bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Turist Anlatıları Perspektifinden Varoş Destinasyonları Deneyimi
Authors: ARSLAN Erdal
Published: June 2023

Turistler ziyaret ettikleri destinasyonlarda zihinlerinde canlandırdığı şeyi görmeyi istemekte, ziyaretlerinde bir anlam aramakta ve ziyaret ettikleri yer ile bir bağ kurmaktadır. Bu çalışma, turistlerin varoş destinasyonlarındaki deneyimlerine ilişkin algılarının doğasına ışık tutmayı amaçlamaktadır. Çalışmada nitel araştırma yaklaşımlarından doküman incelemesinden yararlanılmıştır. Çalışmanın amacıyla bağlantılı olarak küresel ölçekte en popüler varoş turizmi destinasyonlarından biri olan Dharavi’yi ziyaret eden turistlerin ziyaret sonrası anlatıları değerlendirilmiştir. Veriler dünyanın önde gelen çevrimiçi değerlendirme sitesi Tripadvisor’dan elde edilmiştir. Siteden 05.11.2022 ve 12.11.2022 tarihlerinde elde edilen toplam 86 İngilizce anlatı araştırma kapsamına dahil edilerek analiz gerçekleştirilmiştir. Analiz sonuçları varoş deneyimlerinin ağırlıklı olarak; deneyim alanı, deneyimin bileşenleri, deneyimin kendisi ve turist rehberi ile ilgili düşünceler üzerinde yoğunlaştığını göstermiştir.
Kinematic differences between left- and right-handed cricket fast bowlers during the bowling action
Authors: Olivier Benita , Boulle Nathanael , Jacobs Jolandi , Obiora Oluchukwu Loveth , MacMillan Candice , Liebenberg Jaco , McErlain-Naylor Stuart
Published: June 2023

Background: Despite differences between left- and right-handed athletes in other sports, minimal evidence exists regarding biomechanical similarities and differences between left- and right-handed cricket fast bowlers performing an equivalent task.
Objectives: This study aimed to compare the kinematics between left and right-handed fast bowlers performing an equivalent task (i.e. bowling ‘over the wicket’ to a batter of the same handedness as the bowler).
Methods: Full body, three-dimensional kinematic data for six left-handed and 20 right-handed adolescent, male, fast bowlers were collected using the Xsens inertial measurement system. Time-normalised joint and segment angle time histories from back foot contact to follow-through ground contacts were compared between groups via statistical parametric mapping. Whole movement and subphase durations were also compared.
Results: Left-handed players displayed significantly more trunk flexion from 49%-56% of the total movement (ball release occurred at 54%; p = 0.037) and had shorter back foot contact durations on average (0.153 vs 0.177 s; p = 0.036) compared to right-handed players.
Conclusion: Left- and right-handed bowlers displayed similar sagittal plane kinematics but appeared to use non-sagittal plane movements differently around the time of ball release. The kinematic differences identified in this study can inform future research investigating the effect of hand dominance on bowling performance and injury risk.
Management of lumbar bone stress injury in cricket fast bowlers and other athletes
Authors: Orchard John , Saw Richard , Kountouris Alex , Redrup Danny , Farhart Patrick , Sims Kevin
Published: June 2023

Background: Recent guidelines (including a special series in The Lancet) have emphasised a minimal role for imaging when assessing low back pain in adults, as the majority of patients will have non-specific findings on imaging that do not correlate well with pain.
Objective: To assess whether the diagnosis of lumbar bone stress injuries in young athletes should be considered an exception to the recommendation to avoid imaging for low back pain in adults.
Method: Narrative review.
Results: Early lumbar bone stress injury diagnosis has been available via traditional MRI sequences (and its precursor Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)) for 25-30 years. MRI assessments using bone window sequences (such as Volumetric Interpolated Breath-hold Examination (VIBE)) have allowed a better understanding of the diagnosis and prognosis of lumbar bone stress injury in young athletes. MRI with bone sequences has allowed non-radiating scans to serially follow the healing of unilateral stress fractures. In the majority of cases, non-chronic unilateral fractures can heal; however, this takes three-six months rather than the six-ten weeks that would be the typical unloading period if using symptoms (only) as a guide. The use of MRI to provide evidence of bony healing (as opposed to fibrous union, which creates the pars defect that predisposes to further bone stress lesions) can lead to better long-term outcomes in athletes. There is evidence to flag this as a structural lesion which is both painful and, more importantly, can heal/resolve if managed correctly. Therefore it represents an important ‘specific’ diagnostic subset within adult low back pain.
Conclusion: Structural (rather than functional) management of bone stress injuries in high-demand athletes, such as cricket pace bowlers, is in contrast to the recommendation of functional management for general back pain in adults. Structural management is justified when there are demonstrable superior outcomes of having better structure. Although this has not yet been shown in randomised trials of elite athletes, apparent lengthier Test cricket careers of pace bowlers who do not have pars defects suggest better athletic outcomes if bony healing is achieved. For lower demand young adults, or athletes with established bilateral pars defects, functional management may be more pragmatic.
Iniciarte 2013-2019
Authors: González-Páez Javier Leñador
Published: June 2023

Iniciarte es un programa público de apoyo a la creación visual de jóvenes artistas andaluces dependiente de la presente Consejería de Cultura y Patrimonio Histórico de la Junta de Andalucía. En la actualidad, el programa se caracteriza por ofrecer a los beneficiarios una cuantía económica para la producción de un proyecto que posteriormente será difundido a través de una serie de exposiciones, un catálogo y su presentación en distintos medios de comunicación.
Aunque en activo desde 2006, el programa ha sufrido a lo largo de su existencia dos cesuras, en 2012 y 2020, y sendos virajes en su modelo, en 2013 y 2020 que bien justifican su periodización en tres etapas bien diferenciadas. En el presente artículo nos centramos en el periodo central, aquel que se desarrolla entre 2013 y 2019, para el que analizaremos sus antecedentes y consecuentes, el contexto político en el que se imbrica y especialmente las convocatorias y las exposiciones realizadas a su amparo. El objetivo último es lograr una caracterización plena del programa para el periodo señalado, así como valorar la eficacia comparada de Iniciarte en cuanto a sus propósitos marcados institucional y públicamente .
UKRAINIAN LANGUAGE AND HISTORICAL PARALLELS IN THE CONTEXT OF 2022-2023
Authors: Lakhtionova Kateryna
Published: June 2023

The article is devoted to the study of the language situation in Ukraine in the 2022-2023. It is analyzed how the perception of the native language by a Ukrainian has changed. The events of the last two years fundamentally influenced the vision of Ukrainian and Russian languages by Ukrainian society. These changes are proven by some historical facts that happened in Europe and Central Asia. Such factors as war invasion, the influence of the policy of totalitarian regimes, especially the influence of language and cultural politics upon the language situation, national mentality, and conscience of the Ukrainian nation are considered. The forecast of the future language situation in Ukraine is presented, for the historical empirical experience may suggest some repeating regularities. It is all proved by historical facts, cultural, and artistic events, sociolinguistic conditions, studies, and the opinions of Ukrainian and foreign scientific authorities and influencers quoted.
LINGUOPRAGMATIC ASPECTS OF MANIPULATIVE STRATEGIES IN THE SPEECH OF THE CHARACTERS OF A. MANZONI “BETROTHED”
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko national University of Kyiv, Pavliv Olha
Published: June 2023

In the modern world, manipulation is a completely universal phenomenon. It can be found in all socially significant spheres of human activity. When studying manipulative strategies, it is impossible not to pay attention to the variety of their types and the goals through which manipulators resort to these actions. A set of manipulative techniques organized in a certain way, used for the purpose of exerting hidden influence, aimed at achieving a desired effect or preventing an undesirable result, is presented on examples taken from the historical novel by A. Manzoni "The Betrothed", in particular on the examples of the characters Gertrude, Don Abbondio, Lucia and Renzo. Manipulative strategies are widely used at the level of interpersonal communication. The variety of interpersonal manipulations is analyzed. Regularities between manipulative strategy and stylistic features have been established. In particular, to express the strategy of gaslighting, which is based on contradiction, the author uses affective words, asyndeton, tactics of exaggeration, repetition, and the imperative; to express projection, which consists in transferring one's responsibility to another person – metaphorical comparisons, antitheses; for the strategy of meaningless conversations, based on monologues that lead to confusion – incomplete sentences, repetitions, asyndeton; for generalization and denigration characterized by vague and abstract statements – incomplete sentences and affective words; to express the strategy of constant disappointment, which is based on the constant disappointment of the manipulator with his victim – asyndeton, exclamations, syntactic parallelism and repetitions. The perlocutionary effect, which is similar in each strategy, was studied. With his non-verbal behavior, the victim tries to convey discomfort and fear: trembling, lowered gaze, and therefore fear to look his manipulator in the eyes, silent submission. At the verbal level, this is manifested by repetitions, incomplete sentences, exclamations, exaggerations and affective words.
2022 Mw 6.6 Luding, China, Earthquake: A Strong Continental Event Illuminating the Moxi Seismic Gap
Authors: Zhang Long , Zhou Yijian , Zhang Xu , Zhu Aiyu , Li Bo , Wang Shiguang , Liang Shanshan , Jiang Ce , Wu Jianping , Li Yuexin , Su Jinrong , Yan Lijun , Fang Lihua
Published: June 2023

On 5 September 2022, an Mw 6.6 strike-slip earthquake occurred in Luding, Sichuan, China. It illuminates the seismic gap on the southern end of Xianshuihe fault zone, that is Moxi segment, and is the most damaging earthquake in Chinese Mainland since 2014. In this article, we use multiple seismological methods to analyze the basic characteristics of the Luding earthquake, including its source parameters, rupture process, aftershock distribution, and further discuss its implications on preseismic fault behavior and impact on short-term seismic hazard. Using near-field stations, we first revisit the source parameters of the mainshock and obtain a much shallower hypocentral depth (∼9.3 km) than previously reported. Next, we jointly inverse the teleseismic P-wave data and near-field strong-motion data to constrain the mainshock rupture process. The coseismic slip consists of two subevents that spans for ∼20 km and shows an overall unilateral rupture to the south-southeast direction. The earthquake has 90% of the seismic moment released in its first 10 s. Third, we relocate the first 34 days of aftershocks with both manual phase picks and cross correlation, and finally obtain 5269 well-located events. The aftershocks reveal a near-vertical Xianshuihe fault and two sets of unmapped faults off the major Xianshuihe fault: one set of strike-slip faults on the north-northwest of rupture and the other one on the west of mainshock that generates the most intense seismicity with prevalent normal faulting. By examining the aftershock evolution and Coulomb stress change, we find that postseismic processes evolve both on and off the major fault, and the western off-fault system has highly variable fault orientations. Finally, we calculate the Coulomb stress change by the Luding earthquake on surrounding faults. Results show that the north Anninghe fault is significantly loaded by the Luding earthquake (>0.1 MPa), which poses high seismic hazard in the short term.
ANALISIS STATISTIK KETAHANAN PANGAN TERHADAP PERUBAHAN HARGA KOMODITAS PANGAN STRATEGIS DI INDONESIA
Authors: Faradilla Cut , Marsudi Edy , Baihaqi Akhmad
Published: June 2023

Fokus penelitian adalah pada aspek ketahanan pangan khususnya pada aspek ketersediaan  komoditas pangan strategis terhadap perubahan harga komoditas pangan strategis. Perubahan kenaikan harga pangan komoditas strategis dapat menyebabkan berbagai masalah dalam perekonomian. Kontribusi masing-masing kategori pangan dapat mempengaruhi perubahan harga pangan komoditas strategis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan jenis komoditas pangan strategis tertentu yang memberikan pengaruh tertinggi terhadap perubahan harga komoditas pangan strategis dan menentukan wilayah dengan kontribusi perubahan harga komoditas pangan strategis tertinggi serta menganalisis perubahan harga komoditas pangan strategis antar wilayah di Indonesia. Metode penelitian didasarkan pada metode analisis statistisk deskriptif dan analisis deskriptif kuantitatif dimana seluruh data dikumpulkan , dikelompokkan dan dianalisa sesuai dengan kebutuhan tujuan penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan komoditas beras memberikan kontribusi tertinggi bagi perubahan harga antar wilayah di Indonesia dan persentase perubahan harga komoditas pangan strategis tertinggi berada pada Provinsi Kalimantan Tengah dan komoditas pangan strategis yang memberikan kontribusi tertinggi terhadap perubahan harga antar wilayah  adalah beras dan minyak goreng disebabkan karena kedua komoditas tersebut termasuk dari komoditas yang ketersediaannya tinggi.
EVALUASI KINERJA PENYULINGAN MINYAK NILAM DI KABUPATEN GAYO LUES
Authors: Tambarta Emmia , Fauzi Fauzi , Ramayana Ramayana
Published: June 2023

This study aims to evaluate patchouli oil refining in various production areas and varieties in Gayo Lues Regency. The research method used is Latin square design based on the type of production area, patchouli variety and the distiller used. The performance of the distiller observed varied according to the area of production, patchouli varieties and specifications of the distiller. The results showed that the performance of the distiller differed according to the area of production, variety and type of distiller. This also causes variations in the performance and profits of patchouli oil refining business. The more suitable the agro-climatic production area, the smaller the investment value needed to produce good quality patchouli with high yields. For areas that do not meet the requirements for growing each variety, investment with a larger value is required. The performance of the distillation tool is getting better when varieties are cultivated that are in accordance with the growing requirements of each variety.
ANALISIS PENGARUH HARGA PUPUK, HARGA DASAR GABAH, LUAS TANAM DAN LUAS PANEN TERHADAP PRODUKSI PADI DI PROVINSI ACEH
Authors: Fitri Sri , Firdaus Firdaus , Restita Reza Novia
Published: June 2023

Ancaman krisis ketahanan pangan semakin melanda Indonesia. Berbagai tanggapan mengutarakan bahwa kondisi ini terjadi karena kemampuan untuk memproduksi padi semakin menurun sementara jumlah konsumsi beras terus bertambah seiring dengan pertambahan jumlah penduduk. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis proyeksi harga pupuk, harga dasar gabah, luas tanam dan luas panen pada tahun 2021-2025, dan pengaruhnya terhadap produksi padi sawah di Provinsi Aceh. Metode penelitian yang digunakan metode survey. Metode analisis data yang digunakan pada penelitian ini, proyeksi dan regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada lima tahun ke depan (2021-2025) yaitu Proyeksi laju pertumbuhan produksi gabah sebesar 2.53% mengalami peningkatan dibandingkan dengan tahun penelitian. Selanjutnya Uji serempak (uji F) menunjukkan bahwa harga pupuk Urea, harga pupuk TSP, harga pupuk ZA, harga dasar gabah, luas tanam dan luas panen berpengaruh terhadap produksi padi sawah.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PERMINTAAN BERAS DI KABUPATEN ACEH SINGKIL
Authors: Sartini Sartini , Bagio Bagio
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACTRice is the staple food of the majority of the Indonesian population, especially in Aceh Singkil Regency. Therefore, the demand for rice increases every year following the increase in population. This study aims to determine the factors that influence the demand for rice in Aceh Singkil Regency, collecting data using secondary data obtained from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of Aceh Singkil Regency and other related agencies from 2005-2020. The analytical method applied in this research is multiple regression. The results showed that simultaneously the correlation analysis obtained a termination coefficient (R2) of 0.996, meaning that the variables of rice price, corn price and population were able to explain the variation that occurred in the amount of rice demand. Simultaneously, the variables of rice price, corn price and population have a significant effect on the amount of rice demand with F value = 1.022 while F table = 0.05 = 3.49; and Ftable = 0.01 = 5.95. While partially, only the population has a significant effect on the amount of rice demand in Aceh Singkil Regency Keywords: Rice, Request, Price, Total population  ABSTRACTBeras merupakan makanan pokok mayoritas penduduk Indonesia, khususnya di Kabupaten Aceh Singkil. Maka dari itu, jumlah permintaan beras dari tahun ke tahun meningkat mengikuti jumlah penambahan penduduk. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi permintaan beras di Kabupaten Aceh Singkil, pengumpulan data menggunakan data sekunder yang diperoleh dari Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) Kabupaten Aceh Singkil dan Dinas terkait lainnya mulai tahun 2005-2020. Metode analisis yang diterapkan dalam penelitian ini adalah regresi berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara serempak analisis korelasi diperoleh koefesien diterminasi (R2) sebesar 0,996, artinya variabel harga beras, harga jagung dan jumlah penduduk mampu menjelaskan variasi yang terjadi terhadap jumlah permintaan beras. Secara serempak variable harga beras, harga jagung dan jumlah penduduk berpengaruh nyata terhadap jumlah permintaan beras dengan nilai F = 1.022 sedangkan F tabel α = 0,05 = 3,49; dan Ftabel α = 0,01 = 5,95. Sedangkan secara parsial, hanya   jumlah penduduk yang berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap jumlah permintaan beras di Kabupaten Aceh Singkil. Kata Kunci: Beras, Permintaan, Harga, Jumlah Penduduk.
ANALISIS STRATEGI PEMASARAN RUMPUT GAJAH MINI VARIEGATA (Pennisetum purpureum scamach) STUDI KASUS MADIRSAN DESA BANGUN SARI KECAMATAN TANJUNG MORAWA KABUPATEN DELI SERDANG)
Authors: Surnaherman Surnaherman
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT               Marketing for the sale of mini variegata elephant grass ornamental plants was carried out in Madirsan Gang, Bangun Sari Village, Tanjung Morawa District, Deli Medium. Variegata. population to be used as research samples totaling 30 people. The data used are primary data and secondary data. In this research, the analysis used is descriptive analysis method, IFAS and EFAS analysis. The results of this study explain that the business environment is divided into two, namely the internal and external environment. The internal factor that has the most significant effect on strength is the uniqueness of variegate grass with a score of 0.54 and the weakness of easily damaged grass with a score of 0.31. On external factors, the very big opportunity score is the increase in development and the weakness is product availability. An effective marketing strategy in the mini variegata elephant grass business in Madirsan Gang, Bangun Sari Village, Tanjung Merawa District, namely the SO strategy. Providing outdoor garden decoration services and setting a relatively low price and affordable with market share.Keywords: Marketing, SWOT,  Mini Variegata Elephant.  ABSTRAKPemasaran untuk penjualan tanaman hias rumput gajah mini variegata dilakukan di Gang Madirsan Desa Bangun Sari Kecamatan Tanjung Morawa Kabupaten Deli Sedang Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui faktor internal dan eksternal tanaman hias rumput gajah mini Variegata dan Menentukan strategi pemasaran yang efektif untuk tanaman hias rumput gajah mini Variegata. populasi untuk dijadikan sampel penelitian yang berjumlah 30 orang. Data yang dipakai yaitu data primer dan data sekunder. Dalam penelitian ini analisis yang dipakai yaitu metode analisis deskriptif, analisis IFAS dan EFAS. Hasil dari penelitian ini menjelaskan bahwa lingkungan usaha dibagi dua yaitu lingkungan internal dan eksternal. Factor internal yang paling berpengaruh signifikan pada kekuatan ialah keunikan rumput variegate dengan skor 0,54 dan kelemahan rumput mudah rusak dengan skor 0,31. Pada factor ekternal peluang yang sangat besar skornya ialah meningkatnya pembangunan dan kelemahannya ialah ketersesdiaan produk.Strategi pemasaran yang efektif dalam usaha rumput gajah mini variegata di Gang Madirsan Desa Bangun Sari Keamatan Tanjung Merawa yaitu strategi SO Menyediakan jasa dekorasi taman outdor dan penetapan harga yang relatif rendah serta terjangkau dengan pangsa pasar.Kata Kunci: Pemasaran, SWOT,  Gajah Mini Variegata.
MANAJEMEN PRODUKSI PADA HOME INDUSTRY PONDOK KELAPA MUDA JELLY TAYA DI ALUE NAGA KOTA BANDA ACEH
Authors: AR Chairuni , Makmur T , Iskandar Elvira , Manyamsari Ira
Published: June 2023

Indonesia adalah Negara yang kaya akan sumber daya alam. Aceh adalah salah satu wilyah di Indonesia yang kaya akan sumber daya alam salah satunya adalah komoditas pertanian. Salah satu pemanfaatan produk pertanian untuk meningkatkan perekonomian adalah komoditas buah kelapa. Buah kelapa bisa dimanfaatkan sebagai produk diversifikasi olahan buah kelapa sebagai produk kuliner. Salah satu pemanfaatan buah kelapa sebagai produk kuliner adalah produk kelapa jelly. Kelapa muda jelly merupakan minuman yang terbuat dari buah kelapa muda, dan jelly yang sangat diminati oleh berbagai kalangan dan berbagai usia. Minuman ini sangat disukai karena memiliki rasa yang segar dan nikmat sehingga banyak orang yang menyukai jenis minuman ini. Karna rasa kelapa muda yang segar mampu menyehatkan tubuh serta daging kelapa muda yang lembut memiliki banyak kandungan vitamin yang baik untuk tubuh. Kelapa jelly mulai berkembang beberapa tahun belakangan ini di Aceh. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan memberikan kuisioner dan wawancara langsung dengan pemilik dan pekerja usaha home industry tersebut. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa CV. Taya Jelly memanfaatkan peluang dengan mengolah buah kelapa menjadi produk pangan yang bernama Kelapa Jelly Taya. CV.Taya Jelly merupakan sebuah home industri skala kecil yang memproduksi kelapa muda menjadi kelapa jelly sebagai produk utama. CV Taya Jelly mengembangkan produk dengan menerapkan konsep manajemen produksi dengan baik dimulai dengan pemilihan bahan baku, sistem operasional sampai dengan manajemen pemasaran.
A rumináció és a szkizotip személyiségvonások összefüggései pszichotikus zavarral élők és sine morbo személyek körében
Authors: Fejes Nikolett Éva , Kovács Lilla Nóra , Bittermann Imréné , Blind Eszter , Schmelowszky Ágoston
Published: June 2023

Háttér és cél – Noha a rumináció és a szkizotip vonások transzdiagnosztikus jelenségnek tekinthetőek, és egészséges populáción belül is előfordulhatnak, viszonylag kevés kutatás foglalkozott a téma vizsgálatával klinikai és mentális betegséggel nem rendelkező csoport együttes bevonásával. A jelen vizsgálat célja, hogy mentális betegséggel élő és egészséges személyeket összehasonlítva, transzdiagnosztikus megközelítéssel világítsa meg a szkizotip vonások és a rumináció kapcsolatát. Módszerek – Pszichotikus zavarral élőket (paranoid szkizofrénia, hebefrénia, szkizoaffektív zavar stb.) (n = 30), valamint mentális betegséggel nem diagnosztizált kontrollszemélyeket (n = 67) toboroztunk. A rumináció és a szkizotip vonások összefüggéseit önbeszámolós kérdőíves módszerrel vizsgáltuk, keresztmetszeti elrendezéssel. A szkizotip vonások mérésére az Oxford-Liverpool Inventory, a rumináció szintjének meghatározására a Ruminatív Válaszstílus Kérdőív szolgált. Eredmények – A vizsgálat eredményei szerint a szkizotip tünetek (β = 0,575; p < 0,001), azon belül is a kognitív dezorganizáltság (β = 0,459; p < 0,001) és a szokatlan élmények (β = 0,221; p = 0,029) szignifikánsan magyarázták a rumináció mértékét. Következtetés – Felvethető, hogy a rumináció és a szkizotip vonások közötti összefüggés hátterében a kognitív gátló funkciók csökkent működése áll.
Stereo Vision Based Localization of Handheld Controller in Virtual Reality for 3D Painting Using Inertial System
Authors: Saif A F M Saifuddin , Mahayuddin Zainal Rasyid
Published: June 2023

Google Tilt Brush is expensive for virtual drawing which needs further improvement on the functionalities of mechanisms rather than implementation expects addressed in this research. Several issues are addressed by this research in this context, i.e., noise removal from sensor data, double integration-based drift issues and cost. Recently, available smart phones do not have the ability to perform drawing within artificial settings handling cardboard and daydream of google without purchasing Oculus Rift and HTC Vive (Virtual Reality Headset) because of expensiveness for large number of users. In addition, various extrinsic hardwares, i.e., satellite localization hardware and ultrasonic localization applications are not used for drawing in virtual reality. Proposed methodology implemented extended Kalman filter and Butterworth filter to perform positioning using six degree of freedom using Microelectromechanical Applications (MEMS) software data. A stereo visual method using Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) is used to estimate the measurement for positioning implicating mobile phone (i.e., android platform) for the hardware system to estimate drift. This research implemented Google Virtual Reality application settings Kit with Unity3D engine. Experimentation validation states that proposed method can perform painting using virtual reality hardware integrated with controller software implicating smartphone mobile without using extrinsic controller device, i.e., Oculus Rift and HTC Vive with satisfactory accuracy.
Poisson Noise Reduction with Nonlocal-PCA Hybrid Model in Medical X-ray Images
Authors: Kipele Daniel , Greyson Kenedy A.
Published: June 2023

The presence of Poisson noise in medical X-ray images leads to degradation of the image quality. The obscured information is required for accurate diagnosis. During X-ray image acquisition process, weak light results into limited number of available photons, which leads into the Poisson noise commonly known as X-ray noise. Currently, the available X-ray noise removal methods have not yet obtained satisfying total denoising results to remove noise from the medical X-ray images. The available techniques tend to show good performance when the image model corresponds to the algorithm’s assumptions used but in general, the denoising algorithms fail to do complete denoise. X-ray image quality could be improved by increasing the X-ray dose value (beyond the maximum medically permissible dose) but the process could be lethal to patients’ health since higher X-ray energy may kill cells due to the effects of higher dose values. In this study, the hybrid model that combines the Poisson Principal Component Analysis (Poisson PCA) with the nonlocal (NL) means denoising algorithm is developed to reduce noise in images. This hybrid model for X-ray noise removal and the contrast enhancement improves the quality of X-ray images and can, thus, be used for medical diagnosis. The performance of the proposed hybrid model was observed by using the standard data and was compared with the standard Poisson algorithms.
Instant Counting & Vehicle Detection during Hajj Using Drones
Authors: Algamdi Abdullah M. , Alghamdi Hammam M.
Published: June 2023

During the past decade, artificial intelligence technologies, especially Computer Vision (CV) technologies, have experienced significant breakthroughs due to the development of deep learning models, particularly Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs). These networks have been utilized in various research applications, including astronomy, marine sciences, security, medicine, and pathology. In this paper, we build a framework utilizing CV technology to support decision-makers during the Hajj season. We collect and process real-time/instant images from multiple aircraft/drones, which follow the pilgrims while they move around the holy sites during Hajj. These images, taken by multiple drones, are processed in two stages. First, we purify the images collected from multiple drones and stitch them, producing one image that captures the whole holy site. Second, the stitched image is processed using a CNN to provide two pieces of information: (1) the number of buses and ambulances; and (2) the estimated count of pilgrims. This information could help decision-makers identify needs for further support during Hajj, such as logistics services, security personnel, and/or ambulances.
A Comparative Study Between Convolution and Optimal Backstepping Controller for Single Arm Pneumatic Artificial Muscles
Authors: Ahmed Amna Suri , Kadhim Saleem Khalefa
Published: June 2023

This study was based on the dynamic modeling and parameter characterization of the one-link robot arm driven by pneumatic artificial muscles. This work discusses an up-to-date control design based on the notion of a conventional and optimal backstepping controller for regulating a one-link robot arm with conflicting biceps and triceps positions supplied by pneumatic artificial muscles. The main problems found in systems that utilize pneumatic artificial muscle as actuators are primarily the large uncertainties, non-linearities, and time-varying features that severely impede movement performance in tracking control. In consideration of the uncertainty, high nonlinearity, and external disturbances that can exist during the motion. Lyapunov-based backstepping control technique was utilized to assure the stability of the system with improved dynamic performance. The bat algorithm optimization method is utilized in order to modify the variables used in the design of the controller to enhance the efficiency of the suggested controller. According to the conclusions, a quantitative comparison of the response in the PAM actuated the arm model in the current study and earlier investigations with the Backstepping controlled system revealed fair agreement with a variation of 37.5% from the optimal classical synergetic controller. In addition, computer simulations were utilized in order to compare the effectiveness of the proposed conventional controls and the optimal background. It has been proven that an optimal controller can control the uncertainties and maintain the controlled system’s stability.
Artificial Intelligence Based Deep Bayesian Neural Network (DBNN) Toward Personalized Treatment of Leukemia with Stem Cells
Authors: Khazaal Abdulsahib Asma
Published: June 2023

The dynamic development of computer and software technology in recent years was accompanied by the expansion and widespread implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) based methods in many aspects of human life. A prominent field where rapid progress was observed are high‐throughput methods in biology that generate big amounts of data that need to be processed and analyzed. Therefore, AI methods are more and more applied in the biomedical field, among others for RNA‐protein binding sites prediction, DNA sequence function prediction, protein‐protein interaction prediction, or biomedical image classification. Stem cells are widely used in biomedical research, e.g., leukemia or other disease studies. Our proposed approach of Deep Bayesian Neural Network (DBNN) for the personalized treatment of leukemia cancer has shown a significant tested accuracy for the model. DBNNs used in this study was able to classify images with accuracy exceeding 98.73%. This study depicts that the DBNN can classify cell cultures only based on unstained light microscope images which allow their further use. Therefore, building a bayesian‐based model to great help during commercial cell culturing, and possibly a first step in the process of creating an automated/semiautomated neural network‐based model for classification of good and bad quality cultures when images of such will be available.
Single Lead EMG signal to Control an Upper Limb Exoskeleton Using Embedded Machine Learning on Raspberry Pi
Authors: Triwiyanto Triwiyanto , Caesarendra Wahyu , Abdullayev Vugar , Ahmed Abdussalam Ali , Herianto Herianto
Published: June 2023

Post-stroke can cause partial or complete paralysis of the human limb. Delayed rehabilitation steps in post-stroke patients can cause muscle atrophy and limb stiffness. Post-stroke patients require an upper limb exoskeleton device for the rehabilitation process. Several previous studies used more than one electrode lead to control the exoskeleton. The use of many electrode leads can lead to an increase in complexity in terms of hardware and software. Therefore, this research aims to develop single lead EMG pattern recognition to control an upper limb exoskeleton. The main contribution of this research is that the robotic upper limb exoskeleton device can be controlled using a single lead EMG. EMG signals were tapped at the biceps point with a sampling frequency of 2000 Hz. A Raspberry Pi 3B+ was used to embed the data acquisition, feature extraction, classification and motor control by using multithread algorithm. The exoskeleton arm frame is made using 3D printing technology using a high torque servo motor drive. The control process is carried out by extracting EMG signals using EMG features (mean absolute value, root mean square, variance) further extraction results will be trained on machine learning (decision tree (DT), linear regression (LR), polynomial regression (PR), and random forest (RF)). The results show that machine learning decision tree and random forest produce the highest accuracy compared to other classifiers. The accuracy of DT and RF are of 96.36±0.54% and 95.67±0.76%, respectively. Combining the EMG features, shows that there is no significant difference in accuracy (p-value 0.05). A single lead EMG electrode can control the upper limb exoskeleton robot device well.
Motorized Vehicle Diagnosis Design Using the Internet of Things Concept with the Help of Tsukamoto's Fuzzy Logic Algorithm
Authors: Nathanael Juwono Jeremy , Don Bosco Julienne Nicolas , Samuel Yogatama Anthonie , Widianto Mochammad Haldi
Published: June 2023

There are many popular branches, including the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), which have solved many problems. Same as that, the automotive field is also growing with the technology of OBD-II. Unfortunately, not many people are familiar with OBD-II even though the features offered are very varied to prevent vehicle damage. This proposed work uses an IoT and AI system to make a vehicle diagnosis system with a help of OBD-II technology. By using ESP32 to collect data in each vehicle and using one Mini-PC to run the diagnosis with Fuzzy Logic Tsukamoto for three or more vehicles, this work can decrease the research cost. This work also uses the Fuzzy Logic Tsukamoto to diagnose vehicle health which is considered very suitable in real-time data situations. The method that we proposed is using Iterative Waterfall because of its simplicity and because there is a feedback path in every step. Iterative Waterfall is divided into 4 stages,  Requirement Gathering and Analysis, System Design, implementation of Development, and Testing. Numerical validation is included by using MAPE for the testing in the IoT system and AI system. According to the MAPE result for the IoT system, the engine off voltage is 0.9510789847% and the engine start voltage is 3.136217503% which is considered a very good result. The MAPE result for the AI system is quite high, which is 20.74364412%, and because of that, the AI system needed more research for better performance. Overall, the system that has been proposed is already successful in monitoring vehicle health based on the parameters that have been determined.
An Alternative Nonlinear Lyapunov Redesign Velocity Controller for an Electrohydraulic Drive
Authors: Mintsa Honorine Angue , Eny Gérémino Ella , Senouveau Nzamba , Kenné Jean-Pierre , Nzué Rolland Michel Assoumou
Published: June 2023

This research aims at developing control law strategies that improve the performances and the robustness of electrohydraulic servosystems (EHSS) operation while considering easy implementation. To address the strongly nonlinear nature of the EHSS, a number of control algorithms based on backstepping approach is intensively used in the literature. The main contribution of this paper is to consider an alternative approach to synthetize a Lyapunov redesign nonlinear EHSS velocity controller. The proposed control law design is based on an appropriate choice of the control lyapunov function (clf), the extension of the Sontag formula and the construction of a nonlinear observer. The clf includes all the three system variable states in a positive define function. The Sontag formula is used in the time derivative of our clf in order to ensure an asymptotic stabilizing controller for regulating and tracking objectives. A nonlinear observer is developed in order to bring to the proposed controller the estimated values of the first and the second time output derivatives. The design, the tuning implementation and the performances of the proposed controller are compared to those of its equivalent backstepping controller. It is shown that the proposed controller is easier to design with simple implementation tuning while the backstepping controller has several complex design steps and implementation tuning issue. Moreover, the best performances especially under disturbance in the viscous damping are achieved with the proposed controller.
Flower Pollination Algorithm to Tune PID Controller of TCP/AQM Wireless Networks
Authors: Eissa Suad Ali , Shneen Salam Waley , Ali Ekbal Hussain
Published: June 2023

The current study aims to conduct a simulation that is useful in developing an appropriate design that addresses the problem of congestion in the Internet network through controlling the queue of the router. The simulation is conducted through the proposed model for simulation with different control systems that help in raising the quality of performance such as traditional Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) and advanced optimal by Flower Pollination Algorithm  (FPA). It depends for Transmission Control Protocol/ Active Queue Management( TCP/AQM )simulation model for a linear system and another non-linear system. To adjust the network work and raise the level of performance, different control systems were chosen, taking into account all the things that appear through conducting experiments and for different purposes. One of the most important things that must be taken into consideration is the system disturbances as a result of the volume and values of the data, causing congestion . It was shown through the results of the experiments that were conducted considering the cases of the linear and nonlinear system to pass data traffic in the network and by adopting the different techniques of the control units, the preference of optimizasion systems over the traditional ones, as well as the preference of the traditional over  without control in close loop, is the improvement of the performance of linear systems compared to the open and closed system without control. The simulation results showed that very clear the superiority of the optimization by FPA-PID controller over the conventional system (PID)  , as well as very clear the superiority of  the traditional system (PID)over closed system without control and open loop system.
Optimizing Membership Function Tuning for Fuzzy Control of Robotic Manipulators Using PID-Driven Data Techniques
Authors: Chotikunnan Phichitphon , Chotikunnan Rawiphon , Nirapai Anuchit , Wongkamhang Anantasak , Imura Pariwat , Sangworasil Manas
Published: June 2023

In this study, a method for optimizing membership function tuning for fuzzy control of robotic manipulators using PID-driven data techniques is presented. Traditional approaches for designing membership functions in fuzzy control systems often rely on the experience and knowledge of the system designer, which can lead to suboptimal performance. By utilizing data collected from a PID control system, the proposed method aims to enhance the precision and controllability of robotic manipulators through improved fuzzy logic control. A Mamdani-type fuzzy logic controller was developed and its performance was simulated in Simulink, demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed optimization technique. The results indicate that the method can outperform conventional P control systems in terms of overshoot reduction while maintaining comparable transient response specifications. This research highlights the potential of the PID-driven data-based approach for optimizing membership function tuning in fuzzy control systems and offers valuable insights for the development and evaluation of fuzzy logic control in robotic manipulators. Future work may focus on further optimization of the tuning process, evaluation of system robustness under various operating conditions, and exploring the integration of other artificial intelligence techniques for improved control performance.
A prospective randomized comparative analysis between opioid based anaesthesia vs opioid free anaesthesia on depth of anaesthesia and intraoperative hemodynamics in patients undergoing elective laparoscopic surgeries lasting less than 3 hours
Authors: Regis Maria Jecintha Rina , Mariappan Elayaraja Subramanian
Published: June 2023

To avoid the adverse effects of opioid usage, an opioid-free multimodal approach for analgesia can be applied. This study was conducted with an aim to compare the effect of opioid-free anesthesia (dexmedetomidine, lignocaine, dexamethasone and ketamine) and opioid-based anesthesia (fentanyl) on maintaining depth of anaesthesia and intraoperative hemodynamic stability in patients scheduled for Laparoscopic surgeries.

We conducted a prospective randomized comparative study on ASA Grade 1 – 2 patients admitted for laparoscopic abdominal surgeries sampling by block Randomization technique with sample size of 60 (30 in each group). In opioid based group, anaesthesia was induced with Inj. Fentanyl 2 mcg/kg before induction while in opioid-free group loading dose of Inj. Dexmedetomidine 1 mcg/kg over 10 min, infusion 0.5 mcg/kg/hr, Inj. Lignocaine 1.5 mg/kg, infusion of 1.5 mg/kg/hr after loading dose, Inj. Dexamethasone 8 mg, Inj. Ketamine 0.5 mg/kg was given. Intraoperatively, the hemodynamic stability and depth of anaesthesia was assessed by measuring the heart rate, blood pressure and BIS values.

In the opioid-free group we had few significant decreases in HR and increases in MAP. The depth of anaesthesia was adequate and comparable to the opioid-based group. Hemodynamically, overall heart rates did not vary much between the two groups and the MAP values were higher in the opioid-free group closer to intubation and extubation

Opioid-free, multimodal approach can safely replace the single opioid-based approach of anaesthesia management in the conduct of general anaesthesia.
Thyomental distance is a good difficult airway indicator: Truth or a misconception- A prospective observational study
Authors: Gupta Apoorva , Vasudev Vandana , Gupta Resham , Devi Saraswathi P
Published: June 2023

Unanticipated difficult intubation can be a true challenge to any anaesthesiologist. The most widely used determinant till date in almost every airway study is Thyromental distance[TMD]. We aimed to determine if a TMD above the average values could indicate difficult intubation.

70 patients were selected in this prospective observational study who require general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation for their respective surgeries. Patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were enrolled in the study and informed written consent was taken.

Routine pre-anesthetic check up was done. Thyromental distance was measured [thyroid notch to the lower border of the mandibular mentum-head fully extended] using a rigid ruler. Intraoperatively: After following standard general anaesthesia protocol, patients were intubated by anesthesiologist with atleast 2 years of experience and blinded to the study. The ease (0-5) / Difficulty (>5) in intubation was assessed with Intubation difficulty scale(IDS).

Data was analysed using SPSS Software 16. Data was expressed in terms of frequency and percentage. In a total of 70 patients, 18.6% of the patients had difficult intubation. It was observed that 50 patients had a TMD >=7.5 cm out of whom, 7 patients were difficult to intubate. 12 patients had TMD<6.5 cm out of which 6 patients had an IDS of >5 indicating difficult intubation. Sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV were calculated. Categorical Pearson chi square test was done for TMD>7.5 vs IDS and it showed a p value of 0.017 (p<0.05).

We observed that a long TMD (TMD>=7.5cm) could be a difficult airway indicator just like a short TMD (TMD<=6.5). Therefore, our findings suggest that thyromental distance may not have a significant role as a standalone pre-operative indicator of a difficult airway and its reliability as a useful parameter in predicting difficult intubation is questionable.
Toxicity Studies of Trayodashang guggulu, A Classical Ayurvedic Formulation in Experimental Animals
Authors: Bora Manajit , Sinha Barnali M. , Gautam Manish K. , Gaidhani Sudesh N. , Upadhyay Sachchidanand N. , Jamadagni Shrirang B. , Dixit Amit Kumar
Published: June 2023

The present study was undertaken to evaluate the Maximum Tolerated Dose and No Observed Adverse Effect Level of Trayodashang guggulu (TG), an Ayurvedic classical formulation, in Wistar rats. TG was administered orally to Wistar rats in as single dose (2000 mg/kg body weight) in an acute toxicity study. Ninety days repeated dose oral toxicity (subchronic) study was carried out by using three dose levels (250, 500 and 1000 mg/kg body weight) administered orally daily for 90 consecutive days and derived from 28 days dose range-finding study. In acute and subchronic toxicity studies, animals were observed for general clinical signs, mortality, weekly body weight changes, weekly feed intake, weekly water intake, blood biochemical investigation, haematological parameters, and gross pathological and histological investigations. In an acute toxicity study, the dose level of 2000 mg/kg of TG was found to be safe when given at a single dose. In the dose rangefinding study and subchronic toxicity study TG was found to be safe at all tested dose levels. No significant changes in food and water consumption, haematological and blood biochemical parameters were noticed at any dose level in both studies. No major changes were noticed during histopathological evaluation in ninety days repeated dose oral toxicity study. The study concluded that the Maximum Tolerated Dose of TG was found at 2000 mg/kg body weight and the No Observed Adverse Effect Level was found at 1000 mg/kg in Wistar rats.