bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Algoritma K-Means Clustering dalam Memprediksi Penerima Bantuan Langsung Tunai (BLT) Dana Desa
Authors: Filki Yosep
Published: September 2022

Taluk Village, Lintau Buo Subdistrict, Tanah Datar Regency is one of the villages that carries out the distribution of the Village Fund Direct Cash Assistance (BLT-DD) program. This direct cash assistance is one of the government programs whose funds are sourced from village funds whose distribution is to the underprivileged or poor in order to overcome economic recovery for people affected by the pandemic. However, in the evaluation of its implementation in 2021 and 2022, many problems were found in its distribution, especially in determining this assistance to the recipient community. The problems that arise are caused by the occurrence in data processing that uses a direct determination system or mechanism in deliberation by the village government to determine the priority community as recipients of the many who propose as applicants to the nagari government to get this assistance. Besides that, there are also problems such as errors in recipient criteria and often this program is not targeted at the recipients. The K-Means Clustering method is very precise in implementing this BLT-DD beneficiary predictor, because this method is one of the methods used in data grouping as a reference in decision makers for clustering large amounts of data, and in the end it will cluster recipients based on 3 clusters, namely worthy, considered and unworthy. The purpose of this study was to predict the right target recipients of BLT-DD. The data processed is the data proposed by the recipients of the BLT-DD Taluk Village in 2022. Based on the results of data processing using PHP MYSQL Software, from a sample of 25 data, 11 data are produced which are included in cluster 1 with the status of the beneficiary being said to be feasible, 5 data that are classified as eligible. including cluster 2 with considered recipient status and as many as 9 data belonging to cluster 3 with unfit status. From the test results obtained an accuracy rate of 83.33 % so that it can be recommended to assist the government of the village guardian in making policies.
Financial Performance for Arab Bank using DuPont Analysis 2000-2021
Authors: Al-Khoury Abeer , Haddad Hossam , Al-Bawab Atef , Othman Mohammed , Khazaleh Ayman
Published: September 2022

In today’s business environment, financial analysis is considered one of the most reliable tools to judge performance, especially in the banking sector. The present study investigates the financial performance of one of the most famous and highest profitable banks in Jordan, the Arab Bank. It examines the Arab Bank’s financial performance from 2000 to 2019 by adopting the DuPont system of financial analysis of return on equity (ROE) model. This method relies on three main elements, which are net profit margin (NPM), total assets turnover (TAT), and equity multiplier (EM). The main scope of this study is to analyze the profitability and efficiency of the Cooperative for one of the Jordanian banks. Dupont Analysis provides an indicator of the stockholders’ wealth using the ROE index. Secondary data was used by accessing the official website of the Arab Bank and obtaining the financial information by analyzing the annual reports. The study finds that the Arab Bank has maintained stability over two decades with slight fluctuations in the ROE despite the international financial crises. On the other hand, NPM and TAT have witnessed relative strength from 2000 to 2019. Furthermore, EM indicates constant indicators for the period of 2000-2005 while the ratios from 2006 -2019 have diminished, which means the financial leverage of the Arab Bank lately was less dependent on the debts to finance the assets.
THE EFFECT OF APPLYING THE CAPITAL ADEQUACY STANDARD According to basel iii requirements on the earning quality in Iraqi private banks
Authors: Salim Rasheed Hasanain , Abdullah Dr Mohammed
Published: September 2022

This research aims to assess the earning quality after applying capital adequacy according to Basel III decisions in Iraqi private banks, and for the purpose of achieving the objectives of the research, the researcher measured the capital adequacy criterion according to Basel III decisions in the earning quality in Iraqi private banks in terms of earning management (using a model Jones 1991 modified) and in terms of the practice of accounting conservatism) using the market-to-book value model by (Jain & Rezaea 2004). The researcher reached a set of conclusions, the most important of which is that the capital adequacy standard according to Basel III decisions does not affect the earning quality in terms of the practice of profit management in private Iraqi banks. The Iraqi private, the researcher also presented a set of recommendations, the most important of which is that the Iraqi private banks should take into consideration when practicing a conservative accounting policy when forming allocations and reserves, profits and their quality because this is reflected in the decisions of investors and users of financial statements and reports.
Searching for Cataclysmic Variable Stars in Unidentified X-Ray Sources
Authors: Takata J. , Wang X. F. , Kong A. K. H. , Mao J. , Hou X. , Hu C.-P. , Lin L. C.-C. , Li K. L. , Hui C. Y.
Published: September 2022

We carry out a photometric search for new cataclysmic variable stars (CVs), with the goal of identification for candidates of AR Scorpii-type binary systems. We select GAIA sources that are likely associated with unidentified X-ray sources, and analyze the light curves taken by the Zwicky Transient Facility, Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, and Lulin One-meter Telescope in Taiwan. We investigate eight sources as candidates for CVs, among which six sources are new identifications. Another two sources have been recognized as CVs in previous studies, but no detailed investigations have been done. We identify two eclipsing systems that are associated with an unidentified XMM-Newton or Swift source, and one promising candidate for polar associated with an unidentified ASKA source. Two polar candidates may locate in the so-called period gap of a CV, and the other six candidates have an orbital period shorter than that of the period gap. Although we do not identify a promising candidate for AR Scorpii-type binary systems, our study suggests that CV systems that have X-ray emission and do not show frequent outbursts may have been missed in previous surveys.
Fluid-structure interaction simulation of calcified aortic valve stenosis
Authors: Cai Li , Hao Yu , Ma Pengfei , Zhu Guangyu , Luo Xiaoyu , Gao Hao
Published: September 2022

Calcified aortic valve stenosis (CAVS) is caused by calcium buildup and tissue thickening that impede the blood flow from left ventricle (LV) to aorta. In recent years, CAVS has become one of the most common cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, it is necessary to study the mechanics of aortic valve (AV) caused by calcification. In this paper, based on a previous idealized AV model, the hybrid immersed boundary/finite element method (IB/FE) is used to study AV dynamics and hemodynamic performance under normal and calcified conditions. The computational CAVS model is realized by dividing the AV leaflets into a calcified region and a healthy region, and each is described by a specific constitutive equation. Our results show that calcification can significantly affect AV dynamics. For example, the elasticity and mobility of the leaflets decrease due to calcification, leading to a smaller opening area with a high forward jet flow across the valve. The calcified valve also experiences an increase in local stress and strain. The increased loading due to AV stenosis further leads to a significant increase in left ventricular energy loss and transvalvular pressure gradients. The model predicted hemodynamic parameters are in general consistent with the risk classification of AV stenosis in the clinic. Therefore, mathematical models of AV with calcification have the potential to deepen our understanding of AV stenosis-induced ventricular dysfunction and facilitate the development of computational engineering-assisted medical diagnosis in AV related diseases.
Antioxidant properties of two novel lipophilic gallic acid derivatives
Authors: Olajide T.M. , Liu T. , Weng X.C. , Liao X.Y. , Huang J.Y.
Published: September 2022

The effectiveness of two lipophilic derivatives of the natural phenol, gallic acid (GA), synthesized using methyl gallate as starting material was investigated. The antioxidant activities of these novel phenolics compared to GA, tert-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) were evaluated in bulk oil, emulsion and the DPPH systems. The results showed that the new compounds effectively delayed lipid oxidation much better than GA and other antioxidants under Rancimat (100-140 °C) and emulsion tests. In the bulk oil system at 65 °C, they still behaved better than GA, but TBHQ had the highest activity. Thus, replacing the electron-withdrawing carboxylic group on GA by covalently linking sterically hindered phenols to its phenyl ring increased its lipophilicity and also resulted in synergistic effects which improved overall antioxidant activity through stabilization of the phenoxy radical. These new antioxidant variants satisfy industrial demands for bioactive ingredients with strong antioxidant potentials under different food processing conditions.
Influence of different irrigation regimes and planting times on the quality and quantity of calyx, seed oil content and water use efficiency of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.)
Authors: Zand-Silakhoor A. , Madani H. , Heidari Sharifabad H. , Mahmoudi M. , Nourmohammadi G.
Published: September 2022

This study was carried out to examine the physiological traits, quality of calyx extract and seed oil content of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) as affected by irrigation regimes and planting dates. The growth period from seed sowing to calyx harvesting was shortened as planting time was delayed. Stem diameter and plant height were decreased by drought stress or late planting, but calyx yield, total phenolic content, total anthocyanin content, vitamin C, and calyx water use efficiency increased under mild drought condition. In addition, antioxidant activity and calyx water use efficiency were significantly increased by late planting. It was suggested that an increase in calyx harvest index in delay in planting would be due to better photosynthesis activity and higher assimilate use efficiency because of the increase in sink capacity. Seed oil content decreased considerably due to drought stress and delay in planting date. These findings suggest that mild drought stress improves the quality and quantity of calyx and water use efficiency.
The influence of olive tree fertilization on the phenols in virgin olive oils. A review
Authors: Arbonés A. , Rufat J. , Pérez M.A. , Pascual M. , Benito A. , De Lorenzo C. , Villar J.M. , Sastre B.
Published: September 2022

The total phenols in virgin olive oil are highly dependent on cultivar, but also on ripening stage and other agronomic factors. The focus of most studies on agronomic factors has been irrigation, while fertilization has received less attention. Most of the fertilization works find that nitrogen over-fertilization leads to a decrease in phenol contents in virgin olive oil (VOO) and extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), under rain-fed or irrigation management. Ortho-diphenols also decrease with high doses of nitrogen, with no effect on secoiridoids. Phosphorous has a minor effect on irrigated trees; while the role of potassium is controversial, with a lack of trials with calcium and micro-nutrients. Due to the great impact of the fertilization on the phenol content and quality of VOO, new research is necessary with focus aimed at different cultivars and agronomic factors.
Application of coconut fiber and shell in the bleaching of soybean oil
Authors: Tavakoli Ghahjaverestani S. , Gharachorloo M. , Ghavami M.
Published: September 2022

The bleaching process is an important stage in the edible oil refining operation, and is carried out by using acid-activated bleaching earths. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of coconut fiber ash, shell ash, acid-activated fiber ash and acid-activated shell ash as compared to the commercial bleaching earth in the bleaching of neutralized soybean oil. Bleaching materials were added to neutralized oil at the concentration of 1% (w/v) with agitation under vacuum at 110 °C for 30 minutes. The values for red and yellow colors, carotenoids, chlorophylls, peroxide value, p-anisidine value, free fatty acid contents, copper and iron levels of the bleached samples were determined. The results indicated that all coconut-based adsorbents have been significantly more effective than commercial bleaching earth in reducing color and the greatest reductions in carotenoid (84.25%) and chlorophyll (82.30%) contents were obtained by using acid-activated fiber ash. The peroxide value for all treatments decreased. The amounts of iron and copper as peroxide compounds decreased considerably (44.59% and 23.53%) by using acid-activated fiber ash and acid-activated shell ash, respectively. Therefore, coconut fiber and shell as agricultural wastes which have been ignored in the past might be employed as effective agents to bleach crude oils, particularly soybean oil, in refining operations.
The Effect of Teachers’ Support on Learners’ Online Self-Regulated Learning: Mediating Analysis Based on Self-Efficacy
Authors: Zhou Weiqin , Zhao Long , Kaabar Mohammed
Published: September 2022

In the Internet era, as more and more online education platforms are launched, the application of online learning will become more and more popular. The learner's online self-regulated learning is not only the learner's self-assessment of the learning effect, but also the learners' motivation for further learning. Therefore, using the structural equation model as an analytical tool, this paper studies the influencing factors of learners' online self-regulation learning from two aspects of teachers' support and self-efficacy, in order to understand the mechanism of related influencing factors. The findings show that learners' online self-regulated learning is jointly influenced by teachers' support and learner self-efficacy, wherein self-efficacy has a significant direct effect on learners' online self-regulated learning. Teachers' support has an indirect effect on learners' online self-regulated learning through the mediating effect of self-efficacy.
Using Digital Tools to Enhance Literacy Practices
Authors: Aldrich Carrie
Published: September 2022

This qualitative case study tells the story of Jack's turn to multimodal tools in second grade. Jack's mom, who is also the researcher, analyzes his paper/pencil and digital book reports during second grade to show how whole language practices, driven by his interests, opened possibilities that his teacher and mom never imagined he would be capable of in second grade. Not only did he enjoy digital writing more than traditional paper/pencil writing, but he also demonstrated greater sentence fluency, stronger analysis, and connected more meaningfully with his readers. Additionally, the digital mode opened up a dialog between student and teacher that facilitated a healthier writing process. This analysis has the potential to help teachers and parents imagine broader possibilities for using digital tools to facilitate healthy literacy practices at home and at school.
Medical Crowdfunding Campaign Sharing Behaviour on Mobile Social Media
Authors: Zhou Jingyi , Yao Yuexin , Li Yiran , Wu Jiawen , Liu Qihua
Published: September 2022

This study explores factors influencing the sharing behaviour of medical crowdfunding campaigns on mobile social media regarding retweeter and retweeted text features from the social influence perspective and verifies the moderating effect of potential supporter donations. Two scenario-based surveys of medical crowdfunding users are conducted in China. The first (524 samples) and second (510 samples) surveys emphasize scenarios without and with retweeted text, respectively. These surveys are tested by PLS-SEM and suggest that the credibility of retweeters and the strength of their relationship with supporters can positively promote potential supporters' sharing behaviour, regardless of whether retweeters provide retweeted text. Three features of retweeted text significantly influence medical crowdfunding sharing behaviour. Retweeted text can promote sharing behaviour among individuals. With retweeted text available, if potential supporters donate before sharing the campaign, then the influences of retweeter and retweeted text features can be increased.
Promethazine hydrochloride reduces children’s agitation during ocular examination for trauma
Authors: Ghiasi Zahra , Validad Mohammad Hosein , Ostadkelayeh Shokoufeh Mogharabi , Mazloom Sakineh , Avval Jamshid Ordoni , Moshari Mohammadreza , Dahi Mastaneh , Gharehbeglou Mohammad , Khosravi Mohsen
Published: September 2022

Examination and intervention are always the causes of agitation, anxiety, and fear in children’s lives. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of promethazine hydrochloride in reducing children’s agitation during the ocular examination for trauma. In this interventional-clinical trial study, a total of 62 children referred to Al-Zahra Ophthalmology Hospital in Zahedan, Iran, were evaluated in two matched groups (case (n = 31) and control (n = 31)) for an initial examination of ocular trauma. Finally, the intervention was performed (giving placebo or promethazine hydrochloride cough syrup 20 minutes before the initial ocular examination at 0.5 mg/kg), and the demographic information form and researcher-made questionnaire modeled on the Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory (CMAI) were completed. The obtained results revealed that the mean scores of physical/aggressive behaviors (p ˂ 0.001), physical/nonaggressive behaviors (p = 0.013), verbal/aggressive behaviors (p ˂ 0.001), and hiding behaviors (p ˂ 0.001) were significantly lower in the promethazine hydrochloride-receiving group than the placebo group. These findings demonstrated that promethazine hydrochloride cough syrup facilitated the examination among the pediatric patients who suffered from traumatic ocular injuries. However, further studies in this field need to be carried out through randomized controlled trials.
ESTABLISHING HOW THE HEAD-TEACHERS’ MENTORSHIP ROLES AS INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERS INFLUENCE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE NEWLY DEPLOYED/TRANSFERRED TEACHERS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Authors: Jato Harriet , Okemasisi Kinikonda , Alari Jacklyne Okello
Published: September 2022

The study investigated how the mentorship roles of head-teachers as school cultural builders influence the performance of the newly deployed/transferred teachers in Lufwanyama District. The study was anchored on Kram’s Mentor Role Theory and Path-Goal Theory. A mixed methods research approach and a descriptive survey design were adopted. The target was public secondary schools, head-teachers, HODs and teachers. Purposive sampling was used to select 16 public secondary schools and 16 head-teachers. Stratified and simple random sampling techniques were adopted to select 33 out of 112 HODs, and 93 out of 311 teachers. Questionnaires were used to collect data from teachers and HODs, while interviews were used to collect data from head-teachers. Quantitative data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21 and presented in frequencies, tables and percentages. Qualitative data were categorized into various themes and reported in form of narratives and direct quotations. The findings revealed that the mentorship roles of head-teachers were important in determining the performance of newly deployed/transferred teachers. However, it was established that most of the head-teachers do not adequately coach newly deployed/transferred teachers and do not effectively supervise and examine teachers' lesson notes in order to build their professional abilities. The study concluded that effective mentoring of newly deployed/transferred teachers was hindered by factors including mentors' inadequate knowledge and skills in mentoring, head-teachers' work overload and head-teachers' insufficient leadership abilities. It was recommended that the government should give mentors the training they need to support newly deployed/transferred teachers. This would enhance teachers’ performance in public secondary schools in the Lufwanyama District.
 

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THE NUTRITIONAL CONTENT OF FOODS SERVED IN THE SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAM IN BASIC SCHOOLS IN GHANA
Authors: Nana-Mireku Bernice , Agyei Charles Amoah , Hinson Marvel , Harvey Florence
Published: September 2022

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the nutritional content of food served in the school feeding programme in basic schools in Ghana. The research design adopted for this study was a descriptive survey design. A simple random sampling procedure was used to draw a sample of 4 schools out of 19 schools in Birim Central municipality. In all, there were 23 teachers, four head teachers and 15 cooks selected for the study. Questionnaire and chemical analysis processes were used to collect data for the study. The result of the study indicated that the nutritional content of food served to children under the SFP failed to meet at least 50% of the RDI based on 2400 kilocalories. Results showed that the nutritional content of meals served to pupils under the SFP did not meet 50% RDI for school lunches. However, caterers had a high level of nutritional knowledge and the majority of them had a positive attitude towards nutrition education. It was recommended that food commodities that have a high concentration of various nutrients (protein, carbohydrate, fat and oil, vitamins and minerals) should be used instead of using those that have low concentrations.
 

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PENTINGNYA PEMBATASAN PENGGUNAAN GADGET UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MINAT BELAJAR ANAK
Authors: Arini Lilis , Rizqi Nur Rahmi , Harahap Yenni Novita
Published: September 2022

Gadget merupakan alat yang berukuran mini yang di hubungkan dengan suatu jaringan dengan banyak kegunaan yang di peroleh sehingga mudah mengakses berbagai informasi dan hiburan yang telah tersaji dalam bentuk Online dan Offline. Namun pengguna gadget sering kali disalahgunakan oleh sebagian pihak seperti orang tua memberikan fasilitas gadget untuk media dalam mendidik anak yang masih berusia dini tanpa pengawasan yang ketat. Anak kecanduan dengan gadget sehingga lalai dan terlena dengan pelayanan yang ada pada gadget sehingga minat belajar berkurang, ditambah peran orang tua yang kurang mengontrol aktivitas anak karena sibuk bekerja. Gadget dijadikan sarana prasarana belajar, peran orang tua yang mengatur semua settingan atau isi dalam gadget anak, memperkenalkan anak dengan aplikasi edukasi atau pembelajaran yang bisa menunjang minat dan kreativitas belajar anak. Jadi penggunaan media teknologi seperti gadget perlu adanya pembatasan dan pengawasan oleh orang tua pada saat anak menggunakan gadget, dan rata-rata bentuk penggunaan gadget pada anak hanya untuk bermain game, dan menonton youtube, berbeda dengan orang dewasa yang bentuk penggunaan gadgetnya untuk browsing, chatting, dll. Penggunaan gadget pada anak kebanyakan dilakukan saat dirumah, misalkan pulang sekolah, makan, dan tidur. Dengan demikian peran orang tua adalah membatasi penggunaan gadget untuk meningkatkan minat belajar anak atau kreativitas lainnya.
De Spaanse griep van 1918: een verslag door toenmalige artsen in België
Authors: De Meester M. , Huys E.
Published: September 2022

The Spanish flu of 1918: a report by physicians from that period in Belgium

The article L'épidémie de grippe à l'armée de campagne belges (mai-décembre 1918), written by Belgian army doctors and published in 1919 in the Archives Médicales Belges, is an exceptional report on the Spanish flu of 1918 in Belgium.

In April-May 1918, the flu was benign, but from late September this changed and in October and November, severe pneumonias appeared as a complication. Particularly the rapidly evolving hemorrhagic pneumonias were lethal. Various symptoms were described, including the pronounced cyanosis in the face and extremities, which occurred in 2 stages.

The severity of the bronchopneumonia was explained by the virulence of the infecting germs and the extension of the lung lesions. The inhaled dose of the infectious agent and the respiration mode would also play a role. The process of cardiovascular collapse in influenza pneumonia was described.

A number of hypotheses about the causative agent of the flu have been put forward. At that time, however, the flu virus had not yet been discovered. Several scientists considered the Pfeiffer bacillus (current name: Haemophilus influenzae) to be the cause of the flu. Diplococci were also mentioned. Others said the flu was caused by a ‘virus’ that was too small to be seen with a microscope.

Various treatments and even vaccine tests were tried during the pandemic. The results were, however, disappointing.

As a general preventive measure, people were urged to cover their mouths and noses with a handkerchief during coughing fits.
Therapeutisch gebruik van cannabidiol in volwassenpsychiatrie: stand van zaken
Authors: Verfaillie A. , Heylens G.
Published: September 2022

Therapeutic Use of Cannabidiol in Adult Psychiatry: State of Play

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a major component of Cannabis sativa L. Compared to the psychotomimetic delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ-9-THC), CBD exerts a different psychoactive action. CBD has been suggested to possess a range of possible therapeutic effects. In psychiatric context, it is claimed to exert antipsychotic, antidepressant, anxiolytic, anticraving and procognitive effects. This literature review attempts to provide an up-to-date overview of the therapeutic applications of CBD in the context of adult psychiatry. The clinical studies conducted are compiled, with an emphasis on psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and trauma and stress related disorders. In addition, the side effect, safety, and interaction profile of CBD are reviewed. Despite some favorable preliminary results, it can be broadly stated that there is insufficient evidence yet to make recommendations around use of CBD in clinical practice in psychiatric disorder. It is essential to provide the (psychiatric) patient using CBD with psychoeducation about the (unknown) efficacy and the safety profile with possible side effects and interactions. Future qualitative and placebo-controlled research is necessary to obtain more evidence on the clinical effectiveness, applicability, and dosage of CBD in adult psychiatry. Subsequently, longitudinal research is necessary to understand the effects of long-term CBD treatment, as well as to gain more insight into potential side effects and interactions.
Peranan Komunikasi Organisasi dalam Manajemen Konflik
Authors: Fauzan Ahmad Siregar  , Lailatul Usriyah
Published: September 2022

Contemporary view showed the position of communication to achieve educational organization purpose. Besides, communication has important role to create organization individual attitude. The importance of organization in education organization to minimize bad conflict. The result of this study showed that communication has taken preventive and represive steps to manage conflict in the organization. Communication also has important role to implemented conflict management activities in the organization. Communication also has informative, regulative, persiasive and integrative roles to manage conflict in organization.
Cultural And Morphological Variability Of Fusarium Solani (Mart.) Sacc Causing Dry Root Rot Disease Of Sweet Orange
Authors: Gorad S. N. , Shete M. H. , Murumkar D. R.
Published: September 2022

Sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) are the second largest citrus fruit cultivated in the country. Several diseases are responsible for citrus decline in which dry root rot disease caused by Fusarium solani is more prevalent. During the survey mean dry root-rot incidence was highest (18.43 %) in Jalna district followed by Beed (14.26%) and lowest in Ahmednagar district (9.65%). Significant morphogenic variability was observed in nine isolates of Fusarium solani with respect to size, shape, septation, colour of micro conidia macro conidia and chlamydospores. Czapek’s Dox Agar media recorded maximum growth (84.04 mm) followed by Richard Agar media (82.48 mm) whereas; the least growth was observed on Rose Bengal Agar media (58.74 mm).
The Progress Towards National Malaria Elimination: The Experience of Oman
Authors: Al Mukhaini Said K. , Mohammed Osama A. , Gerbers Sue , Al Awaidy Salah T.
Published: September 2022

Objectives: Despite a significant reduction in the global case incidence and mortality of malaria in the past 20 years, malaria continues to wreak havoc on people’s health across the globe. Oman is a malaria-free country, meeting the World Health Organization’s (WHO) criteria, having no indigenous malaria case documented since 2010, and maintaining that status for three consecutive years. Oman has a national strategy for prevention of re-establishment of malaria and to maintain their malaria-free status. In this paper, we explore Oman’s malaria elimination progress and provide recommendations for accelerating and sustaining malaria free status using WHO malaria elimination strategies. Methods: Secondary data from the years 1976 to 2020 was extracted from official sources utilized to assess progress. A review and epidemiological analysis of malaria cases, species classification, and source of infection was conducted. The data and situation were compared to WHO malaria elimination pillars. Results: The number of malaria cases reported from 1976 to 2020 was 298 070, a decline from 1.6 to 0.1 per 1000 population. Of the 4415 cases reported between 1994–2004, 98.0% were classified as imported and 73.0% of people diagnosed with malaria were 20–34 years old. The number of autochthonous cases began to decline in 1994 from a high of 4415 cases (3.6 per 1000 population) to zero by 2004 with no deaths attributed to autochthonous malaria cases after the year 2000. By 2020, Plasmodium falciparum accounted for 86.0% of cases, P. vivax cases declined to 9.0% and P. malaria and P. ovale comprised the remaining 6.0% of case notifications. Conclusions: Oman achieved malaria elimination status in 2013. To maintain this status, it is essential to adopt a national prevention strategy of re-establishment of malaria and maintain malaria-free status targets.
STRATEGI PEMBINAAN KARAKTER PADA SANTRI MALALUI EKSTRAKURIKULER PRAMUKA DI PONDOK PESANTREN DARUSSALAM BOGOR
Authors: Lestari Nabella , Ali Agus
Published: September 2022

Pramuka adalah organisasi yang memberi perhatian kepada  problem moral pembinaan karakter yang dilakukan sang pembina pramuka di Pondok Pesanten Darussalam Bogor. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana seni mengelola akhlak santri melalui pramuka di Pondok Pesantren Darussalam Bogor. Artinya cara pengumpulan datanya adalah observasi, wawancara, dan pengesahan. Keabsahan data yang berasal dari triangulasi yang didapat dengan membandingkan data. Adapun penelitian ini ada tiga tahapan, yaitu pengumpulan data, penyajian data, dan penarikan atau penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa heroinisme, keteladanan, tugas, ceramah, dan penuntutan atau hukuman adalah gaya yang digunakan dalam melatih karakter santri melalui kegiatan pramuka. Kebiasaan meminta santri datang tepat waktu, saling menyapa, menunaikan shalat berjamaah dan lain-lain. Keteladanan adalah menyampaikan model perbuatan secara langsung kepada santri. Penugasan adalah ketika induksi tenaga berlangsung, santri baru diberikan tugas individu dan kelompok. Dengan memberikan penjelasan tentang pentingnya akhlak yang baik sebagaimana yang dicontohkan oleh Nabi Muhammad SAW. Sanksi bagi santri yang tidak mematuhi peraturan akan mendapat teguran langsung dari pelatih, diminta membacakan dasa dharma di depan santri lain, lari di lapangan. dan apa yang menyebabkan santri menyaksikan kebosanan hadir saat latihan pramuka karena pelatih pramuka memberikan materi menggunakan metode ceramah yang monoton. Adapun kegiatan pramuka yaitu latihan mingguan, Skill, SKU, PBB, TKK, resume dan evaluasi dan nilai yang ditanamkan antara lain agama, disiplin, kemandirian, tanggung jawab, peduli lingkungan, kepemimpinan dan kesabaran
Talaqqi and Takrir Methods in Improving the Quality of Reading & Memorizing the Qur'an
Authors: Tumanggor Ilham , Hasbi Ramadani  , Candra Gunawan
Published: September 2022

The community of Masjid Nurul Falah Balai Talang has established Madrasah Diniyah Al-Qur'an (MDA) as a forum for children to learn the Qur'an. Based on the conditions observed that the process of learning the Qur'an in this place is not conducive, the cause is the lack of teachers and not comparable to the children who want to learn the Qur'an in Madrasas. To improve and develop their ability to read and memorize the Qur'an, it is necessary to carry out community service activities. The program's research method used in community service activities is Asset Based Community Development (ABCD). Several stages were carried out to implement ABCD including the inculturation stage, the design stage, the define stage, and the reflection stage. After community service activities were carried out, the quality and quantity of memorization of the Qur'an increased, and the public's interest increased to study the Qur'an.  The result of the activity is that the community at MDA Nurul Falah Balai Talang uses the talaqqi and takrir methods in learning the Qur'an to improve skills in reading and memorizing the Qur'an students. During the twenty-three days of the application of the method, there was a significant increase especially in the memorization and reading of the students, so the community was satisfied with the results that had been achieved during the twenty-three days. So it is known that this method is effective in tahfidz and tahsin activities.
Model output statistics (MOS) applied to Copernicus Atmospheric Monitoring Service (CAMS) O3 forecasts: trade-offs between continuous and categorical skill scores
Authors: Petetin Hervé , Bowdalo Dene , Bretonnière Pierre-Antoine , Guevara Marc , Jorba Oriol , Mateu Armengol Jan , Samso Cabre Margarida , Serradell Kim , Soret Albert , Pérez Garcia-Pando Carlos
Published: September 2022

Abstract. Air quality (AQ) forecasting systems are usually built upon physics-based numerical models that are affected by a number of uncertainty sources. In order to reduce forecast errors, first and foremost the bias, they are often coupled with model output statistics (MOS) modules. MOS methods are statistical techniques used to correct raw forecasts at surface monitoring station locations, where AQ observations are available. In this study, we investigate the extent to which AQ forecasts can be improved using a variety of MOS methods, including moving average, quantile mapping, Kalman filter, analogs and gradient boosting machine methods, and consider as well the persistence method as a reference. We apply our analysis to the Copernicus Atmospheric Monitoring Service (CAMS) regional ensemble median O3 forecasts over the Iberian Peninsula during 2018–2019. A key aspect of our study is the evaluation, which is performed using a comprehensive set of continuous and categorical metrics at various timescales, along different lead times and using different meteorological input datasets. Our results show that O3 forecasts can be substantially improved using such MOS corrections and that improvements go well beyond the correction of the systematic bias. Depending on the timescale and lead time, root mean square errors decreased from 20 %–40 % to 10 %–30 %, while Pearson correlation coefficients increased from 0.7–0.8 to 0.8–0.9. Although the improvement typically affects all lead times, some MOS methods appear more adversely impacted by the lead time. The MOS methods relying on meteorological data were found to provide relatively similar performance with two different meteorological inputs. Importantly, our results also clearly show the trade-offs between continuous and categorical skills and their dependencies on the MOS method. The most sophisticated MOS methods better reproduce O3 mixing ratios overall, with the lowest errors and highest correlations. However, they are not necessarily the best in predicting the peak O3 episodes, for which simpler MOS methods can achieve better results. Although the complex impact of MOS methods on the distribution of and variability in raw forecasts can only be comprehended through an extended set of complementary statistical metrics, our study shows that optimally implementing MOS in AQ forecast systems crucially requires selecting the appropriate skill score to be optimized for the forecast application of interest.
SERGHEI (-SWE) v1.0: a performance portable HPC shallow water solver for hydrology and environmental hydraulics
Authors: Caviedes-Voullième Daniel , Morales-Hernández Mario , Norman Matthew R. , Özgen-Xian Ilhan
Published: September 2022

Abstract. The Simulation Environment for Geomorphology, Hydrodynamics and Ecohydrology in Integrated form (SERGHEI) is a multi-dimensional, multi-domain and multi-physics model framework for environmental and landscape simulation, designed with an outlook towards Earth System Modelling. It aims to provide a modelling environment for hydrodynamics, ecohydrology, morphodynamics, and, most importantly, interactions and feedbacks among such processes at different levels of complexity and across spatiotemporal scales. The small scale feedbacks and interactions, which warrant high resolution, can result in emergent behaviours manifesting at larger scales, thus warranting large model domains. At the core of SERGHEI's technical innovation is its HPC implementation, built from scratch on the Kokkos portability layer. Consequently, SERGHEI achieves performance-portability from personal computers to top HPC systems, including GPU-based and heterogeneous systems. SERGHEI relies Kokkos to handle memory spaces, thread management and execution policies for the required backend programming models. In this work we explore combinations of MPI and Kokkos using OpenMP and CUDA backends. In this contribution, we introduce the SERGHEI model framework, and present with detail its first operational module for solving shallow water equations (SERGHEI-SWE). This module is designed to be applicable to hydrological, environmental and consequently Earth System Modelling problems, but also to classical engineering problems such as fluvial or urban flood modelling. We also provide evidence of its applicability by testing it against several well-known benchmarks. We also evaluate its performance on several benchmarks and large scale problems. Finally, SERGHEI-SWE is evaluated in terms of scaling (on several TOP500 HPC systems).
Ergenlerin Covid-19 Korkusunun Psikolojik Dayanıklılık Düzeylerine Etkisinin İncelenmesi
Authors: DÖĞER Saniye Selin
Published: September 2022

Psychological resilience is defined as a person's ability to overcome problems in the face of difficult living conditions. During the Covid-19 pandemic, which is a rare epidemic period, in addition to emotional turmoil in adolescence, the period when development is the fastest, adolescents faced situations such as online education, curfews, loss of relatives, fear of getting sick. This study aims to determine the relationship between the level of fear of Covid-19 and the psychological resilience levels of adolescents. Adolescents are aged 14-18 were included in the study, which was conducted with the relational screening method. To determine adolescents' fear of Covid-19, the "Covid-19 Fear Scale" adapted to Turkish culture by Seller et al. (2020), and psychological resilience was evaluated by the "Psychological Resilience Scale" adapted to Turkish by Durak (2002). The study was conducted with a total of 45 adolescents, 28 girls, and 17 boys, between the ages of 14-18. Adolescents' Covid-19 fear levels, family support (r= -0.124; p=0.002), peer support (r=-0.185; p=0.002), determination to struggle (r=-0.235; p=0.00) and empathy ( r=-0.256; p=0.00) sub-dimensions were found to be negatively correlated. It was determined that there was a negative significant relationship between the fear of Covid-19 and the total resilience score (r=-0.563; p=0.00). In line with the findings of the study, it is seen that family support, peer support, determination to struggle, and empathy are effective in the Covid-19 fear levels of adolescents. It can be a guide for professionals working with adolescents in supporting the psychological resilience of adolescents in unexpected situations. Mixed design studies can be planned by expanding the sample in future studies. Keywords: Adolescence, Fear of Pandemic, Resilince
INVESTIGATION OF THE NONLINEAR DYNAMIC STIFFNESS OF ROLLING-LOBE AIR SPRINGS CONSIDERING RUBBER PAYNE EFFECT
Authors: Wu Mingyu , Wang Shiwei , Tong Hao , Wang Jing , Yin Hang , Zheng Wenbo , Li Yao , Yu Zhen , Wei Yintao
Published: September 2022

A nonlinear dynamic stiffness model of rolling-lobe air spring considering the Payne effect of the rubber diaphragm and the thermodynamic equivalent damping is proposed, with an aim to provide a theoretical basis for air spring structure design. A physical explanation and mathematical expression of each decoupled contribution term are given from the two dimensions of amplitude and frequency. An indicator test was designed to identify related parameters of the real and imaginary parts of dynamic stiffness. The results showed that the dynamic stiffness increases under a small excitation amplitude, verifying the correctness of the model considering the Payne effect. The influence of rubber diaphragm and gas terms is decoupled to separately illustrate the amplitude and frequency dependency of the real and imaginary parts of dynamic stiffness. A new evaluation index reflecting the contribution percentage of the rubber diaphragm is given, indicating that the stiffness of the rubber diaphragm at low amplitude cannot be ignored. In the end, the parameter influence and dynamic characteristics are provided so that the dynamic behavior of the rolling-lobe air spring can be predicted at the design stage. The proposed rolling-lobe air spring dynamic model considering the Payne effect of the rubber diaphragm provides guidance for the forward development and theoretical modeling of the air spring.
Guidelines for the Development of Silp-Isan Klong Yao Band Performance Style
Authors: Phimprajun Rukbancha , Pengsri Thanaporn , Choatchamrat Sarawut , Chuangprakhon Sayam
Published: September 2022

This research aims to 1) study the style and development of the Silp-Isan Klong Yao drum band; and 2) present the guidelines to developing and creating the Klong Yao performance style, which is an integration to teach the Klong Yao ensemble course including of students majoring in folk music, College of Music, Mahasarakham University. The researchers studied preliminary studies based on research and collect academic papers, textbooks, and reports. In addition, the researchers conducted studies based on field data collection from knowledge groups, practitioners, and individual groups. The results showed that. 1) The style and development of the Silp-Isan Klong Yao Band in terms of the form consists of musical instruments used in the Silp-Isan Klong Yao bands, long drum calibration how to play the desired sound, putting a bran drummer on tambourine, a ceremony to pay respects to teachers, dressing, and Isan long drumming patterns and techniques; 2) Guidelines for developing and creating a Klong Yao band performance style can be divided into two styles: 1) Long drum band performance style: ancient drum beats before the Isan long drum show use the band’s opening song with the New Sutsanan melody and Lai Mak Gab Gab Lam Plearn melody. The tempo of 2/4 is mixed with the tempo of 4/4 and followed by an ancient drum rhythm based on the rhythm of a creative Isan long drum; 2) Klong Yao band performance style applied rhythm consists of Soy Tang Ubon pattern, Tang-Wai-Aok-Sing pattern, Sutsanan pattern is mixed with Tong-Wai pattern, and Lam-sing keyboard with using the structure of Lam Plearn pattern. The bass keyboard uses the Cm scale and uses popular classical songs to the rhythm to be consistent with the row deployment and concatenation show. In summary, Sin-Isan drum band performance has developed styles continuously.
A modified parallel monotone hybrid algorithm for a finite family of $\mathcal{G}$-nonexpansive mappings apply to a novel signal recovery
Authors: KANKAM Kunrada , CHOLAMJİAK Prasit , CHOLAMJİAK Watcharaporn
Published: September 2022

In this work, we investigate the strong convergence of the sequences generated by the shrinking projection method and the parallel monotone hybrid method to find a common fixed point of a finite family of $\mathcal{G}$-nonexpansive mappings under suitable conditions in Hilbert spaces endowed with graphs. We also give some numerical examples and provide application to signal recovery under situation without knowing the type of noises. Moreover, numerical experiments of our algorithms which are defined by different types of blurred matrices and noises on the algorithm to show the efficiency and the implementation for LASSO problem in signal recovery.
Selected Factors Affecting the Subsectors of the Philippine Agriculture: A Panel Regression Analysis
Authors: Diaz Patrick
Published: September 2022

The study examined the effects of exports to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), employment, and production loans granted in the GDP agriculture of the Philippines. This paper employed descriptive and quantitative techniques to analyze the behavior of GDP, production loans granted (PLG), exports to GDP (EGDP), and employment (EMP) from 2005 to 2015 totalling 33 observations of agriculture, forestry, and fishery sectors. Specifically, panel data analysis was used to assess the effects of APLG, EMP, GDPt-1 and AEGDPt-1 in GDP. The fixed effect model corrected from autocorrelation and heteroscedasticity, a one percentage unit increase in the exports to GDP, on the average, leads to Php 774.96 increase in the GDP, other things equal; and a one-unit increase in employment, on the average, leads to PhP23.55 increase in the GDP, other things equal; a one peso increase in the production loans granted lagged by one period, on the average, leads to Php 0.4760 increase in the GDP, other things equal. Using the fixed effect model, all the explanatory variables such as, exports to GDP, employment and production loans granted lagged by one period exhibited significant effect on the GDP agriculture. Hence, the model is considered satisfactory from statistical perspective. The results from the fixed effect model were consistent with the priori expectations that exports to GDP, employment and production loans granted lagged by one period positively affect the GDP agriculture.