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Distributed Demand Side Management with Stochastic Wind Power Forecasting
Authors: Scarabaggio Paolo , Grammatico Sergio , Carli Raffaele , Dotoli Mariagrazia
Published: July 2022

In this paper, we propose a distributed demand side management (DSM) approach for smart grids taking into account uncertainty in wind power forecasting. The smart grid model comprehends traditional users as well as active users (prosumers). Through a rolling-horizon approach, prosumers participate in a DSM program, aiming at minimizing their cost in the presence of uncertain wind power generation by a game theory approach.

We assume that each user selfishly formulates its grid optimization problem as a noncooperative game.

The core challenge in this paper is defining an approach to cope with the uncertainty in wind power availability.

We tackle this issue from two different sides: by employing the expected value to define a deterministic counterpart for the problem and by adopting a stochastic approximated framework.

In the latter case, we employ the sample average approximation technique, whose results are based on a probability density function (PDF) for the wind speed forecasts. We improve the PDF by using historical wind speed data, and by employing a control index that takes into account the weather condition stability.

Numerical simulations on a real dataset show that the proposed stochastic strategy generates lower individual costs compared to the standard expected value approach.

   

Postprint accepted for publication in IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology

How to cite: P. Scarabaggio, S. Grammatico, R. Carli and M. Dotoli, (2021) "Distributed Demand Side Management With Stochastic Wind Power Forecasting, "IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, 2022. DOI: http://doi.org/10.1109/TCST.2021.3056751

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Widely Linear Filtering for Multiimpairment Compensation in Dispersion Managed mQAM Modulated Optical Systems
Authors: Yadav Rekha , Venkatasubramani Lakshmi Narayanan , Koilpillai Ravinder David , Venkitesh Deepa
Published: July 2022

We propose a blind joint equalization algorithm for M-QAM signals based on a widely linear filtering approach. The proposed scheme jointly compensates receiver IQ imbalance and polarization mixing, along with carrier recovery, followed by transmitter IQ imbalance compensation. We first investigate the proposed scheme's tolerance to transceiver IQ Imbalance, polarization mixing, phase noise and frequency offset through numerical simulations for 32 GBd PM-16QAM and PM-64QAM signals and compare its performance with the conventional digital processing algorithms. Further, with the proposed algorithm, we experimentally demonstrate the improvement in Q2 value to up to ~ 1.22 dB for a 32 GBd PM-16QAM and ~ 3.72 dB for a 16 GBd PM-64QAM signal with a phase imbalance of 9o. We show that the MSE convergence of the proposed joint equalizer is much faster than conventional DSP algorithms. Deployment of such an equalizer in optical communication systems is beneficial due to its improved tolerance to multiple impairments, albeit with increased complexity.
A novel design framework of synthetic radial aperture focusing for volumetric transrectal ultrasound imaging
Authors: Song Hyunwoo , Kang Jeeun , Boctor Emad M.
Published: July 2022

In this paper, we present a novel design framework of synthetic radial aperture focusing for 3-dimensional (3-D) transrectal ultrasound imaging (TRUS-rSAF), in which multiple transmittance/reception events at different scanning angles are synthesized to reconstruct a radial plane in the target volume, securing high spatial resolution and texture uniformity. A theory-based design approach has not been available to push the envelope of the 3-D rSAF technique. Herein, a closed-form analytical description of the TRUS-rSAF method is presented for the first time, effectively delineating spatial resolution and grating lobe positions in the radial dimension of a TRUS transducer. We demonstrate a solid optimization workflow based on the theoretical foundation to improve its spatiotemporal resolution, grating lobe artifacts, and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). A specific design criterion was considered to outperform a clinical 3-D TRUS imaging (TRUS-REF), where each radial plane is reconstructed with a single transmittance/reception event using a motorized actuator. The optimized TRUS-rSAF method significantly enhanced spatial resolution up to 50 % over the TRUS-REF method while providing clinically-effective temporal resolution (2-8 volumes per second) with negligible grating lobe artifacts. The results indicate that the proposed design approach would enable a novel TRUS imaging solution in clinics.
Clarifying the Interpretation and Use of the LOLE Resource Adequacy Metric
Authors: Stephen Gord , Tindemans Simon H. , Fazio John , Dent Chris , Figueroa Acevedo Armando , Bagen Bagen , Crawford Alex , Klaube Andreas , Logan Douglas , Burke Daniel
Published: July 2022

The loss-of-load expectation (LOLE) risk metric has been used in probabilistic power system resource adequacy assessment for over 70 years, and today is one of the most recognizable and widely-used measures of system shortfall risk. However, this wide adoption has been accompanied by ambiguities and inconsistencies in its definition and application. This paper provides a unifying reference for defining the metric as it relates to modern analyses, while clarifying a number of common points of confusion in its application. In particular, the paper clarifies that LOLE is not a measure of expected total shortfall duration, a 2.4 hours per year LOLE target implies a less reliable system than a 1 day in 10 years (0.1 days per year) LOLE target, and exact conversions between hourly and daily LOLE targets are not generally possible. Illustrative examples are provided to help explain each of these points.
Neural Networks Detect Inter-Turn Short Circuit Faults Using Inverter Switching Statistics
Authors: Oner Mustafa Umit , Şahin İlker , Keysan Ozan
Published: July 2022

Early detection of an inter-turn short circuit fault (ISCF) can reduce repair costs and downtime of an electrical machine. In an induction machine (IM) driven by an inverter with a model predictive control (MPC) algorithm, the controller outputs are influenced by a fault due to the fault-controller interaction. Based on this observation, this study developed neural network models using inverter switching statistics to detect the ISCF of an IM. The method was non-invasive, and it did not require any additional sensors. In the fault detection task, an area under receiver operating characteristics curve value of 0.9950 (95% Confidence IntervaI: 0.9949 - 0.9951) was obtained. At the rated operating conditions, the neural network model detected and located an ISCF of 2-turns (out of 104 turns per phase) under 0.1 seconds, a speedup of more than two times compared to the thresholding-based method. Moreover, we published the switching vector data collected at various load torque and shaft speed values for healthy and faulty states of the IM, becoming the first publicly available ISCF detection dataset. Together with the dataset, we provided performance baselines for three main neural network architectures, namely, multi-layer perceptron, convolutional neural network, and recurrent neural network.
Coarse-to-fine localization of underwater acoustic communication receivers
Authors: He Pan , Shen Lu , Henson Benjamin , Zakharov Yuriy
Published: July 2022

 Underwater acoustic (UWA) communication is an essential part of many civilian and military applications. For UWA sensor networks, the sensing information can only be interpreted meaningfully when the location of the sensor node is known. However, node localization is a challenging problem. Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), which are often used in terrestrial applications, do not work underwater. In this paper, we propose and investigate techniques for localization of a single-antenna UWA communication receiver with respect to one or more transmit antennas. These techniques are based on the matched field processing. Firstly, we demonstrate that a non-coherent ambiguity function (AF) allows significant improvement in the localization performance compared to the coherent AF previously used for this purpose, especially at high frequencies typically used in communication systems. Secondly, we propose a two-step (coarse-to-fine) localization technique. The second step provides refined spatial sampling of the AF in the vicinity of its maximum found on the coarse space grid covering an area of interest (in range and depth), computed at the first step. This technique allows high localization accuracy and reduction in complexity and memory storage, compared to the single step localization. Thirdly, we propose a joint refinement of the AF around several maxima to reduce outliers. For validation of the proposed techniques, we run numerical experiments in different UWA environments, with different parameters for the spatial sampling, number of transmit antennas and different accuracy for the estimation of the acoustic channel response. 
A multi-modal model-fusion approach for improved prediction of Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s disease
Authors: Bajpai Rishabh , Khare Suyash , Joshi Deepak
Published: July 2022

Freezing of gait (FoG) is a widely observed movement disorder in Parkinson’s Disease patients (PD). Its prediction is crucial for effectively giving the cue to avoid FoG occurrence. However, present methods of prediction of FoG are inaccurate for large but practical prediction horizons (PH)s. Therefore, this work presents a comprehensive analysis of the electroencephalography (EEG) and inertial measurement units (IMU)s to predict FoG advance in time. An ensemble model consisting of two neural networks, EEGFoGNet and IMUFoGNet, was developed and tested at different PHs and ensemble weights. Moreover, the model is tested for two practical scenarios: clinical or research applications and personal uses. For clinical or research applications, stratified 5-Folds cross-validation was used. For personal uses, a transfer learning technique was used for learning user-specific FoG-related features. The model obtained the best accuracy of 92.1% at 1 second’s PH and the least accuracy of 86.2% at 5 seconds’ PH. The presented results are encouraging and show the proposed model’s clinical applicability. This study will also help practitioners in comparing the efficacy of different cueing methods.
Analysis of Spontaneous Phase Synchronization of Three Identical Electrical Linear LC Oscillators Coupled by Resistors
Authors: Barbi Ivo
Published: July 2022

A study of the phase synchronization transient of three identical linear LC oscillators, coupled through identical resistors is presented. Exact equations that represent, as a function of time, the evolution of the phase angles between the oscillators, from the initial condition until the synchronization are provided.
Diversity Order and Measure of MIMO Antennas in Single-User, Multi-User and Massive MIMO Wireless Communications
Authors: Kshetrimayum Rakhesh Singh , Mishra Mohit , Aïssa Sonia , Koul Shiban K. , Sharawi Mohammad S.
Published: July 2022

 In this paper, the diversity order (DO) and the diversity measure (DM) of multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antennas in generic single-user, multi-user and massive MIMO wireless communications are calculated for several practical case studies. These performance metrics are calculated from the antenna correlation coefficient (ACC) matrix. The DO is calculated from the rank of the ACC matrix, and the DM is obtained from the trace and Frobenius norm of the ACC matrix. Numerical results are provided. In particular, it is shown that though the DM is always less than the DO, it incorporates the effect of antenna correlation on the diversity gain in a better way.  (This paper has been submitted to  IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters )
Analisis Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Minat Peternak Dalam Mengembangkan Ternak Kambing
Authors: Supriyanto Supriyanto , Haryadini Adilla Fitriana , Nurdayati Nurdayati
Published: July 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat minat peternak dalam mengembangkan ternak kambing dan mengetahui faktor yang mempengaruhi minat (harga bibit, pendidikan peternak, pengalaman beternak dan umur peternak).Penelitian ini dilakukan selama dua bulan terhitung mulai tanggal 02 Maret sampai 02 Mei 2020 bertempat di Desa Ngargoretno, Kecamatan Salaman, Kabupaten Magelang. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 33 orang. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode purposive random sampling dengan kriteria tertentu. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara wawancara menggunakan metode anjangsana kerumah peternak untuk mendapatkan data primer penelitian. Minat peternak dihitung menggunakan skala Likert yang dilihat dari indikator perasaan senang, perhatian, kesadaran dan kemauan. Perhitungan faktor yang mempengaruhi minat dilakukan menggunakan analisis statistik regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa tingkat minat peternak tergolong dalam kategori tinggi (39,4). Hasil analisis regresi linier berganda didapatkan bahwa harga bibit, pendidikan peternak dan umur peternak berpengaruh sangat signifikan (P<0,01) terhadap minat peternak, sedangkan pengalaman beternak tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat peternak (P>0,05).
BIM-based design decisions documentation using design episodes, explanation tags, and constraints
Authors: Zahedi Ata , Abualdenien Jimmy , Petzold Frank , Borrmann André
Published: July 2022

The process of designing a building involves producing design concepts while fulfilling various requirements and regulations. Furthermore, during the project's life-cycle, multiple experts from multiple domains collaborate in developing the different partial models, including architectural, structural, and HVAC among others. Accordingly, clearly communicating the rationale behind design decisions is crucial for developing regulatory compliant designs that also fit the owner’s needs. The developed designs are the main deliverables exchanged and handed over. However, these deliverables do not include any explanation of design intentions or documentation of design decisions. Communication among parties and reuse of knowledge are hindered by the absent explanation of existing design. To overcome this deficiency, this paper proposes a methodology for digitally documenting design decisions, incorporating their intention and rationale. Architectural concepts and evaluation criteria are represented in the form of explanation tags as well as spatial and semantic constraints, which are assigned to the individual model elements and properties. Additionally, to document how design decisions fulfill owner requirements and regulatory documents, natural language processing (NLP) is employed to facilitate querying those documents and then the individual requirements are linked to specific elements, properties, and constraints. To evaluate the proposed methodology, a prototype was implemented as a plugin inside a BIM- Authoring tool and multiple real-world use cases are discussed.
PENGEMBANGAN E-MODUL KIMIA PANGAN 3 BERBASIS KONSTRUKTIVISME LIMA FASE NEEDHAM PADA PROGRAM STUDI PENDIDIKAN KIMIA
Authors: Salsabila Kintan Afifah , Ibrahim A. Rachman , Suharman Andi
Published: July 2022

This research is a development research that aims to produce a product in the form of e-module Food Chemistry 3 Based on Needham Five Phase Constructivism at the Chemistry Education Study Program, Sriwijaya University with food processing, food braising and food packaging. The researcher uses a 4D development model (Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate) modified by Tessmer. The results of the e-module validity test on the pedagogic, design and material aspects according to V Aiken are included in the valid category with each aspect sequentially, namely 0.97, 0.97 0.97. Practicality test on e-module development stage testing belongs to the very practical category with reliable values at the development testing stage 1 and development testing 2, respectively, namely 0.900 and 0.711. The effectiveness test on the e-module in the field test stage is classified as effective with an n-gain score of 0,91. Based on the results of the evaluation, it shows that the e-module developed is included in the valid, practical and effective criteria.
ANALISIS KURIKULUM KEWIRAUSAHAAN UNTUK MODUL PEMBELAJARAN KIMIA DI ERA PANDEMI COVID-19, TOPIK PRODUKTIVITAS IKAN MUJAIR
Authors: W K Anom , Apriana Wulan Sundari , Suhery Tatang , Nawawi Effendi , Rachman Fuad Abd
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this study was to describe the curriculum of entrepreneurship courses on the development of integrated learning modules STEM on feed topics to increase the productivity of tilapia fish. This research was conducted on 7th semester students of 2018 class of Chemistry Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Sriwijaya University. This research method is descriptive, which collects data using interviews, questionnaires and study documentation. The average value of the questionnaire validity test is 0.630 and the questionnaire reliability test is 0.9 with a very good category. The results of this study showed students strongly agreed as much as 60%, agreed as much as 33.3% and hesitated as much as 6.7% developed a module with the topic of feed to increase the productivity of tilapia and included it in the curriculum of the era of the covid-19 pandemic.
Comsol Multiphysics Application For Estimating Ozone Concentration In A Chamber With Plane Electrodes
Authors: Muhammad Abu Bakar Sidik  , Amri Djulil , Irfan Jambak Muhammad , Sintia Dewi Dinda , Fitri Kurnia Rizda , Rizky Lestari Gina , Hafizi Ahmad Mohd.
Published: July 2022

Berbagai kajian dan penelitian telah dilakukan terhadap pembangkitan plasma ozon menggunakan Metode Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) dengan kondisi plasma non termal. Metode DBD memiliki berbagai keunggulan seperti distribusi medan listrik yang seragam pada penghalang dielektrik dalam menghasilkan plasma. Dalam studi ini, aplikasi COMSOL Multiphysics digunakan untuk melakukan pemeriksaan plasma ozon dari Ozone Chamber - yang terdiri dari elektroda plat aluminium berlubang dengan salah satu elektroda konfigurasi berlubang yang dipisahkan oleh dielektrik kaca tunggal. Perangkat lunak COMSOL Multiphysics memiliki Modul Plasma yang mencakup parameter elektrostatis, difusi drift, dan transportasi spesies berat untuk menghasilkan pelepasan pada O2 murni dengan keluaran konsentrasi ozon plasma. Dari hasil analisis simulasi diperoleh konsentrasi ozon tertinggi sebesar 3710,476 ppm pada tegangan masukan 8 kV dan konsentrasi terendah sebesar 3682,598 pada tegangan masukan 5 kV. Hal tersebut menunjukkan bahwa tegangan yang diberikan pada elektroda memiliki korelasi linier dengan konsentrasi ozon yang dihasilkan.
PWA AS AN EFFECTIVE MEANS OF BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
Authors:   Candidate of Economics Sciences, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia, Ivanov M.N. , Stepanov I.E. ,   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia
Published: July 2022

The article touches upon the actual problem of large time, labor and money costs of business when creating desktop and mobile applications as a means of communication with customers and offers a modern solution in the form of developing a web application based on PWA technology. The authors have considered in detail the historical aspects of the technology, its features, advantages and disadvantages, analyzed real cases of application by large companies. The article is supported by information about the practical experience of creating a progressive application for a real enterprise that needs to organize a channel of interaction with customers.
ON THE ALGORITHM FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEM OF CONJUGATE OCCURRENCE IN A CYCLIC SUBGROUP IN SOME TREE CONSTRUCTIONS OF ARTIN GROUPS
Authors:   Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Associate Professor, Professor of the Department of Higher Mathematics, The Civil Defence Academy of the Ministry of the Russian Federation for Civil Defence, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters, Khimki,, Russia, Dobrynina Irina V. , Rubezhnaya Irina N. ,   Senior Lecturer of the Department of Higher Mathematics, Academy of Civil Protection EMERCOM of Russia, Khimki, Russia
Published: July 2022

P.S. Novikov established the unsolvability of the problems of words, conjugacy of words in the general class of groups given by a finite set of generating words and defining words. These problems, as well as their various generalizations, have become the subject of study in specific groups. In particular, this article discusses one of such problems in the construction of groups, which, on the one hand, is a tree product, and, on the other hand, refers to Artin groups. We prove the solvability of a conjugate occurrence in a cyclic subgroup in a given class of groups. At the same time, not all Artin groups are taken, but only those in which, in determining ratios, the number of alternating generators on each side is more than three, or those that themselves have a tree structure. The cyclic subgroups generated by the degrees of the corresponding generators are taken as the combined subgroups. The groups introduced by Artin are quite complex, the study of algorithmic problems in them presents difficulties and general results have not yet been published. However, a large number of special cases of these groups with algorithmic issues studied in them are considered. These groups have been of scientific interest since the beginning of the last century, generalizing the well-known braid groups.
IMPLEMENTATION OF MARKOV CHAINS BY SOFT COMPUTING FOR ESTIMATING OPERATIONAL RELIABILITY UNDER UNCERTAINTY OF ORGANIZATIONS' PRODUCTION ASSETS
Authors:   Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia, Sadykova Zulfira F. , Abaev Vladimir A. ,   Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia
Published: July 2022

Soft computing makes it possible to solve problems that are difficult to formalize. Such tasks include the issues of assessing the operational reliability of production assets by the organization in the course of their operation in various conditions. The estimation solution itself is implemented using Markov chains with discrete states and continuous time, which gives probabilistic estimates. Based on the combination of these two approaches, we will show the implementation of Markov chains described by fuzzy differential equations of the Kolmogorov system using triangular fuzzy numbers and Zadeh and OFN extensions. The convergence of the obtained results is assessed and conclusions are drawn on the evaluation of the operational reliability of production assets.
THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF STRATEGIC DIAGNOSTICS OF THE ORGANIZATION
Authors:   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia, Voronkova Alexandra V.
Published: July 2022

The article considers and explains the concept of “strategic diagnostics”, describes its relevance. External and internal methods of strategic analysis are described, schemes of their construction and using are given.
APPROACHES TO IMPROVING SOCIAL SUPPORT MEASURES BASED ON THE PRINCIPLE OF TARGETING AND THE APPLICATION OF NEED CRITERIA
Authors:   Institute of Public Administration and Management of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Moscow, Russia, Pronina Lyudmila I.
Published: July 2022

The forecast of Russia's socio-economic development for 2022 and the planning period of 2023 and 2024 shows that the decline in gross domestic product in subsequent years may be significant (estimated to be up to 10-12%). This does not reduce the relevance of improving social support measures based on the principle of targeting. The article discusses changes in approaches to the provision of social support measures based on the principle of targeting.
ASSESSMENT OF THE SECURITY OF THE NATIONAL ECONOMY OF VIETNAM IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP. Part 2. Economic cooperation and economic combat
Authors:   Institute of the Far East of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia, Gordienko Dmitry V. ,   Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Service under the President of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia
Published: July 2022

In the context of the intensification of the struggle for leadership between the United States and China and the "turn of Russia to the East", the task of assessing the security of the national economies of East Asian states and other countries of the world in the implementation of global integration projects becomes especially urgent. The purpose of the study is to assess the security against external and internal threats to the national economy of Vietnam in the implementation of a Comprehensive regional economic Partnership. The paper analyzes the prospects of socio-economic development of Vietnam, as well as its participation in the implementation of a Comprehensive regional economic Partnership. The methodological approach consists in calculating the normalized indicators of the security of the national economy of Vietnam, characterizing various forms of ensuring its economic security. The proposed approach to assessing the security of the national economy of Vietnam within the framework of various forms of ensuring its economic security allows us to substantiate recommendations for participation in global integration projects of Russia and other East Asian countries. The results of the study in the context of anti-Russian sanctions, the intensification of the struggle for leadership between the United States and China in the context of relations between the countries of the strategic triangle Russia – China - the United States can be used to justify recommendations to the leadership of our country. It is concluded that Russia and Vietnam are important strategic partners for each other.
INTRODUCTION OF ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM, PROBLEMS AND METHODS FOR THEIR SOLUTION
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russia, Egorov Andrey S.
Published: July 2022

The article considers the most common problems arising from the implementation of enterprise management information systems and suggests possible methods for their solution. The object of the study is a large organization with a large portfolio of orders related to the design of nuclear power plants. The importance of scientific analysis on the selected issue is due to the fact that the expectations from the introduction of a new more relevant information system often do not correspond to the results obtained.
Southeast Utah Group climate and drought adaptation report: Exposure and perennial grass sensitivity
Authors: Bradford John , Havrilla Caroline , Hartsell Jessica , Schlaepfer Daniel , McCormick Molly , Munson Seth , Yackulic Charles , Fisk Terry , Thoma David , Perkins Dusty , Witwicki Dana , VanScoyoc Matt , Duniway Mike , Reed Sasha
Published: July 2022

National Park Service (NPS) managers face growing challenges resulting from the effects of climate change. In particular, as temperatures rise in coming decades, natural resource management in the western United States must cope with expectations for elevated severity and frequency of droughts. These challenges are particularly pronounced for vegetation managers in dryland environments. Developing adaptive strategies requires specific information about the expected magnitude of change in climate and drought conditions as well as insights into how those changes will affect important vegetation resources. This report describes research focused on Southeast Utah Group (SEUG) park units designed to provide information about exposure and sensitivity of perennial grasses to aridification. Analyses at larger regional scales are also reported for context and comparison. This report is a product of an ongoing climate adaptation collaboration between the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), NPS, and Northern Arizona University. The study it summarizes contributes quantitative ingredients for vulnerability assessments that are needed in the Climate-Smart Conservation framework. As such, the results informed a series of climate adaptation workshops conducted between 2018 and 2021 for Colorado Plateau scientists and managers. This is a giant step forward in science-informed management. The information in this report can be used to craft management strategies that can be implemented at the right place and time for individual species of concern.
Unresolved issues in the epidemiology and diagnosis of bacteremia: an opinion paper
Authors: Alonso-Menchén David , Muñoz Patricia , Sánchez-Carrillo Carlos , Pérez-Latorre Leire , Bouza Emilio
Published: July 2022

Bacteremia is an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and, despite the diagnostic and therapeutic advances of the last decades, the evidence supporting many diagnostic aspects of bacteremia is scarce. Information on the epidemiological evolution of this entity is limited and many methodological aspects of blood culture collection and analysis are under discussion. Furthermore, the recommendations of the main scientific societies on many of these aspects are variable and, in many cases, have not been updated recently. In this scenario, we have arranged a series of questions on different aspects of bacteremia and reviewed the literature trying to find proper answers for them. We offer our opinion on the topics where the evidence was weak. The topics covered include epidemiological aspects of bacteremia, indications for blood culture extraction, methods for obtaining and incubating samples, or ways of transmitting results from the microbiology laboratory. We do not intend to summarize the current clinical practice guidelines, nor will we deal with the therapeutic management of this entity. The aim of this paper is to review the current perspective on the diagnosis of bacteremia with a critical approach, to point out the gaps in the literature, to offer the opinion of a team dedicated to infectious diseases and clinical microbiology, and to identify some areas of knowledge on which future studies should focus.
HUBUNGAN ANTARA FAKTOR SOSIODEMOGRAFI DAN PENGGUNAAN MEDIA SOSIAL TERHADAP PERILAKU SEKS PRA-NIKAH REMAJA BALI
Authors: Titisari Anastasia Septya , Swandewi Luh Kadek Ratih , Kowara Mellysa , Fajar Ni Made Anggia Paramesthi
Published: July 2022

Kesehatan reproduksi dan seksualitas merupakan topik yang dianggap tabu untuk dibicarakan di Indonesia, sehingga remaja mencari alternatif untuk mendapatkan informasi mengenai topik tersebut. Media sosial secara langsung ataupun tidak langsung menjadi media pembelajaran dan memberikan pengaruh bagi remaja, salah satunya tentang kesehatan reproduksi dan perilaku seksual. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dengan rancangan online survey cross-sectional terhadap 418 responden remaja berumur 20-24 tahun dari 9 kabupaten/kota di Bali dari Maret hingga April 2021. Meski remaja cukup aktif menggunakan media sosial, sebagian besar remaja (58.85%) jarang mengakses informasi kesehatan reproduksi melalui platform tersebut. Hasil penelitian ini juga menunjukan bahwa penggunaan media sosial dalam perannya sebagai media pembelajaran kesehatan reproduksi tidak memberikan pengaruh preventif secara langung terhadap perilaku seksual pra-nikah remaja. Namun variabel lain seperti status bekerja, jenis kelamin, umur dan pengalaman berpacaran memiliki pengaruh terhadap perilaku seksual pranikah pada remaja Bali usia 20-24 tahun.
Endometriosis through an immunological lens: a pathophysiology based in immune dysregulation
Authors: McCallion Alison , Sisnett Danielle J. , Zutautas Katherine B. , Hayati Donya , Spiess Katherine G. , Aleksieva Stanimira , Lingegowda Harshavardhan , Koti Madhuri , Tayade Chandrakant
Published: July 2022

Endometriosis (EMS) is an inflammatory, gynaecologic disease characterized by the growth of endometrial tissues outside the uterus. With no satisfactory therapies or non-invasive diagnostics available, a shift in perspectives on EMS pathophysiology is overdue. The implication of immune dysregulation in EMS pathogenesis and disease progression has been an evolving area of research, with numerous immune and inflammatory pathways identified. Traditional theories regarding the establishment of endometriotic lesions have lacked mechanistic explanations for their proliferation and survival until recent research unearthed the involvement of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) and myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) in a complex network of immune-endocrine signaling. The unique immunology of EMS is likely owing to estrogen dominance, as endocrine imbalance reliably cultivates immune dysregulation. Many of the phenomena observed in EMS parallel immune biology seen in various cancers, including accelerated somatic mutations in endometrial epithelial cells. Here, the high mutational load leads to EMS neoantigen development which potentially contributes to the lesion immune microenvironment. As well, EMS manifests comorbidity with several chronic inflammatory diseases that share common dysregulation of the interleukin-23 (IL-23)/IL-17 pathway (as seen in inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis). EMS is especially relevant to the study of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) as 60% of EMS patients experience this symptom and chronic inflammation is believed to be central to the process of pain sensitization. Since the onset of the disease usually occurs in adolescence, and diagnosis only occurs years later once moderate to severe symptoms have developed, it is vital to innovate non-invasive diagnostic tools for earlier detection. Several potential biomarkers are being studied, including some cytokines, gene signatures, and extracellular vesicle (EV) signatures. By incorporating the immune perspectives of EMS into our research, approaches to diagnosis, and treatment solutions, the field has more promising avenues to clearly define EMS and offer patients relief.
РОБОТА ВІДДІЛУ ІНТЕЛЕКТУАЛЬНОГО РОЗВИТКУ ОБДАРОВАНОЇ ОСОБИСТОСТІ В УМОВАХ ВОЄННОГО ЧАСУ
Authors: Androsovych Kseniia
Published: July 2022

У статті представлено напрями діяльності вчених відділу інтелектуального розвитку обдарованої особистості Інституту обдарованої дитини НАПН України. Основним напрямом протидії війні є психологічні консультації, які проходять в дистанційному форматі, зокрема за допомогою «Телефону довіри». Консультанти-психологи враховують особливості стану військовослужбовців, особливості віку клієнта, психотип особистості, сутність психологічної проблеми. Активно проводиться робота з батьками учнів. Практичний психолог надає консультації батькам стосовно поводження з дітьми під час війни; як саме потрібно говорити з дітьми про ці події; знайомить із методами підтримки дитини, адаптації дитини до іншого місця проживання тощо. Щотижня проводяться онлайн-зустрічі з учнями експериментальних майданчиків — закладів Бориспільського району Київської області. Зустрічі спрямовано на профілактику посттравматичного стресового розладу (ПТСР), зниження стресового стану, тривожності, пошуку ресурсу, навчання технік самодопомоги в стресових ситуаціях. Проводяться методичні консультації за темами: «Що таке стрес?», «Що таке стійкість?». Практичний психолог застосовує методи арт-терапії, дихальні вправи, заземлення, медитацію. Також проводиться підтримка педагогів експериментальних закладів освіти. Основний запит — стабілізація емоційного стану, відновлення рівноваги, підтримувальні консультації, техніки самодопомоги, надання консультацій учителям стосовно підтримки учнів під час уроку. Вчені беруть участь у проєкті «Музейна педагогіка в культурно-освітньому просторі Києва: досвід, проблеми, перспективи» (спільно з Київською Малою академією наук учнівської молоді). Мета проєкту — згуртування учнівської молоді, освітян, педагогів, науковців, краєзнавців, музейників в умовах війни; вивчення національної історії, досвіду боротьби попередніх поколінь і кращих представників нації за незалежність України.
MODERN REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IDENTIFICATION AND ORGANIZATION OF WORK WITH GIFTED PRESCHOOL CHILDREN IN THE CONTEXT OF SUPPLEMENTARY EDUCATION
Authors: Жмакина Надежда Леонидовна , Рзаева Оксана Минниахматовна
Published: July 2022

В статье описывается комплексный подход, включающий широкий спектр разнообразных методов при решении проблемы выявления одаренных детей в дошкольных учреждениях. Представлены 4 направления работы с одаренными детьми, реализуемые в детском саду в условиях дополнительного образования.

The article describes complex approach including a wide range of different methods during identification of gifted children in preschool institutions. There are four aspects of work with gifted children realizing in the context of supplementary education in the kindergarten.
THE ROLE OF THE PRODUCTION PRACTICE FOR QUALITY CONTROL OF MEDICINES IN THE PREPARATION OF A PHARMACIST WITH A HIGHER EDUCATION
Authors: Сидуллина Светлана Анатольевна
Published: July 2022

Введение нового образовательного стандарта в систему фармацевтического образования требует новых подходов к организации учебного процесса. Качество образования выпускников Института фармации КазГМУ напрямую зависит от организации производственной практики на выпускном курсе. В процессе подготовки специалиста-провизора важна роль производственной практики по контролю качества лекарственных средств.

The introduction of a new educational standard into the pharmaceutical education system requires new approaches to the organization of the educational process. The quality of education of graduates of the Institute of Pharmacy of Kazan State Medical University directly depends on the organization of industrial practice in the final year. In the process of training a pharmacist, the role of manufacturing practice for quality control of medicines is important.
THE INTERNAL TESTING SYSTEM OF THE UNIVERSITY USING THE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MOODLE
Authors: Белякова Анна Юрьевна , Синицын Степан Витальевич
Published: July 2022

В статье представлен опыт использования электронной среды Moodle для независимой оценка качества образования студентов Иркутского ГАУ. Рассмотрены элементы данной среды при создании тестирования.

The article presents the experience of using the Moodle electronic environment for an independent assessment of the quality of education of students of Irkutsk State University. The elements of this environment are considered when creating testing.
PROVERBS AND SAYINGS IN RUSSIAN AND TAJIK
Authors: Приходько Ольга Владимировна , Худоиев Диловар Азимович
Published: July 2022

В статье рассматривается роль пословиц и поговорок в жизни и культурном наследии разных наций. Сравниваются понятия «пословица» и «поговорка». Перечисляются классификации пословиц и поговорок по разным признакам. Приводятся результаты исследования по сравнению русских и таджикских пословиц.

The article examines the role of proverbs and sayings in the life and cultural heritage of different nations. The concepts of "proverb" and "saying" are compared. The classifications of proverbs and sayings according to various characteristics are listed. The results of the study comparing Russian and Tajik proverbs are presented.
Online mouse cursor trajectories distinguish phonological activation by linguistic and nonlinguistic sounds
Authors: Kukona Anuenue , Jordan Adrian
Published: July 2022

Four online mouse cursor tracking experiments (totalN= 208) examined the activation of phonological representations by linguistic and nonlinguistic auditory stimuli. Participants hearing spoken words (e.g., “bell”) produced less direct mouse cursor trajectories toward corresponding pictures or text when visual arrays also included phonologically related competitors (e.g., belt) as compared with unrelated distractors (e.g., hose), but no such phonological competition was observed during environmental sounds (e.g., the ring of a bell). While important similarities have been observed between spoken words and environmental sounds, these experiments provide novel mouse cursor evidence that environmental sounds directly activate conceptual knowledge without needing to engage linguistic knowledge, contrasting with spoken words. Implications for theories of conceptual knowledge are discussed.
Halaman Depan Jurnal Chart Datum Vol 8 No 1 Juli 2022
Authors: Subandriyo Joko
Published: July 2022

Halaman Depan Jurnal Chart Datum Vol 8 No 1 Juli 2022
JUXTAPOSITION BETWEEN TWO CONVOLUTIONAL NEURAL NETWORK FOR MUSIC GENRE CLASSIFICATION
Authors:   Department of Computing – Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning,  Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Shana J , Priyadharshini Jayadurga N ,   Department of Computing – Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning,  Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, K R Pratiba ,   Department of Computing – Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning,  Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, R Prakash ,   Department of Computing – Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning,  Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore
Published: July 2022

Music genre classification is the fundamental step involved in building a strong recommendation system. If music classification has to be carried out manually, then one has to listen to numerous songs and then select the genre. This process is not only time-consuming, it is quite a tedious task. The music industry has seen an excellent flow of latest channels to browse and distribute music. This doesn't return without drawbacks. With the increase in data, manual curation has become a difficult task. Audio files have a plethora of features that could be used to make parts of this process a lot easier. Advancements in technology have made it possible to extract the features of audio files. However, the most effective way to handle these for various tasks is unknown. This paper compared the two deep learning models of convolutional neural networks namely Alex-net and Res-net for the purpose of music genre classification using mel-spectrogram images for training. These aforementioned models were tested on GTZAN datasets. It was found that the results showed 56.0% accuracy for the res-net model which was outperformed by alex-net with an accuracy of 80.5%. Keywords: GTZAN Dataset, Alex-net, Res-net, Convolutional Neural Network
Effect of Adding Lecithin to Diets on Productive Performance of Laying Hens
Authors: Mohsen Mustafa A. , Mousa B.H.
Published: July 2022

This study was conducted in the poultry farm of the Department of Animal Production / College of the Agriculture / University of Anbar, during the period from 20/7/2021 to 15/10/2021, with the aim of studying the effect of adding lecithin to the diet on the productive performance of laying hens. 60 layer hens of the Lohmann Brown breed, aged 43 weeks were used in this experiment. The layer hens were distributed randomly into five treatments with four replicates per treatment (3 hens/repeat). Birds fed balanced diets contain 5 levels of lecithin as below: T1 (control groups ), T2, T3, T4 and T5 adding 0.25, 0.50, 0.75 and 1.0% of lecithin respectively to the basic diet. The results showed the superiority of the additional treatments in the productive traits during most of the production periods, As all the additional treatments during the most stages of production. All additive treatments showed superiority significantly during the third productive period, When calculating the general average, treatments T2 and T5 were significantly superior to the control treatment in the percentage of egg production (Hen Day Production%). Also, T5 showed superiority in the average egg weight during the second and third periods, and in the general average.T5 and T4 showed an increase in the egg mass-produced during the second period and three periods and with the general average. The results showed that there were significant differences between the different treatments in the rates of feed consumption during all stages of production. Also, the additive treatmentT5 showed the best feed conversion ratio during the second and third production periods and in the general average.
Clinical and Histological Aspects of Cryptorchidism in Dogs and Cats
Authors: Ali Othman J. , Ali Talib G.M. , Raouf Goran M. , Dana O. I.
Published: July 2022

This study was aimed to investigate the incidence of cryptorchidism among dogs and tomcats were undergoing elective neutering. Cryptorchidism is diagnosed through clinical examination, palpation of the scrotum, and the ultrasonic finding of the retained testicles within the inguinal or the abdomen. Eleven cases (11.22%) of cryptorchid were identified from a total of 98 cases (42 dogs and 56 tomcats) that underwent elective castration. It was found that different breeds of dogs and tomcats were affected, including Maltese dog, Anatolian shepherd dog, Terrier dogs, Persian cat, Turkish angora cat, and the Domestic Shorthair cat. The locations of cryptorchid testis were varied from inguinal (3.06%) to intra-abdominal (8.16%) origin with either unilateral (10.2%) or bilateral (1.02%) of retained testis and their ratio was 3:3. The histopathological findings of the cryptorchid testes were showed a decrease and disorganization of the seminiferous tubules with severe hypo-spermatogenesis in both species, dogs, and tomcats. In addition, there was also a typical Sertoli cell-only syndrome (SCOS), which was characterized by larger nuclei and atrophy of many tubules, which were completely replaced by hyaline substances. In conclusion, the occurrence of cryptorchidism in Anatolian Shepherd dogs and the Domestic Shorthair cats were first documented in the literature. Although, no significant differences were found in the incidence of cryptorchidism in both species.
বাঙালির সাংস্কৃতিক আত্মপরিচয়ের সংকট ও বাউল চেতনা
Authors:   Assistant  Professor, Women’s College Tinsukia, Rangagora Road, Durgabari, Tinsukia, Assam- 786125, India, Paul Somen
Published: July 2022

আত্মপরিচয়ের সংকট হলো ব্যক্তির এমন একটা অবস্থা, যেখানে ব্যক্তি নিজের সত্তা সম্পর্কে অনিশ্চয়তা অনুভব করে এবং সেই সঙ্গে নিজের সামাজিক চাহিদা ও প্রত্যাশা পূরণের জন্য সংগ্রাম করেও ব্যর্থ হয়। বাঙালির সাংস্কৃতিক আত্মপরিচয়ের মধ্যেও এই ধরনের সংকটবোধ লক্ষ্য করা যায়। নিজের ঐতিহ্য সম্পর্কে সুস্পষ্ট জ্ঞান ও চর্চার ঘাটতির ফলে তৈরি হয় আত্মপরিচয়ের সংকট। এই সংকট দূর করতে নিজস্ব ঐতিহ্য ও সংস্কৃতি সম্পর্কে জানা ও চর্চা করা চাই। কিন্তু বাঙালির ‘চিন্তাহীনতা’-ই বাঙালি-সংস্কৃতির আত্মপরিচয় গঠনের প্রধান অন্তরায় হয়ে দাঁড়িয়েছে। বাঙালির এই সাংস্কৃতিক আত্মপরিচয়ের সংকট থেকে মুক্তি পেতে বাউলের গভীর মানবতাবাদী জীবনদর্শন কীভাবে সাহায্য করতে পারে, সেটাই আমাদের আলোচ্য বিষয়। বাউলের দর্শন প্রকৃতপক্ষে আমাদের জীবনেরই দর্শন, যে দর্শন জাতি-ধর্ম- বর্ণ-গোত্র-সম্প্রদায়ের মধ্যে ভেদাভেদ না করে সবাইকে মনুষ্যত্বের আহ্বানে একত্রিত করে। বাউল মতে, প্রথমে আত্মাকে জানতে হয়; চিনতে হয়। আত্মার মধ্যেই পরমাত্মার সন্ধান পাওয়া যায়। নিজের আত্মাকে, মনকে শুদ্ধ করার মধ্য দিয়েই সকল প্রকার মঙ্গল নিহিত। বাউলরা তাই মনের মানুষের সন্ধান করেন। সেই মনের মানুষ কোনো রক্ত-মাংসের মানুষ নন, ‘ক্ষুদ্র আমি’র ভেতর লুকিয়ে থাকা ‘বড় আমি’, যে আমি ‘সর্ব আমি’র ভেতর বিস্তৃত। আমাদের মতো জাগতিক মানুষের কাছে জগৎ-সংসার দুর্বোধ্য বলে প্রতীয়মান হয়। এই দুর্বোধ্য রহস্যের কথাই বাউলরা সহজ ও সরল করে বুঝিয়ে দেন। জীবনের গভীরতা ও অর্থবহতা অনুসন্ধানে বাংলার প্রকৃত সন্তান এঁরাই। বাঙালির সাংস্কৃতিক আত্মপরিচয়ের সংকট থেকে উদ্ধার পেতে হলে এঁদের স্মরণ গ্রহণ করা আবশ্যকীয়।