bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Trends in Influenza Vaccination Rates among a Medicaid Population from 2016 to 2021
Authors: Naderalvojoud Behzad , Shah Nilpa D. , Mutanga Jane N. , Belov Artur , Staiger Rebecca , Chen Jonathan H. , Whitaker Barbee , Hernandez-Boussard Tina
Published: November 2023

Seasonal influenza is a leading cause of death in the U.S., causing significant morbidity, mortality, and economic burden. Despite the proven efficacy of vaccinations, rates remain notably low, especially among Medicaid enrollees. Leveraging Medicaid claims data, this study characterizes influenza vaccination rates among Medicaid enrollees and aims to elucidate factors influencing vaccine uptake, providing insights that might also be applicable to other vaccine-preventable diseases, including COVID-19. This study used Medicaid claims data from nine U.S. states (2016–2021], encompassing three types of claims: fee-for-service, major Medicaid managed care plan, and combined. We included Medicaid enrollees who had an in-person healthcare encounter during an influenza season in this period, excluding those under 6 months of age, over 65 years, or having telehealth-only encounters. Vaccination was the primary outcome, with secondary outcomes involving in-person healthcare encounters. Chi-square tests, multivariable logistic regression, and Fisher’s exact test were utilized for statistical analysis. A total of 20,868,910 enrollees with at least one healthcare encounter in at least one influenza season were included in the study population between 2016 and 2021. Overall, 15% (N = 3,050,471) of enrollees received an influenza vaccine between 2016 and 2021. During peri-COVID periods, there was an increase in vaccination rates among enrollees compared to pre-COVID periods, from 14% to 16%. Children had the highest influenza vaccination rates among all age groups at 29%, whereas only 17% were of 5–17 years, and 10% were of the 18–64 years were vaccinated. We observed differences in the likelihood of receiving the influenza vaccine among enrollees based on their health conditions and medical encounters. In a study of Medicaid enrollees across nine states, 15% received an influenza vaccine from July 2016 to June 2021. Vaccination rates rose annually, peaking during peri-COVID seasons. The highest uptake was among children (6 months–4 years), and the lowest was in adults (18–64 years). Female gender, urban residency, and Medicaid-managed care affiliation positively influenced uptake. However, mental health and substance abuse disorders decreased the likelihood. This study, reliant on Medicaid claims data, underscores the need for outreach services.
Total Dissolved Solids Risk Assessment and Optimisation Scheme of Managed Aquifer Recharge Projects in a Karst Area of Northern China
Authors: Li Jinchao , Wang Weiping , Li Wenliang
Published: November 2023

Jinan, China, is famous for its springs. However, societal and economic development over the past decades has detrimentally altered the natural water cycle in the spring area. Managed aquifer recharge (MAR) is an effective measure to ensure the normal gushing of springs. Balancing water resource utilisation, ecological effects, and water quality risks is not always easy to implement. This study focused on the potential effects of MAR projects that divert water from multiple local surface water sites, e.g., the Yellow River and South-to-North Water Diversion (SNWD) Project. A numerical simulation model for the entire spring area was built using MODFLOW and MT3DMS. The SNWD Project diverts water with relatively high total dissolved solids (TDS) to the Yufu River, which consequently recharges groundwater and poses a potential risk to the downstream karst water in the Jinan Spring area. Different simulation scenarios were set, and the results showed that the 90% recovery ratio scheme yields the highest TDS reduction efficiency as well as the largest karst water extraction volume. In addition, the water table remains stable as a whole. The benefits of the designed scheme are multifold, including improving water quality up to Standard III groundwater quality and meeting the water needs of the economy. The study provides a novel method of addressing the groundwater quality risks posed by artificial recharge.
Direct Detection of Groundwater Accumulation Zones in Saprock Aquifers in Tectono-Thermal Environments
Authors: Akpan Anthony E. , Ekwok Stephen E. , Ben Ubong C. , Ebong Ebong D. , Thomas Jewel E. , Ekanem Aniekan M. , George Nyakno J. , Abdelrahman Kamal , Fnais Mohammed S. , Eldosouky Ahmed M. , Andráš Peter , Alarifi Saad S.
Published: November 2023

Some vertical electrical sounding (VES) data from tectono-thermal environments usually plot anomalously on a VES curve, thereby distorting the curve trend at the points of their occurrence. These datasets usually plot noisily in the form of a sudden rise and drop in electrical resistivity values. They constitute abnormal datasets that are usually deleted to recover trends and consequently develop confidence in both the datasets and the modelling and interpretational processes. This study was conducted to assess their origin and consequently gain an understanding of their contributions to groundwater accumulation and transmission in saprock aquifers. The results, supported by co-located drilling and pumping test data, show that these datasets are indicators of subsurface conditions where high-resistivity unconformal structures directly overlie saturated (low-resistivity) porous media, provided that the resistivity of the first breakout point is less than those from subsequent points. Remote sensing data reveal that these types of curves are common in hard rock and metasedimentary environments. Borehole groundwater yields can also be assessed qualitatively from the number and trend of breakoff points. The integrity of the breakoff points must be affirmed by using more sensitive equipment for data acquisition and repeating the measuring process using different potential electrode separations and—where possible—VES profile orientation.
High-Efficiency Dynamic Terahertz Deflector Utilizing a Mechanically Tunable Metasurface
Authors: Sun Zhenci , Liang Chao , Chen Chen , Wang Xiayu , Zhou Enze , Bian Xiaomeng , Yang Yuanmu , You Rui , Zhao Xiaoguang , Zhao Jiahao , You Zheng
Published: November 2023

Terahertz (THz) wave manipulation, especially the beam deflection, plays an essential role in various applications, such as next-generation communication, space exploration, and high-resolution imaging. Current THz optical components and devices are hampered by their large bulk sizes and passive responses, limiting the development of high-performance, miniaturized THz microsystems. Tunable metasurfaces offer a powerful dynamic optical platform for controlling the propagation of electromagnetic waves. In this article, we presented a mechanically tunable metasurface (MTM), which can achieve terahertz beam deflection and vary the intensity of the anomalous reflected terahertz wave by changing the air gap between the metallic resonator (MR) array with phase discontinuities and Au ground plane. The absence of lossy spacer materials substantially enhances deflection efficiency. The device was fabricated by a combination of the surface and bulk-micromachining processes. The THz beam steering capability was characterized using terahertz time domain spectroscopy. When the air gap is 50 μm, the maximum deflection coefficient reaches 0.60 at 0.61 THz with a deflection angle of ~44.5°, consistent with theoretical predictions. We further established an electrically tunable miniaturized THz device for dynamic beam steering by introducing a micro voice coil motor to control the air gap continuously. It is shown that our designed MTM demonstrates a high modulation depth of deflection coefficient (~ 62.5%) in the target steered angle at the operating frequency. Our results showcase the potential of the proposed MTM as a platform for high-efficiency THz beam manipulation.
Protective and Adverse Roles of DDX3X in Different Cell Types in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Progression
Authors: Yang Suzhen , Zhou Lin , Zhao Tianming , Zhu Hanlong , Luo Tingting , Jiang Kang , Shi Xiaoxiao , Chen Chunyan , Zhang Han , Zhao Si , Zou Xiaoping , Zhuge Yuzheng , Wang Fangyu , Wang Lei , Jiang Mingzuo , Xu Bing
Published: November 2023

Persistent hepatic cellular metabolic stress and liver inflammatory stimuli are key signatures of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). DDX3X is a vital molecule involved in cell fate decisions in both pro-survival stress granule (SG) and pro-death NOD-like receptor family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome assembly in response to stress signals. However, the role of DDX3X in NASH remains unclear. We characterized the cell type-specific roles of DDX3X in NASH. Human liver tissues from NASH patients and normal control subjects were collected to assess DDX3X expression and distribution. Nutritional steatohepatitis models were constructed by feeding macrophage-specific DDX3X knockout (DDX3X
ΔMφ
), hepatocyte-specific DDX3X knockout (DDX3X
Δhep
), and wild-type control (DDX3X
fl/fl
) mice a high-fat and high-cholesterol (HFHC) diet, a methionine- and choline-deficient (MCD) diet, and a high-fat/high-iron/high-fructose/high-cholesterol, low-methionine, and choline-deficient (HFHIHFHC-MCD) diet. The study demonstrated that DDX3X was predominantly expressed in macrophages and hepatocytes in control liver tissues, and its expression was down-regulated in patients or mice with NASH. Compared to DDX3X
fl/fl
littermates, DDX3X
ΔMφ
mice showed improved liver histology in nutritional steatohepatitis models. Loss of macrophage DDX3X inhibited NLRP3 inflammasome-mediated pyroptosis, causing anti-inflammatory M2 polarization and alleviating hepatocyte steatohepatitic changes. DDX3X
Δhep
mice developed marked steatohepatitis in multiple nutritional steatohepatitis models compared to DDX3X
fl/fl
littermates. DDX3X-deleted hepatocytes showed impaired SG assembly, leading to increased sensitivity and intolerance to metabolic stimulation and resultant steatohepatitis. In conclusion, DDX3X plays opposite roles in different cell types during the progression of NASH. A better understanding of the cell-specific differences in the crosstalk between SG formation and NLRP3 activation is crucial for developing prospective targeted DDX3X inhibitors for the treatment of NASH.
ESTUDO COMPARATIVO ENTRE MÉTODOS DE ANÁLISE DA FRENTE DE CARBONATAÇÃO EM ESTRUTURAS DE CONCRETO
Authors: RIBEIRO SARAIVA RAFAEL , FAGUNDES FABIANO , SILVA SANTOS MARLON , ROQUE BARROS WILLIAN
Published: November 2023

Being one of the most common pathological manifestations in reinforced concrete structures, carbonation can cause numerous problems in buildings, especially reinforcement corrosion. In this dynamic, the purpose of this article is to replicate a hypothetical deducible method of testing the carbonation front in reinforced concrete structures, based on an Italian model (Carbontest), having as an exploratory descriptive objective, since the main purpose was to compare the depth of the carbonation front between the “Italian” model and the current destructible method used in Brazil, so that the theoretical and practical means for obtaining data for analysis are initially presented. For the execution of the proposed model, a prototype was produced for sample collection and, from this sample, the carbonation front was determined by the pH indicator (hydrogenion potential): phenolphthalein, which provided, in comparison to the method conventional, an average variation of 2.7%, demonstrating that the application of the method of less impact is acceptable, due to the fact that it provides less destructible effect on the structures, ease of repair of the perforation and agility of the test.
APLICAÇÃO DO CONCEITO DE LOGÍSTICA REVERSA NO PROCESSO DE SCRAP DE COMPONENTES ELETRÔNICOS PARA REDUÇÃO DE KPI EM UMA EMPRESA DE MONTAGEM DE PLACA SMD DO POLO INDUSTRIAL DE MANAUS
Authors: ROCHA LIMA DA SILVA VINÍCIUS , LUIZ REIS DERCIO
Published: November 2023

At all times, large-scale companies in the world market are more concerned with promoting ways and spending more resources that favor their gains in reducing expenses and reducing indicators that contribute to their final profitability. Therefore, the theme of reverse logistics is increasingly relevant within the scenarios of global companies, given the growing statistics of the common denominator, the waste of raw materials. Among the most expressive are the electronics sector, as its productive material, in addition to being expensive, sets a precedent for the debate on another topic, which would be electronic waste, it mixes with the concept of reverse logistics in the sense of a set of actions which involve a system of reutilization, reuse or recycling of waste treatment produced by the disposal of postconsumer products. Therefore, this present research dealt with a case study scenario, within a company in this sector that proposed to conceptualize reverse logistics through a specific internal project to reduce its numbers with material loss. The case, in addition to being an overwhelming result, demonstrated that the expectations generated by the company can be a reference factor for other projects.
Two tiers of judicial officers
Authors: Hunter Jill
Published: November 2023

In this article I reflect on the conception, methodology and findings of a study of judicial officers’ psychological wellbeing undertaken by a team comprised of two psychology and two law researchers. I am one of the lawyers. The article unpicks the unexpected significance of court hierarchy for those on the bench and the ethical challenges arising from judges’ revelations of their exposure to potentially lethal degradation and abuse. Law, and I as a lawyer, view the adjudication process as outcome oriented. Judges are less visibly ‘human’ than parties, lawyers and witnesses. Instead, judges present and perform the Law. This lawyer anticipated judges’ tasks of deploying legal knowledge at high levels, confronting graphic evidence and high profile unfair public criticism would be prominent triggers to invoking judicial stress. My psychology colleagues drew on psychological trauma literature that suggests that unlike first responders, judges are high-achieving professionals exercising authority in complex, highly visible, but isolating environments. The study’s findings were surprising, debunking my expectation of relatively homogeneous judicial experiences. Instead, they showed that the impact and nature of magistrates’ exposure to workplace trauma is sui generis.
Sexual consent in the Spanish Criminal Code: shadows of its political and legal construction through the Law on the Comprehensive Guarantee of Sexual Freedom
Authors: Altuzarra Itziar
Published: November 2023

The criminal regulation of sexual crimes in Spain has recently been modified in order to include a consent-based definition of rape. From a feminist framework, this socio-legal research calls this criminal reform into question. Specifically, the main objective is to study the potentialities and constraints of the legal element of sexual consent to meet women's lived experiences and their ways of performing gender. Drawing on the works of feminism and legal feminism of the last century that dismantled heteropatriarchal sexual politics, as well as relying on current feminist approaches to consent, I expose the shadows, grey areas, and deep-rooted assumptions that underlie the political-legal construction of this hackneyed concept. To do so, I primarily use Carol Bacchi's critical policy analysis in order to explore the Spanish criminal policy discourse concerning this penal modification. In my analysis I examine the preparatory works of the legislative amendment as well as selected oral debates held in the Congress of Deputies and in the Equality Commission. The main findings show how this policy contradicts and collides head-on with many foundational contributions of feminist theory in relation to sexual violence. Nonetheless, relying on broader historical discourses of human rights and international law and repeatedly alluding to the feminist social movement, as well as due to the functionality of the modern notion of consent in a neoliberal system, this legislative amendment enjoys a high level of acceptance.
Determinantes Sociales de la Salud (DSS)
Authors: Sosic Yanina , Isaías Ana Clara , Bertone Julia , Carolina María , Felice María Fernanda
Published: November 2023

Este trabajo busca propiciar la formación de futuros/as profesionales de la fonoaudiología, que trabajen junto con la comunidad en la identificación y comprensión de sus necesidades y problemas de salud, desde una perspectiva integral. Así como también pretende contribuir al nuevo perfil de los/as graduados/as, en el marco del cambio curricular de la Licenciatura en Fonoaudiología (FCM, UNR). Se considera relevante atender a los determinantes sociales de la salud (DSS), por lo que es necesario reconocer la importancia de los mismos en la futura práctica profesional de los/ as estudiantes del ciclo superior de la mencionada carrera. Para desarrollar esta investigación, se elaboró una encuesta dirigida a la población en estudio, la cual se encuentra conformada por 103 estudiantes. Se indagó sobre los DSS y las actividades de atención/cuidado de la salud fonoaudiológica, que son identificados por los/as estudiantes, durante su formación de grado. La metodología se sustentó en la triangulación de aspectos cuantitativos y cualitativos.
Residencias médicas en Argentina: características y desempeño de aspirantes en el examen único y en la adjudicación de plazas durante los años 2020-2022 en Argentina
Authors:   , Silberman Pedro
Published: November 2023

En Argentina existe una grave asimetría en la distribución de médicos/as y de especialidades críticas. Aquellos/as se distribuyen de manera inequitativa, menos profesionales y especialistas, donde hay más necesidades de salud. Las residencias medicas son el sistema históricamente legitimado para generar especialistas y re distribuirlos. Es una instancia que vincula la carrera de grado con la práctica profesional. Aun así, las Universidades de origen, a partir de sus diferentes estrategias de formación condicionan de diferentes maneras, explícita o implícitamente las elecciones de sus egresados, tanto por acción como por omisión. Objetivo: caracterizar las personas que egresan de las universidades como médicos/as y deciden rendir el examen único de ingreso a las residencias (EU). Durante los años 2020 y 2022 en Argentina. Analizar la calidad del EU y el desempeño de los/as aspirantes. Analizar sus elecciones sobre las especialidades a desarrollar y el lugar donde llevarla adelante. Paralelamente analizar los probables motivos de esas decisiones. Finalmente observar si los resultados de esas decisiones mejorarán o no la distribución desigual actual de médicos/as y especialistas.
ОЦІНКА ЕФЕКТИВНОСТІ ПРОТОКОЛІВ МАРШРУТИЗАЦІЇ OLSR, AODV, DSDV, MAODV СПЕЦІАЛЬНИХ МЕРЕЖ КЛАСУ MANET
Authors: БЄЛЯКОВ Р. О. , ФЕСЕНКО О. Д.
Published: November 2023

У даній роботі детально розглянуто особливості функціонування мобільних комунікаційних мереж спеціального призначення класу MANET. Було проаналізовано ряд наукових праць що розкривають суть функціонування протоколів маршрутизації трьох основних класів – активних, реактивних та гібридних. Було підкреслено, що основний інтерес дослідження процесу управління маршрутизацією викликано ресурсними обмеженнями під час функціонування мобільних комунікаційних мереж в умовах динамічної топології, тобто в умовах, коли фізичні носії комунікаційного обладнання рухаються із змінною швидкістю обумовленою змінами рельєфу місцевості та наявністю перешкод. Автори акцентують увагу, що наукова новизна дослідження обумовлена використанням моделі мобільності, що враховує фізичні властивості комунікаційних вузлів, яка є основою для отримання метрик мобільності (переміщення). В статті проаналізовано чотири протоколи маршрутизації, описано процеси побудови та підтримання маршрутів передачі даних. Визначено, що кожен із протоколів (OLSR, AODV, DSDV, MAODV) мають як переваги так і недоліки, тому було визначено дослідити ці протоколи у плані продуктивності, шляхом оцінки метрик маршрутизації. Імітаційне моделювання проводилось із використанням мов програмування Phyton у інтерактивному середовищі GoogleColab. Час моделювання – 40 хвилин, час ініціалізації параметрів мережі – 50 секунд, кількість мобільних вузлів – 85. Під час імітаційного моделювання не розглядались процеси резервування за рахунок покращених характеристик мобільних базових станцій. В результаті моделювання встановлено, що протоколи маршрутизації MAODV та OLSR показують кращу адаптивну здатність функціювання в умовах високої динаміки (зміни швидкості вузлів мережі) відносно інших розглянутих протоколів (AODV, DSDV) з точки зору ключових метрик (пропускна здатність, затримка, Jitter та процес розряду батареї). Виявлена статистична кореляція між затримкою, Jitter та пропускною здатністю, що може бути використано для подальшої оптимізації алгоритмів маршрутизації. Також під час моделювання було отримано оцінку енергоефективності вузлів, показано, що протоколи MAODV та OLSR мають менший відсоток розряду батареї в порівнянні з іншими протоколами, що є критично важливим для мобільних мереж, де енергозабезпечення є обмеженим.
Integración de las presentaciones Pecha Kucha en las metodologías ágiles
Authors: Aragonés-Jericó Cristina , Canales-Ronda Pedro
Published: November 2023

El objetivo principal de este artículo es explicar la experiencia educativa del evento Pecha Kucha Day en la asignatura Marketing Financiero, y su integración al proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de metodologías ágiles. La experiencia se desarrolla en el marco de un proyecto de innovación educativa que se basa en la implantación y desarrollo de metodologías activas innovadoras para la enseñanza-aprendizaje en marketing, aplicadas a escenarios reales empresariales y situando en el centro al estudiantado. Para analizar los resultados se ha realizado un análisis cuantitativo exploratorio y descriptivo del feedback proporcionado a las 28 exposiciones Pecha Kucha realizadas en el evento. Asimismo, al finalizar la asignatura se ha realizado una encuesta al estudiantado, alcanzándose una muestra de 91 estudiantes, del total de 115 personas matriculadas en la asignatura. La mayoría de las exposiciones Pecha Kucha son visuales, tienen un contenido coherente y bien definido y un estilo expositivo adecuado. Las valoraciones del estudiantado muestran que la educación ágil tiene una influencia muy positiva sobre su compromiso, su satisfacción y su desarrollo de habilidades blandas.
Graduate department of the University in present-day conditions
Authors: Стрелков А.К. , Бирюков В.В. , Шувалов М.В. , Тараканов Д.И.
Published: November 2023

В целях устойчивого развития выпускающей кафедры высшего учебного заведения отмечена необходимость расширения видов ее деятельности. Выделены наиболее перспективные направления деятельности кафедры в сфере образования, сотрудничества с индустриальными партнерами с целью подготовки специалистов, выполнения научно-исследовательских и проектных работ по заказам промышленных предприятий. Кафедре «Водоснабжение и водоотведение» Академии строительства и архитектуры Самарского государственного технического университета исполнилось 90 лет. Представлена информация о деятельности кафедры за последние 10 лет, направленной на повышение финансовой самостоятельности и развитие кадрового потенциала.

With the view for the sustainable development of the graduating department of the higher educational institution, the need to expand the types of the activities was noted. The most promising areas of the department activities in the field of education, cooperation with industrial partners for the purpose of training specialists, carrying out research and design work against orders of industrial enterprises have been identified. The department of Water Supply and Wastewater Disposal of the Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture of the Samara State Technical University is 90 years. Information is presented on the activities of the department over the past 10 years, aimed at increasing the financial independence and developing human resources.
Estimation of the technical and economic expediency of biological wastewater treatment facilities for oil extraction enterprises using a biocenosis of aerobic thermophilic microorganisms
Authors: Стрелков А.К. , Базарова А.О.
Published: November 2023

Разработана технологическая схема биологической очистки сточных вод предприятий маслоэкстракционного производства с применением аэробных термофильных микроорганизмов, иммобилизованных на инертной загрузке. На основании полученных в ходе экспериментальных исследований констант уравнений ферментативной кинетики биологической очистки сточных вод адаптирована методика расчета сооружений, а также обоснованы формулы, по которым можно осуществлять расчет времени пребывания в аэрационном сооружении с достижением заданной степени очистки. Технико-экономический анализ показал целесообразность применения предложенного метода биологической очистки в биореакторах с иммобилизованным на блоке биологической загрузки биоценозом аэробных термофильных микроорганизмов. На основании расчета стоимости жизненного цикла доказана экономическая целесообразность разработанной технологии очистки сточных вод маслоэкстракционного производства, себестоимость составила 25,68 руб/м3.

A process flow scheme was developed for the biological treatment of wastewater of oil extraction production enterprises using aerobic thermophilic microorganisms immobilized on inert media. Based on the constants of the equations of enzymatic kinetics of biological wastewater treatment obtained during the experimental studies, a methodology for calculating the facilities was adapted, and formulas were substantiated to calculate the residence time in aeration facilities providing for a set treatment level. A technical and economic analysis showed the feasibility of using the proposed biological treatment method in bioreactors with a biocenosis of aerobic thermophilic microorganisms immobilized on a biological media block. Based on the calculation of the life cycle cost, the economic feasibility of the developed technology for the treatment of wastewater from oil extraction production was proven; the prime cost was 25.68 rubles/m3.
Topographically-selective atomic layer etching of SiO2 using radical fluorination of the surface followed by Ar ion bombardment
Authors: Osonio Airah , Tsutsumi Takayoshi , Mukherjee Bablu , Borude Ranjit , Kobayashi Nobuyoshi , Hori Masaru
Published: November 2023

The chemical nature of surface fluorination followed by ion bombardment has been explored to achieve a topographically selective atomic layer etching of silicon dioxide at RT. In this work, a two-step low-pressure sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) remote plasma modification (without any ion bombardment) followed by argon (Ar) ion bombardment is presented. In situ investigations of the surface bonding confirmed the modification during the half-reaction steps and spectroscopic ellipsometry data reveal the thickness change while suggesting an incubation period prior to obtaining a uniform etch per cycle of 0.14 nm with a synergistic 30 s fluorination of the surface followed by a 60 s Ar bombardment. The etch profile of the trenched structured sample displays the isotropic etch for the two-step process, as well as the feasibility of a topo-selective top-and-bottom etch by bias application in the Ar bombardment step.
Time-resolved force microscopy using the delay-time modulation method
Authors: Mogi Hiroyuki , Wakabayashi Rin , Yoshida Shoji , Arashida Yusuke , Taninaka Atsushi , Iwaya Katsuya , Miura Takeshi , Takeuchi Osamu , Shigekawa Hidemi
Published: November 2023

We developed a time-resolved force microscopy technique by integrating atomic force microscopy using a tuning-fork-type cantilever with the delay time modulation method for optical pump-probe light. We successfully measured the dynamics of surface recombination and diffusion of photoexcited carriers in bulk WSe2, which is challenging owing to the effect of the tunneling current in time-resolved scanning tunneling microscopy. The obtained results were comprehensively explained with the model based on the dipole-dipole interaction induced by photo illumination.
Pengaruh Burnout dan Komitmen Afektif Terhadap Turnover Intention Karyawan Rumah Sakit YK Madira Palembang
Authors: Firmansyah M. Agung , Roswaty  , Lazuarni Shafiera
Published: November 2023

Sumber daya manusia di Rumah Sakit adalah tenaga profesional yang bekerja memberikan pelayanan kesehatan dan merupakan ujung tombak atas kemajuan dari Rumah Sakit. Tekanan pekerjaan yang tinggi, kebosanan dengan rutinitas, serta pendapatan yang kurang memuaskan menyebabkan rendahnya komitmen pada organisasi, selain itu menimbulkan kebosanan (burnout) yang dapat mengarah pada keinginan untuk pindah ke tempat kerja yang lain (turnover intention). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Burnout dan komitmen afektif terhadap Turnover intention Karyawan di Rumah Sakit YK Madira Palembang. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif dengan sampel sebanyak 86 responden dengan menggunakan simple random sampling. Teknik analisis data menggunakan uji t dan uji F serta regresi linear berganda. Hasil uji t untuk variabel burnout (X1) menunjukkan ada pengaruh burnout positif dan signifikan terhadap turnover intention Karyawan di Rumah Sakit YK Madira Palembang, dimana nilai t hitung untuk variable burnout sebesar 3,574 > t tabel yaitu 1,988, juga ada pengaruh komitmen afektif negatif dan signifikan terhadap turnover intention Karyawan di Rumah Sakit YK Madira Palembang, dimana nilai t hitung untuk variabel komitmen afektif sebesar -2,175 > t table (1,988). Hasil hitung analisis dari uji F, diperoleh nilai F hitung (7,727) > Ftabel (3,06) menunjukkan bahwa variabel X1 burnout dan X2 komitmen afektif berpengaruh positif dan signifikan secara bersama-sama (simultan) terhadap turnover intention di RSIA YK Madira Palembang berdasarkan hasil pengukuran analisis uji F secara simultan. Diharapkan pihak Rumah sakit dan pihak manajemen sebaiknya lebih memperhatikan pekerjanya terutama dalam hal penentuan target dan pemberian gaji serta insentif memberikan pelatihan, promosi, peningkatan karir dengan tujuan meningkatkan komitmen mereka terhadap perusahaan sehingga bisa mengurangi angka terjadinya turnover intention.
KONSEP GENDER DALAM AL-QURAN (Kajian Tafsir tentang Gender dalam QS. Ali Imran [3]:36)
Authors: Halim K Abd.
Published: November 2023

This paper examines gender in the Qur'an, especially in QS. Ali Imran [3]: 36 with tahlili method. The interpretation of the concept of gender in these verses is the equality of women and men in doing any activity, especially in doing worship. The Qur'an gives spirit for all muslims to reproduce charity without distinction of sex. By doing worship to God, they further improve their safety, and for those who attain taqwa that is more precious in the sight of Allah.
REALITAS KESEHATAN DAN HAK REPRODUKSI PEREMPUAN
Authors: DARMAWATI DARMAWATI
Published: November 2023

Health needs including reproductive health for women is something that is vital for human life. Health factors are an integral part of the means of achieving success in life and happiness. In the context of Islam, its teachings teach the principles of health, hygiene and physical and spiritual purity. In the level, women's reproductive health, Islam give special attention. Among the teachings of Islam that justify the prohibition of reproductive health is alone among the men and women who are not mahram. This ban is a preventive measure to avoid the occurrence of adultery, so someone can keep a good woman. The implication is that a woman who avoid adultery can perform their reproductive function in a healthy and responsible.
PEREMPUAN DAN EKSPLOITASI
Authors: FATMAWATI FATMAWATI
Published: November 2023

The existence of mass media that dominated by western has abig influence to spread the exploitation idea, especially to islamic country. Politicly, the western has willing to demage the muslim society with idea and culture war as replacing the physic war. The exploitation ideas has been recieved by muslimah and becomean instrumental to spread the idea in the society. The muslimah effort to exist in the world become without the religious norm. Sometimes they go aut from their house a porbidden purpose by religious thought and open the part of the body wich may not be visible by other, free sexual intercourse. Ironicly, this attitudes become a new life styale, and the religious thought was regarded as limitation to their life style.Now can be found muslimah in television station, advertising, commercialization of publications, and they are become the popular idol of today’s modern muslimah.For the problem, islamic thought give best solution. Only back to Alquran and hadis can minimize the women axploitation. Alquran give guidence for muslimah to cover the part of body wich may not be visible by other and select the culture can accept ang suitable with islmic thought. From this, muslimash have to be given islamic thought orientation to increase their faith until they can free from the exploitation activity.
Some Possibilities for Utilizing Metasurfaces in Microwave Imaging
Authors: Mojabi Puyan , Phaneuf Mario , Liu Ziqi
Published: November 2023

This paper reviews some of our recent works on how electromagnetic metasurfaces could be advantageously used for microwave imaging applications. In particular, it discusses some possibilities for augmenting the information content of the data and enhancing the achievable signal-to-noise ratio.
A Particle Swarm Optimised Independence Estimator for Blind Source Separation of Neurophysiological Time Series
Authors: Grison Agnese , Clarke Alexander Kenneth , Muceli Silvia , Ibanez Pereda Jaime , Kundu Aritra , Farina Dario
Published: November 2023

The decomposition of neurophysiological recordings into their constituent neural sources is of major importance to a diverse range of neuroscientific fields and neuroengineering applications. The advent of high density electrode probes and arrays has driven a major need for novel semi-automated and automated blind source separation methodologies that take advantage of the increased spatial resolution and coverage these new devices offer. Independent component analysis (ICA) offers a principled theoretical framework for such algorithms, but implementation inefficiencies often drive poor performance in practice, particularly for sparse sources. Here we observe that the use of a single non-linear optimization function to identify spiking sources with ICA often has a detrimental effect that precludes the recovery and correct separation of all spiking sources in the signal. We go on to propose a projection-pursuit ICA algorithm designed specifically for spiking sources, which uses a particle swarm methodology to adaptively traverse a polynomial family of non-linearities approximating the asymmetric cumulants of the sources. We robustly prove state-of-the-art decomposition performance on recordings from high density intramuscular probes and demonstrate how the particle swarm quickly finds optimal contrast non-linearities across a range of neurophysiological datasets.
Comparative Study of Time-Series Forecasting Models for Wind Power Generation in Gujarat, India
Authors: Mahata Sulagna , Harsh Piyush , Shekher Vineet
Published: November 2023

The rapid rate of transformation in the power sector of India has placed a significant emphasis on robust grids and distributed generation units. The observable shift in the energy sector, especially in wind and solar energy, also requires smooth integration of Distributed Generation units with the existing power grid. Precise wind power generation forecast, therefore, becomes an important and complex task for the strategic planning and management of the systems. We, thus, aim towards a system that can actually provide precise wind power forecasts by applying machine learning techniques. This work proposes a comparative and comprehensive analysis of Artificial Neural Network (ANN), Recurrent Neural Network (RNN), Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU), and Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) model. The experimentations and modelling are performed considering meteorological and historical power generation data. The study is concentrated in Kutch, Gujarat and is validated on the data collected from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), India for power generation data and weather data collected from regional weather centres. The findings show that ARIMA outperforms the other models for non-linear data in multivariate analysis, with a MAPE score of 5.87 on the prediction dataset.
Multifunctional Space-Time Modulated Metasurface for Direction of Arrival Estimation and RCS Manipulation in a Single System
Authors: Li Mengmeng , Ramaccia Davide , Bilotti Filiberto , Toscano Alessandro
Published: November 2023

 In this paper, we propose a multifunctional space-time modulated metasurface (STM-MTS) able to perform simultaneously a direction of arrival (DoA) estimation and radar cross section (RCS) manipulation in a single system. The metasurface consists of an alignment of unit-cells, whose scattering response can be dynamically controlled to be transparent (full transmissive unit-cell) or opaque (full reflective unit-cell), according to the amplitude of the modulating signal applied to the loading PIN diodes. The DoA estimation is performed behind the metasurface, i.e., in the transmission region, where multi-order harmonics of the incident field whose complex amplitudes are proportional to the DoA is transmitted. The multiple signal classification (MUSIC) algorithm is employed to estimate DoA. Simultaneously, the mono-/bi-static RCSs manipulation is performed in front of the metasurface, i.e. in the reflection region, where the reflected field is properly tailored by controlling the modulation scheme at unit-cell level. An X-band STM-MTS is fabricated to experimentally verify the feasibility of the proposed design. A DoA estimation errors are less than 2° in the incidence angular range of [-50°, +50°] is demonstrated, whereas mono-static and bi-static RCS manipulations of about 17dB and 36dB are achieved at operative frequency. 
Investigating PV Module Far-Field Radiation: A Measurement and Circuit-CEM Hybrid Modelling Approach
Authors: Coetzer Kurt , Wiid Pieter Gideon , Rix Arnold
Published: November 2023

Lightning-produced electromagnetic fields can couple into photovoltaic (PV) installations and cause damage. This study examines the far-field radiation patterns of a small and a large PV module between 9 kHz and 30 MHz -- by both measurement and simulation. Due to reciprocity, these are also the susceptibility patterns. Firstly, the radiation patterns of each PV module are measured using a vector network analyser and a receiving loop antenna at multiple positions. Secondly, the radiation patterns of each PV module are computed using a novel circuit-computational electromagnetic hybrid methodology. This methodology is applied to two literature-based models, as well as four recently-proposed PV module models. Postprocessing is applied to both the measured and simulated results to produce the realized gain in each case - allowing fair comparisons to be made. The measured gain results over the full frequency range are then presented. The small PV module shows low levels of gain, peaking at -32.5 dB at 30 MHz, whilst the large PV module shows much higher levels of gain, peaking at -16.9 dB at 10.5 MHz. Following this, the measured and simulated radiation patterns are compared at the frequencies where maximum gain occurs. The small PV module exhibits directional radiation characteristics, whereas the large PV module shows omnidirectional operation – one of many novel findings produced by this study.
Hybrid Model using LOF and iForest Algorithms for Detection of Insider Threats
Authors: Mahajan Anvita
Published: November 2023

Insider threats, is one of the most challenging threats in cyberspace, usually responsible for causing significant loss to organizations.The topic of insider threats has long been studied and many detection techniques were proposed to deal with insider threats. This paper focuses on using different anomaly detection algorithms- Locality Outlier Factor Algorithm and Isolation forest Algorithm and does a comparative analysis between their performance. A hybrid model incorporating advantages of both LOF Algorithm and IF Algorithm is proposed in this paper which gives better performance than the individual models for detecting insider threats. The hybrid model was able to achieve whooping 99.99\% accuracy while detecting insider threats.
Relay-Aided Uplink NOMA Under Non-Orthogonal CCI and Imperfect SIC in 6G Networks
Authors: Ozduran Volkan , Nomikos Nikolaos , Soleimani Ehsan , Ansari Imran Shafique , Trakadas Panagiotis
Published: November 2023

Non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) has been proposed as an efficient way to support the massive number of users and devices in sixth generation (6G) networks. As the interest for NOMA- based communication has increased in recent years, it is important to analyze the network performance under interference-limited scenarios. In this paper, the detrimental effect of co-channel interference (CCI) arising from NOMA transmissions on a half-duplex (HD)/full-duplex (FD) relay-aided NOMA network is examined. More specifically, a limited number of randomly deployed CCI terminals communicate using NOMA and degrade the reception of the relay and the users. Network performance is analyzed in terms of outage probability, error probability, throughput, spectral, and energy efficiencies, considering independent and identically distributed non-orthogonal CCI. Furthermore, aiming to improve the network performance, the optimization of the transmit power, power allocation coefficient, and relay location is presented. Our analytical findings are verified through Monte-Carlo-based simulations, revealing that non-orthogonal CCI can severely degrade the system performance. 
REGIME DE RESPONSABILIDADE POR SUBSTITUIÇÃO TRIBUTÁRIA PROGRESSIVA: O PRINCÍPIO DA CAPACIDADE CONTRIBUTIVA E A PRATICABILIDADE DA TRIBUTAÇÃO
Authors: Queiroz Lucas Galiza de
Published: November 2023

Este trabalho visa analisar o regime de substituição tributária para frente sob a óticada praticabilidade da tributação em face do princípio tributário da capacidade contributiva, paraverificar a sua compatibilidade com o ordenamento jurídico tributário e realizar um exame deproporcionalidade, especialmente quanto às limitações constitucionais ao poder de tributar doEstado.
Beneficial and Convenient Method of Low Carbohydrate Diet (LCD) as Petite, Standard and Super LCD
Authors: Bando Hiroshi , Ebe Koji
Published: November 2023

For type 2 diabetes (T2D), the recommended meal has shifted from calorie restriction (CR) to a low carbohydrate diet (LCD). LCD gained worldwide prevalence through the efforts of Atkins and Bernstein, and we further developed LCD both medically and socially through the Japan LCD Promotion Association (JLCDPA). The beneficial and convenient methods of LCD include petite, standard, and super LCD, which have carbohydrate ratios of 40%, 26%, and 12%, respectively. For these three types, the approximate permitted carbohydrate amounts in each meal appear to be 20g, 30g, and 40g. Some foods with lower carbohydrate content include eggs (0.1g), a piece of cheese (0.2g), chicken meat (180g) (0.4g), and Japanese tofu (300g) (4g).
CRITICAL THINKING DALAM PROSES PEMBELAJARAN: SOSIALISASI BAGI GURU MTS HASANAH PEKANBARU SEBAGAI ASESMEN DALAM PEMBELAJARAN
Authors: Hidayati Nurkhairo , Sari Yelfira , Mellisa  , Maharani Dhiyah
Published: November 2023

Kegiatan sosialisasi ini bertujuan untuk memberikan informasi kepada Guru tentang pentingnya mengembangkan critical thinking dalam proses pembelajaran. Dalam proses pembelajaran, critical thinking menjadi fokus penting karena melalui critical thinking inilah memungkinkan pengetahuan untuk berkembang sehingga siswa mampu menyelesaian permasalah. Sosialisasi berlangsung di MTS Hasanah Pekanbaru pada hari Rabu/19 September 2023. Pelaksanaan kegiatan diawali dengan persiapan dengan meminta izin ke sekolah. Saat pelaksanaan kegiatan digunakan metode penyampaian informasi dan tanya jawab. Jumlah Guru yang menhadiri kegiatan sebanyak 10 orang. Guru mengikuti kegiatan ini dengan seksama sehingga mampu memahami tentang critical thinking. Melalui kegiatan ini diharapkan Guru dapat memberdayakan critical thinking dalam proses belajar mengajar dan menjadikan critical thinking sebagai bagian dari asesmen yang dilakukan Guru di sekolah.
FIDELIZAÇÃO DE CLIENTES EM ACADEMIAS DE MUSCULAÇÃO
Authors: Martines Guilherme Augusto , Bordi Natan , Rossi Vinícius , Morando Carlos Rafael , Fracassi Gabriel , Lima Deivide Telles de
Published: November 2023

A fidelização é um fator muito importante quando se trata da retenção dos clientes em diversos tipos de comércio, e nas academias isso é fator determinante. Com o crescimento desse mercado, existem diversas propostas de serviços onde os clientes optam pelo que mais chamam sua atenção. Por esse motivo, as dificuldades em se criar estratégias por parte dos gestores de academia aumentam. Neste sentido, o objetivo deste estudo se refere em levantar os fatores determinantes para a fidelização de clientes em academia de musculação. Realizou-se uma Revisão Bibliográfica de cunho qualitativo, onde foram utilizadas as bases de dados do Scielo e Google Acadêmico. A revisão dos artigos ocorreu em duas etapas, a primeira por meio da seleção dos artigos através dos títulos e a segunda através da leitura na íntegra dos mesmos. Os resultados apontam que para ocorrer a fidelização de clientes existem inúmeros fatores que devem ser levados em consideração para que haja fidelização dos clientes, de forma que os mesmos sejam motivo periódico de preocupação e alcance por parte dos gestores de academia. Neste sentido, conclui-se que fatores como contratar profissionais atenciosos; realizar a manutenção periódica dos equipamentos; oferecer planos acessíveis; realizar limpeza do local; oferecer um atendimento de qualidade; realizar avaliação física; zelar por um ambiente físico acolhedor; prescrever treinamentos baseando-se no princípio da individualidade biológica e criar um canal de comunicação com o cliente são fatores de extrema relevância.
I and I
Authors: Cobham-Sander Rhonda
Published: November 2023

When V.S. Naipaul, Kamau Brathwaite and Derek Walcott published their first literary efforts there was no such thing as a Caribbean literary tradition. By the end of the twentieth century their work had begun to set the standard for literary production across the English-speaking world and they knew it would outlive them. The epitaphs for themselves and others written into their later works are meant to pre-empt their judgement by others, to tutor us in the proper ways of reading their achievements and to insert into the literary tradition, against the odds, a record of their subjectivity. This endless tautological conversation of I with I conceals a drift towards aesthetic stagnation but it has allowed all three authors the licence to experiment with new forms and to face up to issues that in their earlier work they were too insecure or too inexperienced to confront. The elegant close readings Rhonda Cobham-Sander offers here from Naipaul’s A Way in the World, Brathwaite’s Barabajan Poems and Walcott’s Omeros demonstrate how the project of writing one’s critical epitaph becomes an overriding thematic concern as well as an important source of stylistic innovation in the work of all three writers. From personal testimony, to analytic insight, to theoretical interventions, her essays explore and celebrate the unique relationship the three writers forged with each other and with their Caribbean readers over the course of their careers.