bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Research on Reconstruction and Cultural Inheritance of Ancient Literature under Digital Expression
Authors: Luo Jing
Published: August 2024

It is one of the ascendant research topics to study ancient literature by means of digital humanities technology, to construct the historical scene of literature, to restore the writer’s creative prosperity and to excavate the era value of ancient books. The digital reconstruction of ancient books has greatly impacted the preservation and inheritance of ancient literary resources. As an important carrier of ancient literature, ancient books have many texts that need to be identified, and it isn’t easy to disseminate in the information age due to their text form. This paper uses computer image processing methods to handle broken ancient text and obtain a more clearly visible digital form. At the same time, a method for document correction based on neural networks is proposed for certain texts that have occlusions and distortions. In several sets of experiments, it is shown that the document correction F1 value of the model in this paper is significantly ahead of the mainstream model with 0.903. Applying the digital platform for ancient books to the member groups of the Association for the Study of Ancient Literature, 81.5% of the respondents strongly agree with Q7, “I think the digital platform for ancient books is very conducive to cultural inheritance”, and the total of disagreeing and strongly disagreeing only accounts for 5%. It can be assumed that the ancient books digital platform designed in this paper and its document correction and recognition function have been widely recognized, and the ancient books digital platform can be applied to the digitization of ancient literature documents, daily reading, and storage of texts, text recognition, etc., contributing to the automation of ancient literature research, book storage and dissemination, and electronic reading. Based on this, the future database of ancient books should not only be a query and retrieval tool but also help scholars to make multidimensional statistics, comparisons, and analyses so as to generate new knowledge and ideas.
The Dilemma and Countermeasures of Foreign Language Teachers’ Career Development in Universities under the Era of Big Data
Authors: Tan Xiaochuang
Published: August 2024

This paper discusses the dilemma of foreign language teachers’ career development and the new ecology of English teaching under the environment of education informatization in the era of big data. Through the questionnaire survey of X colleges and universities, we screen the indicators of the influencing factors of teachers’ informatization teaching ability, verify the influencing mechanism of teachers’ informatization teaching ability through the results analyzed by multilayer linear modeling method, and put forward the corresponding countermeasures for the improvement of teaching ability and career development on the basis of this. Using structural equation modeling to test and analyze the influencing factors of the informatization teaching effect, applying informatization teaching to practice, it is analyzed that teachers’ informatization teaching ability is significantly influenced by the number of multimedia classrooms, campus network bandwidth, digital resources, and other factors (P<0.01). Therefore, specific reference suggestions were made for information literacy training and enriching the school’s digital environment. The degree of informatization has a significant effect on teaching effectiveness (P<0.05) and can significantly improve students’ English listening (P=0.004) and speaking (P=0.007) scores.
Decision-making Model Construction of Enterprise Marketing Outlet Resource Allocation by Integrating Fuzzy Logic
Authors: Ma Xiaoyan , Xue Jian
Published: August 2024

In the tide of modern business competition, how to efficiently utilize limited resources to obtain the best economic benefits is the core issue that determines the survival and development of enterprises. This paper integrates fuzzy logic theory with resource allocation and proposes the direction of channel integration of marketing resources. The concept of affiliation degree is introduced in fuzzy logic to describe the relationship between things and form the fuzzy relationship in the fuzzy set, which indicates the degree of association between elements in the fuzzy set. The linguistic rule representation method is used to implement the control strategy for decision-making in enterprise marketing outlets. Improve the construction of the optimization model for enterprise outlets’ marketing resources by establishing a two-layer planning model. The research enterprise’s outlet marketing resources allocation situation is examined by combining actual and simulation, based on the principle of outlet marketing resources allocation. From the point of view of outlet affiliation, the central region with a “suitable” resource allocation level includes Hunan Province, with an affiliation degree of 0.4655, and the affiliation degrees of some western regions and northeastern regions range from 0.3896 to 0.5663. The fuzzy logic model generates six resource allocation strategies, and they are tested one by one using simulation experiments to determine the best allocation strategy.
Analysis of the behavior of structures under the effect of progressive rupture of a cavity
Authors: Boualleg Bilel , Bouacha Nadjet
Published: August 2024

The ground movements related to the presence of old underground cavities are often damaging to structures and infrastructures. Considering these ground movements in calculations will prevent considerable human loss and material damage. Many areas, both in Algeria and in abroad, are prone to instability caused by ground rupture and the phenomenon of sinkhole progression. The objectives of this work are first to numerically simulate the process of cavity collapse and second to analyze the impact of cavity properties on structure stability. A finite element model was established to analyze the influence of several cavity parameters (dimensions, volume, and spacing). Validation of the model relied on comparing numerical results with experimental data from scientific research, as well as those from analytical approaches. Adequate correlation was achieved. The study allowed deriving mathematical equations relating to several parameters, including cavity dimensions and position in the soil, soil characteristics, and footing width. These results will be considered to reduce the risk of surface structure instability.
The effect of dexmedetomidine on hemodynamic parameters during neuro-oncological surgery
Authors: Rumiantceva M. V. , Tsentsiper L. M. , Kondratyev A. N.
Published: August 2024

Introduction. The use of alpha 2-adrenoagonist dexmedetomidine, as an adjuvant for anesthesiological aid in neuro-oncological surgery, allows to create and maintain stable hemodynamics throughout the entire surgical intervention. The observed hemodynamic effects depend on the dose of dexmedetomidine.

The objective was to evaluate the effect of the highly selective alpha2-adrenoagonist dexmedetomidine on hemodynamic parameters during anesthesia in surgeries for the removal of a brain tumor.

Materials and methods. The study included 92 patients operated on for a brain tumor. The division into groups was carried out depending on the dosage of dexmedetomidine and the position on the operating table. In group 1 (n = 58), dexmedetomidine was used, which was administered during the first 30–40 minutes at a rate of 1.4 ± 0.4 mkg/kg/h, and after introductory anesthesia at a maintenance dosage of 0.4 ± 0.2 mkg/kg/h. In group 2 (n = 34), dexmedetomidine was administered during the first 30–40 minutes at a rate of 0.7 ± 0.1 mkg/kg/h, and after induction of anesthesia with a maintenance dosage of 0.2 ± 0.1 mkg/kg/h. Subgroup A – patients operated in a sitting position, subgroup B – patients operated in a lying position.

Results. More stable hemodynamics and mild parasympathicotonia were noted at all stages of surgery when dexmedetomidine was used at an initial dose of 0.7 ± 0.1 mkg/kg/h and a maintenance dose of 0.2 ± 0.1 mkg/kg/h. Conclusion. The study revealed that the optimal dosage of dexmedtomidine to achieve a central sympathomodulating effect is 0.7 ± 0.1 mkg/kg/h in the initial stages and 0.2 ± 0.1 mkg/kg/h in the maintenance.
The effect of the steroid profile on the severity and the outcome of treatment of newborns with congenital malformations
Authors: Ivanov D. O. , Fomin S. A. , Pshenisnov K. V. , Aleksandrovich Yu. S. , Ditkovskaya L. V. , Fomin A. M.
Published: August 2024

Introduction. Adrenal insufficiency is often found in critical conditions of the neonatal period and has nonspecific symptoms, which greatly complicates its diagnosis. The objective was to study the hormonal status of newborns with congenital malformations (CM according to the outcome of treatment in the intensive care unit.

Materials and methods. Study design – observational, dynamic retrospective comparative study. 60 newborns were examined: 26 healthy and 34 with CM. Depending on the severity of the condition, children with CM were divided into two groups. Group I included patients in an extremely severe condition, and in group II – in a stable condition. We studied the concentration of 17-hydroxypregnenolone, aldosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone, cortisol, cortisone, corticosterone, progesterone, testosterone, estradiol and 17-hydroxyprogesterone upon admission to the ICU, immediately after surgery and on the first day after it.

Results. In all children with CM, the concentration of 17-hydroxypregnenolone, 17-hydroxyprogesterone, progesterone and dehydroepiandrosterone before surgery was significantly lower compared to healthy newborns, while in group I, it was minimal. After surgery, the concentration of cortisol precursors remained low, but its level increased significantly, especially in children of group I. A risk factor for lethal outcome in newborns with CM needing treatment in the ICU is the 17-OH-pregnenolone/dehydroepiandrosterone ratio, both at the time of admission to the ICU (AUC = 0.821; sensitivity = 68.97; specificity = 100; p = 0.0002; cut-off < 1,52); and on the first day after surgery (AUC = 0.807; sensitivity = 79.3; specificity = 80; р = 0.025; cut-off = 0).

Conclusion. The increase in the concentration of cortisol against the background of low level of hormone precursors and the reduction of the 17-OH-pregnenolone/dehydroepiandrosterone ratio in the first day after surgery is a marker of an adverse course of the postoperative period and outcome.
University governance in the face of COVID-19 in central Mexico
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma De La Ciudad De México, Lirios Cruz García
Published: August 2024

The contribution of the study lies in the contrasting of the university governance model in a scenario of exposure to COVID-19, but the limit of the study lies in the non-generalization of the results to the university community
Postmenopausal Cognitive Function and Steroid Hormone Levels
Authors:   Universidade Da Beira Interior, Nunes Elsa
Published: August 2024

Introduction: Most studies on the impact of sex hormones on the postmenopausal brain have focused on the lack of estrogen, with conflicting evidence. The influence of androgens on cognitive function is not well understood. This study aimed to assess the association between steroid hormones and cognitive function in postmenopausal women.
NOM 035 ¿Solución al estrés laboral?
Authors:   Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Hernández Barrena Gerardo , Venegas Núñez Fátima Yamilette ,   Instituto Tecnológico de Chilpancingo, Ordóñez Sánchez Sergio Gabriel ,   Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Gatica Barrientos Laura ,   Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
Published: August 2024

El estrés laboral es una problemática importante en México ya que según la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS), México es el país con mayor estrés laboral, pues la pandemia de COVID-19 propició que el 60% de las personas que trabajan lo padezcan a consecuencia de factores como horario y entorno laboral, agravados por teletrabajo además, de que la mayoría de las empresas no realizan acciones para reducir el estrés laboral de sus colaboradores, es por ello que la Norma Oficial Mexicana NOM-035-STPS-2018, denominada factores de riesgo psicosocial en el trabajo-identificación, análisis y prevención de la Secretaría de Trabajo y Previsión Social, obliga a todas las empresas del país a identificar, analizar y prevenir los factores de riesgo psicosocial y promover un entorno organizacional favorable en las organizaciones con el fin de crear ambientes sanos, de ahí que se hizo necesaria la presente investigación con el objetivo de determinar si la NOM 35 es la solución al estrés laboral, para ello se utilizó un tipo de investigación de tipo descriptiva y correlacional, teniendo como objetivo precisar características, cualidades y atributos del fenómeno estudiado, concluyendo que la NOM 35 no es la solución al estrés, sin embargo auxilia a su detección y tratamiento.
Analisis Material Isolasi dan Bahan Pendingin Palka pada Kapal Pengumpul Ikan di Kabupaten Jeneponto
Authors: Syandhy Muhammad Aditya Dwi , Klara Syerly , Baharuddin Baharuddin
Published: August 2024

Pada pengoperasian kapal ikan, perlu diperhatikan insulasi palkanya sebagai sistem pendinginan ikan untuk menjaga kualitas kesegaran ikan. Penggunaan media penyimpanan ikan pada kapal KUB di Kabupaten Jeneponto yang masih menggunakan Styrofoam dan fiberglass memiliki kekurangan diantaranya mudah rusak dan proses pencairan lebih cepat, maka dalam penelitian ini dilakukan remodeling palka dengan susunan material fiberglass, polyurethane, fiberglass, phenolic foam, dan fiberglass dengan ketebalan mulai dari 0,06 m sampai dengan 0,10 m. Pemilihan variasi ketebalan optimal adalah yang memiliki nilai pendingin lebih baik dari hasil perhitungan metode Cooling Load Temperature Difference (CLTD) dan Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) serta perbedaan kebutuhan es yang tepat dengan kapasitas palka. Bahan pendingin yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ialah ice gel/pack dan es balok. Simulasi digunakan menggunakan software Ansys R2 2020 untuk mengetahui perbedaaan laju aliran panas dan mendapatkan variasi model yang paling optimal diantara kelimanya. Dari simulasi tersebut menunjukkan pengurangan laju aliran panas tiap modelnya yang kemudian divalidasikan menggunakan rumus Hukum Fourier dengan model yang paling optimal ialah model ketiga memiliki nilai error sebesar -1,0028 serta Penggunaan ice gel/pack dan Es balok dengan kapasitas palka yang sama memiliki selisih 24,38 kg.
Strategi Penjadwalan Perawatan Permesinan Kapal KMP. Kormomolin dengan Penerapan Dinamika Sistem
Authors: Klara Syerly , Hariyanto Surya , Isragusra Muhammad Ardi , Apriansyah Apriansyah
Published: August 2024

Strategi penjadwalan perawatan sistem pendukung mesin utama memiliki peran yang sangat penting demi kelangsungan beroperasinya mesin utama dikapal. Sistem penunjang mesin utama terdiri dari sistem bahan bakar, sistem pelumas, dan sistem pendingin. Oleh karena itu apabila terjadi kegagalan pada salah satu sistemnya, kondisi ini tidak hanya berdampak pada mesin utama tetapi hal ini juga mempengaruhi operasional kapal. Dengan begitu pentingnya peran sistem penunjang mesin utama tentunya membutuhkan suatu penjadwalan perawatan yang baik sehingga dapat mencegah terjadinya kegagalan sistem. Dalam penelitian ini dianalisa dan di identifikasi kegiatan penjadwalan preventive maintenance berdasarkan efek perawatan dengan metode dinamika system. Efek perawatan didasarkan pada nilai availability dan keandalan komponen sistem pendukung mesin utama kapal. Penjadwalan perawatan berdasarkan efek perawatan dimodelkan dengan dinamika sistem. Analisa menggunakan Powersim Software dimana hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa komponen yang direkomendasikan untuk melakukan perawatan dengan nilai keandalan 0,55 atau 55% dengan peluang sukses komponen sedikit lebih tinggi dibanding peluang gagalnya. Dan dengan metode Birnbaum’s Criticality Measure dan Veselly Fussel didapatkan hasil untuk sistem bahan bakar komponen filter mempunyai tingkat kekritisan paling tinggi. Untuk sistem pelumas, komponen Oil Filter mempunyai tingkat kekritisan paling tinggi dan untuk sistem pendingin Sea chest filter mempunyai tingkat kekritisan paling tinggi. Semua jadwal perawatan ditentukan berdasarkan  keandalan  sistem  untuk  mengurangi  biaya  perawatan  dan  dalam  rangka untuk  menghindari terjadinya kegagalan sistem. Optimasi biaya yang didapatkan untuk sistem bahan bakar sebesar 53%, sistem pelumas sebesar 30% dan sistem pendingin sebesar 36%.
Viral Dialectics
Authors: Tsun Haggarty Holly
Published: August 2024

Artwork and exegesis, provided by the artist.
Dukungan Vanuatu Terhadap Kemerdekaan West Papua: Tinjauan Konstruktivisme Holistik
Authors: Hanafi Muhammad Riza , Annahda Isnin Nabila
Published: August 2024

Vanuatu is one of several Melanesian countries that has been consistently supporting the independence of West Papua. Vanuatu's stance is a form of Melanesian solidarity against colonialism that based on a regional value known as Melanesian Way. Introduced by Bernard Narokobi, a Papua New Guinean philosopher and poet, Melanesian Way brought by several students of Vanuatu that studied at University of Papua New Guinean. This nationalist ideology then become the spirit or anti colonialization in Vanuatu. This ideology will be discussed in this article as identity that construct Vanuatu interest in supporting the independence of West Papua.  This study applied a holistic constructivism approach to assessing how Vanuatu's identity can influence its stance in supporting West Papua’s independence from 2010-2019. From the two variables of holistic constructivism approach, the domestic and the systemic level, it was found that the domestic level had a bigger role in shaping Vanuatu's stance on West Papua’s independence. This means that Vanuatu's identity and interests are endogenously shaped in which corporate identity has a more important role than social identity.Keywords : Vanuatu, West Papua, Melanesian Way, Holistic Constructivism, identity
National Strategy for Maritime Security: The British Model (2014-2017)
Authors: Ryantono Khansa Aqila
Published: August 2024

This article aims to analyse the United Kingdom National Strategy on maritime security to deter risks and threats in its maritime domain and to secure its national interest beyond border. Using the theory of Sea power, the author analysed the growing complexity and challenges in global maritime domain as well as the UK’s outward looking strategy that aims to influence and project its power through Maritime Security Governance. By using qualitative research method, the findings of this study are that the UK emphasizes on developing defence engagement, economic development and diplomatic influence to secure its maritime interest by addressing the importance of maritime security government to fully implement the National Maritime Security Strategy and define actions to be taken in facilitating the objectives.
Turkey and Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Relations: A Soft Power Approach towards Kurdish Question
Authors: Al-Asyura M Khairil Zaki , Basyar M. Hamdan
Published: August 2024

Turkey has long regarded Kurds as a homogenous entity that could threaten its territorial integrity and national security. There is ‎animosity by the Turkish government towards the Kurds. ‎This article attempts to analyze why there has been a paradigm shift and enhancement in Turkey-KRG relations, especially during AKP tenure, while analyzing the extent to which the ‎effectiveness of the Turkey-KRG relationship can help Turkey resolve its Kurdish ‎issue in peaceful ways. This research uses offensive realism as an analytical tool while deploying qualitative methods through ‎explanatory and descriptive approaches in answering the problems raised. The ‎study shows that the paradigm shift and the enhancement in Turkey-KRG relations can occur because Turkey seeks to pursue its goal, ‎being a regional hegemon. In this way, Turkey can guarantee its survival, increase ‎welfare, and preserve its political doctrine. However, the enhancement of Turkey-‎KRG relations shows less significant effectiveness in overcoming the Kurdish ‎issue. As the Kurdish question is a domestic issue, it is Turkey itself that must find ‎a solution‎ to
Asymmetric Diplomacy and Securitization in the South China Sea
Authors: Mahroza Jonni , Priyanto Priyanto , Halkis Mhd
Published: August 2024

Securitization in the South China Sea (SCS) invites uncertainty in the current legal and diplomatic direction. The purpose of this study is to explain that the control of economic resources by involving the military has ignored the international order. The approach method is used in phenomenological research. Primary data from various sources, researcher discussions with various experts to get a comprehensive understanding. The results show that China, based on historical rights, has failed to defend the nine-dash line (NDL) before the arbitral tribunal, but China has succeeded in shifting the issue of who has the right to control uninhabited islands in the South China Sea region into a security issue. China has occupied and developed no man's coral island. The conclusion of the researcher is that a country's strategy is not enough to look at international law, but activities that may threaten to consider building new powers. The LCS securitization conflict has led to the emergence of Asimterics Diplomacy, a strategy. The reality of Chinese activity is booming. At least it has produced; polarizing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), testing the effectiveness of international law, harnessing maritime potential, and expanding national defense lines..
Feminist International Assistance Policy Kanada: Studi Kasus Bantuan CFLI untuk Jakarta Feminist 2017–2021
Authors: Al Anbiya Sekarbumi Drajad , Maliki Musa , Akbar Setiawan M. Chairil
Published: August 2024

This article aims to analyze the assistance provided by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives to the Jakarta Feminist in the 2017-2021 period as one of the proofs that Canada's Feminist International Assistance Policy has so far been running smoothly. In addition, this article also aims to correct the misunderstandings of foreign policy observers regarding FIAP as a feminist foreign policy. FIAP has so far only used elements of Liberal Feminism as a lens of observation to focus on their foreign aid agenda to achieve a safe, inclusive, and prosperous world development. Therefore, this article argues that FIAP does contain elements of Feminism but focuses more on assisting non-profit organizations in developing countries, one of which is Indonesia. By using a descriptive qualitative research method that processes primary and secondary data from personal interviews and literature review, this article finds that CFLI, under the auspices of FIAP, has been successful in assisting the Jakarta Feminist in 2017-2021 and has also managed to reveal that FIAP is not a feminist foreign policy. FIAP oversees several foreign aid programs initiated by Canada for developing countries, one of which is CFLI.
Confrontation Analysis as an Alternative Model in International Relations: From Chinese Civil War to Korean War
Authors: Manuhutu Khrisna Ariyanto , Sudirman Arfin , Setiabudi Widya , Hakiki Falhan
Published: August 2024

In analyzing confrontation, academic studies in the field of International Relation are highly associated with conventional narrative approaches. Unfortunately, exclusive and excessive use of an approach in the field may hinder the academic development in the field. Earlier studies show that cross-fertilization internal and external approaches can promote scientific progress in the field. This study aims to promote the use of confrontation analysis, an analysis tool that is considered as external to the field of international relations. There are some studies in the field of international relations that utilize confrontation analysis in conflict modelling. Nonetheless, these studies are limited only to the cases of western hemisphere. This study focuses on the implementation of confrontation analysis in the conflict in East Asia region, i.e. Chinese civil war and Korean war. These cases are selected due to the abundant available information on these conflicts and the knowledge on these conflicts has matured. This study shows that confrontation analysis is able to explain the increase of escalation and its downturn during the conflict.
Matplotlib Solves the Riddle of the Sphinx
Authors: Droettboom Michael
Published: August 2024

This paper shares our experience converting matplotlib’s documentation to use Sphinx and will hopefully encourage other projects to do so. Matplotlib’s documentation serves as a good test case, because it includes both narrative text and API docstrings, and makes use of automatically plotted figures and mathematical expressions.
Analysis and Visualization of Multi-Scale Astrophysical Simulations Using Python and NumPy
Authors: Turk Matthew
Published: August 2024

The study the origins of cosmic structure requires large-scale computer simulations beginning with well-constrained, observationally-determined, initial conditions. We use Adaptive Mesh Refinement to conduct multi-resolution simulations spanning twelve orders of magnitude in spatial dimensions and over twenty orders of magnitude in density. These simulations must be analyzed and visualized in a manner that is fast, accurate, and reproducible. I present “yt,” a cross-platform analysis toolkit written in Python. “yt” consists of a data-management layer for transporting and tracking simulation outputs, a plotting layer, a parallel analysis layer for handling mesh-based and particle-based data, as well as several interfaces. I demonstrate how the origins of cosmic structure -- from the scale of clusters of galaxies down to the formation of individual stars -- can be analyzed and visualized using a NumPy-based toolkit. Additionally, I discuss efforts to port this analysis code to other adaptive mesh refinement data formats, enabling direct comparison of data between research groups using different methods to simulate the same objects.
Nitime: time-series analysis for neuroimaging data
Authors: Rokem Ariel , Trumpis Michael , Pérez Fernando
Published: August 2024

Nitime is a library for the analysis of time-series developed as part of the Nipy project, an effort to build open-source libraries for neuroimaging research. While nitime is developed primarily with neuroimaging data in mind (espespecially functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging data), its design is generic enough that it should be useful to other fields with experimental time-series. The package starts from a purely functional set of algorithms for time-series analysis, including spectral transforms, event-related analysis and coherency. An object-oriented layer is separated into lightweight data container objects for the representation of time-series data and high-level analyzer objects that couple data storage and algorithms. Each analyzer is designed to deal with a particular family of analysis methods and exposes a high-level object oriented interface to the underlying numerical algorithms. We briefly describe functional neuroimaging and some of the unique considerations applicable to time-series analysis of data acquired using these techniques, and provide examples of using nitime to analyze both synthetic data and real-world neuroimaging time-series.
How the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) is using Python
Authors: Lupton Robert
Published: August 2024

The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) is a project to build an 8.4m telescope at Cerro Pachon, Chile and survey the entire sky every three days starting around 2014. The scientific goals of the project range from characterizing the population of largish asteroids which are in orbits that could hit the Earth to understanding the nature of the dark energy that is causing the Universe’s expansion to accelerate. The application codes, which handle the images coming from the telescope and generate catalogs of astronomical sources, are being implemented in C++, exported to python using swig. The pipeline processing framework allows these python modules to be connected together to process data in a parallel environment.
Progress Report: NumPy and SciPy Documentation in 2009
Authors: Harrington Joseph , Goldsmith David
Published: August 2024

In the Spring of 2008, the SciPy Documentation Project began to write documentation for NumPy and SciPy. Starting from 8658 words, the NumPy reference pages now have over 110,000 words, producing an 884-page PDF document. These pages need to undergo both presentation and technical review. Our plans include SciPy documentation as well as several user guides, tutorials, and pamphlets. A critical need at this point is a stable funding stream to support the Documentation Coordinators who have been instrumental to the success of this project.
Convert-XY: type-safe interchange of C++ and Python containers for NumPy extensions
Authors: Eads Damian , Rosten Edward
Published: August 2024

We present Convert-XY: a new, header-only template library for converting containers between C++ and Python with a simple, succinct syntax. At compile-time, template-based recursive pattern matching is performed on the static structure of the C++ type to build dynamic type checkers and conversion functions.
Realtime Astronomical Time-series Classification and Broadcast Pipeline
Authors: Starr Dan , Bloom Josh , Brewer John
Published: August 2024

The Transients Classification Pipeline (TCP) is a Berkeley-led, Python based project which federates data streams from multiple surveys and observatories, classifies with machine learning and astronomer defined science priors, and broadcasts sources of interest to various science clients. This multi-node pipeline uses Python wrapped classification algorithms, some of which will be generated by training machine learning software using astronomer classified time-series data. Dozens of context and time-series based features are generated in real time for astronomical sources using a variety of Python packages and remote services.
Transforming Hospitality with Virtual Reality
Authors: Octafian Ray , Suyasa I Gede Wiwin , Sugiarto  , Priyanto Sony Heru , Hendratono Tonny
Published: August 2024

The hospitality industry plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable community resilience. However, the potential of Virtual Reality (VR) technology to enhance this resilience within the hospitality sector remains underexplored. This study aims to bridge this research gap by investigating the applications of VR in the hospitality industry and its impact on sustainable community resilience. A qualitative methodology was employed, involving in-depth interviews with hospitality industry professionals and technology experts. Thematic analysis techniques were applied to analyze the data and identify key themes.The findings reveal that VR implementation in the hospitality sector has significant potential to enhance guest experiences, operational efficiency, and employee training. Notably, the study highlights VR's capacity to serve as a platform for promoting sustainable and inclusive tourism, thereby fostering community resilience. Furthermore, VR can be utilized to develop comprehensive training programs for individuals with specific needs, enhancing accessibility and inclusivity within the hospitality industry. This research underscores the importance of adopting VR technology in the hospitality sector to strengthen sustainable community resilience. The findings provide valuable insights for stakeholders in the hospitality and tourism industry to develop innovative and sustainable strategies. By addressing the research gap, this study contributes to the limited body of knowledge on VR's role in promoting sustainable community resilience within the hospitality context.
Analisis Pertumbuhan dan Produktivitas Kelapa Sawit pada Variasi Kerapatan Tanam
Authors: Parwati Wiwin Dyah Ully , Nadeak Filemon Hepron , Kautsar Valensi
Published: August 2024

In oil palm growth, planting density has a sustainable impact on its productivity. To enhance the long-term growth and production yield of oil palm, it is crucial to consider the establishment of appropriate planting densities during the initial planting phase. This research explores the relationship between planting density and productivity, highlighting the importance of determining optimal plant densities for optimal yields. The study was conducted at the Muara Tawang Estate (MTNE) in Kapuas Hulu Regency, West Kalimantan Province. Two blocks of oil palm land with three different planting densities (130, 136, and 143 plants per hectare) were observed to understand the relationship between planting density and agronomic characteristics. Measurements were taken on plant height, frond length, petiole width, number of male and female flowers, and sex ratio. The analysis unveiled consistent trends in oil palm production, which varied based on planting density. Planting densities of 130 and 136 showed superior production trends compared to 143, with 136 demonstrating production increases ranging from 19.8% to 29.8% relative to density 143, alongside enhancements in plant height and frond length by 4.6% and 5.4%, respectively. Additionally, petiole thickness and width were notably lower in density 143, experiencing reductions of 8.0% and 11.0%, respectively, compared to density 136, while the sex ratio exhibited a similar pattern, declining by 34.0% in density 143 compared to 136. This highlights the importance of determining appropriate planting densities to enhance oil palm productivity.
Stigma and discrimination by healthcare providers towards patients diagnosed with HIV and tuberculosis: A study from India
Authors: SIDDAIAH ARCHANA , SRINIVASAN KRISHNAMACHARI , HEYLEN ELSA , EKSTRAND MARIA L.
Published: August 2024

Background

High levels of human HIV and tuberculosis (TB) stigma have been reported among healthcare workers (HCWs).

Methods

We compared HIV and TB stigma scores reported by nursing students and ward staff from hospitals across India. Transmission worry (TW) and intent to discriminate (ID) for HIV and TB were captured using a validated stigma scale.

Results

A total of 3733 individuals were interviewed. Nursing students and ward staff expressed higher TW while carrying out high- and low-risk tasks on patients with HIV compared to TB. Mean scores were 2.1 and 1.86 among nursing students; 1.82 and 1.79 among ward staff (all p<0.001). Both groups expressed a significantly higher ID against patients with HIV compared to TB (mean percentage: 75.6 and 70.3 among nursing students; and 81.8 and 78.8 among ward staff; all p<0.001).

Conclusion

TB stigma has implications for providing quality TB care. Training of HCWs regarding transmission dynamics, the importance of standard precautions during patient care, regardless of diagnosis is essential.
Influence of social media on health-related decision-making among adults attending an outpatient department of a tertiary care centre in India: A cross-sectional analytical study
Authors: REHMAN TANVEER , MALLICK AJAY , GHOSH TANDRA , AHAMED FARHAD
Published: August 2024

Background

Social media platforms, especially Facebook and WhatsApp, can spread public health information effectively. We aimed to estimate the influence of health-related messages circulated through these social media platforms on health-related decision-making and its associated factors.

Methods

We did a cross-sectional analytical study among adults (aged >18 years) who visited the outpatient department of a tertiary care hospital in suburban West Bengal, during July–September 2021. A structured questionnaire was used regarding receiving health-related messages on social media and the subsequent effect on health-related decision-making in the past year.

Results

A total of 673 individuals participated in the study. Their mean (SD) age was 34.4 (10.2) years and 56.8% (382) were men, 50.8% (342) were graduates, 63.6% (428) were from rural areas and 82.9% (558) were active users of more than one social media platform. A total of 474 (70.4%; 95% CI 67.0–73.9) study participants reported health-related decision-making based on social media messages, whereas 44.7% (301) reported checking the authenticity of forwarded messages or posts or updates with healthcare professionals before making a decision. On adjusted analysis, participants who had secondary education (adjusted prevalence ratio [aPR] 1.40; 95% CI 1.01–1.94), used both the media (aPR 1.31; 95% CI 1.09–1.58) and checked the authenticity of the messages with a healthcare professional (aPR 1.52, 95% CI 1.38–1.68) were significantly more influenced by the messages, posts or updates received on social media platforms.

Conclusion

WhatsApp forwards or updates and Facebook posts or updates influence health-related decision-making among the Indian adult population.
Medical education in Hindi and indigenous languages in India: Issues and challenges
Authors: GARG RAJESH
Published: August 2024

In October 2022, the launch of first year MBBS books in Hindi language in the state of Madhya Pradesh in India kick started the debate on the introduction of Hindi/local language in medical education, which is currently being imparted in English. Opinions have been divided among the supporters of Hindi and local languages as well as opponents of this move. However, several issues need to be addressed before wider implementation of the policy of imparting medical education in Hindi/local languages. Right from infrastructure, human resource, economic impact, academic impact, international effects to legal issues have to be kept in mind and stakeholders must discuss these before implementation. A subsequent reversal of this policy, either through executive orders or judicial intervention, could lead to irreparable loss to students enrolled and trained in Hindi/local language.
PELATIHAN PENGGUNAAN TEKNOLOGI DIGITAL GUNA MENINGKATKAN PENGUASAAN MATERI DAN LITERASI DIGITAL PADA GURU FISIKA
Authors: Kurniadi Erawan , Mayasari Tantri , Handhika Jeffry , Huriawati Farida , Hudaa Perdana Miftachul , Aritonang Johan
Published: August 2024

Abstract. The factors that must play a role in the success of learning today are mastery of the material, pedagogic skills, and digital literacy skills for teachers. In practice, more dominant pedagogic skills are mastered by the teacher. The solution that universities can do is to provide training that aims to improve material mastery and digital literacy. The method of implementing the training through 8 stages, namely: (1) Pretest, (2) Pretest Analysis, (3) FGD and Solutions, (4) Designing Training Materials, (5) Material Deepening Training, (6) Digital Technology Training, (7) Posttest, and (8) Reflection and Evaluation. The results for physics teachers from several MAN and Vocational Schools in Madiun City have an impact on (1) increasing mastery of physics concepts/content knowledge (kinematics, dynamics, and electrical circuits) materials and (2) increasing teacher skills in digital literacy.

 

Abstrak. Faktor yang sangat berperan dalam keberhasilan pembelajaran saat ini adalah penguasaan materi, kemampuan pedagogik, dan kemampuan literasi digital bagi guru. Dalam praktiknya, keterampilan pedagogik lebih dominan dikuasai oleh guru. Solusi yang dapat dilakukan perguruan tinggi adalah memberikan pelatihan yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan penguasaan materi dan literasi digital. Metode pelaksanaan pelatihan melalui 8 tahapan, yaitu: (1) Pretest, (2) Pretest Analysis, (3) FGD dan Solusi, (4) Merancang Materi Pelatihan, (5) Pelatihan Pendalaman Materi, (6) Pelatihan Teknologi Digital, (7) Posttest, dan (8) Refleksi dan Evaluasi. Hasil pelatihan pada guru fisika dari beberapa MAN dan SMK di Kota Madiun telah berdampak pada (1) peningkatan penguasaan materi konsep/isi pengetahuan fisika (kinematika, dinamika, dan rangkaian listrik) dan (2) peningkatan keterampilan guru dalam literasi digital.

 

 

 

 
TRANSFER TEKNOLOGI AUGMENTED REALITY BAGI GURU ‘AISYIYAH BUSTANUL ATHFAL SEBAGAI MEDIA PENANAMAN SIKAP PEDULI LINGKUNGAN PADA ANAK USIA DINI
Authors: Setiadi Anandita Eka , Nengsih Nengsih , Sunandar Ari
Published: August 2024

Abstract. Environmental awareness in early childhood needs to be developed through education to save the environment from damage and prevent the loss of biodiversity and natural resources in the future. Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal teachers in Kubu Raya Regency face problems related to learning media for developing an attitude of environmental concern. This service activity is prioritized to provide exciting learning media solutions in developing an attitude of concern for the environment through Augmented Reality technology. The service program is implemented through three activities: (1) Education on the importance of developing an attitude of caring for the environment in early childhood, (2) Training on making Augmented Reality learning media, and (3) Providing Augmented Reality learning media for introducing the Ecosystem using the Assemblr Studio Web application. The program evaluation results showed that the participants' responses were excellent. Participants in education and training activities admitted they gained new knowledge, cared more about the environment, and felt helped in preparing engaging media for students. 100% of Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal Kindergarten teachers in the Kubu Raya district who participated in the activity stated they would use Augmented Reality as a learning media.

 

Abstrak. Menanamkan kepedulian lingkungan kepada anak usia dini melalui pendidikan akan menyelamatkan lingkungan hidup dari kerusakan dan mencegah hilangnya keanekaragaman hayati serta sumber daya alam dimasa yang akan datang. Guru-guru Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal Kabupaten Kubu Raya menghadapi permasalahan yang berkaitan dengan media pembelajaran untuk penanaman sikap kepedulian lingkungan. Kegiatan pengabdian ini diprioritaskan untuk memberikan solusi media pembelajaran yang menarik dalam menanamkan sikap kepedulian terhadap lingkungan melalui teknologi Augmented Reality. Program pengabdian dilaksanakan melalui tiga kegiatan, yaitu: (1) Edukasi pentingnya penanaman sikap peduli lingkungan pada anak usia dini, (2) Pelatihan pembuatan media pembelajaran Augmented Reality, dan (3) Penyediaan media pembelajaran Augmented Reality untuk pengenalan Ekosistem. Pembuatan media pembelajaran Augmented Reality menggunakan aplikasi Assemblr Studio Web. Hasil evaluasi program menunjukkan respon peserta sangat baik. Peserta kegiatan edukasi dan pelatihan mengaku mendapat pengetahuan baru, lebih peduli terhadap lingkungan, dan merasa terbantu dalam menyiapkan media yang menarik untuk peserta didik. Sebesar 100% guru TK Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal kabupaten Kubu Raya peserta kegiatan menyatakan bersedia menggunakan media Augmented Reality dalam pembelajaran.

 

 
PELATIHAN DIGITALISASI KEUANGAN UMKM DENGAN APLIKASI CREDIBOOK
Authors: Soejono Fransiska , Michelle Christable , Tyra M.J. , Suhalim Shinta Putri , Amelia Sona
Published: August 2024

Abstract. This community service activity is aimed at improving the understanding and skills of MSMEs in using the Credibook financial application. The participants of the activity were MSME owners and 16 students. This activity is carried out by the pulpit method, practical tutorials on using Credibook using video tutorials that have been made by the team, and discussions (questions and answers). Tools used in training the use of Credibook are power points, video tutorials, mike and projectors. Training activities on the use of Credibook financial applications with materials and tutorials about Credibook can be well absorbed by participants. All participants (MSME owners and students) have heard about the existence of Credibook for financial records. More and more participants understand that currently Credibook only provides sales report and expense report features, and there are no complete financial statement features, namely balance sheets, profit and loss and tax reports. There is an increasing understanding that not all features can be used for free and Credibook can be accessed online or offline. All participants already understand that Credibook has a security guarantee because it uses pin activation and Credibook is much more interesting than manual recording.

 

Abstrak. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini ditujukan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman dan keterampilan UMKM dalam menggunakan aplikasi keuangan Credibook. Peserta kegiatan adalah pemilik UMKM dan mahasiswa sejumlah 16 orang peserta. Kegiatan ini dilakukan dengan metode mimbar, tutorial praktek penggunaan Credibook menggunakan video tutorial yang sudah dibuat tim, dan diskusi (tanya jawab). Alat bantu yang digunakan dalam pelatihan penggunaan Credibook adalah power point, video tutorial, mike dan proyektor. Kegiatan pelatihan penggunaan aplikasi keuangan Credibook dengan materi dan tutorial mengenai Credibook dapat diserap dengan baik oleh peserta. Semua peserta (pemilik UMKM dan mahasiswa) sudah mendengar mengenai adanya Credibook untuk pencatatan keuangan. Pemahaman peserta secara rata-rata mengalami meningkat 10,41%. Semakin banyak peserta yang paham bahwa saat ini Credibook hanya menyediakan fitur laporan penjualan dan laporan pengeluaran, dan belum tersedia fitur laporan keuangan lengkap yaitu neraca, laba rugi dan laporan pajak. Ada peningkatan pemahaman bahwa tidak semua fitur dapat digunakan secara gratis dan Credibook bisa diakses secara online maupun offline. Semua peserta sudah paham bahwa Credibook memiliki jaminan keamanan karena menggunakan aktivasi pin dan Credibook jauh lebih menarik dibandingkan pencatatan manual.

 
Kesiapan Kerja Siswa SMK Ditinjau dari Kinerja Prakerin
Authors: Rohman Taufikur
Published: August 2024

Pelaksanaan praktik kerja industri (prakerin) bertujuan untuk memperkenalkan lingkungan dan karakteristik pekerjaan bagi siswa sebelum mereka lulus dan masuk ke dunia kerja. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kinerja prakerin terhadap kesiapan siswa SMK untuk memasuki dunia kerja. Untuk itu penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan survey dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 39 siswa dari kompetensi keahlian Teknik Elektronika Industri (TEI) yang terdapat di SMKN 1 Labang. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui dokumentasi dan angket kesiapan kerja dengan skala likert 1-5. Data yang terkumpul kemudian dianalisis menggunakan analisis deskriptif dan regresi sederhana untuk mengetahui pengaruh kinerja prakerin terhadap kesiapan kerja. Hasil analisis data menunjukkan bahwa kinerja prakerin berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kesiapan kerja siswa. Hasil tersebut berdasarkan nilai signifikansi 0,00 (< 0,05) dan nilai kontribusi sebesar 60,4%. Dengan demikian, temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan prakerin yang baik mampu meningkatkan kesiapan siswa untuk memasuki dunia kerja khususnya pada kompetensi keahlian TEI.
Kinerja topologi flayback pada SMPS(Switch Mode Power Supply)
Authors: Fitriani Indah Martha
Published: August 2024

Power supply merupakan perangkat elektronika yang berfungsi sebagai penyedia energi listrik bagi perangkat listrik maupun perangkat elektronika lainnya dengan cara merubah energi listrik berjenis AC menjadi DC. Kelemahan dari power supply linier adalah memiliki efisiensi yang lebih rendah yaitu <60% dibandingkan dengan SMPS yang berkisar>60%. Efisiensi yang rendah merupakan hal kurang baik karena dapat  enyebabkan
overheating pada komponen. Mengangkat dari masalah tersebut, dilakukan penelitian mengenai desain power supply dengan menggunakan teknik switching atau yang sering disebut dengan istilah SMPS dengan menggunakan topologi flyback. Setelah dilakukan penelitian, dapat diketahui bahwa dengan kondisi tanpa beban daya minimum power supply adalah 16 VA dan memiliki efisiensi 77% pada beban maksimum 12 Volt 5 Ampere (60 VA) dengan tegangan masukan 220 Volt. Ini menunjukkan bahwa SMPS dengan menggunakan topologi flyback mampu memberikan efisiensi yang lebih baik dari pada power supply linier. Sedangkan, power supply ini memiliki tegangan keluaran 0-24 Volt, arus keluaran maksimum 5 Ampere untuk tegangan maksimum 12 Volt dan maksimum 2,5 Ampere untuk tegangan maksimum 24 Volt.