bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Penentuan Lokasi Embung dengan Menggunakan Metode Višekriterijumsko Kompromisno Rangiranje (VIKOR)
Authors: Akhmad Ali Sajidin  , Windasari Ike Pertiwi , Eridani Dania
Published: August 2023

Kekeringan merupakan salah satu permasalahan lingkungan hidup yang secara spesifik akan menimbulkan permasalahan yang serius bila terjadi dalam waktu yang berkepanjangan. Salah satu cara untuk mengatasi kekeringan adalah dengan membangun embung sebagai tempat penampungan air. Di Kabupaten Semarang teridentifikasi ada 8 calon lokasi pembangunan embung, namun tidak semua calon embung dapat dibangun dalam pembangunan 5 tahun anggaran. Sistem pendukung keputusan dapat digunakan untuk menentukan prioritas calon embung berdasarkan kriteria yang ditentukan, sehingga sumber daya anggaran dapat dimanfaatkan dengan optimal. VIKOR (Višekriterijumsko Kompromisno Rangiranje) merupakan salah satu metode Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) yang digunakan untuk menyelesaikan pengambilan keputusan bersifat diskrit pada kriteria yang bertentangan. Metode VIKOR dapat digunakan untuk melakukan pemeringkatan calon embung dengan banyak kriteria. Dengan mengimplementasikan metode VIKOR ke dalam sebuah sistem informasi pendukung keputusan, proses penentuan prioritas embung terbaik di Kabupaten Semarang bisa dilakukan dengan efektif dan efisien. Sistem informasi yang dibuat dikembangkan menggunakan metode RAD (Rapid Application Development) dengan menggunakan bahasa pemrograman PHP dengan basis data MySQL dan frameworkCodeigniter. Dalam sistem pendukung keputusan ditampilkan peringkat prioritas pembangunan embung di Kabupaten Semarang berdasarkan hasil dari perhitungan metode VIKOR dengan menggunakan beberapa kriteria meliputi faktor topografi (vegetasi area genangan embung, volume material timbunan, luas daerah yang dibebaskan), faktor hidrologi (volume tampungan efektif), faktor efektivitas (lama operasi dan harga air/m3) dan faktor aksesibilitas (akses jalan menuju site bendungan). Hasil perangkingan dari sistem pendukung keputusan menggunakan VIKOR dapat digunakan sebagai referensi oleh pengambil keputusan atau organisasi guna meningkatkan efisiensi dalam proses penentuan pembangunan embung dengan memberikan solusi kompromi alternatif embung terbaik.
Cross-lagged links between emotional clarity and emotion regulation strategies during the transition to adolescence – a two-wave study
Authors: Džida Marija , Keresteš Gordana , Brajša-Žganec Andreja
Published: August 2023

Transition to adolescence is characterized by changes in emotional functioning. Changes in emotion regulation and the experienced clarity of emotions may be important for children’s emotional development. The goal of this study is to explore cross-lagged links between emotional clarity and emotion regulation strategies during a period of one year. More specifically, it was explored whether emotional clarity predicts changes in the usage of two emotion regulation strategies – cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression, and whether emotion regulation strategies usage predicts changes in emotional clarity. The study was conducted as part of the CHILD-WELL project financed by the Croatian Science Foundation. In this study, 1131 children (mean age at time one is 11.52, SD = 0.88) gave data about their experience of emotional clarity and their usage of cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression. Two autoregressive cross-lagged models were tested separately for each emotion regulation strategy. Additionally, multigroup analyses were employed to explore the stability of regression paths with respect to different age and gender groups. Results showed that emotional clarity predicted changes in reappraisal and suppression usage. Higher emotional clarity predicted increases in reappraisal and decreases in suppression a year later. For girls only, suppression predicted decreases in emotional clarity.
Pengaruh Penambahan Ekstrak Daun Stevia ( Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni)) terhadap Daya Terima, Kandungan Gizi, dan Aktifitas Antioksidan Kefir Susu Kambing
Authors: Hardiansyah Angga , Halimah Hesti Arum , Widiastuti Widiastuti
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of adding stevia leaf extract to the acceptability test, nutritional quality content, and antioxidant activity content of goat milk kefir. This research method used an experimental method with a completely randomized design with four treatments and two repetitions. Treat P0, namely 0% control, 5% P1, 10% P2, and 15% P3, with the addition of stevia leaf extract. The modified sample was tested on 30 untrained panelists. Data analysis for organoleptic tests used the Kruskall-Wallis analysis method, and if there were significant differences, it was continued with the Mann-Whitney test. Laboratory test analysis data is used using the independent sample t test analysis method to determine the difference between the selected formula and the control. Acceptability test results on the aspect of preference (overall) showed that the most preferred formula was P3 (15% addition of stevia leaf extract) with an average value of 4.00 (P=0.001). Statistical test results for differences in control formula (P0) and selected formula (P3) on water content (P=0.051), ash content (P=0.301), fat content (P=0.010), protein content (P=0.029), sugar content total (P=0.025) and antioxidant activity (P=0.001). The addition of stevia leaf extract increased the acceptability and antioxidant activity of goat's milk kefir. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui pengaruh penambahan ekstrak daun stevia terhadap daya terima, kandungan gizi, dan aktivitas antioksidan kefir susu kambing. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain eksperimental menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap dengan empat perlakukan dan dua kali pengulangan. Perlakukan P0 yaitu 0% kontrol, P1 dengan 5% penambahan ekstrak daun stevia, P2 10% dan P3 15%. Produk diujikan pada 30 panelis tidak terlatih. Hasil organoleptik diuji menggunakan uji Kruskall Wallis dan uji Mann-Whitney. Uji laboratorium menggunakan metode analisis Independent sample t test untuk mengetahui perbedaan antarformula. Hasil uji daya terima pada aspek kesukaan (overall) menunjukkan formula paling disukai yaitu P3 (15% daun stevia ) dengan nilai rata-rata 4,00 (P=0,001). Hasil uji statistik perbedaan formula kontrol (P0) dan formula terpilih (P3) pada kadar air (P=0,051), kadar abu (P=0,301), kadar lemak (P=0,010), kadar protein (P=0,029), kadar gula total (P=0,025) dan aktivitas antioksidan (P=0,001). Penambahan ekstrak daun stevia meningkatkan daya terima dan aktivitas antioksidan kefir susu kambing.
Challenges and opportunities for enhanced patient care with mobile robots in healthcare
Authors: Sahoo Sushil Kumar , Choudhury Bibhuti Bhusan
Published: August 2023

Mobile robots are being used more frequently in healthcare environments to tackle a variety of issues, such as patient monitoring, drug administration, and support for healthcare professionals. However, considering how nascent the topic of deploying mobile robots in healthcare is, there hasn’t been much investigation into the potential benefits and drawbacks of doing so. The goal of this research study is to examine the current state of mobile robots in healthcare, the opportunities they present for enhancing patient care, and the difficulties that must be solved to take advantage of these advantages, including safety concerns, dependability and accuracy issues, and cost effectiveness issues. We identify critical elements that support the successful integration of mobile robots into healthcare environments, as well as potential drawbacks and ethical concerns such as patient privacy, informed consent, autonomy, and accountability related to their use, through a systematic review of the literature of mobile robot implementations in healthcare. Our results show the potential of mobile robots to enhance patient care by delivering more effective and efficient healthcare services, but they also emphasize the need for additional research and development to overcome the difficulties in integrating these robots into healthcare workflows. In the end, this research intends to provide a basis for future research and development in this fascinating and quickly developing sector, as well as to contribute to a better understanding of the opportunities and constraints connected with the use of mobile robots in healthcare.
Modelling of clear water scour depth around bridge piers using M5 tree and ANN-PSO
Authors: Kumar Amarjeet , Baranwal Anubhav , Das B. S.
Published: August 2023

Scouring refers to the process by which bed sediment in a river is eroded around the periphery of a bridge abutment or pier. Many empirical models are available to estimate the scour depth for different flow, geometry, and bed roughness condition. However, none of them provide a better estimation of scour depth for a wide range of input parameters. Thus, in this paper, the scour depth around bridge piers has been modelled using M5 tree and hybrid artificial neural network (ANN)-particle swarm optimisation (PSO) techniques by considering the wide range of datasets. The clear-water scouring (CWS) datasets are collected from the literature and five different non-dimensional influencing parameters are selected as input parameters to model the scour depth. A Gamma test (GT) was performed to choose the best input parameter combinations. Based on the lowest gamma value and V-ratio, 4 out of 26 distinct input combinations for CWS depth modelling were chosen in the GT. According to statistical measures, the proposed M5 tree model predicts scour depth better than empirical approaches. Additionally, the developed ANN-PSO model is suitable for determining scour depth in both rectangular and circular shapes of piers. The results of both developed models are compared with other existing models and found to be satisfactory.
Therapeutic Potential of Plant Metabolites in Bone Apoptosis: A Review
Authors: Devi Kadirvel , Shanmugarajan Thukani Sathanantham
Published: August 2023

Osteoporosis is one of the skeletal diseases of major health concern worldwide. Homeostasis
of bone occurs with the help of cells, namely, osteoblasts and osteoclasts. Physiological and
pathological conditions involve the death of the cells by apoptosis, autophagy, and necrosis. Apoptosis
is a key factor in the growth, development, and maintenance of the skeleton. Apoptosis is generated
by two pathways: the intrinsic (mitochondria) and extrinsic (death receptor) pathways. Osteoblast
apoptosis is governed by the factors like B cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2) family proteins, extracellular
signal-regulated kinase (ERK), mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPK), phosphoinositide-
3-kinase/ protein kinase B (PI3-K/Akt), Janus kinase 2 (JAK2), bone morphogenetic protein
(BMP), and bone matrix protein. Cytokines interact with osteocytes and induce apoptosis. A pro-inflammatory
signal stimulates osteocyte apoptosis and increases osteocyte cytokines production.
Current therapies have adverse effects which limit their applications. Various plant metabolites
have shown beneficial effects on bone. The present review converses about normal bone
metabolism and the mechanism of apoptosis leading to bone deterioration. Furthermore, it discusses
the role of plant metabolites on bone apoptosis with related indications of efficacy in various experimental
models.
Prognostic Value of Red Blood Cell Distribution Width and Hemoglobin in
Patients with Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Authors: Xu Jiaping , Sun Xin , Cao Weiyin , Wu Huan , Pan Xinjia , Wang Linchi , Zhou Yi , Zhai Wanqing , You Shoujiang , Cao Yongjun
Published: August 2023

Background:

The association between baseline red blood cell distribution width (RDW)
and hemoglobin levels and outcomes after acute intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is not well studied.
We aimed to investigate the association between baseline RDW and hemoglobin levels with
early hematoma expansion (HE) and mortality at 3 months and 1 year in acute ICH patients.

Methods:

A total of 393 ICH patients from January 2014 to February 2019 were included. Patients
were divided into four groups based on quartiles of RDW and hemoglobin levels at admission, respectively.
Logistic regression models were used to estimate the effect of the levels of RDW and
hemoglobin on early HE (absolute hematoma growth >6 mL from baseline to follow-up) and allcaused
mortality at 3 months and 1 year.

Results:

There were no significant associations between baseline RDW and hemoglobin levels and
early HE. The 3-month mortality (adjusted odds ratio [OR] 2.88; 95% confidence intervals [CI]
0.96-8.64) and 1-year mortality (adjusted OR 3.16, 95% CI 1.08-9.21) was significantly higher in
patients with the highest RDW level (Q4) compared to those with the lowest RDW level (Q1).
Moreover, patients with the lowest hemoglobin level were significantly associated with increased
odds of all-cause mortality at 3-month (adjusted OR 3.95, 95% CI 1.26-12.4) and 1-year (adjusted
OR 4.42, 95% CI 1.56-12.5) compared to those with highest hemoglobin level.

Conclusion:

In patients with acute ICH, a higher level of RDW at admission significantly increased
the risk of all-cause mortality at 1 year. Moreover, a decreased hemoglobin level at admission
was also associated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality at 3 months and 1 year.
Non-traumatic Limping in the Child: A Pediatric Rheumatologist Perspective
on Etiology, Clinical Evaluation, Laboratory Diagnosis, and Diagnostic
Algorithms using Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSUS)
Authors: Harjacek Miroslav
Published: August 2023

Limping refers to an asymmetrical gait that deviates from the typical gait pattern ex-
pected for a child of a certain age. In most children, limping is caused by a mild, self-limiting event,
such as a contusion, strain, or sprain. However, a child's limping is always a pathological finding
that poses a particular diagnostic challenge and necessitates a thorough assessment. The pediatrician
must weigh a wide range of acute and chronic potential causes of a non-traumatic limp, including
infection, neoplasia, and chronic inflammatory disorders. A thorough history and clinical examina-
tion will help us arrive at the correct diagnosis. Understanding the typical gait is essential to recog-
nizing and correctly interpreting the disordered one. The examination of child limping involves us-
ing a variety of diagnostic methods. Efficient and cost-effective diagnosis and treatment of the un-
derlying condition requires a systematic approach. This review provides the pediatric rheumatolo-
gist perspective and approach for evaluating non-traumatic limp in children, with a focus on the use
of point-of-care (PoC) musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) as a crucial tool in daily practice.
Prevalence and Co-prevalence of Comorbidities among Patients with Type
2 Diabetes Mellitus in the MENA Region: A Systematic Review
Authors: Khalil Samir Assaad , Azar Sami , Hafidh Khadija , Ayad George , Safwat Mohamed
Published: August 2023

Aim:

The management of type 2 diabetes mellitus is affected by the presence of comorbidities.
This meta-analysis aimed to determine how likely it is for individuals with type 2 diabetes
in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to be living with additional chronic health
conditions.

Methods:

We searched for studies published from January 2010 to December 2020 in the PubMed,
Ovid MEDLINE®, Cochrane CENTRAL, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. Studies of
adults with type 2 diabetes in the MENA region were included. We performed a random-effects
meta-analysis of single proportions to calculate each comorbidity's overall prevalence/coprevalence.

Results:

Statistically significant co-prevalence was detected at p < 0.01 for angina (pooled proportion:
0.24, 95% CI: 0.06, 0.49), cerebrovascular accident (pooled proportion: 0.16, 95% CI: 0.08,
0.26), coronary artery disease (pooled proportion: 0.25, 95% CI: 0.16, 0.35), coronary heart disease
(pooled proportion: 0.05, 95% CI: 0.01, 0.12), peripheral vascular disease (pooled proportion: 0.19,
95% CI: 0.13, 0.26), hypertension (pooled proportion: 0.56, 95% CI: 0.43, 0.69), renal impairment
(pooled proportion: 0.19, 95% CI: 0.10, 0.29), in addition to hyperlipidemia and overweight/
obesity.

Conclusion:

There is evidence of co-prevalence of several comorbidities in patients with type 2
diabetes, highlighting the importance of enhancing communication among healthcare professionals
to develop the optimal management plan for each patient.
Risk Factors Associated with Cervical Cancer: A Matched Case-control
Study
Authors: Refaei Mansoureh , Cheraghi Zahra , Soltani Farzaneh , Khodakarami Batoul
Published: August 2023

Background:

One of the most effective ways to prevent cervical cancer is to identify the risk factors for the disease.

Objective:

The purpose of this research was to determine the risk factors for cervical cancer in women in Iran.

Methods:

This was a matched case-control study. 105 participants (35 patients with cervical cancer and 70 healthy women) were selected from the registered patients and women attending a women’s specialized hospital in Hamadan, Iran. One case was matched to 2 controls by age (±3 years). Demographic and clinical data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. Conditional multivariate logistic regression model and STATA 11 software were used for data analysis.

Results:

The mean age of women in the case and control group were 58.02(12.32) and 58.11(12.25) years (P = 0.486), respectively. Patients had lower education levels (P = 0.037), lower economic status (P˂0.001), and lower spouse education levels (P = 0.009). The results showed OCP users were 8.79 times more likely to develop cervical cancer than women who do not use OCP (P = 0.007), and the probability of cervical cancer in women increased by 8.33 times (<0.001) with decreasing each level of socio-economic status.

Conclusion:

The results of the present study showed low economic status, and a history of using oral contraceptive pills are risk factors for cervical cancer.
Evaluation of an Algorithm for the Segmentation of Lung Nodules in Computerized Tomography Images based on the Automatic Location of a Threshold
Authors: Wang Enguo , Li Jun , Liu Lei , Liu Yankun
Published: August 2023

Background:

Early detection of pulmonary nodules is critical for the clinical diagnosis and management of pulmonary nodules. Computed tomography imaging
is currently the best imaging method for detecting pulmonary nodules.

Objective:

This study proposes and applies a new thresholding-based method for identifying pulmonary nodules in computed tomography images.

Methods:

The proposed method involves segmenting the lung volume and identifying candidate nodules based on their intensity levels, which are higher than
those of the lung parenchyma. Reference points on the histogram curve are used to determine a threshold value, and filtering by geometric
characteristics is applied to reduce false positives. The performance of the proposed method is evaluated on a training set consisting of 35 nodules
distributed among 16 cases with ground truth using the SPIE-AAPM Lung CT Challenge Database and ELCAP Public Lung Image Database.

Results:

The proposed method shows a significant reduction in false positives, filtering from an average of 12,380 candidate nodules to 19 detected nodules.
The method also demonstrates a sensitivity of 88.6% for detecting pulmonary nodules with an error of 1 nodule in cases where complete detection
is not reached.

Conclusion:

The proposed thresholding-based method improves the sensitivity of identifying pulmonary nodules in computed tomography images while
reducing false positives.
COVID-19 Research, Public Health and Biomedical Basis
Authors: Lu Da-Yong , Lu Ting-Ren
Published: August 2023

The coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2) greatly impacts the world. Despite
great biomedical efforts, approximately 30-50% global population was at least once infected with
COVID. Human life expectancy is reduced by COVID-19 epidemics worldwide.

:

It is indispensable to prevent and treat COVID-19 as effectively as possible. In order to well prevent
and treat the coronavirus infection, clinical diagnostic or therapeutic paradigms should be updated.
Since the outside condition of COVID-19 prevention is imbalanced among regions and countries,
global prevention and treatment action should be aimed.

:

Despite global vaccination for COVID, a significant proportion of humans still constantly exposes and
infected with viruses. Advanced viral biological knowledge and vaccine techniques can alleviate viral
spread and promote therapeutics. Universal and specific preventive and treatment paradigms should be
designed, integrated, and introduced.

:

The origin and hidden nature of COVID-19 biology and pathogenesis are broadly understood now. Viral
vaccines, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and personalized medicine are progressing rapidly.
Many viral vaccines and personalized medicine should be especially emphasized.

:

To speed up global efforts against COVID-19, new knowledge and breakthroughs of viral transmissibility,
vaccine technique innovation, diagnostic widening, and therapeutic variability worldwide are
discussed. Different strategic platforms and landscapes can reach different outcomes. By facilitating
global machinery against different variants of COVID, viral-induced socioeconomic burden and imbalance
could be reduced.
TNF-α Pretreated Hematopoietic Stem Cells Inhibit the Migration and
Inflammatory Response of HUVECs and Attenuate GVHD
Authors: Sun Jilei , Zhou Tingting , Qin Shiyuan , Zhang Yaolei , Yang Yong , Wei Zhitao
Published: August 2023

Background:

Hematologic diseases have seriously threatened human health. Although hematopoietic
stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is an effective curative option, the complications, especially
graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), are a big problem

Methods:

TNF-α pretreatment of hematopoietic stem cells. Apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry,
Transwell, and wound healing assays were used to assess cell migration and invasion, E-selectin expression
was observed by fluorescence imaging, the levels of NO were measured by a kit, the expression of Ecadherin,
MMP2, and MMP9 was detected in cells by qRT-PCR, and western blot was used to analyze
the expression of E-cadherin, CXCL12, MCP-1, MCP-3, MMP2, and MMP9.

Results:

TNF-α induces a high apoptosis rate of CD3, CD19, and CD133 and a low apoptosis rate of
CD34. The level of Fas and TNF-R1 was significantly high than that of TNF-R2. HSCs treated with TNF-
α declined the invasion and migration of HUVECs. E-selectin, MMP2 and MMP9 mRNA levels of HUVECs
and MMP2, CXCL12, MCP-1, and MCP-3 were decreased after HSCs-TNF-α treatment, while the
E-cadherin mRNA and protein level of HUVECs was enhanced with HSCs-TNF-α treatment.

Conclusion:

TNF-α pretreated HSCs can lead to reduced levels of migration, adhesion, and chemokines
of HUVECs, thereby declining the inflammatory response and GVHD.
Development of a Novel Lipid Metabolism-related Gene Prognostic Signature
for Patients with Colorectal Cancer
Authors: Zhan Jing , Cen Wei , Zhu Junchang , Ye Yunliang
Published: August 2023

Background:

The purpose of this study was to explore the expression profiles of lipid
metabolism-related genes in patients with Colorectal Cancer (CRC).

Methods:

The lipid metabolism statuses of CRC patients from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA)
were analyzed. Risk characteristics were constructed by univariate Cox regression and minimum
Absolute contraction and Selection Operator (LASSO) Cox regression. A histogram was constructed
based on factors such as age, sex, TNM stage, T stage, N stage, and risk score to provide a visual tool
for clinicians to predict the probability of 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year OS for CRC patients. By determining
Area Under Curve (AUC) values, the time-dependent Receiver Operating characteristic
Curve (ROC) was used to evaluate the efficiency of our model in predicting prognosis.

Results:

A novel risk signal based on lipid metabolism-related genes was constructed to predict
the survival of CRC patients. Risk characteristics were shown to be an independent prognostic
factor in CRC patients (p <0.001). There were significant differences in the abundance and immune
characteristics of tumor-filtering immune cells between high-risk and low-risk groups. The
nomogram had a high potential for clinical application and the ROC AUC value was 0.827. Moreover,
ROC analysis demonstrated that the nomogram model was more accurate to predict the survival
of CRC patients than age, gender, stage and risk score.

Conclusion:

In this study, we demonstrated a lipid metabolism-related genes prognosis biomarker
associated with the tumor immune micro-environment in patients with CRC.
Prospection of Therapeutic Agents Targeting Aurora Kinase, a Protein in
the Treatment of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Authors: da Lima Ana Beatriz , Mesquita Felipe Pantoja , Souza Pedro Filho Noronha , Montenegro Raquel Carvalho , de Andrade Claudia Roberta
Published: August 2023

Background:

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is characterized by an imbalance in the production and development of hematopoietic lymphoid cells, a malignant disease capable of affecting the proliferation-selection of hematopoietic cells. The Aurora kinase A protein participates in several steps of the mitosis process. Its deregulation can trigger the process of carcinogenesis, which has become a therapeutic target of interest for computational prediction and the development of inhibitory drugs. Studies report its overexpression in malignant cells of patients with ALL.

Objective:

The present study aims to prospect new molecules to identify a potential inhibitor of Au-rora kinase A for the pharmaceutical market.

Methodology:

Virtual screening and molecular docking study was performed using the MCULE and DockThor web servers. The pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic profile of the molecules were evaluated using the Swiss ADME and ProTox-II programs were used.

Results:

Ten molecules were identified by virtual screening, in which only two, MCULE-349 and MCULE-796, showed the best score, binding, at the site of action of the protein, interacting positively with amino acids, lipid-soluble molecules with low toxicity and with violation of only 1 Lipinski rule.

Conclusion:

Both molecules interact with the site of action, acting as inhibitors or blockers of the catalytic site, becoming potential Aurora kinase A inhibitors and anticancer molecules.
EARLY TRAUMA INVENTORY-SELF REPORT SHORT FORM: TURKISH ADAPTATION AND PSYCHOMETRIC ANALYSIS FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Authors: Yılmaz Emre , Tuzgöl Dost Meliha
Published: August 2023

The aim of this study is to adapt the Early Trauma Inventory-Self Report Short Form to Turkish and test its validity and reliability for university students. The inventory was translated, and the Turkish form was finalised. The first study group, whose data were used to conduct the confirmatory factor analysis regarding the scale, consisted of 350 undergraduate, and graduate students from 14 different universities in the fall semester of the 2021-2022 academic year; 270 of whom were female and 80 of whom were male. In data analysis, descriptive statistics were calculated; confirmatory factor analysis and reliability analyses were performed. Since Early Trauma Inventory Short Form is an inventory consisting of sub-scales, a separate confirmatory factor analysis was performed for each sub-scale of Turkish version. Confirmatory factor analysis showed that the model data fit of the general trauma subscale was “good,” and it was “perfect” for the physical, emotional, and sexual abuse subscales. Cronbach alpha internal consistency coefficients and test-re-test correlations were found to be satisfactory. Results show that the Early Trauma Inventory-Self Report Short Form is a valid and reliable tool to use in determining early childhood trauma.
Identification of Mudskipper Species in Mangrove Area of Luwu Timur, Luwu Utara, and Wajo South Sulawesi Indonesia
Authors: Zakiyah Darojat Annisa , Warih Marhendra Agung Pramana , Kurniawan Nia
Published: August 2023

Mudskipper is amphibious fish that inhabited sandy beaches, mudflat, and mangrove areas. This fish is euryhaline because of its tolerance to varying salinity, pH, temperature, conductivity, and DO. This study aimed to identify the taxonomy status of mudskipper in Banua Pangka Mangrove Ecotourism, Seta-Seta Beach, and Masiae river, it was expected to be additional information used as a basis for management, benefaction in taxonomic, and ecological aspects. The sampling method was purposive sampling. Morphological identification was carried out by observing morphometric and meristic character. The result found two mudskipper species from three sampling sites, namely Periophthalmus argentilineatus and Periophthalmodon freycineti. Water quality parameter values at three sampling locations were within the optimal range for mudskipper according to the previous study....
Ethnobotany of Medicine Plants of the Sumba Trible in Central Sumba Regency East Nusa Tenggara Timur
Authors: Vevi Liswandari Ariski , Sulisetijono Sulisetijono , Kunti Setiowati Frida
Published: August 2023

The Sumba tribe is a local community that inhabits Sumba Island, one of which is in Central Sumba Regency. The majority of the people of the Sumba Tribe still have close interactions with nature, one of which is still using plants used for traditional medicine. This traditional medicine has been carried out for a long time and has become a tradition passed down from generation to generation in the customs of the Sumba people. This study aims to determine the diversity of plant species used for medicine by the Sumbanese people and to determine the Use Value Species (UVS) and the Cultural Significance Index (ICS) of medicinal plants in Central Sumba Regency. This study used the snowball sampling method by conducting open-ended interviews. The results of this study have found a diversity of plants that have potential as medicine. It is known that there are 116 species of medicinal plants used by the people of the Sumba tribe for treatment. Medicinal plants can be found in the yard of the house. Based on the analysis of UVS calculations, it was found that the species with the highest use value, Sambiloto (A. paniculata Ness) had the highest UVS value (5.60), while for the ICS analysis, Papaya (C. papaya L.) had the highest ICS value (850).
Slope Stability Analysis of Alterated Dasit Rock on Ponorogo Pacitan Road Using Hoek-Brown Failure Criteria
Authors:   Universitas Brawijaya, Rini Retno Puspa , Rachmansyah Arief ,   Universitas Brawijaya, Suryo Eko Andi ,   Universitas Brawijaya
Published: August 2023

To mitigate landslide on rock slopes the information on adequate safety factors is needed. The strength of rock and soil is one of the important parameters on a slope stability analysis. This paper discussed the stability of the altered and dissected dacite rock. To make it easier to determine the Hoek-Brown failure criteria, the GSI rock mass classification is used. By using the Hoek-Brown failure criterion and supporting by the Rocsience software the analysis of safety factor of rockslide has been conducted. From field and laboratory observations of the rock masses that make up the slopes at the study site, a Geological Strength Index value of 25 was obtained. Base on GSI and some field condition can be obtained the Hoek-Brown parameter are γ = 2.6 t/m3, mi = 25, Disturbance Factor (D) = 1.0, mb = 0.118, s = 3.73e-6, 𝑎 = 0.531. The rock mass strength of the sample was brittle so that it can easily collapse. The purpose of this analysis is to do further study to overcome the problems that occur in most rocks, especially those related to transportation routes next to the slope.
Pemodelan Rain-On-Grid Untuk Kasus Banjir pada Polder Pluit, Jakarta
Authors:   Universitas Katolik Parahyangan, Utama Riksa Nugraha , Ginting Bobby Minola ,   Universitas Katolik Parahyangan, Ginting Segel ,   Kementerian Pekerjaan Umum dan Perumahan Rakyat
Published: August 2023

Jakarta flood occurs almost every year, one of the reasons is the rapid development of its urban areas. Generally, Jakarta is categorized as a flat area, of which some locations are lower than the mean sea level, for example Pluit Polder area, thus being prone to flood. In this study, the rain-on-grid modeling with HEC-RAS software is carried out to determine the parts of the Pluit Polder that are still inundated so that better mitigation strategies can be achieved. The modeling results show that there are still inundated areas around the Pluit Polder ranging from 0.25 m to 2.75 m.
Analisis Kinerja Biaya dan Waktu dengan Metode Earned Value pada Proyek Transportasi Bandar Udara
Authors:   Universitas Mercu Buana, Dina Isfan , Susetyo Budi ,   Universitas Mercu Buana, Suroso Agus ,   Universitas Mercu Buana
Published: August 2023

The Ministry of Transportation plans to build 16 national strategic airports by 2021. The airports to be built are spread from Sumatra to Papua with a total budget of IDR 1.6 trillion. Projects that are complex and dynamic in their implementation have caused many projects not to go according to plan. Both in terms of time, cost and labor. For this reason, it is necessary to have a consistent and integrated control mechanism for project performance. Earned Value Management (EVM) is one of the appropriate project management techniques used to compare actual work performance against project plans. Outline of project control can identify such as: Time and Schedule ; Is the time used to be longer or faster than the original plan? then, Budget and Costs; Does the budget used exceed the initial budget that has been determined or not, and Performance; Does performance lead to real productivity at the time of reporting? The results of the study explain that in weeks 9 to 12 the SPI value < 1 which indicates that the project is experiencing delays, and starts on schedule in week 13 and accelerates in week 14 while in weeks 15 and 16 it experiences delays again because the value SPI < 1 and back on schedule in week 17. Meanwhile, based on the value of the Cost Performance Index (CPI) only in week 11, the value of CPI < 1 shows that the actual costs incurred are greater than the completion of the volume of work, resulting in cost overruns). and the amount of money needed to complete the rest of the work is Rp. 1,519,229,597.61 with a total project cost of Rp. 6,779,248,539.11 and the estimated time for completion of this project is 22 weeks.
Penyusunan Peta Koefisien Amplifikasi Berdasarkan Rasio Spektra Percepatan
Authors:   Universitas Islam Indoensia, Saputra Elvis
Published: August 2023

One of the most important parameters in the building structure design process is an amplification coefficient. The amplification coefficient is needed to propagate a spectra acceleration at bedrock to soil surface. The amplification coefficient can be determined by several methods such as MASW Method, HVSR Method and other methods. One alternative method that can be used in determining the amplification coefficient is to determine the ratio between the ground acceleration at the surface and at the bedrock. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify the amplification coefficient in the Province of the Special Region of Yogyakarta with the PSHA method analysis approach by utilizing the shear wave velocity data (Vs30). This research method was carried out in 3 stages, namely data collection, acceleration analysis using the PSHA method, and determination of the amplification coefficient based on the acceleration ratio. The results of the study obtained a distribution of the amplification coefficient of the acceleration spectra of 0.2 and 1 second in the DIY province with a maximum value of Fa amplification coefficient was 1.414 on hard soil conditions and 1.653 on medium soil conditions. The maximum Fv amplification coefficient was 1.508 on hard soil conditions and 1,923 on medium soil conditions.
The Relationship Between Community Characteristics and Urban Sprawl in Driyorejo Sub-District, Gresik Regency, Indonesia
Authors: Pahlevi Muhammad , Dinanti Dian , Subagiyo Aris , Qomariyah Yuyun , Varo Joeli
Published: August 2023

The Driyorejo sub-district is a buffer zone for the city of Surabaya due to limited land for the development of residential areas. Many areas are built up due to the influence of the city of Surabaya and that can be called urban sprawl. Urban sprawl is a phenomenon of urban expansion marked by a city’s size increase due to population growth and a rapid urbanization rate, or the movement of people from rural to urban areas. A level of urban sprawl with a high one can be found in the Driyorejo Sub-District, one of the sub-districts in the southern Gresik Regency. This study uses a quantitative method that is analyzed using correlation analysis to determine the relationship that occurs between urban sprawl and the characteristics of the community in the study area. According to the study's findings, three villages have low levels of urban sprawl, four have medium levels, and four have high levels. The relationship between the typology's findings and the neighborhood's social makeup—including its level of education, economic situation, the welfare of its families, and the cost of land—will then be apparent. People with pre-prosperous family status frequently reside in villages with a tall typology of urban sprawl because of the strong correlation between urban sprawl and the Pra Prosperous family. Additionally, those in the agricultural industry are closely related to urban sprawl. Theoretically, people working in agriculture are more likely to select the same location for their primary residence and employment.
Modeling of humidity stresses in a soil half-space
Authors: Agakhanov E. K. , Agakhanov C. A. , Agakhanov G. E.
Published: August 2023

Objective. Solving the issues of reliability, durability and efficiency of buildings and structures is inextricably linked with the behavior of soils in their foundations. In order to establish a more realistic behavior of soils, the paper considers the determination of their stressstrain state, taking into account new factors, including physical influences, in particular, humidity.Method. Representing the structure of the soil in the form of a model composed of two elastic and one viscous elements, and assuming that the properties of the elastic elements do not change with changes in humidity, mathematical modeling of moisture stresses in the soil half-space was performed. The expediency of this model is explained by the fact that the transition to overly complicated material structure schemes introduces few significant corrections into the deformation laws and leads to serious calculation difficulties.Result. Replacing true time with conditional time leads to a significant simplification of the solution of the equation, since it reduces one part of it to a differential linear operator with constant coefficients. In this case, the opposite part can usually be considered as a given function of conditional time. The maximum value of stresses was obtained at full soil moisture, very low moisture intensity and very intensive moisture.Conclusion. By setting the appropriate moisture intensity, you can get the maximum stress that does not exceed the specified allowable value.
Mathematical modeling of angular displacements of the base machine of a twoconsole sprinkler unit
Authors: Gasanov T. G. , Batmanov E. Z. , Guseynov M. R. , Mutalibov M. T.
Published: August 2023

Objective. The purpose of the study is to reveal the theoretical and practical aspects of mathematical modeling of the angular displacements of the base machine, which allows a deeper understanding of the principles of its operation and interaction with the environment.Method. With the help of a mathematical model, the issues of the interaction of the base machine with the road surface and the sprinkler farm were analyzed in three dynamic states of the unit in a plane perpendicular to the working movement of the base machine, the angular characteristics of the base machine turning in the transverse direction when hitting an obstacle at different speeds without taking into account the elastic-deforming ability of the soil.Result. The results of the study make it possible to evaluate the technical parameters of the angular displacements of the base machine on the magnitude of the impacts that disturb the unit.Conclusion. Allows you to correctly choose the basic principles of building an automatic control system for a sprinkler farm and roughly determine the main parameters of the equipment elements of the base machine of a two-console sprinkler unit.
Software implementation of the system for learning to write Chinese characters
Authors: Gubanov N. V.
Published: August 2023

Objective. The purpose of the work is devoted to the development and description of the mathematical model of the Chinese character recognition system, taking into account all the features of writing the Chinese language. The Chinese language learning app with character recognition module can help you replace a native speaker or home teacher for self-study. However, the developed software applications are based only on the creation of a neural network and cannot provide recognition, taking into account all the features of the language, which is so important when studying, therefore this topic is still relevant.Method. The neural network training model is based on the use of artificial neural networks using the backpropagation algorithm.Result. The article presents a software implementation of a system for teaching Chinese characters, taking into account the peculiarities of writing, the direction of each feature and its exact definition, taking into account the correct sequence and location in the character, as well as controlling the length of the features.Conclusion. Each of the writing features is an integral part of learning a language, since it can not only completely change the meaning of the written hieroglyph, but also help the learner to memorize the hieroglyph in a structured way, giving him a clear structure and algorithm of actions for writing the hieroglyph. When errors are detected when writing, the system will indicate to the user where exactly and in what area the error was made, what feature of the language he did not take into account, and attention should be paid to it.
Assessing the impact of the charity excellence model on nonprofit organizations in Saudi Arabia: A statistical analysis
Authors: Alshammari Fahad Dibbas , Aichouni Mohamed
Published: August 2023

Organizational excellence is a dynamic and evolving concept that refers to an organization's capacity to achieve strategic objectives at a fundamental level while consistently enhancing its capabilities to tackle external competition and deliver value to stakeholders. In Saudi Arabia, the Charity Excellence Model has been adopted as a national standard since 2014, aiming to ensure quality and excellence in nonprofit organizations (NPOs) and to enhance the sector's performance. This paper aims to investigate the efficacy of the excellence model and its influence on NPOs. A statistical analysis is presented, examining the results of award assessments carried out over four cycles (2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020). The findings demonstrate that the implementation of the excellence model criteria has positively impacted Saudi NPOs; however, their performance remains below the high maturity level targeted by the sector's leadership. This paper also explores potential improvements to the excellence model, considering recent updates in international and national excellence frameworks, as well as the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies in the nonprofit sector.
Promoción de estrategias biotecnológicas interculturales para la producción agroecológica del policultivo basado en fríjol en el Caribe seco colombiano
Authors: Castro Amaris Glorismar , Cubillos Hinojosa Juan Guillermo , Triana Villazón Onésimo Jesús , Tofiño Rivera Adriana Patricia
Published: August 2023

Colombia un país megadiverso, refiere de igual manera una ingente heterogeneidad y complejidad en las comunidades que en ella habitan; especialmente en los territorios de la periferia confluyen la biodiversidad y la riqueza etnocultural de los pueblos ancestrales. El alcance de la paz total como compromiso del país requiere la integración de estos saberes ancestrales a los procesos de generación de nuevo conocimiento a partir de un acercamiento divergente respecto a los procesos tradicionales de extensión agropecuaria. Al respecto, Agrosavia contribuye a las iniciativas del gobierno nacional para la transformación social y productiva del país a través de los lineamientos de una metodología híbrida para la vinculación científico-tecnológica de los pueblos ancestrales de Colombia como planteamiento para el alcance de procesos de gestión del conocimiento interculturales. El presente documento constituye la materialización de los mencionados lineamientos donde se propone una salida frente la tensión entre la conservación biocultural y la producción de alimentos, donde la innovación tecnológica se direcciona al cumplimiento de los objetivos autónomos del pueblo Kankuamo y, el fortalecimiento de sus procesos etnoeducativos en concordancia con su visión de desarrollo comunitario indígena.
Real-World User Demographics of Three Web-Based Digital Mental Health Interventions Provided by the US Department of Veterans Affairs: Observational Study Using Web Analytics Data
Authors: Ryan Arthur T , Stearns-Yoder Kelly A , Brenner Lisa A
Published: August 2023

Background

Unguided digital mental health interventions (UDMHIs) have the potential to provide low-cost and effective mental health care at scale. Controlled trials have demonstrated the efficacy of UDMHIs to address mental health symptoms and conditions. However, few previous publications have described the demographics of real-world users of UDMHIs that are freely available to the public. The US Department of Veterans Affairs has created and hosts several UDMHIs on its Veteran Training Portal website. These web-based, free-to-use, and publicly available UDMHIs include Path to Better Sleep, Anger and Irritability Management Skills, and Moving Forward, which focus on insomnia, problematic anger, and depression symptoms, respectively.

Objective

This study aimed to examine the user demographics of these 3 UDMHIs in the year 2021. In addition, it aimed to compare the age and gender distribution of the users of those 3 UDMHIs with one another and with the age and gender distribution of the total US veteran population.

Methods

Google Analytics was used to collect user data for each of the 3 UDMHIs. The age and gender distribution of the users of each UDMHI was compared with that of the other UDMHIs as well as with that of the overall US veteran population using chi-square tests. Information on the total number of users, the country they were in, and the devices they used to access the UDMHIs was also collected and reported.

Results

In 2021, the 3 UDMHIs together recorded 29,306 unique users. The estimated age range and gender were available for 24.12% (7068/29,306) of those users. Each UDMHI’s age and gender distribution significantly differed from that of the other UDMHIs and from that of the overall US veteran population (P<.001 on all chi-square tests). Women and younger age groups were overrepresented among UDMHI users compared with the overall US veteran population. The majority of devices used to access the UDMHIs were desktop or laptop devices, although a substantial proportion of devices used were mobile devices (10,199/29,752, 34.28%). Most users (27,789/29,748, 93.41%) were located in the United States, with users from Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia accounting for another 2.61% (775/29,748) of total users.

Conclusions

Our use of Google Analytics data provided useful information about the users of 3 free and publicly available UDMHIs provided by the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Although our findings should be considered in light of the limitations of autonomously collected web analytics data, they still offer useful information for health care policy makers, administrators, and UDMHI developers.