bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A qualitative study on emotional labor and work-family conflict in caregivers working in nursing homes
Authors: Andrade Cláudia , Costa Neves Paula
Published: August 2023

Despite evidence suggesting that care work involves the performance of emotional labor an experience of work-family conflict, the relation of these two work experiences remain under-examined. The present study aims to fill this gap by exploring the experiences of performing emotional labor and work-family conflict and their links among caregivers working in nursing homes. To address the research question, we used semi-structured interviews with a sample of 24 female caregivers working full-time in nursing homes in the center and north of Portugal. The results revealed the presence of emotional labor, work-family conflict, and an impact of emotional labor in strain-based work-family conflict. Overall, the results suggested that emotional labor has effects on work-family conflict, pointing to the need that directors of elderly care institutions should consider ways of reducing these harmful effects on workers.

A pesar de la evidencia que sugiere que el trabajo de cuidado implica la realización de trabajo emocional y experiencias de conflicto trabajo-familia, la relación de estas dos experiencias de trabajo sigue sin ser examinada. El presente estudio tiene como objetivo explorar las experiencias de desempeño del trabajo emocional y el conflicto trabajo-familia y sus vínculos entre los cuidadores que trabajan en hogares de ancianos. Para abordar la pregunta de investigación, utilizamos entrevistas semiestructuradas con una muestra de 24 mujeres cuidadoras que trabajan a tiempo completo en residencias de ancianos en el centro y norte de Portugal. Los resultados revelaron la presencia de trabajo emocional, Conflicto Trabajo-Familia y un impacto del trabajo emocional en Conflicto Trabajo-Familia basado en la tensión. En general, los resultados sugirieron que el trabajo emocional tiene efectos en Conflicto Trabajo-Familia, lo que apunta a la necesidad de que los directores de las instituciones de cuidado de ancianos consideren formas de reducir estos efectos nocivos en los trabajadores.
Spanish version of the Metacognition Self-Assessment Scale (MSAS) for adults
Authors: Fernández-Rubio Carlos , Martínez-Cervantes Rafael , Senín-Calderón Cristina , Rodríguez-Testal Juan Francisco
Published: August 2023

Background: Although there are other tools in the Spanish language for assessing metacognition, there is no other that is as quick, simple and multidimensional as the Metacognition Self-Assessment Scale (MSAS). Objectives: Adapt and validate the MSAS to Spanish. Method: The sample consisted of 973 volunteers, 68.3% women and mean age of 27.9 years (SD = 12.68). Results: The internal consistency of the Spanish adaptation was generally adequate with a total α = .830, and from α = .658 to .826 for the factors. The original four-factor structure (Self-Reflexivity, Critical Distance, Mastery and Understanding Other Minds) showed adequate fit indices. The evidence of concurrent criterion validity indices was not as expected. Indications of discriminant validity were the low Self-Reflexivity scores of participants with a psychopathological history (d = .222) or psychological treatment (d = .326); in Mastery by those under psychological treatment (d = .345) or medication (d = .482), and in Critical distance for medication (d = .419). Conclusion: The Spanish adaptation and validation of the MSAS seems adequate for assessing metacognition and its subcomponents in the general population, opening a wide field of clinical and research applications.

Antecedentes: Aunque existen otras herramientas en español para evaluar la metacognición, no hay una versión disponible desde una perspectiva multidimensional como la Escala de Autoevaluación de la Metacognición (Metacognition Self-Assessment Scale, MSAS), que tiene además la ventaja de ser sencilla y rápida en su aplicación. Objetivos: Adaptar y validar la escala MSAS al español. Método: Participaron 975 voluntarios/as, 68.2% mujeres, edad media de 27.9 años (DT = 12.68). Resultados: Los valores psicométricos de la adaptación al español son adecuados, α = .830 (total), y entre α = .658 y .826 (factores). La estructura factorial original de cuatro factores (Autorreflexividad, Distancia Crítica, Maestría y Comprensión de Mentes Ajenas) muestra adecuados índices de ajuste. Sin embargo, los indicios de validez de criterio no han sido los esperados. Los indicadores de validez discriminante fueron bajos en los participantes con antecedentes psicopatológicos (d = .222) y tratamiento psicológico (d = .326) en el factor Autorreflexividad; en el factor Dominio entre los que estaban bajo tratamiento psicológico (d = .345) y tenían prescrita medicación (d = .482), y en el factor Distancia crítica para los participantes con medicación (d = .419). Conclusión: La adaptación y validación de la MSAS en español para población general parece adecuada para evaluar la metacognición y sus subcomponentes, abriendo un amplio campo de aplicaciones tanto clínicas como de investigación.
Quality of life in adolescents. A longitudinal study of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Morales-Ortiz Javier , Muñoz-Martínez Sandra , Martínez-Sánchez Ainhoa , Lopez-Garcia Juan Jose
Published: August 2023

Several studies have reported that health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in adolescents has decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this study, HRQoL was analyzed in young people aged 13 to 17 years after the end of the pandemic. For this purpose, we followed up at three different points in time: before the pandemic (2019), during (2021) and after the pandemic restrictions (2022). A time-lag design in three phases was used, with a total of 2027 adolescents completing the Kidscreen-10 HRQoL questionnaire. ANOVA and logistic regression models were used to analyze the influence of gender, playing sports and mental health treatment. The results obtained showed a worsening of HRQoL in 2021, when young people returned to school on a blended learning basis. This worsening occurred regardless of gender. In 2022, once all restrictions were removed, boys recovered health-related quality of life to pre-pandemic levels, but this did not occur in girls. The same happened with young people in mental health treatment. In all cases, doing sports was shown to be a protective factor for HRQoL

Diversos estudios han informado que la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud (CVRS) en adolescentes ha disminuido durante la pandemia por COVID-19. En este trabajo se analizó la CVRS en jóvenes de 13 a 17 años una vez finalizada la pandemia. Para ello se hizo un seguimiento en tres momentos diferentes: antes de la pandemia (2019), durante las restricciones de la pandemia (2021) y tras las restricciones de la misma (2022).
Se utilizó un diseño de retardo temporal (time-lag design) en tres fases, con un total de 2027 adolescentes que cumplimentaron el cuestionario Kidscreen-10 de CVRS. Mediante modelos ANOVA y de regresión logística se analizó la influencia del género, la práctica deportiva y estar en tratamiento en salud mental. Los resultados obtenidos mostraron un empeoramiento de la CVRS en 2021, cuando los jóvenes volvían a los centros educativos en régimen de semipresencialidad. Este descenso fue independiente del género. En 2022, una vez eliminadas todas las restricciones, la CVRS se recuperó a niveles prepandemia en los chicos, pero no en las chicas. Lo mismo ocurrió con los jóvenes en tratamiento de salud mental. En todos los casos, la práctica deportiva se mostró como un factor protector de la CVRS.
INFLUENCE OF STRAIN RATE ON THE ASHBY-GIBSON PARAMETERS OF SHEET DIAMOND LATTICE STRUCTURES
Authors: MIRALBÉS  BUIL RAMÓN , SANTAMARIA NATALIA , CURADO CORREIA NUNO , RANZ ANGULO DAVID
Published: August 2023

Triply periodic minimal surface structures (TPMSs) can be used as a substitute for polymeric foams in applications where is necessary to absorb a large amount of energy with high structural deformation. Diamond TPMS offers higher energy absorption per unit weight. This structure is based on the Ashby-Gibson material model that establishes the main mechanical material properties as functions of the relative density and material properties. However, since TPMSs are used in dynamic applications, it is essential to analyse them under dynamic loads. In this study, we investigate the influence of the strain rate on the Ashby-Gibson parameters of sheet diamond
Keywords: Triple periodic minimal surface; strain rate; additive manufacturing; diamond; Ashby-Gibson
EVALUASI SIKAP SISWA MAN 1 KOTA MATARAM DALAM MATA PELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM UNTUK MENUNJANG AKHLAKUL KHARIMAH PESERTA DIDIK
Authors: CHOIRIYAH SITI
Published: August 2023

Sebagai sekolah yang mengutamakan implementasi nilai Islam, maka perlu untuk memastikan implementasi sikap peserta didik dengan berdasar pada mata pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi dan menilai sikap siswa yang berdasar pada Mata Pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam sebagai penunjang Akhlakul Kharimah. Metode yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif, dengan pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Temuan penelitian menujukan bahwa teknik penilaian sikap dilakukan dengan observasi, penilaian diri, penilaian antar peserta didik dan jurnal guru yang dilakukan di dalam dan di luar kelas. Dampak dari penilaian sikap pada Mata Pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam adalah terbentuknya Akhlakul Kharimah dalam diri peserta didik, penerapannya membawa dampak perubahan positif peserta didik, seperti sopan, jujur, tanggung jawab, percaya diri dan kerja sama.
PENGARUH METODE PEMBELAJARAN KATA LEMBAGA DENGAN DADU KATA TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA PERMULAAN ANAK USIA 5-6 TAHUN DI TK TELKOM MAKASSAR
Authors: YULIA LALA , BACHTIAR MUHAMMAD YUSRI , PARWOTO PARWOTO
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan agar mengetahui “Pengaruh Metode Pembelajaran Kata Lembaga dengan Dadu Kata terhadap Kemampuan Membaca Permulaan Anak Usia 5-6 tahun di TK Telkom Makassar”.  Metode yang dipakai ialah pendekatan kuantitatif. Populasi pada penelitian ini ialah anak didik kelompok B TK Telkom Makassar. Teknik penyajian data statistik analisis deskriptif dan non parametrik. Hasilnya terlihat kelompok eksperimen mengalami peningkatan rata rata 11,00.  Sehingga memiliki kesimpulan yakni “Kegiatan metode pembelajaran kata lembaga dengan dadu kata memiliki dampak yang signifikan pada kemampuan membaca permulaan anak usia 5-6 tahun di TK Telkom Makassar”.
EVALUATING DIGITAL LEARNING APPLICATION IN UNIVERSITY SETTING: INDONESIAN STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES, CHALLENGES, AND LEARNING EFFECTIVENESS
Authors: CHOIRIYAH SITI
Published: August 2023

The closure of educational institutions due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a significant shift from traditional face-to-face learning to online activities. This unexpected change has brought about various challenges, issues, potentials, and other factors pertaining to the implementation of online teaching and learning. This research aims to elucidate the learning experiences of college students in Indonesia. A narrative inquiry approach employing written reflections and semi-structured interviews is utilized to investigate the online learning encounters of 23 university students studying at an Islamic education department at UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta Indonesia. The findings of this study reveal that social media platforms have predominantly shaped the landscape of higher education learning experiences for the participating students. Despite admitting to being ill-prepared and facing challenges such as power supply disruptions, unstable internet connections, and limited access to digital devices, the students exhibited a notable enthusiasm for engaging in online learning activities. When sharing their opinions on instructional methods, a majority of them expressed a preference for the traditional face-to-face classroom interaction. These findings underscore the practical need for teachers and relevant stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness of online learning endeavors in Indonesia.
O PAPEL DA ENFERMAGEM NA HUMANIZAÇÃO DA SAÚDE DA PESSOA IDOSA NA ATENÇÃO BÁSICA
Authors: LOPES LARISSA , Medeiros Ariana , Santos Mateus , Silva Martha
Published: August 2023

O envelhecer não significa estar ou ser doente, mas que necessita de cuidados devido às mudanças ao passar dos anos. No entanto, verifica-se que a elaboração de estratégias é um dos grandes desafios a serem enfrentados pelas Políticas de Saúde Pública, essas ações dependem de um olhar integral para promover a qualidade de vida, sendo fundamental o cuidado da enfermagem para seguir uma linha de cuidado com excelência e qualidade para cada paciente. Diante disso este artigo definiu como objetivo foi descrever as práticas da Enfermagem na Unidade Básica de Saúde para ofertar um serviço humanizado à pessoa idosa nas Unidades Básicas de Saúde. Este estudo teve como base uma revisão bibliográfica e estudos de natureza qualitativa para descrever sobre a temática. Ao abordar sobre as questões do envelhecimento e seus desafios para a saúde do indivíduo, percebeu-se a necessidade de traçar uma linha de cuidado de qualidade e excelência por meio dos profissionais de Enfermagem de forma humanizada na Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS) que é a porta de entrada para acolher as pessoas idosas para a prevenção, promoção, recuperação e manutenção da saúde, a importância desses profissionais do cuidado e suas diversas contribuições dentro do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). Ressaltou-se ainda que as taxas crescentes de pessoas com mais de 60 anos em comparação com as outras faixas etárias remetem a um olhar holístico e à compreensão que mudanças e políticas públicas devem se adequar, empregando estratégias para uma melhor estruturação, aplicação de mudanças e inovação no modelo de atenção, tendo como princípio a APS. Cita também sobre os Direitos Humanos e da Pessoa Idosa, que necessitam de maior proteção dentro da sociedade com exclusão de desigualdades e discriminações que cabe ao enfermeiro exercer seu papel em consonância com a lei e repassar essas informações para a população em questão. A partir da análise construída por meio deste, considera-se que o enfermeiro tem um papel de suma importância na implementação, disseminação e repasse de informações acerca da humanização dentro da APS, pois além do contato direto com os pacientes de idade mais avançada, eles avaliam de perto todas as dificuldades e mudanças enfrentadas ao longo da vida.
TRABALHO DA GESTANTE OU LACTANTE EM AMBIENTE INSALUBRE NA REFORMA TRABALHISTA: AVANÇO OU RETROCESSO?
Authors: Martins da Rocha Rosália , Ozório Vicente Netto
Published: August 2023

O presente trabalho tem por objetivo analisar as mudanças decorrentes da Reforma Trabalhista no trabalho das gestantes e lactantes em locais insalubres. Por meio de uma demonstração da evolução legislativa que contempla o direito da mulher empregada, pontuou-se os conceitos de insalubridade e dos princípios pertinentes à proteção à empregada gestante/lactante e como se deu a proteção dessas em relação a trabalhos insalubres na legislação brasileira até a Reforma Trabalhista. A partir desse contexto, analisou-se a ADI 5938, que julgou a (in)constitucionalidade do novo art. 394-A da CLT, com redação dada pela Lei 13.467/2017 (Reforma Trabalhista), que permitiu o trabalho em local insalubre da gestante em graus médio e mínimo e da lactante em qualquer grau, salvo apresentação de atestado médico que determine o afastamento do trabalho. Ao final do estudo, concluiu-se que a atual redação do artigo 394-A se trata de um retrocesso social, não só pelo fato de que a mulher pode não ter conhecimento da lei e, portanto, a atribuição desse ônus de buscar um atestado para se afastar pode fazer com que muitos casos sejam negligenciados, mas também pelo fato de que a medicina não é uma ciência exata e, nesse ponto, o princípio da precaução deve prevalecer já que a proteção não é só da mulher empregada, mas também daquele que não tem qualquer opção no cenário laboral: o filho.

 

Palavras-chave: Reforma Trabalhista; Gestantes e lactantes; Insalubridade; ADI 5938.
TENSÕES ENTRE O DIREITO AO ESQUECIMENTO E A LIBERDADE ARTÍSTICA: UMA ANÁLISE DAS REPRESENTAÇÕES MIDIÁTICAS DE CRIMES FAMOSOS NO BRASIL
Authors: Nardaci Ana Clara , Possato Rocha Caroline
Published: August 2023

O presente artigo tem como objetivo abordar o tema do direito ao esquecimento no contexto jurídicobrasileiro, relacionando-o à utilização de casos criminais como fonte para produtos cinematográficosveiculados pela mídia. Para tanto, serão analisados alguns julgados de relevância social, masprincipalmente os Recursos Especiais nº 1.335.153 e nº 1.334.097, a fim de que seja respondido umquestionamento, sendo este: em que medida a liberdade de expressão entra em conflito com odireito ao esquecimento, tanto para as famílias das vítimas quanto para o indivíduo responsável peloocorrido? A partir da reposta do questionamento, considerando a perspectiva dos tribunaisbrasileiros, torna-se possível verificar se é viável que o responsável pelo ato procure remover todasas informações sobre o incidente, especialmente aquelas notícias presentes nas redes sociais. Paraalcançar tal propósito, fora utilizado a metodologia exploratória mediante pesquisa bibliográfica, coma análise de jurisprudências, legislação, doutrinas, artigos científicos, entre outras fontespertinentes. Através dessa análise, observa-se que o direito de ser esquecido pode entrar emconflito direto com certos direitos individuais relacionados à dignidade do ser humano, como porexemplo, o direito à privacidade. É importante ressaltar que esse direito ao esquecimento não visaprejudicar a liberdade de informação, tampouco se trata de uma forma de censura. Seu objetivoprincipal é proteger o indivíduo, garantindo que seus direitos sejam respeitados, especialmente noque diz respeito às informações relacionadas à parte acusada em uma ação criminosa. Dessaforma, busca-se permitir que essas pessoas possam reintegrar-se à sociedade e passar peloprocesso de ressocialização. Em conclusão, o esquecimento de determinados fatos pela sociedadeserve como uma forma de proteção aos indivíduos, especialmente quando há uma interferência porparte da livre expressão e da liberdade de imprensa.
PERDA DE UMA CHANCE: ASPECTOS QUANTO À NATUREZA JURÍDICA DA INDENIZAÇÃO PROVENIENTE DA RESPONSABILIDADE CIVIL
Authors: GOMES DE SOUZA NASCIMENTO DJHÓRDAN , MARTINS SILVA ROCHA JAKELINE
Published: August 2023

O presente trabalho científico versa sobre a análise da responsabilidade civil aplicada com fundamento na teoria da perda de uma chance. Essa modalidade de dano é reconhecida e adotada pelo ordenamento jurídico brasileiro, todavia, não existe atualmente um entendimento consolidado que define a natureza jurídica desse instituto. Ao final dessa pesquisa, será possível compreender melhor como essa modalidade de dano vem sendo aplicada pelo Tribunal de Justiça do Estado do Espírito Santo e qual é o entendimento majoritário da natureza jurídica deste instituto. A metodologia utilizada para o desenvolvimento do presente artigo científico é a pesquisa bibliográfica, extraindo informações de livros físicos, livros eletrônicos, artigos científicos, monografias, revistas, enunciados de direito civil e julgados no Brasil acerca do tema.
Pengaruh Ukuran Perusahaan, Hasil Usaha Perusahaan, Opini Audit WTP Terhadap Waktu Publikasi Laporan Keuangan Melalui Audit Delay Sebagai Variabel Intervening
Authors: Akbar Ince Nur
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh Ukuran Perusahaan, Hasil Usaha Perusahaan, Opini Audit WTP Terhadap Waktu Publikasi Laporan Keuangan Melalui Audit Delay. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah laporan keuangan perusahaan telekomunikasi yang terdaftar di BEI, teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling. Jenis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yakni data sekunder, data diperoleh dan dikumpulkan melalui halaman website BEI. Analisis data menggunakan sotware SPSS 19 dengan metode regresi linear berganda dan analisis jalur (path analysis). Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan opini audit WTP terhadap waktu publikasi laporan keuangan, selain itu opini audit WTP melalui audit delay juga berpengaruh positif terhadap waktu publikasi laporan keuangan. Sedangkan ukuran perusahaan, hasil usaha perusahaan tidak memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap waktu publikasi laporan keuangan secara langsung maupun tidak langsung melalui audit delay.
Analisis Kinerja Keuangan Menggunakan Metode RGEC Pada PT BTPN Syariah Tbk
Authors: Astiti Suci Putri , Jumriani Jumriani
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kinerja keuangan dengan menggunakan Metode RGEC. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Jenis data yang digunakan berupa data sekuder dari laporan keuangan PT BTPN Syariah Tbk dan dianalisis menggunakan metode RGEC. Hasil penelitian hasil penilaian kinerja keuangan dan kaitannya dengan rasio RGEC maka dapatlah dikatakan kinerja keuangan yang dicapai oleh PT BTPN Syariah Tbk dikategorikan sebagai Bank yang sehat. Dengan demikian manajemen PT BTPN Syariah Tbk melakukan peningkatan kinerja keuangan dengan menggunakan RGEC secara periodik, yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat kesehatan keuangan untuk masa yang akan datang karena metode ini dinilai efektif dalam menentukan tingkat kesehatan bank tersebut
Non-phisical Tourism Infrastructure; How Specific Allocation Fund (DAK) Contributes to Local Human Resources?
Authors: Muh Hilmi Pauzi  , Musleh  , Evilia Rochmi  , Mahrun  , Riadatus Solihin
Published: August 2023

This research aims to elaborate the use of special allocation funds to welcome the acceleration of tourism development through empowerment activities and tourism skills training in Central Lombok district. This research adopts a qualitative approach with a case study type. Data collected from primary and secondary sources such as the tourism office as the organizer and training participants as program beneficiaries are processed descriptively based on the participants' narratives. Documents in the form of photos and activity reports also become skunder data to be processed to support primary data. The results showed that the Special Allocation Fund (DAK) allocated by the central order for the development of the tourism industry in Central Lombok district to develop non-physical infrastructure was used for the needs of increasing human resources through various programs that have been successfully implemented. The government collaborates with communities who have high motivation for the development of pariwisaata in Central Lombok. Programs that have been successfully implemented; digitalization, security and safety in tourist destinations, training of tour guides (artificial, cultural and natural), training on tourism village management and training on improving innovation and hygiene of culinary dishes. The empowerment program was initiated to increase the capacity and capability of trained and certified tourism personnel. The acceleration of increasing the capacity of tourism resources in the future can be spread evenly to tourism villages and the time is longer so that the effectiveness of training can be absorbed properly.
Construction of Ocean Blue Resort, Sunut Jerowaru; Local Community Perspectives
Authors: Dani Alfatwari  , Parham  , Muh Hilmi Pauzi  , Muhammad Adi Junaidi
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study is to determine public perceptions or opinions related to the development of ocean blue companies. This research was conducted in Pemongkong Village, Jerowaru District, East Lombok Regency starting from January 7 to April 7, 2012. Based on the results of research and the results of data analysis that has been carried out, various perceptions are obtained from the community but still focus on one problem that is important and important and does not go out of the corridor that has been determined. Data collection techniques use frequency distribution techniques, the method used is data processing, data processing is adjusted to the needs of the analysis being done. The analytical techniques used by researchers in this study are descriptive quantitative data analysis techniques and data sources through primary data, namely data obtained from respondents through direct interviews guided by questionnaires (lists of questions) and using secondary data in the form of archives, documents or other written evidence obtained by researchers from Pemongkong Village directly. The results of this study can show the characteristics of respondents who became respondents in this study were the people of Pemongkong Village, Jerowaru District, East Lombok Regency who then obtained samples from this study as many as 38 people.
Buffer Time Optimization in the Function of Timetable Stability
Authors: Duvnjak Branimir , Mlinarić Tomislav Josip , Kezić Danko
Published: August 2023

Timetable stability depends on the regularity of trains. Any deviation from the planned timetable leads to its instability. Railway network characteristics determine the capacities of the transport service. Depending on the capacity calculation method, time components are added to the minimum headway to ensure timetable stability. The UIC 405 method is simple and can be used on all railways. The disadvantage is that the calculations are based on average data. According to the method, the minimum headway consists of the time of the average headway interval, additional time and the buffer time. The additional time is precisely defined by the number of APB sections, while the buffer time is in the average value. When creating the timetable, the goal is optimal utilisation of the infrastructure. If the headway is too long, the capacity is not used, and if it is too short, timetable instability will ensue. Instead of averaging, this work calculates a buffer time that depends on the ratio of the travel time of the previous and the following trains. In this way, the headway is optimised and the calculation of the UIC 405 method is improved.
Fatigue Driving Detection Method Based on IPPG Technology
Authors: Bi Jiuju , Qin Xunpeng , Hu Dongjin , Xu Chenyang
Published: August 2023

Physiological signal index can accurately reflect the degree of fatigue, but the contact detection method will greatly affect the driver's driving. This paper presents a non-contact method for detecting tired driving. It uses cameras and other devices to collect information about the driver's face. By recording facial changes over a period and processing the captured video, pulse waves are extracted. Then the frequency domain index and nonlinear index of heart rate variability were extracted by pulse wave characteristics. Finally, the experiment proves that the method can clearly judge whether the driver is tired. In this study, the Imaging Photoplethysmography (IPPG) technology was used to realise non-contact driver fatigue detection. Compared with the non-contact detection method through identifying drivers' blinking and yawning, the physiological signal adopted in this paper is more convincing. Compared with other methods that detect physiological signals to judge driver fatigue, the method in this paper has the advantages of being non-contact, fast, convenient and available for the cockpit environment.
Design and Calculation of Evaluation Index for Urban Road Anti-Blocking Ability
Authors: Zhou Ronghu , Ge Qin
Published: August 2023

Aiming at the lack of an anti-clogging ability index in the road network traffic evaluation index, an anti-clogging ability index was proposed to measure the anti-clogging ability of urban road traffic network: Κ-anti-clogging coefficient, which is used to measure the shortest path between any pair of starting and ending points on the urban road traffic network. After the current edge of the shortest path is blocked, the shortest path is selected from the current node of the shortest path. If the current edge of the shortest path is blocked again, the selection continues until the shortest path to the ending point is selected. In the case of unrecoverable congestion, the properties of the anti-clogging coefficient vector on any origin-destination pair, a path, and the whole traffic network are analysed, and the algorithm of the anti-clogging coefficient and its complexity are given. Finally, an example analysis is carried out using a local traffic network in a city.
Efficient and Robust Driver Fatigue Detection Framework Based on the Visual Analysis of Eye States
Authors: Ling Yancheng , Weng Xiaoxiong
Published: August 2023

Fatigue detection based on vision is widely employed in vehicles due to its real-time and reliable detection results. With the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, many proposed detection systems based on facial characteristics would be unreliable due to the face covering with the mask. In this paper, we propose a robust visual-based fatigue detection system for monitoring drivers, which is robust regarding the coverings of masks, changing illumination and head movement of drivers. Our system has three main modules: face key point alignment, fatigue feature extraction and fatigue measurement based on fused features. The innovative core techniques are described as follows: (1) a robust key point alignment algorithm by fusing global face information and regional eye information, (2) dynamic threshold methods to extract fatigue characteristics and (3) a stable fatigue measurement based on fusing percentage of eyelid closure (PERCLOS) and proportion of long closure duration blink (PLCDB). The excellent performance of our proposed algorithm and methods are verified in experiments. The experimental results show that our key point alignment algorithm is robust to different scenes, and the performance of our proposed fatigue measurement is more reliable due to the fusion of PERCLOS and PLCDB.
Selection of Rail Station Locations on an Intercity Route Regarding Maximum Users’ Economic Profits
Authors: Guo Yi , Shahraki Abdol Aziz
Published: August 2023

Cities located on a path of intercity railroads tend to be in a corridor system to increase commerce and economic profits. Theoretic and practical work concerning train station locations can be used to provide factors that affect the choice of train station sites. In this paper, we find optimal places to locate train stations according to location theories and particular natural and socioeconomic characteristics. The methods we used are focused on maximising users’ economic profits associated with passenger and cargo transportation by finding optimal stations on the route. Furthermore, we created a general algebraic modelling system (GAMS) with linear planning, which is solvable using a C programming language (CPLEX) interactive optimiser. Case studies on 14 stations along the 820 km long Milak-Chabahar corridor helped us to simulate our model and test its feasibility at three alternative times to prove the outcomes. The stations would increase an average profit of 38.6%, 42.94% and 50.85%, but the growth varied in the stations. This research contributes to freight and passenger transportation engineers in railroad design. They benefit from the model to determine the location of a train station to obtain maximum user profits in that station and its surrounding areas.
Issues with Voluntary Reporting by Train Drivers and Their Impact on the Railway
Authors: Ünder İlker , Aksay Kadir , Akbayir Omur , Under Umran
Published: August 2023

For organisations to take preventive measures and eliminate potential accidents, the information gained through voluntary reporting is essential. Employees do not, however, report voluntarily for a number of reasons. In this study, we examine why train drivers, who are vital to maintaining rail safety, fail to report hazardous occurrences, leading to employee silence. The measurement tool, which has already been developed specifically for aviation employees, has been applied to 346 train drivers working on Turkish Railways. The scale used for research purposes has proven to be valid and reliable for organisations involved in railways. As a result, it was determined that the drivers did not participate in voluntary reporting due to relational and prosocial, disengaged, quiescence and acquiescence and fear and defensive factors. The highest score for the reasons for non-reporting was observed in the dimension of quiescence and acquiescence. The results of the correlation analysis between dimensions, which are assumed to be the reasons for non-reporting, point to strong positive relationships between each dimension.
Identification of CD133+ Intercellsomes in Intercellular Communication to Offset Intracellular Signal Deficit
Authors: Kaneko Kota , Liang Yan , Liu Qing , Zhang Shuo , Scheiter Alexander , Song Dan , Feng Gen-Sheng
Published: August 2023

CD133 (prominin 1) is widely viewed as a cancer stem cell marker in association with drug resistance and cancer recurrence. Herein we report that with impaired RTK-Shp2 Ras-Erk signaling, heterogenous hepatocytes form clusters that manage to divide during liver regeneration. These hepatocytes are characterized by upregulated CD133 while negative for other progenitor cell markers. Pharmaceutical inhibition of proliferative signaling also induced CD133 expression in various cancer cell types, suggesting an inherent and common mechanism of stress response. Super-resolution and electron microscopy localize CD133 on intracellular vesicles that apparently migrate between cells, which we name “intercellsome”. Isolated CD133
+
intercellsomes are enriched with mRNAs rather than miRNAs. Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals lower intracellular diversity (entropy) of mitogenic mRNAs in Shp2-deficient cells, which may be remedied by intercellular mRNA exchanges between CD133
+
cells. CD133-deficient cells are more sensitive to proliferative signal inhibition in livers and intestinal organoids. These data suggest a mechanism of intercellular communication to compensate intracellular signal deficit in various cell types.
In the name of perseverance
Authors: Espino-Sanchez Tanya
Published: August 2023

Between honoring her immigrant family and making her children proud, a first-generation PhD student fights for her place in academia.
Accumulation and transfer of polystyrene microplastics in Solanum nigrum seedlings
Authors: Zhang JuKui , Cao Lian , Zhu Xiaoyan , Li Hanbo , Duan Gang , Wang Ying
Published: August 2023

Microplastic (MP) pollution is lately receiving increasing attention owing to its harmful impact on terrestrial ecosystems. In this microcosm study, we assessed the uptake and transfer of MPs in Solanum nigrum seedlings exposed to 50 mg L–1 of 0.2-µm polystyrene (PS) beads for 30 d. Confocal laser scanning micrographs helped detect highly intense red fluorescence signals from PS-MP beads in S. nigrum root compared with the controls. Confocal images revealed that the PS beads were primarily distributed in the epidermis and xylem of roots and vascular systems of stems and leaves. Scanning electron microscopy showed that PS beads were scattered on the cell walls of the root xylem and leaf vascular system. Few PS beads were transferred from roots to stems and leaves via the vascular system following the transpiration stream. In conclusion, our findings showed that PS beads accumulated in S. nigrum roots and were transferred from the roots to the aerial parts.
Production, Import and Export Trend of the Mushroom Industry in India
Authors: A. Arunachalam , Palanichamy N. Venkatesa , Rohini A. , Kalpana M. , Parameswari E. , Muruganandhi D.
Published: August 2023

Aims: The aim of this study is to analyze and present the production, import, and export trends within the mushroom industry in India. By examining these key aspects, the study intends to provide insights into the dynamics of the Indian mushroom market and its engagement with global trade, thereby contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the industry's growth and potential.

Place and Duration of Study: The data for the study was collected from official records, databases, and relevant sources that provide information on mushroom production, import, and export. The duration of the study spanned 25 years, covering historical data from the past two and a half decades.

Methodology: This study scrutinized India's mushroom industry dynamics. Data from official records and literature sources were gathered to assess growth potential, especially in Button mushrooms. A 25-year timeframe (1997-2021) was analyzed using Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) to decipher production, import, and export patterns.

Results: India's mushroom sector thrives due to conducive factors like resources and domestic demand. 2021 witnessed 243 metric tons of production. The study analyzed the growth trend and reveal a favorable upswing in mushroom production for India and Tamil Nadu, However unfavorable downward trend was found in both the import and export of mushrooms in India, as indicated by the Compounded Annual Growth Rate analysis.

Conclusion: Mushroom cultivation is simple yet profitable because it only needs a little expertise and is a highly valuable enterprise. The potential to increase mushroom cultivation across the nation is vast. Strengthening the mushroom industry could be one of the sustainable solutions for developing the rural economy, considering the country's limited land resources, excess population, and unemployment rate. It would also extend the range of business and job opportunities available in semi-urban and rural places.

Enhanced strategies are necessary to boost exports and tap into this sector's full potential, aligning with the ascending production trend.
Effect of Soft Skills Training on Teaching Competency of Prospective Teachers
Authors: Shakya Arti , Dube Kavya
Published: August 2023

Aims: The present Study examine the effect of Soft Skills training on Teaching Competency of Prospective Teachers by administering pre and post test.

Study Design: Within the framework of quasi-experimental research, the present study has utilized the experimental method and the one-group pre-test post-test design for the experiment.

Place and Duration of Study: 90 prospective teachers who were enrolled in a two-year teacher training program (B.Ed.) at three of the training colleges of Bndelkhand University in Jhansi, India, during the academic year 2022–2023 made up the sample size. 

Methodology: Before the Soft Skills training is administered, the participants' Teaching Competency is measured using appropriate assessment tools. The Soft Skills training is provided to the selected group of prospective teachers. After the Soft Skills training has been completed, the participants' Teaching Competency is measured again using the same assessment tools. The changes in the participants' competencies from the pre-test to the post-test are analyzed statistically by paired sample t-test.

Results: The intervention or training in soft skills appears to have had a very significant impact on teaching competency, according to the results. The results highlight the value of including soft skills in teacher preparation programs to provide educators the interpersonal and emotional intelligence needed for effective teaching.
Wider Classes of Estimators in Adaptive Cluster Sampling
Authors: Singh Rajesh , Mishra Rohan
Published: August 2023

Aims/ Objectives: Various efficient estimators using single and dual auxiliary variables with different functions including log and exponential have been developed in the SRSWOR design. Since the Adaptive cluster sampling (ACS) design is relatively new, estimators using functions like log and exponential with single and dual auxiliary variables have not been explored much. Therefore in this article, we propose two wider classes of estimators using single and dual auxiliary variables respectively so that the properties like bias and mean squared errors of various estimators using functions like log and exponential or any other function which belong to the proposed wider classes and have not been developed and studied yet would be known in advance. Formulae of the bias and mean squared error have been derived and presented. Further, since log type estimators have not been studied extensively in the ACS design we have developed new log type classes from each of the proposed wider classes and developed and studied some new log type member estimators. To examine the performance of these new developed log-type estimators over some competing estimators simulation studies have been conducted and all the estimators are further applied to a real data to estimate the average number of Mules in the Indian state of Assam. The studies show that the developed log-type estimators perform better.
Green Manuring with Hairy Woodrose (Merremia aegyptia L.) Mixed with Rooster Tree (Calotropis procera) in the Agronomic Production of Kale Greens (Brassica oleracea L.) in the Semi-Arid Region of Brazil
Authors: Linhares Paulo César Ferreira , Santos Maria Eduarda Pereira dos , Dantas Thiffany Louhanne Alves , Neta Idelzuite Ferreira da Gama , Mesquita Antônia Adriana Silva , Oliveira Luciane Karine Guedes de , Souza Maria Elisa da Costa , Silva Adma Larissa da , Cardoso Eudes de Almeida , Assis Janilson Pinheiro de , Sousa Roberto Pequeno de , França Joelma de Assis
Published: August 2023

Aims: In the semi-arid region of Brazil, there are several species of spontaneous plants that develop during the rainy season, in the case of the hairy woodrose (Merremia aegyptia L.) and throughout the year, the rooster tree (Calotropis procera), these plants are being used as green manure in vegetable production. In this sense, the objective was to study the green fertilization with hairy woodrose (Merremia aegyptia L.) mixed with rooster tree on the productivity of the leafy vegetable kale greens in the semi-arid region of Brazil.

Place of Study: The experiment site was in the municipality of Mossoró, RN, Brazil, located at 5º 11' south latitude and 37º 20' west longitude and altitude of 18 m.

Study Design and Methodology: A completely randomized design was used, with treatments arranged in a 5 x 2 factorial scheme, with four replications. The first factor consisted of five amounts of green manure from the mixture of hairy woodrose (Merremia aegyptia L.) plus rooster tree (Calotropis procera) (0.0; 1.2; 2.4; 3.6 and 4.8 kg m-2 of area in green base) and the second factor by the forms of application to the soil (incorporated and cover).

Kale greens (Brassica oleracea L.) Evaluated Characteristics: At the time of harvest, the following characteristics were evaluated: plant height; number of leaves; weight of leaves; mass green of kale; Production of kale greens and dry mass.

Conclusions: The best productive performance of the leafy vegetable kale was observed in the amount of 3.6 kg m-2, with values of 17.0 leaves/plant and 1080.25 g/m2 of area. Regarding the forms of application to the soil, the method of incorporation was superior to the application of fertilizers in coverage, values of 985.8 and 788.9 g m-2 of area, respectively. Hairy woodrose (Merremia aegyptia L.) and rooster tree (Calotropis procera) are promising species to be used as green manure.
Some New Optimal Bounds for Wallis Ratio
Authors: Chen Yin
Published: August 2023

Wallis ratio can be expressed as an asymptotic expansion using Stirling series and Bernoulli numbers. We prove the general inequalities for Wallis ratio for arbitrary number of terms in the asymptotic expansion. We show that the coefficients in the asymptotic expansion are the best possible.
Effect of Growth Enhancer on Growth and Productivity of Maize (Zea mays L.)
Authors: S. N. Shreenidhi , V. Venkatachalapathi , H. M. Jayadeva , D. V. Naveen , T. G. Amrutha
Published: August 2023

The experiment was conducted during Rabi 2021 at Zonal Agricultural Research. Station, GKVK, Bangalore to study the efficacy of a Growth Enhancer (GE) as a foliar nutrient source for enhancing maize growth and yield. The field investigation was carried out using Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) having eleven. treatments viz., T1: GE 10.0 ml per litre + 50 % RDF, T2: GE 10.0 ml per litre + 75 % RDF, T3: GE 10.0 ml per litre + 100 % RDF, T4: GE 20.0 ml per litre + 50 % RDF, T5: GE 20.0 ml per litre + 75 % RDF, T6: GE 20.0 ml per litre + 100 % RDF, T7: Urea spray - 0.5 % + 100 % RDF, T8: Nano N two sprays at 30 and 60 DAS + 50% RDN and 100% P&K, T9: Nano N & P two sprays at 30 and 60 DAS + 50% RDNP and 100% K, T10: RDF with FYM, and T11: Only RDF with three replications. The results of the study revealed that among different treatments application of growth enhancer 20 ml per litre of water with 100 % RDF was recorded a significantly higher plant height, dry matter accumulation in leaves, stem, cob and total dry matter accumulation, cob length, cob girth,, number of kernels cob-1 and weight of kernels cob-1, kernel and stover yield in comparison to all other treatments. Similarly higher gross returns, net returns and benefit cost ratio were obtained with the application of GE 20.0 ml per litre + 100 % RDF.
Effect of Tillage and Weed Management Practices on Growth and Yield Attributes of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Authors: Shukla Gaurav , Singh R.S. , Chandel Rishabh Singh , Singh Ankit , Kumar Suneel
Published: August 2023

A field experiment was conducted during the Rabi season of 2017-18 at Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya 224229 (U.P.) to study the effect of various tillage and weed management practices on growth parameters, yield attributes and yield of wheat crop. The combination of treatments were five tillage system in main plot viz., TPR-CT, W-CT (T1), TPR-CT+W-ZT+S-ZT (T2), DSR-CT+W-CT+S-ZT (T3), DSR-ZT+W-ZTR+S-ZT (T4) and DSR-ZTR+W-ZTR+S-ZT (T5) and three-level of weed management practices in sub plot viz., Clodinafop + metsulfuron @ 60 + 4g/ha at 30 DAS (W1), Clodinafop + metsulfuron @ 60 + 4g/ha at 30 DAS fb 1 hand weeding at 45 DAS (W2) and 1 hand weeding at 45 DAS (W3) in wheat were tested with 3 replication in split-plot design. The soil was silt loam in texture and medium in fertility status. Among various tillage and weed management practices DSR-ZT+R, W-ZT+R, S-ZT (T5) and Clodinafop + metsulfuron 60 + 4g/ha at 30 DAS fb 1 hand weeding at 45 DAS (W2) resulted in lowest in total weed density and total weed dry weight (g/m2) and highest values of growth parameters, yield attributes and yield in comparison to other tillage practices and weed management practices.
Evaluation of Fungicides Against Rhizoctonia bataticola (Taub) Butler Causing Dry Root Rot of Groundnut and Their Compatability with Trichoderma asperellum
Authors: Varshitha Gurijala Sri , Arunasri P. , Sudini Hari Kishan , Gopalakrishnan Subramaniam , Manyam Pradeep
Published: August 2023

The efficacy of four systemic and combination fungicides, namely Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% WP, Tebuconazole 25% WG, Hexaconazole 4% + Zineb 68% WG, and Tebuconazole 50% + Trifloxystrobin 25% WG, against Rhizoctonia bataticola, the causal agent of dry root rot in groundnut was evaluated using the poison food technique. Among the tested fungicides, Hexaconazole 4% + Zineb 68% WG exhibited the highest efficacy, with 100% inhibition of mycelial growth at all concentrations tested. Tests of compatibility of these fungicides with Trichoderma asperellum revealed that Hexaconazole 4% + Zineb 68% WG caused 38.88% of growth inhibition in T. asperellum while the other fungicides tested  were totally incompatible with100 percent inhibition.