bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pendidikan Seks Perspektif Islam sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Kekerasan Seksual di PAUD
Authors: Asmawulan Tri , Budi Hastuti Isnaini , Katoningsih Sri , Muna Nailil
Published: August 2024

Salah satu ancaman terbesar bagi negara adalah pelecehan seksual terhadap anak. Oleh karena itu, sangat penting untuk memahami seks anak dan mengajarkan mereka tentang seks pada usia dini.  Hal ini dimaksudkan untuk mencegah perilaku kekerasan atau perlakuan menyimpang, baik dari anak sendiri maupun orang lain. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan implementasi pendidikan seks pada anak usia dini dalam perspektif islam. Metode dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif., dengan menggunakan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah guru di TK Saymara Kartasura sebanyak 6 guru. Validasi data menggunakan triangulasi data dan triangulasi sumber. Teknik analisis data menggunakan teknik  analisis  interaktif dari Miles dan Huberman. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa di TK Saymara telah mengimplementasikan pendidikan seks  perspektif Islam untuk anak didik .  Materi-materi yang diberikan sesuai dengan Indikator pendidikan seks untuk anak usia dini.  Selain itu metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan pembelajaran juga sesuai dengan metode untuk anak usai dini.
Pengembangan Game Edukasi Melalui Construct 2 Sebagai Media Alternatif Pengenalan Keaksaraan Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Dinda Suci Aisya , Hendriawan Deri , Naufal Arzaqi Roby
Published: August 2024

Kemampuan membaca permulaan merupakan salah satu kemampuan dasar berbahasa anak usia dini yang diajarkan di lingkup sekolah. Pada usia ini mayoritas anak-anak sudah memiliki pemahaman yang cukup baik tentang jenis dan makna kata, namun mereka seringkali masih kesulitan untuk mengeja atau menyusun huruf dari kata tersebut. Untuk itu perlu dikembangkan media pembelajaran berbasis digital yang dapat dipelajari dimanapun dan kapanpun. Media ini juga diciptakan untuk menarik minat membaca dan belajar anak. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengkaji sejauh mana tingkat fungsionalitas dan kelayakan game edukasi sebagai alternatif pengenalan keaksaraan anak usia dini. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Design and Development (D&D) dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif.  “Game Development Life Cycle” (GDLC) digunakan sebagai pedoman prosedur pengembangan game edukasi pada penelitian. Penelitian ini melibatkan validator, yaitu ahli media dan ahli materi yang melakukan pengujian game untuk memastikan kualitas dan keefektifan game. Hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa pengembangan “SUKA GAME” melalui aplikasi Construct 2 sebagai media pembelajaran berbasis digital merupakan alat media yang layak untuk digunakan dalam kegiatan pembelajaran pengenalan dan melatih kemampuan aksara anak usia dini.
Implementasi Penyelenggaraan Perpustakaan di PAUD dalam Membangun Literasi Membaca Anak di Era Society 5.0
Authors: Noormala Noormala , Nurjannah Nurjannah , Sarifah Iva , Hapidin Hapidin
Published: August 2024

Permasalahan dalam penelitian ini yaitu capaian PISA merefleksikan kualitas pendidikan di Indonesia, PAUD sebagai pengawal pondasi perlu melakukan usaha terbaik dalam membina generasi. Membangun minat literasi membaca perlu dilakukan sedini mungkin, namun demikian metode yang tepat menjadi fokus utama karena akan mempengaruhi hasil capaian bagaimana karakter literat sepanjang hayat terbangun di masa mendatang. Perpustakaan merupakan salah satu sarana yang banyak diyakini menjadi pendukung utama dalam meningkatkan keterampilan literasi. Penelitian ini diharapkan memberikan gambaran nyata bagaimana mengimplementasikan penyelenggaraan perpustakaan PAUD dalam membangun minat literasi membaca anak di era society 5.0. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan metode analisis data dari Miles dan Huberman. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Sampel dalam penelitian ini yaitu peserta didik usia 4-5 tahun di PAUD KB Lazan Edu Center sebanyak 25 anak. Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa berdasarkan standar perkembangan pada subdomain membaca dasar, dari 8 indikator pada dua kelompok standar penyelenggaraan perpustakaan di PAUD memfasilitasi 7 indikator dan hanya 1 indikator yang tidak terpenuhi. Berdasarkan kontinum perkembangan anak dalam membaca awal, penyelenggaraan perpustakaan di PAUD memfasilitasi seluruh indikator, yakni 13 indikator.  Sehingga kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah penyelenggaraan perpustakaan PAUD dapat menjadi alternatif program dalam membangun literasi membaca awal di era society 5.0
Pelatihan Parenting Digital dalam Meningkatkan Pengasuhan Anak
Authors: Rama Danti Yulita , Sardin Sardin , Purnomo Purnomo
Published: August 2024

Parenting merupakan aspek yang sangat penting dalam kehidupan manusia, mengingat peran orang tua sebagai pembimbing utama dalam perkembangan anak. Urgensi Parenting terletak pada dampak yang signifikan yang dapat diberikan oleh orang tua terhadap kesejahteraan dan perkembangan anak, kegiatan Pelatihan Parenting Pengasuhan Anak di Era Digital diadakan sebagai kepekaan akademisi terhadap berbagai fenomena Parenting di era digital. Tujuan tulisan ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan kegiatan Pelatihan Parenting Pengasuhan Anak di Era Digital yang dilaksanakan di Kober Arafah dengan peserta pelatihan ialah anggota Posyandu Anyelir yang juga merupakan orang tua/wali siswa peserta didik Kober Arafah. Metode Penelitian ini menggunakan Service Learning. Tahap pertama yaitu merupakan tahapan analisis kebutuhan pelatihan (training need assessment). Tahap kedua adalah merancang desain pelatihan. Tahap kedua adalah merancang desain pelatihan. Tahapan keempat yang merupakan tahapan terakhir adalah evaluasi. Didapatkan hasil bahwa skor post test peserta lebih besar dibandingkan skor pre test sehingga menunjukan bahwa peserta mendapatkan pengetahuan baru mengenai Parenting setelah mengikuti pelatihan.
Upaya Penanaman Nilai Toleransi Beragama untuk Mengembangkan Karakter Toleransi Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Adzqya Cendana Tantra Fanesya , Fitriani Yulianti , Nuroniah Pepi
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh pentingnya nilai toleransi beragama dalam membentuk nilai pendidikan karakter pada anak usia dini. Berfokus pada aktivitas penunjang pembelajaran yang mempengaruhi terlihatnya nilai-nilai toleransi beragama secara alamiah dan mendalam di lingkungan mayoritas beragama Islam. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menggambarkan upaya penanaman nilai toleransi beragama untuk mengembangkan karakter toleransi beragama anak usia 5-6 tahun di TK YWKA Kota Serang. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini mengunakan observasi dan studi dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data dilakukan secara bertahap yang meliputi pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data dan kesimpulan. Hasil yang diperoleh menunjukkan bahwa upaya penanaman nilai toleransi beragama dilakukan melalui pemberian pemahaman dan pembiasaan pada anak. Anak sudah memiliki 3 aspek toleransi yakni 1) menerima (tidak membedakan teman berdasarkan agama, hidup rukun dengan bergantian menggunakan alat permainan dan saling membantu untuk membereskan mainan bersama teman-temannya), 2) menghormati (tidak mengejek teman, sopan santun dalam mengucapkan salam dan mengucapkan selamat pada hari besar agama), 3) menghargai (menunggu giliran ketika mengambil wudhu, memberi ruang pelaksanaan ibadah dan tidak mengganggu teman yang sedang beribadah). Diharapkan melalui penelitian ini dapat memberi referensi bagi guru dalam menanamkan nilai toleransi beragama untuk mengembangkan karakter toleransi pada anak.
Analisis Kebutuhan Video Pembelajaran untuk Menstimulasi Literasi Budaya dan Motorik Halus Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Aisyah Rizka Rizka , RuqoFitri Ruqoyyah , Khotimah Nurul , Mustaji Mustaji , Patria Saroingsong Wulan
Published: August 2024

Video pembelajaran adalah media pembelajaran yang akurat sehingga dapat membantu guru dalam menyampaikan pembelajaran pada anak usia dini. Kurangnya ketersediaan video pembelajaran dapat mempengaruhi kemampuan anak seperti pada kemampuan literasi budaya dan motorik halus. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan: (1) Penggunaan video pembelajaran dalam menstimulasi kemampuan literasi budaya dan motorik halus. (2) Kebutuhan pengembangan video pembelajaran untuk menstimulasi kemampuan literasi budaya dan motorik halus. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah survei dengan subyek 50 guru Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini di Kabupaten Lamongan yang dipilih secara acak. Teknik pengumpulan data secara online menggunakan google form dan dianalisis secara kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa: (1) Penggunaan video pembelajaran dalam menstimulasi literasi budaya sebanyak 26% sangat sering, 32% sering, 40% kadang-kadang, dan 2% tidak pernah, sedangkan dalam menstimulasi motorik halus sebanyak 24% sangat sering, 44% sering, dan 32% kadang- kadang (2) Kebutuhan pengembangan video pembelajaran untuk menstimulasi literasi budaya sebanyak 72% sangat penting dan 28% penting, sedangkan untuk menstimulasi motorik halus sebanyak 74% sangat penting dan 26% penting. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa perlu adanya pengembangan video pembelajaran untuk menstimulasi kemampuan literasi budaya dan motorik halus anak usia dini.
Eksplorasi Keterampilan Fine Motoric Anak dalam Kegiatan Menggambar Menggunakan Virtual Reality; Studi Kasus pada Generasi Alpha
Authors: Alfath Nashiruddin
Published: August 2024

Ciri anak generasi Alpha yaitu memiliki keterampilan teknologi yang kuat sejak anak usia dini, termasuk menggunakann Device pada teknologi Virtual Reality. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi keterampilan fine motoric menggunakan teknologi virtual Reality. Metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus pada anak usia 8 tahun. Pengumpulan data menggunakan  observasi ketika anak menggunakan VR pada kegiatan menggambar. Analisis data menggunakan model Miles dan Humberman yang meliputi data reduction (reduksi data), data display (penyajian data) dan verification (penarikan kesimpulan). Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa melalui penggunaan device VR anak dapat melatih keterampilan motoric halus, hal ini teramati ketika menggunakan kontroler VR anak mengkoordinasikan sendi tangan untuk memutar, menekan dan menggerakan sendi tangannya sehingga menjadi suatu karya gambar yang immersive. Demikian juga pada kegiatan lainnya di dalam VR seperti olahraga dan permainan edukatif. Dukungan orang tua sangat penting dalam melatih fine motoric anak dengan memberi kesempatan menggunakan VR. Keterampilan fine motoric dapat memberikan manfaat panjang bagi anak generasi Alfa tidak hanya pada penggunaan VR tetapi juga dalam kehidupan sehari hari.
Hubungan Disiplin Belajar dan Motivasi Belajar dengan Hasil Belajar PKn Siswa
Authors: Dewi Sanda Lestari , Hadikusuma Ramadan Zaka
Published: August 2024

Penelitian dilaksanakan guna memahami hubungan disiplin belajar serta motivasi belajar dengan hasil belajar siswa. Desain penelitiannya ialah kuantitatif kolerasional. Populasi penelitian berjumlah 43 siswa. Pengambilan sampel dengan sampel jenuh yang artinya sebanyak 43 sampel. Angket serta dokumentasi berguna mengumpulkan data. Uji validitas serta reliabilitas berguna menguji instrumen. uji prasyarat sebanyak 3 tahap, yakni uji normalitas, homogenitas, beserta linieritas. Pengujian hipotesisnya meliputi analisis kolerasi, uji T, uji F, serta koefisien determinasi. Hasilnya ialah (1) terdapatnya hubungan disiplin belajar dan motivasi belajar dengan hasil belajar PKn siswa, signifikansinya 0,000<0,05 dari analisis kolerasi. (2) dengan melakukan uji T signifikansinya 0,000 < 0,05, berarti variabel independen serta dependen terdapatnya hubungan secara terpisah. (3) uji F, didapatkan signifikasinya 0.000 < 0.05. Berarti disiplin belajar (X1) dan motivasi belajar (X2) pada hasil belajar (Y) bersamaan berhubungan signifikan. (4) Nilai koefisien determinasi 0,871, maka diketahui adanya hubungan sebesar 87,1% disiplin belajar serta motivasi belajar pada hasil belajar PKn siswa, maka disimpulkan hubungannya positif juga signifikan disiplin belajar dan motivasi belajar dengan hasil belajar.
Analisis Rasio Likuiditas, Solvabilitas dan Profitabilitas Terhadap Kinerja Keuangan
Authors: Shidiq Abdan , Mala Iva Khoiril , Sutantri
Published: August 2024

This research was conducted to finding out how big a percentage of PT's financial performance is. Mayora Indah Tbk. using Liquidity, Solvency and Profitability ratios for the 2020-2022 period. The nature of the research in this research is qualitative research. In this research, the data used in the annual financial reports of PT. Mayora Indah Tbk. 2020-2022 period. The population in this research is all assets, equity and income of PT. Mayora Indah Tbk. The sampling technique used in this research used purposive sampling. The data collection method used by the author is using internet research data collection methods, namely collecting indirect observation data by collecting data from PT's annual financial reports. Mayora Indah Tbk. 2020-2022 period. The results of this research show that the liquidity ratio as measured using the current ratio and quick ratio shows good results for company performance, the solvency ratio as measured using the Debt to Asset Ratio is 43% for 2020 and in 2021, 2022 is 42%, and Debt to equity ratio was 73.5% in the 2020 and 2022 periods, while in 2021 it was 75.35.
Nota Técnica n. 136 (Diset) : Revelando tendências : análise dos resultados do censo dos grupos de pesquisa de 2023
Authors: Chiarini Tulio , Rapini Márcia Siqueira , Santos Emerson Gomes dos
Published: August 2024

O Diretório de Grupos de Pesquisa (DGP) foi criado pelo CNPq na década de 1990 para centralizar e padronizar as estatísticas sobre grupos de pesquisa no Brasil, que antes eram dispersas entre várias agências. O DGP fornece dados online sobre grupos de pesquisa científica, tecnológica e artística e é utilizado tanto pelo CNPq quanto pela comunidade acadêmica para avaliar a pesquisa. Inicialmente, os censos do DGP eram realizados bienalmente, mas após 2010 houve interrupções, com apenas dois censos sendo feitos até 2016 e um hiato de sete anos. Em 2024, o Censo de 2023 foi lançado, e esta Nota Técnica analisa os resultados, apresentando tendências no número de instituições, grupos e pesquisadores, detalhando a relação do DGP com a Plataforma Lattes e oferecendo uma visão histórica e regionalizada dos dados.
An Enhanced Technology for Ontology Mapping
Authors: Patil Abhishek
Published: August 2024

The process of defining content from different ontologies is time-consuming, tedious and error-prone. To solve these problems, new methods for ontology comparison have been developed. This process focuses on the integration of ontologies for various applications, but also requires maintaining the integrity of the integrated ontologies. The concept ontology associated with integration is designed to be more efficient, accurate and useful. You can combine these two and compete together to increase accuracy. Comparing this approach with existing methods should provide greater accuracy and efficiency in ontology comparison.
Comparing Rover and Helicopter Planetary Mission Architectures in a Mars Analog Setting in Iceland
Authors: Gwizd Samantha , Stack Kathryn M. , Francis Raymond , Calef Fred , Carr Brett B. , Langley Chris , Graff Jamie , Hanning Kristinsson Þorsteinn , Thorarensen Vilhjálmur Páll , Bernharðsson Eiríkur , Phillips Michael , Varnam Matthew , Hadland Nathan , Shah Jahnavi , Moersch Jeffrey , Basu Udit , Voigt Joana R. C. , Hamilton Christopher W.
Published: August 2024

The Rover–Aerial Vehicle Exploration Network project field-tested planetary mission operations within a Mars analog environment in Iceland using stand-alone rover and helicopter architectures. Mission planning, implementation, and results are reported for the rover mission and briefly summarized for the helicopter mission. The outcomes of both missions are subsequently compared. Field implementation occurred from 2022 July to August at the Holuhraun lava flow. The rover science operations team executed a 14 sol (Martian day) mission that achieved mission, science, and sampling goals, including the contextualization, acquisition, and planned caching of two eolian and two rock samples. The helicopter science operations team executed a plan of comparable length but emphasized different science goals given long-range flight capabilities and landing limitations. The resolution and targetability of the rover payload enabled more detailed analyses, whereas the helicopter was better able to map flow-scale morphologies. The rover’s exploration was limited by daily mobility duration limits and hazardous terrain, whereas the helicopter’s exploration was constrained by landing site hazards. Resource limitations resulted from lengthier rover drives and data-volume-intensive helicopter imaging surveys. Future missions using combined rover–helicopter architectures should account for each spacecraft’s resource needs and acknowledge system strengths in different geologic settings. Both missions served to establish operations strategies and mission outcomes to be applied to future combined rover and helicopter mission architectures, while the helicopter mission also evaluated strategies and outcomes for future stand-alone airborne missions. Findings in this work are relevant to future missions seeking to optimize strategies for planetary mission operations.
Revolutionizing Plant Pathogen Conservation: The Past, Present, and Future of AI in Preserving Natural Ecosystems
Authors: Lee Sue Han , Liaw Zhe Rui , Chai Yu Hao , Ng Shien Lin , Bonnet Pierre , Goëau Hervé , Joly Alexis
Published: August 2024

Traditionally, plant pathologists have emphasized controlling crop pathogens, neglecting the importance of conserving their diversity in natural ecosystems. Native plant pathogens thriving in natural environments significantly contribute to ecosystem structure, stability, nutrient cycling, and productivity. The coevolution of wild crop progenitors with native pathogens yields a diverse array of disease resistance factors, serving as a critical resource for farmers and breeders in developing disease-resistant cultivars. Moreover, native plant pathogens hold promise as valuable research tools, model systems for scientists, and potential sources of novel drugs, pesticides, bio-control agents, and biotechnological innovations (Ingram 1999, Ingram 2022)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, specifically Deep Learning (DL), is revolutionizing agricultural sustainability by advancing plant disease identification (Ayoub Shaikh et al. 2022, Wongchai et al. 2022). DL extends beyond single-crop disease identification, encompassing multiple crops and diseases (Lee et al. 2020). Utilizing computer vision and Internet of Things (IoT), AI enhances the ability to recognize and categorize plant diseases across diverse agricultural landscapes (Sinha and Dhanalakshmi 2022). The data used is crowdsourced from images captured through cameras or smartphones.

However, to comprehensively monitor and understand plant diseases on a larger scale for diversity study, AI practitioners should integrate broader factors into their predictive modeling such as weather patterns, geographical variations, environmental conditions, and real-world challenges. Overcoming real-world challenges involves addressing previously unseen diseases, modeling disease distribution across extensive geographical areas, and managing domain adaptation, which arise from differences in data distributions between the source and target domains.

An innovative plant disease identification framework has been established, benchmarked on the largest plant disease dataset (Mohanty et al. 2016). This framework specifically focuses on addressing the crucial challenges in this field. The reliability of DL models was thoroughly analyzed and evaluated through machine vision interpretation, and cases lacking labeled data were explored (Chai et al. 2023). This presentation will not only highlight the significant advancements achieved but also outline future plans to new ecological studies of plant diseases identification as indispensable elements in the broader landscape of global environmental change research.
A prospective study of age-related differences in modifiable risk factors, stroke subtype, and functional outcome in young and middle-aged patients with first-ever ischemic stroke
Authors: Dimitrov Georgi , Danovska Maya , Mineva-Dimitrova Eleonora
Published: August 2024

The objective of our study was to compare the age-related differences in the prevalence of modifiable risk factors (RF), stroke subtype and functional outcome at hospital discharge in young and middle-aged patients with first-ever ischemic stroke (IS). The study included 120 patients with acute first-ever IS, aged 18–59 years, admitted to the Neurology Clinic of Dr. Georgi Stranski University Hospital, Pleven. Of these, 41 (34.2%) were in the young-age group and 79 (65.8%) were middle-aged. The middle-aged patients had higher rates of arterial hypertension (81.0%), diabetes mellitus (45.6%), dyslipidemia (83.5%), low levels of HDL cholesterol (68.4%), high levels of LDL cholesterol (72.2%) and arterial fibrillation (7.6%). The most common subtype of IS in middle-aged patients was large artery atherosclerosis (40.5%), small vessel occlusion (29.1%) and cardioembolism (6.3%). In comparison, we found a higher incidence of IS in the young patients with other determined (34.1%) and undetermined aetiology (34.1%). Our data on functional outcomes at hospital discharge confirm age-related differences in the prevalence of modifiable RFs and stroke subtype in young and middle-aged patients with first-ever IS. These findings highlight the need to develop specific therapeutic approaches for early identification and effective control of health- and lifestyle-related RFs to reduce the incidence of the most common subtypes of IS.
Morphology and multigene phylogeny revealed four new species of Xylodon (Schizoporaceae, Basidiomycota) from southern China
Authors: Yuan Qi , Zhao Changlin
Published: August 2024

Fungi are one of the most diverse groups of organisms on Earth, amongst which wood-inhabiting fungi play a crucial role in ecosystem processes and functions. Four new wood-inhabiting fungi, Xylodon cremeoparinaceus, X. luteodontioides, X. poroides and X. wumengshanensis are proposed, based on morphological features and molecular evidence. Xylodon cremeoparinaceus is distinguished by a cream hymenial surface with a pruinose hymenophore, a monomitic hyphal system with clamped generative hyphae and ellipsoid basidiospores. Xylodon luteodontioides is characterised by flavescens hymenophore surface with odontioid hymenophore, monomitic hyphal system with clamped generative hyphae and ellipsoid basidiospores. Xylodon poroides bears coriaceous basidiomata with a poroid hymenophore surface, monomitic hyphal system with clamped generative hyphae and ellipsoid basidiospores. Xylodon wumengshanensis is a distinct taxon by its grandinoid hymenophore surface, monomitic hyphal system with clamped generative hyphae and ellipsoid basidiospores. Sequences of ITS and nLSU rRNA markers of the studied samples were generated and phylogenetic analyses were performed using the Maximum Likelihood, Maximum Parsimony, and Bayesian Inference methods. The phylogram, based on the ITS+nLSU rDNA gene regions, included three genera within the Schizoporaceae as Fasciodontia, Lyomyces and Xylodon. The four new species were grouped into the genus Xylodon. The topology, based on the ITS sequences, revealed that Xylodon cremeoparinaceus was grouped closely with X. pruinosus, X. detriticus and X. ussuriensis. The taxon X. luteodontioides was sister to X. nesporii. The species X. poroides separated from X. pseudotropicus, while X. wumengshanensis was grouped with four taxa: X. patagonicus, X. radula, X. subtropicus and X. taiwanianus.
An Empirical Study of Factors Influencing Drone Terrorist Attack Casualties
Authors: Kim Taeyoung , Park Jeongwan , Lee Julak
Published: August 2024

Recognizing the pivotal role of casualties as a metric for assessing the success of terrorist acts, this study endeavors to unravel the underlying factors shaping the casualty count in drone terrorist attacks across the globe. By applying Zero Negative Binomial Regression Analysis on data sourced from the Global Terrorism Database, we discern significant factors influencing the number of terrorist casualties. Our findings reveal the paramount importance of the target facility's significance, the attack type, the utilization of remote-controlled drones, the deployment of suicide drones equipped with explosive payloads, and the audacious strategy of swarming drone attacks.
Research on Intelligent Translation System of Spoken English Based on Cyclic Neural Network Model
Authors: Zhang Jie
Published: August 2024

This paper explores the development of an intelligent translation system for spoken English using Recurrent Neural Network (RNN) models. The fundamental principles of RNNs and their advantages in processing sequential data, particularly in handling time-dependent natural language data, are discussed. The methodology for constructing the translation system is outlined, covering key steps such as data preprocessing, model architecture design, and training optimization. The system's performance is evaluated in terms of translation accuracy, fluency, and real-time processing capabilities. The study identifies limitations of the current system and proposes future research directions, including the integration of attention mechanisms, refinement of model architectures, and enhancement of multilingual translation capabilities. Ultimately, this research contributes theoretical insights and practical guidance to the ongoing development of intelligent translation systems for spoken English.
QUANDO O TRABALHO SE TORNA UM DANO À EXISTÊNCIA? DOS IMPACTOS NA VIDA DO TRABALHADOR ÀS POSSIBILIDADES JURÍDICAS
Authors: Colomby Renato , Generali da Costa Silvia , Salvagni Julice , Cheron Cibele
Published: August 2024

O artigo teve por objetivo identificar as principais ocorrências jurídicas que ensejam responsabilização por Danos Existenciais no Direito do Trabalho, buscando aproximar esse instituto jurídico das temáticas de riscos psicossociais, saúde do trabalhador e relações de trabalho. Para tanto, buscou-se: a) identificar as principais ocorrências que ensejam responsabilização por danos existenciais no direito do trabalho; b) estabelecer relação dessas ocorrências com os fatores de risco psicossocial no trabalho e c) identificar riscos psicossociais subordinados às ocorrências principais. Optou-se pelo formato de ensaio teórico, pautado por uma revisão da literatura do tipo narrativa, incluindo a jurisprudência brasileira. Os resultados indicaram que os casos de danos existenciais orbitam ao redor da Jornada de trabalho excessiva, Assédio moral e sexual; Acidentes de trabalho; Lesões por Esforços Repetitivos (LER) e Distúrbios Osteomusculares Relacionados ao Trabalho (DORT), e Trabalho análogo ao escravo. Como riscos psicossociais associados a estes fatores estão o não direito à desconexão; o trabalho precário; e o burnout. Concluiu-se que as decisões jurídicas acerca do dano existencial precisam ser amplificadas a fim de abarcar os diferentes riscos psicossociais associados a esse instituto jurídico e que deva ser considerado o instituto do dano existencial coletivo. Sugere-se, por fim, que esse tipo de reparação no campo da responsabilidade civil faça parte das discussões acadêmicas e empresariais, sobretudo, no que tange às relações de trabalho e à prevenção de riscos psicossociais.
A INTERNACIONALIZAÇÃO DA EXTENSÃO E OS DISCURSOS INSTITUCIONAIS DE UNIVERSIDADES PÚBLICAS DE SANTA CATARINA
Authors: De Souza Stefani , Prim Corrêa Cláudia , Geremias Leal Fernanda , Barreto Moraes Mário César
Published: August 2024

Apesar de ser uma das dimensões do tripé basilar da universidade, a extensão é recorrentemente negligenciada. Por outro lado, à internacionalização se é atribuído destaque, uma vez que pode conferir ‘prestígio’ à universidade em rankings acadêmicos. Este estudo objetivou analisar de que maneira documentos institucionais de universidades públicas de Santa Catarina contemplam a internacionalização da extensão. Para tanto, foi realizado estudo descritivo de abordagem qualitativa, que fez uso de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental. Documentos das instituições selecionadas, relativos às temáticas de extensão e de internacionalização, foram analisados por meio de codificação cruzada, com o uso do software Atlas.ti e embasada na metodologia de Saldaña (2013). Obteve-se um panorama geral de como a internacionalização da extensão tem sido tratada pelos documentos institucionais de universidades públicas brasileiras e verificou-se que há tentativas de se estabelecer o diálogo entre a extensão universitária e a internacionalização da educação superior, porém, a extensão não costuma ter o mesmo destaque nas políticas de internacionalização que o ensino e, sobretudo, a pós-graduação e a pesquisa. Sugere-se a realização de pesquisas de campo nas universidades cujos documentos foram analisados, para que se possa identificar se as prescrições identificadas ultrapassam a retórica.
Patterns of self-reported tobacco smoking among schooling adolescents in the age group of 13 to 15 years in Kandy District, Sri Lanka
Authors: Rambukwella Roshan , Dissanayake Devani
Published: August 2024

Understanding the patterns of smoking among schooling adolescents is crucial for developing targeted prevention and intervention strategies to address this public health concern and promote healthier behaviours. The objective of the study was to describe the patterns of self-reported tobacco smoking among schooling adolescents in government schools in the age group of 13-15 years in the Kandy district. A cross-sectional study was conducted. The subjects were selected using a stratified multi-stage cluster sampling method. A pretested self-administered questionnaire was used.A total of 1395 students (Male 52.9%) were included. The Prevalence of ever tobacco smoking in the age group of 13 to 15 years, was 6.02% (95% CI, 4.83% - 7.40%). The prevalence of current smokers was 4.16% (3.23% - 5.24%). Most of the smokers felt they were healthy and smoking would not harm them (33.3%, n=28). Cigarette was the most common type of tobacco product used for smoking. The majority of current smokers get their tobacco products from a third person who is buying for them (77.6%, n=45). Social events were the most preferred place of smoking (35.7%, n=30). Parental smoking (0.023) and the presence of a sibling (<0.0001) who smokes were significantly higher among smokers than nonsmokers. The identification of patterns of smoking among adolescents not only enhances our understanding of the issue but also serves as a foundation for developing effective prevention strategies to address this public health challenge.
Dengue encephalitis: A rare presentation of dengue fever
Authors: Ferose Washeem , Ellepola Kithmini , Bowattage Sunil , Samarakoon Nimali
Published: August 2024

The prevalence of dengue fever in South Asian countries has been increasing for the last few years including Sri Lanka.  Dengue encephalitis is an unusual and severe manifestation of dengue fever, with only a few cases being reported worldwide. This uncommon manifestation of dengue fever gives rise to many diagnostic dilemmas, thus challenging the treating physicians. Here, we report a case of dengue fever complicated with encephalitis with the typical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features. This report highlights the importance of considering dengue fever in patients presenting with fever and neurological manifestations.
Revisiting the fluid requirement during the critical phase of dengue: Does it actually follow a bell-shaped curve? 
Authors: Sarathchandra Chamara , Bandara Ruwanthi
Published: August 2024

Plasma leakage due to a transient increase in capillary permeability is the hallmark of dengue haemorrhagic fever. There is no specific antiviral agent for dengue. Therefore, the mainstay of management during the plasma leakage phase is the judicious use of intravenous fluid to ensure adequate organ perfusion and to prevent fluid overload. The current practice guidelines for dengue are empirical. They are mostly based on expert opinions. The rates and amounts of fluid to be administered during the critical phase of the disease have not been studied in randomised controlled trials. It is hypothesised that the rate of fluid leakage during the critical phase follows a bell-shaped curve. Based on this concept, both WHO and Sri Lankan guidelines recommend starting fluid at a lower rate, increasing the rate until the midpoint of the CP, and gradually reducing the infusion rate thereafter. However, the authors believe that the more fluid you give during the critical phase, the more will leak out into the third space. Thus increasing the complications of fluid overload without improving the effective plasma volume. Therefore, administering fluids at an escalating rate may be superfluous and could result in fluid overload.
Unicornuate uterus with a functional, non-communicating rudimentary cavity associated with ovarian endometriosis and ipsilateral renal agenesis
Authors: Manamendra H. D. , Abeykoon W. , Ranatunga R. M. D. B.
Published: August 2024

Introduction: Müllerian anomalies are rare developmental anomalies of the female reproductive tract, that are usually associated with renal abnormalities.Case Presentation:  A 16-year-old Sri Lankan schoolgirl, presented with progressive dysmenorrhea and inter-menstrual lower abdominal pain for 2 years. There was recent lower abdominal distention over 6 months. Examination revealed a non-tender mass in the suprapubic area.A subsequent CT scan, followed by an ultrasound abdomen, revealed features of a right-sided unicornuate uterus with a non-communicating left-sided horn containing endometrium and a homogenous large cystic lesion between the non-communicating left horn and the uterine body, associated with ipsilateral renal agenesis.She underwent a laparotomy and resection of the left-side rudimentary horn of the uterus with a left-side ovarian cystectomy, as intra-operative findings suggested an endometrioma.Conclusion: Clinical presentations of Müllerian anomalies are largely non-specific. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are useful in avoiding complications that arise as a consequence of Müllerian anomalies.
Time for name change – Fetal Medicine
Authors: De Silva P. H. Pradeep
Published: August 2024

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VTOL UAS Auto-recovery Using A Tested Long-Term Motion Prediction Method to Define the Deck Environment
Authors:   Syntek Technologies Inc., Ferrier Bernard ,   Royal Navy, Watson B. ,   University of Exeter, Belmont M. , Frina FRAeS , Christmas J.
Published: August 2024

Launch, recovery, and deck handling operational performance on smaller ship platforms like Corvettes, Frigates and Destroyers are qualified as the most challenging tasks in the UAS ship-deployment of a VTOL Uncrewed Air System (UAS). One of the main hurdles is the random nature of seaway-created deck motions coupled with ship structure disturbed air wake patterns. The MoD has supported a range of work aimed at bringing Quiescent Period Prediction (QPP) technology to fruition. QPP firstly requires Wave Profiling RADAR to measure the sea wave system out to approximately 2km in the region around a vessel. Secondly these measurements are employed in a wave propagation model to predict the actual wave forces acting on a vessel. Using the wave predictions as inputs to a vessel model makes possible to predict the actual (deterministic as opposed to statistical) motions of a vessel. Wave systems naturally alternate groups of large waves with smaller waves, this property, combined with the predictive ability, allows to identify the quietest (most quiescent) periods in which to conduct wave limited naval operations. Naval mission planners in the Royal Navy, and elsewhere in the World, appreciate the need to maintain rapid, but safe, deck tempo. The fundamental concept is to measure remote sea surface profiles to predict the future wave forces acting upon a vessel. The objective is to expand ship operating deck limits to approximately Sea State 6+. The deck definitions generally empirically measured by using standard rating scales, are replaced by instrumented devices reporting the status of the deck prior to touch-down. In this paper, a thorough discussion describing the QPP deck measuring devices designed to replace piloted cueing is provided. Theory, previous simulation studies and current at-sea testing along with data results, are also discussed. To conclude, the interface of the deck measuring device into the next version of the UK UAS system, is provided. The results of the RADAR trial indicated that the RADAR data was reliable, with the RADAR images matching the physical map. The two-dimensional surface plot showed both the RADAR blocking fence along with an additional target. An additional observation concerning the operation over the deck whilst the ship is experiencing a quiescent ship motion period. The coupled secondary effect documents minimized air wake confusion. This is owing to fewer ship structure excursions into and out of the air flow. To better define deck airflow around the ship the integration of a Doppler LIDAR instrumented federate is proposed. This is meant to predict the future vessel air wake and look for quiescent periods in this paralleling the vessel motion QPP technique.
Optimizing Explicit Model-Following Trajectory Control Laws for a Vectored Thrust Configuration
Authors:   Auburn University, Chakroborty Imon , Comer Anthony
Published: August 2024

The complex vertical takeoff and landing configurations currently under development necessitate flight control system design that enables substantial reductions of pilot workload through Simplified Vehicle Operations. This paper shows optimization and simulation of such a flight control system architecture for a subscale vectored thrust aircraft configuration. A full-envelope Trajectory Control System for longitudinal dynamics was coupled with explicit model-following inner-loop controllers, and a scheduled control allocation logic. Control system parameters were determined using a genetic algorithm optimization scheme subject to dynamic stability, robustness, and control responsiveness constraints. Flight simulation results for a series of representative maneuvers including departure and arrival transitions and forward flight maneuvers are presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed flight control system architecture.
Parametric Actuator-Based Numerical Investigation of Rotor-Ground Interaction
Authors:   Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Hebbar Ullhas ,   North Carolina State University, Gandhi Farhan , Niemiec Robert
Published: August 2024

This study models the interaction of a two-bladed 14" propeller with the ground under different configurations using actuator disk method (ADM) where the rotor is modeled using unsteady momentum sources distributed over the entire disk. While ADM has been extensively used for standard rotorcraft analysis, it's performance in unconventional operating conditions remains an open question. Exhaustive experiments conducted at DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory are compared with ADM to evaluate the inexpensive method's ability to predict rotor loads for parametric variations in rotor-ground interaction scenarios. Partial ground effect (part of the rotor operating IGE), side-by-side rotors in ground effect and variation in IGE pitch attitude are specifically considered in this study. ADM generally predicts the thrust increase in partial ground effect (PGE) as the rotor goes from OGE to IGE although the increase is somewhat earlier and milder than measured in experiments. Side-by-side rotors in ground effect are predicted remarkably well by ADM which captures the fountaining flow between the rotor wakes as well as reduction in thrust seen compared to IGE in experiments. Finally, pitch attitude variation cases showed reasonably good agreement in trend at lower angles although ADM shows a more gradual drop in thrust at higher angles (beyond 15°) compared to the sharper drop seen in experiments.
Mental Health of Healthcare Workers During the Third Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Did We Forget them after the First Wave?
Authors: Saeri Mahdieh , Vaezi Atefeh , Tavakolifard Negah , Haghjooy Javanmard Shaghayegh
Published: August 2024

Background:

Since December 2019, countries experienced different numbers of COVID-19 pandemic waves. The COVID-19 pandemic led to adverse psychologic problems in the communities and among healthcare workers (HCWs), but the dynamic of these problems through different waves needs to be established more.

Materials and Methods:

This cross-sectional study was conducted in October 2020, through the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, in Isfahan, Iran. We studied HCWs’ depression, anxiety, and stress using Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) and insomnia using Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) questionnaires. Multiple linear regression was used to evaluate the association of some characteristic factors with different psychologic symptoms.

Results:

Our results showed that about 80% of HCWs had one or more psychological problems. The prevalence of depression, anxiety, stress, and insomnia was 46.0%, 50.2%, 44.6%, and 66.5%, respectively. Female sex, working in ICU, and having a history of chronic disease were predictors of psychological symptoms in our participants.

Conclusion:

HCWs’ mental health state could be underestimated or neglected. The third pandemic wave negatively affected the mental health of the HCWs. Since mental health problems of HCWs may reduce the quality of care, the potential impact of not addressing this issue should be highlighted.
Qualitative Exploration of the Needs of Pregnant Women to Manage the Fear of Childbirth
Authors: Bakhteh Azam , Jaberghaderi Nasrin , Kamravamanesh Mastaneh , Kolivand Mitra , Rezaei Mansour , Motaghi Zahra
Published: August 2024

Background:

Some women experience the Fear of Childbirth (FOC) during pregnancy, labor, and birth which can have consequences for their health and well-being. To provide the right conditions for having a positive experience of childbirth, the needs of pregnant women must be correctly recognized. The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the needs of women in managing the FOC with a qualitative design.

Materials and Methods:

This qualitative study was conducted using conventional content analysis from January to November 2021. To this aim, 15 pregnant women, 21 healthcare providers, and four maternal health policymakers were purposefully selected from Kermanshah health centers, with maximum diversity. Data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews. Data accuracy was guaranteed using Lincoln and Guba criteria. The MAXQDA software was used for data analysis.

Results:

From the analysis of the data obtained from the interviews, three main categories emerged concerning the needs of mothers to properly manage the FOC: “need to provide awareness and empowerment of mother and family,” and “the need to pay attention to the mental health of pregnant women,” and “supporting needs (seeking support).”

Conclusions:

Identifying and paying attention to woman's needs in the areas of education, mental health, and support can help them manage crisis-ridden situations, including the FOC. In response to the needs of mothers to empower them in managing the FOC, it is recommended to formulate special guidelines in this field.
Do Health Literacy and Awareness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Predict the Lifestyle Choices of Arabic-Speaking Female University Students
Authors: Al Maamari Reham , Al Hashmi Iman , Al Dhuli Al Anoud , Al Abri Ashjan , Al Ghaithi Asma , Al Sinan Sakeena
Published: August 2024

Background:

Considering the increasing prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and its related complications—such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and infertility—in the Middle East, it is imperative to create sufficient public awareness about this issue. Accordingly, the potential link between PCOS awareness and health literacy level with the lifestyle choices of Arabic-speaking female university students was examined in this cross-sectional study.

Materials and Methods:

This research was conducted in the Sultanate of Oman and involved 446 Arabic-speaking female university students, who completed a self-administered online questionnaire, Single Item Literacy Screener, and PCOS Awareness Tool.

Results:

The findings showed that, while 53.50% of the study participants had inadequate health literacy, 79.80% demonstrated an acceptable level of PCOS awareness. However, this did not seem to influence their lifestyle, given that 59.20% of the respondents were physically inactive and 83.30% regularly consumed fast food. Regression analysis results nonetheless revealed that health literacy and PCOS awareness were significant predictors of lifestyle choices (F2,44 = 5.98, p < 0.05, 95% CI [4.44–5.35]).

Conclusions:

The Arabic-speaking female university students' health literacy level and PCOS awareness are significant predictors of their lifestyle choices. Thus, the policymakers in the Arab region need to develop effective strategies aimed at PCOS prevention, focusing specifically on raising public awareness about PCOS and its negative consequences on female reproductive health. In addition, university administrators should ensure the availability of healthy food choices at their campuses as well as opportunities for physical activity to promote healthy lifestyle among all students.
Midwives' Voices on Early Initiation of Antenatal Care Following a Positive Gravindex Test: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Shinyawani Rhulani S. , Malwela Thivhulawi N. , Maputle Maria S.
Published: August 2024

Background:

Early Antenatal Care (ANC) initiation is aimed at improving maternal and perinatal health outcomes through the identification of complications and determining the level of care needed. This study aimed to determine the voices of midwives on the provision of early initiation of ANC following positive gravindex.

Materials and Methods:

The phenomenology approach underpinned the study. The participants included midwives providing ANC at health facilities under Tshino–Mutsha local area in May–December 2020. Nonprobability, purposive sampling was used to select four clinics and to sample 20 midwives. Semistructured face-to-face, in-depth interviews were conducted using an interview guide. Data saturation was reached at Participant 15; however, the researcher continued until Participant 20. Trustworthiness was ensured and ethical principles were adhered to. Data analysis was done using Tesch's open coding approach.

Results:

Two themes and seven subthemes emerged, as challenges related to the provision of midwifery practice and to pregnant women. The seven subthemes were the shortage of resources, poor support of midwives, poor adherence to the available protocol for the provision of ANC, blaming of midwives by management and community, late ANC booking by pregnant women, denial of pregnancy by young women ignorance leading to a general resistance to ANC instructions, hence late booking

Conclusions:

It was concluded that shortage of human and material resources hindered the initiation of early ANC to detect, prevent, and manage the existing and potential causes of maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity.