bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Influence of silica aerogel filler on strength-to-weight ratio of carbon/epoxy composite made by vacuum resin infusion
Authors: Benvenuto L.
Published: August 2023

Abstract. Thermoset matrix composites are a competitive solution in high-performance applications due to their superior characteristics. Several previous studies have shown that the addition of particles to thermosetting resins - particularly epoxy resins, which are currently the most widely used - can improve many of the physical properties of composites. In this context, this study aims to investigate the effect of silica aerogel content on the mechanical and weight properties of composites made via vacuum infusion. The results have shown that the strength-to-weight ratio increases with increasing filler percentage. However, the experiments also made it possible to recognise process limits, which occur when the percentage of aerogel in the resin exceeds 2%.
A feasibility study to improve the processability of pure copper produced via laser powder bed fusion process
Authors: Saboori A.
Published: August 2023

Abstract. Additive Manufacturing (AM) refers to a family of layer-upon-layer building technologies capable of producing geometrically intricate parts in a single step. Today, the processability of many materials through AM is under development. One of the most interesting studies is the production of copper parts via laser-based technologies. Unluckily, mainly due to the high thermal conductivity and reflectivity of copper, its processability through AM processes is particularly challenging. Thus, in this research, a new material-based solution is proposed to improve the processability of copper through laser powder bed fusion. Therefore, a single scan track analysis is performed on pure copper and mixtures of copper/graphite. The outcomes show that adding graphite could increase copper's laser absorption and processability.
A novel quality map for monitoring human well-being and overall defectiveness in product variants manufacturing
Authors: Verna E.
Published: August 2023

Abstract. Nowadays, companies are faced with demands for increasingly customised products, shifting from mass production to mass customisation. Thus, operators typically have to produce multiple product variants, often characterised by different complexity levels, while meeting quality standards. Companies, however, cannot only be concerned with production quality, but also with the quality and well-being of workers, as demanded by the human-centred paradigm of Industry 5.0. Therefore, this paper proposes a combined analysis of (i) production quality in terms of overall defects generated during product variants manufacturing and (ii) human well-being in terms of stress response. The combination of the two indicators results in a novel tool called “Quality Map”, which enables the evaluation and monitoring of quality systems during the production of product variants from a broad standpoint. To demonstrate the viability of the method, a collaborative human-robot assembly is used as a case study.
The effects of dry grinding processing parameters on the electromagnetic and geometrical properties of Nd2Fe14B permanent magnets
Authors: Cestone L.
Published: August 2023

Abstract. The automotive industry has grown increasingly interested in electric propulsion over the past few years, which has led to an increase in engine and battery efficiency improvements. The study of rare earth permanent magnets has recently become essential for the development and improvement of electric engines because rotors are constructed of permanent magnets that interact with the stator windings. Due to its strong remanence and coercive field, neodymium magnet is the most frequent rare earth employed in electric motors. Nd2Fe14B magnets are made by sintering in the simple geometries of prismatic, cubic, and cylindrical, and they typically require machining to achieve the final shape necessary for the construction and assembly of the rotor. However, prismatic Nd2Fe14B row materials that have just been sintered are extremely brittle and challenging to produce; as a result, they are typically finished through grinding with a CBN grinding wheel. This study's objective is to evaluate the effects of a dry grinding process with a wet traditional one through an experimental campaign. Process parameters such as cutting speed and feed rate were varied and surface roughness and morphology were compared, together with the magnetic field loss due to the increment of the temperature occurring during the processes. Due to the large number of electric motors that are anticipated to be manufactured in the upcoming years, dry grinding could represent the turning point in terms of eco-sustainability of the process.
Laser welding in e-mobility: process characterization and monitoring
Authors: Angeloni C.
Published: August 2023

Abstract. Nowadays car manufacturers have to face the challenge of electric mobility transition and it is therefore becoming an industrial priority to accomplish a large-scale battery manufacturing based on high production rates and zero-defect processes that must be obtained over a very high variety of products. The above challenges are currently examined, at the Department of Industrial Engineering of the University of Bologna, by studying and optimizing laser processes (manly cutting and welding) in case of battery fabrication and assembly. Materials investigated are manly pure copper and aluminum, processed by means of different sources, wavelengths and scanning heads. In order to reach the quality targets requested by the market, an in-process monitoring system is implemented as well as physical and data driven simulation models are under development. Finally, comparisons between the monitoring output, the keyhole simulation results, and experimental data will be carried out.
An insight into friction stir consolidation process mechanics through advanced numerical model development
Authors: Latif A.
Published: August 2023

Abstract. Friction stir consolidation (FSC) is a solid-state process adopted to recycle machining scraps with aim to reduce the adverse impact of obtaining metals from their primary source. FSC was also applied to offer plausible new routes for alloying and upcycling from powder and scrap metal and thus drew the attention of many researchers. During FSC process, a rotating tool with a certain force is applied to a given chips batch enclosed in a die chamber turning it into a consolidated billet. It is assumed that favorable process conditions for chips bonding are acquired by the combined effect of friction, stirring action, and pressure of the tool. However, the real process is quite complex, and it can be understood only by developing proper solid bonding criteria through numerical modeling that can forecast the consolidation process. Therefore, in this research, an attempt was made to implement different existing bonding criteria. Some of these were good enough to predict favorable conditions for sound bonding of particular case studies, however a uniform criteria with a single threshold value that is applicable to all case studies could not be achieved. Therefore, this study suggests for a new approach to accurately predict the bonding integrity of the FSC process.
Identification of hydatid cysts and concomitant liver enzyme dysfunction in
patients from Al-Najaf and Al-Diwaniyah City by conventional and phylogenetic methods
Authors: Shakir Farhan Huda , Haitham Mohammed Suha , Sajid Jabbar Azza
Published: August 2023

Hydatid cyst infection is a serious disease that affects humans who come into
touch with the infective stage of the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus, which
is found all over the world. The current study used patient physical and laboratory examinations, X-ray imaging, ultrasonic inspection, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to identify hydatid cyst presence in patients from the Iraqi cities of
Al-Najaf and Al-Diwaniyah and to identify hydatid cysts and concomitant liver
enzyme dysfunction in patients from the Iraqi cities of Al-Najaf and AlDiwaniyah using conventional and phylogeny. Both strategies used partial gene
sequencing (PGS) to target the E. granulosus antigen subunit B2 (EgB2) gene.
The findings revealed an abdominal lump (6-7cm, left costal border), leukocytosis (12103/mm3), eosinophilia (84101/mm3), and an increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) (35mm/hr), ultrasonic-detected splenic and liver cysts, and
increased levels of alkaline phosphatase (ALP)= Mean standard error (MSE)
(170.12.3 IU/l), Patients with such changes were then given surgical interventions to diagnose and remove cysts, which were identified as hydatid cysts
(wheel-like, "rosette-like," or "honeycomb-like" cysts with cystic cavity-based
"snowflakes" like protoscoleces, wavy or serpentine-like cystic membranes of
punctured or solid-pseudotumor ball-like calcified degenerated cysts, respectively). The existence of hydatid cysts from the E. granulosus tapeworm was discovered by PCR. The PGS validated the results of the previous tests, yielding three
nucleotide-sequence-based isolates that were identical to those from Brazil (bovine), Argentina (camelid), and Bengal (buffalo). The study found hydatid cyst
infection in human patients in the Iraqi cities of Al-Najaf and Al-Diwaniyah, implying the presence of the adult form of the worm, Echinococcus granulosus
tapeworms, in dogs in these areas.
Keywords: Echinococcus granulosus, EgB2 gene, hydatid cysts.
Consolidated Reporting Guidelines for Prognostic and Diagnostic Machine Learning Modeling Studies: Development and Validation (Preprint)
Authors: Klement William , El Emam Khaled
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND

The reporting of machine learning (ML) prognostic and diagnostic modeling studies is often inadequate, making it difficult to understand and replicate such studies. To address this issue, multiple consensus and expert reporting guidelines for ML studies have been published. However, these guidelines cover different parts of the analytics lifecycle, and individually, none of them provide a complete set of reporting requirements.

OBJECTIVE

We aimed to consolidate the ML reporting guidelines and checklists in the literature to provide reporting items for prognostic and diagnostic ML in in-silico and shadow mode studies.

METHODS

We conducted a literature search that identified 192 unique peer-reviewed English articles that provide guidance and checklists for reporting ML studies. The articles were screened by their title and abstract against a set of 9 inclusion and exclusion criteria. Articles that were filtered through had their quality evaluated by 2 raters using a 9-point checklist constructed from guideline development good practices. The average κ was 0.71 across all quality criteria. The resulting 17 high-quality source papers were defined as having a quality score equal to or higher than the median. The reporting items in these 17 articles were consolidated and screened against a set of 6 inclusion and exclusion criteria. The resulting reporting items were sent to an external group of 11 ML experts for review and updated accordingly. The updated checklist was used to assess the reporting in 6 recent modeling papers in JMIR AI. Feedback from the external review and initial validation efforts was used to improve the reporting items.

RESULTS

In total, 37 reporting items were identified and grouped into 5 categories based on the stage of the ML project: defining the study details, defining and collecting the data, modeling methodology, model evaluation, and explainability. None of the 17 source articles covered all the reporting items. The study details and data description reporting items were the most common in the source literature, with explainability and methodology guidance (ie, data preparation and model training) having the least coverage. For instance, a median of 75% of the data description reporting items appeared in each of the 17 high-quality source guidelines, but only a median of 33% of the data explainability reporting items appeared. The highest-quality source articles tended to have more items on reporting study details. Other categories of reporting items were not related to the source article quality. We converted the reporting items into a checklist to support more complete reporting.

CONCLUSIONS

Our findings supported the need for a set of consolidated reporting items, given that existing high-quality guidelines and checklists do not individually provide complete coverage. The consolidated set of reporting items is expected to improve the quality and reproducibility of ML modeling studies.
Challenges and Lessons Learned with GEORGIA CEAL Online Survey Administration (Preprint)
Authors: Craig Leslie Shermina , Evans Christina , Taylor Brittany , Patterson Jace , Whitfield Kaleb , Hill Mekhi , Nwagwu Michelle , Mubasher Mohamed , Bednarczyk Robert , McCray Gail , Gaddis Cheryl , Taylor Natasha , Thompson Emily , Douglas Ursula , Latimer Saundra , Spivey Sedessie , Akintobi Tabia Henry , Quarells Rakale Collins
Published: August 2023

UNSTRUCTURED

Convenience, privacy, and cost-effectiveness associated with web-based data collection has facilitated the recent expansion of online survey research. Importantly, however, practical benefits of online survey research, to scientists and participants alike, are being overshadowed by the dramatic rise in suspicious and fraudulent online survey submissions. Misinformation associated with online survey fraud compromises data quality and data integrity with important implications for scientific conclusions, clinical practice, and social benefit. Transparency in reporting on methods used to prevent and manage suspicious and fraudulent submissions is key to protecting the veracity of online survey data; yet, there is limited discussion on the use of anti-deception strategies during all phases of survey research to detect and eliminate low-quality and fraudulent responses. This study aims to contribute to an evolving evidence base on data integrity threats associated with online survey research, by describing study design strategies and anti-deception tools utilized during online survey administration of the Garnering Effective Outreach and Research in Georgia for Impact Alliance (GEORGIA) – Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL) Against COVID-19 Disparities project surveys. GEORGIA CEAL was established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for rapid yet valid, community-informed and community-owned research to guide targeted responses to a dynamic, public health crisis. Via thorough discussion of experiences, lessons learned and future directions for online survey research, this study outlines challenges and best practices for designing and implementing a robust defense against online survey fraud. Finally, we argue that, in addition to greater transparency and discussion, community stakeholders need to be intentionally and mindfully engaged, via approaches grounded in community-based participatory research, around the potential for research to enable scientific discoveries in order to accelerate investment in quality, legitimate survey data.
EEG Components of Inhibitory Control Ability in Internet Gaming Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials (Preprint)
Authors: Yu Junjian , Mansor Nor Shuhada , Abdullah Mohammad Farris Leong bin
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND

Inhibitory control ability is a crucial cognitive function that enables individuals to regulate their impulses and behaviors in a goal-directed manner. However, with the increasing prevalence of Internet gaming disorder, there has been growing concern about the impact of excessive gaming on inhibitory control ability. Despite the accumulating evidence on this topic, the research conclusion on whether people with Internet gaming disorder have worse inhibition control ability than healthy controls remains inconsistent, and the lack of effective EEG prediction indicators further complicates this issue.

OBJECTIVE

To address this research gap, the present study aimed to investigate whether N2 ERP and P3 ERP components could serve as reliable indicators of inhibitory control ability in individuals with Internet gaming disorder.

METHODS

To achieve this goal, a systematic literature search was conducted in several databases, including Web of Science, ScienceDirect (EBSCO), SpringerLink, Pubmed, and Wiley Online Library. The inclusion criteria were strictly implemented to ensure the quality of the studies included in the meta-analysis. In the end, a total of 5 studies, with 139 participants diagnosed with Internet gaming disorder and 139 healthy controls, were included in the analysis.

RESULTS

Meta-analysis revealed large effect sizes of N2 and P3 amplitudes in individuals with Internet gaming disorder, indicating that these two ERP components could be potential indicators of inhibitory control ability. Specifically, the N2 and P3 amplitude was significantly larger in individuals with Internet gaming disorder than in the healthy controls group, suggesting that deficits in inhibitory control function and increased impulsivity in the IGD group. In the inhibition control task, the IGD group required more cognitive resources to suppress impulsive responses.

CONCLUSIONS

Overall, the findings of this meta-analysis shed light on the potential use of N2 and P3 amplitudes as reliable indicators of inhibitory control ability in individuals with Internet gaming disorder. The results provide crucial insights into the neural mechanisms underlying inhibitory control impairment in Internet gaming disorder, which could inform the development of effective interventions for this condition. Further research is needed to explore the functional significance of these ERP components and their potential clinical applications in the diagnosis and treatment of Internet gaming disorder.
Reflections on English Education for Biomedical Undergraduates in China
Authors: Xing Zhongcheng , Xu Jun
Published: August 2023

Objective: To explore ways for college students majoring in bio-medicine to improve their English education level. Method: By comprehensively analyzing the current situation and bottleneck issues of English learning and education from the perspectives of English, English educators, English students, and their connections. Result: Chinese biomedical undergraduates and postgraduates need to further improve their English. University English education faces many problems, which require teachers to improve their comprehensive quality and teaching methods. Conclusion: In the triangular relationship between English, English educators and English students, the role of English teachers should be gradually faded, and students’ ability and interest in learning English on their own should be cultivated at university. As the wave of globalisation is sweeping the world, learning English well is especially important for college students majoring in biomedicine.
Mapa de cultura
Authors: Francisco Geraldo Adriano , Girardi Júnior Liráucio
Published: August 2023

Neste artigo, vamos apresentar a instabilidade na construção de Políticas Públicas ligadas à Cultura no Brasil e o modo pelo qual o Plano Nacional de Cultura (PNC) procurou criar indicadores - para o mapeamento de agentes culturais individuais e coletivos, o cadastro de eventos, espaços culturais e tipos de projetos, além de oportunidades (editais etc.) – por meio de uma plataforma conhecida como “Mapa da Cultura”. Esse tipo de plataforma cria fluxos de informação que contribuem para o aprimoramento e o entendimento da complexidade das políticas culturais, além de fortalecer propostas colaborativas de engajamento e ação. Por último, vamos descrever, brevemente, a utilização do Mapa para atendimento dos requisitos de cadastramento de agentes culturais em virtude da Lei Aldir Blanc.
Rappi entregador
Authors: Miranda Alves Silva Gustavo , Teixeira de Moraes Ângela
Published: August 2023

Este artigo analisa o discurso produzido pela plataforma de entregas Rappi em peças publicitárias direcionadas para a captação de novos entregadores, em uma relação estabelecida pelas configurações do trabalho em plataforma. As três peças publicitárias apresentadas neste estudo reunem, em meio aos elementos verbais e não verbais, enunciados pautados em ideais de empreendedorismo, também abordados teoricamente no decorrer do trabalho. O corpus foi analisado a partir do aporte teórico-metodológico da Análise Semiolinguística de Patrick Charaudeau, relacionando as peças escolhidas aos conceitos de plataformização do trabalho e à ideologia do empreendedorismo. Observou-se, por meio da AD, que o discurso utilizado nas peças engendra sentidos que vão de encontro aos direitos trabalhistas dentro de uma lógica neoliberal pela configuração do trabalho em plataforma.
Criatividade é ativismo
Authors: Voigt André Fabiano
Published: August 2023

O presente artigo pretende analisar a composição “Exiles”, lançada em álbum homônimo por Max Richter em 2021, a partir da proposta do compositor de compreendê-la como “música ativista”. Inspirada em acontecimentos da história recente mundial, a concepção do autor de “ativismo” está intimamente relacionada à ideia de “criatividade” como base. Na relação entre criatividade e ativismo proposta por Richter, podemos trazer aqui a ideia de que a arte é uma forma de unir as pessoas em um destino comum, colocando sua criatividade a serviço desta união. Diante das afirmações, lançamos um breve debate entre, por um lado, uma visão marxista mais ortodoxa de ativismo e, por outro lado, elementos de uma crítica elaborada pelo filósofo Jacques Rancière à ideia marxista de ativismo, em que observa a existência de uma separação dada a priori entre os que sabem e os que não sabem como critério para a ação na sociedade.
PENGARUH PUPUK BOKASHI KOTORAN BURUNG WALET TERHADAP SERAPAN KALIUM DAN HASIL TANAMAN SAWI (Brassica juncea L)
Authors: Nurlaela Nurlaela , Patadungan Yosep Soge
Published: August 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian untuk mengetahui pengaruh pupuk bokasi burung walet terhadap serapan Kalium dan hasil tanaman sawi. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Rumah kaca, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Tadulako, dari bulan Agustus sampai September 2019. Penelitian menggunakan metode deskriptif yang bersifat eksploratif. Penambahan pupuk bokashi kotoran burung walet dapat meningkatkan jumlah daun tanaman sawi yang diduga kandungan nutrisi dalam tanah dapat menyuplai kebutuhan tanaman. Penggunaan pupuk bokashi sebagai pupuk organik pada tanaman sangat diperlukan karena bahan organik menggantikan unsur hara tanah, memperbaiki fisik tanah dan meninggkatkan kemampuan tanah dalam mengikuti unsur hara
Algo Caótico: evaluando a estudiantes de inglés desde el punto de vista de la complejidad
Authors: Grisales Juan David
Published: August 2023

Este artículo presenta la importancia de la evaluación, su impacto en el aprendizaje del idioma inglés y su complejidad luego de aplicar un taller práctico de inglés con un grupo de estudiantes de la Universidad UNAD, mediado por un entorno virtual de aprendizaje. Para ello fue necesario investigar y analizar algunos fundamentos conceptuales y teóricos que implica la evaluación desde el punto de vista de la complejidad. La aplicación del taller se describe desde el inicio, en un entorno caótico, hasta su última etapa, donde surgen las estrategias de evaluación dejando de lado ese caos preliminar. Se concluye que los profesores deben tener una visión más profunda sobre la evaluación, sobre cómo evaluar a sus estudiantes y sobre cómo la evaluación afecta sus vidas.
Ethical leadership, culture, and public service motivation on organizational citizenship behavior: A case study of civil servants
Authors: Iswanti Iswanti , Ujianto Ujianto , Riyadi Slamet
Published: August 2023

The study was conducted at the Regional Secretariat of Central Kalimantan. The researchers’ observations indicated that employee performance was very low; this was reflected in employees not wanting to help colleagues with work difficulties, teamwork within and between areas remained low, and employees not responding positively to tasks assigned to supervisors. The sampling technique used a simple random sample with a total sample of 150 individuals — a data analysis technique using structural equation modeling (SEM). The results showed that ethical leadership and work culture had positive and significant effects on organizational citizenship behavior (OCB), while public service motivation had no significant effect on OCB. Ethical leadership had no significant effect on performance, whereas work culture and public service motivation had positive effects, especially on performance. OCB has a positive and significant impact on employee performance. OCB conveys the impact of ethical leadership and work culture on employee performance, however, OCB does not assess the impact of public service motivation on employee performance
The impact of the corporate governance on firm performance: Evidence from the Greek listed firms
Authors: Kalantonis Petros , Schoina Sotiria , Kallandranis Christos
Published: August 2023

This article explores the relationship between board quality and firm performance. The authors investigate any association between corporate governance and firm performance using a sample of listed firms on the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX) from 2008 to 2016 and two distinct performance models. This article expands on a previous study by Kalantonis et al. (2021) by including financial performance as assessed by both return on assets (ROA) and Tobin’s Q. This investigation provides a global and comprehensive view of how specific aspects of corporate governance (CG) have influenced Greek listed companies during the period 2008–2016. Extending analysis also allows to capture the dynamics of the Greek financial crisis as well as the recent legal institutional framework concerning CG. The authors found that firms with more independent board members performed poorly in terms of ROA, while board size (BS) is positively related to performance in terms of Tobin’s Q. Furthermore, a positive relationship was found between CEO duality (CEOD) and firm performance both in terms of ROA and Tobin’s Q, and no relationship was found between board gender diversification and firm performance. Finally, it was concluded that the investigated GC aspects affect more the firms’ performance than the firms’ earnings management.
Power Consumption State Evaluation of Important Power Customers Based on AHP-TOPSIS Algorithm
Authors: Zhang Xixiang , meng qi , yang jun
Published: August 2023

In order to ensure the power safety of important power customers, a new
evaluation of power consumption status of important power customers
based on the AHP(Analytic Hierarchy Process)-TOPSIS(Technique for Order
Preference by Similarity to an Ideal Solution) algorithm is proposed by
fully mining and applying the power big data. Firstly, a power
consumption big data analysis platform based on the Hadoop architecture
is built to provide a high-performance platform support for big data
analysis. Secondly, nine evaluation indexes are constructed from the
three dimensions of voltage, load and synthesis, which objectively and
scientifically describes the power consumption status of important power
customers. Finally, the AHP-TOPSIS algorithm is used to evaluate and
analyze the voltage, load and comprehensive indicators respectively,
thus, obtaining the evaluation values of three kinds of indicators. The
power consumption status scores of important power customers are
determined by the variable weight weighted summation. The rationality
and feasibility of the method and algorithm are proved by example
analysis and field verification. This method helps to promote the
transformation from post fault emergency repair to warning beforehand.
It has the multiple effects of ensuring safe power consumption,
supporting accurate patrolling and active emergency repair serving.
Digitization and validation of the open bite checklist manifesto: a step toward artificial intelligence
Authors: Akl Heba E. , Mostafa Yehya A.
Published: August 2023

Objectives

To introduce and validate newly designed computer software to aid in the diagnosis of anterior open bite (AOB).

Materials and Methods

The software was constructed based on the algorithm of a standardized open bite checklist, which considered skeletal, dental, and soft tissue components, as well as smile characteristics. Feeding the software with this input yielded a digital form output (DFO) in the guise of a diagnostic report characterizing the AOB phenotype, contributing components, severity, associated problems, and functional factors. For validation, DFO was compared to a conventional form output (CFO), created in a standardized manner according to expert opinions. Agreement between the DFO and CFO in terms of AOB phenotype was the primary outcome, while the secondary outcome was the number of missing diagnostic components in either method.

Results

Percentage of agreement between CFO and DFO was 82.2%, with a kappa coefficient of 0.78, which is considered a good level of agreement. There was a statistically significant relationship between the number of missing diagnostic components in CFO and level of disagreement, which rendered the DFO more reliable.

Conclusions

Newly constructed software represents an efficient and valid diagnostic tool for AOB and its contributing components. There was good agreement between CFO and DFO, with the latter being more comprehensive and reliable. The algorithm built in the software can be used as the basis for a future artificial intelligence model to aid in the diagnosis of AOB.
The Role of ONECUT1 Variants in Monogenic and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Russ-Silsby James , A. Patel Kashyap , W. Laver Thomas , Hawkes Gareth , B. Johnson Matthew , N. Wakeling Matthew , P. Patil Prashant , T. Hattersley Andrew , E. Flanagan Sarah , N. Weedon Michael , De Franco Elisa
Published: August 2023

ONECUT1 (also known as HNF6) is a transcription factor involved in pancreatic development and beta-cell function. Recently, biallelic variants in ONECUT1 were reported as a cause of neonatal diabetes mellitus (NDM) in 2 subjects and missense monoallelic variants were associated with type 2 diabetes and possibly maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY). Here we examine the role of ONECUT1 variants in NDM, MODY and Type 2 diabetes in large international cohorts of subjects with monogenic diabetes and >400,000 subjects from UK Biobank. We identified a biallelic frameshift ONECUT1 variant as the cause of NDM in one individual. However, we found no enrichment of missense or null ONECUT1 variants among 484 individuals clinically suspected of MODY, in whom all known genes had been excluded. Finally, using a rare variant burden test in the UK Biobank European cohort, we identified a significant association between heterozygous ONECUT1 null variants and type 2 diabetes (P=0.006) but did not find association between missense variants and type 2 diabetes. Our results confirm biallelic ONECUT1 variants as a cause of NDM and highlight monoallelic null variants as a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. These findings confirm the critical role of ONECUT1 in human beta-cell function.
Psicologia educacional e escolar no “Jornal do Psicólogo” do CRP-MG
Authors: Moniz Luíza de Castro , Barbosa Deborah Rosária , Silva Renato Batista da , Tondin Celso Francisco , Magalhães Deruchette Danire Henriques , Souza Stela Maris Bretas
Published: August 2023

O Jornal do Psicólogo (JP) do Conselho Regional de Psicologia de Minas Gerais (CRP-MG) é uma fonte histórica sobre a interface Psicologia e Educação. Este estudo objetivou analisar as referências à Psicologia Educacional e Escolar (PEE) nesse periódico, elencando as citações sobre o profissional dessa área e a Educação brasileira, se essas referências são fundamentadas em pressupostos críticos, e quais são as contribuições veiculadas. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa e documental, cujo corpus foi constituído por 89 edições do jornal, das quais 35 traziam dados sobre a temática, que foram tratados através da análise de conteúdo. Os artigos selecionados para amostra denotam atuação do psicólogo numa perspectiva institucional e crítica, destacando-se a promoção de eventos, notícias sobre a criação da Associação Brasileira de Psicologia Escolar e Educacional e referência a profissionais mineiros. Os anos de 1999 a 2004 foram os mais produtivos com relação às publicações, corroborando a produção acadêmica crítica em PEE à época. Acredita-se que o decréscimo nos anos seguintes está relacionado à defesa do psicólogo como profissional da saúde. As gestões do CRP-MG influenciam os conteúdos do JP, mas, geralmente, a PEE é menos citada dentre as temáticas, como saúde mental e luta antimanicomial. As referências à Educação são pautadas nos Direitos Humanos e na concepção de escola democrática. O JP cumpre o papel de tratar as práticas do psicólogo na Educação numa perspectiva contrária à atuação individualizante e médico-clínica; porém, carece de uma maior divulgação da PEE a fim de fortalecer a imagem desse profissional como agente de transformação do contexto escolar.
Concepções de professores sobre as vivências acadêmicas de universitários de matemática
Authors: Sousa Bruno de Alcântara , Soares Adriana Benevides
Published: August 2023

O ingresso à universidade dos estudantes de Matemática é marcado por muitas dificuldades. O conhecimento das concepções dos professores pode nos levar à reflexão de como esses alunos possam ter melhores experiências acadêmicas visto que, os docentes são os principais responsáveis pelo processo de aprendizagem dos estudantes. Este estudo tem como objetivo identificar as concepções de professores sobre a adaptação à universidade e a satisfação com o curso dos alunos de Matemática. Participaram 23 professores, sendo 11 de universidades públicas e 12 de privadas, do estado do Rio de Janeiro. Foi realizada entrevista individual com 12 perguntas abertas. Para a análise dos dados foi utilizado o software Iramuteq. Foram analisados 303 segmentos de texto, obtendo-se cinco Classes (Dificuldades do Estudante, Gestão do Tempo, Razões para a Escolha do Curso, Oportunidades de Emprego e Ambiente Acadêmico). Conclui-se que os professores atribuem as dificuldades de aprendizagem dos alunos aos déficits de conteúdo, falta de gerenciamento do tempo e que trabalham durante o dia.
THE INFLUENCE OF SERVICE QUALITY AND CUSTOMERS’ VALUE ON CUSTOMERS’ SATISFACTION AND THE IMPACT ON CUSTOMERS’ LOYALTY AT GRAPARI TELKOMSEL TSM BANDUNG
Authors: Suparwo Adi , Suryana Suryana , Zulkifli Alfin
Published: August 2023

This study aims to determine how much influence service quality and customers’ value have on customer satisfaction and to determine customer loyalty at GraPARI Telkomsel TSM Bandung. The research method used is descriptive and verification method, where data is collected through observation, interviews, and distributing questionnaires with a total sample of 97 respondents. The research testing instrument uses validity and reliability tests. The data analysis method used is path analysis, multiple correlation, and coefficient of determination. The results showed that there was a positive and significant influence between quality and customers’ value on customers’ satisfaction and increasing customers’ loyalty either simultaneously or partially. Based on the findings in the study that companies that provide the best service quality will make an assessment that the services provided provide satisfaction and customers will be loyal by themselves to the company. There is a difference between this study and previous research, namely that there are no previous researchers who specifically discussed marketing strategies through customer value at GraPARI Telkomsel customer service centers, especially at GraPARI Telkomsel TSM Bandung.
ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS IN IMPLEMENTATION OF DYNAMIC ARCHIVES INFORMATION SYSTEMS (SIKD) AT THE DEPARTMENT OF BANDUNG CITY LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES
Authors: Gantika Soma , Busthomi Hari , Vaughan Regan
Published: August 2023

Dynamic Archive Information System (SIKD) is one of the supports so that archives can be neatly organized, makes it easy for employees to input dynamic archives, and is easy to browse because data and documents are stored electronically. This study aims to describe and analyze the extent to which the Organizational Effectiveness in the Implementation of Dynamic Archival Information Systems in the Office of Libraries and Archives of Bandung City. In the report on the results of this research will be discussed about the effectiveness of the organization in the implementation of the Dynamic Archives Information System, the obstacles faced and the efforts made by the Department of Library and Archives of Bandung City. This research uses qualitative research methods. The data collection techniques used were observation, interviews and documentation. In this study, the benchmark for Organizational Effectiveness is the theory of Richard M. Steers (1985), namely Organizational Characteristics, Environmental Characteristics, Worker Characteristics, and Management Policies / Practices. The parties who became informants in this study were the Head of Archives Management, the Head of the Archive Publication and Preservation Section, the Head of the Dynamic Archives Management Section, Associate Expert Archivist, and the First Archivist. This research shows that the effectiveness of the organization in implementing the Dynamic Archival Information System has been carried out but has not been maximized, this is due to the lack of training and development of employees regarding Dynamic Archival Information Systems, lack of internet facilities so that they often experience disruption.
The Relationship Between Knowledge of Food Additives and The Attitudes of UNP Culinary Studenst in Concuming Foods That Contain Flavorings, Colorins, and Presertatives
Authors: Turrahmi Vadhila , Faridah Anni
Published: August 2023

This research is motivated by technological advances that produce food using food additives to improve quality. The problem arises because there are people who use food additives beyond the limit. The purpose of this research is to describe: 1) the level of  knowledge of food additives, 2) attitudes of students in consuming foods, 3) analyze the relationship betweet konwledge of food additives with students’ attitudes in consuming foods. This type of research uses quantitative methods, correlation approaches. The population in this study were culinary students from class of 2019 and 2020. The research sample is 77 people selected by propotional random sampling. Data was collected by distributing questionnaires via google form. Research results show: 1) the level of students’ knowledge about food additives is in the medium category with a percentage 48%, 2) the level of attitudes towards consuming food is in the medium category with a percentage of 32%, 3) there is a positive and significant relationship between knowledge off food additives and the attitude of consuming food with a correlation value of rxy 0,366 and Tcount (3.404) > Ttable (1.991). This means that the higher the knowledge, the higher the attitude of students in consuming food and vice versa.
Complex Sentences Tense Agreement in Kurdish
Authors: Khalid Trifa Omar , Aziz Aryan Sdiq , Gharib Nali Adham , Hama Amin Tanya Ismail , Aziz Salm Hassan , Hama Gharib Bahra Salam , Hama Saeed Rasti Ayub
Published: August 2023

The information inside sentences is conveyed from different perspectives. Tense, which becomes the primary source of information in sentences, is the different categories of verb inflection (Mahwi Aziz,2018). Sentence structures are the various and also specific components of the speakers' intended Syntax and Semantics situations (Gharib Ismail, 2019). The information of time inside a simple sentence concerns the contents of time of a single verb. On the other hand, complex sentences require two sources of information about the tense of the verbs. Tense agreement in sentences depends on the structure and elements inside complex sentences. Thus, all of the (complex sentences, tense, tense agreement) will be the analysis source in this research paper. For this purpose, special attention is given to each of the three mentioned ones, and the nature of their sequences in the language is analyzed with examples in the Kurdish language.
Effects of complex-contrast training on physical fitness in male field hockey athletes
Authors: Thapa Rohit K. , Kumar Gopal , Weldon Anthony , Moran Jason , Chaabene Helmi , Ramirez-Campillo Rodrigo
Published: August 2023

Study aim: This study aimed to examine the effects of a six-week complex-contrast training (CCT) intervention on the physical fitness of male field hockey athletes.

Material and methods: Participants were randomized into a CCT (n = 8) or control (CG; n = 6) group. Physical fitness was assessed pre- and post-six-week intervention using a 30 m linear sprint test, medicine ball throw, standing long jump (SLJ), countermovement jump with arm swing (CMJA), modified T-test (MAT), and unilateral isokinetic maximal strength test (knee flexion and extension) of both legs. The six-week CCT intervention was integrated as three weekly sessions within the sport-specific training schedule of field hockey athletes. Each session included four contrast pair exercises (e.g., squat + squat jump). ANCOVA with baseline scores as a covariate was used to analyze the specific training effects.

Results: Significant differences between CCT and CG were observed in the 30 m sprint, CMJA, MAT, and isokinetic strength (p < 0.001–0.013) after the intervention, favoring the CCT group. Further, post-hoc analyses revealed significant pre to post improvements in all dependent variables for the CCT group (p < 0.001–0.001; effect size [g] = 0.28–2.65; %Δ = 3.1–16.3), but not in the CG (p = 0.169–0.991; g = 0.00–0.32; %Δ = 0.0–2.6).

Conclusion: Supplementing regular field hockey training with CCT is recommended as an effective training strategy to improve the performance of linear sprints, vertical jumps, changes of direction, and muscle strength in amateur male field hockey athletes.
The Possible Role of Sports in Keeping Volunteer Reservists “Forged Together” Between Two Call-Ups: The Case of Hungary
Authors: Szabó Zoltán , Ujházy László
Published: August 2023

There is more and more mention these days of the reserve forces, especially volunteer reservists. History has proven that no armed forces can exist without reservists, equally, no all-volunteer force can exist without volunteer reservists. However, the reservists are on active duty only for a limited time, so they must be kept “forged together” during the remaining time – with professional programmes, both physically and mentally. Moreover, the volunteer reservists are not only suitable for this, but also willing to participate in it. International experience shows that reserve associations are the most suitable for this in their role of connecting society and the armed forces. In our study, we examine how the sports activities of reserve associations can bring positive individual and social benefits.
Mineral Chemistry of Pyroxene Gneiss in Obudu, SE Nigeria, and Its Petrological Significance
Authors: Agbi Ifeoma , Iroka Emmanuel M.
Published: August 2023

The pyroxene gneiss which forms part of the basement cover in southeast Nigeria is a coarse-grained weakly foliated rock that has experienced high-grade metamorphism and anatexis. Electron microprobe data obtained from samples of this pyroxene-bearing gneiss confirm that the essential minerals are plagioclase (andesine, An30 – 37), orthopyroxene (hypersthene, En55.3 – 61.2, Wo1.0 – 2.6, Fs36.3 – 43.7), and clinopyroxene (augite, En39.7 –42.3, Wo42.0 – 45.1, Fs14.2 – 17.0). This assemblage is a typical granulite facies mineralogy produced by igneous rocks with intermediate to mafic composition that have been metamorphosed at medium pressure. Other minerals are calcic amphibole (XMg = 0.56–0.59), biotite (XMg = 0.58–0.69), orthoclase, and quartz. Orthoclase occurs mainly in leucocratic bands and clinopyroxene absent samples and may have resulted from dehydration reaction and thus dissolved in the melt phase. Fe-Ti oxides of ilmenite, hematite, and magnetite occur as accessory minerals, giving the imprint of metamorphism under oxidizing conditions. The presence of exsolved titanohematite in ilmenite indicates retrogressive metamorphism.
Naturschutzfachliche Bewertung der Pflegemaßnahmen von Wiesen auf Steilflächen in Molln (Oberösterreich)
Authors: Preinstorfer Stephan , Stoeckl Nora , Bernhardt Karl-Georg
Published: August 2023

In the area around Molln (district Kirchdorf an der Krems) in Upper Austria, “Bergwiesn”, a private association with the objective of maintaining the cultivated landscape, takes care of more than 30 meadows in difficult and steep terrain. By annual mowing, they aim to keep the plots clear of encroachment and to remove nutrients. In the present study, 26 of those meadows were examined, in order to find out whether their vegetation matches that of nutrient-poor grassland on calcareous soil and whether the success of the maintenance measures can be statistically confirmed. Additionally, literature research was conducted on the feed quality of these meadows. The results show that more than a third of the plots match the vegetation of nutrient-poor grassland on calcareous soil, while the rest can be categorised as fertilised meadows. Yet, all meadows show key species of both vegetation types, and by continuous nutrient removal, fertilised meadows could be transformed into nutrient-poor grassland. Therefore, appropriate measures can contribute to the development of meagre meadows, which are particularly valuable in nature conservation terms. The statistical analysis yields no significant results. Looking at the feed value through conventional parameters, these meadows need to be given a rather low rating. Still, as an addition to conventional feed and for alternative uses (e.g. wellness purposes), hay from meagre meadows harbours some potential.
Künstliche Intelligenz – wo stehen wir in Deutschland?
Authors: Brühl Volker
Published: August 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is widely regarded as a technology which will impact the future competitiveness of the German economy. Looking at the research productivity of German scientists and universities in AI, we find that Germany definitively belongs to the top performers in AI research globally, although the United States and China are somewhat ahead. This is not surprising taking into account the sheer size of their talent pools. Furthermore, the majority of promising AI startups are based in the United States, while Germany is clearly underrepresented in the group of excellent AI startups given Germany’s excellence in AI research. Hence, it is obviously more challenging for Germany to translate research excellence into successful entrepreneurship.
Künstliche Intelligenz in der deutschen Wirtschaft: Ohne Digitalisierung und Daten geht nichts
Authors: Engels Barbara
Published: August 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds immense potential for enhancing prosperity. However, the adoption of AI in German businesses remains limited, with only 19 % of companies utilizing AI in 2022. The successful implementation of AI relies on two key prerequisites: a company’s digitalisation and data economy readiness. The Digitalisation Index reveals slow progress in digitalisation across sectors, indicating a need for increased efforts. Additionally, companies must enhance their data economy readiness to efficiently utilize data for AI applications. Failing to tap into the potential of AI may result in significant competitive disadvantages in the future.