bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Failure or relapse predictors for the STREAM Stage 1 short regimen for RR-TB
Authors: Kokebu D. M. , Ahmed S. , Moodliar R. , Chiang C-Y. , Torrea G. , Van Deun A. , Goodall R. L. , Rusen I. D. , Meredith S. K. , Nunn A. J.
Published: July 2022

BACKGROUND: STREAM (Standardised Treatment Regimens of Anti-tuberculosis drugs for Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis) Stage 1 demonstrated non-inferior efficacy of a short regimen for rifampicin-resistant TB (RR-TB) compared to a long regimen as recommended by the WHO. The present
paper analyses factors associated with a definite or probable failure or relapse (FoR) event in participants receiving the Short regimen.METHODS: This analysis is restricted to 253 participants allocated to the Short regimen and is based on the protocol-defined modified intention
to treat (mITT) population. Multivariable Cox regression models were built using backwards elimination with an exit probability of P = 0.157, equivalent to the Akaike Information Criterion, to identify factors independently associated with a definite or probable FoR event.RESULTS:
Four baseline factors were identified as being significantly associated with the risk of definite or probable FoR (male sex, a heavily positive baseline smear grade, HIV co-infection and the presence of costophrenic obliteration). There was evidence of association of culture positivity at
Week 8 and FoR in a second model and Week 16 smear positivity, presence of diabetes and of smoking in a third model.CONCLUSION: The factors associated with FoR outcomes identified in this analysis should be considered when determining the optimal shortened treatment regimen.
Pendampingan Relawan Sebagai First Responder Kecelakaan Lalu Lintas
Authors: Wahyuningsih Indri , Alvian Umar Yuviter
Published: July 2022

The increase in emergency conditions in the pre-hospital area is not in line with the availability of medical personnel. Therefore, several volunteer communities were formed whose function was to collaborate with ambulances and firefighters in handling emergencies at the pre-hospital. The background of non-health education is a demand for volunteers to continue to update scientific and emergency skills. One of the initial abilities of volunteers in identifying the emergency level of KLL victims at the pre-hospital will determine the next intervention in the hospital. The act of assessing and identifying the emergency of the victim in the pre-hospital area is called triage. Triage is a decision-making process in prioritizing the needs and therapy given to patients based on the level of urgency. In its application, triage guidelines are important for triage officers in determining the success of interventions and medical management for patients because they can be used as a reference in determining patient emergency actions. Failure to determine the appropriate priority level based on triage will result in delayed intervention in critically ill patients so that it will have an impact on worsening conditions that can lead to morbidity and mortality.
Edukasi Pemanfaatan Teknologi Informasi dalam Bidang Pertanian di SMK Lentera Harapan
Authors: Widjaja Prya Artha , Simon P. Barus  , Ary Budi Warsito
Published: July 2022

Information technology has many benefits in everyday life. However, the use of information technology in agriculture in Indonesia still very lacking. This community service aim is to introduce the use of information technology in agriculture to students. This education is carried out in the form of seminar which was held on 15 March 2022 at SMK Lentera Harapan. It is hoped that students will get better information about the use of information technology in agriculture. We hope agriculture in Indonesia can grow using technology
Pendekatan Kecerdasan Emosional Dalam Pembelajaran Daring Bahasa Arab
Authors: Amir Reza Kusuma  , Didin Ahmad Manca
Published: July 2022

This study examines the emotional intelligence approach that is applied to learning Arabic in Indonesia. This research uses descriptive research, namely research based on literature review which is described through descriptions using library sources such as books, journals and laws, and regulations related to the research topic. In this study, it is explained that the use of an emotional intelligence approach in learning Arabic has great benefits on the learning development of students. There are many obstacles faced by teachers and students in the learning process, such as the difficulty of understanding the material to increase student stress levels. Therefore, an emotional intelligence approach is needed in this learning process so that students can motivate themselves, be able to control themselves to be responsible for their duties as students
Does the frequency of diabetes increase in Covid-19 patients? cross-sectional study
Authors: SOLMAZ İhsan , ARAÇ Songül
Published: July 2022

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate frequency of diabetes mellitus (DM) in patients diagnosed with Covid-19 and whether Covid-19 had effect on high HbA1c.

Material-Methods: Data of DM patients with Covid-19 were analyzed cross-sectionally. In Covid-19, the effect of DM patient frequency and mortality was investigated.

Results: 2057 patients diagnosed with Covid-19 were included in the study. Among these patients, total 192 patients (9.25%) were treated with the diagnosis of DM. 73 (41 males-32 females) were newly diagnosed with DM (38.02%). 119 patients (48 males and 71 females) were previously diagnosed with DM. Eight of DM patients died. Among all Covid-19 in patients followed up, 90 patients died. Mortality of DM patients was not statistically significant compared to mortality of all patients (p=1.000 x=0). Of the patients who were followed up with diagnosis of DM, whose HbA1c were observed in the last 3 months, 16 of 20 patients had increase in HbA1c, and 4 patients had decrease in HbA1c. The mean increase was 1.05.

Conclusion: The frequency of new diagnosis DM in patients with Covid-19 was found to be quite high. There was increase in HbA1c in Covid-19 patients, and Covid-19 was thought to affect the pancreas.
NEW INSIGHTS INTO SKIN MICROBIOTA IN ACNE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Authors:   Deniplant-Aide Sante Medical Center, Biomedicine, Bucharest, GIURGIU Gheorghe , COJOCARU Manole ,   Titu Maiorescu University, Faculty of Medicine, Bucharest
Published: July 2022

The role of skin microbiota in acne remains to be fully elucidated. The emotions of stress (e.g., depression and anxiety), for instance, have been hypothesized to aggravate acne by altering the gut microbiota and increasing intestinal permeability, potentially contributing to skin inflammation. It is increasingly believed that the interaction between skin microbes and host immunity plays an important role in this disease, with perturbed microbial composition and activity found in acne patients. Acne also has close connections with the gastrointestinal tract, and many argue that the gut microbiota could be involved in the pathogenic process of acne. Diet also shapes the gut microbiota. Emerging data suggest that dietary factors (i.e., the Western diet) may influence acne development. Growing evidence indicates that probiotics modify the pathophysiologic factors that contribute to acne, potentially improving patient compliance. Probiotics also have immunomodulatory properties on keratinocytes and epithelial cells. Taken together, the findings suggest that the microbiota plays an important role in acne pathogenesis and can be modulated for clinical improvement, but efforts should be made to identify the exact mechanisms and therapeutic effects of oral/topical probiotics in acne. This presentation concentrates on the skin and gut microbes in acne, the role that the gut–brain– skin axis plays in the immunobiology of acne, and newly emerging microbiomebased therapies that can be applied to treat acne. With the help of Deniplant brand natural remedies, the authors have developed several products for acne that act as immunomodulators of the human microbiome.
PROTON THERAPY – MEDICAL PROCEDURE IN ONCOLOGICAL THERAPY S
Authors:   Academy of Romanian Scientists,  ISCDI-Titu Maiorescu University, PETRESCU Camelia , DUMITRESCU Alexandru Marius ,   Titu Maiorescu University
Published: July 2022

The paper presents proton therapy as a method of treating cancer, the action of proton therapy, the proton as a subatomic particle that can controlled to obtain and deliver radiation directed to tumors and radioactivity. A comparison is made between proton therapy and X-ray radiation, pencil beam scanning technology is presented, treatment with proton therapy, advantages and disadvantages of proton therapy and it finishes with a conclusion and a bibliography.
Oxidative stress and antioxidant activity in female dogs undergoing laparoscopic and open elective ovariectomy
Authors: Kumar Rajesh , KUMARI ARCHANA , TIWARY RAMESH , KUMAR RAJESH , KANTI GUHA SHYAMAL
Published: July 2022

The present study was carried out to evaluate the biomarkers of oxidative stress and antioxidant activity in femaledogs undergoing laparoscopic and open elective ovariectomy at Bihar Veterinary College, Patna in 2016-17.Twenty healthy animals were randomly divided into four groups, viz. A, B, C and D consisting of 5 animals each. Theovariectomy was performed through laparoscopy in Group A and Group B. Open elective ovariectomy procedurewas used in Group C and Group D. Evaluation of surgical techniques was done on the basis of biomarkers foroxidative stress and antioxidant activity at Pre, Post and 4th day post surgery. The superoxide dismutase level onday 4th in Group B showed significant difference with highest value followed by Groups A, C and D respectively.The catalase levels on day 4th in Group B were significantly different from Groups A and D but not from Group C.The values within the groups were significantly higher on day 4th as compared to pre and post intervals of time.It can be concluded that less oxidative stress is induced during surgical procedure by laparoscopy as compared toopen laparotomy ovariectomy in canines.
Emergence of XIII.2.2 genotype of Avian Avulavirus-1 with unique FPCS site in India
Authors: SARIKA N , KIRUBAHARAN J JOHN , VIDHYA M , SHILPA P , RAJASEKARAN RANJANI
Published: July 2022

In the present study, two isolates namely D162 and D165 obtained from Newcastle disease outbreaks inbackyard poultry in Tamil Nadu were subjected to phylogenetic analysis using complete Fusion (F) gene sequenceto understand the circulation and evolution of Avian Avulavius-1 (AAv1). Further, these isolates were pathotypedbased on mean death time and intra-cerebral pathogenicity index. Pathotyping and genotyping of D162 and D165showed that these isolates belonged to velogenic pathotype and XIII.2.2 sub-genotype. In addition to this, the Fusion Protein Cleavage Site (FPCS) of F gene was analysed for amino acid sequence pattern. The amino acid sequence of FPCS of both D162 and D165 was 112RRRKRF117, which is unique among XIII.2.2 genotypes of AAv1, whereas it is common among Pigeon Paramyxovirus. It was hypothesized that cross-species infection by AAv1 has led to emergence of isolates with increased virulence.
Effect of supplementation of Moringa leaf powder (Moringa oleifera) on growth and production performance of chicken under organic management system.
Authors: Goswami Durga Shankar , MEENA J P , GUPTA LOKESH , Goswami Durga Shankar , Choudhary Jagdish Lal , Mishra Shidhartha , Bagri Dheeraj Kumar
Published: July 2022

The present study was carried out at poultry farm of Rajasthan College of Agriculture, Maharana Pratap Universityof Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur for a period of 22 weeks (18 to 40 weeks) for egg production. The objectiveof the study was to find out the optimum inclusion level of moringa leaf powder (MLP) in poultry diet and studythe effect on production performance and economics of Pratapdhan chicken under organic management system. The dietary treatments consisted of the basal diet as control (T1), Feed of organic origin (T2), T2+Moringa Leaf Powder @ 2.5% (T3), T2+Moringa Leaf Powder @ 5% (T4), T2+Moringa Leaf Powder @ 7.5% (T5) and T2+Moringa leafpowder @ 10%. The bodyweight of chicken ranged between 1259.75 g to 1425.67 g in different treatments at 22weeks of age whereas at 32 weeks of age the bodyweights were significantly higher in T3 and lowest in T5 group.The feed intake among different treatment groups was found to be non-significant. The hen day egg production was maximum in T4 at 56.91 eggs and T5 at 56.32 as compared to the rest of the treatments.
Designing of double-threaded intramedullary pin and evaluation of ex vivo biomechanical resistance to axial compression load on the canine long bone fracture gap model
Authors: Vora Shruti , Kumar Ashwani , Kaur Kirandeep
Published: July 2022

Intramedullary (IM) pinning is a biological method of fracture fixation; but is associated with complications ofpin migration, proximal fragment collapse and rotational instability. The study aimed to design double threaded(DT) IM pin and evaluated its biomechanical resistance to axial compression load in comparison to end-threaded(ET) and simple Steinman (SS) IM pin on the canine long bone fracture gap model. The DT IM pin was designedconsidering various morphometric measurements (17 femur and 8 tibia bones) on lateral radiographs of the routinely done healthy dogs. For ex vivo biomechanical study, a distal third fracture was created in the 17 (8 femoral, 9 tibial) canine cadaveric bones. A normograde IM pinning using SS, ET and DT was done keeping atleast 10 mm gap at the fracture site (fracture gap-model). A pin occupying 60-70% of the narrowest medullary canal was used for ETand DT, and >80% for SS models. The bone-implant constructs were subjected to axial compression load (N) till5 mm displacement of the proximal bone fragment or till dislodgement of the implant using 0.5 mm/min velocity ona servo-hydraulic testing machine. The magnitude of the axial compression load/mm displacement was influencedby the bone (femur vs tibia) and implant types. In femur, the DT pins sustained higher compression loads followedby SS and ET. However, for tibia, the load required was highest with DT followed by ET and SS pin. The studyreports the first of its kind indigenously designed biomechanically superior double threaded pin for the canine longbone fracture fixation
Desafíos de sostenibilidad financiera en entidades municipales autofinanciadas del cantón Santa Ana
Authors: Macías-Macías Lina María , Toala-Mendoza Susy Tatiana
Published: July 2022

La presente investigación, realiza un análisis de los desafíos de la sostenibilidad financiera en el Registro de la Propiedad del Cantón Santa Ana, puesto que adquirió un estado de autonomía desde el año 2019. Para cumplir lo mencionado, se realiza una recopilación de información acerca de los factores que intervienen en la sostenibilidad financiera en entidades públicas independientes. Seguidamente se diseña un instrumento de recolección de datos que fue aplicado al cuerpo administrativo del registro de la propiedad con la finalidad de conocer si la organización alcanzó o no la sostenibilidad financiera. Entre los principales resultados encontrados, se evidenció que el registro de la propiedad del cantón Santa Ana aún posee varios desafíos que superar para alcanzar la sostenibilidad financiera en materia de estructura organizacional, estabilidad económica y comunicación con sus clientes. En las principales conclusiones se menciona que esta entidad, pese a que debe mejorar sus aspectos organizacionales, en la actualidad si cumple con sus objetivos planificados en base al presupuesto establecido anualmente, mientras que su estructura financiera mejoró sustancialmente desde su descentralización en el año 2019. Palabras clave: Sostenibilidad, Financiera, Entidades, Públicas, Desafíos.
Sistem Penginputan Data Bahan Pokok pada Pasar Tradisional Sumatera Utara Berbasis Website di Disperindag Sumut
Authors: Hafidz Khairul , Irawan Muhammad Dedi , Nawar Hanafiah Daniel
Published: July 2022

Penginputan data adalah proses pemindahan data dari fisik menjadi digital yang dimana data tersebut akan diketik dan dimasukkan kedalam komputer. Perkembangan teknologi saat ini sangat membantu manusia dibidang pekerjaan. Salah satu teknologinya adalah komputer. Di DISPERINDAG SUMUT ini, komputer merupakan sebuah alat yang sangat dibutuhkan untuk membantu dalam menyelesaikan pekerjaan. Teknologi informasi merupakan suatu teknologi yang digunakan untuk mengolah data, termasuk memproses, mendapatkan, menyusun, menyimpan, memanipulasi data dalam berbagai cara untuk menghasilkan informasi yang berkualitas, yaitu informasi yang relevan, akurat dan tepat waktu.Pembuatan sistem berbasis website menggunakan sistem UML (Unified Modelling Language) yang merupakan metode permodelan yang disajikan secara visual bertujuan untuk menunjukan perancangan sistem berorientasi objek ini. Teknologi ini menggunakan seperangkat komputer untuk mengolah data, sistem jaringan untuk menghubungkan satu komputer dengan komputer yang lainnya sesuai dengan kebutuhan, dan teknologi telekomunikasi digunakan agar data dapat disebar dan diakses secara global.Penggunaan sistem informasi manajemen data berbasis web merupakan salah satu bentuk upaya yang dapat dilakukan guna pemenuhan kebutuhan tersebut. Sistem informasi berbasis web disamping dapat memberikan informasi dan data secara real-time yang dapat diakses di manapun dan kapanpun, tetapi juga mampu meningkatkan kinerja sebuah perangkat daerah dalam hal ini bagian Pengadaan Barang atau Jasa.
Analytical Network Process sebagai Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Penentuan Mahasiswa Berprestasi
Authors: Satrio Danang , Adriyana Rika , Surendra Surendra , Arsyida Widya
Published: July 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mempermudah dalam proses pengambilan kepetusan dengan melakukan penilaian kinerja dengan memodifikasi indikator penilaian dalam mendukung proses pemilihan mahasiswa berprestasi di Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Pekalongan dengan menerapkan metode analytical network process (ANP). Seleksi Pilmapres (Pemilihan Mahasiswa Berprestasi merupakan proses seleksi berjenjang yang dilakukan mulai dari fakultas, perguruan dan tigkat nasional. Peneliti menerapkan metode analytical network process (ANP) karena mampu menangkap pengaruh antar komponen seperti sikap & perilaku, capaian unggulan, gagasan kreatif. & bahasa inggris, mengkombinasikan dan membandingkan dengan data-data kuantitatif yang konsisten dalam skala rasio dalam penilaian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa metode ANP telah mampu untuk membantu juri dalam mengambil keputusan mahasiswa berprestasi di pada Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Pekalongan.
C3 Glomerulonephritis Post COVID-19 Vaccination:  A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Sekar Arjun , Gowdar Taanvi , Rangarajan Nirmal
Published: July 2022

COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective at preventing severe illness of COVID -19. There are increasing reports of glomerulonephritis post COVID-19 vaccination. We describe a case of an older male patient who developed acute kidney injury and C3 glomerulonephritis that coincided with the timing of COVID-19 vaccination. We review the literature on glomerulonephritis reported in association with the different types of COVID-19 vaccination.
Penilaian Risiko Inhalasi Penggunaan Bahan Kimia pada Air Umpan Boiler di Fasilitas Produksi Minyak dan Gas di PT X
Authors: Usman Mirsupi , Mila Tejamaya
Published: July 2022

Pengunaan bahan-bahan kimia berbahaya yang semakin meningkat didalam kegiatan produksi minyak dan gas semakin memunculkan kekhawatiran akan potensi bahaya kesehatan bagi pekerja. Salah satu kegiatannya adalah penambahan bahan kimia yaitu Amerzine (CAS: 302-01-2), Adjunct B (CAS:7558-79-4), GC Alkaline concentrate (1310-73-2) dan SLCC-A (CAS:110-91-8) pada air umpan boiler (boiler feedwater). Air umpan boiler atau boiler feedwater adalah air yang di salurkan ke dalam ketel uap (boiler) yang kemudian menghasilkan uap panas yang dapat digunakan dalam proses produksi minyak dan gas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis tingkat risiko dan tindakan prioritas dari risiko pajanan inhalasi penggunaan bahan kimia pada boiler feedwater. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan studi kasus di fasilitas produksi minyak dan gas kapal FPSO PT X. Metode yang digunakan adalah Chemical Health Risk Assessment (CHRA) yang diperkenalkan oleh DOSH (Department Occupational Health and Safety) Malaysia, ditentukan oleh faktor Hazard Rating (HR), Exposure Rating (ER), dan Risk Rating (RR), dimana Exposure Rating (ER) ditentukan oleh nilai frequency-duration rating (FDR) dan magnitude rating (MR). Hasil CHRA menunjukkan bahwa tingkat risiko (RR) dari bahan kimia yang digunakan, tiga diantaranya yaitu amerzine (hygdrazine) skor :12, Adjunct B (sodium phosphate) skor: 9, SLCC-A (morpholine) skor: 9 yang ketiganya masuk dalam kategori risiko sedang (moderate risk) dan satu bahan kimia GC Alkaline concentrate (sodium hydroxide) skor: 3 kategori risiko rendah (low risk). Hasil risk rating (RR) kategori sedang (moderate) menentukan pula tindakan prioritas untuk pengendalian potensi bahaya dari bahan kimia yang digunakan, yaitu Action Priority (AP-2), dimana aktvitas pekerjaan tidak harus dihentikan segera ketika melakukan upaya pengendalian risiko, dengan syarat praktek kerja aman diterapkan hingga proses penerapan tindakan pengendalian diterapkan secara permanen. Selanjutnya merekomendasikan tahapan pengendalian bahaya (hierarchy control) bertujuan menurunkan tingkat risiko dari bahaya pajanan inhalasi ke kondisi ALARP sehingga tercipta lingkungan kerja yang aman dan sehat bagi pekerja. Diharapakan bisa dilanjutkan penilaian risiko secara semi-kuantitatif atau kuantitatif.
Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Perilaku Tidak Aman pada Pengendara Ojek dan Becak Motor di Kota Kotamobagu
Authors: Hairil Akbar  , Syamsu A. Kamaruddin  , Arfan Nur
Published: July 2022

Perkembangan transportasi terus menjamur dan berkembang sehingga mempengaruhi peningkatan kendaraan bermotor, khususnya sepeda motor. Hal ini menyebabkan potensi peningkatan angka kecelakaan lalu lintas, karena tingkat kepemilikan kendaraan mempengaruhi peningkatan kecelakaan lalu lintas. Kecelakaan lalu lintas masih menjadi masalah global sampai dengan saat ini. Kejadian kecelakaan lalu lintas di Indonesia mencapai 103.645 kasus pada tahun 2021. Berdasarkan data dari Polda Provinsi Sulawesi Utara sepanjang tahun 2021 mencatat ada kenaikan kecelakaan lalu lintas sebesar 207 kasus atau 13% dari tahun sebelumnya. Penyebab dari kejadian kecelakaan bervariasi. Namun, banyak didominasi oleh praktik dari pengendara, khususnya perilaku berkendara yang tidak aman. Tujuan penelitian menganalisis faktor-faktor yang berhubungan perilaku tidak aman pada pengendara ojek dan becak motor di Kota Kotamobagu. Jenis penelitian observasional analitik dengan menggunakan rancang bangun cross sectional study. Populasi seluruh pengendara ojek dan becak motor yang ada di Kota Kotamobagu. Total besar sampel yaitu 60 responden yang terdiri dari kelompok pengendara ojek 40 responden dan kelompok becak motor sebanyak 20 responden. Teknik pengambilan sampel yaitu Simple random sampling. Analisis data menggunakan uji Chi-square. Hasil penelitian yaitu pengetahuan (p-value value=0,014;OR=4,889), dan sikap (p-value=0,010;OR=5,167) menunjukkan adanya hubungan signifikan dengan perilaku berkendara yang tidak aman. Sedangkan peran rekan kerja tidak berhubungan dengan perilaku tidak aman pada pengendara ojek dan becak motor di Kota Kotamobagu (p-value=0,231;OR=2,333). Diharapkan kepada seluruh pengendara ojek dan becak motor di Kota Kotamobagu untuk dapat memahami konsep kesadaran keselamatan dalam berkendara dan menghindari perilaku tidak aman saat berkendara.
The Socio-economic life of the Nyishis’ of Arunachal Pradesh
Authors: Tada Bengia
Published: July 2022

Nyishi is the single largest tribe of Arunachal Pradesh spreading in six districts namely Papumpare, Lower Subansiri, East Kameng, Kurung Kumey, Kra Daadi and Upper Subansiri district. Traditionally socio-economic status of the Nyishis’ is determined by the numbers of mithun (Bos frontalis) and ornaments possessed. Social and religious practices of the Nyishi were unorganised and unwritten earlier. On other hand many social evil practises like Tapiaparnam, Sacrifice to evil spirit, child marriage, polygamy, clan-war, revenge system, fine system etc were prevalent. Social system of the Nyishis include living pattern, marriage system, judiciary system, food habits, religious life or faith and belief, dress and ornaments and dressing pattern, discipline or behaviour of people etc. And economic life of the Nyishis rely on agriculture, forest, river resources, fish, meat and vegetable vendor, livestock, barter system, hunting and fishing, arts & crafts and handloom etc. And there is no regulatory framework to monitor the price fixation in the commercial or business activities.
ANALISIS PERAN PEMERINTAH DESA DALAM PENGELOLAAN PARIWISATA MODEL COMMUNITY BASED TOURISM (CBT) DI DESA PENGUDANG KECAMATAN TELUK SEBONG KABUPATEN BINTAN
Authors: Usman Siam Nurbaiti , SANOPAKA ENDRI , ABUMANSHUR MATRIDI RAJA , Arfa Desmayeti , Sahona Sahona
Published: July 2022

Community based tourism (CBT) is a concept of tourism management that is closely related to the active participation of communities in tourism development. targets the active roles of communities

This form of CBT tourism is organized and owned by communities for the community to help tourists to increase their awareness and learn about local communities and life ordinances.The purpose of this study is basically to know how the management and the role of the village government in CBT management in the village of Telok Sebong Sub-district persecutor Bintan Regency. In this study, the informants consisted of 5 POKDARWIS managers and 2 villager representative. The data analysis technique used in this study is a qualitative descriptive method with a sampling technique.

The results of the study concluded that the management of community-based tourism or CBT in Pengudang Village, Telok Sebong District, Bintan Regency has not been maximized because there are still many things that need to be improved.The suggestions given so that Community-Based Tourism in Pengudang Village runs well are increasing the function of BUMDes by paying attention to all POKDARWIS, improving facilities, conducting regular tourism management training, the need for intensive promotions and in hearings activities must include discussion of CBT tourism evaluation.
A Study on the Improvement Plan of the Local Safety Index through the Analysis of the Current State of Fire
Authors:   The Korean Society of Private Security, Cho Seong
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this study is to identify the cause of the low grade in the fire sector among the regional safety indexes and to suggest improvement plans in consideration of the indicators used in the regional safety index. The current state of fire accidents over the past five years was analyzed. The causes of fires by region, season, place, and age were identified. As a result, it was found that the regional imbalance of the index value of each factor and the index grade was serious. In order to improve the regional safety index level of Chungnam-do, measures to reduce fires in 7 cities and counties in the southern region, which are vulnerable areas, are needed. It is necessary to improve the manpower allocation that reflects the correlation between the number of firefighters and the fire rescue performance. Finally, the unreasonable point of the local safety index calculation method itself needs to be improved. In order to remove the risk bias of the risk index, the fatality-centered index can be shifted to include the number of property damage and the number of injured.
Characterization of fine-grained montmorillonite fractions for preparing polymer-clay nanocomposites
Authors:   Institute of Geonics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Studentská 1768, CZ–708 00 Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic, Valovičová Věra , Dolinská Silvia ,   Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute of Geotechnics, Watsonova 45, SK–040 01 Košice, Slovak Republic, Vaculíková Lenka ,   Institute of Geonics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Studentská 1768, CZ–708 00 Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic, Plevová Eva ,   Institute of Geonics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Studentská 1768, CZ–708 00 Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic, Znamenáčková Ingrid ,   Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute of Geotechnics, Watsonova 45, SK–040 01 Košice, Slovak Republic, Danková Zuzana ,   State Geological Institute of Dionýz Štúr, Regional Center Košice, Department of Applied Technology of Raw Materials, Slovak Republic
Published: July 2022

Detailed structural characterization of clay minerals contributes to a better understanding of their behavior and physico-chemical properties, making it possible to fully exploit their potential for polymer-clay nanocomposite preparation and their future industrial applications. The object of this study was to characterize fine-grained fractions of four montmorillonite samples and compare them with untreated montmorillonite. The gained results confirmed that fine montmorillonite fractions would be more appropriate precursors for successive preparing of composite materials with sorption property enhancement, useable for environmental remediation.
Self-driving Vessels: YOLOv5 Approach for Water Surface Object Detection
Authors: Sá T. R. D. , Figueiredo C. M. S.
Published: July 2022

A aplicação de técnicas de Visão Computacional para detecção de objetos em superfície de água tem destacado-se como uma forte tendência no contexto de embarcações autônomas. Este trabalho apresenta uma avaliação de performance do algoritmo YOLOv5 para detecção de objetos localizados em superfície de água. Em seguida, o compara com a performance de outros 17 detectores clássicos. É utilizado um conjunto de imagens anotadas e disponibilizadas em uma base imagens de referência - WSODD, sendo essa caracterizada por ser pública, abrangente (7.467 imagens, 14 categorias e diferentes condições de captura) e especializada em objetos localizados em superfície de água. Finalmente, YOLOv5 obteve um mAP igual à 76.3 %, tendo superado em 11.3 % o mAP obtido pelo detector CRB-Net na mesma base de referência WSODD.
XVIA-MT: implantação de uma alternativa viável de integrar o Brasil
Authors: Campos Sandro Luis Brandao , Barros Sócrates , Nery Rogério , Tedesco Diogo , Gomes Cleberson , Silva Washington , Ulrich Janine , Macedo Paulo
Published: July 2022

Com a expansão das ferrovias, rodovias e infovias nosso país busca o crescimento econômico e social. As infovias estão possibilitando a comunicação de dados com maior velocidade e a entrega de serviços a todo país. Os serviços públicos digitais são elementos centrais nessa discussão, no entanto carecem de uma reestruturação na forma de construir serviços úteis. O desafio da administração pública é interoperar os dados espalhados em diversas bases de dados. Assim, o Governo do Estado de Mato Grosso implantou o X-Via MT, uma plataforma de interoperabilidade de dados para fortalecer o desenvolvimento de serviços digitais e integrar seus sistemas, baseado no X-ROAD, adotado por nações digitais como a Estônia.
Investigando chatbots governamentais: um panorama sobre a usabilidade dentro e fora do Brasil
Authors: Batista Gabriely Oliveira da Silva , Monteiro Mateus de Souza , Salgado Luciana Cardoso de Castro
Published: July 2022

Os aplicativos de governo eletrônico geralmente associam seus chatbots à solução de problemas e à ouvidoria de perguntas dos cidadãos. Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a usabilidade de chatbots por meio de um conjunto de governamentais nacionais e internacionais, heurísticas voltadas para agentes conversacionais adaptadas das heurísticas de Nielsen. Foram avaliados dez chatbots, sendo cinco nacionais (brasileiros) e cinco estrangeiros (1 argentino, 1 português, 1 americano, 1 britânico e 1 singapurense). Os resultados indicam a necessidade de melhorias em diversas questões heurísticas no serviço prestado nessas plataformas.
Artificial intelligence discrimination: how to deal with it?
Authors: Niemiec William , Borges Rafael F. , Barone Dante A. C.
Published: July 2022

The emergence of artificial intelligence has brought many benefits to society through the automation of activities such as driving cars, product delivery, item classification, and predicting trends with a greater degree of accuracy. However, depending on how it is used, it may reflect persistent problems in society, such as discrimination. In this paper, we discuss discrimination by artificial intelligence. We begin by describing this problem and showing that it is a recurring and current problem. Then, we show the origin of this problem and propose a strategy to deal with it in order to prevent it from happening again. Lastly, we discuss future works and how the proposed strategy can be put into practice.
Analyzing a Blockchain Application for the Educational Domain from the Perspective of a Software Ecosystem
Authors: Abreu Antonio Welligton , Coutinho Emanuel Ferreira , Bezerra Wagner , Maia Delano , Gomes Alan Nascimento , Santos Italo
Published: July 2022

Many educational institutions have the challenge of dealing with different data types. Some of this data is related to the issuance of student certificates. Software Ecosystem (SECO) refers to a collection of software products with some degree of symbiotic relationship.Blockchain can be used in different domains and its features of transparency and immutability are key concerns that make it an attractive technology. This article presents a discussion on an educational domain application from a SECO viewpoint that uses blockchain resources to treat the students' certificates from higher education institutions. Our findings were: a model of an educational application that uses blockchain and research opportunities related to SECO and blockchain for educational domain.
Estratégias de comunicação do Consentimento Informado e rastros de Padrões Obscuros no Instagram
Authors: Lima Patrícia Raposo Santana , Salgado Luciana Cardoso de Castro
Published: July 2022

Pesquisas têm alertado sobre riscos de novas tecnologias com enorme poder computacional e de processamento se aliadas ao grande volume de dados advindos da crescente utilização de redes sociais. Um dos riscos está relacionado a privacidade e a propriedade dos dados pessoais. Este trabalho investigou a comunicabilidade do Instagram com o objetivo de identificar as estratégias de comunicação desta rede social sobre o consentimento informado. Para isso, aplicamos o Método de Inspeção Semiótica, um método com foco na avaliação da comunicabilidade de sistemas interativos. Os resultados indicam violações do princípio ético de privacidade relacionado ao consentimento e a presença de Padrões Obscuros nas estratégias de comunicação do Instagram.
Influence of Elements on Gene Expression in Human Teeth
Authors: Athimoolam Sukumar
Published: July 2022

Several elements (Ca, Fe, Sr, Mn, Mg, P, Zn, Se, B, Pb, Ni, Ti, etc.), classified mainly under three groups namely beneficial, harmless and harmful elements, are measured in human teeth for multiple purposes since they involve in metabolic activities as well as influence gene expression. There are sufficiently available studies reporting roles of the elements in both up and down-regulation of gene expression leading to tooth repair, regeneration, differentiation, biomineralization and demineralization in the dental stem cells. Considering the importance of tooth developmental and protective roles, the association of the elements with gene expression presented in the present review may facilitate for improvement of their selection as one of the criteria for strengthening teeth for a longer life through nutritional sources and dental material formulation.
A Decision Support System for the Surgical Care during the Epidemic of Covid-19
Authors: Khalfalli Marwa , Verny Jerome
Published: July 2022

Faced with the Covid epidemic, the optimization of human resources and materials is necessary to be able to treat as many victims as possible and to save them so as much as possible. Schedules are usually faced with a situation where new measures related to Covid are considered. This leads to higher risks and complications, especially in the preoperative service. Adapt the organization’s surgical department for preserving their capacity and taking care of Covid and not Covid patients. To the best of our knowledge, the existing studies in the literature have treated the Covid scheduling task only on a service of the surgical process, mostly the preoperative service. In this study, we aim to design the keys of a new organization to preserve hospitalization capacities and ensure continuity of care, including all services of the surgery.
Common Indications and Techniques in Prenatal MRI
Authors: Holman Ryan
Published: July 2022

Fetal and perinatal diagnostic imaging with MRI has evolved and expanded during recent times, allowing more widespread use and availability. Common indications are for neurodevelopmental conditions that are inconclusive with ultrasonography. The modality is pivotal in treatment planning for in utero interventions, such as repair of neural tube defects, and for particular obstetrical complications. The technique is also useful for identifying neurological sequelae from conditions like congenital heart defects and maternal viral infections. Many other applications are not indicated for routine use, particularly due to the high cost, but show much promise in research applications. Recently, complications associated with COVID-19 have been an area of interest, with prenatal MRI cohorts and case studies reporting obstetrical complications and neurodevelopmental effects. This review is aimed at highlighting common indications for the use of MRI in maternal-fetal medicine, including the MRI sequences and physics often implemented. Also, an in-depth analysis of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is discussed; in addition to pregnancy-related complications and the role of prenatal MRI in diagnosis and treatment.
Rose Hip as a Nutraceutical
Authors: Christina Lustrup Ditte , Winther Kaj
Published: July 2022

From ancient times, rose hip has been used as food source and as part of herbal remedies. Modern research has confirmed that rose hip, especially when containing seeds and shells, reduces pain and improves daily activity in animal models and in patients with osteoarthritis. The effect size on pain is comparable to that observed with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents and superior to that obtained with paracetamol. For example, treatment with a subspecies of Rosa canina (Lito) resulted in 50% reduction in intake of pain killers. There are also strong indications that conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, aging skin, and wrinkles benefit from treatment with rose hip. Cardiovascular diseases, especially where hyperlipidemia plays a major role, can be treated with rose hip, since a modest reduction of blood cholesterol levels as well as kidney and liver protection has been reported with the treatment. Variation in efficacy and amount of active ingredients in the different species, as well as with different ways of production, should be recognized. Rose hip can be collected from nature. It takes 5–7 Rosa canina berries to produce the daily dose of 5 gram of mixed shell-seed powder.
Secondary Pneumothorax from a Surgical Perspective
Authors: Sobrero Simona , Leo Francesco , Sandri Alberto
Published: July 2022

Although less frequent than the primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP), secondary pneumothoraces (SP) are a common clinical problem with a wide range of severity, depending on the triggering cause(s) and patient clinical condition. By definition, an SP occurs in those patients with an underlying condition that alters the normal lung parenchyma and/or the visceral pleura and determines air entry in the pleural space (e.g., COPD) or, eventually, following trauma or invasive procedures (i.e., iatrogenic pneumothorax). Less frequent, yet described, is SP occurring in neoplastic patients or infectious ones. The gravity of an SP is directly correlated to the underlying cause and patients’ clinical conditions. For example, it may be a life-threatening condition in an end-stage COPD but less severe in a catamenial related syndrome. In this chapter, we are providing a surgical overview of the most relevant and updated information on etiology, incidence, pathophysiology, and management of secondary pneumothoraces.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Perineal and Perianal
Authors: Luís Luporini Rafael , Mendonça Frizol Sthefânia , Júlia Segantini Maria , Dantas Pereira Leo , Padilha Fontanella Alana , Féres Omar
Published: July 2022

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory, recurrent, and a debilitating skin disorder that affects the follicular epithelium, specifically of apocrine-gland-bearing regions (such as axillae, inframammary folds, groin, perineal, and/or perigenital). HS prevalence is around 1–4%, and the perineal disease is more common in males. HS is initially characterized by perifollicular lymphocytic infiltrate, which causes glands’ duct occlusion, dilation, rupture of the follicle, and increased inflammation. The result is the formation of tunnels (fistulas) connecting the glands to the skin’s surface. Secondary bacterial infections may occur. The etiological factors are obesity, smoking, and hormones, with a genetic predisposition of up to 40% of patients. HS usually occurs in early adulthood, with inflamed skin nodules, abscesses, pus discharge tunnels, and scarring developed in axillary, inguinal, gluteal, and perineal body sites. The diagnosis is made clinically based on typical lesions, affected regions, and progression (chronicity, persistent lesions, and recurrence). The therapy for HS must be individualized and guided by severity. They range from topical and systemic antibiotics, retinoids, immunosuppressive drugs, local therapies such as laser, phototherapy, hyperbaric, and even regulated and extensive surgical resections, which may be associated with skin grafts.
Applications of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) in Fish Value Chain
Authors: Nieto-Ortega Sonia , Lara Rebeca , Foti Giuseppe , Melado-Herreros Ángela , Olabarrieta Idoia
Published: July 2022

Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) has undergone a significant evolution in the last years due to the numerous scientific studies that revealed its potential for industrial applications, attracting a growing interest in the food sector. Furthermore, new advances have allowed the reduction in size and cost of the NIR devices, making them appropriate for on-site determinations. The complex structure of the fish value chain, combined to its high market value, makes this sector particularly vulnerable to fraud and adulteration practices. Also, the perishable nature of fish and fish products, as well as the lack of traceability, arises the urgent need for a fast, reliable and portable tool capable of precisely characterizing the quality and authenticity of the product while also ensuring its safety. In this chapter, the capabilities of NIRS combined to several chemometric techniques for quality, authenticity and safety applications are presented through an extensive review of the most recent research works.
Psychometric Analyses in the Transcultural Adaptation of Psychological Scales
Authors: Gronier Guillaume
Published: July 2022

Measurement scales play an important role in the methodology of psychological research and practice. They make it possible to obtain scores linked to numerous individual characteristics (feeling of hope, perceived stress, experience, felt well-being, etc.) and thus to draw up a profile of respondents or to compare several situations with each other according to their psychological impact. Most of the research on the construction of these scales is Anglo-Saxon and, therefore, proposes scales in English. However, many non-English speaking countries feel the need to use these scales for their studies, which requires them to be translated into a target language. This proposed chapter describes the steps and psychometric analyses required to adapt an English scale in another language. Based in particular on the recommendations of the International Test Commission and the APA Standards of Practice for Testing, this chapter aims to guide researchers who wish to undertake the translation of a psychological scale. It also includes an analysis of the literature on the translation practices of some one hundred scales, translated and published recently in various scientific journals.
Depth Profiling of Multilayer Thin Films Using Ion Beam Techniques
Authors: Msimanga Mandla
Published: July 2022

Functional properties of thin film structures depend a lot on the thickness and chemical composition of the layer stack. There are many analytical techniques available for the identification and quantification of chemical species of thin film depositions on substrates, down to a few monolayers thickness. For the majority of these techniques, extending the analysis to several tens of nanometres or more requires some form of surface sputtering to access deeper layers. While this has been done successfully, the analysis tends to become quite complex when samples analysed consist of multilayer films of different chemical composition. Ion beam analysis (IBA) techniques using projectile ions of energies in the MeV range have a demonstrated advantage in the study of multilayer thin films in that the analysis is possible without necessarily rupturing the film, up to over 500 nm deep in some cases, and without the use of standards. This chapter looks at theoretical principles, and some unique applications of two of the most widespread IBA techniques: Rutherford Backscattering Spectrometry (RBS) and Elastic Recoil Detection Analysis (ERDA), as applied to multilayer thin film analyses.
Empathy as a High-Performance Competency
Authors: Peter Cockerill Anthony
Published: July 2022

This chapter explores the history, definition, use and importance of Empathy as a High-Performance Competency (H-PC). Empathy is perceived to be a people-related capability that forms part of a Developmental H-PC factor, which operationalises the democratic style of leadership. It is argued that Empathy contributes to leadership effectiveness through multi-dimensional thinking, win-win alliance formation, high-performance team working and the creation of organic organisational structures. It is suggested that four major challenges, including the resolution of humanity’s greatest challenges, require leaders to have Empathy as a strength. Data are presented that indicate Empathy, and other key H-PC, are underdeveloped in modern leaders, which suggests a significant reorientation of leadership development is required.
Shock-Induced Mechanical Response and Microstructure Evolution of Titanium Alloys
Authors: Ren Yu
Published: July 2022

The application of titanium alloys in weaponry is increasingly widespread, due to their high specific strength and excellent corrosion resistance. The weapons such as armors must be subjected to intense shock loads caused by explosion and hyper-velocity collision, etc., during service. Therefore, their service performance is closely related to the shock-induced response characteristics of materials, especially the microstructural evolution during the shock pulses and its effect on the mechanical properties. This chapter introduces the research progress on the shock response of some typical titanium alloys such as Ti-6Al-4V, Ti-10V-2Fe-3Al, and Ti-3.5Al-10Mo-8V-1Fe. The effects of alloying composition (alloy type) and stress amplitude on the shock-induced mechanical response and microstructural evolution of titanium alloys are explored through soft recovery shock experiments, quasi-static reloading tests, as well as careful multi-scale microscopic analyses.