bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efficiency of the Application of Chemical Defensives and Long-Life Inoculantion on Nodulation Process and Soybean Seeds Quality During Storage
Authors: Araújo Rodrigo Staneck , Silva Gisele Carneiro , Teixeira Itamar Rosa , Silva Guilherme Romão , Sousa Bruna Mayrara , Devilla Ivano Alessandro , Araújo Marcos Eduardo Viana , Corrêa Paulo César
Published: July 2023

Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the application of chemical defensives and long-life inoculant, in mixtures or not, under the nodulation process of plants and the quality of soy seeds during storage. The first was carried out in a greenhouse and completely randomized design was used, in an 8 x 2 factorial scheme, with three replications, and the treatments consisted of applications of seed treatments via industrial: (T1 - control; T2 - MaximAdvanced; T3 - Fortenza; T4 - long-life inoculant; T5 - MaximAdvanced + Fortenza); T6 - MaximAdvanced + long-life inoculant; T7 - Fortenza + long-life inoculant; T8 - MaximAdvanced + Fortenza + long-life inoculant), which were sown in pots containing soils from two cultivation areas; the second in the laboratory, using a completely randomized design, in a factorial scheme 8 x 7, with four replications, with treatments consisting of eight combinations of industrial seed treatment in the greenhouse, stored for two months. That seed treatment industrial with fungicide/insecticide/inoculant, applied in isolation or not, does not influence the soy nodulation process. Soy seeds, regardless of the type of treatment received with fungicide/insecticide/long-life inoculant products, in mixtures or in isolation, may be stored for a period of 40 days for commercial purposes.
Shannon Entropy of Ramsey Graphs
Authors: Bormashenko Edward , Frenkel Mark , Shoval Shraga
Published: July 2023

Shannon entropy quantifying bi-colored Ramsey complete graphs is introduced. Complete graphs in which vertices are connected with two types of links, labeled as α-links and β-links are considered. Shannon-entropy is introduced according to the classical Shannon formula considering the fractions of monochromatic convex α-colored polygons with n α-sides or edges, and the fraction of monochromatic β-colored convex polygons with m β-sides in the given complete graph. Introduced Shannon entropy is insensitive to the exact shape of the graph, but it is sensitive to the distribution of monochromatic polygons in a given graph. The introduced Shannon Entropies Sα and Sβ are interpreted as follows: Sα is interpreted as an average uncertainty to find the green α-polygon in the given graph, Sβ is, in turn, an average uncertainty to find the red β-polygon in the same graph. The re-shaping of the Ramsey theorem in terms of the Shannon Entropy is suggested. Various measures quantifying the Shannon Entropy of the entire complete bi-colored graphs are suggested. Physical interpretations of the suggested Shannon Entropies are discussed.
The Effects of Transplantation of the Spaceflight Intestinal Microbiome on Short Chain Fatty Acid Production, Lymphoid organ Immune Composition and Transport Kinetics
Authors: Powell Reid , Endsley Mark , Cromer Walter Emerson
Published: July 2023

The microbiome is critical to the function of higher organisms and the gastrointestinal microbiome in chief among them. We do not know what impact the spaceflight GI microbiome has on organismal health in the absence of other confounding factors. We used a fecal transplant model to address this question and we found that we can recapitulate some of the functional aspects of the spaceflight microbiome on the ground but the impact on organismal health was ambiguous showing neither a defined improvement nor a impairment to lymph transport, growth, or immune populations. Histidine treatment was able to alter some of the functional aspects of the microbiome. Overall it we can conclude that the spaceflight microbiome is not pathological but has distinct impacts on organismal health.
IOT Based Heart Beat Rate Monitoring Device Powered by Harvested Kinetic Energy
Authors: Djakou Nekui Olivier , Wang Wei , Cheng Liu , Wang Zhixia , Bei Ding
Published: July 2023

Remote patient monitoring systems are helpful since they can provide timely and effective healthcare facilities. Such online telemedicine are usually achieved with the help of sophisticated and advanced wearable sensor technologies. The modern type of wearable connected devices enables the monitoring of vital sign parameters such as: heart rate variability (HRV) also known as electrocardiogram (ECG), blood pressure (BLP), Respiratory rate and body temperature. The ubiquitous problem of wearable devices is power demand for signal transmission, such devices require frequent battery charge which causes serious limitations to the continuous monitoring of vital data. To overcome this, the current study provides a primary report for collecting kinetic energy from human daily activities for monitoring Human vital signs, the harvested energy is used to sustain the battery autonomy of wearable devices, which enables longer monitoring time of vital data. A thorough review of available commercial ECG devices is first provided, and different methods evaluated in other literature to improve the monitoring time of wearable IOT devices. Besides, a novel type of Stress or exercise ECG monitoring device based on Microcontroller PIC18F4550 and Wi-Fi device ESP8266 is proposed in this study, which is cost effective and enables real time monitoring of heart rate on cloud during normal daily activities. In order to achieve both portability and maximum power, the harvester has smallest structure and low friction. Neodymium magnets are chosen for their highest magnetic force. Due to nonlinear magnetic force interaction of the magnets, the nonlinear part of the dynamic equation has inverse quadratic form. Electromechanical damping is considered in this study and the quadratic non linearity is approximated using MacLaurin expansion, which enables to find the law of motion for general case of studies using classical methods for dynamic equations and find the suitable parameters for the harvester. The oscillations are enabled by applying an initial force and there is loss of energy due to the electromechanical damping. A typical numerical application is computed with Matlab software and ODE45 solver is used to verify the accuracy of the method.
Application of the Simplified Landscape Irrigation Design Estimation (Slide) Rule for Outdoor Water Conservation for the Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (Ici) Sector
Authors: Blanchard Denise
Published: July 2023

In times of water scarcity, water conservation measures from authorities are primarily directed to the residential sector—homeowners and renters who engage in individual activities to reduce water consumption. Business owners, manufacturers, and institutional workers—the ICI sector, generally, do not receive targeted information and education on water savings measures, and when they do, the information, typically, refers to indoor technologies, and behavior choice. In answer to this shortfall, this research illustrates how the ICI sector might engage in outdoor water conservation and, thus, realize water savings using the well-established Pittenger’s Simplified Landscape Irrigation Design Estimation (SLIDE) formula that estimates outdoor water conservation/savings for the lesser studied industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) sector. We applied the SLIDE formula five diverse climate areas in Texas to demonstrate the potential water savings in each, as well as identifying the type of water technology measures that yielded the greatest water savings for outdoor ICI landscapes. Overall, the greatest water savings for outdoor ICI landscapes was realized through smartscape design with soil moisture sensors-SMS technology, second best. Our findings will provide ICI facility owners/managers with knowledge and examples of a simplified system for quantitative decision making when considering choices among technologies and/or practices toward outdoor water conservation for their own facilities.
Pela família e pela liberdade: aspectos da racionalidade neoliberal no debate sobre a ideologia de gênero
Authors: Guimarães Géssica Góes
Published: July 2023

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar odebate sobre a ideologia de gênero e oensino no Brasil contemporâneo, comênfase na sua articulação com aspectosda racionalidade neoliberal. Partimos dacrítica de Wendy Brown sobre o papel dafamília na afirmação do projeto políticoneoliberal e avaliamos como a defesa daliberdade e da família se tornaram fundamentosda alegação de que existiria umaideologia de gênero na educação, ameaçandoa moral e a tradição. Esta pesquisafoi realizada por meio da análise do debateparlamentar na Assembleia Legislativado Estado do Rio de Janeiro(ALERJ), entre os anos de 2014 e 2018.
Um inventário de bits e bytes: porque ensino de História não é um museu de grandes novidades
Authors: Szlachta Junior Arnaldo Martin , Rodrigues Junior Osvaldo , Bonete Wilian Junior
Published: July 2023

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Editorial: Ensino de História e tecnologias no contexto de culturas, disputas e polifonias digitais
Authors: Da Silva Mônica Martins
Published: July 2023

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“Agora a minha história é um denso algoritmo”: tecnologias digitais e aprendizagem histórica no contexto escolar
Authors: De Moraes Felipe Tavares
Published: July 2023

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Exploring Political Participation and News Media Consumption on Communicative Culture in Pakistan
Authors: Memon Sumera , Ishak Mohd. Sobhi , Abdul Hamid Norsiah Binti
Published: July 2023

This article is taking a conceptual approach to test the influence of Family, School and Peer group communicative culture on political participation through news media use. Although the concept of news media effect on political participation is not new. Yet there is scarcity in empirical antecedents which  motivate  youth  behavior  of  consuming  news.    Moreover,  Situated  Learning  Theory  will underpin  the study to  understand  the  consequences  of  lack  of  political  participation. Lastly, this paper  offered  a  framework  to  guide  researchers,  policymakers  and  Election  Commission  of Pakistan on what factor is more influential to intersect youth towards the political domain and how to engender political participation of Pakistani youth.
Bedhaya Ketawang: A Yogic Perspective on Human Function and Expression as a means to comply with the physical distancing
Authors: Fitri Tresya Yuliana
Published: July 2023

The study finds that the Movement Patterns performed in Bedhaya Ketawang are fundamental and universal. Hence, the monotony of the dance in indicating the universality of human function and expression for higher mental performance and concentration is justified through the Yogic Approach. This finding implies further studies on specifying ancient cultural and civilisational influence in Javanese Culture at large across eras. The study explains Bhedaya's phenomenon which indicates that the practice could be designed as a social and virtual space for educational purposes. This implies further extensive studies on exploring, structuring and organising the practical application of the recommendations and findings.
Online Shopping as Cultural Disorientation during Covid-19 Pandemic for Women Community Leaders and Cadre in Village: Systemic Functional Linguistics Approach
Authors: Chalimah Chalimah , Darihastining Susi , Fikrati Ama Noor
Published: July 2023

Research basis in finding out whether there is cultural disorientation during Covid-19 Pandemic that happen to women community leaders and cadre in a village ‘Banjaragung Jombang’. Case study with systemic functional linguistic approach: transitivity is used in this research. Findings show that there is cultural disorientation in doing online shopping seen in aspects of salience, mood, conflict, and relapse. The women community leaders and cadre tend to think that online shopping is essential, enjoyable and easy but they tend to have self motivation to keep doing online shopping and get trouble in economy and time consuming which gives impact in their work. The novelty of this research is that the social case can be investigated through linguistics.
Javanology’s Communication Strategies: Empowering, Adapting, and Developing Javanese Culture through Intercultural Communication and Dialogue
Authors: Al Makmun Muhammad Taufiq
Published: July 2023

This article is an ethnographic report based on the observation conducted in Javanology Center of Excellence for Javanese Tradition of Sebelas Maret University in Indonesia. This intends to report the communication strategies done by the center in order to win public acceptance and supports as an organization which focuses on the development of local indigenous Javanese culture amongst the modern developed Javanese society and global culture. Based on the types of activities observed by the writer, the center uses four communication strategies against the attribution toward Javanese culture, they are: (1) self empowerment through academic movement, (2) adapting to the modern cultural practices and technology, (3) developing training center and networks targeting younger generation globally, and (4) employing intercultural communication to bridge the conflict through dialogues.
Wayang and Islamic Values: a Discourse
Authors: Mibtadin Mibtadin , Masfiah Umi
Published: July 2023

This article tries to see what the acculturation of wayang and Javanese culture is and what is the influence of wayang on Javanese people's behavior. This study uses qualitative research methods described descriptively. It is expected to be able to reveal the meaning that exists from the thoughts and actions of the object of research. For the delivery to be more open and natural, it is presented with a descriptive-analytical model. There are three steps of qualitative data processing, namely data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions and verification. A puppet is a picture of human nature with all its behavior. In a moral sense, wayang is defined as a fairy tale about the story of a good character in the form of a hero fighting a bad character. Wayang is a portrait of life containing sanepa, piwulang, and pituduh. Wayang contains habits of life, and human behavior experienced from birth, life, and death, all of which are natural processes. Puppets became a medium of Islamic development by Sunan Kalijaga as a cultural da'wah that embeds Islam in the culture of society. Wayang by Sunan Kalijaga keeps it as a space for spirituality to encourage the spirit which is expected to encourage the Javanese people to be patient, trustful, and istiqomah (Consistent). Wayang is an effective da'wah (preaching) medium for the Javanese community in which it contains eastern aesthetic elements such as balance, unity, philosophy of life, ethics, and spirituality. Wayang is an emphasis on the balance of the microcosm and macrocosm, which has a balance between God, humans and other living beings, government and people, and symbols as the essence of being. Wayang is a way of life (mabda al-hayah) for the Javanese people to achieve the perfection of life seen where the view is centered on the concept of harmony. This concept is built on two main foundations: the need to avoid conflict and have an attitude of living in harmony. Both attitudes toward life must be carried out based on a respectful attitude that aims to create harmony in life. Puppets, in principle, seek to encourage the process of memayu hayuning pribadi (personal beautification), memayu hayuning keluarga (family beautification), memayu hayuning bangsa (national beautification), dan memayu hayuning bawana (global beautification).
Monetary Aspect of Linkage to Improve Social Life In Javanese Community
Authors: Bhegawati Desak Ayu Sriary , Purnami Anak Agung Sri , Agustina Made Dian Putri
Published: July 2023

Monetary issues take an important part in human existence. Financial problems cover many areas in an individual's life, especially the social-social field. The monetary elements in public activities play an important role in determining the degree of social position of a person or group in their current state. In public activities there are several factors that affect a person's level of social position, namely certain financial elements, educational variables, innate elements, and individual work factors. However, in public activities in Indonesia, in general, the monetary element is the most interesting thing that can be used as a benchmark for one's economic welfare. An individual with a high level of abundance will have different ways of life and tendencies compared to an individual who is below the standard level. This social separation certainly has the impact of progress and setbacks in order to support the social life of the community.
WOMEN AND RURAL SUFISM MOVEMENTS: PORTRAIT OF THE FEMALE YASSIN PILGRIMS “AL-HIDAYAH” BANGUNREJO KIDUL VILLAGE
Authors: Mibtadin Mibtadin
Published: July 2023

Religious traditions in rural areas, one of which is yassinan became a medium for women's religious expression through spiritual groups such as the female yassin pilgrims “Al-Hidayah.” How yassin putri “AlHidayah” of Bangunrejo Kidul community in developing personal spirituality and humanity. Descriptive qualitative research methods, using a sociology of religion approach, and data analysis through interactive analysis models include data reduction, data submission, and drawing conclusions. The yassinan tradition is a tradition that has been passed down for generations in the community of Bangunrejo Kidul Kedunggalar Ngawi Village. This tradition has the benefit of two values, namely: first, the religious value in the form of habl min Allah as a religious expression to train and accustom the pilgrims of yassin putri and the community to read kalimah ţayyibah, dhikr, prayer, shalawat, and chant quranic verses intended to get ridho Allah Swt. This tradition is carried out every Thursday in addition to praying for the dead, it also provides spiritual comfort, tranquility, coolness of heart, and increased faith of the community. Second, social values in the form of habl min nas strengthen social ties, strengthen the ropes of silaturrahmi, ngraketake taline kekadangan to realize ukhuwah Islamiyah, ukhuwah wathoniyah, and ukhuwah insaniyah. The existence of an emotional bond of "yassin pilgrims " is able to foster a sense of brotherhood, social interaction, and unity of Muslims in the community of Bangunrejo Kidul Village.

Keywords : Rural Sufism, the Female Yassin Pilgrims, Al-Hidayah, Social Piety
IMPLEMENTATION OF JAVANESE SPEECH AS A FORM OF STRENGTHENING LOCAL WISDOM FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS IN NGARGOYOSO DISTRICT, KARANGANYAR REGENCY
Authors: Sumartono Basuki , Sutarjo Sutarjo , Wijaya Deniawan Tommy Chandra
Published: July 2023

Javanese speech is a way of someone with special skills in Javanese literature and language who is able to bring events in Javanese society, such as weddings (temanten), death (kesripahan), meetings (pepanggihan), banquets (pasamuan), recitation (pengaosan), stage, and so on. Partner problems experienced, namely (1) there are still Javanese language teachers who have not mastered Javanese speech techniques according to the correct rules; (2) Junior high school Javanese language teachers in Ngargoyoso District have not all mastered Javanese language and literature in Javanese speeches; (3) Not all middle school Javanese language teachers in Ngargoyoso District know and understand paramasastra (phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax), discourse, and Javanese pragmatics; (4) Not all middle school Javanese language teachers in Ngargoyoso Subdistrict master Hamicara (Public Speaking); (5) Not all middle school Javanese language teachers in Ngargoyoso Subdistrict have confidence in giving Javanese speeches. The implementation method used is by using the practice/practice method, listening and elearning where the activity planning is expected to answer Javanese speech skills for junior high school teachers in Ngargoyoso District, Karanganyar Regency, Central Java. Plans for implementing program activities include (1) making video tutorials on examples of Javanese speeches as e-learning materials; (2) Conducting courses/training in Javanese speech by presenting experts; (3) Provide assistance in training in Javanese speech until proficient; and (4) To evaluate gradually. The planned outputs are (1) Publication of service in journals with ISSN or proceedings of seminars with ISBN; (2) Publication of service activities in print or online mass media; and (3) Publication of service in the form of activity videos.

Keywords: Javanese speech, local wisdom, middle school, Ngargoyoso, Karanganyar.
Online Language Teaching And Assessment: Challenges And Solutions
Authors: Omar Wafa , Nordin Nur Rasyidah Mohd , Ridzuan Iliya Nurul Iman Mohd
Published: July 2023

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A language classroom must have the right environment for learning and cannot be classified as every other subject as it is a subject which assesses students' abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. As language educators are obliged to use online platforms to teach and assess their students due the pandemic, there are many challenges that they face. Thus, the purpose of this study is to look into the issues that language instructors have when it comes to online learning and assessment. All language instructors at the School of Languages, Civilization, and Philosophy, Universiti Utara Malaysia's were given Google Form questionnaires to answer. The data was analysed using SPSS statistic version 26 and Smart PLS-SEM 3.2.8 with a sample volume of 40 (56 percent) (Ringle, Wende, & Becker, 2015). The descriptive statistics of the respondent's demographic profile were conducted using the SPSS statistics tool. Following that, the PLS statistical tool was used to examine the study's measurement and structural model. The measurement model test was undertaken to ensure that the constructs of this study had reached their reliability and validity. The findings show multiple applications and platforms, online marking, nonverbal evaluation, and plagiarism pose the greatest problem for language instructors in terms of technology and assessments. In terms of teaching, the issues are creativity, rapport, heavy workload, as well as lack of communication and participation from students.

 
Keywords: Online teaching, Online assessment, Language instructors, Pandemic
Analysis of social science e-modules on the practicality of Learning PGSD students
Authors: Sulistyowati Prihatin , Yulianti Yulianti
Published: July 2023

The researcher aims to develop the E-Module and see the practicality of using the E-Module. The method used in this research is research and development. The development model in this development research uses a 4-D model by following the steps: Define, Design, Development and Disseminate. Apart from that, there are also observations and interviews to see how far the practicality of learning using this E-Module is. E-Modules can increase students' interest in receiving elementary social studies learning. The developed E-Module has been tested by several experts and is valid in use and use so that it can be seen that this E-Module is very well used for learning. This e-module is also a practical medium in learning and can be used in any situation regardless of distance and time and can assist in the online social studies learning process for PGSD students.
Survey of learning motivation of elementary school students starting face-to-face learning after the covid 19 pandemic in Bangli regency
Authors: Jaya I Ketut Manik Asta
Published: July 2023

This study aims to determine the level of learning motivation of elementary school students when starting face-to-face learning. This type of research is quantitative research, using survey methods. This research on students' learning motivation in elementary schools took Bangli Regency. Data collection is done by distributing surveys using Google Forms. The results showed that the dimension of persistence in learning was in the very good category with an average of 82.59%, the dimension of achievement in learning was included in the good category with an average of 76.55%, the independent dimension in learning was included in the very good category with an average percentage of 83.66%. Meanwhile, the dimensions of rewards and punishments in learning are included in the good category with an average percentage of 71.73%. The average percentage of the four dimensions is 78.63%, this result is included in the category of good learning motivation.
Repositioning technical and vocational education and training in Africa for global competitiveness: a bilingual model
Authors: Adewale Sulaimon
Published: July 2023

This paper aims to reposition technical and vocational education and training in Africa by modelling the Chinese and Asian Tigers’ bilingual approach. This study used inductive content analysis cum transformative paradigm to identify relevant points constituting the major component of this conceptual paper. In addition, thematic method was also used to organize the identified points into categories and sub-categories. The introduction of the bilingualism approach to TVET programs following eight key stages will be actualised. Researchers are encouraged to conduct experimental empirical studies on Bilingualism in African TVET institutions, and its programs exploring the six stages conceptualised. Adding bilingualism to the TVET program will increase enrollment, make the program easier to get into, and help African countries’ economies grow. A bilingual policy will help many local talents who cannot speak other languages.
Project implementation of strengthening “Profil Pelajar Pancasila” (P5) as a value of life in elementary schools
Authors: Rozhana Kardiana Metha , Bagus Sugiharto Firsta , Emqy Muhammad Fauzy , Wicaksono Antonius Alam
Published: July 2023

This study discusses the independent curriculum which has begun to be implemented in elementary schools, but there are still several schools that have difficulty implementing P5 activities. The purpose of this study was to identify the Project for Strengthening “Profil Pelajar Pancasila” (P5) implemented in elementary schools for reading literacy in other schools. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques of observation, interviews, FGDs, and documentation. The object of this research was carried out at SDN Merjosari 4 Malang City in May. The results of this study are that through P5 activities students get provision for character education in accordance with the 6 P5 Dimensions, namely Faith, Fear of God Almighty, Global Diversity, Mutual Cooperation, Critical Reasoning, Independent, Creative.
Algoritmos, IA y automatización en comunicación. Prólogo
Authors: Benítez Rojas Raquel Victoria
Published: July 2023

Al hablar de Inteligencia Artificial, AI por sus siglas en inglés, podemos evocar escenas futuristas o robóticas, donde una serie de algoritmos creados por el ser humano ha avanzado tanto que ha tomado el poder haciendo que aquellos que los crearon se conviertan en esclavos de los mismo. Paradojas aparte lo que está claro es que la inteligencia artificial está entre los habitantes del planeta tierra desde mucho antes que imaginamos. Debemos remontarnos a 1940, cuando el británico Alan Turing, decodificó los mensajes del frente enemigo durante la segunda guerra mundial con su Enigma Machine. Desde entonces mucho ha evolucionado este medio.
STGMVA: clustering, imputation, and integration for spatial resolved transcriptomics using spatio-temporal gaussian mixture variational autoencoder
Authors: Liu Teng , Li Xin , Pan Xu , Zhang Lining , Liao Jiangnan , Yin Mingzhu
Published: July 2023

Spatially resolved transcriptomics technologies enable the sequencing of gene expression profiles while preserving the spatial context. The data analysis for spatial transcriptomics comprises three fundamental components: cell type clustering, gene imputation, and multi-sample integration. In this study, we present STGMVA, a comprehensive analysis toolkit that employs a spatiotemporal gaussian mixture variational autoencoder to tackle these tasks effectively. STGMVA includes two stages: pretraining the gene expression and spatial location using a gaussian mixture model and learning the embedding vectors through a variational graph autoencoder. Results demonstrate STGMVA surpasses state-of-the-art approaches on various spatial transcriptomics datasets, exhibiting superior performance across different scales and resolutions. Notably, STGMVA achieves the highest clustering accuracy in human brain, mouse hippocampus, and mouse olfactory bulb tissues. Furthermore, STGMVA enhances and denoises gene expression patterns for gene imputation task. Additionally, STGMVA has the capability to correct batch effects and achieve joint analysis when integrating multiple tissue slices.
Human Mobility and Medical Costs of Lifestyle-related Diseases during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-sectional Study in Japan
Authors: Kato Haruka , Takizawa Atsushi
Published: July 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, restrictions on human mobility caused health problems. Therefore, it is valuable to evaluate the human mobility restrictions during the pandemic from the population health viewpoint. This study aimed to clarify the correlation between changes in human mobility types and medical costs of lifestyle-related diseases during the pandemic. Boosted tree analysis analyzed the nonlinear relationship between human mobility types and medical costs of lifestyle-related diseases in Japan. The results of this analysis indicated that medical costs were differently affected by walking, driving, and public transit, depending on the type of prefecture. Increasing walking by over 70% reduced the medical costs of lifestyle-related diseases, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. In metropolitan prefectures, the total effect on medical cost was higher for walking and public transit. In addition, medical costs decreased by gradually increasing public transit use by over 110%. On the other hand, in other prefectures, the total effect of public transit was lower than driving, and medical costs increased from 80% to 160%. These results were significant because they indicated the target value for each human mobility type in metropolitan areas and other prefectures. In conclusion, this analysis indicated that increasing walking and public transit use correlated with a decreasing in the medical costs of lifestyle-related diseases even during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results were significant because they indicate the target value for each human mobility type according to the metropolitan and the other prefectures. Based on the target values, governments can take measures other than restricting walking and public transit use during the pandemic.
Systematic scoping review protocol of Stroke Patient and Stakeholder Engagement (SPSE)
Authors: Roudini Juliet , Weschke Sarah , Rackoll Torsten , Dirnagl Ulrich , Guyatt Gordon , Khankeh Hamidreza
Published: July 2023

This protocol describes a systematic scoping review of Stroke Patient and Stakeholder Engagement (SPSE), concepts, definitions, models, implementation strategies, indicators, or frameworks. The active engagement of patients and other stakeholders is increasingly acknowledged as essential to patient-centered research to answer questions of importance to patients and their caregivers. Stroke is a debilitating, long-lasting burden for individuals, their families, and healthcare professionals. They require rehabilitation services, health care system assistance, and social support. Their difficulties are unique and require the continued involvement of all parties involved. Understanding SPSE in research is fundamental to healthcare planning and extends the role of patients and stakeholders beyond that of the study subject. We will conduct a systematic literature search to identify the types of existing evidence related to SPSE, implementation strategies, indicators, or frameworks related to Patient and Stakeholder Engagement (PSE), clarify key concepts, definitions, and components of SPSE, compile experiences and prerequisites and identifying stroke research internationally. Two independent reviewers will extract data from selected studies onto a customized extraction form that has already been piloted. We integrate existing knowledge to address gaps in the literature on SPSE research by presenting the model, implementation strategies, indicators, and frameworks for stroke patients. We hope that these findings will offer future researchers a clear picture and conceptual model of SPSE.
Fire Frequency Influences Soil Organic Carbon Stocks and Sequestration in a South African Mesic Grassland
Authors: Nicolay Robyn Elizabeth Elizabeth , Tedder Michelle Jennifer , Mkhize Ntuthuko Raphael , Kirkman Kevin Phillip
Published: July 2023

Background Grasslands are significant terrestrial carbon sinks, storing large amounts of carbon in aboveground vegetation and roots and soils. However, the potential of grasslands to store organic carbon (OC) depends on how they are managed, particularly with the application of anthropogenic fires, which present both positive and negative carbon feedbacks. South African grasslands are fire-prone ecosystems, and fire plays an important ecological role in shaping and maintaining grasslands. Fire acts as a driver for fluctuations in carbon sequestration, through removal of above-ground biomass, redistribution of nutrients, and direct contribution of inputs through thermal mineralisation. However, regular burning has been recorded to reduce carbon in the top layers of soil, through the reduction of organic matter content and microbial biomass.Results The study analysed the effects of different fire frequencies and seasons on soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks, total nitrogen (TN), and carbon to nitrogen (C:N) ratios in a mesic grassland ecosystem in South Africa. The results showed that there was no significant interaction between treatment and depth, but significant differences were observed in the main effects of 5 cm depth increments (to a depth of 30 cm) and burn treatments. SOC and TN exhibited the highest stocks in the top 5 and 10 cm of soil across all treatments, with decreasing amounts at deeper soil depths respectively. Grasslands burnt annually in winter and spring showed the highest SOC stocks and wider C:N ratios. Conversely, reduced SOC and TN stocks were observed in biennial spring and autumn burns, with wider C:N ratios. Triennial burns showed the lowest rates of sequestration in the top 5 cm of soil, and negative sequestration rates were observed in 10 cm soil depth increments. Winter annual burns showed the highest SOC sequestration, while triennial burn frequencies exhibited negative sequestration in 10 cm soil depth increments. exhibited negative sequestration in 10 cm soil depth increments.Conclusions The results indicate that prescribed burns in spring have a significant impact on SOC and N concentrations in the upper soil horizons. SOC sequestration increased over time and did not show signs of stabilization, with SOC loss observed in soils below 5 cm in areas burnt triennially. The findings have implications for grassland management decisions relating to productivity, land rehabilitation, or conversion to pastoral use.
Modified Smart Air Conditioner Using Fuzzy Logic
Authors: lahari palle , reddy kakularam Revanth , abhilash Nagisetty , Ayyasamy S
Published: July 2023

Now a days air conditioner is turned into basic need for everybody in rural and urban areas not only domestic wide also as industrial wide. Because of these unsmart air conditioners the usage of power is increased. So Automation of air conditioner system is important for the users so as to reduce power consumption and supply comfortable environment. In this project, FUZZY logics are used in accordance with compact controllers to take care of the temperature close to the comfortable temperature. This proposes the thought to reduce user interface with the air-conditioner system and encourages use of various input methods directly from the surrounding. The main objective of this project is to give comfortable temperature to user, less user interface and this system can save 16–25% of total energy consumed by the air conditioners. A Fuzzy Logic System is flexible and allow modification in the rules. The systems are often easy to put in and price is additionally low. Since these systems involve human reasoning and deciding, they're useful in providing solutions to complex solutions within the application.
The national Moroccan Registry of ST-elevation Myocardial Infarction (MR-MI)
Authors: Soufiani Aida , Chraibi Hamza , Asfalou Ilyasse , Ouafi Noha El , Hattaoui Mustapha El , Habbal Rachida , Chaib Ali , Fellat Rokya , Akoudad Hafid , Benyass Aatif , Cherti Mohamed , Abouqal Redouane , Bendagha Nesma , Ztot Samir
Published: July 2023

Background
MR-MI is the first national Moroccan ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) registry. Its objectives are to assess patient management modalities and highlight the clinical and therapeutic characteristics of this pathology in all cardiology centres on a national scale.
Methods
Adult patients presenting with STEMI within 5 days of symptoms onset were enrolled over a period of 18 weeks from April to August 2018. 57 cardiology centres distributed in 22 cities in Morocco participated in the study, including 5 university hospitals, representing 70% of Moroccan centres managing STEMI patients. A case report form was sent to the investigators in both electronic and paper forms. Sociodemographic, clinical, management, revascularization, and follow-up data were collected.
Results
A total of 809 patients were recruited. The population was mostly male (74.8%) with an average age of 62.6 ± 11.6 years. The most common risk factors were smoking (38.3%) arterial hypertension (30.7%), and diabetes (28%). 30% of patients were admitted within the first 6 hours of symptoms onset and 49.6% benefitted from early revascularization. Mortality rate was 5.2% in-hospital and 3.2% at the one-month follow-up.
Conclusion
MR-MI is the first Moroccan STEMI registry on a national scale. Relevant management delays are much longer than other countries, and less than 50% of the patients that present on time benefit from early revascularization. Efforts remain to be done on the optimal diagnosis and treatment of STEMI.
A Compact Patch Antenna for 5G Communication (39 GHz-mmWave-n260) Employing Aperture Coupled Feeding Technique
Authors: Abhishek Amit , Suraj Priyadarshi
Published: July 2023

In the present work Aperture Coupled Feed (ACF) microstrip patch antenna for 5G communication is proposed. The proposed antenna has a very compact size of 2.2λg×2.2λg×0.3λg (mm3), it is printed on Rogers RT Duroid 5880 with Ꜫr =2.2. The antenna having two vertical layer of 0.8 mm separated by air gap of 0.035 mm. The upper edge of substrate has a circular ring patch working as radiator whereas bottom having no metallization. Upper portion of lower substrate has plus shape slot and at bottom is a rectangular feed line acting as feeder to patch antenna. The antenna operatable from 36.84 GHz to 46.78 GHz and having an operating frequency of 38.40 GHz. The overall B.W% achieved is 25.91% and peak gain observed to be 7.32 dB. The measured results are in close agreement with the simulated one. Prior to approaching ACF technique, a conventional microstrip patch antenna with circular radiator with size of 2.2λg×2.2λg×0.15λg (mm3), printed on single PCB of same material was considered. The antenna gets operatable from 33.07 GHz to 39.5 GHz and resonating at 38.02 GHz. The overall B.W% achieved is 17.10% and peak gain of 8.1 dB. Both antennas are good candidature for 5G Communications.
Monte Carlo modeling of the 160 MLC on the Siemens Artiste linac and IMRT dose calculations with MCNPX
Authors: Rafat-Motavalli Laleh , Khodabandeh-Baygi Vida , Hoseinian-Azghadi Elie , Tafakkor Sadegh , Tuğrul Taylan , Dayyani Mahdieh
Published: July 2023

Monte Carlo (MC) methods are considered as the most accurate dose calculation method and has become more common as a complementary method for dose verification in radiation therapy routines. The purpose of this study is to fully simulate a benchmarked Artiste head and the Siemens 160 multileaf collimator (MLC) by MCNPX 2.6 Monte Carlo code. The MC-based calculations were benchmarked against the commissioning measured data and an MLC test field. A comparison between MC-based and TPS-based dose maps was made for beams of a typical complicated IMRT plan and it was shown that the 3D gamma passing rate with criteria 3%/2mm and a dose threshold of 10% is acceptable (i.e., GPR of 97.7%). Therefore, the provided model has sufficient accuracy and feasible computation time to be used for verification of complicated IMRT plans.
Electrofluids with tailored rheoelectrical properties: liquid composites with tuneable network structures as stretchable conductors
Authors: Schmidt Dominik , Kraus Tobias , Gonzalez-Garcia Lola
Published: July 2023

Flexible and stretchable electronics require both sensing elements and stretching-insensitive electrical connections. Conductive polymer composites and liquid metal structures are highly deformable but strongly change their conductivity upon elongation. Macroscopic Kirigami structures combine stretchability with constant conductivity, but their use is limited by geometrical restraints. Here, we introduce concentrated conductive particle suspensions based on Carbon Black as conductive “Electrofluid”. When using incompatible solvents, large agglomerates form that reduce the electrical percolation threshold by one order of magnitude and act as microscopic Kirigami-like structures with very small gauge factors < 0.4. In compatible solvents, well-dispersed fillers exhibit high percolation thresholds, high stiffness, and positive piezoresistivity (gauge factor > 2). Electrofluids enable the rational design of sustainable soft electronics components by simple solvent choice and can be used both as sensor and electrode materials, as we demonstrate.
Analytical Model of Sandwich Circular Cylindrical Shells Underwater Based on Wave Propagation Approach
Authors: Guo Guoqiang , Zhao Yinglong , Yu Anbin
Published: July 2023

The viscoelastic damping layer is highly effective in vibration control of a sandwich circular cylindrical shell. In order to optimize the parameters of the structure, it is indeed essential to investigate an analytical method. Firstly, using the wave propagation approach in conjunction with the Flügge thin-shell theory, the acoustic-structure coupling equations of the analytical model are derived. After considering the boundary and media conditions, the expressions for displacements can be solved. Secondly, considering three kinds of media conditions including liquid-filled, underwater immersion, and bilateral underwater immersion, the accuracy of the analytical model is verified by comparing the vibtation acceleration level with numerical results. Finally, the comparative experiments are carried out, which further verify the accuracy of the analytical model. In addition, according to the experimental results the constrained layer damping has an evident damping effect on the circular cylindrical shell.
Visible Light-Induced Decolorization of Malachite Green over BP-TiO2 Photocatalyst
Authors: Channei Duangdao , Thammaacheep Punyanuch , Jannoey Panatda , Khanitchaidecha Wilawan , Nakaruk Auppatham
Published: July 2023

Porous materials are often added to TiO2 photocatalysts for their superior surface area and reaction rate. Separation and recovery of spent photocatalysts is a challenge for treating industrial dye wastewater with photocatalysts to prevent environmental contamination. The objective of this research was to create a TiO2/BP composite using sol-gel technique, with the purpose of improving its effectiveness in treating wastewater containing MG dye and facilitating its separation. The synthesized TiO2/BP composite was characterized using field emission transmission electron microscopy (FESEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis, diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS UV–vis), photoluminescence spectra (PL), and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) specific surface area and porosity analysis. Subsequently, the TiO2/BP composite that was synthesized was tested for photoactivity and compared to bare TiO2 particles. The outcomes indicated that the TiO2/BP photocatalyst had a significant boost in photocatalytic activity for decolorizing MG dye and was 3 times faster than the bare TiO2 under visible light. The results from the recyclability test showed that it maintained consistent performance for up to 4 cycles. This showed that the porous material-based photocatalytic composite has a potential application in wastewater treatment and is expected to have a broad application in wastewater treatment.
A comparative study of statistical and machine learning models on carbon dioxide emissions prediction of China
Authors: Li Xiangqian , Zhang Xiaoxiao
Published: July 2023

The rapid growth of carbon dioxide (\({\text{C}\text{O}}_{2}\)) emissions is the primary cause of global warming, which not only poses a significant threat to human survival, but also has a profound impact on the global ecosystem. Consequently, it is crucial to accurately predict and effectively control \({\text{C}\text{O}}_{2}\) emissions in a timely manner to provide guidance for emission mitigation measures. This paper aims to select the best prediction model for near-real-time daily \({\text{C}\text{O}}_{2}\) emissions in China. The prediction models are based on univariate daily time-series data spanning January 1st, 2020 to September 30st, 2022. Six models are proposed, including three statistical models: Grey prediction (GM(1,1)), autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) and seasonal autoregressive integrated moving average with exogenous factors (SARIMAX); and three machine learning models: artificial neural network (ANN), random forest (RF) and long short term memory (LSTM). The performance of these six models is evaluated using five criteria: Mean Squared Error (MSE), Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE), Mean Absolute Error (MAE), Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) and Coefficient of Determination (\({\text{R}}^{2}\)). The results indicate that the three machine learning models outperform the three statistical models. Among them, the LSTM model demonstrates the best performance across all five criteria for daily \({\text{C}\text{O}}_{2}\) emissions prediction, with an MSE value of 3.5179e-04, an RMSE value of 0.0187, an MAE value of 0.0140, an MAPE value of 14.8291%, an \({\text{R}}^{2}\) value of 0.9844. Therefore, LSTM model is suggested as one of the most suitable models for near-real-time daily \({\text{C}\text{O}}_{2}\) emissions prediction based on the provided daily time series data. Finally, based on the study’s results, several policy recommendations are presented to various departments in China for reducing carbon emissions.