bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Landslide hazard assessment and their application in land management in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi Province, Indonesia
Authors: Restele La Ode , Hidayat Ahmad , Saleh Fitra , Salihin L M Iradat
Published: April 2023

Kendari is the capital of Southeast Sulawesi Province which is prone to landslides. Good land management needs to be done to minimize the impact of landslides. This study aimed to map the Kendari landslide hazard that can be used as an input into land management strategy, especially in vulnerable to the threat of landslides. The primary data used in this study were DEMNAS and Sentinel-2. Landslide detection was carried out using a Process Hierarchy Analysis (AHP) approach and validated by field surveys. Land capability analysis was based on landform analysis using land system data. Land management directions were carried out based on the integration of landslide hazard analysis with the ability of the land to be calibrated with actual land cover. The analysis showed that areas with high and very high landslide hazards reached 2654.09 ha (9.64%) and 4354.78 ha (15.82%). Capability class of VII is spread over structural hills to the north and south of Kendari with an area of 7,215.81 ha (26.21%). Land management in areas with very high landslide hazards and land capability class VII is to add cover crops on land that is not protected by a canopy. Cover crops that can be added are the grass type to minimize the danger of erosion that can trigger landslides.
Land suitability evaluation for Curcuma zedoaria Rosc. in the community forest of the upstream Bengawan Solo watershed, Wonogiri, Indonesia
Authors: Dewi Widyatmani Sih , Supriyadi Supriyadi , Purwanto Purwanto , Rahmadani Aisyah Defara , Pranata Wahyu Galang , Herdiansyah Ganjar
Published: April 2023

The soil in the upstream Bengawan Solo watershed is at high risk of degradation related to a high erosion rate. Finding the proper crop type with land suitability is critical to protect against further soil degradation. This study aimed to determine the land suitability of white turmeric (Curcuma zedoaria) and the limiting factors in the upstream Bengawan Solo watershed community forest. This research was descriptive-explorative based on a survey of four land map units (LMUs) of Sumberejo village (LMU1, LMU2, LMU3, and LMU4), Batuwarno, Wonogiri. The number of sample points at each LMU depended on the total area of the LMU and was repeated four times. LMU results from overlay soil type maps, administrative maps, rainfall maps, and slope maps. Land suitability assessment was analyzed using the matching method. The land suitability classes of the upstream Bengawan Solo for white turmeric were S3 eh, and N eh. The limiting factors on land suitability for white turmeric are erosion hazards and slopes. The efforts to improve the limiting factor can be made by contour cultivation and repairing the terrace.
The impact of digital elevation models resolution on tectonic activity assessment based on morphotectonic indices: a case study of Seulawah Agam Volcano, Indonesia
Authors: Siahaan Muhammad Ronggour Pardamean , Sukiyah Emi , Sulaksana Nana , Haryanto Agus Didit
Published: April 2023

The Digital Elevation Number (DEM) is the main tool for quantitative geomorphological tests. Furthermore, Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) images with a resolution of 30 m have been widely used as a source of DEM data in geomorphological studies, while DEMNAS (National DEM) images with 8 m are rarely used. Both images can identify typical volcanic morphology based on a visual comparison of hillshade with certain variations in slope. The objective of this study was to determine the feasibility of DEM for tectonic activity assessment based on morphotectonic indices. In this study, geomorphological comparisons were carried out on twelve watersheds in the Seulawah Agam Volcano (SAV). The data extraction of DEM resulted in the total area and perimeter, namely 486.8 km2 and 455 km (SRTM), as well as 482.8 km2 and 460.3 km (DEMNAS). The total segments up to the 4th order and the resulting lengths were 290 and 512.8 km for SRTM, while DEMNAS were 527 and 711.7 km. The morphotectonic variables used included drainage density, bifurcation, circularity, and valley floor ratio, as well as basin shape index. The results of these parameter calculations using mean values of SRTM imagery showed very coarse textures, deformed, more elongated, moderate tectonic, and low uplift. On the other hand, those of DEMNAS imagery showed coarse textures, not-deformed, more elongated, low tectonic, and low uplift of the basin’s characteristics.
Comparison of two landslide hazard zonation methods in the volcanic terrain of Temanggung Regency, Central Java, Indonesia
Authors: Wilopo Wahyu , Putra Doni Prakasa Eka , Fathani Teuku Faisal , Pramaditya Avantio , Tandirerung Restu , Erzagian Egy
Published: April 2023

Landslides are a recurring phenomenon that disrupts the natural environment and causes yearly property damage, economic losses, and fatalities. The damage is expected to increase due to deforestation rates, population growth, agriculture, slope-building infrastructure expansion, and global climate change. This study assesses the susceptibility to landslides through Weight of Evidence (WoE) and Frequency Ratio (FR) methods in the Temanggung Regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia, that located on the slopes of two active volcanoes. Initially, a landslide record and the input parameters of the landslide controlling factors were prepared from field surveys, remote sensing data, and secondary data and processed by a geographic information system (GIS). Six landslide parameters in thematic layer maps were selected to develop landslide susceptibility: slope, lithology type, geological structure density, land cover, and rainfall. According to the WoE and FR models, a landslide susceptibility zoning map was classified into four landslide-prone zones from low to very high. Finally, the success and predictive rate curves method confirmed the landslide susceptibility maps to check the model accuracy. The results showed that the landslide susceptibility map using the WoE method had better accuracy than the FR method, with a success rate of 78.48% and a prediction rate of 81.1%. In comparison, the FR method was 74.53% for the success rate and 78.48% for the prediction rate. These landslide susceptibility maps can be used as a guideline to develop land-use planning and landslide disaster mitigation.
Contribuciones de la extensión universitaria a la formación docente de estudiantes de profesorado. Experiencias en la asignatura Didáctica de la Geografía de la Universidad Nacional del Litoral
Authors: Lossio Oscar
Published: April 2023

This article addresses the contributions of the university extension to the teacher training of students of the professorate. First, we will present reflections of the fifteen years of trajectory in its curricular inclusion, in the participation of projects, in university management and in research linked to extension. In second place, some propositions that we built from that trajectory with the analysis of what we already narrated, in a collective interview and in depth, will be articulated by three students that participated in 2019 in the experience of curricular inclusion of extension in the subject Didactics of Geography from the National University of Litoral (Argentina). One main premise is transversal to the entire work, and it refers to the relevance that recognising the theoretical, epistemological and polítical basis have for students, primarily for granting sense to their actions around the university substantive function, like enhancing the construction of learning about being a teacher in the interventions made in educational institutions. Because of that, we consider primordial inquiring, analyzing, and strengthening the practices of teaching and learning about those bases. In a particular way, and according to the first ones, we promote the construction of the specific field that is Didactics of university extension.
Foreign body in the right bronchus in an infant
Authors: Vázquez Dalila Dr. Balderas , Erik Javier Mtro. Mendoza Mejias
Published: April 2023

In children under 2 years of age, foreign body aspiration is common, but sometimes there is no clinical presence that can determine or rule out the diagnosis. It presents with a sudden episode in a child known to be healthy and begins with symptoms of severe respiratory distress, even leading to a fatal event. This picture can go unnoticed by parents or caregivers. The purpose of presenting this case was to define the clinical characteristics of foreign body aspiration in the pediatric population and to assess the importance of the delay in its diagnosis and treatment. Clinical case of a 1-8/12-year-old boy who was admitted to the emergency room due to probably viral pneumonia, with a negative COVID 19 test, pulmonary deterioration, entered the PICU with management and diagnosis of an organic foreign body in the right bronchus (bean), with total atelectasis of the right lung, with resolution of flexible and rigid bronchoscopy.
Sero-prevalence and genotypes of hepatitis c among people who inject drugs in Nairobi Kenya
Authors: Kattam Maiyo Alex , O Odari Eddy , Kinyua Joyceline , M Songok Elijah
Published: April 2023

The World Health Organization aims at achieve global elimination and eradication of hepatitis C virus (HCV) by 2030. Illustrating the burden of the disease among people who inject drugs (PWIDs) in Kenya is essential in management of the infection. We undertook a cross-sectional study aimed at determining sero-prevalence and genotypes of HCV among PWIDs from two dropping centers in Nairobi Kenya. Random sampling technique was used to recruit participant; a self administered questionnaire was used to obtain information on clinical history and socio-demographic factors. Missing and nonresponsive information were obtained from the facility records. Up to 5mL of whole blood samples were collected from participants whose information had been obtained. Serological analysis was done to determine sero-prevalence; molecular analysis was done on sero positive samples. Positive samples on gel electrophoresis were used for sequencing. MEGA6 was used to draw the phylogenetic tree and analyze the sequences. A total of 212 PWID were successfully recruited for the study of whom 29(13.7%) tested positive for hepatitis C antibody. Majority of them were males 21(72.4%) and females were 8(27.6%). Age (P=0.001), marital status (P=0.008), duration of injecting drugs (P=0.001) and the frequency of injecting drugs (P=0.010) were found to be significantly associated with HCV infection. 27/29(93.1%) were PCR-positive and were used for genotypic identification. HCV strains detected were genotype 1, 14(51.8%); genotype 4, 4(14.8%); genotype 6, 4(14.8%); genotype 5, 2(7.4%); genotype 3 1(3.7%) and 2(7.4%) was of undefined genotype. Earlier studies by different study groups have shown genotype 1 and 4 to be predominantly found within the region, detection of genotype5, 6 and the undefined genotypes in the current study is an indication of cross infection from other regions. This may imply a negative effect in the effort to eradicate hepatitis C in the region using the genotype specific drugs.
Assessment of lime stabilization of black cotton soil for roads construction projects
Authors: Akbar Firoozi Ali , Asghar Firoozi Ali
Published: April 2023

The design foundation (i.e., pavements) on black cotton soil has always been a difficult task for the engineers as the structure resting on black cotton soil cracks without any warning. This research evaluates the effect of lime (anhydrous sodium sulphate) on engineering properties of black cotton soil which are considered highly problematic to civil engineering works. Black cotton soil brings about significant geotechnical and structural engineering challenges to property and infrastructure development around the world. The objective of the study is to investigate the use of lime-stabilized black cotton soil as subbase material in flexible pavements. Black cotton soil procured from the local area in Gaborone, Botswana, tested for suitability as subbase material, turned out to be unsuitable as it resulted in very less CBR value (4.8%). The black cotton soil-lime mix was checked for consistency limits, compaction, CBR for different proportions of lime (i.e., 0, 5, 10 and 15%). It was observed that the plasticity index of the soil shows a substantial decrease upon addition of the lime whereas CBR values show a marked increase with unsoaked CBR. The addition of 5%, 10% and 15% of lime produced some desirable soil properties. It can be concluded lime could be one of the best alternative stabilizer materials for highly expansive clayey.
Skin Care for the Extremely Low-Birthweight Infant
Authors: Visscher Marty O. , McKeown Katherine , Nurre Melissa , Strange Ruthann , Mahan Tammy , Kinnett Melissa , Campbell Dawanda , Baker Rachel B. , Narendran Vivek
Published: April 2023

Extremely low-birthweight (ELBW) infants are at increased risk for infection because the innate immune function of their skin is underdeveloped as they lack a competent epidermal barrier. Thus, neonatal clinicians need to pay careful attention to skin care practices, particularly for periviable infants. In this review, we describe the challenges of skin care in ELBW infants and summarize strategies to prevent skin injury, minimize damage when it occurs, and enhance cutaneous innate immunity.
Analysing the Potential of Pesantren as an Agent of Inter-Religious Harmony
Authors: Rahman Fazlul , Mala Faiqotul , Dianta Dedon
Published: April 2023

This article attempts to look at great potential of pesantren as the oldest Islamic religious institution in Indonesia. This research analyzes the three primary assets owned by pesantren (human capital, social capital, and intellectual capital) to become agents of inter-religious harmony. It is based on field research conducted in two Islamic boarding schools with great attention to issues of inter-religious harmony, namely the Aswaja Nusantara Islamic Boarding School, Mlangi, Yogyakarta, managed by Kiai Muhammad Mustafid and the Roudhatus Sholihin Islamic Boarding School, Demak, managed by KH. Abdul Qodir, Lc. The primary data sources of this study were taken from interviews with the leaders and notes from Focus Group Discussions (FGD) with representatives of students. Based on the SWOT analysis of the collected data, this study concludes that Pesantren has excellent potential to become an agent of inter-religious harmony because of its social and intellectual capital and the diverse backgrounds of its students. However, this still requires pesantrens to conduct collaborative-comprehensive efforts to maximize their potential.
Relación entre los indicadores financieros del modelo Altman Z y el puntaje Z
Authors: Isaac-Roque Daniel , Caicedo-Carrero Andrés
Published: April 2023

desde un punto de vista teórico, no existe un consenso general sobre la identificación de las dificultades financieras de una empresa. El modelo Altman Z-Score es reconocido en la literatura como un indicador para medir la probabilidad de insolvencia financiera. Aunqueeste modelo es muy difundido y utilizado como métrica para predecir las dificultades financieras, no existe acuerdo sobre los factores que determinan el comportamiento o resultado del puntaje Z. En este sentido, el propósito de este estudio es analizar los factores que determinan el comportamiento del puntaje Z-Score en las empresas colombianas. Esta investigación se desarrolla bajo un enfoque metodológico cuantitativo,con un diseño de tipo correlacional. Este alcance de investigación busca medir la asociación entre el puntaje Z de Altman y los indicadores financieros que determinan su resultado; para tal fin se analizan un total de 2684 empresas del sector comercial colombiano que reportaroninformación financiera de forma sistemática durante el periodo 2016-2020. Los resultados de las pruebas estadísticas efectuadas revelan que existe relación directa entre el indicador que mide la estructura financiera (patrimonio/pasivo) y el puntaje Z de Altman. Adicionalmente,permiten concluir que, desde el punto de vista del modelo de Altman, las empresas que capitalizan sus beneficios y mantienen bajo control su nivel de endeudamiento son empresas financieramente estables y con baja probabilidad de insolvencia.
Silicon field nanotransistor with a surroundung gate and a nonlinear geometry of the working area
Authors:   Research Institute of System Researches of RAS, Masalsky Nikolae V.
Published: April 2023

A silicon CMOS nanotransistor with a cylindrical geometry with a fully enclosing gate with a non-linear geometry of the working area is discussed. Numerical studies of prototypes with a parabolic working area were performed using mathematical modeling using the software environment for instrumental technological modeling TCAD, based on the models of n- and p-type nanotransistors developed by TCAD. An inverter model has been developed for n- and p-type prototypes with an optimized radius ratio of 0.76. At control voltages of 0.6 V and a frequency of 25 GHz, the model predicts a maximum switching delay of 1.0 ps, an active power limit of 0.22 µW, and a static power of 72 pW. The electrophysical characteristics of the n-type prototype with dielectric stacks of gate oxide SiO2-Al2O3 and SiO2-HfO2 are analyzed numerically. The simulation results show that the use of high k stacks has a noticeable effect on key transistor characteristics. Thus, a parabolic nanotransistor architecture with an optimized radius ratio can potentially become a replacement for a cylindrical structure for high-speed low-voltage applications.
Obtaining a thin film coating composite material based on titanium dioxide and silver nanoparticles by the sol-gel method on glass substrates
Authors:   Kotelnikov IRE of RAS, Saratov branch, Isaev Alexander E. , Kosobudsky Igor D. ,   Gagarin State Technical University of Saratov, Ushakov Nikolay M. ,   Kotelnikov IRE of RAS, Saratov branch, Mikhailov Ilia N. ,   Gagarin State Technical University of Saratov, Vasilkov Mikhail Yu. ,   Chernyshevsky Saratov State University
Published: April 2023

A method is presented for obtaining thin-film mesoporous coatings for protective glasses in nano- and optoelectronic devices for various purposes, including: obtaining titanium oxide sols with the addition of silver nitrate, applying coatings by the “dipcoating” method with further heat treatment. The kinetic constants of Smoluchowski's fast and slow coagulation and the activation energy of the process at various concentrations of silver nitrate were calculated. The optimal concentration of silver nanoparticles in the ash was determined by the least squares method.
Prediction of oil and gas occurrence in the Vilyui hemisineclise according to interpretation of geological and geophysical data and basin modeling (Republic of Sakha (Yakutia))
Authors: Fedorovich Marina O. , Kosmacheva Alina Yu.
Published: April 2023

The paper is aimed at the prediction of oil and gas occurrence of the Upper Permian, Lower Triassic and Lower Jurassic deposits in the Vilyui hemisineclise. The basin modeling research implies the Upper Paleozoic and Mesozoic petroleum system model of the Vilyui hemisineclise. The initial generation time at the bottom of the Permian source rock is 270 Ma. The most intense generation of hydrocarbons is found to be in the late Permian and early Triassic. The generation power of the Permian source rock is 800 trillion m3. The hydrocarbon losses is up to 90% in consequence of unfavorable seal properties of the Lower Triassic and Lower Jurassic clay formations. All the potential hydrocarbon traps of the Vilyui hemisyneclise are considered to be formed during the Cretaceous stage of development. There is therefore an appropriate environment for the hydrocarbon accumulation to be in progress. The interpretation of geological and geophysical data identifies the areal extent prediction of sand reservoirs and overlying clay interlayers of high quality in the Upper Permian and Lower Triassic seals. The goal of a comprehensive approach to the sedimentary basin research is to divide the territory into oil and gas zones of various prospects in relation to the factors controlling hydrocarbon deposits.
The Effect of National Public Debt on Economic Growth in Kenya
Authors: Hassan Mohamedamin Ahmed , Ongeri B. Onkoba , Ndolo David Katuta
Published: April 2023

Kenya being a lower middle income  country  compliments  tax  revenue  with  government  borrowing  to  finance  its  national  development  plans. In  an  attempt  to  add  to  available  domestic  resources,  successive  governments  have  relied  on  both  domestic  and  external  debt  to  finance  the  country’s  budget. In  light  of  the  growing  concerns  over  Kenya’s  national  public  debt  sustainability and its  potential  effect  on  the  economy,  this  study  aimed  at  analyzing  the  effect  of  national  public  debt  on  economic  growth  in  Kenya.  Specifically,  the  study  sught  to   establish  the  effect  of  domestic  debt  and  external  debt  on  Kenya’s  economic  growth.  Gross  Domestic  Product  was used as the  proxy  for  economic  growth  while  domestic  debt,  external  debt,  inflation  rate,  exchange  rate,  capital  stock  and  labor  force  are  the  explanatory  variables.  The  study  used  time series  data  for  the  period   990  to  20 9.  The  data  was  extracted  from  the  World  development  indicators  and  this data  was  harmonized  with  data  extracted  from  the  data  bases  of  the  Kenya  National  Bureau  of  Statistics.  The  data  was  analyzed  through  the  Ordinary  Least  Square  (OLS)  regression  technique.  The findings  indicated that domestic  debt  had an insignificant  negative  effect on Kenyan  economy  while  external  debt  has  insignificant  positive  effect. The study  concluded  that  internal  debt  has  deleterious  while  external  debt  has positive  effect  on  growth.
Endogenous Knowledge of the Attie People on AntiSchistosomiasis Medicinal Plants in the Adzope Health District, Côte d'Ivoire
Authors: Kouadio Bene , Romuald Ouedje Eppoue , Georges Koffi Akessé , Francis Tra Bi Boli , Youssouf Sylla , Alice Fah Monh , Armel Moyabi Any Georges , Richard Kouakou Donthy Kouakoubah , Witabouna Kone Mamidou
Published: April 2023

Schistosomiasis or bilharziasis is a parasitic disease caused by flatworms or plathelminthes (bilharzias or schistosomes) that live in the venous vascular system. This disease is a major public health problem in countries located in the tropics and subtropics. The paper focuses on contributing to the eradication of schistosomiasis in Côte d'Ivoire by highlighting the endogenous knowledge of the Attie people on the medicinal plants used for the treatment of schistosomiasis in the Health District of Adzope. An ethnobotanical survey was conducted among traditional medicine practitioners (TMP) using a semi-structured interview associated with the show-and-tell technique. A total of 33 medicinal species have been listed. They are divided into 31 genus and 21 botanical families each with a predominance of Annonaceae, Asteraceae, Euphorbiaceae, and Fabaceae with three species. The most cited species are Combretum paniculatum (CF=14.79%) and Mareya micrantha (CF=10.56%). The leaves are the most used organs, and the decoction is the main mode of preparation of the recipes which are generally administered orally. The results of this study constitute a valuable database for further research in pharmacology and phytochemistry.
A Third Latin Translation of Ibn al-Ṣaffār’s Treatise on the Uses of the Astrolabe
Authors: Nothaft C. Philipp E.
Published: April 2023

This article addresses the contents of the twelfth-century fascicle contained in MS Lyon, Palais des Arts, 45, which is largely devoted to texts on computus and the astrolabe. Included among the latter are 24 anonymous chapters on astrolabe use, which appear to stem from a previously unrecorded translation of Ibn al-Ṣaffār’s Kitāb fī-l-ʿamal bi-l-asṭurlāb (Book on the Uses of the Astrolabe). This would make the chapters in the Lyon manuscript the third such translation to come to light after the well-known twelfth-century translations by John of Seville and Plato of Tivoli. The article includes an edition of the text in question as well as two further appendices providing a breakdown of its content as well as a description of the Lyon fascicle.
A Concise Review on Mucormycosis
Authors: Borse Sandhya L. , Wagh Mrunal S. , Chaudhari Sakshi R. , Naphade Vaishali D. , Jadhav Anil G.
Published: April 2023

Mucormycosis is a serious life-threatening angioinvasive infection caused due to mucormycosis. It is a very rare disease but occurs in patients who are immunocompromised which is because of neutropenia, diabetic ketoacidosis, increase serum level of available iron, and organ transplantation. For this reason, the doctor needed a high index of distrust to diagnose a malady in anyone case even if these risk factors are present in patients. Mucormycosis is categorized into rhinocerebral, cutaneous, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and disseminated types. Even though by giving aggressive treatment, the overall mortality rate is high. In this addendum, we overview the latest knowledge on toxic properties taken by the very general etiology of mucormycosis, Rhizopus oryzae, because patients are highly susceptible to mucormycosis. The purpose and main aim of this review are to overview and fatality of mucormycosis, types, etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, pathogenesis, host defense against mucormycosis, iron uptake, and mucormycosis pathogenesis, risk factor, diagnosis, and treatment methods.
Papyrus to Pad: An Evolution of Menstrual Products
Authors: Ganguly Lopamudra , Satpati Lakshminarayan , Nath Sreeparna
Published: April 2023

Personal care items for women that are used during menstruation, vaginal discharge, and other body functions involving the vulva and vagina are known as feminine hygiene products. There are several products for women during menstruation to keep them feeling comfortable and dry. Choice of products depends on the cost of the product, convenience of use, traditional beliefs, and availability. Menstrual hygiene products such as sanitary napkins or towels, tampons, panty-liners, menstrual cups, menstrual sponges, and period panties are some of the products that may be utilized. Because the vagina naturally flushes away bacteria, feminine hygiene products that are supposed to cleanse may cause allergic reactions and irritation. The review is based on secondary sources available in esteem journals and web pages. The evolution of menstrual products has been a long pathway. Nowadays, these products are more user-friendly, which increases women’s freedom and ability to work. However, it also carried specific health-related issues. Because menstruation has been a taboo subject from ancient past till today’s life, it is critical to begin talking about periods and the products used by women. Knowing more about the materials used products is a step toward achieving both menstrual hygiene’s, and it will also help avoid health-related issues and maintain environmental sustainability.
Study of Health Awareness Status among Diabetes Patients in Eastern India: A Relationship between Demographic and Socioeconomic Profiles along with Biochemical and Obesity Parameters
Authors: Dasgupta Sarbari , Ray Sulagna
Published: April 2023

Aim: The present study evaluates the health awareness status of diabetes mellitus (DM) between urban and rural patients of eastern India related to demographic and socioeconomic status, biochemical profiles, and obesity parameter. Materials and Methods: We have randomly selected the data of 50 patients, minimum of 25 years of age and maximum age of 78 years among females (29 nos.) and males (21 nos.), who visited the endocrinology outpatient department of the hospital in Kolkata from the urban and rural area. All the data have been collected from clinical records and questionnaire survey to know health awareness among DM. Results: The frequencies (%) of demographic and socioeconomic status in urban (58%) and rural (42%) population were indicated that the female population was higher of about 65.52% from the urban area while lower of about 34.48% from the rural area. The biochemical profiles, namely, fasting blood glucose, PPBG and glycated hemoglobin, and body mass index were obtained higher value in the urban compared to rural patients. Regarding awareness, the urban patients were found more aware than the rural subjects (P < 0.01 and P < 0.05). Conclusion: The present study concludes that demographic and socioeconomic status may influence the prevalence of DM in urban subjects compared to a rural group. Interestingly, higher awareness was obtained in patients of urban area compared to the rural area. Moreover, this is a preliminary study, and the future study is suggested with more numbers of samples for the awareness and management practice of DM prevalence.
Flash flood susceptibility mapping based on catchments using an improved Blending machine learning approach
Authors: Yin Yongqiang , Zhang Xiaoxiang , Guan Zheng , Chen Yuehong , Liu Changjun , Yang Tao
Published: April 2023

Flash floods are a frequent and highly destructive natural hazard in China. In order to prevent and manage these disasters, it is crucial for decision-makers to create GIS-based flash flood susceptibility maps. In this study, we present an improved Blending approach, RF-Blending (Reserve Feature Blending), which differs from the Blending approach in that it preserves the original feature dataset during meta-learner training. Our objectives were to demonstrate the performance improvement of the RF-Blending approach and to produce flash flood susceptibility maps for all catchments in Jiangxi Province using the RF-Blending approach. The Blending approach employs a double-layer structure consisting of support vector machine (SVM), K-nearest neighbor (KNN), and random forest (RF) as base learners for level-0, and the output of level-0 is utilized as the meta-feature dataset for the meta-learner in level-1, which is logistic regression (LR). RF-Blending employs the output of level-0 along with the original feature dataset for meta-learner training. To develop flood susceptibility maps, we utilized these approaches in conjunction with historical flash flood points and catchment-based factors. Our results indicate that the RF-Blending approach outperformed the other approaches. These can significantly aid catchment-based flash flood susceptibility mapping and assist managers in controlling and remediating induced damages.
Study on the ecological water demand security assessment for the Panjin wetland based on landscape pattern
Authors: Cheng Qian , Chen Fujiang , Wang Tieliang
Published: April 2023

The model was used to predict and analyze the future changes in the total ecological water demand of the Panjin wetland, with a view to providing some scientific reference for the optimal allocation of regional water resources and the sustainable development of wetlands. The results showed that (1) the quality of the habitat environment in the Panjin wetland has a great influence on the change of the total water demand, and the total ecological water demand in the Panjin wetland will continue to decrease in the future. (2) There is a clear correlation between landscape pattern and ecological water demand. (3) The distribution characteristics of the landscape pattern are greatly influenced by political factors, thus affecting the total ecological water demand of the Panjin wetland.
Spatial and socioeconomic inequalities in the access to safe drinking water in Peruvian households
Authors: Al-kassab-Córdova Ali , Silva-Perez Claudia , Robles-Valcarcel Pamela , Bendezu-Quispe Guido , Ortiz Amado Insfrán , Benites-Zapata Vicente A.
Published: April 2023

Access to safe drinking water has increased in Peru over the last decades, from 47% (2008) to 52% (2018). Nevertheless, such access would differ according to socioeconomic and regional factors. Thus, this study aimed to assess the socioeconomic inequality in the access to safe drinking water and identify its spatial distribution. We conducted a cross-sectional study based on the secondary data analysis of the 2021 Peruvian Demographic and Health Survey. Access to safe drinking water was a dummy variable categorised as safe if the residual chlorine concentration was ≥0.5 mg/L. Nationwide, 29.22% of households had access to safe drinking water. A pro-rich inequality in access to safe drinking water was observed. The spatial distribution was clustered. Significant hotspots were found in the south and centre of the country; however, cold spots were found in most areas. SaTScan analysis identified 32 and 63 significant clusters at high and low risks of having access to safe drinking water, respectively. In conclusion, approximately one out of four Peruvian households has access to safe drinking water, which was mostly concentrated among the wealthier households. Intra- and interdepartmental inequalities in access to safe drinking water were found, with several high-risk clusters.
The degradation of spring water resources in Nepal: some policy gaps
Authors: Chauhan Raju , Shrestha Archana , Oh Sang Eun , Gurung Anup
Published: April 2023

In this study, first, we conducted a case study to understand the spring status in a semi-urban area, then synthesized the knowledge acquired so far, of nationwide springs status to highlight the current state and future policy and action implications of spring conservation in Nepal. We found that in 72% of the springs of semi-urban areas, the discharge rate has been decreasing over the past decade. In addition, the springs of such areas were exposed to higher contamination of biological pollutants compared with the rural areas. Synthesis of spring research in Nepal shows that springs of Nepal are degrading at an alarming rate where 16% had already dried up and about 60% have declining discharge, mainly due to declining rainfall, haphazard infrastructure development, and excessive spring resource exploitation. In response to the degrading springs and water crisis, several initiatives have been made, yet they are scattered, focused on limited springs, and not adequate to curb the current rate of spring degradation. We argue that the existing policies that are intended to operate in a top-down approach at the basin and watershed level are not effective in addressing local water issues at the springshed level.
Gamifying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques on Smartphones for Bangkok’s Millennials With Depressive Symptoms: Interdisciplinary Game Development
Authors: Sriwatanathamma Poe , Sirivesmas Veerawat , Simatrang Sone , Bhowmik Nobonita Himani
Published: April 2023

Background

There is serious concern over the annual increase in depressive symptoms among millennials in Bangkok, Thailand. Their daily routine revolves around the use of their smartphones for work and leisure. Although accessibility to mental health care is expanding, it cannot keep up with the demand for mental health treatment. Outside Thailand, multiple projects and studies have attempted to merge gamification mechanisms and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to create mobile health intervention apps and serious games with positive feedback. This presents an opportunity to explore the same approach in Thailand.

Objective

This study investigated the development process of gamifying CBT techniques to support game mechanics in a visual narrative serious game, BlueLine. The primary target of this research is Bangkok’s millennials. In the game, players play as Blue, a Bangkok millennial who struggles to live through societal norms that influence his digital life and relationships. Through in-game scenarios, players will learn and understand how to lessen the impact of depressive symptoms via gamified interactions on their smartphones.

Methods

First, this paper follows each development step of solidifying BlueLine’s game structure by integrating the Activating Events, Beliefs, Consequences, Disputation of Beliefs and Effective New Approaches (ABCDE) model and narrative in games. Second, the approach to select CBT and related therapeutic elements for gamification is based on suitability to the game structure. Throughout the process, CBT experts in Thailand have reviewed these scenarios. The approach forms the base of the player’s interactions throughout the scenarios in BlueLine, broken down into 4 types of gamified mechanisms: narrative, verbal interactions, physical interactions, and social media interactions.

Results

With the game structure based on the ABCDE model, BlueLine scenarios implement gamified mechanisms in conjunction with the following CBT and related therapeutic elements: behavioral activation, self-monitoring, interpersonal skills, positive psychology, relaxation and mindful activities, and problem-solving. In each scenario, players guide Blue to overcome his triggered dysfunctional beliefs. During this process, players can learn and understand how to lessen the impact of depressive symptoms through gamified interactions.

Conclusions

This paper presents the development process of gamifying CBT and related therapeutic techniques in BlueLine game scenarios. A scenario can harbor multiple techniques, including behavioral activation, self-monitoring, interpersonal skills, positive psychology, relaxation and mindful activities, and problem-solving. BlueLine’s game structure does not limit the fact that the same combination of CBT elements ties each gamified mechanism.
Medicinal plants in India
Authors:   Acharya Narendra Dev College, University of Delhi, India, Narang Anita
Published: April 2023

All living organisms depend upon plants for their survival. The use of plants in our daily lifefor food, shelter, medicines, fibre, etc is endless. The various bioactive compounds havedirect or indirect use in the treatment of various human ailments. From time immemorial, human civilizations have been exploring the use of various plants and their products to cureseveral deadly diseases. In this article we have summarized the important medicinal plants growing in India and their uses. Keywords Medicinal plants, Importance, Parts used, Medicinal uses
Environment Performance Index Assessment on Food Production: A Case Study in Indonesia
Authors: Wulandari Indah Apriliana Sari , Wahyuni Hana Catur , Mardiyah Inggit , Hanun Nur Ravita
Published: April 2023

Green Productivity (GP) is a strategy to increase production output while protecting the environment. The application of GP is a tool to evaluate the quality of the environment. For instance, an industry of crispy fried chicken drains the chicken's wash water, pours cooking oil, and slurries down the drain. It will diminish water quality. This research aims to assess Environment Performance Index (EPI) and prevent environmental damage by creating crispy chicken. The initial step must be identifying waste, creating a material balance diagram, calculating EPI and productivity, and proposing alternatives. This research indicates that pollution levels in this industry are extremely high. Environmental Service testing of production wastewater revealed BOD values of 769mg/l, COD values of 1699mg/l, TSS values of 2536mg/l, and an EPI Index of -31,05 exceed government standards. The result indicates that production enhancements must continue. In addition, this research generated some waste prevention alternatives, such as constructing a grease trap.
New Words in Greek and Russian During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Ouroumidou Victoria G.
Published: April 2023

The description of the facts of the lexical dynamics of the coronavirus period focuses on identifying similarities and differences in the linguistic practice of neologization of Greek and Russian languages. The features of the incorporation of loanwords and the subsequent adaptation of new lexical items in the modern socio-cultural context of these languages are considered through the prism of the impact of global processes. The research is conducted at the lexical-semantic, word-formation, and partially morphological levels. The material of the research was taken from lexicographic sources of modern Greek and Russian languages. The comparative analysis revealed processes common to both languages, such as vocabulary replenishment by borrowing from the same source donor language, and processes specific to each language, such as reborrowing in Greek in a different form or with a different meaning. Based on this analysis, we can conclude that most of the neologisms in these languages come from English, the donor language of the coronavirus lexicon in other languages. At the same time, despite certain similarities in the processes of penetration of new elements into Greek and Russian, the further assimilation of lexical units in each language has an individual character and features that often activate their own mechanisms of neologization.
Questions of Lexicographic Description of French-Russian Lexical Parallels
Authors: Baryshnikova Elena N. , Ndyay Manetu , Kazhuro Dmitrii V.
Published: April 2023

The research discusses key issues of the dictionary description of formally coinciding and semantically similar/dissimilar units of the vocabulary of the French and Russian languages. The relevance of the study is dictated by the absence of a dictionary of French-Russian lexical parallels in Russian lexicography and the significance of such a dictionary for the translation and linguo-didactical sphere of activity in the conditions of the spread of artificial bilingualism in modern globalized world. The novelty of the research lies in the representation of the dictionary description of French-Russian lexical parallels, different from the lexicographic experience of V.L. Muravyev. The purpose of the article is to analyze the existing interlexical semantic relations of dialexemes of the Russian and French languages and selectively present the results of their systematic lexicographic description in a number of so-called ‘new generation dictionaries’. The research material was associatively correlated lexemes of the Russian and French languages, identified and selected by bilingual and explanatory dictionaries, as well as national text corpora of the languages under consideration. The methodology of the study consisted of the methods of continuous and selective sampling; quantitative, contrastive, comparative analysis; description; as well as the distributive method. The research focuses on the selection of a word-list, on the specifics of its organization and representation in dictionary entries. The work on the format and content of the dictionary is based on the standard model of the dictionary of lexical parallels for two synchronously compared languages, developed and implemented by V.V. Dubichinsky. The article presents a brief-course into the history of the description of lexical parallels, including false friends of the translator, lexical internationalisms of French origin and gallicisms in the Russian language and identifies the main points of V.V. Dubichinsky’s theory of lexical parallels. The authors comment on the issue of the terminological apparatus of the phenomenon described and analyze the typology of French-Russian lexical parallels and the principles of their lexicographying. Each of the existing types of French-Russian lexical parallels is considered separately. In order to internationalize Russian as a second language in the global communicative space and to facilitate the study of the Russian language by French-speaking students, we propose a modern model of the dictionary description of full, partial and false lexical parallels, as well as interlingual homonyms and interlingual paronyms of Russian and French.
Mythologism of Modern Kazakhstani Prose: Lexico-Semantic Aspect
Authors: Shanayev Ruslan U. , Joldasbekova Bayan U. , Kakilbayeva Inkar T. , Kovalenko Alexander G. , Bayanbayeva Zhadyra A.
Published: April 2023

The research attempts to determine the nature of mythologism in modern prose of Kazakhstan, to explain the use of myths in the novels by Abdizhamil Nurpeisov, A. Zhaksylykov and N. Verevochkin, which are representatives of the spiritual and intellectual stream in the modern literary process. The subject of the authors’ research is the multifunctionality of myth, its semantics and structure-forming function in the works of Kazakhstani prose writers of the late XXth - early XXI centuries. In the first part of the article, the main attention is paid to the mythopoetics of A. Nurpeisov’s dilogy “Last Duty”, the interpretation of mythologeme and the meaning of the actions of the protagonist, which we consider as a mythological hero. The second part is devoted to the analysis of the mythological plot of Aslan Zhaksylykov’s novel “Singing Stones”, the interpretation of the symbolism of the sacred stone Yin-Yang. The next section deals with the novel of Nikolai Verevochkin, which we treat as a myth-novel.
Methodology and Technique for Assessing the Terminology Consistency in Translations: Based on Latvian and Russian Economic Texts
Authors: Komarova Vera , Koroļova Svetlana , Ruža Oksana
Published: April 2023

Relevance of the issue: the topicality of the issue of terminology consistency in translations of economic texts is currently emphasized by the Latvian State Language Center and determined by the fact that many economic terms emerged in Latvian and Russian relatively recently, during the transition from a planned economy to a market economy. It remains disputable how to define and assess the terminology consistency in translations of economic texts. The corpus of the study comprises Latvian and Russian textbooks on economics of three generations (1990s, 2000s and 2010s), and in addition to them - bilingual and multilingual dictionaries of economic terms published in Latvia and Russia since 1990. The paper proves that that terminology consistency in translations of economic (and not only) texts can be assessed and compared (between text corpora and time periods) using scientific methodology and a special technique. The method of research are linguistic discourse analysis, which includes both quantitative and qualitative methods. General results, which also form the scientific novelty of this study include: (1) the put forward conceptual understanding of the terminology consistency as the structural component of the overall quality of terminology translation as well as the definition of the terminology consistency in translations; (2) the elaborated original methodology and technique for assessing the terminology consistency in translations not in the categories of ‘good-bad’, but in the conditionally ambivalent categories ‘consistent-inconsistent’ (for the incidental identification of processes occurring in the studied economic discourse); (3) the explained essence of discourse in translation studies, which is the target text within the background processes of the social reality that determine the creation (synthesis) and perception (analysis) of the translation.