bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Open-Source Clinical Machine Learning Models: Critical Appraisal of Feasibility, Advantages, and Challenges
Authors: Harish Keerthi B , Price W Nicholson , Aphinyanaphongs Yindalon
Published: April 2022

Machine learning applications promise to augment clinical capabilities and at least 64 models have already been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. These tools are developed, shared, and used in an environment in which regulations and market forces remain immature. An important consideration when evaluating this environment is the introduction of open-source solutions in which innovations are freely shared; such solutions have long been a facet of digital culture. We discuss the feasibility and implications of open-source machine learning in a health care infrastructure built upon proprietary information. The decreased cost of development as compared to drugs and devices, a longstanding culture of open-source products in other industries, and the beginnings of machine learning–friendly regulatory pathways together allow for the development and deployment of open-source machine learning models. Such tools have distinct advantages including enhanced product integrity, customizability, and lower cost, leading to increased access. However, significant questions regarding engineering concerns about implementation infrastructure and model safety, a lack of incentives from intellectual property protection, and nebulous liability rules significantly complicate the ability to develop such open-source models. Ultimately, the reconciliation of open-source machine learning and the proprietary information–driven health care environment requires that policymakers, regulators, and health care organizations actively craft a conducive market in which innovative developers will continue to both work and collaborate.
Development of a Peer Support Mobile App and Web-Based Lesson for Adolescent Mental Health (Mind Your Mate): User-Centered Design Approach
Authors: Birrell Louise , Furneaux-Bate Ainsley , Debenham Jennifer , Spallek Sophia , Newton Nicola , Chapman Catherine
Published: April 2022

Background

Digital technologies and mobile interventions are possible tools for prevention initiatives to target the substantial social and economic impacts that anxiety, mood, and substance use disorders have on young people.

Objective

This paper described the design and development of the Mind your Mate program, a smartphone app and introductory classroom lesson enhancing peer support around the topics of anxiety, depression, and substance use for adolescents.

Methods

The development of Mind your Mate was an iterative process conducted in collaboration with adolescents (n=23), experts, school staff, and software developers. The development process consisted of 3 stages: scoping; end-user consultations, including a web-based survey and 2 focus groups with 23 adolescents (mean age 15.9, SD 0.6 years); and app development and beta-testing.

Results

This process resulted in a smartphone peer support app and introductory classroom lesson aimed at empowering adolescents to access evidence-based information and tools to better support peers regarding mental health and substance use–related issues. The program contains links to external support services and encourages adolescents to reach out for help if they are concerned about themselves or a friend.

Conclusions

The Mind your Mate program was developed in collaboration with a number of key stakeholders in youth mental health, including adolescents. The resulting program has the potential to be taken to scale to aid prevention efforts for youth mental health and substance use. The next step is to conduct a randomized controlled trial testing the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of the program.
The impact of a naturally occurring retirement community supportive services program on older adult participants’ social networks: a qualitative study (Preprint)
Authors: Mills Christine , Parniak Simone , Hand Carri , McGrath Colleen , Laliberte Rudman Debbie , Chislett Cassandra , Giberson Mariah , White Lauren , DePaul Vincent , Donnelly Catherine
Published: April 2022

BACKGROUND

The majority of older adults want to age in place, in their homes and communities. However, this can be challenging for many, frequently due to a lack of supports that allow for aging-in-place. Naturally occurring retirement community supportive services programs (NORC-SSPs) offer one approach to help older adults age in place. While qualitative studies have examined the experiences of NORC-SSP participants, little is known how participation in NORC-SSP programming affects participants’ social networks.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to explore the experiences of thirteen NORC-SSP residents and how participating in NORC-SSP programming, specifically based on the Oasis model, influenced their social networks.

METHODS

Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with participants in four NORC communities in Ontario, Canada. Social network theory informed the interview guide and thematic analysis.

RESULTS

Three main themes were identified from the interviews with Oasis participants: expansion and deepening of social networks, Oasis activities (something to do, someone to do it with), and the self-reported impact of Oasis on mental health and well-being (feeling and coping with life better).

CONCLUSIONS

Naturally occurring retirement communities offer an ideal opportunity to build strong communities that provide deep, meaningful social connections that expand their social networks. NORC-SSPS programs can support healthy aging and allow older adults to age-in-place.
Efektivitas Endorser dalam Promosi Pariwisata Indonesia
Authors: Wicaksono Muhammad Sidiq , Yunitasari Dwi
Published: April 2022

Endorser dalam pemasaran pariwisata merupakan turunan dari sistem pemasaran tradisional yangmenggunakan seseorang yang memiliki kredibilitas sesuai dengan produknya untuk mewakili citra dari produkyang dipromosikan. Selebriti sebagai endorser digunakan secara luas dalam mempromosikan sebuah produk.Indonesia sebagai salah satu destinasi wisata terbaik dan sebagai salah satu negara yang memiliki penggunamedia sosial terbesar memiliki peluang untuk menggunakan media sosial sebagai wadah untuk mempromosikanpariwisata kepada wisatawan domestik. Kementerian Pariwisata Republik Indonesia telah menjalankan programstrategi pemasaran melalui media sosial pada tahun 2016. Pevita Pearce merupakan salah satu endorser dalamkampanye Pesona Indonesia yang memiliki target kepada wisatawan domestik. Pervita telah mempromosikantiga destinasi baru di Indonesia seperti Belitung, Banyuwangi, dan Raja Ampat. Analisis performa melalui akunInstagram pribadinya dilakukan untuk menilai tingkat kecocokan citra Pevita dengan destinasi yang diwakili.Akun Instagramnya memiliki respons yang baik dari pengikutnya tetapi Raja Ampat masih mengungguli destinasilainnya dikarenakan citra yang sangat kuat dibandingkan destinasi lainnya. Tingkat kemenarikan fisik dariPevita memiliki dampak positif dalam kampanye tersebut tetapi citra Pevita sebagai selebriti yang cantik tidakcocok dengan destinasi petualangan yang dia wakilkan.
PENGARUH PRODUK DOMESTIK BRUTO DAN BI RATE TERHADAP RETURN ON ASSETS INDUSTRI ROKOK PERIODE 2008 – 2018
Authors: Abrianto Muhammad Kareza , Prameswari Hanifah Almira , Harits Abdul
Published: April 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh produk domestik bruto, dan suku bunga acuan (BI Rate) terhadap ROA  industri rokok. Penelitian yang digunakan merupakan jenis penelitian asosiatif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Data yang digunakan merupakan data sekunder berbentuk time series tahun 2008 – 2018 dengan metode purposive sampling sebanyak 20 sampel. Model regresi linear berganda digunakan sebagai Teknik analisis dalam penelitian ini. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa secara simultan (Uji F) dan parsial (Uji T) produk domestik bruto (PDB) dan suku bunga acuan (BI Rate) tidak berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap ROA sub-sektor industri rokok. Kata Kunci: Produk Domestik Bruto, Suku Bunga Acuan (BI Rate), ROA,
Kualitas Layanan Jasa Pendidikan: Analisis Quality Function Deployment
Authors: Akbar Saiqa Ilham
Published: April 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kualitas jasa pendidikan tinggi di Yogyakarta berdasarkan kebutuhan dari mahasiswa sebagai pengguna jasa pendidikan di Yogyakarta dengan menggunakan model HedPERF. Instrumen HedPERF digunakan sebagai alternatif dari instrumen lain yaitu SERVQUAL karena dianggap lebih mampu menjelaskan gagasan terkait dengan kualitas layanan di pendidikan tinggi. Model HedPERF yang digunakan adalah analisis Quality Function Deployment untuk menghubungkan antara suara konsumen yang berisi kebutuhan dari sisi pengguna jasa dengan suara perusahaan yang berisi parameter-parameter teknis dalam meningkatkan kualitas layanan dari sisi penyedia jasa. Ada enam dimensi dalam model HedPERF yaitu dimensi aspek non akademis, aspek akademis, reputasi, akses, kesesuaian program, dan pemahaman terhadap pengguna. Penelitian ini menggunakan data primer yang bersifat cross-section. Rata-rata dari setiap dimensi kualitas layanan di sisi pengguna jasa dibandingkan dengan faktor-faktor dalam pengelolaan jasa yang mempengaruhi kualitas layanan sehingga informasi tersebut dapat dimanfaatan oleh pemangku kepentingan untuk melakukan perbaikan dalam rangka meningkatkan kualitas layanan jasa pendidikan.
IMPLEMENTASI BUDAYA 5R SEBAGAI UPAYA PENINGKATAN PERAWATAN FASILITAS DAN MELATIH KEDISIPLINAN PERSONAL DI LKSA KOTA BEKASI
Authors: Apriliani Fany , Fewidarto Pramono Djoko , Indrawan Purana
Published: April 2022

Lembaga Kesejahteraan Sosial Anak (LKSA) perlu meningkatkan kualitas kebersihan, kerapihan, dan kedisiplinan dalam perawatan fasilitas di panti asuhan. Implementasi budaya 5R (Ringkas, Rapi, Resik, Rawat, Rajin) sangat penting untuk diperkenalkan dan dibiasakan pada setiap personil di panti asuhan. Hal ini sebagai gerakan kebulatan tekad menjalankan prinsip pemilahan, penataan, pembersihan, pemantapan dan pembiasaan yang secara sistematik merupakan praktik good housekeeping. Penelitian dilakukan di salah satu LKSA kota Bekasi menggunakan metode gap analysis, 5R audit checklist, pelatihan dan evaluasi dengan pendekatan observasi. Fokus penelitian ini adalah fasilitas di panti asuhan yang melibatkan anak-anak dan pengurus. Tujuannya mengetahui kondisi implementasi 5R di LKSA. Hasil penelitian ini, pada tahap awal terdapat gambaran di panti asuhan yaitu pada praktik ringkas belum dilakukan manajemen pemilahan barang terutama yang diperlukan dan yang tidak. Praktik rapi belum sepenuhnya dilakukan penataan, terutama untuk menghindari pemborosan waktu mencari barang. Praktik resik belum dilakukan secara teratur. Praktik rawat dan rajin belum didukung oleh: visual display, peraturan, jadwal piket kebersihan, hingga belum diterapkannya kompetisi 5R. Tahap selanjutnya, setelah diberikan pelatihan budaya 5R terdapat gambaran peningkatan pada praktik ringkas, rapi dan resik (3R). Dengan demikian, implementasi budaya 5R yang sudah berjalan di panti asuhan dengan cukup baik adalah praktik ringkas, rapi, dan resik (3R), sedangkan praktik rawat dan rajin masih perlu ditingkatkan kerjasamanya dari semua personil, dan pemantauan lebih lanjut perlu digalakkan oleh para pengurus LKSA secara berkala.
ANALISIS SEMIOTIK TERHADAP IKLAN YOUTUBE MIE SEDAAP KOREAN SPICY CHICKEN
Authors: Liani Triana April , Wienanda Wahyu Kartika
Published: April 2022

Guna menarik konsumer untuk membeli sebuah produk, produsen harus menerapkan strategi promosi, salah satunya dengan membuat iklan yang unik dan berbeda dari lini produk serupa. Brand ambassador dapat menjadi salah satu faktor penentu sebuah iklan dianggap menarik perhatian khalayak yang dituju. Bukan hanya itu, visual dan pemilihan kata yang tepat juga diperlukan untuk menyampaikan pesan dari sebuah produk yang diiklankan. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis representasi semiotika dari iklan Mie Sedaap Korean Spicy Chicken pada kanal YouTube milik Mie Sedaap. Teori analisis semiotika milik Peirce (1955) digunakan sebagai acuan dalam membedakan ikon, indeks, dan simbol yang terdapat pada iklan Mie Sedaap untuk memahami pesan yang disampaikan dalam mempromosikan varian terbarunya. Selain itu, analisis juga dilakukan untuk melihat keaslian (authenticity) yang ditunjukkan melalui tiga tanda semiotika yang ada. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ikon video iklan ini adalah Choi Siwon sebagai orang yang berasal dari Korea yang mengindikasikan keaslian dari varian rasa Korean Spicy Chicken, serta produk yang diiklankan, yaitu mie instan. Indeks video iklan ini adalah kemasan Mie Sedaap yang memiliki warna merah yang mengindikasikan pedas, dan gerak tubuh Choi Siwon yang mengindikasikan keaslian rasa pedas. Simbol yang terdapat pada video iklan adalah huruf hangeul yang menunjukkan keterkaitan varian Korean Spicy Chicken dengan Korea, simbol WingsFood dan logo Mie Sedaap yang menunjukkan lini produk makanan.
STRATEGI PUBLIC RELATIONS KEBUN BINATANG GEMBIRA LOKA MENGHADAPI PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Wulandari Trishna Dewi
Published: April 2022

Penelitian ini mendiskusikan pemanfaatan media sosial sebagai alat komunikasi suatu perusahaan untuk menyebarkan informasi kepada masyarakat. Secara spesifik, pemanfaatan media sosial berfokus pada Instagram yang digunakan sebagai sarana kehumasan untuk menyampaikan pesan melalui beberapa campaign dan untuk mendapatkan kepercayaan publik terhadap pembukaan kembali objek pariwisata di tengah pandemi COVID-19. Penelitian ini membahas studi kasus terhadap cara pandang Public Relations Kebun Binatang Gembira Loka sebagai salah satu kebun binatang terbesar di sekitar Jawa Tengah & Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, juga sebagai salah satu tempat wisata utama di kota Yogyakarta dalam beradaptasi dengan pandemi. Data penelitian dikumpulkan dari wawancara dengan Kepala Bagian Humas Kebun Binatang Gembira Loka, dan analisis dari konten Instagram resmi mereka. Hasil studi menunjukkan bahwa Public Relations Officers (PRO) Kebun Binatang Gembira Loka memandang pandemi sebagai tantangan untuk beradaptasi dengan melakukan digital campaign dalam tiga tahap, yaitu Pra-Reopening dengan mengusung tema ‘Jendela GL-Zoo’ selama tiga bulan, pre-reopening, reopening, dan post-reopening untuk mendapatkan kembali kepercayaan masyarakat terhadap Kebun Binatang Gembira Loka. Campaign tersebut mendapat respon positif dari masyarakat dan pembukaan kembali Kebun Binatang Gembira Loka berhasil menumbuhkan kepercayaan masyarakat bahwa kebun binatang tersebut aman untuk dikunjungi di tengah pandemi COVID-19.Kata kunci: Public Relations, Kebun Binatang Gembira Loka, COVID-19, digital campaign
MANAJEMEN ACARA BUDAYA: PROSES PEMBELAJARAN DAN PRAKTIK PENGAJARAN
Authors: Handayani Andri , Ambarwati Dewi Cahya
Published: April 2022

Manajemen Acara adalah salah satu mata kuliah keahlian bidang Public Relations yang ditawarkan oleh Program Studi Bahasa Inggris Sekolah Vokasi UGM. Mata kuliah ini bertujuan untuk mengasah keahlian mahasiswa dalam mengelola suatu acara khususnya acara budaya mulai pada tahap perencanaan, implementasi sampai evaluasi kegiatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meneliti proses pembelajaran dan pengajaran kelas Manajemen Acara khususnya di bidang budaya di Prodi Bahasa Inggris SV UGM dalam kurun waktu 2015-2019, dan merumuskan silabus pembelajaran yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan manajemen acara saat ini. Metode penelitian dilaksanakan dengan melakukan wawancara dan Focus Group Discussion yang terlibat pada praktik pembelajaran dan pengajaran mata kuliah manajemen acara dalam kurun waktu 2015-2019. Selain itu studi dokumen perkuliahan yang meliputi RPKPS, Silabus, Materi Pembelajaran, Proposal dan Laporan kegiatan acara, dokumentasi acara dalam bentuk foto dan video dalam kurun waktu 2015- 2019 juga dilaksanakan. Temuan dalam penelitian adalah masih adanya perbedaan proses pembelajaran dan praktik pengajaran manajemen acara dari tahun ke tahun, perlunya memasukkan teori dan praktik time management, komunikasi efektif, teknik promosi dan risk management dalam proses pembelajaran. Dari hasil studi internal, acara-acara yang telah dihasilkan dari kelas ini belum menyentuh area yang lebih professional secara skala dan belum terlalu melibatkan media terutama untuk publikasinya.
ANALISIS HUBUNGAN JUMLAH PENDUDUK, PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI DAN INFLASI TERHADAP KREDIT PEMILIKAN RUMAH (KPR) DAN KREDIT PEMILIKAN APARTEMEN (KPA)
Authors: Nurpita Anisa , Oktavia Rina
Published: April 2022

Perkembangan negara salah satunya terletak pada gencar tidaknya pembangunan properti di negara tersebut. Indonesia merupakan salah satu negara yang memiliki jumlah penduduk yang paling banyak keempat di dunia, yang berarti kebutuhan properti semakin meningkat seperti infrastruktur publik maupun privat [seperti ruko, hotel, mall, mice (meeting, incentive, convention, and exhibition), dll.] juga rumah baik yang ada dalam perumahan, rusun, perkampungan, kondominium maupun apartemen. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kondisi perkembangan KPR dan KPA, dan menganalisis hubungan jumlah penduduk, pertumbuhan ekonomi dan inflasi terhadap KPR dan KPA di Indonesia. Data yang didapatkan dianalisis menggunakan statistika deksriptif dan korelasi menggunakan data time series. Hasil penelitian ini yang pertama adalah pertumbuhan kredit untuk jenis KPR dan KPA di Indonesia mengalami penurunan pertumbuhan hingga akhir tahun 2019, maka dapat dikatakan di tahun 2019 bisnis properti di Indonesia ini mengalami kelesuan. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan penurunan pertumbuhan kredit dari ketiga jenis kredit properti yang ada di Indonesia. Kedua, terkait dengan hubungan jumlah penduduk, pertumbuhan ekonomi, dan inflasi terhadap KPR dan KPA, terdapat hubungan yang positif dan signifikan antara Jumlah Penduduk dengan KPR dan KPA. Lalu, antara variabel Pertumbuhan Ekonomi dengan variabel KPR dan KPA terdapat hubungan negatif dan signifikan. Sedangkan untuk variabel inflasi dengan KPR dan KPA tidak terdapat hubungan/korelasi. Maka, dapat diinterpretasikan bahwa ketika Jumlah Penduduk mengalami kenaikan maka KPR dan KPA juga akan semakin meningkat, serta Pertumbuhan Ekonomi semakin menurun akan menaikkan KPR dan KPA. Sedangkan untuk Inflasi tidak terdapat hubungan yang signifikan dengan KPR dan KPA.
An EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF IMPACT OF ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE ON EMPLOYEES DEVELOPMENT IN SELECTED BANKS IN LAGOS STATE
Authors: M A AFOLAYAN , S ALLI T , T O LAWAL
Published: April 2022

Organizational managers mostly focus on how employees can contribute to their firm’s growth. However, the importance of a corporations’ environment on staff disposition and effectiveness cannot be overemphasized. In this paper, an attempt has been made to empirically investigate how good workplace climate can positively influence employee development. Several reviews confirmed that sound working environment either directly or indirectly influences worker’s accomplishments. Organizational theory was generally considered to explain their linkage; however, it is vital to note some mediating forces such as notions of Human resource induced staff strength and workers’ involvement and satisfaction that affect existing relationship among these variables. A questionnaire survey was used to gather information from selected managers of a number of money deposit banks in Lagos State. By carrying out structural equation modeling, it was observed that effective workplace climate will positively influence the output and productivity of most managers. Hence, the recommendation of encouraging enabling organizational climate to develop both individual and company’s productiveness.
Analysis of Traffic Law Violations and Traffic Accidents with their Enforcements (In Case of Jimma Town)
Authors: Mesfin Tarekegn Reta , Kenea Eba Kitata
Published: April 2022

More than about 1.24 million of people killed each year due to road traffic crashes worldwide. Out of these deaths, more than one fifth occur among pedestrians Promoting the level of road traffic law enforcement plays a great role in reducing traffic crashes. For assessing of traffic law enforcement, the registered data of traffic violation for the years 2015-2017 were taken from the Traffic Police Department to describe the activities of traffic police personnel in enforcing traffic laws. The violations were categorized into four groups: -those related to driving, vehicle, parking and others, and Traffic Law Enforcement into safety and other traffic law enforcement activities. The types of vehicles involved in the violations were categorized as cars, small load vehicles, motor-cycles, Bajaj and other. Traffic Police had registered a total of 77 traffic-law violation in the year 2015,65 in the year 2016, and 86 in the year 2017. Driving violation was the highest registered violation in the three years, and it was slightly higher in 2017. The categories of cars and small load vehicles were the highest registered vehicles in number of violations with in the three years. For motorized two wheeler vehicles the highest number of registered violation in the three years were the one that related to driving. Out of all vehicle related and other violations were registered more commonly for cars in 2015 and 2016 respectively. From the registered violations, parking related violation was occurred only in 2017. The safety related traffic law enforcement was 89.96 % of the total traffic law enforcement activity.
СТРУКТУРНАЯ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЯ ПОВЕРХНОСТИ СПОР BACILLUS CEREUS
Authors: Смирнова Т.А. , Плиева З.С. , Зубашева М.В. , Ахметова А.И. , Смирнов Ю.А. , Жуховицкий В.Г. , Яминский И.В.
Published: April 2022

Интерес к спорообразующим бактериям Bacillus cereus связан с их широкой распространенностью и способностью вызывать различные заболевания, главным образом желудочно-кишечного тракта. Споры патогенных микроорганизмов, в том числе и B. cereus, представляют большую проблему для медицины, фармакологии и пищевой промышленности из-за резистентности к различным факторам внешней среды. Свойства спор обусловлены их ультраструктурой. Базисная структура спор консервативна и состоит из экзоспориума, оболочки, внешней мембраны, кортекса, внутренней мембраны и сердцевины [1]. Однако наружные слои спор, включая экзоспориум, различаются у отдельных видов и штаммов, что позволяет сравнивать особенности их компонентов с помощью электронной микроскопии.
МЕТОД ОЦЕНКИ ХИРАЛЬНОСТИ БЕЛКОВ И ФЕНИЛАЛАНИНОВЫХ НАНОТРУБОК КАК ЭФФЕКТИВНЫЙ ИНСТРУМЕНТ НАНОБИОИНЖЕНЕРИИ
Authors: Сидорова А.Э. , Быстров В.С. , Луценко А.О. , Шпигун Д.К. , Белова Е.В.
Published: April 2022

Работа посвящена рассмотрению закономерностей пространственного структурообразования в белках и их применению в нанобиоинженерии. Представлены методы оценки хиральности регулярных и нерегулярных структур белка, а также спиральных нанотрубок на основе фенилаланина. Рассчитаны величина и знак хиральности α-, 310- и π-спиралей, β- и α-поворотов, Ω-петель, а также правых и левых фенилаланиновых нанотрубок. Полученные результаты могут быть использованы в управлении сборкой природных и искусственных белков.
Un-Compromised Credibility: Social Media based Multi-Class Hate Speech Classification for Text: A Review
Authors: Telshinge Miss. Priyanka R , Salunke Mr. Mangesh D
Published: April 2022

Abstract: Hate speech is a crime that has been on the rise in recent years, not just in face-to-face contacts but also online. This is due to a number of causes. On the one hand, due of the anonymity given by the internet and social networks in particular, people are more likely to engage in hostile behaviour. People's desire to voice their thoughts online, on the other side, have increased, adding to the spread of hate speech. Governments and social media platforms can benefit from detection and prevention techniques because this type of prejudiced speech can beimmensely destructive to society. We contribute to a solution to this dilemma by giving a systematic review of research undertakenin the subject through this survey. This challenge benefited from the use of several complicated and non-linear models, and CAT Boost performed best due to the application of latent semantic analysis (LSA) for dimensionality reduction. Keywords: Multi-Class Hate Speech, Natural Language Processing, Hate Speech Classification, Social Media Micro blogs, Multi-Class Hate SpeechDataset.
Image Denoising With Contourlet Transform
Authors: Tempe Smita Vasant , Quazi Asst. Prof. Ruhina
Published: April 2022

Abstract: Sound causes image degradation during detection, processing, signal processing, and transmission through sound channels. Noise removal is a technique for eliminating noise from photographs. Denoising refers to the process of removing noise from a picture. In this paper we have proposed a novel algorithm was built based on a variable called "contourlet transform" is a term used to describe the transformation of a contourlet This algorithm is significantly more effective. in image extraction than the wavelet technique and especially the shock wave's elimination. The parameters were set. when wavelet and contourlet are compared SNR and IEF transforms The findings show that in terms of performance, the suggested approach outperforms the wavelet
A Review Paper on Health Monitoring Smart Mirror
Authors: Badwaik Dikshita , Game Ekta , Zade Pooja , Kathote Pranali , Bhoyar Gayatri
Published: April 2022

Abstract: A variety of environmental factors can obstruct human health and well-being. These challenges include chemical pollution, air pollution, climate change, disease-causing bacteria, a lack of access to health care, poor infrastructure, and poor water quality. What we need now is a mechanism to continuously monitor an individual's health in an intuitive approach that can be used regularly without too much effort. That's why we're proposing to create a smart mirror that can track a user's health. The smart mirror will monitor and display your heart rate, oxygen level, and body temperature. Keywords: Internet of Things (IoT), Smart Mirror, Arduino.
Effect of Different Training Methods on Selected Motor Fitness Variables of College Level Basketball Players
Authors: Nayak Dr. (Mrs.) Manjulata , Dolai Sanjoy , Mishra Prof. Sakti Ranajan
Published: April 2022

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to know the effect of different training methods on selected motor fitness variables of college level basketball players. One hundred twenty college level basketball players age ranging between 19 to 22 years acted as subjects and assigned to four groups (three experimental and one control group) with 30 students each. The three experimental groups were Circuit Training, Plyometric Training and Interval Training groups. Motor fitness variables such as Abdominal Muscle Strength (Sit Up), Flexibility (Sit and Reach) and Cardiovascular Endurance were measured before and after training. All the experimental Groups (Circuit training, Plyometric training and Interval training) was administered with the selected training programme, thrice in a week for a duration of 6 weeks under direct supervision of the researcher. The analysis of data revealed that the three experimental groups, showed significant gains in performance of selected motor fitness variables after administration of training for duration of 6 weeks. The control group did not show any significant increase in the performance. Keywords: Circuit Training, Plyometric Training, Interval Training, Motor fitness variables
Modified on Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger
Authors: Chauhan Jeel , Panchal Krish , Mewada Parth , Shaikh Sajid
Published: April 2022

Abstract: Heat transfer is one of the most important processes in many industries. For this a heat exchanger is used. There are many different types of heat exchanger available that are double tube heat exchanger, Shell and Tube heat exchanger, tube in tube heat exchanger, Plate heat exchanger, Finned heat exchanger etc. In heat exchanger a fluid is used to cool another fluid which is a higher temperature, this is done either with direct contact between the fluids or indirect contact between the fluids with a surface in between. Most common type of heat exchanger used in industries is Shell and Tube heat exchanger due to its dimension flexibility which is it dose not have any dimension limit to it. As most of the Shell and Tube heat exchanger in the industries are of long lengths and also they are equipped with only single pass of the tube and with either parallel flow or counter flow. They are also equipped with different types of baffle plate at different angles and placing. In this project we have done construction and performance on Shell and Tube heat exchanger which is made in compact size and which is also equipped with parallel flow and counter flow. We have given multiple passing of the tube throughout the shell which results in better cooling of water. The cooling medium used in this project is water at normal room temperature. Because of the compact size of this heat exchanger it can be used in small spaces with availability of water like in small scale industries. Keywords: Shell and tube heat exchanger, heat transfer, multiple pass, compact size, rotameter, valves
A Survey on Sign Language Translation Systems
Authors: Joshi Prof. R. B. , Desale Shraddha , Gaikwad Himani , Gunje Shamali , Londhe Aditi
Published: April 2022

Abstract: Sign language is a way of communicating using hand gestures, movements and facial expressions, instead of spoken words. It is the medium of communication used by people who are deaf or have hearing impairments to exchange information between their own community and with normal people. In order to bridge the communication gap between people with hearing and speaking disabilities and people who do not use sign language, a lot of research work using machine learning algorithms has been done. Hence, Sign language translator came into picture. Sign Language Translators are generally used to interpret signs and gestures from deaf and hard hearing people and convert them into text. Keywords: Sign language, translator, gesture recognition, HamNoSys, Camshift, SIFT, SiGML
Desempeño financiero y comercialización oportunista de los sistemas de producción de carne de res en el sur de Brasil
Authors: Gil Sessim Amir , Andrighetto Canozzi Maria Eugênia , Ribas Pereira Gabriel , Madeira Castilho Eduardo , Jardim Barcellos Júlio Otávio
Published: April 2022

This study compares the technical and financial performance of different beef cattle production systems and assesses the opportunistic commercialization practiced in these systems. It was evaluated data from four production units located in southern Brazil: cow-calf in native pastures (CCNP; 1,155 ha; 1,529 animals); cow-calf with agriculture (CCA; 1,008 ha; 1,313 animals); rearing-fattening (RFU; 360 ha; 435 animals); and fattening (FU; 205 ha; 168 animals) as well as an integrated system simulating the physical and economic parameters of the four units (IAS; 2,728 ha; 3,445 animals). The four independent units were considered as opportunistic commercialization and IAS as non-opportunistic. The highest yield was obtained for RFU (297 kg/ha), followed by IAS (114 kg/ha), FU (98 kg/ha), CCNP (87 kg/ha), and CCA (83 kg/ha). The CCNP was the most economically efficient, considering the gross margin per kilogram (GM/kg) (US$ 0.93). The GM/kg value of IAS (US$ 0.74) was 37 % higher compared to the sum of the average of the four units (US$ 0.54), and IAS had the lowest total production costs per kg (22.5 %). It was concluded that each independent unit could increase GM/kg (37 %) and GM/ha (3.8 %) and use calves in a rearing-fattening unit for further sale. Hence, the integration of beef production systems increases the gross margin of firms, presenting a profitable business advantage to rural entrepreneurs through non-opportunistic commercialization.
Hegel y la doble transformación del concepto de realidad sobre el trasfondo de la crítica de Kant al Inbegriff aller Realität
Authors: Neumann Hardy
Published: April 2022

En el marco de un diálogo entre Kant y Hegel, el siguiente artículo da cuenta de algunos aspectos de la recepción efectuada por Hegel, en la Lógica del ser, de la así llamada noción de Inbegriff aller Realität. Se trata de una noción que Hegel recoge y examina no sólo expositivamente, sino dialéctico especulativamente. El trabajo busca identificar y explicar en sus conexiones claves los momentos a través de los cuales Hegel, en el ámbito del desarrollo de una lógica pura, convierte, en un primer paso, la realidad en negación y, luego, en un segundo paso, en contradicción.
The Notion of Process: Hegel and Contemporary Metaphysics
Authors: Bordignon Michela
Published: April 2022

This article is aimed at highlighting some possible contributions of Hegel’s philosophy to the contemporary debate around process metaphysics. In the contemporary metaphysical debate, process metaphysics represent an attempt to highlight the limits of the traditional philosophical paradigm, which is based on the notion of substance, and to work within an alternative paradigm, which is based on the notion of process. What exists, then, are not substances, substrates, fixed and stable objects characterized by certain properties, but processes, events, occurrences. The main idea of ​​process metaphysics is that being is dynamic and that this dynamic nature must be the main focus of any comprehensive philosophical explanation of reality. Looking at this revolution, it is necessary to define the very notion of process. In fact, this work of conceptual clarification of the fundamental notion of this new philosophical paradigm is still ongoing. My idea is that Hegelian philosophy can offer some relevant indications to do the job. In this sense, the article will be divided into two parts: on the basis of the analysis of some definitions of the notion of process in the contemporary debate around process metaphysics, I will show 1) the need to determine the minimal ontological structure of the notion of process; 2) the possibility of determining this structure through some conceptual tools provided by Hegel’s logic and in the Lectures on the History of Philosophy.
Person, Property and Contract: A critical dialogue with Hegel from Marx
Authors: Iber Christian , Bavaresco Agemir
Published: April 2022

Hegel’s Philosophy of Law deals in the Abstract Law section of the categories: person, property and contract. Research critically reconstructs this theory from a Marxist perspective. In the concept of person, first of all, the singular will is reduced to a solipsist will unrelated to intersubjectivity. Then, the concept of Hegelian property bases the private appropriation of property as the externalization of the singular will. This legal property guarantees the maintenance and reproduction of private property, that is, it will guarantee the private accumulation of capital, Marx will say. Anyway, the theory of the contract would link the autonomy of the contracting wills, however, it is a mere appearance, because, in fact, the owners’ wills are under the domination of the capitalist market, as it is explained in Marx’s Capital. The theoretical deficit of Hegel’s Philosophy of Law in general is that the legal concepts of person and property correspond to the abstract will. Hegel describes the juridical description of the legal system of the modern state as the development of free will that legitimizes the asymmetry of civil society in its socioeconomic inequalities.
Do better-governed firms enhance shareholders’ value? A study of corporate governance index firms
Authors: Basyith Abdul , Ho Pauline , Fauzi Fitriya
Published: April 2022

Malaysia has taken various actions to improve the corporate governance (CG) mechanisms and practices for all listed firms. In 2011, the Malaysian Corporate Governance Index (MCGI) was released, and before that, in 2009, the blueprint of MCGI was introduced. As a result, MCGI released annually the top 100 listed Malaysian firms that have been classified and ranked as the well-governed firms from its corporate governance compliance and disclosure. This study examines the efficacy of MCGI on shareholders’ value over the 12-year periods from 2008 to 2019 and compares pre- and post-CG Blueprint. A generalized least square (GLS) method is employed as it fits the data characteristics in this study, and robust results are yielded. The results reveal that MCGI, firm size, ROA, and female directors exhibit a significant impact on shareholders’ value while leverage and growth yield non-significant effects on shareholders’ value. Overall, firms tend to use external financing rather than internal financing as the preferred option. This supports the contention that trade-off theory was adopted in the Malaysian context for the study period. However, this result is unstable over time; therefore, an up-to-date investigation of its relationship is necessary.
On the deformed Dirac equation for the improved quadratic exponential-type potential plus Eckart potential including the Yukawa-like tensor interaction at the noncommutative framework
Authors: Abdelmadjid Maireche
Published: April 2022

In this manuscript, we present a generalized formulation of the deformed
Dirac equation, by considering the effect of a noncommutative space-time
on the improved quadratic exponential-type potential plus Eckart
potential and Yukawa-like tensor interaction (IQEPEP-YTi, in short).
Using the Bopp’s shift method arising from the Weyl-Moyal star product,
we obtain modified DDE equations for spin and p-spin symmetries. The new
values of energy that we got appeared sensitive to the quantum numbers
(j,k,s,l,m,…), the mixed potential depths (a,b,c,A,B), the range
of the potential , and noncommutativity parameters . The three physical
phenomena that are automatically generated as a result of the
topological properties of noncommutativity are the perturbative
spin-orbit coupling, the magnetic induction, and the third corresponds
to the rotational proper phenomena. We show that the corrections to the
spectrum energy are smaller than the main energy in the usual cases of
the Dirac equation. The three physical phenomena that are automatically
generated as a result of the topological properties of noncommutativity
are the perturbative spin-orbit coupling, the magnetic induction, and
the third corresponds to the rotational proper phenomena. We show that
the corrections to the spectrum energy are smaller than the main energy
in the usual cases of quantum field theory. In the new symmetries of
extended relativistic quantum mechanics ERQM, it is not possible to get
the exact analytical solutions for k=0 and, only the approximate
solutions are available. Some special cases of our solution are
investigated by choosing appropriate parameters in the IQEPEP-YTi model.
Status epilepticus and the presence of SARS-COV-2 in the cerebrospinal fluid: a case report
Authors: Mirzaasgari Zahra , Abdolahi Sara , Ahmadabad Rezan Ashayeri , Gorji Ali
Published: April 2022

A growing number of studies indicate a broad range of neurological
manifestations, including seizures, occur in patients with COVID-19
infection. We report a 29-yers old female with status epilepticus and
positive SARS-CoV-2 in the cerebrospinal fluid. Our findings support
previous reports suggesting seizure as a possible symptom of COVID-19
infection.
Analysis of Vibrational Resonance in Position Dependent Mass System Under an Amplitude Modulated Excitation
Authors: Veerapadran Chinnathambi , K Suddalaikannan , V Sethumeenakshi M , S Rajasekar
Published: April 2022

The phenomenon of vibrational resonance (VR) in a classical
position-dependent mass (PDM) system under the influence of an amplitude
modulated (AM) force with Ώ >> ω is
numerically studied. The system provides an interesting scenario where
PDM function makes a significant contribution to the occurrence of VR.
With the results given by this paper one can weaken or enhance the weak
low-frequency force in the PDM system by controlling the PDM parameters
such as mass amplitude m0 and mass spatial nonlinearity λ. The basic
dynamical behaviours such as VR, period-doubling, reverse
period-doubling, chaos, hysteresis and jump phenomenon have been
investigated through bifurcation diagram, phase portrait and response
amplitude
Multi-institutional analysis of central nervous system germ cell tumors in patients with Down syndrome
Authors: Harris Micah , Graham Richard , Cappellano Andrea , margol ashley , Michaiel George , Crawford John , Ioakeim-Ioannidou Myrsini , Stanek Joseph , Liu Kevin , Macdonald shannon , Abdelbaki Mohamed
Published: April 2022

Purpose: Primary germ cell tumors (GCTs) are the most common central
nervous system (CNS) neoplasm in patients with Down syndrome (DS).
However, a standard-of-care has not been established due to a paucity of
data. Methods: A retrospective multi-institutional analysis was
conducted, in addition to a comprehensive review of the literature.
Results: Ten patients from six institutions (five USA, one Brazil) were
identified, in addition to 31 patients in the literature from 1975 to
2021. Of the 41 total patients (mean age 9.9 years; 61% male), 16
(39%) had non-germinomatous germ cell tumors (NGGCTs), 16 (39%) had
pure germinomas and eight (19.5%) had teratomas. Basal ganglia was the
most common tumor location (n=13; 31.7%), followed by posterior fossa
(n=7; 17%). Nine patients (22%) experienced disease relapse or
progression, of which four died from tumor progression (one germinoma,
three teratomas). Sixteen patients (39%) experienced treatment-related
complications, of which eight (50%) died (five germinomas, three
NGGCTs). Of the germinoma patients, two died from chemotherapy-related
sepsis, one from post-surgery cardiopulmonary failure, one from
pneumonia and one from Moyamoya following radiation-therapy (RT). Of the
NGGCT patients, one died from chemotherapy-related sepsis, one from
post-surgical infection and one from pneumonia following
surgery/chemotherapy/RT. Three-year overall survival was 66% for all
histological types – 62% germinomas, 79% for NGGCTs, and 53% for
teratomas. Conclusion: Patients with DS treated for CNS GCTs are at an
increased risk of treatment-related adverse events. A different
therapeutic approach may need to be considered to mitigate
treatment-related complications and long-term neurocognitive sequelae.
INHALER TECHNIQUE IN A PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT: IMPACT OF AN EDUCATION INTERVENTION AMONG HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Authors: Blanco Ana Jove , Revenga Javier Toledano , García Arístides Rivas , López Paula Vazquez , Romero Jorge Lorente , Marañón Rafael
Published: April 2022

Background: Inhaler technique (IT) knowledge among healthcare
providers is poor. The aim was to improve PED healthcare providers’ IT
technique by carrying out an education intervention, and sustain it for
6 months. Methods: open-label, quasi-experimental, prospective
and unicentric study. Healthcare professionals working at the Pediatric
Emergency Department (PED) were enrolled. The study was developed in
three phases: baseline evaluation and education intervention (P1) and
reevaluation 1 month (P2) and 6 months (P3) after the education
intervention. Participants fulfilled an eight-question theoretical test.
Practical skills were evaluated by demonstrating IT in all three phases.
The education intervention consisted in a verbal explanation of IT
followed by a demonstration of IT with metered-dose inhaler using a
mannequin. Results: 84 healthcare providers (medical residents,
nurses and nursing assistants) were involved. In the theoretical
questionnaire, the mean score at baseline was 4.4/8 (SD 1.7) improving
to 6.3/8 (SD 1.2) in P2 and 6.47/8 (SD 1.1) in P3. In the IT evaluation
for children <7 years old, the score improved from 5.7/7
(SD1.3) to 6.5/7 in P2 and 6.7/7 in P3 (p<0.001). For children
>7 years old, the mean score of IT at baseline was 3.1/10
(SD 4), which improved to 7.4/10 (SD3) and 8.2/10 in P2 and P3
respectively (p<0.001). Only laboral category influenced
results at baseline. Conclusion: Healthcare providers’
theoretical knowledge and practical skills on IT are low. The education
intervention performed is a useful strategy to ameliorate IT among
healthcare providers.
The Impact of a Play Intervention on the Social-Emotional Development of Preschool Children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Authors:   , Al-Ghathami Abrar A.
Published: April 2022

Practitioners working with children have emphasized that play is vital to children’s development, Links between children’s social-emotional development and play have been widely documented. However, rigorous research evidence of these links remains limited. This study’s objectives were to measure the impact of play on children’s social-emotional development in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia; identify teachers’ viewpoints around the use of play intervention; and understand the children’s experience of play intervention. Fifty-nine children aged between five and six years, with mean age of 5.5 (SD 3.376) and eight teachers participated in the study. The study used a mixed-method strategy including questionnaires, interviews, and focus group discussions. Children’s social-emotional development was measured by using the Strengths and Difficulties Questioner (SDQ). A pre-/post-test counterbalanced design was used to measure the impact of the play intervention on children’s development. Teachers’ perspectives on play were obtained by interviewing eight teachers. Children’s views were gathered through focus group discussions. Repeated measures ANOVA was conducted to determine the differences in the SDQ score over three time points. Results showed that using unstructured loose parts play had positively impacted children’s social-emotional development. After participation in the play intervention, scores from the SDQ indicated that children demonstrated significantly less problematic emotional, conduct and peer relationship issues. They also scored significantly higher in their positive prosocial behaviour. These positive effects were sustained after six weeks of stopping the intervention. The play intervention did not however impact children’s hyperactivity level. The interviews analysis illustrates four main themes: concept and characteristics of play, play functions, developmental benefits of play, and play and practice. Regarding children’s discussion, affordance emerged as a main theme; this includes emotional, social, and functional affordances. Unstructured loose parts play intervention was demonstrated to have positive impacts on children’s social-emotional development. The study’s findings support the view that play is a way to increase children’s development.
Diálogo crítico educacional no seio da globalização
Authors: Pacheco José Augusto , Freire Jacqueline Cunha Serra , Assunção Mariza Felippe , Maia Ila Beatriz
Published: April 2022

Aborda-se neste artigo a escola quilombola, numa comunidade situada nas Ilhas de Abaetetuba, Amazônia, a partir de uma discussão teórico-conceptual da globalização e das teorias pós-coloniais ou decoloniais e de uma metodologia de um estudo de caso, a partir de uma roda de conversa que reuniu atores diferentes da comunidade educativa. As vozes desses atores, bem como a observação dos espaços culturais são um ponto de partida para situar o contexto das comunidades remanescentes de quilombo e seus atuais desafios, perante uma lógica de uniformização que tem contribuído para a perda de identidade desses espaços de formação, através dos seus saberes, das suas práticas e das suas tradições.
Práticas comunitárias e currículo
Authors: Mendes Débora Mate , Wanderley Kamila Karine dos Santos , Souza Karla Fornari de
Published: April 2022

O artigo visa apresentar um recorte de dados da pesquisa “Educação e práticas comunitárias: educação indígena, quilombola, do campo e de fronteira nas regiões Norte e Nordeste do Brasil”, realizada em parceria da Faculdade Latino-Americana de Ciências Sociais e Porticus no Brasil no ano de 2020. O recorte proposto tem como enfoque as informações levantadas sobre a Educação do Campo e foi desenvolvido a partir da análise das Matrizes de Projetos para a referida pesquisa e de informações coletadas nos Projetos Político Pedagógicos dessas iniciativas. Constitui-se como um estudo de cunho qualitativo, do tipo descritivo-analítico. Os resultados indicam que apesar da constante negação de direitos que a Educação do Campo, da Águas e das Florestas enfrenta, seus povos se organizam e constroem experiências educativas vinculadas aos saberes locais dos seus territórios.