bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ischemic stroke as the first manifestation of anthracycline cardiomyopathy
Authors: Ramazanov G. R. , Kovaleva E. A. , Novikov R. A. , Kuz'mina I. M. , Klychnikova E. V. , Khamidova L. T. , Rybalko N. V. , Izmaylova A. M.
Published: December 2022

This article is devoted to the discussion of cardioembolic complications of anthracycline cardiomyopathy. The article describes a clinical case of cardiotoxicity caused by aggressive neoadjuvant chemotherapy in a patient with breast cancer and complicated by the development of cardioembolic ischemic stroke.
Conectando-se com o ambiente
Authors: Hamann Bruna , Hostin Daniela , Tomio Daniela , Lopes Mauricio Capobianco
Published: December 2022

A Educação Ambiental (EA) é um tema transversal de inserção coletiva e articulada ao currículo escolar. Nesse sentido, ela exige práticas educativas que ampliem a percepção dos estudantes sobre as relações com meio ambiente. O advento das tecnologias pode possibilitar aos professores diferentes formas de desenvolver essa perspectiva. Desta forma, o presente artigo visa analisar as práticas educativas de EA mediadas por tecnologias e aplicadas no contexto escolar brasileiro. Para isso, foi realizado um estudo de revisão em periódicos indexados com Qualis na área de Ensino e Educação a partir da Plataforma Sucupira. Foram selecionadas revistas na área de Educação Ambiental e levantados os artigos que se encaixavam no critério: prática educativa aplicada no ambiente escolar com uso de tecnologias. Os resultados permitiram identificar os focos de pesquisa e tecnologias utilizadas, investigar a sequência didática das práticas, percebendo o papel dos educandos no uso das tecnologias e identificar as concepções de educação ambiental relacionadas com as práticas educativas. Conclui-se que, em boa parte, as práticas analisadas promovem o desenvolvimento de competências para a formação de um cidadão inovador e crítico. Por outro lado, há a necessidade de alinhar concepções teóricas, práticas e recursos tecnológicos de modo a ampliar a discussão crítica acerca das problemáticas socioambientais e estimular a participação e mobilização social, usando de modo mais efetivo os recursos e mediações possibilitadas pelas tecnologias digitais.
Consideraciones sobre la educación bilingüe para la comunidad sorda en Uruguay
Authors: Peluso Leonardo
Published: December 2022

En este trabajo presento algunas de las discusiones teóricas desarrolladas en dos investigaciones realizadas en Uruguay en el Área de Estudios Sordos / TUILSU, de la Universidad de la República. En dichas investigaciones revisamos el modelo actual de educación bilingüe LSU-español y proponemos migrar hacia una educación plurilingüe, pluriletrada e intercultural. Las principales consideraciones realizadas para proponer dicha migración son las siguientes. El modelo bilingüe continúa viendo al español como la lengua más prestigiosa y de cultura académica, lo que representa el riesgo de reconstruir las relaciones de opresión de la lengua oral sobre la lengua de señas en el contexto escolar. Asimismo, el bilingüismo tiende a considerar a la LSU como un dispositivo didáctico y no como una lengua en sí misma, lo que puede tener como consecuencia asimilar la perspectiva clínica en el contexto educativo (dispositivo didáctico = artefacto para compensar una discapacidad). La propuesta bilingüe mantiene una postura escriturocéntrica según la cual la única forma de cultura letrada es a través del español escrito, desconociendo el papel que juegan las visograbaciones en LSU en el desarrollo de la cultura sorda pluriletrada. Tampoco reconoce, el bilingüismo, al español sordo como una variedad posible de español, persistiendo la opresión del español estándar bajo la forma de modelo normo-oyente. Por último, la propuesta bilingüe ignora que la comunidad sorda está inserta en un mundo globalizado, por lo que requiere una educación en la que participen, además de las nacionales, lenguas globales y lenguas regionales, tanto de señas como orales.
Relationship Between Varicocele in Infertile Male and Intrauterine Insemination Success at Rumah Sakit Ibu dan Anak Puri Bunda Denpasar
Authors: Anak Agung Gde Andhika Bhayangkara Putra , I Gusti Ngurah Pramesemara  , Yukhi Kurniawan  , I Gusti Ayu Widianti
Published: December 2022

Background: Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), such as intrauterine insemination (IUI), can be an option for infertile couples who are expecting a pregnancy. However, the success of IUI can be influenced by various factors, one of which is varicocele.  
Objective: This study aims to determine the association between varicocele and IUI success.
Methods: This study is an analytical cross-sectional study using patient medical records. The sample of this study was male patients aged 25-45 years with infertility and undergoing IUI in the period April to June 2021 at Rumah Sakit Ibu dan Anak Puri Bunda Denpasar. The sampling technique used, purposive sampling, was selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Based on the criteria, this study selected 32 samples.
Result: From 32 participants, 5 had varicocele (15.6%), and 27  were without varicocele (84.4%). In this study, we found 12 success pregnancy after IUI (37.5%), with 3 participants having varicocele (9.4%) and 9 participants without varicocele (28.1%). The chi-square analysis carried out obtained the results (p>0.05), and the calculation of the relative risk got the result (RR=0.600).
Conclusion: This study showed no significant association between varicocele in infertile men and the success of IUI. The RR calculation showed that varicocele was not a risk factor for IUI failure.
Erectile Dysfunction in Man with Hyperprolactinemia, Obesity and Genetic Abnormality 46XYinv(9)(p11q13)
Authors: Marthasari Rossy Sintya
Published: December 2022

Background: A good erectile function  and normal sexual arousal are indicators of male health. Impaired sexual function due to loss of libido and erectile dysfunction can interfere with quality of life and relationships with partners. Erectile dysfunction can be caused by  vasculogenic, endocrinopathy, hormonal imbalance, neurogenic, trauma, iatrogenic and also due to psychological causes. This research  to understand and overcome the problems related to sexual function in man with genetic abnormality.
Case: A 32-year-old patient came for a sperm analysis examination because he was planning to get married soon. At first, there were no sexual problems complained of but the patient  admitted that he was not too much interested in sexual matters since he was young. Nocturnal and  morning erection happened rarely. Puberty at 15 years old and currently in a relationship with a woman and planning to get married. At this time libido was good. There was no history of mumps and orchitis. From the physical examination, it was found that the height was 180 cm, weight was 100 kg, and the arm span was 186 cm. waist circumference 104 cm. It means that he was obese.  Other physical examinations were within normal limits. Examination of the genitalia showed testicle size of 4 cc right and 4 cc left and soft in consistency. Penis size 8 cm in stretched condition. Sperm analysis showed azoospermia. Cytogenetic examination showed 46XY inv(9)(p11q13) and no Klinefelter syndrome was found. Hormone examination results showed LH 11.92 mIU/ml, FSH 30.29 mIU/ml.He showed hyperprolactinemia 25.89 ng/ml, estradiol 16 pg/ml and total testosterone 2.33 ng/ml. HbA1c 5,9 %.
Discussion: The patient was treated with cabergoline 0.25 mg 3 times a week and  to overcome hormone imbalance ,we used letrozole 2.5 mg once a day for 2 months.After two months have passed, there is an increase in sexual arousal, morning erections occur at least 4 days a week, erections begin to improve. weight 94 kg, arm span 186 cm. waist circumference 99 cm. Other physical examinations were within normal limits. Examination of the genitalia showed testicle size of 5 cc right and 5 cc left and  soft in consistency.Recent investigations showed LH 7.89 mIU/ml, FSH 14.53 mIU/ml, prolactin 15.00 ng/ml, estradiol 10 pg/ml and total testosterone 1.69 ng/ml. Until now, evaluation and treatment is still ongoing.
Conclusion: Management of erectile dysfunction can not only be seen from one side  but also requires a holistic and multidisciplinary approach. Risk factors that can cause erectile dysfunction problems must be assessed and controlled every single cause. The goal of erectile dysfunction management is not only for sexual satisfaction but also to improve fertility and quality of life.
RESPON PERTUMBUHAN BAMBU CINA (Bambusa multiplex) TERHADAP PEMBERIAN MEDIA PUPUK HAYATI ECOFERT
Authors: Rahmadani Saiful , Pujawati Eny Dwi , Fitriani Adistina
Published: December 2022

Chinese bamboo has advantages like other bamboos, it has many roots, produces dense clumps, is able to prevent soil erosion and is a source of oxygen. This bamboo plant can be used as handicrafts, one of which is as a sketch and accessories. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of giving the best Ecofert biofertilizer on the growth of Chinese bamboo with the parameters of survival percentage, shoot growth and shoot height increase. This research method was carried out using a completely randomized design (CRD) which consisted of 5 different treatments, namely 1) treatment A without the application of Ecofert biofertilizer; 2) treatment B application of 10 grams of Ecofert fertilizer; 3) treatment C with 20 grams of Ecofert fertilizer; 4) treatment D application of 30 grams of Ecofert fertilizer; 4) treatment E was the application of 40 grams of Ecofert fertilizer. From each treatment, the observation of the live percentage got a value ranging from 65% to 85%, the highest result at the end of the observation was the average increase in the number of shoots in treatment E (40 grams) with the results of getting 3.12 shoots and at the average increase in shoot height the results the highest treatment B (10 grams) with the result 159.92 cmBambu cina memiliki kelebihan seperti bambu lainnya memiliki perakaran yang banyak, menghasilkan rumpun yang rapat, mampu mencegah erosi tanah dan penghasil sumber oksigen. Tanaman bambu ini dapat dijadikan kerajinan tangan salah satunya sebagai sketsel dan aksesoris. Tujuan penelitian ini agar dapat menganalisis pengaruh pemberian pupuk hayati Ecofert terbaik terhadap pertumbuhan bambu cina dengan parameter persentase hidup, pertambahan tunas dan pertambahan tinggi tunas. Metode penelitian ini dilakukan dengan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) yang terdiri dari 5 perlakuan berbeda yaitu 1) perlakuan A tanpa pemberian pupuk hayati Ecofert; 2) perlakuan B pemberian pupuk Ecofert 10 gram; 3) perlakuan C pemberian pupuk Ecofert 20 gram; 4) perlakuan D pemberian pupuk Ecofert 30 gram; 4) perlakuan E pemberian pupuk Ecofert 40 gram. Dari setiap perlakuan pengamatan dari persentasi hidup mendapatkan nilai kisaran 65% sampai 85%, hasil tertinggi diakhir pengamatan dari rata-rata pertambahan jumlah tunas pada perlakuan E (40 gram) dengan hasil mendapatkan 3,12 tunas dan pada pertambahan rata-rata tinggi tunas hasil tertinggi perlakuan B (10 gram) dengan hasil 159,92 cm.
ANALISIS TINGKAT KEKRITISAN LAHAN DI SUB DAS MALIAU KECAMATAN DUSUN SELATAN KABUPATEN BARITO SELATAN
Authors: Irianti Rizky , Yamani Ahmad , Susilawati Susilawati
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this research to identify the characteristics of the criticality level of land in the Maliau sub-watershed, South Dusun District, South Barito Regency. The collection of biophysical data in the form of secondary and primary data. Analysis and processing of data in the form of compiling spatial data of land units, taking soil samples at the research site, preparing rainfall information, planning land status maps and land functions, plant management factors (C) in various cover and conservation management factors (K). Identification of land criticality level in the form of calculation of actual erosion, Erosion Hazard Level (TBE) and critical land assessment by determining land criteria or factors and classifying land criticality level based on the total score. Based on the calculation of the critical land assessment, it was found that the criticality level of the land in the Maliau Sub-watershed, Dusun Selatan District, South Barito Regency at the critical land level of 402,016 ha with a percent area of 0.97%, the criticality level of land at a moderately critical level of 31,434.690 ha with a percent area 76.19%, the criticality level of land at the critical potential level is 3,532,657 ha with a percent area of 8.6%, the land criticality level at the non-critical level is 41,258,548 ha with a percent area of 14.27%.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi karakteristik tingkat kekritisan lahan di Sub DAS Maliau Kecamatan Dusun Selatan Kabupaten Barito Selatan. Pengumpulan data biofisik berupa data sekunder dan primer. Analisis dan pengolahan data berupa penyusunan data spasial unit lahan, pengambilan sampel tanah pada lokasi penelitian, penyiapan informasi curah hujan, perencanaan peta status lahan dan fungsi lahan, faktor pengelolaan tanaman (C) diberbagia penutupan dan faktor pengelolaan konservasi (K). Identifikasi tingkat kekritisan lahan berupa perhitungan erosi aktual, Tingkat Bahaya Erosi (TBE) dan penilaian lahan kritis dengan menentukan kriteria lahan atau faktor dan mengklasifikasi tigkat kekritisan lahan berdasarkan total skor. Berdasarkan perhitungan penilaian lahan kritis didapatlah luas tingkat kekritisan lahan di Sub DAS Maliau Kecamatan Dusun Selatan Kabupaten Barito Selatan pada tingkatan lahan kritis seluas 402,016 ha dengan persen luas 0,97%, tingkat kekritisan lahan pada tingkatan agak kritis seluas 31.434,690 ha dengan persen luas 76,19%, tingkat kekritisan lahan pada tingkatan potensial kritis seluas 3.532,657 ha dengan persen luasan 8,6%, tingkat kekritisan lahan pada tingkat tidak kritis seluas 41.258,548 ha dengan persen luas 14,27%.
Vision-Based Robotic Comanipulation for Deforming Cables
Authors:   Robotics and Computer Vision Institute, Innopolis University, Almaghout K. ,   School of Computer Science, University of Lincoln, Klimchik A.
Published: December 2022

Although deformable linear objects (DLOs), such as cables, are widely used in the majority of life fields and activities, the robotic manipulation of these objects is considerably more complex compared to the rigid-body manipulation and still an open challenge. In this paper, we introduce a new framework using two robotic arms cooperatively manipulating a DLO from an initial shape to a desired one. Based on visual servoing and computer vision techniques, a perception approach is proposed to detect and sample the DLO as a set of virtual feature points. Then a manipulation planning approach is introduced to map between the motion of the manipulators end effectors and the DLO points by a Jacobian matrix. To avoid excessive stretching of the DLO, the planning approach generates a path for each DLO point forming profiles between the initial and desired shapes. It is guaranteed that all these intershape profiles are reachable and maintain the cable length constraint. The framework and the aforementioned approaches are validated in real-life experiments.
Ritmos, métrica y cubierta industrial en la fábrica Clesa de Alejandro de la Sota = Rhythms, Metrics, and Industrial Roof in Alejandro de la Sota’s Clesa Dairy Plant
Authors: García García Rafael
Published: December 2022

ResumenEn la trama estructural de la fábrica Clesa se aprecia una llamativa irregularidad modular que contrasta con la mayor uniformidad de los otros proyectos coetáneos de Alejandro de la Sota. De su análisis se desprende que existen importantes variaciones dimensionales en sus modulaciones, lo que la aparta en gran medida de la regularidad esperable, máxime teniendo en cuenta que se trata de una edificación industrial. En este trabajo se tratan de explicar los condicionantes que pudieron llevar a la configuración final realizada para dicha trama y, así mismo, el proceso de cambios seguido desde su anteproyecto. De igual forma, se explora la repercusión que las modificaciones efectuadas en la modulación pudieran tener en la definición de los elementos más expresivos y característicos de su sistema de cubiertas. En su posible esclarecimiento se ha mostrado necesaria una comparación con el panorama de soluciones estructurales y constructivas de las cubiertas de arquitectura industrial contemporáneas a la fábrica. Así mismo, cuestiones como la agrupación modular en números pares o impares de tramos resultan mostrar una acusada relevancia en el proceso seguido.AbstractThe striking modular irregularity of theClesa dairy plant’s structural grid strikes a contrast with the uniformity of other contemporary projects of Alejandro de la Sota. Analysis of the building shows important dimensional variations in its modulations that distance it from the maximum regularity expected, especially for an industrial building. This paper tries to explain the conditions that might have led to the final configuration of the modular grid, as well as the series of changes that were made on the preliminary design. Similarly, we explore the impact that the modifications on the modulation could have had on the definition of the more expressive and characteristic elements of the roofing system. It proved necessary to compare the building with an array of contemporary structural and constructive solutions of industrial architecture roofs. Likewise, issues such as the modular grouping in odd or even numbers of sections proved to be very relevant to the process followed.
El lenguaje orgánico de Arturo Soria: antecedente de una ecología de la ciudad = The organic language of Arturo Soria: the antecedent of ecological urban planning
Authors: Andrés Moncayo José Manuel de
Published: December 2022

ResumenEntre 1881 y 1883 Arturo Soria y Mata publicó una serie de artículos de temática urbana en el diario El Progreso en los que exponía los rudimentos de su teoría urbana y esbozaba su propuesta de Ciudad Lineal. En estos primeros escritos de Soria subyace una visión orgánica de los fenómenos urbanos que integra los procesos de consumo de materia y energía necesarios para el desarrollo de la vida urbana en un concepto a la vez único y complejo de ciudad. El desarrollo de esta metáfora orgánica conlleva para Soria y Mata el reconocimiento del metabolismo urbano como lugar de oportunidad y proyecto para la mejora de las condiciones de vida. El paralelismo entre organismo urbano y cuerpo humano es la clave de esta metodología operativa mediante la que el autor concibe avanzados sistemas de abastecimiento, comunicaciones o recogida de deshechos basados en el potencial de las nuevas tecnologías para organizar y mejorar las ciudades de su tiempo. De esta visión nacerá su propuesta definitiva de crecimiento urbano, la Ciudad Lineal, llamada a establecer una red residencial que conectará los núcleos de las ciudades existentes preservados como centros de negocios y disfrute. El pensamiento orgánico de Soria es un antecedente histórico relevante para la consolidación de una ecología urbana. Su estudio y reivindicación aspira a reconciliar los retos y aspiraciones urbanas contemporáneas con un capítulo menospreciado de los fundamentos del urbanismo moderno.AbstractBetween 1881 and 1883, Arturo Soria y Mata published a series of articles on urban issues in the newspaper El Progreso, in which he exposed the roots of his urban theory and outlined his proposal for a Linear City. In these first writings, the organic vision of the urban phenomena developed by Soria integrates the processes of consumption of matter and energy necessary for urban life in a concept of the city that is both unique and complex. The development of this organic metaphor entails the recognition of urban metabolism as an opportunity for improving living conditions. The parallelism between the urban organism and the human body is the key of this operational methodology, through which the author conceives advanced supply, communications or waste collection systems based on the potential of new technologies to organize and improve the cities of his time. It was from this vision that his definitive proposal for urban growth was born, the Linear City, which was fated to establish a residential network that connected the core of the existing cities, preserved as business and leisure centers. Soria’s organic thinking is an important historical precedent to the consolidation of an urban ecology. The purpose of studying and advocating it is to reconcile contemporary urban challenges and aspirations with an underrated chapter of the foundations of modern urban theory.
Tomographic Medical Imaging Modalities: a Short Conceptual Introduction
Authors: Kory Mark
Published: December 2022

This paper presents an overview of tomography and different tomographic imaging modalities. The goal of this paper is to provide an understanding of various imaging modalities; in particular, how the imaging is performed, working principles, and applications. It was not intended to provide the in-depth mathematical principles of these imaging modalities, rather this paper focuses on providing the knowledge in an easy-to-grasp manner for the readers' benefit. Imaging modalities are categorized based on the physics behind image generation. First, the paper explains the general tomography principle. Then explains Ultrasound Imaging, Electrical Impedance Tomography, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Photoacoustic Tomography (PAT), and Positron Emission Tomography (PET). In the end, the paper provides the fundamentals and review of two relatively new imagining modalities, Diffuse Optical Tomography (DOT) and functional Near-infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS).
The Effect of Few-layer Graphene on the Complex of Hardness, Strength and Thermo Physical Properties of Polymer Composite Materials Produced by DLP 3D Printing
Authors: Kidalov Sergey , Voznyakovskii Alexander , Vozniakovskii Aleksei , Titova Sofya , Auchynnikau Yvgenii
Published: December 2022

The results of studying the effect of particles of few-layer graphene (FLG) synthesized by self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) on the complex of strength and thermo physical properties of polymer composite products obtained by DLP 3D printing are presented. It has been discovered to achieve an increase in thermo physical and strength parameters of polymers modified by FLG compared with samples made on the unmodified base resin. This result was achieved due to low defectiveness, namely the absence of Stone-Wales defects in the structure of FLG due to the homogeneous distribution of FLG over the volume of the polymer in the form of highly dispersed aggregates. It was possible to increase hardness by 120 %, bending strength by 102 %, Charpy impact strength by 205 %, and thermal conductivity at 25 °C by 572 % at concentrations of few-layer graphene of no more than 2 wt. %.
From Black-Body Radiation to Gravity:Why Neutrinos are Left-Handed and Why the Vacuum is not Empty
Authors: Roza Engel
Published: December 2022

Starting from a simplified survey of Fermi’s neutrino theory, it is shown that the nuclear background energy in the vacuum is polarized by quarks, thereby not only explaining the narrow range of the strong interaction, but also giving an explanation for the left-handiness of neutrinos. Recognizing that such a vacuum polarization explains the cosmological dark matter and dark energy phenomena, it is hypothesized that the elementary constituents of the nuclear background energy and the cosmological background energy are the same. The hypothesis is supported by an assessment of the quark’s “naked” mass.
Proteomic Analysis of Anti-Aging Effects of Dendrobium Nobile Lindl. Alkaloids in Aging-Accelerated SAMP8 Alzheimer’s Mice
Authors: Liu Bo , Lv Ling-li , Liu Ping , Xu Yun-yan , Liu Jie , Shi Jing-Shan
Published: December 2022

Senescence-accelerated mouse prone 8 (SAMP8) mice exhibit cognitive defects and neuron loss with aging, and are used to study anti-aging effects of Dendrobium nobile alkaloids (DNLA). SAMP8 mice were orally given DNLA from ages 6 to 10 months. At 10 months of age, behavioral tests and neuron damage were evaluated. Protein was extracted and subjected to phosphorylated proteomic analysis. The cognitive deficits and neuron loss in hippocampus and cortex of aged SAMP8 mice were improved by DNLA. Hippocampal proteomic analysis showed differentially expressed protein/genes in SAMP8 compared to age-matched senescence-accelerated resistant mice, including altered tubulin binding, microtubule binding, etc. via Gene Oncology. KEGG revealed endocytosis, mRNA surveillance, tight junction, protein processing in endoplasmic reticulum, aldosterone synthesis and secretion, and glucagon signaling pathway changes. Upregulated protein/genes in the hippocampus of SAMP8 mice, such as Lmtk3, Usp10, Dzip1, Csnk2b, and Rtn1, were attenuated by DNLA; whereas downregulated protein/genes, such as Kctd16, Psd3, Bsn, Atxn2l, and Kif1a, were rescued by DNLA. The aberrant protein/gene expressions of SAMP8 mice were correlated with transcriptome changes of Alzheimer’s disease in the GEO database, and were attenuated by DNLA. Thus, DNLA improved cognitive dysfunction and ameliorated neuronal injury in aged SAMP8 mice, and attenuated aberrant protein/gene expressions.
Analysing the Vulnerability State of The Cultural Heritage by Geomorphological and Geophysical Methods: A Case Study on The Black Sea Coast, The Roman Edifice With Mosaic Site of Constanta, Romania
Authors: Andra-Topârceanu Andreea , Verga Mihaela , Mafteiu Mihai , Andra Marius , Marin Marian , Pintilii Radu Daniel , Mazza Giampietro , Carboni Donatella
Published: December 2022

Heritage monuments are religious, historical, strategic or civil edifices and could be deteriorated, even damaged due to their exposure to natural and human induced processes. The Roman Edifice with Mosaic (II-IV A.D.), the largest one in Eastern Europe is an ancient civil edifice built on the steep cliff in the western part of Black Sea, Constanța, Romania and being exposed to geomorphological and hydrogeological processes is affected by degradation. The main objective of this paper is to assess the current state of this ancient historical site in relation with the environmental instability in order to offer scientific support for rehabilitation process through interdisciplinary and non-destructive methods. Geophysical methods had been applied to analyze comparatively the spatial variations and flows of groundwater around Roman Mosaic over 10 years. Geomorphological hazards had been inventoried and mapped. The results emphasize the state of degradation of the roman mosaic pavement and ancient walls mainly through high variations of the deposits moisture due to poor maintenance which caused suffusion, slip processes, bring the mosaic into highly vulnerability range. Zoning vulnerability map of the Roman Mosaic environment is a necessary tool for continuously improvement of risk management because emphasize clearly the sectors which still confronting with hazards.
The Impact of COVID-19 Related Distress on Antenatal Depression in Australia
Authors: Frankham Lucy J. , Thorsteinsson Einar B. , Bartik Warren
Published: December 2022

Globally, the impact of COVID-19 on mental health has been significant. Pregnant women are known to be a vulnerable population in relation to mental health. In Australia, there was an unprecedented demand during the pandemic for mental health services, including services for pregnant women. Maternal mental health has unique and enduring features that can significantly shape a child’s overall development and poor maternal mental health can have considerable social and economic costs. This cross-sectional study evaluated antenatal depression and COVID-19 related distress in a sample of two hundred and sixty-nine pregnant women residing in Australia aged between 20 and 43 (M = 31.79, SD = 4.58), as part of a larger study. Social media advertising was used to recruit participants between September 2020 and November 2021. Prevalence rates for antenatal depression were found to be higher in this study (16.4%) compared with previous Australian prevalence rates (7%). COVID-19 distress in relation to having a baby during a COVID-19 outbreak significantly predicted antenatal depression, B = 1.46, p < .001. Results from this study suggest that mothers and families may have increased mental health vulnerabilities as a consequence of the pandemic for some time yet.
A Revised View of the LSU Gene Family: New Functions in Plant Stress Responses and Phytohormone Signaling
Authors: Canales Javier , Arenas-M Anita , Medina Joaquín , Vidal Elena A.
Published: December 2022

LSUs (RESPONSE TO LOW SULFUR) are plant-specific proteins of unknown function that were initially identified during transcriptomic studies of the sulfur deficiency response in Arabidopsis. Recent functional studies have shown that LSUs are important hubs of protein interaction networks with potential roles in plant stress responses. In particular, LSU proteins have been reported to interact with members of the brassinosteroid, jasmonate signaling, and ethylene biosynthetic pathways, suggesting that LSUs may be involved in response to plant stress through modulation of phytohormones. Furthermore, in silico analysis of the promoter regions of LSU genes in Arabidopsis has revealed the presence of cis-regulatory elements that are potentially responsive to phytohormones such as ABA, auxin, and jasmonic acid, suggesting crosstalk between LSU proteins and phytohormones. In this review, we summarize current knowledge about the LSU gene family in plants and its potential role in phytohormone responses.
Painless Compartment Syndrome
Authors: Shpigelman Arsen , Maman David , Khalil Hanna Fadi , Hakim Jeries , Vodovozov Dimitri , Bernfeld Benjamin
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is a surgical emergency that requires urgent intervention in order to prevent permanent structural damage and irreversible functional disability. The diagnosis of ACS depends on a high index of suspicion, relying on the following diagnostic criteria commonly known as the 5 Ps; Pain, Paresthesia, Paralysis, Pallor, and Pulse-lessness. When the diagnosis is uncertain, intracompartmental pressure greater than 30 mmHg is suggestive of ACS. Case Presentation: We report a case of an underdiagnosed ACS, with a lack of classical presentation in a thirty-seven-years-old male patient with a history of myopathy. The patient was admitted to the emergency room due to direct trauma to his right hip, without a significant Visual Analogue Score. On his hip radiograph a subtrochanteric fracture of the right femur was demonstrated. An additional masked ipsilateral subcapital fracture was detected during the operation. The diagnosis of ACS was made during the operation while relying on the clinical appearance of the thigh and the clinical findings during surgery. Fasciotomies were performed, and open reduction with internal fixation via Proximal Femoral Nail was done. The diagnosis of ACS was confirmed later on, by the biopsy results. Conclusion: This case suggests that myopathy can mask the classical presentation of ACS. Furthermore, the extent of pain complaints and accompanying paresthesia cannot be relied on in this regard and other clinical features should be considered in order to diagnose ACS.
A Late Triassic Nuculanoid Clam (Bivalvia: Nuculanoidea): Implications for Luning Formation (Nevada, USA) Paleobathymetry
Authors: McMenamin Mark
Published: December 2022

A silicified, thick-shelled, smooth-surfaced nuculanoid bivalve has been recovered by acid maceration of the Late Triassic (Carnian-Norian) strata of the Luning Formation, Nevada. Comparable modern nuculanoid clams inhabit water depths from 525-2,562 meters, and the living clam (an undescribed species of Pseudoneilonella from Caleta Sierra, Coquimbo, Chile) most similar to the fossil lives at 878-933 m. The Triassic nucuanoid clam (possibly a neilonellid) is inferred here to have inhabited marine waters at approximately 1000 m deep during deposition of the Shaly Limestone Member of the Luning Formation.
Effect of Aging of Orthodontic Aligners in Different Storage Media on Force and Torque Generation: An in vitro Study
Authors: Elshazly Tarek , Nang Diva , Golkhani Bijan , Elattar Hanaa , Bourauel Christoph
Published: December 2022

The aim of this study is to study the effect of aging in different media (deionized water and artificial saliva) on the force/torque generation by thermoplastic orthodontic aligners. Ten thermoformed aligners made of Essix ACE® thermoplastic sheets were aged in deionized water and in artificial saliva over two weeks at 37 C, five in each medium. The force/torque generated on upper second premolar (Tooth 25) of a resin model was measured at day 0 (before aging), 2, 4, 6, 10, and 14, using a biomechanical test set-up. The results showed that the thermocycling of aligners has no significant impact on their force/torque decay. No significant differences were also found in force/torque between the aligners stored in deionized water nor artificial saliva. The vertical extrusion-intrusion forces were measured in the range of 1.4 to 4.6 N, the horizontal oro-vestibular forces were 1.3 to 2.5 N, while the torques on mesio-distal rotation were 5.4 to 41.7 Nmm. It could be concluded that the influence of saliva on the mechanical properties can be classified as insignificant, and no significant difference between artificial aging in deionized water or artificial saliva was observed.
Content Analysis of Vocational High School Websites in the City of Padang
Authors: Gunawan Roni Arya , Prayudha Agung Rorhi , Sartika Rifa Rahayu
Published: December 2022

A good school website is not only seen from the design side but, what is more important, from the content available whether it can provide useful information for the school community and other parties who need information about the school. So far, there are no standard guidelines and rules for creating website content for Vocational High Schools (SMK). Therefore, this study aims to investigate the content quality of SMK websites in the city of Padang. This research is qualitative, namely to analyze the availability of content criteria on the website of Vocational High Schools (SMK) in West Sumatra Province. The methods used in this research are content analysis and surveys. Researchers took samples from SMK in Padang City with 27 schools in this study. This research resulted in investigative data that the SMK websites in Padang City mostly used official domains. However, the average criteria for SMK websites in Riau Province were still standard. Still, content that links to the school's business and industrial world only gets a score of 33%, indicating the school still needs to update content regularly.
The Effect of Delay on the Implementation Cost: Case Study on The West Java Government Office Building Project
Authors: Fauzan Brapisko Aldici , Yustiarini Dewi
Published: December 2022

The delay of work in the project will affect the duration and cost of project implementation. So far, the effect of delays on project implementation costs has not been applied in project control. The majority of project control is only carried out with the S curve of the project cost weights, which only observes the costs that have been implemented in the project but cannot observe the effect of the implementation and delay of work activity on the cost of project implementation. This study, Tracking Progress on the Microsoft project on the duration of work every week from the first week to the last week on the West Java Government Office Building Construction Project. Simulation tracking will show the increase or decrease in costs due to a project activity. Simulation Tracking on the West Java Government Office Building Project, there is a difference in the total duration of time, which has changed from 49 days to 88 days with a difference of 39 days, while for the planned project implementation costs of Rp.11,017,969,680-, it becomes Rp.11,368,005,964-,.
Training on the Design of an Automatic Faucet Water System Using Arduino for Youth in Giri Mekar Village
Authors: Hasbullah Hasbullah , Purnama Wawan , Ardiansyah Neris Pery , Kustija Jaja , Pramudita Resa
Published: December 2022

Nowadays, water faucets play an important role in controlling water flow. Besides that, faucets are generally moved manually by every human activity by turning or moving the faucet up or down. This manual faucet system has weaknesses, namely water wastage and easily damaged faucets. The use of automatic faucets in public facilities can minimize waste their use because generally people often forget to close the faucet again. Besides, using Arduino-based automatic water faucets can reduce the transmission of Covid 19 for the community, especially during the current pandemic. This activity aims to design Arduino-based automatic water faucets at public facilities to reduce the spread and transmission of COVID-19, especially in the Girimekar Village area, Bandung Regency. The target of this activity is youth and cadets in the area. The implementation of the Arduino-Based Automatic Water Faucet design in training resulted in a prototype unit of Arduino-based automatic water faucet using the ultrasonic sensor HC-SR04 as detection and use of an electric solenoid valve as a form of direct water control.
Special Issue on Robotics for Medical Applications
Authors: Kawashima Kenji , Arata Jumpei , Harada Kanako , Tadano Kotaro
Published: December 2022

In recent years, the field of robots for medical applications has been expanding rapidly. Robots effectively augment their operators’ skills, enabling them to achieve accuracy and high precision during complex procedures. The use of robots improves the quality of life of patients and the quality of medical research. Therefore, the research and development of robots for medical applications will become more active in aging societies. This special issue focuses on the design and control of robots as well as integrated technologies for robots for medical applications. These include navigation, simulator, image guidance, training, and validation technologies for robots.

The special issue consists of 17 papers with various studies related to medical robots. There are 7 papers on assistant robots, including their passive and active controls, devices, and sensors. There are 10 papers related to minimally invasive surgery and neurosurgery involving robots, including papers on sensors, actuators, navigation, haptic display devices, the mechanical design of devices, and other topics. The editors are confident that this special issue will greatly contribute to further progress in robotics

We sincerely thank the authors for their fine contributions and the reviewers for their generous contributions of time and effort. We would also like to thank the Editorial Board of the Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics for their help with this special issue.
Automation of Intraoperative Tool Changing for Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery
Authors: Zhou Dongbo , Aoyama Yura , Takeyama Hayato , Tadano Kotaro , Haraguchi Daisuke ,   Tokyo Institute of Technology 4259 Nagatsuta-cho, Midori-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 226-8503, Japan,   National Institute of Technology, Tokyo College 1220-2 Kunugida-machi, Hachioji, Tokyo 193-0997, Japan
Published: December 2022

Intraoperative tool change is a time-consuming and labor-intensive task for robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery. Serial multi-DOF manipulators are potential devices for realizing automatic intraoperative tool changes because of the layout flexibility and motion range, and multi-DOF makes it feasible for the manipulator to access and fetch the surgical tools by itself. However, the direction of the trocar may change because of the soft abdomen, and the lack of a fixed RCM makes it difficult for manipulators to reinsert a new surgical tool through the trocar. This study proposes a system prototype using a 7-DOF manipulator to automatically conduct the intraoperative tool-changing task. The newly designed surgical tool docking station facilitates surgical tool coupling/decoupling by rotating the manipulator’s end effector once. The proposed trocar recognition method with position error compensation is reliable for aligning a new surgical tool to the trocar port, even when the direction of the trocar is changed. The experimental results confirms that the manipulator can accomplish an intraoperative tool changing task without additional assistance or correction from the human.
Compact Variable Stiffness Actuator for Surgical Robots
Authors: Osaka Toshiro ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu University 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan, Seto Kenichiro , Bandara D. S. V. , Nogami Hirofumi , Arata Jumpei
Published: December 2022

Highly rigid surgical robots are capable of precise positioning; however, there is a risk of injury to the surrounding organs owing to undesired contact. To solve this problem, surgeons can change their stiffness according to the desired motion by contracting and relaxing the muscles. Therefore, surgical robots that can change their stiffness according to their application, similar to a surgeon, are useful in improving safety. However, existing variable stiffness actuators cannot easily achieve a wide variable stiffness range while maintaining a small size and lightweight, which are critical factors for surgical robots. This study presents the design, fabrication, and evaluation of a variable stiffness actuator that is compact and provides a wide range of variable stiffness, with elastic elements arranged in a circumferential direction.
Micro-Robotic Medical Tools Employing SMA Actuators for Use in the Human Body
Authors: Haga Yoichi , Mineta Takashi , Matsunaga Tadao , Tsuruoka Noriko ,   Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, Tohoku University 6-6-01 Aramaki Aza-Aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8579, Japan,   Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Yamagata University 4-3-16 Jonan, Yonezawa, Yamagata 992-8510, Japan,   Faculty of Engineering, Tottori University 4-101 Koyama, Minami, Tottori-shi, Tottori 680-8552, Japan,   Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University 6-6-01 Aramaki Aza-Aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8579, Japan
Published: December 2022

Several micro-robotic medical tools, including catheters, guide wires, and endoscopes, employing shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators have been proposed and developed for use in the human body. This paper describes the basic principle of SMAs and the characteristics of several mechanisms, such as unidirectional bending, multi-directional bending, torsional movement, extension, and stiffness control. Moreover, some medical applications, such as insertion assistance and endoscopic and laser positioning, are described.
Development of Automatic Controlled Walking Assistive Device Based on Fatigue and Emotion Detection
Authors: Li Yunfan , Gong Yukai , Zhuang Jyun-Rong , Yang Junyan , Osawa Keisuke , Nakagawa Kei , Lee Hee-hyol , Yuge Louis , Tanaka Eiichiro ,   Graduate School of Information, Production and Systems, Waseda University 2-7 Hibikino, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 808-0135, Japan,   Hiroshima University 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 734-8551, Japan
Published: December 2022

The world’s aging population is increasing. The number of elderly individuals having walking impairments is also increasing. Adequate exercise is becoming necessary for them. Therefore, several walking assistive devices have been developed or are under development. However, elderly individuals may have low motivation for exercising, or they may experience physical damage by excessive fatigue. This study proposed a method to enable elderly individuals to exercise with a positive emotion and prevent damage such as muscle fatigue. We proposed a 3D human condition model to control the walking assistive device. It includes the arousal, pleasure, and fatigue dimensions. With regard to the arousal and pleasure dimensions, we used heartbeat and electromyography (EEG) signals to train a deep neural network (DNN) model to identify human emotions. For fatigue detection, we proposed a method based on near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) to detect muscle fatigue. All the sensors are portable. This implies that it can be used for outdoor activities. Then, we proposed a walking strategy based on a 3D human condition model to control the walking assistive device. Finally, we tested the effectiveness of the automatic control system. The wearing of the walking assistive device and implementation of the walking strategy can delay the fatigue time by approximately 24% and increase the walking distance by approximately 16%. In addition, we succeeded in visualizing the distribution of emotion during each walking method variation. It was verified that the walking strategy can improve the mental condition of a user to a certain extent. These results showed the effectiveness of the proposed system. It could help elderlies maintain higher levels of motivation and prevent muscle damage by walking exercise, using the walking assistive device.
Lessons Learned from the Development of Turkish IR: A View from Greece
Authors: MİKELİS Kyriakos
Published: December 2022

The essay addresses an outsider's perception of the characteristics and dynamics
of the IR field/discipline in Turkey. How may this country serve as a role model
or, at the very least, as a source of inspiration, reflection, or evaluation of the
field's development in other local/national settings? In this respect, Greece
is chosen as a case study. Βy addressing and assessing Turkish self-reflection
and the search for disciplinary identity within Turkish IR scholarship, what can
be learned, on behalf of Greek IR scholarship, regarding both Greece's and
Turkey's social scientific development regarding foreign affairs/policy? A major
theme discovered is the acknowledgement of the limitations of the dependency/
vulnerability-centered explanations for the development of IR.
Analysis of the Utilization of E-bookcases as Learning Resources Reference
Authors: Marifah Ainun , Kurniawan Machful Indra
Published: December 2022

This research is an analysis research on the use of E-bookcase as a reference for learning resources. The purpose of this study is to find out how to use E-bookcase in online learning as a reference for learning resources and the obstacles encountered when using E-bookcase. This study uses descriptive qualitative research methods. The result of this research is the use of this E-bookcase is carried out during online learning. The teacher gives the E-bookcase link to students through the class WhatsApp group, then the link is opened during the zoom. The features in this application are also diverse and the appearance is very attractive so that it increases learning motivation and student grades even though it is only 1 point. The use of this E-bookcase increases student references and increases knowledge. In the use of this E-bookcase the obstacles encountered are not so many. There are only a few students who still do not understand the use of E-bookcases and the internet network is less stable to use E-bookcases.
The Meal of The Students
Authors: K I Ibrohimov
Published: December 2022

The article studied the state of nutrition of students, their influence on the organism of students. Results of a study of the state of health, lifestyle and characteristics of physical activity of junior students of the medical institute. It has been established that the number of young men and women with chronic diseases, with diseases of two or more body systems, is increasing.