bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
OCCURRENCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF RHYNCHOSPORIUM IN WINTER RYE CROPS IN BELARUS
Authors: Zhukovskaya A. A.
Published: March 2023

Rhynchosporium is a wide spread disease in the regions of winter rye cultivation. The paper demonstrates the results of the monitoring of occurrence and development of phytopathogene in the crop in the Republic of Belarus for 2019-2020.
Placentaire chorioangiomen: casusbespreking met massieve foetomaternale bloeding en neonatale sterfte
Authors: Vandewal A. , Thaens A. , Fransis S.
Published: March 2023

Placental chorioangiomas associated with massive fetomaternal hemorrhage and neonatal death: a case report

Placental chorioangiomas are morphologically aberrant blood vessels similar to hemangiomas, but histologically identical to placental blood vessels of fetal origin. They are usually small and clinically irrelevant. However, when they cover a large part of the placenta, the consequences can be important. Severe fetal complications such as hydrops, high-output failure, anemia, thrombocytopenia and placental abruption are described, all associated with a high fetal and neonatal mortality.

The authors present a case of a fetus with pronounced anemia and signs of massive fetomaternal hemorrhage. Histopathological examination of the placenta revealed multiple placental chorioangiomas.
Some pivotal constellations in the Neolithic Era
Authors:   Institutul Astronomic al Academiei Române, Szücs-Csillik Iharka , Maxim Zoia ,   Cluj-Napoca, jud. Cluj
Published: March 2023

Supravegherea și urmărirea trecerii timpului a fost esențială pentru primii agricultori care au trăit aproape de natură și ciclurile pământului precum ale anotimpurilor. Strămoșii noștri au constatat că apariția ciclică a unor grupări de stele coincide cu trecerea de la un anotimp la alta. Aceste constatări au fost confirmate după observații sistematice ale cerului dealungul timpului. Mișcarea grupărilor de stele strălucitoare nu este fixă în timp, ci este cauzat de precesia echinocțiilor, adică a deplasării retrograde ale echinocțiilor (primăvara și toamna) datorat mișcării de precesie a axei de rotație a Pământului. În Neoliticul târziu (circa 4500 BC) a avut loc un fenomen ciudat, și anume la echinocțiul de primăvară și de toamnă Soarele se afla la intersecția a trei planuri cerești: ecliptica, ecuatorul ceresc și planul galactic. În jurul punctelor echinocțiale se aflau grupările de stele din constelațiile Gemeni, Taur, Auriga, Orion și Săgetător, Scorpia, Șarpele, Omul cu șarpele. Acest fenomen foarte rar a marcat concepția și viziunea strămoșilor. În acest articol am descris aceste constelațiile din punct de vedere astronomic, și etnografic, după mitologia română și universală, precum și după credințele populare și unele simboluri. Keywords: Arheoastronomie, simboluri, constelații, cultul Soarelui / Archaeoastronomy, symbols, constellations, Sun-cult
Technical Efficiency of Firms, A Comparison Study for Family and Non-Family-Owned Businesses in Southeast Asian Countries
Authors: WAH WONG WAI , YAHYA M. H. , -ARIFFIN A. N. BANY , SAN ONG TZE
Published: March 2023

This is a comparative study on firm efficiency, a proxy for firm performance, between family-owned business (FOB) and non-family-owned business (non-FOB). This study aims to determine a firms' efficiency by comparing FOB and non-FOB in Southeast Asia countries. The efficiency ratios for five Southeast Asian countries were estimated using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), before a two-sample T-test to determine the differences between FOBs and non-FOBs. Hence, secondary data research techniques from each country from 2007 to 2016 were used to conduct the comparison. The data were gathered from various sources. The findings did not archive any comparison in performance among FOBs and non-FOBs. This finding is fundamental for the Board of Director (BOD), senior management of the firms, researchers, policymakers, scholastics, and the overall population., Ceteris paribus, both FOB and non-FOB, ought to work at a similar efficiency even out and have the option to produce comparative returns for their shareholders. Subsequently, stakeholders can compare treatments to assist in alleviating the dependency on two unique treatments or strategies when managing FOB and non- FOB. In short, it could expand the BOD and management efficiency.
The Indirect Effect of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic on Economic Growth in Malaysia: Evidence from The ARDL Approach
Authors: CHIBUEZE ONYECHEGE DECLAN , MOHAMED NOR NORASHIDAH , FAGIR OMER ABDALLA SIRAG
Published: March 2023

This study explores the indirect effect of corona virus (COVID-19) infections on economic growth in Malaysia using the industrial production index (IPI) as a proxy. Since the prevalence of COVID-19 infection, Malaysia’s economy has experienced swindles in its growth, just like other countries economy, and the struggle for survival among countries in which Malaysia’s economy is not exceptional becomes the current issue. This study incorporates the COVID-19 indirect impacts on economic growth which is conditional to COVID-19 deaths. It also explains a way forward for recuperation among economic sectors for faster economic growth in Malaysia. This paper uses the Auto Regressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model to explore the indirect effect of COVID-19 infections on economic growth conditional on COVID-19 deaths in Malaysia. As an empirical study, the data used were monthly secondary data and were obtained from reliable sources. The findings from the results of the ARDL model, considering the unconditional model show that COVID-19 infections have a negative relationship with economic growth in Malaysia. The conditional models used to find the indirect impact of COVID-19 on economic growth considering the interaction of the variables at mean, maximum and minimum, prove that COVID-19 has an indirect negative effect on economic growth when COVID-19 deaths are at their mean and maximum. The marginal effect result shows a negative relationship and significance at 1%, indicating that increase in COVID-19 infections leads to decrease in economic growth in Malaysia conditional to COVID-19 deaths
Phytochemical Investigation and Antimicrobial Activity of Muntingia calabura L. Against Selected Pathogens
Authors: Hassan Cheong Nur Dayana , Amran Muhamad Mustaqim , Yusof Hartini
Published: March 2023

Introduction: As the overuse of antibiotics increases, antimicrobial resistance is becoming a significant issue, making bacteria resistant to antibiotics and rendering illnesses more challenging to treat. The declining efficacy of synthetic antibiotics in curing infectious diseases is a global concern that is growing. Thus, studies for alternatives from natural plants are in high demand. Method: This study was done to assess the phytochemical compounds and antimicrobial activity of methanolic Muntingia calabura L. leaf methanolic extract against Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhimurium, and Shigella sonnei using the disc diffusion and broth dilution methods. Results: The methanolic extract of M. calabura L. leaves was the most successful when tested against S. aureus with a mean inhibition zone of 14.33 mm, followed by S. sonnei with 10.66 mm, while no inhibitory effect was noted on S. typhimurium. When tested for minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC), readings of 7.81 mg/ml and 62.50 mg/ml were recorded for S. aureus and S. sonnei, respectively. The minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) test revealed that the methanolic extract of M. calabura L. leaves completely inhibited S. aureus and S. sonnei at 15.63 mg/ml and 250.00 mg/ml, respectively. The effectiveness of M. calabura L. leaves in inhibiting the tested organisms demonstrates the extract’s potency as a remedy. Conclusion: The findings of this study offer a foundation for the potential use of M. calabura L. leaves in developing pharmaceuticals for a variety of illnesses caused by the microorganisms studied.
Pre-writing Interventions for Developmental Disabilities and Typically Developing Children: A Scoping Review
Authors: Mhd Zain Nur Anis Zarifah , Hamdan Nurul Athirah , Abdul Razak Nurul Izzah , Hamidhan Hafidin Mujahid , Mohmmad Alsabbah Saher Ail , Che Daud Ahmad Zamir
Published: March 2023

This scoping mapped the evidence regarding pre-writing interventions for developmental disabilities and typically developing children. This review followed the PRISMA-Scoping Review guidelines. Evidence between January 2011 and July 2021 was retrieved from four databases: EBSCO, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Web of Science. Selected articles were evaluated for quality using the Crowe Critical Appraisal Tool (CCAT). Ten articles were included in the study, with CCAT scores ranging between 68% and 85%. Findings were arranged in five themes: (1) pre-writing interventions, (2) pre-requisite handwriting skills, (3) protocol and interventions, (4) intervention pioneer, and (5) conveyance of interventions. Generally, pre-writing interventions were aligned with the pre-requisite skills of handwriting. Digitized-based interventions were commonly utilized and expanded in developing pre-writing skills. Acquiring effective pre-writing interventions for both populations will refine the handwriting performance. Further exploration of the integration of pre-writing skills with digitized-based intervention is required to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention.
Human Antibody Response to Dengue Vector Salivary Proteins: A Mini-Review
Authors: Safie Siti Nur Anasuha , Che Dom Nazri , Mohamed Emida , Haron Norhisham , Rambely Azlin Sham , Camalxaman Siti Nazrina
Published: March 2023

The widespread expansion of dengue is alarming. The challenges of vector control strategies warrants the implementation of alternative assessments to curb its invasion. This review summarizes the contemporary knowledge on the credible use of human antibody response towards mosquito salivary protein as predictive markers for dengue infection. The literature was sourced from electronic databases such as Scopus, PubMed, Springer Link, Wiley Online Library and Science Direct. Keywords such as “salivary proteins”, “biomarker”, “dengue” “antibody response” were utilised. The evaluation of antibody reaction towards salivary peptides in mosquitoes is a practical immuno-epidemiological method that could be further explored to heighten the diagnostic monitoring of dengue transmission.
A formação de clusters como alternativa de desenvolvimento socioeconômico
Authors: Brito Julio Cesar Candido de
Published: March 2023

RESUMO
A conjuntura econômica brasileira é em parte, consequência do esgotamento de diversos modelos aplicados. A busca pela estabilização monetária dificultou condições para a implantação de políticas para a redução da desigualdade existente na nossa sociedade. As políticas de desenvolvimento social aplicadas foram em sua maioria uma revitalização urbana através de obras de infraestrutura, separando as cidades do próprio território, sem qualquer integração com os atores envolvidos diretamente. Diante desta reestruturação produtiva, algumas experiências podem surgir como resposta à tentativa de predomínio do grande capital. Dentre elas os clusters surgem como uma possível alternativa. Esta pesquisa foi desenvolvida para estudar a hipótese sobre a utilização de empresas de menor porte como alternativa de crescimento, onde empresas e instituições possam estar espacialmente concentradas e se relacionando. A pesquisa também partiu do princípio que este modelo de desenvolvimento somente é possível através da profissionalização da gestão destas empresas, eliminando o amadorismo corrosivo que impede as mesmas de obterem um crescimento longínquo e duradouro. A pesquisa utilizou o cluster das cidades de Petrópolis e Nova Friburgo como estudo de caso, confirmando a hipótese desenvolvida, onde foi verificado que a ausência do profissionalismo na gestão das empresas impede o avanço do desenvolvimento do próprio cluster.
Palavras-chave:empreendedorismo; cluster; economia brasileira; gestão profissional.
Northeastern Thai Local Wisdom as Creativity Sources: A Case of the Collaboration Concept in Weaving Methods Using Tung Strings and Bamboo Strains as Lamp Design
Authors: Putri Desy Dwi , Butla Rattikorn Sirikhan , Prompongsaton Nuttapong
Published: March 2023

The research on local wisdom in northeastern Thailand as a creativity source is part of the study of the bamboo weaving method's application to new concept design in the scope of cross- culture. Observing cultural community character and applying it to evaluating design between Northeastern cultural characters resulted in the development of a new weaving concept involving tung strings and bamboo strains. In approaching the bamboo weaving scope, the methods for selecting the population were purposeful and quotasampling, which aimed to emphasize the importance of creativity development, treatment of the material sector, and culture in the product function approach. Managing the community's design thinking step activity in the woven product as a source of creativity helps determine the framework based on conditions to set new goals for product development based on the philosophy of art in shape and methods used by the local community. Weaving is a social activity practiced by people in northeastern Thailand. On occasion, woven products are used as functional items, tung as decorative items, and silk weaving as an identity.
Competências profissionais do técnico administrativo em educação: evidências de validade do conteúdo
Authors: Tamada Rosane Cristina Piedade , Kowal Olm Cunha Isabel Cristina
Published: March 2023

Estudo com o objetivo de verificar as evidências de validade do conteúdo das competências e dos referenciais de desempenho integrantes do perfil de competência profissional do técnico administrativo das universidades federais. A abordagem foi metodológica por meio de validação psicométrica para construção de instrumento de medida para avaliação por competências. A partir do perfil de competência profissional, foi construído o questionário com escala Likert de cinco pontos, coletados dados pela Técnica Delphi em três etapas e feita análise interpretativa dos comentários/sugestões das questões julgadas por juízes experts. Houve pequenos ajustes no conteúdo, desmembramento de uma competência em duas e exclusão de uma questão identificadora. Obteve-se 0,982 de Índice de Validade de Conteúdo e Alfa de Cronbach de 0,858, o que demonstrou boa consistência interna. Houve consenso entre os experts e a pesquisa demonstrou evidências de validade do conteúdo, sugerindo pertinência e adequação para representar as competências e os referenciais de desempenho no trabalho dos servidores técnico-administrativos em educação.
A percepção dos servidores públicos universitários sobre as normativas organizacionais: das regras e normas escritas à não escritas
Authors: Soares Nunes Thiago
Published: March 2023

Este artigo objetiva descrever a percepção dos servidores docentes e técnico-administrativos sobre as normativas institucionais (regras e normas escritas e não escritas) de uma Universidade Federal. A pesquisa apresentou uma abordagem qualitativa, descritiva e estudo de caso, com a aplicação de questionário online (214 respondentes) e entrevistas (7), e utilização de análise de conteúdo e descritiva. Constatou a existência de uma cultura de não cumprimento das normas e regras formais, tendo sua utilização quando convém, ou seja, a utilização está relacionada com os interesses individuais ou grupais. Já para as regras e normas não escritas, os servidores necessitam adaptar e reconhecer que elas existem como uma forma de “sobreviver” no ambiente laboral, uma vez que existem pressões para manter o status quo de “sempre foi feito desta forma”. Por fim, compreende-se a necessidade de mudança e maior cobrança quanto às normativas que focam nos aspectos individuais ou de grupos dominantes.
Pengaruh Kompensasi dan Stres Kerja terhadap Kinerja Karyawan melalui Gender sebagai Variabel Kontrol
Authors: Welson Welson , Simanjuntak Jontro
Published: March 2023

Pemberian jabatan rangkap adalah hal biasa di dunia kerja, karena perusahaan ingin mewujudkan efisiensi dan efektivitas penggunaan sumber daya mereka. Pemberian kompensasi kepada karyawan merupakan suatu bentuk balas jasa atas kontribusinya.  Namun, kebijakan ini dapat membuat stres bagi karyawan. Penelitian dilakukan untuk menganalisis pengaruh kompensasi dan stres kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan PT Buana Logistik Mandiri Sukses melalui gender sebagai variabel kontrol. Metode penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan analisis jalur. Seluruh populasi sebanyak 103 orang dijadikan sampel atau metode sampling jenuh. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menyebarkan kuesioner kepada responden. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah variabel kompensasi berpengaruh langsung terhadap kinerja karyawan, stres kerja berpengaruh langsung terhadap kinerja karyawan, variable kompensasi secara tidak langsung berpengaruh tidak signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan melalui gender sebagai variable control. variable stress kerja secara tidak langsung berpengaruh tidak signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan melalui gender sebagai variable control. Kesimpulan berdasarkan hasil penelitian adalah bahwa upah dan stres kerja mempengaruhi kinerja secara langsung maupun tidak langsung dengan jenis kelamin sebagai variabel kontrol.
Implementasi Total Quality Management untuk meningkatkan mutu pendidikan di Madrasah Tsanawiyah Ma'arif Darussholihin Sumberadi Mlati Sleman
Authors: Rahmadani Luthfi Setya , Soddiq Muhammad Ja’far
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study is to find out in depth the process of running Total Quality Management (TQM) in Islamic educational institutions, namely located at madrasah Tsanawiyah Ma'arif Darussholihin Sumberadi Mlati Sleman Yogyakarta. The research uses qualitative research methods with a Descriptive approach method that explains phenomena and circumstances as they are. The method of data collection uses interviews, observations, and documentation. The data analysis method uses data reduction, display data, and Drawings/Verification. From the results of this study, it is explained that the implementation of TQM in MTs Darussholihin leads to aspects of improving the quality of learning, increasing the professionalism of employees, maintaining good relations with customers and leading to aspects of products produced by MTs Darussholihin. Supporting factors in the implementation of TQM in MTs Darussholihin are: first, the existence of the Tahfidzul Qur'an program as a representative form of MTs Darussholihin's vision, namely producing a generation of tahfidzul Qur'an who is intelligent, independent and creative. Both environments are conducive to learning activities because MTs Darussholihi stands in the Ash Sholihah Islamic boarding school complex. The inhibiting factors in the implementation of TQM in MTs Darussholihin are: first, the slow development of all infrastructure both leading to facilities and infrastructure that are supporting components in learning activities in madrasahs. Second, the lack of human resources who are the driving component in the implementation of learning in madrasah
Peningkatan manajemen mutu terpadu di Lembaga Pendidikan Islam
Authors: Dika Tripitasari  , Mispani Mispani , Ikhwan Aziz Q  , Ikhwanuddin Ikhwanuddin , Ahmad Zarnuji  , Yanuar Wicaksono
Published: March 2023

This article focuses on discussing total quality management in Islamic educational institutions. Teamwork in handling projects to improve or develop the quality of education is carried out through empowering employees and their work groups by giving them greater responsibility. The researcher uses a literature study conducted on several data findings from well-known journal publications such as Google Book, Google Scholar, Taylor & France, Elsevier, and other publications that discuss total quality management issues. To get answers to this research problem, researchers involved coding systems, data interpretation, and high-level evaluation to obtain valid and reliable data. The results of the research show that the existence of cooperation in an educational institution is the main capital in achieving quality and stakeholder satisfaction through a process of continuous quality improvement. Teachers, staff and everyone else in educational institutions also provide services to colleagues and fellow internal customers. Bad internal relations will hinder the development of an institution. Total Quality Management (TQM) transforms school institutions into a team to achieve one goal which is to satisfy all customers. The role of parents in motivating children from an early age is a big capital for children's success in school.
Towards a sustainable blue economy in Sweden
Authors:   Stockholm Environment Institute, Barquet Karina , Sjöberg Martin ,   Viable Seas, Vieira Passos Marlon ,   Stockholm Environment Institute, Gunnäs Anne ,   Viable Seas, Piseddu Tommaso ,   Stockholm Environment Institute, Leander Elin ,   Stockholm Environment Institute
Published: March 2023

This report provides a concise and forward-looking summary of how a transformative transition towards a more sustainable blue economy could take place in Sweden, and thereby also contribute to a more sustainable development outside Sweden. The report constitutes a basis for analysis of obstacles to and incentives for the opportunities of a sustainable blue economy, and a roadmap for the implementation of Sweden’s Maritime Strategy.
Air pollution in Bangkok: addressing unequal exposure and enhancing public understanding of the risks
Authors:   Asian Institute of Technology, Nguyen T.P.L. , Winjikul E. ,   Asian Institute of Technology, Virdis S.G.P. ,   Asian Institute of Technology
Published: March 2023

This brief reports the findings of a study that examined the relationship between air-pollution exposure, socio-economic status, and working and living conditions in Bangkok. It provides an overview of the study and highlights six recommendations to address related issues.
DALAM PERSPEKTIF EKONOMI, MUNGKINKAH REUNIFIKASI CHINA – TAIWAN DILAKUKAN MELALUI JALAN DAMAI
Authors: DANO DIMASTI
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study aims to analyze the influence of China-Taiwan economic relations, United States political relations, and Taiwan's internal factors on the peaceful reunification process. The research was conducted from 1 to 30 December 2022. Data collection techniques were through literature review related to research, including journals, news from social media, and others. In terms of economic perception, the opportunity for the peaceful reunification of China - Taiwan is still open, provided that the economic relations between the two countries can continue to be improved so that they become strong, integrated, and interdependent economic bonds. Learning from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the military options taken by both sides will lead to the economic destruction" of the two countries simultaneously. But another approach is needed that must be in line especially to attract the majority of Taiwan's population whose status quo supports peaceful reunification. Another strategy is to continue to spur the increase in China's military capabilities to be able to increase the deterrent effect on the United States and its military alliances, with the aim that the United States can refrain from intervening in issues related to reunification. At the same time, China must also be able to refrain from opening conflicts with other countries, especially with countries in the North Natuna sea area.
ABSTRAKTujuan penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa pengaruh hubungan ekonomi China-Taiwan, hubungan politik Amerika Serikat dan faktor dalam negeri Taiwan  terhadap proses reunifikasi damai. Penelitian dilakukan pada 1 sampai dengan 30 Desember 2022. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui kajian pustaka yang terkait dengan penelitian, diantaranya jurnal, berita dari media sosial dan lain-lain. Dalam persepsi ekonomi, peluang reunifikasi damai China – Taiwan masih terbuka, dengan catatan bila hubungan ekonomi ke dua negara dapat terus ditingkatkan sehingga menjadi ikatan ekonomi yang kuat, terintegrasi dan saling ketergantungan. Belajar dari konflik Rusia-Ukraina, opsi militer yang diambil oleh kedua belah pihak akan menyebabkan “kehancuran ekonomi” kedua negara secara bersamaan.Tetapi perlu pendekatan lain yang harus sejalan terutama untuk menarik mayoritas penduduk Taiwan dari status quo menjadi mendukung reunifikasi damai. Strategi lain adalah terus memacu peningkatan kemampuan militer China untuk dapat meningkatkan efek deteren terhadap Amerika Serikat dan aliansi militernya, dengan tujuan agar Amerika Serikat dapat menahan diri untuk tidak turut campur tangan terhadap permasalahan yang terkait reunifikasi. Pada saat yang sama, China juga harus dapat menahan diri untuk tidak membuka konflik dengan negara lain terutama dengan negara-negara di kawasan laut Natuna Utara.
INCLUSION: CHALLENGES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS
Authors: Figueiredo Celma Cynara de , Borges Fátima Cristina Marinho Corrêa , Florentino Magda de Almeida
Published: March 2023

This article reflects on the difficulties faced by educators of early childhood education, facing the challenge of including children with special educational needs in the day care space. The Law of Guidelines and Bases of National Education nº 9.394/96 determines that people with special needs, including those with disabilities, are included in classrooms and regular schools, including in institutions of early childhood education. However, the implementation of the Law comes up against numerous difficulties, since inclusion demands broad processes of pedagogical organization (integrated planning, selection of methodologies that meet the different needs, material and pedagogical time, among others). In order to know how the laws work and in the lived reality, we will examine and reflect on the main existing laws and documents.
PANORAMA EPIDEMIOLÓGICO DE INTERNAÇÃO DAS DOENÇAS INFLAMATÓRIAS INTESTINAIS NO ESTADO DO RIO DE JANEIRO NOS ÚLTIMOS CINCO ANOS
Authors: Menandro Gabriel de Faria , Reis Bruno Cezario Costa
Published: March 2023

Doença de Crohn e Retocolite Ulcerativa são conhecidas como doenças inflamatórias intestinais, devido o carater de inflamação crônica das mucosas intestinais associada a fatores socioambientais, genéticos, microbiológicos e imunológicos, manifestando-se clinicamente como diarréia prolongada e recidivante, podendo ocorrer exacerbação e levar a complicações que necessitem de internação hospitalar. O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever o perfil epidemiológico dos pacientes com DII no estado do Rio de Janeiro nos últimos cinco anos .Trata-se de um estudo observacional e transversal, com base no Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde (DATASUS)entre janeiro de 2016 a dezembro de 2020 no estado do Rio de Janeiro. No período estudado ocorreram 1.737 internações, sendo 53% correspondente à cidade do Rio de Janeiro e o interior representa 0,06% dos casos. O sexo feminino corresponde a 53% dos pacientes internados, porém 58% dos óbitos são pertinentes aos homens. Destas 1.737 internações, a faixa etária mais acometida é a dos 50 aos 59 anos de idade. Fatores como urbanização e genética foram associados ao fato da incidência ser maior nos principais centros urbanos do estado; diferenças hormonais entre os sexos e a falta de procura por assistência médica contribuem para estes resultados justificam os números de internações e óbitos no sexo feminino e masculino, respectivamente. Conclui-se com base nos dados desse estudo que mulheres na faixa etária dos 50 aos 59 anos que moram em grandes centros urbanos são as mais acometidas, porém homens morrem mais.
INFOGRAPHIC EFFECTIVENESS IN PROMOTING HEALTH FOR SMOKERS AMONG BATAM COMMUNITIES
Authors: Deli  , Donny
Published: March 2023

The main goal of this study is to create and analyze effectiveness of poster about the dangers of smoking to people in the city of Batam. The people in the city of Batam who use Instagram is the subject of this study. Multimedia Development Life Cycle (MDLC) is the method used to develop the poster and the analysis is carried by quantitative approach. Stratified Random Sampling method is the technique used in the study to collect samples. Data dissemination was carried out by distributing online questionnaires through various social media platforms. The results obtained from distributing the questionnaires were from 111 respondents. Hypotheses analysis will be carried out using the linear regression test method with the help of the SPSS 25 software. The result of this study is Performance Expectance has no significant influence on Behavioral Intention. Meanwhile Effort Expectancy, Social Influence and Facilitating Condition has influence to Behavioral Intention. The study's findings are believed to be a resource and source of knowledge for readers and academics in the future.
ADOPTION OF ECO-INNOVATION AND DIGITALIZATION INFLUENCE ON THE BUSINESS PERFORMANCE OF UMKM IN BATAM CITY
Authors: Eryc Eryc , Cindy
Published: March 2023

Along with the rapid economic growth, it creates competition between competitors. In this world of competition, every company must accept that there are competitors who enter the world of marketing with products that can change the basic mindset of a competitor. The only solution to solve a problem is innovation, innovation is needed by companies to be able to compete in creating a product that is superior to competitors. This study aims to find out how important eco-friendly products are and the effect of eco-innovation on the business performance of stores in Batam.  This study uses a quantitative by doing the distribution of questionnaires using a purposive sampling technique. The result of the study shows that digitalization and eco-innovation have a significant effect on business performance with an index of so that it can be concluded as a satisfactory category.
USAGE OF FLUTTER FRAMEWORK IN DESIGN AND DEVELOP MLEARNING APPLICATION AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS AMONG WORKERS IN BATAM CITY
Authors: Syaeful Anas Aklani  , Kelvyn
Published: March 2023

Changes or additions of new employee in a company is a normal thing and can be happen anytime. The process of training and introducing to new employee is the initial stage carried out by company after accepting new employee, this process is called onboarding. This research aims to designing and developing mobile application that is used to train and introduce for new employee. The application is developed with RAD (Rapid Application Development) method and using flutter framework along with firebase as the data storage. This research also doing analysis to the effectiveness usage of the mobile application developed with TAM (Technology Acceptance Model) model. Variables that is used in the analysis are Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived Usefulness, and Attitude Towards Using. Sample of this research is all workers in the Batam city. The research method is quantitative and analyze with regression using SPSS application. This research proves that mobile application can be used to conduct employee training.
METODE ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE PLANNING DALAM SISTEM INFORMASI PENGELOLAAN DATA INVENTARIS
Authors: Ahmad Ashifuddin Aqham  , Edy Siswanto  , Dendy Kurniawan
Published: March 2023

Schools are formal government-owned or private institutions engaged in education, which are held for the community and aim to educate knowledge, self-development, skills and abilities. SMP Negeri 04 Cepiring is the first level educational institution that was established in 1998. So far, school inventory data processing has used MS. Word and MS Excel however, the process takes a long time so it is less effective and efficient. SMP Negeri 04 Cepiring requires an inventory data processing management information system to solve this problem. Inventory data processing information system was built using Enterprise Architecture Planning and using BDMS MySQL as database. The resulting inventory data processing management information system can perform data processing such as entry and exit data, data destruction, mutation or changes that are more accurate.
Une approche territoriale des espaces urbains entre durabilité et habitabilité
Authors: ESCAFFRE Fabrice , GAMBINO Mélanie , HAOUÈS-JOUVE Sinda
Published: March 2023

Les enjeux urbains qui apparaissent avec les problèmes de durabilité concernant la ville mais aussi les conditions d’habitabilité qui lui sont associés posent le problème de l’urbanisation comprise ici dans sa diversité et dans sa multiplicité. Entre mobilité, habitat, occupation des zones agricoles productives et la pression de plus en plus forte du changement climatique, l’émergence de la ville durable devient un impératif.
Microscopie interférométrique
Authors: CLAVEAU Rémy , MARBACH Sébastien , PERRIN Stéphane , NAHAS Amir , FLURY Manuel , MONTGOMERY Paul
Published: March 2023

La microscopie interférométrique est aujourd’hui une technique mature de métrologie optique sans contact permettant d’accéder à diverses informations en surface ou volume. Ce chapitre décrit les principes, la théorie sous-jacente, les algorithmes, l’instrumentation et les performances. Des extensions possibles comme la tomographie, la spectroscopie locale et les mesures à travers les microsphères, sont également discutées.
Self-lofting of wildfire smoke in the troposphere and stratosphere: simulations and space lidar observations
Authors: Ohneiser Kevin , Ansmann Albert , Witthuhn Jonas , Deneke Hartwig , Chudnovsky Alexandra , Walter Gregor , Senf Fabian
Published: March 2023

Abstract. Wildfire smoke is known as a highly absorptive aerosol type in the shortwave wavelength range. The absorption of sunlight by optically thick smoke layers results in heating of the ambient air. This heating is translated into self-lofting of the smoke up to more than 1 km in altitude per day. This study aims for a detailed analysis of tropospheric and stratospheric smoke lofting rates based on simulations and observations. The main goal is to demonstrate that radiative heating of intense smoke plumes is capable of lofting them from the lower and middle free troposphere (injection heights) up to the tropopause without the need of pyrocumulonimbus (pyroCb) convection. The further subsequent ascent within the lower stratosphere (caused by self-lofting) is already well documented in the literature. Simulations of absorbed solar radiation by smoke particles and resulting heating rates, which are then converted into lofting rates, are conducted by using the ECRAD (European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts Radiation) scheme. As input parameters thermodynamic profiles from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) reanalysis data, aerosol profiles from ground-based lidar observations, radiosonde potential temperature profiles, CALIOP (Cloud–Aerosol Lidar with Orthogonal Polarization) aerosol measurements, and MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) aerosol optical depth retrievals were used. The sensitivity analysis revealed that the lofting rate strongly depends on aerosol optical thickness (AOT), layer depth, layer height, and black carbon (BC) fraction. We also looked at the influence of different meteorological parameters such as cloudiness, relative humidity, and potential temperature gradient. To demonstrate the applicability of our self-lofting model, we compared our simulations with the lofting processes in the stratosphere observed with CALIOP after major pyroCb events (Canadian fires in 2017, Australian fires in 2019–2020). We analyzed long-term CALIOP observations of smoke layers and plumes evolving in the UTLS (upper troposphere and lower stratosphere) height region over Siberia and the adjacent Arctic Ocean during the summer season of 2019. Our results indicate that self-lofting contributed to the vertical transport of smoke. We hypothesize that the formation of a near-tropopause aerosol layer, observed with CALIOP, was the result of self-lofting processes because this is in line with the simulations. Furthermore, Raman-lidar-based aerosol typing (in Leipzig and the High Arctic) clearly indicated the dominance of smoke in the UTLS aerosol layer since August 2019, most probably also the result of smoke self-lofting.
Relationship between the sub-micron fraction (SMF) and fine-mode fraction (FMF) in the context of AERONET retrievals
Authors: O'Neill Norman T. , Ranjbar Keyvan , Ivănescu Liviu , Eck Thomas F. , Reid Jeffrey S. , Giles David M. , Pérez-Ramírez Daniel , Chaubey Jai Prakash
Published: March 2023

Abstract. The sub-micron (SM) aerosol optical depth (AOD) is an
optical separation based on the fraction of particles below a specified cutoff radius of the particle size distribution (PSD) at a given particle
radius. It is fundamentally different from spectrally separated FM (fine-mode) AOD. We present a simple (AOD-normalized) SM fraction versus FM
fraction (SMF vs. FMF) linear equation that explains the well-recognized
empirical result of SMF generally being greater than the FMF. The AERONET
inversion (AERinv) products (combined inputs of spectral AOD and sky
radiance) and the spectral deconvolution algorithm (SDA) products (input of
AOD spectra) enable, respectively, an empirical SMF vs. FMF comparison at
similar (columnar) remote sensing scales across a variety of aerosol types. SMF (AERinv-derived) vs. FMF (SDA-derived) behavior is primarily dependent on the relative truncated portion (εc) of the coarse-mode (CM) AOD associated with the cutoff portion of the CM PSD and, to a second order, the cutoff FM PSD and FM AOD (εf). The SMF vs. FMF equation largely explains the SMF vs. FMF behavior of the AERinv vs. SDA products as a
function of PSD cutoff radius (“inflection point”) across an ensemble of
AERONET sites and aerosol types (urban-industrial, biomass burning, dust,
maritime and a mixed class of Arctic aerosols). The overarching dynamic was
that the linear SMF vs. FMF relation pivots clockwise about the
approximate (SMF, FMF) singularity of (1, 1) in a “linearly inverse”
fashion (slope and intercept of approximately 1−εc and εc) with increasing cutoff radius. SMF vs. FMF slopes and intercepts derived from AERinv and SDA retrievals confirmed the general domination of εc over εf in controlling
that dynamic. A more general conclusion is the apparent confirmation that
the optical impact of truncating modal (whole) PSD features can be detected
by an SMF vs. FMF analysis.
Large-scale flow patterns and their relation to summer lightning in Europe
Authors: Ghasemifard Homa , groenemeijer Pieter , Pucik Tomas , Battaglioli Francesco
Published: March 2023

This study is a first step in deciphering the role that climate change-induced changes in flow patterns play in the evolution of thunderstorm frequency. Here, we investigate the relationship between large-scale flow patterns and the (temporal and spatial) distribution of lightning in Europe, as recorded by the Met Office Arrival Time Difference Network (ATDnet). The seasonal cycle shows that the largest number of lightning days occurs in summer from May to August, the period we therefore focus on. The large-scale flow pattern is shown using the daily mean 500-hPa geopotentials from the ERA5 reanalysis data. The k-means cluster analysis is applied to the daily mean geopotential heights in the selected four-month period between 1950 and 2020. The algorithm produces 14 patterns. The distributions of lightning associated with the clusters show that lightning frequently occurs under synoptic quiet conditions or even below a ridge. In addition, the occurrence of lightning over Western Europe appears to be more dependent on the synoptic situation, where it is strongly associated with clusters that have a southerly flow in 500 hPa, compared to lightning over the Alpine region or Southeastern Europe. However, changes in the occurrence of synoptic-scale patterns cannot alone explain the changes in the lightning frequency over Europe detected by ARCHaMo (Figure 1). The second reason is that lightning is more dependent on large-scale synoptic-scale patterns in some regions than in others. Across Europe, lightning and lightning ingredients are more strongly tied to individual clusters over the western part than over the eastern part. Therefore, changes in lightning ingredients derived from ARCHaMo are expected to best match changes in lightning frequency derived from changes in clusters over western Europe.

Figure 1: Percent changes in lightning frequency from the average per decade for four months MJJA. Hatching indicates areas where trends are statistically significant. (a) Trend in ARCHaMo due to influence of flow patterns (1950-2020), model values are averaged over the 71 years, (b) Trend in ARCHaMo (1950-2020).
Pre-storm environments and storm-scale properties of the major hailstorms of 2021 and 2022 in Europe.
Authors: Pucik Tomas , Groenemeijer Pieter , Taszarek Mateusz , Battaglioli Francesco
Published: March 2023

Both 2021 and 2022 broke records in terms of the amount of large (≥ 2 cm) and very large (≥ 5 cm) hail reports across Europe. 24 June 2021 featured the highest number of large hail reports per day (860) in the history of the European Severe Weather Database and giant (≥ 10 cm) hail was reported in three countries. In 2022, the insured damage exceeded € 4 billion in France alone while 215 people were injured that year. Furthermore, the Catalonian hailstorm on 30 August 2022 caused the first direct hail fatality in Europe since 1997.  

In this work, we studied storm-scale processes of severe hailstorms and their larger-scale environment in relation to the maximum observed hail diameter and hailstorm lifetime. The storm-scale properties include storm type, the occurrence of storm mergers, and the type of storm dissipation.  The larger-scale environment was addressed using CAPE-shear parameter space, hodograph properties (shape, longest segment in the hodograph, and storm-relative winds), and the presence of boundaries near the storms. We selected the most impactful hailstorms of 2021 and 2022, all of which featured very large hail and caused considerable damage to property or agriculture, or caused injuries. 79 hailstorms were selected from both years, spanning maximum hail diameters of 5 to 14 cm and hailstorm lifetimes of 10 to 420 minutes.

We found that most hailstorm hodographs had a straight shape with the longest segment between 1 and 3 km and storm-relative inflow typically exceeded 10 m/s. Hodograph properties and the amount of CAPE had no relation to the duration of the hailstorm. Hailstorms forming near boundaries had average lifetimes twice as long as hailstorms forming elsewhere. For hail > 5 cm, CAPE had the strongest correlation with the observed diameter, even higher than the CAPE-shear product. Hodographs suggest that the inflow magnitude into the deviant moving storms stays almost the same (around 10 m/s) for 10 to 22 m/s of 0-6 km bulk shear. In some cases, very large hail occurred in marginally favorable environments only after a storm merger occurred. This shows that storm-scale processes (merger, deviant motion of the storm) and interaction with boundaries can be as important as the background environment.
Typical setups and characteristics of strong tornadic storms in Central Europe shown by the tornado outbreak on 20 May 2022 
Authors: Beyer Marcus , Wapler Kathrin
Published: March 2023

A detailed analysis of tornadic F2+ storms that occurred since 2013 in Germany is found in Wapler and Beyer 2022. Many findings of this study are supported by a recent severe weather outbreak.

 

On 20 May 2022, a severe weather outbreak took place, influencing parts of Central Europe - mainly Germany. Besides heavy precipitation, large hail, and a severe windstorm at least eight tornadoes occurred, three of them were rated F2 on the Fujita scale. As discussed in Wapler and Beyer 2022, 20 May 2022 can be classified as tornado outbreak. It was the first tornado outbreak in Germany since 2016.

 

The 20 May 2022 had a rather typical setup with a pronounced short-wave trough moving from western Europe into Germany. The trough led to an intensification of a downstream surface low that was moving from Benelux into northern Germany during the day. As analysed for previous cases, the outbreak occurred in an HSLC situation.

 

Several of the observed tornadoes can be attributed to the same storm.

Radar radial wind data showed persistent rotation tracks. Previous convective activity at the location of the F2 tornadoes may have moistened the lower troposphere and may have additionally lowered the LCL. Another supercell occurred relatively close by but in an area without previous precipitation. For this storm, no tornado was reported. The lighting activity of the tornadic storm was high including lightning jumps.

 

The case is analysed regarding its synoptic and mesoscale environment as well as storm characteristics and is compared to previous findings by Wapler and Beyer 2022.

 

An understanding of historical events, regarding the occurrence and characteristics of severe storms, may help to improve the situational awareness of future tornado events.
Meteosat Third Generation Lightning Imager for the continuous monitoring of lighting from space
Authors: Enno Sven-Erik , Viticchiè Bartolomeo , Grandell Jochen
Published: March 2023

The Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) Lightning Imager (LI) is the first geostationary optical lightning detector imaging Europe, Africa, and a large fraction of the Atlantic Ocean. Launched on board of the MTG-I1 satellite on 13 December 2022, LI will perform the detection from space of optical pulses produced by lightning. Optical pulses at cloud tops are produced by the photons emitted by lightning electric discharges within or below clouds that reach cloud tops after multiple scattering. The LI senses this cloud-top light within a 1.9 nm wide band centred on 777 nm, with a 4.5 km resolution at sub-satellite point, and 1 kHz acquisition frequency.

The LI instrument consists of four cameras (optical channels), covering a total of 84% of visible disk with continuous lightning data. The field of view of the LI fully covers Europe and Africa. In addition, the eastern and southern parts of the Atlantic Ocean, eastern part of South America and north western part of the Indian Ocean are also covered.

The operationally disseminated LI data (expected in early 2024) will consist of point data and accumulated data. The most important point data products for severe storm monitoring and tracking are the lightning groups (LGR) and lightning flashes (LFL), containing the times, latitudes, longitudes and optical radiance information of observed lightning groups and flashes. The lightning group product is similar to strokes/pulses produced by ground-based lightning location systems while the LI flash product is similar to flashes produced by ground-based systems.

In addition to point data, three accumulated data products, Accumulated Flashes (AF), Accumulated Flash Area (AFA) and Accumulated Flash Radiance (AFR) will be disseminated. All accumulated products provide users with information about the full accumulated spatial extent of the observed optical pulses. This is achieved by integrating over 30 sec pixels-based lightning detections composing the Level 2 flashes (also available in LFL as point data). This type of data will allow users to monitor features like long horizontal lightning channels in the stratiform regions of Mesoscale Convective Systems. Finally, all accumulated products are provided to users on the Flexible Combined Imager (FCI) 2 km grid, making it easy to combine LI and FCI products for more advanced severe weather monitoring products.

The presentation will give a brief overview of the LI System to introduce examples of LI data complemented by some early Commissioning results.  