bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Using Models to Capture Patterns for Radically Increasing Social Impact
Authors: Williams Andy E
Published: February 2022

General Collective Intelligence is an emerging science that creates the possibility of exponentially increasing our general problem-solving ability and therefore our ability to solve any problem in general. This translates into significantly increasing social impact. One way of achieving this is defining patterns through which projects might be combined into networks of cooperation that increase impact on collectively targeted goals. In the case of the sustainable development goals, there are three patterns that together can be demonstrated to represent an exponentially greater number of potential solutions than currently available, and which can be demonstrated to have the potential for this exponentially greater impact. All of these patterns can be represented through domain specific models. This paper explores those models and how they might be leveraged to achieve this radically increased social impact.
Towards a Domain Specific Modeling Framework for General Collective Intelligence Platforms
Authors: Williams Andy E
Published: February 2022

A General Collective Intelligence or GCI is a hypothetical platform able to self-organize individuals into potentially massive networks of cooperation on a self-sustaining basis, where those networks might radically increase the group’s general problem-solving ability and hence ability to solve any problem in general, which translates to a radical increase in the capacity of the group to achieve any of it’s collective goals. This potential to significantly increase collective outcomes has been confirmed through analysis of GCI based platform designs targeting social good, such as a proposed “Social Impact Marketplace”. In software, GCI is predicted to create the potential to enable social media platforms, blockchain platforms, or any other type of platform, to self-assemble at a speed, scale, and size of user base not currently possible, while also providing functionality that reliably solves problems that are currently not reliably solvable. In order to achieve this, GCI leverages the concept of “functional state spaces” to provide a semantic representation of the functionality in each domain of software behavior. This paper explores the concept of functional state spaces as a framework for domain specific modeling, as well as how such functional state spaces potentially provide a semantic representation of the functionality in each domain that is universal and therefore suitable for a General Collective Intelligence platform capable of targeting any given problem in any given domain.
Transhumanismo e Inteligencia Artificial: el problema de un límite ontológico
Authors: Tillería Aqueveque Leopoldo
Published: February 2022

Se discute el problema del límite ontológico de la Inteligencia Artificial y del transhumanismo en contrastación con la ontología del Homo sapiens. Más allá de la llamada integración exógena o endógena (con sus prototipos respectivos, el androide y el ciborg), el escenario de una singularidad tecnológica parece materializarse en entidades que sintetizan biología y tecnología, por ejemplo, mediante una descarga o transbiomorfosis que traduzca las redes neuronales de nuestra mente a la memoria de un ordenador. Se trata de una hibridez que nos avisa sobre el advenimiento de nuevas especies que podrían dejar atrás al Homo sapiens. Si la síntesis ser humano/máquina es el límite deseado por el programa transhumanista, dicho límite parece haber cruzado, a su vez, el propio límite ontológico de lo humano, sobre el que hasta ahora se habían puesto más o menos de acuerdo –cada una presentando sus propias cartas-  la ciencia, la filosofía y la religión.
A filosofia e seus outros: entusiasmo e fanatismo nos séculos 17 e 18
Authors: Cordova Felipe
Published: February 2022

As noções de entusiasmo e fanatismo, por sobre estarem associadas ao fenômeno concreto do fervor religioso à época da Reforma, foram também, ao longo dos séculos 17 e 18, o objeto de uma literatura que construiu uma imagem específica dos assim chamados entusiastas, fossem eles os puritanos ingleses, os profetas huguenotes ou os convulsionários jansenistas. Ao construir essa imagem, a literatura – filosófica, médica ou satírica – produziu ao mesmo tempo a imagem especular de si mesma, ora como pura alteridade em relação ao fanático, ora relativizando essa oposição. Nosso percurso parte de algumas dessas formulações na Inglaterra do início do século 17 para, em seguida, se deter com mais demora nas elaborações de Swift e Diderot acerca do fanatismo e do entusiasmo, de início a meados do século XVIII, mostrando que a própria filosofia, frequentemente entendida como o avesso do fanatismo ou da loucura, pode também converter-se em seu outro quando cede ao entusiasmo.
Bem egológico e bem comum: entre antigos e helênicos
Authors: Luz Ana Rosa
Published: February 2022

O artigo que se apresenta tem por objeto central ser um atravessamento entre as noções de bem comum e bem individual. Assim, pretendeu-se desenvolver a explicação do percurso histórico-filosófico, de onde se deu a passagem e interposição entre as concepções éticas de bem comum e bem individual; no que diz respeito, do mesmo modo, à passagem entre a antiguidade grega e o mundo helênico. Por conseguinte, o presente escrito tratar-se-á da apresentação de um panorama geral de transposição teórica e de concepção política, quando na emergência do desenho arquitetado por certos filósofos que se mostram fundamentais à questão política antiga e helênica. A saber: Platão, Aristóteles, Epicuro, Zenão de Cítio e Pirro. Pensadores fundadores do entendimento sobre o que seja a política, de modo atemporal; sendo, por este motivo, eles mesmos a arche e ponto de partida de qualquer investigação sobre o é determinado enquanto ethos humano, inserido nesta perspectiva nascente e corrente que denominamos de busca por um bem egológico.
Quando devemos silenciar outras pessoas: a dimensão positiva do silenciamento epistêmico
Authors: Gottschalk Sukerman Barreto Rodrigo
Published: February 2022

Neste artigo, analisamos a dimensão positiva dos silenciamentos para as práticas epistêmicas. Uma vez que: (a) o silenciamento refere-se a um impedimento comunicativo; e (b) ao menos parte de nossa agência epistêmica depende desta capacidade para que nos expressemos e nos façamos entender, caberia concluir que (c) os silenciamentos, necessariamente, prejudicam as nossas interações epistêmicas. Contudo, Barrett Emerick (2019) nos lembra que, em certos casos, o silenciamento ajuda a preservar a integridade e dignidade daqueles que têm sua agência epistêmica violada. Baseados neste insight inicial, elencamos três premissas que culminaram na justificativa para silenciarmos outras pessoas: (1) silêncios epistêmicos decorrem de processos sócio-históricos e das relações de poder que os permeiam; (2) os limites das agências epistêmicas são estabelecidos por meio de normas e convenções sociais que afetam de diferentes maneiras as identidades; e, (3) a dignidade da pessoa humana deve ser o critério para estabelecer os limites entre o que deve ou não ser dito. Considerando que para agirmos da maneira correta não precisamos apenas de justificativas, mas também saber o momento adequado de agir, defendemos que a concepção aristotélica de virtude da sensatez (phronesis) fará com que saibamos quando devemos silenciar outras pessoas.
Republicanismo e liberalismo: um possível consenso em torno de uma ideia de virtude cívica
Authors: Santos Edson kretle , Corrêa de Araújo Ricardo
Published: February 2022

Atualmente, o republicanismo é acusado de pensar a virtude cívica como ligada a um ideal da vida boa e, portanto, impossível de ser concretizado em sociedades modernas, plurais e neutras. Por outro lado, o liberalismo é acusado de basear sua argumentação no ideal da autonomia do indivíduo, levando à fragmentação política. Diante desse embate, pretendemos apresentar a virtude cívica republicana como uma das virtudes políticas exigidas pelo liberalismo político. A adequada fundamentação dessa hipótese permitirá dar sentido às recentes propostas de um republicanismo liberal como resposta a alguns dos problemas atuais das democracias liberais.
Incerteza quântica e dilaceramento do espírito: reflexões hegelianas sobre a ciência contemporânea
Authors: Ferraz Bueno Sinésio
Published: February 2022

Desde a formulação do princípio de incerteza, a pesquisa em física quântica suscitou um dilema filosófico basicamente centrado na oposição entre “realistas”, favoráveis aos pressupostos de uma objetividade forte, e “idealistas”, inclinados aos fundamentos de uma objetividade fraca. A hipótese central deste artigo, é que esse dualismo, assim como o problema clássico do solipsismo da consciência, pode ser devidamente compreendido como etapa do desenvolvimento da autoconsciência do espírito, nos moldes conceituais da filosofia de Hegel.
Notas sobre o misticismo racional de Erwin Schrödinger
Authors: Arroyo Raoni Wohnrath , Sversutti William Davidans
Published: February 2022

Frequentemente referido como um dos “pais da mecânica quântica”, o pensamento de Erwin Schrödinger foi popularizado pelas suas contribuições na física contemporânea. No entanto, tal pensador contribuiu para a discussão acerca dos limites do pensamento filosófico e da fundamentação última da realidade, principalmente nos seus escritos tardios. O presente artigo aborda tais discussões, tendo como fio condutor a noção schrödingeriana de ‘consciência’ e as implicações éticas de tal concepção.
Entre o lembrar e o esquecer: reflexões sobre a memória e o esquecimento a partir de Nietzsche e Bergson
Authors: Lucena Ludymylla
Published: February 2022

Esse trabalho tem como objetivo pôr em evidência o jogo contínuo e a relação paradoxal que se estabelece entre a memória e o esquecimento a partir das contribuições de Friedrich Nietzsche e Henri Bergson. Seguiremos a hipótese de que a origem da memória e da consciência em Nietzsche em muito se aproxima daquela feita por Bergson em Matéria e Memória. Tentarei expor como a memória em Bergson surge no intervalo entra a ação e a reação, no momento em que o homem hesita, organiza e seleciona o movimento novo. O mesmo movimento de hesitação acontece em Nietzsche, quando o homem abandona o reino “animalesco” do instante e passa a calcular e planejar os seus atos. Nesse interim em que o homem adquire a capacidade memorativa e se distancia dos animais instintivos, o esquecimento passa a ter uma importância vital, segundo Nietzsche, visto que um excesso de memória pode ressentir e entristecer o corpo. Já em Bergson, o mecanismo cerebral - um órgão de atenção à vida - também ocupa um lugar de destaque, a partir do momento em que afasta temporariamente a totalidade das lembranças (não úteis), e permite que apenas algumas delas se tornem conscientes (as úteis). Para tanto, observaremos que o que está por trás desse jogo infinito entre a memória e o esquecimento é a manutenção de um corpo saudável que não se perca nos excessos - de lembrar demais ou esquecer de tudo. Um corpo que saiba lembrar, mas também esquecer para conseguir viver.
Temporalidade em Husserl
Authors: Cescon Everaldo
Published: February 2022

O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar, na perspectiva de Edmund Husserl, os conceitos de consciência, de subjetividade e de tempo. Para o desenvolvimento desse intento são utilizados, principalmente, os seguintes textos originais husserlianos: Investigações Lógicas, Lições para uma Fenomenologia da Consciência Interna do Tempo e Meditações Cartesianas. Neste texto, é apresentado, inicialmente, o conceito de consciência como unidade real-fenomenológica das vivências do eu, como autoconsciência e como vivência intencional. A subjetividade é abordada a partir dos conceitos de eu empírico e de eu puro. Já o tempo é exposto sob o viés fenomenológico. Por fim, no último item, é abordada a relação intrínseca estabelecida entre os conceitos de tempo e de subjetividade, sendo evidenciado, assim, o conceito de fluxo absoluto de vivências, que é ausente de tempo, que é o absoluto último e verdadeiro. Paradoxalmente, é demonstrado que é no próprio fluxo que a temporalidade se origina, sendo na temporalidade, por intermédio das vivências, que a vida subjetiva se efetiva e se consolida. Ou seja, é explicitado que o tempo é o catalisador do desenvolvimento da subjetividade por intermédio das vivências temporais e que é nessa relação autogênica essencial que são criadas as condições para o desenrolar da vida em unidade, cujo processo é caracterizado pela abertura ao tempo, um fluir na perpetuidade viva do presente.
"É para o seu próprio bem": a dimensão ética das ferramentas de detecção de risco de suicídio e da intervenção paternalista
Authors: Maar Alexander
Published: February 2022

O impedimento de indivíduos acometidos por enfermidade psíquica em risco de suicídio é bem justificado. Mas o impedimento do suicida racional é complicado pelo conflito entre defendermos a vida e defendermos a autonomia, como ilustrado pelas diversas abordagens filosóficas quanto à dimensão ética do suicídio. Argumentaremos que a intervenção paternalista sobre o indivíduo autônomo, desde que de natureza pontual e escopo limitado, é também justificada. Para tanto iremos nos valer da distinção entre autonomia superficial (shallow) e profunda (deep), bem como de fatores complicadores oriundos de literatura médica recente: a questão da ambivalência e o cry for help model. Dedicaremos especial atenção também às implicações éticas de novas estratégias de detecção de risco que utilizam inteligência artificial aplicada a bases de dados de redes sociais como o Facebook. Embora os dados preliminares sugiram ser ferramentas eficazes, a falta de transparência, regulamentação e consentimento coloca em risco liberdades e direitos civis.
Problematização filantropa da ação ecológica
Authors: Ribeiro Ana , Almeida Teresa
Published: February 2022

O presente artigo problematiza a dualidade existente entre os termos Terra e mundo sob o contexto da crise climática do século XXI.  Nele são propostos, a partir da desconstrução de valores antropocêntricos e ecocêntricos, uma análise do paradigma filantropo/sustentável, como modo de compreender interdisciplinaridade da coexistência entre o Homem e a Natureza. Para isso, são demonstrados alguns desequilíbrios hierárquicos presentes na concessão da cultura ocidental proposta por Samuel Huntington, no imaginário ecológico das comunidades indígenas defendidas por Zoe Todd e no impacto ambiental da sociedade de consumo pela perspetiva de Patrick Curry, Richard Sylvan e David Bennett. Como resultado, é demonstrada a importância da compreensão de um equilíbrio entre o consumo e a produção, responsabilizando o antropocentrismo elitista das comunidades ocidentais como causa e solução da problemática ecológica, transversalmente ilustrada a partir do mercado e mundo da arte sob a conceção de inutilidade prática da sua existência e dado a sua contribuição para um problema de superprodução.
A Multi-Robot Planning Algorithm with Quad Tree Map Division for Obstacles of Irregular Shape
Authors: Zhang Tongpo , Li Chenyuan , Zhu Xu (Judy) , Lim Enggee , Ma Fei , Yu Limin
Published: March 2022

This paper proposes an algorithm to improve the efficiency of the multi-robot system in simulated global information map containing obstacles. The designed multi-AGV scheduling algorithm is based on an optimal shortest path algorithm with the combination of the waiting mode and motion coordination. The proposed shortest path algorithm not only has lower time delay but also decreases the possibility of collision of the multi-robot system. In addition, simulated global information maps are established to test the efficacy of the algorithm.
Multi-View Subspace Clustering by Combining ℓ2,p-Norm and Multi-Rank Minimization of Tensors
Authors: Deng Zhaoxian , Zeng Zhiqiang
Published: March 2022

In this article, based on the self-represented multi-view subspace clustering framework, we propose a new clustering model. Based on the assumption that different features can be linearly represented by data mapped to different subspaces, multiview subspace learning methods take advantage of the complementary and consensus informations between various kind of views of the data can boost the clustering performance. We search for the tensor with the lowest rank and then extract the frontal slice of it to establish a well-structured affinity matrix. Based on the tensor singular value decomposition (t-SVD), our low-rank constraint can be achieved. We impose the ℓ2,p-norm to flexibly control the sparsity of the error matrix, making it more robust to noise, which will enhance the robustness of our clustering model. With combining ℓ2,p-norm and tensor multi-rank minimization, the proposed Multi-view Subspace Clustering(MVSC) model can effectively perform clustering with multiple data resources. We test our model on one real-world spoon dataset and several publicly availabe datasets. Extensive evaluation methods have proved that our model is effective and efficient.
Design of a Pneumatic Soft Finger with Two Joints
Authors: Li Chengyu , Xie Dengyu , Li Hongjun
Published: March 2022

In this paper, a pneumatic soft finger with two joints is designed. The finger includes multiple air chambers, and the endoskeleton is embedded in the bottom layer of the pneumatic soft finger. The magnitude of air pressure controls the finger bending angle/moment. The endoskeleton and mold are fabricated by 3D printing technology with PLA material, while the finger mainbody is made of silica gel. The finger bending performance is analyzed by both numerical modelling and experiments. The finite element method is used to build the finger model. The silica gel material properties are obtained by the uniaxial tensile test and the Yeoh constitutive model is selected for the stress and strain relationships. It was found that the finger was able to bend under applied internal pressure. The numerical model successfully predicted the finger deformation and stress distribution. The curve of air pressure against bending angle was obtained.
Re-Look at Local Design: Discussion on Sustainable Innovation of Oriental Design
Authors: Chai Chunlei , Cai Ruiyi
Published: March 2022

Oriental Design is recently one of the most significant theoretical fields in design research in China. For a long time, related research has been controversial due to the complicated historical ambiguity, but today’s researchers are able to reshape Oriental Design with brand-new materials and independent perspectives. This is an opportunity of the times and a strategic topic for local design research. This article specifically explores the sustainable innovation value and significance of Oriental Design, puts forward its internal connections and commonalities, and supports it with the analysis of sustainable innovation levels to provide support for the development of Oriental Design.
Study on Beech Wood Softening Perceptual Experience Based on the Change of Material Perceptual Elements
Authors: Xiong Na , Li Haoming , Gu Ruoyu
Published: March 2022

This paper aims to establish a material perceptual experience that is different from its physical property through the study of material perception. The study selects beech wood material as the object, and aimed to achieve its softening perceptual experience by changing the visual and tactile perceptual elements. After investigation, the key elements of visual perception (shape and color) and tactile perception (roughness degree and deformation degree) are confirmed as variables to study the relationship with the degree of softening perceptual experience, so as to provide new possibilities for the innovation of material perception experience.
Salvage Through Endodontic and Periodontal Management – A Bold ACT.
Authors: Reddy P. Veerendra Nath , Soujanya A. , Reddy Chavva Lakshmi Charan , Yasaswini K. Phani
Published: February 2022

Periapical surgery is an important treatment alternative in the presence of a large periapical cyst. To achieve regeneration and optimal healing of the bone different bone substitutes can be used. A 25 year old male patient reported with the chief complaint of mobile teeth in maxillary anterior tooth region  with 21 labially placed. He had a history of trauma 5 years back. The clinical and radiographic diagnosis of infected periapical cyst with 21,22; Endodontic treatment was performed with 21, 22 followed by periapical curettage. Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) was mixed with Metronidazole gel and used as a regenerative biomaterial in the periapical defect. 6 months follow up shows satisfactory healing and regeneration of periapical region.  There is considerable clinical interest in using PRF in combination with Metronidazole Gel. In conclusion, the results of the present study indicate that metronidazole gel  along with PRF has a beneficial effect on healing of periapical defects.

Keywords: Growth factor, Platelet rich fibrin, Regeneration.
Effect of Walking Speed on Gait Parameters and Energy Expenditure in Individuals with Unilateral Trans-tibial Amputatio
Authors:   MPO Section, Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research, Cuttack, Odisha, India., Patra Sangeeta , Kumar Mohanty Rajesh ,   MPO Section, Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research, Cuttack, Odisha, India., Prasad Das Sakti ,   Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research, Cuttack, Odisha, India.
Published: February 2022

Background and Objectives: Analysis of gait parameters and energy expenditure in different walking speeds in trans-tibial amputees has been less investigated. This may provide an insight into how they respond to it. The main aim of this study was to investigate the effect of walking speed changes on gait parameters and metabolic energy consumption in unilateral trans-tibial amputees using the prosthesis. Methods: Thirty trans-tibial amputees fulfilling inclusion criteria were investigated for gait parameters using a ten-meter walk test while these subjects walked with three different walking speeds (comfortable, fast, and slow). Temporal-spatial gait parameters, such as step length, stride length, velocity and cadence, and Physiological Cost Index (PCI) for metabolic energy consumption were analyzed by repeated-measures ANOVA. Results: Step length of a prosthetic side in the fast walking speed (0.67±0.10 m) was higher than the normal comfortable speed (0.56±0.13 m) and least in slow walking (0.42±0.06 m). A similar trend was observed for all gait parameters. PCI (beats/m) was least in normal comfortable speed (0.08±0.09), followed by fast walking speed (0.11±0.08). It was highest when patients walked at a slow speed (0.18±0.12). There was a significant difference in all temporal-spatial gait parameters and PCI in three walking speed conditions (p<0.05). Conclusion: Walking speed significantly affected all temporal-spatial and energy parameters in unilateral trans-tibial amputees.
Translation, Cross-cultural Adaptation, and Study of the Validity and Reliability of the Persian Version of Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 5 (SCAT5)
Authors:   Department of Physiotherapy, Iranian Center of Excellence in Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Imani Pahlavanloo Zahra , Yassin Marzieh ,   Department of Physiotherapy, Iranian Center of Excellence in Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Salehi Reza ,   Department Rehabilitation Management, Iranian Centre of Excellence in Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Mazaherinezhad Ali ,   Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Mansour Sohani Soheil ,   epartment of Physiotherapy, Iranian Center of Excellence in Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: February 2022

Background and Objectives: This study was done to translate and evaluate the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 5 (SCAT5) among Iranian martial arts athletes. Methods: Translation and adaptation were performed in several stages with the instructions provided by Beaton et al. A total of 86 Persian-speaking martial arts athletes (42 males and 44 females) participated in this study. Descriptive statistics were reported for all items of SCAT5. For determining construct validity, the correlations between items of the Persian version of the SCAT5 and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) were all reviewed. The reliability of the questionnaire was determined from two different aspects of test-retest reliability and internal consistency. Results: The processes of translation and cultural adaptation were done by maintaining cultural adaptation through replacing appropriate words and terms, and finding semantic and perceptual equivalents. There was a significant difference between the results of male and female participants. For components of the SCAT5 in comparison with BDI, Spearman rank-order correlation coefficient (rho) was moderate with the Persian version of BDI 0.57 (p<0.001) in terms of the number of symptoms and severity of symptoms 0.50 (p<0.001). Regarding the test-retest reliability, the Persian version of the SCAT5 questionnaire showed excellent reliability for all items (ICC>0.75) and moderate reliability for the number of symptoms (ICC=0.48) and severity of symptoms (ICC=0.49). The coefficient of Cronbach’s alpha was more than 0.70 for all items of the Persian version of the SCAT5. Conclusion: The Persian version of the SCAT5 is a valid and moderate reliable instrument for medical professionals and health care providers in concussion assessment. The ceiling effect was observed in three components, including orientation and two parts of concentration (backward recalling of digits+recalling of months in reverse order).
The relationship between Covid-19 related anxiety and health anxiety: The mediating role of physical concern component
Authors:   Student Research Committee, Department of Clinical Psychology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Shabani Mohammad Javad , Mohsenabadi Hamid ,   Student Research Committee, Department of Clinical Psychology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Gharraee Banafsheh ,   Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Taghizadeh Firoozjaie man ,   MSc, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Golestan, Iran.
Published: February 2022

Introduction: Current models show the anxiety sensitivity physical concerns as a fundamental variable related to the psychological consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic. Aim: This study aimed to determine the relationship between COVID-19 related anxiety and health anxiety mediated by the physical concern component during the Covid-19 pandemic. Method: This study was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted online. For this purpose, 554 adults in Tehran were assessed anonymously by convenience sampling methods using an online questionnaire from 21 June to 5 July 2020. The instruments of this study included the Corona Anxiety Index (CAI), Health Anxiety Inventory (SHAI), and Anxiety Sensitivity Index (ASI-3). The collected data were analyzed using the Pearson correlation method and structural equations by SPSS software version 25 and LISREL software version 8.80. Results: The age range of participants was between 18 and 65 years, with a mean and standard deviation of 38.03±12.21. The results of the Pearson correlation showed that the components of physical concern and health anxiety have a positive and significant relationship with COVID-19 related anxiety (P<0.05). The results of structural equations showed that there is a significant direct path from health anxiety to COVID-19 related anxiety. Also, a significant indirect pathway from health anxiety to COVID-19 related anxiety mediates the physical concern component with a coefficient of 0.16%. Conclusion: In the Iranian sample, the physical concern component mediates the relationship between health anxiety and COVID-19 related anxiety. These findings can help in effective prevention and explain the psychological effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Relationship between psychological distress and physical symptoms of functional dyspepsia with the mediating role of pain related mental imagery, visceral sensitivity, pain catastrophizing and pain self-efficacy
Authors:   Ph.D Student, Department of Psychology, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran., Mohajerani Sepehr
Published: February 2022

Introduction: Functional dyspepsia is a group of gastrointestinal disorders in which the psychological symptoms play a significant role in their incidence. Aim: The aim of this study is determination of the relationship between psychological distress and physical symptoms of functional dyspepsia with the mediating role of pain-related mental imagery, visceral sensitivity, pain catastrophizing and pain self-efficacy. Method: The present study is conducted using the descriptive cross-sectional method. The statistical population includes all patients with functional dyspepsia referred to gastrointestinal clinics of Isfahan in 2021-2022. The statistical population consists of 363 people who are selected by the convenience sampling. Instruments include Depression Anxiety Stress Scale, Nepin Dyspepsia Index, Chronic Pain Mental Image Questionnaire, Visceral Sensitivity Index, Pain Catastrophizing Scale and Chronic Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire. Software such as smart-PLS, SPSS-23 and descriptive indices and structural equations are used for data analysis. Results: Results showed that the direct path of psychological distress (0.329), pain-related mental imagery (0.396) and pain catastrophizing (0.234) to physical symptoms were significant. Also, the indirect paths from psychological distress to physical symptoms through the mediating pain-related mental imagery, pain catastrophizing, and self-efficacy on pain-related mental imagery and visceral sensitivity on pain-related mental imagery with values of 0.052, 0.231, 0.058 and 0.246 respectively had significant relations. Conclusion: The results show that the pain-related mental imagery, visceral sensitivity, pain catastrophizing and pain self-efficacy play a mediating role between the psychological distress and physical symptoms of functional dyspepsia. It is suggested that these factors are included in patients treatment plans to reduce recurrence, exacerbation of symptoms and burden of the disease.
Kryzys polityczny Taisho
Authors: Mytko Janusz
Published: February 2022

Świat polityczny Japonii w pierwszych latach XX w. był kłębowiskiem skomplikowanych powiązań różnych grup, mających większy lub mniejszy wpływ na kształtowanie kierunków polityki państwa. Na czele istniejącego systemu oligarchicznego stało kilku prominentnych biurokratów, wspieranych przez swoje frakcje, które w zależności od sytuacji spierały się bądź współpracowały. Kliki wojskowe i biurokratyczne rywalizowały o wpływy między sobą oraz z partiami politycznymi. Swoją obecność na politycznej scenie próbowały ponadto zaznaczyć środowiska dziennikarskie, finansjera i przedsiębiorcy, jak również ruchy społeczne, a jednocześnie – różnej maści lobbyści. Procesy decyzyjne były uzależnione od wielowymiarowych zakulisowych rozmów i negocjacji, nierzadko toczonych przy pomocy pośredników i posłańców. Książka Janusza Mytko przedstawia kulisy działania tego systemu na przykładzie procesu formowania i upadku ostatniego gabinetu Katsury Tarō (1912-13), jednej z najbardziej wpływowych postaci sceny politycznej początku ubiegłego wieku. Wydarzenia w niej opisane zapoczątkowały proces formowania dwupartyjnego systemu rządów parlamentarnych, który stanowił oś japońskiej polityki przez kolejne dwie dekady.
PEMBUATAN DAN ANALISIS GAYA BADAN PESAWAT TANPA AWAK DARI BAHAN MATERIAL KOMPOSIT YANG DIPERKUAT POLYESTER DAN SERAT ROCK WOOL DENGAN METODE HAND LAY UP
Authors: Juliono S.  , Ikhwansyah Isranuri  , Syahrul Abda  , M. Sabri  , Tugiman  , Mahadi
Published: March 2022

Badan pesawat adalah komponen utama dari sebuah pesawat terbang. Badan pesawat ini sendiri merupakan tempat melekatnya bagian-bagian pesawat seperti wing, elevator maupun roda pendaratan. Panjang badan pesawat tanpa awak ini adalah 2027 mm. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk membuat dan menganalisis badan pesawat tanpa awak dengan menggunakan bahan komposit campuran resin polyester dengan serat rock wool. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mencari nilai titik berat secara teoritis pada badan pesawat tanpa awak serta mendapatkan nilai tegangan regangan yang terjadi pada badan pesawat tanpa awak melalui simulasi dengan menggunakan software Ansys 14.0. Manfaat utama dari penggunaan material komposit adalah mendapatkan kombinasi sifat kekuatan serta kekakuan tinggi dan berat jenis yang ringan. Pada proses penelitian terdapat langkah-langkah proses pembuatan badan pesawat tanpa awak. Melalui penelitian ini pada proses pembuatan badan pesawat tanpa awak dikatakan berhasil dan diperoleh letak titik berat pada badan pesawat yang dihitung secara teoritis didapat pada koordinat x= 897,37, y= 77,77. Regangan maksimum yang terjadi sebesar 0.00014584 mm/mm dan regangan minimum yang terjadi sebesar 3.2414 x 10-8 mm/mm. Tegangan maksimum sebesar 4.5635 MPa dan tegangan minimum yang terjadi sebesar 0.00045862 Mpa melalui hasil simulasi dengan software Ansys 14.0 Workbench.
ANALISA RUMAH VORTEX BERBENTUK LINGKARAN DENGAN VARIASI DIAMETER LUBANG BUANG MENGGUNAKAN PERANGKAT LUNAK CFD
Authors: Stefanus Tobing  , Syahril Gultom  , Taufiq B. N  , Terang UHS Ginting  , Suprianto  , A. Husein Siregar  , Dian M. Nasution
Published: March 2022

Turbin Vortex adalah salah satu jenis turbin mikrohidro yang menggunakan pusaran air sebagai penggerak sudunya. Turbin Vortex mempunyai head yang relatif rendah 0,7m-1,4m dan debit air 0,02 m2/s yang mengalir terus menerus, turbin ini sangat cocok digunakan di aliran sungai. Untuk itu dilakukan analisa dan simulasi secara numerik Turbin Vortex dengan bantuan software Ansy 14 menggunakan CFD. CFD dapat menganalisa atau memprediksi aliran fluida yang ada pada turbin vortex. Dalam proses pembentukan meliputi Preprocessing, Solving, dan Postprocessing. Analisis dilakukan pada aliran tiga dimensi (3D), transient, turbulen dan incompresible. Variabel yang digunakan untuk dianalisa adalah diameter lubang buang air yang terdiri dari tiga ukuran 9 cm, dan 7,5 cm. Didapat kecepatan aliran yang baik pada rumah turbin dengan lubang buang 7,5cm.
PEMBUATAN BADAN PESAWAT DARI BAHAN KOMPOSIT POLIMER BERONGGA YANG DIPERKUAT SERAT BATANG KELAPA SAWIT DENGAN METODE PENGECORAN GRAVITASI
Authors: Adi S. Taniwan  , Ikhwansyah Isranuri  , Farida Ariani  , Tugiman  , A. Husein Siregar
Published: March 2022

Pemanfaatan kelapa sawit seperti BKS untuk menjadi komoditi baru sangat diperlukan. Salah satunya ialah dengan membuat material komposit yang menggunakan penguat serat batang kelapa sawit. BKS diolah untuk dijadikan serat dan dicampur dengan resin termoset untuk selanjutnya dibuat bahan polimer berongga. Kemudian bahan tersebut digunakan sebagai bahan pembuatan body pesawat. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui formulasi campuran yang baik dalam pembuatan body pesawat tanpa awak dengan bahan komposit polimer berongga yang diperkuat serat batang kelapa sawit, mengetahui proses pembuatan cetakan body pesawat, dan mengetahui proses pembuatan body pesawat dengan bahan komposit polimer berongga yang diperkuat serat batang kelapa sawit. Pesawat tanpa awak dibuat dengan menggunakan metode penuangan grafitasi. Dari hasil penelitian diperoleh komposisi yang baik dalam membuat badan pesawat tanpa awak adalah 75% resin, 20% blowing agent, dan 5% serat. Dalam pembuatan cetakan sayap diperlukan 1 lapis serat kaca sedangkan pada body pesawat diperlukan 3 lapis serat kaca. Waktu yang diperlukan agar campurannya dapat mengembang sepenuhnya ialah 8 menit.
SIMULASI ALIRAN FLUIDA PADA POMPA HIDRAM DENGAN VARIASI PANJANG PIPA PEMASUKAN DAN TINGGI TABUNG UDARA MENGGUNAKAN PERANGKAT LUNAK CFD
Authors: Jefri H. Manik  , A. Halim Nasution  , Syahril Gultom  , Lubis A. Zulkifli , Pramio G. Sembiring
Published: March 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mensimulasikan aliran fluida pada pompa hidram dengan menggunakan perangkat lunak CFD, simulasi yang digunakan adalah untuk aliran stedi, inkompresibel, turbulen, dan tiga dimensi. Fluida air (water liquid) berakselerasi melalui pipa masuk dan masuk ke badan pompa, badan pompa mengalami kompresi dan akhirnya menekan air ke tabung udara dan kemudian menyalurkan air ke pipa keluaran. Simulasi diatur dengan mengkondisikan pada saat katup limbah tertutup dan pada saat katup penghantar tertutup. Simulasi terdiri dari sembilan rangkaian yaitu tiga panjang pipa pemasukan, tiga tabung udara 40cm, tiga tabung udara 60cm. Hasil simulasi didapatkan dengan membandingkan hasil simulasi dengan hasil pengujian. Diperoleh penyimpangan terendah antara hasil simulasi dan hasil pengujian adalah 0,05 % dan penyimpangan tertinggi antara hasil simulasi dan hasil pengujian adalah 16,58 %.
ANALISA PEMAKAIAN BAHAN BAKAR AMPAS TEBU DAN TEMPURUNG KELAPA DENGAN MENGUJI VARIASI RASIO YANG PALING EFISIEN TERHADAP KETEL UAP SEBAGAI BAHAN BAKAR ALTERNATIF
Authors: Christiany N. S.  , Sitepu Tekad , Napitupulu Farel H. , Mahadi  , Taufiq B. N.
Published: March 2022

Bahan bakar merupakan segala sesuatu yang dapat dibakar dan menghasilkan panas. Bahan bakar yang terdapat di alam dapat berupa padat, cair, dan gas. Ketel uap sangat berhubungan erat dengan bahan bakar yang digunakannya. Berdasarkan pengalaman dari penelitian yang telah dilakukan sebelumnya, bahan bakar biomassa dari limbah tanaman dapat dijadikan sebagai bahan bakar alternative yang ketersediannya dapat terus dijaga dan menghasilkan nilai kalor yang tidak kalah tinggi serta biaya yang cukup terjangkau. Salah satu pabrik yang mengaplikasikannya adalah Pabrik Gula Sei Semayang yang menggunakan ampas tebu dan fiber (cangkang dan serabut sawit) sebagai bahan bakarnya dan menghasilkan efisiensi sebesar 66%. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mendapatkan nilai efisiensi tertinggi dan terendah serta mendapatkan variasi rasio yang paling efisien digunakan. Penulis melakukan pengujian dan menganalisa campuran ampas tebu (AT) terhadap tempurung kelapa (TK) dengan berbagai variasi rasio menggunakan cara metode tidak langsung, yakni 90% AT : 10% TK, 80% AT : 20% TK, 70% AT : 30% TK, 60% AT : 40% TK, dan 50% AT : 50% TK. Dari hasil pengujian, direkomendasikan rasio bahan bakar yang paling efisien digunakan pada ketel uap merk Yoshieme Japan, dengan suhu uap 325°C, kapasitas uap 60 T/jam, dan tekanan 29 kg/cm2 adalah 90% AT : 10% TK dengan efisiensi sebesar 78,75%.
Centro de convivência e residência para a terceira idade: a arquitetura guiando um novo olhar sobre a autonomia e a socialização do idoso
Authors: Cruz Alice Gabriela Cerqueira , Cavalcante Marília Moreira
Published: March 2022

O aumento da expectativa de vida e o crescimento da população idosa tem alterado o perfil das demandas por políticas sociais e reforçado a necessidade de ações destinadas a esse público. Nesse sentido, este artigo apresenta um projeto arquitetônico de um Centro de Convivência e Residência para a terceira idade. Visa ter um olhar abrangente sobre as questões do envelhecimento e prestar cuidados integrados, atendendo às complexidades inerentes à idade e às transformações da sociedade. O artigo busca responder ao questionamento: como a arquitetura de um Centro de Convivência e Residência para a terceira idade pode contribuir para aumentar a autonomia dessa crescente população? Nesse sentido, o objetivo geral é projetar um espaço que fomente a autonomia e socialização do idoso. A metodologia se deu através de pesquisas, visitas técnicas, questionário, levantamento e análises de dados nas variadas áreas do conhecimento. O principal resultado foi a produção do projeto arquitetônico de uma instituição de longa permanência para idosos em vulnerabilidade e um centro de convivência intergeracional. Por meio de estratégias de conforto e promoção de acessibilidade e assistência à saúde, as exigências e limitações que o envelhecimento produz foram superadas e foi promovida a autonomia do idoso, propiciando-lhe liberdade para exercer suas atividades diárias e fomentando a sua socialização.
Gobierno Abierto: Transparencia gubernamental en el marco de la pandemia Covid-19
Authors: Pinho De Oliveira Maria Fatima
Published: March 2022

La presente investigación se encuentra enmarcada en abordar brevemente unas notas sobre la transparencia gubernamental en Venezuela enmarcada en la situación de pandemia mundial (COVID-19) en la estructura del Gobierno Abierto. La metodología está basada en una investigación documental, donde a través de la fenomenología se observa, a través de las publicaciones en algunos medios de comunicación social, la situación actual. Para varios autores analizados se estima que actualmente Venezuela no cuenta con un sistema transparente de publicación de datos por parte de los entes encargados para ello a los ciudadanos, bien sea por las sanciones a que pueden ser sometidos o al acoso que puedan sufrir por parte del Estado
Confusion, Misjudgment and Dissonance: The Fall of a Priest, a People and a God in Chinua Achebe’s Arrow of God
Authors: Ahmed Tanzir
Published: February 2022

Chinua Achebe’s Arrow of God portrays the gradual downfall and the ultimate doom of the protagonist, Ezeulu, of the entire Igbo community and even their deity, Ulu. Ezeulu’s tragedy happens in numerous stages influenced by various factors stemming from personal, communal and religious conflicts and his misinterpretation or misunderstanding of himself, his people, his deity and institutions and circumstances. Set in the 1920s Nigeria, Arrow of God portrays a period when colonial machination is well underway, and the native beliefs and institutions are crumbling under its grueling pressure. This paper seeks to show how Arrow of God shows that the main reason for the debacle of Igbo society lies in their internal conflicts, failure to stick to their tradition and the helplessness and dilemma to which colonialism has subjected them. Achebe asserts that for the sake of maintaining age-old traditions, some flexibility in judgment must be there, and any kind of absolutism should be avoided for the greater interest of the people.
The Extent to Which the Loading and Unloading Contractor Benefits from Determining the Responsibility of the Sea Carrier under the Bill of Lading
Authors: AL-Gamiel Eman Fathi Hassan
Published: February 2022

The operations of loading and unloading at the maritime cargo are the responsibilities and duties of the carrier or the shipper, or the consignee. These duties are difficult to be carried out in the frame of increasing load of ships at the modern era, and to accomplish the desire of parties of the maritime transport contract regarding the speed of execution, whereas accomplishment of these operations inquires any private equipment and high-efficiency labors at this side. However, the carrier cannot ensure these matters at every port where his shops arrive. On the other hand, it is not within the capacity of the shipper or the consignee, which necessitated recourse to a specialized contractor who performs it on his behalf in return for a wage and through his labors and equipment owned by him or leased from the port administration, which is known as the loading and unloading contractor. The carrier, shipper or consignee can entrust to him to carry out any of these operations except for sea transport. The loading and unloading contract concluded by the latter may include receiving the goods from the shipper, shipping them, stacking them, unpacking, unloading, or delivering them to the consignee. Although there is a special entity for both the loading and unloading contract and the maritime transport contract - the first interferes with the implementation of the second, which raises several inquiries regarding the degree to which loading and unloading contractors taking benefit from identification the responsibility of the sea carrier under the bill of lading, since there is an overlap in the two contracts and loading and unloading contract is a way to carry out the maritime transport contract.
Influencing Factors on Mobile Wallet Adoption in the Philippines: Generation X’s Behavioral Intention to Use GCash Services
Authors: Cacas Alyssa , Diongson Mariel Bea Alecar , Olita Glenda Mica , Perkins Rosalyn
Published: February 2022

Over the years, financial services have constantly evolved from cash to card to digital transactions. The usage of cashless transactions in the Philippines is not as high in developed countries. The trajectory of generation X’s behavioral intention to adopt GCash was popularized during this pandemic crisis. Currently, there is limited information on the influencing factors that impacts this behavioral intention on the adoption of the untapped target market. This paper aims to investigate the factors that influenced the mobile wallet adoption of generation X in the Philippines that focuses on perceived risk, ease of use, rebates, and social influence. From the survey of (N=385) non-users respondents, the results present a positive effect on generation X's behavioral intention to adopt GCash and a significant relationship between the influencing factors and behavioral intention. This study concludes that these influencing factors have a significant effect on the Filipino generation Xers’ behavioral intention.
Translating Hallyu Phenomenon and its Underlying Impact in the Purchasing Intentions of Filipinos
Authors: Malabanan John Michael , Dela Vega Andrei , Gono Leanne Christine , Pantoja Earl
Published: February 2022

The Korean Wave is playing a huge role in the decision-making of customers when purchasing different products and services. This also asks the question of whether this phenomenon is really starting to pave the lives of every Filipino as it becomes the standard when buying food, clothing, media, and the like. The drive to the transition of preferring Korean products over Filipino ones is widely seen in the Philippines. The objective of this paper is to determine the impact of the Korean wave on the purchasing intentions of Filipino consumers in terms of frequency, volume, and amount to spend. This Hallyu consists of their trends, personalities, the strategy of Korean entertainment, and the image and popularity of their culture. Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) will help analyze the relationship between the various variables, therefore predicting how the factors will affect the purchase intentions of Filipinos. Results show that the popularity of Korean culture is the indicative factor on the increase of frequency, volume, and amount to spend by Filipinos in purchasing Korean products. Trends and standards also come up because of their iconic creations that spread throughout the country. The paper is intended to fill the gap in this field to help businesses, advertisers, and marketers cope with this phenomenon.