bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Acetylsalicylic Acid, as a Representative Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug, on the Activity of Myeloperoxidase
Authors: Gąsowska-Bajger Beata , Sosnowska Kinga , Gąsowska-Bodnar Agnieszka , Bodnar Lubomir
Published: July 2023

Background: Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA or aspirin) is one of the world’s most widely used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Numerous studies have shown that the long-term use of aspirin may contribute to longer survival among patients with various types of cancer, including ovarian cancer. Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of ASA on myeloperoxidase (MPO), which is found at an elevated level in women with ovarian cancer, among others. Methods: The influence of different concentrations of ASA on the chlorinating and peroxidase activity of MPO was analysed. The relationship between the concentration of ASA and the degree of inhibition of MPO activity was determined based on the results. Conclusions: Aspirin has a significant effect on MPO activity. The use of 50 mM ASA resulted in the enzyme activity being inhibited by more than 90%.
El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) Implication towards Crocodile River Water Quality in South Africa
Authors: Gqomfa Babalwa , Maphanga Thabang , Phungela Takalani Terry , Madonsela Benett Siyabonga , Malakane Karabo , Lekata Stanley
Published: July 2023

This paper investigates the impact of ENSO on water quality by looking at COD, SS, and Escherichia coli along the Crocodile River. Water samples were collected between 2016 and 2021 at three strategic sites on the river and were tested in an accredited laboratory. Python (version 3.8), Spyder and Microsoft Excel 2019 were used to analyze the data. The highest COD concentration (800 mg/L) was recorded at the White River site during El Niño, followed by 600 mg/L during the normal period, and 240 mg/L during the La Niña period. In 2019 during La Niña and the normal period, the E. coli levels were centered in one place at 60 cfu/100 mL, while in 2021 no E. coli levels were detected from the La Niña, El Niño, and normal periods. The suspended solids in this study were more prevalent in the White River (upstream) during the El Niño period. These analyses demonstrate that it is possible to evaluate the local effects associated with large-scale climate variability.
A Scenario-Based and Game-Based Geographical Information System (GIS) Approach for Earthquake Disaster Simulation and Crisis Mitigation
Authors: Feizizadeh Bakhtiar , Adabikhosh Seyed Javad , Panahi Soodabe
Published: July 2023

The current research study aims to introduce the experience of implementing a serious game using the concept of game-based GIS approach for crisis management during earthquake disasters. In this study, we aimed to develop a game-based GIS approach and examine its efficiency for simulating earthquake rescue management in Tabriz city. In designing this game, typical scenario-based, game-based GIS methods and techniques were employed, and the proposed approach was applied to crisis management. To achieve this goal, we addressed the technical details regarding the development and implementation of the scenario-based and game-based GIS approach. Based on the results, game-based simulations can be considered an efficient approach for disaster simulation and can improve the skills of rescue teams. The outcome of this application is an intellectual game that almost all users at any age can play, and the game can challenge their ability to solve critical issues. The results are critical for explaining the effectiveness of rescue teams and crisis management facilities. As we intended to develop an approach for the simulation of earthquake disasters and emergency responses, we therefore conclude that the results of this study can also be employed to improve the skills of rescue teams and citizens for dealing with crises resulting from earthquake disasters. As a result of this research, the developed tool is published, together with this paper, as an open source and can be employed for any scenario-based analysis in other case studies. By presenting a-state-of-the-art approach, the results of this research study can provide significant contribution to further the development of GIScience and its applications for disaster and risk mitigation and management.
Environmental Volunteering Projects Management: A Multivariate Analysis of Volunteers’ Perspective on the Knowledge and Skills Gained, Their Involvement in Community Life and the Role of Environmental Monitoring Sensors
Authors: Puiu Silvia , Udriștioiu Mihaela Tinca
Published: July 2023

The present study focuses on better understanding the benefits of environmental volunteering projects for volunteers and how the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they gain impact their future involvement in community life and in raising awareness towards environmental issues. Considering the recent technological developments and the applicability of sensors to monitor environmental quality, we also researched the impact of volunteering projects on the perception of volunteers regarding the role played by these sensors in providing valuable data, as well as to influence public decisions to have a healthier environment. The research methodology is based on the partial least squares structural equation modelling, the data being collected with a survey. The findings show a direct and positive influence on the skills gained by volunteers and their involvement in the community, as well as on their perception regarding the use of sensors to contribute to a cleaner environment. The results are useful to managers in schools, NGOs, public authorities, and businesses, who can collaborate to develop joint volunteering projects to tackle climate change and the pollution problem in the community.
Modelling the Coupling Relationship between Urban Road Spatial Structure and Traffic Flow
Authors: Zhou Shaobo , Zang Xiaodong , Yang Junheng , Chen Wanying , Li Jiahao , Chen Shuyi
Published: July 2023

In order to promote the sustainable development of urban traffic systems, improve the accuracy of traffic system analysis in the urban planning stage and reduce the possibility of traffic congestion in the operation stage of road networks, the coupling relationship and evolution mechanism between urban road spatial structure and traffic flow were studied, and a model of the relationship between the metrics was established in this study based on real road network and traffic flow data. First, the road spatial structure model of the study area was established from the perspective of road space, and the spatial syntax method was applied to verify the rationality of the spatial structure of the road network. Secondly, the initial OD matrix was determined by OD backpropagation based on the measured traffic flow data. Thirdly, the coupling rule between the spatial structure and the traffic flow of the road network was explored by loading the increment in the OD matrix to the initial OD matrix step by step based on a simulation experiment. Finally, the relationship between the degree of integration of the spatial syntactic feature parameter and the saturation of the traffic flow feature parameter was modelled on the basis of experimental results and verified by an example. This research shows that the spatial structure of urban roads has a significant impact on the characterisation of the traffic flow distribution of road networks, and a strong correlation can be found between the integration degree and saturation degree. An optimal fit, which can be used as a reference for the design of road spatial structure, was explored in this research.
An Evaluation of ANN Algorithm Performance for MPPT Energy Harvesting in Solar PV Systems
Authors: Hussain Md Tahmid , Sarwar Adil , Tariq Mohd , Urooj Shabana , BaQais Amal , Hossain Md. Alamgir
Published: July 2023

In this paper, the Levenberg–Marquardt (LM), Bayesian regularization (BR), resilient backpropagation (RP), gradient descent momentum (GDM), Broyden–Fletcher–Goldfarb–Shanno (BFGS), and scaled conjugate gradient (SCG) algorithms constructed using artificial neural networks (ANN) are applied to the problem of MPPT energy harvesting in solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for the purpose of creating a comparative evaluation of the performance of the six distinct algorithms. The goal of this analysis is to determine which of the six algorithms has the best overall performance. In the study, the performance of managing the training dataset is compared across the algorithms. The maximum power point tracking energy harvesting system is created using the environment of MATLAB or Simulink, and the produced model is examined using the artificial neural network toolkit. A total of 1000 datasets of solar irradiance, temperature, and voltage were used to train the suggested model. The data are split into three categories: training, validation, and testing. Eighty percent of the total data is used for training the model, and the remaining twenty percent is divided equally for testing and validation. According to the results, the regression values of LM, RP, BR, and BFGS are 1, whereas the regression values for SCG and GDM are less than 1. The gradient values for LM, RP, BFGS, SCG, BR, and GDM are 7.983 × 10−6, 0.033415, 1.0211 × 10−7, 0.14161, 0.00010493, and 11.485, respectively. Similarly, the performance values for these algorithms are 2.0816 × 10−10, 2.8668 × 10−6, 9.98 × 10−17, 0.052985, 1.583 × 10−7, and 0.15378. Overall, the results demonstrate that the LM and BFGS algorithms exhibit superior performance in terms of gradient and overall performance. The RP and BR algorithms also perform well across various metrics, while the SCG and GDM algorithms show comparatively less effectiveness in addressing the proposed problem. These findings provide valuable insights into the relative performance of the six evaluated algorithms for MPPT energy harvesting in solar PV systems.
Definition of Circulation Conditions and Groundwater Genesis of the Complex Krupaja Hydrogeological Karst System (Eastern Serbia)
Authors: Vasić Ljiljana , Milanović Saša , Dašić Tina
Published: July 2023

The complex Krupaja karst system, located in Serbia, which consists of a strong karst spring, a thermal karst spring, and a borehole that captures sub-thermal waters, has been studied. A phenomenon which gives rise to the occurrence of karst waters of three different temperatures within a relatively short distance (about 200 m) led us to assume that these karst waters are formed within the same karst aquifer and circulate through different levels of karst channels that are zonally distributed within a vertical profile; this was confirmed by assessing the groundwater ages. Based on the development of karstification, as presented in this paper, as well as on previous investigations, explanations of four types of circulation within same karst system are provided. The results of measurements of stable isotopes (H, 18O, and 13C) and radioactive isotopes of tritium and T+He and 14C, as well as hydrochemical water analyses, speleogenetic spatial modeling, speleodiving research, etc., confirmed the assumption that these groundwaters belong to the same karst system. However, these karst waters have different residence times, i.e., from only a few days to over several decades and even up to approximately 4000 years, circulating through channels with various distributions along the depth of the karst aquifer.
Granulated Animal Feed and Fuel Based on Sea Buckthorn Agro-Waste Biomass for Sustainable Berry Production
Authors: Andersone Anna , Janceva Sarmite , Lauberte Liga , Zaharova Natalija , Chervenkov Mihail , Jurkjane Vilhelmine , Jashina Lilija , Rieksts Gints , Telysheva Galina
Published: July 2023

The industrial harvesting of sea buckthorn (SBT) berries with twigs and subsequent pruning creates a large volume of lignocellulosic agro-waste. This study aimed to valorize this agro-waste as a raw material for animal feed and fuel granules, for developing a sustainable cascading SBT production scheme. Five SBT cultivars’ biomasses were characterized by analytical pyrolysis, mass spectrometry, and GC analysis. Condensed tannins, which are undesirable components for animal feed, were separated by extraction. The residue was analyzed for total protein, vitamins (A, C, and E), ash, crude fat, wood fiber, and macroelements (P, K, Ca, and Na), and showed great potential. The heavy metal (Cd, Hg, and Pb) content did not exceed the permitted EU maximum. Granulation regimes were elaborated using a flat-die pelletizer, KAHL 14-175. The digestibility and the amount of produced gas emissions were determined using in vitro systems that recreate the digestion of small ruminants. The investigation proved that SBT leaves and stems are a unique underutilized source of animal feed, used alone or in combination with others. Twigs, due to their thorns, were granulated and valorized according to standards for application as fuel. The scheme offered in this study enables SBT agro-waste utilization and sustainable SBT berry production.
Estimation of Crop Water Productivity Using GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques
Authors: Talpur Zenobia , Zaidi Arjumand Z. , Ahmed Suhail , Mengistu Tarekegn Dejen , Choi Si-Jung , Chung Il-Moon
Published: July 2023

The global demand for food is growing with the population and urbanization, which puts pressure on water resources, which need assessing and quantifying water requirements. Adopting efficient irrigation methods to optimize water use is essential in this situation. In this study, crop water productivity (CWP) of major crops in the Rohri canal command area was estimated by the ratio of yield and actual evapotranspiration (ETa). Analyzing the CWP of major crops, water scarcity challenges can be tackled by selecting the most feasible irrigation methods. However, ETa was calculated and aggregated for all four stages of the crop growth period: initial, crop development, flowering stage, and maturity seasons. The crop yield data were obtained from the districts’ agricultural statistics. For this purpose, evapotranspiration products of Landsat 5 and 8 were downloaded from Earth Engine Evapotranspiration Flux (EEFlux). Landsat images were processed in a GIS environment to calculate ETa. The approach suggests developing a CWP database for major crops like wheat, cotton, and rice to improve irrigation water management. The objectives of this study are to estimate and analyze the difference in the CWP and evapotranspiration of major crops for the Rabi and Kharif seasons with high and moderate flows during 1998–2019. It comprises nine districts of Sindh that come under the Rohri Canal command area. To analyze the difference in CWP between the Rabi and Kharif seasons for all study crops of the seasons of Rabi (2014–2015 and 2016–2017) and Kharif (1998 and 2017). The growing periods for wheat, cotton, and rice in the Rohri Canal command area are 160, 195, and 180 days, respectively. The estimated ETa of the Rohri canal command area and CWP were in good agreement with the literature-reported values. Hence, enhanced agricultural productivity can be achieved by making considerable investments to improve agricultural research and extension systems.
Study on the Dynamic Mechanism of the Desiccation Crack Initiation and Propagation in Red Clay
Authors: Chen Aijun , Li Chaohua , Zhao Shanshan , Yang Bai , Ding Chuanyang
Published: July 2023

Red clay is susceptible to cracking in desiccating environments, with resulting crisscrossing cracks that compromise the soil structure and increase the likelihood of geological hazards. To investigate the dynamic mechanism of the initiation and propagation of soil desiccation cracks under natural hygrothermal conditions, a desiccation test was conducted on a red clay slurry using three-dimensional digital image correlation (3D DIC) technology. The evolution behaviour of desiccation cracks was analysed, and the dynamic relationships between moisture content, displacement field, strain field, and soil desiccation cracking were explored. The test results showed that the Atterberg limits of red clay are correlated with desiccation cracking. Cracks tend to initiate in areas where tensile strain is concentrated or significant displacement differences exist. Following crack initiation, the surrounding strain and displacement fields redistribute, influencing the propagation direction, development rate, and morphology of subsequent cracks nearby. Additionally, the relative displacement and strain at the edges of cracks are related to the crack propagation direction. Earlier crack initiation usually corresponds to a larger relative displacement and strain at the crack edges, while the displacement and strain at the soil clod centre are typically smaller than those at the crack edges. DIC technology can quickly and accurately obtain dynamic information about displacement and strain fields, providing feasible technical support for analysing the dynamic mechanism behind soil desiccation cracking. It has potential value in engineering hazard prevention and sustainable development.
Effects of an Explosion-Proof Wall on Shock Wave Parameters and Safe Area Prediction
Authors: Xiao Dingjun , Yang Wentao , Lin Moujin , Lü Xiaoming , Liu Kaide , Zhang Jin , Li Xiaoshuang , Long Yu
Published: July 2023

To study the influences of an explosion-proof wall on shock wave parameters, an air explosion protection experiment was performed, the time history of shock wave pressure at different positions before and after the explosion-proof wall was established, and the characteristics of shock wave impulse and dynamic pressure were analyzed. The explosion-proof working conditions of five different diffraction angles were simulated and analyzed using Autodyn software(2019R3). Results indicated the following findings. The explosion-proof wall exerted an evident attenuation effect on the explosion shock wave, but considerable pressure still existed at the top of the explosion-proof wall. Overpressure behind the wall initially increased and then decreased. The larger the diffraction angle, the faster the attenuation speed of the diffraction overpressure of the shock wave in the air behind the wall. The history curve of shock wave pressure exhibited an evident bimodal structure. The shock wave diffraction of the wall made the shock wave bimodal structure behind the wall more prominent. The characteristics of the bimodal structure behind the wall (the interval time of overpressure peak Δt was less than the normal phase time of the diffracted shock wave T+) caused the shock wave impulse to stack rapidly, significantly improving its damage capability. The peak value of dynamic pressure on the oncoming surface was approximately two times the peak value of overpressure, and the inertia of air molecules resulted in a longer positive duration of dynamic pressure than overpressure. The maximum overpressure on the ground behind the explosion-proof wall appeared at approximately two times the height of the explosion-proof wall, while the maximum overpressure in the air behind the explosion-proof wall appeared at approximately one times the height of the explosion-proof wall. The relatively safe areas on the ground and in the air behind the wall were approximately 4–4.5 times and 3.5–4 times the height of the explosion-proof wall, respectively.
The Common Mucosal System Fifty Years on: From Cell Traffic in the Rabbit to Immune Resilience to SARS-CoV-2 Infection by Shifting Risk within Normal and Disease Populations
Authors: Clancy AM Robert
Published: July 2023

The idea of a common mucosal immune system (CMS) is 50 years old. Its relevance to immune protection at mucosal sites and its potential to modulate the impact of vaccination-induced protection against infection of the airway has been poorly understood. The consequent failure of the current SARS-CoV-2 vaccination to satisfy expectations with respect to prevention of infection, viral transmission, duration of protection, and pattern of clinical protection, led to public health and medical decisions now under review. This review summarises knowledge of the CMS in man, including the powerful role it plays in immune protection and lessons with respect to what can and cannot be achieved by systemic and mucosal vaccination for the prevention of airway infection. The powerful impact in both health and disease of optimising delivery of immune protection using selected isolates from the respiratory microbiome is demonstrated through a review of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) in subjects with chronic airway disease, and in otherwise healthy individuals with risk factors, in whom the idea of mucosal immune resilience is introduced. This review is dedicated to two giants of mucosal immunology: Professors John Bienenstock and Allan Cripps. Their recent deaths are keenly felt by their colleagues and students.
Assessment of the Streamflow and Evapotranspiration at Wabiga Juba Basin Using a Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) Model
Authors: Ismail Dhaqane Abdirahman , Murshed Mohamad Fared , Mourad Khaldoon A. , Abd Manan Teh Sabariah Binti
Published: July 2023

Rapid population growth, industrialization, and agricultural activities have impacted water resources in the arid and semi-arid areas of Somalia. The Lower Juba region in Somalia has been the most affected region. Therefore, an analysis of the hydrological patterns is essential. This paper assesses streamflow and evapotranspiration in the Wabiga Juba basin in Somalia using a hydrological simulation model, namely, the water evaluation and planning (WEAP) system via the soil moisture method. The datasets included 53 (average precipitation) and 13 (streamflow) year periods from two meteorological stations. The estimated values for potential evapotranspiration (11,921.98 to 20,775.39 MCM) were higher than the actual evapotranspiration (4904.10 to 8242.72 MCM) by 50 to 79.5%, respectively. The annual streamflow in Juba Dolow and runoff proportion of the Wabiga Juba River was estimated to be 10% of the annual precipitation. Most of the surface runoff occurred in April (47%), May (31%), October (5%), and November (14%). The streamflow variation responded to the pattern of precipitation. The model performance achieved a Nash–Sutcliffe model efficiency (NSE) coefficient of 0.71, coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.91, and percent bias (PBIAS) of 14%. The WEAP model of the Wabiga Juba basin is a baseline study for water resource management in Somalia to mitigate water shortage impacts due to limited water resources.
Land–Water Transition Zone Monitoring in Support of Drinking Water Production
Authors: Kita Afroditi , Manakos Ioannis , Papadopoulou Sofia , Lioumbas Ioannis , Alagialoglou Leonidas , Katsiapi Matina , Christodoulou Aikaterini
Published: July 2023

Water utilities often use extended open surface water reservoirs to produce drinking water. Biotic and abiotic factors influence the water level, leading to alterations in the concentration of the dissolved substances (in cases of flood or drought), entry of new pollutants (in case of flooding) or reduction in the availability and inflow speed of water to the treatment plant (in case of drought). Spaceborne image analysis is considered a significant surrogate for establishing a dense network of sensors to monitor changes. In this study, renowned inundation mapping techniques are examined for their adaptability to the inland water reservoirs’ conditions. The results, from the Polyphytos open surface water reservoir in northern Greece, showcase the transferability of the workflows with overall accuracies exceeding—in cases—98%. Hydroperiod maps generated for the area of interest, along with variations in the water surface extent over a four-year period, provide valuable insights into the reservoir’s hydrological patterns. Comparison among different inundation mapping techniques for the surface water extent and water level reveal challenges and limitations, which are related to the spatial resolution, the data take frequency and the influence of the landscape synthesis beyond the water reservoir boundaries.
Movement of Southern European Aquatic Alien Invertebrate Species to the North and South
Authors: Dobrzycka-Krahel Aldona
Published: July 2023

Due to globalisation and anthropopressure (intensification of shipping, creation of water corridors connecting seas, cultivation of commercial species), the movement of aquatic species has increased in recent years. The determination of trends in the movement of aquatic species in their geographical distribution over time is important because it may help in the management of a species in aquatic ecosystems. There are also knowledge gaps on the long-term trends in the movements of Southern European aquatic alien invertebrates. The study provides the first evidence of both northward and southward movements of these species based on available observations from 1940 to 2021, using meta-analyses and GAM modelling. To date, the majority (98%) of analysed Southern European aquatic alien invertebrates of Mediterranean and Ponto-Caspian origin have moved to the north. Among them, 61% are Ponto-Caspian aquatic alien invertebrates that moved only to the north, and 4% are Mediterranean aquatic alien invertebrates that moved only to the north; the rest include species that moved to the north and south: 27% are Ponto-Caspian aquatic alien invertebrates, and 6% are Mediterranean aquatic alien invertebrates. The one-way movement to the south was observed only in 2% of Mediterranean aquatic alien species. The study will help in understanding the movement patterns of Southern European aquatic alien invertebrates and in the effective management of aquatic ecosystems that allow for the co-existence of people and the rest of biodiversity.
HUBUNGAN KETERGANTUNGAN SMARTPHONE DENGAN NOMOPHOBIA PADA REMAJA DI MADRASAH ALIYAH NEGERI 1 KOTA BOGOR TAHUN 2022
Authors: Raharja Gianika Salsa , Sumarno Agus
Published: July 2023

Adolescence is a period of conflict because usually teenagers want to feel free, but their parents limit their freedom. There are many problems when teenagers are in the adjustment phase, namely juvenile delinquency such as smoking, promiscuity, and smartphone addiction. Smartphone dependence causes users to be unable to control themselves when using smartphones. If teenagers cannot control themselves, this leads to a new anxiety disorder called nomophobia. Apart from nomophobia, there are several impacts of smartphone dependence, such as consumptive behavior, psychological disturbance, and reduced social relations. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between smartphone addiction and nomophobia in adolescents at MAN-1 Bogor City. Correlation is a descriptive research method. Samples were taken using the proportional random sampling technique from as many as 151 respondents. Techniques for conducting research using univariate and bivariate analysis with Chi-Square = 5% The results of the study show that there is heavy smartphone dependence (55.6%) and that this has an influence on severe nomophobia (43.7%). The Chi-Square value obtained from the analysis is 85.629a; this value is greater than = 5%, and the hypothesis is rejected. In conclusion, there is a relationship between smartphone dependence and nomophobia in adolescents at MAN-1 Bogor City. There are suggestions that schools are expected to be able to motivate teachers to temporarily turn off the internet when teaching and learning activities are in progress, give group assignments so that there is more interpersonal communication between students, and hold class picket activities so that there is more interaction to minimize the occurrence of smartphone dependence and nomophobia in adolescents
HUBUNGAN PENGGUNAAN LAMPU PADA SAAT TIDUR DENGAN KUALITAS TIDUR REMAJA DI SMK KESDAM JAYA JAKARTA
Authors: Sukmalara Dini
Published: July 2023

Tidur merupakan salah satu kebutuhan dasar manusia yang termasuk dalam kebutuhan fisiologis. Kualitas tidur adalah kondisi baik atau buruk dari kebiasaan tidur seseorang. Kondisi kurang tidur yang dialami oleh remaja di pengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor, salah satunya adalah cahaya. Cahaya lampu yang digunakan pada saat tidur yang terlalu terang dapat menembus kelopak mata dan merangsang otak untuk tetap beraktivitas dan menyebabkan seseorang sulit tidur karena tubuh dan otak tidak dapat beristirahat secara penuh. Tujuan Penelitian untuk mengetahui hubungan Penggunaan Lampu pada saat Tidur dengan Kualitas Tidur Remaja di SMK Kesdam Jaya Jakarta. Metode penelitian deskriptif korelasi, Populasi sebanyak 84 responden, sampel diambil dengan teknik purposif sampling menggunakan rumus slovin menjadi 69 responden. Analisis yang digunakan univariat dan bivariat menggunakan uji Chi-Square α=5%. Hasil penelitian uji Chi-Square, didapatkan p value 0.015 (p<0.05), maka H0 ditolak dengan nilai Cmaks sebesar 0,432. Simpulan terdapat hubungan penggunaan lampu pada saat tidur dengan kualitas tidur remaja. Saran  diharapkan kepada remaja dapat mengetahui baiknya penggunaan cahaya lampu dalam posisi lampu yang mati pada saat tidur untuk memberikan kualitas tidur yang baik.
EFEKTIFITAS BUZZY PAIN RELIEF TERHADAP PENURUNAN NYERI PADA ANAK SAAT INSERSI JARUM
Authors: Nursasmita Rizqi
Published: July 2023

Anak sering mengalami nyeri akibat prosedur invasif insersi jarum selama hospitalisasi. Dibutuhkan sebuah inovasi untuk menurunkan nyeri saat insersi jarum. Tujuan: mengetahui efektivitas Buzzy Pain Relief terhadap nyeri saat insersi jarum. Metode dalam studi ini menggunakan pendekatan Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome (PICO). Hasil penelitian menggambarkan Skor nyeri pada saat insersi jarum menggunakan pain management Buzzy lebih rendah (bermakna) dibandingkan menggunakan alkohol swab yang dibekukan.
RISK MANAGEMENT IN VIA FERRATA CLIFF CLIMBING TOURISM ACTIVITIES IN MOUNT MENDELEM, PEMALANG REGENCY
Authors: Prameswari Mentari Widya , Jacob Ganef Pah  , Odang Permana
Published: July 2023

Today's tourism industry has experienced rapid changes due to the variety of tourists now wanting to obtain an authentic experience. In Indonesia itself, adventure tourism has become a prima donna since 2018 because it has brought 100,000 tourists from all over the world. This provides great economic value for the destination visited up to 67%. Via ferrata is one of the growing adventure tourism activities in Indonesia. Despite the high risk, this activity has a main market, which is the general public who want to experience rock climbing without having to have special abilities. In order to minimize these risks, it is necessary to have risk management so that the via ferrata can be made into extreme tourism but still safe for public tourists. The purpose of this research is to identify and find out the theoretical implications of risk management carried out via ferrata managers. Good risk management is applying industry management based on existing policies, standards, and procedures. The method used is qualitative descriptive with analysis using coding tools. Via ferrata does not yet have standard rules and SOPs. The new risk management is assessed based on the safety aspects of the safety equipment referring to the UIAA. All Mount Mendelem via ferrata operators do not have rock climbing certification and the existing SOP has not been written and the implementation is not suitable. Even so, in terms of security, the manager takes great care to create a tracking lane as an alternative to the down lane. So in this case the manager has applied the standards well but not yet for the policies and procedures used.
The 4th Tank Battalion in the Pacific: A Case Study in Field-Inspired Ingenuity
Authors: Wetteman Jr. Robert P.
Published: July 2023

Using the 4th Tank Battalion as a case study, this article argues that U.S. Marine tankers in World War II possessed a uniquely American mechanical aptitude that allowed them to make necessary modifications to their tanks that were crucial to combat effectiveness in the Pacific. Having grown up during the Great Depression and possessing a “use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without,” mentality, these tankers recognized what could be done to improve their tanks, and applying American ingenuity, fabricated armor and tank-to-infantry communications systems, among other innovations to enhance their abilities as warfighters. While this trait was not necessarily unique to the 4th Tank Battalion, their leaders, Captain Robert M. Neiman and Lieutenant Henry L. Bellmon in particular, encouraged such activity, and the battalion was certainly among the most mechanically creative among the Marine tank battalions in the Pacific.
STRATEGIC INFARCT AND COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT: A NARRATIVE REVIEW
Authors: N Renjen Pushpendra , Priyal Priyal , Mohan Chaudhari Dinesh , Mishra Anjali , Sahu Neelam , Bhatnagar Arushee
Published: July 2023

The location of single strategic infarcts and the cognitive impairment after a stroke reect the neuroanatomy of the brain's cognitive functions. Poststroke dementia or post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSD/PSCI) is a form of cognitive disturbance caused by cerebrovascular disease that can manifest at different times after a stroke, including during the acute phase of stroke, during the recovery phase (while motor stroke symptoms improve), or months and years later. The onset of cognitive impairment depends on the location of infarct. Infarct in certain locations have cognitive impairment as a sole presentation from the outset. Infarcts in the left frontotemporal lobes, right parietal lobe, and left thalamus are notably correlated with cognitive impairment following a stroke. In the former, patients present with complains of motor difculties as the main complain. In addition to these locations, vascular lesions in the thalamo-perforating area of the PCAmay cause dementia and other forms of severe memory loss. Abaseline (pre-morbid) and early post-stroke (early post-morbid) cognitive status should be evaluated and a protocol for the same is needed in regular clinical and ICU care facilities. MoCA assessment is commonly used for cognitive assessment. Its role in strategic infarcts is undermined as it leaves out the evaluation of symptoms corresponding to common strategic infarct locations such as the medial temporal lobe and thalami. There is a need for dedicated neuropsychological assessment score based on education level, and native-language for PSCI.
Daga Hausar Rukuni Zuwa Ɓoyayyiyar Al’ada: Keɓaɓɓen Nazari A Kan Hausar Telolin Garin Gusau
Authors: Sani Abu-Ubaida , Adamu Sani
Published: July 2023

Wannan bincike ya ta’allaƙa ne kan nazarin Hausar teloli. Manufar binciken shi ne nazartar ire-iren kalmomi da jimloli da teloli ke amfani da su ta hanyar ba su ma’anonin da suka bambanta da maganar yau da kullum. Kadadar binciken ta taƙaita a garin Gusau da ke jahar Zamfara. An yi amfani da tattaunawa a matsayin babbar hanyar tattara bayanai. A bisa haka ne aka yi hira da teloli daban- daban da ke garin Gusau. Binciken ya gano cewa, akwai kalmomi da jimloli daban-daban da telolin ke amfani da su waɗanda suka bai wa ma’anonin da suka bambanta da na gama-gari. Waɗansu kuwa sukan kasance ƙirƙira ce kai tsaye. Binciken ya kalli wannan a matsayin wani abinci a fagen nazarin harshe da al’ada. Kundace su da nazartar su mataki ne na bunƙasa harshe tare da taskacewa da daidaita al’ada musamman yayin fito da tasirin amfani da iren-iren waɗannan Hausar ta rukuni ga zamantakewa.
Influence of combined aerothermoacoustic and thermal deformation treatments on the structure and properties of structural alloys
Authors:   Remshev E.YU. Vorobeva G.A. Smakovskiy M.S. Semenov A.G.
Published: July 2023

The influence of thermal, thermal deformation and aerothermoacoustic (ATAT) treatments on the formation of the structure and mechanical properties of structural titanium alloys and bronzes is considered. An increase in the strength and elasticity of alloys by optimizing the modes of heat treatment, cold plastic deformation, and ATAT is shown. The influence of pre-aging treatment, aging modes and ATAT on the structure, an additional increase in the mechanical properties of alloys with preliminary hardening by quenching and cold plastic deformation is established.

Keywords: titanium alloys, bronze, heat treatment, ATAT, cold plastic deformation, microstructure, mechanical properties. remshev@mail.ru, vorobiyova_galina@mail.ru, smakovskiyms@armalit1.ru, AHSW@yandex.ru
Karakteristik Nata De Seaweed (Eucheuma cottonii) dengan Perbedaan Konsentrasi Rumput Laut Gula Aren
Authors: Syukroni Ikbal , Yulianti Kiki , Baehaki Ace
Published: July 2023

The objective of this research was to determine the effect of concentration of seaweed and palm sugar to the quality of nata de seaweed. This research used factorial randomized block design with two treatments and 3 replications. The treatmens were different concentration of seaweed at 1%, 2%, and 3% and different amount of palm sugar at 7.5%, 10%, and 12.5%. The parameters observed were yield, thickness, elasticity, water content and insoluble dietary fiber of the nata. The treatment of seaweed and palm sugar with increased concentrate tended to decrease the water content of nata de seaweed, while the insoluble dietary fiber content of nata de seaweed tended to increase with treatment of seaweed and palm sugar with increased concentrate. The best treatment in this research was the treatment of 10% palm sugar and 3% seaweed (G2R3) resulting nata with insoluble dietary fiber of 1.89%.
PEMBELAJARAN TARI KREASI PADA MATA PELAJARAN SENI BUDAYA MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA AUDIO VISUAL DI KELAS X MA BABUL FALAH KECAMATAN BELIDA DARAT
Authors: Aliza Lestari Widyanti  , Treny Hera  , Nofroza Yelli
Published: July 2023

The problem in this research is "How is the learning of creative dance in arts and culture subjects using audio-visual media in class X MA Babul Falah, Belida Darat District?". This study aims to identify and describe the Learning of Creative Dance in the Subject of Cultural Arts Using Audio Visual Media in Class X MA Babul Falah, Belida Darat District. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The object of this study was the learning of Creative Dance in the subject of Cultural Arts which was carried out by the Class X Cultural Arts teacher using audio-visual media at MA Babul Falah. Data collection techniques used in this research are observation, interview and documentation techniques. Learning creative dance in arts and culture subjects using audio-visual media is known from the results of research data that has been carried out by researchers through observation of interview data and documentation data showing that the learning process of creative dance in arts and culture subjects uses audio-visual media in class X MA Babul Falah Belida Darat sub-district is running quite well, it can be seen in the assessment aspects, namely lesson planning, implementation and evaluation of learning. Teachers in creative dance learning activities always motivate students to get excited, and the conditions of the facilities and infrastructure are quite adequate and very supportive in the teaching and learning process.
IMPLEMENTASI ASESMEN DIAGNOSTIK NON KOGNITIF SISWA KELAS III SD NEGERI GAYAMSARI 02 KOTA SEMARANG
Authors: Sayyidatul Hasna  , Mira Azizah  , Espiyati
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study was to analyze how the implementation of non-cognitive diagnostic assessments for class IIIA students at SDN Gayamsari 02 Semarang City. This research uses descriptive analytical method with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques used are through observation, questionnaires and interviews. The research subjects were students in class III A Gayamsari 02 with a total of 25 students. While data analysis is done through data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of the planning analysis obtained data that class IIIA students at SDN Gayamsari 02 had sufficient development or needed to be improved as evidenced by 16% of students' emotional development was very good, .48% of students' emotional development was good and 36% of students' emotional development was sufficient or needed to be improved. Students' motivation to learn is very good, as evidenced by 52% of students having very good learning motivation, .32% of students having good learning motivation and 16 students having sufficient learning motivation or needing improvement. While the learning styles of students tend to vary, namely 8 students have an auditory learning style, 10 students have a visual learning style, and 7 students have a kinesthetic learning style.
Problems and Approaches to the Development of Concepts of Innovative Cluster Associations
Authors: Utkin V.P.
Published: July 2023

This article discusses various aspects of cluster development in economics, including the historical, economic, geographic, social, political, ecological, educational, and innovation aspects. The term “cluster economy” appeared in scientific research in the 1990s, but the idea of developing entrepreneurship in cooperation with other enterprises working in the same industry has a long history. Cluster economics is a concept of economic development based on grouping enterprises that operate in the same or related industries into separate clusters to promote collaboration and increase production efficiency. The development of cluster economics depends largely on the geographical location of the enterprises and other cluster participants, as well as on the social structure and improvement of the living conditions of the people in the cluster. Political support can play a vital role in ensuring the stability and growth of such a business model. The development of cluster economics can have both positive and negative ecological impacts. The educational aspect of cluster development is essential because knowledge and innovation are key success factors in cluster economics. Successful clusters often rely on high-quality education, research, and development. The innovation aspect of cluster development highlights the potential for the emergence of new products, services, and technologies through the exchange of knowledge and ideas between companies with different specializations, which can be more efficient and innovative than those currently on the market.
Development of Competitive Advantages by Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Based on Digital Innovations: Experience of Germany and Finland
Authors: Lytvynskyi R.V.
Published: July 2023

During the fourth industrial revolution, companies that effectively use digital innovations are more competitive than other businesses. Thanks to digital technologies, companies can communicate more productively with their customers, analyze data about them, and create more accurate and customized solutions. This gives companies a competitive advantage in the markets.
Digital transformation of small and medium-sized businesses has certain distinctive features, benefits, and risks. European companies have extensive experience in implementing digital innovations, therefore, studying and summarizing their results is an important scientific and practical task in the context of the general issue of digitalization of Ukrainian business.
The article aims at studying the experience of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany and Finland in creating competitive advantages based on digital innovations in the market environment.
According to the results of the research, it was found that along with large industrial enterprises in Germany, digital innovations are actively implemented by German SMEs, the so-called Mittelstand, representing more than 99% of private companies in the country. A large number of German SMEs were founded or grew through innovation. The analysis of the digitalization trends of German SMEs has led to the conclusion that the most promising and growing innovative technologies are Big data, Blockchain, Cloud computing, Quantum Computing, Digitalization of education, Artificial intelligence, Microelectronics, and e-Invoices.
The practice of active spreading of innovations in small and medium-sized businesses can also be observed in Finland. An important prerequisite for the successful development of digital technologies is the Finnish startup ecosystem. Due to the introduction of favorable conditions for startups (simplification of bureaucratic procedures, transparency and accessibility of investments for foreign investors, etc.), the quantity and value of Finnish startups are growing annually.
The article concludes that although the existing individual SMEs in certain sectors of the economy can innovate to survive in a highly competitive environment, the mass development of innovative SMEs is impossible without a favorable investment and business climate, an effective innovation infrastructure, and other forms of support.
The generalized experience of foreign SMEs and startups can be used by Ukrainian entrepreneurs for further digital transformation in the post-war period.
Residuos sólidos y contaminación ambiental de la quebrada la yunguilla en la Institución Educativa Técnica Agroindustrial Venecia, sede principal
Authors: Álvarez Anacona Morley , Uní Piamba Miller Efren
Published: July 2023

El presente artículo tiene su origen en la investigación realizada para optar el título de Magíster En Pedagogía Ambiental Para El Desarrollo  Sostenible, En La Universidad Popular Del Cesar, titulada “Residuos sólidos y contaminación ambiental de la quebrada la yunguilla en la Institución Educativa Técnica Agroindustrial Venecia, sede principal-Municipio de San Sebastián- Cauca- Colombia”, el objetivo de la investigación fue analizar la relación entre los residuos sólidos y la contaminación ambiental de la quebrada la Yunguilla, investigación orientada desde el enfoque de investigación cualitativa, con diseño de la Investigación Acción Participativa con alcance descriptivo, aplicando para la recolección de información la observación directa, trabajo de campo, entrevista no estructurada y diario de campo como técnicas e instrumentos, consiguiendo como resultado, el reconocimiento de los residuos sólidos como fuente contaminante la formulación de una propuesta educativa sobre el manejo adecuado para reducir la contaminación, ésta para implementarse a partir del 2022 al ser incluida en el Proyecto Educativo Comunitario.
Teoría narrativa: una alternativa a las pedagogías literarias
Authors: Jiménez Lozano Jakeline
Published: July 2023

Las pedagogías literarias en la educación básica y media se han centrado, mayoritariamente, en la memorización y reconocimiento de distintas escuelas u obras literarias. A pesar de los esfuerzos centrados para aumentar el interés de la literatura en niños y adolescentes, los índices de interés y lectura no distan mucho de años anteriores. Por tanto, el objetivo de la presente investigación fue señalar una serie de falencias pedagógicas a la hora de enseñar la literatura. Luego, se estableció una serie de principios pedagógicos para resolverlos centrados en la teoría narrativa. Después, se puso a prueba estos principios en el estudio de la literatura en estudiantes de bachillerato de grado 10 y 11. Finalmente, se evalúa la efectividad de la implementación de estos principios de la pedagogía narrativa.