bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Isotretinoin, Acne and Depression: A Prospective Controlled Study
Authors: V. Langer Laura , Prim Lucas , Skare Thelma , Wrublevski Virginia , Nisihara Renato
Published: October 2021

Introduction: Acne and isotretinoin, one of its treatment, have been linked to the occurrence of depression. Our aim was to study if isotretinoin is associated with depression in a sample of acne patients followed for 6 months comparing them with acne patients under other treatment modalities and control patients without acne.

Methods: One hundred individuals were included: 50 controls and 50 with acne (24 using and 26 not using isotretinoin). Patients and controls answered the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and the 12 Item-Short Form Health Survey for quality of life (SF-12). Acne patients repeated this evaluation in 90 and 180 days.

Results: No differences were found between controls and acne patients regarding BDI results but controls performed worse in the SF-12 mental domain (p=0.004). No differences were found within the acne group between those treated and not treated with isotretinoin in the comparison of the BDI and SF-12 (mental and physical domains) in days 0. 90 and 180 (all with p>0.05).

Conclusion: In this small sample isotretinoin treatment showed to be safe regarding the occurrence of depression.
Epidermal Barrier Dysfunction in Atopic Dermatitis
Authors: Gomes Tiago Fernandes , Calado Rebeca , Gonçalo Margarida
Published: October 2021

Impaired skin barrier is one of the hallmarks of atopic dermatitis (AD), with abnormalities in the cornified envelope, lipid lamellae, tight junctions and cutaneous microbiome. These findings are also present in nonlesional skin of AD individuals, suggesting that epidermal barrier defects may be the initial step towards the development of AD and eventually other atopic diseases (atopic march). It is currently known that pathophysiology of AD involves an interplay between this dysfunctional skin barrier and a predominantly type 2 skewed innate and adaptive immune responses, which further disrupt the skin barrier through type 2 cytokines. In this setting, there is enhanced penetration of environmental and food allergens through a deficient barrier, leading to an increased susceptibility to sensitization. During the sensitization process, thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) polarizes skin dendritic cells to a T-helper 2 response, and TSLP seems to be a key cytokine in the sensitization of food allergy, allergic asthma and rhinitis. In this review, the authors describe the current knowledge of the pathophysiology of the epidermal barrier, its disruption in AD and how it may be involved in the development of atopic comorbidities and the role of barrier repair therapy on the prevention of the atopic march progression.
Cutaneous Metastasis of Renal Cell Carcinoma
Authors: Cerejeira André , Coelho Ana Rita , Costa-Silva Miguel , Azevedo Filomena
Published: October 2021

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كلمة العدد ( العربي)
Authors: الشامي عبدالرحمن
Published: October 2021

تواصل مجلة أنساق عملها الدؤوب كي تكون وعاءً علميًا رصينًا، ومنصة نشر بحثية عالمية، واضعةً نصب أعينها – على الدوام – المساهمة في ترجمة الغاية الاستراتيجية لجامعة قطر على صعيد البحث العلمي، التي تنصّ على: «أن تتفوق الجامعة في البحوث المركّزة، ذات الصلة، والقابلة للقياس، والمؤثّرة، والتعاونية، التي تنصبّ على إيجاد الحلول، وتدفع إلى التقدم في المعرفة والابتكار». وقد أهّلتها جهودها الدؤوبة في مجال التعليم العالي الأكاديمي والبحث العلمي أن تحتل مراكز متقدمة في التصنيفات العربية والإقليمية والعالمية. وآخرها مجيئها في المركز الثاني في تصنيف مؤسسة التايمز للتعليم العالي (THE) للجامعات العربية لهذا العام 2021، وهذه التصنيفات لم تكن لتتحقق لولا وجود هذه الرؤية الثاقبة والاستراتيجية الطموحة، والعمل بعزم وإصرار على تنفيذها. ويسعد مجلة أنساق أن تقدم للقراء الأكارم والباحثين هذا العدد الجديد من إصداراتها، الذي يحوي ستة أبحاث تغطي مجالات معرفية متنوعة من علوم العربية وآدابها، من؛ نحوٍ، وبلاغةٍ، وأدبٍ، وروايةٍ، وغيرها؛ بالإضافة إلى مراجعةٍ لأحد الكتب العلمية. وتسعى المجلة بذلك لتعزيز جسور التواصل بين العلماء والباحثين في علوم اللغة العربية وآدابها من الشرق والغرب والشمال والجنوب؛ بما يمكّنهم من الاطلاع على الإنتاج المعرفي من مختلف البلدان، ويوسع دائرة التبادل العلمي عبر اتجاهات البوصلة الأربعة. ولم يكن للمجلة أن تحقق هذا الإصدار، والإصدارات السابقة، لولا المساندة المتواصلة من جهات مختلفة بجامعة قطر ومنتسبيها؛ من أعضاء هيئة تحرير المجلة – وعملهم الدؤوب عبر مراحل رحلة الأبحاث؛ بدءًا من استقبالها وصولًا إلى نشرها – وقطاع اللغات والإعلام والترجمة بكلية الآداب والعلوم، ومنتسبي قسم اللغة العربية؛ فضلًا عن دار نشر جامعة قطر؛ الشريك الأساسي لمجلة أنساق، الناشر للمجلة والمساند الدائم لعملها وإصداراتها. ويأتي هذا الإصدار الجديد من مجلة أنساق، وقد تم إطلاق موقع المجلة عبر المنصة الإلكترونية لدار نشر جامعة قطر، التي تمكّن من أتمتة (Automation) العمل بالمجلة في كافة مراحله؛ حيث يمكن للباحثين تقديم أبحاثهم مباشرة عبر هذه المنصة، ومتابعة إجراءات التحكيم، وكافة المستجدات الأخرى الخاصة بعمليتي التحكيم والنشر. إن إطلاق هذه المنصة الإلكترونية هو حصيلة عمل دؤوب وممتد لأكثر من عام، قادته دار نشر جامعة قطر، بالتعاون مع مكتبة الجامعة. وجميع هذه الخطوات تصب في نهاية المطاف في ترجمة الغاية الاستراتيجية لجامعة قطر على صعيد البحث العلمي، وتطويره؛ خدمةً للمجتمع العلمي، ومساهمةً في تطوير المعرفة التي تصب في الأخير في خدمة المجتمعات، أو يجب أن تكون كذلك.
Editorial in English
Authors: Al-Shami Abdulrahman
Published: October 2021

Ansaq continues working towards becoming a solid scientific and global research-publishing platform, while contributing to translating the strategic goal of Qatar University in the field of scientific research. The QU strategic goal aspires that “the University should excel in focused, relevant, measurable, influential and collaborative research, and should be keen on finding solutions, and pushing towards progress in knowledge and innovation.” The University’s tireless efforts in academic higher education and scientific research have qualified it to occupy advanced positions in Arab, regional and international classifications. Additionally, it recently bagged second place in the Times Higher Education classification (THE) for Arab universities, 2021. Such ranking would not have been achieved without the presence of this insightful vision and ambitious strategy, and working with determination to implement it. Ansaq is pleased to present to its honorable readers and researchers this new issue, which contains six research papers covering different knowledge areas of Arabic language sciences and literature, such as grammar, rhetoric, literature, novel and others; in addition to a book review. Thus, it strengthens bridges of communication among scholars and researchers in Arabic language sciences and literature from East, West, North and South of the world, enabling them to explore knowledge emanating from different countries, and expanding the circle of knowledge exchange across the four directions of the compass. Without the continuous support of various parties at Qatar University and its affiliates, the journal would not have published this edition, and the previous editions as well. This support starts with the journal’s editorial board and their untiring work through the stages of the research journey; from reception until publication, the Languages, Media and Translation Sector at the College of Arts and Sciences, and the members of the Arabic Language Department. Furthermore, Qatar University Press remains to be the main partner of Ansaq, and the permanent supporter of the journal’s work and its publications. This new edition of Ansaq has been published after launching the electronic platform of the journal on Qatar University website, which enables automation of work in the journal at every stage. Researchers can upload their research directly through this platform and follow the peer-review procedures, and how they progress until publication. The launching of this e-platform is the result of diligent and hard work for more than a year led by Qatar University Press, in cooperation with the University Library. All of these steps ultimately lead to translating the strategic goal of Qatar University in terms of scientific research, developing it to serve the scientific community, and contribute to the development of knowledge that ultimately serves societies, or should do so.
السياسات اللغوية في السنغال بعد الاستقلال – قراءة في الواقع الفكراني والسياسي في السنغال
Authors: جوب الشيخ مود بدر
Published: October 2021

تسعى الدراسة إلى تسليط الضوء على قضايا السياسات اللغويّة التي أعقبت حصول السنغال على استقلاله من الاحتلال الفرنسي، وإلى تأطير تاريخي للمخلفات الاحتلالية الفرنسية المتمثلة في تنفيذ المخططات التغريبية من خلال آليات كانت اللغة أبرزها، فاستعانت فرنسا – في تنفيذ تلك المشاريع التغريبية التي مارستها من قبلُ على الفلاحين الفرنسيين لفرض اللغة الفرنسية – بمخرجات سياسة لغوية مخططة، فشكلت هذه اللغة بؤرة الصراع في منطقة السنغال أيام الاحتلال الفرنسي، ولم يتوقف هذا الصراع باستقلال السنغال سنة 1960، بل استمر مع الرئيس الأول سينغور «Leopold Sedard Senghor»، حيث خاض حروبًا لغوية، مع النخبة المعارضة للأفكار الإمبريالية الفرنسية، ضد اللغات المحلية الوطنية. اعتمد البحث على مدونات رسمية من الحكومة السنغالية ومن المعارضين السياسيين السنغاليين، وانتهجنا نظرية التخطيط والسياسة اللغوية، وطبقنا الآليات الإجرائية من حقل اللسانيات الاجتماعية، وتكاملت النظرية مع المنهج التاريخي الوصفي والنقدي، فخرجنا بخلاصة مفادها أن التخطيط اللغوي في السنغال، وتلك الحروب اللغويّة كانت قائمة على أساس القمع والعنف، وعلى ممارسة أساليب القوة الخشنة، عندما اتخذ الحاكم الفرنسي فيديربه Faidherbe»» الجبرَ واستخدام السطلة منهجًا للسياسة، فأنشأ مدرسة فرنسية للتطبيق، خلفت آثارًا سلبية في حياة السنغاليين على مستوى الإدارة والاقتصاد والثقافة، امتدت لخمسة عقود بعد الاستقلال من دون أيّ تعديل، ولم تزل تأتي بآثار سلبية في الواقع اللغوي السنغالي.
الصورة النمطية للمرأة في كتاب (حكايات وأساطير يمنية)
Authors: واصل عصام
Published: October 2021

يسعى هذا البحث إلى معرفة الكيفية التي تظهر بها الصورة النمطية للمرأة في كتاب «حكايات وأساطير يمنية»، الذي جمعه علي محمد عبده، وقد بُني من تمهيد؛ يتضمن مدخلًا منهجيًّا عن الصورة النمطية والأدوات المستعملة في كشفها، وستة مباحث؛ تتناول تشكلات الصورة النمطية للمرأة وكيفية تمظهرها. وقد اتخذ البحث النقد الثقافي أداة للدراسة والتحليل، وتوصل إلى أن الحكاية الشعبية اليمنية في هذا الكتاب قد رسمت صورة نمطية للمرأة لا تبتعد كثيرًا عن الصورة النمطية لها على مستوى التمثلات الثقافية الأخرى في المجتمع؛ إذ تعمل الحكايات على رسم صورة نموذجية للرجل في مقابل وضع المرأة في صورة غير صحيحة. كما كشف البحث طبيعة الربط الثقافي بين الجانب السلطوي، والرجل الذي يجعل المرأة تابعًا له، مغلِّفة ذلك كله في ثوب حكائي ينزع إلى العجائبية أحيانًا، غير أنه مقبول على المستوى الاجتماعي كونه يتماهى مع النسق الثقافي القار.
مراجعة كتاب - قطر على بحر الخليج العربي رصد الزمن المفقود في التاريخ القديم
Authors: المنشاوي شيرين
Published: October 2021

صدر كتاب «قطر على بحر الخليج العربي – رصد الزمن المفقود في التاريخ القديم» عن دار نشر جامعة قطر عام 2020، لمؤلفة الأستاذ الدكتور محمد حرب فرزات، أستاذ التاريخ القديم. يقع الكتاب في 236 صفحة. ويحتوي على أربعة فصول، إضافة إلى الملاحق والمراجع وفهرس الأشكال. هذا العمل هو جهد يستحق القراءة والاحتفاظ بنسخة منه في المكتبة الخاصة، بل ويحتاج الأمر لإعادة القراءة في بعض من أجزائه لتطوير البحث فيها. كما طالب المؤلف بمتابعة الدراسة «عن العلاقات البشرية والتجارية بين حضارات المشرق البكرة وبلاد العرب وإقليم الخليج العربي»، حتى يمكن من وجهة نظره «كشف الكثير من مغاليق التاريخ القديم الباكر في إقليم الخليج العربي وقطر» (فرزات، 2020).
CT angiography and Doppler ultrasound evaluation of congenital portosystemic shunts
Authors: AKDULUM İsmail , AKYÜZ Melih , GÜRÜN Enes , ÖZTÜRK Mehmet , SIĞIRCI Ahmet , BOYUNAĞA Öznur
Published: October 2021

Aim: The aim of the study was to describe the Doppler ultrasonography and computed tomography findings that should be considered in the diagnosis and treatment of congenital portosystemic shunts.Methods: Archive retrospectively scanned. In consideration of shunts: communication type and aneurysm were defined. Additional imaging modalities were utilized.Results: 11 patients were included in the study. The ages ranged from 0 to 158 months. There were two patients with shunt connecting segment-4 portal vein - middle hepatic vein, two patients with segment-3 portal vein - left hepatic vein, two patients with left portal vein – middle hepatic vein, two patients with portal vein - left renal vein, two patients with portal vein -inferior vena cava, and one patient with portal vein - perirectal venous plexus.Conclusion: Some classifications used in congenital portosystemic shunts are insufficient in guiding treatment. Elaborate definition of the imaging findings including the involved vessels, type of communication, and presence of aneurysm or dilated vessels is of the prime importance for tailoring clinical management of the patients.
Psychological conditions of patients whose infertility treatment was postponed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic lockdown
Authors: GÜNAKAN Emre , TOHMA Aytaç , ÖZÇÜRÜMEZ Gamze , ÖNALAN Göğşen , COK Tayfun , ZEYNELOGLU Hulusi
Published: October 2021

Aim: In this study, we planned to examine the psychological status of patients who were required to postpone their infertility treatment, by means of an online survey.Methods: Sixty patients who were in the follow-up were informed and an access link of online survey, which included questions about age, infertility status, Beck’s depression inventory(BDI) and Hamilton’s anxiety rating scale (HAM-A), were sent to them. Three different grouping systems were used based on (i-) age, (ii-) fertility treatment status and (iii-) indications for assisted reproduction technology treatment.Results: Mean scores of BDI and HAM-A in the whole group were 39.2(25-67) and 22.1(11-45), respectively. In the evaluation of survey scores according to indications of fertility treatment, BDI scores were between 34.2-44.7 and there was no statistical significance between the groups (p:0.182). HAM-A scores were between 18.7-38.0 and there was no statistical significance between the groups (p:0.185). In addition, there was no statistical significance between groups for BDI and HAM-A (p: 0.962 and 0.423, respectively) according to patients’ ART treatment status at the time the 2019-nCoV outbreak began in our country.Conclusion: Infertile patients will be more prone to depression and anxiety, and it should be noted that potential treatment postponements may increase their depression and anxiety.
Existence of Microplastics in Indonesia’s Surface Water: A Review
Authors:   Department of Civil Engineering, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, 16424, INDONESIA, Ali Firdaus , Azmi Khalidah Nurul ,   Indonesia Water Institute, Rukan Tanjung Barat Indah No. F-02, South Jakarta, 12530, INDONESIA, Firdaus Madina Rain ,   Indonesia Water Institute, Rukan Tanjung Barat Indah No. F-02, South Jakarta, 12530, INDONESIA
Published: October 2021

Plastic waste is often being an issue that needs to be overcome since mostly plastic waste ends up in the environment. Some studies stated that plastic waste found in the marine environment are mostly sourced from the land which transported along the river systems. It is nearly impossible for nature to completely breakdown plastic waste, regarding its durability and resistance to degradation. Small fragment resulted from the slowly breakdown of plastic waste is an emerging contaminant in water environment called as microplastic. This study is conducted as a short review of microplastics existence on the surface water in Indonesia, particularly on the Citarum River as the most polluted river in the world. Besides, only few papers regarding microplastic occurrence on the surface water in Indonesia that have been published, which mostly focuses on Citarum River. It is known that microplastic tend to persist in water and has possible risks to the living organisms. Hence, managing microplastic pollution is needed which can be in the form of management strategy and treatment technologies used to remove microplastics from water.
User’s Acceptance on e-Hailing System as Alternative Transportation by Using Modal Shift
Authors:   Smart Driving Research Center, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, MALAYSIA, Nazri Muhammad Azmie , Ambak Kamarudin ,   Smart Driving Research Center, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, MALAYSIA, Ab Ghani Ahmad Raqib ,   Smart Driving Research Center, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, MALAYSIA, Mat Yazid Muhamad Razuhanafi ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, MALAYSIA
Published: October 2021

e-Hailing system is one of the mediums that are functioning to minimize the person on using the private transportation. Due to modern technology era, internet is used to ease the user in communication. With the internet platform assist, the e-Hailing system has well in management with the users can request the destination, travel time and also the cost for this service. The objective of this study was to identify the contributing factors effect to use e-Hailing system and also to analyze modal shift between public transport and e-Hailing system. Therefore, a study towards user’s acceptance on using e-Hailing system as alternative transport based on the modal shift method with Binary Logistic regression analysis was necessary to identify factor and effect that influence modal shift occur from public transport to the alternative transport which is e-Hailing system. Johor Bahru area was the selected area as the location of the study due popular with the e-Hailing system. This study also shows the type of e-Hailing system that is used and will know the how this system really works with the safety, cost and also travel time. The binary logistic regression analysis shows that all the components were positively significant. This alternative transport is actually sending the user to the destinations that are selected by the user in the application. Therefore, the e-Hailing system is an alternative transport that must be used for people nowadays.
Spatio-Temporal Modelling of Noise Pollution
Authors:   Faculty of Ocean Engineering Technology and Informatics, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, MALAYSIA, Mohd Napi Nur Nazmi Liyana , Zainal Mohd Hafizul ,   Faculty of Ocean Engineering Technology and Informatics, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, MALAYSIA, Abdullah Samsuri ,   Institute of Tropical Biodiversity and Sustainable Development, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, MALAYSIA, Che Dom Nazri ,   Centre of Environmental Health and Safety, Faculty of Health Sciences,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, MALAYSIA, Abu Mansor Amalina ,   Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, MALAYSIA, Ahmed Ali Najah ,   Institute of Energy Infrastructure, College of Engineering,  Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), 43000 Kajang, Selangor, MALAYSIA, Ismail Marzuki ,   Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, MALAYSIA
Published: October 2021

An undesired or hazardous outdoor sound produced by human activities is referred to as environmental noise. For example, the noise emitted through industrial activities and transportation networks such as road, rail and air traffic. In Malaysia, most of the schools located very close to the roadside and near busy places such as cities, shops, and residential areas. This study aims to analyze the environmental noise in terms of spatial and temporal analysis in two primary schools in Terengganu State. The noise monitoring had conducted in two (2) primary schools with different land use; residential area (Batu Rakit Primary School) and commercial area (Paya Bunga Primary School) on the school and non-school days by using Sound Level Meter (SLM). The spatial mapping had constructed by using SketchUp® 2018 and Surfer® version 11 software. The noise level between both study areas was significantly different based on a p-value of less than 0.05. It also surpassed the Department of Environment (DOE) of Malaysia's permitted limit, with the Equivalent Noise Level (LAeq) in residential areas being greater than in commercial areas due to traffic volume and noise from nearby activities. Lastly, the area near the roadside has higher critical noise pollution compared with the location that furthers from the roadside. In conclusion, this study is useful in creating awareness to the public about the noise pollution effect on primary school students and is also can be used for mitigation measures to have a better place for students to study.
Comparative Study of Indonesian Spectra Response Parameters for Buildings According To 2012 and 2019 Seismic Codes
Authors:   Department of Civil Engineering, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Kasihan, Bantul, 55183, INDONESIA, Faizah Restu , Amaliah Rahma ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Kasihan, Bantul, 55183, INDONESIA
Published: October 2021

The Indonesian government has determined a new seismic code for structural design of buildings and non-buildings, namely SNI 1726:2019. This new code is a revision of the previous code of 2012. The fundamental difference between the two seismic codes of 2012 and 2019 is in the earthquake hazard map (EHM) that was used. 2012 seismic code uses the EHM-2010, while 2019 seismic code uses the EHM-2017. The EHM-2017 has been updated by revising a data of subduction parameters and updating the number of active faults from 81 to 251. This revision has an impact on increasing the spectral value of SS and S1 which is a parameter that must be reviewed in structural planning. This study investigated the seismicity status of 34 cities in Indonesia by comparing the values of the spectra response parameters (SDS and SD1) according to seismic code of 2012 and 2019. This study found that the SDS and SD1 value from 2012 to 2019 increased in 15 cities but decreased or remained in 19 other cities. The cities that experienced an increase of SDS and SD1 values were Bandar Lampung, Banjarmasin, Bengkulu, Gorontalo, Jayapura, Manokrawi, Medan, Palembang, Palu, Pangkal Pinang, Pontianak, Serang, Surabaya, Tanjung Selor, and Yogyakarta. It seems that the vulnerability assessment of the existing building in the 15 cities must be done to estimate their capacity under earthquake load designed by 2019 Seismic Code. Overall, Jayapura city has the highest of SDS and SD1 values in 2019 compared to the other cities.
Case Study on the Impact of Artificial Light on Lighting Performance Quality for Architecture Studios
Authors:   Department of Architecture, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, MALAYSIA, Adnan N. A. , Sujali N. S. ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat Johor, MALAYSIA, Md Amin N. D. ,   Department of Architecture, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, MALAYSIA
Published: October 2021

A well-lit learning space is crucial to ensure the comfort of its occupants, especially for an architecture student who spends long hours in a studio to design, sketch, draw and build prototypes. This paper presents the results from a study conducted on the illuminance level of the architecture studios in the city campus of Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Malaysia that were once laboratories. Measurements had been done using the Lux meter. Illuminance contours were generated using SigmaPlot and Dialux software for all the five rooms and compared with the requirements stipulated in the Malaysian Standard, Australia/New Zealand Standard and Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) standard for a room with similar function. A survey was also conducted among undergraduate architecture students who were using the studios daily to gauge their perception on the lighting condition and comfort level. The outcome of this study can be considered for future architecture studio lighting design to improve the students’ learning experience.
Assessment of Young Drivers’ Driving Behaviour and Driving Speed along Horizontal and Vertical Alignments
Authors:   Department of Geotechnics and Transportation, School of Civil Engineering,  Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor, MALAYSIA, Mior Ahmad Termidi Wan Nur Sakinah , Mashros Nordiana ,   Department of Geotechnics and Transportation, School of Civil Engineering,  Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor, MALAYSIA, Hassan Sitti Asmah ,   Department of Geotechnics and Transportation, School of Civil Engineering,  Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor, MALAYSIA, Faiz Rizwan Ullah ,   Department of Geotechnics and Transportation, School of Civil Engineering,  Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor, MALAYSIA, Mohamed Azman ,   Department of Geotechnics and Transportation, School of Civil Engineering,  Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor, MALAYSIA, Abd Rahman Raha ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment,  Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Johor, MALAYSIA
Published: October 2021

Young drivers are more likely to experience car crashes as they tend to have risky driving behaviours. This study aims to assess young drivers’ driving behaviour and driving speed along the horizontal and vertical alignments of roads. The 20 young drivers who participated in this study were asked to complete a self-reported assessment (Driver Behaviour Questionnaire) and then invited for an on-road driving assessment during daytime and night-time, along horizontal and vertical road alignments at a selected route in Skudai, Johor. The results from the Driver Behaviour Questionnaire revealed that distractions during driving was the most frequently reported behaviour that caused car crashes amongst young drivers, followed by error and violation. Speed profile was found to be higher during daytime when compared to night-time. A significant difference in speed between male and female drivers was noted at horizontal curves during daytime and vertical curves during night-time. The study concluded that such aberrant driving behaviours would have an impact on the driving performance, particularly on horizontal and vertical curves.
Sex Disparity in Satisfaction and Loyalty towards Urban Rail Transit: A Survey of Light Rail Transit (LRT) Passengers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Authors:   Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, MALAYSIA, Ibrahim Ahmad Nazrul Hakimi , Borhan Muhamad Nazri ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, MALAYSIA
Published: October 2021

The aim of this study is to explore the effect of sex disparity on passenger satisfaction and loyalty to the light rail transit (LRT) services in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A total of 417 responses from a self-administrated questionnaire were analyzed using non-parametric tests, namely Mann-Whitney U test and Spearman’s correlation test. Based on the Mann-Whitney U test, results showed a significant difference between male and female LRT passengers in terms of their satisfaction and loyalty. In addition, the Spearman’s correlation test proved a significant and positive relationship between passengers’ sex, satisfaction and loyalty. Finally, future suggestions were made based on the findings reported in this study.
Ambiguous Self-Induced Disinformation (ASID) Attacks: Weaponizing a Cognitive Deficiency
Authors: Canham Matthew , Sütterlin Stefan , Ask Torvald F. , Knox Benjamin J. , Glenister Lauren , Lugo Ricardo
Published: October 2021

Humans quickly and effortlessly impose narrative context onto ambiguous stimuli, as demonstrated through psychological projective testing and ambiguous figures. We suggest that this feature of human cognition may be weaponized as part of an information operation. Such Ambiguous Self-Induced Disinformation (ASID) attacks would employ the following elements: the introduction of a culturally consistent narrative, the presence of ambiguous stimuli, the motivation for hypervigilance, and a social network. ASID attacks represent a reduced-risk, low-investment on the part of the adversary with a potentially significant reward, making this a likely tactic of choice for information operators within the context of gray-zone conflicts.
Hak remaja dalam kesehatan psikologi
Authors: ayu Salva
Published: October 2021

Dunia remaja adalah dunia yang penuh warna dan unik. Dari sekian untaian pertumbuhan dan perkembangan remaja, masa yang paling sering menjadi perhatian tentu saja adalah ketika masa pubertas itu datang. Jenjang pertumbuhan secara jasmani tersebut dapat dipakai sebagai ciri pertumbuhan remaja di tingkat awal yang selanjutnya akan dilanjutkan dengan masa ketika remaja mengalami fase penyesuaian diri antar-pribadi dan lingkungan sosial yang lebih luas. Sejak itulah muncul berbagai kelompok remaja yang disebut dalam berbagai istilah. Di dalam artikel ini, terdapat uraian seputar perkembangan psikologi remaja, peranan orang tua terhadap psikologi anak, dan pengaruh lingkungan terhadap perkembangan psikologi anak, serta kewajiban remaja dalam kesehatan psikologinya. Kesimpulannya anak dan remaja adalah generasi penerus, mereka menjadi bakal atau calon yang penting. yang akan menggantikan tugas-tugas para seniornya, yakni meneruskan membangun bangsa dan negara. Tanpa mereka maka negara bukan apa-apa, maka setidaknya kita bisa memahami psikologi, sikap dan kemauan-kemauan mereka sehingga akan tercipta hubungan yang harmonis yang bisa menjadikan remaja menjadi generasi yang aktif dan produktif.
Manajemen Asuhan Keperawatan Psikososial Pada Ny. A Dengan Kecemasan
Authors: LAIA VERONIKA ANITA SARI
Published: October 2021

Ansietas merupakan perasaan takut atau ketakutan yang tidak dapat dijelaskan dan merupakan respon stimulus internal dan eksternal yang memiliki tanda dan gejala perilaku, afektif, kognitif dan fisik. Ansietas merupakan suatu respons emosonal sebagai antisipasi terhadap bahaya.
Differential expression of METTL7A in cancer of the vulva.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: October 2021

In these brief notes we document work using published microarray data (1, 2) to pioneer integrative transcriptome analysis comparing vulvar carcinoma to its tissue of origin, the vulva. We report the differential expression of methyltransferase-like 7A, encoded by METTL7A, in cancer of the vulva. METTL7A may be of pertinence to understanding transformation and disease progression in vulvar cancer (3).
Kewajiban warga negara harus minum vitamin daya tahan tubuh disaat pandemi
Authors: Pawestri Artha Dwi Shafira
Published: October 2021

Vitamin adalah senyawa organik yang banyak terdapat dalam sayur dan buah yang kita konsumsi.vitamin dan mineral diperlukan oleh tubuh untuk menunjang kinerja organ tubuh kita sehari-hari.
Thúc đẩy đổi mới sáng tạo trong doanh nghiệp
Authors: Phi Hàn Vi
Published: October 2021

Ngày 6/3, UBND tỉnh An Giang, Sở Khoa học và Công nghệ cùng Hội doanh nghiệp hàng Việt Nam chất lượng cao đã tổ chức hội thảo “Những giải pháp thúc đẩy đổi mới sáng tạo trong doanh nghiệp - Bộ công cụ đo lường năng lực đổi mới sáng tạo i2Metrix". (Báo Điện tử Đảng Cộng sản, ngày 7-3-2014)
Differential expression of CLU in cancer of the vulva.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: October 2021

In these brief notes we document work using published microarray data (1, 2) to pioneer integrative transcriptome analysis comparing vulvar carcinoma to its tissue of origin, the vulva. We report the differential expression of clusterin, encoded by CLU, in cancer of the vulva. CLU may be of pertinence to understanding transformation and disease progression in vulvar cancer (3).
2301867961_VINCENTFERNANDO_GSLCCOURSETASK1
Authors: Fernando Vincent
Published: October 2021

Perkembangan teknologi di seluruh penjuru dunia sudah mempengaruhi cara-cara individu ataupun perusahaan dalam menjalankan aktivitas, proses, dan implementasi aksi dan strategi yang sudah biasa dilakukan. Perkembangan yang pesat pada saat ini membuat semua hal mulai bergantung pada penggunaan teknologi digital tersebut yang menyebabkan perlunya suatu adaptasi mau itu pada seorang individu ataupun pada suatu perusahaan. Pengaruh dari penerapan teknologi akan membantu perusahaan dalam menjalankan bisnisnya dalam berbagai hal mau itu dalam proses marketingnya, produksinya ataupun administrasi perusahaan. Namun menerapkan tranformasi digital bukanlah hal yang mudah untuk langsung dilakukan. Pertanyaan yang selalu muncul di awal saat perusahaan perlu membuat suatu keputusan adalah “Apakah perusahaan sudah siap dalam melakukan transformasi digital pada perusahaan?”. Sebelum melakukan tranformasi digital itu sendiri perusahaan harus melakukan research mengenai teknologi seperti apa yang diperlukan oleh perusahaan yang akan berfungsi dan dan membantu perusahaan dalam memperbaharui semua proses tradisional mereka.
Differential expression of ZCCHC24 in cancer of the vulva.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: October 2021

In these brief notes we document work using published microarray data (1, 2) to pioneer integrative transcriptome analysis comparing vulvar carcinoma to its tissue of origin, the vulva. We report the differential expression of zinc finger CCHC-type containing 24, encoded by ZCCHC24, in cancer of the vulva. ZCCHC24 may be of pertinence to understanding transformation and disease progression in vulvar cancer (3).
Transformasi Digital
Authors: Meutia Annissa
Published: October 2021

Transformasi digital telah menjadi tren global yang terus merambah ke seluruh lapisan masyarakat. Hal ini menyangkut bidang yang paling inovatif dan cukup konservatif. Ini adalah pengenalan teknologi modern kedalam proses bisnis untuk mengoptimalkan dan mempercepat proses bisnisnya. Dalam praktiknya, ini berarti pengembangan saluran komunikasi digital canggih, penggunaan kecerdasan buatan untuk memproses data dalam jumlah besar, robotik, dan otomatisasi operasi secara rutin, yang mana dapat meningkatkan produktivitas. Pada intinya, transformasi digital adalah cara untuk beradaptasi dengan perubahan kondisi, sebuah cara untuk bertahan dalam suatu persaingan usaha
PENTING NYA MENTAATI PPKM DI SAAT PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: WURIAHANDAYANI SINTYA EKA
Published: October 2021

PPKM adalah Pemberlakuan Pembatasan Kegiatan Masyarakat. Dimana kegiatan yang biasa dilakukan oleh masyarakat kini dibatasi dengan pengawasan tiap daerah yang memberlakukannya. Kebijakan ini sebenarnya sudah diberlakukan sejak awal tahun 2021 sesudah dilaksanakannya PSBB (Pembatasan Sosial Berskala Besar) namun dikarenakan adanya lonjakan kasus COVID-19 pada akhir bulan Mei 2021 maka diberlakukan PPKM Darurat Jawa-Bali.
Differential expression of DPYSL3 in cancer of the vulva.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: October 2021

In these brief notes we document work using published microarray data (1, 2) to pioneer integrative transcriptome analysis comparing vulvar carcinoma to its tissue of origin, the vulva. We report the differential expression of dihydropyrimidinase-like 3, encoded by DPYSL3, in cancer of the vulva. DPYSL3 may be of pertinence to understanding transformation and disease progression in vulvar cancer (3).
NEGARA INDONESIA TIMUR: Dari Negara Federasi hingga Integrasi dalam Republik Indonesia
Authors: Mutawally Anwar Firdaus
Published: October 2021

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan bagaimana sistem pemerintahan dan sejarah berlangsungnya pemerintahan Negara Indonesia Timur dari tahun 1946-1950. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ialah metode sejarah dengan teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan studi pustaka. Negara Indonesia Timur (NIT) terbentuk melalui dua perundingan yakni Perundingan Malino dan Konferensi Denpasar pada tahun 1946. Sistem pemerintahan Negara Indonesia Timur dipegang oleh presiden, perdana menteri, dan ketua parlemen, sedangkan pemerintahan daerah dipimpin oleh raja. Awal masa pemerintahan NIT dilalui dengan instabilitas, kekacauan politik, dan hubungan yang renggang dengan RI. Meskipun demikian, pada masa pemerintahan perdana menteri Anak Agung keadaan berubah dan NIT dapat memperbaiki hubungan dengan RI serta membantu RI mendapatkan kedaulatannya. Pada tahun 1949, NIT bergabung menjadi negara bagian Republik Indonesia Serikat (RIS). Setelah menjadi bagian negara RIS, terjadi pergerakan massa di NIT dan para demonstran meminta NIT dibubarkan dan digabungkan kembali kedalam RI. Terjadi perlawanan yang dilakukan Chris Soumokil dan Andi Azis untuk menghentikan proses integrasi NIT kedalam RI dengan melakukan pemberontakan. Meskipun demikian, usaha mereka gagal dan pada bulan April 1950, NIT memulai persiapan untuk bergabung kembali kedalam RI. Akhirnya Negara Indonesia Timur secara resmi dibubarkan pada tanggal 17 Agustus 1950 oleh presiden Soekarno dengan pembubaran RIS.
Studi Kasus Asuhan Keperawatan Psikososial Pada Ny. L Dengan Masalah Kecemasan Di Jalan Amal Luhur
Authors: Wulandari Yolanda
Published: October 2021

Kecemasan adalah kekhawatiran yang tidak jelas dan menyebar yang berkaitan dengan perasaan tidak pasti dan tidak berdaya. Keadaan emosi ini tidak memiliki obyek yang spesifik. Gangguan kecemasan dan depresi di derita oleh 40 juta populasi orang dewasa di Amerika dan diprediksi 20% dari populasi dunia menderita kecemasan
PERKEMBANGAN DAN PERMASALAHAN HAK KESETARAAN DALAM PELAYANAN KESEHATAN DI MASYARAKAT
Authors: FATIMAH TRIANA DEVI
Published: October 2021

Pelayanan kesehatan merupakan hal yang sangat penting dalam kehidupan masyarakat, dan merupakan hak masyarakat dalam mendapatkan pelayanan kesehatan yang baik. Negara mempunyai kewajiban dalam memenuhi kebutuhan masyarakat terhadap pelayanan kesehatan yang diatur dalam Undang-Undang Dasar Negara Republik Indonesia tahun 1945, serta Peraturan Perundang-Undangan yang mendukung yaitu Undang-Undang Nomor 25 tentang Pelayanan Publik, Undang-Undang Nomor 36 tahun 2009 tentang kesehatan, Undang-Undang Nomor 44 tahun 2009 Tentang Rumah Sakit, dan Undang-Undang 37 Tahun 2008 tentang Ombudsman Republik Indonesia. Dalam penyelenggraannya, pelayanan kesehatan yang merupakan bagian dari pelayanan publik tidak berjalan mulus. Terdapat keluhan-keluhan yang dirasakan oleh masyarakat mengenai pelayanan yang diberikan oleh rumah sakit sebagai instansi penyelenggara. Undang-Undang Dasar Negara Republik Indonesia Tahun 1945 menjamin hak untuk mendapatkan lingkungan hidup yang baik, sehat serta berhak memperoleh pelayanan kesehatan. Negara memiliki peran dalam melakukan upaya kesehatan yang tersusun. Negara memiliki peran dalam melakukan upaya kesehatan secara tersusun, menyeluruh dan merata yang penting artinya bagi pembentukan sumber daya manusia Indonesia, peningkatan ketahanan, daya saing bangsa, serta ketahanan nasional.Dalam menciptakan perkembangan kesehatan untuk kesejahteraan, maka diperlukan tenaga kesehatan yaitu setiap orang yang mengabadikan diri dalam bidang kesehatan serta memiliki pengetahuan atau memiliki keterampilan melalui pendidikan dibilang kesehatan untuk jenis tertentu memerlukan kewenangan untuk melakukan upaya kesehatan. Dokter merupakan tenaga kesehatan sebagaimana diatur dalam Pasal 2 ayat (2) sampai dengan ayat (8) Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 32 Tahun 1996 tentang Tenaga Kesehatan.
SEJARAH KEBUDAYAAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN TRADISI MAPPANRETASI DESA WIRITASI KELURAHAN PAGATAN KECAMATAN HILIR KUSAN TANAH BUMBU TAHUN 2010-2020
Authors: Rico Muhammad
Published: October 2021

Mappanretasi merupakan manifestasi rasa syukur masyarakat desa Wiritasi khususnya para Nelayan nya kepada Allah Swt akan hasil tangkapan ikan selama satu tahun. Kemudian dibalik setiap prosesi ritual tradisi ini (sebelum acara puncaknya Mappanretasi) juga mempunyai tujuan untuk memperoleh solidaritas sosial, menjalin silaturahmi antara warga, agar desa menjadi tentram, sejahtera, harmoni dengan menjaga dan merawat lingkungan hidup melalui cara-cara ritual-ritual keagamaan yang mengandung nilai-nilai kearifan lokal. dalam artikel ini juga ada beberapa kaitan mengenai metode konsep pembelajaran sejarah dimasa sekarang ini mengapa tradisikebudayaan ini bisa semakin berkembang dan masih dipercayai oleh masyarakat suku Bugis yang bertempat tinggal dikabupaten tanah bumbu Kalimantan selatan banyak model pembelajaran dari sejarah kebudayaan nya makna pesan moral yang terkandung walau kadang banyak orang yang mempunyai persepsi negatif dalam tradisi ini danberaanggapan sebuah tradisi yang sanggat menyimpang dan keluar dari pendidikanIslam sendiri proses pelaksanaan tradisi Manppanretasi (acara puncaknya) terlebihdahulu dimulai dengan beberapa rangkaian ritual adat yaitu, (a) mengadakan(musyawarah Mappanretasi), selanjutnya (b) ritual Maddemme Berre (merendamberas), (c)Mallibu Wanuwa (mengelilingi daerah), (d) Prosesi Adat di Panggung Adat,(e) syukuran dan selamatan di laut (acara puncak ‘Mappanretasi) yang paling seru.Kata Kunci : Model Pembelajaran, Sejarah Kebudayaan, Mappanretas
MENGHINDARI NARKOBA ADALAH HAK DAN KEWAJIBAN BANGSA INDONESIA
Authors: Sholeh Mustofa Khairul , Sholeh Mustofa Khairul
Published: October 2021

Masalah penyalahgunaan Narkotika, Psikotropika, dan zat adiktif lainnya ( NAPZA) atau istilah lainnya yang di kenal masyarakat sebagai NARKOBA dan bahan / obat berbahaya, merupakan masalah yang fatal jika tidak langsung di tangani. Banyak orang pengguna Napza adalah para kaum-kaum remaja, oleh karena itu kita jangan sampai salah pergaulan, di sisi lain Narkoba sendiri bisa menyebabkan kematian dan penyakit lainnya jika dikonsumsi jangka panjang. Saat ini Indonesia sudah tidak lagi menjadi negara pemasaran narkoba melainkan menjadi telah menjadi pengekspor Narkoba. Peredaran Narkoba di Indonesia sudah mencapai tingkat yang menghawatirkan untuk generasi yang akan datang, di buktikan dengan mudahnya menemukan narkoba.
What is Bioinformatics
Authors: Singh Rajdeep , DUTTA SOMENATH
Published: October 2021

Bioinformatics is a new branch of the science world. Bioinformatics is a multidisciplinary approach. We use bioinformatics to understand biology information and save it into the biological database.Apply data science on biological databases, discover a new drug, and modify extinction drugs to improve human life.
Hak Untuk Mendapatkan Pelayanan Kesehatan Sebagai Warga Negara Indonesia
Authors: Kodi Dedimus
Published: October 2021

Pelayanan kesehatan sangat berpengaruh penting di dalam masyarakat, demi untuk mewujudkan harkat dan martabat setiap individu maupun kelompok orang. Oleh sebab itu, dalam memberikan pelayanan kesehatan juga harus memiliki rasa tanggung jawab untuk menangani pasien serta memberikan pelayanan yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan pasien sehingga pasien mendapatkan pelayanan yang layak dan baik. Dalam pelayanan kesehatan juga dapat memberikan pemahaman khusus kepada setiap orang untuk menjaga pola hidup yang teratur karena kesehatan merupakan dasar kebebasan manusia dalam melakukan berbagai aktifitas, sehingga kesehatan patut di jaga melalui pola hidup yang teratur dengan memenuhi aspek yang di butuhkan tubuh yaitu kandungan gizi,tirahat yang cukup dan berolahraga secara teratur.
Differential expression of SORBS1 in cancer of the vulva.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: October 2021

In these brief notes we document work using published microarray data (1, 2) to pioneer integrative transcriptome analysis comparing vulvar carcinoma to its tissue of origin, the vulva. We report the differential expression of sorbin and SH3 domain containing 1, encoded by SORBS1, in cancer of the vulva. SORBS1 may be of pertinence to understanding transformation and disease progression in vulvar cancer (3).
Differential expression of CBX7 in cancer of the vulva.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: October 2021

In these brief notes we document work using published microarray data (1, 2) to pioneer integrative transcriptome analysis comparing vulvar carcinoma to its tissue of origin, the vulva. We report the differential expression of chromobox 7, encoded by CBX7, in cancer of the vulva. CBX7 may be of pertinence to understanding transformation and disease progression in vulvar cancer (3).
Penyalah gunaan narkoba di kalangan remaja
Authors: pratiwi Wanda pujaka Ade
Published: October 2021

Permasalahan narkoba di indonesia masih merupakan sesuatu yang bersifat urgent dan kompleks. Dalam kurun waktu satu dekade terakhir permasalahan ini menjadi marak. Terbukti dengan bertambahnya jumlah penyalahguna dan pecanu narkoba secara signifikan, sering meningkatnya pengungkapan kasus tindak kejahatan yang semakin beragam pola nya dan semakin masif pula jaringan sindikatnya. Masyarakat indonesia, bahkan masyarakat dunia, pada umum nya saat ini sedang di hadapkan pada keadaan yang sangat mengkhawatirkan akibat maraknya pemakaian macam-macam jenis narkoba secara ilegal. Kekhawatiran ini semakin di pertajam akibat marak nya peredaran gelap narkotika yang telah merebak di segala lapisan masyarakat, termasuk di kalangan generasi muda. Hal ini akan sangat berpengaruh terhadap kehidupan bangsa dan negara pada masa mendatang. Perilaku sebagian remaja yang secara nyata telah jauh mengabaikan nilai-nilai kaidah dan norma serta hukum yang berlaku di tengah kehidupan masyarakat menjadi salah satu penyebab maraknya penggunaan narkoba di kalangan generasi muda. Dalam kehidupan sehari-hari di tengah-tengah masih banyak di jumpai remaja yang masih melakukan penyalah gunaan narkoba.
Pemanfaatan Drama Sebagai Terapi Dalam Konseling
Authors: Megarina Yulietha
Published: October 2021

Memainkan peran untuk menjalankan kehidupan orang lain yang terkadang bertolak belakang atau sesuai dengan kehidupan pribadinya biasa disebut dengan drama. Pada umumnya drama digunakan sebagai ajang pentas seni atau dijadikan sebagai salah satu kegiatan ekstrakulikuler untuk mengembangkan minat dan bakat seseorang baik dalam akademik atau non akademik di beberapa tingkatan sd/smp/sma atau hampir semua tingkatan sekolah mengadakan kegiatan drama. Kegiatan drama ini bisa digunakan dalam kegiatan konseling yang menggunakan teknik terapi drama yang membantu konseli serta drama termasuk kesalah satu jenis terapi seni. Konseling merupakan suatu proses kegiatan bantuan yang dilakukan oleh konseli dan konselor dalam mengentaskan permasalahan yang dialami konseli, dalam konseling bisa menggunakan terapi seni berupa terapi drama sebagai teknik untuk membantu konseli. Penulis berpendapat bahwa terapi seni merupakan suatu kegiatan yang dalam prosesnya menggunakan beberapa sarana media dan dapat membantu untuk menyelesaikan yang dialami konseli. Drama sangat cocok, alasannya dari drama memungkinkan melihat perbandingan antara orang yang sakit atau orang yang tidak sakit (Satir, 1972 dalam Gladding T Samuel, 2016), drama pun dapat membuat individu meningkatkan pemahaman prespektifnya melalu review/ preview life.
Tracking multiple fish
Authors: Dechterenko Filip , Jakubkova Daniela , Lukavsky Jiri , Howard Christina
Published: October 2021

Although the Multiple Object Tracking (MOT) task is a widely used experimental method for studying divided attention, tracking objects in the real world usually looks different. For example, in the real world, objects are usually clearly distinguishable from each other and also possess different movement patterns. One such case is tracking groups of creatures, such as tracking fish in an aquarium. We used movies of fish in an aquarium and measured general tracking performance in this task (Experiment 1). In Experiment 2, we compared tracking accuracy within-subjects in fish tracking, tracking typical MOT stimuli, and in a third condition using standard MOT uniform objects which possessed movement patterns similar to the real fish. This third condition was added to further examine the impact of different motion characteristics on tracking performance. Results within a Bayesian framework showed that tracking real fish shares similarity with tracking simple objects in a typical laboratory MOT task. Furthermore, we observed a close relationship between performance in both laboratory MOT tasks (typical and fish-like) and real fish tracking, suggesting that the commonly used laboratory MOT task possesses a good level of ecological validity.