bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Balloon-Based Payload for Exposing Microorganisms in the Stratosphere (E-MIST)
Authors: Smith David J. , Thakrar Prital J. , Bharrat Anthony E. , Dokos Adam G. , Kinney Teresa L. , James Leandro M. , Lane Michael A. , Khodadad Christina L. , Maguire Finlay , Maloney Phillip R. , Dawkins Nicole L.
Published: March 2022

The survival and transit of microorganisms in Earth's upper atmosphere is relevant to terrestrial ecology and astrobiology, but the topic is understudied due to a scarcity of suitable flight systems. We designed, built, and flew a self-contained payload, Exposing Microorganisms in the Stratosphere (E-MIST), on a large scientific balloon launched from New Mexico on 24 August 2014. The payload carried Bacillus pumilus SAFR-032, a highly-resilient spore-forming bacterial strain originally isolated from a NASA spacecraft assembly facility. Our test flight evaluated E-MIST functionality in the stratosphere, including microbiological procedures and overall instrument performance. Herein, we summarize features of the E-MIST payload, protocols, and preliminary results that indicate it is possible to conduct a tightly-controlled microbiological experiment in the stratosphere while collecting pertinent environmental data. Additional studies of this nature may permit survival models for microbes traveling through Earth's harsh upper atmosphere. Moreover, measuring the endurance of spacecraft-associated microbes at extreme altitudes may help predict their response on the surface of Mars.
Effect of Friction Dampers on Seismic Response of Steel Frames
Authors: Oance Ionuț-Sergiu , Gelmambet Sunai
Published: March 2022

This paper deals with effect of friction dampers on seismic response of 2D steel frames in comparison with structures stiffened by large sections and centrally braced. For the present study three structures with six storeys are subjected to a time history analysis. To study the effect of dampers in structures in comparison with structures stiffened by large sections and centrally braced, are analysed the relative level displacements, maximum displacement on the top, variation of lateral acceleration at the last level and variation of the maximum seismic base shear force depending on the lateral rigidity. The results indicate that placement of friction dampers improve the response of structures in all analyzed terms.
A Study on the Urban Redevelopment of Ovidiu’s Shoreline
Authors: Mociu Nicolae-Costin
Published: March 2022

This study adds to what most studies lack in understanding the process and context of urban regeneration. Only by understanding the local, national, and global contexts and processes of urban regeneration can inferences, lessons, and best practices be made. The objective of this study is to review the literature on urban regeneration and evaluate contemporary alterations and their implications for future city renewal. The rehabilitation of Ovidiu’s waterfront is a unique issue, considering the city’s location, its openness to Lake Siutghiol, which is separated from the Black Sea by only a 400m wide cordon, and the presence of the Roman camp and the aqueduct that previously supplied the Roman castle of Tomis. Lake Siutghiol has considerable growth potential due to the direct connection between Ovidiu and Mamaia, a popular tourist destination recently attracting many investors.
Brăila’s Historical Monuments
Authors: Iordache Mădălina , Grămescu Ana Maria
Published: March 2022

The historic center of Brăila begins with “Trajan Square”, a special cultural area with monuments that distinguish it among national cultural values: the Church of the “Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel” and the “Maria Filotti” Theater. These heritage buildings in cities preserve the memory of the original structure.
Building a Privacy-Preserving Smart Camera System
Authors: Beugin Yohan , Burke Quinn , Hoak Blaine , Sheatsley Ryan , Pauley Eric , Tan Gang , Hussain Syed Rafiul , McDaniel Patrick
Published: March 2022

Millions of consumers depend on smart camera systems to remotely monitor their homes and businesses. However, the architecture and design of popular commercial systems require users to relinquish control of their data to untrusted third parties, such as service providers (e.g., the cloud). Third parties therefore can (and in some instances have) access the video footage without the users’ knowledge or consent—violating the core tenet of user privacy. In this paper, we present CaCTUs, a privacy-preserving smart Camera system Controlled Totally by Users. CaCTUs
returns control to the user; the root of trust begins with the user and is maintained through a series of cryptographic protocols, designed to support popular features, such as sharing, deleting, and viewing videos live. We show that the system can support live streaming with a latency of 2 s at a frame rate of 10 fps and a resolution of 480 p. In so doing, we demonstrate that it is feasible to implement a performant smart-camera system that leverages the convenience of a cloud-based model while retaining the ability to control access to (private) data.
Privacy-Preserving Positioning in Wi-Fi Fine Timing Measurement
Authors: Schepers Domien , Ranganathan Aanjhan
Published: March 2022

With the standardization of Wi-Fi Fine Timing Measurement (Wi-Fi FTM; IEEE 802.11mc), the IEEE introduced indoor positioning for Wi-Fi networks. To date, Wi-Fi FTM is the most widely supported Wi-Fi distance measurement and positioning system. In this paper, we perform the first privacy analysis of Wi-Fi FTM and evaluate devices from a wide variety of vendors. We find the protocol inherently leaks location-sensitive information. Most notably, we present techniques that allow any client to be localized and tracked by a solely passive adversary. We identify flaws inWi-Fi FTM MAC address randomization and present techniques to fingerprint stations with firmware-specific granularity further leaking client identity. We address these shortcomings and present a privacy-preserving passive positioning system that leverages existing Wi-Fi FTM infrastructure and requires no hardware changes. Due to the absence of any client-side transmission, our design hides the very existence of a client and as a side-effect improves overall scalability without compromising on accuracy. Finally, we present privacy-enhancing recommendations for the current and next-generation protocols such as Wi-Fi Next Generation Positioning (Wi-Fi NGP; IEEE 802.11az).
RegulaTor: A Straightforward Website Fingerprinting Defense
Authors: Holland James K , Hopper Nicholas
Published: March 2022

Website Fingerprinting (WF) attacks are used by local passive attackers to determine the destination of encrypted internet traffic by comparing the sequences of packets sent to and received by the user to a previously recorded data set. As a result, WF attacks are of particular concern to privacy-enhancing technologies such as Tor. In response, a variety of WF defenses have been developed, though they tend to incur high bandwidth and latency overhead or require additional infrastructure, thus making them difficult to implement in practice. Some lighter-weight defenses have been presented as well; still, they attain only moderate effectiveness against recently published WF attacks. In this paper, we aim to present a realistic and novel defense, RegulaTor, which takes advantage of common patterns in web browsing traffic to reduce both defense overhead and the accuracy of current WF attacks. In the closed-world setting, RegulaTor reduces the accuracy of the state-of-the-art attack, Tik-Tok, against comparable defenses from 66% to 25.4%. To achieve this performance, it requires 6.6% latency overhead and a bandwidth overhead 39.3% less than the leading moderate-overhead defense. In the open-world setting, RegulaTor limits a precision-tuned Tik-Tok attack to an F
1-score of. 135, compared to .625 for the best comparable defense.
PUBA: Privacy-Preserving User-Data Bookkeeping and Analytics
Authors: Fetzer Valerie , Keller Marcel , Maier Sven , Raiber Markus , Rupp Andy , Schwerdt Rebecca
Published: March 2022

In this paper we propose Privacy-preserving User-data Bookkeeping & Analytics (PUBA), a building block destined to enable the implementation of business models (e.g., targeted advertising) and regulations (e.g., fraud detection) requiring user-data analysis in a privacy-preserving way. In PUBA, users keep an unlinkable but authenticated cryptographic logbook containing their historic data on their device. This logbook can only be updated by the operator while its content is not revealed. Users can take part in a privacy-preserving analytics computation, where it is ensured that their logbook is up-to-date and authentic while the potentially secret analytics function is verified to be privacy-friendly. Taking constrained devices into account, users may also outsource analytic computations (to a potentially malicious proxy not colluding with the operator).We model our novel building block in the Universal Composability framework and provide a practical protocol instantiation. To demonstrate the flexibility of PUBA, we sketch instantiations of privacy-preserving fraud detection and targeted advertising, although it could be used in many more scenarios, e.g. data analytics for multi-modal transportation systems. We implemented our bookkeeping protocols and an exemplary outsourced analytics computation based on logistic regression using the MP-SPDZ MPC framework. Performance evaluations using a smartphone as user device and more powerful hardware for operator and proxy suggest that PUBA for smaller logbooks can indeed be practical.
Baseline Laboratory Parameters for Assessment of Iron Deficiency in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Authors: Sargautiene Vanda , Leice Alevtina , Gavars Didzis
Published: March 2022

Iron deficiency (ID) and its late stage, iron deficiency anaemia, are often overlooked conditions in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The study is primarily aimed at the need for first-phase screening for ID in patients with IBD using laboratory baseline parameters such as ferritin and C-reactive protein (CRP). Laboratory data of 4558 unique patients with IBD was analysed. For first-phase screening of ID, the thresholds of serum ferritin < 30 µg/l in the absence of inflammation (CRP < 5 mg/l) and serum ferritin < 100 µg/l in the presence of inflammation (CRP > 5 mg/l) were used. The study revealed that ferritin analysis was conducted for only one third of the enrolled unique patients with IBD over a five-year period. First-phase ID screening showed that decrease in ferritin values was found in 56% of unique IBD patients over this period, as determined using CRP and ferritin during the same blood collection (same referral number). Haemoglobin (Hb) tests were performed in 93% of unique IBD patients in the five-year period. A decrease in Hb was found in 21% of unique patients with Crohn’s disease, 20% of patients with ulcerative colitis, and in 5% of patients with unspecified non-infective gastroenteritis and colitis.
Body Muscle Mass Metabolic Data Analysis in Association with Crohn’s Disease Activity
Authors: Zaļizko Polina , Urbāne Monta , Roshofa Terēze Hermīne , Mokricka Viktorija , Meija Laila , Bodnieks Edgars , Puķītis Aldis
Published: March 2022

Malnutrition is a common complication of Crohn’s disease (CD) patients and it is correlated with alterations of the body composition and disease activity. Our prospective pilot study included hospitalised CD patients, age ≥ 18 years. Patients were assessed using the Nutritional Risk Score (NRS2002), the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST), and body bioelectrical impedance analysis. Twenty-three hospitalised patients (median age 36.5, interquartile range (IQR): 28.5–51.5 years) were enrolled; the median CD activity index was 128 (IQR = 6.0–207.0). The study group comprised 48% (n = 11) patients with low CD activity and 52% (n = 12) with high disease activity. According to NRS2002 and MUST, 70% (n = 16) CD patients had malnutrition risk and were in need of nutritional support. The median BMI was lower for the CD group (21.10 [IQR = 19.2–23.3]) than for the control group (23.4 [IQR = 21.5–25.8]) (p = 0.014). In terms of deviation from standard weight, 39% (n = 9) of CD patients showed reduced % body fat. Reduced muscle mass was observed in 48% (n = 11) of CD patients. CD patients with high disease activity had a noticeably increased risk of malnutrition. Identification of the reduction in soft lean muscle mass in CD patients can be used as an anticipatory indicator of disease activity.
Socioeconomic Factors and Changes in Food Choice and Availability During COVID-19 Restrictions in Latvia
Authors: Pitkēviča Ieva , Pumpure Elizabete , Graviņa Marta Laura , Mihailova Darja , Briedīte Ieva , Rezeberga Dace , Kantāne Ināra , Ķīvīte-Urtāne Anda , Lazdāne Gunta
Published: March 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the life of many. The study aimed to identify fragile groups of the population regarding nutrition during the COVID-19 restriction period. An online survey was conducted from 26 July to 3 September 2020. A total of 1173 answers were received from persons aged 18–68 years living in Latvia. The results showed that food availability mainly was not limited, although for 15.3% responders restrictions caused increased worries about not having enough food, and 12.2% noted a decrease in the ability to eat preferred food. Responders aged 40–54 noted that they ate less, and that their food stocks were scarce in comparison with other age groups. Almost 50% of responders increased food consumption. One-fifth of responders increased consumption of foods of low nutritional value, especially among 25–39 year old persons and in households where the economic situation became worse. Fragile groups regarding nutrition in times of COVID-19 restrictions included households whose economic situation became worse during the COVID-19 restrictions, younger people who increased food consumption together with consumption of food of low nutritional value, and persons aged 40–54 years. The data from the study serve as an indicator that more detailed research is needed to determine whether crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic are changing dietary habits and food availability in the population.
Colorimetric Measurements of Vegetable Oils by Smartphone-Based Image Analysis
Authors: Vucāne Sanita , Cinkmanis Ingmars , Šabovics Mārtiņš
Published: March 2022

One of the most important indicators of quality of vegetable oils is colour, which can be detected with colorimetric measurements. The determination of colour is traditionally done using colorimeters, spectrometers, tintometers, and other analytical equipment. As an alternative to replace the classical analytical methods, smartphone-based colorimetry using digital image analysis can be used. For colorimetric detection of colour in vegetable oils, a Huawei P30 lite smartphone and android application “Colour Picker” with an image matching algorithm RGB model was used. The image of sample and standard solutions was captured in a polyvinyl chloride box with light-emitting diode (LED) lamps. The aim of the study was to detect the colour of vegetable oils with smartphone-based image analysis. The detected colour of eleven vegetable oils (sea buckthorn, sunflower, rice, macadamia nut, hemp, corn, grape, linseed, rapeseed, olive, and milk thistle oils) was compared with standard solutions of iodine with a concentration range from 0 to 100 mg·100 ml−1. The results show that smartphone-based colorimetry can be used for detection of the colour of vegetable oils and it is possible to compare the colour with standard solutions of iodine. The colour of vegetable oils was expressed as the colour number obtained from an iodine standard solution prepared in deionised water.
Lignans in Oat and Barley Grains Depending on Genotype and Farming Practice
Authors: Bleidere Māra , Zute Sanita , Gailāne Natālija , Kantāne Ināra , Jākobsone Ida , Bartkevičs Vadims
Published: March 2022

Cereals are an important source of vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre, and various phytochemicals, such as plant lignans. Lignans are a group of phenolic compounds that are commonly found in plants as their secondary metabolites. Lignans, found also in foodstuffs such as grains and seeds, are biologically active antioxidants, which reduce the occurrence of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases and prevent the progression of breast and prostate cancer. The aim of the study was to determine concentrations of lignans in different barley and oat genotypes grown under organic and conventional farming practices. Samples were collected in 2013 und 2014. The concentration of lignans was determined by high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS). The highest concentration of total lignans was found in oat grains: 507.1 ± 3.0 (509.2 in 2013 and 505.0 in 2014) µg·100−1g. In barley grains, total lignin concentration was 425.2 ± 30.3 (403.8 in 2013 and 446.6 in 2014) µg·100−1g were detected. Concentration of some lignans, like HO-Mata, Lari and Pino, was higher both in oat (450.0, 3323 and 1159.8 µg·kg−1, respectively) and barley grain (334.3, 3297 and 334.4 µg·kg−1, respectively). The lignan concentration in studied oat and barley samples did not differ significant depending on cultivation practice.
Impact of The Roast Level on Chemical Composition of Coffee from Colombia
Authors: Laukalēja Ilze , Krūma Zanda , Cinkmanis Ingmars
Published: March 2022

During the roasting process, a cascade of chemical reactions occur, from which non-volatile compounds degrade and form new compounds with potential aroma attributes. Considering that the roasting process significantly influences the biologically active compound concentration and some unwanted compound formation, such as acrylamide, it is crucial to understand the roasting process from both positive and negative aspects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the chemical composition changes in different roast level coffee samples from Colombia. The moisture, pH, acrylamide, total phenolic, and flavonoid content, and the volatile compound profile were analysed for coffee samples roasted at three different roast levels (light, medium, dark). The results showed a decrease of total phenolic and flavonoid concentration with increased roast level. Acrylamide concentration reached the highest peak in the medium roasted and the lowest in dark roasted coffee. With increasing roast level, the volatile organic acid concentration decreased, while furan and phenol compound concentration increased in the dark roasted coffee. Dark roasted coffee had the lowest acrylamide and organic acid concentration, and the highest pH in brew, which would be more suitable for coffee consumers with a sensitive stomach.
Changes in the Content of Phenolic Compounds in Honey After Spray Drying
Authors: Ķeķe Anete , Cinkmanis Ingmārs
Published: March 2022

Honey contains several phenolic compounds and is a natural source of antioxidants. The use of honey is limited in the food industry, because of its high viscosity and tendency to spontaneously crystallise. Powdered honey could be an innovative alternative and would expand the application of honey in the industry. The aim of the study was to determine changes in the concentrations of individual phenolic compounds during spray drying of honey by the high-performance liquid chromatography method. The phenolic compounds in both samples were detected by a Shimadzu LC-20 Prominence liquid chromatograph using a DAD detector. Ten phenolic compounds in the liquid honey were detected. The concentration of identified phenolic compounds ranged from 1 to 190 µg·100 g−1 dry matter. The obtained results of the spray-dried honey sample showed that there were decrease in the concentration of polyphenols. Phenolic compounds such as syringic acid and ferulic acid were not detected in the spray-dried honey sample.
Insentif Pajak Memoderasi Pengaruh Book-Tax Differences Terhadap Trading Volume Activity
Authors: Septiani Rinda , Tjaraka Heru
Published: March 2022

This study assesses the success of using internet banking using the DeLone & McLean (D&M) model with the aim of measuring the success of using internet banking technology. The research was conducted at Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) Denpasar City with 150 internet banking users as respondents who were selected through accidental sampling technique. The test results show that the quality of information, the quality of information systems, the quality of service has a positive effect on the interest in using internet banking and the interest in using it has a positive effect on the net benefits. The implications of this research include two things, namely ensuring and improving the experience, quality of information, quality of service and user interest in the net benefits or net benefits of using internet banking. The high practical implication is that the interest in using internet banking can create net benefits for customers of PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Denpasar City.

Keywords : Book-Tax Differences; Trading Volume Activity; Tax Incentives.
Factors Influencing the Interest of Accounting Students’ Career as Public Accountant: Work Environment as Moderators
Authors: Welly Yerisma , Loist Christine , Wijaya Andy , Sisca Sisca , Sianipar Martin Yehezkiel
Published: March 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of financial rewards, job intrinsic values, and labor market considerations on the interests of accounting students’ career as public accountant and to determine the role of the work environment as moderators. This research is a type of quantitative research. The research sample is final year accounting major with total of 74 people. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. The data analysis technique in this study used multiple regression analysis and moderated regression analysis. The results showed that there was a positive and significant influence between financial rewards, job intrinsic values, and labor market considerations on the interests of STIE Sultan Agung accounting students for a career as public accountant either simultaneously or partially. The work environment was not able to moderate the relationship between financial rewards, job intrinsic values and labor market considerations.

Keywords: Financial Rewards; Interest; Job Intrinsic Values; Labor Market Considerations; Public Accountant.
Penilaian Kesuksesan Penerapan Xero Accounting Software Dengan Model UTAUT dan Delone & McLean
Authors: Pratiwi Ni Putu Diah , Ariyanto Dodik , Putra I Nyoman Wijana Asmara , Mimba Ni Putu Sri Harta
Published: March 2022

This research is motivated to use the UTAUT and DeLone & McLean models to see how the system users respond, especially the application of Xero Accounting. The research was conducted at a restaurant in Badung Regency - Bali. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling. The number of samples in the study were 174 respondents. Collecting data using a questionnaire. Data analysis in this study used Partial Least Square (PLS). The results of testing the UTAUT and DeLone & McLean model variables consisting of performance expectancy, effort expectancy, and system information quality that affect interest in using Xero Accounting. The variables in the UTAUT and Delone & McLean models are performance expectancy, effort expectancy, facilitating conditions, and system information quality that affect system user satisfaction. The variables of usage interest and user satisfaction have an effect on individual performance. The practical implications of this research provide a new perspective on the use of Xero Accounting in restaurant companies.

Keywords: UTAUT; Delone & Mclean; Xero Accounting Software.
Evanescent-Wave Spectroscopy on Bulk-Response Optode Membranes
Authors: Dohner René E. , Spichiger Ursula E. , Simon Wilhelm
Published: March 2022

The absorbance of a solvent polymerie bulk optode membrane in contact with sapphire as a wave-guide is studied with the attenuated total reflection (ATR) technique. Utilizing thin (≤ 1 μm) and, therefore, fast-responding membranes, high values of absorbance are obtained by multiple internal reflection (MIR). The approach has an advantage over conventional transmission studies in that the light beam does not pass through the sample solution. Samp1e-induced swelling of the membrane may, however, create problems.
Hyperhemolysis in the Setting of Mixed-Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia: A Rare Complication of COVID-19
Authors:   Department of Internal Medicine, LewisGale Medical Center, Salem, Virginia, USA, N Sonya , W Sean ,   Department of Internal Medicine, LewisGale Medical Center, Salem, Virginia, USA, T Tyler ,   Department of Internal Medicine, LewisGale Medical Center, Salem, Virginia, USA, B Kenneth ,   Department of Internal Medicine, LewisGale Medical Center, Salem, Virginia, USA, S Farhan ,   Department of Internal Medicine, LewisGale Medical Center, Salem, Virginia, USA, K Sayeed ,   Department of Internal Medicine, LewisGale Medical Center, Salem, Virginia, USA, H Derek ,   Department of Internal Medicine, LewisGale Medical Center, Salem, Virginia, USA, F Priscilla ,   Department of Internal Medicine, LewisGale Medical Center, Salem, Virginia, USA, M Jeremy ,   Department of Internal Medicine, LewisGale Medical Center, Salem, Virginia, USA, P Antonio ,   Department of Internal Medicine, LewisGale Medical Center, Salem, Virginia, USA, B Melissa ,   Department of Internal Medicine, LewisGale Medical Center, Salem, Virginia, USA, C Mark ,   Department of Internal Medicine, LewisGale Medical Center, Salem, Virginia, USA
Published: March 2022

SARS-CoV-2 is a novel human pathogen known for its predilection for the respiratory system. Herein, we present a unique case in which a patient developed hyperhemolysis in the setting of mixed autoimmune hemolytic anemia secondary to SARS-CoV-2. A 33 years-old male with a past medical history of resolved immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) presented to the hospital with symptoms of jaundice after being infected with SARS-CoV-2. On admission, his Hgb was 12.5g/dL. Lab results showed indirect bilirubin of 13mg/ dL, LDH at 759 U/L, Haptoglobin <10 and the percent reticulocyte count was 2.33%. A DAT was also positive for C3, IgG, anti-E, in addition to both warm and cold autoantibodies. PCR was positive for COVID-19. Within two days of admission, his Hgb dropped to 5.9g/dL. A total of seven units of pRBC was required to achieve an Hgb of 6g/dL in 48 hours. Patients with preexisting hematological abnormalities have a propensity to develop AIHA in the setting of the virus. The majority of the cases described in the literature were associated with warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia. Our patient tested positive for both warm and cold antibodies, which may partially explain the mechanism behind hyperhemolysis in our patient.
Thrombolytic Administration for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Authors: Akbar Abraham , Peoples Nicholas , Xie Hangyu , Sergot Paulina , Hussein Haitham , Peacock IV William Frank , Rafique Zubaid
Published: March 2022

Background: The therapeutic benefit of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) for acute ischemic stroke is provenbut extremely time-dependent. Current guidelines recommend a <60 minute door-to-needle time. We identify here factors affecting door-to-needle time of tPA administration for acute ischemic stroke.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart review of an emergency department from 2010 to 2013. Inclusion criteria were discharge diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke and tPA administration within 4.5 hours of onset. Exclusion criteria were non-ischemic strokes (transient ischemic attacks, subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracerebral hemorrhage) or those given tPA >4.5 hours. We used a linear regression model to quantify factor influence and compared tPA administration benchmark times to target benchmark times (median + quartiles).
Results: Among the 71 ischemic stroke patients included, 38 (54%) received tPA within ≤ 60 minutes. Female sex was associated with a door-to-needle time delay of 13.97 minutes (95% CI 3.412 to 27.111). Median benchmark times did not show evidence of delay in any benchmark in comparison with target benchmark times.
Conclusion: Female sex was associated with increased door-to-needle time. Further investigation of these areas may enable optimized workflow, decreased door-to-needle times, and improved patient outcomes.
EFEKTIVITAS PEMBERIAN JUS BUAH BIT TERHADAP KADAR HEMOGLOBIN IBU HAMIL DENGAN ANEMIA DI PUSKESMAS TAYU I
Authors: Risnawati Indah , Indanah Indanah , Sukesih Sukesih
Published: March 2022

Latar Belakang: Hasil studi pendahuluan yang dilakukan peneliti pada bulan Februari 2020 di Puskesmas Tayu I, terdapat 30 ibu hamil dengan anemia. 20 diantaranya mengatakan sering pusing, cepat lelah, nafsu makan menurun, dan belum pernah mengkonsumsi buah bit. Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui efektivitas pemberian jus buah bit terhadap kadar hemoglobin ibu hamil dengan anemia di Puskesmas Tayu I. Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian quasi experimental with nonequivalent control group design. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan lembar observasi dan alat pengukur kadar hemoglobin. Jumlah responden sebanyak 30 orang yang dibagi menjadi kelompok kontrol dan kelompok eksperimen. Uji statistik yang digunakan yaitu paired t-test. Hasil: Distribusi rata-rata perubahan kadar hemoglobin ibu hamil dengan anemia sebelum dan sesudah pemberian tablet Fe sebesar 8,81 gr/dl dan 8,97 gr/dl; Distribusi rata-rata perubahan kadar hemoglobin ibu hamil dengan anemia sebelum dan sesudah pemberian tablet Fe dan jus buah bit sebesar 8,81 gr/dl dan 9,69 gr/dl; dan Perbedaan rata-rata perubahan kadar hemoglobin ibu hamil dengan anemia pada kelompok yang diberi tablet Fe sebesar 0,16 gr/dl dengan nilai p-value 0,004, sedangkan pada kelompok yang diberi tablet Fe dan jus buah bit sebesar 0,88 gr/dl dengan nilai p-value 0,000. Kesimpulan: Pemberian jus buah bit efektif meningkatkan kadar hemoglobin ibu hamil dengan anemia di Puskesmas Tayu I.
HUBUNGAN PELAKSANAAN PENGAWAS MINUM OBAT DENGAN KEKAMBUHAN PADA PASIEN SKIZOFRENIA DI RUANG CEMPAKA 1 RSUD DR LOEKMONOHADI KUDUS
Authors: Budiani Sri , Kartikasari Fitriana , Hidayah Noor , Purnomo Muhammad
Published: March 2022

Abstrak Kekambuhan kembali penderita gangguan jiwa termasuk halusinasi sebagian besar disebabkan oleh kurangnya perhatian dari lingkungan dan bahkan keluarga sendiri sehingga berakibat pada lambatnya proses penyembuhan, kekambuhan klien skizofrenia menimbulkan dampak yang buruk bagi keluarga, klien dan rumah sakit. Pengobatan yang efektif pada pasien skizofrenia membutuhkan waktu jangka panjang oleh karena itu peran pelaksanan pengawas minum obat sangan penting. Pengawas minum obat merupakan orang yang mengawasi secara langsung terhadap penderita skizofrenia pada saat minum obat setiap harinya dengan menggunakan panduan obat jangka pendek. Tujuan Penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan pelaksanaan pengawas minum obat dengan kekambuhan pada pasien skizofrenia di Ruang Cempaka 1 RSUD dr Loekmonohadi Kudus. Adapun penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analitik korelasional dengan jumlah responden 28 responden. Hasil analisis statistik chi squere diperoleh p value = 0.001 lebih lebih besar dari nilai tingkat kemaknaan ɑ >0.05, maka Ho gagal ditolak. Hal ini dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa ada hubungan pelaksanaan pengawas minum obat dengan kekambuhan pada pasien skizofrenia di Ruang Cempaka 1 RSUD dr Loekmonohadi Kudus.  Kata kunci : pelaksanaan pengawas minum obat, kekambuhan pada pasien skizofrenia   Abstract Recurrence of mental disorders, including hallucinations, is mostly caused by a lack of attention from the environment and even the family itself, resulting in a slow healing process. Recurrence of schizophrenic clients has a negative impact on families, clients and hospitals. Effective treatment in schizophrenia patients takes a long time. Therefore, the role of supervisors to take medication is very important. Drug-taking supervisor is a person who directly supervises schizophrenics when taking medication every day using a short-term medication guide. This study is to determine the relationship between supervisors taking medication with recurrence in schizophrenia patients in Cempaka 1 Room at Dr. Loekmonohadi Kudus Hospital in 2020.This study used in this research is the type of this research is correlational analytic. With the number of respondents 28 respondents. The results of the chi square statistical analysis showed that p value = 0.001 was greater than the significance level value nilai> 0.05. then Ho failed to be rejected. It can be concluded that there is a correlation between the implementation of supervisors taking medication with recurrence in schizophrenic patients in Cempaka 1 Room RSUD Dr. Loekmonohadi Kudus.Keywords: implementation of medication taking control, recurrence in schizophrenic patients
Пероксополиоксокомплексы вольфрама — перспективные катализаторы окисления органических соединений. II. Структура комплекса [(n-Oct)3NMe]3{PO4[WO(O2)2]4} по данным метода малоуглового рентгеновского рассеяния
Authors: Ларичев Ю.В. , Селиванова Н.В. , Бердникова П.В. , Пай З.П.
Published: March 2022

Методом малоуглового рентгеновского рассеяния (МУРР) исследованы растворы пероксополиоксокомплекса [(n-Oct)3NMe]3{PO4[WO(O2)2]4} с использованием 13 различных органических растворителей. Показано, что в растворах гептана, циклогексана и диэтилового эфира пероксокомплекс образует крупные агрегаты. В случае ряда других испытанных растворителей комплекс присутствует в растворе в виде индивидуальных молекул, размер которых составляет 14.5±1.2 Å. Найдены структурные параметры комплекса, предложена модель структуры низкого разрешения.
ROLE OF CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENT IN MAKING A SOCIAL CAMPAIGN SUCCESSFUL WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO JAIPUR CITY
Authors: Tiwari Dr. Ujjvala M. , Bakshi Bhakti
Published: March 2022

A celebrity is said to be any individual who is famous amongst the public and this recognition of him is used to promote products or sometimes messages that are in public interest or even a social message making it a Social Advertisement. Social advertisements are one that give the viewer some serious thought about the social issue with the primary purpose of it being to educate the masses through the messages that are harder hitting that could help in the positive change. Celebrity endorsement is widely used as a tool to create awareness about any social problem like smoking, pulse polio, drugs, alcohol, domestic violence, population, pollution, family planning, care and concern for the old age or disabled, National Integration, rape, health, and cleanliness etc. and not just promoting ideas of Greater Awareness of social norms but also leads to better understanding and better solution to the societal problems.
Exploring the potential of Intelligent Personal Assistants on foreign language learners’ communicative ability
Authors: Chen Howard Hao-Jan , Tai Tzu Yu , Yang Christine , Wang Toni Yu-Ju
Published: March 2022

Developing adequate oral communication skills in a second and foreign language has long been a very challenging and anxiety-provoking task. Due to limited class time, few opportunities for interactions and practices, many students are not comfortable in using L2 for oral communication. Therefore, how to effectively promote L2 learners’ communication ability has been a continuing challenge for many L2 instructors. More recently, the emergence of Intelligent Personal Assistants (IPAs) seems to generate some new directions for improving learners’ communication skills. More empirical research is required to validate its usefulness for L2 communication. Therefore, our study aimed to investigate the impact of IPAs on L2 learners’ communicative ability and perceptions of IPA-assisted language learning games/activities. Twenty-nine ninth-grade EFL learners in Taiwan were recruited and took part in a 5-week intervention consisting of five types of interactive activities with the IPA Google Assistant on Google Nest Hub every day. Both quantitative (questionnaires) and qualitative data (in-class discussion, focus group interviews, and class observation) were collected. The results showed that the participants enjoyed interacting with GA because it created a less stressful learning environment and considered it a motivational tool to improve various language skills/knowledge. Furthermore, GA encouraged cooperative learning and promoted learners’ willingness to communicate. However, they suggested that GA should use simpler English spoken at a slower speed.
Exploring the impact of AI on EFL teaching in Japan
Authors: Obari Hiroyuki , Lambacher Steven , Kikuchi Hisayo
Published: March 2022

This chapter focuses on utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) digital personal assistants (also known as smart speakers) as a tool to improve English language skills by introducing three case studies. AI smart speakers can be experienced efficiently and smoothly, enhancing the construction of broader learning environments and viewpoints (Kepuska & Bohouta, 2018) and promoting the personalization, contextualization, and socialization of language learning. AI, mobile devices, and social media are the key components of the next generation of this novel wave of educational instruction. AI and mobile technologies have transformed learning methodologies such as blended learning (BL), which combines traditional face-to-face classroom methods with computer-mediated activities, resulting in a more integrated approach to language learning (Obari & Lambacher, 2014). After a brief introduction of artificial intelligence, the basic features of personal assistants/smart speakers, with specific examples of their application in educational and L2 learning environments, are introduced before presenting the key results of three case studies. The primary purpose of the first case study was to ascertain the effectiveness of the smart speakers Google Home Mini and Amazon Alexa within a BL program in improving the English proficiency of Japanese EFL students. The focus of case studies 2 and 3 was on improving English proficiency, particularly presentation skills, and 21st-century learning skills, which promoted both socialization and contextualization by focusing on developing the intercultural awareness of Japanese EFL students. The participants of all three studies were Japanese undergraduates from a private university in Tokyo, Japan. Pretest and posttest TOEIC scores were used to assess the overall effectiveness of the BL-learning program in both case studies. TOEIC score gains indicated the training program incorporating the AI speakers improved the students' English skills. Moreover, post-training surveys revealed students were impressed with the AI speakers as a tool for language learning, which also impacted their perspectives on studying English and provided contextualization and socialization to their learning through the interactive and meaningful context of the training.
The importance of informed consent in the provision of medical care
Authors: Alshevsky V. V. , Abashin V. G.
Published: March 2022

The article presents the legal aspects of providing medical care to a patient, taking into account possible bodily injury in accordance with the consent given by the patient on the basis of the provided information and existing legal restraint, in the absence of criminal intent.
Blank pages of the history of the Russian-Japanese war. Army medical officers
Authors: Abashin V. G. , Kraynyukov P. E. , Merkushev I. A. , Dulin P. A.
Published: March 2022

The article presents new information about army medical officers of the Russian Imperial Army and Navy who were killed, taken prisoner or reported missing during battlefield engagements of the Russian-Japanese War of 1904–1905.
Team assisted individualization (TAI): The effect on students' cognitive learning outcomes
Authors: Rengiar Jimmy Alan , Budirianto Heru Joko , Krey Keliopas
Published: March 2022

This research aims to see the effect of Team Assisted Individualization (TAI) learning on students' cognitive learning outcomes. Experimental research has been carried out with a pretest-posttest design on 66 high school students. They were divided into two groups (33 students in the TAI class and 33 students in the non-TAI class). Students' cognitive abilities were measured using twenty multiple-choice questions. Data analysis using t-test until free. The findings showed p > 0.05 for pretest data and p < 0.05 for posttest data. This research found that students' initial abilities were the same, but students' final abilities were different. This experimental research concludes that the achievement of cognitive outcomes of students in the TAI class is better than the achievement of cognitive outcomes of students in the non-TAI class. The differences in learning that occurred in the two classes caused the final results to be significantly different.
A Study of Nezami’s Haft Paykar and Its Counterparts in Dari Literature
Authors: Halimi Ahmad Jawid
Published: March 2022

Nezami Ganjavi, one of the greatest romantic poets in Persian literature was born in 1141 in Ganja, modern – day Azerbaijan and lived at a time of intense intellectual activity. Since he was not a court poet, his name does not appear in the records of the dynasties. A prominent poet acquainted with Arabic and Persian literature, he was also learned in mathematics, astronomy, medicine, botany and the Quran. Nezami was one of the biggest Persian poets and the Haft Paykar perhaps his greatest work that translated twice before into English during the 20th century.

In this article, with a brief reference to the Haft Paykar of Nezami, and its counterparts are introduced, which have been made by imitating, following and adapting from it. In addition to identifying the Haft Paykar idols, the stories of each idol will also be discussed and analyzed. The purpose, product and result of this research work is; the study of Nezami’s academic life and explanation of the Haft Paykar with its details, such as (Hasht Golgasht, Haft Akhtar, Haft Paykar, Haft Keshwar, Haft Delbar, Noh Manzar, Haft Aurang Maraghi, Haft Orang Jamali, Hasht Behesht, Haft Manzar, Haft Naghsh, Asmane Hashtom, Haft Akhtar, Reshtaye Gawhar), in the area of Persian language and literature; which has added to the richness of this scientific article. 

Purpose of research: Brief introduction of Haft Paykar Nezami Ganjavi and description of its peers in the field of Dari – Persian language and literature, with their modal and examples in details.
Hazard Coefficient of Copper Present in Mint Herbal Tea Infusions in Relation to the Age of Surveyed Preschool Children
Authors: Softić Nisveta , Makić Halid , Stojanović Nenad , Sefer Jasmin , Keran Husejin
Published: March 2022

Providing the population with sufficient quantities of hygienically healthy food is the foundation of public health protection. According to the current BiH Law on Food, the main goal is to ensure a high level of human health protection, and the measures applied should be based on risk assessment. Regular food monitoring is one of the key public health problems, and this paper presents the quantitative risk of copper intake by consuming mint herbal tea infusions. The average copper concentration in the 20 analyzed samples of mint herbal tea infusions was 0.0028 ± 0.0125 mg / kg, while the value of the average daily intake was less than the oral reference dose for copper, so that the hazard coefficient itself was <1 , and consuming the analyzed infusions of herbal mint tea has no harmful effects on the health of the surveyed children.
Calculation of Energy Consumption Optimization Using by Software Simulation of Comsol Multiphysics (Case Study; Faculty of Physics, University of Tehran)
Authors: Enayat Wahidullah , Kashmiri Sorgul , Mohammadizadeh Mohammad Reza
Published: March 2022

In this paper, the attic space of the building of the Faculty of Physics, University of Tehran has been simulated by Comsol Multiphysics software. Before the energy consumption optimization is applied in it, the building of the Faculty of Physics, University of Tehran has dimensions (80.5 × 17 × 3.2 m) and 50 years have passed since its construction, and so during the summer (July to October), the temperature reaches 50 0C. In these months, energy consumption is higher than in other months of the year. Previously, 18 automatic fans were installed on the roof to lower the attic temperature. But its installation was insignificant in reducing the temperature difference between the attic and the outside space. Now to reduce the temperature, can use a gentle airflow (fan). Before to install the fan on both sides of the gable, it was simulated by Comsol Multiphysics. The simulation of six hypothetical fans is considered reducing the temperature. After calculation by this software, the use of installing six fans at both ends of the attic shows a reduction of 10 degrees, which can be said to save energy.
PVP-Oxime-SiO2- Adenine, Antibacterial and Anticorrosive Behavior
Authors: Afridi Azra Begam
Published: March 2022

As nanotechnology developed, the chemical architecture of materials was modified. Our study aims to develop nanohybrid sol-gel processes comprising silica particles and a polymer resin, including functionalized carboxylic groups (typically epoxy or phenolic resins). A film of ceramic glass is formed when the metallic plate is coated. It is possible to obtain corrosion-resistant properties by incorporating these particles into polymeric matrixes. Researchers studied infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy to determine the structure of RF refers to phenolic resin, RFF refers to resin functionalized, and RF-SIO2 and RFF-SIO2 refers to their respective hybrids.

As a result of polarization, Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) appears to act like a mixed-type inhibitor. The charge transfer process is largely responsible for preventing corrosion of the C-steel. Using weight loss as a measure of inhibitory efficacy ranged from 56 to 83% while using electrochemical methods, it was 60 to 90%. PVP adheres to steel and prevents corrosion, according to different tests. The Langmuir adsorption isotherm is found to govern PVP adsorption on the C-steel surface. An explanation for PVP's inhibitory action is suggested. A thermodynamic parameter Eapp is determined by the adsorbed PVP on the C-steel surface, *H, and *S decrease. As inhibitor concentration and temperature increase, so does PVP's inhibition efficiency.
Climate Change and Barley Production in Afghanistan: A Case Study of Injil District, Herat Province
Authors: Rahimi Abdul Ghani , Nazarian Dr. Ramin
Published: March 2022

The research focuses on barley output in the Injil District of Herat Province, Afghanistan, and the influence of climate change between the years 2008-2017. Over the previous 10 years, the study's findings imply a relative rise in both mean maximum and mean minimum temperature, as well as a relative drop in yearly precipitation. According to the farmers in the District, the prevalence of the pest and disease is quite low and has caused no harm to the area of barley production. Climate change (temperature and precipitation) has a somewhat positive impact on barley productivity, according to the research. The research also discovered a statistically negative association between temperature and barley productivity, finding that a comparatively higher temperature resulted in a considerable increase in barley yield when the best pest and disease-resistant variety was employed and the weather was favourable. Precipitation and barley yield were also shown to have a statistically negative association, according to the research. The consequence is that when precipitation drops, the area of barley production increases, since another factor impacting barley output is the use of stream water, wells, and kariz to remove water shortages for irrigation, as well as the use of disease and pest-resistant cultivars.