bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Introducing water by river basin into the GTAP-BIO model: GTAP-BIO-W
Authors: Taheripour Farzad , Hertel Thomas , Liu Jing
Published: July 2023

This paper introduces water into the GTAP modeling framework at a river basin level. The new model: 1) distinguishes between irrigated and rainfed agriculture using different production functions; 2) takes into account heterogeneity in land quality across agro-ecological zones; 3) traces supply of water at the river basin level within each country/region; 4) fully captures competition for land among crop, livestock and forestry industries; 5) and, most importantly, offers the potential to extend the competition for managed water among agricultural and non-agricultural activities. Individuals interested in working with the GTAP-Water data base and model are referred to the following publication in the Journal of Global Economic Analysis
Distributional Impacts of Carbon Pricing Policies under Paris Agreement: Inter and Intra-Regional Perspectives
Authors: Chepeliev Maksym , Osorio Rodarte Israel , van der Mensbrugghe Dominique
Published: July 2023

While bringing multiple benefits for the environment, achievement of the stringent global greenhouse gas emissions reduction target, like the one outlined in the Paris Climate Agreement, is associated with significant implementation costs and could impact different dimensions of human well-being, including welfare, poverty and distributional aspects. In this paper, we analyze the poverty and distributional impacts of different carbon pricing mechanisms consistent with reaching the Paris Agreement targets. We link a global recursive dynamic computable general equilibrium model ENVISAGE with the GIDD microsimulation model and explore three levels of mitigation effort and five carbon pricing options (trade coalitions). Results suggest that while there is a higher incidence of poverty in all scenarios, mainly driven by lower economic growth, Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) policies result in progressive income distribution at the global level. Such progressivity is caused not only by lower relative prices of food versus non-food commodities, but also by a general decline in skill wage premia.
Detailed Trade Policy Simulations Using a Global General Equilibrium Model
Authors: Aguiar Angel , Corong Erwin , van der Mensbrugghe Dominique
Published: July 2023

For the majority of studies using global general equilibrium models, the sectoral detail provided by the GTAP Data Base would be sufficient. However, analyses aimed at supporting trade negotiations or detailed trade policy regulations often require modeling at the tariff linear Harmonized System (HS) level. We bridge this gap by providing an automated data and model workflow that allows GTAP-based analyses at the HS level. In this paper, we illustrate and explain the use of this workflow by first carrying out a data procedure where we redefine GTAP sectors related to the auto industry — though the workflow is flexible enough to redefine or disaggregate any GTAP sector into its HS associated components. Then, we use an extended standard GTAP version 7 (GTAP-HS) model to carry out explicit modeling of the additional HS-level detail. Both data and model workflow that accompany this paper are available as supplementary materials. This new framework facilitates simulations of trade policy at the HS level, thereby allowing researchers to capture more nuances on the trade side. This is especially important when tariffs are highly differentiated across the HS components, which is the case for the automotive sector—tariffs may be relatively low on auto parts (intermediate goods), but higher on assembled vehicles (final goods)
Incorporating Nutritional Accounts in the GTAP Data Base
Authors: Chepeliev Maksym
Published: July 2023

In this paper, we develop an approach towards incorporation of nutritional accounts for the Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP) Data Base. We rely on the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) food balance sheets data and nutritive indicators to estimate nutritional content of primary commodities and derived commodities represented in primary equivalent within the food balance sheets. Calories, fats, proteins and carbohydrates are estimated and reported. We further identify use categories that account for food, feed, seed, losses and other uses. In terms of food supply, we identify GTAP Data Base primary commodity sectors, food processing sectors and service sectors that supply food. To redistribute nutritional data according to GTAP Data Base sectors, we calculate Leontief inverses, operating only over those sectors (and uses) that supply food. Trade in both primary and processed commodities is taken into account. The approach is applied to all four GTAP 10 Data Base reference years and can be replicated in a dynamic modelling framework for each simulated year (time step).
Evaluation of Current Trends in Biomedical Applications Using Soft
Computing
Authors: Kumar Sachin , Veer Karan
Published: July 2023

With the rapid advancement in analyzing high-volume and complex data, machine learning
has become one of the most critical and essential tools for classification and prediction. This study reviews
machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) methods for the classification and prediction of
biological signals. The effective utilization of the latest technology in numerous applications, along with
various challenges and possible solutions, is the main objective of this present study. A PICO-based
systematic review is performed to analyze the applications of ML and DL in different biomedical signals,
viz. electroencephalogram (EEG), electromyography (EMG), electrocardiogram (ECG), and wrist
pulse signal from 2015 to 2022. From this analysis, one can measure machine learning's effectiveness
and key characteristics of deep learning. This literature survey finds a clear shift toward deep learning
techniques compared to machine learning used in the classification of biomedical signals.
NOX-2 Inhibitors may be Potential Drug Candidates for the Management
of COVID-19 Complications
Authors: Chowdhury Bimalendu , Sahoo Biswa Mohan , Jena Akankshya Priyadarsani , Hiramani Korikana , Behera Amulyaratna , Acharya Biswajeet
Published: July 2023

COVID-19 is an RNA virus that attacks the targeting organs, which express angiotensin-
converting enzyme-2 (ACE-2), such as the lungs, heart, renal system, and gastrointestinal
tract. The virus that enters the cell by endocytosis triggers ROS production within the confines of
endosomes via a NOX-2 containing NADPH-oxidase. Various isoforms of NADPH oxidase are
expressed in airways and alveolar epithelial cells, endothelial and vascular smooth muscle cells,
and inflammatory cells, such as alveolar macrophages, monocytes, neutrophils, and Tlymphocytes.
The key NOX isoform expressed in macrophages and neutrophils is the NOX-2 oxidase,
whereas, in airways and alveolar epithelial cells, it appears to be NOX-1 and NOX-2. The
respiratory RNA viruses induce NOX-2-mediated ROS production in the endosomes of alveolar
macrophages. The mitochondrial and NADPH oxidase (NOX) generated ROS can enhance TGF-β
signaling to promote fibrosis of the lungs. The endothelium-derived ROS and platelet-derived
ROS, due to activation of the NADPH-oxidase enzyme, play a crucial role in platelet activation. It
has been observed that NOX-2 is generally activated in COVID-19 patients. The post-COVID
complications like pulmonary fibrosis and platelet aggregation may be due to the activation of
NOX-2. NOX-2 inhibitors may be a useful drug candidate to prevent COVID-19 complications
like pulmonary fibrosis and platelet aggregation.
The effect of managerial competence on entrepreneurship leadership of elementary school principles: A case study in Serang City, Indonesia
Authors: Syafrudin Syafrudin , Sudadio Sudadio , Hidayat Sholeh
Published: July 2023

This study aimed to examine and describe the impact of school principals' managerial competence on the entrepreneurial leadership of elementary school principals in Serang City, Banten Province, Indonesia. The research was conducted in elementary schools located in Serang City, Banten Province, Indonesia, specifically in six sub-districts: Cipocok Jaya District, Curug District, Kasemen District, Taktakan District, Walantaka District, and Serang District. The study employed a quantitative method utilizing ex-post-facto survey research techniques. This research methodology was selected based on the identified issues and objectives, which aimed to analyze the influence of principals' managerial competence on the productivity of elementary schools in Serang City, Banten Province, Indonesia. Furthermore, the data collection process did not require any deliberate treatment, as the necessary data were readily available in the field and possessed by the respondents. Therefore, the collection of this data only necessitated the use of a questionnaire as the primary instrument. Upon completion of the research, it was observed that there exists a direct positive relationship between managerial competence and entrepreneurial leadership among school principals in the context of elementary schools in Serang City, Banten Province, Indonesia. This finding suggests that an increasingly competent managerial approach will have a favorable impact on the entrepreneurial leadership of school principals within the scope of elementary schools in Serang City, Banten Province, Indonesia.
Effectiveness of physical barriers to prevent suicide by jumping from high-risk bridges: A scoping review and lessons from a northern Italian province (Preprint)
Authors: Merli Roberto , Costanza Alessandra
Published: July 2023

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While suicide by jumping is relatively uncommon, it is almost always lethal and can be significantly elevated locally due to the availability of tall structures such as bridges and other high-risk locations (e.g., places found in nature or buildings). Empirical evidence suggests that restricting access to certain suicide methods is highly effective at preventing suicide, which prompted the construction of physical barriers in many high-risk jumping locations. However, it has been argued that these measures are too costly and only lead to method substitution or displacement to other locations. This scoping review of the most representative literature clearly shows that physical barriers are highly effective at preventing suicide by jumping with little to no method or location substitution occurring. In addition, studies show that their cost is far outweighed by the monetary benefits of averted suicides.
Using the pre-alpine and alpine arc areas of northern Italy as an example, we argue that local topography and socioeconomic particularities led to significantly elevated rates of suicide in general, and of suicide by jumping from bridges in particular, a situation that is expected to deteriorate following the current economic downturn related to the COVID-19 aftermaths and ongoing war in Ukraine. Further, we argue that this increase disproportionately affects young adults because of their particular vulnerability to economic downturns and elevated susceptibility to impulsive acts, a known characteristic associated with suicide by jumping, which makes the issue even more topical and clinically relevant.
As these finding are easily generalized to other territories with similar topographical and/or economic characteristics, we end with a call to action, urging local authorities to heed the scientific evidence and take the necessary steps to improve suicide prevention.
Pandangan Dunia Yi Munyol dalam Novel Our Twisted Hero
Authors: Elkhoiriyah Mar’ah Mukhbita
Published: July 2023

This study aims to find the author's worldview on the novel, Our Twisted Hero. The worldview is examined using Lucien Goldmann's genetic structuralism theory which views a literary work from the structure that builds it. The structure is in the form of homology between the structure of the novel and the social structure in society. According to Goldmann, the structure of the novel is centered on the relationship between characters and between characters with objects. The author's social group is also a material consideration behind the formation of his worldview. The result of this research shows the author's view toward struggle for democracy in South Korea in the 1980s including the attitude of the people involved. Through the conflict between the problematic hero Han Byeongtae and Eom Seokdae, his classmate, and homeroom teacher, this research reveals the view of the author who thinks that the lack of concern for some people towards the struggle for democracy actually helps authoritarian governments strengthen their power. However, the author's main goal is not to judge the right or wrong of it but to reveal the hard reality that actually happened back then through Yi Munyol's point of view as the author of the novel.
Displacement of Policy Effected People Due to Dam Project: A Case Study of Odissa
Authors: Sharma Kushagra , Mishra PL. Arundhatee
Published: July 2023

Abstract: Dam projects, considered a significant development initiative of modern civilization, have worldwide consequences involving water use, abuse, power, and pollution. While these projects aim to achieve economic development, they often involve land acquisition, displacement, compensation, resettlement, and rehabilitation processes. However, project authorities displace people without considering their rights to development after displacement. The effectiveness of resettlement and rehabilitation policies in addressing the crisis of human displacement versus economic development remains a significant research question. This paper focuses on the land acquisition and related resettlement and rehabilitation issues caused by dam projects in Odisha, India. Tribal displacement in Odisha is substantial, with forest land acquisition accounting for 44.34% of the total land acquired. Around 20% of the displaced families belong to scheduled tribes, with certain projects displacing a significant proportion of tribal populations. Inadequate compensation and unresolv///ed rehabilitation issues have led to ongoing agitations. Consequently, these displacements contribute to Rawlsian inequality and injustice. The study highlights the need for rectifying the problems related to resettlement and rehabilitation in the country.
Mumbai Chawls: Resettlement vs. Chawl Culture, and Possible Solutions
Authors: Gawde Rupali , Paliwal Sachin , Durve Nitya
Published: July 2023

Abstract: Bombay (Mumbai), the commercial capital of India is a notable example of the similarity and variety that portrays India. As a destination that has always fascinated immigrants,the city has always received individuals from several parts of the country. Migration has led to extraordinary Population growth, with limited space which is leading to excessive profitable exploitation of fabricated environment. Along with this transformation observed in the building commerce, there still occurs a dwelling typology known as “Chawls” – a medium density mass housing. Chawls have deeply rooted their communal culture in Mumbai’s history over the past century. Chawl culture has essentially grown on features like mutual binding, interaction and sharing amongst the residents, Normally occupied by middle class residents, chawls deliver entrance to a variety of services and, most significantly, a social support-system that makes livingEasier in present-day Mumbai. This model is developed as basis for sustainable way of life and communal living along with classic low cost architecture that was started in mid-twentieth century. The present situation of these seventy-eighty year old chawls is such that many of them have been stated dangerous and unfit to live-in by the government and further housing organizations. Huge amount of Money spent by the housing authorities and residents to repair old chawl buildings in Mumbai but still 25 chawls collapse each year partly or completely. Municipal or government authorities do plan to evict peoples out of dangerous structuresfor maintenance or reconstruction but they just Decline. The inhabitants having an unlikely Stubbornness to shift to safer houses and the possible reason will be the authorities’ complete ignorance towards developing housing localities as a communal living space which is one of theimportant feature of chawls. The "chawl culture" is being driven to the brink of extinction by the inclinations of modern living, and as a result, a substantial composite housing pattern of the society is being reduced. Hence, this study concludes with highlighting the urgent need of repair and resettlement of chawls and why chawls occupants are not ready to shift anywhere else and coming up with a solution which will be beneficial for both the development authorities and the occupants ofthe chawls
Analysis of Effect of Project Management Maturity on Project Success in the Indian IT Industry
Authors: Hamal Vivek , Tyagi Prashant
Published: July 2023

Abstract: The research on topic “ANALYSIS OF EFFECT OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT MATURITY ON PROJECT SUCCESS IN THE INDIAN IT INDUSTRY” analysed project management maturity, project success, project challenges, and the association between project management maturity and project success in the IT industry. A survey was conducted among large, medium, and small firms, combining the nine knowledge areas of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) with a Project Management Maturity Model (PMMM). The results show that integration, cost, and communication processes are mature, as they are at level 4 in maturity, which means that processes are managed and regularly measured. Scope, time, quality, and procurement processes indicated less maturity compared to other processes. HR and risk management showed the least maturity among the nine knowledge core areas. Key areas that require special attention are project control processes, informal communication, and risk management. Lack of communication between project team members, lack of executive support, unclear business objectives, incorrect auditing of processes, inappropriate formal methodologies, and other factors contributed to project challenges. Quadruple constraint, system use, and user satisfaction are important factors for project success. Project management maturity and project success were found to be highly correlated.
Taksasi Taksasi Setek Sembilan Calon Klon Unggul Baru Teh (Camellia sinensis Var. Assamica)
Authors: Pramudya Galuh Mailanda , Syahrian Heri , Prayoga M. Khais , Rahadi Vitria Puspitasari , Pramono Eko
Published: July 2023

Pusat Penelitian Teh dan Kina (PPTK) memiliki sembilan calon klon unggul baru yang diperkirakan memiliki potensi hasil yang cukup tinggi. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah memperoleh informasi kemampuan sembilan calon klon unggul baru teh dalam menghasilkan setekres sebagai bahan pembibitan. Penelitian dilakukan di Kebun Percobaan Gambung Pusat Penelitian Teh dan Kina. Rancangan yang digunakan adalah rancangan acak kelompok (RAK) satu faktor yaitu sembilan calon klon unggul baru (I.35.8, klon II.6.10, klon II.10.11, klon II.13.2, klon II.32.15, klon III.2.15, klon III.22.15, klon III.28.4, dan klon III.36.10) dan diulang sebanyak tiga kali. Karakter pengamatan antaralain Jumlah setekres per pohon, panjang setekres, jumlah setek per setekres, panjang internoda taksasi setek per pohon, dan taksasi setek per hektar. Data hasil pengamatan dianalisis menggunakan analysis of variance (anova) dan dilanjutkan dengan uji lanjut beda nyata jujur (BNJ). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya perbedaan yang nyata antar klon pada karakter panjang setekres, adanya perbedaan yang sangat nyata pada karakter jumlah setek per setekres dan panjang internodia, serta tidak ada perbedaan yang nyata pada karakter jumlah setekres per pohon, Taksasi setek per pohon, dan taksasi setek per hektar. Taksasi dari sembilan klon calon unggul baru teh berkisar antara 92,39 sampai dengan 269,01 setek perpohon atau 552.395 sampai dengan 1.608.417 setek per hektar.
Peramalan Jumlah Kunjungan Wisatawan Mancanegara ke Provinsi Aceh Menggunakan Fuzzy Time Series Chen
Authors: Fery Andika  , Dayanti Selvy , Dewi Fransiska , Nurviana
Published: July 2023

Sektor pariwisata memegang peranan penting dalam pertumbuhan ekonomi Indonesia, serta merupakan salah satu sumber penerimaan devisa negara. Provinsi Aceh memiliki potensi besar untuk pengembangan sektor pariwisata. Hal ini ditunjukkan dari jumlah wisatawan mancanegara yang mengalami fluktuasi yang cenderung meningkat selama 10 tahun terakhir. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memprediksi jumlah kunjungan wisatawan mancanegara ke provinsi Aceh pada bulan Agustus 2022 berdasarkan data sebelumnya. Data historis yang digunakan adalah data kunjungan wisatawan mancanegara sejak periode bulan Januari 2017 hingga bulan Juli 2022 yang diperoleh dari Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) Provinsi Aceh. Metode peramalan yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah Fuzzy Time Series Chen. Hasil peramalan jumlah kunjungan wisatawan mancanegara ke Provinsi Aceh untuk bulan Agustus 2022 menggunakan fuzzifikasi bulan Juli 2022 dengan hasil peramalan sebesar 446 dengan nilai Mean Squared Error (MSE) sebesar 40,87. Hal ini menunujukkan peningkatan yang signifikan dibanding bulan sebelumnya pada masa pandemi covid-19 dimana tidak terdapat kunjungan wisatawan. Hal ini berdampak positif bagi peningkatan perekonomian Aceh di bidang pariwisata.

Kata kunci: peramalan, wisatawan mancanegara, fuzzy time series chen
Study of the Metacognition Process using the Rubric of Physic Metacognition Inventory (PMI) and Minnesota Assessment of Problem Solving (MAPS) on Physics Students in Problem Solving
Authors: Rahmawaty Rahmawaty , Werdhiana I Komang , Saehana Sahrul
Published: July 2023

This study aims to describe the knowledge and skills of metacognition using the rubric of the Physic Metacognition Inventory (PMI) and the Minnesota Assessment of Problem Solving (MAPS) in physics students in Problem Solving. The research subjects were students of the Physics Education Study Program FKIP Tadulako University for the 2016, 2017 and 2018 batches. The technique of taking respondents was based on high, medium, and low categories. Data were obtained from the respondent selection test instrument, Problem Solving test, PMI rubric, MAPS rubric and interview results. The results of the research process metacognition in problem solving using the rubric PMI and MAPS can describe a person's metacognition. The metacognition process of the 9 respondents varied according to high, medium and low categories. Based on the results of the assessment of the two rubrics that a person's metacognition knowledge can influence his metacognition skills from this can determine how he will solve a problem. So, in general it can be concluded that a person's metacognition process can determine how the ability to solve problems. Based on the results of the interview, the low metacognition of a person is caused by the lack of knowledge they have.
Diversity of Fern Species (Pteridophyta) Based on the Height in the Mountain Route to the Galang District of Toli Toli And it’s Development As a Learning Medium
Authors: Susila Komang Abdi
Published: July 2023

Metode yang digunakan adalah metode survei dimana tehnik pengambilan data menggunakan metode plot tunggal. Plot berukuran 20 m x 20 m pada setiap setasiun pengamatan atau tiap penambahan ketinggian tempat sebanyak 100 m dpl pada jalur pengamatan.   Lokasi penelitian ditentukan secara purposive sampling, dan dibagi 9 bagian berdasarkan ketinggian dari ketinggian 500 – 1.300 m dpl. Hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan pada setiap ketinggian mulai dari ketinggian 500 m dpl, 600 m dpl, 700 m dpl, 800 m dpl, 900 m dpl, 1000 m dpl, 1100 m dpl, 1200 m dpl, dan 1300 m dpl di sepanjang jalur pendakian Gunung Galang Kabupaten Tolitoli, diperoleh 16 jenis tumbuhan paku.  Pada ketinggian 500 m dpl indeks keanekaragaman sebesar -1,590311843 ini dikategorikan keanekaragaman jenisnya sedang, pada ketinggian 600 m dpl nilai indeks keanekaragaman sebesar -1,358459538 ini dikategorikan keanekaragaman jenisnya sedang, pada ketinggian 700 m dpl nilai indeks keanekaragaman sebesar -1,094911993 ini dikategorikan keanekaragaman jenisnya sedang, pada ketinggian 800 m dpl nilai indeks keanekaragaman sebesar -1,06245397 ini dikategorikan keanekaragaman jenisnya sedang, pada ketinggian 900 m dpl nilai indeks keanekaragaman sebesar -1,013445907 ini dikategorikan keanekaragaman jenisnya sedang, pada ketinggian 1.000 m dpl nilai indeks keanekaragaman sebesar -1,075604164 ini dikategorikan keanekaragaman jenisnya sedang, pada ketinggian 1.100 m dpl nilai indeks keanekaragaman sebesar -0,9529371 ini dikategorikan keanekaragaman jenisnya rendah, pada ketinggian 1.200 m dpl nilai indeks keanekaragaman sebesar -0,598269589 ini dikategorikan keanekaragaman jenisnya rendah, pada ketinggian 1.300 m dpl nilai indeks keanekaragaman sebesar 0 ini dikategorikan keanekaragaman jenisnya rendah. Berdasarkan penelitian yang telah dilakukan dapat disimpulkan Indeks keanekaragaman tumbuhan paku berdasarkan ketinggian di jalur pendakian Gunung Galang Kabupaten Tolitoli menurun seiring dengan bertambahnya ketinggian tempat dari permukaan laut.
Analysis of the Characteristics of Creative Thinking Students through Mathmatical Posing Problems in terms of Gender Differences
Authors: Hairiyah Hairiyah , Djaeng Maxinus , H.B Usman
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this research is to obtain the description of the characteristics of creative thinking of female students and male students through mathematical posing problems. This research uses a qualitative approach in form of case studies based on the categories of the creative thinking according to Balka. The research subjects were chosen based on purposive sampling who willing to provide complete information, had an open nature, and were willing to work together. The two subjects were chosen female students (PR) and male students (LK). The result shows that the characteristics of creative thinking through problem posing PR subjects and LK subjects in the categories: (1) fluency that is, PR subjects and LK subjects were able to raise a number of problems regarding the function of representing the information content provided, (2) flexibility namely PR subjects and LK subjects were able to create many problems that lead to the understanding of functions with different categories of functions, (3) novelty, homework subjects and LK subjects were able to raise new problems when the interview at the same  time, which are different from the problems raised when working on written task posing problems, and (4) understanding, that is, the PR subject and LK subject were able to make linkages between ideas about function. Based on these categories, it is concluded that both subjects able to think creatively in raising problems from the information provided.
Influence of Problem-based Learning with the STEM using Mobile Learning Toward Problem Solving Physics Ability and Self-directed Learning Student in Dynamic Electricity Subject Matter
Authors: Irawan Rizal , Kade Amiruddin , Pasaribu Marungkil
Published: July 2023

The application of a learning model can affect students’ ability to solve problems, independence, and student learning interactions. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the Problem Based Learning model through the STEM approach with mobile learning on problemsolving skills, independence and student interaction in class XII student learning at SMA Negeri 3 Balaesang. The research method is quasi-experimental with a population of all students in class XII and a sample of 57 students, 29 students in the experimental class and 28 students in the control class. The research instrument was written test, questionnaire, observation sheet and documentation. Data on the ability to solve physics problems, independent learning questionnaires, and problem-solving interactions and student learning independence using the SPSS software application with a significance value of 0.05. the results showed that students can: 1) solve problems; 2) have independence; and 3) interacting between problem solving skills and independence in solving physics problems. The conclusion is that there are: 1) a significant effect of the application of problem-based learning on solving skills; 2) a significant effect of the application of problem-based learning on students learning independence; and 3) there is a significant interaction between problem-solving skills and student learning independence.
ENGLISH NOUN PHRASES OF NARRATIVE TEXT AND NEWS ARTICLE: A CONTRASTIVE ANALYSIS
Authors: Ardianto Ardik
Published: July 2023

Noun phrases, in either language in general or English in particular, are one of the pivotal topics in formal linguistics. This paper aimed to contrast the similarities and differences of the patterns of ideational structure and syntactic functions of noun phrases in two different text genres. It employed systemic functional linguistic approach using both Ideational structure analysis and syntactical analysis of noun phrases in narrative texts and news articles. The findings of this study show that noun phrases in narrative texts tend to be shorter and simpler, especially as they occupy the subject and object functions. The forms of pre-modifiers used also tend to be simpler (ranging from the use of one or two pre-modifiers only).  The same case occurs in post-modifier forms as well. In contrast, news articles tend to use complex phrase structures (two or even three pre-modifiers at once) which are coupled with other complex information in the post-modifiers. Appositives appear several times as post-modifiers to complete the information in the noun phrases. In conclusion, these differences prove that the determinism of writing style in each genre has a significant share in determining the pattern complexity of the noun phrase structures therein.
Reliability of energy landscape analysis of resting-state functional MRI data
Authors: Khanra Pitambar , Nakuci Johan , Muldoon Sarah , Watanabe Takamitsu , Masuda Naoki
Published: July 2023

Energy landscape analysis is a data-driven method to analyze
multidimensional time series, including functional magnetic resonance
imaging (fMRI) data. It has been shown to be a useful characterization
of fMRI data in health and disease. It fits an Ising model to the data
and captures the dynamics of the data as movement of a noisy ball
constrained on the energy landscape derived from the estimated Ising
model. In the present study, we examine test-retest reliability of the
energy landscape analysis. To this end, we construct a permutation test
that assesses whether or not indices characterizing the energy landscape
are more consistent across different sets of scanning sessions from the
same participant (i.e., within-participant reliability) than across
different sets of sessions from different participants (i.e.,
between-participant reliability). We show that the energy landscape
analysis has significantly higher within-participant than
between-participant test-retest reliability with respect to four
commonly used indices. We also show that a variational Bayesian method,
which enables us to estimate energy landscapes tailored to each
participant, displays comparable test-retest reliability to that using
the conventional likelihood maximization method. The proposed
methodology paves the way to perform individual-level energy landscape
analysis for given data sets with a statistically controlled
reliability.
In memory of Klimko N.N.
Authors: Editorial Article
Published: July 2023

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Clinical and laboratory features of viral lower respiratory tract infections in children
Authors: Orlova E. D. , Babachenko I. V. , Tian N. S. , Kozyrev E. A. , Alekseeva L. A.
Published: July 2023

Purpose: to give a comparative characteristic of the clinical and laboratory manifestations of viral lower respiratory tract infections of various etiologies.

Object and methods: Medical information of 385 patients, who were hospitalized in the clinic of Pediatric Research and Clinical Center for Infectious Diseases in the period from 2016 to 2022, was retrospectively analyzed. Inclusion criteria: age from 1 month to 17 years; infectious diseases of the lower respiratory tract; extraction of respiratory viral nucleic acids in nasopharyngeal swabs by polymerase chain reaction. Upon admission, all children underwent: a physical examination, an examination by an otorhinolaryngologist, a complete blood test with a leucogram, determination of the level of C-reactive protein, and, if it necessary, a chest X-ray in two projections.

Results: Respiratory syncytial virus and rhinovirus dominated in the etiological structure of lower respiratory tract infection. Differences in the duration and severity of fever and manifestations of catarrhal syndrome in respiratory viral infections of various etiologies were established. Boca-virus and rhinovirus infections often caused severe damage of the lower respiratory tract with acute respiratory failure. Viral lower respiratory tract infections have such changes in the leucogram as an increase in neutrophils and band cells, which persist for 4-5 days of the disease. The severity of inflammatory changes in the haemogram depends on the etiology of the disease. The most significant changes, such as leukocytosis and an increase in the absolute count of neutrophils, were detected in adenovirus and rhinovirus infections.

Conclusion: There were age and clinical features of viral lower respiratory tract infections in children. Prolonged fever and identified inflammatory changes in the hemogram, often in combination with an increase in the level of C-reactive protein, in children with viral lesions of the lower respiratory tract explain the frequency of prescribing antibacterial drugs at any stage of medical care. To select the optimal therapy tactics, it is necessary to take into account the clinical and laboratory features of respiratory viral infections in patients with diseases of the lower respiratory tract.
Trust in social media is associated with misperceptions about COVID-19
Authors: Thaker Jagadish , Ganchoudhuri Somrita
Published: July 2023

Although social media is a primary means for the general public to access science and health information and can help increase public knowledge, empirical evidence is mixed. Beyond social media exposure, this study investigates whether trust in social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube is related to public knowledge about the coronavirus. The findings, based on data from a nationally representative sample of 3933 people in the United States, show that trust in Facebook and Twitter is negatively associated with knowledge of COVID-19, even after controlling for a number of traditional factors associated with scientific knowledge. Republicans' trust in Twitter contributes to this knowledge gap, albeit the interaction between Republican affiliation and Twitter trust is weak but significant. The findings indicate that, despite increased suppression of fake and misleading information by social media companies, misinformation on social media persists and may lead to harm.
Influence of making a video cancer narrative in adolescents and young adults on factors impacting self-efficacy
Authors: Pereira Lila M. , Mallela Jaya L. , Valle Carmina G. , Salsman John M. , Quinn Gwendolyn P.
Published: July 2023

Adolescent and young adult (AYA) oncology patients often struggle with self-management, leading to poor quality of life and disease outcomes. Interventions that influence self-management skills, particularly self-efficacy, are needed. A growing body of research has suggested engaging with digital narratives can influence health outcomes. This study explored the impacts of a digital narrative on health attitudes and intended health-related behaviors in AYA oncology patients. A mixed methods approach was used to determine if verbalizing content related to health and resiliency impacted AYAs’ self-reported intentions for future health self-management and perceptions of healthcare providers. Youth (N=24) aged 12-18 years created video narratives about their cancer experience and then completed a questionnaire with items addressing self-management and perceptions of medical providers. Narratives were scored for levels of healthcare-related content and linguistic qualities reflecting resilience. Associations between content scores and questionnaire responses were examined via regression. Discussion of one’s health was positively associated with intent to improve health behavior (t = 2.36, p < .05). One linguistic quality reflecting resilience, narrator connectedness, was positively associated with changes in perceptions of providers (t = 2.25, p < .05). Clinicians may consider encouraging digital storytelling as a tool for AYAs to facilitate the development of motivation to manage their health
Increasing incidence of surgically treated hamstring injuries: a nationwide registry study in Sweden between 2001 and 2020
Authors: Laszio Sofia , Jonsson Kenneth B
Published: July 2023

Background and purpose: Data on incidence and on trends in treatment of hamstring injuries, including proximal hamstring tendon avulsions (PHA), is limited. We aimed to investigate the incidence, trends in operative treatment, age, and sex distribution of hamstring injuries in Sweden between 2001 and 2020.Patients and methods: We obtained data recorded in the National Patient Register between 2001 and 2020 on patients between 18 and 90 years of age, with the ICD-10 code S76.3, to calculate the incidence of patients treated operatively for hamstring injuries in Sweden. Patients with the NOMESCO classification NFL49 were considered as having been treated operatively. Data on quadriceps and Achilles tendon injuries were obtained for comparison. To calculate incidences, adult population data for every year were obtained from the Statistics Sweden website.Results: The incidence of patients diagnosed with hamstring injuries increased from 2.2 to 7.3 per 100,000 person-years. There was a rising trend of surgical treatment per diagnosed case from 3.0% to 14.2%. Patients diagnosed in units with the highest experience of surgical treatment of hamstring injuries tended to be operated on more often (22.2%) than patients diagnosed in units with limited experience (5.1%), although the fraction of operated patients was increasing in both groups.Conclusion: Between 2001 and 2020 there was an increase in the proportion of operatively treated hamstring injuries.
The Prevalence of Transfusion-Transmitted Infections and Their Associated Risk Factors Among Transfusion-Dependent Beta-Thalassemia Major Patients Registered in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Jamnagar, Gujarat
Authors: Parmar Alpesh , Shah Viral , Patel Harsh , Patel Bela
Published: July 2023

Background: Thalassemia is an inherited disease. Thalassemia major patients are transfusion-dependent and are very much prone to transfusion-transmitted viral infections. So, this study was conducted to determine the prevalence and various determinants, contributing in blood transfusion transmitted infection among them. Methodology: A 12-month longitudinal research on thalassemia major patients who met the inclusion criteria and were registered in the thalassemia ward of a tertiary care institution was undertaken from December 2021 to November 2022. Information regarding Transfusion transmitted infection was collected. Result: This study was applied to a total of 222 thalassemia major patients. The prevalence of Hepatitis C infection found to be 51 (22.97%) followed by HIV 5 (2.25%) and hepatitis B infection was found in one patient (0.45%). When various parameters were compared to Transfusion transmitted infection, only history of splenectomy and place of diagnoses were shown to be substantially related to the TTIs (p < 0.05), whereas all other factors were statistically insignificant (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Our findings reveled that HCV is the most common TTI among thalassemia major patients followed by HIV and HBV. Patients who were splenectomized and diagnosed from private hospital were more prone to Transfusion transmitted infection.
An Institutional Based Cross Sectional Analytical Study on Nutritional Determinants of Low Birth Weight
Authors: Patel Harsh , Mehta Jitesh , Patel Bela , Ram Rohitkumar , Rathod Mittal
Published: July 2023

Background: Maternal nutrition during pregnancy is a key factor influencing birth outcomes. Pregnant women are at increased risk of various nutritional deficiencies, particularly in developing countries. Besides, most LBW infants in these countries are full-term newborns with intrauterine growth restriction due to maternal malnutrition and poor gestational weight gain. Objective: To study distribution of new-borns’ according to nutritional determinants of mothers’ and its association with low birth weight. Methods: An institutional based cross-sectional analytical study. New-borns delivered at study institute were considered as study participants. Estimated final sample size was 500. Sampling was done by Systemic random sampling method. Guardians (mothers) were face-to-face interviewed and also recorded data were collected from the case file and Mother and Child Protection (MCP) Card. Results: Majority newborns belonged to lower middle 194 (38.8%) and middle class164 (32.8%), More than two third (68.2%) newborns belonged to mothers who had pre pregnancy weight ≥45 kg, 86.4% from mothers whose height were ≥145 cm, 84.2% from mothers whose BMI ≥18.5 kg/m2, 65.6% newborns belonged to mothers whose weight gain were ≥ 9 kg, 18.2% from mothers who consume meals <3 times in a day, 82.8% from mothers who were anaemic, 85.2% and 79.4% taken regular IFA and calcium tablets respectively. Newborns belonged to mothers who were provided health education, supplementary nutrition, maternity benefits were 89%, 32%, 36.4% respectively. The odds of having LBW was significantly higher in lower and middle socioeconomic class, mothers with height <145 cm, BMI less than 18.5 kg/m2, weight gain less than 9 kg, consume <3 meals in a day and not received supplementary nutrition at anganvadi. Conclusion: The present study revealed that lower and middle socio-economic class, mothers with height <145 cm, BMI <18.5 kg/m2, <9 kg weight gain, consume <3 meals in a day and not received supplementary nutrition at anganvadi were statistically significant risk factors that associated for delivering LBW newborns.
PELATIHAN KETERAMPILAN KONSELING TRAUMATIS BAGI PENDAMPING KORBAN KEKERASAN SEKSUAL DI PRINGSEWU
Authors:   Universitas Lampung, Widiastuti Ratna , Daryanti Fitri , Sutrisno Putri Devi , Oktariana Yohana
Published: July 2023

Pemberitaan media massa menunjukkan banyak terjadi kasus kekerasan seksual di Pringsewu. Pelaku kekerasan seksual seringkali adalah tetangga dekat, guru di sekolah guru mengaji, guru sekolah, kakek, ayah kandung/tiri, dan pacar. Korban yang mengalami kekerasan seksual pasti akan mengalami trauma. Korban akan terganggu baik secara fisik, psikologis, dan kesehatan secara umum; dalam jangka waktu pendek maupun panjang. Diantara gangguan yang dialami adalah disosiatif, depresi, hingga upaya bunuh diri. Melihat masih adanya masalah atau kendala yang dihadapi korban kekerasan seksual tersebut, maka seorang korban haruslah mendapatkan pendamping yang dapat menjaga, membantu, dan sekaligus menjadi sahabat berbagi rasa korban kekerasan seksual. Pendamping korban kekerasan seksual karenanya harus mempunyai pengetahuan yang memadai dalam mendampingi korban, sejak pelaporan kasus di kepolisian, mendapatkan visum, serta mendukung korban jika mengalami gangguan berupa trauma, PTSD, depresi, hingga keinginan atau tindakan bunuh diri. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ketrampilan konseling traumatis bagi pendamping korban kekerasan seksual di pringsewu ini diikuti oleh 40 relawan sosial dibidang kesehatan dan organisasi kemasyarakatan. Hasil pelatihan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan dalam hal pengetahuan mengenai adanya fakta tindak kekerasan seksual yang terjadi di masyarakat sebesar 45,37%, respon umum pada masyarakat terhadap korban kekerasan seksual sebesar 12,62%, karakteristik psikologi korban kekerasan seksual sebesar 38,79%, cara mengurangi risiko menjadi korban pelecehan/kekerasan seksual 49,58, dan pendampingan konseling traumatis yang dilakukan untuk membantu korban kekerasan seksual sebesar 74,41%.
PENINGKATAN PROFESIONALISME GURU-GURU BIOLOGI SMA MELALUI MEDIA VIDEO TUTORIAL DALAM REMEDIAL TEACHING
Authors: Yolida Berti , Marpaung Rini Rita T. , Wiono Wisnu Juli , Priadi Median Agus
Published: July 2023

Guru sebagai tenaga pengajar dan pendidik dituntut untuk mampu merencanakan, melaksanakan, melakukan evaluasi, dan harus terampil dalam membuat dan memanfaatkan media pembelajaran. Salah satu kegiatan pembelajaran adalah Remedial Teaching. Remedial teaching merupakan kegiatan pembelajaran bagi siswa yang belum memenuhi Kriteria Ketuntusan Minimal (KKM). Siswa yang belum tuntas umumnya pada materi yang berbeda-beda antara siswa satu dan yang lainnya. Hal ini menjadi kendala bagi guru dalam pelaksanakan kegiatan remedial teaching. Untuk itu guru harus memanfaatkan media pembelajaran. Guru-guru Biologi SMA di Kabupaten Tulang Bawang Barat baik guru SMA Negeri maupun swasta selama ini belum terampil dalam membuat media pembelajaran serta memanfaatkannya khsusnya dalam remedial teaching. Oleh karena itu perlu adanya pelatihan terhadap guru-guru dengan tujuan meningkatkan keterampilan dan pemahaman guru-guru Biologi SMA di Kabupaten Tulang Bawang Barat dalam membuat media pembelajaran dan memahami strategi memanfaatkan media dalam remedial teaching. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah ceramah, demonstrasi,dan praktik membuat media video tutorial, serta evaluasi. Hasil pelaksanaan kegiatan ini menunjukkan bahwa pelatihan yang dilakukan dapat meningkatkan pemahaman dan kemampuan guru-guru dalam membuat media video tutorial dan implementasinya dalam pembelajaran remedial teaching. Semua guru mampu membuat dan menyelesaikan produk berupa media video tutorial dengan baik.
PELATIHAN DIGITALISASI BENDA-BENDA SEJARAH DI MUSEUM KEKHATUAN SEMAKA PEKON SANGGIH UNGGAK KABUPATEN TANGGAMUS
Authors: Sesunan Feriansyah , Suana Wayan , Siregar Erimson , Firdaus Rangga , Juliantono Fajar , Hanifah Umi
Published: July 2023

Ketidaktahuan masyarakat dalam menyebarkan informasi membuat sesuatu yang penting untuk dipublikasikan menjadi terhambat, contohnya seperti penemuan benda benda bersejarah. Maka tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian ini yaitu sebagai berikut: Meningkatkan pemahaman dan keterampilan kepala desa dan karang taruna dalam mendigitalisasikan koleksi Benda Benda Sejarah Museum Kekhatuan Semaka Pekon Sanggih Unggak Kecamatan Bandar Negeri Semuong Kabupaten Tanggamus; Meningkatkan pemahaman tentang pentingnya digitalissasi benda benda Sejarah Museum Kekhatuan Semaka Pekon Sanggih Unggak Kecamatan Bandar Negeri Semuong Kabupaten Tanggamus; Melestarikan informasi tentang benda benda bersejarah di Museum Kekhatuan Semaka Pekon Sanggih Unggak Kecamatan Bandar Negeri Semuong Kabupaten Tanggamus; Memberikan pelatihan digitalisasi koleksi Benda Benda Sejarah Museum Kekhatuan Semaka Pekon Sanggih Unggak Kecamatan Bandar Negeri Semuong Kabupaten Tanggamus.Hasil yang diperoleh dari kegiatan pelatihan digitalisasi museum ini berhasil memberikan pemahaman dan keterampilan para pamong desa dan karang taruna Pekon Sanggih Unggak yang merupakan peserta kegiatan pelatihan ini. Dari hasil penilaian, terbukti bahwa para pamong desa dan karang taruna memahami serta memperoleh keterampilan dalam melakukan digitalisai benda-benda bersejarah yang ada di museum Kekhatuan Semaka dimulai dari teknik pengambilan dan pengeditan foto/video, pengaturan pencahayaan foto/video, serta dapat mengelola website museum Kekhatuan Semaka dengan baik. Dari penilaian diri peserta, skor rata-rata yang diperoleh dari pemahaman mereka adalah 74,1 dengan persentase 83% dan keterangan berhasil. Keterampilan peserta dinilai dari keterampilan dalam mengambil gambar dan keterampilan mengedit gambar. Adapun keterampilan mengelola website tidak dilakukan penilaian dikarenakan keterbatasan waktu. Penilaian keterampilan ini juga dilakukan sekali, yaitu selama proses kegiatan (on going assessment).