bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Molecular Characterization of Chimeric Staphylococcus aureus Strains from Waterfowl
Authors: Monecke Stefan , Braun Sascha D. , Collatz Maximillian , Diezel Celia , Müller Elke , Reinicke Martin , Cabal Rosel Adriana , Feßler Andrea T. , Hanke Dennis , Loncaric Igor , Schwarz Stefan , Cortez de Jäckel Sonia , Ruppitsch Werner , Gavier-Widén Dolores , Hotzel Helmut , Ehricht Ralf
Published: January 2024

Staphylococcus aureus is a versatile pathogen that does not only occur in humans but also in various wild and domestic animals, including several avian species. When characterizing S. aureus isolates from waterfowl, isolates were identified as atypical CC133 by DNA microarray analysis. They differed from previously sequenced CC133 strains in the presence of the collagen adhesin gene cna; some also showed a different capsule type and a deviant spa type. Thus, they were subjected to whole-genome sequencing. This revealed multiple insertions of large regions of DNA from other S. aureus lineages into a CC133-derived backbone genome. Three distinct strains were identified based on the size and extent of these inserts. One strain comprised two small inserts of foreign DNA up- and downstream of oriC; one of about 7000 nt or 0.25% originated from CC692 and the other, at ca. 38,000 nt or 1.3% slightly larger one was of CC522 provenance. The second strain carried a larger CC692 insert (nearly 257,000 nt or 10% of the strain’s genome), and its CC522-derived insert was also larger, at about 53,500 nt or 2% of the genome). The third strain carried an identical CC692-derived region (in which the same mutations were observed as in the second strain), but it had a considerably larger CC522-like insertion of about 167,000 nt or 5.9% of the genome. Both isolates of the first, and two out of four isolates of the second strain also harbored a hemolysin-beta-integrating prophage carrying “bird-specific” virulence factors, ornithine cyclodeaminase D0K6J8 and a putative protease D0K6J9. Furthermore, isolates had two different variants of SCC elements that lacked mecA/mecC genes. These findings highlight the role of horizontal gene transfer in the evolution of S. aureus facilitated by SCC elements, by phages, and by a yet undescribed mechanism for large-scale exchange of core genomic DNA.
Determination of the Copy Number of Porcine Endogenous Retroviruses (PERV) in Auckland Island Pigs Repeatedly Used for Clinical Xenotransplantation and Elimination of PERV-C
Authors: Fiebig Uwe , Krüger Luise , Denner Joachim
Published: January 2024

Auckland Island pigs represent an inbred population of feral pigs isolated on the sub-Antarctic island for over 100 years. The animals have been maintained under pathogen-free conditions in New Zealand; they are well characterized virologically and have been used as donor sources in first clinical trials of porcine neonatal islet cell transplantation for the treatment of human diabetes patients. The animals do not carry any of the xenotransplantation-relevant viruses, and in the first clinical trials, no porcine viruses, including porcine endogenous retroviruses (PERVs) were transmitted to the human recipients. PERVs pose a special risk in xenotransplantation, since they are part of the pig genome. When the copy number of PERVs in these animals was analyzed using droplet digital PCR and primers binding to a conserved region of the polymerase gene (PERVpol), a copy number typical for Western pigs was found. This confirms previous phylogenetic analyses of microsatellites as well as mitochondrial analyses showing a closer relationship to European pigs than to Chinese pigs. When kidney cells from very young piglets were analyzed, only around 20 PERVpol copies were detected. Using these cells as donors in somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT), animals were born showing PERVpol copy numbers between 35 and 56. These data indicate that Auckland Island pigs have a similar copy number in comparison with other Western pig breeds and that the copy number is higher in adult animals compared with cells from young piglets. Most importantly, PERV-C-free animals were selected and the absence of an additional eight porcine viruses was demonstrated.
Simulated Guidance in Interpreting Nano-Patterned Co70Fe30 Film Imaging with Differential Phase Contrast
Authors: Büker Björn , Ramermann Daniela , Piel Pierre-M. , Bünte Judith , Ennen Inga , Hütten Andreas
Published: January 2024

Our paper introduces a simulation-based framework designed to interpret differential phase contrast (DPC) magnetic imaging within the transmission electron microscope (TEM). We investigate patterned magnetic membranes, particularly focusing on nano-patterned Co70Fe30 thin-film membranes fabricated via focused ion beam (FIB) milling. Our direct magnetic imaging reveals regular magnetic domain patterns in these carefully prepared systems. Notably, the observed magnetic structure aligns precisely with micromagnetic simulations based on the dimensions of the underlying nanostructures. This agreement emphasizes the usefulness of micromagnetic simulations, not only for the interpretation of DPC data, but also for the prediction of possible microstructures in magnetic sensor systems with nano-patterns.
Cost-Effective Preparation of Hydrophobic and Thermal-Insulating Silica Aerogels
Authors: Shan Jiaqi , Shan Yunpeng , Zou Chang , Hong Ye , Liu Jia , Guo Xingzhong
Published: January 2024

The aim of this study is to reduce the manufacturing cost of a hydrophobic and heat-insulating silica aerogel and promote its industrial application in the field of thermal insulation. Silica aerogels with hydrophobicity and thermal-insulation capabilities were synthesized by using water-glass as the silicon source and supercritical drying. The effectiveness of acid and alkali catalysis is compared in the formation of the sol. The introduction of sodium methyl silicate for the copolymerization enhances the hydrophobicity of the aerogel. The resultant silica aerogel has high hydrophobicity and a mesoporous structure with a pore volume exceeding 4.0 cm3·g−1 and a specific surface area exceeding 950 m2·g−1. The obtained silica aerogel/fiber-glass-mat composite has high thermal insulation, with a thermal conductivity of less than 0.020 W·m−1·K−1. The cost-effective process is promising for applications in the industrial preparation of silica aerogel thermal-insulating material.
Current Overview of CDKL-5 Deficiency Disorder Treatment
Authors: Dell’Isola Giovanni Battista , Portwood Katherin Elizabeth , Consing Kirsten , Fattorusso Antonella , Bartocci Arnaldo , Ferrara Pietro , Di Cara Giuseppe , Verrotti Alberto , Lodolo Mauro
Published: January 2024

CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD) is a complex of clinical symptoms resulting from the presence of non-functional or absent CDKL5 protein, a serine–threonine kinase involved in neural maturation and synaptogenesis [...]
The Optimal Operating Point for Linearizing an Integrated Optical Lithium Niobate Directional Coupler Modulator
Authors: Agruzov Peter , Parfenov Mikhail , Ilichev Igor , Varlamov Andrei , Tronev Aleksandr , Shamrai Aleksandr
Published: January 2024

The influence of an operating point on the linearity of an integrated optical lithium niobate directional coupler modulator was studied. It was found that the optimal setting for the position of an operating point for suppressing the third-order intermodulation distortion depended on the power of the high-frequency modulation signal. Thus, despite the simple design of the device, the directional coupler modulator requires a complex algorithm for setting an operating point to achieve a high linearity of operation. An active system for setting an operating point based on the low-frequency pilot signal and zeroing its third harmonic was used to demonstrate the possibility of linearization when the amplitude of the modulation signal changes. The use of an operating point control system became possible after limiting the drift of the operating point by etching the dielectric buffer layer in the interelectrode gap. The results obtained look promising for high-performance analog optical links.
Testing the Tropical Niche Conservatism Hypothesis: Climatic Niche Evolution of Escallonia Mutis ex L. F. (Escalloniaceae)
Authors: Dibán María José , Hinojosa Luis Felipe
Published: January 2024

We assess the Tropical Niche Conservatism Hypothesis in the genus Escallonia in South America using phylogeny, paleoclimate estimation and current niche modelling. We tested four predictions: (1) the climatic condition where the ancestor of Escallonia grew is megathermal; (2) the temperate niche is a derived condition from tropical clades; (3) the most closely related species have a similar current climate niche (conservation of the phylogenetic niche); and (4) there is a range expansion from the northern Andes to high latitudes during warm times. Our phylogenetic hypothesis shows that Escallonia originated 52.17 ± 0.85 My, in the early Eocene, with an annual mean temperature of 13.8 °C and annual precipitation of 1081 mm, corresponding to a microthermal to mesothermal climate; the species of the northern and central tropical Andes would be the ancestral ones, and the temperate species evolved between 32 and 20 My in a microthermal climate. The predominant evolutionary models were Brownian and Ornstein–Uhlenbeck. There was phylogenetic signal in 7 of the 9 variables, indicating conservation of the climatic niche. Escallonia would have originated in the central and southern Andes and reached the other environments by dispersion.
Rice Seed Protrusion Quantitative Trait Loci Mapping through Genome-Wide Association Study
Authors: Ding Xiaowen , Shi Jubin , Gui Jinxin , Zhou Huang , Yan Yuntao , Zhu Xiaoya , Xie Binying , Liu Xionglun , He Jiwai
Published: January 2024

The germination of seeds is a prerequisite for crop production. Protrusion is important for seed germination, and visible radicle protrusion through seed covering layers is the second phase of the process of seed germination. Analyzing the mechanism of protrusion is important for the cultivation of rice varieties. In this study, 302 microcore germplasm populations were used for the GWAS of the protrusion percentage (PP). The frequency distribution of the PP at 48 h and 72 h is continuous, and six PP-associated QTLs were identified, but only qPP2 was detected repeatedly two times. The candidate gene analysis showed that LOC_Os02g57530 (ETR3), LOC_Os01g57610 (GH3.1) and LOC_Os04g0425 (CTB2) were the candidate genes for qPP2, qPP1 and qPP4, respectively. The haplotype (Hap) analysis revealed that Hap1 of ETR3, Hap1 and 3 of GH3.1 and Hap2 and 5 of CTB2 are elite alleles for the PP. Further validation of the germination phenotype of these candidate genes showed that Hap1 of ETR3 is a favorable allele for the germination percentage; Hap3 of GH3.1 is an elite allele for seed germination; and Hap5 of CTB2 is an elite allele for the PP, the germination percentage and the vigor index. The results of this study identified three putative candidate genes that provide valuable information for understanding the genetic control of seed protrusion in rice.
Rapid Grapevine Health Diagnosis Based on Digital Imaging and Deep Learning
Authors: Elsherbiny Osama , Elaraby Ahmed , Alahmadi Mohammad , Hamdan Mosab , Gao Jianmin
Published: January 2024

Deep learning plays a vital role in precise grapevine disease detection, yet practical applications for farmer assistance are scarce despite promising results. The objective of this research is to develop an intelligent approach, supported by user-friendly, open-source software named AI GrapeCare (Version 1, created by Osama Elsherbiny). This approach utilizes RGB imagery and hybrid deep networks for the detection and prevention of grapevine diseases. Exploring the optimal deep learning architecture involved combining convolutional neural networks (CNNs), long short-term memory (LSTM), deep neural networks (DNNs), and transfer learning networks (including VGG16, VGG19, ResNet50, and ResNet101V2). A gray level co-occurrence matrix (GLCM) was employed to measure the textural characteristics. The plant disease detection platform (PDD) created a dataset of real-life grape leaf images from vineyards to improve plant disease identification. A data augmentation technique was applied to address the issue of limited images. Subsequently, the augmented dataset was used to train the models and enhance their capability to accurately identify and classify plant diseases in real-world scenarios. The analyzed outcomes indicated that the combined CNNRGB-LSTMGLCM deep network, based on the VGG16 pretrained network and data augmentation, outperformed the separate deep network and nonaugmented version features. Its validation accuracy, classification precision, recall, and F-measure are all 96.6%, with a 93.4% intersection over union and a loss of 0.123. Furthermore, the software developed through the proposed approach holds great promise as a rapid tool for diagnosing grapevine diseases in less than one minute. The framework of the study shows potential for future expansion to include various types of trees. This capability can assist farmers in early detection of tree diseases, enabling them to implement preventive measures.
A Global Approach to Modeling Injection Molding
Authors: Narowski Przemysław , Wilczyński Krzysztof
Published: January 2024

A problem of modeling plastic injection forming (molding) is presented, including both the plasticizing system of the injection-forming machine and the mold. When modeling the plastic flow in the mold, the input quantities are essentially unknown, e.g., the plastic melt temperature. Thus, a comprehensive (global) model of the injection-forming process is needed for the flow in the plasticizing system and in the mold. The process output quantities from the plasticizing system will be the input quantities for the mold. When modeling the plastic flow in the injection-forming machine, a comprehensive approach should be applied to consider the solid material conveying, material plasticizing, and the material melt flow. The model of material plasticizing is a basis for building such global models. In this research, the effect of the flow (including plasticizing) in the injection-forming machine on the flow in the mold is studied by simulation (using Moldex3D 2023R3OR 64-bit software) and experimentation. These studies are carried out for the injection forming of selected material using a specialized spiral mold. Simulations performed with the use of Moldex3D software for the plasticizing system significantly improved the accuracy of the simulation of the flow in the mold. However, the best results were obtained using experimental data (plastic melt temperature) as input quantities for mold filling simulations. The novel concepts of injection-forming process modeling based on our previous experimentations are also discussed.
Impact of the Menstrual Cycle on Physical Performance and Subjective Ratings in Elite Academy Women Soccer Players
Authors: Juillard Etienne , Douchet Tom , Paizis Christos , Babault Nicolas
Published: January 2024

Our study aimed to combine psychological and physical factors to explore the impact of the menstrual cycle on performance in elite academy women soccer players through weekly monitoring. Eighteen elite academy women soccer players were monitored. Players reported daily through an online anonymous survey if they were in menstruation. Players answered the Hooper Questionnaire daily, performed an Illinois Agility Test (IAT) twice a week, and rated their perceived exertion (RPE) after every training session. Tests were associated with a complete menstrual cycle reported through the online anonymous survey to determine the two weeks of the follicular phase and the two weeks of the luteal phase. Of the 18 players, 10 completed all requirements and were retained for analyses. IAT did not show significant differences throughout the menstrual cycle (p = 0.633). Fatigue (p = 0.444), Stress (p = 0.868), Sleep (p = 0.398), DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness; p = 0.725), and Hooper Index (p = 0.403) did not show significant differences either. RPE was also comparable across the cycle (p = 0.846). Our results failed to demonstrate that hormonal variation during the menstrual cycle influenced psychological and physical markers of performance.
Assessment of Smart Technologies in Regional Innovation Systems: A Novel Methodological Approach to the Regionalisation of National Indicators
Authors: Samara Elpida , Kilintzis Pavlos , Komninos Nicos , Anastasiou Athanasios , Martinidis George
Published: January 2024

Innovation systems consist of different organisations from the quadruple helix, as well as the interactions and linkages between them. Smart technologies and ICT play a key role in the efficiency of systems. At the same time, regional scale is considered crucial for studying innovation in systems. However, the lack of many important data at the regional level compounds the efforts to study them. The paper proposes a novel methodological approach to the regionalisation of national-level indicators in order to address this issue. This is based on the model fit approach, using regressions to “regionalise” national-level indicators based on similar indicators that are available. The approach is tested on the data for Greek NUTS 2 regions and produces regional-level estimates for four innovation indicators, based on four available indicators that are found to be strongly correlated to them. However, the same approach can be used for any EU country or the whole of the EU. The results, their prospects for future research, and potential applications are considered. Overall, the availability of regional-level indicators is considered crucial for the formulation of impactful development policies.
Revisiting Probabilistic Latent Semantic Analysis: Extensions, Challenges and Insights
Authors: Figuera Pau , García Bringas Pablo
Published: January 2024

This manuscript provides a comprehensive exploration of Probabilistic latent semantic analysis (PLSA), highlighting its strengths, drawbacks, and challenges. The PLSA, originally a tool for information retrieval, provides a probabilistic sense for a table of co-occurrences as a mixture of multinomial distributions spanned over a latent class variable and adjusted with the expectation–maximization algorithm. The distributional assumptions and the iterative nature lead to a rigid model, dividing enthusiasts and detractors. Those drawbacks have led to several reformulations: the extension of the method to normal data distributions and a non-parametric formulation obtained with the help of Non-negative matrix factorization (NMF) techniques. Furthermore, the combination of theoretical studies and programming techniques alleviates the computational problem, thus making the potential of the method explicit: its relation with the Singular value decomposition (SVD), which means that PLSA can be used to satisfactorily support other techniques, such as the construction of Fisher kernels, the probabilistic interpretation of Principal component analysis (PCA), Transfer learning (TL), and the training of neural networks, among others. We also present open questions as a practical and theoretical research window.
Symbolic Content of Exterior and Interior Al-A'zhom Grand Mosque Tangerang
Authors: Ajie Arini Mustika , Joedawinata Ahadiat
Published: January 2024

Al-A'zhom Grand Mosque is one of the historical and iconic mosques in Tangerang City. Its architecture is unique and full of important symbols for Muslims, because these symbols contain meanings that can provide a deeper understanding of Islam, as well as the values it contains. This makes it an interesting object of study in the field of interior design. This study aims to reveal the meaning in the symbols contained in the exterior and interior of the Al-A'zhom Grand Mosque, especially in the architectural elements found on the exterior and interior such as on the exterior (mosque shape, dome, cantilever, minaret) and interior (dome, calligraphy). The research method used in this study is descriptive qualitative method. Data collection uses literature study, observation and interviews. The results of the study show that the symbols on the exterior and interior elements mean the unity of Muslims in divinity, peace, strength, defense, beauty, perfection and piety of Muslims towards the oneness and majesty of God. It is hoped that this research can be a scientific contribution regarding the symbolic meaning of the Al-A'zhom Grand Mosque architecture, especially in the field of interior design.

 Keywords: Meaning; Grand Mosque Al-A’zhom; Symbolic; Tangerang
A Comparison of the 1940 Animated Pinocchio Movie and Walt Disney Studios' 2022 Live-action Version of Pinocchio Movie
Authors: Rosyid Dzulfiqar Fickri , Kasmana Kankan
Published: January 2024

Pinocchio is one of the popular classics of the Walt Disney animation industry released in 1940, the popularity of the Pinocchio series also prompted the animated film Pinocchio to be adapted into a live-action version in 2022. The movie is based on the classic novel by Carlo Collodi that tells the story of a wooden puppet named Pinocchio who wants to become a human child. There are different scenes from the 1940 version of Pinocchio and the 2022 version of Pinocchio. This adaptation process does bring changes in the meaning content when the story is adapted from animation to live-action. Based on this, this study aims to analyze changes in meaning in the 1940 animated version of Pinocchio and the 2022 live-action version of Pinocchio with a comparative method, data obtained from observation. The results of the study are that there are significant differences, in the 1940 animated version of Pinocchio scenes prioritize Pinocchio's self-transformation into a real boy through moral struggle and sacrifice, while the 2022 live-action version of Pinocchio adaptation emphasizes the emotional relationship between Pinocchio and Gepetto.  The results of this research are expected to provide additional knowledge and new knowledge about film adaptation and the importance of considering changes that occur in both films and their impact on the content of meaning.

 Keywords: Animation, Live-action, Movie, Pinocchio Scene
RegTech Solutions: Generic Business Process Analysis and Modeling
Authors: Benny Firmansyah  , Arry Akhmad Arman  , Widya Sri Wahyuni
Published: January 2024

Regulatory Technology, often known as RegTech, is an innovative strategy developed in the finance industry to streamline the regulatory compliance process. RegTech takes advantage of various new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), big data analytics (BD), cloud computing (CC), robotic process automation (RPA), and various other new technologies. RegTech can be applied to other industries where compliance with and oversight by rules are necessary. To support this, one way to be done is to analyze and model business processes for RegTech solutions in a generic style so that they can be adopted by various other fields in executing these solutions. In this research, a generic business process analysis of RegTech solutions was carried out through a literature study related to the use of RegTech in the financial industry. Next, modeling the analysis results using Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) with the support of the Bizagi application. The modeling results are then tested for validity and applied to a logical scenario related to non-financial regulatory compliance. The test results show that the business process modeling results are valid and can be used as a reference in implementing RegTech solutions outside the financial sector.
Pojok Statistik Virtual Improvement: Development of Online Consultation and Scientific Articles Modules
Authors: Fahmi Muhammad Sahal  , Nori Wilantika
Published: January 2024

With a commitment to improving statistics literacy in Indonesia, BPS Statistics Indonesia built a Pojok Statistik. Pojok Statistik is a collaborative service between BPS Statistics Indonesia and Universities initiated to answer the needs of academics and students for statistics. Due to the effects of the pandemic and the increasing interest from students, a virtual version of Pojok Statistik (Pojok Statistik Virtual) was built to meet all the needs of the offline version. However, the features are still limited and do not represent the criteria of the Pojok Statistik Offline. From the results of interviews with the Pojok Statistik Team, several plans exist to improve the Pojok Statistik Virtual, including adding online consultation and scientific articles modules. Therefore, this study aims to add online consulting service features and scientific articles modules to the Pojok Statistik Virtual. The system development process uses the Prototyping Methodology. System evaluation is conducted by black-box testing and usability testing using the USE Questionnaire. The evaluation results show that all functions in both modules are running and functioning properly. The usability test results using the USE Questionnaire reveal that these two features are feasible or usable to support the statistical needs of academics and students.
Study of Economic Vulnerability and Its Influence on the Economy in Sumatera Island Using the Household Consumption Expenditure Approach
Authors: Nugroho Adin , Prientananda Ghina Salsabila
Published: January 2024

The readiness of a region to face shocks and spillover effects from the surrounding area needed to be developed early. Each region had different economic structure so that the policy and strategy that was used to deal with current and future global uncertainties should be different as well. This study aimed to analyze economic vulnerability and the characteristics of its grouping, and analyze the effect of inflation, unemployment rate, foreign investment, and economic vulnerability towards the economy of provinces in Sumatera. The method performed in this study was Cluster Analysis for grouping and creating economic vulnerability variable, Panel Regression Analysis to analyze the effect between variables in general, and GWPR (Geographically Weighted Panel Regression) analysis to analyze spatial effect of regions. The result showed that the variable of economic vulnerability had a negative and significant effect on household consumption expenditures, especially in the Province of Lampung and Sumatera Selatan.
Analysis of Indonesian Domestic Tourist Quality
Authors: Zalukhu Martha , Neli Agustina
Published: January 2024

Domestic tourism is being the main focus of the government strategy to revitalize the tourism sector. It is then crucial to consider elements that can raise the quality of tourism, in terms of domestic tourists and increase the added value rather than merely number of trips. The analysis of quality is important in tourism to support the idea of sustainable tourism, which is promoted in the 8th agenda of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Quality analysis must be done in micro modelling that takes into account tourist characteristics and particular travel-related features because this sector depends on tourism demand and tourist expenditure in tourist locations. Thus, the goal of this study is to give a general overview of the qualities and characteristics of domestic tourists and to examine how these attributes affect their quality. The results of descriptive analysis method indicate that Indonesian domestic visitors’ quality remains poor. Age, genders, education level, employment status, transportation mode, accommodation type and travel companion affect the quality of domestic tourists.
The Effect of Financial Development on Economic Growth in East Kalimantan in 2013-2021
Authors: Hibatullah Raihan , Aisyah Fitri Yuniasih S.S.T., S.E., M.Si.
Published: January 2024

Indonesia has a strong commitment to realizing inclusive and sustainable economic growth. The 8th SDGs achievement program has become the government's main program implemented in all provinces in Indonesia. The economic growth of a region can be measured using growth of Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP). East Kalimantan is one of the largest GRDP contributing provinces in Indonesia with the mining and quarrying sector as the leading sector. However, economic growth in the province is still relatively low and has never reached national figures. This forces the government to consider and develop the potential of other sectors. The Fiscal Policy Agency stated that the financial sector with its development has driven Indonesia's economic growth in the last few decades. This study aims to analyze the general picture of economic growth and financial development as well as the influence of financial development factors on the economic growth of districts/cities in East Kalimantan Province in 2013-2021. The analytical method used in this research is panel data regression. The results obtained are number of bank offices per population, number of cooperatives per population, credit distribution per GRDP, and number of workers have a positive effect on the economic growth of districts/cities in East Kalimantan Province in 2013-2021.
Making “CASES” for AI in Medicine
Authors: Wang Ge
Published: January 2024

In this perspective, “CASES” are made for AI in medicine. The CASES mean Confidence, Adaptability, Stability, Explainability, and Security of AI systems. We underline that these CASES can be addressed not only individually but also synergistically on the large model platform and using cutting-edge diffusion-type models.
Stable Binder Boosting Sulfide Solid Electrolyte Thin Membrane for All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries
Authors: Zhao Xiaolei , Shen Lin , Zhang Nini , Yang Jing , Liu Gaozhan , Wu Jinghua , Yao Xiayin
Published: January 2024

Current inorganic solid electrolyte membranes generally suffer thick thickness of hundreds micrometers as well as low ionic conductivity, which limits the energy density and cycle life of all-solid-state lithium batteries. In this work, wet coating is employed to fabricate the Li
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PS
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Cl solid electrolyte thin membrane. The interaction among solvents containing different functional groups with the Li
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Cl electrolyte was explored. A new polymeric binder is synthesized by polymerization of dimethyl aminoethyl methacrylate (DMAEMA), polyethylene glycol diacrylate (PEGDA), and lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI), showing excellent stability to Li
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Cl solid electrolyte particles and high tensile strength of 1.46 MPa. Thus, a 40-μm-thick freestanding Li
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Prediction of Skeletal Muscle Mass using Anthropometric Measurements in Athletes
Authors: Prajapati Sanjay Kumar , Yadav Tanu Shree
Published: January 2024

Introduction: The primary aim of the study was to estimate the skeletal muscle mass in athletes through the utilization of anthropometric measurements. Methods: The study was conducted on 100 male athletes. Bioelectrical Impedance Analyser was used to measure Height, Weight, Fat%, Fat-Free mass (FFM), and Skeletal muscle mass. Result: Statistical analysis revealed a significant correlation (p ≤ 0.05) between Muscle mass, height, weight, Fat% and Fat-Free Mass (FFM). Conclusion: The study revealed the importance of anthropometric measurements and skeletal muscle mass among athletes for better performance.
Anthropometric and Somatotype Characteristics of Top Elite Turkish National Jumpers
Authors: Shahidi Seyed Houtan , Yalçın Mikail , E. Holway Francis
Published: January 2024

Introduction: This study aims to comprehensively investigate the anthropometric and somatotype characteristics of elite Turkish national jumpers specializing in high jump, long jump, pole vault, and triple jump disciplines. Recognizing the fundamental significance of body composition and somatotype in athletic performance, the research delves into the intricate interplay between these attributes, and competitive accomplishments. Methods: Leveraging a cohort of 13 national athletes, comprising six females and seven males, the methodology involves the application of standardized anthropometric measurements and the Heath-Carter method for somatotype assessment. Results: The outcomes illuminate distinct profiles, featuring lower body fat percentages in Turkish elite jumpers when compared to existing studies. Additionally, the study reveals gender-specific variations in muscle mass and discerns unique somatotype patterns within the cohort. Significantly, somatotype scores align with global trends observed in elite high jump athletes, emphasizing universal patterns among top-level performers. Comparative analyses with international studies further underscore commonalities in somatotype components among elite athletes. Furthermore, it was discerned that the top jumpers in both genders exhibited lower body height and body weight in comparison to their elite high-jumping counterparts. This research contributes to a refined understanding of the morphological intricacies associated with proficiency in these disciplines, offering valuable insights for optimizing training regimens. Conclusion: In summary, the study underscores the pivotal role played by anthropometric and somatotype characteristics in shaping the success of top elite Turkish national jumpers.
The Influence of Organizational Commitment and Transformational Leadership on Performance through Employee Job Satisfaction of PT Angkasaraya Nusantara
Authors: Agus Mulyawan  , Suharto  , Samosir Partogi Saoloan Samosir
Published: January 2024

In the results of this research, statistically the coefficient states that partially the contribution of transformational leadership has a positive but not significant influence on employee performance, while organizational commitment has a positive and significant influence on employee performance. However, if both simultaneously have a significant influence on employee performance. Furthermore, the contribution of organizational commitment and transformational leadership to employee performance both have a positive and significant influence, both partially and simultaneously. The contribution of job satisfaction to employee performance has a positive and significant influence. Furthermore, in the analysis of organizational commitment and transformational leadership on employee performance through job satisfaction, it was found that there was no mediating effect of job satisfaction in the relationship between organizational commitment and employee performance, but a mediating effect of job satisfaction was found in the relationship between transformational leadership and employee performance.
Experimental Document Analysis—an analytical framework for document design
Authors: Lund Niels
Published: January 2024

In this paper I will present an analytical framework for future documents, an experimental document analysis providing support for document design. The American economist, Herbert A. Simon outlined how to design an artificial object in his work "The Sciences of the Artificial" (1969, 1996) and described how this can be done in a systematic way, by a science of design. Simon describes the design process as a matter of finding possible alternatives among the potential optimal alternatives and finding a satisficing solution, by which he means a solution in-between satisfactory solutions and optimal solutions which can work in real life, expressing a rationality bounded by the conditions given by the environment. I will illustrate the experimental document analysis by an historical example of a pasticcio opera in the 18th century, Dido Abbandonata by P. Metastastio and multiple composers. I will discuss how this kind of document analysis may open for a comparative approach in documentation research in general.
Documentation As Meta-Level Activity
Authors: Donner Sascha
Published: January 2024

Today we live in an information society, which is to a large extent also a document society (Buckland, 2018). In our daily lives, we must cope with an ever-growing flood of different documents, keep track of them, pick out relevant content, and produce documents in suitable forms. In addition, tools based on artificial intelligence (AI) technology, such as ChatGPT[1], are making their way into the document world, challenging us with new affordances, and questions about how to deal with them and what changes this will bring. Existing documentation models such as the model of complementarity (N. W. Lund, 2004), the ontology of human expression (Olsen et al., 2012), and the document phenomenology (Gorichanaz and Latham, 2016) contain valuable indications from which we can learn a lot about the process of document production. However, current models are missing out on the relations between the variables of the greater system in which they are embedded such as documents as instruments, the community, rules, and the division of labor, as well as the subject's actions, motives, and greater goals in the documentation activity. This conceptual paper presents the model of documentation activity, which on the one hand can unite and expand existing models in the field of document theory, and on the other hand provide a common crystallization point for practitioners and scholars from related fields to analyze the documentation activity within a dynamic socio-technical system. The model of documentation activity is developed along existing document theory concepts using activity theory (AT) (Engeström, 1987) as a framework. [1] ChatGPT is a system for natural language processing (NLP) based on deep learning technology which was developed by the company OpenAI. ChatGPT can generate human-like conversations by understanding the context of a conversation and generating appropriate responses. (Deng and Lin, 2023).
Don Brown and Japanese librarianship during the occupation period
Authors: Miura Taro
Published: January 2024

Japanese library policy during the post-war occupation was primarily driven by the Civil Information and Education Section (CIE) of the GHQ/SCAP. Donald B. Brown was a head of the Information Division of CIE, in charge of occupational media policy. He had experience as a journalist of The Japan Advertiser in 1930s and as an analyst in the Office of War Information (OWI) in early 1940s. He led the dissemination of democratic ideas in the media sector, publicizing the purpose of occupation to the general public, and eliminating militarism/non-democratic ideas. Branch Library Bulletin was published 45 times from 1948–1949 and conveyed a variety of cultural activities such as documentary films, exhibitions, listening to music records, debates, English conversation classes, etc.Don Brown also emphasized the role of the library for disseminating democratic ideas. He played an important role in the foundation of CIE libraries in the early occupational period and in the establishment of the Japan Library School (JLS) at Keio University in 1951. 23 CIE libraries were founded in the occupational Japan and showed democratic model for post-war Japanese public library. Open shelf and free use were not popular in Japanese public librarianship in pre-war period. In order to operate CIE libraries more effectively, it was necessary for the Japanese themselves to operate those libraries, and a new educational institution should be established to train such Japanese staff. At that time, main training method for Japanese librarians was short course and no graduate school existed specializing library economy/library science. The JLS, led by Robert L. Gitler, was a major epoch in considering the development of education and training for Japanese professional librarian.
Powerful Particulars as “Autodocuments” in Documentality
Authors: Day Ronald
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this short paper is to sketch the problem of whether documentality, in the sense of the appearance of evidence, must always take the form of a type-token relationship. In contrast to a type-token epistemology common in the Library and Information Science tradition, the paper argues that there is precedence for a theory of documentality that views evidentiality as a product of the powers of particulars to make themselves present. To make this argument, it appeals to Robert Pagès theory of documents and, over a half century later, Bernd Frohmann’s proposal for a philosophy of information, “Documentality.” Such a theoretical framework as Documentality may center its analysis around the problem of the evidentiality of natural entities rather than sociocultural or bibliographic entities. The paper argues that Documentality offers a theory of evidence or information through functions, performances, and powers rather than through content representation. Such a contrast describes the epistemology of Neo-Documentation versus that of earlier Otletian Documentation and the Library and Information Science tradition that follows from it.
Recursive Documentary Design and an Awareness of the Mechanism
Authors: de Fremery Wayne
Published: January 2024

This essay documents 3D-printed sculptures displayed at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Document Academy. To raise awareness about the cultural significance of the mechanisms that produce digital substance, the sculptures lend material heft to some of the abstractions that help to constitute textual representations of a sixteenth-century Korean lyric and modern Korean poems from the early twentieth century in digital environments. The essay also describes previous exhibitions of the sculptures that utilized augmented reality technologies. By documenting the ways augmented reality technologies represented 3D-printed sculpture that documents digital texts that represent printed documents and manuscripts, the essay suggests how recursive documentary practices can be designed to enable cultural memory while acknowledging the inevitable losses associated with cultural reproduction.
Building a Nationally Representative Sample of Teachers’ Online and Offline: The Public Instructional Network of School Resources
Authors: Chen Zixi , Kanke Kaitlin T. Torphy , Karimi Hamid , Donzella Nicole
Published: January 2024

The emerging big data allows educational studies to examine teaching and learning behaviors over time and at scale. Less available is population-representative big data. This paper builds the first nationally representative sample of teachers’ online curation on a social media platform (i.e. Pinterest), the Public Instructional Network of School Resources (PINSR). This effort includes developing a big-rich data sampling framework, integrating social media data with administrative and census “ground truth” sources, and validating the population representativeness. Finally, we employ PINSR and present a worked example of teachers’ social media curation behavioral patterns across regions and time.
Pemanfaatan Hak Eksplorasi Ruang Angkasa Menurut Outer Space Treaty 1967 oleh Program Ruang Angkasa Uni Emirat Arab
Authors: Farellino Nichollas , Sidik Hasan
Published: January 2024

United Arab Emirates (UAE) is actively using its space exploration rights. In achieving national space goals, congested geostationary orbit (GSO) and first come, first served practice are issues that threaten the UAE as a newcomer in space. UAE must utilize its space rights per the international regime, including when dealing with congested GSO issues. This study aims to determine the compliance of UAE's space exploration rights utilization in dealing with congested GSO issues according to the international regime. This study uses international regime theory by Krasner and astropolitics by Everett Dolman through a case study qualitative method. The results indicate that from an astropolitic theory, the UAE has utilized its rights by the prevailing regime. UAE mainly uses the rights from OST 1967 because they're more general and applicable. Provisions in other space regimes, agreements, and conventions still need to be applied to the UAE, which makes these rights only slightly relevant to the UAE's efforts to deal with the GSO issue. However, the UAE may benefit from these rights in the future as the issue becomes more complex. UAE has been addressing the issue of congested GSO by conducting space activities in accordance with international regimes.
Mekanisme Pengimpunan dan Pendistribusian Zakat Fitrah di Masjid AL-Ikhlas Pawosoi Kec. Wotu Kab. Luwu Timur
Authors: Suardi Aqilla Nur Fadia Ardi , Yusuf Hardianti
Published: January 2024

The aim of this study was to ascertain the mechanism for collecting and distributing zakat fitrah at Masjid al-Ikhlas Pawosoi, located in Kec. Wotu, Kab. East Luwu. The research employed a field research approach utilizing qualitative descriptive methods. The methodology encompassed qualitative data analysis through interviews and documentation. The findings revealed the following: 1) The management of zakat fitrah at Masjid al-Ikhlas Pawosoi, Kec. Wotu, Kab. East Luwu, can be classified as moderate and standard, as it has fulfilled the aspects of collection and distribution. Nevertheless, concerning distribution, optimization is yet to be achieved due to the absence of definitive criteria for zakat recipients. Mustahik are solely chosen and recorded in accordance with observations made by the Mosque's Imam as the Amil Zakat. Moreover, both the Amil Zakat and the Zakat Committee consist of capable and experienced individuals. 2) The collection process has been executed effectively, with each Muzakki fulfilling their zakat fitrah obligation based on their understanding of its mandatory nature. Challenges such as Muzakki paying zakat outside the mosque have been addressed by proactively visiting the Muzakki's residence and directly confirming whether zakat has been paid. 3) The distribution of Zakat, or the dispensation of zakat, occurs around Masjid al-Ikhlas, Kec. Wotu, Kab. East Luwu, preferably before the Eid prayers but generally during the takbiran period. 4) The empowerment of zakat has yet to be realized, as the distribution of zakat is still primarily intended for consumptive purposes.
Perilaku Konsumtif Perspektif Ekonomi Islam di Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Tabran Muhammad Tabran , Alma  , Wahyuddin  , Sirajuddin
Published: January 2024

Consumptive behavior among students is influenced not only by internal factors but also actively shaped by external factors, driving an ongoing increase in purchasing and spending to fulfill their needs. From the standpoint of Islamic economics, individuals are encouraged to adopt a frugal and simple lifestyle, particularly students. This research aims to analyze the consumptive behavior of 30 students from the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business at Alauddin State Islamic University in Makassar, considering the perspective of Islamic economics during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study employs a qualitative approach in the form of field research, utilizing data collection techniques such as interviews, observations, and documentation of the selected students. The findings reveal that the consumptive behavior of these 30 students during the COVID-19 pandemic remains relatively active. However, there are instances of impulsive purchasing, wastefulness, and a pursuit of pleasure. From the perspective of Islamic economics, consumptive behavior is deemed undesirable as it prioritizes desires over needs and leads to wasteful practices, contrary to Islamic economic principles that advocate for frugality and simplicity.