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Currículos mais musicais
Authors: Herbetta Alexandre
Published: April 2023

Este texto busca refletir sobre o potencial presente em musicalidades indígenas enquanto práticas pedagógicas contra-hegemônicas, as quais vão de encontro à colonialidade do ser, do poder e do saber, observada muitas vezes em instituições escolares indígenas e, também, na universidade. Desta forma, especificamente, busca-se descrever dois processos de transformação curricular nos quais a música atua enquanto possibilidade de prática decolonial e em contraposição à imposição de uma matriz eurocêntrica de conhecimento. Um destes processos se dá em escolas indígenas que participam do projeto do Núcleo Takinahaky da Universidade Federal de Goiás, o outro se dá no próprio currículo do Curso de Licenciatura em Educação Intercultural vinculado ao mesmo núcleo.
Entrevista com o baterista e percussionista Dom Um Romão
Authors: Kahil Cohon João Casimiro , Colon Frank
Published: April 2023

Esta entrevista, realizada pelo percussionista Frank Colon com Dom Um Romão, foi originalmente publicada em inglês, em novembro de 1990 pela Modern Drummer, uma das principais revistas comerciais sobre bateria e percussão dos Estados Unidos, existente desde 1977 e hoje presente em mais de 60 países. A sessão de entrevistas é recorrente nos números da revista, sendo que bateristas e percussionistas brasileiros foram diversas vezes entrevistados, principalmente aqueles que deixaram o Brasil durante a ditadura militar que começou em 1964, tentando uma vida melhor nos Estados Unidos ou Europa, como é o caso do Dom Um Romão, mas também do Airto Moreira, Nenê e outros. Sendo assim, é uma fonte importante para a construção da história da bateria brasileira, principalmente ao vermos que esses artistas ficaram muito tempo fora do Brasil e aqui há pouco ou quase nenhum conteúdo sobre eles durante esse período.
Etnomusicologia ativista e música marginalizada do sul da Ásia
Authors: Sherinian Zoe , Falcão Eduardo
Published: April 2023

Ouvir e ver a música marginal através do ativismo participante coloca os etnomusicólogos face-a-face com a nossa escolha de tema de pesquisa, com a auto-reflexividade e com a disputa de valor musical nas políticas de poder local. Além disso, oferecem-nos novos métodos, tais como o filme etnográfico, a participação dialógica e uma distribuição e impacto mais amplos para a nossa produção acadêmica, assim como para o seu significado. Neste capítulo, exploro como a etnomusicologia ativista do sul da Ásia pode contribuir como metodologia e teoria para a disciplina da etnomusicologia como um todo.
ANCÉS e outras macumbarias
Authors: Mendes Conceição de Maria Macau
Published: April 2023

Escolho começar pelo rastro deixado na terra dos meus. De início, trago à baila uma breve lembrança de Seu Joca, pescador e morador antigo do Cajueiro – comunidade remanescente de quilombo em São Luís/MA –, que numa conversa sobre pertencimento e memória, ao “rastar” o pé no chão de terra me disse:“Não sei de nada não minha filha... Só sei mesmo fazer rasto!”.
Challenges and strategies to stay physically active in the face of COVID-19 pandemic: A review
Authors: Camilo Bruno F. , Baranowski-Pinto Gabriela , Lopes Filho Brandel J. P. , Cristina-Souza Gislaine
Published: April 2023

The pandemic caused by the COVID-19 has influenced peoples’ lifestyles. Home-confinement scenario might impair physical activity practice, resulting in new challenges for maintaining health during the pandemic of the COVID-19. The aim of this study was to present the current context of COVID-19 pandemic, its impact on the practice of physical activity, and the strategies available to remain active during home-confinement according to international recommendations. The narrative review was conducted based on studies that analyzed themes related to physical activity and COVID-19. Virtual Health Library (VHL), CINAHL, Cochrane, PsycINFO, PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), Scopus, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science databases were searched for relevant papers. Although an increased number of experimental studies are still necessary, people should devote more time to physical activity during social isolation. Guidelines were adjusted by international entities in order to encourage people to remain active, through practice regular physical activity, using alternative strategies such as fitness program applications, exergames, online exercise classes, and even chores. Reduction of prolonged sedentary behavior could contribute to maintain health and improve quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sharia e-commerce in Indonesia: Sharia peer to peer lending
Authors: Sari Yunika
Published: April 2023

Purpose – This article discusses the increasingly rapid development of the sharia e-commerce in Indonesia, focusing on FinTech peer to peer lending sharia.Methodology – This article uses qualitative methods and literature research (library research), with descriptive analysis techniques related to sharia FinTech lending in Indonesia, as well as a statutory approach, which is classified based on hierarchy and sources of law by comprehensive review.Findings – The theme of this article is that Islamic FinTech lending seeks to understand better how vital economic innovation is needed by society because FinTech lending is a new platform for fast and practical financial transaction services. However, although the Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan, OJK) has made FinTech lending regulations, no specific rules explicitly mention sharia FinTech lending. So there is still a possibility that some elements are different from Islamic sharia. So, of course, special regulations regarding sharia FinTech lending are urgently needed so that they follow Islamic laws. Implications – This article is useful, apart from adding to the repertoire, it can also be a means for studying financial service platforms in Indonesian society and can be used as reference material for further research in the same field.Originality – This article contributes to various financial service platforms to continue to improve and innovate in sharia-based financial activities, as well as provide an understanding to the wider community regarding the ease of accessing these sharia financial services
Resolution of the $3n+1$ Problem Using Inequality Relation Between Indices of 2 and 3
Authors: Goyal Gaurav
Published: April 2023

Collatz conjecture states that an integer $n$ reduces to $1$ when certain simple operations are applied to it. Mathematically, it is written as $2^z = 3^kn + C$, where $z, k, C \geq 1$. Suppose the integer $n$ violates Collatz conjecture by reappearing, then the equation modifies to $2^z n =3^kn +C$. The article takes an elementary approach to this problem by stating that the inequality $2^z > 3^k$ must hold for $n$ to violate the Collatz conjecture. It leads to the inequality $z > 3k/2$ that helps obtain bounds on the value of $3^k/2^z$ and $2^z - 3^k . It is found that the $3n+1$ series loops for $1$ and negative integers. Finally, it is proved that the $3n+1$ series shows pseudo-divergence but eventually arrives at an integer less than the starting integer.
Evidence for Novel Reticular Corpuscle-Connected Filiform Structures Entangled on the Fascia of the Internal Organs of Rats: The Implication for Cell Death
Authors: Lee Byung-Cheon , Lee Jeong Yim , Lee Ki-Seok , Lee Inhyung , Kim Hoon Gi , Lee Ki-Bog
Published: April 2023

Accumulating reports have suggested that an inability to clear dead cells is a cause of inflammation and cancer and that the fascia is associated with cancer metastasis. Novel corpuscle-connected filiform structures (CCFSs) entangled on the fascia of the internal organs of rats were selectively visualized with high repeatability (93%) under vital staining with Janus Green B (JGB). Serial sections of CCFSs stained with haematoxylin and eosin and with Mattson Trichrome were microscopically examined. In parallel, the immunohistochemistry with CD31, Lyve 1, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were also used to investigate the novel properties of the CCFSs. All of the CCFSs enclosed JGB-stained granules, which was verified by the impromptu coupling of stereo and light microscopes and fluorescence-activated cell sorting. The functions of the CCFSs were discovered under fluorescence microscopy and confocal laser scanning microscopy to be implicated in cell death: fragmented DNAs and f-actins with extracellular DNAs. The dead cells in the CCFSs were verified by using terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labelling and TEM. Moreover, the CCFS had a relatively-high concentration of calcium, a main element for cell death in tissue, which was measured in 2-dimensionally images using time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry. Taken these results, we report for the first time that novel reticular CCFSs are widely entangled on the fascia of the internal organs of rats with the implication for cell death.
TactiGraph: An Asynchronous Graph Neural Network for Contact Angle Prediction Using Neuromorphic Vision-Based Tactile Sensing
Authors: Sajwani Hussain , Ayyad Abdulla , Alkendi Yusra , Halwani Mohamad , Abdulrahman Yusra , Abusafieh AbdelQader , Zweiri Yahya
Published: April 2023

Vision-based tactile sensors (VBTS) have become the de facto method of giving robots the ability to obtain tactile feedback from their environment. Unlike other solutions to tactile sensing, VBTS offers high spatial resolution feedback without compromising on instrumentation costs or incurring additional maintenance expenses. However, conventional cameras used in VBTS have a fixed update rate and output redundant data, leading to computational overhead downstream. In this work, we present a neuromorphic vision-based tactile sensor (N-VBTS) that employs observations from an event-based camera for contact angle prediction. Particularly, we design and develop a novel graph neural network, dubbed TactiGraph, that asynchronously operates on graphs constructed from raw N-VBTS streams exploiting their spatiotemporal correlations to perform predictions. Although conventional VBTS uses an internal illumination source, TactiGraph is reported to perform efficiently in both scenarios, with and without an internal illumination source. Rigorous experimental results revealed that TactiGraph achieved a mean absolute error of 0.62∘ in predicting the contact angle and was faster and more efficient than both conventional VBTS and other N-VBTS, with lower instrumentation costs. Specifically, N-VBTS requires only 5.5% of the compute-time needed by VBTS when both are tested on the same scenario.
Chemical Profiling of Diffusible and Volatile Secondary Metab-Olites Produced by Beauveria bassiana Using GC-MS Analysis: In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity
Authors: Camele Ippolito , Sadeek Sadeek A. , Racioppi Rocco , Elshafie Hazem S.
Published: April 2023

The genus Beauveria include important entomopathogenic and endophytic fungi, among them, B. bassiana is the most studied species. However, there are few knowledge regarding their antimicrobial activity. The current research has been conducted to evaluate in vitro antibacterial efficacy of five isolates of B. bassiana against Bacillus cereus, B. megaterium, B. mojavensis, Clavibacter michiganensis (gram positive bacteria, G+ve), Xanthomonas campestris, X. vesicatoria, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and P. fluorescence (gram negative bacteria, G-ve). In addition, chemical composition of the principal diffusible metabolites and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) of the most efficient studied isolate of B. bassiana has been carried out using GC-MS analysis. The obtained results showed that, the isolate UniB2439-3 has promising antibacterial effect against most of studied target bacteria. GC-MS analysis of diffusible metabolites detected the presence of hexanedioic acid, bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester as the main compound in the cell-free culture filtrate. Furthermore, GC-MS analysis of VOCs revealed the presence of ethanol; butanal,2-methyl; 2,4-dimethyl-1-heptene; octane, 4-methyl and β-elemene as the main dominant bioactive compounds. The outgoing results explicated that, the isolates of B. bassiana have promising antibacterial activity which could be correlated to their diffusible and VOCs metabolites. Therefore, the selected isolate can be potentially used as a biocontrol agent against several bacteria especially G+ve ones. Taking in consideration that the antibiotics are forbidden in agriculture in many countries worldwide, search for possible natural alternatives as efficient antimicrobial agents are highly interesting.
Numerical Modelling and Simulation of the Solid Oxide Cell Stacks and Metal Interconnect Oxidation With OpenFOAM
Authors: Yu Shangzhe , Zhang Shidong , Schäfer Dominik , Peters Roland , Kunz Felix , Eichel Rüdiger-A.
Published: April 2023

Solid oxide cells are capable of efficiently converting various chemical energy carriers to electricity and vice versa. The urgent challenge nowadays is the faster degradation rate compared with other fuel cell/electrolyzer technologies. To understand the degradation mechanisms, simulation of a solid oxide cell is helpful. Since most previous research developed models using commercial software, such as COMSOL and ANSYS Fluent, a gap for knowledge transfer is being gradually formed between academia and industry due to licensing issues. This paper introduces a multiphysics model, developed by a computational code, openFuelCell2. The code is implemented with an open-source library, OpenFOAM. It accounts for momentum transfer, mass transfer, electrochemical reactions and metal interconnect oxidation. The model can precisely predict I-V curves under different temperatures, fuel humidity and operation modes. Comparison between OpenFOAM and COMSOL simulations shows good agreement. The metal interconnect oxidation is modelled, which can predict the thickness of the oxide scale under different protective coatings. Simulations are conducted by assuming an ultra-thin film resistance on the rib surface. It is revealed that coatings fabricated by atmospheric plasma spraying can efficiently prevent metal interconnect oxidation, with a contribution of only 0.53 \% to the total degradation rate.
Extraversion in COVID-19 Coping
Authors: Nash Carol
Published: April 2023

Extraversion, a Big Five personality trait, has been identified as a significant factor in COVID-19 positive coping—yet, relevant research is conflicting. Studies have not situated the influence of extraversion within a geographical and historical context. Thus, a sound base is lacking for assessing when opposing results regarding extraversion and COVID-19 positive coping are likely to result. Furthermore, extraversion with respect to COVID-19 coping has not been considered concerning other-directed learning in contrast to self-directed learning. To establish a sufficiently sound base, an examination of the range of high-ranking Google Scholar results on extraversion and COVID-19 coping from different countries during the pandemic’s various waves—pre and post vaccine introduction—is undertaken. The same are then considered for insights into public opinion. Following, extraversion is compared with other-directed learning and differentiated from self-directed learning. An understanding is thus presented for assessing when extraversion will necessarily be an effective personality trait for COVID-19 positive coping and when it will not. Extraversion’s effect will be found inherently inconsistent for identifying COVID-19 positive coping as a result, because of its dependence on other-directed learning. The conclusion: COVID-19 positive coping stability is contingent on personal values that guide self-directed learning, rather than other-directed extraversion.
Impacts of Secondhand Smoke on the Onset and Progression of Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review
Authors: Schlindwein Marco Antônio Machado , De Moura Campos Marcelo Henrique , Breis Leticia Caroline , Chara Beatriz Sordi , Scherer Clara Sasse , Caminski Vitória Augusta Piva , Matta André Palma Da Cunha , Gonçalves Marcus Vinicius Magno
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Unlike cigarette smoking, secondhand smoke (SHS) has not been as well described as an environmental risk for Multiple sclerosis (MS) nor as a risk factor for disease progression. We systematically reviewed the association between SHS and the risk of onset and/or progression of MS.Methods: We systematically screened MEDLINE/PUBMED, Science Direct, LILACs, and SCIELO searching for publications between January 1st , 2010, and July 5, 2021 with the following keywords: “multiple sclerosis and smoking”; “multiple sclerosis and passive smoking”; “multiple sclerosis and secondhand smoking”. An 11-year filter was applied from 2010 to 2021. Results: Fifteen articles were included in this review, which consisted of systematic reviews with meta-analysis (N = 2), systematic reviews (N = 2), and observational studies (N = 11). Both meta-analyses reported an impact of SHS on MS onset among secondhand smokers. One of the systematic reviews selected two observational studies showing the association between SHS and MS development, and one study that did not find a significant association between SHS and the risk of MS development. The other systematic review identified selected eight articles showing a relationship between SHS and MS. Seven observational studies reported higher odds of MS onset when associated with SHS. Four observational studies did not show a relationship between SHS and MS onset or progression.Discussion: Most articles showed a positive association between SHS exposure and the risk of developing MS. On the other hand, an association between SHS and a higher risk for MS progression could not be established.
On the Varying Density of Faces in Face Space: Explanation of the Atypicality Effect in Terms of a Riemannian Metric and Potential Application to the Other Race Effect
Authors: Yang Cheng-Ta , Fu Hao-Lun , Hsieh Cheng-Ju , Hsu Po-Han , Townsend James T.
Published: April 2023

We employed the Riemannian Face Manifold (RFM) as an alternative approach to the conventional linear Euclidean space for explaining the atypicality bias in face likeliness judgments. The RFM posits that the mental representation of faces is better captured as a manifold of stable states, accounting for the nonlinearity in the physical properties of faces. To examine the relationship between physical and psychological distance of morph and typical/atypical faces, we manipulated the parameter k and incorporated a weight function in the Riemannian metric. Our results indicate that the psychological distance between the morph and typical face was longer than that between the morph and atypical face, consistent with prior research on the atypicality bias in perceptual similarity. The RFM approach provides mathematical support and is a powerful tool for studying face perception and recognition, offering potential implications for explaining the other-race effect. Future research can utilize the RFM to investigate individual differences in face recognition abilities and expertise, and how they impact psychological distance and face processing.
Deep Convolutional Neural Network for Plume Rise Measurements in Industrial Environments
Authors: Koushafar Mohammad , Sohn Gunho , Gordon Mark
Published: April 2023

Estimating plume cloud height is essential for various applications, such as global climate models. Smokestack plume rise is the constant height at which the plume cloud is carried downwind as its momentum dissipates and the plume cloud and the ambient temperatures equalize. Although different parameterizations are used in most air-quality models to predict the plume rise, they have been unable to estimate it properly. This paper proposes a novel framework to monitor smokestack plume clouds and make long-term, real-time measurements of the plume rise. For this purpose, a three-stage framework is developed based on Deep Convolutional Neural Networks (DCNNs). In the first stage, an improved Mask R-CNN, called Deep Plume Rise Network (DPRNet), is applied to recognize the plume cloud. Then, image processing analysis and least squares theory are respectively used to detect the plume cloud’s boundaries and fit an asymptotic model into their centerlines. The y-component coordinate of this model’s critical point is considered the plume rise. In the last stage, a geometric transformation phase converts image measurements into real-life ones. A wide range of images with different atmospheric conditions, including day, night, and cloudy/foggy, have been selected for the DPRNet training algorithm. Obtained results show that the proposed method outperforms widely-used networks in smoke border detection and recognition.
Factors Affecting Sustainable Development of Night-Time Economy: Evidence from Hanoi, Vietnam
Authors: Son Nguyen Ngoc , Thu Nguyen Thi Phuong , Dung Ngo Quoc , Huyen Bui Thi Thanh , Xuan Vu Ngoc
Published: April 2023

In this study, we aimed to identify the factors affecting the night-time economy in Hanoi to achieve the sustainable development of this economy. We surveyed four selected groups of subjects: people, tourists, business establishments, and managers in Hanoi City, in which tourists were nationwide but have been on a night tour in Hanoi. We chose a nonrandom convenience sample. With the above sample size, the number of respondents was insufficient, so we selected districts with potential for night economic development including Hoan Kiem, Tay Ho, Dong Da, Nam Tu Liem, Ha Dong, and Gia Lam. We obtained 463 usable surveys. We processed and analyzed the data using SPSS Statistics 26.0 software. Our quantitative study included: (1) testing the suitability of the scale for the variables using Cronbach’s alpha, (2) analyzing the EFA factors to check the convergence of the observed variables and the separation between the independent variables, (3) checking the correlation to evaluate the problem of multicollinearity of the model; , and (4) performing regression analysis to evaluate the impact of the factors on night-time economic development in Hanoi City. The results showed that the variables positively impacted night-time economic development in Hanoi, but we found differences in the levels of their impact. Among the four factors, factor 3 (promotion and sharing) had the strongest impact on night-time economic development, followed by factor 2 (infrastructure and safety), factor 1 (institutions and environment), and factor 4 (nature and resources.)
Assessment of the Knowledge and Awareness of Leptospirosis among Households, Farmers, and Livestock Keepers in Unguja Island, Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Mlowe Gerald Dickson , Kavulikirwa Olivier Kambere , Makundi Isaac , Katakweba Abdul A. S. , Machang'u Robert S.
Published: April 2023

Limited understanding exists concerning leptospirosis in Zanzibar. The objective of this study is to evaluate the degree of knowledge and awareness of leptospirosis within the urban and peri-urban populations of Unguja. A cross-sectional study was conducted utilizing semi-structured questionnaires from January to April 2022. Two hundred respondents were randomly selected (130 males and 70 females) aged between 18 and 89 years. Descriptive analysis was employed to assess the main trends in knowledge and awareness, and χ2 analysis was utilized to determine associations between demographic characteristics with respondents’ knowledge and awareness. The majority of respondents (64%) lacked awareness of leptospirosis' etiology, but a significant proportion of respondents had a favorable attitude (68.6%) towards leptospirosis compared to their average knowledge and awareness (35%) and practices (29.3%). Nonetheless, the livestock keeper, farmers, fishermen, and healthcare providers had low levels of knowledge and awareness. The findings also demonstrated that males had a strong association with occupational physical activities, while educational level was associated with preventive practices. Living in urban or peri-urban areas was significantly linked with the respondents' practices. The study's outcomes demonstrated low levels of community knowledge and awareness regarding leptospirosis' etiology, mode of transmission, and symptoms among livestock keepers, farmers, fishermen, and healthcare providers. Although most respondents had a favorable attitude, their low level of knowledge and poor practices indicate that supplementing a positive attitude with enhanced knowledge and awareness is necessary to promote individual engagement in preventive measures.
Health, Child Development and Education in Rwanda:Understanding and working with contextual complexity
Authors: Abbott Pamela , Sapsford Roger
Published: April 2023

Children’s health, development and education cannot be handled separated; they form one process and are profoundly interrelated. This article considers how to ensure children’s physical and mental fitness for school and maintain it once they are there. Rwanda Is a case study of health and development issues which render children unreceptive to education. This is not news to Rwanda’s government, but until recently the donor community was not interested in supporting implementation. The story of Rwanda illustrates the need to think about changes of policy and practice in their context of structures and culture – how they interact and how they are facilitated or constrained by structures and by cultural understandings. To grasp what is going on and for successful implementation of policy, it is necessary to look at situations as a whole and consider human and governmental agency as real influences rather than just consequences of causal mechanisms.
Biophysical Interactions Underpin the Emergence of Information in the Genetic Code
Authors: Halpern Aaron , Bartsch Lilly R , Ibrahim Kaan , Harrison Stuart A , Ahn Minkoo , Christodoulou John , Lane Nick
Published: April 2023

The genetic code conceals a ‘code within the codons’, which hints at biophysical interactions between amino acids and their cognate nucleotides. But research over decades has failed to corroborate systematic biophysical interactions across the code. Using molecular dynamics simulations and NMR, we have analysed interactions between the 20 standard proteinogenic amino acids and four RNA mononucleotides in three charge states. Our simulations show that 50% of amino acids bind best with their anticodonic middle base in the -1 charge state common to the backbone of RNA, while 95% of amino acids interact most strongly with at least one of their codonic or anticodonic bases. Preference for the cognate anticodonic middle base was greater than 99% of randomized assignments. We verify a selection of our results using NMR, and highlight challenges with both techniques for interrogating large numbers of weak interactions. Finally, we extend our simulations to a range of amino acids and dinucleotides, and corroborate similar preferences for cognate nucleotides. Despite some discrepancies between the predicted patterns and those observed in biology, the existence of weak stereochemical interactions means that random RNA sequences could template non-random peptides. This offers a compelling explanation for the emergence of genetic information in biology.
Analysis of Direct Causality between COVID-19 Vaccination and Excess Mortality Rate in the United States
Authors: Šorli Srecko
Published: April 2023

Because of the high excess mortality caused by the Covid-19 virus in 2020 world’s medical system under the supervision of WHO started massive vaccination end of 2020 and at the beginning of 2021 with the aim to reduce excess mortality. Bijective analysis of world data has shown that the expected result was not attained. The opposite has happened, covid vaccines are increasing the mortality rate. The analysis is done for most of the states in the USA. The result has high statistical significance. In most states that were examined, increased vaccination in a given time period is causing an increased mortality rate in the following time period.
Pulmonary Recruitment Prior to One-Stage Multiple Pulmonary Ground Glass Nodule Localization Increases Localization Accuracy
Authors: Wang Yu Hsiang , Su Pei Chin , Au Kenneth , Huang Hsu Chih , Lin Frank Cheau-Feng , Chen Chih-Yi , Chou Ming Chih , Hsia Jiun Yi
Published: April 2023

The standard treatment for early-stage lung cancer is complete tumor excision by limited resection of the lung. Pre-operative localization is used before video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) to improve the accuracy of pulmonary nodule excision. However, lung atelectasis and hypoxia resulting from controlling apnea during the localization procedure may affect the localization accuracy. Pre-procedural pulmonary recruitment may improve respiratory mechanics and oxygenation during localization. In this study, we investigated the potential benefits of pre-localization pulmonary recruitment prior to pulmonary ground-glass nodule localization in a hybrid operating room. We hypothesized that pre-localization pulmonary recruitment would increase localization accuracy, improve oxygenation, and prevent the need for re-inflation during the localization procedure. We retrospectively enrolled patients with multiple pulmonary nodule localizations before surgical intervention in our hybrid operating room. We compared localization accuracies between patients who had undergone pre-procedure pulmonary recruitment and patients who had not. Saturation, re-inflation rate, apnea time, procedure-related pneumothorax, and procedure time were also recorded as secondary outcomes. Patients who had undergone pre-procedure recruitment had better saturation, shorter procedure time, and higher localization accuracy. The pre-procedure pulmonary recruitment maneuver was effective in increasing regional lung ventilation, leading to improved oxygenation and localization accuracy.
A Polar Moving-Base Alignment Based on Backtracking Scheme
Authors: Cheng Jianhua , Liu Jiaxin , Wang Yu , Cai Jing
Published: April 2023

In the polar region, the gravity vector and Earth's rotation vector tend to be in the same direction, leading to slower convergence speed and longer alignment time of the moving base alignment. When the alignment time is short, the alignment cannot converge, resulting in low azimuth accuracy. To address this issue, we propose a polar moving base alignment method based on backtracking scheme. Notably, this work first derives a polar coarse alignment method with the inertial frame based on the transverse Earth model. On this basis, we design a polar coarse alignment method based on backtracking scheme and optimize the data storage scheme. Then, an inverse navigation algorithm based on the transverse inertial navigation mechanical arrangement scheme was derived, and a polar fine alignment method based on backtracking scheme was designed. Semi-physical simulation experiments showed that the alignment algorithm based on backtracking scheme can converge in a short time with high alignment accuracy.
Sensing Sounds on the Skin: A Review of Auditory-Tactile Synesthesia and Its Implications for Perception and Attention
Authors: Ali Syed Adnan , Ali Syed Noor , Khan Rehan
Published: April 2023

This review paper explores auditory tactile (AT) synesthesia, a rare neurological condition where sounds evoke tactile sensations. The paper provides a historical overview of the condition and discusses its epidemiology, with a prevalence of less than 1% of the general population. The neurological basis of AT synesthesia is explored, including the role of cross-modal processing and hyperconnectivity within the brain. The paper also describes the phenomenology of the condition, including the range of tactile sensations that can be experienced in response to different sounds. The occurrence of AT synesthesia in the present-day world is discussed, including its relationship to music and art. Various hypotheses surrounding the development and maintenance of AT synesthesia are reviewed, focusing on genetic and environmental factors. The implications for clinical practice are explored, including potential benefits for individuals with sensory processing disorders. Finally, the paper concludes with a discussion of future directions for research in this field, including the need to explore further the underlying neural mechanisms of AT synesthesia and potential therapeutic interventions.
Unraveling Soft Squeezing Transformations in Time-Variant Elastic Fields
Authors: Fuentes Jesús
Published: April 2023

Quantum squeezing, an intriguing phenomenon that amplifies the uncertainty of one variable while diminishing that of its conjugate, may be studied as a time-dependent process, with exact solutions frequently derived from frameworks grounded in adiabatic invariants. Remarkably, we reveal that exact solutions can be ascertained in the presence of time-variant elastic forces, eschewing dependence on invariants or frozen eigenstates formalism. Delving into these solutions as an inverse problem unveils their direct connection to the design of elastic fields, responsible for inducing squeezing transformations onto canonical variables. Of particular note, the dynamic transformations under investigation belong to a class of gentle quantum operations, distinguished by their delicate manipulation of particles, thereby circumventing the abrupt energy surges commonplace in conventional control protocols.
Investigating the Efficacy of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Managing ADHD and Co-occurring Conditions
Authors: Ali Syed Adnan , Ali Syed Noor , Khan Rehan
Published: April 2023

ADHD, a neurodevelopmental condition, is distinguished by a triad of symptoms including inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It is frequently accompanied by comorbidities such as anxiety, depression, and learning disabilities. As a result, clinicians often face challenges in accurately diagnosing ADHD and differentiating it from other conditions. As a prospective remedy for ADHD, scientists have investigated Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), a non-invasive technique of stimulating the brain. It involves applying low-intensity electrical currents to specific regions of the brain to modulate neural activity. This review paper aims to provide an overview of the comorbidities associated with ADHD and the differential diagnosis of the condition. It also explores the potential of tDCS as a treatment option for ADHD, including its mechanisms of action and efficacy in improving ADHD symptoms. The comorbidities discussed in this review include anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and substance use disorders. These comorbidities are frequently seen in individuals with ADHD and can complicate the diagnosis and treatment of the condition. The paper also highlights the importance of considering comorbidities when assessing ADHD, as well as the potential impact of these conditions on treatment outcomes. The differential diagnosis section of the paper explores conditions that can present with symptoms similar to ADHD, such as anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and learning disabilities. It emphasizes the need for a thorough assessment and differential diagnosis to identify ADHD and differentiate it from other conditions accurately. The final section of the paper discusses the potential of tDCS as a treatment option for ADHD. It examines the mechanisms of action of tDCS and its efficacy in improving ADHD symptoms, including attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It also explores the potential for tDCS to improve comorbid conditions associated with ADHD. Overall, this review provides a comprehensive overview of comorbidities and differential diagnoses in ADHD and the potential of tDCS as a treatment option. The paper highlights the importance of a thorough assessment and personalized treatment plan for individuals with ADHD, particularly those with comorbidities.
Uji Aktivitas Antidiabetes Kombinasi Ekstrak Terstandar Daun Salam (Syzigium polyanthum Walp.) dan Daun Ganitri (Elaeocarpus ganitri Roxb.) Pada Tikus Putih (Rattus norvegicus) Jantan Galur Wistar yang Diinduksi Streptozotosin
Authors: Widiastuti Tri Cahyani , Rahayu Titi Pudji , Lestari Apriani , Kinanti Ayu Pratama
Published: April 2023

Diabetes melitus merupakan penyakit yang ditandai dengan keadaan kadar gula darah melebihi normal. Pengobatan antidiabetikum oral dalam jangka waktu yang panjang dapat mengakibatkan resistensi dan menimbulkan efek samping. Penggunaan obat tradisional dari tanaman dapat dijadikan salah satu alternatif pengobatan dari bahan alam yang memiliki efek samping rendah. Tanaman yang dapat berkhasiat sebagai antiabetes yaitu daun ganitri dan daun salam. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mendapakan variasi dosis yang paling efektif pada kombinasi dua bahan alam yang berpontensi sebagai kandidat obat antidiabetes yang lebih aman dan efek lebih baik sehingga dapat dijadikan alternatif pengobatan. Metode penelitian ini berisfat eksperimental dengan menggunakan hewan uji berjumlah 36 ekor tikus (Rattus norvegicus) dibagi menjadi 9 kelompok uji kontrol sehat, kontrol +, kontrol -, K1 dosis 100 mg, K2 dosis 62,5 mg, K3 dosis 100 mg:62,5 mg, K4 dosis 50 mg:31,2mg, K5 dosis 100 mg:31,2mg, K6 dosis 50mg:62,5 mg. Hewan uji dibuat diabetes diabetes melitus dengan diinduksi streptozotosin 40 mg/kgBB secara ip, pengukuran glukosa darah dilakukan tiap 7 hari selama 14 hari perlakuan menggunakan alat glukometer. Hasil penelitian kombinasi EADG dosis 100 mg/kgBB dan EEDS 62,5 mg/kgBB (kelompok kontrol 3) setelah 14 hari menunjukan penurunan glukosa darah yang signifikan. Kesimpulan kombinasi ekstrak akuades daun ganitri dan ekstrak etanol daun salam memiliki efek menurunkan kadar glukosa darah lebih baik dibandingkan dengan glimepiride (Amaryl 0,036 mg/kgBB).
Uji Antioksidan dan Karakterisasi Minyak Atsiri dari Kulit Jeruk Purut (Citrus hystrix D. C)
Authors: Latifah Fadzil , Taufiq Hudan , Fitriyana Nur Maulida
Published: April 2023

Minyak atsiri banyak digunakan sebagai bahan baku kosmetik, salah satunya minyak atsiri kulit jeruk purut sebagai antioksidan. Berkembangnya pasar minyak atsiri menjadi faktor pendorong pemalsuan karena hasil produksi rendah, tidak adanya standar kualitas minyak atsiri yang diproduksi ditandai dengan sulitnya dalam mengidentifikasi produk yang dipalsukan. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui aktivitas antioksidan (nilai IC50) dan karakteristik minyak atsiri kulit jeruk purut sebagai acuan standar kualitas. Kulit buah jeruk purut disuling menggunakan metode penyulingan uap dan air. Aktivitas antioksidan sampel minyak atsiri kulit jeruk purut dan trolox diuji menggunakan metode CUPRAC. Persen rendemen, total minyak, kecerahan, berat jenis, indeks bias, rotasi optik, bilangan asam, kelarutan dalam alkohol, bilangan ester, dan analisis senyawa dengan GC-MS. Hasil aktivitas antioksidan minyak atsiri kulit jeruk purut dan kontrol positif trolox terdapat perbedaan signifikan (p≤0,05), dengan nilai IC50 23,4182 ppm dan 53,8605 ppm. Minyak atsiri kulit jeruk purut memiliki persen rendemen 1,86045%, tidak berwarna, berat jenis 0,84028 g/ml pada suhu 25°C, nilai indeks bias 1,4710, rotasi optik +12,70, bilangan asam 0,8415, larut dalam 1:6 bagian alkohol 90%, bilangan ester 19,635 serta mengandung 25 senyawa dengan tiga senyawa tertinggi β-pinene, limonene, sabinene. Aktivitas antioksidan minyak atsiri kulit jeruk purut tergolong sangat kuat dan karakteristik sesuai standar. 
Palm oil plantation transportation management improving using economic information systems and Qm-Windows
Authors:   University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Jumintono  , Wiyatiningsih Sri ,   University of Pembangunan Nasional Veteran, Relawati Rahayu ,   Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, Yanita Mirawati ,   Jambi University, Santi Idum Satia ,   Gadjah Mada University
Published: April 2023

Limited information, mainly based on real economy as a tool for determining transportation infrastructure location, is one of the obstacles faced by oil palm plantation companies. This study aims to develop a management information system for transporting the Transportation of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) in oil palm plantations with considering the economic analysis by combination of GIS and Qm-Windows. This research uses the descriptive method. The study was conducted at one of the oil palm plantations in Central Kalimantan. Data were analyzed using the post-classification change detection (PCCD) method and estimated costs using the transportation method with the Qm-Windows program’s help. The results showed that the GIS with Arcgis 10.1 application could compile an inventory information system for oil palm plantation transportation. Cost estimation based on the Qm-Windows application can be used to determine the priority of transportation selection estimation with minimum cost. These applications can be applied as reference considerations for policymaking in managing oil palm FFB transportation management.
Analysis of the investors’ motivation for social investment to the enterprises owned by the village
Authors:   Padang State Polytechnic, Siskawati Eka , Suwito  ,   Khairun University, Yuminarti Umi ,   Papua University, Witono Banu ,   Muhammadiyah Surakarta University
Published: April 2023

Village-owned enterprises are expected to become a pillar of national development in Indonesia driven by rural communities. Village-owned enterprises are village businesses managed by the village government to strengthen the village economy. Village-owned enterprises cannot operate without investors who provide matching funds. This study aims to determine the motivation of investors in investing and how they behave in making investment decisions in village-owned enterprises. The research method used is qualitative. This study involved two village-owned enterprise investors and members of the village government in the clear water village of West Sumatra province. Data collection was carried out through in-depth interviews and direct observation of the informants from village officials in 2021. Data analysis used a phenomenological approach. The results showed that the private investment made by investors from the village government was motivated by reasons of power and policy. Social benefits and individual benefits drive investment motivation. Social benefits are obtained from several business activities that can reduce social problems in the community. The impact of this research is the reduction of unproductive land and environmental damage issues.
The Value and Performance of Islamic Banking in Indonesia
Authors: Hasan Zulfikar
Published: April 2023

This study aimed to examine the value of Indonesian Islamic banking using secondary quarterly data from quarter I of 2016 to quarter IV of 2021. The data were sourced from Sharia Banking Statistics (SPS) published by the Financial Services Authority (OJK). EViews 8 was then used to analyze economic growth with financing distributed by Islamic banking. Furthermore, the study employed a qualitative method assisted with data from OJK. The findings showed that the value, growth, and development of Islamic banking in Indonesia are better than conventional banking. Also, the profitability ratio of Indonesian Islamic banking is categorized as good. The value of Islamic banking can be analyzed using several components such as growth, risk, returns and capital and cost.
Bringing Student-Generated Comic as a Collaborative Project into the Extensive Reading Program
Authors: Novita Dian , Setiawan Slamet
Published: April 2023

The study looks into the possibility of bringing student-generated comic as a collaborative project into the Extensive Reading program. It focuses on the students’ preferences and difficulties in creating a student-generated comic based on their perceptions. For this purpose, the study involved 30 students of the English Education Program of Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo, who had taken the Extensive Reading program. The questionnaire is employed to assess their perceptions. The results of the study show that creating a student-generated comic is a pleasurable doing, an exciting activity, and a fun way for the EFL learners to study English. Moreover, students consider that student-generated comics can improve students’ language production creativity, contribute an educational resource for other students, and arouse their creativity. Concerning the development of students’ language proficiency, creating comic corresponds to the novel they have studied, affects their English fluency, and improves their writing skills. Astonishingly, only a few students believe that it is not easy to draw and illustrate a comic, compose stories and characters, and reveal the novel’s aspects into a comic. HIGHLIGHTS: Creating a student-generated comic collaboratively as one of Extensive Reading activities is enjoyable, and it is a motivating activity for the students to learn and practice English. Generating the comic collaboratively can affect students’ English fluency, understand the novel’s content quickly, and improve their writing skill. It is important for combining the curriculum of adult ESL with educational comics to promote the students’ skills and concepts involved in a broad range of literacy.
Autonomous learning practices of extrovert and introvert EFL learners
Authors: Savitri Wiwiet Eva
Published: April 2023

Learning autonomy has been widely seen as a key predictor of a language learning success. There have been many studies on learning autonomy, however, most studies do not investigate how students conduct their autonomous learning. The number of those which investigate how learning autonomy is implemented across personality type is even fewer. To address it, this article will elaborate how extrovert and introvert students managed their autonomous learning. The objectives of this article are to reveal how extrovert and introvert learners perceive autonomous learning and to know the types of activities which were done by the extrovert and introvert learners and their reasons for doing the activities. Interviews and observation were applied to collect data. The findings indicate that autonomous learning was carried out differently by both personality types. Introvert students devoted more time and focused on their solitude learning and they are more organized in doing it. On the other hand, extrovert learners chose to do the autonomous learning in groups. For them, learning in a community gave more benefits. One of the benefits was preventing them from making fossilized errors. This article also reveals that the students from both personality types used digital technology in learning independently. Yet, extrovert and introvert students used different kinds of technology and way in using it.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Autonomous learning does not merely mean learning alone because it refers to self-triggerto learn, both individually and in groups

Extrovert and introvert learners have different perception and apply different strategiesin implementing autonomous learning.
State-owned Enterprise Performance Measurement Based on the 2016 Malcolm Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence (MBCfPE)
Authors: Restianingati Vindha Tyas
Published: April 2023

PT. XYZ is a state-owned enterprise that contributes to national sugar production. In running its business, the company requires performance measurement to see how far the company has achieved. This study provides an overview of performance measurement with the Malcolm Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence (MBCfPE) approach. This study uses a literature review and descriptive analysis. The results of the assessment show that the score achieved by PT. XYZ in 2016 was 415.75 points and was included in the early improvement performance class. Although the results have not been maximized, several assessment categories have important aspects that support the company's performance. The category that dominates and gets the highest rating is the overall Product and Process Results category with 44 points. Meanwhile, the category that has a low rating is Operations Focus for the Operational Effectiveness indicator with a score of 16 points. In the future, PT. XYZ needs to restructure its work system, supply chain management, and improve monitoring and evaluation.