bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Celebrity Endorsers and Green Perceived Value on Purchase Behavior Mediated by Green Trust Variables
Authors: Puspadewi Mellania Indah , Sugandini Dyah
Published: September 2024

Celebrity endorsers are an important part of a product's promotional strategy and marketing campaign. The hope is that the image or quality of the celebrity will be transferred to the product and stimulate sales to increase the Purchase Behavior of consumers. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of celebrity endorsers and green perceived value on purchase behavior mediated by the green trust by consumers at Easy Peasy Salad Bar & Healthy Catering. The method used in this study was causative correlational research involving 175 samples. The questionnaire became an instrument in this study using 19 indicators from each variable. The results of this study show the influence of Celebrity Endorsers and Green Perceived Value positively and significantly; Green trust is directly stated to have an influence and significance in mediating the influence of Celebrity Endorsers and Green Perceived Value on Purchase Behavior, as well as green trust have a positive and significant influence on Purchase Behavior in consumers at Easy Peasy Salad Bar &; Healthy Catering.
The Influence of Social Media Marketing and Egoistic Motivation on Purchase Intention through Green Attitude as A Moderating Variable in Organic Beverage Consumers
Authors: Hariyanto Dhito Rofiadhi Ilhamsyah , Sugandhini Dyah
Published: September 2024

This research discusses the influence of social media marketing and egoistic motivation on purchase intention through green attitude as a moderating variable in organic beverage consumers. Data for this research were collected using a quantitative approach with a questionnaire method. The data used were primary data from the responses of 200 organic beverage consumers in the Special Region of Yogyakarta selected through purposive sampling. Data collection was measured using a Likert scale and then analyzed using PLS in SMART PLS 3.0 software. The results of the study indicate that 1) Social Media Marketing directly and significant influence on Purchase Intention, 2) Egoistic Motivation directly and significant influence on Purchase Intention, 3) Green Attitude directly and significant influence on Purchase Intention, 4) Green Attitude can act as a moderating variable in the positive and significant influence of Social Media Marketing on Purchase Intention, 5) Green Attitude can act as a moderating variable in the positive and significant influence of Egoistic Motivation on Purchase Intention.
The Resilience of Healthcare Workers in Hospital During Covid-19 Crisis
Authors: Putra Riyan Sisiawan , Tri Siwi Agustina
Published: September 2024

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in all corners of the world has made all activities from various sectors difficult and even experience complete paralysis. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, a crisis emerged in various organizations engaged in the medical and non-medical fields. With the crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a transformational leadership role is needed as a form to overcome feelings of worry, fear, and anxiety that arise in healthcare workers. The purpose of this review is to examine the resilience of healthcare workers amid the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through well-established adopted questionnaires, data were collected from healthcare workers (N=134) treating COVID-19 patients in the Islamic Hospital in Surabaya, Indonesia. This type of research uses a quantitative approach, a sampling method with census technicalities, and the Partial Least Square (PLS) analysis method. The results showed that transformational Leadership had a positive effect on health workers. Then, there was no significant influence of transformational Leadership on negative effects on health workers. At the same time, from positive effects, it was found to have a significant influence on the resilience of health workers of Islamic Hospital during the COVID-19 crisis.
Pregnancy Exercise Shorten the Duration of the Second Stage of Labor
Authors: Saputra Mahendra Eko
Published: September 2024

Background : There are several factors that contribute to duration of labor, which are power, passage, and passenger. Pregnancy exercise is one of many interventions that can be done in favor of increasing power during labor.Aim : The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation between pregnancy exercise and second stage of labor duration.Material and Methods: This was an analytic observational study using cross sectional design conducted in Al-Irsyad Hospital in Surabaya. The total sample was 48 pregnant women who followed pregnancy exercise program and did not follow pregnancy exercise program that met sample criteria. Medical records data on duration of second stage of labor and pregnancy exercise program data were collected then analyzed by mann-whitney test.Results: The mean second stage of labor in pregnancy exercise group was 25.88±13.21 minutes, while in non-pregnancy group was 11.46±4.77 minutes. The analysis using mann-whitney test showed a significant correlation between pregnancy exercise and second stage of labor (p=0.000).Conclusion: There was a significant correlation between pregnancy exercise and second stage of labor. Pregnancy exercise shorten the duration of second stage of labor.
Secondary Prevention Program through Hybrid Tele-Cardiac Rehabilitation using a Combination of Vigorous-intensity Interval Training and Low-Intensity Home-based Exercise in Patient with Refractory Angina Post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Authors: Nazir Arnengsih , Anggraini Gabriela , Nurhalizah Hana Athaya
Published: September 2024

Background: Refractory angina (RA) refers to symptoms lasting >3 months due to reversible ischemia occurring with coronary artery disease, which cannot be controlled by increased medical therapy or revascularization including percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). It may result in a significant impact on patient outcomes such as exercise limitation, biopsychosocial disorders, and decreased quality of life. Participation of patients with RA in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) reduces angina frequency and increases exercise capacity. Exercise-based CR also improves endothelial function, reduces oxidative stress and arterial stiffness, and improves myocardial perfusion. CR is also known as a secondary prevention program with the main goal to help patients return to their normal activities by increasing their functional capacity and preventing long-term complications.
Case illustration: A 64-year-old male has undergone PCI and experienced RA. This patient was given a CR program to increase his functional capacity as a secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease through a center-based combined with a home-based CR program. Aerobic exercise given was hospital-based vigorous-intensity interval training and low-intensity home-based exercise. Problems found were refractory angina that often appeared during activity, and low cardiorespiratory endurance or muscular fitness. Angina symptoms and hand grip strength improved after 2 weeks, even though muscular fitness classification was still poor. During the program, he could achieve the exercise heart rate target without any symptoms. After 4 weeks, hand grip strength and physical activity were improved, and an exercise test revealed no symptoms during the test, appropriate hemodynamic response, and good fitness classification. However, there were still frequent VES with couplet episodes, so the patient was still classified as high-risk stratification. Although risk stratification was still high, the patient was allowed to enter phase III CR, with the prescription of moderate-intensity aerobic, low-intensity resistance, flexibility, and breathing exercises. These exercises were given based on recommendations for the average adult to maintain his level of physical activity and promote lifelong healthy behavior.
Conclusion: Hybrid tele-cardiac rehabilitation through a combination of vigorous-intensity interval training and low-intensity home-based exercise in a patient with refractory angina post-PCI improved functional capacity as a key component for the prevention of long-term cardiac or non-cardiac complications.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Approach of Elderly with Atypical COVID-19 Symptoms
Authors: Widjanantie Siti Chandra , Burhan Erlina , Susanto Agus Dwi
Published: September 2024

COVID-19 has affected the older population disproportionately. These patients are prone to have more severe COVID-19. Clinical manifestation of COVID-19 in the geriatric can be atypical and differs from the younger population. We report an 80-year-old male with atypical presentation of COVID-19. In this case report, we describe a COVID-19 patient with anorexia and gastrointestinal symptoms. We also describe the multidisciplinary aspect of physical medicine and rehabilitation management of the patient. Clinical manifestations in geriatric with COVID-19 can be atypical. Symptoms experienced may include anorexia and gastrointestinal tract symptoms. A multidisciplinary approach is needed to manage more seniors with COVID-19 and maximize their functional abilities.
Telerehabilitation for Geriatric with Dementia and Long Covid-19
Authors: Melinda Harini  , Ika Fitriana  , Satyanaya Widyaningrum  , Deddy Tedjasukmana  , Yunisa Trivarsary  , Intan Savitri  , Siti Dwi Astuti
Published: September 2024

Rehabilitation is crucial for individuals who have survived COVID-19, particularly those who are older and have pre-existing health conditions. These survivors may experience long covid symptoms up to four months after infection. Elderly individuals suffering from long covid face difficulties in undergoing conventional rehabilitation methods due to limitations in mobility, lack of social interaction, and inadequate healthcare accessibility. As a result, telerehabilitation has arisen as an alternate form of care. This case report intends to present empirical evidence on the enhancement of functional status in a geriatric long covid patient following telerehabilitation. We present a case of an elderly woman with underlying dementia who developed long covid. The symptoms included of dyspnea and mobility impairment. We provide a telerehabilitation program for three weeks with an active-assisted range of motion exercises. Following three sessions of telerehabilitation, we could see improvement in her Physical Mobility Scale (PMS). After 20 days, the patient's PMS score increased by 3 points.
Profile of Sarcopenia in Elderly Patients at The Medical Rehabilitation Outpatient Department Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital
Authors: Farhan Nurdiansyah  , Rwahita Satyawati Dharmanta  , Hadiq Firdausi  , Nuniek Nugraheni Sulistiawati
Published: September 2024

The elderly group is the age group that is most susceptible to geriatric syndromes, one of which is sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is a syndrome characterized by a progressive and overall decrease in muscle mass and skeletal muscle strength with an increased risk of disability, decreased quality of life, and death. Currently, research on sarcopenia profiles, particularly in Indonesia, is still limited. This research data is expected to help determine policies to improve the quality of services in the health sector. This study used the SARC-F questionnaire and the risk factor questionnaire for sarcopenia in elderly patients at the Medical Rehabilitation Outpatient Department RSUD Dr. Soetomo and has been permitted by the Penelitian dan Pengembangan (LitBang) section RSUD Dr. Soetomo, Surabaya. Several variables used in this study were gender, age, weight, height, body mass index (BMI), other diseases, physical activity, mood, and sarcopenia. There were 25 elderly patients at the Medical Rehabilitation Outpatient Department at RSUD Dr. Soetomo, Surabaya in November 2022”January 2023 which met the research inclusion criteria. The age of elderly patients at the Medical Rehabilitation Outpatient Department at RSUD Dr. Soetomo ranged from 60”81 years old, with an average of 60.48 years old. Female is the most common gender among the elderly patients at the Medical Rehabilitation Outpatient Department RSUD Dr. Soetomo, there are 17 (68%) female elderly patients. 80% of the elderly patients were in the young elderly group (60”69 years old), 16% in the middle elderly group (70”79 years old), and 4% in the old elderly group (â‰¥80 years old). Age, gender, other diseases, and physical activity are risk factors that have a significant correlation with sarcopenia among elderly patients at the Medical Rehabilitation Outpatient Department RSUD Dr. Soetomo.
The Decolonial Feminine in the Experience of the Archetypes of the Orishas Otim and Obá by Quilombola Women
Authors: Russo de Moraes Nelson , Amélia Gomes Cássia , De Castro Campos Alexandre
Published: September 2024

The development of a democratic society is still a long way from today's reality, given the violence, segregation and oppression of women, making it necessary to eliminate gender inequality. As a result, studies are urgently needed to give quilombola women a voice, enabling their emancipation, empowerment and re-signification of their identity, highlighting their culture, traditions, knowledge and struggles. The aim of the study was to break down the assumptions established by the colonial, patriarchal, white world, highlighting the diversity of knowledge, which is why the methodological strategy adopted was a qualitative literature review, in order to achieve the objectives and arrive at the results. Thus, the study shows the trajectory of quilombola women towards liberation from the shackles of colonialism, through emancipation, decolonization and empowerment, establishing a rapprochement with the archetypal experience of the orishas Otim and Obá.
Penyerahan Protokol Notaris Yang Telah Meninggal Dunia Kepada Notaris Penerima Protokol Serta Prakteknya Di Indonesia
Authors: Yunizcha Mohamad Putri Limbanadi
Published: September 2024

The aim of the research is to find out and analyze the procedures for submitting protocols to Notaries who are declared dead. The type of research in this research is normative, where an assessment of applicable laws and regulations is carried out. The results of the research concluded that: (1) Submission of the Notary's protocol for declaring death to another Notary as the recipient of the protocol is carried out no later than 30 days by making an official report on the submission of the Notary's protocol which is approved by the Notary's heirs and the recipient of the protocol must be the notary public; (2) The legal position of the Notary who receives the Notary's protocol dies is limited to receiving and keeping the protocol. If there is a legal problem, the notary responsible is the notary relating to the deed; (3) Handing over a deceased Notary's protocol to the recipient Notary is also the authority of the MPD, if the Notary's protocol is not given to the recipient's Notary within 30 days, then the MPD has the authority to take the protocol and hand it over to the Notary receiving the protocol.Keywords: Notary Protocol; Notary Dies
AbstrakTujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui, menganalisis bagaimana prosedur penyerahan protokol Notaris yang dinyatakan meninggal. Jenis penelitian dalam penelitian ini adalah normatif dimana dilakukan pengkajian peraturan perundang-undangan yang berlaku. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa: (1) Penyerahan protokol Notaris dinyatakan meninggal kepada Notaris lain selaku penerima protokol dilaksanakan paling lama 30 hari dengan membuat berita acara penyerahan protokol Notaris yang disetujui oleh ahli waris Notaris dan yang menerima protokol tersebut harus notaris penerima; (2) Kedudukan hukum Notaris yang menerima protokol Notaris meninggal dunia sebatas menerima dan menyimpan protokol tersebut. Apabila terdapat masalah hukum yang bertanggung jawab adalah Notaris yang berkaitan dengan akta tersebut; (3) Penyerahan protokol Notaris yang sudah meninggal kepada Notaris penerima juga kewenangan MPD, jika protokol Notaris tidak diberikan ahli waris kepada Notaris penerima dalam 30 hari maka MPD berwenang mengambil protokol tersebut dan diserahkan pada Notaris penerima protokol.Kata kunci: Protokol Notaris; Notaris Meninggal Dunia.
A Method to Reverse Epimutations
Authors: Olsen Steven
Published: September 2024

For a number of reasons, a curative treatment for most chronic diseases is still unrealized [2–4] and the incidence of many chronic diseases is rapidly increasing [5–9]. A new model is offered as a solution; that being the individualized diagnosis of homeostasis, leading to the correction of epimutations. Homeostasis diagnosis and epimutation correction, HDEC. Individuals with chronic diseases are increasingly being defined by their epimutation signatures [10,11]. Modern innovations in toxicogenomic studies are also becoming more accurate in their ability to identify the unique epigenetic signature of each toxin [12–14]. Hormesis studies (over 5,000) [15] suggest a universal principle, that a small dose is always a stimulant [16–18].These three facts present an opportunity; a method to diagnose and reverse chronic disease tendencies. This new model requires a paradigm shift in our understanding of disease origins: that dysfunctions in homeostasis [19,20] are the primary and deepest level of chronic disease causation. This is the level where the diagnosis needs to be made and where the corrections need to take place [21].
Gravity and Riemann Hypothesis
Authors: Shi Jun Ze
Published: September 2024

Based on the understanding of relativity and quantum mechanics, this paper demonstrates that gravity is the result of spatial shape and dimension changes. The concept of space as dimension is expounded, and the difference between gravitational field space and material space is distinguished. The reason why the photon moves in space at a constant speed of c is explained. The concept of positive and negative energy is discussed, and the microscopic performance of positive energy as compression space and negative energy as stretching space is explained. Trying to understand increases the understanding of micro-uncertainty in dimensions. Guess the time travel hypothesis of black holes and white holes. It explains how matter generates new dimensions in the process of collision, especially through elastic collision to generate different dimensions and energy forms. The hierarchical control of dimension formation and how to achieve dimension balance are mentioned. The influence of dimension on life is discussed, especially how the change of dimension affects the basic properties of matter. proposed four forces that are most easily observed in any dimensional matter and explained their relationship to dimensional change. Through the mapping phenomenon of memory and reality, the role of residual energy is discussed. The concepts of π and e in mathematics are used to explain the process of dimension formation and energy transmission. The application of Riemann hypothesis and in understanding physical phenomena is mentioned. The imbalance of positive and Euler's formula negative energy in the universe is emphasized.How to maintain the balance and stability of the universe through collision and energy transfer is discussed. It explains why quantum is both a particle and a wave, and how this characteristic is related to the change of dimension. The only possibility to explain the universe before the change from the vibration. Explain the reason of path integral, so as to judge whether there is superposition state. It is proposed that the time in quantum motion is only a parameter, which further strengthens the relationship between gravity and spatial shape. By combining mathematics, physics and philosophical thinking, the article reveals the complex and subtle mechanisms hidden behind nature.
Rebuilding Quantum Homeostasis
Authors: Olsen Steven
Published: September 2024

Homeostasis and its interaction with gene expression in the development and maintenance of living systems is discussed in order to formulate a new method to diagnose and treat diseases on this causative level. This includes an inquiry into the unsolved homeostasis problems of: location (where in the cell are calculations performed?), communication (what language used?), identity (set of plans/hierarchy of set points?) and computational (mechanisms used to make necessary adjustments?). As these functions require the processing of vast amounts of information which is communicated at every level of organization including the mechanisms of epigenetics, different computer models are discussed, with examples for each; analog, digital and the possibility of quantum biological. Each one allows certain properties and cell functions to emerge. The difference between functional homeostasis and dysfunctional homeostasis is discussed with strategies to indirectly study dysfunctional homeostasis in terms of epigenetic signatures. Hormesis is discussed as a mechanism to reverse the epimutations, leading to a method of treatment for almost any chronic disease. These topics are discussed as being a whole interconnected system.
Multi-Material Topology Optimization on Separate Tetrahedral Meshes with Explicit Design Resolution by means of Remeshing
Authors: Renz Robert , Albers Albert
Published: September 2024

As a method of lightweight design, multi-material design aims to make targeted use of materials in order to reduce CO2 emissions. In this context, it can be described as one of the product development methods used to meet the challenges of climate change. However, since the design of structures in multi-material design is complex, topology optimization can be used to support the product developer. In this article, a multi-material topology optimization method is developed that combines the Velocity Field Level Set method with the Reconciled Level Set method. Furthermore, the current design is explicitly resolved in each iteration by means of multi-material remeshing. The edge collapse phase in the remeshing process is achieved by applying the producer consumer pattern. The developed method is then validated using known examples from the state of research and the influence of parameters of the method on the result is analyzed by means of studies.
(4aS, 5S, 6aR, 10aR, 10bR)-5-Methoxy-9,9-Dimethyl-4a, 5,6a, 7,10a, 10b-Hexahydro-12H-[1,3]dioxino[4′, 5’:5,6]pyrano[4,3-b][1,2, 3]triazolo[1,5-d][1,4]oxazine
Authors: Lomas Romero Leticia , Negrón Silva Guillermo E. , Corona Sánchez Ricardo , Ramírez Domínguez Elsie , Gutiérrez Carrillo Atilano , Sánchez Eleuterio Alma
Published: September 2024

A new tetracyclic morpholine-fused [5,1-c]-triazole, (4aS,5S,6aR,10aR,10bR)-5-methoxy-9,9-dimethyl-4a,5,6a,7,10a,10b-hexahydro-12H-[1,3]dioxino[4',5':5,6]pyrano[4,3-b][1,2,3]triazolo[1,5-d][1,4]oxazine, was synthesized via a five-step sequence starting from methyl α-D-glucopyranoside by using as a key step an intramolecular copper(I) cat-alyzed alkyne-azide cycloaddition (CuAAC). The synthesized compound was fully characterized by 1H and 13C NMR, FT-IR, and HRMS.
Gopal as a Sustainable Alternative: Chemical, Rheological, and Mechanical Insights
Authors: Yamin Anwar , Nurhidayati Zuni Asih , Hidayatiningrum Laely Fitria , Hamdani Dani
Published: September 2024

The availability of petroleum asphalt, derived from non-renewable sources, is steadily declining alongside diminishing petroleum reserves. To reduce reliance on petroleum, alternative renewable natural sources are being explored as both modifiers and replacements for petroleum asphalt, particularly in asphalt binders. This study explores the chemical, rheological, and mechanical properties of Gopal, a bio-asphalt derived from Gondorukem (gum rosin) and crude palm oil (CPO). Two Gopal variants, Gopal-GEM130 and Gopal-GEG90, were analyzed using FTIR and EDX methods, with Pen 60 petroleum asphalt as a control. The results reveal that Gopal-GEG90 and Gopal-GEM130 exhibit 86% chemical similarity to Pen 60 asphalt. Gopal-GEM130 is less toxic and less alkaline compared to Pen 60, while Gopal-GEG90 is less toxic but more alkaline. Both variants fall under the same classification as Pen 60 in terms of rheological properties, with Gopal-GEG90 demonstrating slightly better stripping resistance but lower aging resistance. Gopal-GEM130 showed better stripping resistance and rutting performance, though with lower fatigue resistance and faster aging compared to Pen 60 asphalt. Both bio-asphalt variants align with performance grade PG64S, signifying their potential as alternatives to conventional petroleum asphalt.
Adaptive Sliding Mode Control for Trajectory Tracking of Quadrotor UAV under Input Saturation and Disturbances
Authors: Kuang Jingyang , Chen Mou
Published: September 2024

The paper addresses the challenging issue of trajectory tracking for uncertain quadrotor UAVs, particularly under the constraints of input saturation and external disturbances. It introduces adaptive laws for managing uncertainties in mass and inertia moments without requiring prior knowledge, ensuring effective control even with varying system parameters. To counteract the effects of input saturation, the study incorporates an auxiliary system designed to compensate for these limitations. Additionally, a disturbance observer(DO) is utilized to manage and mitigate the impact of time-varying external disturbances. The proposed control strategy integrates a sliding mode adaptive control approach with an inner-outer loop structure, enhancing robustness and adaptability. Numerical simulations demonstrate the effectiveness of the designed control strategy.
Comparative Study of Random Forest and SVM for Land Cover Classification and Post-Wildfire Change Detection
Authors: Cheng Tan Yan , Duarte Lia , Teodoro Ana Cláudia
Published: September 2024

The land use land cover (LULC) map is extensively employed for different purposes. The LULC maps provided by the Portuguese National Geographic Information System (SNIG) are not ideal for continuous assessment and regular scrutiny. Machine learning (ML) algorithms applied in remote sensing (RS) data has been proven effective in image classification, object detection, and semantic segmentation. Previous studies have shown that Random Forest (RF) and Support Vector Machine (SVM) consistently achieved high accuracy for land classification. In this study, the application of RF and SVM classifiers, and object-based (OBIA) and pixel-based (PBIA) approaches with Sentinel-2A imagery was evaluated using Google Earth Engine (GEE) platform for land cover classification of a burned area in the Serra da Estrela Natural Park (PNSE), Portugal. This aimed to detect the land cover change and closely observe the burned area and vegetation recovery after the 2022 wildfire. The combination of RF and OBIA achieved the highest accuracy in all evaluation metrics. At the same time, a comparison with the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) map and Conjunctural Land Occupation Map (COSc) of 2023 year indicated that the SVM and PBIA map resembled the maps better.
Intelligibility Sound Therapy Enhances the Ability of Speech-in-Noise Perception and Pre-perceptual Neurophysiological Response
Authors: Ishino Takashi , Nakagawa Kei , Higashikawa Fumiko , Hirokane Sakura , Fujita Rikuto , Ishikawa Chie , Kawasumi Tomohiro , Takemoto Kota , Oda Takashi , Nishida Manabu , Horibe Yuichiro , Chikuie Nobuyuki , Taruya Takayuki , Hamamoto Takao , Ueda Tsutomu , Yuge Louis , Takeno Sachio
Published: September 2024

Aural rehabilitation with hearing aids can decrease the attentional requirements of cognitive resources by amplifying the deteriorated-frequency sound in hearing loss patients and improve the auditory discrimination ability like speech-in-noise perception. As aural rehabilitation with an intelligible-hearing sound also can be hopeful, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the aural rehabilitation with intelligible-hearing sound for hearing loss patients. Adult native Japanese speakers (17 males and 23 females, 68.43±9.23 years) showed over 30 dB at 125, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 8000, 10000, and 12000Hz on any side, were recruited and underwent Mini-Mental State Examination Japanese. we conducted self-evaluation questionnaire for hearing problems of voice, gap detection test, fast speech test, and speech-in-noise test, pure tone audiogram, speech perception test using Japanese 67-S, cortical auditory evoked fields, and magnetic mismatch negativity before and after the non-intelligible-hearing (N=20) and intelligible-hearing (N=20) sound therapy with listening to music for one hour a day for 35 days. Better hearing ear was defined using a four-frequency pure-tone average at the thresholds of 500, 1000, 2000 and 4000 Hz. After the sound therapy, speech-in-noise test with signal to noise ratio +10 in better hearing ear showed significant improvement (p<0.05), and N1m-P2m amplitudes showed the significant increase in Lt superior temporal gyrus at the stimulus from better hearing ear (p<0.05). The significant enhancement of the magnetic mismatch negativity amplitude at Lt superior temporal gyrus was exhibited after the sound therapy (p<0.01). Intelligible-hearing sound therapy can improve the ability of speech-in-noise perception in better hearing ear and the enhancement of central cortex response, which reflect the ability of working memory, was proved by cortical auditory evoked fields and magnetic mismatch negativity. Intelligible-hearing sound therapy can be a valuable aural rehabilitation method for sensory neural hearing loss as same as hearing aids.
How Accurately Topsoil Texture Is Shown on Agricultural Soil Maps? A Case Study of Eleven Fields Located in Poland
Authors: Stępień Michał , Gozdowski Dariusz , Samborski Stanisław
Published: September 2024

The agricultural soil maps (ASMs) showing the agricultural land of Poland were prepared in 1:5000 scale in 1960s’ and 1970s’. These maps show land suitability group, soil type and soil texture (ST) to a depth of about 150cm. Nowadays, these maps are being digitalized and might be a basis for the preparation of modern soil maps at local, regional, national and international level. The agreement between the ST of topsoil derived from ASMs and recently evaluated for eleven fields located in three voivodeships (regions) of Poland was studied. The study of soil considered the examination of soil profiles or augerings and laboratory analysis of the ST. The agreement between soil status in the field and according to maps was field-specific. Complete agreement (purity) within the field was assessed for 5-79% of ST classes and for 23-100% of agronomic categories (ACs) – a groupings of similar ST classes. However, the averaged agreement, which treated adjacent ST classes as having partial agreement, varied from 37 to 88% for ST classes and from 61 to 100% for the ACs among studied fields. These results indicate on the variable quality of the information shown on the ASMs and on the necessity of improvement of these maps.
Cervical Cancer Prediction based on Imbalanced Data using Machine Learning Algorithms
Authors: Muraru Madalina Maria , Simó Zsuzsa , Iantovics László Barna
Published: September 2024

Cervical Cancer affects a large part of female population that makes the prediction of this disease based on Machine Learning (ML) by outmost importance. ML algorithms can be integrated in complex intelligent agent-based systems that can offer decision support to the resident medical doctors or even to experienced medical doctors. For instance can be mentioned the situation when an experienced medical doctor diagnose a case but he/she needs expertise support that is related to another medical specialty. Data imbalance is frequent in healthcare data and has a negative influencing effect in making predictions using ML algorithms. Cancer data generally and cervical cancer data particularly are frequently imbalanced. Based on this fact the study of data imbalance impact on diverse state-of-the-art ML prediction algorithms is important. This research subject is also motivated by the fact that in many research are presented experimental evaluations of algorithms without characterization of the data on that they have been applied. Such characterizations could give clear indication to other researchers regarding the applicability of the algorithms on their specific data. Specifically, if the data have the respective characteristics than are expectable the same performance evaluation results like those in the reported research. For the study we chosed a messy real-life Cervical Cancer dataset available in a recognized data repository included a large amount of missing and noisy values. To identify the best imbalanced technique for this medical dataset, it is compared the performance of eleven important resampling methods combined with the following state-of-the-art ML models: K-Nearest Neighbours (with k values of 2 and 3), binary Logistic Regression, and Random Forest, that are frequently applied in prediction types of researches in healthcare. The studied resampling methods includes seven undersampling methods namely Condensed Nearest Neighbour, Tomek Links, Edited Nearest Neighbours, Repeated Edited Nearest Neighbours, All K-Nearest Neighbours, NearMiss, Neighbourhood Cleaning Rule, and Instance Hardness Threshold, and four oversampling methods namely Synthetic Minority Oversampling Technique (SMOTE), Adaptive Synthetic Sampling Approach for Imbalanced Learning SMOTE, Support Vector Machine SMOTE and Borderline SMOTE. In the case of the dataset for the confidence interval with 95% confidence level was between 9.23 and 16.22, while the imbalance ratio is 12.73. The obtained results show that resampling methods help the learning models to improve the classification ability of cervical cancer. The applied oversampling techniques generally showed better results than undersampling methods. In the case of Logistic Regression classifier had the highest impact on balanced techniques, while Random Forest had promising performance, even before balancing techniques and KNN2 was generally better than KNN3.
Expressions of Immune Prophenoloxidase (proPO) System-Related Genes to Oxidative Stress in the Gonad and Stomach of the Mud Crab (Macrophthalmus japonicus) Exposed to Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals
Authors: Kim Ji-Hoon , Park Kiyun , Kim Won-Seok , Kwak Ihn-Sil
Published: September 2024

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) significantly damage biological systems related to reproductive, neurological, and metabolic functions. Approximately 1,000 chemicals are known to possess endocrine-acting properties, including bisphenol A (BPA) and di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). This study primarily focuses on the potential effects of EDCs on the transcriptional levels of innate immune prophenoloxidase (proPO) system-related genes to oxidative stress in the gonad and stomach of the mud crab Macrophthalmus japonicus, an indicator species for assessing coastal benthic environments, when exposed to BPA or DEHP. After EDC exposure, the expression of lipopolysaccharide and β-1,3-glucan-binding protein (LGBP), a pattern recognition protein that activates the proPO system, was upregulated in the stomach of M. japonicus, whereas LGBP gene expression was downregulated in the gonad. In the gonad, which is a reproductive organ, EDC exposure mainly induced the transcriptional upregulation of trypsin-like serine protease (Tryp) at relatively low concentrations. In the stomach, which is a digestive organ, LGBP expression was upregulated at relatively low concentrations of EDCs over 7 days, whereas all proPO system-related genes (LGBP, Tryp, serine protease inhibitor (Serpin), and peroxinectin (PE)) responded to all concentrations of EDCs. These results suggest that the antioxidant and immune defense responses of the proPO system to EDC toxicity may vary, causing different degrees of damage depending on the tissue type in the mud crab.
Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Can Help in Detecting Clinically Silent Mammary Paget Disease: A Case Report
Authors: Cantisani Carmen , Taliano Alberto , Longo Caterina , Astorino Stefano , Gomes Vito V , Caruso Gianluca , Mariano Suppa , Guida Stefania , Pogorzelska-Antkowiak Anna , Pellacani Giovanni
Published: September 2024

Breast cancer remains a significant health concern worldwide, necessitating early detection and treatment. The rapid appearance or a change in the shape of skin lesion on the breast or just of the nipple-areola complex(NAC), especially if it is unilateral needs to be evaluated. Several primary or secondary tumours such as inflammatory skin lesions can affect this body area. Ultrasound, mammography, or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are the most used non-invasive diagnostic techniques for breast cancer, but in recent years reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) and optical coherence tomography have emerged as additional tools to diagnose cases characterized by cutaneous changes.The introduction of new techniques such as reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM), may open new perspectives in the non-invasive diagnosis of mammary paget disease (MPD). RCM is a non-invasive diagnostic technique that allows high-resolution images of the skin at microscopic level in real time. It is non-invasive, painless and repeatable, making it a valuable tool in the early diagnosis and monitoring of skin diseases. We describe an atypical clinical presentation of mammary paget disease early diagnosed by reflectance confocal microscopy evaluation.
Into the Weeds: A Case Study of Pro-Environmental Behavior Through the North Carolina Native Plant Forum on Facebook
Authors: Harold Sera , Johnson Carla C.
Published: September 2024

Global biodiversity loss and climate change highlight the importance of environmental knowledge and behavior in the population at large. Americans gain environmental knowledge almost exclusively from sources outside of formal schooling, and increasingly, the internet and social networking sites (SNS) are the preferred sources of that specific, just-in-time learning. The North Carolina Native Plant Forum is a regionally specific Facebook group focused on environmental education with over 80,000 members. This case study used 14 forum member interviews and analysis of the Facebook site itself to explore the Native Plant Forum and its users through the lens of the Technologies for Pro-Environmental Actions Model (TPAM). These data revealed a process of information seeking, sharing experiences, obsession, and pro-environmental intentions leading to the planting of native plant species that host and support pollinators and wildlife. Users of the forum expressed how much they learned from the Facebook group and particularly valued the photographs shared daily by other forum members of their native planting projects. The ability of social networking sites to support and incentivize pro-environmental knowledge and behaviors is a critical area of research for adapting environmental education to a new information age and for combating multiple overlapping environmental crises.
KoMPT: A Multimodal Emotion Recognition Model Integrating KoELECTRA, MFCC, and Pitch with Multimodal Transformer
Authors: Yi MoungHo , Kwak KeunChang , Shin JuHyun
Published: September 2024

With the development of human-computer interaction, the importance of emotion recognition is increasing. Emotion recognition technology provides practical benefits in various industries such as improving user experience, education, and organizational productivity. In education, emotion recognition can enable real-time understanding of students' emotional states and provide tailored feedback, and in the workplace, by monitoring employees' emotional states, it can improve work performance and job satisfaction. Therefore, multimodal-based research that combines text, speech, and video data for emotion recognition is being conducted in various industries. In this study, we propose an emotion recognition method that combines text and speech data, reflecting the characteristics of the Korean language. For text, KoELECTRA is used to perform embedding, and for speech, MFCC and pitch analysis are used to extract features. Finally, a multimodal transformer model is proposed that combines these two data types to perform emotion recognition. The multimodal transformer model processes text and speech data separately, and then learns the interaction between the two modalities through a Cross-Modal Attention mechanism. Through this, the complementary information from text and speech is effectively combined, improving emotion recognition performance. Experimental results show that the proposed model outperforms single-modality models, achieving a high accuracy of 73.13% and an F1-Score of 0.7344 in emotion classification. This study contributes to the advancement of emotion recognition technology by combining various language and modality data, and higher performance can be expected through the integration of additional modalities in the future.
15-Minute City: An Attempt to Measure Proximity to Urban Services in Rome
Authors: Lelo Keti , Chiaradia Francesco , Monni Salvatore , Tomassi Federico
Published: September 2024

This paper aims to assess the proximity of urban services through the lens of the 15-minute city concept, using the Municipality of Rome as a case study. The question of whether Rome qualifies as a 15-minute city is explored by examining proximity in terms of the "intensity" of urban services accessible within a 15-minute walking or cycling distance. A simple model, based on GIS techniques, is implemented to measure proximity to urban services at the neighborhood level. Furthermore, proximity levels in urban areas characterized by similar socioeconomic conditions, referred to as the "seven cities," are analyzed to identify potential inequalities.
Foresight for SOE Companies in Indonesia’s Construction Industry: Recognizing Future Opportunities
Authors: Wibowo Febrianto Arif , Satria Arif , Gaol Sahala Lumban , Indrawan Dikky
Published: September 2024

As part of the "Indonesia Emas 2045" framework, State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in the construction industry are expected to dominate government infrastructure projects. This research conducts an industrial foresight analysis of Indonesia's SOE construction industry to identify future trends and opportunities. The study employs a three-level analysis: macro (using the PESTLE framework), meso (applying Porter's Five Forces), and micro (focusing on organizational scope). Data were collected from seven industry experts from both SOEs and the private sector, supplemented by secondary sources. The qualitative findings were gathered using Delphi method, while expert voting provided the quantitative assessment. The results highlight that focusing on macro-level targets like Net Zero Emissions (NZE) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is crucial in implementing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. Adoption of advanced technologies such as Construction 4.0 emerges as a top priority, with digital innovations such as predictive analytics, digital control towers, LiDAR, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) enhancing efficiency and risk management. Achieving sustainability and technological advancement requires regulatory certainty, serving as the third pillar at the macro level. At the micro level, strengthening the SOE construction industry's core competencies, resources, and capabilities is essential to accelerate future trends. Competitiveness at the meso level is not a significant concern, as the industry operates with moderate competition.
Novel Esthetic Technique for Restoring Dental Implant Access Holes
Authors: Seki Keisuke , Shiratsuchi Koji , Toki Arata , Kamimoto Atsushi , Hagiwara Yoshiyuki
Published: September 2024

For dental implant treatment to be successful, esthetics, functionality, and cleanability are all required of the superstructure, the final prosthesis. Screw fixation and cementation have been the conventional methods of choice for the crown prosthesis of implants, but these individual methods cannot fulfill all the requirements. As a solution to this problem, we have devised a new implant superstructure restoration method (inlay covering esthetic technique) using computer-aided design / computer-aided manufacturing inlays. This involves the placement of an inlay covering the access hole in a highly translucent partially stabilized zirconia crown. This technique expands the indications for implant treatment and improves the oral quality of life of patients.
Unveiling the Emergency Use Authorization of COVID‐19 Vaccines: Safety, Efficacy and Public Trust
Authors: Saeed Muhammad A. , Marzook Farhad , Saeed Mohammad R. , Majeed Haris , Usman Mohammad , Arif Sultan Binish
Published: September 2024

The SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) has led to an initiative to develop safe and effective vaccines for public health safety. In December 2020, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) administered an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Other vaccines from Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, and AstraZeneca shortly followed. This paper aims to examine the EUA process for COVID-19 vaccine approvals, including the requirements for the safety and efficacy of data, along with the role of the FDA and EMA in the approval process. Further, public concerns about vaccine approvals, including issues on the approval process's safety, efficacy, and speed, were also discussed. Using qualitative analysis of the extracted studies, trends and insights into the factors influencing public acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines, such as vaccine hesitancy and misinformation, were discussed. Overall, a transparent and rigorous regulatory process for vaccine approval is critical for education efforts between policymakers, vaccine developers, and the public to address concerns for increased population vaccine uptake.