bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Global Health Survey of People Who Vape but Never Smoked: Protocol for the VERITAS (Vaping Effects: Real-World International Surveillance) Study (Preprint)
Authors: Zamora Goicoechea Jeffrey , Boughner Allison , Cirion Lee Juan José , Mahajan Aman , Yeo Kurt , Sproga Maris , Patel Tasmin , Saitta Claudio , Russell Christopher , Coughlan Michael , Caponnetto Pasquale , Polosa Riccardo
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND

There is only limited information about the health effects of regular vaping. Research on the health status of people who used to smoke faces the challenge that previous smoking may have caused unknown health effects. Only studies of people who vape but have never smoked combustible cigarettes can enable the detection of harms attributable to vaping. Large prospective studies of well-characterized electronic cigarette users with and without a history of combustible cigarette smoking are warranted to establish the long-term effects of regular vaping on respiratory health.

OBJECTIVE

We will conduct a global cross-sectional survey of individuals from 6 world regions. Respiratory symptoms will be assessed using a validated questionnaire—the Respiratory Symptom Experience Scale (RSES). Current vapers who are nonusers of other tobacco or nicotine products will be compared with matched controls who are nonusers of vapes and other tobacco or nicotine products.

METHODS

This will be a multicountry, cross-sectional internet-based survey of 750 adults aged ≥18 years who satisfy the criteria for inclusion in either a cohort of people who exclusively vape and who are nonusers of other tobacco or nicotine products (“vapers cohort”; target N=500) or a cohort of nonvapers who are also nonusers of other tobacco or nicotine products (“controls cohort”; target N=250). The primary end point of the study is the RSES score. RSES scores of people in the “vapers cohort” will be compared with those of people in the “controls cohort.” Additionally, the study will collect data to characterize patterns of vaping product use among the vapers cohort. Data collection will include information about the age initiation of using vape products, reasons for starting and continuing the use of vape products, specific types of products used, flavors and nicotine strengths of recently used products, as well as the frequency and intensity of product use in the past 30 days.

RESULTS

Participant recruitment started in April 2023, and enrollment was completed by November 2023 with 748 participants. Results will be reported in 2024.

CONCLUSIONS

This will be the first study providing key insights into respiratory health effects associated with using electronic cigarettes in people who vape with no established use of combustible cigarettes or other tobacco or nicotine products.

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Protecting and Promoting the Value of the Displayed Artifacts at Thanh Hoa Province Museum, Vietnam
Authors: Huong MSc. Nguyen Thi
Published: November 2023

Over the past years, Thanh Hoa Provincial Museum has continuously improved its operational efficiency, performing well the work of collecting, preserving and displaying documents and artifacts of historical value; Deploying many synchronous solutions to promote the value of artifacts, meeting the needs of visiting, learning, studying, and educating traditional people, especially the younger generation. With a favorable location, synchronously invested technical infrastructure, professionally trained staff, and many innovative exhibition systems, Thanh Hoa Provincial Museum has been performing its duties well protecting and promoting the values of artifacts. Thereby, meeting the public's need for research and study tours about cultural heritage; is an attractive destination for tourists when returning to Thanh Hoa
In-Depth Analysis of Contemporary Image Enhancement Techniques and their Multifaceted Applications in Microbiology
Authors: Jagadish Aishwarya
Published: November 2023

This research paper presents a comprehensive investigation into the realm of image enhancement techniques, spanning a spectrum of methodologies, from classical filtering to cutting-edge deep learning algorithms. The overarching objective of these techniques is to elevate image quality, sharpen details, and enhance clarity, with applications extending across various domains. Furthermore, this work underscores the ethical dimensions inherent to image enhancement in an era increasingly concerned with issues of privacy and authenticity.
Synthesis, characterization, and environmental evaluation of Fe-PCN-134: A mixed linker metalloporphyrin MOF for the degradation of atrazine via visible photo-Fenton reaction
Authors: Yu Meng , Wang Yinmin , Ma Yingjian , Sun Zhe , Ma Li , Pan Shouhe , Zhao Rui , Guo Xinyu , Xu Yong , Wu Xuemin
Published: November 2023

The irrational application of herbicides has led to severe water
contamination by atrazine and other pesticides. To solve this issue, a
mixed-linker metal-organic framework (MOF) photo-Fenton catalyst,
Fe-PCN-134, was prepared and evaluated for atrazine degradation in
water. Fe-PCN-134 could degrade atrazine up to 99.41% in
~80 min and could be used stably for four cycles.
Atrazine degradation conformed to pseudo-first-order kinetics, with a
rate constant ~103 times that of
Fe(III)tetrakis(4-carboxyphenyl)porphyrin chloride. In the mixed
junction MOF, the introduction of tetrakis(4-carboxyphenyl)porphyrin and
Fe3+ coordination could reduce the material bandgap, improving the
separation and transport efficiencies of photogenerated electron-hole
pairs. Further, the material could undergo a Fenton reaction during the
photocatalytic reaction, ultimately producing h+, ·OH, ·O2− and 1O2 and
thereby accelerating atrazine degradation. The safety and feasibility of
using Fe-PCN-134 in pesticide-contaminated water treatment have been
demonstrated by testing the plant and cell toxicity of the water after
the photo-Fenton treatment.
GetFace: A Real-time Face Detection Solution for Surveillance Footage
Authors: latifa Er-rajy , Ahmed El Kiram My , Mohamed El Ghazouani
Published: November 2023

Recently, facial recognition technology has advanced
significantly and become widely used. However, detecting faces from
surveillance camera footage in real time can be a difficult task due to
a variety of factors. One major challenge is that the quality of the
footage may be poor, with low resolution or high levels of noise.
Additionally, lighting conditions can also make it difficult to detect
faces, especially in low light environments. Furthermore, faces may be
partially obscured by objects such as hats or sunglasses, or by changes
in pose or expression. Finally, the number of faces in a given scene can
also make it difficult to detect and track individuals in real-time.
time is the presence of occlusions. Occlusions occur when an object or
person blocks the view of a face, making it difficult or impossible to
detect. Additionally, faces may be captured at different angles and
scales, which can further complicate the detection process. Another
factor that makes face detection difficult is that faces can appear
differently due to various factors such as age, gender, race, and facial
expressions. This can make it hard for the algorithm to generalize and
detect all types of faces. In this article, we propose GetFace, an
intelligent system for enhancing surveillance footage. GetFace uses
CNNs, super-resolution methods, human shape and face detection
techniques, Wiener filter, and face clustering to improve the image
quality.
Construction of Remote Patient Perceived Value Satisfaction Model with Online Medical Service for Specialties Based on ACSIM and TAM
Authors: Alturas Bráulio , Zhang Zhemin
Published: November 2023

With the development of medical treatment partnership and “internet +
medical service” in China, this study proposes a remote patient
perceived value satisfaction model (RPPVSM) with online medical service
for specialties from the perspective of patient perceived value. Taking
Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital Specialist Alliance (SPHSA) as the research
subject, RPPVSM was constructed based on ACSI and TAM. Structural
Equation Modeling (SEM) was modified to have a better degree of fitness
and validation outcomes of the hypothesis as follows: Perceived ease of
use has a significantly positive impact on perceived value with
coefficient being 0.248; perceived usefulness has a significantly
positive impact on the satisfaction with coefficient being 0.577;
perceived value has a significantly positive impact on satisfaction with
coefficient being 0.163. Perceived synergy has a significantly positive
impact on perceived value with coefficient of 0.547; perceived ease of
use will have a significantly positive impact on satisfaction through
the perceived value variable with coefficient of mediation being 0.094;
perceived synergy has a significant impact on satisfaction through
perceived value with mediation coefficient being 0.196. The results
suggest that the inclusion of the patient’s perception value index in
the medical information platform is conducive to the construction of
RPPVSM.
POZIOM WYPOSAŻENIA W INFRASTRUKTURĘ KOMUNALNĄ A SYTUACJA FINANSOWA GMIN
Authors: Luty Lidia , Satoła Łukasz
Published: November 2023

Celem artykułu jest próba wskazania relacji zachodzących pomiędzy poziomem rozwoju infrastruktury komunalnej, a sytuacją finansową gmin. Wykorzystując metodę unitaryzacji zerowanej skonstruowano syntetyczny wskaźnik kondycji finansowej gmin. Wyniki wskazują na istnienie słabych zależności pomiędzy poziomem rozwoju infrastruktury technicznej gmin, a ich sytuacją finansową. Wyższą dynamikę rozwoju szczególnie kosztownych obiektów infrastruktury komunalnej (sieć kanalizacyjna) wykazywały gminy o korzystniejszej sytuacji ekonomicznej.
Performance investigation of single-slope solar stills with dripping arrangement and nano ZrO2 particles
Authors: Velumayil Ramesh , Seikh Asiful , Kalam Md. , Nathamuni Mohanrajhu , Ravishankar Sathyamurthy , Venugopal Jayaprakash , Kathirvel Saravanan , Shanmugam Arunprasad , Vijayan V.
Published: November 2023

In many parts of the world, fresh drinking water is in short supply. The solar still produced a daily output of only 3 L, but it was used in providing a sustainable supply of clean drinking water. The climate of Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India was tested from 8.30 a. m. to 5.30 p. m. on April 2023 using a modified solar still (MSS) for the experiment. The effectiveness of a MSS has been increased over that of a conventional solar still (CSS) by using as nanoparticle of ZrO2 and a dripping arrangement of water. The yields of MSS and CSS were determined experimentally to be 2.22 L per m2 and 3.39 L per m2, respectively. It was found that the CSS and MSS had thermal efficiencies of 25% and 35%, respectively. It has also been noticed that the MSS in its modified form has increased efficiency by 52.5%. Water costs 0.95 Rs per L under the CSS and 0.75 Rs per L under the MSS, as determined by their respective economic analyses. Solar still using nanomaterials and dripping arrangement improved output. It has also been noticed that the MSS in its modified form has increased efficiency by 52.5%.
Investigation of velocity distribution in channels and chambers of the electrostatic precipitator at TPP Nikola Tesla Unit A1
Authors: Markovic Zoran , Eric Milic , Stefanovic Predrag , Lazovic Ivan , Milicevic Aleksandar , Mancic MarkoV. , Jovcevski Milica , Jovanovic Rastko
Published: November 2023

To achieve the optimum dust removal performance of an electrostatic precipitator, the flue gas should be distributed uniformly over its vertical cross-section. The flow in the upstream flue gas ducts has a significant influence on the downstream gas distribution in the chamber of the precipitator. This paper presents the results of homogeneity assessment of velocity distribution in the ducts and vertical cross-sections of the electrostatic precipitator of Unit A1 at the Nikola Tesla thermal power plant in Obrenovac. The measurements confirmed that the reconstruction of the vertical chamber at the front of the precipitator, which was carried out during the overhaul in 2020, effectively solved the problem of the original asymmetric arrangement of the vertical flue gas ducts. Nevertheless, the analysis revealed poor homogeneity of the flow field through the chambers. Therefore, additional measures must be taken to increase the dust removal efficiency of the precipitator.
La dimensión social de la pandemia: La dimensión de género en la pandemia. Análisis a partir de la situación en Navarra
Authors: Perez-Eransus Begoña , Martínez-Virto Lucía
Published: November 2023

La pandemia de la COVID-19 ha supuesto un complejo desafío a la sociedad contemporánea, afectando no sólo a la salud sino a diferentes dimensiones en la vida de las personas. Este trabajo tiene el objetivo de identificar el impacto de la pandemia en las condiciones de vida de las mujeres navarras, tanto en su esfera laboral productiva como en la dimensión reproductiva dentro de sus hogares. Buena parte del empleo considerado esencial en esta etapa pertenece a sectores altamente feminizados y precarizados. En la esfera privada, la pandemia ha intensificado las dificultades de conciliación de la vida laboral y la desigual distribución de cargas de trabajo doméstico y cuidados entre hombres y mujeres. El confinamiento ha supuesto un contexto de especial riesgo para muchas mujeres que propició un aumento muy significativo de las llamadas a los dispositivos de ayuda. Por ello, la pandemia y el confinamiento han contribuido a visibilizar procesos de desigualdad entre hombres y mujeres profundamente enraizados. Este trabajo concluye con algunas lecciones aprendidas orientadas a mejorar la respuesta colectiva a estos procesos de desigualdad.
Evaluación del impacto en la salud: Impacto de la pandemia por COVID-19 en morbilidad en Navarra: Impacto de la pandemia por COVID-19 en los programas de cribado poblacional de cáncer en Navarra
Authors: Ederra Sanz María , Rodrigo Olave María , Aguinaga Leyre , Martínez Ezquerro Mª José , Torrea Lus Socorro , Mendive García Silvia
Published: November 2023

La pandemia por COVID-19 en Navarra ha impactado tanto en la atención de los pacientes infectados por SARS-CoV-2 como en la cantidad de servicios de salud provistos y en la manera de proveerlos, incluyendo la prevención, tratamiento y seguimiento de los pacientes con cáncer. En Navarra, la situación de los programas de detección precoz de cáncer de mama (PDPCM) y colorrectal (PDPCCR) se vio comprometida durante 2020. Durante el periodo de confinamiento se suspendieron ambos (la realización de mamografías y el envío de kits, respectivamente), para evitar un riesgo adicional de las personas invitadas a participar y de los profesionales, además de la necesidad de dedicar muchos de los recursos asistenciales, profesionales y físicos a la atención de la COVID-19. Durante 2020 la cobertura por invitación del PDPCM se redujo casi a la mitad y la del PDPCCR l a una cuarta parte, sin que la participación en ambos programas se viese afectada. El programa de detección precoz de cáncer de cuello de útero (PDPCCU), que estaba en fase de diseño antes de la pandemia, se interrumpió debido a la necesidad de destinar todos los recursos informáticos a la pandemia. Tras la desescalada, aunque con mucho esfuerzo, se fue progresivamente recuperando la actividad de los programas anteriormente en funcionamiento, y se retomó el diseño del PDPCCU.
COVID-19, ¿una nueva enfermedad inesperada?
Authors: Escors David
Published: November 2023

A finales del año 2019 se declaró un brote de neumonía atípica causado por el coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 en China. La epidemia se extendió por todo el mundo con mucha celeridad, sin que las medidas aplicadas por los distintos países para contenerla pudieran evitarlo. A principios del año 2020 la Organización Mundial de la Salud declaró oficialmente la pandemia, que causó la paralización de toda actividad social y económica a nivel planetario. Esta situación no tiene precedentes cercanos, pero al menos muchos virólogos sabían de antemano que podría suceder. En este comentario tratamos la pandemia de COVID-19 desde un punto de vista histórico, dado que tenemos que buscar su origen no en 2019, sino en el año 2003 con la aparición del primer brote de SARS.
PENTINGNYA PERAN GURU PENDAMPING KHUSUS BAGI SISWA BERKEBUTUHAN KHUSUS DI KELAS INKLUSI SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Faatin Thufail Durriyah , Masub Bakhtiar Afakhrul
Published: November 2023

Peran guru pada saat didalam kelas membutuhkan keterlibatan pada anak yang berkebutuhan khusus untuk mengelola sebuah pembelajaran. Guru harus memiliki kompetensasi dalam memberikan pelayan pendidikan secara inklusi. Hal tersebut sangat diharapkan karena seorang anak yang berkebutuhan khusus sangat memerlukan pendamping untuk melakukan kualifikasi akademik dalam kontens pendidikan luar biasa atau pendidikan yang diberikan secara khusus pada anak yang membutuhkannya. Sementara itu guru juga harus bisa menyampaikan materi dengan sebuah kekereatifan agar materi yang disampaikan dapat dipahami oleh seorang anak yang berkebutuhan khusus tersebut. Pendidikan inklusi merupakan sebuah pembelajaran yang dirujuk kepada pendidikan berkebutuhan khusus yang memiliki hak untuk sebuah pendidikan. Pendidikan inklusi termasuk dalam hal yang baru di Indonesia oleh karenanya pendidikan secara inklusi tersebut sangat diperlukannya sosialisasi akan pentingnya pendidikan secara inklusi untuk seorang anak yang berkebutuhan khusus.
Detection of Human Papillomavirus 16 and 18 Type L1 Capsid Protein in Cervical Lesion Specimens Among Mongolian Women
Authors: Jugder Uranbolor , Dongobat Erdenetsogt , Lodon Galtsog , Baldan Jav , Jav Sarantuya
Published: November 2023

Objectives: The goal of this study is to evaluate expression of the HPV16/18 L1 in cervical tissues in correlation with lesion grade. Methods:A total of 96 specimens were analyzed in this study. There were 50 cases diagnosed as low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) and 46 cases diagnosed as high-grade (H-) SIL. All cases were submitted for immunohistochemistry with anti-HPV16 /18 L1 antibody. Results: The positive rate of HPV16 L1 and HPV18 L1 was identified in 61 (64%) and 21 (22%) of all cases. There was a statistically significant difference for HPV18 (X2 = 0.599, p<0.05), but not for HPV16 (X2 = 0.024, p>0.05) in the two SIL groups. In addition, 27 cases had no HPV16/18 L1 expression and 13 cases had HPV16/18 L1 co-expression. Conclusion: Lack of HPV L1 capsid protein in cervical lesions may serve as a prognostic marker of enhanced malignant potential. There is still a critical need to find other molecular surrogate markers, which can provide accurate information about which precursor lesions would progress toward cancer.
Anatomical Region of the Colon as an Influencing Factor for Ulcerative Colitis Development
Authors: Tseden Enkhbaatar , Damdinsuren Adilzaya , Duger Davaadorj
Published: November 2023

Objectives: To determine if the anatomical location and extent of ulcerative inflammation influences the primary development of ulcerative colitis by defining the primary starting locations of ulcerative inflammation processes and determining the anatomical extents of ulcerative inflammation with the highest occurrence rates. Methods: A total of 152 patients were chosen during a period of two years. The diagnosis of ulcerative colitis was made by correlating clinical, endoscopic and histological features and data was retrospectively analyzed. Results: The group with the highest occurrence of ulcerative colitis was females aged 46-55. Out of the locations of terminal ileum cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon and rectum, the sigmoid colon and rectum had the highest occurrence of inflammation. Out of cases in which one local part of the colon was affected, ascending and descending colon had zero cases, but the cecum, transverse colon, sigmoid colon, and rectum were affected. Conclusion: Ulcerative colitis is more commonly located at certain parts where the movements of colonic contents are decelerated, which warrants futher study about using bowel movement supporting medications for prevention and treatment of ulcerative colitis.
ADRB2 and ACE Gene Polymorphisms in COPD Susceptibility
Authors: Ganbold Chimedlkhamsuren , Jamyansuren Jambaldorj , Puntsag Odonchimeg , Batjargal Ochbadrakh , Dashtseren Ichinnorov , Jav Sarantuya
Published: November 2023

Objectives: Recent studies have established that rs1042713 and rs1042714 polymorphisms in the ADRB2 and rs4646994 in the ACE gene may have an influence on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) development and its severity. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of ACE and ADRB2 gene polymorphisms with COPD. Methods: 100 patients with COPD and 100 healthy volunteers were randomly involved in this case-control study. The gene polymorphisms were identified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis. Results: No significant differences were observed for allele and genotype frequencies of the rs4646994 polymorphism in the ACE gene between case and control groups (p > 0.05). Genotype frequencies of Gly/Gly16 (OR = 2.31, 95% CI = 1.23-4.32, p = 0.027) and Gln/Gln27 (OR = 2.04, 95% CI = 1.14-3.63, p = 0.044) of the ADRB2 gene were more prevalent in COPD patients than the controls. Also, the proportion of the Gly16+Gln27 haplotype was statistically different between both groups (OR = 2.62, 95% CI: 1.65-4.15, p<0.001) Conclusion: There is no relation between the rs4646994 polymorphism in the ACE gene and COPD, but the homozygote Gly/Gly16 and Gln/Gln27 variations of the ADRB2 gene may increase the carrier’s susceptibility to the development of COPD.
Gastric Endometriosis
Authors: Bal Onon , Chadraa Yanzganbuuvei , Tsagaan Narmandakh , Nyamgarav Altanchimeg , Ganbold Bilguun , Urjin Sanchin , Enkhbold Ankhbayar , Baatarjav Gan-Erdene , Munkhtogtokh Tuvshinbayar , Ulziibat Zolboo , Naranbyamba Batbold
Published: November 2023

Objectives: First reported in 1950, endometriosis is characterized by the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the endometrial cavity. Methods: A forty year old Mongolian woman had symptoms of epigastric and right upper quadrant pain, slow digestion, early satiety, and occasional diarrhea when diagnosed with gastroptosis in 2014. In December 2016, her symptoms became more severe and, at times, dry food would become stuck in her throat. Results: The patient was successfully treated by surgery and has not shown evidence of recurrence, although prolonged observation is necessary. Conclusion: The treatment of choice for extrapelvic endometriosis is surgical resection.
THE ANALYSIS OF LEXICAL FEATURES IN THE JAKARTA POST’S ADVERTISEMENT
Authors: JULIANNIASA JULIANNIASA , YANTI NURLAYLI
Published: November 2023

The objective of this study is to find out the most dominant linguistic features of English advertising text in The Jakarta Post in lexical level. This study is qualitative in nature in the form of content analysis. The subject of the study was 110 advertising texts from The Jakarta Post newspaper collected from the edition of November 2015, February, March, April and May 2016. The advertisements were chosen purposively. Only commercial advertisements were analyzed in this study. The instrument used to collect the data was document review that was done through document analysis method. The collected data were analyzed using qualitative data analysis: data reduction, data display and conclusion drawing. The results of the analysis show that verb (76 times) is the most dominant features in terms of lexical. The verb get and enjoy appear 8 times each. The primary reason for having the verb get, as the style of advertising is its readability since it is a familiar and simple colloquial vocabulary. In another side, enjoy is also popular verb due to its relation to the feeling of the customer.
BEAUTY MYTH AND FEMALE RESISTANCE IN THE MOVIE I FEEL PRETTY
Authors: SAR SISWANTIA , PAYANA WITA DWI , HELMI RAHIL
Published: November 2023

This paper aims to describe the beauty myth and the female resistance in the movie I Feel Pretty. This research uses gender study which focuses on beauty myth and the female resistance towards the beauty myth. The object material in this study is a chick lit movie, I Feel Pretty. The formal object of this research is gender study that focuses on beauty myth. Data analysis was performed through qualitative descriptive techniques by interpreting the data found in the movie I Feel Pretty and linked to beauty myth theories. Beauty myth has been promoted through the mass media, including the movie I Feel Pretty. However, there are also various forms of resistance performed by the female character to challenge the beauty myth and promote a more inclusive and diverse definition of beauty. This paper tries to highlight some resistances towards beauty myth in this movie, which are being confident, being passionate, and having a good personality. This research eventually finds out that having these traits is a form of resistance against the normalized unreasonable beauty standard.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN INTERAKTIF DENGAN SOFTWARE CONSTRUCT 3 PADA MATA PELAJARAN PRAKTIKUM MYOB ACCOUNTING
Authors: Puspita Wike Sandra , Listiadi Agung
Published: November 2023

Perkembangan teknologi informasi mempermudah dalam menghasilkan media pembelajaran interaktif yang praktis, menarik dan lebih bervariatif, terlebih untuk membantu pembelajaran yang bersifat praktikum dan prosedural. Untuk itu pada penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan proses  pengembangan media pembelajaran interaktif dengan software Construct 3 pada mata pelajaran praktikum MYOB accounting. Tujuan lain untuk menganalisis kelayakan dan respon peserta didik terhadap hasil media yang dikembangkan. Penelitian Research and Development (R&D) ini menggunakan model pengembangan ADDIE yang terdiri dari lima tahap Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, dan Evaluation, dengan hasil luaran media berformat APK yang dapat diinstal pada smartphone android. Hasil penelitian merujuk pada pengembangan media dinyatakan sangat layak dengan presentase uji materi oleh Guru SMK Negeri 1 Kemlagi dan Dosen Pendidikan Akuntansi Universitas Negeri Surabaya sejumlah  93,75%, sedangkan untuk uji media oleh Dosen Teknologi Pendidikan Universitas Negeri Surabaya sebesar 95%. Adapun respon peserta didik kelas XI SMK Negeri 1 Kemlagi terhadap media yang dikembangkan mendapat rata-rata 93,87%  dengan kriteria sangat baik untuk digunakan pada mata pelajaran praktikum MYOB accounting.
In Search of Statistics for the Monster: Piracy and the Precarity of the Nigerian Film Industry
Authors:   Redeemers University, Iwuh John , Patrick Nicodemus Adai ,   Redeemer's University, Fayenuwo Dominic OluwaGbenga ,   Redeemer's University, Anaemene Benjamin Uchenna ,   Redeemer's University, Uwadinma-Idemudia Eunice ,   Redeemer's University, Robbin Anjola ,   Lead City University
Published: November 2023

The study investigates piracy from three categories of stakeholders outside the 3% elite population that patronizes the mega stores. The youth represent a high population of movie viewers found in the suburban areas of selected cities. It also took account of those in the universities that constitute major patronage but do not actually pay the right price for the films. There was the need to study the unique and peculiarity of Nigerian piracy, the level of awareness of consumers of pirated products, the level of involvement of the youths, and if operates uniquely, and exhibits different dynamics from foreign examples, as well as the effectiveness of the antipiracy bodies. This study selected 16 low-budget filmmakers and sampled the opinions of 500 online-dependent university students including TV/DVD-playback suburban youth population. Findings reveal that those who advertently or inadvertently patronize pirated movies account for 88%, with 93% proliferation of low-quality pic¬tures. 100% of university students sampled depend wholly on online downloads, except if compelled to stream online. Mu¬tual suspicion characterizes Nigeria’s film industry, and the study identified six categories that unfortunately make the list of collaborators of Nigerian pirates with unregistered marketers accounting for 93.8%, unscrupulous practitioners outside the registered unions (75%), while 53.3% implicated the regulators. Nigerian film piracy exhibits a special peculiarity of illegally copying, printing, and publicly selling these counterfeits with impunity. And sadly, to the chagrin of creative artists. The study concludes that Nigerian pirates and their patrons enjoy the unhindered liberty of operating publicly, and the law enforcement agents do not yet have the magic wand to end it. Getting listed by Netflix has become a major breakthrough, while the re¬turn of cinema viewing centres presently serves as another avenue of direct negotiation and control for Nollywood filmmakers.
Extraction and characterisation of Cerbera odollam seed oil as a potential plant-based corrosion inhibitor
Authors:   School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Rosli Nor Roslina , Abdullah Izyan Syifaa ,   School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Mohd Rosli Nur Adryna ,   School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Zulbakeriamerudin Nurul Nadiah ,   School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Published: November 2023

Certain types of commercial corrosion inhibitors consist of a specific, tannic acid-derived compounds. Tannin compounds are antioxidants and widely found in many species of plants. In this works, oil from the seeds of the poisonous fruit, sea mango (Cerbera odollam), was seen as a potential candidate for a natural corrosion inhibitor. The oil was extracted via solvent extraction using a Soxhlet extractor for 6 hours at varying temperatures between 100 to 200 °C. The solvents used were hexane and methanol. Structural characterisation of active corrosion inhibition compounds in the oil samples was analysed using Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Gas Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy (GC-MS). Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) was done to determine the seed oil’s thermal stability and decomposition temperature. The highest extraction yield was found using hexane as the solvent at 150 °C. TGA results indicated that the oil was stable at temperatures below 200 °C. The presence of carboxylic acids, as evidenced by the FTIR and GC-MS analysis, indicated possible corrosioninhibitive properties of the extracts. Phytochemical screening tests revealed that tannin, saponin, phenol, and steroid were present in the sea mango seed oil while flavonoid was undetected
Dual phase zirconium-based metal-organic gel (Zr-MOG) as chromium (VI) removal via photoreduction
Authors:   Nanoarchitectonic Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Selangor, Malaysia, Shaiful Bahari Anis Muneerah
Published: November 2023

Given the widespread production of Cr(VI) from numerous industrial processes, as well as its harmful toxicity as a carcinogenic agent, it is critical to explore stable and efficient adsorbents with quick performance for Cr(VI). Recently, environmentally friendly adsorbents have been employed to reduce metallic pollutants in aqueous media called zirconium-containing metal-organic frameworks (Zr-MOFs) or UiO-66. UiO-66 are favourable because of their nontoxic metal sources, outstanding stabilities, and distinctive physicochemical characteristics. Despite the benefits of using MOFs, overcoming their poor macro-shaping and hydro-stability to be used as commercial adsorbents and catalysts remains a significant problem. Zirconium-based metal-organic gel (Zr-MOG) xerogel is widely known as a new nanomaterial to overcome metal-organic framework (MOFs) disadvantage as microcrystalline powder. This research is an effort to investigate green ZrMOG as a potential photocatalyst for reducing Cr(VI) to Cr(III) ions. The behaviour of ZrMOG in dark adsorption and photocatalysis, with and without a scavenger, as well as its reusability were studied. Besides that, synthesised Zr-MOG xerogel exhibited three different X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern categories: fully amorphous, 1:1 ratio and 1:4 ratio of amorphous and crystalline structure. The performance of pure amorphous MOG, pure crystalline MOG and dual-phase MOG as photocatalysts were compared. The dualphase structure Zr-MOG 5 exhibits the greatest Cr(VI) ion reduction, with an 87% removal rate in 120 minutes.
Fermentation of Tacca leontopetaloides starch with ragi tapai for bioethanol production
Authors:   School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Mohd Sauid Suhaila , Ab Wahab Muhamad Afiq ,   School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Jamian Mohamad Mohd Aliff ,   School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Mat Zain Ahmad Fahmi ,   School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Mustafa Herlina ,   School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Published: November 2023

This study investigates the potential of Tacca leontopetaloides starch as an alternative raw material for bioethanol production. Ragi tapai was used as the saccharification and fermentation agent and different origin of ragi tapai was evaluated for the highest glucose production. Ragi tapai from Sabah (RTSab) produced significantly higher glucose as compared to other origins of ragi tapai and was then used in the rest of the study. Fermentation of ragi tapai with T. leontopetaloides starch was compared with the fermentation of ragi tapai - Saccharomyces cerivisiae co-culture. Glucose and ethanol concentrations were measured by spectrophotometric method. It was found that ragi tapai alone is more efficient in producing bioethanol as the concentration was the highest (17.4% v/v) with productivity reaching 4.5 g/l/h in comparison to only 3.7 g/l/h for co-culture fermentation. Glucose concentration also varied at higher level throughout the fermentation and peaked at 84.28 g/L. This study concludes that T. leontopetaloides starch is a potential raw material for bioethanol and use of ragi tapai is effective in producing bioethanol.
Effect of different composition and emulsifier types on the stability of red palm oil emulsified powder​
Authors:   Department of Industrial Technology, Vocational School of Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia, Putri Ghina Sovia , Saudia Tsalitsa Nuris ,   Department of Industrial Technology, Vocational School of Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia, Paramita Vita ,   Department of Industrial Technology, Vocational School of Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia, Dwi Ariyanto Hermawan ,   Department of Industrial Technology, Vocational School of Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia
Published: November 2023

Red palm oil (RPO) has high nutritional content such carotene and vitamin E. However, those components in RPO are unstable and sensitive when exposed to light or temperature. Thus, the sensitive and unstable of nature components of red palm oil highlights the importance of encapsulation process via emulsification in early stage. The objective of this study was to investigate the stability of β-carotene in RPO encapsulated powder using α-cyclodextrin as wall material with the comparison of the emulsifier used between sodium caseinate (NaCAS) and lecithin in terms of production of RPO encapsulated powder. The protective effects provided by encapsulated powder process were evaluated in terms of the degradation kinetics of β-carotene at 60 ℃ for 25 days. Stability of β-carotene in RPO emulsified powder was fitted well using a first kinetic model. Degradation of β-carotene in encapsulated powder could be correlated using the first kinetic model. The stability of β-carotene with lecithin as emulsifier in both solid contents (25 wt.% and 35 wt.%) were more stable with degradation rate constant 0.018 day−1day−1 and 0.016 day−1day−1, respectively. Encapsulation process protected RPO during storage, with lecithin emulser performing better than NaCAS emulsifier.
Assessment of intermolecular interaction of mefenamic acid (Form II) in acetone and dimethylformamide (DMF) solution using molecular modelling technique
Authors:   School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia, Mohd Aizuddin Nur Syazwina , Supian Muhammad Syahir Syazwan ,   School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia, Shahrir Nurshahzanani ,   School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia, Anuar Nornizar ,   School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia
Published: November 2023

Solvent plays an important role in the solute-solvent intermolecular interactions of crystal morphology to regulate the crystal shape. Therefore, this work aims to assess the role of functional groups of solvents on the preferential sites on mefenamic acid (Form II) crystal surfaces, namely {001}, {011}, and {010} using the computational molecular modelling interactions techniques. The crystal morphology was successfully predicted as a plate-like crystal morphology using the BFDH method, and the molecular interactions of solutesolvent were assessed using the surface-docking method via Biovia Materials Studio software. The solute and solvent interactions along with surfaces used in this study disclosed that the {001} surfaces had the most negative non-bonded energy, followed by the {010} and {011} surfaces, ranging from −2036 to −2994 kcal/mol. Meanwhile, the binding energy values of acetone on all facets of interest were stronger compared to the binding energy of DMF, which possessed the binding energy of only less than −10 kcal/mol. Nevertheless, the results showed that acetone as a small molecule interacted most strongly with all facets of mefenamic acid (Form II) crystals because it could form stronger hydrogen bonds due to its ketone functional group, hence inhibited the growth of the mefenamic acid (Form II) crystal facets.
Industrial Social Robots (SOBOTS) to Enhance Smart Production Systems
Authors:   Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Brad Stelian
Published: November 2023

This paper explores the potential use of social robots in smart manufacturing industries, presenting several use cases where such robots could bring benefits. The design considerations for developing social robots that can effectively operate in industrial production environments are also discussed, using the TRIZ methodology. Furthermore, the paper highlights the advantages of using social robots together with traditional robots in some use cases. The aim is to provide insights on how social robots can be designed and utilized to improve efficiency, safety, and worker satisfaction in smart industrial production systems.
Input-Output Feedback Linearization Associates with Linear Quadratic Regulator for Stabilization Control of Furuta Pendulum System
Authors:   Ho Chi Minh city University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Le Thi-Thanh-Hoang
Published: November 2023

Manuscript provides a key technology, namely Input-Output Feedback Linearization Associates with Linear Quadratic Regulator (for short, IOFLALQR). The objective of this research is to study the possibility of integrating two control strategies, which includes input-output feedback linearization technique (for short, IOFL) and linear quadratic regulator controller (for short, LQR), for stabilization control of Furuta pendulum system. Furuta pendulum system belongs to the group of under-actuated robot systems. In this work, structure of IOFLALQR, control implementation, comparison of IOFLALQR and conventional LQR are adequately studied and discussed. Simulation is completed in MATLAB/Simulink environment and experiment is done on real-time experimental setup. Numerical simulation and experimental results show that the IOFLALQR are implemented on Furuta pendulum successfully. Besides, results have been drawn for demonstrating IOFLALQR better than another classical method.
Linear Control Schemes for Rotary Double Inverted Pendulum
Authors:   Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Vo Minh-Duy , Nguyen Van-Dat ,   Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Huynh Dac-Hoa ,   Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Phan Trung-Hieu-Duy ,   Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Nguyen Tuan-Nam ,   Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Dinh Nguyen-Anh-Khoa ,   Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Tran Minh-Duc ,   Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), Vo Minh-Tai ,   Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT),School of Science, Engineering and Technology, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Published: November 2023

In this article, the rotary double parallel inverted pendulum (RDPIP) is researched and presented. Additionally, some linear controllers, such as PID, PID, PID-LQR cascade, are proposed, developed to control RDPIP, and the impact of those controllers on the rotary double inverted pendulum was examined. The research and simulation results are implemented in the Matlab/Simulink toolbox to prove the ability of these types of controller in balancing this model.
Keterbukaan diri pengguna aplikasi kencan online Bumble dalam Mencari Pasangan
Authors: Fadilla Sarah , Setiaman Agus , Karimah Kismiyati El
Published: November 2023

Latar belakang: Dalam mendapatkan pasangan, seseorang mencari calon pasangan dan menjalani masa pendekatan sebelum akhirnya melanjutkan ke tahap selanjutnya. Seiring perkembangan teknologi, mencari pasangan sudah bisa dilakukan secara daring, salah satunya menggunakan aplikasi kencan online. Pada penelitian ini, informan berasal dari Bandung atau Jatinangor yang sudah berpengalaman mendapatkan pasangan melalui Bumble berbagi pengalamannya dalam melakukan self disclosure dengan match nya sehingga menjadi pasangan. Tujuan: Penelitian ini meneliti motif penggunaan Bumble, bagaiman proses komunikasi self disclosure dengan match dan makna pasangan. Metode: Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode fenomenologi. Hasil: Temuan penelitian menunjukan bahwa pada tahap awal pendekatan kontak daya tarik yang paling berpengaruh adalah daya tarik fisikdan kepribadian. Sedangkan saat melakukan self disclosure faktor besar kelompok, kepribadian dan efek diadik yang paling berpengaruh. Terjadi keterbukaan diri secara acak yang didasari oleh tujuan masing-masing informan. Kepercayaan mempengaruhi kedalaman self disclosure Informan yang memiliki daerah open self lebih besar dari daerah lainnya menandakan bahwa self disclosure yang terjadi secara mendalam dan self disclosure terjadi karena rasa percaya. Tidak masalah jika self disclosure pada masa pendekatan tidak terlalu dalam. Tetapi, self disclosure mempunyai pengaruh besar terhadap keharmonisan pada saat pendekatan yang mempunyai pengaruh besar juga saat mereka menjadi sepasang kekasih.
¿Por qué solo el espíritu tiene historia según Hegel? El mandato délfico y su sentido teleológico
Authors: Ortigosa Andrés
Published: November 2023

El propósito de este artículo es revelar dos presupuestos necesarios para la filosofía de la historia de Hegel. El primero es la diferencia entre dos sentidos de temporalidad. Una es la temporalidad natural. La otra es la temporalidad histórica. Esta división recibe su fundamento en la metafísica de Hegel. Vinculado con el primer presupuesto, el segundo es la realización del mandato délfico Conócete a ti mismo a través de la historia. Sin ambos presupuestos explícitos no puede realizarse una correcta interpretación de la filosofía de la historia de Hegel.
In vitro propagation of Liparis nervosa (Thunb.) Lindl., an endangered medicinal orchid
Authors: Ren Yan , Gao Jin-Rong , Cai Shou-Meng , Yan Hong-Mei , Huang Heng-Yu
Published: November 2023

In vitro regeneration was studied to protect the rare Chinese medicinal orchid Liparis nervosa (Thunb.) Lindl. The mixtures of protocorm and seeding and the stem tip were used as explants. The results revealed that the best essential medium for L. nervosa growth was 1/3 MS medium with 25 g · L–1 sucrose, 50 g · L–1 banana puree, 40 g · L–1 mashed potato, and 1.0 g · L–1 AC (MS1); MS1 medium with 0.5 mg · L–1 BA, 0.05 mg · L–1 2,4-D, and 1.5 mg · L–1 NAA was optimal for proliferation. When stem tips were cultured in a proliferation medium, four types of proliferation occurred: basal stem cluster bud (occurring at the basal node), tiller bud (occurring at the root), protocorm-like body (occurring at the plant’s base incision), and high-position bud (occurring on plant stem nodes other than the basal nodes). Four methods produced 10.12 proliferation coefficients. In the MS1 medium with 0.5 mg · L−1 NAA, the plantlets rooted 100%, and the rooted plantlets survived 100% after domestication and transplantation.
Study of ancestral irrigation systems in the oasis of Taghit in the South West of Algeria
Authors: Elmehdi Elhadj Belhadj , Remini Boualem , Rezzoug Cherif , Hamoudi Saaed
Published: November 2023

The unique oasis of Zousfana, on the western edge of the Grand Erg Occidental, Taghit is the pearl of the oases of Saoura, a palm grove of 180 ha over an 18 km length crossed by Oued Zouzfana. It regroups the different types of landscapes of an arid zone (erg, hamada, barga – a small hill, oued ...). Taghit is known for its hydraulic civilization, the oasis in its hostile environment has survived thanks to the exploitation of rare groundwater irrigation according to the traditional customs applied to the whole of society. The peasants spur out the water resources through foggaras and traditional wells. But the intervention of modern irrigation techniques in an anarchic way has disrupted the fragile mode of irrigation and the abandonment of the palm grove. The over-exploitation of groundwater by the use of boreholes and motor pumps leads to the drying up of water sources, mists and traditional wells. Today, only 45 000 palm trees are productive and less than 1500 fruit trees. There are 500 fellahs in the entire agricultural area of Taghit, the majority of them is fleeing work in the oasis because of the lack of income from it. When comparing the results of analyses from different campaigns (2015 and 2008), a spectacular increase in the salt concentrations in the groundwater of the different palm groves is noticed. According to our investigations, the main causes of this jump are: the overexploitation of the water tables by motor pumps, the abandonment of land inside the palm grove, the lack of maintenance of the gardens, the exploitation of domestic wastewater in the irrigation. According to this preliminary study, it is important for the State to make farmers aware of the role of their traditional irrigation systems in the continuity of the oasis and life in it.