bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Unjuk Kerja Kincir Air Sudu Lengkung Yang Bekerja Pada Saluran Horizontal
Authors: Boli Rahmad Hidayat , Makhsud Abdul , Mahmudin Mahmuddin
Published: June 2022

Kincir air bentuk sudu Lengkung dengan diameter kincir 1,000 m,  panjang sudu 0,25 m, dan lebar sudu 0,3 m. penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui daya dan efisiensi kincir air. Untuk menguji kincir air tersebut, maka dibuatkan model saluran terbuka dengan panjang saluran 12,25 m, lebar saluran 0,334 m, tinggi saluran 6,0 m, dan sudut kemiringan 450. Daya dan efisiensi kincir air dapat diketahui dengan memvariasikan debit aliran 0,050 m3/s sampai 0,032 m3/s pada beban 2 kg sampai 22 kg. Pengukuran debit aliran dengan metode mengisi ember dengan voleme ember 50 L. Untuk mengetahui debit aliran yang melalui saluran maka volume ember dibagi dengan waktu yang dibutuhkan untuk mengisi ember tersebut.
Modifikasi Mesin Motor Honda C70 100cc Menjadi 187cc Menggunakan Blok Kop Yamaha Jupiter
Authors: Kurniawan Mochamad Oky Tri , Rijanto Achmad , Hakim Luthfi
Published: June 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan performa pada mesin pada daya motor dan torsi. Metode yang kami gunakan pada penelitian ini adalah metode eksperimental dan pada metode penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode alat dynotest dan perhitungan menggunakan rumus dengan dua kondisi mesin motor yaitu kondisi mesin motor c70 standart dan mesin motor yang sudah dimodifikasi. Hasil pengujian ini menunjukkan bahwa daya dan torsi pada motor yang dimodifikasi lebih besar dari pada daya, torsi mesin motor standart. Daya rata-rata motor modifikasi naik menjadi 11,07  sedangkan daya pada motor mesin standart adalah 10,96 , dan untuk torsi motor standart 8,78 N.m sedangkan hasil torsi motor yang sudah dimodifikasi adalah 9,99 N.m.
Perencanaan Upgrade Pompa Diafragma ke Pompa Sentrifugal untuk Memindahkan NaOH 48 % dari Kempu ke Storage Tank
Authors: Dewantara Prana , Hakim Luthfi , Rijanto Achmad
Published: June 2022

Perencanaan upgrade pompa ini didasari oleh lamanya waktu untuk memindahkan fluida NaOH dari kempu ke storage tank yang dapat merugian bagi perusahaan karena waktu yang dibutuhkan menjadi lebih lama. Tujuan dari perencanaan ini adalah untuk mempersingkat waktu operasional dan mempermudah untuk melakukan perawatan pompa. Untuk langkah penyelesaiannya akan mencari debit aktual pompa diafragma, dan dilakukannya upgrade debit 50%, perhitungan mencari kapasitas, daya, dan head pompa sentrifugal yang akan dicari spesifikasinnya menggunakan rumus dari darcy weishbach dan persamaan bernaulli. Hasil yang dicapai dari perencanaan ini adalah spesifikasi pompa sentrifugal merk HMS type ECV 4-1.5-40 dengan rincian spesifikasi kapasitas maksimal 1.5 m3/h, head maksimal 5 m, daya maksimal 0.3 kW.
Analisis Head Losses Pada Mesin Pompa Air Sawah
Authors: Rijanto Achmad , Rahayuningsih Suesthi
Published: June 2022

Ketika fluida melalui pipa atau saluran terdapat pengurangan dari energi yang dialirkan searah dengan aliran fluida. Pengurangan energi ini mengakibatkan terjadinya kerugian tinggi (head losses). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui head losses pada mesin pompa air yang biasa digunakan di persawahan. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan penghitungan head losses pompa berdasarkan spesifikasi sebagai berikut; head dorong maksimal 32 m, head hisap maksimal 8 m, kapasitas aliran maksimal 1000 liter/menit, diameter pipa hisap 3 inci, diameter pipa dorong 3 inci, tegangan listrik 220 V, daya keluaran maksimal motor (bersih) 4,8 HP/3600 rpm dan daya keluaran maksimal motor (kotor) 5,5 HP/3600 rpm . Dari hasil penelitian diperoleh, bahwa head losses pompa air sawah 9,54 m, terdiri dari head losses pipa hisap sebesar 1,908  m dan head losses pipa dorong sebesar 7,632 m.
SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMS IN RUSSIA
Authors:   North Ossetian State University named after K. L. Khetagurov, Vladikavkaz, Russia, Dzeranova Alina S. , Kerimova Lena Ch. ,   North Ossetian State University named after K. L. Khetagurov, Vladikavkaz, Russia, Berkaeva Albina K. ,   North Ossetian State University named after K. L. Khetagurov, Vladikavkaz, Russia, Berkaev Georgy O. ,   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia
Published: June 2022

This article considers the state as a regulator of the country’s domestic economy. Measures to support entrepreneurship in 2022 are also being considered. The laws of financial and non-financial support are considered in more detail.
THE ROLE OF MODERN METHODS OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF PERSONNEL USING REMOTE TECHNOLOGIES IN THE PERSONNEL POLICY OF THE ORGANIZATION
Authors:   Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University) Moscow, Russia, Stepnova Olga V. , Eremenskaya Lyudmila I. ,   Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University) Moscow, Russia
Published: June 2022

The article considers the issue of personnel training and development in organizations using modern methods and technologies. Based on the opinion of specialists with different work experience, on one professional orientation, it will be concluded how important it is for employees to learn and develop throughout their professional activities. Analysis of indicators from the annual report of PJSC «M. Video-Eldorado» will show how successful this process is in the organization.
The 7th Congress of the Geographical Society of the USSR in Frunze 1980
Authors: Demek Jaromír
Published: June 2022

The author took part on the 7th Congress of the Geogr. Sooiety of the USSR in Frunze (Kirghizia), Sept. 22-27, 1980. He reports on the structure (34 238 members), on scientific, expeditional, popularizing and publishing activities of this Society, on the course of transactions and on very interesting congress excursions to several areas of Kirghizia and to the Soviet republics of Central Asia. The 7th Congress was aimed at complex problems of present-day geography, the next one will be tend to the relationships between the Nature and the human activities of the point of view of the space.
Some facts on applied geography in the USSR
Authors: Miklós Ladislav
Published: June 2022

The article informs on the conception of applied geography in the USSR. The author analyses models of the research of application, the trends of development, the methods of analysis, synthesis and interpretation of the landscape. Further, he enumerates possibilities of the utilization of geographical knowledge in the practice, and finnaly, the theoretical basis of the development of applied geography.
COVID-19 Salgınını Küresel Sosyal Adalet Perspektifinden Düşünmek
Authors: ÖZGÜLTEKİN Ahmet
Published: June 2022

COVID-19 küresel salgını, dünyanın farklı yerlerinden olan insanların krizlerden çeşitli biçimlerde etkilendiğine yönelik önemli bir kesit oluşturmaktadır. Salgının küresel eşitsizlikleri gün yüzüne çıkarıcı, derinleştirici ve yenilerini yaratan yönü dikkat çekmektedir. Belirli risklerle yüz yüze gelme ve başa çıkabilecek imkanlara sahip olma bakımından bazı kişilerin o risklere daha açık olduğu görünmektedir. Salgın döneminde küresel istihdam kayıplarının geçici ve yarı zamanlı çalışanlara etkisi, sağlık ve iş güvencesine sahip olma konuları birincil olarak öne çıkmaktadır. Çalışmak zorunda kalınan sektörler, eğitim düzeyi ve kazancı daha yüksek olan kişilerin iş faaliyetlerini evlerinden yapabilmeleri, evlerinde çocuklarını eğitecek yerlerinin olması, uzaktan eğitim imkanlarına sahip olma başlıkları bunları izleyen eşitsizliklerden yalnızca bazılarıdır. Salgın dönemi tedbirlerinden karantina altında kalma, ev içi ve dışı olmak üzere mekânsal eşitsizlikler yine küresel eşitsizliklerin bir parçasıdır. Küresel ekonomik faaliyetler sonucu ortaya çıkan bölüşüm adaletsizliklerinin, çeşitli eşitsizlikleri nasıl ve ne biçimde yeniden ürettiği salgın döneminde daha fazla dikkat çekmekte, adaletin uluslararası boyutu sorgulanmaktadır. Adaletin küresel yükümlülüklerine vurgu yapan kozmopolitan eşitlikçiler, zenginlik ve kaynakların bölüşümünde John Rawls’ın iki adalet ilkesinin uluslararası boyutta uygulanabileceği iddiasındadırlar. Bu noktadan hareketle çalışmamızda COVID-19 salgınının küresel eşitsizlikler üzerindeki etkilerini, salgın dönemi yardım uygulamalarını kozmopolitan eşitlikçilik bağlamında ele almaya çalışacağız.
Kadınlara Yönelik Şiddetin Karşılaştırmalı Bir Analizi: Cadı Avlarından Türkiye’deki Kadın Cinayetlerine
Authors: KARA Yunus
Published: June 2022

Cadı avları, cadı veya büyücü olduğuna inanılan kimselerin suçlanması, yakalanması ve yargılanmadan cezalandırılmasıdır. Cadılığın, başka bir kişinin sağlığını, davranışını etkilemek ya da sosyal bir probleme neden olmak için gerçekleştirildiğine inanılmaktadır. Kadınların cadı olarak suçlanması ve damgalanması, temelini, kadın düşmanı ve ataerkillik üzerine inşa edilmiş köklü batıl inançlardan ve sistemlerden almaktadır. Küreselleşme, sömürgeleştirme ve kapitalizm gibi farklı ekonomik ve politik durumlarla kadına yönelik şiddet artarak devam etmekte ve meşrulaştırılmaktadır. Böylece kadınları “cadılaştıran” politikalar ile kadın bedeni yeniden inşa edilerek, ataerkil ideolojiler kendi sistemlerini sürdürmeye uygun bir algı oluşturmaktadır. Türkiye’de ismi konulmuş bir “cadılık” olgusu bulunmamasına rağmen kadınlar şiddete maruz bırakılmakta, işkence görmekte ve öldürülmektedir. Kadınların “cadı” olarak adlandırılıp “cadılık” ile suçlandıkları gözlemlenmese de Türkiye’de kadınlara yönelik bir “cadı avı” gerçekleştirildiği düşünülmektedir. Bu çalışmada, cadı avlarına ilişkin uluslararası karşılaştırmalı literatür incelenerek, kadın cinayetlerinin Türkiye bağlamında değerlendirilmesi planlanmaktadır.
Milli Parklarda Ziyaretçi Yönetimi Model ve Uygulamaları: Yellowstone Park ve Grand Canyon Örneği
Authors: DOĞAN MUSTAFA , METİN FATOŞ
Published: June 2022

Korunan alan genel olarak, yasal altyapı oluşturularak kural-sınırlandırma getirilen doğal ve kültürel miras açısından hassas, ayırt edilebilir özelliklere sahip yerler olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Çalışmada, korunan alanların kullanıma bağlı olumsuz etkileri azaltmaya yönelik model ve uygulamalar araştırılmış olup Amerika Birleşik Devletleri’ndeki milli park kategorisindeki iki önemli korunan alan üzerinden incelemelerde bulunulmuştur. Yellowstone Milli Park ve Grand Canyon Milli Park alanlarında uygulanan ziyaretçi yönetim uygulamaları web siteleri üzerinden irdelenerek mevcut durum ortaya çıkarılmaya çalışılmıştır. Bu çalışmanın milli parklardaki koruma-kullanma dengesinin ne şekilde sağlanabileceğine yönelik kuramsal alana ve uygulamalara ışık tutup katkı sağlaması düşünülmektedir.
Chinese herbal medicine for threatened miscarriage: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors:   Pharmaceutical Informatics Institute, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China, Xie Hongliang , Zhang Aolin , Mou Xuan , Wang Chi Chiu , Fan Xiaohui , Li Lu
Published: June 2022

Review question / Objective: To review the therapeutic effects and safety of Chinese herbal medicine for the treatment of threatened miscarriage. Condition being studied: Only Randomized controlled trials with explicit randomization method and compared CHM (alone or in combination with other pharmaceuticals) with placebo, no treatment (including bed rest), or other pharmaceuticals as treatments for threatened miscarriage will be included. Information sources: 1. EMBASE (30 November 2021) 2. MEDLINE (30 November 2021) 3. PubMed (30 November 2021) 4. CENTRAL (30 November 2021) 5. China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) (30 November 2021) 6. WanFang Database (30 November 2021) 7. VIP database (30 November 2021).
Coping with Climatic Stress in Eastern India: Farmer Adoption of Stress-Tolerant Rice Varieties
Authors:   Athena Infonomics, India, Mehar Mamta , Subash Surendaran Padmaja ,   National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research, India
Published: June 2022

Cultivating stress-tolerant rice varieties (STRVs) is widely cited as a strategy of rice farmers to cope with climate-induced stresses. In India, dissemination of STRVs started in 2008 through international development initiatives, but only 5 percent of farmers have adopted it after seven years. Using a double-hurdle model, this study estimated the factors influencing simultaneous decisions on land selection and allocation for cultivating STRVs. It developed a framework for assessing the risks faced by farm households due to adverse climatic conditions vis-à-vis the decision to adopt STRVs. Results show that perceived and actual experiences of climate stress are important parameters influencing the decision to adopt STRVs. Farmers who have adopted such varieties are more likely to cultivate them on only a small portion of their land. These farmers are risk takers and very patient. The study recommends the use of a targeted approach to scale up the adoption of STRVs. Farmers affected by climate stresses should be identified and educated about the benefits of STRVs through demonstration. In addition, the accessibility of the seeds must be ensured.
Boş Zaman Doyumu ve Mental İyi Oluş: Engelli Sporcuların Ailelerine Yönelik Bir Araştırma
Authors: ARI Çağrı , AKGÜL Beyza  Merve
Published: June 2022

İlişkisel araştırma modelinin kullanıldığı bu çalışma kapsamında, özel sporcu ailelerinin boş zaman doyumları ile mental iyi oluş düzeyleri arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırma grubunu, ulusal ve uluslararası şampiyonalara katılan lisanslı özel sporcuların aileleri oluşturmaktadır. Buna göre, %78,8’i anne (n=201), %21,2’si baba (n=54) olmak üzere toplamda 255 aile üyesi gönüllü olarak çalışmaya katılmıştır. Araştırma kapsamında veri toplama aracı olarak, ailelerin demografik özellikleri hakkında bilgi edinmek amacıyla araştırmacılar tarafından oluşturulan “Kişisel Bilgi Formu”, “Warwick-Edinburgh Mental İyi Oluş Ölçeği” ve “Boş Zaman Doyum Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Demografik özellikler hakkında bilgi edinebilmek için frekans, yüzde, ortalama ve standart sapma gibi betimsel analizlerden ve ölçme araçları arasındaki ilişkinin belirlenebilmesi için Pearson Korelasyon analizinden faydalanılmıştır. Ailelerin boş zaman doyum düzeylerinin mental iyi oluşları üzerindeki yordayıcı etkisini belirlemek için ise basit doğrusal regresyon analizi kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen sonuçlara göre, özel sporcu ailelerinin boş zaman doyumları ile mental iyi oluş düzeyleri arasında pozitif yönlü orta düzeyde bir ilişkinin bulunduğu ve boş zaman doyumunun aile üyelerinin mental iyi oluş düzeylerinin anlamlı bir yordayıcısı olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Yu-yang Tsa-tsu'nun Derleme Özellikleri ve Türklerle İlgili Rivayetler
Authors: Kirilen Gürhan , Kırilen Melike
Published: June 2022

Çince kaynaklar erken Türk tarihi açısından bol miktarda veri sağlamaktadır. Verilerin belirli sorular çerçevesinde değerlendirilmesi sayesinde İslam Öncesi Türk tarihinin özellikleri hakkında ülkemizde zengin bir yazın oluşmuştur. Fakat kaynaklardan elde edilen bilgiler çoğunlukla doğrudan alınmakta, bilginin bulunduğu bağlam sınırlı olarak değerlendirilmektedir. Oysa Çince metinler içerikleri bakımından farklı özellikler sergilemektedir. Bu nedenle dış değerlendirme yanında iç tenkidin daha derinlikli yapılması ihtiyacı ortaya çıkmaktadır. 9. Yüzyılın başında kaleme alındığı düşünülen Yu-yang Tsa-tsu'da karşımıza çıkan Türklerle ilgili rivayetler yabancı halklarla ilgili anlatılar arasında bulunmaktadır. Bu makalede, eserin genel yazın özellikleri yanında Türklerle ilgili rivayetlerin geçtiği pasajlar incelenmiş bu sayede eserin derleme özellikleri ile karşımıza çıkan anlatıların gerçekçiliği konusunda daha net bir çerçeve çizme imkânı oluşmuştur.
Analysis of financial revenue and expenditure of Thanh Thuy district health center from 2017 to 2019
Authors:   Phu Tho Provincial General Hospital, Le Dinh Thanh Son
Published: June 2022

Objective: The objective of this study was to describe the current situation and the factors affecting the financial revenue and expenditure of Thanh Thuy District Health Center (DHC), Phu Tho province from 2017 to 2019. Methods: The study used quantitative combined with qualitative data to collect information on the financial revenue and expenditure of Thanh Thuy DHC. Quantitative data was collected through built-in tables and qualitative data was collected through interviews with hospital directors, leaders of departments, members of the fee collection council and medical service providers. Results: In general, the total revenue of Thanh Thuy DHC in 2019 nearly doubled the revenue in 2017 (from 67 billion VND to 111 billion VND). Total hospital expenditure tends to increase. Total expenditure in 2018 of the DHC increased by 7 billion VND (13.53%) compared to 2017. In 2019, total expenditure increased by 35.76 billion VND compared to 2018 (60.91%), compared to 2017 this figure was 42.76 billion VND (81.7%). The list balance between revenue and expenditure of the DHC tends to increase with a total balance of 15.7 billion VND, 23.9 billion VND and 16.7 billion VND in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Conclusion: Results from the research showed that the renovation of the hospital financial mechanism under the autonomized hospital policy was in the process of initial implementation. In addition, many issues emerged that needed to put into consideration and to be solved by higher authorities. Keywords: District Health Center financial revenue and expenditure medical examination and treatment
XENOPERICARD COMBINED WITH NPWT (NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY) IN THE TREATMENT OF ADVANCED PLEURAL EMPYEMA WITH BRONCHOPLEURAL FISTULA (CLINICAL FOLLOW-UP)
Authors: Gallyamov E. A. , Surkov A. I. , Nikulin A. V. , Diduev G. I. , Malofei A. M. , Romanikhin A. I.
Published: June 2022

The development of bronchopleural fistula (BPS) against the background of advanced pleural empyema, as a result of severe pneumonia, is a formidable complication. The most significant obstacle in the surgical treatment of this group of patients is: a pronounced comorbid background, low functional indicators of patients, high requirements for surgical technique when performing reconstructive plastic interventions in BPS. Multiple surgical methods for treating bronchopleural fistulas are suggested. The first of these were to suture the defect. However, access through the infected pleural cavity leads to suture eruption and recurrence of the fistula, despite the fact that some authors have proposed combining these operations with various variants of myoplasty, thoracoplasty, removal of the fibrous capsule of empyema. Unsatisfactory functional and cosmetic outcomes during these surgical interventions led to the development of endoscopic, minimally invasive surgical interventions. Modern technologies allow temporary endoscopic bronchiococclusion, which stops the release of air from the defect. However, at the same time, she "turns off " part of the lung tissue from the gas exchange. Prolonged bronchial occlusion leads to the development of pneumonia with an outcome in the destruction of lung tissue. Our team of authors treatment of bronchopleural fistula with xenopericardium in combination with negative pressure therapy. This area seems to us very promising, and in this work we would like to share our first experience.
Possible Implications of Relatively High Levels of Initial 60Fe in Iron Meteorites for the Noncarbonaceous–Carbonaceous Meteorite Dichotomy and Solar Nebula Formation
Authors: Boss Alan P.
Published: June 2022

Cook et al. found that iron meteorites have an initial abundance ratio of the short-lived isotope 60Fe to the stable isotope 56Fe of 60Fe/56Fe ∼ (6.4 ± 2.0) × 10−7. This appears to require the injection of live 60Fe from a Type II supernova (SN II) into the presolar molecular cloud core, as the observed ratio is over a factor of 10 times higher than would be expected to be found in the ambient interstellar medium (ISM) as a result of galactic chemical evolution. The supernova triggering and injection scenario offers a ready explanation for an elevated initial 60Fe level, and in addition provides a physical mechanism for explaining the noncarbonaceous–carbonaceous (NC–CC) dichotomy of meteorites. The NC–CC scenario hypothesizes the solar nebula first accreted material that was enriched in supernova-derived nuclides, and then later accreted material depleted in supernova-derived nuclides. While the NC–CC dichotomy refers to stable nuclides, not short-lived isotopes like 60Fe, the SN II triggering hypothesis provides an explanation for the otherwise unexplained change in nuclides being accreted by the solar nebula. Three-dimensional hydrodynamical models of SN II shock-triggered collapse show that after triggering collapse of the presolar cloud core, the shock front sweeps away the local ISM while accelerating the resulting protostar/disk to a speed of several kilometers per second, sufficient for the protostar/disk system to encounter within ∼1 Myr the more distant regions of a giant molecular cloud complex that might be expected to have a depleted inventory of supernova-derived nuclides.
Orbital Dynamics and Extreme Scattering Event Properties from Long-term Scintillation Observations of PSR J1603−7202
Authors: Walker Kris , Reardon Daniel J. , Thrane Eric , Smith Rory
Published: June 2022

We model long-term variations in the scintillation of binary pulsar PSR J1603−7202, observed by the 64 m Parkes radio telescope (Murriyang) between 2004 and 2016. We find that the time variation in the scintillation arc curvature is well-modeled by scattering from an anisotropic thin screen of plasma between the Earth and the pulsar. Using our scintillation model, we measure the inclination angle and longitude of ascending node of the orbit, yielding a significant improvement over the constraints from pulsar timing. From our measurement of the inclination angle, we place a lower bound on the mass of J1603−7202's companion of ≳0.5 M
⊙ assuming a pulsar mass of ≳1.2 M
⊙. We find that the scintillation arcs are most pronounced when the electron column density along the line of sight is increased, and that arcs are present during a known extreme scattering event. We measure the distance to the interstellar plasma and its velocity, and we discuss some structures seen in individual scintillation arcs within the context of our model.
New insights into the genetic diversity of the Balkan bush-crickets of the Poecilimon ornatus group (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae)
Authors: Kociński Maciej , Chobanov Dragan , Grzywacz Beata
Published: June 2022

The Balkan Peninsula is treated as a hotspot of biodiversity with over 40% of European bush-crickets occurring there.PoecilimonFischer, 1853 is one of the largest Palaearctic orthopteran genera containing several species groups. One of them is thePoecilimon ornatusgroup (Schmidt, 1850) with 13 species and 5 subspecies. Among the group, thePoecilimon affiniscomplex is designated as consisting ofP. pseudornatusIngrisch & Pavićević, 2010,P. nonveilleriIngrisch & Pavićević, 2010, and five subspecies ofP. affinis(Frivaldszky, 1868). The aim of this study is to reconstruct the phylogenetic relationships among taxa of theP. ornatusgroup and to elucidate the position of taxa related to theP. affiniscomplex. Molecular phylogeny supported the monophyly of theP. ornatusgroup and showed that their ancestor probably originated in the southern Balkans. The underlying processes are thought to be six dispersals and five vicariance events linked to geological events and climate changes in the Pleistocene. The species delimitation analysis showed mostly nine hypothetical species among the group.
Understanding Veteran Suicide Risk and Mitigation Strategies During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Mayfield Brenda L. , Holland Aimee C. , Ashley Melissa N. , Woodward Laura L. , Julaka Steven T. , Richardson Jessica , McGuinness Teena M.
Published: June 2022

U.S. Veterans experience a significantly higher risk for suicide compared to the general population. Understanding the challenges associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) enables providers to mitigate the risk of suicide among Veterans. Evidence supports access and utilization of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mental health services as they are a protective factor associated with lower suicide rates. During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the VA has worked to further decrease deaths by suicide in the Veteran population by rapid expansion of current interventions and implementation of new evidence-based interventions. These interventions include mental health and coaching applications, consistent use of measurement-based care across multiple disciplines, and greater use of telehealth services. Through these efforts, despite increased risk for suicide due to additional stressors from COVID-19, suicide rates among Veterans are decreasing. [
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 60
(12), 25–29.]
Assessing the impact of a health education outreach project on cervical cancer awareness among Vietnamese-American women in San Diego
Authors: Fricovsky Eduardo , Arain Mudassar Iqbal , Tran Binh , Nguyen Phuong Thao , Phan Tuyet , Chang Natalie
Published: June 2022

The objective of this study was to assess the rate of effectiveness of cervical cancer awareness outreach among Vietnamese women in San Diego, USA. In collaboration with different community partners, educational seminars were hosted by student pharmacists in the Vietnamese community. We hypothesized that the seminars would increase cervical cancer awareness and encourage a positive outlook on obtaining annual Pap smears and HPV vaccines. The study design included pre- and post-intervention assessment surveys in either Vietnamese or English language. The surveys were administered to Vietnamese women who participated in the seminars. Eight seminars were hosted at local health fairs in San Diego. A total of 120 Vietnamese women participated in the seminars. Our study showed that educational seminars significantly improved the knowledge about cervical cancer, Pap smears and HPV vaccines. By comparing the pre- and post-intervention surveys, we observed an improvement in knowledge about cervical cancer (61% vs 93%, p < 0.001) and a positive change in the attitude towards obtaining a Pap smear within a year following the educational intervention (57% vs. 78%, p < 0.002). Therefore, we concluded that the educational health outreach seminars presented by student pharmacists are an effective educational model to help improve knowledge about cervical cancer and prevention among Vietnamese women.
The influence of lexical stress on the temporal coordination of syllables with complex attack in Spanish
Authors: Caño Laguna Almudena
Published: June 2022

This study is about the relationship established between the gestures of the syllable and several elements that can affect their coordination. Delving into the coordinative patterns of the syllable, there are two of special interest. On the one hand, complex onsets because of their strictness arising from the commitment between antagonistic requirements. On the other hand, stress, since the prominence of the lexical stress emerges as given changes in the temporal coordination of gestures. Based on this framework, this study asks whether the influence of stress modifies coordination patterns and the absolute and relative duration of their components.
Influence of composite admixtures on the freezing resistance and pore structure characteristics of cemented sand and gravel
Authors: Guo L. , Wang W. , Zhong L. , Guo L. , Wang L. , Wang M. , Guo Y. , Chen P.
Published: June 2022

CSG shows low freezing resistance due to its poor cementing properties, and adding admixtures is the main method to improve its freezing resistance. In this paper, experiments were designed based on the Taguchi method and on the freezing resistance and pore structure characteristics of CSG after adding admixtures. After 20 freeze-thaw cycles, the results showed that both the compressive strength and dynamic elastic modulus of CSG decreased. The area occupancy of more harmful pores (>200 nm) in the NMR test increased, and the fractal dimension of the pore structure in the SEM images also increased. Based on the above indicators, it was concluded that L9 (sodium dodecyl sulfate, graphene oxide, nanosilica powder, and water-reducing agent) has the best freezing resistance. Experiments were conducted on L9 to verify that L9 can significantly improve the freezing resistance of CSG materials under different water-binder ratios, sand ratios, and cement dosages.
Classification of Electromyography Signal with Machine Learning
Authors: Damkilang Vattanaphong , Ketcham Mahasak
Published: June 2022

The problem of classifying electromyography signals in each gesture occurs due to the use of a constant level of signal amplitude. This research presents an efficiency enhancement of electromyography signal classification in each gesture with machine learning. The performance efficiency of 5 models: SVM, RF, MLP, KNN, and Deep Leaning was compared. The signals were recorded by a low-cost signal sensor. Fist clenching and hand opening gestures were alternately performed every 5 second for 5 times each. Therefore, the total was 4,767 records divided into 3,274 records of hand opening gesture, 1,492 records of fist clenching gesture and 4,833 records of wrist rotating gesture. The results showed that the MLP model was found to have the highest accuracy at 81.45% for fist clenching and hand opening gestures. The Deep Learning model was found to have the highest accuracy at 89.03% for wrist rotating and hand opening gestures.
The Impact of Online Learning toward the Independence of Primary School Students During the Pandemic in Jakarta, Indonesia
Authors: Ivan Stevanus  , Maria Gita  , Debor
Published: June 2022

The implementation of physical distancing policy serves as the basis for the administration of online learning from home, which in turn encourages the use of information necessitating the students to change their learning method. Due to the use of digital apps, students are no longer participating in face-to-face learning and therefore required to independently complete the learning tasks assigned daily by the school. The purpose of this research is to measure the impact of online learning towards the character of independence displayed by fifth-graders during the pandemic. The research collected its data using quantitative method, namely distributing questionnaires to elementary school students in Jakarta. The samples of the research are mostly students performing online learning, with the primary variables used being online learning and the character of independence. The data obtained were processed using regression analysis and t test, which were used to measure the influence and significance level of online learning towards students’ character of independence. The research reveals that the significance level is 0.000 < 0.05 and the t count value is 6.465, which is greater than the t table value of 2.002. It can be concluded that online learning affects the character of independence possessed by the fifth-graders in Jakarta. This shows that traits suggesting independence, such as being capable of performing key activities in learning, as well as realizing and understanding what needs to be done to appreciate family members, teachers and the school by acting wisely and responsibly in completing learning tasks, have become new values that they believe in. To ensure that students keep developing their character of independence during the pandemic, improvements need to be made in terms of the quality and quantity of online learning facilities. Such improvements can be done through a collaboration between the government, schools, teachers, students and the society in general.
Influence of Processing Technology on Creep Damage of Ultrafine-Grained Titanium
Authors: Dvořák Jiří , Král Petr , Kadomtsev Andrey G. , Betekhtin Vladimir I. , Narykova Maria V. , Kvapilová Marie , Sklenička Václav
Published: June 2022

This work deals with the influence of the processing technology of ultrafine-grained titanium by the application of severe plastic deformation (SPD) on its degradation processes in creep at elevated temperatures. Commercial grade titanium heats with different content of carbon were processed by multi-stage rolling. Creep tests under constant tensile stress were performed in a protective atmosphere of argon at a temperature of 673 K with application of different stress levels. The microstructure of the fractures creep specimens were analysed by metallographic and fractographic analyses using scanning and transmission electron microscopy (SEM, TEM). Under the same creep loading conditions the heat with higher content of carbon exhibited better creep resistance due to stronger effect of precipitation hardening by titanium carbides.
Analysis of Cracked Rail of the Crane of Type A120
Authors: Kasl Josef
Published: June 2022

The aim of the work was to find out the causes of cracking of the A120 crane track rail. Although the track was regularly inspected by defectoscopic techniques, after five years of operation, the rail was broken at the weldment. The elemental composition of the welded joint materials was verified and the mechanical properties were determined. A fractographic description of the fracture surface was performed and the structure of the material was evaluated. Several factors contributed to the formation of crack, the combination of which led to a rail failure. Defects of the welded joint, acting as notches, from which they initiated fatigue cracks, unfavourable microstructure of the weld metal, low toughness of the base material and operating environment and conditions were dominant.
Optimization of the Novel Vacuum Drying Process’s Parameters on the Dragon Fruit Chips
Authors: Nguyen Banh Quoc , Sam Luong Hong , Son Tran Anh
Published: June 2022

Agricultural product processing technology, especially fruit and vegetable drying technology, has been researched and applied to preserve food. For dragon fruit, vacuum drying technology is being applied to process chips that meet the quality requirements. However, the flow of steam from the lower layers sticking to the upper layers in the drying chamber not only reduces the quality uniformity between the product layers but also increases the drying time. Therefore, in this study, the vacuum drying system integrated with the moisture-dissipating walls was proposed. Moreover, the research also applied the Taguchi method to optimize the drying parameters for moisture content of dried products.
New Requirements Regarding the Qualification and Certification of the Inspection Personnel in the Welding Field. Harmonization with the European Qualification Framework (EQF)
Authors: Daşcău Horia Florin , Oproiu Marius
Published: June 2022

The qualification and later certification of the inspection personnel in the field of welding is more and more a necessity that determines, through the quality of the training and the qualification / certification obtained, the access of new contracts. This paper details how the qualification and certification system, developed by the International Welding Institute (IIW) for the qualification and certification of inspection personnel in the welding field, has been harmonized with the European Qualification Framework (EQF) requests. The levels of qualification and later certification for the inspection personnel are also detailed. The situation of internationally issued qualifications and the level of EQF recognition is detailed, as well as details regarding the possibility of obtaining qualifications as C-IWE, C-IWT and C-IWS. Keywords: IIW certification, NQF, EQF, welding, C-IWI.
Determine the Optimal Parameters of the Processing of SUS 304 Sheet Material to the Machining Time by Spif Technology
Authors: Vo Tuyen , Dinh Le Cao Ky , Vo Van Luong
Published: June 2022

For the purpose of determining the optimal value for the technological parameters from the experimental results when evaluating the forming ability through the processing time during the processing of SUS 304 sheet material by SPIF technology. The article has conducted experiments to collect parameters and experimental planning to establish a mathematical model; at the same time, determine the optimal value for the parameters of the machining process such as tool diameter, tool feed and tool running speed which directly affect the machining time. The optimal technological parameters have practical applicability to improve the efficiency and productivity of the processing process for SUS 304 sheet metal in particular and other sheet metal materials in general.
Strength Properties and Microstructure of Sandcrete Blocks Incorporated with Maize Straws
Authors: Odeyemi Samson Olalekan , Anifowose Mukaila Abiola , Bello Sefiu Adekunle , Giwa Zainab Tolu , Wilson Uwemedimo Nyong
Published: June 2022

Major constituents of materials used for building such as cement and river sand are used in making sandcrete blocks. Extracting these materials have negatively impacted on the environment, thus causing the depletion of mining sources. The cost implication of construction has also increased significantly causing a shortage of decent housing. This research investigates the strength properties of sandcrete blocks incorporated with maize straws. Sandcrete blocks (450 × 150 × 225 mm) were made with maize straws as constituent with a mix proportion of 1:4 (cement: sand). Thirty-six (36) sandcrete blocks were produced and their compressive strengths determined at 7, 21 and 28 days. The 28th day compressive strength of mixes containing 0, 5, 7.5 and 10% by volume of maize straws were 3.35 N/mm2, 2.57 N/mm2, 2.27 N/mm2 and 1.90 N/mm2 respectively. The 28 days strength of maize straw-sandcrete-blocks at 0 and 5% of maize straw generated the highest compressive strength and both results met up with the strength recommendation by the Nigerian Industrial Standard.
Optimization of Tungsten Inert Gas Welding Process Parameters for AISI 304 Stainless Steel
Authors: Baisukhan Adirek , Nakkiew Wasawat , Wisittipanit Nuttachat
Published: June 2022

Tungsten Inert Gas welding process (TIG) has been widely used in industries. A robotic arm has been adopted in the industry with objectives to replace or efficiently improved some severe welding conditions where it is dangerous for human and to increase productivity and quality. This research is aimed to find the optimal conditions of TIG welding process on AISI 304 stainless steel. The design of experiments used a statistical method to determine the optimal TIG welding conditions providing the strongest tensile strength across the weldment. The fractional factorial experimental design and then the central composite design were used as a response surface method to find the optimal TIG welding conditions for AISI 304 stainless steel using robotics system. The statistically significant factors and their optimal values are the welding current (136 Ampere), welding speed (13 cm/min), wire feed rate (93 cm/min), and the arc gap (2.5 mm). After that, the residual stress caused by TIG welding at the optimal condition was measured by X-ray diffraction (XRD) technique. The results showed that the weldment obtained from the optimal welding conditions provides compressive residual stresses which cause the materials to be stronger.
Faculty perspectives on introduction of competency-based medical education curriculum
Authors: Sidddanagoudra Savitri , Doyizode Ashwini R , Herlekar Shantala Shripad
Published: June 2022

CONTEXT:

Global adoption of competency-based medical education (CBME) is a paradigm shift in India. Faculties play a key role in implementation by identifying and solving the challenges in CBME.

AIMS:

Perspectives of the faculties were undertaken to known about CBME implementation.

SETTINGS AND DESIGN:

Qualitative study design.

SUBJECTS AND METHODS:

The study included 270 medical faculties who were trained in CBME from May to September 2019. A prevalidated, closed, quantitative questionnaire was administered to faculties. Likert's 3-point scale was used for rating.

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED:

Data were analyzed based on percentage.

RESULTS:

Ninety-seven percent of faculties perceived that CBME should be the current method of approach, 88% perceived the need of more resources, 61% were better prepared to face the challenges in implementation of CBME, 47% perceived that training in CBME reduced resistance to accept CBME, and 45% needed more clarification on self-directed learning (SDL), assessment, and certification of skills.

CONCLUSIONS:

Implementation requires more resources and more clarity about SDL, assessment, and certification skill.
Association of cleft lip and palate with predisposing factors
Authors: Ashwinirani S. R. , Suragimath Girish
Published: June 2022

BACKGROUND:

The cleft lip (CL) and palate are common orofacial congenital abnormalities observed in Indian population. Various predisposing factors contribute to this condition.

PURPOSE:

The purpose is to assess the most common type of CL and palate and to study predisposing factors associated with its development.

MATERIAL AND METHODS:

This cross-sectional prospective study was carried in 80 patients with CL and palate. A detailed history was recorded in predesigned pro forma. The occurrence of different types of CL and palate with predisposing factors were assessed.

RESULTS:

Out of 80 patients, 18.8% of patients had only CL, 46.2% had unilateral CL with palate (UCLP), and 35% had a bilateral CL with palate (BCLP). CL and palate were observed more in males. The left side of the lip was more affected than the right side. Low socioeconomic status patients had more incidences. Advanced maternal age, more than 35 years, was the most common predisposing factor 62.5%. Consanguineous marriage of parents was the second-most predisposing factor observed in 40% of cases. Breastfeeding habit was observed in 73.3% of CL patients, 25% in UCLP patients, and 17.2% in BCLP patients.

CONCLUSIONS:

Males were more commonly affected by CL and palate with the left side predominance. Advanced maternal age above 35 years was the most predisposing factor followed by consanguineous marriage of the parents.
Comparative pharmaceutico analytical study of Haratala (orpiment) Shodhana (purification) using different Shodhana media
Authors: Jani Krupali Shailesh , Bedarkar Prashant , Shukla Vinay J , Patgiri Biswajyoti
Published: June 2022

INTRODUCTION:

Haratala is Uprasa mentioned since vedic period. Chemically, it is Arsenic trisulfide and also classified under schedule E1 drug. There are methods and medias used for Shodhana of Haratala. In the present study for Shodhana of Haratala, three Shodhana media have been taken, i.e., Triphala Kwatha, Tila Tail, Kanji.

AIM:

The aim of the study is to standardize pharmaceutical procedure of Haratala Shodhana in different Shodhana media and developing its comparative analytical profile.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Haratala Shodhana is done in different Shodhana Media, i.e., Triphala Kwatha, Tila Taila and Kanji. Total three batches in each Shodhana media were carried out for standardization.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION:

Three hour duration was required for 100 g of Shodhana of Haratala average 2l of liquid media used for Shodhana, analytically there was significant difference in all three samples of Haratala was found, Three media were taken, i.e., Triphala Kwatha, Tila Taila, Kanji and there analytical profile will be generated to find the probable variations in before and after Shodhana.

CONCLUSION:

All three media were used for Shodhana of Haratala because all liquid medias were easily available for Shodhana and all possess different therapeutic utilities. Although there is a significant difference seen analytically after Shodhana, In X-ray diffraction, maximum number of peaks were found in Triphala Kwatha Shodhit Haratala so this could be used as differentiating factor for better comparison between all three Shodhana media.
COVID-19 pandemic and nursing students
Authors: Kavitha K. , Sikandar Basheerahamed J. , Joseph Rachel
Published: June 2022

BACKGROUND:

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a confused state of day-to-day affairs among people of all walks of life. The sudden changes in the routine classes and lack of available resources for continuing academic activities are the major sources of stress and other mental health issues among nursing students.

AIM:

To determine nursing students' stressful experiences, the presence of clinical depression due to the pandemic, and coping behaviors adopted by them.

METHODOLOGY:

Nonexperimental, exploratory, cross-sectional research design was used. A total of six institutions have been selected for the study. Three hundred and sixty-seven participants who fulfilled the eligibility criteria were selected by the nonprobability convenient sampling method. The tool consisted of 4 parts: (a) pro forma to elicit sociodemographic variables, (b) Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) to assess the level of stress, (c) Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression (CES-D) to screen for features of depression, and (d) bipolar scale to measure the coping behaviors. The data were collected through an online survey.

RESULTS:

Out of 367 nursing students, 318 (86.64%) were in the group of 18–22 years, and a majority (74.38%) were female. A majority of participants (30.79%) had high symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder. A significant relationship between nursing students' stress scores with coping activities such as watching the news (B = 0.735, P < 0.05), anxiety (B = 1.326, P < 0.001), health (B = −2.891, P < 0.05), exercise (B = −1.656, P < 0.05), and faith (B = 1.150, P < 0.05).

CONCLUSION:

To promote the mental health and overall well-being of nursing students, proper guidance and counseling by the teachers and mentors are needed.
Exploring potential of Kushmanda Avaleha in respiratory illness – A comprehensive review
Authors: Sharma Sheetal , Kaushik Shreshtha , Yadav Pramod , Ruknuddin Galib , Prajapati Pradeep K.
Published: June 2022

Respiratory ailments represent over 10% of all disability-adjusted life-years, a statistic that reflects the measure of active and productive life lost owing to a condition. A large number of Confections (Avaleha) have been recommended in various authoritative treatises by ancient seers for different respiratory disorders. Kushmanda Avaleha is one such multi-ingredient Ayurvedic formulation, which is advocated for the first time in Ashtanga Sangraha for Cough, Hiccups, Fever, Dyspnea, etc. Its chief constituent is Benincasa hispida Thumb. It has also been included in the Essential drug list published by the Ministry of AYUSH. Thus, this article is emphasized on compiling and exploring various classical references as well as reported current literature in various scientific journals and online databases about the therapeutic potential of Kushmanda Avaleha as well as its ingredients with special reference to respiratory illness. All the information has been placed here in comprehensive manner. Moreover, a number of studies have also been conducted and published which established the efficacy of its all ingredients in diverse respiratory pathologies through manifold mechanisms such as Bronchodilator, Anti-tussive, Mucolytic, etc. Therefore, on meticulous appraisal, it can be inferred that Kushmanda Avaleha is a complete care and an effective medication for various respiratory disorders.
Part Three: A Brief Primer of Non-Insulin Treatments for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Older People
Authors: Blair Sarbacker G. , Bzowyckyj Andrew S. , Patel Reena
Published: June 2022

Diabetes is a heterogeneous condition that manifests differently in each patient. Fortunately, there are multiple different medication classes that can be used to help patients achieve their treatment goals. Diabetes is highly prevalent in older people, including patients who have been
living with the condition for many years and those who are newly diagnosed. It is essential for senior care pharmacists to evaluate patient-specific goals, compelling indications, and risks and benefits of treatment. When evaluating therapy appropriateness, pharmacists must take into consideration
the impact of medication therapy beyond glucose-lowering effects, including the overall impact on cardiovascular, renal, heart failure, and weight-related outcomes.