bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efektivitas Aplikasi Geogebra Terhadap Keterampilan Berpikir Krtitis Matematika Siswa
Authors: Huda Nuril , Ikhlas Al , Rukhmana Trisna , Huriati Nining
Published: March 2023

Based on the results of observations on the online mathematics learning process in grade VIII A students of SMP Negeri 7 Kota Sungai Full with a total of 29 students, it is known that students do not understand the material provided by the teacher, this is due to learning mathematics One must think in order to be able to understand the mathematical concepts learned and be able to use these concepts correctly when he has to find answers to various mathematical problems, whereas the thought process cannot be obtained from learning remotely And also the network conditions in Sungai Full City are not good making students unable to study well, and not all students of SMP Negeri 7 Kota Sungai Full can use applications such as: Geogebra, Photomath, Cymath, and so on. This type of research is descriptive with a quantitative approach. The purpose of this study was to see the Effectiveness of Geogebra Applications on Students' Mathematical Critical Thinking Skills. The data analysis used in this study was by using the mean similarity test and t-test. Based on the results of data analysis using the t-test, a significance value (p-value) of < ∝ or in other words 0.000 < 0.05 means that H1 is accepted or in other words, students' mathematical critical thinking skills can be improved with the help of geogebra applications in mathematics learning.
Profil Perilaku Menyimpang Remaja di Jorong Makmur Pasaman Timur
Authors: Fernando Andre , Dianto Mori , Putri Besti Nora Dwi
Published: March 2023

This research is entitled Profile of Adolescent Deviant Behavior in Jorong Makmur Pasaman Timur. The background of this research is that there are teenagers who take part in illegal racing, there are teenagers who speed on public streets, there are teenagers who run away from home when fighting with their parents, there are teenagers who skip school, there are teenagers who get drunk, there are teenagers who gamble, there are teenagers returning home at dawn, teenagers making noise at night and teenagers joining in brawls. This study aims to describe the forms of adolescent deviant behavior in Jorong Makmur, East Pasaman seen from: 1) Nonconforming actions. 2) Antisocial acts. 3) Criminal Acts. This type of research was conducted using a quantitative descriptive method. The study population consisted of 39 adolescents selected by total sampling technique with 39 participants. The instrument used is a questionnaire. As for data analysis using interval scores and percentages. The results of research on forms of adolescent deviant behavior in Jorong Makmur, East Pasaman are seen from: 1) Nonconforming actions are in the small category. 2) Antisocial acts are in very little category. 3) Criminal acts are in the very few categories. This research is recommended for adolescents so that they are not easily influenced by deviant behavior by carrying out activities and joining positive communities
Hubungan Antara Kelincahan dan Koordinasi Mata-Kaki dengan Kemampuan Menggiring Bola Pemain Sepak Bola di SMP Negeri 10 Kerinci
Authors: Bahar Cundra
Published: March 2023

This research originated from the low dribbling ability in the football game of SMP Negeri 10 Kerinci students. The problem is caused by many factors including agility and eye-foot coordination. The purpose of this study was to find out whether there is a relationship between agility and eye-foot coordination with the dribbling ability of football players at SMP Negeri 10 Kerinci. This type of research uses correlational. The population is all members of the SMP Negeri 10 Kerinci football team as many as 25 players. Samples are taken with the entire population, Data retrieval techniques using tests. To measure agility using a back and forth running test with a distance of 4x10 meters, for the eye-foot coordination variable using the eye-foot coordination target test and for the dribbling variable with a zigzag dribbling test past the seat as many as 5 pieces. The data analysis techniques used are: product moment techniques and multiple correlations. The results showed that there was a significant relationship between agility and dribbling ability obtained tcount 2.696 > ttable 1.71 with correlation results or r = 0.490. For the second hypothesis there is a significant relationship between eye-foot coordination and dribbling ability obtained tcount 2.137 > ttable 1.71 with correlation results or r = 0.407. Furthermore, there is a significant relationship between agility and eye-foot coordination together with the dribbling ability of football players at SMP Negeri 10 Kerinci obtained Fcalculate 5.34 > Ftable 3.44 with correlation results or r = 0.249.
Pemahaman Nilai-Nilai Kepahlawanan Soekarno Dalam Pembentukan Karakter Peserta Didik Melalui Model Pembelajaran Role Playing
Authors: Bancin Muhammad Gazali , Corry Corry , Haloho Bongguk
Published: March 2023

This research was conducted with the aim of knowing the understanding of Soekarno's heroic values in shaping the character of students with the Role Playing model. The method used in this research is descriptive-qualitative research method. Qualitative descriptive research is research that aims to describe, summarize various conditions, as situations or various reality phenomena that exist in society which are the object of research and seeks to draw that reality to the surface as a characteristic, character, model, sign or description of the condition, situation or certain phenomenon. The results of the study show that the understanding of Soekarno's heroic values is very influential in the formation of the character of students with the role playing model. Learning history, will develop students' activities to study various events, to then be understood and internalized to themselves so as to give birth to examples for behaving and acting.
Pengaruh Kepercayaan, Kemudahan Penggunaan dan Kepuasan Berbelanja Online terhadap Minat Membeli Kembali Konsumen (Studi pada Pengguna Shopee di Indonesia)
Authors: Rama Rama , Muthohar Muchsin
Published: March 2023

This study aims to examine the effect of trust, ease of use, and consumer shopping satisfaction on the repurchase intention of Shopee users in Indonesia. The data analysis technique in this study was the Structural Equation Model (SEM) using Amos software version 26. The sampling technique used purposive sampling method with 200 respondents. Data collection was carried out by distributing online questionnaires using the Google form. The results of this study indicate that there is a positive influence of trust, ease of use, and consumer shopping satisfaction on repurchasing intention. Ease of use also has a positive and significant influence on consumer trust and shopping satisfaction at Shopee e-commerce.
The Use of Mobile-Based Self Learning to Enrich Children’s English Vocabularies
Authors: Ulwiyah Imaratul
Published: March 2023

The aim of this study was to examine self-learning using mobile-based to help children enrich their English vocabularies. This learning process used an apps called ‘English for Children’ (Bahasa Inggris Untuk Anak). It consists of twenty (20) vocabulary categories. They are Alphabet, Numbers, Colors, Shapes, Family, Body parts, Days of the week, Months of the year, Fruits, Vegetables, Animals, Birds, Food, Clothes, Kitchen, Bathroom, Living room, School, Sports, and Professions. Every word category is followed by four (4) learning sections such as ‘Learn’, ‘Writing’, ‘Find the word’, and ‘Find the picture’. Every section is served with pictures (visualization). Exercises can also be found in the ‘Writing’, ‘Find the word’, and ‘Find the picture’ sections as a benchmark of learning progress. The participants  were 10 children age 10-11 years old. This type of learning was using student-centered model. The qualitative research method is used in this research. The systematic analysis of textual data was obtained via interviews, surveys, focus groups and diary entries. The result can be seen through the score of the exercise. Surprisingly, the score has risen significantly. Children could pass the exercise easily with the help of pictures. It means that by applying learning English vocabularies through mobile-based self-learning indicated that there was any significant difference before and after using this method.
Pengaruh Media Google Earth Terhadap Materi Tata Letak Dan Denah Pada Peserta Didik Kelas IV SD Negeri 02 Papahan Tasikmadu Tahun Pelajaran 2022/2023
Authors: Fitrotiha Tiya Ayu Isnaini , Handini Oktiana , Restuningsih Ani
Published: March 2023

This research aims to investigate whether or not Google Earth has an influence on Layout and Floor Plan Material for Grade IV Students at SD Negeri 02 Papahan Tasikmadu in the 2022/2023 Academic Year. In addition, it is also to find out whether there are obstacles and benefits of Google Earth Media for Layout and Floor Plan Material for Class IV Students at SD Negeri 02 Papahan Tasikmadu for the 2022/2023 Academic Year. This research has a population of 32 students from Class IV A, namely SD Negeri 02 Papahan Tasikmadu for the 2022/2023 academic year with a saturated sampling technique. Furthermore, the data collection techniques used are observation and learning achievement tests. Observation is used to observe students' initial conditions before being given treatment and learning outcomes tests in the form of multiple choice questions after being given treatment. The analysis technique is carried out in 2 ways, namely: from the prerequisite test and the t-test. The prerequisite test consists of the normality test and homogeneity test. Meanwhile, the t-test uses the Paired Sample T-test. Analysis of the use of the t-test formula in the form of a Paired Sample T-Test yields, if a significant value is 0.001 > 0.05, it can be said that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. In addition, the value of tcount = 16.030 can be compared with the value of ttable with the value of dk = (N-1) then (32-1) = 29 at a level at a significance level of 5% will have a ttable value of 2.042. When compared tcount and ttable then 16.030 > 2.042. Alternative hypothesis (Ha), is accepted if tcount > ttable. The next hypothesis could be "the influence of Google Earth media on Layout and Floor Plan Material in Grade IV Students at SD Negeri 02 Papahan Tasikmadu for the Academic Year 2022/2023" at a significance level of 5%.
Peningkatan Hasil Belajar IPS Perubahan Wilayah Provinsi di Indonesia melalui Media Pembelajaran Interaktif di Kelas VI SDN Jarin 4 Kecamatan Pademawu Kabupaten Pamekasan Tahun Pelajaran 2020/2021
Authors: Jahuri Mohammad
Published: March 2023

As one of the conditions for achieving educational and teaching goals in general is the teacher's ability to select, develop and produce media, elements of methods and media are elements that cannot be separated from elements or techniques to deliver learning material to arrive at the goal. This study aims to: describe the use of interactive learning media to improve social studies learning outcomes in changes in provincial areas in Indonesia, describe the level of mastery of student learning about changes in provincial areas in Indonesia by using interactive learning media in social studies class VI at SDN Jarin 4 Pademawu District. The use of the use of interactive learning media can improve social studies learning outcomes for changes in provincial areas in Indonesia for class VI, the highest score achieved by students reaches 100 (1 person). VI at SDN Jarin 4, Pademawu District. Of the 10 students, there are 90% or 9 students who have completed their studies and only 1 student (10%) has not completed their studies.
Reducing Oxygen Demand to Alleviate Acute Kidney Injury
Authors: Zhou Xiaoming
Published: March 2023

Maintaining a balance between the supply and demand of oxygen is vital for proper organ function. Most types of acute kidney injury (AKI) are characterized by hypoxia, a state where the supply of oxygen cannot match the demand for normal cellular activities. Hypoxia results from hypo perfusion and impaired microcirculation in the kidney. It inhibits mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation, resulting in a decrease in production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is essential to power tubular transport activities, especially reabsorption of Na+, and other vital cellular activities. To ameliorate AKI, the majority of studies have focused on increasing renal oxygen delivery by restoring renal blood flow and altering intra-renal hemodynamics. However, to date these approaches remain inadequate. In addition to augmenting oxygen supply, increasing renal blood flow also increases glomerular filtration rate, leading to increased solute deliver and workload for the renal tubules, causing an increase in oxygen consumption. The relationship between Na+ reabsorption and oxygen expenditure in the kidney is linear. Experimental models have demonstrated that inhibition of Na+ reabsorption can alleviate AKI. Since the proximal tubules reabsorb approximately 65% of filtered Na+, consuming the largest portion of oxygen, many studies focus on examining the effects of inhibiting Na+ reabsorption in this segment. Potential therapeutics that have been examined include acetazolamide, dopamine and its analog, inhibitors of the renin-angiotensin II system, atrial natriuretic peptide, and empagliflozin. The effectiveness of inhibition of Na+ reabsorption in the thick ascending limb of the Loop of Henle by furosemide has been also examined. While these approaches produced impressive results in animal models, their clinical benefits remain mixed. This review summarizes the progress in this area and argues that the combination of increasing oxygen supply with decreasing oxygen consumption or different approaches to reducing oxygen demand will be more efficacious.
DevOps for Dummies" by Emily Freeman and Ian Buchanan
Authors: ABBAS NZAR
Published: March 2023

DevOps for Dummies" by Emily Freeman and Ian Buchanan
Effective DevOps: Building a Culture of Collaboration, Affinity, and Tooling at Scale
Authors: ali nazkat
Published: March 2023

Effective DevOps: Building a Culture of Collaboration, Affinity, andTooling at Scale
Infrastructure as Code: Managing Servers in the Cloud" by Kief Morri
Authors: nofal ahsan
Published: March 2023

Infrastructure as Code: Managing Servers in the Cloud" by KiefMorri
CRRESS - Session 4 - Empirical Research with Large Datasets
Authors: Horton John
Published: March 2023

What happens to reproducibility when data are confidential or proprietary? Many journals can only ask that detailed access procedures be provided in a ReadMe file, but what mechanisms could be used to conduct computational reproducibility checks on such data? Should authors temporarily share their data with the journal for the purposes of reproducibility verification, even if they are not part of the public data replication package? Is it feasible to use a network of "insiders" to run code provided as part of a data replication package to assess reproducibility? Could a "certified run" be used?
Using event-related brain potentials to evaluate motor-auditory latencies in virtual reality
Authors: Feder Sascha , Miksch Jochen , Grimm Sabine , Krems Josef F. , Bendixen Alexandra
Published: March 2023

Actions in the real world have immediate sensory consequences. Mimicking these in digital environments is within reach, but technical constraints usually impose a certain latency (delay) between user actions and system responses. It is important to assess the impact of this latency on the users, ideally with measurement techniques that do not interfere with their digital experience. One such unobtrusive technique is electroencephalography (EEG), which can capture the users’ brain activity associated with motor responses and sensory events by extracting event-related potentials (ERPs) from the continuous EEG recording. Here we exploit the fact that the amplitude of sensory ERP components (specifically, N1 and P2) reflects the degree to which the sensory event was perceived as an expected consequence of an own action (self-generation effect). Participants (N=24) elicit auditory events in a virtual-reality (VR) setting by entering codes on virtual keypads to open doors. In a within-participant design, the delay between user input and sound presentation is manipulated across blocks. Occasionally, the virtual keypad is operated by a simulated robot instead, yielding a control condition with externally generated sounds. Results show that N1 (but not P2) amplitude is reduced for self-generated relative to externally generated sounds, and P2 (but not N1) amplitude is modulated by delay of sound presentation in a graded manner. This dissociation between N1 and P2 effects maps back to basic research on self-generation of sounds. We suggest P2 amplitude as a candidate read-out to assess the quality and immersiveness of digital environments with respect to system latency.
Developing ChatGPT's Theory of Mind
Authors: Marchetti Antonella , Di Dio Cinzia , Cangelosi Angelo , Manzi Federico , MASSARO Davide
Published: March 2023

The performance of ChatGPT is so remarkable that some have suggested it is "developing" a Theory of Mind (ToM). This commentary confirms and extends this evidence, while also identifying and discussing some peculiarities of ChatGPT's ToM. It suggests that the highlighted limitations can only be overcome through an artificial ToM model that takes better account of the articulation between states of mind and states of the world.
What is stopping us to get vaccinated? The role of optimism-pessimism, information sources, trust, conspiracy theories, and fear in the willingness to get vaccinated
Authors: Ana  , Milićević Nebojša , Đorić Stefan
Published: March 2023

The aim of this study was to check the role of optimism-pessimism, information sources, trust in information sources, and conspiracy theories regarding COVID-19 vaccines in the willingness to get vaccinated. The convenience sample was used (N = 2291) from Serbia. Instruments were used in this study: The Life Orientation Test-Revised; information sources and trust in information sources; fears regarding COVID-19; items on conspiracy theories on COVID-19 vaccines, and items measuring willingness to get vaccinated. SEM confirms the role of optimism-pessimism in COVID-19-related feelings, the relation between trust in information sources and the information gathered from them, the role of information in the fear for oneself and close to others, the negative role of conspiracy and the positive role of fear in vaccination intention.
Inovasi Dan Modernisasi Pada Pendidikan abad-21
Authors: Viana Diyona Widya
Published: March 2023

Pendidikan di Indonesia masih tertinggal dari negara-negara maju, karen peforma guru-guru di Indonesia sangat kuarang. Pembelajaran disekolah akan menjadi membosankan Ketika guru hanya membaca dan memberikan hafalan kepada peserta didik. Pendidikan di Indonesia masih tergantung kepada nilai standar kelulusan dibandingkan kereatifitas siswa dan skil masing-masing yang dimiliki. Kemampuan guru perlu perlu ditingkatkan dan membuat kurikulum yang sesuai dengan minat dan bakat masing-masing siswa dan fasilitas sekolah harus diperhatikan agar bisa menunjang kebutuhan guru dan siswa Keadaan Pendidikan di Indonesia saat ini teringgalan dari negara-negara maju di luar sana, karena performa guru-guru di Indonesia sangat kurang. Terkadang belajar disekolah itu bisa membuat bosan Ketika guru hanya membaca dan memberikan hafalan yang belum tentu bisa tetap diingat oleh siswa. dan akhirnya siswa mengambil kursus bimbel dimana kursus itu sangat mahal bagi siswa. Pembelajaran di Indonesia tidak mengembangkan skil atau kreatifitas siswa dan cara berkomunikasi dengan baik agar bisa masuk kedalam kehidupan bermasyarakat dan mencari peluang-peluang yang ada untuk berkarir.
Transhumance Herders' Perceptions Towards the Change in Temperature and Precipitation in Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens Cuvier 1825) Habitats in Jajarkot, Karnali Province, Nepal
Authors: Baral Badri , Shrestha Sunita , Basnet Dipak Raj , Magar Ganesh Bahadur , Bhandari Parashuram , Rai Jeevan , Bhandari Sudeep
Published: March 2023

The endangered red panda (Ailurus fulgens) is endemic to the Himalayas, including Jajarkot. Forest-dependent agro-pastoralists in Jajarkot rely on natural resources for their livelihoods in prime red panda habitats. This paper describes how agro-pastoralists perceive prevailing climate change threats and how they together with endangered red panda are sustaining in spite of these threats based on personal interviews, focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and observation methods. The results of the study revealed that the perceptions of the agro-pastoralists correspond with the increasing trend of temperature and the changing (both increasing and decreasing) trends of precipitation. Moreover, the agro-pastoralists have perceived the decrease in snowfall and reported the appearance of new forage and pasture species in the red panda habitat. The findings will be useful to understand the impact of climate change in the red panda range and devising adaptation strategies in these areas.
SÜRDÜRÜLEBİLİRLİK MUHASEBE STANDARTLARININ ENTEGRE RAPORLAMADA KULLANIMINA İLİŞKİN BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: KÖSE Tunç , AĞDENİZ Şafak
Published: March 2023

Entegre raporlama, sürdürülebilirlik konularını da kapsayan işletmelerin değer yaratma potansiyellerini gösteren önemli kurumsal raporlama türlerinden biridir. Gün geçtikçe entegre raporlamayı tercih eden işletme sayısı da artmaktadır. Entegre raporlarda sunulan finansal veya finansal olmayan performans bilgilerinin hazırlanmasında sürdürülebilirlik muhasebesi önemli bir araç olmaktadır. Sürdürülebilirlik Muhasebe Standartlarının oluşturulması ile birlikte sürdürülebilirlik muhasebesinin de önemi artmıştır. Bu kapsamda çalışmanın amacı, entegre raporlama ile sürdürülebilirlik muhasebe standartlarının uyumunu değerlendirmek olarak belirlenmiştir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda, çimento sektöründe faaliyet gösteren üç işletmenin 2021 yılı entegre raporları içerik analizi kullanılarak incelenmiştir. Yapılan içerik analizi sonucunda; işletmelerden Çimsa’nın söz konusu standartlara tam olarak uygun şekilde raporlama yaptığı görülmüştür.
Are our children financially illiterate? The case in Kedah
Authors: Taib Hasniza Mohd , Rusmawati Ismail  , Murugiah Logasvathi , Applanaidu Shri Dewi , Long Muhamad Noor Habibi B. Hj.
Published: March 2023

The main objective of this paper is to identify the level of children financial literacy in Kedah and analyze the significant factors that influenced their level of financial literacy. This study surveyed 320 primary school students in Kedah, aged from 7 to 12 years old using mixed method. Results shows that children in Kedah is financially literate. Besides that, there are significant different in children financial literacy according to their parent education level, parental income, student class group and school location. Based on regression results, showed that saving behavior, spending behavior, peer role, school involvement, parent role, and technology are significantly influence children financial literacy.
Atatürk Döneminde Sadabat Paktı Çerçevesinde Türkiye'nin Ortadoğu Ülkeleri İle İlişkileri
Authors: GÜRBÜZ Kahraman
Published: March 2023

Birinci Dünya Savaşı’nın ardından imzalanan antlaşmalar yenik devletlere yönelik ağır yaptırımlar içermesi nedeniyle kalıcı bir barış ortamının tesis edilmesine imkân vermemiştir. Türkiye, Lozan sonrası dönemde Atatürk önderliğinde sosyal ekonomik, askeri ve kültürel alanlarda gelişme gayreti içerisinde olmuş, dış politikada ise Lozan’da çözülemeyen sorunları çözüme kavuşturmaya çalışmıştır. Ayrıca tesis edilen dünya düzenini değiştirme arzusuyla hareket eden ülkelerin yayılmacı politikaları karşısında bağımsızlığını ve sınırlarını güvence altına almak istemiştir. Bu doğrultuda bölgesel işbirlikleri kurulmuş, uluslararası örgütlere üye olunmuş, milli menfaatlerin ancak barışçı ve gerçekçi politikalarla elde edilebileceği düşüncesiyle hareket edilmiştir. Ülke içerisindeki ayrılıkçı isyancıların komşu ülkeler tarafından desteklenmesinin önüne geçebilmek amacıyla bölge ülkeleri ile lüzum görülen antlaşmalar imzalanmış ve paktların kurulmasıyla ülke güvenliği tesis edilmiştir. Ortadoğu’da barış ve istikrarın sağlanması için sınır komşuları olan Irak ve İran ile bağımsızlık mücadelesi verdiği dönemde destek gördüğü Afganistan’la birlikte Sadabat Paktı’nı oluşturmuşlardır. Türkiye bu devletlere askeri, ekonomik ve sosyal alanlarda modernleşme konusunda örnek olmuş, benzer gelişmeleri bu devletlerin de sağlamasına yardımcı olmuştur. Bu çalışmada Türkiye’nin Sadabat Paktı’na üye olan ülkelerle Atatürk döneminde kurmuş olduğu ilişkiler arşiv belgeleri ve dönemin ulusal gazetelerinden de istifade edilerek ele alınmış, uluslararası ilişkilerde ülkelerin dış politika uygulamaları değerlendirilmeye çalışılmıştır.
Atividade antibacteriana de extratos vegetais de plantas do Cerrado no controle de bactérias causadoras de mastite em vacas leiteiras
Authors: Da Silva Frederico Lopes , Silva Bruno Henrique De Oliveira , Nascimento Karolyne Moura , Melo Francislete Rodrigues , Filho Guilherme Soares
Published: March 2023

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a atividade antibacteriana de extratos vegetais no controle de bactérias causadoras de mastite em vacas leiteiras. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado, onde as duas espécies de bactérias (Staphylococcus intermedius e Staphylococcus aureus) foram submetidas ao controle de inibição com 10 extratos diferentes: extrato de barbatimão, jamelão, mamica-de-porca, mama-cadela, jenipapo, pau-terra, pau-ferro e murici, e para efeito de controle positivo e negativo, utilizou-se a solução salina (EDTA) e disco esteril perfazendo assim, dois ensaios experimentais simultâneos, que possuíam 10 tratamentos com 5 repetições cada e o delineamento experimental inteiramente casualizado, em esquema fatorial 2 x 10 (microorganismo x extrato vegetal), totalizando 20 tratamentos com 5 repetições cada. Os resultados foram submetidos à análise de variância e as médias ao teste de Tukey a 5% de probabilidade. O extrato de pau-terra (Qualea grandiflora) teve um efeito significativo perante os microorganismos (Staphylococcus intermedius e Staphylococcus aureus).
Social Solidarity during the Pandemic
Authors: Atmor Nir , Moskovich Yaffa , Liberman Ido
Published: March 2023

Social solidarity is the conscious and voluntary affinity between human beings that instills in them a sense of guaranteed mutual assistance. Israeli society has long been characterized as having a high level of national solidarity, especially in times of crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 put this notion to the test. The lack of agreement about fundamental norms of civil society in general and the nature of Israeli democracy in particular questioned the interdependence of its communities. This study examines the pandemic's effect on the sense of social solidarity in Israel. Using a quantitative approach and a representative sample of the adult population, the results show that the pandemic did affect the sense of solidarity. Moreover, taking into account long-standing religious and ideological cleavages in Israel, the pandemic exacerbated existing divisions among different groups.
Book Forum
Authors: Robinson Divine Donna , Roshwald Aviel , Saposnik Arieh , Shain Yossi
Published: March 2023

Yossi Shain, The Israeli Century: How the Zionist Revolution Changed History and Reinvented Judaism (New York: Wicked Son/Post Hill Press, 2021), 455 pp., $30.00 (hardback).
A True Language of Cinema
Authors: Belodubrovskaya Maria
Published: March 2023

Since cinema communicates meanings through images and sounds, it has long been assumed that it possesses a language—a coded system of units and rules. Cinematic practice is infinitely varied, and it has proven difficult for film theory to pinpoint a language of cinema beyond the assertion that classical continuity codes cinematic illusion. The computational approach presented in James Cutting's Movies on Our Minds: The Evolution of Cinematic Engagement offers a promising new path toward defining a true language of cinema. It shows that mainstream narrative film uses a reliable set of measurable, evolving formal patterns to match the neuropsychological capacities of the average viewer. This article argues that the cinematic “code” Cutting identifies can be elaborated by specifying the minimal narrative unit.
Chẩn đoán hư hỏng kết cấu dàn chịu nhiệt độ và tải trọng động dùng tối ưu hóa ngược và học sâu
Authors: Thi Đỗ Đình , Duy Hồ Đức , Khanh Đặng Duy , Hải Lương Văn , Quí Liêu Xuân
Published: March 2023

Bài báo này đề xuất một phương pháp chẩn đoán hư hỏng kết cấu dàn chịu tải trọng động và tải nhiệt độ đồng thời theo ba bước. Trong đó, bước thứ nhất áp dụng Chỉ số năng lượng biến dạng dựa trên đáp ứng gia tốc theo thời gian (Acceleration-based Strain Energy Indicator – ASEI) để chẩn đoán sơ bộ các vị trí có khả năng xảy ra hư hỏng. Bước thứ hai áp dụng mô hình Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) để khử nhiễu nhằm giảm thêm số biến cần xét trong bước tiếp theo. Ở bước thứ ba, thuật toán tối ưu hóa Con lửng mật (Honey Badger Algorithm – HBA) được áp dụng nhằm xác định chính xác mức độ hư hỏng của từng phần tử dựa trên bài toán tối ưu hóa ngược. Hai hệ dàn phẳng và không gian với các trường hợp hư hỏng khác nhau được khảo sát nhằm kiểm chứng tính khả thi của phương pháp đề xuất. Bên cạnh đó, vấn đề hạn chế số lượng cảm biến đo đạc và nhiễu dữ liệu đo trên bài toán thực tế cũng được kể đến thông qua một kỹ thuật giảm bậc mô hình. Các kết quả số được lập trình bằng Python thể hiện tính khả thi và độ chính xác cao của phương pháp đề xuất
Nghiên cứu ứng dụng phương pháp tỷ số tần suất kết hợp GIS trong xây dựng bản đồ nguy cơ trượt lở đất huyện Pác Nặm – tỉnh Bắc Kạn
Authors: Hằng Hà Thị , Đông Khúc Thành , Thao Lê Văn , Phương Nguyễn Thanh , Phương Thảo Đỗ Thị
Published: March 2023

Trượt lở đất là một trong những tai biến địa chất nguy hiểm nhất tại các khu vực vùng núi, đe dọa trực tiếp tới tính mạng và tài sản của con người. Trong khi đó, bản đồ nguy cơ trượt lở đất có thể cung cấp những thông tin hữu ích trong việc lập kế hoạch ứng phó hoặc cảnh báo sớm trước mỗi mùa mưa bão. Tình trạng biến đổi khí hậu như hiện nay khiến cho tai biến trượt lở đất càng trở nên khó lường, điều này đòi hỏi các bản đồ nguy cơ trượt lở cần được cập nhật thường xuyên, liên tục. Bên cạnh đó, sự hạn chế về nhân lực và trang thiết bị tại các tỉnh vùng núi của Việt Nam cũng đặt ra những thách thức không nhỏ. Vì vậy, nghiên cứu này đề xuất sử dụng phương pháp tỷ số tần suất FR kết hợp GIS trong thành lập bản đồ nguy cơ trượt lở cho huyện Pác Nặm, tỉnh Bắc Kạn. Trong đó, sử dụng 146 điểm trượt lở lịch sử và 10 yếu tố đầu vào liên quan chặt chẽ với điều kiện địa hình, môi trường, khí hậu khu vực nghiên cứu. Kết quả kiểm chứng cho thấy bản đồ nguy cơ trượt lở đất có thể ứng dụng hiệu quả trong quản lý, phòng tránh và giảm thiểu thiệt hại do tai biến trượt lở.
An enhanced single damage identification in beams using natural frequency shifts and analytic modal curvatures
Authors: Ta Duc-Tuan , Le Thien-Phu , Burman Micheal
Published: March 2023

This article presents an improved procedure for detecting single damage in beam-like structures. Many damage detection methods are based on the analysis of beam natural frequency shifts in damaged and intact states and its analytical modal curvatures. They identify the damage by constructing curves of damage coefficients along the beam and visually determining the point of their mutual intersection. However, for some cases, the absence of an unambiguous point of intersection of these curves or the low accuracy of its localization makes it difficultto use these methods. To accurately determine the mutual intersection of damage coefficient curves, this work proposes to use a subset of modes without one having its curvature close to zero at the site of the alleged damage. This approach greatly simplifies the determination of the point of intersection of the curves of damagecoefficients. An enhanced procedure for the numerical determination of this intersection point is also proposed,rather than the visual one used in existing methods. The effectiveness of the proposed technique was confirmedby numerical simulation followed by experimental verification.
Comparative evaluation of the viability of periodontal ligaments cells in green tea and turmeric as storage media – An ex vivo study
Authors: Musmade Deepti Raghunath , Mopagar Viddyasagar Prabhakar , Mopagar Vishwavijet Prabhakar , Joshi Sourabh Ramesh , Padmai Amit , Pendyala Gowri , Sonawane Prajwal Ravindra , Rathi Nilesh
Published: March 2023

BACKGROUND: Tooth avulsion clinically presents as complete displacement of a tooth from the alveolar socket and it is one of the most severe forms of dental trauma leading to compromised neurovascular supply, loss of periodontal ligament and pulp necrosis. Storing of avulsed tooth in appropriate storage medium to preserve the periodontal cell viability is of prime importance and research to find the appropriate storage media is still on. AIM: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of green tea and turmeric as a storage media on periodontal cell viability. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This was a prospective, randomized study conducted using sixty single rooted human premolars freshly extracted for orthodontic purpose. Selected subjects were divided into three groups of 20 each. Randomization was done by performing simple random sampling; Group A consisted of teeth to be stored in HBSS, Group B included teeth to be stored in Green tea and Group C included teeth to be store in Turmeric. Periodontal cell viability was assessed by using a Neubauer’s chamber under the light microscope after two hours interval. RESULTS: HBSS preserved significantly higher number of viable PDL cells than any other storage solutions. Green tea extract showed better cell viability in comparison with turmeric. CONCLUSION: The present study indicates that HBSS and green tea effectively maintains the viability of PDL for two hours. Turmeric is less effective in preserving the PDL cell viability within the study time interval.
Dendritic cells: Pivotal antigen presenting cells in periodontal disease
Authors: Kale Preeti Prakash , AmitMani  , Anarthe Raju , Mustilwar Rachita
Published: March 2023

Periodontal disease is a common oral health condition that is characterized by chronic inflammation, tissue destruction, and bone loss. Dendritic cells (DCs) play a critical role in the pathogenesis of periodontal disease by recognizing and capturing antigens from bacterial biofilms, initiating and regulating the immune response, promoting inflammation and tissue destruction, and regulating bone resorption. Dysregulation of DC function can lead to excessive inflammation and tissue destruction, which are characteristic features of periodontal disease. However, targeting DCs and their interactions with other immune cells may provide novel therapeutic approaches for the treatment of periodontal disease. These approaches may include DC-based vaccines or immunotherapies, inhibition of cytokines and chemokines produced by DCs, and targeting the interactions between DCs and other immune cells. Further research is needed to better understand the complex interactions between DCs and other immune cells in the pathogenesis of periodontal disease and to develop effective and safe therapeutic strategies that target DC function. A better understanding of the role of DCs in periodontal disease may lead to the development of new diagnostic tools and treatments for this common and serious oral health condition.
Novel DPAGT1 Gene Mutation in Two Twins with Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome and a Review of the Literature
Authors: Cheli Marta , Brugnoni Raffaella , Gibertini Sara , Mantegazza Renato , Maggi Lorenzo
Published: March 2023

Congenital myasthenic syndromes (CMS) are rare diseases caused by mutation in genes coding for proteins involved in neuromuscular junction structure and function. DPAGT1 gene mutations are a rare cause of CMS whose clinical evolution and pathophysiological mechanisms have not been clarified completely. We present the case of two twins displaying an infancy-onset predominant limb-girdle phenotype and carrying a novel DPAGT1 mutation associated with unusual histological and clinical findings. CMS can mimic paediatric and adult limb-girdle phenotype, hence neurophysiology plays a fundamental role in the differential diagnosis.
A national survey of evidence-based stroke rehabilitation intervention use in clinical practice among Canadian occupational therapists
Authors: McIntyre Amanda , Viana Ricardo , Cao Peiwen , Janzen Shannon , Saikaley Marcus , Harnett Amber , Teasell Robert
Published: March 2023

BACKGROUND: More than 1,000 randomized controlled trials have been published examining the effectiveness of stroke rehabilitation interventions. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to explore the use and non-use of evidence-based stroke rehabilitation interventions in clinical practice among Occupational Therapists across various stroke rehabilitation settings in Canada. METHODS: Participants were recruited from medical centres providing rehabilitation to stroke patients in each of the ten provinces across Canada (January-July 2021). Adult (18 + years) Occupational Therapists who provide direct rehabilitative care to individuals after a stroke completed a survey in either English or French. Therapists rated their awareness, use, and reasons for non-use of stroke rehabilitation interventions. RESULTS: 127 therapists (female = 89.8%), largely from Ontario or Quebec (62.2%) were included; most worked full-time (80.3%) in moderate-large (86.1%) cities. The greatest use of interventions were those applied to the body peripherally, without a technological component. Few individuals were aware of interventions applied to the brain (priming or stimulating) with a technological component, and they were rarely, if ever, used. CONCLUSION: Significant efforts should be made to increase the awareness of interventions which are supported by strong evidence through knowledge translation and implementation initiatives, particularly for those with a technological component.
Occupation from a perspective of complementarity - Part 2 - Proposals for situating a complementarity perspective in occupational science
Authors: Turnbull David , Barnard Ross
Published: March 2023

We build on Bohr's (1948) conjecture that complementarity has applications in domains of knowledge beyond the discipline of physics. Specifically, we examine the relevance and usefulness of Bohr’s notion of complementarity along with his revised definition of the term ‘phenomenon’ to the field of occupational science. We discuss how Bohr's (1948) redefinition of the term ‘phenomena’ is congruent with Husserl’s (1931) introduction of the term ‘intersubjectivity’ into phenomenology. We propose a reconceptualisation of occupation that, we suggest, aligns with Bohr’s suggestions, as well as with Husserl’s concept of intersubjectivity. We consider conditions concerning the concept of ‘phenomena’, before proceeding to state logical requirements for complementarity in relation to occupation. We argue that occupation is not a phenomenon; it involves a multiplicity of phenomena (some of which might be complementary). This leads to the development of a number of suggestions concerning complementarity between aspects of occupation. We take into account two discrete approaches to occupational science: the transactional perspective of occupation (TPO) and the occupational perspective of health (OPH). We propose that each of these perspectives is amenable to consideration from the perspective of complementarity.
LC, POTS, and ME/CFS: Lifting the Fog
Authors: Chambers Patrick
Published: March 2023

These three syndromes - long covid (LC), postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) - have many symptoms in common. The common denominator remains elusive. The blood brain barrier (BBB) has been a barrier not only to microbes and toxins but also to understanding pathogenetic links. There are several areas within the brain that have no BBB. These are known as circumventricular organs (CVOs) and their location relative to CNS nuclei that direct autonomic and neuroendocrine functions is provocative in the quest for pathogenesis. In addition the majority afflicted with LC and ME/CFS appear to be those with two MTHFR polymorphisms, present in over 50% of Americans. These polymorphisms elevate homocysteine. When homocysteine (Hcy) is combined with CVOs, the fog of POTS and its paradox are lifted. POTS may represent the intersection of LC and ME/CFS in those with the MTHFR gene (hypermethylation or 677TT). The gut microbiomes of LC and ME/CFS, deficient in butyrates, gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), and diversity, are then linked with MTHFR genotype 677TT. Reactivation of neurotropic EBV and varicella zoster virus (VZV), due to loss of surveillance by CD4+/CD8+ T cells, is seen as secondary. The oxidative stress generated by Hcy, loss of glutathione, low fiber diet, and persistent chronic inflammation exhaust available mitochondria and, assisted by BKN and estrogen, exacerbate all the elements of these post viral fatigue syndromes.
Bijective analysis of space expansion and comeback of stationary cosmology
Authors: Šorli Amrit
Published: March 2023

A bijective analysis is confirming, the expansion of universal space has never been directly observed, and this assumption is unproven thus far. The measurement of the gravitational redshift, which was confirmed using the Mossbauer experiment, proves only the gravitational redshift and nothing more because there is no causality between the gravitational redshift and hypothetical expansion. Thus, even if the universal space is assumed to expand, the gravitational redshift cannot be assumed to be proof of the expansion. In addition, the Doppler effect was never observed in an expanding space; thus, the claim that the cosmological redshift is partially caused by the Doppler effect, which is caused by the expansion of space, is an unproven assumption. Furthermore, the discovery of cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation simply proves that the radiation is emitted by the entire universal space, but does not prove the existence of a recombination period. In stationary cosmology, every element in the model has a corresponding element in physical reality that is observed and measured. The stationary cosmology model is related to the real universe by a bijective function of set theory.
Gender and Entrepreneurship: Motivational Factors for Women Entrepreneurs in India
Authors: Shunmugasundaram V. , Nupur Nupur
Published: March 2023

The goal of the present research is to examine whether demographic variables can differentiate among the motivational factors of women entrepreneurs in India. The findings of Ozsunger, 2019 are elongated in the current study. Data was collected from the business owners of small, medium, and micro enterprises from the Haryana state of India. Respondents were asked questions on four dimensions of motivational factors i.e., push, pull, balanced and emotional factors that influence women-owned enterprises. The study used survey research. The findings of the paper show that training, experience, medium-sized enterprises, and assistance from financial institutions can differentiate the motivational factors. The study collected data from five districts of Haryana, and diversified data could have been used. A mixed methods approach could have been used instead of a quantitative approach.
Characterization of terpenoids frompseudognaphalium gaudichaudianum (DC)anderb, wira-wira by GC/MS, active principles with possible use in COVID-19 infection prevention
Authors: Castañeta Grover , Huayhua-Llusco Aleyda , Tarqui Santiago , Gutiérrez Abel F.
Published: March 2023

Pseudognaphalium gaudichaudianum (DC.) Anderb., (asteraceae) is a small herbaceous plant that grows in the heights and in mountainous places. Known by the vernacular name "Wira Wira'', it is well reputed in traditional medicine by aymara communities to treat respiratory diseases like cough, common cold, bronchitis, and pneumonia in the highlands of Bolivia. Due of its expectorant properties, P. gaudichaudianum has been proposed as a phytomedicine to prevent infection by COVID-19, in infusions and vaporization. In this study, the terpenoids from its essential oil were characterized by Gas Chromatography Coupled to Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS). The analysis showed the presence of 1 monoterpenoid, 11 sesquiterpenoids, 2 diterpenoids and 4 minor unidentified compounds. The major compounds identified were β- Eudesmene (16.35%), Rosifoliol (15.29%), Guaia 1(10),1 1-diene (15.20%), Guaia 6,9 diene (14.46%), α-Pinene (11.32%) and α-Guaiene (6.16%).
Enhancement of Microwave Absorption Properties of Hexaferrite/Epoxy Composites on the Addition of Non-magnetic Oxides
Authors: Nag Abanti , KS Venu , Singh Hema
Published: March 2023

The effect of non-magnetic oxides such as Al2O3, TiO2 and ZnO on the microwave absorption properties of magnetoplumbite barium hexaferrite (BaFe11.8Co0.2O19) is analyzed. Barium hexaferrite nanoparticles are synthesized through the sol-gel auto-combustion method. BaFe11.8Co0.2O19-Al2O3, BaFe11.8Co0.2O19-TiO2 and BaFe11.8Co0.2O19-ZnO composites are synthesized in a 1:1 ratio through mechanical mixing and heat treatment. The epoxy composites are fabricated with 50% loading of BaFe11.8Co0.2O19-Al2O3, BaFe11.8Co0.2O19-TiO2 and BaFe11.8Co0.2O19-ZnO in epoxy matrix followed by room temperature curing. The powder XRD analyses showed homogeneous distribution of BaFe11.8Co0.2O19 and Al2O3 in BaFe11.8Co0.2O19-Al2O3 composite while TiO2 and ZnO phases dominate in BaFe11.8Co0.2O19-TiO2 and BaFe11.8Co0.2O19-ZnO composites, respectively. Scanning electron microscopy shows the evenly distributed BaFe11.8Co0.2O19 and Al2O3 in BaFe11.8Co0.2O19-Al2O3 composites. The electromagnetic characterization calculated from experimental permittivity and permeability shows reflection loss RL ≤ -10 dB (≥ 90% absorption) for a very small thickness of 0.5 mm over the entire X-band (8-12 GHz) for BaFe11.8Co0.2O19-Al2O3 composites. BaFe11.8Co0.2O19-TiO2 and BaFe11.8Co0.2O19-ZnO show RL < - 8 dB with a thickness of 2.5 mm over the frequency range 8–9.7 GHz and RL < - 8 dB with a thickness of 3.6 mm over 8.7-11.1 GHz, respectively. Further, when compared with BaFe11.8Co0.2O19 alone (RL < -7 dB at 3.2 mm in 8-11 GHz), the BaFe11.8Co0.2O19-Al2O3 composite is superior both in terms of the thickness of the coating as well as the percentage absorption in the X-band.