bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Relationship Between Amoxicillin Use in Pregnancy and Congenital
Anomalies: A Systematic Review
Authors: Mardeneh Jalal , Bahri Narjes , Dashti Sareh , Mohammadzadeh Alireza , Sharifi Neda , Hadizadeh-Talasaz Fatemeh
Published: December 2022

Purpose:

Amoxicillin is among the most used antibiotics in the treatment of a wide
spectrum of bacterial infections. Although amoxicillin is categorized as group B in pregnancy, the
findings of studies regarding its effects on the fetus are controversial. The aim of this systematic
review was to review the reported effects of amoxicillin administration in pregnancy on congenital
anomalies.

Methods:

Published articles in PubMed, Scopus, SID, and Magiran databases, as well as Google
Scholar were searched till May 2021 based on a search strategy. Case-control and cohort studies in
Persian or English language were included. Four studies, including two case-control and two cohort
studies, with an overall sample size of 260491 pregnant mothers, were included in the review

Results:

A review of case-control studies revealed an increased risk for cleft palate in one study.
Cohort studies did not reveal a significant relationship between amoxicillin use and major congenital
anomalies.

Conclusion:

The findings of this systematic review showed that although no major congenital
anomaly was reported for the administration of amoxicillin consumption with or without clavulanic
acid, there is a possibility that amoxicillin administration in pregnancy might be related to
some anomalies, including cleft palate. Amoxicillin should be administered with caution during
pregnancy till more evidence is provided regarding its safety.
Análisis fitoquímico y actividad antidiabética, antibacteriana y antifúngica de hojas de Bursera simaruba (Burseraceae)
Authors: Infante-Rodríguez Dennis Adrián , Landa-Cansigno Cristina , Gutiérrez-Sánchez Angélica , Murrieta-León Diana Lizzet , Reyes-López Celeste , Castillejos-Pérez Adriana Belén , Pucheta-Fiscal José Efrain , Velázquez-Narváez Alberto Carlos , Monribot-Villanueva Juan Luis , Guerrero-Analco José Antonio
Published: December 2022

Antecedentes y Objetivos: Las hojas de Bursera simaruba se utilizan tradicionalmente para tratar diversas enfermedades. Sin embargo, existen pocos reportes sobre la descripción de los fitoquímicos potencialmente responsables de tales actividades biológicas. Por lo tanto, este estudio tuvo como objetivo describir el potencial antifúngico, antibacteriano y antidiabético mediante experimentos in vitro, así como contribuir al conocimiento de la composición química de las hojas de B. simaruba.
Métodos: Se analizó la actividad antibacteriana, antifúngica y antidiabética de un extracto metanólico (MeOH-Ex) de hojas de B. simaruba, y se detectaron diferentes grupos de metabolitos secundarios mediante ensayos cualitativos. Además, el análisis fitoquímico de MeOH-Ex se determinó con cromatografía líquida de ultra alta resolución acoplada a espectrometría de masas de alta resolución (UHPLC-ESI+-MS-QTOF), y las identificaciones putativas se realizaron utilizando bases de datos espectrales públicas.
Resultados clave: El MeOH-Ex de las hojas de B. simaruba contiene cualitativamente alcaloides, terpenos y esteroides, saponinas, taninos, cumarinas y compuestos fenólicos, tales como ácido cafeico, ácido clorogénico, apigenina, kaempferol, florizina, quercitrina, quercetina-glucósido y apigenina-glucósido. Además, se identificaron tentativamente los lignanos burseran y yatein. El MeOH-Ex exhibió una baja actividad antifúngica contra Fusarium solani (16.3% de inhibición del crecimiento micelial) y un alto efecto antidiabético por inhibición in vitro de las enzimas α-amilasa (87.7%) y α-glucosidasa (75.9%). Finalmente, el estándar de ácido clorogénico mostró una inhibición significativa de las enzimas α-amilasa (49.5%) y α-glucosidasa (85.1%).
Conclusiones: El MeOH-Ex de las hojas de B. simaruba representa una fuente de metabolitos secundarios con potencial actividad antidiabética. Los compuestos fenólicos tentativamente identificados podrían desempeñar un papel importante en la prevención de trastornos por hiperglucemia posprandial al inhibir las enzimas α-amilasa y α-glucosidasa. Destaca la presencia de ácido clorogénico como uno de los principales compuestos bioactivos potenciales en las hojas de B. simaruba.
THE ROLES OF GOVERNANCE IN PROVIDING STRATA HOUSING FOR AGING IN PLACE
Authors: Azmi Amalina , Tedong Peter Aning , Zyed Zafirah Al Sadat , Wan Abd Aziz Wan Nor Azriyati
Published: December 2022

Ageing in place in strata housing is becoming an aspiration among the elderly in Malaysia, especially in Klang Valley. Accordingly, multiple stakeholders have different roles in providing strata housing for the elderly to age in place. By using thematic analysis, the qualitative analysis analyses their roles in providing strata housing for the elderly to age in place, from different points of view. Fifteen stakeholders from multiple disciplines took part in the interview. Analysis of the interview identified 3 major themes. These themes were Planning, Approvals and Passion. These themes evidenced the importance of stakeholders’ roles in strata housing attributes for the elderly to age in place. Explicitly, they demonstrated greater awareness of the importance of strata housing attributes for ageing in place. This research paper demonstrated that states and local governments, as well as private sectors, are preparing for the rapid ageing of the Malaysian population. With this shared understanding, states and local governments, as well as private sectors, can better support those who aim to age in place in strata housing.
ISSUES AND WAY FORWARD FOR THE SMART SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES STANDARDS: THE MALAYSIAN CASE IN THE POST-COVID-19 ERA
Authors: Lim Seng Boon
Published: December 2022

Governing a city’s development with the use of standards started relatively recently, in the mid-2010s. However, the issues of such city standards in systematically governing future smart cities remains largely unknown under the digital infrastructural stress of the post-COVID-19 era. Therefore, this paper aims to examine the issues and directions in developing the Malaysian smart sustainable cities and communities standards that suit the post-COVID-19 era. This study applied the multiple case study method to compare the international literatures and the local smart city webinars. The results showed that smart city standards were welcomed by policymakers and practitioners, although issues such as learning, connectivity, and citizenship rationale need to be addressed. More focus should be put on how humans relearn and responsibly participate in the post-COVID-19 cyber-physical ecosystem in order to create a healthy and sustainable digital-based society. This paper has contributed as one of the first researches examining the role of smart city standards in Malaysia.
A FRAMEWORK FOR THE ANALYSIS OF URBAN INNOVATION IN SMART CITIES: LITERATURE REVIEW FINDINGS
Authors: Lyu Jun , Hamzah Hasniyati , Tedong Peter Aning
Published: December 2022

The development of a smart city (SC) has always been accompanied by urban innovation (UI). UI mainly refers to the use of smart technology to promote urban development and also as a product of SC development. Smart technology can be used and developed by SC citizens. However, some research on UI in SC is conducted mainly from top-down technocratic perspectives or citizen participation. Therefore, this study proposes that the level of citizen-centric UI can be measured by using the Unified Smart City Model (USCM). With the use of the systematic literature review method, a search was conducted using keywords on three literature databases. Fifty-six indicators of UI were compiled as preliminary findings, with eight of them categorised as USCM indicators—smart architecture, smart governance, smart planning and management, smart data and knowledge, smart facilities, smart services, smart people and smart environment—to develop a citizen-centric framework. This framework will facilitate the analysis of the UI level of SC to enable city comparison and identify areas of weakness to assist in city managers’ decision-making.
MODE CHOICE OF MOTHERS TRAVELLING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN IN MALAYSIA
Authors: SH Yong Adilah , Koting Suhana , - Nur Sabahiah , MD Melasutra , F. Nurfatin , Teppei Osada
Published: December 2022

Transportation has evolved tremendously; concurrently, the discussion on gender-based transportation demands has grown over the last few decades. Attention is increasingly given to women’s needs in transportation, as more women work and travel outside their homes. In developed countries, special considerations of women’s travel needs are aimed to ensure their safety when using public transportation. However, as more women can afford a car and possess a driving license, independent travel has also become more feasible, accessible, and comfortable for women, worsening traffic congestion. This article looks at the challenges faced by women, in particular mothers with young children, when using public transportation in Malaysia. Factors like work-family duties, accessibility and connectivity, preference, and provision of public transportation facilities emerged from the analysis of 194 respondents’ data. To move towards sustainable cities in Malaysia, these aspects of transportation must be explored to promote public transportation usage by mothers with younger children.
DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDANCE FOR THE ADOPTION OF CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT
Authors: Salleh Hafez , Ying Chow Ke , Hanid Mahanim , Abdul Samad Zulkiflee , Mohamed Sabli Nor Azlinda , Syed Khuzzan Sharifah Mazlina
Published: December 2022

The rise in the amount of construction and demolition waste and its negative impacts on the environment had made it become a hot issue globally. Therefore, efficient construction and demolition waste management are extremely important in the construction industry. The circular economy is introduced to shift the current linear economy practice of “take-make-consume-dispose” to “take-makeconsume-reuse and recycle” toward a more sustainable and efficient construction and demolition waste management by decrease the illegal dumping and construction and demolition waste issues. However, the concept of circular economy has still not been widely developed in current practices of waste management where many of the players in the construction industry still in the process of understanding how to adopt circular economy practices. Thus, this research aims to develop the strategy for the adoption of Circular Economy (CE) for Construction and Demolition Waste Management (CDWM). The quantitative method is applied in this research to collect data and the data is collected through a questionnaire survey. A strategy is proposed on the adoption of the circular economy principle in the construction and demolition waste sector as a reference to improve the performance of the current construction and demolition waste management system.
Effects of Recipient Education Disparity on Living Kidney Transplant Outcomes in the United States from 2005 to 2020 (Preprint)
Authors: Yuan Qing , Huang Shuai , Xia Xinze , Lai Wenhui , Hao Xiaowei , Wu Yangyang , Lv Kaikai , Luo Zhenjun , Lv Chao , Meng Qingyang
Published: December 2022

BACKGROUND

Previous studies have shown that the level of education is associated with the prognosis of cadaveric kidney transplant recipients. However, it is unclear whether education affects the prognosis of living kidney transplant recipients. In addition, it remains to be determined whether the uneven distribution of education levels consistently affects the prognosis of LDKT recipients across ethnic groups.

OBJECTIVE

The outcomes of LDKT recipients with different levels of education were compared to verify the difference, and the relationship between education level and prognostic risk of LDKT recipients in different races was evaluated.

METHODS

We conducted a retrospective study of adult recipients who received their first living single kidney transplant from 2005 to 2020. The LDKT recipients were divided into low and high education groups, and the transplant outcomes including graft survival, patient survival, and death-censored graft survival, in the LDKT recipients between these groups were analyzed and compared.

RESULTS

The graft and patient survival rates in the high education group were better than those in the low education group (P <.001). As compared to the high education group, the risk of graft failure and mortality increased by 11% [hazard ratio (HR), 1.11 (1.06 to 1.15)] and 7% [(HR), 1.07 (1.02 to 1.13)] in the low education group, respectively. The subgroup analysis showed that White, Black, and Asian ethnic groups showed a similar trend. However, there was no significant difference in the graft and patient survival rates among Hispanic groups between the two education groups (P = 0.38 and P = 0.41, respectively). The adjusted risk of graft failure in the low education group decreased 7% [adjusted hazard ratio (aHR), 0.93 (0.88 to 0.98)] in White recipients, increased 19% [(aHR), 1.19 (1.09 to 1.31)] and 31% [(aHR), 1.31 (1.02 to 1.69)] in Black and Asian, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS

This study showed that the high education level had better transplant outcomes in LDKT recipients, and these differences in transplant outcomes were mainly found in white, black, and Asian recipients.
Human-to-Computer Interactivity Features Incorporated Into Behavioral Health mHealth Apps: Systematic Search (Preprint)
Authors: Collier Ann Futterman , Hagemann Shelby , Trinidad Susan Brown , Vigil-Hayes Morgan
Published: December 2022

BACKGROUND

While there are thousands of behavioral health apps available to consumers, users often quickly discontinue their use, which limits their therapeutic value. By varying the types and number of ways that users can interact with behavioral health mobile health apps, developers may be able to support greater therapeutic engagement and increase app stickiness.

OBJECTIVE

The main objective of this analysis was to systematically characterize the types of user interactions that are available in behavioral health apps and then examine if greater interactivity was associated with greater user satisfaction, as measured by app metrics.

METHODS

Using a modified PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis) methodology, we searched several different app clearinghouse websites and identified 76 behavioral health apps that included some type of interactivity. We then filtered the results to ensure we were examining behavioral health apps and further refined our search to include apps that identified one or more of the following terms: peer or therapist forum, discussion, feedback, professional, licensed, buddy, friend, artificial intelligence, chatbot, counselor, therapist, provider, mentor, bot, coach, message, comment, chat room, community, games, care team, connect, share, and support in the app descriptions. In the final group of 34 apps, we examined the presence of 6 types of human-machine interactivities: human-to-human with peers, human-to-human with providers, human-to–artificial intelligence, human-to-algorithms, human-to-data, and novel interactive smartphone modalities. We also downloaded information on app user ratings and visibility, as well as reviewed other key app features.

RESULTS

We found that on average, the 34 apps reviewed included 2.53 (SD 1.05; range 1-5) features of interactivity. The most common types of interactivities were human-to-data (n=34, 100%), followed by human-to-algorithm (n=15, 44.2%). The least common type of interactivity was human–artificial intelligence (n=7, 20.5%). There were no significant associations between the total number of app interactivity features and user ratings or app visibility. We found that a full range of therapeutic interactivity features were not used in behavioral health apps.

CONCLUSIONS

Ideally, app developers would do well to include more interactivity features in behavioral health apps in order to fully use the capabilities of smartphone technologies and increase app stickiness. Theoretically, increased user engagement would occur by using multiple types of user interactivity, thereby maximizing the benefits that a person would receive when using a mobile health app.
Genetic variation of Nang Thom Cho Dao rice variety based on whole genome sequencing
Authors: Huynh Ky , Van Quoc Giang , Nguyen Loc Hien , Nguyen Chau Thanh Tung , Huynh Nhu Dien , Nguyen Nhut Thanh , Vo Cong Thanh , Yeap Swee Keong
Published: December 2022

High-performance sequences are generating increasingly comprehensive catalogs of crop genetic variation. To make optimal use of this vast collection of data for research purposes, a robust and reproducible analytical pipeline discipline is required that is capable of accurately detecting and favoring variants. The entire genome sequencing data from the rice variety Nang Thom Cho Dao was analyzed using the appropriate bioinformatic pipeline. A total of 21 million reads with 6,6 GB of data were analyzed. SNPs and indels from the Nang Thom Cho Dao genome were found to be variable when compared to the Nipponbare reference rice genome. The result showed that the novel Indel of BADH2 gene in Nang Thom Cho Dao genome. The study will contribute valuable information to the development of genetic markers for rice breeding strategies using Nang Thom Cho Dao rice varieties.
A Vietnamese benchmark for vehicle detection and real-time empirical evaluation
Authors: Trinh Truc , Nguyen Khang
Published: December 2022

The current situation of traffic in Vietnam has many outstanding problems, especially traffic congestion, since the supply of infrastructure has often not been able to keep up with the growth in mobility. Thus, proposing monitoring plans to support authorities to make suitable and prompt decisions has always received large attention from the community. Meanwhile, applying information technology, especially advanced models which could process or analyze traffic data in real time is recently considered to be a priority solution due to the time, accuracy, and cost saving that it can potentially achieve. Therefore, this paper outlines research on three advanced real-time object detection methods: YOLOX, YOLOF, and YOLACT and the development of the newest Vietnamese traffic dataset named UIT-VinaDeveS22. The work contains both theoretical and empirical analysis,  which are expected to create premises for further studies into addressing problems such as traffic density management, traffic separation, and traffic congestion.
Effect of enzyme-assisted extraction on yield, composition, and antimicrobial activity of essential oils from Rosmarinus officinalis L. grown in Lam Dong Province, Viet Nam
Authors: Nguyen Van Ngoc , Do Tran Tham Thuy , Vu Bao Ngoc , Hoang Thi Binh
Published: December 2022

In the present study, viscozyme L pre-treatment for aerial parts of Rosmarinus officinalis L. (rosemary), grown in Lam Dong province, was performed to evaluate the effective extraction of essential oils by hydro-distillation. Enzymatic pre-treatment with 1 g viscozyme L enzyme mixed with 5 mL sodium chloride 15% at 50oC for 1 hour, followed by hydro-distillation, was seen to slightly increase the yield of rosemary essential oils from 0.96% to 1.08%. GC/MS analysis showed the presence of 32 compounds in rosemary essential oils, of which the major components were α-pinene (29.71 - 32.17%) and cineol (17.55 - 18.74%) in both the control and the enzymatically treated samples. The results also revealed that rosemary essential oils obtained from both the control and the enzymatically treated samples exhibited moderate antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Candida albicans in all tested concentrations.
Las aguas de Chapultepec: historia, proyectos de aprovechamiento y arquitectura, 1888-1952
Authors: Navarro Jiménez Francisco Javier
Published: December 2022

En el contexto del proyecto “Chapultepec: Naturaleza y cultura”, resulta imprescindible la construcción de un relato histórico en torno a la relevancia secular de este espacio en el abastecimiento de agua para la Ciudad de México. Se requiere una revisión que nos informe sobre cómo se concibieron las diferentes infraestructuras hidráulicas al interior del Bosque y el papel que jugaron en su reconfiguraron espacial. En este sentido, el presente artículo reconstruye una breve historia ambiental centrada en la geografía de los diferentes proyectos de captación, almacenamiento y distribución hidráulica emprendidos entre finales del siglo XIX y mediados del XX en el Bosque de Chapultepec. El artículo está producido principalmente a partir de la investigación de fuentes históricas hemerográficas, cartográficas y visuales.
Imaginar la historia: la Fuente Monumental de Nezahualcóyotl de Luis Ortiz Monasterio
Authors: Torres Ramos Rodrigo
Published: December 2022

Este artículo propone una reflexión contemporánea en torno a la necesidad de construir monumentos a partir de la revisión e interpretación de un objeto enmarcado en la polémica de la integración plástica. Al mismo tiempo, propone una mirada hacia los proyectos de expansión realizados durante la mitad del siglo XX en el parque urbano más importante de la Ciudad de México, tema de relevancia en el contexto de la ejecución del proyecto “Chapultepec: Naturaleza y cultura”.
No llenar el vacío
Authors: Vera Paloma , Caro Juan Carlos
Published: December 2022

En 2018, se abrió al público la que había sido la residencia oficial de los presidentes mexicanos desde 1935 cuando Lázaro Cárdenas decidió dejar de utilizar para tal fin el Castillo de Chapultepec (que también se abrió al público) y propuso ocupar una casa ubicada en el Rancho La Hormiga, a poca distancia del castillo. La rebautizó como Los Pinos, que es como se le conoce hasta hoy en día, ya en su versión ciudadana: Complejo Cultural Los Pinos.Más allá del simbolismo político que implica esta apertura, el principal reto arquitectónico y urbano de este cambio de uso ha sido convertir este sitio de vocación cerrada y vigilada en un espacio abierto, ligado tanto a la ciudad como al Bosque de Chapultepec. A lo largo del tiempo, la Residencia Oficial de Los Pinos pasó de ser una casa discreta en medio del bosque a un complejo de edificaciones desordenadas que respondían a las necesidades inmediatas de la familia presidencial en turno. Más que lujos ostentosos, Los Pinos ha mostrado la poca noción de respeto que la mayoría de estas construcciones tenían con su entorno. No así los jardines que, dentro de todo, mantienen su conexión visual con el bosque y forman una serie de recorridos articulados. El problema de este conjunto ha sido el exceso, la obsesión sexenal por dejar huella. Si bien la adición, durante el período presidencial de Miguel Alemán, de una segunda residencia de más de 4,000 m2 era coherente en su momento con la intención de tener más espacios para eventos oficiales y crear una imagen de formalidad, los agregados posteriores muestran una ansiedad por sumar metros cuadrados (en la actualidad, alrededor de 24,000) sin que haya existido realmente un proyecto de conjunto.
Petroglifos sedentes de la Universidad de Oriente, Santiago de Cuba: una singular y velada colección
Authors: Gutiérrez Calvache Divaldo A , González Tendero José B , Sánchez Losada Tania , Garcell Domínguez Jorge F , Fernández Sebasco Llalet
Published: December 2022

Se presenta un estudio de los petroglifos sedentes que posee la “Sala de Arqueología” de la Universidad de Oriente (Cuba), que fueron aserrados de sus sitios originales y convertidos en piezas de colección. Se aplicaron procedimientos de recopilación y consulta de referentes históricos documentales, y el análisis traceológico por microscopía digital y obtención de moldes sintéticos. Documentamos así un conjunto de nueve petroglifos, cuya información era desconocida en la literatura rupestrológica cubana. Como resultado, se reafirma su origen precolonial y se establece su similitud tipológica con los de otros sitios del oriente cubano. Se documenta que la tendencia al aserrado y extracción de petroglifos se expandió por el extremo oriental de Cuba, a partir de las acciones de Mark R. Harrington, entre 1915 y 1919. Se concluye que dichas piezas deben proceder de las regiones de Maisí y Baracoa, y que, en la actualidad, existen condiciones favorables para la identificación y localización de los sitios de procedencia, a partir del registro de cortes que hoy se posee y los levantamientos de los moldes de áreas de corte que se obtuvieron en esta investigación.
Pensamientos distorsionados sobre la mujer y el uso de la violencia en la población dominicana
Authors: Lara Caba Evelyn Zoraya , Echeburúa Enrique , Perez Estévez Lisanna , Amor Pedro J
Published: December 2022

El objetivo de esta investigación fue conocer las distorsiones cognitivas referentes a la inferioridad de las mujeres, la culpabilización, la desresponsabilización y creencias erróneas sobre los roles sexuales que legitiman la violencia como forma de solucionar los conflictos. Método: se realizó un estudio de tipo descriptivo y comparativo entre mujeres y hombres, en las regiones sureste, suroeste y norte de la República Dominicana, con una muestra de 2,045 participantes, un 69.34 % (n = 1,418) mujeres y 30.66 % (n = 627) hombres, mayores de 18 años y de nacionalidad dominicana. La edad media de la muestra fue de 41.5 años (rango: 18 – 82, DT = 12.8). Resultados: aunque hombres y mujeres presentaron distorsiones cognitivas, los hombres mostraron una mayor presencia de distorsiones. En cambio, entre las regiones no hubo diferencias estadísticamente significativas en cuanto a la presencia de distorsiones. Conclusiones: la población dominicana presentó distorsiones cognitivas acerca de la mujer y el uso de la violencia, lo que supone un sesgo cultural de género. Analizar las distorsiones cognitivas puede ser de utilidad en campañas publicitarias de prevención y concienciación sobre la violencia contra la pareja.
Conocimiento y ciudadanía para Venezuela: la universidad que debe venir
Authors: Ordonez Luis Arnoldo
Published: December 2022

El presente artículo teórico se fundamenta en una revisión de la literatura relativa al deber ser de la universidad hispanoamericana, en particular la venezolana, en la actual coyuntura sociopolítica. Frente a un mundo globalizado, encontramos una universidad que maneja el conocimiento basada en características culturales que priorizan las relaciones de poder y se generan en la segmentación de la sociedad. Para sobreponerse a los nuevos retos del siglo xxi, se presenta un modelo de universidad local que pudiera facilitar el desarrollo social, gracias a un involucramiento más agresivo con el entorno. Basado en la movilización del conocimiento para la innovación social y, sin alterar las funciones tradicionales de la universidad, uno de los objetivos debe ser el desarrollo de ciudadanía en los habitantes de ese entorno, a pesar de la complejidad de ello, tanto a nivel de su significado como de la definición a nivel teórico y puesta en práctica. Esta evolución de la organización universitaria, que requiere movilizar simultáneamente a los estudiantes, los docentes y la estructura administrativa, se hace posible gracias al avance tecnológico, pero no se da espontáneamente, debe partir de la reflexión en el seno de la institución y la generación de competencias para la colaboración, tanto al interior de la propia universidad como con el entorno.
Science, Technology, and Innovation policies in the integration process of Central America and the Dominican Republic: the role of representations and perceptions
Authors: Gómez-Valenzuela Víctor
Published: December 2022

This paper summarizes the findings of a qualitative study about the role of the representations and perception of Science, Technology, and Innovation Policies (STI) in the Central American integration process. It is based on interviews with policymakers and a parallel literature review process. The main finding points out the limitation of translating in practical terms the representations and perception of the positive role of STI policies in supporting the integration process and economic development at regional and national levels. An organic, long-term, and multiscale STI policy commitment is required to foster a more proactive and influential role of STI policy in the integration process and in supporting capacity building for innovation.
Home Automation Using Arduino
Authors: Meshram Kashish , Meshram Kshitij , Mekhe Ratnesh , Meshram Yashashri , Meshram Aashay , Narule Yogita
Published: December 2022

Abstract: Technology is a never-ending process. In this project we have developed a low cost but flexible and secure smartphonebased Home Automation System This project aim is to develop and design a home automation system using Arduino with Bluetoothmodule. The communication between the smartphone and the Arduino board is wireless. Password protectionis also used nowadays to allow authorized users from accessing the appliances at home. Home Automation system using the latest and new technology provides more convenience, security and safety. Nowadays, people have less time to handle any work so automationis simple way to handle any device automatically. Manyhome appliances like fan, bulb, automatic door locks arecontrolled by home automation system. The projectmainly focuses on the control of smart home by Smartphone and tries to provide a security based smart home, when the people are not present at home. The motive of this project is to control home appliances in smart home with user friendly design at low cost and simple installation by using Bluetooth technology.
Voice Assistant App for Blind People - Blindly Go
Authors: Telsang Supriya , Purandare Parag , Pustode Bhairavi , Pujari Nagesh , Pujari Himaja
Published: December 2022

Abstract: A person's ability to carry out daily duties is limited by a visual impairment, which may also impact their level of well-being and capacity to interact with the outside world. I frequently encounter visually handicapped folks whose vision loss cannot be improved. An individual's ability to carry out daily tasks and get around independently may be hampered by blindness. People who are blind to varying degrees can participate in peer-to-peer activities with the help of quality rehabilitation. Although most people are reluctant to use orthodontic lenses, they will like them. Modern technology is sometimes not made for the visually handicapped, making it challenging to operate. To make life's challenges a little easier, I decided to utilize an Android app for the blind. Therefore, this software can help those frequently dependent on others in various ways regain independence and confidence.
Fire Fighting Robot
Authors: Bhosle Amol A. , Bodhe Shardul S. , Bodhe Sakshi U. , Birajdar Madhura M. , Bodas Sharvari V.
Published: December 2022

Abstract: There is no doubt that firefighting is an important job, but it is also a very dangerous occupation. The absence of human beings in detection of fire usually leads to a huge damage. This project aims to design a firefighting robot that can operate remotely. The development of Fire Fighting Robot consists of two elements i.e., hardware and programming. The prototype robot has four 100 rpm Battery Operated motors for driving system. Additionally, ATmega328P microprocessor also interfaces with various sensors namely MQ2 gas sensor, Flame sensor as feedback to the robot. With the assistance of a microcontroller, each guidance for controlling movement is given to the robot, with this assistance the robot can douse the fire. This paper illustrates the working and modelling of an Automated Fire Fighting Robot prototype.
Geografi Hukum Proyek Strategis Nasional: Studi Kasus Bendungan Bener di Purworejo, Jawa Tengah
Authors: Wardana Agung
Published: December 2022

The national strategic projects have been introduced by the Jokowi administration to list several projects that are considered contributing significantly to the nation’s economic growth. Several privileges are given to accelerate the projects including the relaxation of administrative requirements as well as guarantees from financial and political risks. However, as a development project, it is unavoidable that in the implementation they have socio-spatial implications on the ground. This article aims at examining the national strategic project from a legal geography perspective to examine how law works in producing spaces for a new circuit of capital and how spatial justice for local communities living within the spatial unit is implicated. In this regard, a particular attention will be given to the case of the construction of the Bener Dam in Purworejo, Central Java. It argues that the project, including the mining activity in Wadas Village, should be seen as an attempt from the state to produce a space for new circuits of capital, especially for tourism industries. However, such production has created three problems of spatial justice, namely the recognition, participation, and distributive issues.

Abstrak

Proyek strategis nasional diperkenalkan oleh Pemerintahan Jokowi untuk memasukkan proyek-proyek yang dinilai memiliki kontribusi besar bagi pertumbuhan ekonomi ke dalam satu daftar prioritas. Beberapa keistimewaan pun diberikan untuk melakukan percepatan proyek tersebut termasuk di dalamnya kemudahan dalam pengurusan persyaratan administratif hingga jaminan risiko finansial dan politik. Akan tetapi, sebagai proyek pembangunan, dalam pelaksanaannya tidak dapat dihindari bahwa ia memiliki implikasi sosial-keruangan. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji proyek strategis nasional dari perspektif geografi hukum guna membedah bagaimana hukum berperan dalam proses produksi ruang baru untuk sirkulasi kapital dan bagaimana implikasinya terhadap keadilan ruang bagi masyarakat yang mendiami unit ruang tersebut. Dalam hal ini, perhatian akan dikhususkan pada kasus pembangunan Bendungan Bener di Purworejo, Jawa Tengah. Artikel ini berpendapat bahwa proyek pembangunan Bendungan Bener, termasuk penambangan andesit di Desa Wadas di dalamnya, harus dilihat sebagai upaya negara untuk memproduksi ruang sirkulasi baru bagi kapital, utamanya industri pariwisata. Akan tetapi produksi ruang ini telah menciptakan tiga permasalahan keadilan ruang yakni mengenai pengakuan, partisipasi dan distribusi.
Enhanced upwelling of Antarctic Bottom Water by topographic interaction of water mass interfaces
Authors: Baker Lois Elizabeth , Mashayek Ali , Garabato Alberto C. Naveira
Published: December 2022

The lower cell of the meridional overturning circulation (MOC) is
sourced by dense Antarctic Bottom Water (AABW), which forms and sinks
around Antarctica and subsequently fills the abyssal ocean. For the MOC
to ‘overturn’, these dense waters must upwell through mixing with
lighter waters above. Here, we investigate the processes underpinning
such mixing, and the resulting water mass transformation, using an
observationally forced, high-resolution numerical model of the Drake
Passage in the Southern Ocean. In the Drake Passage, the mixing of dense
AABW formed in the Weddell Sea with lighter deep waters transported from
the Pacific Ocean by the Antarctic Circumpolar Current is catalysed by
energetic flows impinging on rough topography. We find that multiple
topographic interaction processes act to facilitate mixing of the two
water masses, ultimately resulting in upwelling of waters with neutral
density greater 28.19 kg m-3, and downwelling of the lighter waters
above. In particular, we identify the role of sharp density interfaces
between AABW and overlying waters, and find that the dynamics of the
interfaces’ interaction with topography can enhance mixing. Such sharp
interfaces between water masses have been observed in several parts of
the global ocean, but are unresolved and unrepresented in ocean and
climate models. We suggest that they are likely to play an important
role in abyssal dynamics and mixing, and therefore require further
exploration.
Kanatçıklı Dikey Silindirik Bir Tüp İçerisinde Faz Değiştiren Malzemenin Erime Analizi
Authors: İzgi Burak
Published: December 2022

Bu çalışmada, ısıl enerji depolama sistemlerinde kullanılan silindirik olarak kapsüllenmiş faz değiştiren malzemenin erime süreci ve silindir içerisine kanatçık yerleştirilmesinin etkileri sayısal olarak incelenmiştir. Analizler için üç boyutlu, zamana bağlı Hesaplamalı Akışkanlar Dinamiği modeli oluşturulmuş ve oluşturulan model literatürdeki deneysel ve sayısal veriler ile doğrulanmıştır. Kanatçıkların erime sürecine etkilerini incelemek amacı ile 6, 9 ve 12 mm olmak üzere üç farklı kanatçık genişliği seçilmiştir. Kanatçıkların etkileri, faz değiştiren malzeme erime sıcaklığı ile silindirin dış duvar sıcaklığı arasındaki farkın 10, 20 ve 30 °C olduğu durumlarda analiz edilmiştir. Faz değiştiren malzeme içerisine yerleştirilen kanatçıkların erime sürecine önemli ölçüde etki ettiği, kanatçık genişliği arttıkça erime süresinin kısaldığı görülmüştür. Kanatçık etkisi ile erime süresindeki en büyük düşüş, 10 °C sıcaklık farkında 12 mm kanatçık genişliğinde elde edilmiştir. Bu durumda erime süresi 14.8 dakika iken kanatçıksız faz değiştiren malzemenin erime süresi 43.5 dakikadır.
Reservoir Effect on the Hybrid Solar-Hydroelectric (SHE) System
Authors: DURSUN Mahir , SALTUK Fatih
Published: December 2022

The solar-hydroelectric (SHE) energy system is a renewable hybrid energy system consisting of solar and hydroelectric energy. An optimization algorithm has been designed to work out the installed power size of the SHE hybrid system, which is planned to be integrated into the existing hydroelectric power systems. This designed algorithm provides the optimum installed power with the benefit/cost approach. The value of the hydro cost and also the energy generation is taken from the actual values since it's an existing facility, and also the electricity production and price of the solar power are obtained from the algorithm that works iteratively. This study aims to indicate that more electricity will be produced by regulating water flows due to the reservoir of hydroelectric power plants. Hydro energy enables energy management to be administrated more effectively with the reservoir, which could be a natural enclosure, without using the other energy storage equipment/method. As a result of the study, it's been shown that with the regulation of the hydro facility flows with a reservoir, 180% more solar power capacity installation with 20.9 MW installed power and 12% more electricity production with 75.3 GWh electricity production is provided compared to the unregulated situation.
Verktyg för självutvärdering av tjänster inom den öppna forskningskulturen
Authors: Rantasaari Jukka , Ala-Mantila Minna , Hilska-Keinänen Katja , Jauhiainen Ilmari , Juppo Virpi , Kiviluoto Johanna , Koivula Hanna , Kärki Jussi , Laakso Kati , Lehtivuori Heli , Niemi Laura , Nokkala Tiina , Nordling Josefine , Olsbo Pekka , Puuska Hanna-Mari , Päällysaho Seliina , Pölönen Janne , Pylvänäinen Elina , Salminen Nina-Mari , Vuorinen Marjut , Ylönen Irene , Samordningen av öppen vetenskap och forskning
Published: December 2022

Som stöd för Policyn för öppen forskningskultur har man utvecklat ett verktyg för självutvärdering av tjänster, som beaktar rekommendationerna i alla tidigare nationella riktlinjer för öppen vetenskap. Syftet med verktyget är att hjälpa forskningsorganisationerna att utvärdera och utveckla sina tjänster och göra dem tillgängliga. Organisationen kan producera tjänsterna ensam, i samarbete med andra organisationer eller utnyttja tjänster på nationell och internationell nivå. Åtgärder som främjar öppenhet gällande utvärdering, utbildning, forskningsdata och publicering, vilka också tas upp i Policyn för öppen forskningskultur, konkretiserar kriterierna på miniminivå och idealnivå. Dessa kriterier möjliggör olika målnivåer för olika typer av forskningsorganisationer på olika utgångsnivåer. Självutvärderingsverktygets åtgärder och kriterier utnyttjas också i den nationella uppföljningsmodellen för öppen vetenskap. Verktyget är avsett för organisationernas självutvärdering och utveckling av tjänster, medan uppföljningsmodellen gör det möjligt att bedöma hela fältets mognadsnivå gällande öppen vetenskap.
APPLICATION OF COOPERATIVE LEARNING MODEL BASED ON LOCAL WISDOM PANCA STHITHI DARMENG PRABHU TO IMPROVE HINDU RELIGION LEARNING OUTCOMES
Authors: Suanthara I Nengah Dwi Endra , Diatmika I Dewa Gede Ngurah
Published: December 2022

This research was conducted in two cycles, subjects in class XI.P.1. SMK Negeri 1 Kubutambahan additional semester 1 2020/20201academic year with 33 students consisting of 16 men, and 17 women. Based on the research findings obtained significantly from 33 students in the initial reflection of 14 people complete or 42% and an increase in the first cycle to 25 people or 76% and in the second cycle of classical completeness reached 100% or 33 people. This means that the application of cooperative learning models based on local wisdom panca sthithi dabeng prabhu can improve learning outcomes of Hinduism class XI students.
The Implementation of Self Determination theory in E-learning to Improve Listening Skills
Authors: Darwin David , Chaeruman Uwes Anis
Published: December 2022

Not all learning activities in universities make students become the center of learning. It causes learning activities not to run optimally. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the theory of Self Determination in E-learning to improve listening skills. This study uses a quantitative approach with a descriptive method. This research was conducted for one semester on 67 students divided into 2 classes; Class A (37 students) and Class B (32 students). All students involved take the Listening course. The methods used to collect data are observation, interviews, and tests. The instrument in this study was a test sheet. The data analysis technique used is descriptive qualitative and quantitative analysis. The results showed that the E-learning self-determination theory improved students' listening skills. It can happen because when compared to the face-to-face method. Then self-determination theory E-learning is more flexible because students can do assignments or tests anywhere and anytime. In the future, it is hoped that E-learning self-determination theory will be more widely used in various courses so that students become the center of learning.
Challenges of E-Learning Effectiveness During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Historical Subjects
Authors: Mahadin Mahadin , Rochalina Corry Iriani , Ibrahim Nurzengky
Published: December 2022

Learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has become less effective because of a pandemic that requires students not to come to school. In addition, many parents complain about the fate of their children who never get a proper education. It also happens in historical subjects, where historical material taught in general must be delivered directly. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of E-Learning learning during the pandemic in history learning. This type of research is a case study. The samples of this study were history teachers and students of class XI science. Data collection methods are interview, observation (observation), and study documentation. The sampling technique used is a purposive technique. The population of this study amounted to 143 students. Research instruments used as data collection tools such as interview guidelines and questionnaires. The data analysis technique used is qualitative analysis. The results of the study indicate that the planning and implementation of E-Learning learning as a solution to history subjects is in the excellent category because E-Learning learning can help the history learning process more broadly, for example, in the use of virtual museums and local museums. Cultural heritage tourism.
Teacher Innovation to Facilitate Student Learning Experiences in Building Construction Cost Estimation Learning
Authors: Lutfiana Riza Nur Dwi , Siregar Eveline , Winarsih Murni
Published: December 2022

The construction and property business expertise program have obstacles in learning activities for Construction and Property Cost Estimation, namely the lack of face-to-face time in class. In addition, the limitations of space and the density of material cause learning activities not to run optimally. This study aims to create an enriched virtual classroom with a STAD approach on the subject of Construction Cost Estimation. This research is development research (R&D) and uses the PEDATI model in designing learning. The subjects of this study were 59 students who took Cost and Construction Estimates. The methods used to collect data are observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The instrument used to collect data is a questionnaire. The data analysis technique used is descriptive qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques. The results of the study resulted in an enriched virtual classroom learning design. Material selection, STAD discussion forms, assignments, and evaluation forms are arranged in such a way and combined with the LMS used. With the enriched virtual classroom, learning will be more varied to enrich the student learning experience.
Discovery Learning Model Assisted by Tri Hita Karana as a Learning Resource for Ecological Literacy and Student Geography Learning Outcomes in High School
Authors: Astawa Ida Bagus Made
Published: December 2022

The objectives of learning geography have not been fully realized. One of the problems faced is that students feel learning is not exciting and boring. This study aims to analyze the effect of the Discovery Learning Model assisted by Tri Hita Karana's Learning Resources on Ecological Literacy and Student Geography Learning Outcomes. This type of research is experimental. The research used a quasi-experimental design with a Non-Equivalent Post-Test Only Control Group Design. The sample uses two classes from 4 classes that are assigned randomly after the equivalence test is carried out. The methods used to collect data are questionnaires and tests. Data collection instruments used test sheets and questionnaires. The data analysis techniques are descriptive qualitative analysis and quantitative and inferential statistics. The results showed an effect of the Discovery Learning Model assisted by Tri Hita Karana's Learning Resources on Ecological Literacy and Student Geography Learning Outcomes. It is evidenced by the significant difference in Ecological Literacy and Student Geography Learning Outcomes, partially or simultaneously, between classes that use and do not use the Tri Hita Karana Learning Resource Assisted Discovery Learning Model.
Minimum Competency Assessment to Measure Mathematical Literacy of Junior High School Students
Authors: Syaifuddin Mohammad
Published: December 2022

Referring to the results of international tests, both PISA and TIMSS, Indonesia continues to strive to improve students' mathematical literacy skills through various policies. However, most students performed better in terms of literacy than on the arithmetic test. This study aims to develop a valid and reliable minimum competency assessment instrument to measure and describe the mathematical literacy competence of junior high school students in carrying out the minimum competency assessment (MCA). This type of Research & Development (R&D) research uses the development stages of the modified Oriondo and Antonio models. This study involved 60 students. The subjects used for the trial were 15 junior high school students. The methods used to collect data are observation and questionnaires. The instrument used to collect data is a questionnaire. The data analysis technique is descriptive qualitative and quantitative analysis. The results showed that 17 questions were valid and reliable, with Alpha reliability of 0.853, and suitable for measuring the numeracy literacy competence of junior high school students. The average numeracy literacy competence of junior high school students is 53.3, categorized as 'less.' The research findings suggest that teachers can utilize the MCA test to assess students' mathematical literacy and identify areas where students need to improve classroom learning.