bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Uniform Type Ia Supernova Distance Ladder with the Zwicky Transient Facility: Absolute Calibration Based on the Tip of the Red Giant Branch Method
Authors: Dhawan Suhail , Goobar Ariel , Johansson Joel , Jang In Sung , Rigault Mickael , Harvey Luke , Maguire Kate , Freedman Wendy L. , Madore Barry F. , Smith Mathew , Sollerman Jesper , Kim Young-Lo , Andreoni Igor , Bellm Eric C. , Coughlin Michael W. , Dekany Richard , Graham Matthew J. , Kulkarni Shrinivas R. , Laher Russ R. , Medford Michael S. , Neill James D. , Nir Guy , Riddle Reed , Rusholme Ben
Published: August 2022

The current Cepheid-calibrated distance ladder measurement of H
0 is reported to be in tension with the values inferred from the cosmic microwave background (CMB), assuming standard cosmology. However, some tip of the red giant branch (TRGB) estimates report H
0 in better agreement with the CMB. Hence, it is critical to reduce systematic uncertainties in local measurements to understand the Hubble tension. In this paper, we propose a uniform distance ladder between the second and third rungs, combining Type Ia supernovae (SNe Ia) observed by the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF) with a TRGB calibration of their absolute luminosity. A large, volume-limited sample of both calibrator and Hubble flow SNe Ia from the same survey minimizes two of the largest sources of systematics: host-galaxy bias and nonuniform photometric calibration. We present results from a pilot study using the existing TRGB distance to the host galaxy of ZTF SN Ia SN 2021rhu (aka ZTF21abiuvdk) in NGC7814. Combining the ZTF calibrator with a volume-limited sample from the first data release of ZTF Hubble flow SNe Ia, we infer H
0 = 76.94 ± 6.4 km s−1 Mpc−1, an 8.3% measurement. The error budget is dominated by the single object calibrating the SN Ia luminosity in this pilot study. However, the ZTF sample includes already five other SNe Ia within ∼20 Mpc for which TRGB distances can be obtained with the Hubble Space Telescope. Finally, we present the prospects of building this distance ladder out to 80 Mpc with James Webb Space Telescope observations of more than 100 ZTF SNe Ia.
Molecular Gas Structures Traced by 13CO Emission in the 18,190 12CO Molecular Clouds from the MWISP Survey
Authors: Yuan Lixia , Yang Ji , Du Fujun , Su Yang , Liu Xunchuan , Zhang Shaobo , Sun Yan , Zhou Xin , Yan Qing-Zeng , Ma Yuehui
Published: August 2022

After morphological classification of 18,190 12CO molecular clouds, we further investigate the properties of their internal molecular gas structures traced by the 13CO (J = 1−0) line emissions. Using three different methods to extract the 13CO gas structures within each 12CO cloud, we find that ∼15% of the 12CO clouds (2851) have 13CO gas structures and these 12CO clouds contribute about 93% of the total integrated flux of 12CO emission. In each of the 2851 12CO clouds with 13CO gas structures, the 13CO emission area generally does not exceed 70% of the 12CO emission area, and the 13CO integrated flux does not exceed 20% of the 12CO integrated flux. We reveal a strong correlation between the velocity-integrated intensities of 12CO lines and those of 13CO lines in both 12CO and 13CO emission regions. This indicates the H2 column densities of molecular clouds are crucial for the 13CO line emission. After linking the 13CO structure detection rates of the 18,190 12CO molecular clouds to their morphologies, i.e., nonfilaments and filaments, we find that the 13CO gas structures are primarily detected in 12CO clouds with filamentary morphologies. Moreover, these filaments tend to harbor more than one 13CO structure. That demonstrates filaments not only have larger spatial scales, but also have more molecular gas structures traced by 13CO lines, i.e., local gas density enhancements. Our results favor the turbulent compression scenario for filament formation, in which dynamical compression of turbulent flows induces local density enhancements. The nonfilaments tend to be in the low-pressure and quiescent turbulent environments of the diffuse interstellar medium.
Genetic Analysis of TPOX, CSF1PO, D3S1358, D8S1179, vWA, D5S818, and TH01 Short Tandem Repeats Loci in Nias Population, Indonesia
Authors: Manela Citra , Hidayat Taufik , Susanti Rika , Windasari Noverika
Published: August 2022

BACKGROUND: Nias is an island located off the western coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. Nias is situated above the Eurasian and Indo-Australian subduction zone plates. This makes it prone to earthquakes and tsunamis. Genetic analysis and genetic variation of short tandem repeats (STR) locus are not widely known. These data are valuable for individual identification and paternity testing. METHODS: Seven STR loci (TPOX, CSF1PO, D3S1358, D8S1179, vWA, D5S818, and TH01) were analyzed using 25 healthy and unrelated persons Nias population. Allele frequency, power of discrimination (PD), expected heterozygosity, and probability of exclusion (PE) were calculated. RESULTS: We found 40 alleles. The allele with highest frequency was alleles 9 at the TH01 loci. While the lowest frequency were allele 9 at the CSF1PO loci, allele 12 at the TPOX loci, alleles 17 and 18 at the D8S1179 loci, and alleles 16 and 20 at the vWA loci. The highest Expected Heterozygosity, PD, and PE at the D8S1179 loci. The highest number of alleles is also at D8S1179 loci. All loci followed the Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium (p > 0.05). The PD values for all tested loci ranged from 80.6 to 94.5%. CONCLUSION: We report the allele frequencies and forensic statistical parameters of seven STR loci (TPOX, CSF1PO, D3S1358, D8S1179, vWA, D5S818, and TH01) in the Nias population, which can be used as a forensic database reference for Nias populations.
Taxonomy of Buellia epigaea-group (Caliciales, Caliciaceae), revealing a new species and two new records from China
Authors: Ai Min , Li Li Juan , Worthy Fiona Ruth , Yin An Cheng , Zhong Qiu Yi , Wang Shi Qiong , Wang Li Song , Wang Xin Yu
Published: August 2022

During the Second Tibetan Plateau Scientific Expedition and Research Program, we discovered that white terricolous lichenized fungal species of Buellia De Not. were widely distributed across the Tibetan Plateau. After examining their morphology, chemistry and phylogeny, we describe Buellia alpina Xin Y. Wang & Li S. Wang, sp. nov. as new to science. It is present in alpine meadows, and is characterized by its effigurate thallus, distinct linear marginal lobes, cover of thick white pruina and four-spored asci. This is also the first report of Buellia elegans Poelt and Buellia epigaea (Pers.) Tuck from China. The Buellia epigaea-group has previously been characterized by white and often effigurate thalli that occur mainly on soil. However, our results show that species in this group actually belong to two distinct clades. This conclusion is based on analyses of the nuITS region and the combined regions dataset (nuITS-nuLSU-mtSSU-β-tubulin). We discuss differences in morphology, anatomy, chemistry and ecology among the putative Buellia epigaea-group. Detailed descriptions and figures for the three species from China and a key for species of Buellia epigaea-group are provided.
Hymenophyllum chamaecyparicola (Hymenophyllaceae), a new filmy fern species from Taiwan
Authors: Chang Zhi-Xiang , Hsu Tian-Chuan , Kuo Li-Yaung
Published: August 2022

Hymenophyllum chamaecyparicola T.C.Hsu & Z.X.Chang, a new filmy fern species (Hymenophyllaceae) has been described from Taiwan and illustrated based on morphological and phylogenetic evidence. Although the new species resembles members in the subgenus Mecodium, namely H. wrightii, our plastid phylogeny has revealed that it is genetically distant from H. wrightii and forms a clade nested within subg. Hymenophyllum. The most notable characteristic to differentiate H. chamaecyparicola from related species is the presence of minute spathulate hairs on the surface of the rachis and veins. Hymenophyllum chamaecyparicola is currently only known from a small area in northern Taiwan, and endemic to that country.
From the FORUM Archive: Developing Teaching Free from Ability Labelling: Back Where We Started?
Authors: Dixon Annabelle , Drummond Mary Jane , Hart Susan , McIntyre Donald
Published: August 2022

This piece from the FORUM archive offers an early account of the Learning Without Limits project at Cambridge University Faculty of Education that is dedicated to developing approaches to teaching and learning that do not rely on determinist beliefs about fixed 'ability' and/or
intelligence.
Confinement et approvisionnement alimentaire local auprès des circuits courts : une analyse sous l’angle de la proximité
Authors: François-Lecompte Agnès , Prim-Allaz Isabelle , Innocent Morgane , Kreziak Dominique
Published: August 2022

La crise sanitaire de 2020 et le confinement ont engendré un élan des Français vers les circuits alimentaires courts de proximité : tendance durable ou simple parenthèse ? Cette étude longitudinale montre que ce sont plus particulièrement les motivations de soutien aux producteurs et de changements dans l’alimentation qui conduisent les consommateurs ayant expérimenté ces nouveaux modes d’approvisionnements de proximité à les adopter de façon plus pérenne.
Techno-economic assessment of microgrid in rural India considering incremental load growth over years
Authors: Raman Manali , Meena P. , Champa V. , Prema V. , Mishra Priya Ranjan
Published: August 2022

India, being a developing country with a fast-growing economy, experiences ever increasing electrical energy demand. Industrial and economic development in rural India is impeded by inadequate, erratic and unreliable grid supply. This has resulted in underperformance of small-scale manufacturing and service industries. Dependency on fossil fuel-based sources as an alternative increases the operation costs and carbon emissions. Migration to cleaner energy ensures sustainable solution and addresses the issues of depleting fossil fuels, global warming and environmental hazards. In this regard, hybrid renewable energy systems have gained wide acceptance as optimum solution. Hence, authors have optimally designed hybrid energy system for power deprived rural Indian villages. Authors have heeded to the vital element of incremental load growth over years while designing the microgrid to sustain the increasing load demand of emerging economy of developing country. HOMER Pro Software is utilized to accomplish system size optimization and authors have gained comprehensive insights into techno-financial feasibility for different dispatch strategies of the proposed energy system. The levelized cost of electricity of the optimal off-grid system catering to multiyear incremental load growth is 0.14$/kWh indicating that proposed system is promising in terms of commercial efficacy. The study performs a detailed analysis of the results obtained during different phases of the project to ensure robustness and supply continuity of the proposed system. The paper also includes comparison of the carbon footprint in the proposed system with that of existing system.
Student Learning Experience in a New Education Environment During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Hu Pan , Leo Chin , Liyanapathirana Samanthika , Mashiri Fidelis , Zhao Ming
Published: August 2022

This paper presents results of a student survey carried out among Civil and Construction Engineering undergraduate students within the School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment at Western Sydney University. The survey investigated the learning experience of students and the effectiveness of new educational processes implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches were employed to examine the perceptions of students on online teaching modes. The survey results indicated some positive features of online teaching such as flexibility, comfortable educational environments and efficient time utilisation. However, students also found many challenges such as network instability, distractions, lack of engagement and mental stress. The identified areas of improvement were closely related to these challenges. The survey results highlighted that most students were satisfied with the teaching strategies and assessment methods. Improved and effective teaching methodologies for students to achieve better learning outcomes are proposed and discussed.
Advanced Visual SLAM and Image Segmentation Techniques for Augmented Reality
Authors: Jiang Yirui , Tran Trung Hieu , Williams Leon
Published: August 2022

Augmented reality can enhance human perception to experience a virtual-reality intertwined world by computer vision techniques. However, the basic techniques cannot handle complex large-scale scenes, tackle real-time occlusion, and render virtual objects in augmented reality. Therefore, this paper studies potential solutions, such as visual SLAM and image segmentation, that can address these challenges in the augmented reality visualizations. This paper provides a review of advanced visual SLAM and image segmentation techniques for augmented reality. In addition, applications of machine learning techniques for improving augmented reality are presented.
Behavioral Intention to Use as a Factor in a Learning Management System in Kuwait
Authors: Abbas Hasan
Published: August 2022

During the pandemic, the advances and adoption of Learning Management Systems (LMS) grew exponentially around the globe. In this study, I focus on the factors that affect students’ behavioral intention to use LMS. Therefore, I use the success model of DeLone and McLean (2004) as foundational framework and innovatively add more social and psychological concepts to form a new and integrated model. I test the model based on data collected from 989 participants engaged in an LMS at Kuwait University. The results show that subjective norms and personal innovativeness have the most significant effects. Furthermore, I find that all the quality factors in an informational success (IS) model either fail to have significant associations or have limited effects on the behavioral intention to use LMS. The results show that the integrated model has a strong explanatory power. The study enhances the IS model and sheds new light on the urgency to modify acceptance models to include cultural and social factors to measure the behavioral intention to use LMS.
The protective effect of Matricaria pubescens extracts against alloxan-induced hyperglycemia in rats
Authors: Khaled Kherraz , Djilani Ghemam Amara , Hacen Laoudj , Mohmed Mahdid , Azedinne Chefrour
Published: August 2022

This study aims to investigate the plausible inhibitory capacity of Matricaria pubescens methanolic extract (EMMP) on key diabetes-related enzymes in diabetic rats. A significant increase in the serum and pancreatic α-amylase activity in untreated diabetic rats (Diab) by 61% and 75% respectively produced a remarkable rise in blood glucose levels of 184% compared with the controls. However, the treatment of diabetic rats with the extract (Diab + EMMP) caused a significant decrease in pancreatic α-amylase activity in the pancreas (15%) and in serum (28%) compared to untreated diabetic rats. Therefore, a considerable reduction in blood sugar level has been observed reaching 28%. A significant decrease was observed in the glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level (28%) in rats treated with EMMP compared to untreated diabetics. Furthermore a significant increase in the pancreatic serum lipase activity (59%) compared to the control group, led to a distinguished inhibition (21%) in diabetic rats treated with EMMP. A potent protective action of β-cells was observed in diabetic rats treated with EMMP. However, we observed recovery in body weight in the diabetic rats treated with EMMP.
Interstitial nephritis secondary to treatment with pembrolizumab, a rare complication in two patients with lung adenocarcinoma
Authors: Gonçalves Pimenta Diana Alexandra , Carvalho Renata , Pereira Raquel , Rolo Rui , Ferreira Lurdes
Published: August 2022

Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICPi) have become nowadays one of the most widely prescribed anticancer treatments. Pembrolizumab is a highly selective monoclonal immunoglobulin approved as a first-line monotherapy treatment in adult patients with untreated advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with programmed cell death 1 (PD-L1) expression greater than 50% and lack of mutations. ICPi can precipitate immune-related adverse events. Data on the incidence and characteristics of nephrotoxicity from ICPi are limited and caused largely from small case series and oncologic studies. Two patients with a diagnosis of pulmonary adenocarcinoma, undergoing treatment with pembrolizumab who manifested interstitial nephritis secondary to this treatment, are presented below. The growing use of immunotherapy in the treatment of cancer imposes the physician's attention to possible adverse effects.
A tribute to Dr Muriel Fallala
Authors: Ray Sunanda
Published: August 2022

No abstract available.
A pandemic guided by the SARS-CoV-2 PCR test: What should the clinician know?
Authors: Bangalee Avania , Govender Kreshalen , Bangalee Varsha
Published: August 2022

Amidst an ever-evolving pandemic, the demand for timely and accurate diagnosis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to increase. Critically, managing and containing the spread of the disease requires expedient testing of infected individuals. Presently, the gold standard for the diagnosis of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection remains the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. Potential vulnerabilities of this testing methodology can range from preanalytical variables to laboratory-related analytical factors and, ultimately, to the interpretation of results.
A 6-year audit of public-sector MR utilisation in the Western Cape province of South Africa
Authors: Parak Yusuf , Davis Razaan , Barnard Michelle , Fernandez Amanda , Cloete Keith , Mukosi Matodzi , Pitcher Richard D.
Published: August 2022

Background: Disparities in MR access between different countries and healthcare systems are well documented. Determinants of unequal access within the same healthcare system and geographical region are poorly understood.Objective: An analysis of public sector MR utilisation in South Africa’s Western Cape province (WCP).Methods: A retrospective study of WCP MR and population data for 2013 and 2018. MR units/106 people, studies, and studies/103 people were calculated for each year, for the whole province and the ‘western’ and ‘eastern’ referral pathways, stratified by age (0–14 years, 14 years)Results: Between 2013 and 2018, the WCP population increased 8% (4.63 vs 5.08 × 106 people) while MR resources were unchanged (‘western’ = 2 units; ‘eastern’ = 1), equating to decreasing access (units/106 people) for the province (0.65 vs 0.59; –9.2%), the ‘western’ (0.97 vs 0.9; –7.2%) and ‘eastern’ (0.39 vs 0.35; -10.3%) pathways. In 2013, 40% (4005/10 090) of studies were in the ‘eastern’ pathway serving 55% (2 066 079/4 629 051) of the population. Between 2013 and 2018 ‘eastern’ population growth (n = 286 781) exceeded ‘western’ (n = 168 469) by 70% (n = 118 312). By 2018, 38% (7939/12 848) of studies were performed in the ‘eastern’ pathway, then serving 56% (2 849 753/5 084 301) of the population. Among 0–14-year-olds, ‘western’ utilisation (studies/103 people) exceeded ‘eastern’ by a factor of approximately 2.4 throughout. In patients 14 years, the utilisation differential increased from 1.78 to 1.98 in the review period.Conclusion: Ensuring equitable services on the same healthcare platform requires ongoing surveillance of resource and population distribution. MR access can serve as a proxy for equity in highly specialised services.
Effects of mild/asymptomatic COVID-19 on semen parameters and sex-related hormone levels in men: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Che Bang-Wei , Chen Pan , Yu Ying , Li Wei , Huang Tao , Zhang Wen-Jun , Xu Sheng-Han , He Jun , Liu Miao , Tang Kai-Fa
Published: August 2022

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has yet to be proven to alter male reproductive function, particularly in the majority of mild/asymptomatic patients. The purpose of this study was to explore whether mild/asymptomatic COVID-19 affects semen quality and sex-related hormone levels. To find suitable comparative studies, a systematic review and meta-analysis was done up to January 22, 2022, by using multiple databases (Web of Science, PubMed, and Embase). Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were used to identify and choose the studies. Meta-analysis was used to examine the semen parameters and sex-related hormones of mild/asymptomatic COVID-19 patients before and after infection. The effects of semen collection time, fever, and intensity of verification on semen following infection were also investigated. A total of 13 studies (n = 770) were included in the analysis, including three case-control studies, six pre-post studies, and four single-arm studies. A meta-analysis of five pre-post studies showed that after infection with COVID-19, sperm concentration (I
2 = 0; P = 0.003), total sperm count (I
2 = 46.3%; P = 0.043), progressive motility (I
2 = 50.0%; P < 0.001), total sperm motility (I
2 = 76.1%; P = 0.047), and normal sperm morphology (I
2 = 0; P = 0.001) decreased. Simultaneously, a systematic review of 13 studies found a significant relationship between semen collection time after infection, inflammation severity, and semen parameter values, with fever having only bearing on semen concentration. Furthermore, there was no significant difference in sex-related hormone levels before and after infection in mild/asymptomatic patients. Mild/asymptomatic COVID-19 infection had a significant effect on semen quality in the short term. It is recommended to avoid initiating a pregnancy during this period of time.
Thoracoscore: Does it predict mortality in the Indian scenario? – A retrospective study
Authors: Pathy Archana , Kar Prachi , Gopinath Ramachandran , Gubba Divya , Soujanya Rani N , Kanimozhi A
Published: August 2022

Background and Aims:

Preoperative risk stratification helps in better prognostication and allocation of resources. However, risk scoring models are less often used in thoracic surgery. Thoracoscore, a risk score model for thoracic surgery was originally developed on a French population and was later validated in many countries. As there is no literature on its ability to predict mortality in the Indian population, we aimed to validate Thoracoscore in Indian thoracic surgical patients.

Methods:

This retrospective study was carried out in a tertiary care centre after obtaining institutional ethics committee clearance. Patients who were operated for lung pathologies via a posterolateral thoracotomy incision between January 2014 and December 2018 were included in the study. Data on Thoracoscore variables and few additional factors (pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), redo surgery, blood loss, blood transfusion, duration of anaesthesia, one lung ventilation and surgery) was collected along with observed mortality statistics. Mortality was predicted using online calculator from the site https://sfar.org/scores2/thoracoscore2.php.Significant continuous and categorical variables in causation of mortality were identified using unpaired t-test and Chi-square tests, respectively. These variables were subjected to multivariate logistic regression to find independent risk factors for mortality. The calibration and discrimination of the Thoracoscore model was analysed by using Hosmer–Lemeshow test and area under the curve of receiver operating characteristic curves.

Results:

Overall observed mortality in the study was 3.2% while predicted mortality was 0.44%. The Thoracoscore had poor calibration and fair discrimination ability. PAH and re-operative surgery along with Thoracoscore were found to be independent risk factors of mortality in thoracic surgery.

Conclusion:

Thoracoscore fails to predict mortality in the Indian population.
Assessment of the effect of two different doses of intranasal nitroglycerine spray on attenuation of haemodynamic stress response to pneumoperitoneum in laparoscopic surgeries: A randomised, double-blinded study
Authors: Nethra S S , Rajendran Malarvizhi , Nagaraja Swathi , Sudheesh K , Duggappa Devikarani , Sanket Bhargavi
Published: August 2022

Background and Aims:

The stress response to pneumoperitoneum can be deleterious due to its effects on haemodynamics, thereby increasing the morbidity. We intended to compare different doses of nitroglycerine nasal spray to obtund these responses and to look for any side effects.

Methods:

After ethical committee clearance and clinical trials registration, 70 patients scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy were recruited. Random allocation was done into two groups by a computer generated randomisation table. Group N4 (n = 35) received 400 mg nitroglycerine and group N8 (n = 35) received 800 mg nitroglycerine with an intranasal spray 2 min prior to pneumoperitoneum. All the haemodynamic parameters were monitored at regular intervals.

Results:

The heart rate was comparable between the groups except at 6 and 10 min of pneumoperitoneum but showed significant increase from baseline within the groups. Mean arterial pressure (MAP) was statistically significant between the groups, being higher in group N4. Within group N4, MAP was significantly low only at 2 min, 4 min of pneumoperitoneum (101.69 ± 12.34 at baseline versus 93.31 ± 8.07 at 2 min and 97.54 ± 9.07 mm Hg at 4 min) and increased significantly at 30 min of pneumoperitoneum (101.69 ± 12.34 at baseline versus 105.66 ± 12.35 mm Hg) and hence, MAP was observed to be around baseline throughout the rest of intraoperative period. Within group N8, there was a significant decrease in mean, systolic and diastolic blood pressure from baseline at most of the time intervals.

Conclusion:

800 mg of intranasal nitroglycerine effectively obtunds the hypertensive response associated with pneumoperitoneum as compared to 400 mg without significant side effects.
Multilayer Perceptron to Assess the Impact of Anatomical Risk Factors on Traumatic Dental Injuries
Authors: Khan Mohammad Kamran , Jindal Mahendra Kumar
Published: August 2022

Introduction:

Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) are the public dental health concern, with variable prevalence reported worldwide. Although, TDI is not a disease rather, it is a result of various risk factors. This study was performed to assess the influence of anatomical risk factors such as accentuated overjet, overbite, molar relationship, and lip competency in determining the number of traumatized teeth per affected individual by using the advanced statistical method of multilayer perceptron (MLP) model of deep learning algorithm of artificial intelligence (AI).

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional study consisted of 1000 school children (boys and girls) of index age groups between 12 and 15 years selected through multistage sampling technique. Orofacial anatomical risk factors associated with TDI were statistically analyzed by MLP model of deep learning algorithm of AI using IBM SPSS Modeler software (version 18, 2020).

Results:

MLP method revealed results in terms of normalized importance as overbite (100%) was the strongest risk factor for the occurrence of TDI in number of teeth of affected participants, followed by molar relationship (90.2%), overjet (87.7%), and the lip competency was found as the weakest risk factor.

Conclusion:

Using the MLP as statistical method, overbite was found as the strongest anatomical risk factor in determining the number of traumatized teeth per affected individual as compared to molar relationship, overjet, and lip competence.
O meu primeiro dicionário de ecologia
Authors: Cepolini Eliana Izabel da Silva
Published: August 2022

Resenha da obra -  O meu primeiro dicionário de ecologia (2012).
Sistem Informasi Penjualan Tiket Kapal Di Pelabuhan Teluk Bungus Padang Berbasis Desktop
Authors: Masriadi Masriadi , Ikhlas Muhammad , Wijaya Romi
Published: August 2022

Perkembangan teknologi dan informasi dewasa ini semakin pesat, setiap pribadi dituntut untuk dapat memanfaatkan teknologi dan informasi  serta  dapat mengembangkannya. Dengan adanya teknologi dan informasi, akan mempermudah manusia dalam menyelesaikan pekerjaan dan permasalahan yang ada. Salah satu teknologi yang sangat dirasakan manfaatnya adalah komputer, komputer dapat mempermudah pekerjaan manusia dengan didukung program aplikasi yang sesuai dengan tuntutan kerja sehingga  dapat meningkatkan efektifitas serta efisiensi kerja. Pada pelabuhan bungus penjualan tiket kapal ke Mentawai masih dilakukan secara manual yaitu masih pencatatan di kertas dan laporan penjualan tiket masih di buku besar, penjualan tiket orang dan barang masih kurang terorganisir dengan baik sehingga di butuhkan sebuah aplikasi untuk mengolah data penjualan tiket kapal.
TEKNIK PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN DALAM PEMBERIAN HADIAH DENGAN MCDM MENGGUNAKAN METODE VIKOR PADA PT. RAYA UTAMA TRAVEL
Authors: Jamaiah Siti Yasifa , Dafitri Haida , Wulan Nur
Published: August 2022

PT Raya Utama Travel merupakan usaha jasa pemesanan tiket pesawat dan menawarkan promosi liburan dengan harga terjangkau ataupun liburan dengan santai tanpa memikirkan biaya lebih. Perusahan travel memiliki menargetkan  pelanggan banyak dan meningkatkan pelayanan pada perusahaan. Adapun masalah perusahaan dalam memberikan tiket pesawat dan penginapan  gratis, dikarenakan memiliki pelanggan yang begitu banyak dan pemilihan dalam memberikan tiket pesawat dan penginapan gratis yang layak diberikan kepada pelanggan. Oleh sebab itu dibutuhkan suatu Sistem Pendukung Keputusan. Metode dapat didefenisikan sebagai multi kriteria sistem kompleks yang dapat dilihat pada rangking dan pemilihan dari serangkaian alternatif berdasarkan kriteria. Setiap alternatif dievaluasikan sesuai dengan fungsi kriteria. Pemberian peringkat dapat dapat dilakukan dengan membandingkan dan mengukur alternatif - alternatif. Metode sistem pendukung keputusan dapat mengembangkan dalam upaya dalam menetukan yang akan didistribusikan  dengan menggunakan metode Vikor. Hasil dari sistem pendukung keputusan mampu memberikan nilai pada customer dengan keterangan customer yang berhak mendapatkan tiket pesawat dan penginapan secara gratis.
SISTEM INFORMASI AKADEMIK MADRASAH TSANAWIYAH (MTS) SATU ATAP MUARA SIBAN KOTA PAGAR ALAM BERBASIS WEB
Authors: Jangcik Idi , Ariansyah Hendra
Published: August 2022

Sistem Informasi Akademik pada MTS Satu Atap Muara Siban KotaPagarAlam saat ini proses pengolah data akademiknya masih manual, aplikasi yang digunakan untuk penyimpanan dan pengolah data saat ini adalah Ms Excel, dan Ms Word, tanpa adanya database. Akibat dari hal tersebut banyak kendala yang dihadap pihak sekolah dalam urusan administrasi akademiknya seperti pengelolahan data guru, data siswa, data mata pelajaran, data nilai, jadwal, dan absensi. Penyajian informasi yang kurang cepat, tepat, karena  media penyampai informasinya saat ini hanya berupa alat sederhana seperti mading dan dokumen fisik seperti selembar kertas. Didalam membangun sistem ini digunakan metode pengembangan sistem yaitu metode web engineering dengan tahapan-tahapan : costumercommunication, planning, modeling, contruction, dan Deployment. Dalam penelitian ini penulis merancang sebuah sistem informasi akademik berbasis web agar mempermudah para stap sekolah MTS Satu Atap Muara Siban Kota Pagar Alam mengelolah data akademiknya, dan mudah mendapatkan informasi, karena sistem ini berbasis WebKata Kunci— Sistem Informasi, PHP, My SQL, Berbasis web.
Nelder–Mead Simplex Search Method - A Study
Authors: Selvam Manjula , Ramachandran M , Saravanan Vimala
Published: August 2022

Nelder-Mead in n dimensions facilitates the set of n + 1 test points. It finds a new test point, Makes one of the old test points new, and so the technique progresses into objective behavior process is measured at each test point. The Nelder-Mead Simplex system uses Simplex to find the minimum space. The algorithm operates using a design framework with n + 1 points (called simplex), Where n is for simplex based operation Number of input dimensions. The Nelder-Mead method is one of the most popular non-derivative methods, using only the values of f to search. Only in the simplex formation of n + 1 will the points / moving / contraction of this simplex be in a positive direction. Strictly speaking, Nelder-Mead is not a truly universal optimization algorithm; however, in it works reasonably well for many non-local problems. Direct search is the gradient of the objective process Optimization is a method for solving problems that require no information. All of the points approaching an optimal point Pattern search algorithms that calculate the sequence. The existence of local trust is a key factor in defining the difficulty of the global optimization problem because it is relatively easy to improve locally and relatively difficult to improve locally. Slope Descent is an optimal method Machine learning models and to train neurological networks commonly used. Training data these models allow learning over time, and pricing function is particularly active in gradient descent. The barometer is an optimization algorithm that measures its accuracy at each parameter update and can be repeated by comparing optimal or different solutions. A satisfactory the solution will be found. With the advent of computers, optimization has become of computer aided design activities has become a part of Gradient Decent (GT) is a functional first-order upgrade algorithm Local minimum of the given function and Used to determine the maximum. This method is commonly used to reduce cost / loss performance in machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL). The problem with finding optimal points in such situations is referred to as derivative-free optimization, and algorithms that do not use derivatives or defined variants are called derivative-free algorithms.
A New Wave in Biometric System: Systematic Study
Authors: Rajvanshi Saumya , Chauhan Shiv , Kaur Savneet
Published: August 2022

Biometric system is a technique used to identify a person using its personal identification methods. The main concept of biometric systems is to provide confidentiality and security to the user. A number of biometric systems are introduced but some systems are widely used and are famous because of their usage and security they provide. Physiological and Behavioral biometrics are the two types of biometric systems. Biometric systems include physiological biometrics like face recognition, fingerprint recognition, iris recognition and behavioral biometrics like signature recognition and voice recognition. All these recognition systems are discussed in this research paper. Biometric systems work on three levels: Enrollment, Verification, and Identification. Enrollment is the process in which patterns are captured from the user and stored in the database. Verification means to confirm that the sample entered by the user belongs to him or not. When the user wants to access the data then the user must use his/her biometrics so that the system checks that the person who wants to access the data is the real owner of the data or not. This process is identification. All three levels are the working levels of the Biometric System. In earlier years, biometrics were used only at ground levels to provide basic security to data but now the tables have turned. It is playing a major role in providing security to our data. Biometrics are not only used in day-to-day life in phone unlocking, phone assistants, attendance systems but also used at advanced levels like in airports, border security, cloud computing etc. In this research paper, we will discuss the future scope of biometric systems and how it could even change the future.
A Comparative Evaluation of Medical Grade Calcium Sulphate Hemihydrate With and Without Platelet Rich Fibrin as a Bone Regenerative Material in the Treatment of Intraosseous Periodontal Defects- A Clinical and CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) Assessment
Authors: Maurya Anuradha
Published: August 2022

The periodontal regeneration is one of the main objective in periodontal management and can be achieved by use of barrier membrane, bone grafts and growth factors. Calcium sulphate, an alloplast material and platelet rich fibrin was used in this clinical trial.

Aims: To compare medical grade calcium sulphate hemihydrate with and without platelet rich fibrin as a bone regenerative material in the treatment of intraosseous periodontal defects by clinical and CBCT assessment.

Materials and Methods: 30 defect sites were included in the study and were randomly allocated to either Group A, Group B or Group C. Group A was the control group, Group B included the placement of medical grade calcium sulphate hemihydrate whereas Group C included the placement of medical grade calcium sulphate hemihydrate with platelet rich fibrin in periodontal intrabony defects. Statistical analysis of plaque index, gingival index, probing pocket depth, clinical attachment loss and defect fill by CBCT was performed.

Statistical analysis used: Kruskal Walis test and Chi‑square test for categorical variables were used for analysis. The critical levels of significance of the results were considered at 0.05 levels, i.e., P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results: Statistically more significant difference in probing pocket depth, clinical attachment loss and defect fill was observed in Group C (MGCSH+PRF) in comparison to Group B (Medical Grade Calcium Sulphate Hemihydrate) which showed better results than Group A.

Conclusion: MGCSH with PRF produced more favourable results than MGCSH alone.
Pencitraan pada Novel Berjudul Kamu yang Kutunggu Karya Bunga Rosania Indah
Authors: Nuraeni Nuraeni
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan bentuk pencitraan yang terdiri dari pencitraan penglihatan, pendengaran, gerak, rabaan dan penciuman. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis data kualitatif dengan bentuk penyajian data secara deskriptif. Data diperoleh melalui studi pustaka. Adapun sumber datanya diambil dari novel berjudul Kamu yang Kutunggu karya Bunga  Rosania Indah serta data tambahan yang berupa buku- buku teori dan jurnal maupun skripsi.

Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa bentuk pencitraan yang terdapat dalam novel Kamu yang Kutunggu karya Bunga Rosania Indah yaitu citraan penglihatan sebanyak 119, citraan pendengaran sebanyak 58, citraan gerak sebanyak 174, citraan rabaan sebanyak 62 dan citraan penciuman sebanyak 6. Jadi total keseluruhan sebanyak 419 citraan. Dari hasil penelitian tersebut menunjukkan adanya maksud tertentu yang tidak hanya menggugah imajinasi pembaca, namun berupaya mengilustrasikan suasana yang ada dalam cerita, menimbulkan daya imajinasi pembaca terhadap apa yang terjadi serta menggambarkan aktivitas tokoh yang ada di dalam cerita.
Analisis Penggunaan Kata Penghubung dalam Karangan Deskripsi Siswa Kelas VII/A MTSN 1 Maros Baru Pendekatan Analisis Kesalahan Berbahasa
Authors: Irawati Irawati
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskripstif kualitatif yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui penggunaan kata penghubung dalam karangan deskripsi siswa kelas VII/A MTSN 1 Maros Baru. Subjek dan fokus penelitian dalam tulisan ini adalah karangan deskripsi siswa kelas VII/A MTSN 1 Maros Baru. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik observasi dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu analisis data kualitatif model miles dan hubermanyang terdiri atas reduksi data, display data dan penarikan kesimpulan/verifikasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan kata penghubung dalam karangan deskripsi siswa kelas VII/A MTSN 1 Maros Baru belum sepenuhnya tepat karena masih terdapat ketidaktepatan penggunaan kata penghubung sebanyak 33 dari 13 karangan yang terdiri dari 86 kalimat.
Sistem Kode Roland Barthes dalam Novel Silariang Karya Oka Aurora Pendekatan Semiotika
Authors: Nurwana Nurwana
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan Sistem Kode Roland Barthes dalam Novel Silariang Karya Oka Aurora dengan pendekatan semiotika Roland Barthes. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif. Sumber data dalam penelitian adalah novel Silariang karya Oka Aurora. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah reduksi data, model data, penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kutipan yang terdapat dalam novel Silariang karya Oka Aurora dapat ditemukan lebih dari satu kode sehingga menarik untuk dianalisis. Hasil penelitian data merupakan gambaran dari simbol budaya yang terdapat dalam masyarakt suku Bugis-Makassar dan menjadi representasi prinsp hidup yang dilestarikan masyarakat sebagai identitas. Sistem kode yang terdapat dalam novel Silariang adalah bentuk pengungkapan dari sistem kode hermeutik, kode preoretik, kode simbolik, kode semik, dan kode gnonik.
Interferensi Morfologi Bahasa Bugis Terhadap Bahasa Indonesia Pada Peristiwa Tutur Di Pasar Tradisional Rakyat Tobonggae Kecamatan Camba Kabupaten Maros
Authors: Syamsinar Syamsinar , Aryanti Aryanti
Published: August 2022

Jenis penelitian ini adalah kualitatif yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui bentuk interferensi morfologi bahasa Bugis pada peristiwa tutur di pasar tradisional rakyat Tobonggae kecamatan Camba kabupaten Maros. Subjek penelitian ini adalah percakapan yang dilakukan penutur dan mitra tutur di pasar tradisional rakyat Tobonggae, kecamatan Camba, kabupaten Maros. Fokus penelitian ialah bentuk interferensi morfologi bahasa Bugis pada peristiwa tutur di pasar tradisional rakyat Tobonggae, kecamatan Camba, kabupaten Maros. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif untuk memahami fenomena tentang apa yang dialami oleh subjek penelitian dengan cara mendeskripsikan data. Teknik pengumpulan data ada dua yaitu perekaman dan catatan lapangan. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan ada empat yaitu, 1) tahap pengumpulan data, 2) tahap reduksi data, 3) tahap penyajian data, dan 4) tahap penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa interferensi morfologi bahasa Bugis pada peristiwa tutur di pasar tradisional rakyat Tobonggae, Kecamatan Camba, Kabupaten Maros sebagai berikut: 1) Interferensi morfologi penggunaan kata dasar sebanyak lima belas data. 2) Interferensi morfologi bahasa Bugis terjadi pada bentuk afiks yaitu, a) kategori prefiks ma- sebanyak tiga data, prefiks pasebanyak lima data, prefiks taK- sebanyak 2 data, b) kategori sufiks –ngi sebanyak dua data, sufiks –nga sebanyak satu data, dan c) Kategori konfiks di-nga sebanyak satu data. 3) Interferensi morfologi bidang pemajemukan kata sebanyak empat data. 4) Klitika kategori  proklitika sebanyak tiga data serta bentuk enklitika sebanyak tiga puluh empat data.
The Effect of Financial Performance and Corporate Governance on Sustainability Report Disclosure with Company Size as a Moderation
Authors: Purnama Difa Putra , Handayani Bestari Dwi
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this study is to test and analyze the influence of profitability, liquidity, leverage, board of directors, independent commissioners, and audit committees on the disclosure of sustainability reports with the size of the company as moderating variables.The population in this study is state-owned companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the period 2016-2019.Purposive sampling technique is used as a sample selection technique and obtained samples as many as 14 companies with 56 analytical units.The analysis techniques applied are descriptive analysis and classical assumption test as well as moderation regression analysis model using interaction test.The results of the study showed that the company's activity variables had a positive and significant effect on the disclosure of sustainability report.Independent commissioners negatively and significantly influence the disclosure of sustainability reports.While profitability, liquidity, leverage, board of directors, and audit committee have no effect on the disclosure of sustainability report.The size of the company moderates and strengthens the influence of independent commissioners on the disclosure of sustainability reports.The size of the company moderates and weakens the influence of the company's activities on the disclosure of sustainability reports.The company's size cannot moderate the impact of profitability, liquidity, leverage, board of directors, and audit committees on sustainability report disclosures.
Determinants of Financial Performance and Its Impact on Firm Value
Authors: Mulyadi  , Dinda Mulyadi Humaira
Published: August 2022

This study aims to examine the determinants of financial performance of Manufacturing Companies In The Consumer Goods Industry during 2014-2020 listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) and their effect on firm value. The factors used in this study consist of Liquidity, Leverage, Risk, and Tangibility of Assets (TOA). Also, profitability is also used as a mediating variable. Firm value is proxied by Price Book Value (PBV).

The sampling technique was carried out by purposive sampling method. The research method used is a quantitative method with secondary data. The analysis technique used is Partial Least Square Path Modeling with WarpPLS 7.0 Program.

The results showed that Liquidity, Leverage, Risk, and Tangibility of Assets (TOA) has no significant effect on Firm Value. Profitability has significant positive effect on Firm Value. Meanwhile, Profitability succeeded in mediating all the effects of Liquidity, Leverage, Risk, and Tangibility of Assets (TOA) on Firm Value. For future researchers, it is expected to use Firm Value proxies outside of this study, research object outside of the population that have been studied, and extend the research period. Further researchers are expected to be able to use other models and add other variables beyond those already used in this study.
Atuação do terapeuta ocupacional na equoterapia em crianças com transtorno do espectro autista: estimulando a motivação sob a perspectiva do modelo da ocupação humana / Occupational therapist's role in hippotherapy in children with autistic spectrum disorder: stimulating motivation from the perspective of the model of human occupation
Authors: Santos José Roberto dos
Published: August 2022

Contextualização/ Análise da prática: Neste artigo, buscou-se analisar a atuação do terapeuta ocupacional em equoterapia a partir de um raciocínio clínico atrelado aos componentes do Modelo da Ocupação Humana no acompanhamento de um praticante com Transtorno do Espectro Autista, a fim de estimular sua motivação e socialização. Síntese das considerações: O terapeuta ocupacional observou que esse modelo, aplicado em sua prática, favorece a motivação, a socialização e o engajamento em ocupações de crianças com autismo.Palavras-Chave: Terapia Assistida por Cavalo. Terapia Ocupacional. Transtorno Autístico. AbstractContextualization/ Practice analysis: We tried to analyze the performance of the occupational therapist in hippotherapy, using a clinical reasoning linked to the components of the Model of Human Occupation, in the follow-up of a practitioner with autism spectrum disorder to stimulate motivation and socialization. Summary of considerations: The occupational therapist observed that this model, applied to his practice, favors motivation, socialization and engagement in occupations of children with autism.Keywords: Equine-Assisted Therapy. Occupational Therapy. Autistic Disorder. ResumenContextualización/ Análisis crítico de la práctica: Tratamos de analizar el desempeño del terapeuta ocupacional en la equinoterapia, utilizando un razonamiento clínico vinculado a los componentes del Modelo de Ocupación Humana, en el seguimiento de un practicante con trastorno del espectro autista para estimular la motivación y la socialización. Resumen de consideraciones:  El terapeuta ocupacional observó que este modelo, aplicado a su práctica, favorece la motivación, la socialización y el compromiso en las ocupaciones de los niños con autismo.Palabras clave: Terapía Asistida por Caballos. Terapia Ocupacional. Transtorno Autístico.