bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
On the Problem of Forming Reading Skills in Language Teaching
Authors:   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Berdikulova А. , Kapantaykyzy Sh. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Published: January 2023

Today it is important to study effective ways of organizing reading activity, identify ways to develop language learning techniques, determine the requirements for reading texts, and scientifically study the types of work with text that contribute to obtaining the final result. The article presents the results of a study of the role of reading in language acquisition – one of the types of speech activity associated with communicative competence. The analysis of scientific and methodological works on this topic, written in different years, is carried out. As a result of the analysis, the instructions and recommendations of scientists related to the development of reading skills were evaluated. In addition, this article discusses, from a scientific, theoretical and methodological point of view, effective ways and methods for developing reading skills, types of work on reading texts, teaching methods and requirements for reading texts. also analyzed a number of strategies to achieve good results in the development of reading skills of the student. Studies have shown that the method of developing reading skills should go beyond the individual work of the language learner and focus on the development of productive activities that lead to communication with others, allowing them to communicate.
Ethnic history of the roksolans and alans
Authors:   Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Zholseitova M. , Tаshagil Akhmet ,   Yeditepe University, Baimagambetov К. ,   Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University
Published: January 2023

The article deals with the issues of ethnic origin of the tribes of the Early Iron Age Roksolans and Alans. These tribes are considered the largest tribes in the Sarmatian-Sauromatian tribal association. The role of the Roksolans and Alans in the history of Europe after their advance from the southern Ural Mountains and western regions of Kazakhstan to Europe was very significant. Some were among the first migrating tribes that conquered European Scythia and further complicated the history of Eastern Europe, while others were one of the tribes that traveled through Europe and reached North Africa, which led to the emergence of new historical processes. This article highlights the early information in the sources about the tribes that contributed to such significant historical events, the continuity of their ethnic roots with today's generation. In addition, ancient ancient data and opinions of various researchers of that time and modernity are presented in connection with this problem. The history of the ethnic origin is very important. Because the history of the ethnic origin of the Roksolans and Alans is considered an important part of the history of the formation of the Turkic peoples. That is why this article provides some information about the ethnic history of the Roksolan and Alan tribes, which are not studied much today.
The The Role of Cognitive Biases in the Fluctuation of Traditional and Modern Financial Markets
Authors: Sheth Naavya , Gabriel Cristea Radu
Published: January 2023

Behavioural economics is overlooked when talking about economics but it is a key part of our everyday lives. Cognitive biases are the foundation of behavioural economics and they dictate every decision we make. In this paper, I examine the role our inherent cognitive biases play in the fluctuation of traditional and cryptocurrency markets. I first lay the groundwork by establishing what behavioural economics is and explaining common biases as well as explaining what financial markets are in general. I then use the dot-com bubble as a case study to analyse the existence of these biases in a traditional market by comparing fluctuations during the dot-com bubble to the speculative bubble model. Following this, I introduce cryptocurrencies and analyse the cryptocurrency market over a time period and analyse trends to determine whether a bias exists. This is done using internet search data from Google Trends, as well as conducting a self-designed survey and a regression analysis of the resulting data. Results corroborate well with the existing literature and tentatively point to the existence of cognitive biases with regard to market fluctuations in both traditional and crypto assets. The alignment of my survey data with my research strengthens the premise that these biases not only exist but also contribute to the fluctuations of markets.
Toxinogene Corynebacterium diphtheriae-surinfectie van een chronisch ulcus
Authors: Massa B. , Boret M. , Vogelaers D. , Van Hoecke F.
Published: January 2023

Toxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae superinfection of a chronic ulcer

This article describes the medical history of a 92-year-old Congolese woman with a chronic ulcer on the right inner ankle, present since childhood after scratching small bumps. After returning from a holiday in Congo, the patient had a swollen right lower leg and the ulcer had become remarkably painful. Corynebacterium diphtheriae was cultured from a wound culture and toxin production was demonstrated by a PCR and an immunoprecipitation test (Elek test). Cutaneous diphtheria, usually caused by C. diphtheriae or C. ulcerans, has been on the rise in recent years, primarily due to frequent travelling to endemic areas and migration. The patient was initially treated with azithromycin for 2 weeks, whereafter a control culture showed no evidence of C. diphtheriae. Given the persistent pain symptoms, azithromycin was continued for 2 more weeks. The patient had received only 1 documented vaccine and was thus incompletely vaccinated against diphtheria. A nasopharyngeal carrier status could not be demonstrated.

Contact isolation is strongly recommended in patients with toxigenic skin diphtheria since they form a reservoir for secondary transmission with the risk of respiratory diphtheria. Unprotected contacts with the wound exudate should be treated prophylactically with azithromycin 500 mg once a day for 3 days or a single intramuscular administration of 1.2 million units of benzathine-penicillin. Despite large-scale vaccination programs against diphtheria, a physician should include cutaneous diphtheria in the differential diagnosis in case of a non-healing ulcer with a grayish attachment.
Etika Subsistensi Petani Rawa Lebak di Desa Ibul Besar I, Kecamatan Pemulutan, Kabupaten Ogan Ilir
Authors:   Universitas Sriwijaya, Ulfa Maria , Purnama Dadang H. ,   Universitas Sriwijaya, Yunindyawati Yunindyawati
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan menggambarkan etika subsistensi petani rawa lebak di Desa Ibul Besar I Kecamatan Pemulutan Kabupaten Ogan Ilir. Menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif, pengumpulan data dilakukan melaui observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi serta alat analisis menggunakan teori etika subsistensi James Scott. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keadaan ekonomi petani yang miskin dipengaruhi oleh tingginya kebergantungan terhadap keadaan alam yang tidak menentu dan mahalnya ongkos produksi turut menjadi beban ekonomi yang pada akhirnya menguras hasil panen petani. Dalam upaya memenuhi kebutuhan keluarga, terdapat dua opsi yang lazim dilakukan petani yaitu secara swadaya mengambil pekerjaan-pekerjaan sektor informal dengan menjadi buruh, kerja serabutan serta merantau ke daerah lain. Risikonya, opsi ini menuntut petani untuk senantiasa bekerja tanpa henti. Kemudian mengambil opsi meminta bantuan kepada sanak saudara atau tetangga saat kehabisan pangan dan saat akan mengawali proses menanam padi. Risikonya Petani tidak dapat memperoleh bantuan sesuai dengan yang mereka harapkan, sedangkan meminjam beras ke pabrik memungkinkan pihak pabrik mengambil keuntungan yang besar dari kondisi sulit petani. Dengan demikian, etika subsistensi petani di Desa Ibul Besar I tercermin dalam prinsip mereka saat mengambil keputusan, yakni lebih mengutamakan pemenuhan kebutuhan subsisten daripada keuntungan yang besar dari produksinya
Potensi Pengembangan Ekowisata Mangrove Di Tanjung Siambang
Authors:   Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji, Jasri Fanny Humairah , Arieta Siti , Syahdila Darama
Published: January 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah melihat seberapa besar potensi ekowisata mengrove yang dapat di impelementasikan di Tanjung Siambang, Kelurahan Dompak, Kota Tanjungpinang, Provinsi Kepulauan Riau, serta transfer knowledge kepada masayarakat sekitar tentang pentingnya menjaga dan mengembangkan potensi ekosistem mangrove dikawasan Tanjung Siambang. Penelitian dilakukan dengan pendekatan kualitatif, dengan menggunakan teknik social mapping dan wawancara. Pengumpulan data primer dilakukan dalam proses wawancara dengan mengajukan pertanyaan berupa indikator yang dapat menjawab pertanyaan dari topik penelitian. Hasil yang didapat dari penelitian ini adalah potensi ekowisata mangrove di Tanjung Siambang sangat besar. Namun, perlu peningkatan dari fasilitas wisata, kemampuan komunikasi asing masyarakat sekitar dan pengalokasian kegiatan yang dilaksanakan di Kota Tanjungpinang ke Kawasan Pantai Tanjung Siambang.
Evaluasi Program Pendidikan dan Pelatihan Kepemimpinan Tingkat IV dalam Kebijakan Pengembangan Kompetensi ASN di Kabupaten Lahat, Sumatera Selatan
Authors: Perankilai Arius Joanata
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi Program Pendidikan Dan Pelatihan Kepemimpinan (Diklatpim) Tingkat IV dengan menggunakan model evaluasi COPP yang dikembangkan oleh Stufflebeam. Model evaluasi CIPP diharapkan dapat menghasilkan evaluasi yang kompleks dari program Diklatpim tingkat IV tahun 2016 di Pemerintah Kabupaten Lahat. Didasari dengan penggunaan model evaluasi tersebut, maka metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus dipilih oleh peneliti. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara dan studi dokumentasi terkait dengan penyelenggaraan Diklatpim tingkat IV tahun 2016. Adapun informan pada penelitian ini berjumlah 15 orang yang berasal dari Badan Kepegawaian dan Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia (BKPSDM) Kabupaten Lahat Provinsi Sumatera Selatan, Balai Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia Daerah (BPSDMD) Provinsi Sumatera selatan dan peserta Diklatpim tingkat IV tahun 2016 di pemerintah Kabupaten Lahat. Apabila dilihat dari aspek process dan product yang dilaksanakan, hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa program Diklatpim tingkat IV Tahun 2016 di Kabupaten Lahat telah sesuai dengan peraturan yang berlaku dan dianggap berhasil. Namun berdasarkan aspek context dan input, terdapat beberapa hal yang tidak sesuai dengan maksud dan tujuan dari program Diklatpim tingkat IV di pemerintah Kabupaten Lahat.
Beyond Quota, Towards Women’s Representation In Indonesia: Quo Vadis?
Authors: Yurista Hanadia Pasca
Published: January 2023

This paper scrutinizes the effect of gender quota on women’s representation in the political landscape of Indonesia. By using the institutional analysis approach, the logic behind lethargic increases, even though such quota has failed to meet in Indonesia, is highlighted in the paper.  This study further discusses the complex roles of various political and non-political actors that later affect the representation of women, including the political party, elected government and legislatures, and Commission for General Election (KPU). The institutional shift of gender quota implementation in Indonesian politics creates a tendency of disorientation of the main purpose of creating gender quota. As regulatory changes on the gender quota since its first implementation, this study examines the journey of quota and women representation in Indonesia which include the case of underrepresentation of women in politics and the controversy of women policy, as part of the initial virtue of implementing gender quota.
Koordinasi Multistakeholder dalam Program Bulan Sayang Ibu dan Anak di Kabupaten Tanggamus
Authors: Lestari Tuti Puji , Atika Dewie Brima , Prihantika Ita
Published: January 2023

Kematian ibu dan bayi merupakan permasalahan kebijakan yang kompleks. Dalam bidang kesehatan, angka kematian ibu dan kematian bayi merupakan salah satu indikator untuk melihat derajat kesehatan khususnya perempuan dan menjadi salah satu komponen dalam indeks pembangunan dan indeks kualitas hidup. Upaya menurunkan kematian ibu dan bayi hanya efektif jika ada peran serta semua pihak, termasuk inovasi dari pemerintah daerah. Untuk meningkatkan derajat kesehatan ibu dan bayi tersebut dilakukan melalui adanya program Bulan Sayang Ibu dan Anak (BSIA). Penelitian ini berupaya mengungkapkan koordinasi antar multistakeholder dalam pelaksanaan program BSIA. Koordinasi multi stakeholder dalam program BSIA di Kabupaten Tanggamus diatur dalam surat Keputusan Bupati Kabupaten Tanggamus Nomor B.193/27/08/2017 Tentang Penetapan Tim Koordinasi Lintas Sektor dalam Penanggulangan Angka Kematian Ibu Melahirkan dan Angka Kematian Bayi Kabupaten Tanggamus.
Partisipasi Masyarakat dalam Musyawarah Perencanaan Pembangunan di Desa Sekura, Kecamatan Teluk Keramat, Kabupaten Sambas
Authors: Maryani A’an, Sri , Eka Agus
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan partisipasi masyarakat dalam proses musyawarah perencanaan pembangunan desa (musrenbangdes) di Desa Sekura, Kecamatan Teluk Keramat, Kabupaten Sambas yang ditinjau dari aspek pengambilan keputusan. Peneliti mengadopsi pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara mendalam, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Peneliti menemukan bahwa tingkat partisipasi masyarakat dalam musrenbangdes di Desa Sekura masih rendah. Warga masyarakat yang hadir hanya 72 (48%) orang, sedangkan yang tidak hadir berjumlah 78 orang (52%). Warga yang hadir juga cenderung minim menyumbang gagasan tentang pembangunan desa. Peneliti merekomendasikan kepada Pemerintah Desa Sekura untuk lebih aktif dalam melibatkan warga masyarakat musrenbangdes.
Analisis Pengelolaan Stadion Sukung Kotabumi di Kabupaten Lampung Utara, Provinsi Lampung
Authors: Putri Elfira Kurnia , Zakir Syaifudin , Aryansah Januar Eko
Published: January 2023

Pengelolaan bangunan olahraga merupakan hal yang sangat penting di bidang keolahragaan. Stadion merupakan salah satu barang milik daerah yang mempunyai suatu potensi ekonomi untuk mendukung peran serta fungsi pemerintah sebagai pemberi pelayanan publik kepada masyarakat. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengelolaan Stadion Sukung Kotabumi Kabupaten Lampung Utara. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif bersifat deskriptif. Sumber data yang digunakan adalah data primer dan data skunder dengan menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Teori yang digunakan adalah teori fungsi manajemen menurut George R. Terry, yang terdapat empat aspek fungsi manajemen yaitu, perencanaan, pengorganisasian, pelaksanaan, dan pengawasan. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pengelolaan Stadion Sukung Kotabumi Kabupaten Lampung Utara masih terdapat beberapa kendala yang ditemukan artinya pengelolaan Stadion Sukung Kotabumi belum terkelola dengan baik.
Interaksi Antar Stakeholder dalam Tim Penjangkau Penanganan Anak Jalanan di Provinsi Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta
Authors: Sholihah Mufarichatush , Kusumasari Bevaola
Published: January 2023

Proses pelaksanaan kebijakan penanganan anak jalanan di Provinsi DIY melibatkan berbagai stakeholder pemerintah maupun non-pemerintah dan tergabung dalam tim koordinasi khusus yakni Tim Penjangkau. Tim Penjangkau merupakan tim koordinasi khusus yang dibentuk sesuai amanat Perda DIY Nomor 6 Tahun 2011 tentang Perlindungan Anak yang Hidup di Jalan. Penelitian ini berupaya menjelaskan interaksi antar stakeholder dalam Tim Penjangkau Penanganan Anak Jalanan di Provinsi DIY. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh gambaran terkait stakeholder yang terlibat serta pola interaksi antar stakeholder yang mencakup peran dan kerjasama stakeholder. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan studi kasus. Data primer dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan teknik wawancara semi terstruktur. Wawancara dilakukan terhadap seluruh anggota Tim Penjangkau yang beranggotakan Dinas Sosial DIY, Satuan Polisi Pamong Praja DIY, Ikatan Pekerja Sosial Masyarakat DIY, Komunitas Taabah, Panti HAFARA, Rumah Anak Indonesia, Rumah Singgah Ahmad Dahlan, Rumah Singgah Anak Mandiri, RSB Diponegoro, Yayasan Indriya Nati, dan Yayasan Rumah Impian. Terdapat adanya kerjasama dan koordinasi yang berjalan dengan baik di antara stakeholder. Didukung dengan tren penurunan anak jalanan di Provinsi DIY pada Tahun 2011-2019. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa adanya Tim Penjangkau mampu memperkuat penanganan anak jalanan di Provinsi DIY.
Integration of Information Communication Technology Instructional Resources on Students’ Motivation and Achievement in Chemistry Practical in Secondary Schools in Kenya
Authors: Munene Titus Sifuna , Mutsotso Stanley N. , Masibo Edwin N.
Published: January 2023

Purpose: The main aim of this study was to determine the types of ICT instructional resources integrated and the level of motivation and achievement in learning of chemistry practical in secondary schools.

Methodology: The study was conducted through descriptive survey design. The target population for this study were the teachers of chemistry, form three students and the heads of the institutions who were key informants. The schools were selected using stratified random sampling to ensure that there was equal representation of the region. The teachers of chemistry and ICT assistants were selected using simple random sampling technique while purposive sampling was used to select the heads of institutions. The learners were selected using simple random sampling. In the mixed secondary schools, stratified sampling technique was used to ensure gender equality. A sample is a smaller group selected from the target population; 34 teachers of chemistry were used in this study, 14 ICT assistants were used and 282 form three students in Bungoma County. This study used questionnaires as the main tool for collecting data. Work sheet was availed to the students for the experimental research; the work sheet contained simple questions in chemistry practical. The data collected was analyzed through descriptive and inferential analysis and the results were presented in tables and figures.

Findings: The findings showed that majority of the schools that participated in the study have integrated ICT in teaching and learning of chemistry practical. The computers were available in the sampled schools and were accessible by teachers and form three students for integration in teaching of chemistry. The smart phones were also available but only teachers accessed these smart phones. The smart phones had the appropriate content that could be integrated in teaching chemistry practical. The media platform available in the smart phones could also allow teachers to project the content by use of overhead projectors and allow learners to view simulations and virtual chemical processes. Very few schools lacked the necessary infrastructure to handle ICT integration in teaching and learning of chemistry such as electrical installation and other fittings that could enable the projection of the content. There was no school in the study area that had the smart board which could allow teachers and learners to interact and manipulate the content to suit the needs for particular specific classes.

Unique Contribution to theory, practice and policy: It was concluded that integration of ICT instructional resources could assist learners to perform some experiments in chemistry and provide better opportunities for teachers and students to interact with the content and with each other in the course of teaching and learning chemistry.
MVVM Demonstration Using C# WPF
Authors: Chakraborty Sudip , Aithal P. S.
Published: January 2023

Purpose: Nowadays, MVVM (Model-View View-Model) is the proven architecture for distributed software development. It encourages the development of the software components by the different independent teams and easy integration at the final stage. The individual researcher prefers direct coding or tightly coupled software modules. The Model is rapid and efficient but might create maintainability issues later. So from day one, we should introduce the best design model. In this scenario, the MVVM model is the major player. Here, we present how to implement MVVM into our project through a simple task. We will design the user interface, which is part of the UX design team, and then add functionality, which is the programming part. Finally, we will do integration and execution. The code used in this project is available to download from GitHub.
Design/Methodology/Approach: We are creating a C# WPF project inside the visual studio community edition. Then we segregate our activity into two parts. In the first part, we make a Model for our project. After that, we design the user interface. The user interface interacts with the user to display the data and receive inputs from the user. It is the presentation or view layer. After completing it, we add the required view model interaction logic. Finally, we integrate all components and run the project.
Findings/Result: Through the research, we realize the importance of the MVVM concept. It is a good software architecture; the researcher who has gone through the documents will find out how to implement the MVVM into their project. Some essential procedures are presented concisely so they can be adopted quickly. This architecture is independent of any language. So once we grab it, it can be implemented in our project, whatever the language we use.
Originality/Value: Several documents on MVVM design using WPF are available worldwide. Most of the documents are elaborative and descriptive. It is tricky to extract the required information from long-duration content as fast-track space. Here we demonstrate practically. Using the documents as a reference, the researcher can easily integrate the MVVM concept into their project.
Paper Type: Experimental-based Research.
Presentación Atípica de Leucemia Linfoblastica Aguda de tipo B en Adulto Joven sin expresión en sangre periférica
Authors: Fabra Macarena , Patiño Rocio , Enciso Claudio , Rivas Natalia
Published: January 2023

La leucemia linfoblástica aguda B (LLA B) es una patología con distribución bimodal con un primer pico en pacientes menores de 20 años y el segundo a partir de los 45 años de edad (1). Representa el 75-80% de las leucemias agudas en pediatría, principalmente con afectación medular aunque puede presentar compromiso extramedular. La presentación de LLA B sin presencia de blastos en sangre periférica tiene una incidencia de 15% en adolescentes y adultos jóvenes (AYA) (2), y la afectación extramedular al diagnóstico con lesiones óseas osteolíticas e hipercalcemia es infrecuente, por lo que puede retrasar su diagnóstico. Se presenta el caso de un paciente de 38 años quien presentó como única manifestación de LLA B al diagnóstico, lesiones osteolíticas con compromiso de calota, esqueleto axial y ambas caderas asociado a hipercalcemia e insuficiencia renal aguda en ausencia de blastos linfoides B en sangre periférica.
Paciente joven con masa abdominal
Authors: Gilli Virginia , Vijnovich Barón Anahí , Dick Hernan Daniel
Published: January 2023

Se presenta un hombre joven con gran masa abdominal, rápidamente progresiva, cuyo diagnóstico final no era el esperado. Planteamos diagnósticos diferenciales, enfatizamos la importancia de la evaluación por profesionales anatomopatólogos expertos y realizamos una actualización bibliográfica.
Desarrollo local de San Carlos (Ecuador). La caña de azúcar como potencial de emprendimiento
Authors:   Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí, NAVARRETE Nelson J. , NAIKIAT Josselin G. ,   Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí
Published: January 2023

El objetivo de este estudio consistió en analizar de qué manera el emprendimiento a partir de la caña de azúcar como recurso endógeno se constituye en un factor de desarrollado local en la comunidad de San Carlos del cantón Jipijapa, Ecuador. Bajo un tipo de investigación descriptiva y documental se evidenció que el emprendimiento ha permitido fortalecer el desarrollo local del territorio, mejorando la calidad de vida de los habitantes, sin embargo, existen limitaciones, que de corregirse podrían favorecer el desarrollo local sostenible.
Impacto de la responsabilidad social empresarial en el desarrollo sostenible en México
Authors:   Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, GODINEZ-REYES Norma L.
Published: January 2023

El objetivo de esta investigación fue conocer la incidencia de segundo orden de las variables de Responsabilidad Social Empresarial en el Desarrollo Sostenible. Se utilizó un modelo de la teoría de efectos olvidados. Se encontró que los factores de responsabilidad sobre el producto, prácticas laborales y gestión ambiental, tienen incidencia indirecta baja en las metas de competitividad del país e infraestructura. Este resultado indica que integrar estrategias de responsabilidad social en las empresas coadyuva a las metas de desarrollo sostenible.
Convolutional Neural Networks for Defect Detection on LV cables
Authors: GELAN Tesfaye Mengistu
Published: January 2023

A convolutional neural network (CNN) is a machine learning algorithm that is particularly well-suited for tasks such as object recognition, image captioning, and speech recognition. CNNs are particularly effective at detecting features in images that are not easily observable by other machine learning algorithms, such as defects in manufacturing. By analyzing large collections of images, CNNs are able to find patterns that are indicative of defects. Power cables are an important part of manufacturing, as they allow machines to be operated and communicated with. Recently, great importance has been offered in making electricity generation, transmissions, distribution and storage smart. However, the shift to smart grid should include intelligent methods of detecting the reliability of electrical connections. Several types of electrical cables are used to transmission and distribution of electrical energy. Due to excellent electrical and mechanical properties, cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) cables are widely used in power systems. Poor manufacturing techniques in the production and installation of cable joints will cause insulation defects. Some suggest, the use of interdigital capacitive (IDC) for online monitoring on XLPE cables. Others suggest The use of a continuous wave (CW) terahertz (THz) imaging technology could help display and detect interior faults in cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) plates used for power line insulation. In this paper, I developed models which predominantly use locally collected custom dataset to forecast individual power cable physical safety status. The model is aimed at replacing the physical inspection with computer vision and image processing techniques to classify defective power cable from non-defective ones. The project is implemented using the Python programming language, the Tensorflow library, and a Convolutional neural network.The Convolutional Neural Network (CNN)-based method is purposefully chosen and applied in this project for power cable defect classification. The project culminates by recommending the use of same or additional datasets and provide modalities to detect power cable defect from live video.
Deep learning survival model for colorectal cancer patients (DeepCRC) with Asian clinical data compared with different theories
Authors: Li Wei , Lin Shuye , He Yuqi , Wang Jinghui , Pan Yuanming
Published: January 2023

Introduction

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer. Precise prediction of CRC patients’ overall survival (OS) probability could offer advice on its treatment. Neural network (NN) is the first-class algorithm, but a consensus on which NN survival models are better has not been established yet. A predictive model on CRC using Asian data is also lacking.

Material and methods

We conducted 8 NN survival models of CRC (n = 416) with different theories and compared them using Asian data.

Results

DeepSurv performed best with a C-index value of 0.8300 in the training cohort and 0.7681 in the test cohort.

Conclusions

The deep learning survival model for CRC patients (DeepCRC) could predict CRC’s OS accurately.
Continuous positive airway pressure may improve hypertension in patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome by inhibiting inflammation and oxidative stress
Authors: Wang Xiaoting , Guan Liying , Wu Changzhen , Zhao Yongjun , Zhao Gang
Published: January 2023

Introduction

The work was designed to investigate the effect of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on hypertension in obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) patients and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms.

Material and methods

We examined the effect of CPAP on blood pressure and biomarkers reflecting inflammation and oxidative stress, and investigated the correlation between changes in blood pressure and the biomarkers.

Results

CPAP significantly improved clinic, ambulatory and home blood pressure (p < 0.05). The hypotensive effect of CPAP was positively correlated with the decrease of interleukin-6, C-reactive protein, NADPH oxidase and malonaldehyde.

Conclusions

CPAP has a significant antihypertensive effect on OSAHS patients, especially nocturnal hypertension, possibly by counteracting inflammation and oxidative stress.
Lifting the lid on Land Cover/ Use change and its effects on local ecosystems in the Bamenda highlands of Cameroon
Authors: Innocent NDOH MBUE , Kah Elvis
Published: January 2023

The goals of this study were to use remote sensing and a Geographic Information System to track land use and cover change in Cameroon’s Bamenda highlands and to assess the effects of these changes on the local ecosystem. Supervised classification using the maximum likelihood classification algorithm was used to extract information from Landsat time series images from 2000 to 2018. The classification was relatively acceptable and effective in detecting land-use changes in the area. Between 2000 and 2010, farmland increased by 10.29%, and by 2018, it had increased by 14.39%. Similarly, plantations expanded by 15.07 km2 (4.1%) between 2000 and 2010, reaching 20.51 km2 (5.58%) by 2018, while built-up areas increased by 0.51% between 2000 and 2010, reaching 1.43% by 2018. These increases came at the expense of forest, savannah, and waterbodies, which were reduced by 3.93%, 10.33%, and 17.17%, respectively. Savannah had a strong negative correlation with a built-up area (R2 = 1), and plantation area (R2 = .98). As a consequence, the increase of built-up areas and plantation farms could be at the cost of the reduction in savannah and forestlands. On the whole, increased deforestation, growth in plantations, built-ups, and farmlands, have had an impact on the area’s ecosystem structure and functions. The findings are critical for developing environmental management policies and ecological integrity of the area. Water, energy, food security, climate mitigation, and agroecological sustainability policies, as well as their synergies and tradeoffs in the context of sustainable development goals, are important research areas.
La constitucionalidad del régimen de control jurisdiccional de las normas forales fiscales
Authors: Palao Taboada Carlos
Published: January 2023

La Ley Orgánica 1/2010 llevó a cabo una importante reforma del régimen de control jurisdiccional de las normas forales fiscales de los Territorios Históricos vascos, para lo cual modificó, en primer lugar, la Ley Orgánica del Tribunal Constitucional y, junto con ella, la Ley Orgánica del Poder Judicial y la Ley reguladora de la Jurisdicción Contencioso-Administrativa. En virtud de esta reforma el control jurisdiccional de dichas normas, que anteriormente correspondía a la jurisdicción contencioso-administrativa, ha pasado al Tribunal Constitucional. La anterior competencia de los Tribunales contencioso-administrativos se basaba en la consideración de reglamentos que se atribuía a las normas forales, si bien amplios sectores doctrinales y la jurisprudencia del Tribunal Supremo y del Tribunal Constitucional reconocían la singularidad de dichas normas, que no encajan cómodamente en esa categoría normativa, como tampoco lo hacen en la de ley. Estas dificultades de caracterización originan problemas de constitucionalidad de la Ley Orgánica 1/2010, en las que se han basado las Comunidades Autónomas de La Rioja y Castilla y León, limítrofes con el País Vasco, para interponer recursos de inconstitucionalidad contra ella. El presente trabajo examina los mencionados problemas y llega a la conclusión de que no ofrecen fundamento suficiente a la tesis de la inconstitucionalidad de dicha Ley.
Redesigning Undergraduate Laboratories: From Recipes to Research
Authors: Rulfs Jill , Roberts Louis , Buckholt Michael , Whitefleet-Smith JoAnn
Published: January 2023

In an effort to introduce discovery-based learning in our undergraduate laboratory curriculum, we joined two collaborative, crowd-sourcing efforts to engage early career undergraduates in searching for novel antibiotics or bacteriophages as antimicrobial therapies. This was the first step in transforming the curriculum into one focused on providing research experiences to all our undergraduates. Our goal was to engage students in open-ended research projects that foster a sense of ownership, advance knowledge, and introduce relevant skills. We also developed courses built on faculty research programs and biotechnology industry practices. In one, students design cell culture models of tissue regeneration. Another connects to faculty research investigating stress responses in a model of mycobacterial tuberculosis. In an immunotherapies course, students design cell culture and protein purification strategies to maximize generation of a monoclonal antibody. In our newest course, students examine number and diversity of soil nematodes in urban locations. This course has evolved to include interdisciplinary research into the environmental history of the sites. Assessments demonstrated gains in concrete skills and related concepts, and in aspects such self-efficacy. All are measures shown to increase retention and student future success.
Integrating Research-Based Learning into the Undergraduate Curriculum: Challenges and Solutions
Authors: Eaton Teresa , Richardson Noel , Schmidt Rachael
Published: January 2023

Integrating undergraduate research into introductory level courses can improve student accessibility, inclusion, and retention. Herein, we discuss two one-on-one research projects that are being scaffolded into the undergraduate curriculum. We will describe the design and application of CUREs (course-based undergraduate research experiences) in forensic biology as well as physics and astronomy degree programmes. The forensic biology CURE includes trace evidence analysis and models the experimental methods, techniques, and instrumentation students will use in their future careers. In the Eclipsing Binaries CURE, students are introduced to coding and computational physics through modelling spectroscopic and photometric data. The lessons learned through scaling up these interdisciplinary models can apply to other fields of study.
Situating Inquiry Pedagogical Practices in the Classroom to Foster a High-Impact Research-Minded Learning Experience
Authors: Serekoane Motsaathebe , Agumba Hellen , Van Vuuren Corlia
Published: January 2023

Undergraduate programmes should provide students with meaningful learning opportunities to acquire a range of knowledge, skills, and attributes. Within the current, fast, and ever-changing environments of learning, a student’s acquisition of self-reflection, problem-solving and critical thinking skills – and ultimately the ability to undertake an independent academic inquiry – is more evident than ever before. In this article, the authors imagine a shift in the traditional notion of the classroom as a space of knowledge dissemination, to the classroom becoming a space of knowledge creation It is within this space that differences intersect, influence each other, and hybridize in pursuit of inquiry-minded (and meaningful) learning experiences. The authors argue that adopting a reflexive pedagogic approach, underscored by the notion of inquiry-based learning, best aids the development of a student’s required skill set. In the reflexive context, lecturers and students are collaborators in the learning and teaching process through mutual inquiry. Based on Paulo Freire’s notion of critical pedagogy and supported by undergraduate research as a high-impact practice, reflexive pedagogical practices stimulate students’ agency, interest and performance – creating opportunities to establish baseline research skills on undergraduate level. This article is a conceptual exploration positioning inquiry-based learning, through reflexive practices, as part of the undergraduate curriculum at all three levels of undergraduate progression. Progression and the development of inquiry skills are proposed through structured inquiry in the first year, guided inquiry during the second year, and open inquiry at the third-year level.
Message for the Special Issue: Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Inquiry
Authors: Vahed Anisa , Walkington Helen , Shanahan Jenny , Moyo Sibusiso
Published: January 2023

Academic and professional practice development is taking an ever-more dominant role in higher education and is evolving through undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative inquiry (URSCI) in the undergraduate curriculum, particularly in courses involving interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary modules/subjects. Such courses are critical to engaging students in more meaningful and deeper learning experiences and enabling them to experience real-world issues, all while developing various disciplinary and professional skills as part of both a specific content area and more general competencies. By developing and enhancing URSCI skills, graduates from higher education institutions gain the agility to adapt to changes in the world. Inter- and multi-disciplinary approaches are required to tackle global challenges such as climate change, food security, and public health. Such engagements and experiences are particularly important as employers increasingly expect graduates to have higher-order literacies and communication skills in addition to their discipline-specific knowledge. This special issue, therefore, presents original work and nuanced ways that faculties around the world actively engage students in URSCI.
Deconstruir el paradigma tecnocrático. Implicaciones antropológicas y claves educativas a partir del pensamiento del papa Francisco, Guardini y Heidegger
Authors: Martínez-Carbonell López Alfonso
Published: January 2023

Transhumanismo, big data, robotización, digitalización, redes sociales, biotecnología son fenómenos que evidencian el inmenso poder de la técnica y su ambivalencia pues sirve para mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas pero puede volverse contra el propio hombre ocasionando problemas medioambientales,injusticias, explotación y desigualdad. Como causa de estos problemas el papa Francisco señala el “paradigma tecnocrático” un modo de pensar dominante que considera el progreso por el progreso como un fin en sí mismo y la clave de solución de los problemas sociales y despliega la técnica como herramienta de posesión ydominio considerando la naturaleza y al propio hombre como material de explotación. Este trabajo pretende conceptualizar dicho paradigma y resaltar su carácter dominante y absoluto; analizar su desarrollo en el magisterio pontificio hasta Francisco mostrando su continuidad; derivar sus implicaciones antropológicas en diálogo con autores como R. Guardini y M. Heidegger resaltando cómo modifica el valor de la persona, cómoreduce la razón a razón matemática cerrando el conocimiento a otros campos del saber, cómo sustituye los criterios éticos de bondad y justicia por los de utilidad y eficiencia y cómo rompe el equilibrio de las relaciones del hombre con Dios, consigo mismo, con los demás y con la naturaleza. Por último, apoyándose en autorespersonalistas ofrece unas claves educativas para cambiar de paradigma pues es necesario decodificarlo para enseñar al hombre de hoy a dominar el poder sobre la técnica y ponerlo al servicio de la persona y el bien común.
La paradoja de la técnica y el sentido de la vida
Authors: Pérez-Soba Diez del Corral Juan José
Published: January 2023

La técnica en la actualidad se vive en la paradoja de ser promesa de un desarrollo, pero, al mismo tiempo, amenaza de una destrucción de lo natural. Vemos en esta tensión la diferencia entre dos modos de usar la razón: el moral y el técnico. Ambos son distintos del simple conocimiento de las cosas, porque están ordenados por la voluntad. El modo diverso de ordenar el acto humano se ve sobre todo en el inicio que tiene en el deseo y el amor y el fin que alcanza en una comunión de personas que la técnica no comprende ni sabe ordenar. Se ve entonces lo inadecuado de dejar lo natural, y especialmente todo lo que se refiere a la vida, a la sola técnica. La vida pide una lógica diversa que mira la interioridad y está abierta al misterio, solo así se encuentra un verdadero sentido de la vida que ordena los actos humanos. Esto nos conduce a una ética del cuidado, que la técnica no es capaz de ordenar por sí misma, pues contiene una clara voluntad de poder. Para que el hombre viva en esperanza verdadera debe saber ver la paradoja de la técnica desde la paradoja de la vida cuyo sentido se encuentra al dar la vida por un amor que se abre a la eternidad.
Juridical Study of Corruption Crime in Indonesia: A Comparative Study
Authors: Abdullah Abdullah
Published: January 2023

Corruption is an act of deviation that is against the law and the principle of justice (al-`adalah). Corruption with all its negative impacts produces various distortions in the life of the nation and state. In Islamic law, Corruption (jarimah) Crime is prohibited in the Qur'an and al-hadith. Fingers of corruption fall into the category of ta'zir punishment where the type of punishment is determined by the government (ulil amri) through a court decision so that perpetrators of corruption can be sentenced to imprisonment, fines, cut-offs hands (had), or even death if the government so wishes. In the aspect of Indonesian criminal law, the eradication of corruption is regulated in Law No. 31 of 1999 jo. Law No. 20 of 2001. This provision can ensnare perpetrators of corruption in both the private and public sectors. To increase the effectiveness of law enforcement against corruption, the government established the institution of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and the Court of Corruption. In addition, to facilitate the process of proving corruption offenses, this provision applies a reverse burden of proof.
Recadoration of Political Parties Preparation of General Elections in the Perspective of Caderization Theory
Authors: Mardiana Mardiana , Murdian Hasyim Mugeni , Rasyid Ridha Abdul , Fahlevi M. Reza , Akbar Hayat Muzahid
Published: January 2023

Examine the cadre formation of political parties in preparation for general elections in the perspective of cadre theory.This study aims to how is the dynamics of cadre formation of political parties in Indonesia and what is the effect of cadre formation of political parties on the progress of the country through elections in the perspective of cadre formation. This research is a type of qualitative research, the nature of prescriptive research. The results of this study indicate that improving the quality of regeneration is a must in solving various problems within the organization. The need to increase the cadre mechanism in accommodating the cadre of existing political parties in Indonesia for political parties as a forum for cadres and forerunners of power holders in the executive and legislative.
Hakim Ad Hoc Pada Penyelesaian Perkara Lingkungan Hidup Dalam Sistem Peradilan Di Indonesia
Authors: Endah Lestari Novita
Published: January 2023

This study aims to examine the concept of ad hoc judges in environmental courts. This research is normative legal research, the nature of prescriptive research. The results of this study indicate that environmental cases resolved in general courts have not been able to provide ecological justice and instead have resulted in decisions that are not in favor of the environment. The role of judges is necessary to protect human or non-human (environmental) interests that are violated. In protecting human and non-human (environmental) interests that are violated. Having an ad hoc environmental judge who understands environmental issues is expected to be able to give a fair and wise decision.
Mist Cannon Trucks Can Exacerbate Secondary Organic Aerosol Formation and PM2.5 Pollution in the Road Environment
Authors: Xu Yu , Dong Xin-Ni , He Chen , Wu Dai-She , Xiao Hong-Wei , Xiao Hua-Yun
Published: January 2023

Abstract. Mist cannon trucks have been widely applied in megacities in China to reduce the road dust. Their practical effect on controlling the formation of secondary organic aerosol and fine particles remains unknown. We characterized the chemical composition variations in PM2.5 collected on the road sides with the simulated operations of mist cannon truck and traditional sprinkling truck via Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry and ion chromatography. The mass concentrations of water-soluble organic carbon in PM2.5 showed a significant increase (62–70 %) after air spraying. Further, we found that secondary organic aerosols, particularly organic nitrates, increased significantly via the interactions of reactive gas-phase organics, atmospheric oxidants, and aerosol liquid water after air spraying, although the air spraying had a better effect on suppressing road dust than the ground aspersion. Moreover, the formation of PM2.5 in the road segment where the mist cannon truck passed was promoted, with an increase of up to 13 % in mass concentration after 25–35 minutes, on average. The application of mist cannon trucks undoubtedly worsens the road atmospheric environment and causes health hazards to walking residents. The overall results provide not only valuable insights to the formation processes of secondary organic aerosols associated with aerosol liquid water in the road environment but also management strategies to regulate the mist cannon truck operation in China.