bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Infancia y Cannabis. Una alternativa médica jurídica en México para casos de epilepsia en edad pediátricas
Authors: Cruz Suárez Jesús Tonatiuh , Álvarez García Yazmín Isolda
Published: June 2023

Debido al escaso trabajo en armonizar los aspectos jurídicos, así como difundir y divulgar los avances científicos por parte de las instituciones de educación y salud, interfiere con el uso de fármacos derivados de cannabis para uso medicinal, afectando el acceso a una mejor calidad de vida como es el caso de pacientes pediátricos con problemas neurológicos de desarrollo. Para elaborar el presente trabajo se aplicó el método analítico tanto para cuerpos jurídicos, científicos y bibliográficos, así como el método histórico, comparativo e inductivo. En México son pocas las instituciones de educación superior y de salud que imparten cursos o grados académicos en el tema para profesionistas de la salud; la demanda en obtención de recetarios para la prescripción médica es baja, dado que aún no se educa y analiza con profundidad en el tema, resultando en inestabilidad consensual que al momento de materializarse presenta ineficiencias fácticas y jurídicas.
Desenvolvimento na primeira infância: Convergindo neurociências e educação
Authors: Crespi Livia , Noro Deisi , Nóbile Márcia Finimundi
Published: June 2023

A Primeira Infância, período que compreende os seis primeiros anos de vida, é uma etapa da vida na qual se observam intensas alterações na estrutura e no funcionamento cerebral. Pesquisas indicam que durante os primeiros anos de vida se forma a arquitetura cerebral que permite que aprendizagens alcançadas fundamentem o desenvolvimento nas etapas subsequentes. Este estudo caracteriza-se como uma pesquisa qualitativa, fazendo uso de revisão bibliográfica em autores das áreas de Neurociência e Educação a fim de elencar saberes transdisciplinares que possam promover esclarecimentos sobre o desenvolvimento e a aprendizagem na Primeira Infância. A pesquisa aponta que o conhecimento sobre termos como neuroplasticidade, estímulos, emoção e memória favorece o diálogo entre Neurociências e Educação, além de colaborar para o esclarecimento sobre a temática aos docentes que lecionam para crianças na Educação Infantil (EI), fomentando o desenvolvimento de práticas pedagógicas que consideram o funcionamento cerebral na Primeira Infância.
Evaluation of John B. Cobb, Jr.’s Ecological Model, With the Focus on Its Workability in the Context of Bangladesh
Authors: Sayem Md. Abu
Published: June 2023

The “ecological model” of John B. Cobb, Jr. seems a timely and needed approach to address our present ecological crisis. Keeping Cobb’s “ecological model” of life and development in hand, the present paper attempts to examine why this model seems significant especially for Bangladeshi people and how it can be applied in Bangladesh to reduce the environmental issues. In terms of methodology, it follows the methods of literature review and interpretive analysis. The required data is collected by primarily reviewing Cobb’s eco-theological works and then is used in the paper after analysis. Similarly, it investigates the applicability of his proposed ecological model in the context of Bangladesh and critically analyses the model by comparing socio-religious, political, and economic perspectives of Bangladesh. The study evaluates to what extent Cobb’s suggestion may be implemented and to what degree it should be modified, proved to be inconsistent or rejected. As the project connects Cobb’s eco-theological understanding with the present environmental problems of Bangladesh, its prime result will be motivating Bangladeshi people from grassroots levels to maintain ecological equilibrium by diverting their attention from the mechanistical and materialistic view to an organic view of the environment. Alongside these, the study will enrich the current discussions on the role of religions in environmental sustainability from a Bangladeshi perspective.
Eleições presidenciais de 2021 em São Tomé e Príncipe: “Povo põe, Povo tira”, “povo tira, povo põe”
Authors: Nascimento Augusto
Published: June 2023

Based on the 2021 presidential elections in São Tomé and Príncipe, this text focuses on the political confrontation in the archipelago, largely determined by the long-term strategy of Patrice Trovoada, head of ADI, a politician far from the land but decisively influential as none other, including those of the MLSTP, the independence party. The description and analysis of electoral processes show how programmatic and doctrinal contents have long been abandoned in favor of adherence to political solutions focused on personalities, object of adhesion or rejection expressed in elections. This happened in the recent presidential elections that, permeated by political and legal litigation, dragged on from the end of July to the beginning of September 2021. The results of successive elections are the episodic and volatile expression of the desire for political solutions of a more democratic or more authoritarian nature. Regardless of the promises of respect for democracy and the law, it is possible that the vox populi supports an authoritarian governance that asserts itself guided by the intention to instill order, which appears as a requirement for the desired economic growth and wealth.
Prevention of Highly Counted Crimes in Correctional Territories as Shrayons
Authors:   Olga Vl. Pronina Academy of Law and Management Federal Penitentiary Service, Pronina Olga Vl.
Published: June 2023

В статье рассмотрены причины и условия совершения особо учитываемых преступлений, совершаемых осуждёнными на территории исправительных учреждений, непосредственно направленных на причинение вреда жизни и здоровью других осужденных. Выделены основные направления работы отделов и служб исправительных учреждений, способствующие своевременному выявлению, предупреждению и профилактике вышеуказанных преступлений. Сформулирована основная проблема раскрываемости особо учитываемых преступлений, предложены пути ее решения. The article discusses the causes and conditions of committing specially considered crimes committed by convicts on the territory of correctional institutions, directly aimed at harming the life and health of other convicts. The main areas of work of departments and services of correctional institutions that contribute to the timely detection, prevention and prevention of the above crimes are identified, the main problem of the detection of specially considered crimes is formulated, ways of solving it are proposed.
Significance of acts of the Constitutional Court of the Russian federation for the development of financial law
Authors:   Aminat Z. Arslanbekova, Dagestan State University, Arslanbekova Aminat Z. , Arslanbekov Abakar M. ,   Abakar M. Arslanbekov, Dagestan State University
Published: June 2023

В связи с политическими и экономическими изменениями, происходящими в Российской Федерации, существенные изменения претерпели нормы финансового права. В статье авторы исследовали постановления Конституционного Суда РФ (КС РФ), в которых сформулированы его правовые позиции, отразившиеся на совершенствовании норм финансового законодательства. Статья была написана с использованием следующих методы исследования: диалектический, логический, анализ, синтез, метод системного анализа, метод моделирования, обобщения и описания полученных данных и др. В заключение делается вывод, что деятельность КС РФ сказывается на развитии норм финансового права. This article is devoted to the constitutional and legal analysis of the activities, acts and decisions of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation as an object of public control. The authors substantiate the position that the institution of public control acts as the most important guarantee of the implementation of the constitutional principles of democracy and the participation of citizens in the management of state affairs. However, the organization and implementation of this institution of civil society faces numerous problems, one of which is the lack of consolidation in the current legislation of the concept and list of objects of public control. In this regard, the functioning of public control over such an object as activities, acts and decisions of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation is associated with numerous problems. The article analyzes these problems, and also formulates and justifies ways to resolve them, including by improving Russian legislation. This will not only cre-ate optimal conditions for full control over the activities of the Russian Parliament, but also strengthen this institution of civil society in general.
Some problems of legislation on administrative offenses in Russia
Authors:   Saida N. Keramova,  Dagestan State University, Keramova Saida N.
Published: June 2023

В статье рассмотрен ряд проблем законодательства об административных правонарушениях. Проанализированы основные тенденции и перспективы развития российского законодательства об административных правонарушениях. Говорится, что в нашей стране реализованы значительные нор-мативные правовые меры по оптимизации законодательства об административных правонарушениях. Однако по-прежнему существуют определенные проблемы, свидетельствующие о том, что законодательство все еще несовершенно, и количество регистрируемых административных правонарушений растет. Сделаны выводы о том, что только путем совершенствования Кодекса об административных правонарушениях РФ можно устранить его бессистемность, что приблизит его к современным реалиям. Формулируются предложения по совершенствованию КоАП РФ. The article considers a number of problems of legislation on administrative offenses. The main trends and prospects of development of the Russian legislation on administrative offenses are analyzed. It is said that significant regulatory legal measures have been implemented in our country to optimize legislation on admin-istrative offenses. However, there are still certain problems indicating that the legislation is still imperfect, and the number of registered administrative offenses is growing. Conclusions are drawn that only by improving the Code of Administrative Offences of the Russian Federation can its unsystematic nature be eliminated, which will bring it closer to modern realities. Proposals are formulated to improve the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation.
On the question of the relationship of some principles of international law
Authors:   Azadi T. Raghimov  Dagestan State University, Raghimov Azadi T.
Published: June 2023

Современное международное сообщество переживает достаточно сложные времена. Большинство проблем в этой сфере связано с неоднозначной практикой восприятия и реализации общепризнанных принципов международного права. Наибольшую тревогу вызывают вопросы о допустимых пределах претворения в жизнь принципов уважения прав человека, права народов на самоопределение и территориальной целостности государств. Анализ существующих в литературе мнений и названных принципов приводит к выводу о том, что их полноценное осуществление возможно лишь с учетом их тесной взаимосвязи и с использованием системного подхода к исследованию их природы. The modern international community is going through quite tense situations. Most of them are based on problems related to the implementation of generally recognized principles of international law. The most disturbing questions are about the permissible limits of the implementation of the principles of respect for human rights, the right of peoples to self-determination and the territorial integrity of States. An analysis of the opinions and principles mentioned in the literature leads to the conclusion that their full implementation is possible only taking into account their close relationship and using a systematic approach to the study of their nature
Some aspects of countering the illegal cultivation of plants prohibited for cultivation containing narcotic substances
Authors:   Rasul M. Akutaev, Dagestan State University, Amirkhan А. Kompayev² 1 Dagestan State University, Akutaev Rasul M. , Kompayev Amirkhan А. ,   Amirkhan А. Kompayev, All-Russian State University of Justice (RPA of the Ministry of Justice of Russia), North Caucasus Institute (branch)
Published: June 2023

В статье на основе статистических данных о положении дел в борьбе наркопреступностью обосновываются актуальность и значение активного противодействия ей в современных условиях, в том числе с таким ее видом, как незаконное культивирование запрещенных к возделыванию растений, содержащих наркотические вещества. При этом, ссылаясь на данные опубликованных исследований, обращено внимание на высокий уровень латентности наркопреступности, что в значительной мере связано с использованием ее субъектами широких возможностей современных информационных технологий. Анализируя меры противодействия наркопреступности, авторы приходят к выводу о том, что с точки зрения их содержания и целевых установок целесообразно эти меры классифицировать на традиционно принятые: общесоциальные, специально-криминологические и индивидуальные. Рассмотрены некоторые общесоциальные и специально-криминологические меры противодействия наркопреступности с учетом регионального аспекта. The article, based on statistical data on the state of affairs in the fight against drug crime, substantiates the relevance and importance in modern conditions of active counteraction to it, including with its type such as illegal cultivation of plants prohibited for cultivation containing narcotic substances. At the same time, referring to the data of published studies, attention is drawn to the high level of latency of drug crime, which is largely due to the use by its subjects of the broad capabilities of modern information technologies. Analyzing the measures to counter drug crime, the authors come to the conclusion that from the point of view of their content and targets, it is advisable to classify these measures into traditionally accepted: general social, special criminological and individual. Some general social and special criminological measures to counter drug crime are considered, taking into account the regional aspect.
Implementación de la genotipificación por secuenciación (GBS) en cacao (Theobroma cacao L.)
Authors: Berdugo Cely J. , Yockteng R. , Osorio Guarín J.
Published: June 2023

El cacao (Theobroma cacao) es una especie perenne de la familia Malvaceae originaria de la cuenca amazónica de América del Sur y es de gran importancia debido a su potencial en la industria de la confitería y los licores. Es una especie diploide con 20 cromosomas y cuenta con dos genomas secuenciados, el B97-61/B2 (Criollo-409 Mbp)3 y el Matina 1-6 (Amelonado-445 Mbp)4. Una de las técnicas más recientes para la identificación de SNPs se denomina genotipificación por secuenciación (GBS) que se basa en la secuenciación reducida del genoma mediante el uso de enzimas de restricción sensibles a la metilación. A la fecha no existen reportes de su uso en cacao, por ello el objetivo del presente trabajo fue implementar el protocolo de GBS utilizando doble digestión enzimática para la identificación de SNPs, los cuales fueron usados en el estudio de la diversidad y estructura genética de 205 genotipos del banco de germoplasma de AGROSAVIA previamente seleccionados por características fenotípicas y genéticas.
Fasciola hepática como causal de decomiso de hígados en bovinos faenados en la provincia de Huaura, Perú
Authors: Silva-Castro Jesús , Rentería-Mendoza José , Hidalgo-Vasquez Yaneline Nilda , Velásquez-Vergara Carlomagno
Published: June 2023

La fascioliasis es una enfermedad parasitaria emergente que afecta al ganado bovino de Perú. El objetivo de esta investigación fue determinar los factores asociados a la prevalencia de Fasciola hepática en bovinos faenados en la provincia de Huaura. Se evaluaron datos sobre decomisos de hígados, procedencia, edad, sexo y mes del año, provenientes de los registros de 2198 bovinos, entre mayo y agosto del 2018, donde el 59,51 % de los hígados estuvieron infestados con Fasciola hepática. Además, se registró un mayor decomiso (p < 0,05) en los bovinos procedentes de los distritos Churín (67 %), Oyón (63 %) y Ambar (57 %), ubicados en las zonas de mayor altitud (2082-3620 m s.n.m.) y precipitación pluvial (30-206 mm). Asimismo, la prevalencia fue mayor en mayo (69 %, p < 0,05) en comparación con junio (61 %), julio (58 %) y agosto (42 %) y la edad de los animales fue un factor significativamente asociado al decomiso de hígados (p < 0,05), siendo mayor en el ganado de 5 años o más (62 %) y menores de 2 años (64 %) en comparación a los de 2 años (51 %), 3 años (53 %) y 4 años (52 %). Por otra parte, el decomiso de hígados fue mayor en hembras (61 %, p < 0,05) que el registrado en machos (51 %). La prevalencia de F. hepática en bovinos faenados en la provincia de Huaura es elevada, donde la procedencia del ganado, el sexo, la edad y el mes del año estuvieron asociados con el mayor decomiso de hígados.
The Variability of Lumbar Sequential Motion Patterns: Observational Study (Preprint)
Authors: Caelers Inge , Boselie Toon , van Hemert Wouter , Rijkers Kim , De Bie Rob , van Santbrink Henk
Published: June 2023

BACKGROUND

Physiological motion of the lumbar spine is a topic of interest for musculoskeletal health care professionals since abnormal motion is believed to be related to lumbar complaints. Many researchers have described ranges of motion for the lumbar spine, but only few have mentioned specific motion patterns of each individual segment during flexion and extension, mostly comprising the sequence of segmental initiation in sagittal rotation. However, an adequate definition of physiological motion is still lacking. For the lower cervical spine, a consistent pattern of segmental contributions in a flexion-extension movement in young healthy individuals was described, resulting in a definition of physiological motion of the cervical spine.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to define the lumbar spines’ physiological motion pattern by determining the sequence of segmental contribution in sagittal rotation of each vertebra during maximum flexion and extension in healthy male participants.

METHODS

Cinematographic recordings were performed twice in 11 healthy male participants, aged 18-25 years, without a history of spine problems, with a 2-week interval (time point T1 and T2). Image recognition software was used to identify specific patterns in the sequence of segmental contributions per individual by plotting segmental rotation of each individual segment against the cumulative rotation of segments L1 to S1. Intraindividual variability was determined by testing T1 against T2. Intraclass correlation coefficients were tested by reevaluation of 30 intervertebral sequences by a second researcher.

RESULTS

No consistent pattern was found when studying the graphs of the cinematographic recordings during flexion. A much more consistent pattern was found during extension, especially in the last phase. It consisted of a peak in rotation in L3L4, followed by a peak in L2L3, and finally, in L1L2. This pattern was present in 71% (15/21) of all recordings; 64% (7/11) of the participants had a consistent pattern at both time points. Sequence of segmental contribution was less consistent in the lumbar spine than the cervical spine, possibly caused by differences in facet orientation, intervertebral discs, overprojection of the pelvis, and muscle recruitment.

CONCLUSIONS

In 64% (7/11) of the recordings, a consistent motion pattern was found in the upper lumbar spine during the last phase of extension in asymptomatic young male participants. Physiological motion of the lumbar spine is a broad concept, influenced by multiple factors, which cannot be captured in a firm definition yet.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03737227; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03737227

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RR2-10.2196/14741
Efficacy of Neck-Specific Exercise With Internet Support Versus Neck-Specific Exercise at a Physiotherapy Clinic in Chronic Whiplash-Associated Disorders: Multicenter Randomized Controlled Noninferiority Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Peterson Gunnel , Peolsson Anneli
Published: June 2023

BACKGROUND

Neck-specific exercises (NSE) supervised by a physiotherapist twice a week for 12 weeks have shown good results in chronic whiplash-associated disorders (WADs), but the effect of exercise delivered via the internet is unknown.

OBJECTIVE

This study examined whether NSE with internet support (NSEIT) and 4 physiotherapy sessions for 12 weeks were noninferior to the same exercises supervised by a physiotherapist twice a week for 12 weeks (NSE).

METHODS

In this multicenter randomized controlled noninferiority trial with masked assessors, we recruited adults aged 18-63 years with chronic WAD grade II (ie, neck pain and clinical musculoskeletal signs) or III (ie, grade II plus neurological signs). Outcomes were measured at baseline and at 3- and 15-month follow-ups. The primary outcome was change in neck-related disability, measured with the Neck Disability Index (NDI; 0%-100%), with higher percentages indicating greater disability. Secondary outcomes were neck and arm pain intensity (Visual Analog Scale [VAS]), physical function (Whiplash Disability Questionnaire [WDQ] and Patient-Specific Functional Scale [PSFS]), health-related quality of life (EQ-5D-3L and EQ VAS), and self-rated recovery (Global Rating Scale [GRS]). The analyses were conducted on an intention-to-treat basis and with the per-protocol approach as sensitivity analyses.

RESULTS

Between April 6, 2017, and September 15, 2020, 140 participants were randomly assigned to the NSEIT group (n=70) or the NSE group (n=70); 63 (90%) and 64 (91%), respectively, were followed up at 3 months, and 56 (80%) and 58 (83%), respectively, at 15 months. NSEIT demonstrated noninferiority to NSE in the primary outcome NDI, as the 1-sided 95% CI of the mean difference in change did not cross the specified noninferiority margin (7 percentage units). There were no significant between-group differences in change in NDI at the 3- or 15-month follow-up, with a mean difference of 1.4 (95% CI –2.5 to 5.3) and 0.9 (95% CI –3.6 to 5.3), respectively. In both groups, the NDI significantly decreased over time (NSEIT: mean change –10.1, 95% CI –13.7 to –6.5, effect size=1.33; NSE: mean change –9.3, 95% CI –12.8 to –5.7, effect size=1.19 at 15 months; P<.001). NSEIT was noninferior to NSE for most of the secondary outcomes except for neck pain intensity and EQ VAS, but post hoc analyses showed no differences between the groups. Similar results were seen in the per-protocol population. No serious adverse events were reported.

CONCLUSIONS

NSEIT was noninferior to NSE in chronic WAD and required less physiotherapist time. NSEIT could be used as a treatment for patients with chronic WAD grades II and III.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03022812; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03022812
Identifying X (Formerly Twitter) Posts Relevant to Dementia and COVID-19: Machine Learning Approach (Preprint)
Authors: Azizi Mehrnoosh , Jamali Ali Akbar , Spiteri Raymond J
Published: June 2023

BACKGROUND

During the pandemic, patients with dementia were identified as a vulnerable population. X (formerly Twitter) became an important source of information for people seeking updates on COVID-19, and, therefore, identifying posts (formerly tweets) relevant to dementia can be an important support for patients with dementia and their caregivers. However, mining and coding relevant posts can be daunting due to the sheer volume and high percentage of irrelevant posts.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study was to automate the identification of posts relevant to dementia and COVID-19 using natural language processing and machine learning (ML) algorithms.

METHODS

We used a combination of natural language processing and ML algorithms with manually annotated posts to identify posts relevant to dementia and COVID-19. We used 3 data sets containing more than 100,000 posts and assessed the capability of various algorithms in correctly identifying relevant posts.

RESULTS

Our results showed that (pretrained) transfer learning algorithms outperformed traditional ML algorithms in identifying posts relevant to dementia and COVID-19. Among the algorithms tested, the transfer learning algorithm A Lite Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers (ALBERT) achieved an accuracy of 82.92% and an area under the curve of 83.53%. ALBERT substantially outperformed the other algorithms tested, further emphasizing the superior performance of transfer learning algorithms in the classification of posts.

CONCLUSIONS

Transfer learning algorithms such as ALBERT are highly effective in identifying topic-specific posts, even when trained with limited or adjacent data, highlighting their superiority over other ML algorithms and applicability to other studies involving analysis of social media posts. Such an automated approach reduces the workload of manual coding of posts and facilitates their analysis for researchers and policy makers to support patients with dementia and their caregivers and other vulnerable populations.
Life101: Mental and Physical Self-Care — A Multi-Modal Online Course to Improve The Wellbeing of College Students (Preprint)
Authors: Jafari Mahtab
Published: June 2023

BACKGROUND

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of college students worldwide. As colleges shifted to online instruction, students faced disruptions and increased stressors, leading to a decline in mental health that appears to continue post-pandemic.

OBJECTIVE

To alleviate the problem, academic institutions have implemented various interventions to address mental health issues, but many focus on a single approach and lack diverse delivery methods. In this viewpoint paper, we will discuss the effectiveness of a multi-modal self-care online course, Life101: Mental and Physical Self-Care, in improving students' well-being.

METHODS

The course combines evidence-based interventions and incorporates interactive lectures, workshops, and guest speakers. Pre- and post-course surveys conducted over a span of five academic terms to evaluate the impact of this course on the wellbeing of students.

RESULTS

The surveys data indicated positive outcomes, including the adoption of healthier habits, reduced stress levels, and increased knowledge and practice of self-care techniques.

CONCLUSIONS

By implementing evidence-based multi-modal interventions across campuses, academic institutions can better equip students to navigate challenges and promote their overall well-being.

CLINICALTRIAL

Not applicable.
Constraint Mechanism of Environmental Regulation on Carbon Emission of Heavy Industry in Chengdu-Chongqing Region of China
Authors: Zhang Linpei , Tao Yu , Wang Sihan , Zhang Yuzhu , Liao Tengfei
Published: June 2023

Regional differences and development heterogeneity lead to an unbalanced distribution of heavy industry in Chengdu-Chongqing region of China. Under the background of low-carbon development, clarifying the constraint mechanism of environmental regulations on carbon emissions of heavy industry becomes more important to solve prominent problems of resources and the environment. In this work, literature analysis, comparative analysis and statistical induction are carried out to illustrate a constraint mechanism of environmental regulation on carbon emission. Based on literature reports and government yearbook data, the impacts of environmental regulations on carbon emissions of heavy industry in Chengdu-Chongqing region are studied. Analysis and demonstration are carried out from four dimensions: corporate identity, technological progress, policy constraints, and government supervision. The predicament of environmental regulation affecting heavy industry carbon emission reduction is expounded and puts forward reasonable policy suggestions. The research results can enrich the theory of environmental regulation, and provide policy suggestions for optimizing the green transformation of heavy industry.
LBP Feature Extraction for Early Detection of Diabetic Eye Diseases
Authors: Kundu Sristi , Das Pallabi , Paul Sharanya , Dan Disha , Kumar Bikram , Kumari Arti , Masuf Ausaf , Dhar Moloy
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Diabetic Eye Diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy, pose a significant threat to the vision of individuals with diabetes. Early detection of these diseases is crucial for effective treatment and prevention of severe vision loss. In this study, we propose a novel approach for the early detection of Diabetic Eye Diseases using Local Binary Patterns (LBP) feature extraction. The LBP method captures local texture patterns in retinal images, allowing for the identification of characteristic features associated with the diseases. To evaluate the effectiveness of our approach, we utilized a dataset consisting of retinal images from diabetic patients with varying stages of the diseases. The dataset was pre-processed using standard techniques, and LBP features were extracted from the segmented retinal regions. A classification algorithm such as SVM, Random Forest, Adaboost was employed to differentiate between normal and diseased retinal images based on the extracted LBP features. Our experimental results demonstrated the efficacy of the proposed LBP feature extraction method, achieving a high accuracy of 79% using Adaboost in MESSIDOR and 85% using SVM in DIARETDB0 dataset in early detection of Diabetic Eye Diseases
Experimental Study on Nano Silica Concrete
Authors: Ali Haidar
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Concrete is the most common material for construction. The total production depends upon the cement content only. Due to the usage, large amount of cement produces increasing the CO2emissions, to reduce the cement percentage in concrete mixes the nanosilica (nSiO2) is used as the replacement of the cement. The application of nanotechnology to concrete structures has added a new dimension to improving their properties. Due to their very small particle size, nanomaterials alter the microstructure and affect the properties of concrete. This study addresses the use of powdered nanosilica to improve the compressive strength of concrete. An experimental study was conducted by replacing cement with 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5%. 2.0%, 2.5%, 3.0% and 3.5% for class M20 concrete (1:1.5:3) with a water cement ratio of 0.5 and 0.5% polycarboxylate superplasticizer. The tests carried out show a considerable increase in the initial compressive strength and splitting tensile strength of the concrete on the 7th, 14th and 28th days of curing. Increases in strength are observed and continue to decrease as the percentage of nanosilica increases to the limit.
Design and Analysis of Artificial Limb using Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Composites - A Research Paper
Authors: Abbas Fazal , Chaturvedi Sumita , Bharti P. K.
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Composіtes made wіth natural fіbers are fіndіng applіcatіons іn a wіde varіety of engіneerіng fіelds due to theіr low cost and eco-frіendly nature. The fabrіcated composіte samples are tested to іnvestіgate the varіous mechanіcal and wear propertіes. Thіs research work deals wіth hybrіd composіte materіals made of natural fіbres namely kenaf and flax fіbres. Glass fіbre reіnforcement polymer (GFRP) іs used for lamіnatіon on both sіdes. The test result shows that hybrіd composіte has far better propertіes than sіngle fіbre glass reіnforced composіte. The mechanіcal and wear propertіes of the fіbers are evaluated under dіfferent combіnatіons as per ASTM standards, and the analysіs are compared wіth a software analysіs usіng ANSYS software.
Tourism assistance through an example of content innovation programs at Kedung Gajah Sentolo: A robot demonstration.
Authors: Surahmat Indar , Rustan Ikbar Kausar , Kusuma Satria Giri
Published: June 2023

The recovery programs of a tourism sector attract huge attention currently. After relaxation of travel restrictions, tourism stakeholders carry out some crucial actions. It includes the concept of participation of local authorities and residents. They formed groups of people who care about tourism “pokdarwis (kelompok sadar wisata)”. Some community service programs have also contributed to the development. Those programs mostly provided training for tourism stakeholders such as managing a tourist attraction and digital marketing. Rarely, the program includes a real case of tourism content innovation how to attract visitors. This community service program took place in “Kedung Gajah” in Sentolo village and in collaboration with Pokdarwis Gerbang Sentolo. As a new tourism object, Kedung Gajah Sentolo requires some views of content innovation, and its operator needs to expand its visitor number. Therefore, this program was intended to provide an assistance to solve both problems. But, beside an assistance, this program also gave a real event. Three main steps were done including observations, coordination between the community service team and the operator of Kedung Gajah and performing a robot demonstration. The observation step resulted some recommendation on the development of Kedung Gajah. Furthermore, in the period of preparation, at least five meetings were conducted to exchange and share information. Finally, the robot demonstration could attract more than 500 people visited the object and these visitors gave benefit to the turnover more than five million rupiah from culinary in estimation.
RELACIONAMENTO TREINADOR-ATLETA E PERCEPÇÃO DE DESENVOLVIMENTO DE HABILIDADES PARA VIDA NO CONTEXTO DO HANDEBOL PARANAENSE
Authors: Pinto João Henrique Maximiano , Freire Gabriel Lucas Morais , Costa Nathan Leonardo Gomes , Júnior José Roberto Andrade do Nascimento , Fiorese Lenamar
Published: June 2023

The practice of sports favors the development of physical, psychological and social skills of the participants. Recent studies have found a positive association between sports practice and the coach-athletes relationship and the development of life skills. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the coach-athlete relationship and the development of life skills in handball athletes, comparing according to sex, practice time, age group and time with the coach. The study included 101 handball athletes participating in the JAPS regional stage 2021, of both sexes, with a mean age of 18.38 ± 5.15 years. The instruments used were: Life Skills Scale in Sport (P-LSSS) and Coach-Athlete Relationship Questionnaire (CART-Q). Data analysis was performed using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Mann-Whitney U tests. The results showed that girls have a better perception of the development of social skills (p=0.023) when compared to boys. Regarding the relationship with the coach, athletes with more time of practice and more time with the coach perceive good communication, respect and trust with their coach (p<0.05). It was concluded that sex seems to be an intervening factor in the development of life skills in handball athletes and that practice time and time with the coach seem to influence the perception of the relationship with the coach.
Streamlining utilisation of the assembly line using computer simulation
Authors: Mozolova Lucia , Grznar Patrik , Mozol Stefan , Krajcovic Martin
Published: June 2023

The increase in computer computing power and the development of simulation software make it possible to realise very accurate predictions of the impact of decisions on systems. The cost of investments in streamlining logistics and manufacturing systems is usually high. Therefore, verifying whether the implemented improvement will have a real intended impact on the system is necessary. The use of simulation helps reduce the risk of uncertainty in such projects. The article describes the simulation performed in the software Tecnomatix Plant Simulation 15.2 and their use in its described methodology for simulation study with achieved results. The study was carried out to streamline manual assembly in a company engaged in the production of car seats, namely car rear seats and their manipulation processes. The simulation itself was supposed to answer the question of whether it is possible to produce faster customer line tact and whether it is possible to reduce the number of workers without influencing line performance. The very design of the content and number of simulation experiments was realised in two main aspects. These aspects are whether changing the organisation of the workplace will bring the desired effect and whether the installation of new equipment can improve performance even more. The resulting solution helped reduce the investment uncertainty and estimated that the best two solutions would increase the assembly line performance by 0.94% or 6.89%, respectively.
Impact of dividend policy on stock prices
Authors: Mahirun Mahirun , Jannati Arih , Kushermanto Andi , Prasetiani Titi
Published: June 2023

This study aims to test and analyze the research model by using dividend policy as an intervening variable on the effect of firm value and capital structure on firm value. Other variables influencing the stock price are investment opportunity set, trading volume activity, and profitability. The objects of this research are companies included in the LQ45 index on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the period 2012 - 2021. The analytical tool we use is path analysis to test the effect of exogenous variables on endogenous variables, including testing direct and indirect effects. The results of testing 177 samples over a period of 10 years resulted in the finding that the dividend policy with the DPR (Dividend Payout Ratio) indicator was unable to mediate funding policy and firm value in increasing stock prices. Another study found that factors that increase SP (stock prices) in a positive and significant direction of influence are ROE (Return On Equity), and DPR (Dividend Payout Ratio), while other variables such as PER (Price Earning Ratio) and DER (Debt to Equity Ratio) do not significantly increase SP (Stock Prices) despite the positive direction of influence. While the factors that can reduce SP (Stock Prices) in our study are DAR (Debt to Assets Ratio) and TVA (Trading Volume Activity), and other factors that do not significantly reduce SP (Stock Prices) even though the direction of influence is negative are PBV (Price to Book Value) and ROA (Return on Assets).
A systematic literature mapping of current academic research linking warehouse management systems to the third-party logistics context
Authors: Minashkina Daria , Happonen Ari
Published: June 2023

Academic research on third-party logistics operators selecting warehouse management systems is scarce at best, based on found 86 area-specific studies written in English. Only 17 studies had mentions of 3PL and WMS but did not directly reference 3PL using WMS. Eighty-six studies covering four main categories contributed to understanding ongoing research in WMS characteristics and the 3PL context. One category is warehouse characteristics relevant to WMS, and the others concern the warehouse management system as its taxonomy, functions, features, and deployment considerations. Within these four categories, 17 subtopic areas were identified. WMS deployment considerations had the highest number of subtopics (ten), being the most focused area for WMS selection considerations for the system's successful implementation and operation usage. WMS functions and features category contained only a subtopic, indicating a need for additional research on operational functions in management systems and 3PL operations context. Award-winning 3PL validated our findings, utilizing their extensive industry experience. Based on the 3PLs validation review, fast-developing and technology areas, such as digitalization and the newest warehouse management technologies, were the only areas missing from the academic literature. Research is carried out to map the missing specific digitalization, technology-based research, development, innovation possibilities, and WMS sustainability-related knowledge gaps. By addressing the knowledge gap in existing literature, the study significantly contributes to understanding WMS utilization in the 3PL context, providing new insights into WMS characteristics overview, advancing research in 3PL logistics selecting WMS, and defining future research venues of WMS aspects.
The lab, the space and the meetup: locating technological experimentation in everyday life
Authors: Hepp Andreas
Published: June 2023

This article analyzes the role digital pioneer communities play in the localization of everyday technological experimentation based on three sites of practice: the lab, the space, and the meetup. Taking a historical view, it begins with a reconstruction of Stewart Brand’s popularization of the lab discourse. On this basis, the space in the Maker movement as well as the meetup in the Quantified Self and Hacks/Hackers movements is investigated, finally arriving at a reflection on the dynamics that come and go between them. While the article is primarily a conceptual contribution, its arguments are grounded in an extensive media ethnography.
Promoting sustainable mobility in communities with citizen participation: approaches, perspectives and results of a Living Lab in Germany
Authors: Günther Madlen , Martinetz Simone , Krems Josef F. , Bienzeisler Bernd
Published: June 2023

The present contribution deals with a practical insight into the design, implementation, and evaluation of different participation formats (on-site, direct mail, online) to participate in a living lab. A total sample of 290 citizens was recruited to promote sustainable mobility (i.e. walking and cycling) and improve urban space quality. Results further address the influence of participation methodology on participants' evaluation, willingness to participate and reported satisfaction with the participation used as well as predictors for participation satisfaction. Although the sample was not representative, the results suggest that citizen participation contributed to a more sustainable mobility awareness and a higher acceptance of the urban transformation.
ROLE OF BRAND IMAGE MEDIATION ON CONSUMER INTEREST IN CHOOSING UMRAH AND HAJJ SERVICES IN THE NEW NORMAL ERA
Authors: Haryono Gampo , Albetris Albetris
Published: June 2023

Lately, there has been a growing interest in undertaking sustainable global tourism destinations particularly to Saudi Arabia. The benefits can be maximized if the government is successful in attracting present pilgrims and influencing their future intentions to visit the country as tourists through service providers in Muslim countries. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to measure the interest buying of pilgrims for the holy land based on the influence of E-WOM, Price, and Brand Image through the mediation model at PT Andalas Jaya Wisata in the New Normal Era. With a purposive technique with two criteria, it is planned to distribute 99 online questionnaires and direct interviews, then analyze the data with the help of Smart PLS. the results of this study show E-WOM variable on Interest Buying variable has not an effect and Price variable on Interest Buying variable has not an effect.
Peningkatan pemahaman konsep matematis pada materi pecahan dengan menggunakan model Course Review Horay (CRH) berbantuan media puzzle pada Siswa Kelas IV SD
Authors: Alfiani Yesika , Fajrie Nur , Ismaya Erik Aditia
Published: June 2023

The understanding of the concepts of students at SD N 1 Bakalan Krapyak is still lacking because mathematics learning activities are still centered on the teacher, namely still using conventional learning methods, teachers do not use media, and students tend to be passive. This study aims to describe the increase in the ability to understand mathematical concepts by using the Course Review Horay learning model on fraction material for fourth grade students of SD 1 Bakalan Krapyak Kudus. This research is a classroom action research using the Kemmis and Mc Taggart model. This research lasted for 2 cycles, each cycle consists of 4 stages, namely, planning, implementation, observation and reflection. The data collection technique used two techniques, namely the test technique using the concept understanding test instrument and the non-test using the observation instrument, interview instrument and documentation. The data analysis used is quantitative and qualitative data analysis. The results showed that the ability to understand mathematical concepts of fourth grade students of SD 1 Bakalan Krapyak Kudus had increased after the Course Review Horay learning model was applied with the help of puzzle media on fractional material. In the first cycle, the class average was 71.07 with a classical completeness percentage of 72, 73% with good criteria. While in the second cycle, the class average score was 75.29 with a classical completeness percentage of 81.82% with good criteria and had reached the KKM score.
Pengembangan augmented reality berbasis android materi pembelajaran organ pencernaan pada manusia dan fungsinya Kelas V Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Hapizd Muhammad , Safitri Camelia
Published: June 2023

Penelitian pengembangan ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan media pembelajaran augmented reality berbasis android implikasinya terhadap pembelajaran IPA materi organ pencernaan pada manusia dan fungsinya pada kelas V. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode research and development dengan menerapkan model 4D, terdapat 4 (empat) proses tahapan yaitu Define, Design, Development, dan Disseminate. Instrumen penelitian untuk mendapatkan data berupa angket penilaian ahli materi dan ahli media dan angket respon siswa terhadap aplikasi Human Digestive. Berdasarkan hasil penilaian ahli dinyatakan sangat layak. Hasil penelitian ini menujukan bahwa media Human Digestive mendapatkan hasil rata-rata dari data secara keseluruhan tim ahli materi yaitu 82% mendapat kategori "sangat layak", tim ahli media yaitu 93% mendapat kategori "sangat layak" dan berdasarkan respon siswa mendapatkan hasil sebesar 89% mendapat kategori â€œsangat layakâ€. Berdasarkan hasil dari penelitian membuat aplikasi Human Digestive, sangat membantu siswa dalam proses pembelajaran materi IPA organ pencernaan pada manusia dan fungsinya dimana saja dan kapan saja, membuka wawasan guru sebagai inovasi dalam menghadirkan sebuah pembelajaran yang menyenangkan bagi siswa.
Desain pembelajaran berbasis assure model pada materi pecahan di Kelas V Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Muharram Muhammad Rijal Wahid , Apriani Ika Fitri , Saputra Erwin Rahayu , Widani Widani , Islamiati Ginna , Ayuningtias Aviva , Putri Irni Rachmawati , Utami Sekar Ayu
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi atas pentingnya adaptasi pembelajaran pada masa pandemi covid-19 dan perlunya integrasi teknologi serta penguatan kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi peserta didik dalam pembelajaran matematika di Sekolah Dasar. Salah satu desain model pembelajaran yang relevan adalah model ASSURE berbasis pendekatan multi-dimensional SPUR. Pengembangan model ASSURE diharapkan dapat menjadi solusi dan perspektif baru dalam pelaksanaan pembelajaran dengan melibatkan penggunaan teknologi yang semakin berkembang. Selain itu, pendekatan multi-dimensional SPUR dapat mendorong atmosfer pelaksanaan maupun evaluasi pembelajaran yang berbasis kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: (1) mendeskripsikan desain pembelajaran ASSURE Model; (2) mendeskripsikan implementasi desain pembelajaran ASSURE Model; (3) mengetahui respon siswa terhadap desain pembelajaran model ASSURE berbasis pendekatan multi-dimensional SPUR; dan (4) mengetahui respon guru terhadap desain pembelajaran model ASSURE berbasis pendekatan multi-dimensional SPUR. Jenis penelitian ini adalah design based research dengan model Mc Kenney & Reeves. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada siswa kelas V di salah satu sekolah dasar yang berlokasi di Kota Tasikmalaya dan Kabupaten Ciamis. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan pada penelitian yaitu waw ancara, kuesioner, dan studi dokumentasi. Instrumen pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu pedoman wawancara, lembar kuesioner, dokumentasi, dan lembar catatan lapangan. Penelitian ini melibatkan dosen, mahasiswa, guru, dan siswa sekolah dasar. Penelitian menghasilkan produk berupa bahan ajar berbasis ASSURE Model pada pembelajaran pecahan di kelas V Sekolah Dasar.Â Â