bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Utilization of Quarry Dust and Sludge in Sandcrete Block Production
Authors: Awodiji Awodiji , G C. T. , JI Arimanwa , S Sule
Published: April 2022

This paper illustrates the hypothetical study conducted when using quarry dust (QD) and sludge in producing 225mm x 225mm x 450mm hollow sandcrete blocks. QD and wastewater treatment sludge (WWTS) were used to replace river sand at 10%, 20% and 30%. Proportions of 50%QD:50%WWTS and 75%QD:25%WWTS were considered for a standard cement to sand combination of 1:6. Water-cement ratio (w/c) was increased as the percentage replacement increased. Specimens were produced and cured via sprinkling for 28 days. They were subjected to compression and water absorption tests. Mix A2 having 75%QD:25%WWTS at 0.55 w/c and 10% sand replacement had the highest compressive strength and water absorption values of 3.69N/mm2 and 6.22% accordingly. These results exceeded the NIS 87:2000 recommendation of 3.45N/mm2 for 225mm load bearing blocks and 12.61% by ASTM C140 respectively. Therefore, QD and WWTS in right proportions can substitute river sand in producing load bearing sandcrete hollow blocks.
Neonatal Septicemia: Clinical and Epidemiological Features
Authors: S Rouhi , Maouainine FMR , N Soraa , N Slitine , F Bennaoui , A Lamrani Hanchi , S Nachate
Published: April 2022

Introduction: to compare the clinical, biological, and evolutionary profiles of sepsis with multi-drug resistant and non-multi-drug resistant bacteria in the newborn population. Methods: we performed a prospective, observational, comparative study to monitor all the episodes of blood stream infection, received from the neonatal intensive care, from June to December 2019. Collected data included demographics, symptoms at the time of sepsis, laboratory values, microbiologic results, preliminary and final outcomes. Results: Out of 219 positive blood cultures, 93 episodes were retained. The median age was 6,66 days, 63.4% of newborns were male and 62,4% were premature, 39% of whom had a gestational age of less than 34 weeks. Multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria caused 68 sepsis episodes, while non-MDR resistant bacteria caused 25. Bacteremia with MDR organisms, in comparison with non-MDR organisms was associated with poorer preliminary outcomes after empirical antibiotherapy (14% vs 32%; P= 0,001), higher overall mortality rate (20% vs. 51%, P =0.003), and longer antibiotic intake (9.84 vs 7.56 ; P=0,02). The major risk factor found is prematurity (70% vs 40%, P<0,001), No statistical significance was found when other clinical features or laboratory values were compared for infections with MDR vs. non-MDR bacteria. Conclusion: Septicemia with MDR bacteria is more common than non-MDR one in NICU, and it is related to higher morbidity and mortality rates.
Percepção de professores acerca do uso de TICS no ensino remoto emergencial
Authors: Theodoro Valquíria Elena Gonçalves , Gomes Alex Sandro
Published: April 2022

O ensino remoto converteu-se em desafio mundial para dar continuidade ao ano letivo de 2020.  Suplantar o modelo de ensino centrado na coordenação do professor, revelou elevado grau de dificuldade dos profissionais. Este estudo tem como objetivo analisar a percepção de professores acerca da experiência de ensino com tecnologias. Adotamos método exploratório do tipo ex-post-facto com técnicas de Etnografia Virtual  (entrevistas com 26 professores e análise textual). Os resultados mostram que a apropriação de tecnologias digitais para o ensino remoto exige alto grau de resiliência, estratégias de intervenção pedagógica, formação continuada e adoção de um modelo de governança de Tecnologia da Informação.
PENGARUH ONLINE CONSUMER REVIEWS TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN DI MARKETPLACE TOKOPEDIA (Studi Kasus Pada Pengguna Tokopedia di Karawang)
Authors: Chintya Dessy Syafitri  , Annisa Fitri Rohana  , Ajat Sudrajat
Published: April 2022

ABSTRAK

Peneliti menetapkan satu variabel bebas yaitu Online Consumer Review (X) dan variabel terikat Keputusan Pembelian (Y), bermaksud untuk mendapati adanya pengaruh Online Consumer Review terhadap keputusan pembelian pada Marketplace Tokopedia. Menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif verifikatif dengan teknik pengambilan simple random sampling karena seluruh populasi terkait penelitian ini memiliki peluang menjadi sampel. Penelitian ini menggunakan 100 responden. Instrumen diuji menggunakan uji validitas dengan metode Product Moment Pearson dan ketentuan Alpha Cronbach > 0,60 untuk uji reliabilitas. Pengujian analisis verifikatif dan uji hipotesis juga dilakukan dalam penelitian ini, seluruh data diolah dengan bantuan aplikasi IBM SPSS Statistik 22. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Online Consumer Reviews memiliki skor 5.263  atau 87.7%, sedangkan untuk Keputusan Pembelian memiliki skor 7.708 atau 85.6%. Diperoleh koefisien korelasi sebesar 0,628 yang berarti adanya korelasi yang kuat, sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa pada penelitian ini terdapat pengaruh positif serta signifikan dari variabel Online Consumer Reviews terhadap variabel Keputusan Pembelian.

Kata Kunci : Online Consumer Reviews; Keputusan Pembelian.
Gagasan Pesantren Ramah Lingkungan: Respon Santri Akan Pentingnya Konservasi Lingkungan
Authors: Hariyanto Hariyanto , Hariyanto Arif
Published: April 2022

One of the biggest challenges in maintaining the cleanliness of the cottage is the effectiveness of managing the cottage waste from upstream to downstream. This is important because the number of students who continue to grow also results in the amount of waste being produced. Environmental issues that often arise are related to environmental pollution or pollution, air pollution, air which takes a very long time to return to normal. Not only because of vehicle fumes but the lack of public awareness in caring for and protecting the environment, such as the use of environmentally friendly plastic. With the Qur'anic commandment to preserve the earth and not destroy it, pesantren institutions have the responsibility to understand the various effects of the existence of a pesantren complex and its students. The identity of Islamic boarding schools has been synonymous with simplicity as the main capital for environmentally friendly implementation. This is where the response of the santri and the attention of the pesantren in responding to various developments that occur with the environment.
The Tradition of Islamic Moderation in Pesantren: Case Study in Pesantren Muhammadiyah Karangasem Lamongan-East Java in
Authors: Muthohirin Nafik , Kamaludin Mohammad
Published: April 2022

Pesantren memiliki tradisi dan resiliensi moderasi Islam dari infiltrasi ideologi radikalisme agama. Tradisi moderasi itu bersumber dari pengajaran agama yang inklusif, serta kharisma dan keluasan ilmu agama dari figur kiai. Berbagai tradisi moderasi tersebut sekaligus menjadi strategi resiliensi, ditambah dengan komitmen pesantren terhadap kedaulatan negara. Secara lebih terperinci, artikel ini membahas bentuk ketahanan Pesantren Karangasem Muhammadiyah Lamongan dari ideologi ekstremisme kekerasan agama. Artikel ini mengajukan dua pertanyaan, yaitu bagaimana bentuk ketahanan Pesantren Karangasem dari ideologi ekstremisme agama dan bagaimana bentuk ketahanan tersebut dapat berimplikasi mencegah masuknya aktor-aktor Islam radikal dalam aktifitas sosial-keagamaan pesantren dan warga sekitar. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan, Pesantren Karangasem merupakan lembaga pendidikan Islam yang berkontribusi dalam mendesiminasikan moderasi beragama melalui bentuk-bentuk resiliensi yang bersumber dari karisma kiai dan tradisi intelektual Islam pesantren. Kajian ini juga menegaskan, meski infiltrasi gerakan terorisme dan radikalisme agama masif terjadi, namun praktik kosmopolitanisme Islam yang menjadi watak kehidupan beragama masyarakat pesisir Lamongan senantiasa tetap terjaga.
SISTEMATIC RIVIEW GAMBARAN PENGETAHUAN LANSIA TENTANG OSTEOPOROSIS TAHUN 2020
Authors: Ginting Nasipta , Aritonang Lia Adelina
Published: April 2022

Elderly is an age that has a greater likelihood of experiencing autoimmune, this is based on the statement that the older you get or the older you are, the more likely you are to experience autoimmune. Osteoporosis is a disease with reduced bone mass density caused by several factors, one of which is an unhealthy lifestyle. Lack of knowledge of the elderly about osteoporosis tends to increase the incidence of osteoporosis. The purpose of this study was to describe the knowledge of the elderly about osteoporosis in 2020 with a systematic review technique. The research design used in this study is a systematic review. In the search results, found around 1,270 articles related to the description of the elderly's knowledge about osteoporosis. Based on these inclusion criteria, the researcher discussed 10 articles related to the description of the elderly's knowledge about osteoporosis. have good knowledge, the rest of the respondents have sufficient knowledge 75%, and respondents who have less knowledge 20.8%. Based on the level of knowledge of the elderly, the results studied above can be seen that most of the respondents have sufficient knowledge about osteoporosis. It can be interpreted that the elderly understand enough about osteoporosis, it's just that there are still a few shortcomings. It is hoped that health cadres can provide further information about osteoporosis so that they can increase the knowledge of the elderly to be good and improve the health status of the elderly.
FAKTOR RISIKO KONDISI LINGKUNGAN FISIK RUMAH DENGAN PENDERITA TB PARU
Authors: Samuel Marganda Halomoan Manalu  , Deli Syaputri  , Tisnawati Tanjung  , Theodorus Teddy Bambang Soedjadi
Published: April 2022

The results of survey on prevalence of TB in Indonesia in 2013-2014 from bacteriological confirmation in the population aged 15 years and over produced; The prevalence of smear-positive pulmonary tb per 1000.000 population aged 15 years and over is 257 (with a 95% confidence level 210-303), The prevalence of pulmonary tbwith bacteriological confirmation per 100.000 population aged 15 years and over is 759 (with 95% confidence interval 590-961), The prevalence of bacteriologically confirmed pulmonary tb at all ages per 100.000 population was 601 (with 95% confidence interval 466-758), and the prevalence of tb of all forms for all ages per 100.000 population is 660 (with a 95% confidence interval 523-813), it is estimated that there are 1.600.000 (with a confidence interval of 1.300.000-2.000.000) people with tb in Indonesia (Kepmenkes, 2015). The characteristics of a healthy house in question include; adequate ventilation, lighting, occupancy density, and humidity. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the physical environment of the house and the incidence of pulmonary tb in Tiga Panah Disctrict, Karo Regency. Observational research with case control design. Cases are patients with pulmonary tb. Controls were non pulmonary tb patients. Samples were taken by simple random sampling as many 60 cases and 60 controls. Where the researchers measured the dependent variable first, while the independent variable was retrospectively to determine whether there was a risk of pulmonary tb incidence. Statistical test used was Chi-Square (bivariate analysis). The results showed that occupancy density, ventilation area, floor conditions, and lighting were risk factors for pulmonary tb. Occupancy density variable is the most dominant variable with the incidence of pulmonary tb with OR value 0.328 CI 0.154-0.695, p value 0.006. for this reason, Puskesmas Tiga Panah and Dinas Kesehatan Kabupaten Karo increase public knowledge about the area needed for each house to prevent pulmonary tb.
HUBUNGAN KARAKTERISTIK DAN PAPARAN INFORMASI RESIKO PENYAKIT GIGI IBU MENOPAUSE TERHADAP PRILAKU PEMELIHARAAN KESEHATAN GIGI DAN MULUT PADA IBU MENOPAUSE DI KABUPATEN LABUHANBATU UTARA
Authors: Intan Aritonang  , Asmawati  , Cut Aja Nuraskin
Published: April 2022

Menopause is a normal process in every woman's life. Women can be declared menopause if they have not menstrual cycles for at least 12 months because of ovarian activityhad stop. Estrogen is a steroid hormone that has receptors in the salivary glands and oral mucosa which more important in maintaining bone homeostasis including the jawbone, the mouth will be occur, decrease in jaw bone density and periodontal disease. Health behavior is influenced by individual and environmental factors. This study to determine the relationship between the characteristics and information exposure about dental desease risk at post-menopausal to women behavior about dental health care at menopausal women in Labuhan Batu Utara Regency. This study uses quantitative research methods because the population is large enough. This study was conducted to analyze whether there is a relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable used a cross sectional approach. Univariate analysis to determine the description of women characteristics and information exposure and dental health care behavior of postmenopausal women. Bivariate analysis to determine the relationship between women characteristics and information exposure on the behavior of postmenopausal women in Labuhan Batu Utara Regency. Bivariate analysis was carried out with the Chi-Square Statistical Test where the independent variable and the dependent variable were both on the categorical scale, the ordinal scale. The results of statistical test Mann Whitney showed that there was a significant relationship between Menopause Status (p = 0.014), Education Level (p = 0.001), Family Income (p = 0.007) and Information Exposure (p = 0.004) with Women Behavior about dental health and mouth care during menopause.
ANALISIS FAKTOR PEMILIHAN KB SUNTIK 3 BULAN PADA AKSEPTOR KB SUNTIK
Authors: Meiliza  , Sartika Silaban Titin Dewi , Tuti Farida
Published: April 2022

Contraception is a tool used to avoid or prevent pregnancy as a result of the meeting between the mature egg cell and the sperm cell. The injectable contraceptive for 3 months is Depo Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (Depo-Provera), containing 150 mg of DMPA. Given every 3 months by injection intramuscularly (IM) in the buttocks area. This type of research is an analytic survey with a cross-sectional approach, this research was conducted at the regional health center of Ogan Ilir Regency in January-July 2021. The sample was selected by non-random sampling so that a sample of 88 respondents was obtained who became injectable family planning acceptors. Variables were measured using a questionnaire. The results of the chi-square test, there is a significant relationship between knowledge and the choice of 3-month injection KB p.value 0.049 < = 0.05, there is a significant relationship between husband's support and the choice of 3-month injection KB p.value = 0.001 < = 0.05, there is a relationship between the role of health workers and the choice of 3-month injection KB p.value = 0.002 < 0.05, there is a relationship between income and the choice of 3-month injection KB .value = 0.029 < 0.05, and there is no significant relationship between information media and the choice of 3-month injection KB p.value = 1,000 > = 0.05. This study concludes that there is a relationship between knowledge, husband's support, the role of health workers, and income with the choice of 3-month injection KB, and there is no relationship between information media and the choice of 3-month injection KB.
Bodies, doings, and gendered ideals in Swedish graffiti
Authors: Hannerz Erik
Published: May 2022

Drawing from extensive fieldwork among graffiti writers in Sweden this article investigates gendered identity work and its consequences. It points to how potentially inclusive aspects of disembodied subcultural performances—that identities are negotiated through the material representation of the writer rather than on basis of the physical body—nevertheless work excludingly, especially so in terms of gender. This is so because identity work in graffiti revolves around a re-embodiment of identities through normative notions of the able, male and invisible body.
Ceftaroline in severe community-acquired pneumonia
Authors: Cilloniz Catia , Pericàs Juan M , Rojas Jorge
Published: April 2022

Severe community-acquired pneumonia (SCAP) is associated with high mortality. Factor such as early adequate antibiotic therapy, delay in intensive care unit (ICU) care and pneumonia caused by resistant pathogens are associated with worse outcomes in SCAP patients. Ceftaroline is a fifth-generation cephalosporin with bactericidal activity against Gram-positive pathogens (including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus [MRSA] and multidrug-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae) and common Gram-negative organisms. The efficacy and safety for the treatment of pneumonia was evaluated in three randomized control trials were ceftaroline demonstrated superiority against ceftriaxone for the treatment of pneumonia in hospitalized patients with Pneumonia Severity Index (PSI) III – IV.
Ceftazidime-avibactam
Authors: Sanz Herrero Francisco
Published: April 2022

The increase in nosocomial infections by beta-lactamase producing Gram-negative bacilli constitutes a therapeutic challenge. The combination of ceftazidime-avibactam offers a very interesting therapeutic option for nosocomial pneumonia caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae, multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and other enterobacteria. Compared to carbapenems, ceftazidime-avibactam has demonstrated non-inferiority in the treatment of nosocomial pneumonia including better clinical and microbiological cure rates and mortality compared to colistin. The limitation of ceftazidime-avibactam in the treatment of infections caused by metallo-beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae can be overcome with the addition of aztreonam.
Increased Digital Literacy Skills as a Catalyst for Driving Nigerian Digital Economy- An Overview
Authors: Oyelakin Akinyemi Moruff
Published: April 2022

Digital economy is being promoted in both developed and developing nations of the world. Nigeria, as a developing country, is not left behind in the promotion of the IT-driven economy across different sectors. Digital economy is the type of economy that is built around computing technologies, solutions, and platforms. Preliminary review of literature in this area revealed that focus has been more on the provision of wireless broadband and other technological infrastructure that are needed to support digital economy deployment. It was observed that digital literacy skills that are needed to drive it successfully are less canvassed for. This paper reported the prospects of having widespread digital literacy skills in promoting the digital economy. It focused on discussing how adequate training and exposure on various technologies should be a thing of priority among government and individuals in the country so that the technology-based economy can be fully harnessed. These relevant papers selected reported the overview of using digital literacy skills for attaining improved digital economy across different sectors in Nigeria.

Keywords: Digital Economy, Digital Literacy, Internet Penetration, Technological skills
Ensuring Compliance of Cemented Radwastes in NZK Containers with the Criteria of Acceptance for Final Disposal
Authors: Povarov Vladimir , Rosnovsky Sergey , Mel'nikov Eduard , Bulka Svetlana , Ivanov Evgeniy , Yudakov Aleksey
Published: April 2022

In 2018–2020, work was carried out on experimental confirmation of compliance of cemented radioactive waste from blocks 1, 2 of Novovoronezh NPP-2 with the criteria of acceptability for final disposal. The requirements for the volume of technological control of Radwastes are justified. It is shown that compliance with the requirements of regulatory documents is ensured when the salt content of cemented Radwastes is up to 600 g/l. Corrective actions for deviations (the presence of boric acid in cemented Radwastes, complexing substances) are justified.
The role of the pandemic of a new coronavirus infection in shaping the dynamics of the main indicators of the Federal Project "Fight against oncological diseases"
Authors: Kobyakova Olga , Starodubov Vladimir , Manoshkina Elena , Stupak Valerij
Published: April 2022

Aim. To study the dynamics of the main indicators of the Federal Project «Fight against Cancer» before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Material and methods. The dynamics of the main indicators of the Federal project «Fight against oncological diseases» in the Russian Federation, federal districts and subjects of the Federation during 2016–2018 (before the pandemic) and 2019–2020 is analyzed (against the background of a pandemic).
Results. Despite the tendency to decrease the mortality rate of the population from neoplasms (from 204.3 in 2016 to 202 in 2020 per 100 thousand population) in the Russian Federation, it was not possible to achieve the target level for this indicator. The share of malignant neoplasms detected in the early stages (stages I–II) increased by 3.1% during the period 2016–2018 (from 54.7% to 56.4%), but later in 2019 and in 2020, during the pandemic, the growth was replaced by a decrease (–1.9%). The one-year mortality rate of patients with malignant neoplasms decreased in 2016–2018. — by 4.7% (from 23.3% to 22.2%), and for 2019–2020 — by 5.1% (21.7% to 20.6%). The proportion of patients with malignant neoplasms registered for 5 years or more in 2020 increased by 2.4% compared to 2019 (from 55.3 to 56.6%), which made it possible to achieve the target value in 2020.
Conclusion. In 2020, against the background of a pandemic of a new coronavirus infection, it was not possible to achieve the target values of the mortality rate from neoplasms and the proportion of malignant neoplasms detected at early stages. The values of the indicators of one-year mortality of patients with malignant neoplasms and the proportion of patients with malignant neoplasms registered for 5 years or more have reached the target level.
Effects of Distance to School and Poverty on Learners’ Academic Performance in Four Selected Rural Primary Schools in Chibombo District of Central Province
Authors: Chitondo Lufeyo
Published: May 2022

Long distance to school has a negative impact on the health and educational achievements of learners such as poor attendance by learners, school drop-out and poor academic performance while poverty also has negative effects on the academic success of a learner as school children growing up in impoverished homes with lack of basic necessities face more difficulties socially and academically than those from well to do families. Basically, such children have emotional and social problems which makes their academic journey slow and issues to do with their health in general also tend to slow their progress in the learning process. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of distance and poverty on learners’ academic performance in four selected primary schools in Chibombo district of Central province. The study sought to establish whether distance to school and poverty have an effect on learners’ academic performance. Four Head teachers, 16 teachers and 60 learners from the four rural primary schools in Chibombo district, plus 20 parents were purposively sampled for the study. Data was collected using questionnaires and in-depth interviews to allow the researcher a platform to ask open-response questions and to explore the educators’ perspectives about the effects of teenage pregnancy. The data was analyzed thematically by carefully identifying and expanding significant themes that emerged from the informants’ perceptions about the effects of distance and poverty on learners’ academic performance. The study revealed that distance to school and poverty have a negative or detrimental effect on learners’ academic performance. The study recommended that the Government through the Ministry of Education should construct more Primary schools in rural areas and promote school feeding programmes in rural areas among the vulnerable children.
The ̒first fossil tumbling flower beetle’ larva is a symphytan (Hymenoptera)
Authors: Batelka Jan , Engel Michael S.
Published: April 2022

A correction is provided regarding the identity of a fossil larva recently reported to represent the first Cretaceous record of its kind for the tenebrionoid family Mordellidae (Coleoptera, tumbling flower beetles). A review of the description of the specimen, however, reveals it to be a larval symphytan (order Hymenoptera), and likely of the family Pamphiliidae. The evidence for the revised identification is summarized.
Non-alcoholic beverage and fast-food consumption, among first- and fourth-year nursing students in Madrid
Authors: Ortuño-Soriano Ismael , Zaragoza-García Ignacio , Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo Ricardo , Losa-Iglesias Marta Elena , López-Herranz Marta , Posada-Moreno Paloma
Published: April 2022

Sugar-sweetened beverages and fast-food consumption have been associated with non-communicable diseases. Objective. Was to analyze consumption of non-alcoholic beverage and fast-food consumption among first- and fourth-year nursing students. Materials and methods. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted among first-and fourth-year nursing students in Madrid, Spain. Anthropometric data (weight and height) and demographic data were collected, as were data on consumption of specific foods and beverages. Results. The survey was completed by 436 students. Mean (SD) age was 22.0 (6.8) years, 84.1 % of were women.26.2 % of the students were underweight; 6.3 % were overweight. Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and diet drinks was moderate. Slightly more than three-quarters of the students (75.5 %) purchased fast food in the previous month. Burger bars were the most frequently visited fast-food outlet (77.2 %). A direct relationship was observed between BMI and fast-food consumption (rho = 0.099; p = 0.042) and between BMI and consumption of diet cola or carbonated drinks (rho = 0.120; p = 0.013). Conclusion. We provide new epidemiological data from a specific university population that could be useful to promote more studies that help design appropriate strategies to increase a healthy lifestyle.
Ejercicio físico y terapia nutricional en el tratamiento de los trastornos de la conducta alimentaria. Revisión Sistemática
Authors: Acosta-Gallego Agustín , Gamonales osé M. , Muñoz-Jiménez Jesús , Acosta Cañero Daniel , Gámez-Calvo Luisa
Published: April 2022

Eating Disorders (ED) are a severe mental illness that causes physical and psychosocial problems. This illness has a higher prevalence among young women, and between athletes. cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is the current treatment for this type of disorder. However, more and more programs are including physical exercise (PE) and nutritional therapy (TN) for eating disorders treatment. Objective. To carry out an exploratory systematic review of the literature that allows us to know the current state of intervention programs through physical exercise and nutritional therapy for the treatment of eating disorders. Materials and methods. For the reference search thesame search phrase was used. The terms were entered in English in the following computerized databases: SCOPUS, Web of Science, and PubMed. To limit the search, four inclusion criteria were introduced. Results. The review included five scientific articles related to the study topic, which met the inclusion criteria. Conclusion. Intervention programs for the treatment of eating disorders that include physical exercise and nutritional therapy are shown as an alternative or complementary tool to conventional therapy. These programs involve a reduction in the severity of ED symptoms and an improvement in anthropometric parameters and physical condition. More studies that combine PE and TN programs for people with ED are required.
The Open Virtual Mirror Framework for enfacement illusions
Authors: Grewe C. Martin , Liu Tuo , Hildebrandt Andrea , Zachow Stefan
Published: May 2022

Enfacement illusions are traditionally elicited by visuo-tactile stimulation, but more active paradigms become possible through the usage of virtual reality techniques. For instance, virtual mirrors have been recently proposed to induce enfacement by visuo-motor stimulation. In a virtual mirror experiment, participants interact with an avatar that imitates their facial movements. The active control over the avatar greatly enhances the sense of agency, which is an important ingredient for successful enfacement illusion induction. Due to technological challenges, most virtual mirrors so far were limited to the imitation of the participant’s head pose, i.e., its location and rotation. However, stronger experiences of agency can be expected by an increase in the avatar’s mimicking abilities. We here present a new open-source framework for virtual mirror experiments, which we call the Open Virtual Mirror Framework (OVMF). The OVMF can track and imitate a large range of facial movements, including pose and expressions. It has been designed to run on standard computer hardware and easily interfaces with existing toolboxes for psychological experimentation, while satisfying the requirement of a tightly controlled experimental setup. Further, it is designed to enable convenient extension of its core functionality such that it can be flexibly adjusted to many different experimental paradigms. We demonstrate the usage of the OVMF and experimentally validate its ability to elicit experiences of agency over an avatar, concluding that the OVMF can serve as a reference for future experiments and that it provides high potential to stimulate new directions in enfacement research and beyond.
Fragilidad sísmica de un edificio de concreto reforzado usando medidas de intensidad sísmica vectorial basadas en la forma espectral
Authors: Zavala Gutiérrez Noel , Bojórquez Mora Edén , Barraza Guerrero Manuel Antonio , Bojórquez Mora Juan , Villela y Mendoza Almendra , Torres Peñuelas José Ignacio , Campos Gaytán José Rubén , Sánchez Vergara Ricardo
Published: April 2022

Las medidas de intensidad sísmica vectorial han demostrado ser más eficientes en comparación con las medidas de intensidad sísmica tradicionales para predecir la respuesta de estructuras con comportamiento no lineal o aquellas dominadas por los modos superiores; sin embargo, pocos estudios han demostrado la habilidad de estas nuevas medidas para una   estimación apropiada de la fragilidad sísmica de edificios. En el presente trabajo se analizaron ocho medidas de intensidad sísmica vectorial compuestas por dos parámetros. Para todos los casos se utilizó la seudoaceleración en el modo fundamental de vibración de la estructura, Sa(T1), como primera componente del vector y la Aceleración Máxima del Suelo (AMS), Velocidad Máxima del Suelo (VMS), duración efectiva (TD), potencial del movimiento sísmico (ID) y los parámetros de forma espectral RT1,T2, NpSa, Npv y NpSv, como segunda componente del vector. Para evaluar la eficiencia de las medidas de intensidad sísmica vectorial en el análisis de fragilidad sísmica, un edificio de concreto reforzado de 10 niveles es sometido a 30 registros sísmicos de banda angosta obtenidos en sueño blando de la Ciudad de México. Los resultados demuestran que la medida de intensidad sísmica vectorial que presenta una mejor relación con la probabilidad de falla es , en comparación con las otras medidas, especialmente respecto a Sa(T1) que es ampliamente usada en los códigos de construcción vigentes. Por lo tanto, es deseable que en los futuros reglamentos de construcción se consideren medidas de intensidad sísmica más apropiadas.
Diabetic Prediction using ML Techniques
Authors:   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Sreyas Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, India., Jeevana P , Nandini T ,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Sreyas Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, India., Srilekha D ,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Sreyas Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, India., Dinesh G ,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Sreyas Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, India., Archana Mrs ,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Sreyas Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, India.
Published: April 2022

In today's world, diabetes is a huge problem. Diabetes can cause blood sugar levels to rise, which can contribute to strokes and heart attacks. One of the most rapidly spreading diseases is this one. After speaking with a doctor and receiving a diagnosis, patients are normally required to receive their reports. Because this procedure is time-consuming and costly, we were able to fix the problem utilizing machine learning techniques. In medical organizations, many machine learning applications are both exciting and important. Machine learning is being more widely used in the medical field. Our study aims to create a system that can better predict a patient's diabetic risk level. The medical data set is put to many different uses. in order to develop an artificial intelligence model for disease prediction The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases provided the data. Among the items on the list are blood pressure, age, insulin level, BMI, and glucose. Models are created using classification methods such as Ada Boost, Gradient Boost, XG Boost, and Cat Boost. The outcomes reveal that the processes are extremely precise. According to the findings, the prediction made with the use the prediction utilizing the Gradient Boosting model had the highest accuracy, according to the findings. Our investigation covers a wide range of machine learning topics as well as the numerous types of prediction models available. We go over the different sorts of models that can be used to create predictions, as well as the characteristics of machine learning.
STUDY AND IMPLEMENTAION OF JUST - IN - TIME PHILOSOPHY IN INDIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Authors:   M.Tech, Department of Construction Engineering and management, Dr.M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Stephen Devaraj T
Published: April 2022

The Just-in-Time (JIT) philosophy originated from the Toyota Production System (TPS) and has been used in the manufacturing industry for many decades. It has helped to increase the productivity of the company and has also increased the quality of its products. In recent years, numerous studies in developed countries have endeavoured to introduce JIT in the construction industry to reap similar benefits. This study focused on applying JIT to the Indian construction industry with the goal of improving its performance and thus its competitiveness. This project works is to discuss the current state of the Indian construction industry; presents the potential impediments to implementing JIT; and proposes a framework for JIT implementation in the areas of design, procurement, construction and inspection. The results of this study suggest that government and educational institutions should play a key role in spearheading the application of JIT in the construction industry in India. Companies must strive to create high quality, and low-cost products that can get to the customers in the shortest time possible. Just-in-time philosophy system is one of these initiatives that focus on cost reduction by eliminating non-value-added activities for the construction industries. This works also Deals with Implementing Just in Time Inventory Control Approach on commercial Construction. JIT has Tremendous Effect on material delivery operation. During Implementation of JIT Organization is required, to put desired efforts on all levels of the construction work.
Maritime Transnational Crime: An Analysis of Coastal Tamil Nadu
Authors:   Doctoral Research Scholar, PhD interdisciplinary (Criminology and Criminal Justice Sciences – Defence and Strategic Studies),  Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India., Arivazhagan R. M , Utham Kumar Jamadhagni S ,   Professor and Head, Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Umarhathab Syed ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India.
Published: April 2022

Maritime Transnational Crimes are common in port cities, mostly covering crimes such as smuggling goods; illegal wildlife trade (IWT) in shipment of both flora and fauna species like pangolin meat and red sanders; smuggling of endangered marine species like sea cucumber, turtles, seahorse, shark fins, etc.; smuggling explosives in vessels and containers, illegal activities like trafficking- humans (International Maritime Broder Line- IMBL violations cases), drugs, arms and ammunitions, piracy (robbery), illegal logistics services (migrant smuggling) are also, rampant. Tamil Nadu is the second largest coastal state in peninsular India, with 13 coastal districts covering 1076 kms which shares international maritime border with South and Southeast Asian countries like Sri Lanka and Maldives. The state and central government of India in order to secure the maritime border and to prevent these crimes have engaged law enforcement agencies such as Forest Department, Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB), Directorate of Intelligence (DRI), Customs Officials (CO), Coastal Security Group (CSG) - Marine Police, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Indian Navy. Simultaneously, the coastal communities are ushered and play a vital role in preventing Maritime Transnational Crimes in the international maritime boundaries and sea shores. Though, these attempts are effective still the transnational maritime crimes are increasing day by day in the coastal Tamil Nadu. This paper attempts to highlight the Maritime Transnational Crimes and smuggling activities in coastal Tamil Nadu and the role of coastal community in coastal security. This paper is an empirical study of descriptive nature with qualitative approach
EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION ON CELLULAR LIGHT WEIGHT CONCRETE BLOCK USING IRONITE POWDER FOR REPLACEMENT OF CEMENT
Authors:   M.Tech, Department of Construction Engineering and management, Dr.M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Chennai., Felecia Beulah R
Published: April 2022

In recent years, with expanding urbanization and increasing demand for construction materials, brick kilns have to grow to meet the demand. It has directly or indirectly caused a series of environmental and health problems. Cellular Light Weight Technology blocks can be used as an alternative to the red bricks, to reduce Environmental pollution and Global warming. CLC blocks are environment friendly. The energy consumed in the production of CLC blocks is only a fraction compared to the production of red bricks and emits no pollutants and creates no toxic products or by products. cellular concrete blocks are concrete blocks having homogeneous, uniformly distributed and stable void or air cells. The cell structure is attained with the addition of preformed stable foam in the concrete mix. These blocks are light weight, eco-friendly, economical and better alternative to conventional burnt clay bricks and cement concrete blocks in the modern building industry. This paper presents an experimental study carried out on bricks made from fly ash. The use of lightweight foamed concrete offer many benefits and advantageous particularly cost saving, fast completion and easy application compared to other materials such as steel and timber. Hence the present investigation was taken up with a view to verify the suitability, feasibility and potential use of ironite powder. The ironite powder has been taken for partial replacement with cement. This investigation also aims to use waste materials effectively since ironite is a waste obtained from metal wastes. The properties of the Cellular blocks are investigated by conducting various tests like Compressive strength test, water absorption test and flexural test. 0%,10%,20%,40% ironite powder, have been added for testing and validation of new form of brick
Adoption and deployment of 21st century technologies in armed forces operations
Authors: Dada Kayode Sunday John , Akila Jechoniah , Suleiman Usman Omeiza , Akinbinu Abdulrahman
Published: April 2022

Armed forces across the globe have been continuously modernizing through the deployment of hi-tech computers and nanotechnologies to perfect information acquisition and analysis and data transmission during missions and operations to make them more powerful and enhance their competitive advantage. This study presents an overview of the opportunities provided by twenty-first century military technologies and their advantages, specifically in terms of system integration, communications, and capability to shape modern warfare. The study concludes by recommending the importance of the Ministry of Defense through the provision of adequate funds and budgetary allocations for research, development, and procurement of high-tech equipment like TALOS, FIST, FELIN, IDZ-ZES, RATNIK-3 smart suits for tactical operations to support soldiers for an effective discharge of assigned combat missions during insurgencies and battlefield reconnaissance and domination.
The enhancement of civilian military employees system for improving the reserve forces management efficiency in Korean military
Authors: Kang Yonggu
Published: April 2022

The importance of reserve forces is increasing owing to changes in the security environment, such as the promotion of Defense Reform 2.0 and a sharp decrease in military service resources, however, questions are raised as to whether the current system of reserve forces management civilian military employees has appropriate efficiency. As a result of the study, a plan to improve its efficiency was suggested that it is necessary to adjust reserve forces management civilian military employees in a series of multilevel class and to redesign the personnel management system. The measures proposed in the study are required to be promoted for the future trend of development of unit structure and manpower structure of reserve forces units, equity with general civilian military employees. In addition, it should be promoted by comprehensively considering the possibility of meeting the budget. In the follow-up study, if future research is conducted on the role of policy departments to optimize personnel management of reserve forces management civilian military employees and ways to form public consensus essential for system improvement, a comprehensive framework will be established.
Implementation of Educational Policies in Overcoming Juvenile Delinquency
Authors: Ishak Deding
Published: April 2022

AbstractThe role of education in the moral development of students is very strategic because shaping the morale of practical students can only be done through education; in this case, school members (principals, teachers, employees, and students) have a significant role in the development of character values. And student morale. Therefore, as a manager and leader, the principal is responsible for translating and implementing educational policies to shape the nature and morals of students, in this case, minimizing juvenile delinquency. This study aims to analyze the implementation of educational policies in overcoming juvenile delinquency. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive type of research approach to document/text studies. The study results show that in realizing the successful implementation of educational policies to overcome juvenile delinquency, three things can be influenced: the logic used by a policy, the nature of the cooperation needed, and substantial human resources. Besides that, in the elaboration of implementation, it will be successful if it also pays attention to communication, resources, school residents' attitudes, and the prevailing bureaucratic structure.Keywords: Education Policy, Students, Juvenile Delinquency. AbstrakPeran pendidikan dalam pengembangan moral siswa sangat strategis karena pembentukan moral siswa praktis hanya dapat dilakukan melalui pendidikan; dalam hal ini warga sekolah (kepala sekolah, guru, karyawan, dan siswa) memiliki peran yang signifikan dalam pengembangan nilai-nilai karakter. Dan moral siswa. Oleh karena itu, sebagai manajer dan pemimpin, kepala sekolah bertanggung jawab menerjemahkan dan melaksanakan kebijakan pendidikan untuk membentuk watak dan akhlak siswa, dalam hal ini meminimalkan kenakalan remaja. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis implementasi kebijakan pendidikan dalam mengatasi kenakalan remaja. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan studi dokumen/teks. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dalam mewujudkan keberhasilan implementasi kebijakan pendidikan untuk mengatasi kenakalan remaja, ada tiga hal yang dapat dipengaruhi: logika yang digunakan oleh suatu kebijakan, sifat kerjasama yang dibutuhkan, dan sumber daya manusia yang cukup besar. Selain itu, dalam penjabaran pelaksanaannya akan berhasil jika juga memperhatikan komunikasi, sumber daya, sikap warga sekolah, dan struktur birokrasi yang berlaku.Kata kunci: Kebijakan Pendidikan, Siswa, Kenakalan Remaja.
Menjawab Pandangan Dunia Mengenai Mesias Menurut Injil Matius
Authors: Sabuna Rivhan Andry Wardhani , Suleni Suleni
Published: April 2022

Understanding the term Messiah in the biblical understanding of the apostle Matthew. In response to the world's understanding of the Messiah is the figure awaited by the Jews as a powerful liberator to free from suffering under the Roman empire. The image of the Messiah is also seen by Asians as a very merciful figure. Through a descriptive analysis method to literature study, research explains the understanding of the Messiah derived from the understanding of the Jewish people, before the coming of Jesus Christ as the embodiment of the OT prophecy regarding the Messiah who was sent to come to earth as the Savior of His people. The results of this study indicate that faith in Jesus Christ is getting stronger and evangelism has a focus on declaring Jesus as the Messiah.
Kerajaan Allah Sebagai Puncak Prioritas Hidup Orang Percaya Menurut Matius 6:33
Authors: Gulo Marniwati , Hendi Hendi
Published: April 2022

The meaning of the kingdom of God is often discussed by scholars of theology who reveal that the kingdom of God is something that will come or is happening now. This article provides an understanding for readers that knowing the Kingdom of God as a believer's life priority based on the Gospel of Matthew 6:33 is not something mystical. The kingdom of God can only be known, known, and obtained by knowing God in Christ as its foundation. This study uses the exegesis method with a word analysis approach from the original text, which is to find the spiritual meaning behind the original text. The results of this study found that the kingdom of God is the totality of the lives of believers who do not only focus on physical needs that cause more worry. So that this article provides an understanding that changes the mindset of believers about the kingdom of God in today's world, namely living to seek God and seeking true justice is to put on Christ.