bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Преобразование мод в гибридных волноводных структурах на основе ниобата лития для согласования со стандартным одномодовым оптическим волокном
Authors: Парфенов М.В. , Агрузов П.М. , Ильичев И.В. , Усикова А.А. , Шамрай А.В.
Published: October 2021

Topology of a hybrid waveguide device, which performs an effective transformation of a standard gradient titanium in-diffused waveguide mode to a hybrid waveguide mode, is considered. With its help a rather large optical mode with size optimal for coupling with standard single-mode fibers can be converted to a mode with a smaller size. Two the most perspective materials for hybrid waveguide fabrication were considered: silicon and titanium dioxide. The theoretical analysis has shown that transformation efficiency of more than 99% is achievable for waveguide devices based on titanium dioxide with contact lithography resolution.
Применение метода диэлектрической спектроскопии для исследования свойств сыворотки крови мышей со злокачественным асцитом
Authors: Сальникова Ж.А. , Смирнов А.П. , Богданов А.А. , Верлов Н.А. , Кастро Р.А.
Published: October 2021

The article presents the results of a study by the method of dielectric spectroscopy of high-frequency relaxation processes in the blood serum of intact mice and mice vaccinated with an oncological disease - Ehrlich's ascites carcinoma. Using the formalism of the electrical module, the relaxation parameters were calculated for the serum samples of the two studied systems.
A Social Media-Based Parenting Program for Parents of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in a Low- and Middle-Income Country: The Design Thinking Development Approach (Preprint)
Authors: Yamubon Umaporn , Thongseiratch Therdpong
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND

A parenting program is a key intervention for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Low and middle-income countries (LMICs) lack trained professionals to provide a parenting program.

OBJECTIVE

A user-centered design thinking approach has been used to develop an online parenting program for this specific setting in Thailand.

METHODS

The design thinking process encompasses five stages: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test. The empathize phase entailed qualitative interviews with 18 parents of children with ADHD to assess needs and values. After defining the point of view of participants in the defining phase, the ideate phase incorporated discussions using the brainstorming technique. A prototype was then created and tested with 32 parents. Subsequently, their engagement with the program was measured, and post-training feedback in the test phase was collected.

RESULTS

Around 84% (27/32) of the participants completed the program. The interaction between providers and participants was the highest during the first week and the lowest during the final week. The completion rate of each assignment ranged from 0 to 38 percent. Most participants reported that the parent training program was feasible, useful and easy to access.

CONCLUSIONS

This study’s use of the design thinking process to develop training programs for parents yielded positive results and enhanced parental engagement. The results of this study can enable and guide the development of parenting programs to satisfy the specific needs of parents of children with ADHD.

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River-Space Development as a Social Interaction Space through the Placemaking Approach
Authors: Miradyanti Laras , Srinaga Felia , Dewi Julia
Published: October 2021

Urban water management has increasingly given the use of rivers to infrastructure, industry, and navigation; stripping away its use as a space and cutting people off while creating the phenomenon of social disconnection. Awareness to implement social planning during river development is important in order to integrate rivers into the urban fabric. This research examines the ‘City is Not a Tree’ theory as a basis to understand how cities need to have a semi-lattice structure with overlapping spaces in order to integrate themselves into the city. As the nature of this research is bottom-up, it saw appropriate the placemaking approach in creating river-spaces into a place for the people. Method used in this research includes analysis and comparison to theories, guides and ideal precedents. Furthermore, this research resulted in finding guides for creating good river-spaces through the placemaking approach. The guides are of elements and variables needed to create a good river-space and a guide for the required programs that need to be implemented. Through this research, it is found that developing river-spaces as a space to host social interaction with the placemaking approach, not only creates a livelier environment but also improves the overall quality of the river-space
Quality of Walkability in Peunayong, Banda Aceh
Authors: Darmawan Adil Mushaithir , Rahmi Dwita Hadi
Published: October 2021

Walking is an important element of accessibility because it can increase the livability of a city. Peunayong as a trade and service center as well as a heritage area has very diverse activities with high intensity. The density of activities in Peunayong causes high vehicle accessibility which causes congestion in the area, parking on site which narrows the space for pedestrians and vehicles. In addition, pedestrian facilities in Peunayong still do not facilitate pedestrians because of the mixing of various activities in one lane, such as circulation, parking, and trading. In creating a pedestrian-friendly, it is necessary to plan and design good pedestrian facilities, by paying attention to the characteristics of pedestrians and their district. Walkability is one of the concepts for a walkable area. The approach in this study is by adopting the walkability theory as a reference. The focus of this research is to determine the quality of walkability in Peunayong. The method of analysis uses descriptive analysis. Those that formed walkability which will become parameters in this study are Connected, Convenient, Comfort, Convivial, Conspicuous through pedestrian paths and crossings, circulation activity, block size, spatial enclosure and humanscale, open space and vegetation, street furniture and signage.
Decolonization of Petroleum Education and Training in the Indonesian Oil Industry, 1950-1968
Authors: Fakih Farabi
Published: November 2021

The article explores the decolonization of education within the Indonesian petroleum industry. The Netherlands Indies had one of the largest petroleum industries in the world with many major petroleum players involved. Despite this there was a lack of investment in training and schooling of engineers and workers in the Netherlands Indies. The article showed that the development of training and tertiary education in the 1950s was conducted by both the major oil companies and Indonesian government which invested in creating vocational training schools and university departments to meet industry needs. This development allowed for the creation of a government-run national education and research institute based in Java. The article shows that the role of the oil companies was still indispensable for the decolonization gap before the development of state-owned education institutes and the inclusion of Indonesian participation in the industry during the 1950s and 1960s. The active participation of the foreign oil industry in the Indonesianization of the industry was part of its ‘exceptionalism’ and the specific role oil played in the Indonesian economy.
La eficiencia en el sistema penal español: con especial referencia al modelo de conformidades
Authors: González Guarda Claudio Javier
Published: October 2021

El presente trabajo, describe el modo en que algunas lógicas eficientistas se han posicionado en el sistema penal español. Con este objetivo, se ha realizado una revisión sistemática de la literatura político- criminal sobre la materia. Asimismo se han examinado las Circulares de la Fiscalía General del Estado, diversos informes sobre la Nueva Oficina Judicial (NOJ), estadísticas judiciales y los anteproyectos de códigos procesales penales (2011, 2013 y 2020), entre otras informaciones atinentes. De este modo determinamos tres ámbitos para observar este fenómeno: 1) en la literatura político-criminal respectiva; 2) en el intento de implementar un “gerencialismo orgánico” manifestado en la denominada Nueva Oficina Judicial; y 3) en el sistema de justicia negociada en España, especialmente en las conformidades. Concluimos que: a) A pesar de los escasos estudios sobre el gerencial/eficientismo en España, su penetración es indudable. Ciertamente de manera diferente a otros contextos (angloamericano y latinoamericano); b) La consolidación de un modelo eficientista de rasgos aceleracionistas de la justicia criminal se configura no solo debido a factores jurídicos, sino también a elementos socio-económicos, tecnológicos, y criminológicos; c) Su principal manifestación se observa en los procedimientos rápidos y en el modelo de conformidades (modo de terminar el litigio en el 70 % de las causas ordinarias y en el 90 % de los juicios rápidos); d) Los intentos de transformar toda la dimensión organizacional de la justicia penal no se han concretado.
Perspectivas quanto à lavagem de provas na colaboração premiada: proposta para controle de abuso processual
Authors: Lucchesi Guilherme Brenner , Vida Lucas Gandolfi
Published: October 2021

Identifica-se no processo penal a possibilidade de dissimulação ou ocultação da origem de uma informação inutilizável no processo como fonte de prova, a fim de conferir aparência de legitimidade à sua origem, especialmente em acordos de colaboração premiada. Este fenômeno é denominado pelos autores “lavagem de provas”, tratando-se de situação processual ainda pouco discutida academicamente. Para análise deste fenômeno, este trabalho inicia pelo exame da natureza jurídica da colaboração premiada, bem como pelas etapas de seu procedimento. Busca-se, pela análise da lavagem de provas a partir da necessidade de preservação da cadeia de custódia de provas, identificar as consequências jurídicas deste fenômeno. A partir da experiência do programa de leniência do CADE, são propostas possíveis medidas para o controle do abuso processual pela acusação. Conclui-se que a instituição de uma central única para colaborações premiadas, com o fim de melhor gerir a prova advinda de acordos desta natureza, aliada à difusão de boas práticas na negociação de acordos, pode trazer maior segurança jurídica aos pretensos colaboradores, de modo a evitar a lavagem de provas.
Mapping out the path ahead for corporate criminal procedure law in People´s Republic of China
Authors: Santos Hugo Luz dos
Published: October 2021

The tale of procedural fairness is, by now, familiar and well worn. People ́s Republic of China criminal system of justice, which is currently gearing towards the pathway of procedural fairness, has (for the better or for the worse) attracted a wide global gaze. Irrespective of the underlying fairness (or the lack thereof) of the grievances brought forth by a worldwide phalanx of critics, China is steadily toiling towards the path of procedural justice, which is rooted firmly in the Rule of Law. Whilst procedural justice and procedural fairness map seamlessly on to the context of corporate criminal procedure law, there is bevy of critical questions that are in dire need of being consistently addressed nonetheless. One which is whether and to what extent politically- charged tools, which seemingly belie the western-borne concept of separation of powers (as the Supreme People ́s Procuratorate Guiding Cases and, to some degree, Supreme People ́s Court Judicial Interpretations) are amenable to forge the path ahead to meeting the fundamental tenets of due process in corporate criminal procedure law in Mainland China. Against this background, this paper aims to answer two sweeping research questions. Firstly, the degree to which corporate governance (and corporate compliance) subdues (and foremost trumps) corporate criminal liability. Secondly, whether and to what extent SPP Guiding Cases have catalyzed a seismic shift in People ́s Republic of China criminal procedural law. Conversely,one central contention of this paper is that a set of fairness-fraught corollaries can be withdrawn from SPP Guiding Cases with a view to map the path forward to fulfilling the baseline standards of both procedural fairness and procedural justice in People ́s Republic of China corporate criminal procedure law.
Preventive arrest in criminal procedure and police law in light of Article 5 of the ECHR
Authors: Lach Arkadiusz
Published: October 2021

Preventive arrest is a controversial instrument of crime prevention that is commonly regulated in police law and in some criminal procedures. Its conformity with Article 5 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) has been the subject of many decisions and judgments of the European Court on Human Rights. Since its judgment in the Ciulla case in 1989, the Court has been of the opinion that § 1 (b) of Article 5 is applicable to preventive deprivation of liberty, which requires that detention be applied to secure the fulfilment of any obligation prescribed by law, if the obligation is specific enough. On the contrary, in the Court’s opinion, § 1 (c) of Article 5 is inapplicable outside the framework of criminal procedure. In the judgment of 22 October 2018 in the case of S., V., and A. v. Denmark, the Grand Chamber took the opposite view, which calls for an analysis of how far preventive arrest is allowed under the ECHR. The analysis and European standards may also be of interest to researchers from non-European countries, as the problem of the use of preventive arrests is discussed worldwide.
Inteligencia artificial y tutela cautelar. Especial referencia a la prisión provisional
Authors: Neira Pena Ana María
Published: October 2021

Esta investigación se centra en el estudio del uso de la IA en la toma de decisiones cautelares. Concretamente se examina la forma en que habitualmente los jueces valoran los presupuestos de la prisión provisional y se cuestiona si los sistemas de IA pueden replicar tales procesos valorativos, mejorando su eficacia. A tal fin, se analizan los sesgos en que incurren los jueces a la hora de decidir sobre la prisión provisional, evaluando sus diferentes presupuestos de adopción, y el modo en que las herramientas de IA podrían replicar y, en su caso, mejorar tales decisiones. Por último, se reflexiona sobre los riesgos que la introducción de sistemas de IA podría suponer para los derechos y garantías procesales, tratando de establecer las cautelas o salvaguardas precisas que debieran de flanquear el avance de la IA en la justicia penal para lograr una incorporación de la ciencia en la justicia que resulte respetuosa con los derechos fundamentales del justiciable. En definitiva, este trabajo pivota sobre dos cuestionamientos clave a los que se trata de dar respuesta: 1º) ¿El uso de la IA puede servir para mejorar la eficacia del proceso de toma decisión en cuanto a la adopción de la prisión provisional?; 2º) ¿Qué riesgos plantea el uso de la IA en este contexto para los derechos y garantías del justiciable y qué cautelas deben de adoptarse para prevenir tales riesgos?
La vittima nel procedimento de libertate: i precari equilibri di un nuovo protagonismo ancora troppo poco meditato
Authors: Caraceni Lina
Published: October 2021

Una nuova sensibilità per le istanze di cui è portatrice la vittima del reato ha determinato un rafforzamento del suo ruolo nell’ambito del procedimento penale in una duplice dimensione: come destinataria di misure atte a proteggerla nel processo (vittimizzazione reiterata) e dal processo (vittimizzazione secondaria) e come soggetto attivo, capace di esercitare diritti e facoltà a tutela della propria integrità psico-fisica. E il sistema di protezione è stato costruito guardando prioritariamente alle vittime vulnerabili, nel perimetro delle indicazioni fornite dal diritto dell’Unione europea. I principali interventi di riforma hanno interessato la materia cautelare: sono state introdotte misure pro victima (gli artt. 282- bis e 282-ter c.p.p.) ed è stato riconosciuto alla persona offesa un diritto all’informazione sull’evoluzione dello status custodiae dell’accusato (artt. 90-ter, 282-quater e 299 comma 2-bis c.p.p.) a cui è associato un diritto di interlocuzione nel procedimento per la revoca e la sostituzione di una misura cautelare (artt. 299 commi 3 e 4-bis c.p.p.). L’analisi sarà condotta su questo secondo aspetto, evidenziando che si è trattato di scelte normative che assegnano alla vittima un nuovo protagonismo sulla scena processuale. Peccato che la traduzione normativa di tali intendimenti non abbia sortito gli effetti sperati: un lessico giuridico non sempre impeccabile, unito ad una scarsa sistematicità di novelle ripetute, non soltanto mettono in discussione l’obiettivo di protezione della vittima, ma rischiano anche di neutralizzare quel sistema di garanzie per l’accusato su cui si regge il procedimento cautelare.
Online Metro Railway -Ticketing with Data Analytics
Authors: Bhat Vijaykumar M
Published: November 2021

Abstract: Transportation plays a major role in our day-to-day life. This paper aims to develop a transaction process through online payment instead of manual process. We can reduce the difficulty of people; carrying a ticket during journey in metro and make traveling more easier by use of E-ticketing. Use of metro cards reduces the time consumed during manual ticket generation; but the commuters must always ensure carrying the card with them during their journey. Our system enables the commuters to manage the reservation and cancellation.
Peran Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam dalam Pembinaan Sikap Spiritual dan Sosial di Sekolah Menengah Pertama
Authors: Karlina Desi
Published: November 2021

Globalization has resulted in a shift in human morals, marked by the many cases of moral deviations that are rife in various parts of Indonesia so that the application of spiritual attitudes has not been maximized. The attitude of dishonesty is shown by the number of students who cheat on the test, and the attitude of indiscipline is shown by the number of students who are late so that the application of social attitudes does not seem to be visible. The role of PAI teachers is considered quite important for the development of these two attitudes. At SMPN 1 Darussalam, PAI teachers have played a role in fostering spiritual and social attitudes. Big. This research was conducted with a field study using a qualitative descriptive method. Data collection techniques were carried out through interviews and documentation. The results showed the role of PAI teachers in fostering spiritual attitudes by praying before and after lessons, praying in congregation, doing charity activities every Friday, and religious activities. The role of PAI teachers in fostering social attitudes is carried out through social service activities, visiting the Disabled Foundation and nursing homes, getting used to the 3S (smile, greeting, greeting), reporting to the teacher what items are found, punishing students who are late. Factors supporting the role of Islamic Education teachers in fostering spiritual and social attitudes are seen from adequate school facilities in the form of female/male prayer rooms, learning media such as LCD, the use of active methods. While the inhibiting factors include the lack of adequate facilities, especially LCDs, the lack of interest in teachers and knowledge, and the lack of interest in students to improve themselves.
Lung ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of acute viral bronchiolitis; a systematic review
Authors: Kogias Christos , Prountzos Spyridon , Alexopoulou Efthymia , Douros Konstantinos
Published: October 2021

Objective: Acute viral bronchiolitis (AVB) is one of the most common
viral infections and the most common lower respiratory tract infection
in the first year of life. Current guidelines recommend that medical
history and physical examination have the main role in the diagnosis of
AVB. Lung ultrasound (LUS) has not been included in the diagnostic
algorithm so far. The aim of this systematic review is to collect all
available studies concerning the role of LUS in the diagnosis and
management of AVB. Methods: PubMed - MEDLINE, Scopus and ScienceDirect
databases were searched for trials reporting on LUS examination in the
diagnosis and management of AVB in paediatric patients. Results: A total
of seventeen studies matching our eligibility criteria were analyzed for
the purposes of this review and their results were categorized into six
major fields each one of them answering to a question. There are several
LUS scores that evaluate the severity of sonographic findings in
children with AVB. The findings on LUS and chest radiography are
comparable and LUS has a significant role in further management of AVB
in the Paediatric Emergency Department. LUS score is correlated to the
clinical course of AVB and it can predict both the duration of
hospitalization and the need for respiratory support. Conclusion:
Current literature supports that LUS could have comparable efficiency
with chest radiography concerning the diagnosis of AVB and it could
predict the length of hospital stay and the need of oxygen supply.
Soil erosion, reservoir lake infill and coastal erosion in the Mediterranean coast of southern Spain.
Authors: Río José Luis del , Navas Fatima , Malvarez Gonzalo
Published: October 2021

The combination of vigorous terrain and millenary human action has
produced major changes in vegetation cover, impacting soil losses from
slopes and, consequently, sediment production. Increasing focus in the
management of water resources led to the widespread construction of dams
to generate water flows for iron production, irrigation and to satisfy
the increasing demand of the massive urban development along the Costa
del Sol. To investigate the connection between soil degradation and loss
and river sediment transport retention at a major dam, a first-order
sediment yield prediction was established by using a GIS-based model at
river basin scale. A quantitative validation of model results is
provided by empirical measurements of sedimentation in the main
reservoir lake of La Concepción using D_GPS/Echo sounder combination
and a Remotely Piloted Aircraft compared with pre-construction blue
print topography aimed at documenting spot heights where sediments
accumulated or eroded over 50 years. The significant erodibility that we
have estimated seems matched by potentially high sediment accumulation
rates along selected profiles and spot heights across the bottom of the
reservoir lake. Our study discusses that Mediterranean coastal systems
may no longer stay in the resilience envelope set by a critically
delicate sediment transport balance and without engineering support in
the form of direct sediment feeding to the marine system by the
permanent nourishment works required. Due to soil loss, sediment
entrapment in reservoirs and water management policies, the coastal
protection offered by the natural resilience of the beach and dune
system is no longer recoverable.
Genetically-determined variations in photosynthesis indicate roles for specific fatty acid species in chilling responses
Authors: Hoh Donghee , Horn Patrick , Kanazawa Atsuko , Froehlich John E. , Cruz Jeffrey , Tessmer Oliver , Hall David , Yin Lina , Benning Christoph , Kramer David M.
Published: October 2021

Using a population of recombinant inbred lines (RILs) cowpea
(Vigna unguiculata. L. Walp), we tested for co-linkages between
lipid contents and chilling responses of photosynthesis. Under low
temperature conditions (19°C/13°C, day/night), we observed co-linkages
between quantitative trait loci (QTL) intervals for photosynthetic light
reactions and specific fatty acids, most strikingly, the
thylakoid-specific fatty acid 16:1 found
exclusively in phosphatidylglycerol (PG 16:1t). By contrast, we did not
observe co-associations with bulk polyunsaturated fatty acids or
high-melting-point-PG (sum of PG 16:0, PG 18:0 PG 16:1t) previously
thought to be involved in chilling sensitivity. These results suggest
that in cowpea, chilling sensitivity is modulated by specific lipid
interactions rather than bulk properties. We were able to recapitulate
the predicted impact of PG 16:1t levels on photosynthetic responses at
low temperature using mutants and transgenic Arabidopsis lines. Because
PG 16:1t synthesis requires the activity of peroxiredoxin-Q, which is
activated by HO and known to be
involved in redox signaling, we hypothesize that the accumulation of PG
16:1t occurs as a result of upstream effects on photosynthesis that
alter redox status and production of reactive oxygen species.
Three patients with defects in interferon gamma receptor signaling: a challenging diagnosis
Authors: Zhou Zijun , Hollink Iris , Bouman Arjan , Lourens Mirthe , Brooimans Rik , Ham Tjakko van , Fraaij Peter , Rossum Annemarie van , Zijtregtop Eline , Dik Willem , Dalm Virgil van , Hagen Martin van , Ijspeert Hanna , Vermont Clementien
Published: October 2021

Background: Defects in IFN–gamma receptor (IFN-γR) signaling via STAT1
leads to susceptibility to infection by otherwise weak pathogenic
mycobacteria, resulting in mendelian susceptibility to mycobacterial
disease. We identified three patients presented with disseminated
mycobacterial infections caused by M. avium, M. persicum or M. bovis BCG
respectively. Whole-exome sequencing (WES) was used as the first line
diagnostic approach, however in all patients additional analysis was
crucial to make the definite diagnosis. Method: WES, SNP array and long
range PCR were performed to identify the genetic defects. Expression of
IFNGR1, STAT1, CD64, SOCS1 and phosphorylation of STAT1 were determined
after stimulation with IFN-α or IFN-γ. Results: In Patient 1, only one
heterozygous variant p.(Val63Gly) in the IFNGR1 gene was identified by
WES. Additional genetic analysis identified a second complex
Alu-insertion in IFNGR1. Patient 2 was compound heterozygous for the
null p.(Val68Lysfs*6) variant and the hypomorphic p.(Ile37Thr) variant
in IFNGR1. In Patient 3 a novel variant in the STAT1 gene p.(Asn460Ile)
was identified. Patients 1 and 2 had reduced expression of IFN-γR1. All
patients had reduced phosphorylation of STAT1 and absent induction of
SOCS1 after IFN-γ stimulation. While STAT1 phosphorylation was normal
after IFN–α stimulation in Patient 1 and 2, and mildly reduced in
Patient 3. Conclusion: We conclude that functional assays are crucial to
assess the extent of IFN-γR signaling defects when new combinations of
bi-allelic or non-conclusive genetic variants are found, which is
important in the determination of clinical treatment.
Effects of GLP-1R agonist or co-cyprindiol, in combination with metformin, on polycystic ovary syndrome in overweight women: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Liao Mingyu , Li Xing , Zhang Hao , Zhou Ling , Shi Liu , Li Weixin , Shen Rufei , Peng Guiliang , Zhao Huan , Shao Jiaqing , Wang Xiujie , Sun Zheng , Zheng Hongting , Long Min
Published: October 2021

Objective:Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by
reproductive dysfunctions and metabolic disorders. This study aims to
compare the therapeutic effectiveness of glucagon-like peptide-1
receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) + Metformin (Met) versus co-cyprindiol
(cyproterone acetate/ethinylestradiol, CPA/EE) + Met in overweight PCOS
women and identify potential biomarkers. Methods: In this prospective,
open-label randomized controlled trial, we recruited 60 overweight PCOS
women into two groups at a 1:1 ratio to receive CPA/EE (2 mg/day) + Met
(1,500 mg/day) or GLP-1RA (liraglutide, 0.6-1.2 mg/day) + Met (1,500
mg/day) for 12 weeks. The clinical effectiveness and adverse effects
were evaluated, followed by plasma proteomic analysis and verification
of critical biomarkers by ELISA. Results: Both interventions improved
menstrual cycle, polycystic ovaries, LH levels, and LH/FSH ratio;
meanwhile reduced the body weight, BMI, HbA1c, FBG, OGTT-30 min insulin,
IL-6 and TNF-α. Whereas, GLP-1RA + Met showed a more robust improvement
on HbA1c, HOMA-IR, lipid profiles, inflammatory parameters, and
ovulation. CPA/EE + Met was more effective in reducing
hyperandrogenemia. Plasma proteomic analysis revealed that the
interventions altered proteins involved in reactive oxygen species
detoxification (PRDX6, GSTO1, GSTP1, GSTM2), platelet degranulation
(FN1), and the immune response (SERPINB9). Conclusions: CPA/EE+Met or
GLP-1RA + Met treatment improved reproductive functions and alleviated
metabolic disorders in overweight PCOS women. GLP-1RA + Met had a
superior improvement in metabolism and inflammation. The novel plasma
biomarkers PRDX6, FN1, and SERPINB9, might be indicators and targets for
PCOS treatment.
Flurbiprofen plaster induced acute kidney injury: A Case Report
Authors: Dai Dandan , Xie Yilian , Zhu Suyan , Xu Ping
Published: October 2021

NSAIDs are often used as the preferred treatment of pain. More attention
is paid to renal damage caused by oral and intravenous administration,
while the risk of renal damage caused by percutaneous absorption such as
flurbiprofen plaster is overlooked.We describe one novel case of AKI
after flurbiprofen plaster.
Damage Analysis and Prediction in Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composite Using Acoustic Emission and Machine Learning
Authors: Gholizadeh S.
Published: November 2021

One of the most pervasive types of structural problems in aircraft
industries is fatigue cracking that can potentially occur without
anticipation with catastrophic failures and unexpected downtime.
Acoustic emission (AE) is a passive structural health monitoring (SHM)
technique, since it offers real time damage detection based on stress
waves generated by cracking in the structure. Machine learning
techniques have presented great success over the past few years with a
large number of applications. This study assesses the progression of
damage occurring on glass fiber reinforced polyester composite specimens
using two approaches of machine learning, namely, Supervised and
Unsupervised learning. A methodology for damage detection and
characterization of composite is presented. The result shows that
machine learning can predict the failure. All predictive models and
their performance as well as AE parameters had a direct relationship
with the applied stress values, suggesting that these correlation
coefficients are reliable means of predicting fatigue life in a
composite material.
Three-dimensional printing of atrial septal defect from echocardiographic images: feasibility, fidelity and potential applications
Authors: Mei Dan'e , chen jinling , Zhou Qing , Cao Sheng , Zhao Zhiyu , Feng Chuangli
Published: November 2021

Objectives —We sought to investigate the technical
feasibility, fidelity and the potential applications of
three-dimensional(3D) printed atrial septal defect (ASD) models based on
three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography (3D-TEE) images
preliminarily. Methods—We retrospectively collected 40 ASD
patients’ 3D-TEE images. The 3D-TEE data were imported into
post-processing software to create printable 3D digital models, the
patient-specific models were then printed by the 3D printer. Fidelity of
the 3D printed models were quantitatively evaluated by comparing the
measurements from 3D ASD models and echocardiographic data.
Results —Ultrasound-derived 3D ASD models were
acquired in all the forty cases successfully. There was good consistency
and no significant differences in ASD size parameters among 3D printed
models, 2D-TEE images and 3D-TEE images（all
P>0.05）. Also, it showed small difference among 3D
printed models, 2D-TEE images and 3D-TEE images in the absolute
difference value of ASD size parameters. There’s a highly significant
correlation between the ASD parameters including the maximal diameter,
the minimal diameter and circumference measured by 3D ASD printed models
and the corresponding parameters of ASD occluders applied in actual
surgical procedure. Simulation exercises in the 3D ASD printed models
had an impressive effect based on the comprehensive assessment of the
ASD parameters. Conclusions—It is feasible to use 3D-TEE
images as the data source of ASD 3D printed models. Ultrasound-derived
ASD 3D printed models show highly fidelity, which contributes to provide
evidence for the clinical application of 3D printing technology in
decision of ASD occlusion.
Turbulent natural-convection heat transfer in a square cavity with nanofluids in presence of inclined magnetic field
Authors: El Hattab , Lafdaili Zakaria
Published: November 2021

In this paper, we present a numerical study of turbulent natural-convection in a square cavity differentially heated and filled with nanofluid and subjected to an inclined magnetic field. The standard k-? model was used as the turbulence model. The transport equations were discretized by the finite volume method using the SIMPLE algorithm. The influence of the Rayleigh number, the Hartmann number, the orientation angle of the applied magnetic field, the type of nanoparticles as well as the volume fraction of nanoparticles, on the hydrodynamic and thermal characteristics of the nanofluid was illustrated and discussed in terms of streamlines, isotherms and mean Nusselt number. The results obtained show that the heat transfer rate increases with increasing Rayleigh number and orientation angle of the magnetic field but it decreases with increasing Hartmann number. In addition, heat transfer improves with increasing volume fraction and with the use of Al2O3 nanoparticles.
Development of AZO TCOs with ALD for HEMT and HJSC Solar Cell Applications
Authors: TUGRUL Deniz , ÇAKMAK Hüseyin , ÖZBAY Ekmel , İMER Bilge
Published: November 2021

Transparent Conductive Oxide (TCO) films are widely used in optoelectronic devices, such as solar cells, LEDs, and Lasers. Utilization of these contacts directly affects the device efficiencies. Purpose of this study is to produce and optimize properties of Aluminum doped Zinc Oxide (AZO) using a vapor phase technique, Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) for (n+) a-Si:H surface of silicon Heterojunction Solar Cells (HJSCs) and High Electron Mobility Transistor (HEMT) applications. This study is focused on the effect of the deposition temperature and aluminum atomic concentration on structural, electrical and optical properties of ALD grown AZO ohmic contact films. The results show that as-deposited films have 80-90% transmittance in the visible spectra, low resistance (2.04x10-3 ohm.cm) and mobility value of 5.25 cm2/V.s.
CMYK-CIELAB Color Space Transformation Using Machine Learning Techniques
Authors: Velastegui Ronny , Pedersen Marius
Published: October 2021

In this work four different machine learning approaches have been implemented to perform the color space transformation between CMYK and CIELAB color spaces. We have explored the performance of Support-Vector Regression (SVR), Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), Deep Neural Networks (DNN),
and Radial Basis Function (RBF) models to achieve this color space transformation, both AToB and BToA direction. The data set used for this work was FOGRA53 which is composed of 1617 color samples represented both in CMYK and CIELAB color space values. The accuracy of the transformation models
was measured in terms of ΔE* color difference. Moreover, the proposed models were compared, in practical terms, with the performance of the standard ICC profile for this color space transformation. The results showed that, for the forward transformation (CMYK to CIELAB), the highest
accuracy was obtained using RBF. While, for the backward transformation (CIELAB to CMYK), the highest accuracy was obtained with DNN.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Siswa Menulis Teks Deskriptif Menggunakan Flashcards
Authors: Tosi J. , Adji A. K. , Budasi I. G.
Published: October 2021

Keterampilan menulis teks deskriptif yaitu suatu kemampuan untuk membuat tulisan yang mendeskripsikan suatu objek dan keadaan yang sebenarnya secara baik dan jelas. Berdasarkan hasil observasi pelaksanaan pembelajaran menunjukkan bahwa peserta didik yang telah mencapai KKM (Ketuntasan Kriteria Minimal) hanya 31,25 % atau 10 dari 32 siswa. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk meningkatkan kemampuan peserta didik menulis teks deskriptif menggunakan flashcards. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis Penelitian Tindakan Kelas yang dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VIIA11 Semester II,  SMP Negeri 1 Singaraja. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, tes hasil belajar, dan angket. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah metode analisis kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keterlaksanaan pembelajaran siklus I dan siklus II mencapai 100%. Siswa mengalami peningkatan ketuntasan belajar, yaitu 70,96% pada siklus I meningkat menjadi 93,54% pada siklus II. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan flashcards atau gambar berseri dapat meningkatkan keterampilan menulis teks deskriptif peserta didik.
Peningkatan Prestasi Belajar IPA Tema Lingkungan Sahabat Kita Melalui Penerapan Pembelajaran Kooperatif Teams Games Tournaments Berbantuan Media Teka-Teki Silang
Authors: Herlindawati Endang , Kusmariyatni Ny. , Wiryawati Kt.
Published: October 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan prestasi belajar siswa melalui penerapan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe Teams Games Tournaments (TGT) menggunakan media Teka-Teki Silang (TTS) dalam pembelajaran IPA tema Lingkungan Sahabat Kita di Kelas V SD Negeri 3 Banjar Jawa tahun pelajaran 2018/2019. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian tindakan kelas (Classroom Action Research) yang dilaksanakan dalam tiga siklus. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas VC semester II sebanyak 32 siswa. Data prestasi belajar siswa dikumpulkan setiap akhir siklus. Pengumpulan data menggunakan tes obyektif bentuk pilihan ganda. Data yang dikumpulkan dianalisis menggunakan analisis deskriptif kuantitatif yang sudah ditentukan sebelumnya. Hasil penelitian prestasi belajar siswa, pada siklus I ketuntasan klasikal sebesar 37%, pada siklus II ketuntasan klasikal sebesar 75%, dan pada siklus III ketuntasan klasikal prestasi belajar siswa sebesar 98,9%. Ketuntasan klasikal prestasi belajar siswa mengalami peningkatan sebesar 38% dan 23,9%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan model Teams Games Tournaments berbantuan media teka-teki silang dapat meningkatkan prestasi belajar IPA tema Lingkungan Sahabat Kita pada siswa kelas V SD Negeri 3 Banjar Jawa tahun ajaran 2018/2019.
Meningkatkan Keterampilan Menulis Peserta Didik Melalui Whatsapp Diary Writing
Authors: Zainab I. , Jaya G. B. , Artini L. P.
Published: October 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penggunaan Whatsapp Diary Writing untuk meningkatkan kemampuan menulis peserta didik. Dalam hal ini, penulis melakukan Penelitian Tindkaan Kelas (PTK) yang terdiri dari tahap perencanaan, pelaksanaan, pengamatan dan rekfleksi. Sebelum memberikan perlakuan, peserta didik kebingungan dalam menulis dalam Bahasa Inggris dengan pemilihan kosa kata dan penggunaan struktur kalimat yang baik. Peserta didik memiliki kesadaran yang lemah terhadap tata cara penulisan yang baik dan benar. Peserta dtidak mempuyai waktu lebih untuk melakukan latihan menulis. Oleh karena itu, penulis memilih dalam Whatsapp Diary Writing untuk memberikan kesempatan lebih menulis kepada peserta didik. Dalam penelitian ini, penulis menggunakan dua jenis instrumen penilaian, yakni tes dan observasi untuk guru dan peserta didik. Setelah memberikan perlakuan, penulis menarik kesimpulan bahwa terjadi peningkatan keterampilan menulis peserta didik melalui Whatsapp Diary Writing.
Meningkatkan Pembendaharaan Kosakata Bahasa Inggris Menggunakan Strategi Crossword Puzzle
Authors: Yuana N. P. , Muliani N. W. , Wedhanti N. K.
Published: October 2021

Penelitian ini berkaitan dengan pembendaharaan kosakata Bahasa Inggris siswa kelas VIII. Latar belakang penelitian ini adalah hasil observasi peneliti pada kelas VIII A1 yang menunjukkan adanya kelemahan pembendaharaan kosakata Bahasa Inggris yang menyulitkan siswa untuk memproduksi Bahasa Inggris secara baik dan lancar. Dari latar belakang tersebut peneliti melaksanakan penelitian terkait penggunaan strategi pembelajaran crossword puzzle. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui keberhasilan penggunaan strategi crossword puzzle untuk meningkatkan pembendaharaan kosakata Bahasa Inggris siswa. Bentuk penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitin ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas karena permasalahan yang diangkat langsung ditemukan dari dalam kelas. 32 siswa kelas VIII A1 SMP Negeri 6 Singaraja menjadi subyek penelitian ini dengan latar belakang hasil observasi selama masa pelaksanaan praktek pengalaman lapangan (PPL). Data dikumpulkan dari hasil pre-test, post-test, dan questionnaire terkait respon siswa terhadap strategi yang digunakan. Kemudian data dianalisis dengan cara membandingkat peningkatan hasil test dan didukung dengan questionnaire. Hasil penelitian ini menemukan pembuktian keberhasilan penggunaan strategi crossword puzzle untuk meningkatkan pembendaharaan kosakata Bahasa Inggris siswa.
Implementasi Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Numbered Head Together (NHT) untuk Meningkatkan Aktivitas dan Hasil Belajar Teknik Passing Kaki Bagian Dalam Permainan Sepak Bola
Authors: Tullah Muh. Iqma
Published: October 2021

Penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas yang dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus, yang terdiri dari rencana tindakan, pelaksanaan tindakan, observasi atau evaluasi dan refleksi. Subjek penelitian peserta didik kelas X D AKL SMK Negeri 1 Singaraja, berjumlah 32 orang dengan rincian 10 orang putra dan 22 orang putri. Data dianalisis menggunakan statistik deskriptif. Berdasarkan hasil observasi awal yang dilakukan peneliti pada hari Selasa, 21 Agustus 2018 di kelas X D AKL SMK Negeri 1 Singaraja tahun pelajaran 2018/2019, aktivitas belajar 32 peserta didik (22 peserta didik perempuan dan 10 peserta didik laki-laki) pada materi teknik dasar passing sepak bola kaki bagian dalam yang diperoleh pada saat observasi tergolong cukup aktif. Dapat dilihat dari komponen aktivitas belajar peserta didik yang terdiri dari kegiatan visual, lisan, mendengarkan, metrik, mental dan emosional. Berdasarkan hasil pengamatan dari keenam komponen aktivitas tersebut didapatkan hasil persentase sebagai berikut: Peserta didik pada kategori sangat aktif tidak ada (0%), 14 orang (46,7%) berada dalam kategori tingkat aktivitas yang aktif, 12 orang (33,3%) berada dalam kategori tingkat aktivitas yang cukup aktif, 6 orang (20%) berada dalam kategori tingkat aktivitas yang kurang aktif, dan tidak ada orang (0%) berada dalam kategori tingkat aktivitas yang sangat kurang aktif, dengan persentase ketuntasan 14 orang (46,7%) tuntas dan 18 orang (53,3%) tidak tuntas. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data dan pembahasan dapat disimpulkan bahwa hasil belajar teknik dasar passing kaki bagian dalam meningkat melalui implementasi model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe NHT pada peserta didik kelas X D AKL SMK Negeri 1 Singaraja tahun pelajaran 2018/2019. Disarankan kepada guru penjasorkes untuk mengaplikasikan implementasi model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe NHT karena dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar teknik dasar passing kaki bagian dalam.
The Use of E-Mind Map in Online Think-Pair-Share-Based Reading Learning on Students’ Reading Comprehension
Authors: Hardiyanti Ni Nengah , Myartawan I Putu Ngurah Wage , Hadisaputra I Nyoman Pasek
Published: October 2021

There are still many students who do not like reading. Students feel that reading is a tiring activity, so students rarely have the intention to read. Students feel bored when reading and make students fast. This is the main reason why students do not like to read. This study aims to analyse the effectiveness of using e-mind maps in online reading learning based on Think-Pair-Share on the reading comprehension of Indonesian EFL students. This research is a pre-experimental study with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The sample consists of 32 class students. The techniques used to collect data are observation and interviews. Data were collected through pretest and posttest and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics assisted by SPSS version 24. The results showed that the average posttest score of students was 91.13, which was higher than the average student pretest score of 75.72, and there were significant differences. The important difference between the mean pretest and posttest scores (Sig. (two-sided) was .000 < .05). Therefore, it can be said that the e-mind map in online reading learning based on Think-Pair-Share has a positive and significant effect on the reading comprehension of Indonesian EFL students. The research implication is that teachers can use e-mind map integration in online Think-Pair-Share settings. The application of e-mind in online Think-Pair-Share settings can facilitate students in learning and create a pleasant learning atmosphere so as to improve students’ reading comprehension, especially in learning English skills such as speaking, listening, and writing.
Teacher’s Preparation of Lesson Plans in English For Occupational Purposes (EOP) Through Google Classroom
Authors: Detiani N. K.
Published: October 2021

In the application of online learning, there are several problems. One of the problems that are often found is the problem of learning facilities. Students have inadequate to carry out online learning facilities so that the impact on online learning does not run optimally. This study aims to measure EOP teachers' ability to prepare EOP students' lesson plans through Google Classroom in Vocational High Schools (SMK) and identify teacher problems and problems faced by students in EOP learning through Google Classroom. The type of research ii is qualitative. The research was conducted using an embedded mix-method design. The participants of this study were an English teacher of tenth-grade students and 76 students. The methods used to collect data are observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The technique used to analyze the data is qualitative and quantitative statistical analysis. The results of this study indicate that teachers are lacking and have problems in three aspects. The three aspects are the relevance of learning methods, evaluation and learning indicators' relevance, and instruments and evaluations' relevance. In addition, EOP students found problems in 6 aspects of EOP learning through Google Classrooms. This research implies that EOP learning through Google Classroom can be applied by teachers in online learning.
Teacher’s Ability in Preparing Lesson Plans for English as a Foreign Language During the Pandemic in the Senior High School
Authors: Asari Rahayu Kusuma Widya , Tantra Dewa Komang , Agustini Dewa Ayu Eka
Published: October 2021

There are still many students who do not follow online learning well. Students who are not focused on online learning. In addition, there are still many teachers who find it challenging to design appropriate learning for students. This will have an impact on learning activities that cannot run optimally, especially in English subjects. The negative impact of this is that the ability of students will decrease. This study aims to analyze the teacher's ability to prepare EFL lesson plans through Google Classroom, the teacher's obstacles in compiling EFL lesson plans through Google Classroom, and students' obstacles in learning English as a foreign language (EFL) through Google Classroom. The method used in this study is a mixed-method. The method used to collect data is observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The instrument used to collect data is a questionnaire. Before data collection, the three instruments were validated and tested empirically. The technique used to analyze the data is descriptive qualitative and quantitative statistics. The results showed that the ability of teachers to prepare EFL lesson plans through Google Classroom was still lacking. In addition, EFL students also encounter obstacles in learning English as a foreign language (EFL) through Google Classroom.
Focus on Bauhaus and Nordic Architecture and Design
Authors: Lahti Juhana , Svinhufvud Leena
Published: October 2021

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