bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Emerging Insect Pests of Vegetable Crops under Changing Climate Scenario
Authors: Divekar Pratap A. , Halder Jaydeep , Srivastava Kuldeep , Sridhar V.
Published: February 2024

Crop losses in vegetables vary greatly depending on plant variety, cropping season, geographical location, and pest damage potential. Vegetable crops are heavily impacted by insect pests and diseases due to their softness, fragility and short duration in comparison to other crops. An emerging insect pest is one that has been observed in a specific crop-infested area and has progressively increased in population over time. Emerging insect pests have the potential to cause economic harm. In other words, an emerging insect pest is a pest insect whose position has shifted from minor to major or secondary to primary pest. The number of existing minor pests is increasing, as is the arrival of new ones, such as mealybugs, fruit flies, stem borers, diamondback moths among phytophagous insects and red spider mites among acarine. Recent infestations, such as South American tomato pinworm and chili black flower thrips, have caused serious damage to tomato and chili harvests. This review envisages on the variables that contribute to the establishment of new invasive pests, the persistence of main pests, general pest management practices, and integrated pest management to achieve sustainable vegetable production.
Sacral Art of the Roman Catholic Church in Ukraine under Scientific Research (1993-2021)
Authors: Demianchuk Andrii , Hrymskyy Vladyslav , Tsyhanyk Myroslava , Tymkiv Bohdan , Pidkova Ihor
Published: February 2024

The aim of this study is to review the multi-volume scientific publications and monographs (single and collective) from 1993-2021 that examine the sacred art of the Roman Catholic Church in Ukrainian territories. The methodology and specifics of the main works are clarified, and problematic issues and difficulties encountered by researchers during their work are identified. Methodology. The study employs an integrated approach that utilises scientific analysis methods such as systematisation and generalisation. It also combines historical, cultural, art historical, and theological methods. This approach is appropriate, considering the liturgical purpose of sacred art and the requirements set by the Catholic Church based on the Holy Scriptures. Research results. A review of scientific works in multi-volume publications, as well as individual monographs, suggests that the sacred art of the Roman Catholic Church in Western Ukraine was formed over many centuries. Researchers have studied over 500 shrines and tens of thousands of liturgical items of significant historical, cultural, and artistic value.  Renowned scholars, including Jan K. Ostrowski, A. Betlej, T. Zaucha, K. Brzezina, P. Krasny, R. Quirini-Poplawski, J. Petrus, S. Lenartowicz, M. Biernat, M. Walczak, J. Skrabski, M. Kurzej, R. Nesteruw, T. Kukiz, and others (Polish edition), M. Buchek, I. Sedelnyk (Polish, Ukrainian edition), D. Antoniuk (Ukrainian edition), and others, conducted a comprehensive study, inventory, and attribution of these monuments. Scientific novelty. The obtained results highlight the challenges of studying sacred art monuments in Ukraine during the specified period. The specifics and methodology used by Ukrainian and foreign scholars in scientific research are identified through multi-volume scientific publications and monographs (individual and collective). Recommendations. Further historical, cultural, and art historical research is required to complement previous publications and enhance our understanding of the specifics of sacred art, particularly painting. This research will also reveal the methodology and technology used in creating these monuments. It is crucial to preserve these sacred monuments from destruction, especially during the period of military invasion by the Russian Federation since 24 February 2022.
MANAGING CHALLENGES AT MLNG SATU DISTILLATION COLUMNS
Authors: A Kaher Izyan Farhana , Che Din Nazatul Sheema
Published: February 2024

To realise the ultimate operating potential of distillation columns via maximising the yield throughput without compromising product quality at lower operating costs has always been an aspiration for Malaysia LNG Sdn Bhd (MLNG Satu). Existing Advanced Process Control (APC) has been helping the plant to deliver better process stability at the Fractionation Unit. Operating high-purity distillation columns in MLNG Satu imposes a challenge to APC control because of its non-linear and intensely interactive dynamics. In addition, frequent changes in feed compositions and feed flow must be dealt in a continuous basis, which failed to do so will results in a significant upset in the product compositions. The distillation process is also known to utilise a large amount of energy, which can significantly influence the overall plant profitability. Realising energy optimisation has a significant contribution towards overall operational costs in distillation columns’ operation. Therefore this has become a prime target when performing APC revamp that recently took place at MLNG Satu (De-ethaniser, De-propaniser, De-butaniser column). This abstract describes the challenges and implementing control strategies to establish a disturbance feedforward model, minimise energy consumption and maintain optimum product impurity. Although distillation processes are inherently non-linear, a process control system based on linear input-output model can be acquired if operated over a sufficiently small region. Hence, a linear multivariable predictive control is developed, provides multiobjective control handling based on objective hierarchy. The applied control strategy has successfully improvised the dynamic control performance, resulting in a reduction in product quality variability, increment in product yield, and minimisation of the unit operating cost. It is expected to bring more value as the APC controller uptime increases over time. Intangibly, the competency of plant operators in dealing with advanced technology, i.e., APC, to optimise plant operation, has been enhanced from control to supervisory role, allowing for overall plant optimisation to be done in minute intervals.

Keywords: Advanced Process Control (APC), Non-Linear, Distillation Columns
TIME-SERIES MODEL: HYBRID FIRST-PRINCIPLE WITH OPERATIONAL DATA FOR OPTIMISATION OF AN INDUSTRIAL ENDOTHERMIC REACTOR SYSTEM
Authors: Anwar Farah Syamim , Das Babua , Zainal Abidin Shahrul Azman , Junaedi Rafyhadi
Published: February 2024

It is crucial to identify and manage main pain point contributor(s) in the hydrocarbon value chain in maximising revenue and cash generation. Recently, PETRONAS has embarked on the initiative to maximise the production of propane value chain by addressing the run length limitation issue due to increasing coking rate in one endothermic reactor system. Hybrid of the first principle and plant operational data were used and modelled in a time-series manner. Several high impact influential variables were selected and incorporated into the model, i.e. hydrocarbon throughput, hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon ratio, reactor inlet temperature and days-onstream. The hybrid modelling approach is used to find optimum start-of-run operating conditions, control coke formation rate in the presence of variations in operating conditions throughout the run length, and manoeuvre the intermediate operating strategies to achieve the desired run length. The current operation with the implementation of new operating strategies derived from the model shows coke formation reduction up to 70% compared to the historical trending, on-track to achieve the desired run length equivalent to the catalyst expected life, which has never been achieved since in operation. The model can be enhanced in future work to achieve the maximum possible yield throughout the run length and predict the anticipated production with the corresponding operating strategies.
REALISING OPTIMAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION VIA ENHANCED iCON® UTILITY OPTIMISER (iUO 2.0)
Authors: Mohd Khairil Hing Azleen Azna , Muhd Ali Fadzrul Izwan
Published: February 2024

iCON® utility optimiser (iUO) was first introduced in PETRONAS in 2010, and it has been extensively utilised in energy review studies across PETRONAS’ downstream processing plants. The tool is the first in PETRONAS to use the first principal steady-state simulation with customised unit operations to perform mass and energy balance of a steam plant. An enhanced version of the optimiser, iUO 2.0, was released in 2019, offering much-improved robustness, accuracy, and flexibility. The software enhancements focused on three objectives: increased robustness, improved accuracy, and enhanced applications. Greater robustness and speed are achieved by auto-generating the property package and the migration from source original point (SOP) objects to script-based unit operations. Accuracy is enhanced by offering more specification handles for the user to benchmark against the actual operation. These include specifications for efficiency, energy loss, heat rate with a correction factor, compression/expansion ratio, vendor performance customisation for GTG, and a sectionalised section for boiler and HRSG. Enhanced applications of the unit operations include linking to historian data and plant monitoring of the specific equipment for modelled variables such as equipment efficiency. Efficient and timely utility equipment monitoring will allow improved productivity and operational efficiencies at the site. Plantwide steam network modelling allows a structured review of optimisation opportunities of the steam network system as a whole. The enhancements in iUO 2.0 promise a better realisation of the targeted benefit from desktop modelling to site implementation; and improve its readiness for future digital transformation and implementations. This paper showcases 3 example applications of iUO 2.0 using a gas turbine, HRSG, and a plantwide example case to demonstrate the robustness and opportunity evaluation for a utility plant optimisation.

Keywords: Simulation, modelling, steam system, industrial application, energy
Endoskopik Hiatal Herni Tespit Edilen Hastaların Klinikopatolojik Özelliklerinin Karşılaştırılması
Authors: YAKUT Aysun , ALADAG Murat
Published: February 2024

Amaç: Hiatal herni (HH); abdominal kompartmandaki mide gibi organ ve dokuların göğüs boşluğuna yerdeğiştirmesidir. HH özofagus ile diyafram arasındaki oryantasyona göre sınıflandırılır. Hastalar genellikle asemptomatik olup bazen gastrik reflü, mide bulantısı, şişkinlik, retrosternal ağrı, gastroözofagial kanama ve disfaji gibi birçok klinikle prezente olabilir. Bu çalışmada; HH olan hastaların, klinik prezentasyonunu değerlendirmek, endoskopik olarak tanısını sınıflandırarak koymak ve tedavide medikal ve invaziv olarak neler yapılabileceğini vurgulamak istedik. Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu çalışma 2021-2022 tarihleri arasında endoskopi ünitemize başvurmuş 565 hastanın gastroskopisinde HH tespit edildiği retrospektif bir çalışmadır. Gastroskopisinde HH`si olmayan ve kardia gevşekliği olan hastalar çalışmaya dahil edilmedi. Hastaların demografik özellikleri, şikayetleri, endoskopik bulguları, patolojik bulguları ve takipleri hastane veri tabanından kaydedildi. Bu veriler değerlendirilirken, istatistiksel analizler için NCSS (Number Cruncher Statistical System) 2020 Statistical Software (NCSS LLC, Kaysville, Utah, USA) programı kullanıldı. Bulgular: Çalışmamıza katılan 565 hastanın %40,2’sinin (n=227) kadın, %59,8’inin (n=338) erkekti. HH olanların yaşları 16 ile 103 arasında değişmekte olup, ortalama yaş 49,31±17,08 olarak belirlenmiştir. HH olan hastalarda sıklıkla Tip I sliding tipte HH tespit edilmiştir. Semptomatik hastalarda genellikle reflü şikayeti olup proton pompa inhibitörleri, anti-asitler, aljinat gibi ilaçlarla sıklıkla semptomatik iyileşme sağlandığı tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç: HH genellikle asemptomatik olmakla birlikte, semptomatik vakalarda ciddi klinik bir sorundur. Tip I sliding HH sıklıkla tespit edilir, bu hastalar genellikle yaşam tarzı değişikliği ve medikal tedavi ile semptomatik iyileşme sağlamaktadır. Ancak tedaviye dirençli ve komplike hastalarda endoskopik ve\veya cerrahi maniplasyonlar ile semptomatik iyileşme sağlanmaktadır.
Kolinesteraz İnhibitörlerinin Alzheimer Hastalığı Tedavisindeki Rolü
Authors: KURBAN Muhammet Gürkan , ŞENTÜRK Murat
Published: February 2024

Alzheimer Hastalığı (AH) günümüzde demansın en sık görülen nedeni olup özellikle yaşlı popülasyonda sıklıkla görülen bir nörodejeneratif bozukluktur. Prevalansının zamanla artması nedeniyle AH Dünya Sağlık Örgütü tarafından da ciddi bir sağlık problemi olarak belirtilmiştir. Günümüzde AH etiyolojisi tam olarak aydınlatılamamışsa da oluşumunda rol oynayan etmenlerden bazıları bilinmektedir. AH tedavi stratejisinde kolinerjik hipotez önemli bir yol açmıştır. Bu hipoteze göre geliştirilen tedavi stratejisini sinaptik yarıkta azalmış asetilkolin düzeyini arttırmak için asetilkolinesteraz ve butirilkolinesteraz olmak üzere iki kolinesterazın inhibisyonu oluşturmaktadır. Rivastigmin, galantamin ve donepezil günümüzde AH tedavisinde bu amaçla kullanılmakta olan ilaçlardır. Ancak bu ilaçların tedavi süresinin sınırlı olması ve yan etki profillerinin geniş olması yeni tedavileri gerektirmektedir.
Prevalence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome During Pregnancy
Authors: Yaseen Faria , Mahmood Muhammad , Akhtar Muhammad Waseem , Naseem Mahrukh , Zafar Maimoona , Rizwan Maira , Ali Mubashar
Published: February 2024

Background: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition during pregnancy, associated with symptoms like tingling, numbness, and pain in the hand and arm due to median nerve compression. The prevalence and severity of CTS can increase due to physiological changes during pregnancy, such as fluid retention and hormonal fluctuations.
Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of CTS in pregnant women, identify the trimester with the highest occurrence, and assess the effectiveness of Phalen's and Durkan compression tests in diagnosing CTS during pregnancy.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted over six months at Akhtar Saeed Trust Teaching Hospital and Farooq Hospital, Lahore, involving 121 pregnant women. Participants were selected using non-probability convenience sampling and were divided by trimester. The diagnosis of CTS was confirmed through Phalen's and Durkan compression tests. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 25, with a chi-square test to evaluate the association between CTS prevalence and pregnancy trimester.
Results: The prevalence of CTS among the participants was identified as 33.1% with Phalen's test and 55.4% with Durkan's compression test. The third trimester showed the highest occurrence of CTS symptoms, with a significant increase in prevalence (p=0.005 for Phalen’s test and p=0.394 for Durkan compression test). The frequency of CTS symptoms was 28.9% in the first trimester, 32.2% in the second trimester, and 38.8% in the third trimester.
Conclusion: The study confirms that CTS is prevalent among pregnant women, particularly in the third trimester. The findings emphasize the need for healthcare providers to be aware of the increased risk of CTS during pregnancy and the importance of early diagnosis and management to alleviate symptoms.
Whatsapp Panic Attitudes and Practices Facing the Application's Downtime
Authors: Aroca Jácome Rubén , Aguirre Jiménez Silvia , Ocaña Ocaña Andrea , León López Perla
Published: February 2024

This study investigates the attitudes and practices of WhatsApp users in response to Facebook's global service outage in October 2020. It is framed within cultural software studies and examines how users experience and relate to social networking platforms. The research also explores the generational dimension in the use of technology and its impact on social relationships.
Finite Element Simulation of Forward Extrusion of Copper produced by Equal Channel Angular Pressing
Authors:   University of Zawiya, Agena Ahmed.S.M
Published: February 2024

In this paper, a simulation study of the forward extrusion process of three types of copper metal produced from the ECAP process was studied. A rolling operation was conducted on two of them, and they are as follows: 1- A commercial high purity Cu (99.99%) rod of 10 mm in diameter was processed using the equal channel angular pressing (ECAP) method. This metal was named as (ECAP – Cu). 2- ECAP Cu subjected to a 1180 % cold rolling at the liquid nitrogen temperature (LNT). This metal was named as (ECAP Cu + 1200-LNT). 3- ECAP Cu subjected to a 1340 % cold rolling at the liquid nitrogen temperature (LNT), and this metal was named as (ECAP Cu + 1350-LNT). The true stress true strain of the three metals were calculated and entered into the simulation program to calculate: extrusion load, flow stress and equivalent strain for the three metals when extruded into dies with extrusion channels having lengths of 3 mm, 6 mm, and 9 mm. With a proven percentage of reducing in the extrusion process from a diameter of 16 mm to a diameter of 10 mm. From practical experiments conducted on copper metal, it was noted that: • Its mechanical properties have changed and it has a high strength, as well as the amount of yield stress has increased • The greater the percentage of shortening in the rolling process, the greater the yield stress. • From the simulation process, it was found that the values of the extrusion load, the equivalent strain, and the flow stress have changed and increased
La gestión educacional en las condiciones actuales
Authors: Pérez Payrol Virginia Bárbara , Baute Rosales Mireya , Morales Cruz Mabel
Published: February 2024

In the article a study is made of the theoretical - methodological foundations of the educational management, in correspondence with the social and educational demands. The study offers in its conceptual framework, the definition of “administration”, “management”, “management” and educational management, “the sociological, psychological, pedagogical and didactic foundations, as well as the necessary changes in educational management in current conditions. to contribute to quality education for all. The work used the methods: analytic-synthetic, historical-logical, inductive-deductive, the transition from the abstract to the concrete, the observation and the interview.
Decode Innovation Dynamics with a Seven-Stage Model (Part 1)
Authors: Lan Ping
Published: February 2024

This paper aims to develop a more comprehensive theoretical framework to help reveal the relationships between different types of innovation and collective innovation dynamics. This research, breaking away from the traditional dichotic analysis, adopts a tripartite as the innovation gateway. Then, it uses a deductive method to demonstrate the existence of seven innovation patterns. Furthermore, it converts the seven patterns into a chronically linked seven-stage innovation chain and possible loops. The chain-loop model possesses accommodativeness, simplicity, precise rhythm, and a built-in interface. It helps develop an integrated understanding of innovation for scholars and formulate an innovation roadmap for practitioners.
Sparking Fireworks Safely: An Innovative Exploration in Handheld Device Development
Authors: Ghiloni Jakota
Published: February 2024

Firework safety has become a critical yet often underestimated concern during holiday festivities and personal enjoyment. Insufficient public awareness regarding safety guidelines and a lack of suitable tools to adhere to firework label warnings have resulted in a rise in incidents. These incidents primarily occur due to human errors when handling both aerial and handheld fireworks in public and pyrotechnic settings. Past research has heavily relied on rule-based systems, which establish guidelines for comprehensive testing related to fireworks ignition, personal protective equipment, and post-explosion management. However, these efforts have proven inadequate in addressing the specific needs of consumers and exploring innovative solutions to enhance firework safety. This research takes a novel approach by seeking insights from industry professionals and consumers while incorporating scientific materials to support innovative solutions within the firework industry. While past assumptions have centered on optimizing the chemical composition of fireworks to enhance safety, this study reveals a lack of substantial innovation beyond chemical enhancements in firework entertainment. This paper bridges existing knowledge gaps and addresses the seriousness of safety concerns related to handheld firework devices like punks and sparklers. It introduces an innovative solution that empowers both the public and professional pyrotechnicians to safely ignite fireworks, utilizing technology to detect the end of firework sticks and reduce burn risks. In summary, firework safety standards represent a relatively recent addition to the world of innovation, considering that professionals before the 19th century lacked access to the innovative technologies available today within a five-year timeframe. This research seeks to revolutionize firework safety and ensure a safer and more enjoyable experience for all.
METODE PENDIDIKAN PRESPEKTIF MUHAMMAD ATHIYAH AL-ABRASYI
Authors: Nurfaizah  , Nur Mahmudi Ismail
Published: February 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini, ingin mengetahui konsep, metode dan relevansi pendidikan Muhammad Athiyah Al-Abrasyi. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriftip dengan menggunakan studi pustaka (library research). Hasil penelitian ini Konsep pendidikan islam Athiyah Al-Abrasyi dalam kitab at-Tarbiyah al-Islamiyah Wafalasifatuha pendidikan Islam memeliki prinsip kebebasan dan kesempatan yang sama dalam pembelajaran. Metode yang ditawarkan Muhammad Athiyah Al-Abrasyi yaitu: (1) Tidak ada pembatasan umur (2) Tidak ada batasan lamanya belajar (3) Berbedanya cara yang digunakan dalam memberikan pelajaran; (4) Dua ilmu jangan dicampur adukan (5) Menggunakan contoh yang dapat dicapai dengan panca indera (6) Memperhatikan pembawaan anak dalam beberapa mata pelajaran (7) Memulai dengan pelajaran bahasa arab kemudian pelajaran al-Qur’an; (8) Pengertian terhadap pembawaan insting anak-anak (9) Permainan dan hiburan; (10) Mendidik perasaan. Selanjutnya Relevansi Pendidikan Muhammad Athiyah Al-Abrasyi dan Pendidikan Nasional tidaklah semata-mata hanya pembelajaran di dalam kelas, tetapi bagaimana cara peserta didik mendapat sesuatu hal yang baik dari proses pembelajaran, seperti kedekatan psikologis dan emosional antara guru dan peserta didik.
PERAN MANAJEMEN PENDIDIKAN TERHADAP HUBUNGAN MASYARAKAT DALAM MENINGKATKAN JUMLAH SANTRI BARU DI PONDOK PESANTREN MIFTAHUL HUDA PERON LIMBANGAN KENDAL
Authors: Irnik Darajah Nely
Published: February 2024

Pesantren merupakan sistem pendidikan dengan karakter yang khas dengan mempelajari, memahami, mendalami, menghayati, dan mengamalkan ajaran Islam dengan menekankan pedoman etika dan moralitas ditengah modernisasi dan krisis akhlak. Peran humas dalam pesantren di era modern ini sangat diperlukan membangun dan memelihara kepercayaan masyarakat terhadap pondok pesantren. Manajemen kehumasan membutuhkan strategi yang efektif dan efisien untuk menyampaikan kepentingan pesantren terkait peran dan kontribusinya secara sosial. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peran manajemen hubungan masyarakat dalam meningkatkan jumlah santri baru, dampak dari implementasinya serta faktor pendukung dan penghambat penerapan manajemen hubungan masyarakat di Pondok Pesantren Miftahul Huda Limbangan Kabupaten Kendal. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan wawancara dan observasi secara langsung untuk Analisis data secara reduksi data, model data, penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil temuan menunjukkan Pondok Pesantren Miftahul Huda menerapkan manajemen hubungan masyarakat yang merupakan suatu pengelolaan yang didalamnya terdapat perencanaan, pengorganisasian, pelaksanaan dan evaluasi. Manajemen hubungan masyarakat yang diterapkan adalah dengan menjalin kerjasama dengan pihak wali santri, tokoh masyarakat, masyarakat sekitar, alumni, dan media cetak/online. Pemberian informasi mengenai program pondok pesantren, komunikasi intensif dengan berbagai pihak, dukungan dari masyarakat serta publikasi prestasi santri di Pondok Pesantren dilakukan. Jumlah santri di Pondok Pesantren Miftahul Huda terus mengalami peningkatan. Peran manajemen humas di Pondok Pesantren Miftahul Huda sebagai penghubung, pengkomunikasi, pendukung dan publikator secara optimal menghasilkan hubungan kerjasama yang baik antara pesantren dengan masyarakat sehingga berdampak pada peningkatan jumlah santri Pondok Pesantren Miftahul Huda.
MENGATASI KESULITAN BELAJAR DENGAN MODEL DESAIN PEMBELAJARAN ASSURE BERBASIS MULTIMEDIA
Authors: Sein Lau Han , Nurul Atik Hamida  , Andy Litehua
Published: February 2024

ABSTRAK

Implementasi Model Desain Pembelajaran ASSURE Berbasis Multimedia Pada Materi Fiqh Sebagai Upaya Mengatasi Kesulitan Belajar Peserta didik. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui penerapan model desain pembelajaran ASSURE berbasis multimedia pada materi Fiqh sebagai upaya dalam mengatasi kesulitan belajar peserta didik di MI Darul Ulum Madiun. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan analisis deskriptif, teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan observasi, wawancara dan juga dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan model Assure berbasis multimedia pada materi fiqh ini dapat menjadi alternative pembelajaran dan sebagai upaya dalam mengatasi kesulitan belajar peserta didik, dengan menganalisis karakteristik peserta didik, gaya belajar, pemilihan metode, media dan bahan ajar yang sesuai, serta melibatkan peserta didik secara aktif dalam pembelajaran sehingga dapat mengurangi kesulitan belajar peserta didik.
PERAN GURU DALAM MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR PADA PESERTA DIDIK DI MTS. NU 04 MUALLIMIN WELERI
Authors: Rosidin
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peran guru dalam meningkatkan motivasi belajar peserta didik di MTs. Nu 04 Muallimin desa penaruban kecamatan weleri kabupaten kendal, melalui pembelajaran di dalam kelas. Guru merupakan titik sentral, yaitu sebagai ujung tombak di lapangan dalam pengembangan kurikulum. Keberhasilan belajar mengajar antara lain ditentukan oleh kemampuan professional dalam pribadi guru, dikarenakan pengembangan kurikulum berangkat dari dalam kelas, sehingga guru hendaknya mengusahakan gagasan kreatif dalam menerapkan kurikulum di kelasnya. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan desain fenomenologi yang bertujuan untuk memperbaiki kualitas praktik pembelajaran di dalam kelas. Data yang diambil adalah data sikap ilmiah siswa melalui teknik observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif dengan wawancara dan observasi serta keduanya dilakukan pengecekan silang dengan tambahan dokumentasi sebagai data pendukung. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat tujuh peran yang dilakukan guru-guru dalam meningkatkan motivasi peserta didik di MTs. Nu 04 Muallimin Weleri. Tujuh peran tersebut yaitu; Penggunaan metode dan media pembelajaran yang bervariasi, pemberian tugas yang teratur, pujian (reward), evaluasi yang konsisten, penilaian dalam setiap aspek, dan juga hukuman (punishment).
KONSEP PENDIDIKAN AKHLAK PERSPEKTIF AL-ZARNUJI DALAM KITAB TA’LIM AL-MUTA’ALLIM DAN PENERAPANNYA DI MASA STUDY FROM HOME
Authors: Nurul Atik Hamida  , Lau Han Sein
Published: February 2024

Fenomena dunia pendidikan mengalami kemerosotan akhlak siswa sejak adanya virus corona. Sebab, proses belajar mengajar dilakukan dari rumah atau Study From Home (FSH). Salah satu filosof muslim yang menaruh perhatian terhadap pendidikan akhlak adalah Imam al-Zarnuji dalam kitabnya Ta’lim al-Muta’allim yang berisi tentang proses penghayatan nilai-nilai akhlak bagi peserta didik yang disesuaikan dengan konsep keimanan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengkaji konsep pendidikan akhlak dalam kitab Ta’lim al-Muta’allim, serta mengeksplorasi penerapannya dalam pembelajaran periode rumah. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode penelitian kepustakaan. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa penerapan konsep pendidikan moral pada masa belajar dari rumah dapat dilakukan dengan beberapa cara, yaitu: (1) Penguatan niat melalui motivasi; (2) Memilih ilmu dan guru dengan mendampingi orang tua sehingga dapat memilih ilmu dan guru yang tepat; (3) Menghormati ilmu dan guru dengan cara merawat buku dan bersikap sopan kepada guru selama pembelajaran; (4) Serius dalam mencari ilmu dengan memberikan reward kepada siswa agar lebih semangat belajar; (5) Tawakal dengan fokus belajar dan tidak takut terlalu khawatir dengan pandemi covid-19; (6 Memperkuat sikap moral dengan tidak banyak tidur dan makan.
PENINGKATAN PEMBELAJARAN MAHASISWA MENGGUNAKAN METODE SUGGESTOPEDIA DALAM PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA ARAB
Authors: Labib Ahmad
Published: February 2024

Metode yang dapat digunakan dalam pembelajaran bahasa Arab pada umumnya mengacu pada metode atau at-thariqah al-lughah al-arabiyah seperti ath-athariqah al-mubasyarah, at-athariqah as-sam’iyyah asy-syafawiyyah, at-thariqah al-qira’ah dan lain sebagainya. Metode yang berkembang di dunia Barat saat ini banyak digunakan dalam pembelajaran bahasa seperti metode suggestopedia. Sugesstopedia merupakan metode pengajaran bahasa yang dikembangkan oleh Georgi Lozanov dengan menekankan 3 prinsip yaitu prinsip keceriaan dan ketenangan (joy and easiness), prinsip kesatuan kesadaran dan ketidak-sadaran dan juga prinsip interaksi sugestif serta diiringi dengan musik instrumental klasik abad 18. Dalam artikel ini akan mengkaji serta menganalisis bagaimana metode suggestopedia jika digunakan dalam proses pembelajaran bahasa Arab. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu menggunakan studi kepustakaan atau library research yang mana mengambil beberapa referensi atau pustaka sesuai tema yang dibahas. Hasil dari penelitian ini menjelaskan bahwa metode suggestopedia dapat digunakan dalam proses pembelajaran bahasa Arab karena dasar dari suggestopedia adalah sugesti yang mana anak didik seolah-olah tersugesti oleh kata-kata, seting ruangan serta iringan musik klasik abad 18 sehingga merasa tidak merasa tertekan dalam mempelajari bahasa Arab, dengan demikian akan menjadikan anak didik bisa lebih cepat memahami materi bahasa Arab yang ada.
Uncharacterized yeast gene YBR238C, an effector of TORC1 signaling in a mitochondrial feedback loop, accelerates cellular aging via HAP4- and RMD9-dependent mechanisms
Authors: Alfatah Mohammad , Lim Jolyn Jia Jia , Zhang Yizhong , Naaz Arshia , Trishia Cheng Yi Ning , Yogasundaram Sonia , Faidzinn Nashrul Afiq , Jovian Jing Lin , Eisenhaber Birgit , Eisenhaber Frank
Published: February 2024

Uncovering the regulators of cellular aging will unravel the complexity of aging biology and identify potential therapeutic interventions to delay the onset and progress of chronic, aging-related diseases. In this work, we systematically compared gene sets involved in regulating the lifespan of
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
(a powerful model organism to study the cellular aging of humans) and those with expression changes under rapamycin treatment. Among the functionally uncharacterized genes in the overlap set,
YBR238C
stood out as the only one downregulated by rapamycin and with an increased chronological and replicative lifespan upon deletion. We show that
YBR238C
and its paralogue
RMD9
oppositely affect mitochondria and aging.
YBR238C
deletion increases the cellular lifespan by enhancing mitochondrial function. Its overexpression accelerates cellular aging via mitochondrial dysfunction. We find that the phenotypic effect of
YBR238C
is largely explained by
HAP4
- and
RMD9
-dependent mechanisms. Further, we find that genetic or chemical-based induction of mitochondrial dysfunction increases TORC1 (Target of Rapamycin Complex 1) activity that, subsequently, accelerates cellular aging. Notably, TORC1 inhibition by rapamycin (or deletion of
YBR238C
) improves the shortened lifespan under these mitochondrial dysfunction conditions in yeast and human cells. The growth of mutant cells (a proxy of TORC1 activity) with enhanced mitochondrial function is sensitive to rapamycin whereas the growth of defective mitochondrial mutants is largely resistant to rapamycin compared to wild type. Our findings demonstrate a feedback loop between TORC1 and mitochondria (the
TO
RC1-
MI
tochondria-
TO
RC1 (TOMITO) signaling process) that regulates cellular aging processes. Hereby,
YBR238C
is an effector of TORC1 modulating mitochondrial function.
Unlocking the potential of LSTM for accurate salary prediction with MLE, Jeffreys prior, and advanced risk functions
Authors: Li Fanghong , Majid Norliza Abdul , Ding Shuo
Published: February 2024

This article aims to address the challenge of predicting the salaries of college graduates, a subject of significant practical value in the fields of human resources and career planning. Traditional prediction models often overlook diverse influencing factors and complex data distributions, limiting the accuracy and reliability of their predictions. Against this backdrop, we propose a novel prediction model that integrates maximum likelihood estimation (MLE), Jeffreys priors, Kullback-Leibler risk function, and Gaussian mixture models to optimize LSTM models in deep learning. Compared to existing research, our approach has multiple innovations: First, we successfully improve the model’s predictive accuracy through the use of MLE. Second, we reduce the model’s complexity and enhance its interpretability by applying Jeffreys priors. Lastly, we employ the Kullback-Leibler risk function for model selection and optimization, while the Gaussian mixture models further refine the capture of complex characteristics of salary distribution. To validate the effectiveness and robustness of our model, we conducted experiments on two different datasets. The results show significant improvements in prediction accuracy, model complexity, and risk performance. This study not only provides an efficient and reliable tool for predicting the salaries of college graduates but also offers robust theoretical and empirical foundations for future research in this field.
Corruption Menace in Building Construction Industry in Nigeria: Causes and Remedies
Authors: Kayode Oloruntoba , Umar Garba , Matthew Johnson Dele
Published: February 2024

Industries play vital roles in nation's socio-economic development, and building construction industries constitute an integral path in the Nigerian industrial sectors. Thus, corruption is a social factor associated with the existence of mankind, as it strives to manifest itself when not prevented in every human activity that involves monetary encouragement. Corruption is one of the major negative phenomena in the construction industry that requires sustainable remedies. Therefore, this study investigates the variables that are associated with building construction processes ranging from tendering, construction stage, handover, post-occupancy, and maintenance to the corruption phenomenon that was regrouped into five basic corruption constructs [government influence and bureaucracy, unethical professional practice, client discretional opinion and control, societal greed, and project contractual types] in the Nigerian building construction industries. One hundred and twenty (120) structured questionnaires were administered to building construction professionals [architects, civil engineers, quantity surveyors, service engineers], government agencies in public building units, building contractors and related agencies, and individuals in the field of building construction industries across Ondo and Ekiti State, Nigeria. The collated data was analyzed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). Thus, government influence and untidy bureaucracy, societal greed, unethical professional practice, and the unguided imposition of clients' discretionary opinions on building construction projects constitute the major factors responsible for corruption in the building construction industry, as evidenced by our findings. In contrast, project contractual types and their indicators exhibit fewer challenges compared to other corruption factors. This study proposes remedies to address the findings and gives recommendations for achieving corruption-free building construction in Nigeria.
Early Blood Gas Analysis in SARS-COV-2 Infected Patients Admitted to SMHS Hospital: A Tertiary Care Hospital in Kashmir
Authors: Farooq Iqra , Eachkoti Rafiqa , Mohiuddin Amir , Majid Sabhiya
Published: February 2024

Inroduction: Blood gases are a measurement of how much oxygen and carbon dioxide is in blood. These determine the acidity of blood. The blood gas testing is generally used for detecting and monitoring lung and kidney problems. The blood gas testing measures partial pressure of oxygen (o2), partial pressure of carbon dioxide (CO2),oxygen saturation(O2Sat), bicarbonate(HCO3) concentration .

Materials and Methods: Here in study Patients aged more than 18 years confirmed Covid 19 positive by reverse transcription, PCR (RT-PCR). Patients suffering from moderate to severe Covid 19 as per WHO diagnostic guidelines and underwent at least one ABG were included in the analysis. The ABG test was done on ABG analyzer in department of Biochemistry, SMHS hospital. All the data which was related to study was gathered and recorded in case record forms using files. As well as reports of patients from medical record section.

Results: Alkaline pH was found in 57.33% individuals.36% individuals were having normal pH and the percentage of individuals having acidic pH was 6.66%. Low PaO2 was found in 45.33% individuals. Normal PaO2 levels were found in 21.33% and high PaO2 levels were found in 33.33% individuals .Low PaCO2 (<35 mmHg) were found in 56%, normal (35-45mmHg) levels were found in 37.33% and high levels (>45mmHg) were found in 6.66%. Low HCO3- (<22mmol/L) were found in 16%, normal (22-26mmol/L) in 38.66% individuals and high (>26mmol/L) were found in 45.33% individuals would be expected in the case of respiratory alkalosis.

Conclusion: Regular ABG monitoring can aid in the early detection of silent hypoxia, and respiratory injury. With early management start-up, many lives can be spared with early diagnosis.
Effects of Climate and Weeds on the Establishment of Thyme-Based Living Mulch Systems in Drylands of Cyprus
Authors: Matsi Sofia , Sarris Dimitrios , Konstantinou Maria
Published: February 2024

Backround: Mulching systems are at the spotlight of sustainable soil management as nature-based solutions for combating desertification.

Aims: We tested how living mulch systems based on rainfed Thymbra capitata [(L.) Cav.], can be established under different pressure from drought and weeds in dryland carob plantations.

Study design: 10 thyme plots in semi-arid climate (SKR); 11 plots in arid climate (VRY); different weed competition intensity (60 thymes per plot).

Place and Duration of the Study: South-eastern Cyprus, between December 2019 and 2022.

Methodology: Survival and soil cover for 1260 T. capitata seedlings (3-5 cm tall, 16 seedlings per m2) was assessed at the end of 3 dry seasons (d.s.) together with weed community composition, weed abundance (w.a.) and biomass. Climate data and De Martone’s Aridity Index (DMAI) were used to assess drought severity.

Results: Around 80% of the thymes survived at the end of the first d.s, that followed a very rainy year (ca. 600 mm annual precipitation; P; ca. +50% than normal; ca. 19 DMAI). Thyme survival appeared unaffected by w.a. in both sites. After a severe drought that occurred the second year (ca. 300 mm P; ca. -22% than normal; ca. 9.5 DMAI) thyme survival rates dropped at the end of the d.s. to ca. 20% at the site with 3 times higher w.a./ biomass (mostly from Avena sp.). However, they were unaffected under low w.a. creating a 29% soil cover (vs.7% in VRY). These results remained till the end of the third d.s.

Conclusions: To combat desertification and drought intensification under climatic change, rainfed T. capitata as living mulch appears unaffected by weeds during wet years, or in very dry years under low w.a. However, under high w.a., a weed management system is required if climate is arid.
Uncertainty Quantification of Buckley Leverett Equation with Oil Viscosity as Random Variable
Authors: Nwaigwe Chinedu , Isobo Samson , Weli Azubuike
Published: February 2024

Reservoir simulation is an important but tough task in the petroleum sector. Reservoir properties (rocks and uids) exhibit uncertainties in their values thus, quantification of uncertainty of reservoir prediction models becomes a necessity. In this paper, an application of uncertainty quantification has been carried out using the Buckley Leverett model for two-phase immiscible ow in porous media considering the randomness of oil viscosity in the model. Based on the Monte Carlo method for uncertainty quantification, we use a finite volume scheme to obtain the deterministic solution. Our solutions revealed that water saturation during water ooding process for secondary oil recovery can be affected by randomness of oil viscosity.
Content validation of the elements of the nursing diagnosis “ineffective breastfeeding” / Validação de conteúdo dos elementos do diagnóstico de enfermagem “amamentação ineficaz”
Authors: Hamasaki Beatriz Pera de Almeida , Carbol Leticia Fiorini , Emidio Suellen Cristina Dias , Bordignon Simoní Saraiva , Carmona Elenice Valentim
Published: February 2024

Objetivo: revisar e validar os elementos do Diagnóstico de Enfermagem “Amamentação ineficaz” (00104) a partir da literatura e consenso de especialistas e construir definições operacionais para suas características definidoras. Método: trata-se de uma pesquisa metodológica desenvolvida em duas fases: revisão de escopo, baseada no proposto pelo Joanna Briggs Institute, e validação de conteúdo. Foram considerados validados os itens com Índice de Validade de Conteúdo ≥ 0,80 quanto a relevância, clareza e precisão. Resultados: elementos do Diagnósticos de Enfermagem foram mantidos como estão na atual edição da Classificação de Diagnósticos de Enfermagem da NANDA International (NANDA-I), enquanto outros sofreram modificações. Além disso, foi proposta a inclusão de fatores relacionados, populações de risco e condições associadas Conclusão: este estudo possibilitou revisão e validação de conteúdo do Diagnóstico de Enfermagem “Amamentação ineficaz”, presente na Classificação dos Diagnósticos de Enfermagem da NANDA-I.
Vulnerability to the human immunodeficiency virus: knowledge and practices of women deprived of liberty / Vulnerabilidade ao vírus da imunodeficiência humana: conhecimentos e práticas de mulheres privadas de liberdade
Authors: Correia Amanda Sebastiana Lima , Baldoino Ana Christina de Sousa , Reis Marijany da Silva , Alves Dathynara da Silva , Silva Filipe Melo da , Rodrigues Jailson Alberto
Published: February 2024

Objetivo: analisar o conhecimento e práticas das mulheres privadas de liberdade quanto a transmissão do vírus da imunodeficiência humana. Métodos: trata-se de uma pesquisa de campo, descritiva, com abordagem quantitativa. Realizada no município de Picos, situado no Estado do Piauí. Os dados foram coletados no mês de julho de 2022 na penitenciaria feminina. Resultados: participaram da pesquisa sete mulheres em situação de privação de liberdade. O perfil das mulheres são de 26 a 35 anos, solteiras, pardas, ensino fundamental completo, um salário mínimo, um a dois filhos, trabalhadoras autônomas. Apresentaram conhecimento sobre a transmissão do HIV por meio do sexo sem preservativo, por compartilhamentos de objetos perfurocortantes. No entanto, realizam o sexo desprotegido e a troca de objeto com pessoas que confiam. Conclusão: Verificou-se conhecimento das reclusas sobre a transmissão do HIV. Todavia, demonstraram desconhecimento sobre o risco de transmissão por objetos perfurocortantes e sexo desprotegido com pessoas de sua confiança.
Kangaroo Method: perception of the nursing team in a high-risk maternity hospital / Método Canguru: percepção da equipe de enfermagem em uma maternidade de alto risco
Authors: Lima Filho Carlos Antonio de , Sousa Camila Farias de , Souza Maria Aparecida Farias de , Santana Neto Sebastião Alves , Horta Wagner Gonçalves , Bernardino Amanda de Oliveira
Published: February 2024

Objetivo: analisar a percepção da equipe de enfermagem sobre o método canguru em uma maternidade de alto risco. Método: estudo exploratório, descritivo, de abordagem qualitativa, realizado por meio de entrevista semiestruturada com enfermeiros de uma maternidade de alto risco de Recife (PE), desenvolvida entre janeiro e fevereiro de 2020. As entrevistas foram transcritas e submetida a análise através da técnica de conteúdo de Bardin. Resultados: ocorreu a formulação de duas categorias, assistência de enfermagem no método canguru e benefícios e desafios encontrados no Método Canguru. As participantes relataram que os cuidados de enfermagem se baseiam principalmente em orientações as mães, a escassez de profissionais e baixa adesão foram evidenciados como principais desafios. Conclusão: constatou-se que a atuação de enfermagem no método canguru é um complexo processo, necessitando de uma equipe de enfermagem motivada e especializada.
The outcome of diagnostic studies on the etiology of mental retardation: Considerations on the classification of the causes
Authors: Moog Ute
Published: August 2005

In the different studies on the etiology of mental retardation (MR), a diagnosis has been reached in a remarkably variable proportion of cases. This is due to differences in methodology (population examined, age of the patients, degree of MR, time and protocol of investigation, expertise), method of classification (according to timing of defect, type of defect or both), and, in particular the different use of the term diagnosis. The latter varies with the employed criteria (causal vs. pathomorphological vs. pathophysiological), with the degree of exclusiveness (single cause vs. multifactorial/predisposing background factors) and particularly with the degree of implied certainty (definite vs. provisional). All these factors contribute to the fact that in general, the results of different clinical studies on the etiology of MR are not strictly comparable and cannot be pooled. A dynamic method of classification is proposed which combines both time of occurrence and type of defect, and includes the degree of certainty of a diagnosis. The method allows identification of patients which need follow‐up and reconsideration of their cases. © 2005 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Pigmentary mosaicism following the lines of Blaschko in a girl with a double aneuploidy mosaicism: (47,XX,+7/45,X)
Authors: Niessen Renée C. , Jonkman Marcel F. , Muis Nies , Hordijk Roel , van Essen Anthonie J.
Published: August 2005

We report on a 6‐year‐old girl with linear streaks of apparent hypopigmentation and hyperpigmentation following the Blaschko lines, growth retardation, bupthalmos of the left eye, and mild mental retardation. She had a 45,X karyotype in lymphocytes. In cultured fibroblasts a double aneuploidy mosaicism was detected, consisting of a cell line with trisomy for chromosome 7 and a cell line with monosomy for the X‐chromosome and no cell line with a normal karyotype. Cutis tricolor or three levels of pigmentation in different skin areas suggested presence of a third, probably normal cell line. Double aneuploidy mosaicism of a cell line with monosomy X and a cell line with trisomy of an autosome is a rare finding. The combination of monosomy X with trisomy of chromosomes 8, 10, 13, 18, and 21 has been reported, but not the combination with trisomy 7. In the 45,X cell line, microsatellite analysis showed loss of the maternal X‐chromosome, and presence of a maternal and paternal chromosome 7. The 47,XX,+7 cell line showed a paternal and a maternal X‐chromosome, and a paternal and two identical maternal chromosomes 7. Mechanisms that might explain this double aneuploidy mosaicism are discussed. © 2005 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.