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Constraining Coupling Constants’ Variation with Supernovae, Quasars, and GRBs
Authors: Gupta Rajendra
Published: January 2023

Dirac, in 1937, proposed the potential variation of coupling constants derived from his large numbers hypothesis. Efforts have continued since then to constrain their variation by various methods, including astrophysical and cosmological observations. We briefly discuss several methods used for the purpose while focusing primarily on the use of supernovae type 1a, quasars, and gamma-ray bursts as cosmological probes for determining cosmological distances. Supernovae type Ia (SNeIa) are considered the best standard candles since their intrinsic luminosity can be determined precisely from their light curves. However, they have only been observed up to about redshift z=2.3, mostly at z≤1.5. Quasars are the brightest non-transient cosmic sources in the Universe. They have been observed up to z=7.5. Certain types of quasars can be calibrated well enough for their use as standard candles but with a higher degree of uncertainty in their intrinsic luminosity than SNeIa. Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are even brighter than quasars, and they have been observed up to z=9.4. They are sources of highly transient radiation lasting from tens of milliseconds to several minutes and, in rare cases, a few hours. However, they are even more challenging to calibrate as standard candles than quasars. Both quasars and GRBs use SNeIa for distance calibration. What if the standard candles’ intrinsic luminosities are affected when the coupling constants become dynamic and depend on measured distances? Assuming it to be constant at all cosmic distances leads to the wrong constraint on the data-fitted model parameters. This paper uses our earlier finding that the speed of light c, the gravitational constant G, the Planck constant h, and the Boltzmann constant k vary in such a way that their variation is interrelated as G~c3~h3~k3/2 with G˙/G=3c˙/c=3h˙/h=1.5k˙/k =3.90±0.04×10−10 yr−1 and corroborates it with SNeIa, quasars, and GRBs observational data. Additionally, we show that this covarying coupling constant model may be better than the standard ΛCDM model for using quasars and GRBs as standard candles and predict that the mass of the GRBs scales with z as 1+z1/3−1. Noether’s symmetry on the coupling constants is now transferred effectively to the constant in the function relating to their variation.
On the Padovan Codes and the Padovan Cubes
Authors: Lee Gwangyeon , Kim Jinsoo
Published: January 2023

We present a new interconnection topology called the Padovan cube. Despite their asymmetric and relatively sparse interconnections, the Padovan cubes are shown to possess attractive recurrent structures. Since they can be embedded in a subgraph of the Boolean cube and can have a Fibonacci cube as a subgraph, and since they are also a supergraph of other structures, it is possible that the Padovan cubes can be useful in fault-tolerant computing. For a graph with n vertices, we characterize the Padovan cubes. We also include the number of edges, decompositions, and embeddings, as well as the diameter of the Padovan cubes.
Acknowledgment to the Reviewers of Textiles in 2022
Authors:   Textiles Editorial Office
Published: January 2023

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Urethral Sphincter Botulinum Toxin A Injection for Non-Spinal Cord Injured Patients with Voiding Dysfunction without Anatomical Obstructions: Which Patients Benefit Most?
Authors: Chen Sheng-Fu , Kuo Hann-Chorng
Published: January 2023

Objective: Treating voiding dysfunction without anatomical obstructions is challenging. Urethral onabotulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) is used in treating voiding dysfunction; however, the success rate varies widely, and patients may not be satisfied with the treatment outcome. This study compared the efficacy of the urethral BoNT-A injection between patients with different non-spinal cord injury (SCI) voiding dysfunctions. Materials and Methods: This study retrospectively analyzed patients with refractory voiding dysfunction, including detrusor underactivity (DU), dysfunctional voiding (DV), and poor relaxation of the external sphincter (PRES) who received the urethral sphincter 100 U BoNT-A injection. The treatment outcomes were assessed via a global response assessment (GRA) one month after treatment. Baseline and follow-up videourodynamic study (VUDS) parameters were also compared. Results: Totally, 161 patients (60 with DU, 77 with DV, and 24 with PRES) with a mean age of 58.8 ± 20.2 were enrolled, of which 62.1% had a good response (GRA ≥ 2) after urethral BoNT-A injection. DV patients had a higher success rate (76.6%) than DU (50%) and PRES (45.8%) patients (p = 0.002). A diagnosis of DV, higher voided volume and recurrent urinary tract infection were predictors of a good treatment response, while the cervical cancer status post-radical surgery predicted a poor response. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses identified PVR > 250 mL as a negative predictor (p = 0.008) in DU patients. Conclusions: The urethral BoNT-A injection provides a satisfactory success rate for non-SCI voiding dysfunction. Patients with DV benefit most from both subjective and objective parameters. Approximately 50% of patients with DU and PRES also had a fair response. PVR > 250 mL was a negative predictor in DU patients.
Acknowledgment to the Reviewers of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease in 2022
Authors:   TropicalMed Editorial Office
Published: January 2023

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Correction: King et al. Establishing an In Vitro System to Assess How Specific Antibodies Drive the Evolution of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus. Viruses 2022, 14, 1820
Authors: King David J. , Freimanis Graham , Neil Chris , Shaw Andrew , Tuthill Tobias J. , Laing Emma , King Donald P. , Lasecka-Dykes Lidia
Published: January 2023

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A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess mRNA-COVID-19 Vaccine Safety among Indian Children (5–17 Years) Living in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Ahsan Marya , Shaik Riyaz Ahamed , Mallick Ayaz K. , Banawas Saeed S. , Alruwaili Thamer A. M. , Alanazi Yousef Abud , Alzahrani Hayat Saleh , Ahmad Ritu Kumar , Ahmad Mohammad Shakil , AlAnazi Faisal Holil , Alfhaid Fahad , Aljulifi Mohammed Zaid , Mehta Vini , Almhmd Abdalah Emad , Daham Abdulaziz S. D. Al , Alruwaili Mutlaq M. M.
Published: January 2023

The objective of this study is to assess the frequency and severity of adverse events following immunization (AEFI) in Indian children aged 5–17 years who received the Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, as well as to investigate for predictors of AEFI. To examine AEFI following the first and second doses of Pfizer’s vaccine, semi-structured questionnaires were distributed as Google forms at Indian schools in Saudi Arabia. The 385 responses included 48.1% male and 51.9% female children, with 136 responses of children aged 5–11 years (group A) and 249 responses from children aged 12–17 years (group B). Overall, 84.4% of children had two shots. The frequency of AEFI was reported to be higher after the first dose than after the second (OR = 2.12, 95% CI = 1.57–2.86). The reported AEFIs included myalgia, rhinitis, local reaction with fever, a temperature of 102 °F or higher, and mild to moderate injection site reactions. While group B frequently reported multiple AEFIs, group A typically reported just one. Local reaction with low grade fever was more frequently reported in group B after the first dose (24.1%) and second dose (15.4%), while local reaction without low grade fever was most frequently observed in group A after the first (36.8%) and second dose (30%). Only prior COVID-19 infection (OR = 2.98, 95% CI = 1.44–6.2) was associated with AEFI after the second dose in the study sample, whereas male gender (OR = 1.71, 95% CI = 1.13–2.6) and prior COVID-19 infection (OR = 2.95, 95% CI = 1.38–6.3) were predictors of AEFI after the first dose. Non-serious myocarditis was reported by only one child. According to the analysis conducted, the Pfizer’s mRNA COVID-19 vaccination was found to be safe in Indian children.
A Comparison of Strategies to Improve Uptake of COVID-19 Vaccine among High-Risk Adults in Nairobi, Kenya in 2022
Authors: Yego Joan , Korom Robert , Eriksson Emma , Njavika Sharon , Sane Oulimata , Kanorio Purity , Rotich Oliver , Wambui Stellah , Mureithi Eunice
Published: January 2023

Background: COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Kenya is still low compared to other countries, especially in Europe and North America. In most parts of the country, a large percentage of the Kenyan population remains unvaccinated. As of October 2022, the Ministry of Health (Kenya) estimates that only 36.2% of the adult population had been fully vaccinated. Methods: We conducted an experimental study in April 2022 targeting unvaccinated adults who had a history of hypertension and/or diabetes and those in the 60+ age group. We tested various messaging approaches using two different intervention channels. Results: Although the overall rate of vaccinated individuals according to national records is low, responses from the study group collected through phone call conversations show that higher-risk adults such as those older than 60 or those with chronic illnesses have a remarkably high vaccination rate of 89%. After the study, four participants received a COVID-19 vaccine within 1 month of the intervention. These four participants all received a loss-messaging intervention approach during the study. Conclusion: This study supports a national approach to increasing COVID-19 vaccination rates using loss-messaging directed at unvaccinated, high-risk individuals.
Ex Vivo Blockade of the PD-1 Pathway Improves Recall IFNγ Responses of HIV-Infected Persons on Antiretroviral Therapy
Authors: Fischhaber Natalie , Schmiedeberg Moritz , Kübel Sabrina , Harrer Ellen G. , Harrer Thomas , Nganou-Makamdop Krystelle
Published: January 2023

Despite antiretroviral therapy (ART), immune exhaustion persists in HIV infection and limits T cell responses to HIV or other pathogens. Moreover, HIV infection results in the loss of pre-existing immunity. Here, we investigated the effect of blocking the PD-1 pathway on recall IFNγ responses to tetanus toxoid (TT) and measles virus (MV) antigens in HIV-infected persons on ART with prior TT and MV immunity. The ex vivo treatment of lymphocytes with anti-PD-1 and anti-PD-L1 antibodies significantly increased TT- and MV-specific IFNγ responses. The responses to TT and MV antigens alone or in combination with antibodies blocking the PD-1 pathway positively correlated with CD4 T cell levels. Furthermore, T cell PD-1 expression levels inversely correlated with recall IFNγ responses in combination with antibodies blocking the PD-1 pathway but not with IFNγ responses to antigens only. Our study suggested that targeting the PD-1 pathway may boost vaccine-induced pre-existing immunity in HIV-infected persons on ART depending on the degree of immune exhaustion.
An Overview of the Penguin Visual System
Authors: Hadden Peter W. , Zhang Jie
Published: January 2023

Penguins require vision that is adequate for both subaerial and submarine environments under a wide range of illumination. Here we provide a structured overview of what is known about their visual system with an emphasis on how and how well they achieve these goals. Amphibious vision is facilitated by a relatively flat cornea, the power in air varying from 10.2 dioptres (D) to 41.3 D depending on the species, and there is good evidence for emmetropia both above and below water. All penguins are trichromats with loss of rhodopsin 2, a nocturnal feature, but only deeper diving penguins have been noted to have pale oil droplets and a preponderance of rods. Conversely, the diurnal, shallow-diving little penguin has a higher ganglion cell density (28,867 cells/mm2) and f-number (3.5) than those that operate in dimmer light. In most species studied, there is some binocular overlap, but this reduces upon submergence. However, gaps in our knowledge remain, particularly with regard to the mechanism of accommodation, spectral transmission, behavioural measurements of visual function in low light, and neural adaptations to low light. The rarer species also deserve more attention.
Comparison between Machine-Learning-Based Turbidity Models Developed for Different Lake Zones in a Large Shallow Lake
Authors: Hu Runtao , Xu Wangchen , Yan Wenming , Wu Tingfeng , He Xiangyu , Cheng Nannan
Published: January 2023

Machine learning has been used to mine the massive data collected by automatic environmental monitoring systems and predict the changes in the environmental factors in lakes. However, further study is needed to assess the feasibility of the development of a universal machine-learning-based turbidity model for a large shallow lake with considerable spatial heterogeneity in environmental factors. In this study, we collected and examined sediment and water quality data from Lake Taihu, China. Three monitoring stations were established in three lake zones to obtain continuous time series data of the water quality and meteorological variables. We used these data to develop three turbidity models based on long short-term memory (LSTM). The three zones differed in terms of environmental factors related to turbidity: in West Taihu, the Lake Center, and the mouth of Gonghu Bay, the critical shear stress of bed sediments was 0.029, 0.055, and 0.032 N m−2, and the chlorophyll-a concentration was 23.27, 14.62, 30.80 μg L−1, respectively. The LSTM-based turbidity model developed for any zone could predict the turbidity in the other two zones. For the model developed for West Taihu, its performance to predict the turbidity in the local zone (i.e., West Taihu) was inferior to that for the other zones; the reverse applied to the models developed for the Lake Center and Gonghu Bay. This can be attributed to the complex hydrodynamics in West Taihu, which weakens the learning of LSTM from the time series data. This study explores the feasibility of the development of a universal LSTM-based turbidity model for Lake Taihu and promotes the application of machine learning algorithms to large shallow lakes.
Entre la consolidación del proyecto confesional y las estructuras jerárquicas de género: los sodomitas condenados en el Compendio del jesuita Pedro de León (Andalucía, 1578-1616)
Authors: Soria Jorge Emmanuel
Published: January 2023

El artículo analiza, desde una perspectiva de género, la construcción criminal de la sodomía durante la consolidación del proyecto confesional de la monarquía hispánica a finales del siglo XVI y principios del XVII. Sugerimos que existió una relación entre el disciplinamiento del cuerpo sodomita y la consolidación del proyecto confesional en la Península Ibérica. La violencia secular sobre el cuerpo sodomita constituyó, desde este punto de vista, una de las aristas de la cristalización de las monarquías confesionales. La pretensión de uniformidad política y religiosa exigía una homogeneidad en los comportamientos sexuales y de género de los súbditos. Consideramos de manera hipotética que, a la par que el poder regio confesional se establecía, necesitaba conformar estructuras de género acordes al proyecto político y religioso que se buscaba consolidar. De esta manera, el cuerpo sodomita se convertía en objeto de castigo. El pecado nefando, por lo tanto, debía extirparse, ya que no solo atentaba contra el orden natural sino también contra la jerarquía de géneros que sustentaba las estructuras de poder. Estos argumentos se ponen en consideración a partir del estudio de los casos de condenados a muerte por sodomía que el sacerdote jesuita Pedro de León acompañó en la cárcel real de Sevilla entre 1578 y 1616.
El significado histórico de la rivalidad entre alamanes y burgundios en el siglo IV
Authors: Sgalla Malla Ítalo Enrique
Published: January 2023

Este trabajo pretende reflexionar respecto de los motivos subyacentes a la rivalidad entre alamanes y burgundios de la que dan cuenta las fuentes latinas. Para ello, realizaremos un estudio comparativo entre ambos pueblos con el fin de problematizar la interpretación tradicional según la cual el motivo de la discordia residiría en la diversidad de sus estructuras políticas.
Reforma de la Iglesia y crisis de la cristiandad en las obras de Juan Bernal Díaz de Luco (1495-1556)
Authors: Rizzuto Claudio César
Published: January 2023

Juan Bernal Díaz de Luco (1495-1556) fue uno de los más conocidos promotores de la reforma eclesiástica y religiosa en la España de Carlos V. Este artículo se ocupa de precisar algunos de los puntos alrededor de los cuales giran sus propuestas de reforma. Por una parte, se mostrará el carácter crítico alrededor del cual giraba la necesidad de la reforma de la Iglesia en sus escritos. Por otra parte, se precisará el contenido de esta reforma y la necesidad de desplazar cierta visión de esta última limitada a la sola crítica de los abusos del clero. De esta manera, puede hallarse en Díaz de Luco cierta percepción de las dificultades de su tiempo y de los alcances y límites de acción a partir de los modelos eclesiásticos heredados.
The Complete Manuscript of “The Solemn March of Shamil” by M. P. Mussorgsky. Study and Publication
Authors: Тетерина Надежда Ивановна , Левашев Евгений Михайлович , Александрова Василиса Александровна
Published: January 2023

В статье впервые представлена рукопись хорового произведения М. П. Мусоргского «Торжественный марш Шамиля», обнаруженная В. А. Александровой в 2021 году в отделе рукописей Российской национальной библиотеки. Ранее исследователям был знаком лишь один источник сочинения — неполный автограф, хранящийся там же (в фонде В. И. Вельского), первая страница которого была утрачена при неизвестных обстоятельствах. Вновь выявленная в фонде В. В. Ястребцева копия конца XIX века, в отличие от автографа, содержит полный нотный и вербальный текст «Торжественного марша Шамиля» (89 тактов). После включения в основной авторский текст 19 тактов, отсутствующих в оригинале, образуется целостное и законченное произведение,публикуемое в редакции Н. И. Тетериной и Е. М. Левашева в Нотном приложении к журналу.

This article presents for the first time the manuscript of M. P. Mussorgsky's choral work “The Solemn March of Shamil,” discovered by V. A. Aleksandrova in 2021 in the Manuscripts Department, National Library of Russia. Earlier researchers were aware of only one source of the work-an incomplete autograph, stored in the V. I. Belsky collection, the first page of which was lost under unknown circumstances. A newly discovered copy from the V. V. Yastrebtsev collection, dating from the end of the 19 century, contains the complete musical and verbal text of the work. The inclusion in the author's text of the 19 bars missing from the original forms a coherent and complete work, which is published in the edition of N. I. Teterina and E. M. Levashev in a sheet music appendix to the journal.
Hommage to Igor Stravinsky (for His 140 Birthday)
Authors: Баранова-Монигетти Татьяна Борисовна
Published: January 2023

Статья посвящена особой форме «музыки на случай» — кратким музыкальным приветствиям, которыми Стравинский обменивался с коллегами-композиторами, которые дарил своим друзьям и близким. Среди адресатов музыкальных подарков Стравинского мы встретим Пикассо, Мийо, Риети, Буланже, Сувчинского, а среди авторов оммажей, посвященных Игорю Фёдоровичу, — Хиндемита, Кшенека, Мессиана, Булеза. Задачей автора статьи было максимально полно охватить и систематизировать материал, который до сих пор специально не рассматривался ни русскими, ни зарубежными исследователями. В статье представлены результаты изучения архива нотных рукописей Стравинского и его коллег-композиторов в Фонде Пауля Захера с привлечением сведений из эпистолярия и биографических трудов. Большинство музыкальных посвящений публикуется впервые. Автор статьи анализирует стилевые особенности оммажей. В статье также демонстрируются множественность решений, изобретательность, остроумие и неисчерпаемая фантазия участников «стравинскианы» - своего рода интеллектуального и творческого соревнования композиторов разных стран и направлений.

The article is about particular form of ‘occasionaL music”-short musical greetings that Stravinsky exchanged with feLLow composers or gave to his friends and relatives. Among Stravinsky's addressees we find the names of Picasso, MiLhaud, Rieti, Boulanger and Souvchinsky, and such composers as Hindemith, Krenek, Messiaen, and BouLez dedicated their hommages to Igor Fyodorovich. The author's obLigation was to coLLect materiaLs as fuLLy as possibLe and systematize them, which so far has not been specificaLLy studied by either Russian or foreign musicoLogists. This articLe presents the resuLts of research on the archivaL coLLection of sheet music manuscripts of Stravinsky and his composer coLLeagues in the PauL Sacher Foundation, using information from epistoLary sources and biographicaL works. Most of the hommages are pubLished here for the first time. The author anaLyses the styLe of Stravinsky's hommages. The articLe aLso demonstrates the muLtipLicity of soLutions, inventiveness, wit and inexhaustibLe imagination of the participants of “Stravinskyana”-a sort of inteLLectuaL and creative competition of composers from different countries and of various styLes.
TYPES OF STRUCTURAL HETEROGENEITY OF CONCRETE AND ITS ACCOUNTING IN THE TECHNOLOGYAND CALCULATION OF BUILDING STRUCTURES
Authors: С. А. Стельмах,
Published: January 2023

В исследовании были выявлены и проанализированы типы структурной неоднородности бетонов, а также оценка возможности ее применения в практическом строительстве, проектировании и производстве. Научная новизна исследования заключается в аналитическом обзоре существующих работ, включая собственные исследования, которые касаются развития существующих представлений о природе возникновения неоднородностей бетона, его физической сущности и технологического смысла. Сформулированы выводы о возможности учёта структурных неоднородностей бетона в технологии и расчётах строительных конструкций из железобетона. Выявлено, что перспективой обладают именно вариатропные конструкции с неоднородной структурой бетона по своему сечению. У таких конструкций имеется определенный запас и резерв прочности, которые можно эффективно использовать технологами, конструкторами и проектировщиками для создания новых типов эффективных строительных изделий и конструкций.

The study identified and analyzed the types of structural heterogeneity of concrete, as well as the assessment of the possibility of its application in practical construction, design and production. The scientific novelty of the research consists in an analytical review of existing works, including our own research, which concerns the development of existing ideas about the nature of the occurrence of concrete inhomogeneities, its physical essence and technological meaning. Conclusions are formulated about the possibility of taking into account structural heterogeneities of concrete in the technology and calculations of reinforced concrete building structures. It is revealed that it is variatropic structures with an inhomogeneous structure of concrete in their cross-section that have the prospect. Such structures have a certain margin and reserve of strength, which can be effectively used by technologists, designers and designers to create new types of effective building products and structures.
INFLUENCE OF SURFACTANTS - “L. O. C.” ON THE PROPERTIES OF THE COMPOSITE CONCRETE BASED MATERIAL
Authors: З. З. Аларханова, , П. Д. Батаева, , И. Б. Ибрагимов,
Published: January 2023

В работе рассмотрено влияние поверхностно-активного вещества «L. O. C.» на эксплуатационные характеристики композиционного материала на основе бетона с целью установления его эффективности как модификатора. Изготовлены бетонные образцы, модифицированные разрабатываемым многофункциональным чистящим средством - «L. O. C.», проведены испытания образцов бетона на прочность на сжатие, при этом менялись возраст образца и дозировки многофункционального чистящего средства в нем (% от массы цемента). Результаты проведенных испытаний показали, что модифицированные многофункциональным чистящим средством - «L. O. C.» образцы композиционного материала имеют лучшие характеристики. Установлена оптимальная дозировка разрабатываемой химической добавки. Основным преимуществом таких химических добавок является их полифункциональность действия, экологичность и малые дозировки, которые должны обеспечить экономическую целесообразность.

The paper considers the influence of the surfactant “L. O. C.” on the performance characteristics of a composite material based on concrete, in order to establish its effectiveness as a modifier. Samples of building concrete modified by the developed multifunctional cleaning agent - L. O. C. were made, samples were tested for workability and compressive strength of concrete, taking into account the age of the sample and the dosage of the multifunctional cleaning agent in it,% of the mass of cement. The results of the tests carried out showed that modified with a multifunctional cleaner - “L. O. C.” samples of composite material have the best operational characteristics. The optimal dosage of the developed chemical additive has been established. The main advantage of such chemical additives is their multifunctionality of action, environmental friendliness and small dosages, which guarantee economic feasibility.
FEATURES OF PACKET CAPTURE AND THEIR INITIAL ANALYSIS IN THE NETWORK DATA ANALYZER OF THE DIGITAL SUBSTATION
Authors: П. А. Кокшев, , Н. А. Галанина, , Д.Н. Суворов, , В.И. Марсов,
Published: January 2023

Рассматривается необходимость разработки специализированного анализатора данных для высокоавтоматизированных подстанций. Представлены особенности просмотра и первоначального анализа данных, передающихся по сети. Приведен детальный разбор сообщений, передающихся по протоколам GOOSE, MMS и SV согласно IEC 61850. Разработана программа для анализа данных цифровых подстанций с поддержкой идентификации несанкционированных устройств и контроля работы оборудования.

The necessity of developing a specialized data analyzer for highly automated substations is considered. The features of viewing and initial analysis of data transmitted over the network are presented. A detailed analysis of messages transmitted via the GOOSE, MMS and SV protocols according to IEC 61850 is given. A program has been developed for analyzing data from digital substations with support for identifying unauthorized devices and monitoring equipment operation.
Patient with Arterial Hypertension at High Cardiovascular Risk: Focus on Telmisartan
Authors: А.М. Пристром, , М.С. Пристром, , М.М. Михно, , С.М. Рачок, , С.А. Казаков, , А.В. Пырочкин, , И.И. Зарадей, , Т.Д. Борисенко,
Published: January 2023

В статье рассматриваются современные возможности контроля артериального давления. Определена роль блокаторов рецепторов к ангиотензину II. Показаны преимущества телмисартана с точки зрения антигипертензивной эффективности и органопротекции. Также приводятся оригинальные данные клинического применения препарата Телмиста® (телмисартан) у пациентов с артериальной гипертензией.

The article discusses modern opportunities of blood pressure control. The role of angiotensin II receptor blockers has been determined. The advantages of telmisartan in terms of antihypertensive efficacy and organ protection are shown. Original data on Telmista® (telmisartan) clinical use in patients with arterial hypertension are also provided.
Mechanical Characterization of Filler Modified ABS 3D Printed Composites Made via Fused Filament Fabrication
Authors:   Federal Center of Technological Education in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, de Mendonça A. C. , Cavalcanti D. K. K. ,   Federal Center of Technological Education in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, de Queiroz H. F. M. ,   Federal Center of Technological Education in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Neto J. S. S. ,   Federal Center of Technological Education in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Chaves F. J. P. ,   Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave, Barcelos, Portugal, Banea M. D. ,   Federal Center of Technological Education in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil & CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
Published: January 2023

Rapid prototyping (also known as additive manufacturing, AM) is a quickly developing process with increasing new applications in a large variety of industrial sectors (i.e., aerospace, automotive, medical, among others.) However, despite the great advantage of a decoupled price to part complexity of an AM fabricated structure, the material properties (largely governed by filament material and printing parameters) still present a significant limiting factor. In this context, the development of new filament materials for a wider range of applications has great potential. In this study, the influence of micro-scale filler reinforcement (powders), both natural (curauá) and synthetic (glass fibre), in the fabrication of an Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) filament was evaluated. The filler was controlled by weight fraction (~1%) and the filament was fabricated via extrusion. A commercially available 3D printer was used to print tensile and flexural specimens for mechanical characterization as per ASTM standards. The fracture morphology was analysed after tensile testing via optical microscopy in order to evaluate the effect of the fillers on the material deposition and void formation. No significant variation in the tensile properties was reported, except for the strain at failure, while more significant flexural strength variation was observed as a function of filler material. The fillers presented a significant effect on the void density of the fractured surface. It was demonstrated that this simple fabrication technique can generate novel filament materials that may enhance the mechanical properties or widen the range of application (e.g., faster decomposition times in nature for single-use plastics due to the hydrophilic nature of the natural filler and lower water absorption of the hydrophobic synthetic filler for marine environment applications).
Mathematical Model for the Temperature Distribution on The Surface of Two Aluminum Alloys Welded by Friction Stir Welding
Authors:   Northern Technical University, Technical Institute Mosul, Iraq, Karash E. T. , Ali H. M. ,   Technical College of Engineering, Northern Technical University, Mosul, Irak, Hamid A. F. ,   Technical College of Engineering, Northern Technical University, Mosul, Irak
Published: January 2023

The aim of this study was to predict the temperatures on all surfaces of three-dimensional models using the ANSYS 15.0 program. Firstly, the temperatures from the welding centre to the edges of the models of two aluminium alloys (AA-7075 & AA-2024) welded by friction stir welding process were perceived. Secondly, the distribution of temperatures from the start of the welding process to its end and the derivation of equations to predict the distribution of temperatures with the time spent in the welding process, along with the distribution of temperatures with the distance from the centre of the welding process were observed at different travel speeds of the welding cart (TS = 20, 40, 60, 100 mm/sec) and different speeds of the welding tool (TRS=900, 1050, 1200 rpm). The results indicate that the temperature increases with the increase in the rotational speed of the welding tool, while the temperature decreases with the increase in the travel speed of the welding cart. Another result is that the temperature distribution is not symmetrical. The highest values are in the welding centre and decrease significantly as the welding centre is moved away, and the highest temperatures can be reached between (75 – 80%) in the welding centre from the melting point of the two aluminium alloys welded together. It was also found that the temperatures increase significantly twenty seconds after the beginning of the welding process and, afterwards, the increase is small, and three equations were derived to predict the temperature distribution.
Machine Learning for Parametrical Analysis of Friction Stir Welded Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites
Authors:   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, India, Saravanan K. , Giridharan A. ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, India
Published: January 2023

The research focuses on the behaviour and process parametric influence on friction stir welded Al metal matrix composites reinforced with varied percentages of SiC, B4C, and Mg. The experimentation involves fabrication of Al metal matrix composites followed by friction stir welding and, subsequently, evaluation of the joint properties in terms of mechanical strength, microstructural integrity, and quality. In comparison to other joints with varied base material compositions, the weld exhibits refined grains and uniform distribution of hybrid particles in the joint region, resulting in increased strength. Higher SiC composition adds to greater strength, better wear characteristics, and harness, whereas B4C percentage is linked to hardness. The maximum ultimate tensile stress for a particular sample was determined to be around 160MPa, while the maximum percentage elongation was found to be around 165 for 10% SiC and 3% B4C. As the amount of SiC declines and that of B4C rises, the percentage elongation decreases. In samples with a B4C weight percentage of 10%, the greatest hardness measured was around 103Hv. For a load of 30N, the wear rate was as high as 12gm/s with a SiC weight percentage of 10. For lower load values and a higher percentage of B4C, the wear rate often decreased. Chemical properties are barely changed. Therefore, the materials keep their original qualities after welding. During the non-destructive testing process, no large cracks, pores, or clusters of pores are found, indicating that the weld is of good quality. To achieve a satisfactory weld, optimal ranges based on analysis using machine learning of rotary tool speed, tool linear velocity, transverse speed are maintained. Linear Regression algorithm, Random Forest algorithm and Lasso Regression algorithms are being used and the results are also compared. This work covers a wide range of topics, and the results are found to have improved significantly in most cases and is in good agreement with data previously presented in the literatures.
Parameters Selection for the Production of Fully Dense Metals Processed by Selective Laser Melting
Authors:   ", Ben Slama M. ,   Laboratory of Mechanical Engineering, National Engineering School of Monastir, University of Monastir,  Rue Ibn El Jazzar, 5000 Monastir, Tunisia", Chatti S. ,   "Laboratory of Mechanical Engineering, National Engineering School of Monastir, University of Monastir,  Rue Ibn El Jazzar, 5000 Monastir, Tunisia", Kolsi L. ,   "Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Ha’il,  Ha’il City 81451, Saudi Arabia & Laboratory of Metrology and Energy Systems, Department of Energy Engineering, University of Monastir, 5000 Monastir, Tunisia"
Published: January 2023

Selective laser melting (SLM) presents significant assets for both industrial and academic fields. However, the process parameters selection is yet challenging. It presents tens of parameters to be carefully selected, including laser power and speed, bed thickness, hatching space, and other parameters, for the manufacturing of parts with high density. This paper provides a deeper understanding of the processing parameters’ effect on the evolution of the product’s density. A series of numerical simulations of porosity is achieved on Ansys Additive© software and it shows the evolution of the relative density at different laser powers and scan speeds. Numerical results show that low laser power and accelerated scan lead to the generation of a small melt pool, and consequently low density. In the opposite case, at high power and slow scan, the created melt pool is wide enough to avoid porosity and generate fully dense products. The product density is proportionally related to the melt pool size. Hence, it could be estimated through the correlation with the melt pool width, which enables the perfect selection of the hatching space for the selected set of parameters.
EVALUASI KINERJA RUTE KENDARAAN ANGKUTAN BARANG KOTA DUMAI DAN PEMODELAN MENGGUNAKAN APLIKASI PTV VISUM 22
Authors: YUNI SITI WAH
Published: January 2023

Dumai City is a developing area, especially in the industrial sector. This is evidenced by the large number of large industries in Dumai City. The existence of this industry means that there are goods transportation that operates and of course it also affects the condition of the road pavement. Currently, the arrangement is managed by the Dumai City Transportation Service. The current route (the Existing Route) is the Provincial and National Road Routes. It is known that this route is a priority road where this road is the only road that connects the vehicle to a destination such as a factory or PT in Dumai City. So that in this condition causes an increase in the volume of the route traversed. From the problems that occur, it is necessary to evaluate the performance of the freight vehicle route to find out whether the route is still feasible to accommodate the vehicles being passed. The method that can be used to analyze the performance of the freight transport route is the Indonesian net capacity guideline (PKJI) 2014. With the development of technology, it can make it easier to provide a visual description or simulation of the condition of the route being evaluated, the software used as a tool in modeling namely PTV Visum 22. From the performance evaluation of the route of the freight vehicle using the 2014 PKJI method, the route of the freight vehicle is still able to accommodate the volume of passing vehicles. However, on Jalan Soekarno Hatta (Rawa Panjang) there is almost a traffic jam where the service level is D, which is approaching an unstable flow where almost all drivers will be restricted (disturbed). The volume of service is related to the capacity that can be tolerated, and it is recommended to do road widening and the results of modeling using the PTV Visum 22 application show that the highest loading of freight vehicles occurs on Jl. Soekarno Hatta (Rawa Panjang) which connects zone 1 to zone 2 is 246 movements.
PREDIKSI KERUSAKAN KINERJA STRUKTUR BANGUNAN GEDUNG MENGGUNAKAN JARINGAN SARAF TIRUAN DENGAN METODE PURELIN
Authors: Garcya Muhammad Gala , Ananda Faisal , Sukri Armada
Published: January 2023

An earthquake is one of the natural events whose magnitude cannot be predicted. This is can happen because the direction of the earthquake work depends on the movement of the soil that supports it. This is generally the biggest threat to construction, especially buildings. Buildings are expected to be built because they can use even a small area of land. However, over time, it is common for buildings to collapse due to earthquakes, so a more detailed analysis is needed to design a better earthquake-resistant building. Time history analysis is one of the analyzes used to evaluate buildings against earthquakes. However, time history analysis has a weakness, namely the duration of the analysis tends to be long, so determining whether a structure is still able to function according to plan is difficult to measure. Analysis of artificial neural networks by utilizing structural response data is expected to be able to predict the structural performance of building structures. The purelin method reads data linearly but in this case, predicts based on previous data or is known as the Backpropagation Analysis method.
Cover dan Daftar Isi VOL. 04 NO 2 2022
Authors: Tekla Admin
Published: January 2023

Cover dan Daftar Isi VOL. 04 NO 2 2022
Kepribadian Ideal Konselor Islam dalam Qasidah Munfarijah Karya Syekh Yusuf Bin Muhammad Yusuf At-Tuzi
Authors: Fitri Lisdiana , Syakur M.
Published: January 2023

Islamic guidance and counseling is an activity that is helpful and contributes to every individual in need in terms of alleviating the problems they face. However, the facts on the ground show that many counseling practices deviate from predetermined standards so that it affects the results of the services provided to counselees. One of the factors that causes the low quality of counseling services is the personality of the counselor who is less than ideal. This study aims to describe the ideal personality of Islamic counselors in the Qasidah Mun- farijah by Sheikh Yusuf bin Muhammad Yusuf At-Tuzi. The method used in this research is a qualitative method with the type of hermeneutic research, while the data analysis uses the objectivist hermeneutics cycle of the part-whole path from Gadamer. The conclusion of this study is that there are 9 ideal personalities of Islamic counselors found in Sheikh Yusuf bin Muhammad Yusuf’s Qasidah Munfarijah, namely patient, pleased, guiding, diligent in doing good deeds, character, trustworthiness, gentle, good at communicating and knowledgeable.
Identifikasi Nilai-Nilai Kepemimpinan dalam Wayang Semar Karya Sunan Kalijaga Untuk Mengembangkan Pribadi Konselor
Authors: Hafifuddin Nur  , Mohamat Hadori
Published: January 2023

This study aims to identify the leadership values contained in Sunan Kalijaga’s wayang semar, which then these values can be owned and adopted to develop the counselor’s per[1]sonality. The research method used is a qualitative approach type of Layered Hermeneutics. The main data source is in the form of meaning and interpretation of symbolic meaning in Semar’s body which contains the philosophy of leadership written in a book entitled Du[1]nia Semar Abdi Simultaneously Rulers Throughout the Ages by Ardian Kresna. Meanwhi[1]le, supporting data was obtained from interviews with key informants, namely Javanese hu[1]manists who understand the meaning behind the symbols of Semar’s leadership philosophy. The results of the study found nine leadership values taken from Semar’s body including, (1) white tufts have a symbolic meaning of wisdom, (2) looking up face has a symbolic me[1]aning of optimism, (3) eyes and lips, have a symbolic meaning of empathy and give joy, (4) sunthi nose has a symbolic meaning of sensitivity, (5) ears have a symbolic meaning of lis[1]teners, (6) nuding hands have a symbolic meaning of example and role model, (7) seser bun[1]Hafifuddin Nur, Mohamat Hadori hafifuddinnurr@gmail.com, hadorimohamat@gmail.ugm.ac.id Fakultas Dakwah Universitas Ibrahimy Sukorejo Situbondo JURNAL KAJIAN BIMBINGAN DAN KONSELING ISLAM / Volume 2, No. 1, Januari 2023 29 KONSELING AT-TAWAZUN der body has a symbolic meaning of having strong determination and aspirations, ( 8) Po[1]leng village clothing has a symbolic meaning of prioritizing the interests of the people, (9) the position of Semar squatting and standing has a symbolic meaning of serving the people.
Analisa Clustering Aplikasi Laporan Kasus Kekerasan
Authors: Novia Talitha Ayudhea , Swanjaya Daniel , Wulaningrum Resty
Published: January 2023

Kekerasan merupakan suatu tindakan yang sangat meresahkan masyarakat , ada berbagai macam kekerasan yang terjadi pada anak dan perempuan di Kota Kediri. Semakin banyaknya kasus kekerasan maka perlu nya mencari solusi  untuk mengatasi masalah ini dengan cara menganalisa data dengan menggunakan metode Self Organizing Maps (SOM). Data yang telah didapatkan dari aplikasi pelaporan VICARA direkap dan dinormalisasikan kemudian di clustering kan dengan metode SOM. Metode SOM menganalisa data kasus kekerasan berjumlah 100 data kasus dengan nilai Silhouette Coefficient sebesar 0,9821.
Implementasi Metode Rule Based Pada Aplikasi Antri Pintar Berbasis Web Pada Loket Pendaftaran Pasien Rawat Jalan di Rumah Sakit
Authors: Sugiarto Danami Bay , Swanjaya Daniel , Wulaningrum Resty
Published: January 2023

This research was conducted in one of the hospitals in the vicinity of the author's residence. The queuing system that is applied in this hospital still uses the manual method where the officer will take the queue number on a machine that is at the queue counter. Based on the results of the calculation of the existing queuing system, there are still some accumulations of patients in the waiting room because it is still manual and the calling process is still very long. To overcome this problem by analyzing the previous queue data using the Waterfall method, and Rule Based with unlimited queue lengths (unlimited). From these results, it can be concluded that using the rule-based method on the smart queue application can speed up the patient queue due to the large number of counter staff. Penelitian ini dilakukan di salah satu rumah sakit yang berada disekitar tempat tinggal penulis yaitu di kota kediri. Sistem antrian yang diterapkan di rumah sakit ini masih menggunakan cara manual di mana petugas akan mengambilkan nomor antrian pada sebuah masih yang berada di loket antrian. Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan sistem antrian yang telah ada masih mengalami beberapa penumpukan pasien diruang tunggu dikarenakan masih manual dan proses pemanggilan yang masih sangatlah lama. Untuk mengatasi masalah ini dengan cara menganalisa data antrian sebelumnya dengan menggunakan metode Waterfall, dan Rule Based dengan panjang antrian tidak terbatas (unlimited). Dari hasil tersebut didapatkan kesimpulan bahwa dengan menggunakan metode rule based pada aplikasi antri pintar dapat mempercepat antrian pasien pada loket pendaftaran dikarenakan jumlah petugas loket yang lumayan banyak.
Rancang Bangun Tongkat Tunanetra dengan Sensor Ultrasonik Berbasis Arduino Uno
Authors: Lestari Meidi Wani , Imnadir Imnadir
Published: January 2023

People who are blind, assistive devices to carry out daily activities are needed. If they do not use assistive devices, blind people will have difficulty when carrying out daily activities such as reaching obstacles that are near them. As for those who use tools that are classified as manual, such as sticks. However, the stick is considered less effective because the reach of the stick is not so wide and long, it is also less efficient when used in the crowd of activities of people nearby. On the basis of these problems, this research was conducted to help blind people to be aware of the obstacles that are around them. The HCSR04 type ultrasonic distance sensor can be used to measure the distance from the user to the surrounding obstructions. This sensor can measure distances from a radius of 5 cm to 200 cm. By using Arduino Uno, you can maximize the function of the HC-SR04 sensor as input for the visually impaired. Arduino uno is used as the brain of the program for the visually impaired in this study. The use of a buzzer on this blind aid is used as a sound output. Bagi penyandang tuna netra, alat bantu untuk melakukan aktifitas keseharian sangatlah dibutuhkan. Apabila tidak menggunakan alat bantu, para penyandang tuna netra akan mengalami kesulitan ketika melakukan aktifitas keseharian seperti menjangkau penghalang yang berada didekat mereka. Adapun yang menggunakan alat bantu yang tergolong masih manual seperti tongkat. Namun tongkat dinilai kurang efektif karena jangkauan tongkat yang tidak begitu luas dan panjang, juga kurang efisien apabila digunakan di tengah keramaian aktifitas orang-orang didekatnya. Atas dasar masalah tersebut penelitian ini dilakukan untuk membantu penyandang tuna netra dapat mewaspadai penghalang yang berada disekitar mereka. Sensor jarak ultrasonik tipe HCSR04 dapat difungsikan untuk mengukur jarak dari pengguna dengan penghalang disekitarnya. Sensor ini dapat mengukur jarak dari radius 5 cm hingga 200 cm. Dengan menggunakan arduino uno dapat memaksimalkan fungsi sensor HC-SR04 sebagai masukan dari alat bantu tuna netra. Arduino uno digunakan sebagai otak dari program alat bantu tuna netra pada penelitian ini. Penggunaan buzzer pada alat bantu tuna netra ini digunakan sebagai keluaran bunyi.