bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Agriculture
Authors:   University of Lethbridge, Basu Saikat Kumar
Published: April 2024

Agriculture is often neglected as the most serious topic in recent times under different perspectives. We do talk about various disciplines of Science, Social Sciences and Humanities but often forget to provide due respect to the field of Agriculture and take this subject for granted. It is quite important to note that Agriculture just does not mean animal and crop production or pest and disease control or agronomy or soil science only; it spreads way beyond these usual scopes and now encompass divergent field as environmental sciences, food security and food politics, social anthropology, molecular biology, biotechnology, genetic engineering, nutritional sciences, human development, agricultural geography, satellite technologies and even nanotechnology. It has been slowly transformed into a most divergent, dynamic, engaging and multi-disciplinary subject that is inter-connected with every facet of modern human development. No human society can survive in the present world without investing in agricultural research and development. Agriculture is the mother and corner stone of all subjects and the fundamental pillar on which human societies and civilizations have thrived from time immemorial. The five basic requirements of any surviving human society on this planet, namely, food, fibre, fodder, fuel and fertilizer and are all direct products of agriculture [1,2].
Japan's Resilience is amazing: Supporting Africa's Rice Research at this time!
Authors:   African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, Oniang'o Ruth
Published: April 2024

Japan never gives up!!Despite the recent and still running challenges arising from the tsunami, earthquake and radiation spill, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has made a commitment to support Africa through IRRI (International Rice Research Institute) headquartered in the Philippines. Please read the story below. This story caught my eye, not just because it is a good story, but also because I served on the IRRI Board for 6 years (between 2003 and 2009). I enjoyed my time on this Board, of an extremely well managed CGIAR Centre. My time there also got me to appreciate the role rice plays in people’s lives across the world. I also became aware of the rising import bill on rice by African governments. Most of the rice was being imported from rice exporting Asian countries. Conditions for rice production in Africa are very different from those in Asia. Can Africa produce enough rice to meet its own demand? Not in the near future. Chances are it will continue to rely to some large measure on rice imports from Asia. Africa, however, provides a fertile ground for highland and rain-fed rice research. Also with climate change and likely increase in flooding events, who knows, there may arise in future conditions for irrigated rice! Further research needs to look into what nutrition challenges lie ahead for an Africa that consumes more rice than the traditional staples (maize, cassava, sorghum, sweet potatoes, plantain and others). Well, I wanted to send accolades to Japan for supporting young African scientists in rice production and primary processing, and to acknowledge IRRI’s continued focus on Africa’s rice production potential, working with PhilRice, a Philippine Government Rice Research and Training institution.
Do Multiple Interventions Improve health and nutrition outcomes at the family level?
Authors:   African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, Oniang'o Ruth
Published: April 2024

For quite some time now, integrated projects to address multiple community problems have been shunned, mostly due to the high costs of operation and sustainability concerns. While active, such projects are fairly labor and cash intensive, and tend to show transformation of a community by highly visible external inputs. Such projects normally have a good donor, although chances of project renewal are usually minimal as it is often believed that after the 3- or 5- year duration of the project, the respective community or government should be able to pick up the good lessons learnt and continue to offer resources for such activities. The positive aspect of the ENAM project is involvement in the project by Ghanians, which in itself constitutes capacity building and inclusiveness and ownership. Something else concerns the evidence adduced from this operational research project that can be used by other programmes and policy makers willing to effect change at programme level. These 11 papers contain rich information that is applicable not only in Ghana, but in other situations as well of interventions to address poverty, maternal and child morbidity and mortality, and general health. Below are provided some highlights of what each one of the papers has to offer.
Pericardial tamponade secondary to
Salmonella enterica
serovar Enteritidis
Authors: Siddiqui Nida , Uzoegbo Sharon , Moola Husna , Ramchander Alisha , Chomba Rispah , Kukulela Nangamso , Nel Jeremy
Published: April 2024

Nontyphoidal Salmonella species usually cause self-limiting gastroenteritis. Extra-intestinal manifestations can occur, and purulent pericarditis is an extremely rare manifestation. It is potentially life-threatening, and a high index of suspicion is required to prevent morbidity and mortality. We report a case of Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis infection manifesting as life-threatening pericardial tamponade in a woman living with advanced HIV. It highlights a life-threatening manifestation of invasive nontyphoidal Salmonella species and the importance of appropriate treatment.
A case of COVID-19 in pregnancy complicated by fetal pleural effusion
Authors: Filochowska Natalia , Witek Łukasz , Sławska Helena , Olejek Anita
Published: April 2024

Choroba COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019), powodowana wirusem SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory
syndrome coronavirus 2), który może prowadzić do ciężkiej niewydolności oddechowej, stała się realnym zagrożeniem dla kobiet w ciąży. Mimo iż wertykalna transmisja wirusa przez łożysko wydaje się rzadka, istnieje coraz więcej dowodów na to, że zakażenie SARS-CoV-2 może być przyczyną powikłań w czasie ciąży. Opisany przypadek dotyczy ciąży powikłanej wysiękiem w prawej jamie opłucnej płodu po potwierdzeniu zakażenia SARS-CoV-2 u matki w III trymestrze ciąży. Według naszej wiedzy do tej pory opisano cztery podobne przypadki. Kobieta, 29-letnia, w 37 tygodniu ciąży, zgłosiła się do kliniki z powodu wysięku w prawej jamie opłucnowej u płodu. W 34 tygodniu ciąży pacjentka chorowała na COVID-19 z objawami ogólnego osłabienia i gorączką. Zakażenie SARS-CoV-2 potwierdzono testem PCR. W 38 tygodniu ciąży odbył się poród siłami natury. Noworodek płci męskiej, żywy, donoszony, z oceną w skali Apgar 6/7/8 pkt; zastosowano wspomaganie oddychania CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure). Ze względu na zaburzenia oddychania dziecko przekazano na oddział intensywnej terapii bezpośrednio po urodzeniu. Wynik testu antygenowego był ujemny. W badaniu ultrasonograficznym stwierdzono zapadnięcie się płuca prawego oraz obecność płynu w prawej jamie opłucnej. W dalszych etapach wykluczono stan zapalny, wrodzoną infekcję TORCH, zakażenie wirusem Coxsackie z grupy B, zaburzenia chromosomalne oraz wady anatomiczne. W trakcie hospitalizacji zastosowano drenaż jamy opłucnej, uzyskując łącznie 850 ml płynu limfatycznego. Podejrzewamy możliwy związek przyczynowy między nieimmunologicznym obrzękiem płodu a chorobą COVID-19.
The effect of an educational video game on high school students’ motivation, self-efficacy and knowledge in a History course
Authors: Zapata Claudia , Navarro Ricardo , Vega Vanessa
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of an educational video game on high school students’ motivation, self-efficacy and knowledge. The game tells the story of Mariano Melgar, a Peruvian thinker, patriot and hero. The authors used a quasi-experimental design and conducted pre- and post-tests to estimate the effect of the video game. The sample consisted of 67 students from two schools in Lima. The students were randomly assigned to one of two conditions: playing a video game or watching a documentary. Results show that playing the video game was more effective in increasing students’ knowledge, whereas watching a documentary increased demotivation and decreased self-efficacy through vicarious experience. In view of this, it is important to explore further video games’ usefulness as educational materials.
The effect of symbolic play activities on first reading and writing skills
Authors: Ay Karaçuha Esra , Çebi Ahmet
Published: April 2024

The aim of this research is to reveal the effects of symbolic play content activities organized in kindergarten to first reading and writing skills. For this purpose, mixed-method research has been designed. In the first stage of this research, four experiments, including pretest-posttest applied, a paired experiment-control group, were applied. 30 kindergarten students from 15 experimental and 15 control group-students participated. The data obtained from the experimental process were analyzed with the Man-Whitney U Test and Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. In the second stage, the data were collected through semi-structured observation and interview forms. 20 first-grade students from 10 experimental and 10 control group-students participated. Qualitative data were analyzed through descriptive analysis. The control group participants who successfully acquired the read-write preparation outcomes in the kindergarten and passed to the first grade were more successful in obtaining the first reading and first writing compared to the supervisory set participants who passed the first grade without acquiring the literacy preparation achievements in the kindergarten.
A content analysis of blended learning studies in science education
Authors: Canbulat Gizem , Uzun Salih
Published: April 2024

This research aimed to determine the trends related to blended learning studies conducted in science education through descriptive content analysis. This study was performed using the document review method. For this purpose, 120 studies on blended learning in science education were determined between 2005 and 2022 in the Web of Science (WoS) database. The studies were examined by considering themes such as keywords, country, purpose, method, sample, online system, and result. The research findings showed that more studies occurred between 2020 and 2022. The findings showed that studies mostly use quantitative research methods and experimental designs. Most of the studies were conducted with undergraduate-level sample groups. Findings revealed that the blended learning environment is designed more to teach physics subjects, and parametric tests were generally used for data analysis. The more preferred course management systems in the studies were the online systems designed by the schools. A considerable number of studies revealed that blended learning environments designed for science education have a positive effect on variables such as achievement, skill, and motivation.
MİLLİ MÜCADELE YILLARINDA DOĞU TRAKYA’DA BİR MİLLİ MÜFREZE, TRAKYA FEDAİLERİ
Authors: Demirhan Hasan
Published: April 2024

Mondros Mütarekesi’nin imzalanmasından hemen sonra, İtilaf devletleri mütarekenin on beşinci maddesindeki “Bütün demiryolları halkın kullanımına açık olmak kaydıyla İtilaf devletlerince kontrol altına alınacaktır.” hükmüne dayanarak Doğu Trakya bölgesinde işgallere başladılar. Bir Fransız alayı, 4 Kasım 1918 tarihinde Uzunköprü ile Sirkeci arasındaki demiryolu işletmesini işgal etti. Çok kısa bir süre sonra da, 1919 yılı Ocak ayının ortalarına doğru Fransızlar, Trakya demiryolunun muhafazasını bir Yunan taburuna devrettiler. Bu ülkemizdeki ilk Yunan işgaliydi. Trakyalılar bu işgallere karşı kurmuş oldukları Trakya Paşaeli Müdafaa-i Hukuk Cemiyeti ile bir dizi kongre düzenleyerek Doğu Trakya’nın bir Türk yurdu olduğunu ilan ettiler ve Trakya’yı işgal eden Yunan askerî birliklerine karşı silahlı bir mücadeleye karar verdiler. Trakya’daki silahlı mücadele Trakya Paşaeli Müdafaa-i Hukuk Cemiyeti’nin önderliğinde kurulan milli müfrezeler tarafından gerçekleştirildi. Kurulan bu müfrezeler, Yunan askerî birliklerini Trakya’da meşgul ederek onların Anadolu’ya askerî sevkiyat yapmasına engel olmak, bölgedeki Türk halkını Rum çetelerinin ve Yunan askerlerinin zulmünden korumak için mücadele ettiler. Bu müfrezelerden en etkili olanlarından biri Şakir Yorulmaz Bey’in önderliğindeki “Trakya Fedaileri” adı verilen müfrezeydi. Şakir Bey ve müfrezesi, Doğu Trakya’daki Yunan birliklerine, bu birliklerin iaşe kollarına baskınlar düzenledi. Bölgede Türklere eziyet eden Rumlar ve Rum çeteleri ile mücadele etti. Müfrezedeki istihkâm erleri sayesinde bölgede Yunan askerî hedeflerine sabotaj eylemlerinde bulundu.
Severe intoxication of ethanol and its surrogates
Authors:   Derzhavin Tambov State University, Marchenko Aleksandr P. ,   Kotovsk City Clinical Hospital
Published: April 2024

Abstract. We describe a clinical case report of severe acute intoxication of ethanol and its surrogates with symptoms of exotoxic shock and multiple organ failure in a young patient, who is addicted to alcohol for a long time. We describe the etiology, pathogenesis, methods for diagnosing and treatment of acute poisoning with ethanol and its surrogates and complications of this disease. This research topic is relevant, as the acute alcohol poisoning is one of the main reasons of hospitalization of patients with toxic effect and leads to a large percent of lethal outcomes. Acute respiratory failure of the 3rd degree required an artificial lung ventilation through a tracheostomy cannula. The percutaneous puncture-dilation tracheostomy was performed to the patient in the resuscitation and intensive care ward. Performed actions improved the sanation measures of the tracheobronchial tree and prevented infectious complications of the lungs and upper respiratory tract. In the management of this patient, a multidisciplinary approach was used with the involvement of toxicologists, nephrologists, therapists, resuscitators, gastroenterologists. All of the above contributed to the successful treatment and recovery of the patient. Aim: to show on a clinical example the efficiency of a multidisplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of severe intoxication of ethanol and its surrogates developed complications such as exotoxic shock and multiple organ failure, and also the efficiency of long-term artificial lung ventilation through a tracheostomy cannula with low-traumatic percutaneous puncture-dilation method.
Experience in surgical treatment of complex comminuted fracture of the humerical neck
Authors:   Kotovsk City Clinical Hospital, Yamshikov Oleg N. ,   Derzhavin Tambov State University
Published: April 2024

Abstract. Fractures of the humerus at the proximal part are a common issue in traumatology and orthopedics. The increasing number of injuries, the need for early surgery and rehabilitation require wider implementation of patient-oriented tactics for fractures of the proximal humerus to restore limb function. Surgical treatment of these fractures is a priority, since it creates conditions for the full restoration of the anatomical structures of the segment and the function of the joint. Treatment is aimed at minimally traumatic reduction of proximal humerus fractures, ensuring early function and reducing rehabilitation time. The research purpose is to demonstrate the successful treatment of a comminuted fracture of the surgical neck of the humerus using the osteosynthesis method with a titanium plate with angular stability and screws, supplemented with a cerclage-wire loop, with subsequent restoration of the functionality of the damaged limb. Materials and methods. We use data from the medical documentation of the trauma hospital, data from instrumental research and the results of dynamic observation. A search and analysis of scientific publications was carried out in databases and web resources PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, Google Scholar, Cyberleninka and the electronic library eLIBRARY. The results were obtained using the equipment of the Center for Collective Use of Scientific Equipment of Derzhavin Tambov State University. Result. As a result of treatment, consolidation of the fracture was achieved and the function of the upper limb was restored. Conclusion. The use of osteosynthesis with a titanium plate with angular stability and screws, a cerclage-wire loop allows achieving positive treatment results.
Compliance problems in cardiology practice
Authors:   Derzhavin Tambov State University, Vysotskaya Svetlana M. , Chernyshev Andrey V. ,   Derzhavin Tambov State University
Published: April 2024

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. Despite the achievements of pharmacotherapy, which leads to a decrease in morbidity and mortality associated with cardiovascular diseases, non-compliance with prescribed treatment remains a significant problem for improving the prognosis of the disease. The research purpose is to study the features of compliance in patients with chronic cardiovascular diseases, to find ways to improve adherence to treatment. Materials and methods. The study was carried out on the basis of a systematic approach to the violation of treatment processes, due to the low level of compliance. The methods were analysis of scientific literature, comparison, generalization, systematization. Results. The systematic approach is the most promising in increasing the level of compliance in patients with a cardiological profile. Presented various strategies for improving adherence to medication include the following categories: improving patient education, introducing medication reminders, management tactics for people with cognitive emotional disorders, reducing drug costs, involving family members to comply with medical prescriptions, optimizing drug dosing regimens. We consider the influence of compliance on the prognosis of the course of diseases, trends in improving compliance. Conclusions. The practical application of the obtained theoretical results makes it possible to identify the relationship between the prognosis of the course of the disease and compliance with the treatment regimen. We determine new technologies and patient management strategies contributing to an increase in the level of compliance.
Procesos de internacionalización de la educación superior en Brasil
Authors: Garcia Pablo Daniel
Published: April 2024

La internacionalización de la educación superior desde hace varias décadas se encuentra en la agenda central de la política universitaria. Desde hace algunos años, la dimensión internacional ha sido incorporado a la vida cotidiana de las instituciones del nivel superior a nivel regional y mundial. Desde hace varias décadas se ha comenzado a desarrollar fuertemente la internacionalización de la educación superior a nivel mundial, en América Latina, en general, y en el MERCOSUR, en particular. Aquí se presenta la reseña de un libro de reciente publicación que tiene como foco, justamente, los procesos de internacionalización de la educación superior en Brasil. El libro se titula “Procesos de internacionalización de la educación superior en Brasil: competencias interculturales e interculturalidad”, fue escrito por Lourdes Evangelista Zilberberg Oviedo y publicado por Mercado de Letras en 2023 como parte de la Serie “Educación general, Educación Superior e Formación Continua Docente”.
CAT CENTER DI BANJARBARU
Authors: Lizara Mira Rizmia , Dahliani Dahliani
Published: April 2024

Cat Center in Banjarbaru is a place where cats and humans can interact with each other. Cats are the most in-demand animals to be home pets, the community of animal lovers and individual animal keepers sprung up and gathered to share their similar interest in cat animals, because there is no container for animal lovers or communities to take their animals for a walk or gathering as fellow cat lovers. Therefore, a special place is needed for keepers, especially cat animals and their keepers, called pet friendly-human friendly places. The purpose of the design of the paint center in Banjarbaru is to provide containers and facilities based on the needs that can support humans and animals to interact. The design method used for the design of this cat center by analyzing the character owned by the cat is then applied in the concept that is attractive where the concept is a combination of various characters or behaviors that cats have, namely: pleasant and sometimes strange cat behavior that is the point of interest of the cat, its curiosity is high, friendly, active and playful. From the concept, the design that will be applied is a space where cats and humans can interact as well where the cat will feel comfortable playing in every corner of the room. Cat center in Banjarbaru is a public building with many types of mass space that are customized based on the nature or function of the space. Interaction space in the area with the embodiment of facilities that are interconnected with each other.
MUSEUM KOMIK DI BANJARBARU
Authors: Subhan Muhammad Rifky Faisal , Saud Mohammad Ibnu
Published: April 2024

Indonesian comics have a long and growing history in very diverse categories and had played an important role in the past as a medium for visual communication in Indonesia. The problems faced are reintroducing the diversity of the history of comics in Indonesia from the beginning to the present through the design of the museum in chronological storytelling spaces. The method for solving the problem is by using the symbolic analogy method, by analogizing the main part of the comic, namely the story panels as spaces, the trenches between panels as circulation between spaces, and the relationship between panels as story sequences. The concept of sequences between panels with breaks in the form of trenches is an option in producing designs, namely connecting spaces and spaces that are different from each other with a linear and chronological circulation.
PUSAT PELAYANAN AUTIS DI BANJARBARU
Authors: Agoes Alya Anisah Savitry , Mentayani Ira
Published: April 2024

Autism is not a disease, but rather a spectrum disorder in the brain that causes autistic people cannot be completely cured. The best thing that can be done is to provide appropriate care to help people with autism adjust to their conditions, both therapeutically and educatively. Adequate facilities are urgently needed to develop and explore the potential that exists in every autistic person. The service facilities available at this time are still not good enough in terms of safety and comfort, and have not been able to meet the needs of people with autism to support their personal development activities. So that it is felt necessary to have a special Care Center for people with autism who are able to be a good and appropriate means of therapy and learning for people with autism to develop their abilities. This was realized by using the Human Centered Design (HCD) method and the concept of applying the principles of The Autism ASPECTSS Design Index to create a good and appropriate Autism Care Center, and in accordance with the characteristics and needs of people with autism.
REST AREA CEMPAKA DI KELURAHAN CEMPAKA , BANJARBARU
Authors: Astuti Hesti Dwi , Mentayani Ira
Published: April 2024

Cempaka is a strategic place for drivers to stop and rest because Cempaka has the potential of distinctive local products that attract drivers to stop and rest. But, this is not supported by adequate facilities. Drivers who stop by can only rest for a limited time with limited facilities. However, not a few drivers who force themselves to rest for a long time in food stalls, mosques or minimarkets, resulting in long queues and forcing visitors to park their vehicles on the shoulder of the road because of limited parking space. This is what underlies the planning of the rest area in Cempaka, with the concept of an integrated rest area, which makes this rest area integrated with the development of the existing potential in Cempaka.
BANJARBARU YOUTH CENTER
Authors: Ulvia Rifda , Sarbini Gusti Novi
Published: April 2024

Banjarbaru is a developing city, also known as the City of Students, where this is of course closely related to students, the majority of whom are teenagers, which then become the nation's potential and assets as the next generation to continue development. Banjarbaru Youth Center is a public open space to accommodate teenagers so they can learn and develop in a positive and healthy environment. In this design, the authors uses park as an open space for adolescents as an answers to design problems by using the third place method so that the design elements are personalized to the conditions, needs, and activities in accordance with the characteristics of today's youth to be able become a space of expression place for adolescents to doing activities and develop in a social and environmentally friendly space.
PERANCANGAN MUSEUM VAN DER PIJL DI BANJARBARU
Authors: Arifudin Ahmad , Aufa Naimatul
Published: April 2024

The City of Banjarbaru has one of the important figures in the process of regional development, namely Van der Pijl. He was a Dutch architect who designed a master plan of Banjarbaru city and several government buildings that until today were still in use. Van der Pijl role in the construction of Banjarbaru city is very important, but nowadays many people do not know the development of the city of Banjarbaru (early found) about the figure of Van der Pijl itself. So the need for a container to reintroduce and give an understanding of Van der Pijl in the process of building Banjarbaru city.
PASAR TERPADU H. M. YUSI DI KANDANGAN
Authors: Nurmithasari Nadya , Anhar Pakhri
Published: April 2024

M. Yusi Market is a regional market development plan from the government to improve the trade sector in the South Hulu Sungai regency. Kandangan Market as the main market has been unable to be developed to accommodate the large number of traders and the market location provided is not maximally utilized by traders because of the uncomfortable atmosphere because the application of market prototypes is not in accordance with local community buying and selling behavior. The architectural problem solving that is right for the Integrated Market H. M. Yusi in Kandangan is a comfortable market design and in accordance with the buying and selling behavior of market users in Kandangan. Behavioral Architecture method is an approach used to solve architectural problems in the integrated market of H. M. Yusi in Kandangan, namely by approaching the relationship of human behavior to the architectural environment as a consideration of the application of designs that will lead to improvements in the architectural environment. The study method includes the analysis of merchant behavior, buyer behavior and the relationship of behavior of traders and buyers to be able to adjust the needs and behavior of market users. Hygienic and cultural is a concept used to solve the problems of the application of integrated market area buildings that are comfortable and in accordance with market user behavior and Paiwakan Market concept is focus on wet market. The concept is applied to the design of circulation arrangement, achievement, building mass, material, facade ornaments and building utility systems.
PERANCANGAN KORIDOR JALAN DIPONEGORO PONTIANAK, KALIMANTAN BARAT
Authors: Ikhtiari Anang Ridha , Aufa Naimatul
Published: April 2024

Diponegoro Street is a festival road and has a corridor, the corridor has no space to support festival activities or other social activities. The design of the Diponegoro Street Corridor is a public space, has a function as social space, and Pontianak cultural space (Malay, Dayak, and Chinese). The goal is achieved by applying the concept of "The Canopy City" a corridor that accommodates a variety of functions (Cultural Room, Festival Room, Street Room, Social Space and Economic Space), and utilizing the activities of the surrounding shop houses to support activities.
REDESAIN PONDOK PESANTREN DARUL HIJRAH PUTRI MARTAPURA
Authors: Dina Umi Halisah , Anhar Pakhri
Published: April 2024

Darul Hijrah Islamic Boarding School for females is a women's Islamic education institution in Martapura South Kalimantan and has been established since 1995. With a long time of more than 20 years, this boarding school has experienced many developments, especially in terms of development, but the development of Islamic boarding schools in the future will be increasingly complex considering the existence of government business programs that want to cooperate with the world of Islamic Boarding Schools in terms of the creative economy, this is intended to develop the economy and Human Resources (HR) within the boarding school environment. So from that the development of the creative economy as a learning media needs to be included to maintain the existence of this boarding school in the future. The method that was used in this report is a programming method which has two main steps: a) Programming which is a problem-tracking and; b) Schematic Design; a problem solving. The results of the method used finally got the Islamic creative educative place concept which is a combination of the two main variables namely Islamic education and creative education
PUSAT INDUSTRI FASHION BATIK DAN SASIRANGAN KHAS TABALONG
Authors: Puteri Elyda Zaiyantina , Nurfansyah Nurfansyah
Published: April 2024

The design of the Fashion Industry Batik and Sasirangan Tabalong Center was motivated by the government's desire to introduce more typical fabrics from Tabalong Regency. This desire makes the potential to develop a Fashion Industry Center that focuses on batik makers and visitors. The purpose of this design is to get a design that makes batik can increase creativity and innovation in making Batik and Sasirangan fabric motifs and fashion products and visitors can experience. By applying the Cultural to Creativity concept combined with 4P creativity concepts and using Architectural Programming methods. The application of cultural concepts is in the shape and exterior finishing of buildings, the application of the concept of creativity is applied to circulation, mass management, and interior.
PERAWATAN KECANTIKAN & KEBUGARAN WANITA DI BANJARBARU
Authors: Hadaya Ni’mah , Aufa Naimatul
Published: April 2024

Current development makes many women have much activity that make them have no time to keep their physical fitness, beside that daily routine would cause boredom which leads into stress if not balanced with recreational activities. The presence of a beauty salon and spa in the middle of town can be one of choice recreational activities for women to get relaxed after their busy activity all day long, so a natural concept would be a great help therapeutic activities for visitors. Biophilic design themes will be applied to create natural feels by trying to ‘bring up’ nature into a building that can improve the space user's well-being in both physiological and psychological by using nature as the main approach.
ARENA FUTSAL UPAUJAYA DI KECAMATAN UPAU KABUPATEN TABALONG
Authors: Tetno Handrian Pranata , Hadinata Irwan Yudha
Published: April 2024

Sport is one of the routine activities that a person does to maintain health, Futsal becomes a trend in the pleasure of young people and also in all circles, futsal is also no different from the game of football because both are played by kicking, the difference is that futsal is very easy not to require a large field and a lot of players. Based on the background of the problems raised from this report, namely how to realize the design of a Futsal Arena (Indoor) Type C equivalent that is creative and has a profit in the district of Upau. The method used to solve this problem is the design method is a method of solving problems with programmatic concepts. The design method is the answer to a problem that will encompass the needs in a building. By focusing on space, shape, function, construction.
BANJARMASIN FUTSAL CENTER
Authors: Christiansyah Kevin , Tharziansyah Muhammad
Published: April 2024

Banjarmasin Futsal Center appears as an answer to some problems that exist in the world of futsal in Banjarmasin. The problem is the lack of effectiveness of facilities for most futsal center in Banjarmasin. In addition, the image building of futsal centers also contributed to the problem, which is less reflect its image as a sports hall. Architecture method used in answering the problems is architectural programming method by referring to the standardization of building space in sports hall that include spaces must available in the sports hall along with the minimum standards of the room size. Representative concept also used as a support in providing the absolute picture of sports hall’s image to the public. Sports hall basically do not have special characteristics related to the image of the building contained in a theory, therefore Banjarmasin Futsal Center is designed by approaching the football stadium especially in terms of its shape so that it can be known as "Mini Stadium".
GALERI SASIRANGAN DI BANJARBARU
Authors: Herlina Yenny , Mentayani Ira
Published: April 2024

Sasirangan is a typical fabric of South Kalimantan that has a variety of types, motifs and techniques. Along with the development era Sasirangan experienced ups and downs of interest due to lack of public knowledge. Sasirangan Gallery is a form to promote sasirangan fabric, facilitating the process of buying and selling sasirangan fabric, providing knowledge to the public about the history, motifs and meaning of sasirangan fabric, and providing sasirangan wastewater treatment. Through the semiotic approach method with an interactive concept, users can understand the information provided by visual form and experience. This semiotic approach method is applied to emphasize the characteristics of Sasirangan motifs that are characteristic of Sasirangan fabrics. The Sasirangan Gallery design concept in Banjarbaru applies an interactive architecture in the building mass and space that refers to the material, texture and color in the space so that visitors can interact directly or indirectly.
From Quasi-Sovereignty to Full Sovereignty? The Interpretations of Strategic Autonomy and Sovereignty in the European Union
Authors: Molnár Anna , Jakusné Harnos Éva
Published: April 2024

The concept of European sovereignty has been in the focus of attention since Emmanuel Macron's speech at Sorbonne in 2017. Our multidisciplinary research provides a chronological overview of the efforts to establish EU strategic autonomy and sovereignty. Concept analysis examines the link between sovereignty and autonomy and their content in political discourse. Finally, the two concepts are placed in a schema of practical reasoning to explore the future vision outlined. The discourse analysis of strategic documents related to the autonomy and sovereignty of the EU from 1998 to 2023, following the Strategic Compass and the Russian invasion in Ukraine, has revealed the difference between strategic autonomy and sovereignty and the evolution of the idea of European defense as the core of sovereignty. Attempts to make these concepts and related EU actions acceptable are highlighted.
Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Kalkulus Diferensial untuk Mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Matematika FMIPA UNJ
Authors: Hajizah Mimi Nur , Ellis Salsabila
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan bahan ajar mata kuliah Kalkulus Diferensial untuk mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Matematika FMIPA UNJ. Sebagai mata kuliah dasar, Kalkulus sangat penting untuk dipahami oleh mahasiswa didalam proses pembelajaran. Hal ini dikarenakan kalkulus sangat terkait dengan mata kuliah lainnya dan merupakan pondasi untuk mempelajari mata kuliah selanjutnya, seperti : Persamaan Diferensial, Analisis Real, Aljabar, Statistika Matematika, maupun mata kuliah lain yang bersifat aplikasi atau terapan. Sumber belajar mata kuliah Kalkulus yang selama ini digunakan di lingkungan Program Studi Pendidikan Matematika FMIPA UNJ adalah buku teks Kalkulus yang beredar di pasaran. Isinya sangat umum, sehingga dosen perlu memilah kembali materi-materi apa saja yang harus diberikan agar sesuai dengan capaian pembelajaran yang ditetapkan. Oleh karena itu, peneliti bermaksud untuk mengembangkan bahan ajar mata kuliah Kalkulus untuk mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Matematika FMIPA UNJ. Penyusunan bahan ajar tersebut akan diselaraskan dengan Capaian Pembelajaran Lulusan Program Studi Pendidikan Matematika FMIPA UNJ. Desain penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian pengembangan (R&D). Model pengembangan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah model penelitian dan pengembangan modifikasi dari model 4D (Define–Design–Develop–Disseminate).
From Streamline to Pathline: Visualizing Particle Trajectories Under Changing Velocity Fields
Authors: Li Ao , Chen Hongquan , Jalali Ridwan , Al-Darrab Abdulaziz
Published: April 2024

Monitoring of subsurface fluid motion is critical for optimizing hydrocarbon production and CO2 sequestration. Streamlines are frequently used to visualize fluid flow; however, they provide only an instantaneous snapshot of the velocity field and do not offer an exact representation of fluid movement under varying field conditions. In contrast, pathlines are constructed by tracking individual particles within the fluid, enabling us to trace the movement of these particles as they traverse through changing velocity fields.

Pathline is the trajectory that an individual fluid particle follows in the reservoir. It can be thought of as “recording” the path of a fluid element in the flow field for a given time interval. Pathlines are distinct from streamlines which represent a snapshot of the velocity field at a given instant. The direction the path takes is determined by the streamlines at a specific instant. To start with, streamlines are traced based on the grid face fluxes of finite-difference simulation. Streamline tracing continues till the time of flight equals the current time. The endpoints of the current streamlines become the starting points for the next tracing period. Thus, our formulation incorporates changing flow fields, and the process is repeated for each time interval until the end.

The proposed injection monitoring method is tested using a 3D field-scale model with complex geologic features to demonstrate its power and utility. The pathlines were compared with streamlines, as well as the water saturation distribution. Three scenarios are tested: a constant well schedule, a changing well schedule with partial shut-in, and a changing well schedule with a whole field cessation. Results indicate that the pathline provides a more accurate swept volume, consistent with saturation distribution. The robustness of our algorithm and implementation is demonstrated with a complex embedded discrete fracture model (EDFM) to visualize flow patterns in discrete facture network. Pathlines display the fluid flow across fractures and are subsequently used to explore the sweep efficiency and the well connectivity.
Assessing the causality of interferon-γ and its receptor 1/2 with systemic lupus erythematosus risk using genetic data
Authors: Chang Minjing , Yao Kai-Xin , Hao Jia-Wei , Long Yin-Qi , Qiao Lu-Lin , Zhang Ya-Ru , Ma Ke-Xin , Zhang Sheng-Xiao , Li Xiao-Feng , He Peifeng
Published: April 2024

Background: The interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) signaling pathway is activated in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This study aimed to assess the causal association between IFN-γ, IFN-γ receptor 1 (IFN-γR1), and IFN-γR2 and SLE using a bidirectional Mendelian-randomization design.
Methods: Genetic instruments for exposure to IFN-γ, IFN-γR1, and IFN-γR2 were derived from a large genome-wide association study (GWAS) that included a sample size of 3301 participants. Instrumental variables for SLE were selected from another independent GWAS analysis comprising 5201 cases and 6099 controls with European ancestry. Bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) was performed using inverse variance weighting, MR-Egger regression, and weighted median methods. A series of sensitivity analyses were conducted to assess the robustness of the results.
Results: The inverse variance weighting showed that IFN-γ had a positive causal association with the risk of SLE (odd ratio [OR]=1.24, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.03–1.47, P=0.018). IFN-γR2 levels were not associated with SLE risk after adjustment for multiple comparisons (OR=0.85, 95% CI: 0.73–0.99), P=0.034). No genetic association was also detected between IFN-γR1 and SLE (OR=0.97, 95% CI: 0.79–1.19), P=0.768). Evidence from bidirectional MR did not support reverse causality. The weighted median regression also showed directionally similar estimates.
Conclusion: Higher levels of IFN-γ are significantly associated with an increased risk of SLE, providing insights into the pathogenesis of SLE.
Development and validation of random-forest based federated learning algorithms for delirium prediction using electronic medical records from eleven hospitals in Austria: a retrospective study
Authors: Veeranki Sai Pavan Kumar
Published: April 2024

Background Machine learning models have shown great potential in preventive medicine but require large datasets, which is a challenge due to strict privacy regulations in the healthcare sector. Federated learning is an approach that enables collaboration between institutions while preserving data privacy. The focus today in research is on developing federated learning methods using artificial neural networks. In this study, we aimed to contribute federated learning modelling methods applied for random forests with a use case of predicting delirium in hospitalised patients using data from multiple hospitals.
Methods We collected data from 11 hospitals, including 29,479 patients and 627 features. We trained random forest models with each hospital’s data and a general model using all hospitals data. We developed federated learning models by averaging the predictions of the individual hospital models, with different schemes based on the number of samples, positive cases, minority cases and maximum possible diversity and evaluated the models using area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) as a performance measure.
Results The general model outperformed all the other models with an AUROC of 0.854 [0.849-0.860]. Models trained on data from single hospitals varied in performance with AUROC from 0.626 to 0.828. Models from hospitals with large datasets performed better than that of small hospitals. The general model outperformed all the other models with an AUROC of 0.854. Federated learning models performed better than individual models. Unweighted averaging performed worst with an AUROC of 0.793 [0.782-0.805]. Among the weighted averaging schemes, the number of positive cases performed the best with an AUROC of 0.843 [0.838-0.846], followed by minority class (AUROC=0.840 [0.836-0.845]), maximum possible diversity (AUROC=0.836 [0.830-0.841]) and number of samples (AUROC=0.830 [0.819-0.841]).
Conclusions Results suggest that federated learning models can perform better than hospital-specific models in some cases, especially hospitals with limited data. In case of datasets of different size, we suggest weighted averaging based on the number of samples. If the datasets are class imbalanced, maximum possible diversity should also be considered. Additionally, federated learning models are consistent and stable in performance compared to hospital specific models.
An optimized probe-based qPCR assay for monitoring invasive lionfish (Pterois volitans) using environmental DNA
Authors: Viehl Katherine , Khalid Zain , Greiner-Ferris Kathryn , Taub Eli , Amirthalingam Pavithiran , Kumar Girish , Marciante Victoria , Gaither Michelle R
Published: April 2024

The Indo-Pacific lionfish Pterois volitans is an invasive species in the western Atlantic. Since their introduction in Florida in the early 1980’s, populations have exploded with lionfish now found from North Carolina to Venezuela. As their range expands, these generalist predators threaten native fauna, and while they are primarily a marine species, their tolerance for low salinity conditions may allow them to expand into sensitive estuarine habitats undetected. Traditional approaches for tracking invasive species such as direct observation or trapping are impractical across large spatial scales making environmental DNA (eDNA) an attractive alternative. Currently, there is only one published PCR assay for the detection of lionfish eDNA. However, the specificity of this assay is unverified, and the critical performance parameters limits of detection (LOD) and limits of quantification (LOQ) have not been established. Here we evaluate the specificity of the currently available lionfish assay, determined that it is not species-specific, and is likely to provide false negatives in the western Atlantic. As an alternative, we developed a new qPCR TaqMan probe-based assay that is species-specific for P. volitans and highly sensitive with a LOD of 12 copies per reaction and a LOQ of 598 copies per reaction. While our assay does not amplify the closely related P. miles, which is also invasive in the western Atlantic, the low prevalence of this species in the invasive population means our assay is effective for most monitoring purposes.
Production of Green Fibred Concrete; a New Solution to Reduce Environmental Pollution Caused by Cigarette Butts
Authors: Khojasteh Taher , Ahmadi Hamid Reza , Rezaei Mehdi
Published: April 2024

Today, the accumulation of discarded cigarette butts in the environment, particularly along coasts and near seas, not only poses environmental challenges but also threatens the ecological balance of rivers and aquatic life. Exploring the feasibility of using cellulose acetate fibers from cigarette butts as reinforcements in the production of silica fume concrete has resolved this environmental issue. The inclusion of these hazardous materials has simultaneously improved the mechanical properties of the concrete. In this study, cellulose acetate fibers obtained from cigarette butt filters were added to silica fume concrete in 10 different volume ratios. The compressive strength, Brazilian tensile strength, and flexural tensile strength of these concretes were investigated in 10 mixing designs. The findings indicate that adding 0.2% by volume of fibers to silica fume concrete yields the highest compressive and tensile strengths among the designs. This results in a significant increase of 16% and 34% in the concrete's compressive strength and a 70% and 38% increase in Brazilian tensile strength at 7 and 28 days, respectively, compared to the state without cellulose acetate fibers. The addition of these fiber ratios also increases the flexural tensile stress capacity by 56%. Furthermore, the beam specimens subjected to testing exhibit a 287% higher vertical deformation tolerance compared to the state without fibers. Additionally, the energy absorption capacity of the concrete beam increases considerably.