bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Epidemiology and Transmission Dynamics of Infectious Diseases and Control Measures
Authors: Ryu Sukhyun , Chun June Young , Lee Sunmi , Yoo Daesung , Kim Yongdai , Ali Sheikh Taslim , Chun Byung Chul
Published: November 2022

The epidemiology and transmission dynamics of infectious diseases must be understood at the individual and community levels to improve public health decision-making for real-time and integrated community-based control strategies. Herein, we explore the epidemiological characteristics for assessing the impact of public health interventions in the community setting and their applications. Computational statistical methods could advance research on infectious disease epidemiology and accumulate scientific evidence of the potential impacts of pharmaceutical/nonpharmaceutical measures to mitigate or control infectious diseases in the community. Novel public health threats from emerging zoonotic infectious diseases are urgent issues. Given these direct and indirect mitigating impacts at various levels to different infectious diseases and their burdens, we must consider an integrated assessment approach, ‘One Health’, to understand the dynamics and control of infectious diseases.
Effectiveness of the Booster of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine among Japanese Adolescents: A Cohort Study
Authors: Saito Yoshika , Yamamoto Kana , Takita Morihito , Kami Masahiro , Tsubokura Masaharu , Shibuya Kenji
Published: November 2022

Vaccination is effective in preventing COVID-19-related hospitalization among all age groups, but there is limited evidence on the effectiveness of the booster of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine among adolescents. We analyzed the data on the status of SARS-CoV-2 infection and their vaccination profiles in adolescents aged 13–18 years in Soma city (Fukushima, Japan) (n = 1835) from 14 May to 15 June 2022. The crude incidence rate and 95% confidence interval were calculated with the negative-binomial regression model after classifying the immunization status. The crude effectiveness of a booster administration to prevent infections was estimated as 86.4% (95% confidence interval: 57.2–95.7) when compared with the primary vaccination alone. The results of this study support that the community-based mass vaccination campaign of a booster dose among adolescents has additional protection from COVID-19 during the period of the B.1.1.529 (omicron) variant wave.
The Dynamic Compressive Properties and Energy Dissipation Law of Sandstone Subjected to Freeze–Thaw Damage
Authors: Jia Peng , Mao Songze , Qian Yijin , Wang Qiwei , Lu Jialiang
Published: November 2022

To investigate the dynamic compressive properties and the law of energy dissipation of freeze–thaw-damaged sandstone, static and dynamic compressive experiments were conducted. The influences of the number of freeze–thaw cycles and strain rate on strength characteristics, energy dissipation rate and the fractal dimension characteristics of sandstone were evaluated. Based on the peak energy dissipation rate, a freeze–thaw damage variable was established. The results show that peak strength increases exponentially with strain rate, and there exists a strain rate threshold. When strain rate is below this threshold, the increasing rate of the DIF slows down with the increase in the number of freeze–thaw cycles; when strain rate is higher than this threshold, the increasing rate of the DIF increases with the increase in the number of freeze–thaw cycles. In addition, the fractal dimension increases with the number of freeze–thaw cycles as well as the strain rate. Based on the freeze–thaw damage variable established, the damage degree of sandstone under freeze–thaw cycling can be characterized.
Multiscale Interactions of Climate Variability and Rainfall in the Sogamoso River Basin: Implications for the 1998–2000 and 2010–2012 Multiyear La Niña Events
Authors: Cerón Wilmar L. , Díaz Nilton , Escobar-Carbonari Daniel , Tapasco Jeimar , Andreoli Rita V. , Kayano Mary T. , Canchala Teresita
Published: November 2022

In this research, we explored rainfall variability in the Sogamoso River Basin (SRB), its relationship with multiple scales of variability associated with El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO), and the implications for rainfall prolongation during multiyear La Niña events. First, we examined time-frequency rainfall variations in the SRB based on the standardized precipitation index (SPI) from 1982 to 2019, using wavelet transform and principal component analysis (PCA). In addition, we applied wavelet analysis to investigate the links at different time scales between ENSO and the main mode of rainfall variability in the SRB. Finally, we explored the role that each scale of variability played in the prolongation and intensity of rainfall in the SRB during the 1998–2000 and 2010–2012 multiyear La Niña events. The results of the wavelet analyses revealed significant ENSO relationships affecting SRB rainfall at three different scales: quasi-biennial (2–3-years) between 1994 and 2002, as well as from 2008 to 2015; interannual (5–7 years) from 1995 to 2011; and quasi-decadal (9–12 years) from 1994 to 2012. This indicates that multiyear events are a consequence of the interaction of several scales of variability rather than a unique scale. During the 1998–2000 event, El Niño conditions were observed during the first half of 1998; subsequently, a cooling of the central and eastern tropical Pacific (western tropical Pacific) on the quasi-biennial (interannual) scale was observed during 1999; in 2000, only La Niña conditions were observed on the interannual scale. Therefore, during this event, the quasi-biennial (interannual) scale promoted wet conditions in the Caribbean, the Andes, and the Colombian Pacific from June–August (JJA) 1998 to JJA 1999 (during 1999–2000). During the 2010–2012 La Niña event, the interbasin sea surface temperature gradient between the tropical Pacific and tropical North Atlantic contributed to strengthening (weakening) of the Choco jet (Caribbean low-level jet) on the quasi-biennial scale during 2010, and the interannual scale prolonged its intensification (weakening) during 2011–2012, acting to extend the rainy periods over most of the Colombian territory. Variations on quasi-decadal scales were modulated by the Pacific decadal oscillation (PDO), resulting in a further intensification of the 2010–2012 La Niña event, which developed under conditions of the cold PDO (CPDO) phase, whereas the 1998–2000 La Niña occurred during the transition from warm (WPDO, 1977–1998) to cold (CPDO, 2001–2015) conditions. These results indicate that the interaction of quasi-biennial to quasi-decadal scales of variability could play a differential role in the configuration and prolongation of rainfall events in the SRB.
Removal of Nutrients and COD in Wastewater from Vietnamese Piggery Farm by the Culture of Chlorella vulgaris in a Pilot-Scaled Membrane Photobioreactor
Authors: Nguyen Minh Tuan , Nguyen Thao Phuong , Pham Tung Huu , Duong Thuy Thi , Do Manh Van , Trinh Tuyen Van , Nguyen Quynh Thi Xuan , Trinh Viet M.
Published: November 2022

The treatment of nutrients and organic contaminants in wastewater using microalgae has drawn significant interest thanks to its advantages of environmental friendliness, low cost, CO2 emission reduction, and recycling of valuable biomass. Among other algae species, Chlorella sp. showed good vitality, simplicity in cultivation, and high nutrient accumulation in harsh conditions of wastewater. In this study, Chlorella vulgaris was inoculated in a membrane photobioreactor (MPBR) with piggery digestate to investigate the C. vulgaris growth rate and the removal efficiency of nutrients and chemical oxygen demand (COD). The results indicated that the cultivation of C. vulgaris in an MPBR system exhibited continuous and simultaneous removal of NH4+, PO43−, and COD from two-fold diluted piggery wastewater. Both the algae growth rate and nutrient removal depended on the liquid hydraulic retention time in the MPBR. The highest removal efficiency of NH4+ (74.55%), PO43− (70.20%), and COD (65.85%) was obtained in the longest HRT of 5 days with the highest microalgae biomass concentration of around 1.1 g/L. The algae washout phenomenon was negligible in the continuous cultivation in the MPBR system. Compared to the cultivation in batch mode, the MPBR could achieve a similar algae growth rate and treatment efficiency with a much shorter hydraulic retention time.
Spatiotemporal Characterization and Analysis of River Morphology Using Long-Term Landsat Imagery and Stream Power
Authors: Arfa-Fathollahkhani Atefe , Ayyoubzadeh Seyed Ali , Shafizadeh-Moghadam Hossein , Mianabadi Hojjat
Published: November 2022

Meandering rivers are among the most dynamic Earth-surface systems, which generally appear in fertile valleys, the most valuable lands for agriculture and human settlement. Landsat time series and morphological parameters are complementary tools for exploring river dynamics. Karun River is the most effluent and largest meandering river in Iran, which keeps the Karun’s basin economy, agriculture, and industrial sections alive; hence, investigating morphological changes in this river is essential. The morphological characteristics of Karun have undergone considerable changes over time due to several tectonic, hydrological, hydraulic, and anthropogenic factors. This study has identified and analyzed morphological changes in Karun River using a time series of Landsat imagery from 1985–2015. On that basis, morphological dynamics, including the river’s active channel width, meander’s neck length, water flow length, sinuosity index, and Cornice central angle, were quantitatively investigated. Additionally, the correlation between the stream power and morphological factors was explored using the data adopted from the hydrometric stations. The results show that the dominant pattern of the Karun River, due to the sinuosity coefficient, is meandering, and the majority of the river falls in the category of developed meander rivers. Moreover, the number of arteries reduced in an anabranch pattern, and the river has been migrating towards the downstream and eastern sides since 1985. This phenomenon disposes a change in the future that can be hazardous to the croplands and demands specific considerations for catchment management.
Does transanal endoscopic microsurgery affect rectal function?
Authors: Khomyakov Evgeniy , Chernyshov Stanislav , Fomenko Oksana , Rybakov Evgeny
Published: November 2022

Purpose: Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) is the most standardized method for the local excision of rectal neoplasms. Unfortunately, local excisions of rectal lesions by means of TEM are not completely free from undesirable functional sequela. This study was performed to evaluate the risk factors of major loss of function after TEM.Methods: Eighty-nine patients underwent TEM between 2019 and 2020. Anorectal manometry was performed before the surgery and 3, 6, and 12 months after the surgery. The quality of life (QoL) was assessed using the Fecal Incontinence Quality of Life scale.Results: The major decrease in QoL was observed in women in 3 months after the surgery in terms of lifestyle and frustration domains (3.6 and 3.64 points, respectively). In 3 months after the surgery, there was a significant decrease in resting pressure both in male and female patients (P=0.01). This difference remained significant 6 months after the surgery (P=0.01). In 12 months after the surgery, resting pressure returned to the preoperative level in most patients (P=0.50). A significant decrease in manometric parameters appeared when the surgery time is more than 55 minutes (P=0.05), the tumor localization is lower than 3 cm from the anus (P=0.03), and the tumor size is over 3 cm (P=0.001).Conclusion: The most significant risk factors for the development of functional disorders after TEM are surgery time of >55 minutes, tumor localization at <3 cm from the anal verge, and tumor size of >3 cm.
POWER TESTING OF ETFE FILM
Authors:   Tomsk State University of Architecture and Building, OVSYANNIKOV S.N. ,   Scientific Research Institute of Construction Physics RAASN, OKOLICHNYI V.N. ,   Tomsk State University of Architecture and Building
Published: November 2022

Studies of mechanical properties of ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) film they are relevant for wide application in the construction of translucent coatings in the climatic conditions of Russia, especially in the Arctic zone. Power tests were performed for a film with a thickness of 250 microns on an INSTRON bursting machine, as well as with a uniformly distributed load at positive and negative temperatures. The initial modulus of elasticity according to GOST 34370-2017 was established, which was 1090 MPa. Three loading stages have been identified for the calculations of translucent coatings. In the elastic stage of operation of the ETFE film, the average modulus of elasticity was 35.8 MPa, in the elastic-plastic stage – 1.78...2.71 MPa and in the plastic stage of operation – 0.06...0.086 MPa. Force tests of a membrane made of ETFE film with a thickness of 250 microns on a power triangular frame with a uniformly distributed load of up to 8,577 kPa did not lead to rupture of the membrane at any positive (+15 ...+18 оС) not at subzero temperatures (-23...-29 оС). Repeated mechanical damage (cuts) of the membrane under a load of 8.50 kPa at a temperature of -26 оС also did not lead to its rupture. The deflections of the membrane at positive temperatures reached 84 mm, at negative temperatures – 58.2 mm. Power tests of the ETFE film have shown its ultra-high strength characteristics, which makes it possible to widely use it to create a comfortable environment in structures erected in the Arctic and other territories of Russia when localizing production in Russia.
RESISTANCE OF THE PRECAST - CAST-IN-SITU REINFORCED CONCRETE FRAMES OF CIVIL BUILDINGS UNDER SPECIAL EMERGENCY IMPACT
Authors:   Moscow State University of Civil Engineering, KORENKOV P.A. , FEDOROVA N.V. ,   Moscow State University of Civil Engineering, KAYDAS P.A. ,   Moscow State University of Civil Engineering
Published: November 2022

The article presents a technique for carrying out experimental and numerical studies of reinforced concrete frame-fragments of a prefabricated monolithic reinforced concrete structural system of multi-storey buildings. The purpose of the research was to determine the nature of the change in the parameters of static-dynamic deformation and force resistance of the proposed structural system both at the stage of operation and during an emergency impact caused by the shutdown of one of the elements - the corner column of the first floor. To increase the resistance of the system under study to local or progressive collapse, new design solutions for the crossbars of the prefabricated monolithic frame are proposed, which make it possible to increase its resistance to a sudden change in power flows in the structural system under consideration. Analytical dependencies are proposed to determine the parameters of the intermedium contact zone in the prefabricated-monolithic structure of the crossbar. The solution of the problems under consideration was carried out using the LIRA-SAPR software package, taking into account material operation diagrams that take into account the static-dynamic nature of the loading of structures. The substantiation of the adopted design solutions for experimental designs of frame fragments for developing a program for conducting experimental studies of the structural system under consideration under special effects is given.
INCREASING THE RESISTANCE OF THE PLUG JOINT OF COLUMNS TO PROGRESSIVE COLLAPSE
Authors:   National Research Moscow State University of civil engineering, LYUBLINSKIY V.A. , MIRONOVA Ju.V. ,   Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering
Published: November 2022

The necessity of developing solutions that increase the resistance of load-bearing systems to progressive destruction, leading to instant or prolonged destruction of individual structural elements and assemblies, is considered. The plug joint columns in prefabricated and prefabricated monolithic frames designed for compressive forces, in case of emergency impact, begins to work on tension. The maximum tensile forces in the columns and joints of a typical prefabricated frame in case of emergency impact are determined and options for upgrading the design solutions of the plug joint are proposed. It is proposed to use a plug-in part for the well of the plug joint of the prefabricated columns, which provides work for tensile forces. Multivariate numerical simulation of the plug joint was carried out taking into account the tensile work, strength characteristics were determined. Recommendations have been developed for the design of a plug joint for load-bearing systems, taking into account their work with progressive destruction, recommendations for reinforcing the joint depending on the efforts in it have been proposed. The results can be used in the design of plug joints of prefabricated and prefabricated monolithic frames.
INFLUENCE OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING STRUCTURE MODERN URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR ECOLOGY ENVIRONMENT
Authors:   National Research Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (NRU MGSU), GIYASOV B.I. , GUROVICH B.M. ,   Joint Stock Company «MONOLIT»
Published: November 2022

The modern urban environment, as an urbanized area, is a high-tech environment where citizens lead an active lifestyle and economic activity. As a result of the growth of the urban population, there is a need to develop the urban territory: urban spatial objects are being improved, the number of residential and public buildings is growing, transport networks and engineering infrastructure are developing. As a result, the density of urban development increases and the intensity of traffic flows increases. Such rapid changes in urban space seriously affect the ecology of the environment. In addition, anthropogenic factors resulting from the active economic activity of citizens create an additional burden on the ecology of the urban environment. In this regard, the issue of the formation of ecology in modern cities is becoming increasingly important. The presented article is devoted to the analysis of factors affecting the ecological state of modern megacities. Causes of violation of aeration of the urban environment, revealed in the process of research, can be taken into account in urban planning. The regulation of air flows of thermal origin, arising in the yard spaces, promotes air circulation in closed yard spaces, which will improve the ecological state of the air environment.
Attentive and Appreciative:
Authors: McCaw Caro , St Pierre Louise
Published: November 2022

This essay considers a design student project that practised methods and languages for connecting designers with the more-than-human. The term refers to ecologist David Abram’s phrase “the more-than-human world” as a way of considering our entanglement with earthly nature. Alongside ecological thinking, we drew upon New Zealand Māori and Canadian First Nation scholars and worked with local cultural advisors. This project was offered across two design classes, beginning with one in Vancouver, Canada, and the other in Dunedin, New Zealand, with a six-week synchronous window. These schools connected through DESIS, a network of labs that research social innovation and sustainability. Teachers and students were able to share their approaches and progress online, culminating in an online exhibition and conversation. Key ideas explored included Karl Wixon’s “whakapapa-centred design” and Robin Wall-Kimmerer’s “grammar of animacy,” indigenous values that centre the natural world as sentient and present with the world of humans. Students were tasked with becoming advocates for a more-than-human being. They drew upon multiple frames to learn about this being and conceive of possible different relationships. After conducting a series of immersive research activities including meditative, phenomenological and academic approaches, students drew upon their design skills to translate and share their learning. The outcomes are a variety of prototypes, designed to share this advocacy as experiences for others. Through a combination of online and embodied learning, many explorations brought to light understandings about the fundamental interconnectedness of humans with the earth, with all species and with each other.
Characterization of Polyvinyl Butyral and Sentryglas® Polymers Used as Interlayers in Laminated Glass
Authors: Gislana Santana Machado  , Willams Teles Barbosa  , Josiane Dantas Viana Barbosa
Published: November 2022

The polymers used as interlayers in the laminated glass support the tensile stresses, keeping the glass fragments fixed in the film and avoiding possible accidents. This article aims to characterize the polymers Polyvinyl Butyral and Sentryglas®, as their physical-chemical and mechanical properties. It may help a laminated glass company located in Bahia to optimize its production process. We tested the samples to Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), and Tensile. The results allowed us to characterize the materials technically, comparing them with the data from the sheets provided by their manufacturer. In addition, it has provided the Laminated Glass Factory with data that can reduce costs and improve production.
Redesign of a Hydraulic Manifold in Additive Manufacturing for Application in a Cleaning and Inspection Robot
Authors: Luis Fellipe Lopez de Carvalho  , Luana Seixas Andril Araújo  , Valter Estevão Beal  , Rafael Tobio Claro  , Juan Carlos Romero Albino
Published: November 2022

A flexible joint riser inspection and cleaning robot must be small and powerful to perform its mission. Hydraulic units are commonly used in submerged operations for power. We designed a custom hydraulic unit as a robot. As the hydraulic manifold is complex, we developed it to be fabricated by additive manufacturing. The objective was to reduce the volume and mass of the hydraulic power unit. We achieved several computational analyzes and analytical methods to validate the designed concept. As a result, we obtained a more compact and lighter structure at the end of the process.
Experimental Study of Oil Deposition Using a Deposition Simulator (HLPS - Hot Liquid Process Simulator)
Authors: Hugo Gomes D’Amato Villardi  , Lucas Cunha Orrico  , Ana Lucia Barbosa de Souza  , Antonio Rimaci Miguel Junior  , Fernando Luiz Pellegrini Pessoa
Published: November 2022

Fouling in heat exchangers is a recurring and costly problem for oil refineries. However, the phenomenon is complex and requires experimental evaluation, as oils have varied compositions. In the present study, analyzes were performed in the laboratory using a deposition simulator (HLPS - Hot Liquid Process Simulator). We performed the test with a sample of crude oil. In this test, the deposition was small, which could occur due to the characteristic of the oil.
2D Image Object Detection Aided by Generative Adversarial Networks: A Literature Review
Authors: Caio Vinicius Bertolini  , Roberto Monteiro
Published: November 2022

Object Detection (OD) is one of the most critical tasks in 2D image processing. The researchers proposed multiple math models and frameworks based on Deep Convolutional Networks, such as R-CNN, SSD, and YOLO are the most common. Generative Adversarial Nets (GAN) represent a prominent field of study in machine learning, and it has been applied to many tasks with exciting results. This work aims to assess the potential of GANs applied to OD tasks and the proposed frameworks as a field of study. The methodology used was a systemic review of 14 papers. The conclusion shows that although OD and GANs are popular themes, there are not many developments in the intersection of both subjects. Therefore, OD with GAN-applied tasks is an excellent field to explore in future works.
Comparison of Different Tools and Methods in the Measurement of Leaf Area in Alfalfa
Authors: KİZİLDENİZ Tefide
Published: November 2022

Leaf area measurements in the field are very difficult to determine the yield. Use of the mobile application has come to the fore due to its practical use and ease of transportation. Therefore, in this study, the ease of use and accuracy were tested by determining area of leaf with an automatic leaf area meter and a mobile application called 'PETIOLE'. The leaf area of alfalfa plants (Medicago sativa L. cv Nimet) grown in the field, and measured in the field with the 'PETIOLE' mobile application and in laboratory conditions with automatically leaf area measurement device was measured. The automated leaf area meter mean for total leaf area was 61.65 ± 3.50; meanwhile the mean for the PETIOLE App assessment was 61.56 ± 3.15. As a result, the PETIOLE app measures the area of each leaf separately, more quickly and efficiently than before, particularly in the field.
EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE OF THE IMPACT OF INTEREST RATE, GOVERNMENT EXPENSES, MONEY SUPPLY AND REAL EFFECTIVE EXCHANGE RATE ON ECONOMIC GROWTH – THE CASE OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Authors: Seferi Liridona , Seferi Zufer , Mustafa Harun
Published: November 2022

The main purpose of this paper  is to analyze the impact of interest rates, government expenses, money supply and real exchange rates on the economic growth of the Republic of North Macedonia. A country's economic groëth refers to the growth of that country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The interest rate is one of the determining factors of economic groëth. Despite the challenging macroeconomic environment and other influencing factors, the Republic of North Macedonia in recent years has maintained low inflation rates and  interest rates.

Empirical analysis of the paper  is based on data obtained from the Central Bank of Republic of North Macedonia on a quarterly basis for the period from 2008 to 2020. Through the use of co integration tests (Johanensen test), Granger causality test, autocorrelation test, VAR, ARCH and GARCH process, it is verified that the rate interest rate is a determining variable and has a long-term relationship with economic groëth.

The co integration test (Johannesen test) shoës that in all equations the results are statistically significant and the variables have a long-run relationship betëeen them. Then the use of the Granger test of causality  notes that money supply causes interest rate changes; they also cause a change in economic groëth.

The unit root test is used to determine the level of integration of variables .The use of the Granger causality test then points out that the money supply causes  changes on  interest rate ; GDP also causes interest rate changes. The interest rate causes the change of economic groëth. Government spending causes the change of economic groëth. The effective exchange rate causes the change of economic growth.

Evidence of co integration allowed the application of the VAR model, which enabled the identification of variables that affect economic groëth in the Republic of North Macedonia, both in the short and long term.

In the end, all variables are tested together and it turns out that logarithmic GDP and interest rates have an impact on economic growth.

The conclusions from the data analysis are that all variables are interrelated and have an impact on economic growth.

Also there can be identified and other economic factors that have impact on economic growth that are not included on this paper.
RISKS TO HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Authors: Nikolov Simeon
Published: November 2022

In this article, an attempt will be made to outline the main risks in human resource management. For this purpose, an analysis is made and the possibilities for assessing the effectiveness of human resources management are considered. The presented information will be used to assess and measure the lost benefits and gaps in human resource management in different regions. A review of the contribution of human resources to the achievement of regional economic growth will be made, taking into account the problems of employment and unemployment in the regions of the country as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. By increasing the efficiency of human resources management, it will be possible to increase employment and reduce unemployment, as well as to achieve regional economic growth. A significant point in the study is placed on the development of smart cities and the increase of micro-links between the individual and the business entity on the labor market.
Contemporary Space Designs at the Cibali Tobacco and Cigarette Factory, Renovated with Educational Functions
Authors: BALÇIK Sema , İNCEOGLU Mehmet
Published: November 2022

Space constitutes one of the important elements of the architectural discipline and gives meaning to a building by moving it beyond being a three-dimensional mass. Designing the spaces that the building contains and determining the actions they will contain makes architecture different from other building activities. The spaces in industrial buildings are designed in accordance with the use of large-scale machines where production will be provided. These structures, which remain in important positions in the city centers with the development of the cities, are abandoned by losing their functions with the changing production conditions. Due to their location, strong structural system, and high-quality structural features such as large volumes, giving these structures new functions and ensuring their survival creates an alternative building production technique. The structural features of industrial buildings enable various uses in function selection. The spaces needed in these buildings, which are renovated for reuse, are organized within the existing volumes with the help of space components and elements. In this study, additional designs made during the renovation of Cibali Tobacco and Cigarette Factory, which was used as a university education structure, to include contemporary education spaces were examined. Qualitative research method was used in the study, and the history, architectural features and renewed space design of Cibali Tobacco and Cigarette Factory, which constitutes the field study, were analyzed through written sources, photographs, and drawings. In the study, contemporary usage ideas in new spaces designed with the help of additional space components and elements were evaluated. As a result of the study, suggestions were made for additional designs to be made in industrial buildings to be re-functionalized.
İçme Suyu Şebekelerinde Kayıp Kaçak Seviyesinin Belirlenmesi: Merzifon İlçesi Örneği
Authors: TUNA Mustafa , ARMUT Selim , TOMBUL Prof.dr. Mustafa
Published: November 2022

Bu çalışmada içme suyu şebekelerinde meydana gelen fiziki su kayıplarının su kaynağının korunmasında önemli hususlardan biri olduğu gözler önüne serilmiştir. İçme suyu talebi nüfus artışıyla birlikte her geçen gün artmaktadır. Buna karşın içilebilir su miktarı azalmakta ve içme suyu şebekelerinde suyun etkin kullanımı önemli hale gelmektedir. Su şebekesine verilen ancak kullanıcılara ulaşmayan su kayıp kaçak olarak bilinmektedir. Kayıp kaçaklar fiziki ve görünür kayıplar olarak adlandırılmaktadır. Araştırmada su kayıp kaçak seviyesinin belirlenmesi için 2020 yılına ait sisteme verilen su miktarları, boru arıza sayıları, kullanım alanlarına göre su tüketim miktarları, minimum gece debi bilgileri belediyeden temin edilmiştir. Merzifon örneğinde su kayıp kaçak seviyesinin tespiti için su dengesi oluşturularak, altyapı sızıntı indeksi tespit edilmiştir. Merzifon örneğinde 2020 yılına ait fiziki su kayıp miktarının % 44.12 olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Altyapı sızıntı indeksi (ILI) 13.6 olarak tespit edilmiştir. Su kaynağının korunması için içme suyu şebekesindeki basınç yönetimi, şebeke yenileme, aktif sızıntı kontrolü, onarım hız ve kalitesinin iyileştirilmesi çalışmaları yapılmalıdır.
Dampak Pendampingan Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) PT Astra Internasional pada Pembangunan Desa Wisata Kota Tua Jamblang Kabupaten Cirebon
Authors: Melani Ana , Hidayat Tommi , Chamidah Nurul
Published: November 2022

Desa Jamblang merupakah desa yang berada di Kabupaten Cirebon. Desa Jamblang pada tahun 2022 termasuk kedalam 300 desa penerima Anugerah Desa Wisata Indonesia (ADWI 2022) oleh Kementerian Pariwisata dan Ekonomi Kreatif atau Badan Pariwisata dan Ekonomi Kreatif (Kemenparekraf atau Baparekraf). Desa Jamblang baru mendapatkan program pendampingan pemberdayaan menuju desa wisata dalam dua tahun terakhir tetapi telah mampu menunjukkan perkembangan hasil binaan yakni jaringan kerjasama yang makin beragam dengan tujuan menguatkan program kerja desa wisata, mendapatkan pendanaan dalam tiga tahun pendampinga, serta semakin bertambahnya jumlah masyarakat yang bergabung menjadi anggota pokdarwis aktif. Metode penelitian yakni metode kualitatif. Pengambilan data melalui wawancara,forum diskusi dan observasi. Hasil penelitian didapati hasil yakni dampak adanya pendampingan dan pemberdayaan di Desa Jamblang melalui analisisSROI yakni terdapat tiga dampak. Dampak sosial, dampak lingkungan, dampak ekonomi. Dampak social berupa antusiasme dan komitmen masyarakat yang tergabung dalam kelompok sadar wisata meningkat dalam merealisasikan program kerja yang disepakati. Dampak lingkungan yakni dengan melakukan dekorasi lingkungan wisata bermuatan wawasan sejarah Desa Jamblang. Dampak ekonomi kelompok sadar wisata mendapatkan pelatihan fotografi secara gratis dan kue tradidional khas pecinan mulai kembali diminati.
Strategi Pengelolaan dan Pengembangan Kawasan Hutan Mangrove di Dusun Tangkolak Timur Kabupaten Karawang
Authors: Sam'un Mohamad , Rom Ali Fikri Mohamad , Ayu Lestari Zeni , Triadi Triadi , Dwi Rahmawat Tasyah
Published: November 2022

Pengelolaan hutan mangrove belum optimal dan pemanfaatannya secara ekonomi masih terbatas. Kawasan mangrove dapat memberikan dampak positif bagi tumbuh kembangnya perekonomian masyarakat pesisir.  Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mencari strategi pengelolaan dan pengembangan kawasan hutan mangrove di Dusun Tangkolak Timur Karawang.  Penelitian dilakukan di Dusun Tangkolak Timur Desa Sukakerta Kecamatan Cilamaya Wetan  Kabupaten Karawang.  Merupakan penelitian kualitatif ditunjang data  kuantitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus.   Data diperoleh dengan wawancara mendalam, observasi participant, telaahan dokumentasi dan Focus Group Discussion.  Penelitian ini bertujuan (a). Melakukan identifikasi kondisi eksisting hutan mangrove (b). Identifikasi pengelolaan dan pemanfaatan hutan mangrove oleh masyarakat sekitar (c). Melakukan analisis strategi pengelolaan dan pengembangan kawasan hutan mangrove. Perumusan strategi dilakukan dengan analisis SWOT.  Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa  strategi utama adalah perlu dibuat perencanaan pembangunan/pengembangan dan pengelolaan kawasan mangrove secara komprehensif dan terintegrasi dengan melibatkan berbagai lintas sektor dari unsur pemerintah, swasta dan masyarakat. Kemudian disusul dengan membuat program kerja dan usulan pembangunan kawasan mangrove serta melakukan jejaring kinerja (network system) pembangunan  antara pemerintah, swasta dan masyarakat
Na+ diffusion in Na
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Co[Fe(CN)6]0.90 film as investigated by transmission image
Authors: Iwaizumi Hiroki , Shibata Takayuki , Moritomo Yutaka
Published: November 2022

Diffusion of alkali metal ions plays an important role in the rate property of the battery. Here, we investigated macroscopic Na+ diffusion in a thin film of Na
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Co[Fe(CN)6]0.90 (NCF90) by means of transmitted light intensity image at 540 nm. The distribution of the Na+ concentration (x) was determined against the elapsed time (t). We found that the diffusion constant (D) for Na+ shows x-dependence as D = 6.0 × 10−8 − (1.6 − x) 6.0 × 10−8 cm2 s−1. The average D value (=3.0 × 10−8 cm2 s−1) is much larger than the reported value (=0.5 × 10−10 cm2 s−1 M. Takachi, Y. Fukuzumi, and Y. Moritomo, Dalton Trans. 45, 458 (2016)) of Na
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Co[Fe(CN)6]0.88 (x = 0.8) determined by the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The large D value evaluated in the present investigation is ascribed to the fast intergrain Na+ diffusion process.
Training on Using Microsoft Word to Support AKM Success for Grade 5 Students at SDN 1-2 Cibunar
Authors: Sahidin Didin , Loekman Arief , Hasanah Ninah , Nugraha Nanan , Hermayanti Putri
Published: November 2022

Abstract

Cibunar Village is one of the villages in Tarogong Kidul District, Garut Regency, West Java. Here there are two elementary schools with limited availability of supporting facilities for formal education and extra activities. The ability to use Microsoft Word is one of the factors that can support the success of AKM, therefore training activities on the use of Microsoft Word for 5th grade students of SDN 1-2 Cibunar are very much needed. This activity aims to provide education about the use of Microsoft Word. This activity is carried out using a simple material presentation and practice method. The results of the training show that the average pre-test score of participants is 30.00 while the average post-test score of participants is 75.00. These results indicate that the training activities have an impact on increasing participants' understanding and skills in using computers and operating Microsoft Word applications.

 

Abstrak

Desa Cibunar merupakan salah satu desa yang ada di Kecamatan Tarogong Kidul Kabupaten Garut Jawa Barat. Di sini terdapat dua buah  Sekolah Dasar yang ketersediaan fasilitas pendukung pendidikan formal dan kegiatan ekstra yang terbatas. Kemampuan pada penggunaan Microsoft Word merupakan salah satu faktor yang dapat menunjang keberhasilan AKM, oleh karena itu kegiatan pelatihan penggunaan Microsoft Word untuk siswa kelas 5 SDN 1-2 Cibunar sangat dibutuhkan. Kegiatan ini bertujuan memberikan edukasi tentang penggunaan Microsoft Word. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan dengan metode presentasi materi dan praktik sederhana. Hasil pelatihan menunjukan nilai rata-rata pre test peserta adalah 30,00 sedangkan nilai rata- rata post test peserta adalah 75,00. Hasil tersebut menunjukan bahwa kegiatan pelatihan menunjukan adanya dampak peningkatan dalam pemahaman dan keterampilan peserta dalam penggunaan komputer dan pengoperasian aplikasi Microsft Word.
Waste Management And Separation Education Organic And Inorganic Manufacturing And Place Waste From Bamboo
Authors: Rahmawati Rena , Castriani Refi Lestari , Afnuria Pasya
Published: November 2022

AbstractThe surabaya village is a village situated in Surabaya, the Balubur Limbangan subdistrict, the Garut district, west Java province. The village of 2 Surabaya was a prosperous village with the majority of its population's livelihoods including creations as caged and clay-grids. The awareness and care to handle the waste by peasant people 2 seemed to be lacking. The habit of burning garbage still runs deep in the peasant community to deal with the garbage problem. Besides, burning up human garbage is the quickest way to address the problem. As well as the garbage control approach to children through the practice of garbage makes them happy that there is something they can make from the garbage at their own pace and the hope of their future creativity can be spoiled in dealing with the problem of garbage and the presence of kader environmental in their village

 

Abstrak Dusun 2 Surabaya merupakan dusun yang terletak di Desa Surabaya, Kecamatan Balubur Limbangan, Kabupaten Garut, Provinsi Jawa Barat. Dusun 2 Surabayamerupakan desa yang makmur dengan mayoritas mata pencaharian penduduknya meliputi kreasi sebagai pengrajin sangkar dan cobek dari tanah liat. Kesadaran dan kepedulian untuk menangani sampah oleh masyarakat dusun 2 terlihat masih sangat kurang. Kebiasaan membakar sampah masih mendarah daging di masyarakat dusun dalam menangani permasalahan sampah. Disamping itu dengan membakar sampah dirasa masyarakat adalah cara yang paling cepat dalam menangani permasalahan tersebut. Serta pendekatan pengendalian sampah kepada anak-anak melalui kegiatan pembuatan prakarya dari sampah membuat mereka senang karena ada sesuatu yang dapat mereka buat dari sampah dengan usaha mereka sendiri dan harapannya kreatifitas mereka kedepannya dapat terasah dalam menangani masalah sampah dan muncul kaderkader peduli lingkungan di dusun mereka
Obesity is a chronic disease and diabetologists want to deal with it: the results of an online survey
Authors: Lapolla, A.
Published: November 2022

Obesity is a chronic, relapsing and progressive disease that reduces quality and life expectancy. The purpose of this survey is to investigate the interest of the diabetologists in the management of the patient with obesity in order to raise awareness of the clinical and management issues related to this pathology. The results of the survey show a strong interest of the diabetologists in taking care of the patient with obesity, however they highlight the lack of highly specialized centers in the management of this disease among the interviewees. The diabetologists involved indicate the lifestyle modification approach as the most suitable therapy for obesity, however awareness of the drug and surgical therapy of obesity also emerges in part. These data allow us to draw a picture of the state of the art on the knowledge of obesity by diabetologists and provide a starting point for the creation of training courses on this pathology which affects about 40% of patients with type 2 diabetes. KEY WORDS obesity; survey; care of patient; drugs; bariatric surgery.
TEKNIK PENERJEMAHAN BUKU PANDUAN MESIN DARI BAHASA MANDARIN KE DALAM BAHASA INDONESIA
Authors: Adi Dian Prasetyo , Beatrice Aileen Vincentia
Published: November 2022

AbstrakTeknik penerjemahan berada pada tataran mikro, yaitu pada satuan kata, frasa,klausa, dan kalimat, sehingga pada proses penerjemahan, teknik dipakai untukmenentukan bagaimana menerjemahkan sebuah kata, klausa, frasa, maupun kalimatdari TSu. Dengan menggunakan teknik penerjemahan yang tepat, diharapkan hasilterjemahan dapat terbaca, sepadan dan berterima. Banyak perusahaan yang memilikialat yang diimport dari Tiongkok, salah satunya adalah mesin HC Cleaner (HighConsistency Cleaner). Alat ini merupakan alat yang dipakai untuk memisahkan pulpdengan kotoran, seperti staples, pasir, kaca, dan lain-lain serta bekerja secarasentrifugal yang menyebabkan material yang berat dan solid kehilangan momentumpada dinding dalam cleaner. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan metodeobservasi, metode wawancara, dan metode studi pustaka. Setelah melalui analisis saatmenerjemahkan buku panduan HC Cleaner, teknik yang dapat digunakan antara lain:teknik terjemahan harfiah, padanan lazim, generalisasi, dan reduksi.Kata kunci: Teknik penerjemahan; buku panduan; mesin; bahasa Mandarin
Machine learning-based automated classification of worker-reported safety reports in construction
Authors: Bugalia Nikhil , Tarani Vurukuti , Kedia Jai , Gadekar Hrishikesh
Published: November 2022

Limited academic attention has been paid to the applicability of Machine Learning (ML) approaches for analyzing worker-reported near-miss safety reports, as opposed to injury reports, at construction sites. Although resource-efficient analysis through ML of large volumes of such data at construction sites can help guide practitioners in decision-making to prevent injuries. The current study addresses this research gap by evaluating the relevance of ML approaches through quantitative and qualitative methods for scaling efficient near-miss reporting programs at construction sites. The study uses an extensive experimentation strategy consisting of input data processing, n-gram modeling, and sensitivity analysis. It first tests the proposition that, despite the data-quality challenges, the high performance of different ML algorithms can be achieved in automatically classifying the textual near-miss observations. The study relies on worker-reported near-miss data collected from a real construction site in Kuwait. The classification performance of various ML approaches is evaluated using F1 scores for three academically novel but commonly used category labels at the sites - "Unsafe Act (UA)," "Unsafe Condition (UC)," and "Good Observation (GO)." In addition, the practitioner's input was utilized to assess the practical applicability of ML classifiers for construction sites. The conventional Logistic Regression (LR) classifiers have a comparatively high F1 score of 0.79. However, ML classifiers faced challenges in distinguishing between UA and UC. Further, the analysis reveals that optimal ML classifiers may lose on being acceptable to human decision-makers. Overall, despite the promising performance of ML tools for the near-miss data, the sites with low maturity of reporting systems may find themselves unable to leverage ML to scale their reporting systems. A simplified experimentation strategy like the current study could help practitioners identify the data-specific optimal ML approaches in future applications.
QR CODE BASED SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING LIGHT USING IoT
Authors: Mani Raj Paul
Published: November 2022

The term Home Automation refers to the automatic control of household features activity and appliances. It means this features of activity are controlled by using internet to make life more convenient. It is a set of hardware electronic and communication that work to integrate devices with one another by the use of internet. This paper describes a smart home automation system with the help of QR codes. QR Code has been used to switch “on” and “off” the light bulb by using mobile scanner application. A Mobile Scanner application has been designed for this project to scan QR codes, and this application has been designed for android mobile. The NodeMCU has been used to control the light bulb. After scanning QR code the Android application sent the command to web based application. NodeMCU is already connected with the internet and fetching command in real time with web based application. The two types of commands are used with the help of programming I.e. on and off. So what type of command has been received by NodeMCU, depending upon what type of QR code has been scanned by the user. This system and project is very unique and can be easily process anywhere in the world while scanning the QR Code with develops secure application.
KEYWORDS: IoT, QR Codes, Automation System
IS THERE AN ASSOCIATION BETWEEN HEALTH LITERACY AND ADHERENCE TO THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET? A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY IN GREECE
Authors: Albani Eleni N. , Togas Constantinos , Kanelli Zoi , Fradelos Evangelos C. , Mantzouranis George , Saridi Maria , Tzenalis Anastasios
Published: November 2022

The aim: To evaluate the relationship between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and health literacy and to find possible differences based on the demographic characteristics of the participants.
Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out with a convenience sample from the Greek general population (n=203). The questionnaires were distributed through the Google Forms platform, while some of them were given on hand. The questionnaire used included demographic information, questions about the participants’ health status and nutrition habits and the Health Literacy Scale (HLS - EU-Q16) and the MedDietScore. The survey was conducted June – July 2022. The program SPSS v. 26.0 was used for the analysis of data.
Results: The mean score in HLS-EU-Q16 was 12.08 (SD=4.17) (15.8%=inadequate level, 30% =problematic level, 54.2%=sufficient level). The mean score in Med DietScore was 31.54 (SD=4.84) and the majority (72.4%) had medium adherence to the Mediterranean diet. Concerning the HLS-EU-Q16, women and those who had not children, were not patients and used the Internet for finding health information had higher score. In contrast, widows/ers and those with elementary education had lower score. With regard to the Med DietScore, those who were patients and had normal weight had higher score than the rest categories. A negative correlation was found between age-HLS-EU-Q16 (r=-.605, p<.01) and between BMI-Med DietScore (r=-.142, p<.05).
Conclusions: Most of the participants had sufficient level of health literacy and medium adherence to the Mediterranean diet. Furthermore, there was not a significant correlation between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and health literacy. Several demographic and medical characteristics impact the health literature level and the adherence to the Mediterranean diet. Future research is suggested to further evaluate the results of this study.