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The Impact of Climate Change on California Rangelands and Livestock Management
Authors: Ostoja Steven M. , Choe Hyeyeong , Thorne James H. , Alvarez Pelayo , Kerr Amber , Balachowski Jennifer , Reyes Julian
Published: November 2023

On a global scale, rangelands occupy approximately half of the world’s land base surface; have a critical role in carbon sequestration and biodiversity; and support a diverse and critical economy, but at the same time, are under threat by many factors, including climate change. California rangelands, which are no exception to these aforementioned characteristics, are also unique socio-ecological systems that provide a broad range of ecosystem services and support a >$3 billion annual cattle ranching industry. However, climate change both directly and indirectly poses significant challenges to the future sustainability of California rangelands and, ultimately, the management of livestock, which has important economic implications for the state’s agricultural economy. In this study, we examined the changes in overall climate exposure and climatic water deficit (CWD), which was used as a physiological plant water stress gauge, to evaluate potential impacts of climate change on various rangeland vegetation types across California. We used two downscaled global climate models, MIROC and CNRM, under the ‘business-as-usual’ emissions scenario of RCP8.5 at a mid-century time horizon of 2040–2069 and known vegetation–climate relationships. Using the models, we predicted climate change effects using metrics and spatial scales that have management relevance and that can support climate-informed decision making for livestock managers. We found that more than 80% of the area of the rangeland vegetation types considered in this study will have higher CWD by 2040–2069. We evaluated these results with beef cattle inventory data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture by county and found that, on average, 71.6% of rangelands in the top 30 counties were projected to be highly climate-stressed. We found that current proactive and reactive ranching practices such as resting pastures, reducing herd size, and rotational grazing may need to be expanded to include additional strategies for coping with declining plant productivity.
Bibliometric Examination of Global Scientific Research about Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter Baumannii (CRAB)
Authors: Jangid Himanshu , Kumar Deepak , Kumar Gaurav , Kumar Raj , Mamidi Narsimha
Published: November 2023

This review paper presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the global scientific research pertaining to carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) from the years 1996 to 2023. The review employs a systematic approach to evaluate the trends, patterns, and collaborative networks within the CRAB research landscape, shedding light on its substantial global health implications. An analysis of the Scopus database reveals that the earliest publication within the CRAB research domain dates back to 1996. By conducting a meticulous examination of publication output, citation trends, author affiliations, and keyword distributions, this paper provides valuable insights into the evolution of research themes and the emergence of new areas of interest concerning CRAB. The findings of this bibliometric analysis prominently feature the most influential author within this field, namely, Higgins PG, who has contributed a remarkable 39 documents to CRAB research. It is noteworthy that China leads in terms of the quantity of published research articles in this domain, whereas the United States occupies the foremost position about citations within the CRAB research sphere. Furthermore, a more profound exploration of the data yields a heightened understanding of the current status of CRAB research, emphasizing potential avenues for future investigations and underscoring the imperative need for collaborative initiatives to address the challenges posed by this antibiotic-resistant pathogen.
Attitude Control of Stabilized Platform Based on Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient with Disturbance Observer
Authors: Huo Aiqing , Jiang Xue , Zhang Shuhan
Published: November 2023

A rotary steerable drilling system is an advanced drilling technology, with stabilized platform tool face attitude control being a critical component. Due to a multitude of downhole interference factors, coupled with nonlinearities and uncertainties, challenges arise in model establishment and attitude control. Furthermore, considering that stabilized platform tool face attitude determines the drilling direction of the entire drill bit, the effectiveness of tool face attitude control and nonlinear disturbances, such as friction interference, will directly impact the precision and success of drilling tool guidance. In this study, a mathematical model and a friction model of the stabilized platform are established, and a Disturbance-Observer-Based Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (DDPG_DOB) control algorithm is proposed to address the friction nonlinearity problem existing in the rotary steering drilling stabilized platform. The numerical simulation results illustrate that the stabilized platform attitude control system based on DDPG_DOB can effectively suppress friction interference, improve non-linear hysteresis, and demonstrate strong anti-interference capability and good robustness.
Research and Development of a Multi-Point High-Precision Displacement Measuring System for the Installation Space of Vibration Isolation on Submarine Raft Structures
Authors: Yu Yunqing , Xu Shuisheng , Wang Mei , Xie Qiang
Published: November 2023

The well installed status of raft vibration isolation is undoubtedly of great significance in marine engineering, especially for submarines. To achieve this, the accurate measurement of the installation space of the vibration isolation is necessary. The traditional measuring technique has many drawbacks. Therefore, simultaneously measuring the multi-point spacing with high precision between two metal surfaces is the focus of this work. Based on eddy current sensing principle, a multi-point spacing measuring system with a simple structure and good measurement accuracy has been developed and reported. The system includes a sensor array component, an integrated controlling component, and a calibration platform. The measured data from multiple points are obtained at the same time through the sensor array and are uploaded to the host computer and a corresponding LabVIEW program was exploited to display, process, and store the spacing results. Furthermore, the least square algorithm has been employed to calculate the flatness of the measured metal surfaces, and the GUM (guide to the expression of uncertainty in measurement) method has been applied to evaluate the flatness error uncertainty. The experimental tests show that each measuring duration only lasts for seconds to get results and the error uncertainty of the measured surface flatness could reduce to less than 1.0 μm. The developed measuring system has better efficiency and higher precision compared to traditionally manual operations. The measuring and analysis method could also be applied to other related situations.
Promoter Effect on Carbon Nanosphere-Encapsulated Fe-Co Catalysts for Converting CO2 to Light Olefins
Authors: Weber Daniel , Gandotra Akash , Schossig John , Zhang Heng , Wildy Michael , Wei Wanying , Arizapana Kevin , Zhang Jin Zhong , Lu Ping , Zhang Cheng
Published: November 2023

For this work, we investigated the promotor effect (M = Na+, K+, Ce3+, Zn2+, Mn2+) on carbon nanosphere-encapsulated bimetallic Fe-Co core–shell catalysts for CO2 hydrogenation, promising selectivity for converting CO2 to light olefins. The fresh and spent catalysts were characterized using a combination of experimental techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry (TGA–DSC), and Raman spectroscopy, and our results reveal that the addition of the promotor M enhanced the formation of graphitic carbon and metal carbides in the promoted catalysts when compared with the unpromoted catalysts. The metal carbides were determined to be the active sites for the production of light olefins.
Generative Artificial Intelligence: Implications and Considerations for Higher Education Practice
Authors: Farrelly Tom , Baker Nick
Published: November 2023

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) has emerged as a transformative force in higher education, offering both challenges and opportunities. This paper explores the multifaceted impact of GAI on academic work, with a focus on student life and, in particular, the implications for international students. While GAI, exemplified by models like ChatGPT, has the potential to revolutionize education, concerns about academic integrity have arisen, leading to debates on the use of AI detection tools. This essay highlights the difficulties in reliably detecting AI-generated content, raising concerns about potential false accusations against students. It also discusses biases within AI models, emphasizing the need for fairness and equity in AI-based assessments with a particular emphasis on the disproportionate impact of GAI on international students, who already face biases and discrimination. It also highlights the potential for AI to mitigate some of these challenges by providing language support and accessibility features. Finally, this essay acknowledges the disruptive potential of GAI in higher education and calls for a balanced approach that addresses both the challenges and opportunities it presents by emphasizing the importance of AI literacy and ethical considerations in adopting AI technologies to ensure equitable access and positive outcomes for all students. We offer a coda to Ng et al.’s AI competency framework, mapped to the Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy, through a lens of cultural competence with AI as a means of supporting educators to use these tools equitably in their teaching.
Are Virtual Laboratories and Remote Laboratories Enhancing the Quality of Sustainability Education?
Authors: Poo Mark Ching-Pong , Lau Yui-yip , Chen Qiong
Published: November 2023

Sustainability education, a multidisciplinary field demanding a profound understanding of intricate scientific, engineering, social and economic systems, necessitates innovative approaches. Laboratory experimentation plays a pivotal role in engineering and scientific education. The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic heightened the importance of remote learning and home-based study in pedagogical practices. However, engineering education has faced challenges in adapting to novel teaching methodologies. A significant challenge during lockdowns was the effective delivery of laboratory experiences in virtual spaces. Virtual and remote laboratories, while not substituting the hands-on experience of physical labs, offered promising avenues to enhance learning during the disruption of in-person education. While most teaching activities transitioned seamlessly to online formats, laboratory sessions presented unique logistical challenges, including cancellations of fieldwork. Additionally, concerns arose regarding disparities in student achievement based on income levels. This study seeks to provide an overview of the implementation status of virtual and remote laboratories during the lockdown period in education. Its goal is to offer practical insights to improve the quality of learning experiences at home and in online settings.
Image-Synthesis-Based Backdoor Attack Approach for Face Classification Task
Authors: Na Hyunsik , Choi Daeseon
Published: November 2023

Although deep neural networks (DNNs) are applied in various fields owing to their remarkable performance, recent studies have indicated that DNN models are vulnerable to backdoor attacks. Backdoored images were generated by adding a backdoor trigger in original training images, which activated the backdoor attack. However, most of the previously used attack methods are noticeable, not natural to the human eye, and easily detected by certain defense methods. Accordingly, we propose an image-synthesis-based backdoor attack, which is a novel approach to avoid this type of attack. To overcome the aforementioned limitations, we set a conditional facial region such as the hair, eyes, or mouth as a trigger and modified that region using an image synthesis technique that replaced the region of original image with the region of target image. Consequently, we achieved an attack success rate of up to 88.37% using 20% of the synthesized backdoored images injected in the training dataset while maintaining the model accuracy for clean images. Moreover, we analyzed the advantages of the proposed approach through image transformation, visualization of activation regions for DNN models, and human tests. In addition to its applicability in both label flipping and clean-label attack scenarios, the proposed method can be utilized as an attack approach to threaten security in the face classification task.
Graph-Indexed kNN Query Optimization on Road Network
Authors: Jiang Wei , Li Guanyu , Bai Mei , Ning Bo , Wang Xite , Wei Fangliang
Published: November 2023

The nearest neighbors query problem on road networks constitutes a crucial aspect of location-oriented services and has useful practical implications; e.g., it can locate the k-nearest hotels. However, researches who study road networks still encounter obstacles due to the method’s inherent limitations with respect to object mobility. More popular methods employ indexes to store intermediate results to improve querying time efficiency, but these other methods are often accompanied by high time costs. To balance the costs of time and space, a lightweight flow graph index is proposed to reduce the quantity of candidate nodes, and with this index the results of a kNN query can be efficiently obtained. Experiments on real road networks confirm the efficiency and accuracy of our optimized algorithm.
Four-Year Training Course for Police Officers (CFOP) and Fitness Outcomes of Police Academy Cadets: A Cohort Study from 2004 to 2020
Authors: Massuça Luís Miguel , Monteiro Luís , Coutinho Gabriel , Santos Vanessa
Published: November 2023

This study examines the effect of gender, age, and a 4-year training course for police officers (CFOP) on the physical fitness attributes of Portuguese police academy cadets. This longitudinal cohort study considered 686 police cadets (female, n = 131; male, n = 555 male), corresponding to 2578 fitness assessments (female, n = 509; male, n = 2069). The database of police cadets’ physical fitness evaluations (from 2004/2005 to 2019/2020) comprises body size, speed, agility, strength, flexibility, and aerobic capacity first assessment (T0) and evaluations at the end of the first four years of the CFOP (T1, T2, T3, T4). Results showed that (i) female cadets are younger (p < 0.05), shorter, lighter, less fast, less agile, less strong, and perform worse in aerobic capacity assessments than male cadets (all, p < 0.001) but perform better in the flexibility assessment (p < 0.001); (ii) female cadets > 29 years are significantly heavier, slower, jump less, perform fewer sit-ups, and perform less on the Cooper test (but they have more handgrip strength), and male cadets > 29 years are significantly heavier, slower, jump less, perform fewer sit-ups, and have less flexibility and aerobic capacity (still, they have superior back and lumbar strength and handgrip strength); and (iii) from T0 to T4 (Δ), female cadets are significantly faster (60 m, −0.32 s; slalom, −0.78 s), jump further (+4 cm), have more abdominal strength endurance (+2.6 repetitions) and more back and lumbar strength (+89.8 kg), and male cadets are significantly heavier (+3.27 kg), faster (60 m, −0.23 s; 30 m, −0.15 s; slalom, −0.91 s), jump further (+8 cm), complete more repetitions in the sit-ups (+4.9 repetitions) and in pull-ups (+2.5 repetitions) and have more back and lumbar strength (+92.1 kg) and handgrip strength (+8.6 kg) but a lower aerobic capacity (Cooper test, −74.8 m; VO2max, −1.3 mL/kg/min) when compared to T0. The study’s findings lead to widely accepted conclusions within the discipline. Nevertheless, this work provides valuable insights into the impact of various factors on the physical fitness of Portuguese police academy cadets, i.e.: (i) it is an essential study with practical implications for recruitment, training, and the ongoing development of Portuguese police academy cadets and police officers; and (ii) these results can also assist in tailoring training programs to different age groups and genders, which is crucial in police training.
Prognosis of Adrenal Oncocytic Neoplasms (AONs): Literature Review of 287 Cases and Presentation of the Oldest Patient
Authors: Coppola Bottazzi Enrico , Gambardella Claudio , Mongardini Federico Maria , Vanella Serafino , Noviello Adele , Palma Tommaso , Murano Rosa , De Chiara Giovanni , Conzo Giovanni , Docimo Ludovico , Crafa Francesco
Published: November 2023

Introduction: The adrenocortical oncocytic neoplasms (AONs) are rare tumors of the adrenal gland, classified as oncocytoma (AO), oncocytic neoplasm of uncertain malignant potential (AONUMP) and oncocytic carcinoma (AOC). The aim of this study was to perform a review of the literature, in order to evaluate the prognosis of these rare cancers. We also reported the oldest patient with AON. Methods: A comprehensive literature review using as key words “adrenal oncocytoma”, “adrenal oncocytic neoplasm”, and “adrenal oncocytic carcinoma” was performed. Report of the case: We report the case of an 88-year-old woman receiving a left open adrenalectomy for an AON (15 × 10 × 8 cm). The considerable size and weight together with the presence of necrosis were indicative for a lesion with an uncertain potential for malignancy, according to Weiss modified criteria. After two years, the patient was free from any sign of recurrence. Results: Only 287 AONs were detected in the scientific literature, exploring OVID, MEDLINE, PubMed and SCOPUS as dataset. These tumors are usually incidentalomas with an unpredictable malignant potential. Surgical resection remains the mainstay of treatment for AON. Conclusion: AO and AONUMP have an excellent prognosis and a low mortality rate, with only three cases of recurrence reported in the literature and one metastatic case four years after first adrenal surgery. In contrast, AOC carries a high risk of local relapses, distant metastasis, and a significantly higher mortality rate (30%). Surgical resection remains the primary treatment for adrenal oncocytic neoplasms.
CVFL: A Chain-like and Verifiable Federated Learning Scheme with Computational Efficiency Based on Lagrange Interpolation Functions
Authors: Wang Mengnan , Cao Chunjie , Wang Xiangyu , Zhang Qi , Jing Zhaoxing , Li Haochen , Sun Jingzhang
Published: November 2023

Data privacy and security concerns have attracted significant attention, leading to the frequent occurrence of data silos in deep learning. To address this issue, federated learning (FL) has emerged. However, simple federated learning frameworks still face two security risks during the training process. Firstly, sharing local gradients instead of private datasets among users does not completely eliminate the possibility of data leakage. Secondly, malicious servers could obtain inaccurate aggregation parameters by forging or simplifying the aggregation process, ultimately leading to model training failures. To address these issues and achieve high-performance training models, we have designed a verifiable federated learning scheme called CVFL, where users exist in a serial manner to resist inference attacks and further protect the privacy of user dataset information through serial encryption. We ensure the secure aggregation of models through a verification protocol based on Lagrange interpolation functions. The serial transmission of local gradients effectively reduces the communication burden on cloud servers, and our verification protocol avoids the computational overhead caused by a large number of encryption and decryption operations without sacrificing model accuracy. Experimental results on the MNIST dataset demonstrate that, after 10 epochs of training with 100 users, our solution achieves a model accuracy of 90.63% for MLP architecture under IID data distribution and 87.47% under non-IID data distribution. For CNN architecture, our solution achieves a model accuracy of 96.72% under IID data distribution and 93.53% under non-IID data distribution. Experimental evaluations corroborate the practical performance of the presented scheme with high accuracy and efficiency.
Addition of Organic Acids to Base Wines: Impacts on the Technological Characteristics and the Foam Quality of Sparkling Wines
Authors: Domizio Paola , Luciano Alessandra , Marino Antigone , Picariello Luigi , Forino Martino , Errichiello Francesco , Blaiotta Giuseppe , Moio Luigi , Gambuti Angelita
Published: November 2023

Climate change is causing a significant decrease in the total acidity of grapes and related wines. This represents a serious issue for sparkling wine production. Consequently, before the second fermentation, the acidification of base wines is often necessary. However, the impacts of the most important organic acids on the foam properties of sparkling wines are not yet well known. The impacts of the addition of tartaric, malic, citric, and lactic acid on the quality of Falanghina and Bombino sparkling wines were evaluated. Analyses were performed soon after the second fermentation and one year after aging sur lees. The addition of each different organic acid to the two base wines resulted in significant changes in the sparkling wines not only in terms of pH, titratable acidity, and buffering capacity but also in the content of total amino acids and, in some cases, in the height of the foam and its stability over time. For both grape varieties, acidified wines showed a lower content of total amino acids in comparison with the control wines. The addition of lactic acid determined a higher persistency of the foam even after one year of aging sur lees only in Falanghina wines. The results obtained herein highlight the importance of organic acids and the pH of the base wines for the content of amino acids in sparkling wines. No strict correlation between organic acid addition and the foamability of wines was observed.
Effect of Different Concentrations of NiMnGa Micro/Nanoparticles on the Kinetics of Natural Gas Hydration
Authors: Zhao Zhiwei , Wu Qiong , Li Zhen , Meng Huiyuan , Elhefnawey Maged , Wang Xinyan , Wu Qiang , Li Li , Zhang Baoyong
Published: November 2023

To improve gas hydrate storage and transportation technology, ferromagnetic intermetallic compound NiMnGa particles with martensitic transformation endothermics were used to form micro/nanofluids with sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) to further strengthen the gas hydration process. In this work, the kinetic process of gas hydration in NiMnGa fluids with different concentrations (0, 0.1, 1, 2, and 3 wt.%) was investigated using a rotating magnetic field gas hydration separation experimental setup. The results show that the induction time of the 3 wt.% NiMnGa system was shortened by 98.3%, the gas consumption was increased by 50.5%, and the gas consumption rate was increased by 351.9% compared with the SDS system. Therefore, it is inferred from the mass transfer that NiMnGa micro/nanofluids can accelerate the formation of hydrates.
Bestatin, A Pluripotent Immunomodulatory Small Molecule, Drives Robust and Long-Lasting Immune Responses as an Adjuvant in Viral Vaccines
Authors: Kim Hyeong Won , Ko Mi-Kyeong , Park So Hui , Shin Seokwon , Kim Su-Mi , Park Jong-Hyeon , Lee Min Ja
Published: November 2023

An inactivated whole-virus vaccine is currently used to prevent foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). Although this vaccine is effective, it offers short-term immunity that requires regular booster immunizations and has several side effects, including local reactions at the vaccination site. To address these limitations, herein, we evaluated the efficacy of bestatin as a novel small molecule adjuvant for inactivated FMD vaccines. Our findings showed that the FMD vaccine formulated with bestatin enhanced early, intermediate-, and particularly long-term immunity in experimental animals (mice) and target animals (pigs). Furthermore, cytokines (interferon (IFN)α, IFNβ, IFNγ, and interleukin (IL)-29), retinoic acid-inducible gene (RIG)-I, and T-cell and B-cell core receptors (cluster of differentiation (CD)28, CD19, CD21, and CD81) markedly increased in the group that received the FMD vaccine adjuvanted with bestatin in pigs compared with the control. These results indicate the significant potential of bestatin to improve the efficacy of inactivated FMD vaccines in terms of immunomodulatory function for the simultaneous induction of potent cellular and humoral immune response and a long-lasting memory response.
İngilizce Öğretmenlerinin Uzaktan Eğitim Sürecine Yönelik Görüşlerinin Değerlendirilmesi1
Authors: SHAIKH Güler , ÖZDAŞ Faysal
Published: November 2023

Bu çalışmada, İngilizce öğretmenlerinin uzaktan eğitime ilişkin görüşlerini belirleyerek “uzaktan eğitim süreci” ile ilgili önerilerde bulunmak amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmada nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden biri olan tarama modeli kullanılmıştır. Araştırmaya 2020-2021 eğitim-öğretim yılında Mardin ili sınırları içerisinde bulunan resmî eğitim kurumlarında (ilkokul, ortaokul, lise) görev yapan 439 kadrolu İngilizce öğretmeninden kolay ulaşılabilir örnekleme yoluyla ulaşılan 228 öğretmen katılmıştır. Araştırma verilerinin istatistiksel çözümlenmesi, SPSS 22.00 programı ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmada Kolmogorov-Smirnov test istatistikleri uygulanmış ve sonuçlarda katılımcıların verdikleri cevapların homojen dağılım gösterdiği görülmüştür (p>0.05). Bağımlı değişkenlerin etkisini test etmek amacıyla maddelere ANOVA ve t tesi uygulanmıştır. Ayrıca verilerin incelenmesinde LSD (Least Significant Difference) testi uygulanmıştır. Araştırmada Cronbach Alpha değeri; 0,905 çıkmıştır. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre İngilizce öğretmenlerinin %14,9’u uzaktan eğitimden memnun olduklarını, %53,9’u geliştirilmesi gerektiğini, %31,1’i memnun olmadıklarını belirtmektedirler.
ANALISIS WACANA IKLAN SKINCARE LACOCO DI MEDIA SOSIAL FACEBOOK
Authors: Marzuki Ismail , Jannah Raudhatul , Witdianti Yeni
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan struktur dan fungsi yang terdapat dalam iklan Skincare Lacoco di media sosial Facebook. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif, penelitian ini berfokus pada makna yang terkandung dalam iklan Skincare Lacoco yang dipromosikan melalui media Facebook. Teks iklan Skincare Lacoco yang meliputi latar, detail, maksud dan peranggapan. Penelitian ini merujuk pada teori analisis wacana kritis Teun A.Van Dijk untuk menganalisa beberapa fenomena, mengelaborasi menjadi satu kesatuan sehingga mengungkapkan suatu makna dalam wacana. Peneliti tertarik untuk mengkritisi iklan Skincare Lacoco ditinjau dari segi makna sebagai sumber data.Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik dokumentasi dari iklan Skincare Lacoco yang tersebar di media sosial Facebook. Hasilnya bahwa iklan Skincare Lacoco menjadi satu objek pengetahuan, tujuan iklan tersebut sebagai edukasi mengenai permasalahan kulit, konten dari iklan bahasanya sangat berimbang dalam mempermudah pemahaman masyarakat dalam memaknainya.
MINAT BELAJAR BAHASA INDONESIA SISWA SMK KARTIKA PADANG: ANALISIS RANAH AFEKTIF
Authors: Chyintia Chyintia
Published: November 2023

Minat belajar merupakan aspek yang relatif mudah untuk berubah. Siswa dapat mengalami perubahan materi pembelajaran, yang dapat disebabkan oleh banyak faktor, baik eksternal maupun internal. Faktor internal seperti kemampuan awal dapat mempengaruhi minat belajar siswa, siswa dengan kemampuan awal yang baik seringkali memiliki minat yang besar terhadap materi pembelajaran. Penelitian ini menrupakan penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif yang mendeskripsikan minat belajar siswa kelas 10 SMK kartika padang. Jumlah sampel pada penelitian ini berjumlah 20 orang siswa. Data yang dikumpulkan menggunakan angket minat belajar dengan skala likert. Data yag dikumpulkan pada penelitian ini menggunakan angket atau kuisoner berupa hardcopy yang di bagikan kepada di kelas x SMK Kartika padang. dalam proses pengisian angket siswa di beri beberapa pilihan di antaranya yaitu SS=sangat setuju, S=setuju, KK= kadang-kadang, TS= tidak setuju, dan STS= sangat tidak setuju. Siswa memilih penyataan-pernyataan pada angket yang sesuai dengan pribadi masing-masing. data angket yang dikumpulkan dari 20 siswa kelas X SMK Kartika Padang, mayoritas siswa memberikan jawaban "kadang-kadang" untuk berbagai pernyataan. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa ada beberapa faktor yang memengaruhi sikap dan respons siswa terhadap materi yang disampaikan oleh guru. Mungkin ada rasa kebosanan, ketidakpuasan, atau kebingungan yang dialami oleh siswa. Oleh karena itu, guru perlu menggunakan media pembelajaran yang dapat meningkatkan keaktifan siswa dan memperhatikan minat serta kebutuhan siswa agar proses pembelajaran menjadi lebih efektif.
A A Study on the Character Building and Messages of “Lady Windermere’s Fan” Drama by Oscar Wilde
Authors: Rahayu Puji , Mustofa Mutmainnah , Dyah Arini Mercy Aprilia
Published: November 2023

This paper figures out the characters and the messages or moral values of a play namely Lady Widermere’s Fan. The drama was designed based on Heathcote’s (1984) understanding of drama in education in order to cultivate creative pedagogy and ‘character’ building. The data was gained by reading the drama script based on existing documents. The result showed that every character has various characters and each of them is related to others. The main character has fundamentally strengthened the plot and has important effects to other characters. The moral values that can be seen from this play are  that all humankind is far from the word “perfect” even if they are consider themselves as good, kind, and wise people. They still tend to have shortage.
Analysis of Audio Filtering Algorithms for Noise Cancellation
Authors: Chakraborty Parnasree , Rafiammal Syed , A. Ambika  , Raja Idhikash
Published: November 2023

Real-time signal noise reduction poses a significant challenge in communication systems. To combat intrusive background noise during portable device conversations, an active noise cancellation (ANC) is employed. ANC generates anti-noise signals using techniques such as Least Mean Square (LMS) and Normalized Least Mean Square (NLMS) algorithms, Recursive Least Squares (RLS) and modified Recursive Least Squares (M-RLS) for effective reduction of unwanted sound and enhancing the output signal quality. The study includes various real-time noise signals to create anti-noise responses, successfully negating corresponding noise in input signals, which include sine waves, live voices, and music. Through a dedicated micro-controller device and electronic network, an "Anti-noise" wave is introduced to achieve active noise control (ANC). This research identifies ANC module specifications and effectively transmits them through the ANC library, demonstrating the efficiency of the proposed noise reduction technique.
ANÁLISE FATORIAL EXPLORATÓRIA DE VARIÁVEIS ANTROPOMÉTRICAS E DE DESEMPENHO FÍSICO DE CRIANÇAS
Authors: Vilela Junior Guanis de Barros , Passos Ricardo Pablo
Published: November 2023

Introdução: estudos antropométricos com crianças são de difícil exequibilidade pois existem obstáculos em conseguir autorização de pais, responsáveis, escolas, e portanto as amostras, especialmente no Brasil, são pequenas e talvez não representativas do população infantil do país. É importante um esforço de conscientização para pais, diretores de escolas e professores em relação à importância de facilitar o acesso de pesquisadores a essas crianças. Objetivos: 1) realizar análise fatorial exploratória (AFE) para identificar quais as variáveis antropométricas e de capacidades físicas, são mais relevantes para essa população; 2) realizar análise fatorial confirmatória (AFC) a partir da AFE realizada. Métodos: amostra composta por 184 crianças de ambos os sexos, alunos de duas escolas públicas situadas no interior do estado de São Paulo. Foram obtidas as medidas das dobras tricipital (TR) e escapular (ES), o índice de massa corporal (IMC), o percentual de gordura corporal (%G), a relação cintura quadril (RCQ), o teste de agilidade Shuttle Run e o teste de saltar e alcançar. A pesquisa foi aprovada pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da instituição e os pais ou responsáveis pelas crianças leram e assinaram o Termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido TCLE. Foi utilizado o software JASP® para realização das análise fatoriais; foi adotada p<0,050 em todos os testes estatísticos. Resultados: na AFE o teste KMO obteve MSA>0,600 na maioria das variáveis; o teste de Bartlett, cujo resultado foi X2=3389,942; gl= 78,000 e p< 0,001. Pelo critério de Kaiser, dois fatores apresentaram autovalores superiores a 1,0 e apenas duas variáveis apresentaram singularidades próximas a 1,0. O fator 1 composto por sete variáveis de natureza antropométrica e o fator 2, composto por 4 variáveis, sendo duas delas associadas a testes de aptidão física. Nos resultados da AFC foram encontradas as covariâncias entre os fatores 1 e 2 com valor estimado de -0,406; erro padrão= 0,100; z= -4,050; p < 0,001; IC(-0,603; -0,210) que evidenciaram uma associação entre ambos.
GRATITUDE AND WELL-BEING DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN IRAN: THE MODERATING ROLE OF RESILIENCE
Authors: Khodabakhsh Sonia , Ooi Chia Sin
Published: November 2023

The global pandemic has caused a great problem to the psychological well-being of people around the world. Iran is one of the most affected countries in pandemic situation. Resilience is the most common outcome after life-threatening events. In fact, studies have proven that positive emotions such as gratitude and resilience were able to improve well-being. This study used the theory of broaden-and-build to explore the association of gratitude, resilience, and well-being among Iranian adults during the pandemic. The convenience sampling method was utilized to recruit 441 Iranian adults aged between 18 to 35 years. The data was analyzed using Structural Equation Modelling using SmartPLS. The results supported the role of gratitude and resilience in improving the well-being of Iranian adults. Besides, the results supported the role of resilience as the moderator for the effect of gratitude on well-being. The findings of this study may have implications for mental health professionals and policymakers to promote gratitude and resilience intervention to increase positive emotions and well-being in young adults in this time of need and help society to be prepared for challenging times of adversity in the future.
DETERMINANTS OF WOMEN’S TOLERANT ATTITUDES TOWARD GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN KOSOVO
Authors: Bërxulli Dashamir , Gashi Ardiana , Gusia Edi
Published: November 2023

Gender-based violence against women is still one of the most worrying facts in Kosovo. This paper examines determinants of women’s tolerant attitudes toward gender-based violence against women in Kosovo. An empirical assessment of determinants of tolerance towards domestic violence was conducted by utilizing data from the Kosovo Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) carried out in 2019–2020. The survey was carried out with 5,124 households, drawn from a sample representative of the whole population of Kosovo. The national representative sampling by the MICS survey allows for generalized findings. Economic conditions, lower education level, residence, marital status, and marrying age are important predictors of a higher rate of women’s tolerant attitudes toward gender-based violence among women in Kosovo. The study’s important findings open new pathways for multi-level design studies including more variables such as social support, family finances management, gender roles in parenting, health situation, institutional responsiveness, and efficacy of institutional interventions to reduce gender-based violence.
PHARMACEUTICAL STUDY OF ROHITAKADI VATI W.S.R. TO ITS HEPATOPROTECTIVE ACTION
Authors: Jaiswal Ritika , Raghuwanshi Deepak , Kishore Pati Raj
Published: November 2023

Rohitakadi vati is an ayurvedic formulation mentioned in the classical text of Bhaishajya Ratnavali in the treatment of hepatic disorders. This article aims to prepare the Rohitakadi vati as per the text and review its hepatoprotective action. The organoleptic parameters of Rohitakadi vati are as follows, colour dark brown, mild odour of
yamanika, salty in taste, smooth in touch and appearance is round and uncoated. The development of the present
study will serve as reference standard for drug preparation and help in further research studies to evaluate the effect of Rohitakadi vati in hepatic disorder cases.
CONCEPTUAL STUDY ON UNDERSTANDING THE EFFECT OF GUNAS OF PITTA DOSHA IN MANIFESTING DIFFERENT DISEASES.
Authors: - Bhuvaneshwari , Kulkarni Madhusudhan
Published: November 2023

Fire burns food to generate energy. Similarly, Pitta in the form of Agni- digestive fire helps to digest food and
yields energy to the Sharira (mind and body). Both of these perform similar functions to Dahana, Pachana,
Abhipravartana of food. While describing the condition of Swasthya, both Sama Dosha and Sama Agni are
mentioned in Samhitas. The importance of Agni (the digestive fire) has already been told by Acharya Charaka
when he states that “the cause of all diseases is Mandagni”. In Ayurveda, the five natural elements (Pruthvi, Jala,
Agni, Vayu and Aakasha) are present in our Sharira (mind and body) too in form of the doshas: VATA, PITTA
and KAPHA. These elemental energies influence everything from our physical shape and digestion to the way we
process thoughts and emotions. The best way to understand the doshas is by their Gunas (Qualities). Similarly,
the different Guna combinations of the Dosha leads to a particular disease. Doshas are made up of Gunas. Gunas
help in maintenance of Swasthya as well as produce the Roga. Hence proper understanding of Gunas at root level
helps us to plan the Chikitsa and maintain the health of an individual.
The aim of this article is to review how the Gunas of Pitta Dosha plays a role in interpreting disease formation.
Survey of Inflammatory Biomarkers in Blood and Sputum in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients
Authors: Simanjuntak James Perdinan , Sakdiah Siti , Sitanggang Fardiah Tilawati , Maharani Eva Ayu
Published: November 2023

Write / type abstract in this section. Abstract written using Times New Roman 11, structured (150 - 200 words), consisting of 1 paragraph. Abstract in Indonesian and English. The authors must follow the instructions given in this guide. This document can be used as a reference in writing your manuscript. Be sure not to change the style in this template, including the type and size of the font, the size of the space, the indent distance, and so on. The abstract component consists of Background, Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions. Excludes tables, ref-erences, abbreviations and acronyms that are not explained, do not contain infor-mation or conclusions that are not in the text.
Effect of Procurement Planning on Procurement Function Performance in Kakamega County Government
Authors: Asande Jared Okemwa , Kwendo Evans Silver , Kiongera Fredrick Njehu
Published: November 2023

The public sector, including the county government, has undergone massive changes over time amid the existence of several regulations and laws. The realization of efficiency and effectiveness has been a tall order. This study, therefore, sought to establish the effect of procurement planning on procurement function performance in Kakamega County Government. This study was guided by one null hypothesis. The review of the literature consisted of a theoretical review and an empirical review. The study was guided by systems theory. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design involving a target population of all staff members in the procurement department. A census was used. Primary data was collected using questionnaires, which were administered through the drop-and-pick method. A pilot study was conducted in Samburu County. The analysis of the data was done using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study findings were presented in tables. The findings indicated that procurement planning had a positive but non-significant change in procurement function performance (t =.697, p > 0.05). The study recommends the application of procurement planning and other supply chain practices to enhance procurement function performance. In conclusion, procurement planning alone cannot enhance performance levels. County governments in Kenya can enhance procurement function performance levels by embracing all supply chain management practices and putting up infrastructure that can help in the implementation.
Hubungan Model Pembelajaran Mind Mapping dengan Prestasi Belajar Peserta Didik
Authors: Kosasih Fitriyani , Nurjanah Dedeh , Liana Fitry
Published: November 2023

Model pembelajaran mind mapping adalah model pembelajaran sebagai proses pemetaan pikiran untuk menghubungkan konsep-konsep permasalahan tertentu dari cabang-cabang sel saraf membentuk korelasi konsep menuju pada suatu pemahaman dan hasilnya dituangkan langsung di atas kertas dengan animasi yang disukai dan gampang dimengerti oleh pembuatnya. Oleh karena itu mind mapping dapat di terapkan dalam berbagai aspek pendidikan sebagai suatu metode. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu Untuk mengetahui mind mapping dalam dunia pendidikan serta mengetahui hubungan mind mapping dengan prestasi belajar siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode literature review, data yang diteliti adalah jurnal-jurnal yang telah diterbitkan dalam jurnal internasional diantaranya dari Google Scholar, Taylor & Francis, dan Elsevier. Data yang diperoleh diteliti dengan pendekatan kualitatif dan dianalisis menggunakan analisis isi. Berdasarkan temuan penelitian diketahui bahwa adaptasi mind mapping dapat diterapkan melalui tradisional maupun teknologi aplikasi animasi. Mind mapping dalam segi pendidikan dan manfaat dalam dunia pendidikan sebagai penunjang kreatifitas, inovatif dan keefektifan dalam meningkatkan Prestasi belajar siswa dalam aspek kognitif afektif dan psikomotor.
Strategi Pengembangan Objek Wisata Taman Bu Sang Sebagai Daerah Tujuan Wisata Kota Singkawang
Authors: Krisna Hanny Cindy , Djunaid Ika Suryono
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana suatu tempat wisata dapat memiliki strategi dalam pengembangan pariwisata yang dapat menjadikan potensi pariwisata di kota singkawang bernama Taman Bu Sang. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif yaitu, penelitian yang menghasilkan karya ilmia yang menggunakan data deskriptif berupa data yang berupa kata-kata tertulis atau lisan dengan orang orang atau perilaku yang dapat diamati terhadap keadaan suatu kelompok, organisasi, kegiatan maupun kejadian dari manusia, budaya atau suatu kelompok. (Maelong J 1991). Taman Bu Sang sendiri masih memiliki masalah yang perlu diperhatikan dengan melakukan analisa SWOT dan diikuti dengan analisis komponen pariwisatanya sehingga, dari hasil analisis tersebut, dapat tercipta beberapa strategi yang dapat digunakan sebagai pedoman dalam mengembangkan objek wisata di taman Bu Sang sebagai salah satu destinasi wisata di Singkawang. Hasil yang didapatkan berupa strategi S-O yang dapat di kembangkan lebih lagi untuk mengembangan produk wisata di Taman Bu Sang.
Development of Character Education Evaluation Model (In Schools and Islamic Boarding Schools)
Authors: Fauzi Muhammad Ridwan , Hasanah Aan , Arifin Bambang Samsul
Published: November 2023

The research objective focuses on developing an evaluation model for character education in schools, madrasas and Islamic boarding schools with proper character education evaluation, so that these character values are actually internalized in the souls of students, displayed in good behavior, and finally emerge as a habit. cultured. This research uses a qualitative approach with content analysis techniques. Content Analysis Studies defines this method as a detailed and systematic examination of the content of a given set of materials for the purpose of identifying patterns, themes or biases. Research shows that the results of character education are more emphasized in the affective and psychomotor domains than the cognitive domains. Evaluation techniques that can be used include 1) Actualization of Character Education Values through Evaluation 2) Authentic Assessment as the Main Means of Implementing Character Education in Schools 3) Research Rubric 4) Evaluation of the Implementation of the Character Education Program by TIM. Evaluation of the results of character education is not only carried out by the teacher, but by a team consisting of teachers, principals, other school staff (administrative staff, laboratory assistants, technicians), school committees, parents, the general public, and also the students themselves to assess changes in attitude. to himself or his group.
Perlindungan Konsumen di Sektor Jasa Keuangan pada Kasus Serangan Siber Ransomware yang Menimpa Perbankan
Authors: Afifah Diana
Published: November 2023

Tulisan ini berfokus pada serangan siber ransomware yang menimpa PT Bank Syariah Indonesia (Bank BSI) dan dampaknya terhadap perlindungan konsumen di sektor jasa keuangan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan yuridis normatif dengan menggunakan data sekunder dan teknik studi kepustakaan. Melalui tinjauan terhadap Undang-Undang Perlindungan Konsumen No. 8 Tahun 1999 dan Peraturan Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (POJK) 6/2022, tulisan ini menyoroti pentingnya transparansi informasi dalam sektor jasa keuangan dan perlindungan hukum yang harus diberikan kepada konsumen. Dalam konteks Bank BSI, kurangnya transparansi informasi yang disampaikan kepada nasabah dalam mengatasi serangan siber menimbulkan kerugian dan merusak kepercayaan konsumen. Selain itu, tulisan ini juga menekankan tanggung jawab Bank BSI dalam mengelola data pribadi nasabah dengan memastikan keamanan teknologi informasi yang digunakan. Implikasinya, serangan siber pada Bank BSI menunjukkan perlunya perbaikan dalam aspek transparansi informasi dan perlindungan hukum konsumen dalam sektor jasa keuangan.
Peran Counselling Self-Efficacy dalam Hubungan Gaya Supervisi dan Supervisory Working Alliance pada Mahasiswa Pendidikan Profesi Psikologi di Indonesia
Authors: Safari Salma Ghina Sakinah , Oriza Imelda Ika Dian
Published: November 2023

Supervisi klinis merupakan salah satu kegiatan vital yang perlu dilakukan untuk meningkatkan kompetensi seorang psikolog. Kegiatan supervisi klinis tercantum pada beberapa regulasi yang berkenaan dengan profesi psikolog sebagai salah satu kegiatan yang wajib dan disarankan untuk diikuti, baik oleh mahasiswa profesi psikologi hingga psikolog profesional. Oleh sebab itu, perhatian khusus pada faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi hubungan supervisi antara supervisor dan mahasiswa menjadi penting untuk dilakukan. Dengan demikian, tujuan utama dari penelitian ini berusaha untuk meneliti lebih jauh peran faktor internal supervisee, yakni counselling self-efficacy, dalam mempengaruhi hubungan antaran faktor relasional supervisor melalui gaya supervisi yang ditampilkan terhadap kepuasan supervisi atau supervisory working alliance. Terdapat 99 mahasiswa profesi psikologi yang berpartisipasi dalam penelitian ini. Pengukuran dalam penelitian ini menggunakan alat ukur Supervisory Working Alliance Inventory - Trainee Form, Supervisory Style Inventory-Trainee dan Counseling Self Estimate Inventory. Pengolahan data dengan analisis moderasi memperlihatkan bahwa counselling self-efficacy tidak ditemukan secara signifikan memoderasi hubungan antara gaya supervisi dan supervisory working alliance.