligomeric complexes similar to the related phage toxin ΦX174-E. The oligomeric interface of both peptides is located within their transmembrane domains. We propose a potential function of the higher-order assembly of small phage toxins in membrane disintegration and cell lysis.
Gut mycobiome and dysmycobiosis: clinical significance and therapeutic perspectives
Authors:   Veltischev Research and Clinical Institute for Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery of the Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation, Khavkin A.I. ,   Belgorod State National Research University, Belgorod, Russian Federation,   Research Clinical Institute of Childhood Ministry of Health of the Moscow region, Moscow, Russian Federation, Sitkin S.I. ,   Almazov National Medical Research Centre, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation,   I.I.Mechnikov North-Western State Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation,   Institute of Experimental Medicine, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation
Published: July 2023

The gut mycobiome comprises no more than 0.1% of its microbiota; however, it plays an important role in human health and disease. The balance of the mycobiome affects the stability of the microbiome, while the interaction between gut bacteria and fungi can be both beneficial and detrimental to the latter. The interaction between the mycobiome and the host is achieved through modulating the immune system and affecting the metabolism, which, in turn, can modulate the outcome of the disease. Fungal gut dysbiosis, for which we propose the term “dysmycobiosis”, is closely related not only to gastrointestinal disorders (such as inflammatory bowel diseases, irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, colorectal cancer, and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma), but also to various extraintestinal pathologies, including chronic liver disease, metabolic disorders, and neurological disorders. The investigation of the mechanisms underlying gut dysmycobiosis will promote the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic targets for inflammatory and other human diseases. Gut mycobiome modulation is a promising therapeutic strategy encompassing dietary interventions, probiotics (both bacterial and fungal), and non-toxic metabolites. Key words: Candida albicans, gut mycobiome, dysmycobiosis, inflammatory bowel disease, fungal metabolites, probiotics, Saccharomyces boulardii, Saccharomyces cerevisiae
The clinical case of debut of Lagerhans cell histiocytosis under the rheumatological disease mask
Authors:   Research Clinical Institute of Childhood, Ministry of Health of the Moscow Region, Moscow, Russian Federation, Kotova Yu.V. , Inyushkina E.V. ,   Moscow Regional Oncological Dispensary, Balashikha, Russian Federation, Kondratyeva E.I. ,   Research Clinical Institute of Childhood, Ministry of Health of the Moscow Region, Moscow, Russian Federation, Beznosova L.A. ,   Research Clinical Institute of Childhood, Ministry of Health of the Moscow Region, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: July 2023

A pediatrician faces with the differential diagnosis of oncological, oncohematological diseases which could have rheumatological "masks". According to medical literature, the most important symptoms are the joint pain at night, diffuse bone pain and organomegaly. Among the laboratory markers of oncological/oncohematological diseases the most important are bi-/trilineage cytopenia, high level of ESR, LDH, uric acid; including in the differential diagnosis of the neoplastic process in the detection of unilateral sacroiliitis without damage of other joints is necessary. The clinical case of a patient with Lagerhans cell histiocytosis is presented for differential diagnosis with the debut of spondyloarthritis for increasing the alertness of pediatricians and rheumatologists in children with musculoskeletal pain. Key words: Lagerhans cell histiocytosis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, juvenile ankylosing spondylitis
Association of pvc genes expression with Biofilm formation in Clinical Isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Authors: Ali Noor , Ahmed Shatha Thanoon , Almohaidi Asmaa M. Salih
Published: July 2023

PvcABCD are cluster of genes found in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The research was designed to examine the relationship between the pvc genes expression and cupB gene, which plays a crucial role in the development of biofilm, and rhlR, which regulates the expression of biofilm-related genes, and to investigate whether the pvc genes form one or two operons. The aims were achieved by employing qRT-PCR technique to measure the gene expression of genes of interest. It was found that out of 25 clinical isolates, 21 isolates were qualified as P.aeruginosa. Amongst, 18(85.7%) were evaluated as biofilm producers, 10 (47.6%), 5 (23.8%), and 3 (14.2%) were evaluated as strong, moderate and weak producers respectively, while, 3 (14.2%) were considered as a non-biofilm forming isolate. The pvcA and pvcB were shown to be over-expressed (>2) fold in all biofilm-producer isolates, similar to that observed in cupB and rhlR, while pvcC and pvcD showed to be down-regulated (<0.5) fold in these isolates. These findings imply that the pvc genes are organized into two operons, pvcAB, and pvcCD, and genes involved in biofilm formation are regulated by pvcAB operon. This is the first study in Iraq to investigate these genes.
A modified shuffled frog leaping algorithm with inertia weight
Authors: Zhao Zhuanzhe , Wang Mengxian , Liu Yongming , Chen Yu , He Kang , Liu Zhibo
Published: July 2023

The shuffled frog leaping algorithm (SFLA) is a promising metaheuristic bionics algorithm, which has been designed by the shuffled complex evolution (SCE) and the particle swarm optimization (PSO) framework. But it is easily trapped into local optimum and has the low optimization accuracy when it is used to optimize the complex engineering problems. To overcome the short-comings, a novel modified shuffled frog leaping algorithm (MSFLA) with inertia weight is proposed in this paper. To extend the scope of the direction and length of the updated worst frog (vector) of the original SFLA, the inertia weight α was introduced and its meaning and range of the new parameters are fully explained. Then the convergence of the MSFLA is deeply analyzed and proved theoretically by a new dynamic equation formed by Z-transform. Finally, we have compared the solution of 7 benchmark function with the original SFLA, other improved SFLAs, genetic algorithm (GA), PSO, artificial bee colony (ABC) algorithm, and the grasshopper optimization algorithm with invasive weed optimization (IWGOA). The testing results showed that the modified algorithms can effectively improve the solution accuracies and convergence properties, exhibited an excellent ability of global optimization in high-dimensional space and complex function problems.
Undergraduate Students Sugar Dating in the US Demonstrate Increased Financial Need and a History of Several Adverse Childhood Experiences
Authors: Patel Grishma , Torresan Mirella , Eng Shirley , Acero Nicole , Chessky Anna , Ades Veronica
Published: July 2023

We examined the prevalence of sugar dating among undergraduate students, elucidating the logistics of such relationships, and assessing the demographics and motivations of sugar babies. From October 2019 to May 2020, a cross-sectional, online survey asked 1582 undergraduate students in an urban, private university in the United States about their sugar dating experiences, substance use history, and childhood traumas. We found prevalence of sugar dating to be 5.2%. Sugar babies are 2 to 5 times more likely to have experienced any form of childhood trauma defined by the 10 item ACE questionnaire. Sugar babies are more likely to have loans, scholarships, a Federal Pell grant, and work-study. Many sugar babies have experienced vulnerabilities (financial need, childhood traumas) that could put them at increased risk of exploitation by sugar sponsors. Future studies should explore the dynamics of sugar relationships among undergraduate students and the risks accompanying these relationships.
Assessment of the Ameliorative and Antihyperglycemic Effects of Fractions of Ipomoea aquatica in Male Rats with Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes
Authors: Gad Mahmoud Hefny , Al-Seeni Mohamed AbdulbAST , El-Sawi Nagwa Mohammed , Abbas Asmaa , Mahrous Ayat Medhat , Habib Tito Naeem
Published: July 2023

This study aimed to investigate the potential ameliorative and antihyperglycemic effects of two fractions ofIpomoea aquaticaon liver functions in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic male rats. Eighteen adult male albino rats were divided into three groups: control,STZ + 200 mg/kgIA6-1(dichloromethane-ethyl acetate fraction), andSTZ + 200 mg/kgIA9-2(ethyl acetate-methanol fraction).In vitro, antiproliferative activity against liver cancer cell lines (HepG2) was examined. Additionally, the plasma protein profile ofSTZ-induced diabetic rats was investigated by sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). Results showed a significant increase in serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and aspartate aminotransaminase (AST) in both treated groups compared to the control, whereas there was no significant difference between groups in the serum levels of alanine aminotransaminase (ALT), total protein, and albumin. Thein vivototal antioxidant capacity (TAC) showed a significant increase in both treated groups compared to the control, indicating thatI. aquaticamay enhance the antioxidant defense system of the liver, which could help protect the liver from oxidative stress-induced damage. The profile of C-reactive protein (C-RP) (28.3 kDa) and apelin (16 kDa) inSTZrats showed a higher intensity compared to the control group and both treated groups. These proteins may play a role in regulating inflammation and oxidative stress in the liver, which are important mechanisms in the pathogenesis of liver diseases. Moreover, theIA6-1fraction had a more potent antiproliferative effect on liver cancer HepG2cell lines compared to theIA9-2fraction. This suggests that the plant may have a protective effect against liver damage caused by cancer cells. Overall, these findings highlight the potential therapeutic applications ofI. aquaticafor the treatment of liver diseases, particularly those associated with oxidative stress and inflammation. However, further research is needed to fully elucidate the mechanisms underlying the plant's beneficial effects on liver function and to determine optimal dosages and treatment durations for humans. Additionally, clinical trials will be necessary to confirm the safety and efficacy ofI. aquaticaas a therapeutic agent for liver diseases in humans.
Dialogical Origin of Meaning Making and Co-construction of Voices in Psychotherapy
Authors: Kivi Hossein Ghamari , Ghavibazou Effat
Published: July 2023

Intersubjectivity has priority over subjectivity because meaning is discussed and constructed in a two-way process that happens in a conversation. According to this, the research aims to show the terms of change for meaning production in psychotherapy with clients. Two cases (a child and an adult) were selected with apparent symptoms of anxiety and fear with the case study method and available sampling. They were treated by the technical integrative method. Conversations were coded by process-focused conversation analysis. Analyzing results by process-focused conversation analysis showed that in both cases, to happen changes in psychotherapy, besides terms of conversation, a particular type of psychotherapy response is essential (Khayyami's cycle), and client change is not explained by the merely particular response of the therapist; but, the therapist can, by the method used in the research, acquire the meaning hidden behind client's verbal response and symptoms on the dialogue process and show Lacani's transcendental signified and signified chain.
Activation Plan for the Education of Coffee Museum: Focused on Waltz & Dr. Mahn Coffee Museum and Gangneung Coffee Museum
Authors:   Association for International Tea Culture, Yoon Byung-hwa , Kim Yeun-hee
Published: July 2023

The coffee is the most popularized food and it is not just for drinking but also tool for conversation and communication among people. Based on this recognition on the coffee, coffee museums are being established as lifelong education institutes and social education institutes with the theme of coffee. Currently, Waltz & Dr. Mahn Coffee Museum of Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do and Gangneung Coffee Museum of Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do are settled down as complex culture and arts center through various programs and education program in the regions.
This study, therefore, aims to suggest an activation plan for coffee museum by investigating the current state of these museums. Especially, I investigated a direction to develop the coffee culture in the museological aspect by focusing on the educational function.
In order to strengthen the education of coffee museum, first, the work should be done by hiring educational experts: commentator and teacher. Second, exhibition and education should be strengthened to increase professionalism, and connect the result of coffee culture research to the museum education. Third, coffee museum's programs should be connected with various festivals and coffee exhibition in the community to enlarge openness, and visiting coffee museum should be performed.
As this study was performed on the registered coffee museums only, broad studies that contain nonregistered museums and coffee culture facilities are needed in the future. However, I hope this study can be a little help as a reference for the current coffee museum.
A tea-culture psychological counselling program for the ego-integration of the elderl
Authors:   Association for International Tea Culture, kim insuk
Published: July 2023

The objective of this study is to develop a tea culture psychological counselling
program for achieving the ego-integration of people in the elderly period which is the final stage of human life and becoming longer than before. The tea culture psychological counselling program in this study is based on object-relationalism theory for internal psychological therapeutical treatment and cognition action theory for action strengthening. The program was applied to 24 elderly people who were randomly assigned into an experiment group (12 people) and a control group (12 people) respectively. This program was performed once a week, in total 8 times and each program took 60 minutes. The program was composed of 10 minutes of introduction, 40 minutes of intervention and development, and 10 minutes of opinion exchange and arrangement. To measure the ego-integration of the elderly, this study employed the scale of happiness. The average score of happiness of the participants in experimental group was elevated by 8.59 after the program; the initial average score was 68.83(SD 5.13), while the after program average score was 77.42(SD 4.52). This results indicated that the tea-culture psychological counselling program significantly improved the ego-integration of the elderly. Qualitatively, the program had positive effects on the participants’ achieving the ego-integration, through affirmative experience of tea-culture, expression of anger by reflection, and forgiving and asking pardon. The program made the participants accept the affirmative and negative aspects of the life, and finally improved their ego-integration. The results showed us that the tea-culture psychology counselling program could help the elderly to increase their happiness naturally by achieving the ego-integration that was an critical task of the elderly period.
Research on Zoning and Storytelling of Festival Place on the Hadong Wild Tea Cultural Festival
Authors:   Association for International Tea Culture, Lee Kyeong-hee
Published: July 2023

Although the main event location of Hadong Wild Tea Cultural Festival is equipped with an unspoilt natural environment it was faced congestion and parking problem due to the narrow place. So they held festival at 4 tourism Attractions and did storytelling. The storytelling of Hadong Wild Tea Cultural Festival was being by the record of Daeryeom imported tea seed from Tang and planted Jiri According to the command of the King in Hadong. The subject of Hadong Wild Tea Cultural Festival’s was changed ‘The seed of Daeryeom’ to ‘The King s Green Tea’.
Study into the filial piety from a perspective of 『The Book of Rites』
Authors:   Association for International Tea Culture, Lee Jin-su
Published: July 2023

This study was to establish a desirable filial piety culture in the modern times by examining what is written about the filial piety of respect and self-establishment, and after parents death in the Book of Rites. Korean traditional education derived from the filial piety. The filial piety starting from the relationship between parents and children makes a foundation of all morals and a starting point of personality education as a basic human behaviour. This will create a basis of family ethics, grow into community ethics, and cultivate humanity. Firstly, the filial piety of respect starts from lowering yourself in front of parents and respecting them. Secondly, the filial piety of self-establishment suggests that an upright attitude of mind and conduct is essential and central to every matter. Lastly, through the filial piety after parents death which includes ancestral rituals and funeral rites, a sincere filial affection and a respectful attitude of mind can be bred up. The meanings of contemporary filial piety are as follows. Firstly, filial piety originates from love and gratitude. Secondly, a respect of personality should underlie it. Thirdly, an idea of equality should be emphasized. Fourthly, filial piety corrects the establishment of human values. The first thing required for an upright establishment of filial piety culture is that a filial piety education should begin in a family. A need to strengthen a family bond is raised due to the marginalized humanity and the changed family forms and functions caused by materialism of a modern society. The next thing is a call for a balanced change in the filial piety culture. The change and application needs to be made appropriate to the current society which highlights autonomy. Thirdly, communal spirits should be promoted because it will help overcome the challenges of modern civilization and present a correct direction for the future. In conclusion, a filial piety culture which continues Korean tradition is an excellent culture based on gratitude and appreciation, service and devotion, and respect and consideration. The contemporary filial piety culture should be reasonable, voluntary and self-motivated. Furthermore, an in-depth academic introspection needs to be accomplished in order to combine a filial piety culture to the future society.
A Study of Wedding Culture based on 『Saui』
Authors:   Association for International Tea Culture, Choi Bae-young
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study is to seek ways to utilize the wedding culture described in 『Saui』, written by Heo Jeon (1797-1886), a Silhak and Yehak scholar in late Joseon, as cultural content applicable for the present era. Relevant literature and data, including 『Saui』 itself, were reviewed to analyze wedding culture for this study. The main results of this study are as follows: First, based on 『Saui』, there is a strong belief that a proper ritual becomes a foundation of social discipline and custom in the sociocultural background of wedding culture. The wedding is considered a crucial component of a marriage, which is the basis of the family, society, and country. Second, both the intrinsic/mental aspect (that emphasizes the true meaning and value of the wedding) and extrinsic/material aspect (that stresses the ritual procedures of the wedding) coexist in harmony in wedding culture. Third, this study proposes diverse ways to utilize wedding culture as cultural content as follows: (1) deriving the content of wedding value education for prospective couples; (2) developing tourism products related to wedding culture as historical and cultural resources; (3) creating storytelling of wedding culture in movies or dramas; and (4) planning Myohyeon tea ceremonies for the performances or exhibitions of tea culture festivals in Gyeongnam.
Evaluating a Peer-Support Mobile App for Mental Health and Substance Use Among Adolescents Over 12 Months During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Birrell Louise , Debenham Jennifer , Furneaux-Bate Ainsley , Prior Katrina , Spallek Sophia , Thornton Louise , Chapman Catherine , Newton Nicola
Published: July 2023

Background

Although it is well known that adolescents frequently turn to their friends for support around mental health and substance use problems, there are currently no evidence-based digital programs to support them to do this.

Objective

The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the Mind your Mate program, a digital peer-support program, in improving mental health symptoms, reducing the uptake of substance use, and increasing help seeking. The Mind your Mate program consists of a 40-minute web-based classroom lesson and a companion smartphone mobile app. The active control group received school-based health education as usual.

Methods

A cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted with 12 secondary schools and 166 students (mean age 15.3, SD 0.41 years; 72/166, 43.4% female; and 133/166, 80.1% born in Australia). Participants completed self-reported questionnaires assessing symptoms of mental health (depression, anxiety, and psychological distress), substance use (alcohol and other drug use), and help-seeking measures at baseline and at 6-month and 12-month follow-ups.

Results

Students who received the Mind your Mate program had greater reductions in depressive symptoms over a 12-month period than controls (b=−1.86, 95% CI −3.73 to 0.02; Cohen d=−0.31). Anxiety symptoms decreased among students in the intervention group; however, these reductions did not meet statistical significance thresholds. No differences were observed in relation to psychological distress or help-seeking.

Conclusions

Small to moderate reductions in depression symptoms were observed among students allocated to receive the Mind your Mate intervention. Although the current results are encouraging, there is a need to continue to refine, develop, and evaluate innovative applied approaches for the prevention of mental disorders in real-world settings.

Trial Registration

Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR) ACTRN12620000753954; https://anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?ACTRN=12620000753954

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

RR2-10.2196/26796
Engaging Rural Youth: The Role of Young People in Integrated Farming Development in Nglanggeran, Gunungkidul Regency
Authors: Restyandi Yayan , Maulida Yuhan Farah , Soeharsono Soeharsono , Wati Ratih Ineke
Published: July 2023

Integrated farming is a farming system with integration patterns in cultivation, livestock, and fisheries. This study aims to examine the role of youth and its effect to integrated farming development in Nglanggeran, Gunungkidul Regency. This research is a quantitative descriptive study. The total number of respondents in this study is 36 farmers selected with simple random sampling. Data collection techniques are observation, documentation, literature review, and in-depth interview. The data analysis uses the proportion test and the multiple linear regression test. The results show that more than 50% of the farmers said that youth played a major role in integrated farming activities. The average level of youth role is 64.33%. Moreover, the role of youth as an agent of change plays a significant role in integrated farming development in Nglanggeran. The influence of an agent of change is positive, which means that the higher the level of the agent of change, the greater the development of the integrated farming. However, the role of youth as an agent of development and an agent of modernization has no significant impact on integrated farming development in Nglanggeran. We conclude that the development of integrated farming in Nglanggeran could increase by engaging the rural youth since they have an important role as an agent of change, an agent of development, and an agent of modernization.
The Radiative Forcing Pattern Effect on Climate Sensitivity
Authors: Zhang Bosong , Zhao Ming , He Haozhe , Soden Brian , Tan Zhihong , Xiang Baoqiang , Wang Chenggong
Published: July 2023

This study investigates how climate sensitivity depends upon the spatial
pattern of radiative forcing. Sensitivity experiments using a coupled
ocean-atmosphere model were conducted by adding anomalous incoming solar
radiation over the entire globe, Northern Hemisphere mid-latitudes,
Southern Ocean, and tropics, respectively, with both positive and
negative perturbation considered. The varied forcing patterns led to
highly divergent climate sensitivities, with extratropical forcing
inducing significantly more global-mean temperature change compared to
tropical forcing. This dependence is particularly strong over the
Southern Hemisphere, where the climate is nearly twice as sensitive to
Southern Ocean forcing as tropical forcing. This dependence of climate
sensitivity on the location of radiative forcing stems from covariations
between lapse rate feedback, cloud feedback and tropospheric stability.
These results contrast with the conventional SST-pattern effect in which
tropical surface temperature changes regulate the climate sensitivity,
and has important implications for geoengineering and understanding the
mechanisms of paleoclimate change.
Caregivers’ Experiences of Dignified Death in Nursing Care Home Residents
Authors:   Korean Academy of Integrated Care Management, Jang Youngmi , Jeong Jonghwa
Published: July 2023

This study aimed to analyze and interpret the meaning of dignified death for the elderly in nursing homes using phenomenological techniques for caregivers' experiences of caring practices. Two in-depth interviews were conducted with five caregivers who had worked in nursing homes for more than five years. Data were analyzed with the four stages of Giorgi's phenomenological qualitative research method. After analyzing the data, 25 meaning units, 6 sub-components, and 3 components were derived: 1) embracing death with love, with sub-components of ‘staring at death that was turned away’ and ‘facing the death of the elderly’; 2) finding meaning in the void, with sub-components of ‘experiencing the infinite in finite existence’ and ‘finding meaning that endures meaninglessness’; and 3) writing my history book in the present, with sub-components of ‘summoning the past buried in small talk’ and ‘performing a ritual of self-renewal’. This study concludes that the meaning and essence of the experience of dignified death for the elderly by caregivers who perform care work for the elderly in nursing homes are to provide opportunities for enjoyment and communication in the midst of daily life in nursing homes, to relieve the loneliness of the elderly, and to help the elderly feel satisfied with their lives in the closest place.
A Study on the Availability of Halfway House for Community Care in the Era of One-Person Households : Through Care Assurance Housing in Saha-gu, Busan
Authors:   Korean Academy of Integrated Care Management, Son Ji-Hyeon , Kim Il-Ho , Kim Choeng-Seok
Published: July 2023

This study presupposes the importance of community care in an era when one-person households are increasing. The purpose of this study was to clarify the direction and possibility of the Care Assurance Housing project through the case of ‘Halfway House in Saha-gu, Busan’. Through theoretical discussion, characteristics of single-person households were summarized as ‘relationship vulnerability’. The place where they lived was ‘a space where self-direction rather than isolation’ and the local community was a ‘connection with informal support’.
Results of analyzing the case of middle houses in Saha-gu by dividing them into service entry, service progress, and service result are as follows. In service entry, it was confirmed that flexible standards were applied to users with possible connection with relatively diverse excavation. In service progress, characteristics of services were centered on relationships. Relationships with various local residents were secured in service results. The possibility of independence and various resident relations was revealed. How to apply these research results to other regions is discussed. Lastly, the direction of the community care project and the need for support for various forms of community care are suggested.
Improving the Quality of Service Using the IPA and PGCV Methods at BPJS Kesehatan, South Tangerang
Authors: Alfatiyah Rini , Bastuti Sofian
Published: July 2023

BPJS Health is tasked with administering the health insurance program, or better known as the National Health Insurance (JKN). The problem that occurs is that there are still many community reports indicating that BPJS Health services in Tangerang are still not good. The goal to be achieved by the author is to find out the quality of service that will be provided by the South Tangerang City BPJS Health Service Office to users and provide suggestions for improvement to increase customer satisfaction at the South Tangerang City BPJS Health Service Office. The method used in this paper uses Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) and Potential Gain in Customer Service (PGCV). The results of this study are IPA analysis stating that the majority of services are in quadrant IV, which means that the service is satisfactory but services that are not considered important by customers. While 6 services are considered important by customers but are not satisfactory. Meanwhile, the PGCV analysis stated that long queue waiting times were a top priority for improvement.
Autograsping Pose of Virtual Hand Model Using the Signed Distance Field Real-time Sampling with Fine-tuning
Authors:   Jan Dlugosz University Faculty of Science & Technology, Armii Krajowej 13/15, 42-200 Czestochowa, Poland, Puchalski Marcin , Wozna-Szczesniak Bozena ,   Jan Dlugosz University Faculty of Science & Technology, Armii Krajowej 13/15, 42-200 Czestochowa, Poland
Published: July 2023

Virtual hands have a wide range of applications, including education, medical simulation, training, animation, and gaming. In education and training, they can be used to teach complex procedures or simulate realistic scenarios. This extends to medical training and therapy to simulate real-life surgical procedures and physical rehabilitation exercises. In animation, they can be used to generate believable pre-computed or real-time hand poses and grasping animations. In games, they can be used to control virtual objects and perform actions such as shooting a gun or~throwing a ball. In consumer-grade VR setups, virtual hand manipulation is usually approximated by employing controller button states, which can result in unnatural final hand positions. One solution to this problem is the use of~pre-recorded hand poses or auto-grasping using physics-based collision detection. However, this approach has limitations, such as not taking into account non-convex parts of objects, and can have a significant impact on~performance. In this paper, we propose a new approach that utilizes a snapshot of the Signed Distance Field (SDF) of the area below the user"s hand during the grab action. By sampling this 3D matrix during the finger-bending phase, we obtain information about the distance of each finger part to the object surface. We compare our solution with those relying on physics collision detection, considering both visual results and computational impact.
Accuracy of Legendre Moments for Image Representation
Authors:   Department of Systems Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá D.C., Colombia, Bustacara-Medina Cesar , Ruiz-García Enrique ,   Department of Systems Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
Published: July 2023

Existing works on orthogonal moments are mainly focused on optimizing classical orthogonal Cartesian moments, such as Legendre moments, Gauss-Hermite moments, Gegenbauer moments, and Chebyshev moments. Research in this area generally includes accurate calculation, fast computation, robustness/invariance optimization, and the application of orthogonal moments. This paper presents the inclusion of the integration method proposed by Holoborodko to calculate the Legendre moments. The results obtained are compared with the traditional equation and the methods proposed by Hosny and Pawlak to approximate the integration computation.
Music and Sufisme (Sufism Values in Ebiet G. Ade’s Selected Songs )
Authors: Tahir Gustia
Published: July 2023

There are many ways for humans to approach God. Religion is one of them. In religion, there is a teaching called Sufism. Sufism is a legacy of classical Islamic treasures that still exist today. This is because Sufism can provide a way for humans to know God better and be closer to Him. In the Sufi tradition, music is one of the media to feel closer to God, because music can carry the human soul into the recesses of the heart. This paper aims to reveal the content of Sufism values ​​in Ebiet G. Ade's songs. This research is a qualitative research with a hermeneutic interpretation approach. This research found that in Ebiet G. Ada's song, there are a number of lyrics that can bring listeners closer to their God.
Islam and Environment (A Study of Durian Skin Waste as an Adsorbent to Overcome Water Pollution)
Authors: Gani Rahmiani
Published: July 2023

Nowadays environmental pollution has become a serious problem. Textile dye waste is one of the biggest contributors to environmental pollution. Durian (Durio zibethinus) has been known as a popular fruit in Indonesia. However, only several part of the durian fruit is used, namely its flesh. Durian skin is generally only thrown away and becomes waste pollutes the environment. Durian skin waste can be used as activated carbon in overcoming textile dye waste pollution. This study aims to determine the potential of durian skin from Luwu Regency, South Sulawesi as an adsorbent for textile dye waste. The process of making activated carbon is carried out through two stages that is physically by heating at 600 oC and chemically with hydrochloric acid 1M as activator and stirring for 24 hours. The quality test of activated carbon includes tests for water content, ash content, volatile matter content and fixed carbon content. The results showed that the activated carbon of the durian skin had met the standards of SNI 06-3730-1995, namely water content 12.1%, ash content 0.2%, volatile matter content 27.3%  and bound carbon content 72.5%.
The Geopolitical “Puzzle” of the Central Bank’s Switch to Gold
Authors: Koziuk Viktor
Published: July 2023

Gold holdings increased during recent time. Geopolitical factors could be responsible for such shift taking into account rising number of conflicts in the world since 2014. However, optimal share for gold in external assets is still disputable. The paper provides empirical tests to identify political economy factors of central bank’s gold holdings. The paper imply two empirical approaches: analysis of how gold reserves in tones and as a share of reserves distributed among the countries with different political regimes; logit regression to identify role of political economy factors that may push countries’ switch to gold. Results of empirical analysis shows that political regime itself is not obvious driving force of gold share. Excluding developed countries, it is possible to see that autocracies do not outperform democracies in terms of mean and median share of gold systematically. Countries demonstrated shifts toward gold early then reference point of 2014 year despite political regime. Logit regression also helps to see that countries heavily have being exposing to gold are more likely hoarding large exchange reserves and politically stable. Proxies of geopolitical aggressiveness are valid with some covenants. While Global Peace Index is well proxy to identify geopolitical preconditions of countries’ switch to gold, military expenditures are not. This means that geopolitical motives of gold hoarding probably work directly and indirectly through exchange reserves accumulation and supportive political stability. Geopolitical aggressiveness that coincides with only large military expenditures but not with reserves accumulation is likely to stand on weak economic ground.
Challenges for the Command and Control Systems in the Information Age
Authors: Alexandrescu Dorin , Bănică Alexandru , Romaniuc Alexandru-Gabriel
Published: July 2023

The exponential technological development that we faced in the last period put in the hand of military deciders, for all levels, increasingly sophisticated tools to support their actions and an unlimited quantity of information available in a large diversity of forms. The question that we try to answer is whether the command and control systems, as they are built today, can access, and efficiently use this information or they must adapt themselves to go through the new challenges.