bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Revision of the characeae (Charales, Charophyceae) species and their distribution in Lithuania
Authors: Sinkevičienė Zofija , Gudžinskas Zigmantas
Published: January 2022

The current inventory was mainly based on revising herbarium specimens collected since the 19th century and confirmed twenty-one Characeae species in Lithuania. They are representatives of five genera: Chara (12 species), Nitella (5), Tolypella (2), Lychnothamnus and Nitellopsis (by one species each). Thirteen species mentioned in references or labels of herbarium specimens were not confirmed. The occurrence of the Characeae species was recorded in 251 map grid cells (42% of the total number 593). Herbarium specimens were collected from 693 water bodies, mainly lakes. Chara globularis was the most common species, recorded in 150 map grid cells and more than 250 water bodies. Ten species (C. aspera, C. contraria, C. filiformis, C. subspinosa, C. tomentosa, C. virgata, C. vulgaris, Nitella mucronata, N. flexilis, Nitellopsis obtusa) were recorded in the interval from 100 to 50 grid cells and also belong to the group of common species. Chara papillosa and C. strigosa were recorded less than in 50 grid cells and should be considered quite common. Eight species (C. baltica, C. canescens, Lychnothamnus barbatus, Nitella confervacea, N. gracilis, N. syncarpa, Tolypella nidifica, T. prolifera) were recorded in ten or fewer grid cells and belong to the group of rare or very rare species. The occurrence of species that have not been confirmed by the herbarium specimens was discussed.
DISEASE BEARING INSECT RESEARCH IN MALAYA BY JAPANESE SCIENTISTS DURING WORLD WAR II AND ITS POSITION IN INTERNATIONAL LAW
Authors: Abdul Majid Marina
Published: January 2022

Japanese scientists commissioned by the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) were tasked at the Nettai Igaku Kenkyusho or Institute of Medical Research (IMR) in Kuala Lumpur and other locations in Malaya during World War II (WWII) to identify cures for malaria, dengue, and scrub typhus rampant among Japanese troops in Southeast Asia. Such research on insects could contribute to biological warfare. This study identifies the background and destiny of these few Japanese scientists in Malaya conducting research on malaria, dengue and scrub typhus while evaluating if their research could have been an offense under international law at that point of time. A qualitative historical approach relying on documentation, soft law, treaties, and secondary resources obtained from archives and national libraries online from different countries and the Fold3-Historical Military Records website were referred. These documentations were classified according to names of Japanese scientists to form a short biography and to provide background information of the IMR during WWII. The results reveal some Japanese scientists responsible for malaria research at the IMR in Kuala Lumpur and Penang, and dengue research in Malaya, Singapore and Java. Human experimentation associated with dengue was suspected in Singapore. One IMR Japanese director had links with Unit 731. Kiyoshi Hayakawa, part of Unit 9420 in Singapore, Japan’s subunit for its covert biological weapons programme conducted research on scrub typhus in Java and Malaya. These scientists continued as professors in Japan or were promoted to this position much later with one of them opening a medical company. Indeed, a gap existed in international law at the end of the 19th and early 20th century which failed to make experimentation illegal as a preparation stage rather than actual usage in warfare because of the omission to address the development, production and stockpiling of biological weapons.
ACTORS OF HOMELESSNESS IN KUALA LUMPUR CITY: ADVOCACY VERSUS PARADOX
Authors: Abu Bakar Junaidi , Yaacob Norazlan Hadi , Rosle Suharmili
Published: January 2022

This study assessed the advocacies by various parties on the factors that lead
to the emergence of homelessness symptoms in Malaysia. The present study
was on field observations, social participation, and intensive interviews with
the homeless (hot sports location) in Kuala Lumpur. This study contradicted
the common advocacies that the factors of homelessness in Malaysia are due
to economic problems such as costly rental for a house, difficulty in
employment, and underpaid. On the other hand, the findings obtained from this
study showed that the fundamental factor that produced the symptoms of
homelessness in Malaysia was mental health. Accordingly, the purpose of this
study is to raise awareness among parties that efforts to determine the root
cause of homelessness in the city should not only involve an economic
approach but should be based on a sociocultural-psychology technique instead.
BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE IN EDUCATION: POLICIES AND STRATEGIES IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Ayob Noor Hadzlida , Hamzah Intan Suria , Aziz Mohd Amar
Published: January 2022

Digital education is now one of the main drivers of the country's economic
development. Mastery in digital skills is becoming increasingly important in
the era of the industrial revolution 4.0, the internet of things as well as
technology-based teaching and learning processes. However, all these agenda
towards digital development is seen as a mere rhetorical statement if the digital
divide is still wide in the country. Thus, this article takes the initiative to
dismantle the digital education policy implementation in the country and also
attempts to see how strategies will be applied to reduce the digital divide in
education. Success in ensuring the reduction of the digital divide is important
to further increase the rate of digital literacy and at the same time fostering the
process of innovation in society. The emphasis on digital education is also seen
in line with the 4th sustainable development goal which is to access quality
education and the 10th goal which is to reduce inequality. The discussion from
this concept paper then produces some recommendations for future research to
studies on the aspects of policy and strategies improvement needed in bridging
the digital divide in the country.
SHARIA ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT EFFORTS THROUGH KOPERASI WANITA SRIKANDI, KELURAHAN SIDOKERTO, KECAMATAN BUDURAN, SIDOARJO
Authors: Hersa Hersa Farida Qoriani
Published: January 2022

The purpose of this research is to analyze the role of Koperasi wanita in efforts to empower women and empower the Islamic economy (especially mothers around the Koperasi wanita, Sidokerto, Kecamatan Buduran, Sidoarjo), the welfare conditions of members of koperasi Wanita, and the potential of Koperasi Wanita the future. The study was conducted at the Koperasi Wanita "Srikandi" in Sidokerto, Buduran, Sidoarjo.

This research is qualitative and uses data collection techniques through interviews, observation and documentation. This study uses a qualitative approach because this study intends to find, understand, explain and obtain a picture of the role of the Koperasi Wanita "Srikandi" in increasing the incomes of members, especially community mothers around the Koperasi Wanita in Sidokerto, Buduran, Sidoarjo. The determination of informants is based on design samples to be able to represent all members of the Koperasi Wanita "Srikandi", then determined 15 respondents, namely 10 respondents from members and 5 respondents from the management of the Koperasi Wanita "Srikandi" After that an analysis of income through the average amount of income per year during the last five years, starting from 2013 to 2018. From the results of the study showed that the Koperasi Wanita "Srikandi" has a positive role in increasing the income of members and its existence benefits the members. Women apparently have an active role in the economy, an optimal potential empowerment towards productivity, so that they are able to achieve economic prosperity through cooperative activities. Women's participation through cooperatives is proven to have helped the family economy. This can be seen from the analysis of respondents' income and statements from respondents directly. From the statement given by each respondent that the respondents felt that the existence of the Koperasi Wanita Srikandi especially the Savings and Loans Unit and special training for members played an important role in business capital to keep going and even more advanced businesses. Although there are many financial institutions in the village of Sidokerto, Buduran , Sidoarjo, the respondents feel it is still more profitable to be a customer and a member of the Koperasi Wanita "Srikandi". In addition respondents also felt the benefits of having business units managed by the Koperasi Wanita "Srikandi" because they were able to meet the needs of members so that the Koperasi Wanita "Srikandi" gained the trust of the members. The trust of members is certainly responded by the Koperasi Wanita "Srikandi" by doing the best service so that members feel comfortable and prosperous.
INVESTIGATING THE VIABILITY OF THE CHARITY BASED MODEL OF ISLAMIC MICROFINANCE FOR ERADICATING THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON SOCIAL WELLBEING IN NIGERIA: A DISCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS
Authors: Maikabara Abdullateef Abdulqadir , Aderemi Abdulmajeed M.R. , Maulida Sri
Published: January 2022

The coronavirus known as (Covid-19) pandemic has posed a significant impact on social and economic sectors as many institutions and individuals face difficulties in meeting their needs. Over the years, Islamic microfinance has shown positively significant effects on socio-economic development. Recently, it is gaining strong momentum in the financial ground in Nigeria. The research aims to examine the perception of Islamic microfinance on social wellbeing as a relief measure to eradicate the impact of Covid-19. A total of 100 respondents were involved, and descriptive statistical analysis was used to measure the perception. The findings revealed that the charity-based model is viable for relieving the people' social wellbeing. The paper recommended proactive and constructive measures in implementing the model to generate fund for fighting against the outbreak and ensure social stability.
INFLUENCE OF WORK EXPERIENCE, MOTIVATION AND COMPETENCE ON MEE MACAU SURABAYA
Authors: Ester Julita Sari Ritonga  , Rismawati Rismawati Sitepu , Nur Hidayat  , Marten Zebua  , Riyan Sisiawan P.
Published: January 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of work experience, motivation and competence on employee performance at Mee Macau Surabaya. This type of research is quantitative with secondary data. The sample in this study were 40 employees at Mee Macau Surabaya. The sampling technique used a population sample / saturated sample. The method of collecting data using a questionnaire. Data analysis using multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that there was a significant influence between work experience, motivation and competence on employee performance both partially and simultaneously. And the calculation of F is known that Fcount = 51.784> F table 2.87 with a significance of 0.000 <alpha 0.05. Partially it is known that the variables work experience, motivation and competence have a significant effect on employee performance. After the t test (partial) work experience variable (X1) has t count 2.246> t table 2.02108 and from the motivation variable (x2) t count = 12.342> 2.02108 and from the competency variable (X3) t count = 2.058> t table 2,0218.
SMEs Employee, Person-Organization Fit, and Organizational Citizenship Behaviour
Authors: Faidal Faidal
Published: January 2022

SMEs will get the maximum production when their employee get work satisfaction. They will work efficient when their workplace is comfortable. So the objective of this research is to analyze the influence of the workplace and Person-Organization Fit to Organizational Citizenship Behaviour (OCB) through employee satisfaction as a variable intervening at the Indonesia SMEs. This study using a random sampling of employees of Indonesia SMEs with the number 250 employees of SMEs. Instruments that are used in this research is a questionnaire to obtain the primary data needed. The research method is quantitative analysis, the data obtained is based on the answers from respondents on the questionnaire, analyzed by statistical techniques of multiple linear regression analysis, the regression model is tested with classical assumptions to meet the requirements and is suitable to be used to predict the effect of independent variables on the dependent variable. The results of the regression calculations were tested using the t-test and the coefficient of determination. The research finding have shown that variable Workplace and person-organization Fit influential to Organizational Citizenship Behaviour through employee satisfaction on the employees of Indonesia SMEs. In research, it is known that the Workplace is a variable independent that influences the most substantial of the Organizational Citizenship Behaviour of employees compared to variable independent else.
Transverse energy confinement and resonance suppression in SAW resonators using low-cut lithium tantalate
Authors: He Yiwen , Wong Yu-Po , Liang Qi , Wu Ting , Bao Jingfu , Hashimoto Ken-ya
Published: January 2022

This paper discusses the applicability of double busbar design to surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices employing low-cut lithium tantalate (LT) with a multi-layered structure. This design offers good energy confinement, scattering loss suppression and transverse mode suppression for a wide frequency range. In addition, the effectiveness of manipulating the slowness curve shape for transverse mode suppression is demonstrated. First, three different lateral edge designs are applied to the layered SAW configuration on low-cut LT, and their performances are compared using the periodic three-dimensional finite-element method powered by the hierarchical cascading technique. Then, the discussion is extended to the influence of the SAW slowness shape to the transverse mode suppression.
A Comparison of the Semantic Expansion of Adjectives for Cold between Korean and Chinese: Focusing on “춥다/冷” and “차갑다/凉”
Authors:   The Society For Chinese Humanities In Korea, . .
Published: January 2022

The purpose of this study is to examine the patterns of semantic expansion and the cognitive process of Korean and Chinese adjectives for cold, including “춥다, 차다, 시리다/冷” and “차갑다, 서늘하다, 선선하다/凉.” To this end, various aspects of semantic expansion in actual usage of the languages were categorized through a corpus analysis. Furthermore, the cognitive process was analyzed through the conceptual metaphor and conceptual metonymy theories of cognitive linguistics. As a result, it was found that various factors related to temperature, such as our senses, experience, life, and phenomena, become the main conceptual factors that cause semantic expansion. In particular, expansion to the areas of emotions and attitudes was remarkable in both Korean and Chinese, along with other areas. That is, while the common perception of Korean and Chinese speakers causes semantic expansion in the same areas, differences were also found. This study suggested that the reason lies in the differences in Korean and Chinese morphologies and the geographical and climatic environment of the two countries.
A Study of Sentences Where the Passive Subject is Placed Before the Predicate: With a Special Focus on Xiang(相)
Authors:   The Society For Chinese Humanities In Korea, . . , . .
Published: January 2022

In this paper, we were able to draw some conclusions as stated below by looking at how 'Xiang相)' is not used as an adverb unlike how it is usually perceived, but becomes a pronoun by itself and takes on a passive quality in front of a predicate. First, 'Xiang(相)' is a second-person pronoun, referring to only one subject and becomes a passive form of the predicate in the sentence. Second, 'Xiang(相)' is a second-person pronoun, and it serves as both the active and passive form simultaneously, meaning 'one another' in the sentence. Third, 'Xiang(相)' is a first-person pronoun and becomes a passive form of the predicate in the sentence. This is a unique phenomenon where the “Xiang(相)” is used as a first-person pronoun. Fourth, 'Xiang(相)' is a third-person pronoun and becomes a passive form of the predicate in the sentence. This is also a unique phenomenon where the “Xiang(相)” is used as a third-person pronoun. ‘Xiang(相)’ is often regarded only as an adverb meaning “each other.” As it being the case, evidences of mistranslations were even found and confirmed in the Korean translation of Chinese classics as it was seen in the main text. It is hoped that through this paper, just with the realization that 'Xiang(相)' can become a passive personal pronoun in front of a predicate, many mistranslations can be corrected properly in the future.
Autoevaluación del conocimiento y aplicación del código de conducta por servidores públicos de salud en Tlaxcala
Authors: Castañeda Sánchez Óscar , Jaramillo Sánchez Rosalba
Published: January 2022

Introducción. El código de conducta establece pautas de comportamiento obligatorio para servidores públicos. Objetivo. Determinar el grado de conocimiento y aplicación del código de conducta por servidores públicos en salud. Métodos. Se realizó un estudio transversal descriptivo en servidores públicos del Seguro Social de Tlaxcala, incluyendo, a conveniencia, sus encuestas de autoevaluación del código de conducta. Variables. Categoría o puesto, antigüedad institucional y en puesto actual, grado de conocimiento y aplicación del código de conducta. Análisis de resultados con estadística descriptiva. Resultados. Se incluyeron 217 entrevistas de servidores públicos, con una antigüedad de 12.7 ± 7.8 años, de los cuales el 15.2% corresponde a médicos no familiares. Conocimiento y aplicación del código: sobresaliente en el 49.8%, notable en el 45.2%, bueno en el 4.1% y suficiente en el 0.9%. Conclusiones. La aplicación y conocimiento del código de conducta en 5 de cada 10 servidores públicos es sobresaliente, y notable en 4 de cada 10, incidiendo en la calidad de atención y servicio.
ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY IN PATIENTS WITH ORAL LICHEN PLANUS AND HEALTHY SUBJECTS-A COMPARATIVE STUDY
Authors: Bhaskar Bindiya , Sreenivasan Prathima , Sylvester Vijay
Published: January 2022

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Oral lichen planus is a common chronic inammatory disease of the oral mucosa with malignant potential. There
are various antioxidant systems in body uid which can neutralize the reactive species. Impaired function of these systems leads to oxidative
damage in the tissues and can result in the inappropriate activation of the immune system.Thus reduced antioxidant defense and increased
oxidative stress may play an important role in etiology of many chronic immune mediated diseases such as: diabetes, psoriasis, vitiligo. Analyzing
the antioxidant capacity in patients with OLP is of signicant value as it can provide essential clues in the etiology of the diseases and help in better
management of the disease.This study aimed to assess and compare the antioxidant capacity of oral lichen planus patients and healthy subjects.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:This study included 50 oral lichen planus patients and 50 healthy subjects .
DPPH Assay is used to assess the antioxidant capacity in OLP patients and healthy subjects.
The percentage scavenging of DPPH radical gave the antioxidant activity of the sample.
RESULTS:Antioxidant level were reduced in the OLP group while comparing it with the control group.
Mean antioxidant level in OLP group was 0.6 and that of the control group was 1.6. Comparison of mean antioxidant levels between the OLP group
and control group showed signicant (p<0.0001) difference. The difference between the reticular and erosive OLP group showed signicant
difference with p value less than 0.0001.
CONCLUSION:Antioxidant level signicantly decreased in OLP group compared to control group.Erosive OLP patients show low antioxidant level
compared to reticular OLP patients.The ndings of present study support the hypothesis of the association between antioxidant capacity and OLP.
STUDY OF ROLE OF CIRCULATING ANTIOXIDANTS IN DEVELOPMENT OF SENILE CATARACT
Authors: Sen Susruta , Chakraborty Indranil , Bandyopadhyay Mousumi , Pathak Indrani , Choudhuri Sharmistha
Published: January 2022

Introduction: Senile cataract is the commonest worldwide cause of treatable blindness, most often due to excess reactive oxygen species [ROS]. Anti-oxidant vitamins namely beta-carotene, ascorbate and tocopherol and enzymes like superoxide dismutase (SOD), constitute rst line defenses against ROS assault, while malondialdehyde (MDA) levels indicate the total burden of lipid peroxidation in-vivo. Objectives: We aimed to compare the levels of above ve analytes in senile cataract patients in contrast to apparently healthy controls and also among smoking and non-smoking sub groups of both cases and controls. Methods: A hospital-based case-control study, was conducted with 102 cases of senile cataract and 102 control subjects, following strict inclusion and exclusion criteria. Recruited individuals were sub-categorized into smokers and non-smokers. After overnight fasting (12 hours), 10 ml blood was drawn aseptically. Serum and plasma were separated and used for biochemical estimations of all ve analytes, following established protocols. Levels were compared between cases and controls as well as between the smoking and non-smoking sub-sections of both groups. Results: Signicantly lower levels of plasma ascorbate and serum tocopherol were seen in cases as compared to controls (P=0.0078 and P<0.0001 respectively). Signicantly lower levels of serum beta carotene (P<0.0001), tocopherol (P<0.0001), plasma ascorbate (P<0.0001), and SOD (P<0.0001). Signicantly higher level of serum MDA (P= 0.0494) was seen in the smokers, as compared to non-smokers Conclusions: Lowered serum tocopherol and plasma ascorbate were signicant factors leading to senile cataract. Furthermore, smoking was found crucial in loss of anti-oxidant defenses and subsequent development of cataract.
CASE REPORT ON A RARE NEUROLOGICAL COMPLICATION OF MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS INFECTION IN HIV PATIENT
Authors: Shivaraju K. , Saikrishna Mandhala
Published: January 2022

LETM is rarely caused by tuberculosis infection. LETM is a contiguous immune-mediated inammatory lesion of the spinal cord that extends to
three or more segments of spinal cord. Here we presenting a case of 55 years old female patient with known HIV infection and no history of
tuberculosis infection admitted in the hospital with complains of sudden onset of asymmetrical weakness of lower limbs and urinary incontinence
from four days. on evaluation she was underwent some series of investigations, in that nally diagnosed with longitudinally extensive transverse
myelitis due to tuberculosis infection. Then patient was treated with ART and ATT with steroids and supportive treatment along with
physiotherapy. after some days patient condition was gradually improving with treatment and discharged, advised physiotherapy daily and followup on OPD basis. So based on this case report, we recommend that clinicians should suspect mycobacterium tuberculosis infection when patient
diagnosed with transverse myelitis
CLINICAL AND NEUROIMAGING CORRELATES OF LEIGH SYNDROME , A CASE SERIES AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Authors: Leela Prasanna Dadireddy , Haripriyanka Vaka
Published: January 2022

Leigh syndrome, also referred to as Sub acute necrotising encephalopathy usually presents with symptoms like developmental delay, regression of
neurological skills and sudden death. Approximately 25% of the patients are abnormal at birth with features like hypotonia, lactic acidosis, feeding
problems, hypoglycemia, hyperbilirubinemia, cardiac complications, seizures and/or hyperammonemia. Here, we present 6 cases of Leigh's
disease , who presented within 6 months of life with neurological regression and hypotonia as the predominent manifestations with MRI ndings
showing Bilateral symmetrical hyperintensities in T2 weighted images which are characteristic ndings in Leigh's disease.
ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY PROFILE OF PATIENTS OF UTI IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Authors: Ayushi Tyagi , Smita Gupta , Ankit Grover
Published: January 2022

BACKGROUND: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the commonest infection in humans, mainly following instrumentation. Common
causative pathogens include E.coli, Pseudomonas, Klebsiella, Proteus etc. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine causative urinary bacteria
and assess their in vitro susceptibility pattern to commonly used antimicrobial drugs.
MATERIALAND METHODS: One sample from each subject was considered. Total of 100 positive urine cultures were taken.
RESULT: E. coli (55%) was the predominant organism followed by K. pneumoniae (15%) and pseudomonas (11%). Resistance of microbes was
high towards cefoperazone/ sulbactam, piperacillin/ tazobactam, meropenem.
CONCLUSION: Findings from the study revealed that E.coli is the most predominant etiology of UTIs followed by Klebsiella. The results show
that the antimicrobial resistance patterns of the causes of UTI are highly variable. The multi-drug resistance pattern in these bacteria was high.
Hence, it becomes essential to treat UTI patients based on microbiological susceptibility results.
ANALYSIS OF TREATMENT OUTCOMES IN LOCALLY ADVANCED CERVICAL CARCINOMA - AN INSTITUTIONAL STUDY
Authors: Selvalakshmi S.
Published: January 2022

Introduction:Carcinoma cervix is the second most common cancer among women in India. Carcinoma cervix is associated with many risk factors
such as multi parity, early age at marriage, early age at coitus and the most important basic cause is poor socioeconomic status, illiteracy, lack of
proper self-hygiene, lack of awareness of screening programs and treatment modalities. The main objective of this study is to analyze various
outcomes following treatment of locally advanced carcinoma cervix and also to determine the causes of treatment failure so as to improve disease
free survival, progression free survival and overall survival. Materials And Methods: A retrospective study was conducted among 191 locally
advanced cervical carcinoma patients treated in the Department of Radiotherapy, Stanley Medical College and Hospital, Chennai during the period
between 2015 and 2019. Various parameters of our study included age distribution, chief complaints at presentation, histopathological types and
grades, staging, type of treatment, details of brachytherapy, response assessment and follow up. Results: Majority of them belong to stage II(50%)
followed by stage III (41%). 14 patients belong to stage IV and only 4 patients belong to stage I. Among them 102 patients (53.4%) showed
complete response and 34 patients (17.8%) showed partial response. Discussion: Most of the patients were in 4th and 5th decade which is very
close to TNCRPregistry. Stage grouping of patients is considered most signicant in assessing the outcome of the treatment wherein it was found
necessary to identify and present the symptoms at early stage to fasten the treatment and aim at complete cure. Conclusion: This study brings a
clear picture of the possible reasons for treatment failure in locally advanced cervical carcinoma and highlights necessary steps to be implemented
in improving infrastructure facilities in Government hospitals that would result in better treatment for poor patients with maximum benets.
EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING WATER CONSERVATION METHODS AMONG THE STUDENTS OF SELECTED COLLEGES AT MANGALURU, KARNATAKA, INDIA- QUASI EXPERIMENTAL STUDY.
Authors: P. M Harish. , Shaji Jesna
Published: January 2022

The importance of water is known to one and all. Despite water being the basic human need. Water is one of the precious natural resources each and
every living being need to survive. The aim of this study was to access the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding
water conservation methods among the students of selected colleges at Mangaluru, Karanataka, India. A Quasi Experimental one group pre-test
and post-test design was adopted to conduct this study. By using simple random sampling 120 college students were selected from the selected
college of Mangaluru. Structured knowledge questionaries were used to collect the data after obtaining the written consent. AStructured teaching
program was administered after pre- test and then set of post-test questionnaire was given after 7 days. Result showed that, majority i.e.,73.3% of
samples had moderate, 25.5% had inadequate knowledge in pre-test, where as in post-test majority of the samples that is 48.3% had moderate
knowledge, 42.5% had adequate knowledge regarding water conservation methods. The mean knowledge score in pre-test computed was
7.88±2.48 and in post-test 12.17 ± 3.87, which showed marked increase (4.29) in mean value. The calculated paired 't' test value was 9.84, (t (119) =
1.66 at p ≤ 0.05 signicance level) which showed signicant difference between pre-test and post-test level of knowledge regarding on water
conservation methods and structured teaching programme was effective in signicant increasing the knowledge of college students. Result also
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revealed that there is signicant association with pre-test knowledge score and age in year, type of family (4.52, 5.82.x = 3.84 at p ≤ 0.05 (1)
signicance level). The study concluded that, there is requirement of large group mobilization towards water conservation methods. Further study
can be conducted through mass communication in assessment of awareness, practice and attitude of different group of people in the communities
regarding water conservation and its importance.
STUDY ON THYROID ABNORMALITY AMONG CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENTS
Authors: Kesavan Kiruthika , Durairaj K Vijaya
Published: January 2022

Chronic Kidney Disease is a worldwide health problem with an increasing incidence and prevalence. Abnormalities in the structure and function of
the thyroid gland and in the metabolism and plasma concentration of thyroid hormones are common in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease.
Patients with CKD having many signs and symptoms suggestive of thyroid dysfunction like sallow complexion, edema, dry skin, cold intolerance,
decreased BMR, asthenia and hyporeexia. So in cases of CKD, it is difcult to exclude thyroid dysfunction on mere clinical background. Total
number of 100 patients with Chronic Kidney Disease were selected in this prospective study. 100 patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
fullling the criteria for CKD who were on conservative management were studied, among these 100 patients 70 were male and 30 were female
Among the 100 patients in our study 55 of them had low serum T3 levels (55%), 17 patients among the low serum T3 level also had high TSH value
of >20 ILIU/m1 with low T4 levels and also symptoms suggestive of hypothyroidism.
An Explainable AI-based Intrusion Detection System for DNS over HTTPS (DoH) Attacks
Authors: Zebin Tahmina , Rezvy, Shahadate , Luo Yuan
Published: January 2022

Over the past few years, Domain Name Service (DNS) remained a prime target for hackers as it enables them to gain first entry into networks and gain access to data for exfiltration. Although the DNS over HTTPS (DoH) protocol has desirable properties for internet users such as privacy and security, it also causes a problem in that network administrators are prevented from detecting suspicious network traffic generated by malware and malicious tools. To support their efforts in maintaining a secure network, in this paper, we have implemented an explainable AI solution using a novel machine learning framework. We have used the publicly available CIRA-CIC-DoHBrw-2020 dataset for developing an accurate solution to detect and classify the DNS over HTTPS attacks. Our proposed balanced and stacked Random Forest achieved very high precision (99.91\%), recall (99.92\%) and F1 score (99.91\%) for the classification task at hand. Using explainable AI methods, we have additionally highlighted the underlying feature contributions in an attempt to provide transparent and explainable results from the model.
An Efficient Adaptive Fuzzy Hierarchical Sliding Mode Control Strategy for 6 Degrees of Freedom Overhead Crane
Authors: Nguyen Linh
Published: January 2022

The paper proposes a new approach to efficiently control a three-dimensional overhead crane with six degrees of freedom (DoF). In addition to five usual output variables including three positions of the trolley, bridge and pulley and two swing angles of the hoisting cable, it is proposed to consider elasticity of the hoisting cable, which causes oscillation in the cable direction. That is, there exists $6^{th}$ under-actuated output in the crane system. To design an efficient controller for the six-DoF crane, it first employs the hierarchical sliding mode control approach, which not only guarantees stability but also minimizes sway and oscillation of the overhead crane when it transports a payload to desired location. Moreover, the unknown and uncertain parameters of the system caused by its actuator nonlinearity and external disturbances are adaptively estimated and inferred by utilizing the fuzzy inference rule mechanism, which results in efficient operations of the crane in real time. More importantly, stabilization of the crane controlled by the proposed algorithm is theoretically proved by the use of the Lyapunov function. The proposed control approach was implemented in the synthetic environment for the extensive evaluation, where the obtained results demonstrate its effectiveness.
A Real-time Breast Hyperthermia Monitoring Scheme Based on Processing of Microwave Scattering Parameters with Deep Learning
Authors: Yilmaz Tuba , Akinci Mehmet Nuri , Girgin Enes , Önal Hulusi
Published: January 2022

This study proposes a new method based on deep learning to determine whether the temperature values ​​are at an appropriate level during the use of microwave hyperthermia method in the treatment of breast cancer. To implement our method, we utilize the temperature dependent dielectric
properties of biological tissues to generate the heating scenarios that
simulates the thermal behavior of biological tissue during the breast cancer
hyperthermia treatment. Using the temperature-dependent dielectric properties
we designated corresponding temperature thresholds, next, we labeled the malignant
tumor region and the healthy tissue region in accordance with the pre-determined
thresholds. In addition, scattering problems are solved based on treatment (hot
or heated) and pre-treatment (cool) scenarios. Using the difference between hot
and cool states, we train, test, and validate the CNN. Our main purpose in the project is to determine whether the tissue is
heated in the desired temperature region using only the single frequency
differential scattered electric field data.
Evaluasi Efektifitas Inisiasi Menyusu Dini (IMD) Terhadap Kelancaran Asi pada Ibu Nifas di Ruang Dahlia Rumah Sakit TK II Udayana Denpasar
Authors: Purwaningsih Ni Wayan , Putu Widiastini Luh
Published: January 2022

Latar Belakang: Inisiasi Menyusu Dini (early initiation) dini adalah mulai menyusu sendiri segera setelah lahir. sehingga pengeluaran ASI menjadi lancar maka kebutuhan bayi akan ASI akan terpenuhi. Tujuan Penelitian: Tujuan penelitian untuk mengevaluasi efektivitas inisiasi menyusu dini terhadap kelancaran ASI. Metedologi: Metode penelitian ini adalah kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian evaluasi sumatif, partisipan dalam penelitian ini adalah ibu bersalin di Rumah sakit Tk II Udayana Denpasar yang telah melakukan Inisiasi menyusu Dini. Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan cara wawancara mendalam dan observasi kepada partaisipan, keluarga dan tenaga kesehatan di ruang Dahlia Rumah Sakit TK II udayana Denpasar, kemudian dilakukan triangulasi. Hasil: Dari hasil penelitian di dapatkan karakteristik payudarategang, kencang serta ditandai dengan payudara partisipan yang membesar dan ASI merembes. Hal tersebut menunjukan bahwa payudara partisipan produksi ASInya banyak. Serta bayi partisipan tidur tenang/pulas 3-4 jam, mengganti popok karena buang air kecil/besar 8-10 kali/hari, menyusu 10-12 kali/hari dengan lama 15 menit ini menunjukkan bahwa pengeluaran ASI partisipan lancar. Kesimpulan: Dalam penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa Rumah Sakit TK II Udayana Denpasar belum melaksanakan program IMD dan akan melakasanakan program IMD kemudian dikembangkan melihat begitu banyak manfaat yang diperoleh bagi ibu dan bayinya.
Gentle Yoga Untuk Kecemasan Ibu Hamil Menghadapi Persalinan
Authors: Suartha I Nyoman , Wulandari Made Ririn Sri , Anggari Dewi Ni Putu Muliantari
Published: January 2022

Latar Belakang: Masa kehamilan merupakan masa yang rentang terjadinya kecemasan pada ibu hamil. Kecemasan yang dirasakan ibu hamil berkaitan dengan diri sendiri dan bayi dalam kandungannya yang dipengaruhi oleh pengalaman pada kehamilan sebelumnya atau pertama kali mengalami persalinan. Tujuan Penelitian Adapun tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh gentle yoga terhadap kecemasan pada ibu hamil dalam menghadapi persalinan di Puskesmas Penebel I. Metedologi: Desain penelitian ini menggunakan pre-eksperimen design dengan rancangan one group pretest-postest design. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah ibu hamil dengan teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan non probability sampling  dengan cara purposive sampling yang terdiri dari 36 responden. Instrumen pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner. Uji statistik yang digunakan yaitu wilcoxon signed rank-test. Hasil: Hasil penelitian yang didapatkan adalah nilai p value 0,001 yang berarti ada perbedaan yang signifikan antara kecemasan ibu hamil sebelum dan sesudah diberikan intervensi Gentle Yoga. Kesimpulan: Hasil penelitian ini dapat dijadikan bahan untuk pengembangan ilmu keperawatan sehingga dapat mengurangi kecemasan pada ibu hamil melalui metode non farmakologi.
Atuação da enfermagem no planejamento da assistência ao recém-nascido com anomalias congênitas
Authors: Adriana de Souza Pereira Jessyca , Lopes Lima Ana Paula , Silva Sandim Lucíola , Scapin Duarte Célia , Natiele Silva Bruna , Castro de Carvalho Vitória
Published: January 2022

Objetivo: destacar a importância da atuação da enfermagem no planejamento da assistência ao recém-nascido de alto risco com anomalia congênita. Método: Revisão integrativa formada por conteúdos analisados e pesquisados na base de dados SciELO e na plataforma BVS, utilizando os descritores “recém-nascido”; “anomalias congênitas”; “assistência de enfermagem”. Como critérios de inclusão foram usados idiomas inglês e português e recorte temporal de 10 anos, foram excluídos estudos disponíveis apenas em resumos e temática insatisfatória à pesquisa. Os dados foram categorizados e analisados por pares para a construção da discussão. Resultados: foram encontrados 67 estudos, destes 10 foram incluídos para a elaboração da pesquisa. Conclusão: A assistência de enfermagem ao recém-nascido de alto risco requer estudo, capacitação e atualização do conhecimento, a maior ferramenta que a enfermagem possui é a SAE, que deve ser realizada por meio de consultas criteriosas primordiais para as condições de detecção precoce de anomalias congênitas em recém-nascidos.
TEORIA DA APRENDIZAGEM EXPERIENCIAL DE DAVID KOLB NA EDUCAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL E TECNOLÓGICA:
Authors: Gravina de Azevedo Daniele , Franco Zampa Maysa
Published: January 2022

O presente artigo visa mostrar os resultados da aplicação de uma sequência didática (SD) a partir dos fundamentos da Teoria da Aprendizagem Experiencial de Kolb, relacionando a consciência corporal e a aprendizagem. A elaboração da SD contemplou diferentes atividades com base no estilo de aprendizagem predominante na turma de um curso técnico integrado ao médio. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, de natureza aplicada, estruturada na metodologia de pesquisa-ação. Os resultados da análise evidenciaram o estilo Acomodador como predominante na turma investigada. Isso mostra que a maioria dos alunos enfatiza o sentir e o fazer durante o processo de aprendizagem, agindo predominantemente através dos sentimentos, aprendem fazendo coisas e tendem a resolver problemas de maneira intuitiva.
Power Transfer Capability Recognition in Deregulated System under Line Outage Condition Using Power World Simulator
Authors: Kerur Prakash , Chakrasali R. L.
Published: January 2022

The major challenges in deregulated system are determination of available transfer capability on the interconnected transmission lines. Electricity industry deregulation is the required for creating a competitive market throughout the world, which instigate new technical issues to market participants and Power System Operators (PSO). Power transfer capability is a crucial parameter to decide the power flow in the lines for further transactions and the estimation of Transfer Capability decides the power transactions based on the safety and ability of the system. This parameter will decide if an interconnected network could be reliable for the transfer of bulk power between two different areas of the network without causing risk to system consistency. The Power Transfer Distribution Factor (PTDF) is the sensitivity index, which decides the transfer capability in the interconnected network under deregulated power systems. This experiment is conducted on IEEE-6 bus system using Power World Simulator to determine the transfer capability in deregulated system under line outage condition.
Youth’s Drink Consumption Habits for the Body Immunity
Authors: Kushargina Rosyanne , Yunieswati Wilda , Rizqiya Fauza
Published: January 2022

Covid-19 pandemic that is happening in Indonesia and throughout the world has caused changes in people’s eating habits. Food and beverages which can increase immunity become the main focus for the community during this pandemic. This study aimed to analyze the drinking habits on the immunity of SMA Muhammadiyah 25 Pamulang students. This study used a cross-sectional design. There were 78 subjects at the age of 16-17 years old who are 12th grade of SMA Muhammadiyah 25 Pamulang. Drinking habits were collected into 11 beverages types and divided into three categories (1: tea, coffee, and boba drinks; 2: fresh milk, powdered milk, sweetened condensed milk, ice cream containing milk, and yogurt; 3: date juice, honey, and traditional herbal medicine). Data were analyzed descriptively by applying the univariate test method. The results show that 66,67% of subjects consumed boba drinks more often. 32,05% of subjects always consumed coffee, and the last 39,74% of subjects rarely consumed tea. Furthermore, there are 62,82% of subjects more often consume ice cream, 25,64% of subjects constantly consume powdered milk, and 47,44% of subjects rarely consume fresh milk. Hereafter, there are 64,10% of subjects who always consume date juice. subjects often consume honey (47,44%) as well as traditional herbal medicine (46,15%). Subjects drink various beverages such as tea, milk, and their processed products, date juice, honey, and traditional herbal medicine to increase their immunity due to nutrient and antioxidant contents, to protect themselves from virus infection, including Covid-19.
VERBUM – virtual enhanced reality for building modelling (virtual technical tour in digital twins for building conservation)
Authors: Bruno Silvana , Scioti Albina , Pierucci Alessandra , Rubino Rocco , Di Noia Tommaso , Fatiguso Fabio
Published: January 2022

The digital transformation of the construction sector is also involving cultural and architectural heritage conservation management to solve criticalities of information exchange in refurbishment/restoration, from the preliminary steps until the execution and monitoring of interventions. Nevertheless, time and resources required to complete digital models (point clouds, 3D meshes and HBIM model) are extensive and this can cause interruption of knowledge communication among professionals. The VERBuM project (Virtual Enhanced Reality For Building Modelling) aims at investigating how a central Virtual Technical Tour (VTT), would guarantee a continuous stream of information when other disruptive technologies are integrated in the process and their related products are linked to the VTT. The use of a VTT, based on 360° photos, may fill time and resources gaps as it is a rapid up-to-date and high-fidelityto-reality tool. The fostering of the paradigmatic change in refurbishment/restoration process requires the development of all-in-one digital environments for digital twinning of cultural and architectural heritage and its assessment, aware of potentialities and criticalities to be overcame. The research moves from stakeholders’ information requirements to implement the VERBuM process supported by the central VTT, editable via cloud-based platform (VERBuM product) to exchange digital contents, uploaded in different file format, but consulted in VR by all the involved actors via web services, without any software product installation. The tool has been evaluated via SWOT analysis supported by Task-Technology Fit (TTF) model and users’ perceptions. The results provide mitigation measures of threats related to distrust in use of VTT within working groups and fruition of point clouds, meshes and BIM models, possible via WebGL-based libraries.
Ilościowa analiza wykorzystania oprogramowania w badaniach bibliometrycznych
Authors: Jachimczyk Adam
Published: January 2022

Cel/Teza: Celem analizy było prześledzenie częstości wykorzystania oprogramowania bibliometrycznego oraz aplikacji do analizy sieci społecznych przez badaczy publikujących teksty o tematyce bibliometrycznej.
Koncepcja/Metody badań: Artykuły wraz z danymi bibliograficznymi zostały pobrane z serwisu Public Library of Science (PLoS). Do zidentyfikowania publikacji wykorzystano pakiet rplos. Nazwy aplikacji stosowanych w analizach bibliometrycznych ustalono na podstawie literatury przedmiotu oraz witryn internetowych poświęconych tej problematyce. Ogółem w analizie uwzględniono 52 aplikacje, w tym 38 bibliometrycznych i 14 programów do analizy sieci społecznych.
Wyniki i wnioski: Łącznie znaleziono 144 artykuły, w których było wymienione przynajmniej jedno oprogramowanie bibliometryczne lub do analizy sieci społecznych. W publikacjach wymieniono 57.69% aplikacji spośród 52, które stały się przedmiotem analizy. Badacze wykorzystali przynajmniej raz 52.63% aplikacji bibliometrycznych oraz 71.43% programów do analizy sieci społecznych. Wśród oprogramowania wyraźnie dominują dwa programy: Gephi i VOSviewer, z których każdy był wskazywany przez badaczy w ponad 20% artykułów.
Oryginalność/Wartość poznawcza: Analiza pokazuje znaczenie określonego oprogramowania w analizach bibliometrycznych. Identyfikuje najczęściej wykorzystywane oprogramowanie oraz ewolucję jego wykorzystania w ostatniej dekadzie.