bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nasal Abscess and Associated Oronasal Fistula in a Mare
Authors: DiRubio Mattisen , Wright Alexandra , Reesink Heidi , Pugliese Brenna , Earley Edward , Scrivani Peter
Published: November 2022

A 20-year-old Warmblood broodmare was presented to the primary
veterinarian for bilateral nasal discharge, which had been treated with
sulfamethoxazole without complete resolution. The mare was referred to
Cornell’s Equine Hospital after she began dropping feed without losing
weight. Oral exam, radiography, computed tomography (CT) of the head,
and upper airway endoscopy were performed, revealing a left sided nasal
abscess filled with feed material due to an associated oronasal fistula
between the left maxillary premolars (207 and 209) with reactive bone
extending past 210. The abscess was debrided, and drainage was
established via a transnasal standing approach under endoscopic
guidance, with conservative management of the affected teeth. Repeated
follow-up evaluations included upper respiratory endoscopic and oral
endoscopic exams to monitor abscess resolution and to evaluate the
compromised periodontal attachment of the affected teeth. This case
highlights 1) the importance of advanced imaging in cases of equine
nasal and sinus disease and 2) the success of conservative dental
management when faced with a case of severe periodontitis with
subsequent oronasal fistulation.
Carbon dynamics in nodulated pea root systems: 3D imaging and quantification with short lived isotopes
Authors: Koller Robert , Metzner Ralf , Pflugfelder Daniel , Bühler Jonas , Chlubek Antonia , Jahnke Siegfried , Huber Gregor
Published: November 2022

In natural ecosystems and low-input agriculture systems often the main
source of nitrogen is biological nitrogen fixation by symbiotic
coexistence with root colonizing microorganisms such as in root nodules
in legumes. In return for this nutrient supply, plants allocate
significant amount of photosynthetically fixed carbon (C) belowground,
fueling activity and growth of the nodules. However, there is still a
lack in understanding how plants modulate carbon allocation to a
nodulated root system as a dynamic response to abiotic stimuli.
Traditional approaches based on destructive sampling make investigations
of localized carbon allocation dynamics difficult. Non-destructive
3D-imaging methods including Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) offers new perspective in analysing
belowground processes on individual plants. MRI allows for repetitive
measurements and quantification of root system architecture traits
nodule structures while growing. PET was employed to follow the spatial
distribution of leaf-supplied 11 C tracer to nodules and roots. Using
Pisum sativum as model for legumes and applying nitrate as an additional
N source we investigated short term C allocation dynamics in the root
system. We found that the fraction of 11 C tracer arriving in the most
active nodules decreased by almost 40% and remained stable between 16h
and 42h after the N application. Our results highlight that the
combination of MRI-PET enables deeper insights into short term C
dynamics of roots and interactions with colonizing microbes. We expect
that this modality has high potential for revealing mechanisms that
relate to dynamic fitness traits supporting breedingprograms for future
crops.
Mitigating Illumination-, Leaf-, and View-Angle Dependencies in Hyperspectral Imaging using Polarimetry
Authors: Krafft Danny , Scarboro Grant , Balint-Kurti Peter , Doherty Colleen , Kudenov Michael
Published: November 2022

Automation of plant phenotyping using data from high-dimensional imaging
sensors is on the forefront of agricultural research for its potential
to improve seasonal yield by monitoring crop health. We developed a
mast-mounted hyperspectral imaging polarimeter (HIP) that can image a
corn field across multiple diurnal cycles throughout a growing season.
Using the polarization data, we present preliminary results
demonstrating the potential to use polarization to de-couple light
reflected from the surface versus light scattered from the tissues, thus
enabling time of day, solar incidence angle, and viewing angle to be
reduced as confounding factors for the spectral measurement. We present
two approaches for polarization correction of our image data. The first
is by using ground truth Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI)
with linear regression and convolutional neural networks to train a deep
learning model capable of compensating for the leaf normal relative to
the camera and sun angle. The second approach involves using a recently
constructed instrument which fits a scattering model of corn leaves by
measuring the Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function (BRDF).
This function models the behavior of light reflected off a leaf relative
to its spectrum, polarization, and angle of incidence. Incorporating
this model with data collected by the HIP, we estimate that the system
will be able to distinguish leaves with surface normals facing towards
the camera from leaves facing away from the camera. Preliminary results
demonstrate a promising solution to reduce confounding factors in
high-throughput systems for applications in plant phenomics and remote
sensing.
Prostaglandin PGE2 Receptor EP4 Regulates Microglial Phagocytosis and Increases Susceptibility to Diet-Induced Obesity
Authors: Niraula Anzela , Fasnacht Rachael D. , Ness Kelly M. , Frey Jeremy M. , Cuschieri Sophia A. , Dorfman Mauricio D. , Thaler Joshua P.
Published: November 2022

In rodents, susceptibility to diet-induced obesity requires microglial activation, but the molecular components of this pathway remain incompletely defined. Prostaglandin PGE2 levels increase in the mediobasal hypothalamus during high-fat-diet (HFD) feeding, and the PGE2 receptor EP4 regulates microglial activation state and phagocytic activity, suggesting a potential role for microglial EP4 signaling in obesity pathogenesis. To test the role of microglial EP4 in energy balance regulation, we analyzed the metabolic phenotype in a microglia-specific EP4 knockout (MG-EP4 KO) mouse model. Microglial EP4 deletion markedly reduced weight gain and food intake in response to HFD feeding. Corresponding with this lean phenotype, insulin sensitivity was also improved in HFD-fed MG-EP4 KO mice, though glucose tolerance remained surprisingly unaffected. Mechanistically, EP4-deficient microglia showed an attenuated phagocytic state marked by reduced CD68 expression and fewer contacts with pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) neuron processes. These cellular changes observed in the MG-EP4 KO mice corresponded with an increased density of POMC neurites extending into the paraventricular nucleus (PVN). These findings reveal that microglial EP4 signaling promotes body weight gain and insulin resistance during HFD feeding. Furthermore, the data suggest that curbing microglial phagocytic function may preserve POMC cytoarchitecture and PVN input to limit overconsumption during diet-induced obesity.
Long-term Effect of Lifestyle Interventions on the Cardiovascular and All-Cause Mortality of Subjects With Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Zucatti Kelly P. , Teixeira Paula P. , Wayerbacher Laura F. , Piccoli Giovana F. , Correia Poliana E. , Fonseca Natasha K.O. , Moresco Karla S. , Guerra Bruno A. , Maduré Michelle G. , Farenzena Laura P. , Frankenberg Anize D. , Brietzke Elisa , Halpern Bruno , Franco Oscar , Colpani Verônica , Gerchman Fernando
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND

Lifestyle interventions improve the metabolic control of individuals with hyperglycemia.

PURPOSE

We aimed to determine the effect of lifestyle interventions on cardiovascular and all-cause mortality in this population.

DATA SOURCES

Searches were made through MEDLINE, Cochrane CENTRAL, Embase, and Web of Science (no date/language restriction, until 15 May 2022).

STUDY SELECTION

We included randomized clinical trials (RCTs) of subjects with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, comparing intensive lifestyle interventions with usual care, with a minimum of 2 years of active intervention.

DATA EXTRACTION

Data from the 11 RCTs selected were extracted in duplicate. A frequentist and arm-based meta-analysis was performed with random-effects models to estimate relative risk (RR) for mortality, and heterogeneity was assessed through I2 metrics. A generalized linear mixed model (GLMM) was used to confirm the findings.

DATA SYNTHESIS

Lifestyle interventions were not superior to usual care in reducing cardiovascular (RR 0.99; 95% CI 0.79–1.23) or all-cause (RR 0.93; 95% CI 0.85–1.03) mortality. Subgroup, sensitivity, and meta-regression analyses showed no influence of type of intervention, mean follow-up, age, glycemic status, geographical location, risk of bias, or weight change. All of these results were confirmed with the GLMM. Most studies had a low risk of bias according to the RoB 2.0 tool and the certainty of evidence was moderate for both outcomes.

LIMITATIONS

Most studies had a low risk of bias according to the RoB 2.0 tool, and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach resulted in moderate certainty of evidence for both outcomes. Differences in lifestyle programs and in usual care between the studies should be considered in the interpretation of our results.

CONCLUSIONS

Intensive lifestyle interventions implemented so far did not show superiority to usual care in reducing cardiovascular or all-cause mortality for subjects with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
Long-term effect of lifestyle interventions in the cardiovascular and all-cause mortality of subjects with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Zucatti Kelly P. , Teixeira Paula P. , Wayerbacher Laura F. , Piccoli Giovana F. , Correia Poliana E. , Fonseca Natasha K. O , Moresco Karla S. , Guerra Bruno A. , Maduré Michelle G. , Farenzena Laura P. , Frankenberg Anize D. , Brietzke Elisa , Halpern Bruno , Franco Oscar , Colpani Verônica , Gerchman Fernando
Published: November 2022

  

Background: Lifestyle interventions improve the metabolic control of individuals with hyperglycemia. We aimed to determine the effect of lifestyle interventions on cardiovascular and all-cause mortality in this population.

Methods: Searches were made through MEDLINE, Cochrane CENTRAL, Embase, and Web of Science (no date/language restriction, until May 15, 2022). Were included randomized clinical trials (RCTs) of subjects with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, comparing intensive lifestyle interventions to usual care, and a minimum of 2 years of active intervention. Data from the 11 RCTs selected were extracted in duplicate. A frequentist and arm-based meta-analysis was performed using random effects models to estimate relative risk (RR) for mortality, and heterogeneity was assessed through I2 metrics. A generalized linear mixed model (GLMM) was performed to confirm the findings.

Results: Lifestyle interventions were not superior to usual care in reducing cardiovascular (RR, 0.99; 95% CI, 0.79 to 1.23) and all-cause mortality (RR, 0.93; 95% CI, 0.85 to 1.03). Subgroup, sensitivity and meta-regression analyses showed no influence of type of intervention, mean follow-up, age, glycemic status, geographical location, risk of bias, and weight change. All these results were confirmed with the GLMM.  Most studies had a low risk of bias according to the RoB 2.0 tool, and the GRADE approach resulted in moderate certainty of evidence for both outcomes.

Conclusion: Intensive lifestyle interventions implemented so far did not show superiority to usual care in reducing cardiovascular and all-cause mortality in subjects with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
Understanding Nutritional Knowledge and Experiences in Families With a Child Newly Diagnosed With Type 1 Diabetes
Authors: Satriale Francesco , Garman John C. , Roy Siddhartha , A. Parascando Jessica , Berg Arthur , Oser Tamara
Published: November 2022

  

Nutrition is an integral part of diabetes management. Caregiver nutritional knowledge has been implicated in glycemic management of youth with type 1 diabetes. This study assessed the nutritional knowledge of parents/caregivers of children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It found that there is a need for more targeted support and training during the initial diagnosis and a desire for more technology-related resources such as a virtual nutritionist-guided grocery shopping visits. Although the participant sample on average scored high on the nutritional knowledge assessment, the desired resources and support may also apply to those who scored lower on the assessment. 
Prostaglandin PGE2 receptor EP4 regulates microglial phagocytosis and increases susceptibility to diet-induced obesity
Authors: Niraula Anzela , Fasnacht Rachael D. , Ness Kelly M. , Frey Jeremy M. , Cuschieri Sophia A. , Dorfman Mauricio D. , Thaler Joshua P.
Published: November 2022

In rodents, susceptibility to diet-induced obesity requires microglial activation, but the molecular components of this pathway remain incompletely defined. Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) levels increase in the mediobasal hypothalamus during high fat diet (HFD) feeding, and the PGE2 receptor EP4 regulates microglial activation state and phagocytic activity, suggesting a potential role for microglial EP4 signaling in obesity pathogenesis. To test the role of microglial EP4 in energy balance regulation, we analyzed the metabolic phenotype in a cell-specific EP4 knockout mouse model. Microglial EP4 deletion markedly reduced weight gain and food intake in response to HFD feeding. In correspondence with this lean phenotype, insulin sensitivity was also improved in the HFD-fed MG-EP4 KO mice though glucose tolerance remained surprisingly unaffected. Mechanistically, EP4-deficient microglia showed an attenuated phagocytic state marked by reduced CD68 expression and fewer contacts with POMC neuron processes. These cellular changes observed in the microglial EP4 knockout mice corresponded with an increased density of POMC neurites extending into the paraventricular nucleus. These findings reveal that microglial EP4 signaling promotes body weight gain and insulin resistance during HFD feeding. Furthermore, the data suggest that curbing microglial phagocytic function may preserve POMC cytoarchitecture and PVN input to limit overconsumption during diet-induced obesity.
Facial Papules and Renal Carcinoma: A Quiz
Authors: Capurro Niccolò , Riva Silva , Molle Mattia Fabio , Cozzani Emanuele , Guadagno Antonio , Parodi Aurora
Published: November 2022

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The Critical Analysis of Hiwar in Madrasah Ibtidaiyyah Textbook based on Core Competencies in the Republic of Indonesia
Authors: Febriani Suci Ramadhanti , Bedra Kddour Guettaoui , Rahmawati Rahmawati
Published: November 2022

The Arabic teaching materials require adjustments to the core competencies listed in the Decrees of the Minister of Religious Affairs (Keputusan Menteri Agama/KMA) Number 183 and 184. Based on the previous statement, this study aims to examine hiwar teaching materials based on the KMA curriculum Number 183 and 184 in 2019. This research adopts a qualitative approach based on in-depth text analysis. This study’s data collection techniques include classification based on core competencies in the 2019 curriculum of hiwar texts for second grade in Madrasah Ibtidaiyyah. The study results indicate that this book has fulfilled four elements of competencies. First, spiritual attitude (KI-1) includes content that leads to spiritual improvement through an attitude of being grateful for God's blessings to all His creations. Second, social attitude (KI-2) includes mutual respect in interactions with friends and teachers through material content. Next, knowledge (KI-3) contains mastery of vocabulary and sentence structure in a conversation in each chapter, and finally, skills (KI-4) involve speaking skills through simple content for daily activities. The findings of this study show that the content of teaching materials that adopt the core competencies in KMA 183 and 184 has an impact on the variety of student experiences in producing Arabic orally. However, it is still necessary to improve content related to national values and cultural reinforcement for students
The impact of Leadershift on cultural agility policy: The search for effective ways of mindfulness
Authors: Younis Zeinab Shawky , Mohamed Dina Assem Abelmounem ,   The British University in Egypt, Business Department, El Sherouk City, Egypt
Published: November 2022

To achieve an agile business culture, leaders must match styles with situations (leadershift). Such a goal can be acquired by utilizing special abilities and skills, such as Mindfulness. We tested such a framework of research to identify the role of Mindfulness as a personality trait that any leader should effectively utilize to achieve an agile organizational culture successfully. The variance model was applied by a cross-sectional survey on a sample from the Egyptian Post Authority to evaluate their success using the proposed tools in their latest era of significant changes. Findings reveal that Mindfulness is a compelling personality trait that facilitates leadershift, identified as shifting leadership styles with high flexibility to fit the situation. Such a trait helped the management of the Egyptian Post Office to achieve a thriving agile culture as a state-owned enterprise. Moreover, further implications were highlighted for practitioners and academic researchers to investigate the relationship profoundly.
What did the digital age mean for privacy in the United States?
Authors:   Purdue University, USA, Rachur Achyuth , Putman Jonathan ,   Purdue University, USA, Fisher Clifford ,   Purdue University, USA
Published: November 2022

Over the course of the last 3 decades, the world has seen monumental shifts in how information is collected, transmitted, and disseminated. Every aspect of our personalities that live on the internet, including our browser history, photos we post to social media, our shopping decisions and our selection of online friends, has been collated, quantified, and assimilated into a digital profile, which has skyrocketing value to an increasing number of businesses. With these developments in technology come the inevitable questions of ownership of such data, its use, misuse and even possible theft. This paper takes a comprehensive and comparative look at the data privacy legislature in the two largest data hubs in the world, namely the United States and the European Union. The paper also seeks to address the shortcomings of certain, past legislative decisions, and makes a recommendation for the future. To do this, we analyze the events of the past, using the 2016 Facebook/Cambridge Analytica data scandal as a focal point. On analyzing the major differences between American privacy law and the preeminent document on data privacy at the time, namely the Global Data Privacy Regulations (GDPR), we conclude that data privacy in the United States is in its nascent stages, in dire need of an overhaul. The California Consumer Privacy Act is the legislature that comes close to mimicking the function of the GDPR, albeit at a much smaller scale. The other remedies include the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA), which is already under consideration by Congress, or a state-by-state approach.
Antiphospholipid antibodies and outcomes of assisted reproductive technology programs in patients with a history of COVID-19
Authors: Ermakova DM , Dolgushina NV , Menzhinskaya IV , Lomova NA , Vtorushina VV
Published: November 2022

Investigation of the effect COVID-19 mediated with autoantibodies has on reproductive outcomes is important. This study aimed to evaluate the profile of antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) and their association with the outcomes of assisted reproductive technology (ART) programs in patients with a history of COVID-19. The study included 240 patients: 105 of them did not have a history of COVID-19 (group 1) and 135 of them had a history of COVID-19 (group 2) with a mild course (subgroup 2a, n = 85) or moderate course (subgroup 2b, n = 50). With the help of ELISA, serum antibodies (M, G) to cardiolipin, β2-glycoprotein-I, annexin V (AnV), phosphatidylethanolamine (PE), phosphatidylserine, and phosphatidylserine/prothrombin complex were determined. The evaluated parameters were the indices of oogenesis, embryogenesis, ART intervention outcomes. In group 2, growing levels of anti-AnV and anti-PE IgG were observed more often (in 28 (20.7%) and 8 (5.9%) patients) than in group 1 (in 10 (9.5%) and 1 (0.95%); p = 0.02 and p = 0.045, respectively). In subgroup 2b we registered a higher level of anti-PE IgG and a higher incidence of early miscarriages (in 6 (12%) patients) than in group 1 (in 3 (2.9%)) (p = 0.024). Weak inverse correlations were found between the level of anti-PE IgG and the number of oocytes and zygotes. The results of this study suggest a negative impact of aPL-mediated COVID-19 on the outcomes of ART programs and the course of early pregnancy.
Transnationalizing Ecocritical Studies in Arab Diasporic Fiction: A Case Study of Fadia Faqir’s My Name Is Salma
Authors: Mukattash Eman K.
Published: November 2022

Since Cheryll Glotfelty’s 1996 call to transnationalize ecocriticism, several strands of ecocriticism have managed, with varying degrees of success, to extend the study of nature beyond the white American context. Nevertheless, ecocritical studies to deal with multi-ethnic and diasporic subjects such as Arabic literature written in diaspora are still quite sparse. The present study aims to examine the degree to which the transnational turn in ecocritical theory has been implemented in Arabic literature in diaspora, by conducting an ecocritical analysis of My Name Is Salma (2007), a diasporic novel written by the Arab-British writer Fadia Faqir. The protagonist’s interactions with various natural settings in Lebanon, Cyprus and England offer a deeper insight into the role nature plays in shaping the identity of the Arab immigrant who leaves his or her native land to live in a foreign one. In this sense, not only would a more theoretically-based attention to ecocritical studies in Arab diasporic literature contribute to the current discussions of ecocriticism, but it would also offer further perspectives on the most commonly raised questions in Arabic diasporic literature.
Vortex-Type Granulation Machines: Technological Basis of Calculation and Implementation Roadmap
Authors: Artyukhov Artem , Krmela Jan , Krmelová Vladimíra , Ospanov Dastan
Published: November 2022

This work is devoted to describing the technological foundations and the main stages of calculating granulation machines with active hydrodynamic modes. The optimisation criterion is substantiated when choosing the design of the granulation machine. The work uses methods of analysis and synthesis, search for cause-and-effect relationships, theoretical and computer modelling, and experimental studies. The nodes of the vortex granulator directly influence the formation of a vortex fluidised bed, and the directional movement of granules of various sizes are determined. A technique for carrying out a computer simulation of the hydrodynamic operating conditions of a granulation machine in various operating modes with an assessment of the quality of granulated products (e.g., the production of porous ammonium nitrate) is proposed. The results of a computer simulation of the process of formation of a vortex fluidised bed are presented. A variant of the solution for developing an automation scheme for a vortex-type granulation machine is shown. A roadmap for introducing granulation technology in vortex-type granulation machines is described with details of the main stages. The prospects for improving the design of a vortex-type granulation machine and optimising the operation of a granulation plant to produce porous ammonium nitrate are outlined.
A Method of Increasing the Accuracy of Low-Stiffness Shafts: Single-Pass Traverse Grinding Without Steady Rests
Authors: Sułkowicz Paweł , Babiarz Robert , Burek Jan , Buk Jarosław , Gancarczyk Kamil
Published: November 2022

The article presents a method of increasing the shape and dimensional accuracy of low-stiffness shafts manufactured in a single pass of a grinding wheel in traverse grinding. One-pass manufacturing is one of the ways for reducing machining time and increasing efficiency, thus lowering production costs. However, maintaining the necessary accuracy proves to be a challenge because the whole machining allowance has to be removed at once, leaving no room for errors that could be fixed in additional passes of the tool. It is especially true in finishing operations, such as traverse grinding. In addition, grinding the workpiece in a single pass of a grinding wheel leads to high forces, which cause elastic deformation of the part. The lower the stiffness of the part, the more difficult it is to achieve the required accuracy. As a result, there are many methods of improving the accuracy of grinding such parts, but they tend to be either expensive or reduce the machining efficiency. Thus, it is important to seek new methods that would allow improving the accuracy of the machining without reducing its efficiency. The proposed method does not require using steady rests and is based on the measurement of the normal grinding force component. Knowing the value of the grinding force when grinding with a set grinding depth, the elastic deformation of the machine tool–tool–workpiece system is calculated in each position of the grinding wheel. Based on the calculated deformation, the additional infeed of the grinding wheel is implemented in order to stabilise real grinding depth and to increase the accuracy of the produced part. The experimental tests were conducted to prove the effectiveness of the proposed method.
Mathematical Prediction of Excavating Force and Power of Chain Type Trenching Machine
Authors: Ghonimy Mohamed , Rahman Eid Abd El , Alzoheiry Ahmed
Published: November 2022

A mathematical analysis was done to find out the factors that affect the excavating force and power of a chain type trenching machine. The mathematical analysis showed that the excavating force and power of the chain type trenching machine are affected by tool cutting speed, tool-cutting angle, angle between cutting movement and vertical direction, trench depth and width, coefficient of friction between soil and metal, soil cohesion resistance, and soil specific weight. The results of field experiments showed that the theoretical excavating force (F

tt
) was lower than the actual excavating force by 4.0 kN and 3.5 kN for the 1.2 m and 1.5 m trench depth, respectively. The theoretical excavating power (P

r
) was lower than the actual excavating power by 3.8% and 2.8% at a trench depth of 1.2 m and 1.5 m, respectively.
Optimal Power Flow Control in a Stand-Alone PV System with a Battery-Assisted Quasi-Z-Source Inverter
Authors: Bašić Mateo , Bubalo Matija , Vukadinović Dinko , Grgić Ivan
Published: November 2022

This paper presents a photovoltaic (PV) power system with a battery storage unit and the quasi-Z-source inverter (qZSI). This inverter belongs to the group of transformerless single-stage inverters with buck/boost capability. The considered system is designed for autonomous load supply and battery charging in areas isolated from the utility grid. The batteries ensure continuous operation in the case of energy shortage/surplus and compensate for the oscillations of the PV power due to changes in atmospheric conditions. They also enable capturing of the maximum available power from the PV modules. The maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm utilized in this study belongs to the group of perturb-and-observe (P&O) algorithms, which are widely used in commercial PV systems. The state of charge (SOC) of the employed batteries represents an important factor in the context of MPPT operation and is taken into account in the proposed power flow control algorithm. The performance of the proposed system has been tested through simulations in the MATLAB Simulink over wide ranges of solar irradiation, PV module temperatures, and SOC levels.
A Review on Big Data Optimization Techniques
Authors: Nerić Vedrana , Sarajlić Nermin
Published: November 2022

Analysis of representative tools for SQL query processing on Hadoop (SQL-on-Hadoop systems), such as Hive, Impala, Presto, Shark, show that they are not still sufficiently efficient for complex analytical queries and interactive query processing. Existing SQL-on-Hadoop systems have many benefits from the application of modern query processing techniques that have been studied extensively for many years in the database community. It is expected that with the application of advanced techniques, the performance of SQL-on-Hadoop systems can be improved. The main idea of this paper is to give a review of big data concepts and technologies, and summarize big data optimization techniques that can be used for improving performance when processing big data.
The Effect of UV Irradiation on the Stability of Coated Fir Wood Samples
Authors: Iancu Lorena , Grigorescu Ramona Marina , Ion Rodica-Mariana , David Madalina Elena , Slamnoiu-Teodorescu Sofia
Published: November 2022

The aim of the paper consists in assessing the protection of fir wood samples against UV degradation by using polyacrylates and titanium dioxide as absorber. The irradiation was achieved for 648 hours, considered as about 2 years of weathering. Colorimetric, water absorption, and mechanical investigations were performed on samples before and after irradiation. The structural changes were evidenced by FTIR spectroscopy. Small changes in color for coated wood samples are observed after maximum 648 h of UV treatment, with the best results obtained for the specimen covered with Paraloid B72-TiO2. Higher compressive strengths were observed for the polymer-TiO2 coatings, in correlation with a smaller water absorption capacity of the studied samples. FTIR revealed shifted peaks with increased intensities as proof of structural changes produced by irradiation of lignin and polyacrylates. The results highlight that Paraloid B72 and Paraloid B67 mixed with TiO2 can be used as efficient UV protective coatings for fir wood.
Polluting Materials, the Effects of Industrial Pollution and Directions/Solutions to Eliminate these Effects
Authors: Popescu Ileana Nicoleta , Anghelina Florina Violeta , Enescu Maria-Cristiana , Poinescu Aurora Anca , Catangiu Adrian
Published: November 2022

The paper presents an overview of (i) the different polluting materials, classified according to their (bio)degradability, (ii) the sources of pollution (iii) the general effects of pollution on natural resources and on the economy and people’s health. The paper also summarizes directions/solutions to eliminate these effects, including “eco” technologies, and their effectiveness on environmental conservation and regional and global ecosystem protection, in the context of a clean and sustainable environment, in accordance with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The affect of some natural preservative solutions and immersion time on the quality of chrysanthemum cut flowers (Chrysantemum morifolium L.)
Authors: HAYATI RITA , MARLIAH AINUN , NARIZKY RIFA
Published: November 2022

Chrysanthemum morifolium L. is one of the ornamental plants that has problems in maintaining the freshness of the flower. The handling given to maintain the shelf life of the flower is to soak the flowers with a natural preservative solution. This study aims to find out the effect of several types of natural preservative solutions and long soaking on the quality of freshness of chrysanthemum cut flowers, as well as to find out whether there is an interaction between the two treatments. This research was conducted at the Laboratory of Seed Science and Technology and Horticulture Laboratory of the Department of Agrotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh from March 30 to April 15, 2021. The study used a Complete Randomized Design of a 4 x 3 Factorial pattern with 3 repeats. The parameters observed include the diameter of the full blooming flower, the flower's ness index, the flower freshness period index, total absorbed solution, color measurement and organoleptic test. The results showed that the combination of treatment between natural and long-soaked solution types had a real effect on the parameters of the flower freshness index. The best freshness period of flowers is in the combination of 10% sugar solution type treatment with a 6-hour soaking length.
Mammals’ abundance in Lingga Isaq Hunting Park Landscape, Aceh
Authors: HANUM CUT MAILA , ZAHRAH MA’RIFATIN , DAUD MALAHAYATI , KWATRINA ROZZA TRI
Published: November 2022

Hunting-park is a conservation area with the unique attraction of periodically hunting in terms of wildlife management. Lingga Isaq Hunting-Park (LIHP) is one of 13 hunting parks in Indonesia. However, the utilization of LIHP as a hunting park is still facing obstacles; two of which are conflicts of interest among authorities and no data of the animals, especially mammals – the most hunted creatures in the park. Therefore, a study was conducted to identify the mammalian abundance and distribution. This data would be usefull as essential decision-making for hunting-tourist attractions in LIHP. This study used the transect method, with 12 transect strips evenly distributed in those four function areas; three per each. We found 11 species of mammalian that belonging to 8 families. The protected forest had the highest biodiversity value (H’=1.50), while other use areas had the lowest biodiversity value (H’=1.16). Macaca fascicularis had the highest abundance (23 individu), while Sus scrofa was the most evenly distributed mammal in the whole landscape. Protected forests and other utilization areas have the highest habitat similarity, identified as having intense anthropogenic activities. The protected forest also has habitat similarity with hunting-park as both areas are legally protected. Nevertheless, there are only Cervus unicolor, Muntiacus muntjak, and Sus scrofa that are highly recommended for hunting tourism attractions.
LAW ENFORCEMENT OF PETROLEUM EXPLOITATION IN THE BATANG HARI DISTRICT THAT IS WITHOUT A COOPERATION CONTRACT
Authors: Setiawan M. Nanda
Published: November 2022

The community in Batang Hari Regency exploits petroleum without a cooperation contract by drilling a well and then taking the oil contained in the well. This is one of the issues arising from oil and gas mining in Indonesia. This study aims to determine how law enforcement can be used to combat illegal petroleum extraction in Batang Hari Regency. This research employed a descriptive-analytical research design and an empirical legal methodology. According to research findings, the Batang Hari Police in the Batang Hari District implements preventative and punitive law enforcement measures that are quite effective at reducing the number of annual cases. Without a cooperation agreement, these actions target illegal petroleum exploitation. The law in Batang Hari Regency prohibits the exploitation of petroleum without a cooperation contract, which includes difficulty to access sites of illicit oil wells and the participation of individuals.
THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN THE CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT-A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, ZĂPUCIOIU Luiza-Florentina , TRICĂ Carmen Lenuța ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania
Published: November 2022

The circular economy represents one of the main topics nowadays. Because of its benefits and its huge potential, it represents a sure way to a sustainable economic system. The aim of implementing this model, despite the conventional linear one, is to increase the rates of longterm sustainability. The actual study goal is to show how important the CE from the perspective of current research. The research question represents the title of the paper and describes the importance of the CE. How important is the CE? The real significance of the research question is, by answering it, to identify and state how often the CE appears in multiple kinds of scientific articles in recent years. The importance of the circular economy has grown exponentially in recent years, with each year seeing an increase in interest. With the implementation of the first circular economy action plan, implemented by the EC in 2015, this topic has become very attractive for researchers. Even though the CE subject gained real success in the last years, its potential is not exploited to its maximum, and it represents a huge opportunity to study because of its numerous advantages.
ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF PUBLIC SUPPORT IN PROMOTION OF COOPERATIVES IN SERBIA
Authors:   Institute of Agricultural Economics, Belgrade, Serbia, SUBIĆ Jonel , JELOČNIK Marko ,   Institute of Agricultural Economics, Belgrade, Serbia
Published: November 2022

Agricultural cooperatives are excellent tool for strengthening the competitiveness of overall agriculture and individual farms. In previous period there are significant state support allocated to affirmation and development of reasonable entrepreneurial initiatives related to agricultural cooperatives. Even more are valued the sustainable business ideas that have initiated organization of processing at the cooperative level. The main goal of paper is to present the part of mechanism for assessing the economic effectiveness of planed investment in medicinal plants production and processing at selected agricultural cooperative that will be granted from public fund. Investment project suppose the modernization and purchase of missing production elements that will boost the production results of observed cooperative active in sector of medicinal plants. To perceive if or how much the investment is internally/externally economically welcomed, it will be conducted the investment analysis based on use of common static methods. Besides the strengthening of cooperative economic sustainability, both sides, i.e. policy maker and agricultural cooperative, are expecting that realization of investment will surely has certain ecological and social impact to cooperative and local community. Gained results of investment analysis show that supporting the investment in medicinal plant production and processing could be a win-win combination for observed cooperative and local community it belongs.
HUBUNGAN STATUS FISIK ASA DENGAN WAKTU PULIH SADAR PADA PASIEN PASCA ANESTESI UMUM DI RS PKU MUHAMMADIYAH YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Azizah Aisyah Nur , Yomanovanka Kalistus Angger
Published: November 2022

Surgery is an invasive method of treatment that is carried out by making incisions in parts of human body. Patients undergoing surgery are given general anesthesia which is an act of eliminating pain centrally with loss of consciousness and there are effects or components of hypnotics, analgesics, muscle relaxation known as the triad of anesthesia. Patients under general anesthesia will recover and regain consciousness. There are several factors that can affect the length of time patient recovers, one of which is ASA physical status. ASA physical status is the physical status of pre general anesthesia patients which is divided into 6 classifications according to American Society of Anesthesiologists. This study aims to determine the relationship between ASA physical status and recovery time in patients after general anesthesia. This research applied quantitative research with cross sectional. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, obtained 35 respondents who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data analysis using Spearman correlation test. Results of this research showed that the difference in the average recovery time in patients with pre general anesthesia physical status criteria ASA I (13 minutes), ASA II (24 minutes), ASA III (34 minutes 44 seconds). The results of the Spearman correlation test to determine the relationship between ASA physical status and time to recover consciously obtained the results of 0,000 (p < 0,05), meaning that there is significant correlation between ASA physical status and recovery time in patients after general anesthesia.
GAMBARAN TINGKAT DIGITAL HEALTH LITERACY PENDERITA DIABETES MELITUS DI PUSKESMAS BULELENG I PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Dewi I Gusti Ayu Putu Anggitha Puja Laskmi , Rahajeng Indah Mei , Suarningsih Ni Kadek Ayu , Widyanthari Desak Made
Published: November 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for people with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) in accessing health services in Indonesia. The increase in the incidence of DM during the COVID-19 pandemic occurred in Buleleng Regency, especially the Community Health Center Buleleng I. The government recommends using information technology for DM self-management. The ability to access technology and health information in DM self-management can be projected from the level of digital health literacy. This study aims to describe the level of digital health literacy among DM patients at the Community Health Center Buleleng I during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was a descriptive study with a survey approach. Respondents as many as 67 people selected by consecutive sampling technique. Data was analysed using descriptive statistical analysis. The results show the level of digital health literacy low (50,7%). The characteristic of the respondents are the age range of 57-66 years (32,8%), male (31,3%), have been living with DM for 1-5 years (41,4%), and monthly income below average (47,8%).
PENGARUH TEKNIK RELEASING TERHADAP KECEMASAN PADA LANSIA
Authors: Setyowati Sri , Sigit Purnomo Parmadi , Agustina Rahayu Bety , Yulina Amry Riza
Published: November 2022

The elderly population in Indonesia will continue to increase rapidly in 2021. The emergence of problems in the elderly is often interpreted as a period of decline, because this period is considered the final phase of life. Anxiety is still a problem that must be experienced by the elderly. There are many ways to overcome anxiety, one of which is the releasing technique. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of releasing techniques on anxiety in the elderly. The type of research used is pre-experimental with one group pre-test post-test design. The population in this study were all elderly members of the Melati Elderly Posyandu, Karet Hamlet, Pleret District, Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta, as many as 19 elderly people. The sampling technique used was total sampling. This research was conducted in September 2021. The instrument used to measure anxiety is the Zung Self Rating Anxiety Scale (ZSAS/ZSRAS) questionnaire. While the intervention given to overcome anxiety is a releasing technique to release emotions by acknowledging the emotions that are felt at that time, asking for the emotions to be raised at that time, and asking for what to expect at that time. Data analysis used a paired t-test analysis test. The results showed that the majority of respondents before being given the releasing technique showed that the elderly with mild anxiety were 68,4%, while after being given the intervention there was an increase in the number of respondents with mild anxiety by 84,2%. Paired t-test analysis shows the significance value 0,000 (<0,05) indicating that there is an influence between variables. The releasing technique has a positive effect on reducing anxiety in the elderly.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN PERSEPSI PASIEN TERHADAP PERAN PERAWAT SEBAGAI EDUCATOR DI PUSKESMAS
Authors: Gusti Fajri Sri Wahyu , Erwin Erwin , Hasneli Yesi
Published: November 2022

The perception of each individual is different. The perception is influenced by several factors. The factors that influence the perception are divided into two, namely internal factors and external factors. Equalizing the perception of each individual is very important. Nurses as the frontline providers of health services in hospitals and health centers are required to be able to act as educators. This study aims to determine the relationship of factors related to the patient's perception of the nurse's role as an educator in the puskesmas. This study uses a descriptive correlation design with a cross sectional approach. The research sample was 97 respondents with accidental sampling technique. This study uses a questionnaire that has previously been tested for validity and reliability. There was no significant relationship between information (p-value = 0,333), experience (p-value = 1,000) and service (p-value = 0,061) on the role of nurses as educators in puskesmas (p value > 0,05). The factors of information, experience, and patient care were not related to the nurse's role as educator in the puskesmas.
ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI USIA KAWIN PERTAMA DAN FERTILITAS DI KECAMATAN NEGARA KABUPATEN JEMBARANA
Authors: Prayogi I Wayan Agus , Sudibia I Ketut
Published: November 2022

This study aims to analyze 1) the effect of women's education, employment status, socio-economic conditions of parents and culture on the age of first marriage in the State District of Jembarana Regency; 2) the influence of women's education, employment status, parents' socio-economic conditions and culture on fertility in the State District of Jembrana Regency; 3) women's education, employment status, parents' socio-economic conditions and culture indirectly affect fertility through age at first marriage in the Negara District, Jembrana Regency. The data analysis technique used is descriptive statistics and inferential statistics consisting of path analysis and Sobel test. The results showed that women's education, parents' socioeconomic conditions, and employment status had a positive direction and partially significant effect on the age at first marriage of women of childbearing age (PUS) in Negara District, Jembrana Regency. Culture has a negative direction and partially significant effect on the age at first marriage of women of childbearing age (PUS) in Negara District, Jembrana Regency. Women's education and employment status have a negative direction and partially significant effect on the fertility of women of childbearing age (PUS) in Negara District, Jembrana Regency. Culture has a positive direction and partially significant effect on female EFA fertility in Negara District, Jembrana Regency. Age at first marriage (Y1) has a negative direction and partially significant effect on fertility (Y2) female EFA in Kecamatan Negara, Kabupaten Jembrana. Based on the indirect effect test, the results show that women's education, parents' socioeconomic conditions, employment status, and culture indirectly affect fertility through the age of first marriage in women of childbearing age (PUS) in Negara District, Jembrana Regency.
ANALISIS DAYA SAING DAN FAKTOR YANG MEMENGARUHI NILAI EKSPOR KOMODITAS TIMAH INDONESIA DI PASAR INTERNASIONAL
Authors: Sani Andin Meilenia , Purbadharmaja Ida Bagus Putu
Published: November 2022

This study aims to analyze the competitiveness of Indonesian tin export commodities in the international market, the direct effect of exchange rates and international prices on the value of Indonesian tin exports, the direct effect of exchange rates, international prices, and export values ??on the competitiveness of Indonesian tin, and to determine the relationship between exchange rates and international prices indirectly affect the competitiveness of Indonesian tin. This research was conducted in the range of 1990-2019. The research data were analyzed using path testing with the help of SPSS (Statistical Product and Service Solutions) 26 for windows. The results show that (1) Indonesian tin has a very high comparative advantage where the RCA index is > 1 in the period 1990-2019. (2) The Exchange Rate does not directly affect the Export Value of Indonesian Tin. (3) International prices have a positive and significant effect on the Value of Indonesian Tin Exports. (4) Exchange Rate has a positive and significant impact on the competitiveness of Indonesian Tin. (5) International prices have a negative and significant effect on Indonesia's Tin Competitiveness. (6) Exchange Rate does not have an indirect effect on the Competitiveness of Indonesian Tin, while International Prices have an indirect influence on the Competitiveness of Indonesian Tin.