bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Design and Simulation of MEMS Accelerometer for the Application of Seismic vibrations
Authors: Rao K. Srinivasa , Vardhan M. Harsha , Uma Mahesh CH. Mani Kanta , Nikhil S. , Kumar P. Ashok , Vasantha K. , Sravani K. Girija
Published: August 2020

Aim:

Using accelerometer to detect the vibrations produced during earthquake.

Backgorund:

The big challenge facing the Earthquake Early Warning Systems (EEWS) is to accurately detect seismic
tremors at the edge of the early warning system or outside of the earthquake seismic system.[1]. During the last years in
development, early warning earthquake (EEW) has proved to be one of the potential means of disaster reduction.

Objectives:

During the last years in development, early warning earthquake (EEW) has proved to be one of the potential
means of disaster reduction. The EEW network intensity usually determines the efficiency of both the EEW system An
upgraded low-cost Micro Electro Mechanical System MEMS based device called GL-P2B to reduce
sensor costs and establish a dense EEW In the this study, a dense EEW network was also developed to maximize the density
of the seismic network for EEW applications. A tri-axial sensor with high-dynamic MEMS called GL-P2B was developed.
This sensor was upgraded from the previous version by enhancing the CPU's processing capability and correcting
certain errors found during the initial test cycle.

Methodology:

An autonomous sensor with an acceleration sensor is launched in this article First; we systematically
evaluated a series of acceleration sensors to select the most suitable acceleration sensor using mems by analyzing their
quality and accuracy, and then created a dedicated tool that can monitor earthquakes. Our result shows that an earthquake
can be detected with a low-cost acceleration detector, thereby enhancing the safety of vulnerable groups against earthquakes.

Results:

There have been two earthquakes recently: Gyeongju Earthquake in magnitude 5.6 and Pohang South Korea
Earthquake in magnitude 5.4 respectively in 206 and 2017. As a result, earthquake detection and response in a relatively
short period of time was highly demanded. The use of seismic smart phone systems is one solution, but it is expensive to
use a smartphone to track seismic events and to allow participants to use their smartphones as just another seismic detector.
However, because of the existence of smartphones which are used extensively in our everyday lives, a large percentage of
smartphones are useless for earthquakes to be detected. We also built a clever tool in this paper that can be mounted to a
wall or to a ceiling. The system is only fitted with sensors that include an accelerator and the price in comparison to
intelligent telephones is very small.

Conclusion:

In this paper, we have used an appropriate capacitive sensing technology to create the accelerometer. We have
designed and simulated the accelerometer to measure the seismic vibrations by FEM Tool. The simulated results show that
the unit is modelled on a 3Hz resonant frequency and therefore it senses the acceleration between 2 and 8 Hz.
Chemical Composition and Biological Effects of Essential Oils from Some Aromatic and Medicinal Plants
Authors: Yaman Cennet , Sari Yusuf , Atmaca Sevim , Eroglu Zeliha , Kayir Omer , Belguzar Sabriye , Erenler Ramazan
Published: August 2020

Background:

Natural products play a significant role in the drug discovery process due
to the presence of a large variety of bioactive compounds.

Objective:

The present study aims to isolate the essential oil from Salvia Fruticosa (SF), Lavandula
Intermedia (LI), and Rosmarinus Officinalis (RO) with identification of the chemical composition
of the oils and to investigate the antioxidant, antifungal and antibacterial activities.

Methods:

The plant materials were cultivated and supplied from Yalova, Turkey. Essential oils
were generated from aerial parts of each plant by steam distillation, and the compounds were identified
by GC-MS analyses. Total phenolic and total flavonoid contents were determined. DPPH
method was used for antioxidant activity. Seed germination was executed with the standard
method. Antifungal and antibacterial activities were carried out by disc diffusion method.

Results:

1,8-Cineole (45.8%) was the main constituent of SF. Linalyl acetate (34.4%) was detected
as the chief product of LI. The major product of RO was assigned as 1,8-cineole (43.3%). RO essential
oil (IC50, 224.76 μg ml-1) had a higher DPPH• effect than the standard, BHT. LI essential
oil showed the outstanding antifungal activity (100%) on Botrytis cinerea and Scelerotinia sclerotiorum.
LI essential oil inhibited the Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganensis at the rate of
16.4% at 7.5 μl dose. The best antibacterial effect was observed for RO essential oil on Pseudomonas
syringae pv. tomato (30.5%) at 7.5 μl.

Conclusion:

R. officinalis essential has the potential for using in the food industry as a natural antioxidant.
L. intermedia and R. officinalis essential oils could be useful in food and agriculture to
keep the products in high worth.
Therapeutic Potential of Antileukotriene Drug-Camellia sinensis Extract Co-Formulation on Histamine Induced Asthma in Guinea Pigs
Authors: Singh Neelam , Kulkarni Giriraj T. , Kumar Yatendra
Published: August 2020

Background/Objective:

To study the therapeutic potential of Antileukotriene drug-
Camellia sinensis extract co-formulation on histamine induced asthma in guinea pigs.

Methods:

SRSD of Montelukast sodium was prepared by the solvent evaporation method. Lyophilized
aqueous extract of Camellia sinensis leaves and SRSD mixture was filled in capsule and the
capsule shell was coated to achieve initial release lag time. In vitro and pharmacokinetic study of
capsules was performed and compared with commercial tablets. A further role of green tea, as an
antioxidant adjunct for asthma management, has been analyzed by lung histology, mast cell count
and oxidative stress assay in the serum of control and experimental animals.

Results:

The drug release from the commercial tablet was immediate and rapid, but capsule has
shown an initial 3.5 hr lag time followed by sustained action up to 8 hr. Pharmacokinetic results
show that studied formulations are bioequivalent with respect to Cmax and AUC, while rest parameters
showed asignificant difference. Mast cells count in lung tissue were increased (p<0.001) in
the experimental group along with glycoprotein deposition in asthmatic bronchioles. Levels of
SOD and GPX were decreased (p<0.05) while CAT was increased (p<0.04) in the asthma group in
comparison to control.

Conclusion:

In the experimental animal model, co-formulation was effective in modulating allergic
inflammation and contributing to better control of the inflammatory response. Our findings
suggest that Camellia sinensis leaves extract may be used as an adjunct for future improvements in
asthma treatment and prevention.
Real-life Field Studies of the NOx Removing Properties of Photocatalytic Surfaces in Roskilde and Copenhagen Airport, Denmark
Authors: Jensen Henrik , Pedersen Pernille D.
Published: August 2020

Aims:

To evaluate the real-life effect of photocatalytic surfaces on the air quality at two
test-sites in Denmark.

Background:

Poor air quality is today one of the largest environmental issues, due to the adverse
effects on human health associated with high levels of air pollution, including respiratory issues,
cardiovascular disease (CVD), and lung cancer. NOx removal by TiO2 based photocatalysis is a tool
to improve air quality locally in areas where people are exposed.

Objective:

To demonstrate and quantify the NOx removal capacity of photocatalytic asphalt and
concrete in real life.

Methods:

Two test sites were constructed in Roskilde and Copenhagen airport. In Roskilde, the
existing asphalt at two parking lots was treated with TiO2 containing liquid and an in-situ ISO 22197-
1 test setup was developed to enable in-situ evaluation of the activity of the asphalt. In CPH airport,
photocatalytic concrete tiles were installed at the "kiss and fly" parking lot, and NOx levels were
continuously monitored in 0.5 m by CLD at the active site and a comparable reference site before and
after installation for a period of 2 years.

Results:

The Roskilde showed high stability of the photocatalytic coating with the activity being
largely unchanged over a period of 2 years. The CPH airport study showed that the average NOx
levels were decreased by 12 % comparing the before and after NOx concentrations at the active and
reference site.

Conclusion:

The joined results of the two Danish demonstration projects illustrate the high stability of
the photocatalytic coating as well as a high potential for improvements in the real-life air quality in
polluted areas.
Effect of pre-soaking substrate and light availability on seed germination and seedling establishment of Dracaena draco (L.) L., a threatened species
Authors: Kheloufi Abdenour , Boukhecha Mohamed , Ouachi Aziza
Published: August 2020

The Dragon tree, Dracaena draco (L.) L., is an extremely threatened species. Its natural regeneration is disturbed and population appears to decrease rapidly. To design appropriate germination and seedling establishment protocols for a species conservation and restoration program, we studied the effects of pre-soaking, substrate and light availability treatment on seed germination for 15-day period. The condition for light availability corresponded to the sowing depth (at surface or at 2 cm depth). Germination occurred better in the dark when seeds were sown at 2 cm depth.  Our results showed that D. draco seeds sown in the sand under dark condition and after 24 hours pre-soaking in warm water germinated better and recorded 82.5% of final germination percentage (FGP). However, seedlings grew better in potting soil and recorded 54 mm of length. The maximum FGP of 51.3% was recorded under light condition. These results indicate that sowing depth and light availability could be a limiting factor for D. draco seed germination in natural condition. Furthermore, the establishment of D. draco seedlings (shoot and root length) during an 8-week period in pots was also assessed and illustrated. More research on seed ecophysiology is required to understand the mechanisms controlling seed germination of D. draco in arid and semi-arid conditions viz. salinity and drought.
Effect of temperature and salinity on germination and seedling establishment of Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle (Simaroubaceae)
Authors: Kheloufi Abdenour , Mounia Mansouri Lahouaria , Zerrouni Rawnak , Abdelhamid Okba
Published: August 2020

The tree of heaven Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle is a multipurpose tree in forestry. However, it is considered an invasive and dangerous plant for native species, and in particular for national parks, where many studies have recorded their involvement in the disturbance of the already developed floral diversity. Assessing the impact of certain abiotic conditions on this species may identify the expected areas to be colonized by its seed propagation. Germination of tree of heaven were tested for germination at constant temperatures of 25, 30, 40°C, and at room temperature varying from 25-30°C coupled with total darkness. Seeds were sown in Petri dishes (0.8% agar water) for 6 days of incubation. The kinetic of germination was determined according to five closely related parameters viz. final germination percentage (FGP), mean germination time (MGT), coefficient of velocity of germination (CVG), time to 50% germination (T50) and seedling length (SL). For the saline condition, the seeds underwent various NaCl concentrations from 0, 50, 100 or 200 mM. For each treatment, there were four replicates with 50 seeds incubated in a plastic container between two layers of moist sand at 15% of the appropriate treatment and then placed in a culture chamber at 27°C (± 2°C) for 30-day period. The effect of temperature was not significant on the MGT, CVG and T50. However, it was significant (p< 0.0001) on FGP and SL. The maximum germination of 94% was obtained at a temperature of 30°C and the lowest FGP of 40% was obtained at 25°C. For the salinity effect, the FGP of 75% in the control was much higher compared to the seeds treated at 50 mM NaCl with only 17.2% of FGP.  Germination was completely inhibited from 100 mM NaCl. A. altissima can be classified as sensitive to salt stress during seed germination and seedling emergence. The salinity effect then joined the temperature to monitor nature's A. altissima seed propagation.
Afforestation in barren laterite lands with Swietenia macrophylla G. King and plant growth promoting microbes
Authors: Arumugam Karthikeyan
Published: August 2020

Barren laterite lands are available plenty in Kasargode District of Kerala, India and being used mainly for extracting laterite bricks for building construction. These lands are found barren due to lack of vegetation and rocky nature. Afforestation in these lands is very essential to avoid extraction of laterite bricks so as to prevent degradation of lands.  To develop vegetation in these laterite lands the soil properties of laterite was examined as a first step of afforestation process.  It was found that the soils have lack of plant growth promoting microbes (PGPM) and poor in major nutrients (N, P, K). Therefore, the PGPM specifically arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (Glomus fasciculatum and Glomus geosporum) and bacteria (Azospirillum brasilense and Bacillus megaterium) were used for afforestation in laterite lands along with Swietenia macrophylla G. King a commercially important tree of Kerala, India.  The laterite soils were collected and used as potting media for growing seedlings of S. macrophylla in nursery and the cultured PGPM were inoculated in to the seedlings of S. macrophylla and maintained for 3 months. The PGPM inoculated seedlings showed improved growth, biomass and nutrient uptake. Thereafter the seedlings were transplanted at laterite lands at Karmanthodi, Bovikanam, Kasargode, Kerala, India and monitored their growth for 12 months. The seedlings inoculated with PGPM showed up to 98% survival rate with improved growth. From this study it was understood that PGPM have the potential to increase the efficiency of plant growth system in S. macrophylla seedlings through supply of essential levels of N, P and K that helped for successful afforestation in hardy laterite lands.
Depresión: Una experiencia del Hospital del Adulto mayor, Quito, Ecuador, 2018.
Authors: Erazo María , Fors Martha
Published: August 2020

El Instituto Nacional de Salud Mental, ha revelado que aproximadamente el 15%, de adultos mayores, han presentado al menos un episodio de depresión, en su etapa de transición hacia la vejez. El objetivo de este trabajo fue establecer la prevalencia de depresión y los posibles factores asociados con la misma, en población de adultos mayores del Hospital de Atención Integral del Adulto Mayor, durante el período de marzo a mayo del 2018. Se hizo un estudio observacional de prevalencia. Se aplicó el Test de Yesavage y se utilizó la Escala socio familiar de Gijón. Se compararon proporciones utilizando estadígrafos distribuidos Chi cuadrado, se utilizó Pruebas T de student para comparación de medias Se analizaron factores de riesgo, asociados con el desarrollo de la depresión mediante la regresión logística bivariada y multivariada. Se calcularon intervalos Odds ratios y sus intervalos de confianza al 95%. La prevalencia de depresión en adultos mayores fue del 55,0%, con predominio en el sexo masculino quienes representaron el 59,2%, en sujetos divorciados y viudos con el 72,7% y el 72,1% respectivamente, con un nivel de instrucción secundaria, correspondiente al 67,0%, en residentes del área rural con el 60,0%, en adultos mayores con diagnóstico de enfermedad de Parkinson, quienes alcanzaron el 77,3%, en hospitalizados con el 68,2%, en lo referente al riesgo social, se observó que a mayor riesgo social, mayor porcentaje de depresión. Existe una alta prevalencia de depresión en población de adultos mayores, con factores predisponentes, que pueden ser modificables, si se realiza la atención del adulto mayor por parte de un equipo multidisciplinario, si se toman medidas de prevención, antes del desarrollo de la misma, con un soporte emocional.
Inflammatory response of stem cell secreting conditioned media in SH-SY5Y cell line
Authors: Ahmad Faizan
Published: August 2020

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are reported to secrete anti-inflammatory cytokines and growth factors, which makes MSCs a promising candidate in the treatment of various neurodegenerative diseases. SH-SY5Y show extreme inflammatory response under LPS and an inadequate inflammatory response when treated with Wharton's jelly, conditioned media. This study mainly focuses on the inflammatory (pro and anti-inflammatory) response of SH-SY5Y by gene expression study. SH-SY5Y cell line used for cell culture and RT- q PCR was done with 5 different primers. In this article, lipopolysaccharides (LPS) show a significant result in pro-inflammatory and pro-apoptotic. In this article, we focus on the therapeutic approach of stem cells, which reduce inflammation by secreting stem cell factors to cure various neurodegenerative diseases.
Control of pesticides in Ecuador: An underrated problem?
Authors: Mollocana Lara Evelyn Carolina , Gonzales-Zubiate Fernando Alexis
Published: August 2020

Pesticides have become necessary control agents to guarantee food sovereignty and strengthen development in Ecuador. Nevertheless, the current management practices of pesticides in Ecuador restrain the progress of agriculture in this region. There is evidence of a knowledge gap regarding the correct handling of pesticides and the possible health impacts they generate, especially in small producers and surrounding communities. Furthermore, a lack of updated information on pesticide registration difficult their control and distribution. Given this, there is a need to implement new public policies that promote relations between science and technology, not only with the industry but also with local producers, to promote the growth of agriculture, minimizing risks to health and the environment in the sectors involved. The purpose of this review is to exhibit the most updated panorama regarding the management of pesticides in Ecuador.
Effect of sulphuric acid on roses crop (Rosa sp.)
Authors: Dávila Pullas Lorena Marivel
Published: August 2020

The chemical effects of sulfuric acid produced by a sulfuric acid-generating machine include lowering the pH of the water to increase the bioavailability of nutrients in the soil and then be easily absorbed by the plant. This research determined the effect of sulphuric acid produced by the SAG machine on the productivity of the cultivation of roses (Rosa sp.) in the OK Roses S.A. floricultural farm, in Cotopaxi, Ecuador. The research method was descriptive, quantitative, and it had a quasi-experimental design. Primary data collection was obtained from the productivity field records and laboratory analyses of water, soil, and foliage. The results showed that the generation of sulphuric acid produced by the SAG machine lowers the pH and bicarbonates in the water. This process allowed the elements bioavailability from soil to plant like Mg and S and microelements like Fe, Mn, Cu, and Zn. The productivity index stem-plant-1 month-1 increased by 16.16% over two years.
Data Quality Issues With Physician-Rating Websites: Systematic Review
Authors: Mulgund Pavankumar , Sharman Raj , Anand Priya , Shekhar Shashank , Karadi Priya
Published: August 2020

Background

In recent years, online physician-rating websites have become prominent and exert considerable influence on patients’ decisions. However, the quality of these decisions depends on the quality of data that these systems collect. Thus, there is a need to examine the various data quality issues with physician-rating websites.

Objective

This study’s objective was to identify and categorize the data quality issues afflicting physician-rating websites by reviewing the literature on online patient-reported physician ratings and reviews.

Methods

We performed a systematic literature search in ACM Digital Library, EBSCO, Springer, PubMed, and Google Scholar. The search was limited to quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method papers published in the English language from 2001 to 2020.

Results

A total of 423 articles were screened. From these, 49 papers describing 18 unique data quality issues afflicting physician-rating websites were included. Using a data quality framework, we classified these issues into the following four categories: intrinsic, contextual, representational, and accessible. Among the papers, 53% (26/49) reported intrinsic data quality errors, 61% (30/49) highlighted contextual data quality issues, 8% (4/49) discussed representational data quality issues, and 27% (13/49) emphasized accessibility data quality. More than half the papers discussed multiple categories of data quality issues.

Conclusions

The results from this review demonstrate the presence of a range of data quality issues. While intrinsic and contextual factors have been well-researched, accessibility and representational issues warrant more attention from researchers, as well as practitioners. In particular, representational factors, such as the impact of inline advertisements and the positioning of positive reviews on the first few pages, are usually deliberate and result from the business model of physician-rating websites. The impact of these factors on data quality has not been addressed adequately and requires further investigation.
An Electronic Data Capture Framework (ConnEDCt) for Global and Public Health Research: Design and Implementation
Authors: Ruth Caleb J , Huey Samantha Lee , Krisher Jesse T , Fothergill Amy , Gannon Bryan M , Jones Camille Elyse , Centeno-Tablante Elizabeth , Hackl Laura S , Colt Susannah , Finkelstein Julia Leigh , Mehta Saurabh
Published: August 2020

Background

When we were unable to identify an electronic data capture (EDC) package that supported our requirements for clinical research in resource-limited regions, we set out to build our own reusable EDC framework. We needed to capture data when offline, synchronize data on demand, and enforce strict eligibility requirements and complex longitudinal protocols. Based on previous experience, the geographical areas in which we conduct our research often have unreliable, slow internet access that would make web-based EDC platforms impractical. We were unwilling to fall back on paper-based data capture as we wanted other benefits of EDC. Therefore, we decided to build our own reusable software platform. In this paper, we describe our customizable EDC framework and highlight how we have used it in our ongoing surveillance programs, clinic-based cross-sectional studies, and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in various settings in India and Ecuador.

Objective

This paper describes the creation of a mobile framework to support complex clinical research protocols in a variety of settings including clinical, surveillance, and RCTs.

Methods

We developed ConnEDCt, a mobile EDC framework for iOS devices and personal computers, using Claris FileMaker software for electronic data capture and data storage.

Results

ConnEDCt was tested in the field in our clinical, surveillance, and clinical trial research contexts in India and Ecuador and continuously refined for ease of use and optimization, including specific user roles; simultaneous synchronization across multiple locations; complex randomization schemes and informed consent processes; and collecting diverse types of data (laboratory, growth measurements, sociodemographic, health history, dietary recall and feeding practices, environmental exposures, and biological specimen collection).

Conclusions

ConnEDCt is customizable, with regulatory-compliant security, data synchronization, and other useful features for data collection in a variety of settings and study designs. Furthermore, ConnEDCt is user friendly and lowers the risks for errors in data entry because of real time error checking and protocol enforcement.
When Public Health Research Meets Social Media: Knowledge Mapping From 2000 to 2018 (Preprint)
Authors: Zhang Yan , Cao Bolin , Wang Yifan , Peng Tai-Quan , Wang Xiaohua
Published: August 2020

BACKGROUND

Social media has substantially changed how people confront health issues. However, a comprehensive understanding of how social media has altered the foci and methods in public health research remains lacking.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to examine research themes, the role of social media, and research methods in social media–based public health research published from 2000 to 2018.

METHODS

A dataset of 3419 valid studies was developed by searching a list of relevant keywords in the Web of Science and PubMed databases. In addition, this study employs an unsupervised text-mining technique and topic modeling to extract research themes of the published studies. Moreover, the role of social media and research methods adopted in those studies were analyzed.

RESULTS

This study identifies 25 research themes, covering different diseases, various population groups, physical and mental health, and other significant issues. Social media assumes two major roles in public health research: produce substantial research interest for public health research and furnish a research context for public health research. Social media provides substantial research interest for public health research when used for health intervention, human-computer interaction, as a platform of social influence, and for disease surveillance, risk assessment, or prevention. Social media acts as a research context for public health research when it is mere reference, used as a platform to recruit participants, and as a platform for data collection. While both qualitative and quantitative methods are frequently used in this emerging area, cutting edge computational methods play a marginal role.

CONCLUSIONS

Social media enables scholars to study new phenomena and propose new research questions in public health research. Meanwhile, the methodological potential of social media in public health research needs to be further explored.
Starter Kit for Geotagging and Geovisualization in Health Care: Resource Paper (Preprint)
Authors: Do Quan , Marc David , Plotkin Marat , Pickering Brian , Herasevich Vitaly
Published: August 2020

BACKGROUND

Geotagging is the process of attaching geospatial tags to various media data types. In health care, the goal of geotagging is to gain a better understanding of health-related questions applied to populations. Although there has been a prevalence of geographic information in public health, in order to effectively use and expand geotagging across health care there is a requirement to understand other factors such as the disposition, standardization, data sources, technologies, and limitations.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this document is to serve as a resource for new researchers in the field. This report aims to be comprehensive but easy for beginners to understand and adopt in practice. The optimal geocodes, their sources, and a rationale for use are suggested. Geotagging’s issues and limitations are also discussed.

METHODS

A comprehensive review of technical instructions and articles was conducted to evaluate guidelines for geotagging, and online resources were curated to support the implementation of geotagging practices. Summary tables were developed to describe the available geotagging resources (free and for fee) that can be leveraged by researchers and quality improvement personnel to effectively perform geospatial analyses primarily targeting US health care.

RESULTS

This paper demonstrated steps to develop an initial geotagging and geovisualization project with clear structure and instructions. The geotagging resources were summarized. These resources are essential for geotagging health care projects. The discussion section provides better understanding of geotagging’s limitations and suggests suitable way to approach it.

CONCLUSIONS

We explain how geotagging can be leveraged in health care and offer the necessary initial resources to obtain geocodes, adjustment data, and health-related measures. The resources outlined in this paper can support an individual and/or organization in initiating a geotagging health care project.
Deep Learning–Based Detection of Early Renal Function Impairment Using Retinal Fundus Images: Model Development and Validation (Preprint)
Authors: Kang Eugene Yu-Chuan , Hsieh Yi-Ting , Li Chien-Hung , Huang Yi-Jin , Kuo Chang-Fu , Kang Je-Ho , Chen Kuan-Jen , Lai Chi-Chun , Wu Wei-Chi , Hwang Yih-Shiou
Published: August 2020

BACKGROUND

Retinal imaging has been applied for detecting eye diseases and cardiovascular risks using deep learning–based methods. Furthermore, retinal microvascular and structural changes were found in renal function impairments. However, a deep learning–based method using retinal images for detecting early renal function impairment has not yet been well studied.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to develop and evaluate a deep learning model for detecting early renal function impairment using retinal fundus images.

METHODS

This retrospective study enrolled patients who underwent renal function tests with color fundus images captured at any time between January 1, 2001, and August 31, 2019. A deep learning model was constructed to detect impaired renal function from the images. Early renal function impairment was defined as estimated glomerular filtration rate <90 mL/min/1.73 m2. Model performance was evaluated with respect to the receiver operating characteristic curve and area under the curve (AUC).

RESULTS

In total, 25,706 retinal fundus images were obtained from 6212 patients for the study period. The images were divided at an 8:1:1 ratio. The training, validation, and testing data sets respectively contained 20,787, 2189, and 2730 images from 4970, 621, and 621 patients. There were 10,686 and 15,020 images determined to indicate normal and impaired renal function, respectively. The AUC of the model was 0.81 in the overall population. In subgroups stratified by serum hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level, the AUCs were 0.81, 0.84, 0.85, and 0.87 for the HbA1c levels of ≤6.5%, >6.5%, >7.5%, and >10%, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS

The deep learning model in this study enables the detection of early renal function impairment using retinal fundus images. The model was more accurate for patients with elevated serum HbA1c levels.

CLINICALTRIAL
Research on the Application of Blockchain Technology in International Trade Risk Management
Authors: Haosong Sun , Jayi Yang , Xinpeng Xu
Published: August 2020

In International Trade, due to the Heterogeneity of language, culture, legal system, etc., the trade payment and settlement process is complicated, and there are many risks. With the wide application of Internet technology in the field of international trade, especially the emergence of blockchain technology, it provides a new way to solve the above-mentioned complicated risk management. Based on the concept and characteristics of blockchain technology, this paper probes into its value and application mode in risk management and control in international trade, in order to promote international trade facilitation and scientific risk management and control.
A narratological experience using video on mobile devices
Authors: Gimenes Roseli
Published: August 2020

This work proposes to present technological hybridity in education in an experience developed with students of higher education in Languages using videos prepared through the Noizz application on mobile devices and presented at an event. This experience brought together teachers and students of the face-to-face and Distance Learning course, based on the studies of the Research Group Intercultural Encounters in Distance Learning - Life narratives from different Brazils
Áreas naturales protegidas y participación social en América Latina: problemas y estrategias para lograr la integración comunitaria
Authors: Maldonado Ibarra Oscar Alberto , Chávez Dagostino Rosa María , Bravo Olivas Myrna Leticia
Published: August 2020

En México, las denominadas áreas naturales protegidas han enfrentado retos en común para lograr sus objetivos de conservación. Los conflictos resultantes desde el decreto y posterior implementación y gestión a lo largo del tiempo reclaman mayor participación de las comunidades. Con el objetivo de conocer la problemática que surge de la gestión de las áreas naturales protegidas en relación con la participación social en América Latina y con las medidas para incentivarla en favor de la conservación, se realizó una revisión sistemática de 30 documentos científicos en las bases de datos multidisciplinarias de Web of Science. Se encontró que los problemas prioritarios son la limitada participación de las comunidades locales en la toma de decisiones y escasas oportunidades referentes a otras alternativas económicas y factores políticos. Los trabajos analizados exponen la exclusión que dichas comunidades han sufrido en los procesos de toma de decisiones y gestión, así como las pocas iniciativas que hay en las áreas naturales protegidas que permitan su participación. No se encontraron medidas relevantes para incentivar la participación comunitaria, salvo proyectos de ecoturismo y propuestas de cambios en los planes de manejo para considerar los aspectos bioculturales.
La dinámica de basho: La concepción de Kitarō Nishida del lugar como un campo de fuerzas
Authors: Gonçalves Felipe Ferrari
Published: August 2020

El filósofo japonés Kitarō Nishida (1870-1945) concibió la conciencia como un “lugar” o basho (en japonés) que abarca los lugares individuales de cada uno de los fenómenos que comprendemos como constitutivos de la realidad. En su análisis, la conciencia también posee una fuerza, o mejor dicho, tiene en ella una fuerza que une la pluralidad de basho y ello pese a su constante movimiento y cambio. Basho, como un “lugar [tokoro o sho] en un campo [ba]”, es un “campo de fuerza”, mientras que el “campo de conciencia” simultáneamente es constituido por el “campo de fuerzas” de todo los basho que existen en él y es un “campo de fuerza” en sí mismo. Para Nishida, basho no es simplemente la ubicación que una cosa ocupa en el espacio o en la conciencia, sino más bien un campo activo que ejerce una fuerza en el medio donde se proyecta el objeto, al mismo tiempo que da unidad a las cosas que están ubicadas en él. El “campo de conciencia” actúa como una fuerza que imposibilita que cualquier cosa dentro de él se mueva hacia afuera, de modo similar a la manera en que los “campos gravitacionales” propuestos por Albert Einstein unen el universo y evitan que los cuerpos se alejen unos de otros, a la vez que proporciona la fuerza que da unidad a un determinado cuerpo.
Pensando el espacio habitado. Domesticidad, espiritualidad y rito del habitar japonés
Authors: Vasileva Nadia
Published: August 2020

El presente artículo forma parte de la labor investigadora de la autora en su tesis doctoral sobre objetualidad en el espacio doméstico japonés durante el periodo de Modernización y su trascendencia en el diseño contemporáneo. Se trata del periodo más drástico de la historia de Japón, con considerables consecuencias sobre la identidad del hábitat doméstico. Con el fenómeno de la industrialización, y su desarraigo del culto a lo tradicional como consecuencia implícita de la modernización, el espacio doméstico se especializa y adquiere una lectura completamente funcional. Sin embargo, la casa era en sus inicios un lugar lleno de significados, cuyos orígenes conducen a lo sagrado, al fuerte vínculo de las sociedades antiguas con las fuerzas de la naturaleza, entendiendo el trazado de la realidad artificial construida como el reflejo del orden cósmico a la escala del hombre. La superposición entre espacio habitado y espacio sagrado se traslada en la antigüedad al entorno doméstico de una forma no sólo simbólica, sino también compositiva. La composición básica del espacio habitado japonés está formada por un núcleo central moya —descendiente de la delimitación de un área sagrada donde se creía residían las deidades—, rodeado por un espacio perimétrico hisashi. Esta composición, procedente de los santuarios sintoístas y adoptada posteriormente en los templos budistas, se traslada de forma casi literal al espacio doméstico, representado en el texto por sus tres tipos principales. Los modelos estudiados son considerados los mejores conservados hasta nuestros días por ser ejemplos íntegros de cada tipo arquitectónico descrito.
Implementasi Pendidikan Budi Pekerti Dalam Menanggulangi Kenakalan Siswa
Authors: Fatimah Siti , Zuriah Nurul , Syahri M
Published: August 2020

The purpose of this study is: (1) To identify and describe the implementation ofcharacter education in addressing student misbehaviour in SMP Negeri 8 Malang. (2) To identify and describe the factors that cause delinquency students in SMP Negeri 8 Malang. (3) To determine and describe the obstacles and supporting elements in the face in the implementation of character education in dealing with student misbehaviour in SMP Negeri 8 Malang. (4) To identify and describe the solutions taken by the school to address the factors inhibiting the implementation of character education in dealing with student misbehaviour inSMP Negeri 8 Malang. This study uses qualitative research techniques. Where researchers go directly into the field to gather information related to the title of the review. The data collection was obtained by interview, observation and documentation. The informant information that needs to be explored is the principal, teachers PPKn SMP Negeri 8 Malang, Islamic Teacher SMP Negeri 8 Malang, Teacher Guidance Counseling (BK) SMP Negeri 8 Malang, andinformant of class VII students of SMP Negeri 8 Malang. Based on research conducted by researchers at SMP Negeri 8 Malang The results obtained are (1) Implementation of character education in dealing with student misbehaviour in SMP Negeri 8 Malang in accordance with the Vision and Mission of SMP Negeri 8 Malang, and through all subjects and extracurricular activities through SMP Negeri 8 Malang. (2) Causes of Delinquency students occurrence due to the influence of the external environment that influences society and the mass media technology and increasingly sophisticated. (3) Obstacles and Supporting implementation of character education in dealing with student misbehaviour in SMP Negeri 8 Malang is, the inhibiting factor because fulgar outside media such as the internet and the mass media that children easy access to the things that cause the destruction of morals of the nation while the supporting factors of all components of the school is good that all the teachers and administrative staff who have been part of the support. (4) The solution in overcoming factors inhibiting the implementation of character education that is conducted by the school SMP Negeri 8 Malang is to be arranged in the system, the role of government itself must care for the child as a future asset, and there must be cooperation between all the components in schools SMP Negeri 8 Malang.
EFEKTIVITAS LEMBAGA PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT DESA DALAM PELAKSANAAN PEMBANGUNAN DESA BULULAWANG
Authors: Chotimah Chusnul , Widodo Rohmad , Handayani Trisakti
Published: August 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui (1) efektivitas lembaga pemberdayaan masyarakat desa dalam pelaksanaan pembangunan desa Bululawang; (2) kendala dari kinerja lembaga pemberdayaan masyarakat desa dalam pelaksanaan pembangunan desa Bululawang; (3) solusi dari permasalahan kinerja lembaga pemberdayaan masyarakat desa dalam pelaksanaan pembangunan desa Bululawang. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif yang dilakukan di Kantor Desa Bululawang pada bulan Mei sampai dengan Juni 2019. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi langsung, wawancara dengan informan, serta mendokumentasikan kegiatan. Data dianalisis melalui tahap reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Serta, tahapan terakhir ialah keabsahan data menggunakan triangulasi teknik. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukan (1) efektivitas lembaga pemberdayaan masyarakat desa dalam pelaksanaan pembangunan desa Bululawang cukup sesuai dengan Pasal 6 Peraturan Daerah Kabupaten Malang Nomor 6 tahun 2016 tentang Lembaga Kemasyarakatan Desa. (2) kendala yang terjadi pada kinerja lembaga pemberdayaan masyarakat desa dalam pelaksanaan pembangunan desa Bululawang berupa tidak semua bagian dalam lembaga tersebut memiliki kegiatan di tiap tahunnya.
Fenomena disharmonisasi partai politik berbasis Islam Pada pemilihan umum 2019 di Kota Malang
Authors: Rohman Baitur , Syahri M , Zuriah Nurul
Published: August 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan (1) Karakter partai-partai Islam dalam menghadapi pemilihan umum 2019 di Kota Malang, (2) Faktor penyebab permasalahan disharmonisasi partai-partai Islam dalam menghadapi pemilu 2019 di Kota Malang, dan (3) Solusi untuk mengatasi permasalahan disharmonisasi partai-partai Islam dalam menghadapi pemilu 2019 di Kota Malang. Fokus pada penelitian ini adalah permasalahan disharmonisasi partai-partai Islam dalam menghadapi pemilu 2019 di kota Malang. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Penelitian dilakukan di kantor DPC PPP kota Malang, PKS kota Malang, PAN kota Malang, dan PKB kota Malang. Prosedur penelitian terdiri dari tahapan pra penelitian, pelaksanaan, dan analisis data. Teknis analisis data meliputi empat tahapan yakni pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Teknik keabsahan data menggunakan empat tahapan yakni, Credibility, Dependability, Confirmability, dan Transferability. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) Kordinasi internal partai sangat berpengaruh terhadap kinerja dari suatu karakter partai di Masyarakat. (2) Faktor terjadinya permasalahan disharmonisasi partai-partai Islam di kota Malang meliputi faktor internal yakni adanya ketidaksesuaian langkah poltik yang dilakukan pengurus partai dengan ideologis partai. Faktor eksternal yakni adanya peran media yang kurang kredibel dalam menyampaikan informasi. (3) Solusi untuk mengatasi permasalahan disharmonisasi yakni harus ada kordinasi internal yang bagus dan peran aktif setiap kader dalam menanggapi isu-isu yang sedang beredar di media atau dimasyarakat.
PELESTARIAN NILAI GOTONG-ROYONG MELALUI KELOMPOK SENI KUDA LUMPING DI DESA HARJOKUNCARAN KECAMATAN SUMBERMANJING WETAN KABUPATEN MALANG
Authors: Kurniawan Vivit , Tinus Agus
Published: August 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan (1) peran kelompok seni kuda lumping dalam menanamkan nilai gotong-royong di Desa Harjokuncaran Kecamatan Sumbermanjing Wetan Kabupaten Malang; (2) faktor penghambat kelompok seni kuda lumping dalam menanamkan nilai gotong-royong; dan (3) solusi untuk mengatasi hambatan yang dialami. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kualitatif dan pendekatan deskriptif yang bertempat di Desa Harjokuncaran. Pengumpulan data dilakukan secara langsung melalui observasi, dokumentasi dan wawancara yang mendalam pada informan. Penganalisisan data dilakukan secara kualitatif yang terdiri dari pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan atau verifikasi data. Hasil penelitian (1) peran kelompok seni kuda lumping dalam menanamkan nilai gotong-royong melalui dua cara yaitu pengarahan  dan keterlibatan langsung yakni memberikan pengumuman atau himbauan untuk kerja bakti atau gotong-royong saat pementasan serta mengajak untuk kerja bakti pada saat mendekati hari kemerdekaan. (2) faktor penghambat yaitu penghambat dari dalam berupa dana dan peralatan, penghambat dari luar berupa kelompok yang menganggap memuja setan. (3) Solusi yang dilakukan untuk mengatasi hambatan yang dialami dengan tetap fokus untuk menanamkan nilai gotong-royong khususnya pada generasi muda.
Strategi Oded-Yana Dalam Memenangkan Suara Pemuda Pada Pilwakot Bandung 2018
Authors: Azmi Mohammad Fazrulzaman , R Mudiyati , Pascalina Caroline
Published: August 2020

Penelitian ini mendeskripsikan strategi Oded-Yana dalam memenangkan suara pemuda pada Pilwalkot Bandung 2018. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif, dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara dan studi dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa, Oded-Yana memenangkan suara pemuda dengan menarik perhatian mereka melalui program Youth Space dan Co Working Space, menggunakan narasi hijrah dan memanfaatkan insentif politik dari Ridwan Kamil dan Asyik (Ajat-Syaikhu), serta melakukan kampanye berbasis media sosial dan internet. Setelah itu, Oded-Yana mengunjungi tempat berkumpulnya pemuda dan menggunakan metode peer to peer. Pada prosesnya Oded-Yana membagi segmen pemuda, kemudian mengunjungi mereka atau menerapkan strategi kampanye door to door, serta membangun kesepahaman bersama. Selanjutnya, Oded-Yana terhubung dengan pemuda dengan mengoptimalkan fungsi media center dan sekretariat, serta meningkatkan koneksi dengan pemuda melalui optimalisasi jaringan. Kemudian, Oded-Yana membentuk relawan, serta memberi mereka tanggungjawab dan menjadikannya pemimpin kampanye, seperti halnya Relawan Boy Band (Balad Oded-Yana untuk Bandung) dengan program Ruko dan Nobar. Selain itu, Oded-Yana menggunakan musik dan budaya dengan memberdayakan komunitas, seperti halnya KPJ (Komunitas Penyanyi Jalanan). Dengan demikian, Oded-Yana melakukan berbagai cara untuk memenangkan suara pemuda, namun pendekatan utama yang digunakan adalah menemui simpul-simpul tokoh pemuda, serta membangun kontrak politik dengannya, sehingga mereka mau berkomitmen untuk mendukung kandidat.
Integritas Komisi Pemilihan Umum Kota Bandung Dalam Pelaksanaan Pemilihan Presiden Tahun 2019
Authors: Saefulloh Sarief , Abdoellah Oekan S , R Mudiyati
Published: August 2020

Pemilu merupakan salah satu mekanisme perubahan politik, perubahan tersebut bukan hanya ditujukan untuk para elit politik tetapi juga masyarakat, keterlibatan masyarakat dalam pemilu akan berpengaruh pada proses kebijakan yang dikeluarkan dan sistem pada negara tersebut. Di Indonesia Pilpres secara langsung dilaksanakan secara berkala per lima tahun sekali sejak tahun 2004, 2009, 2014 dan 2019, sepanjang pilpres tersebut ditemukan banyak permasalahan ataupun kesuksesaan selama penyelenggaraannya. Pilpres yang dikaji dalam penelitian ini adalah pilpres 2019 di Kota Bandung, karena pilpres 2019 dilaksanakan secara serentak dengan pemilihan DPR, DPD, DPRD Prov/Kota/Kab. Alasan mengapa di Kota Bandung karena banyaknya laporaan dari masyarakat kepada Bawaslu tentang dugaan tindak pidana, permasalahan administrasi, logistik, kampanye dan lain-lain, tentunya permasalahan itu berhubungan dengan integritas penyelenggara pemilu di KPU Kota Bandung.  Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif yang bersifat deskriptif, data yang diperoleh melalui wawancara dan studi dokumenter, peneliti melakukan analisa dengan menggunakan teori electoral integirity yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui upaya KPU Kota Bandung dalam menjaga integritasnya. Hasil penelitiannya menunjukan bahwa Komisisoner KPU Kota Bandung berintegritas pada penyelenggaraan Pilpres 2019 karena telah menerapkan 7 (tujuh) prinsip integritas pemilu dalam teori electoral integirity, diantaranya independen, imparsialitas, transparansi, efisiensi, profesionalisme, akuntabilitas dan pelayanan