bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kontribusi Power Otot Lengan Terhadap Hasil Shooting Under Basket Pada Atlet Putri Club Tunas Di Rejang Lebong
Authors: Delvina Riska , Permadi Andes , Ilahi Bogy Restu
Published: October 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah supaya mengetahui kontribusi power otot lengan akan hasil dari shooting under basket dari atlet putri club Tunas Rejang Lebong. Penelitian ini memakai penelitian korelasional. Populasi penelitian ini terdiri dari 35 atlet putri dari klub Tunas Rejang Lebong. Menggunakan metode pengambilan sampel purposive sampling,  dimana sampel berjumlah 20 atlet putri club tunas Rejang Lebong. Teknik pengambilan data menggunakan tes two-hand medicine ball put dan shooting Under basket selama 30 detik. Pada penelitian ini data analisis menggunakan korelasi product moment. Hasil analisis uji r pada signifikan α = 0.05 diperoleh r hitung = 0.856 > rtabel = 0.444 Pada dasarnya berarti bahwa ada hubungan yang signifikan antara hasil shooting under dan kekuatan otot lengan, dengan hasil korelasi 73,27% antara keduanya. Dari data di atas, dapat disimpulkan bahwa atlet Club Tunas di Rejang Lebong memiliki kekuatan otot lengan pengaruh pada shooting under.
Analisis Aktivitas Fisik Terhadap Kesegaran Jasmani Pada Siswa Tunagrahita Di SLB 1 Rejang Lebong
Authors: Azzahra Nadea , Syafrial  , Sutisyana Ari
Published: October 2023

Penelitian  ini  bertujuan  untuk  mengetahui  kondisi  fisik  mulai  dari  aktivitas  fisik  dan  kebugaran  jasmani  siswa  putra  di  SLB  1  Rejang  Lebong. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan angket aktivitas fisik dan tes kesegaran jasmani indonesia (TKJI). Dalam penelitian ini subjek penelitiannya adalah seluruh siswa putra SLB 1 Rejang Lebong, dan sedangkan objeknya adalah 20 siswa putra penyandang Tunagrahita. Data dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis kualitatif persentase. Adapun hasil penelitian kuesioner dari  20  siswa  (100%)  terdapat  0  siswa  (0%)  dalam  kategori  sangat  tinggi,  5  siswa  (25%)  dalam  kategori  tinggi,  14  siswa  (70%)  dalam  kategori  sedang,  1  siswa  (5%)  dalam  kategori  rendah,. Sedangkan hasil tes kebugaran jasmani terdapat  0  siswa  (0%)  kategori  baik  sekali,  2  siswa  (10%)  kategori  baik,  7  siswa  (  35%)  kategori  sedang,  5  siswa  (25%)  kategori  kurang,  dan  6  siswa  (30%)  kategori  kurang  sekali. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa aktivitas fisik dan tingkat kebugaran jasmani siswa putra SMA SLB 1 Rejang Lebong menunjukkan kategori sedang.
Evaluasi Program Pembinaan Prestasi Pada cabang Olahraga Permainan Di Sekolah Keberbakatan Olahraga (SKO) Provinsi Bengkulu
Authors: Hidayat Syarif , Raibowo Septian , Ilahi Bogy Restu
Published: October 2023

Abstrak
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merumuskan strategi program pembinaan prestasi pada cabang olahraga permainan di Sekolah Keberbakatan Olahraga (SKO) Provinsi Bengkulu. Desain penelitian ini menggunakan deskriptif kualitatif. Penelitian ini diawali dengan mengidentifikasi dan menganalisis kondisi lingkungan internal (kekuatan dan kelemahan) dan kondisi lingkungan eksternal (peluang dan ancaman). Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis SWOT dengan matriks IFAS dan EFAS. Instrumen penelitian ini adalah wawancara, observasi, angket, dan dokumentasi. Sampel penelitian adalah 1 orang pengurus dan 4 orang pelatih pada pengumpulan data wawancara dan observasi dengan teknik Total sampling dan 29 total responden kuesioner. Hasil penelitian berdasarkan analisis SWOT, berada di kuadran I dengan skor faktor internal +0,62 dan skor faktor eksternal +0,22 dengan strategi SO (antara peluang eksternal dan internal). Program pembinaan prestasi pada cabang olahraga permainan memiliki peluang dan kekuatan yang dapat dimanfaatkan secara maksimal untuk memanfaatkan peluang yang ada (grand strategy).
Kata kunci: Evaluasi,SKO, Strategi, SWOT.
Analisis Keterampilan Dasar Pesilat Sabuk Putih Putra Pada Persatuan Silat KPSN (Keluarga Pencak Silat Nusantara) Kabupaten Kaur
Authors: Susanti Anisa , Yarmani  , Permadi Andes
Published: October 2023

ABSTRAK
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat keterampilan dasar pencak silat atlet sabuk putih peserta perguruan KPSN Kabupaten Kaur. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah metode deskrifptif pendekatan kuantitatif. Pengumpulan data penelitian ini menggunakan teknik tes dan keterampilan pencak silat. Subjek penelitian ini adalah Atlet perguruan KPSN Kabupaten Kaur berjumlah 16 orang yang merupakan atlet putra bersabuk putih. Analisis data yang digunakan untuk mendeskripsikan hasil penelitian adalah deskriptif persentase. hasil penelitian diatas bahwa secara keseluruhan tingkat keterampilan dasar pesilat sabuk putih putra pada pesilat KPSN Kabupaten Kaur secara keseluruhan 1 orang (6,25%) dalam kategori sangat baik, 0 orang (0%) dalam kategori baik, 5 orang (31,25%) dalam kategori sedang, 10 orang (62,5%) dalam kategori kurang, 0 orang (0%) dalam kategori kurang sekali. Sehingga secara keseluruhan agka keterampilan dasar pesilat sabuk putih putra pada pesilat KPSN Kabupaten Kaur termasuk dalam kategori kurang dengan frekuensi terbanyak yaitu, 10 orang (62,5%).  Sehingga dari  hasil rata-rata seluruh tes maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa tingkat keterampilan yang dimiliki atlet pesilat sabuk putih perguruan KPSN kabupaten kaur masuk dalam kategori kurang.
Kata kunci: atlet sabuk putih, keterampilan, pencak silat, perguruang KPSN
Is The Dialectical Biologist Dialectical? Reexamining the Legacy of 20th Century ‘Marxist’ Biology
Authors: Deeg Nils
Published: October 2023

Since its publication in 1985, evolutionary biologists Richard Levins and Richard Lewontin’s book The Dialectical Biologist has remained a key reference in the history and philosophy of biology. Nevertheless, one of the book’s central claims, that it embodies a Marxist dialectical materialist approach to biology, and to science in general, has remained contested, being treated as confused or ambiguous at best. Addressing this common reaction to the The Dialectical Biologist, this paper seeks to make explicit the ways in which the book, on the level of both form and content, can be considered to embody a genuine dialectical approach to science. It outlines Levins and Lewontin’s commitment to a clearly defined version of dialectical materialism, related to the principles put forward by Friedrich Engels. It then situates this version of dialectical materialism within the context of debates on the relation between dialectics and the natural sciences within Marxist theory. Against this theoretical background, the The Dialectical Biologist is cast as an attempt to embody just the kind of dialectical analysis of the natural sciences demanded by its philosophical commitments. Importantly, this dialectical aspect only becomes clear through close attention to the text on the multiple levels of content, style, and argumentative structure. This paper’s reading of the dialectical approach to science aims to facilitate fruitful engagement with an important text in the history of 20th century biology, particularly in a time where Lewontin’s work and legacy is being remembered and re-examined.
Gaslighting Female Leadership: All Gas, No Brakes!
Authors: Adams Nicole A. , Delaney Millicent , Goldsberry Tyishia , Bell Reginald L.
Published: October 2023

In this study, we asked: Does female leadership style safeguard Black female leaders against gaslighting? Between September 2023 and December 2023, we read case studies, reviewed numerous government publications and documents, and read peer-reviewed published articles and scholarly books retrieved from Google Scholar and library databases. Burn’s (1978) definition of a transformational leader is how we, too, define a leader. One definition of gaslighting stood out, and we used that definition to operationalize our investigation (Duignan, 2023). We found that when female leaders are exposed to gaslighting, they are less likely to participate in workforce leadership initiatives. Gaslighting negatively impacts female leaders’ performance; nonetheless, a few female leadership styles safeguard female leaders from the drawbacks of gaslighting. We make four recommendations that will help Black female leaders avoid the pitfalls of gaslighting.
Illuminating the Shadows: Unveiling the Path of Black Men in the Information Technology Workforce
Authors: Cain Curtis C.
Published: October 2023

The absence of Black1 men2 in the Information Technology (IT)3 sector is a pressing issue both in academia and society. Diversity enriches learning, with diverse backgrounds offering varied experiences. An ethnically varied IT field can significantly influence the recruitment and retention of minority undergraduates by offering mentors and role models. This research, rooted in the Individual Differences Theory of Gender and IT, uses qualitative methods and interviews to delve into the experiences of Black men. While many studies touch upon gender and racial disparities, few specifically address Black men's experiences. This paper bridges this gap, spotlighting the underrepresentation of Black men in IT, and identifies key factors for future research based on a study begun in 2011, further enriching existing literature and theories.
Spin Off atau Konversi Syariah?: Studi Kebijakan Kewajiban Spin Off Unit Usaha Syariah di Indonesia
Authors: Siregar Saparuddin
Published: October 2023

ABSTRAK

 

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji faktor penentu Keputusan memilih spin off atau konversi dari sisi nasabah bank. Penelitian ini kemudian mengaitkannya dengan pengambilan kebijakan yang tepat bagi pemegang saham Bank untuk spin of atau konversi. Keputusan nasabah yang diuji adalah pengaruh kompetensi karyawan, Promotion bank, Teknologi Bank terhadap Keputusan memilih layanan Bank Syariah dengan Religiusitas Nasabah sebagai variabel mediasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis SEM PLS  dengan mengambil kasus Bank SUMUT yang menghadapi pilihan untuk melakukan spin off atau konversi. Sampel penelitian sebanyak 83 orang nasabah  diperoleh secara purposive dengan penyebaran angket ke seluruh kantor cabang bank SUMUT.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel kompetensi, Teknologi  dan religiusitas berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap keputusan nasabah memilih spin off atau konversi. Akan tetapi  Variable Religiusitas tidak mampu memperkuat pengaruh Kompetensi maupun  Teknologi terhadap Keputusan memilih layanan syariah. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa apabila nasabah telah merasa nyaman dengan kompetensi karyawan dan kualitas teknologi bank, maka keputusan nasabah memilih layanan syariah menjadi rasional tanpa perlu mendapat penguatan dari religiusitas. Penelitian ini berimplikasi merekomendasikan agar pemegang saham Bank yang memiliki UUS mengambil kebijakan memilih untuk melakukan konversi daripada spin off.

Kata Kunci : Kompetensi, Konversi, Religiusitas, Spin off, Teknologi
Analisis Kompetensi Aparatur dalam Perencanaan dan Penganggaran yang Responsif Gender di Sumatera Utara
Authors: Sabrina Dr. Ir. Hj. Sabrina, M. Si Sabrina
Published: October 2023

Gender mainstreaming in development is required with the issuance of various regulations. The implementation is carried out through Gender Responsive Planning and Budgeting (GRPB). This research aims to find out the competence of HR planners in implementing gender responsive planning and budgeting in North Sumatra regional development programs/activities. This research used qualitative, and the data used are primary data and secondary data. Primary data were collected through questionnaires and limited interviews with employees and head of department in the Regional Government Organization (RGO) of North Sumatra Province. Secondary data is obtained from relevant documents and references. The data were analyzed descriptively to obtain actual conditions/problems which were then used as the basis for the preparation of the GRPB Consulting Clinic design in order to increase the competence of human resource planners and improving the implementation of gender mainstreaming in the development of the North Sumatra region. From this case, it was found that the realization of GRPB in North Sumatra regional development programs/activities was still low and did not reach the target. This is due to the lack of commitment from the RGO leadership and the Regional GRPB Secretariat and the low competence (knowledge and skills/ability) of HR Planning in RGO regarding the GAP (Gender Analysis Pathway) and GBS (Gender Budget Statement) techniques as GRPB analysis tools. To advance the competence of the planning human resources, it is necessary to operate a GRPB Consulting Clinic which can be contacted every day, with the following tasks/activities: providing consultation on GRPB, namely knowledge and skills regarding Gender Analysis Pathway (GAP) and Gender Budget Statement (GBS) techniques, as well as increasing the quantity and the quality of filling out GAP and GBS forms for development programs/activities.

 Keywords: Apparatus competence, Planning and Budgeting, Gender Responsive, GAP, GBS.
Etymology of Arabic loanwords in English in Monolingual and Bilingual Dictionaries: Lexicographers' versus EFL Learners' Perspectives
Authors: Mustafa Zahra
Published: October 2023

This study deals with the etymological information provided on Arabic loanwords in English by different kinds of dictionaries; monolingual, bilingual and bilingualized. It also reports on EFL learners' attitudes towards the relative importance of such information for understanding the meaning of these words. The participants were 200 undergraduate students majoring in Applied English at the University of Jordan and the data were collected through writing tasks, a questionnaire and structured interviews. The results showed that both monolingual and bilingual dictionaries vary in giving the word origin in its entry but bilingualized dictionaries do not provide any information in this regard. The findings indicated that most EFL students believe that the etymology of English words derived from Arabic can be very helpful in understanding their meaning. Based on these results, recommendations were made for improving the content of various dictionaries, and for integrating word origin in EFL vocabulary instruction..
Strategies of Translating Idioms in English-Arabic Dictionaries
Authors: Bahumaid Showqi
Published: October 2023

This study examines the strategies of translating English idioms into Arabic in three of the most widely used general English-Arabic dictionaries. A total of fifty English idioms have been selected by a panel of three professors of linguistics and translation out of a hundred idioms culled from various English-Arabic translation studies on idioms in the light of an operational definition of idioms attempted by the researcher. It was found that of the five commonly used strategies of translating idioms, paraphrase was the most dominant one counting for 73-87% of the renditions of the idioms listed in those dictionaries. The second commonest strategy was "using equivalent idioms that are dissimilar in words and structure to their English counterparts", followed by "calquing". The adequacy of the translation strategies employed in rendering those idioms and the extent of appropriateness of the Arabic renditions proposed in such dictionaries as equivalent to those idioms as well as their usefulness to the translator are then discussed. The researcher concludes by making some recommendations aimed at a more adequate handling of English idioms in English-Arabic dictionaries and a more efficient utilization, by translators, of such dictionaries in rendering English idioms occurring in different types of texts..
Peran Humas Pemerintah Desa Lambangsari Dalam Menanamkan Niat Baik (Goodwill) Tentang Bantuan Sosial Kepada Mayarakat Di Masa Pandemi
Authors: Ali Shellma , Leonardi Aska
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi dengan adanya peran Humas Pemerintah Desa Lambangsari dalam menanamkan niat baik (Goodwill) tentang bantuan sosial kepada masyarakat di masa pandemi. Bantuan sosial merupakan program pemerintah yang di lakukan di masa pandemi. Dalam menanamkan niat baik (goodwill) humas dapat berfokus kepada 10 prinsip di antaranya Attitude of helpful service, courtesy, optimism, fairness, sincerity, tact, friendliness, Progresiveness, humanity dan honesty. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan metode kualitatif dekriptif. Data yang dikumpulkan dengan teknik observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Informan dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 3 orang yang memenuhi kriteria. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa dalam menanamkan niat baik (goodwill) tentang baantuan sosial itu dilandaskan pada 10 prinsip niat baik diantaranya dengan melakukan pelayanan dalam memberikan sebuah surat pengajuan dan surat permohonan untuk warga, melakukan komunikasi dalam memberikan arahan kepada warga terkait dalam menyelesaikan masalah kesalahan data dalam penerima bantuan sosial, melakukan perannya dengan bersikap adil dan setara dalam memenuhi hak-hak setiap pihak, membangun kepercayaan kepada warga humas melakukan dengan memberikan informasi yang benar dan sesuai dengan data, mengatur sebuah strategi dalam pemberian bantuan sosial kepada masyarakat sesuai dengan peraturan, harus selektif dalam memenuhi persyaratan untuk warga peneria bantuan sosial, berusaha memberikan pengertian kepada warga terkait persoalan komplain bantuan sosial, melakukan komunikasi sosialisasi bantuan sosial kepada mitra terlebih dahulu yaitu Dusun, Rukun Warga atau Rukun Tangga setempat agar tidak adanya kesalahpahaman, mensosialisasikan bantuan sosial menggunakan bahasa yang baik agar dapat dimengerti oleh masyarakat, dan berupaya mencari solusi dalam mengatasi permasalahan ketidakmerataan bantuan sosial dengan melakukan komunikasi.Kata Kunci : Humas, Niat Baik (Goodwill), Bantuan Sosial.
Komunikasi Marketing Politik Dalam Pemilihan Kepala Daerah (Studi Kasus Pemilihan Kepala Daerah Kabupaten Buru Selatan Provinsi Maluku 2020)
Authors: Hurasan Ruslan , Sidharta Veranus , Nazaki Nazaki , Sophia Uly
Published: October 2023

Pemilihan kepala daerah merupakan wujud dan mekanisme demokrasi di daerah Strategi komunikasi dan marketing politik berperan penting dalam kampanye pemilihan kepala daerah untuk mencapai tujuan organisasi politik.  Penelitian ini bermaksud untuk mengetahui strategi marketing politik dari tim sukses pemenangan pasangan Safitri Malik Solissa dan Gerson Eliaser Selsily dalam melakukan kampaye politik.  Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif dengan menggunakan paradigma konstruktivis dan pendekatan studi kasus.  Kampanye merupakan aktivitas komunikasi yang bertujuan merubah perilaku pemilih. Oleh karena itu, kampanye harus direncanakan sedemikian rupa dalam rangka mencapai target yang diagendakan, atau masa kampanye merupakan masa mengapikasikan strategi-strategi yang telah dirumuskan untuk mencapai target tersebut. Hasil penelitian menemukan, dalam pelaksanaan pilkada Kabupaten Buru Selatan Provinsi Maluku tahun 2020, tim sukses dari pasangan Safitri Malik Solissa dan Gerson Eliaser Selsily mengunakan strategi empat langkah yaitu ; 1). Segmentasi, 2). Targeting. 3). Positioning. 4). Branding, yang menunjukkan keberhasilan dalam penerapannya. Kata Kunci : Komunikasi Politik, Marketing Politik, Pilkada.
ANALISIS SEMIOTIKA PEMAKNAAN KEROKAN PADA IKLAN KREDIVO VERSI “KEROKAN SEFLEKSIBEL ITU”
Authors: Andrian Jeremy Manuel , Tambunan Resman Muharul , Faaroek Safiani A.
Published: October 2023

Salah satu industri yang sedang berkembang yakni industri financial technology. Pada iklan terdapat pesan tersembunyi di luar dari pesan yang nyata disampaikan dalam iklan termasuk iklan Kredivo versi “Kerokan Seflekfibel Itu”.  Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tanda berdasarkan ikon, indeks dan simbol dan makna kerokan dalam iklan Kredivo versi “Kerokan Sefleksibel Itu”. Teori utama yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah teori semiotika Charles Sanders Peirce. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu analisis semiotika Charles Sanders Peirce di mana peneliti memfokuskan padatanda berdasarkan objek yang terdiri dari ikon, indeks dan simbol.Penelitian ini menggunakan paradigma konstruktivisme dengan jenis data menggunakan pendekatankualitatif deskriptif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan ikonnya adalah potongan-potongan gambar terlampir yang mewakili keadaan sebenarnya di mana terdapat seorang pria yang hendak melakukan kerokan. Indeksnya merupakan potongan-potongan gambar terlampir yang menjadi tanda bahwa ada sesuatu yang memengaruhi terciptanya gambar tersebut. Simbol yang terkandung yaitu persiapan kerokan, fleksibilitas, simplisitas, futuristis, kemudahan pemakaian Kredivo, dan solusi dari masalah. Beberapa makna kerokan yang digunakan Kredivo untuk menyampaikan pesan pemasaran melalui iklan Kredivo versi “Kerokan Sefleksibel Itu” antara lain menggambarkan kemudahan penggunaan Kredivo, proses yang cepat, fleksibilitas Kredivo, kepercayaan konsumen terhadap Kredivo, dan Kredivo sebagai solusi dari masalah pembayaran. Diperoleh kesimpulan yakni ikon, indeks, simbol menandakan seorang pria kerokan dengan tubuh fleksibel melalui proses penyuntingan dan perekaman sehingga menciptakan simbol-simbol berupa makna kerokan yang menggambarkan fleksibilitas, simplisitas, futuristis, kemudahan pemakaian Kredivo, dan solusi dari masalah.ANALISIS SEMIOTIKA PEMAKNAAN KEROKAN PADA IKLAN KREDIVO VERSI “KEROKAN SEFLEKSIBEL ITU”
PENGARUH SOSIALISASI KEBIJAKAN COVID-19 TERHADAP KEPATUHAN MASYARAKAT MENERAPKAN PHYSICAL DISTANCING PADA PENGIKUT INSTAGRAM @LAWANCOVID19_ID
Authors: Ajib Riska Aura , Ridwan  , Fatkhuri Fatkhuri
Published: October 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengkaji sejauh mana dampak sosialisasi melalui penyebaran informasi mengenai COVID-19 terhadap tingkat kepatuhan dalam menerapkan physical distancing di antara pengikut akun Instagram resmi pemerintah @lawancovid19_id. Penelitian ini akan menggunakan teori model implementasi Edwards III dengan fokus pada aspek komunikasi dan disposisi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode korelasional kuantitatif dengan memanfaatkan sumber data primer dan sekunder. Teknik pengambilan sampel dilakukan melalui simple random sampling. Dalam penelitian ini, analisis statistik inferensial digunakan agar hasil penelitian dapat diterapkan secara umum pada populasi secara keseluruhan. Untuk menganalisis data, digunakan teknik analisis asosiatif untuk mengevaluasi dampak variabel bebas terhadap variabel terikat. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini, ditemukan bahwa pengaruh sosialisasi kebijakan terhadap penerapan physical distancing pada pengikut Instagram @lawancovid19_id mencapai 28,4%. Uji hipotesis menunjukkan adanya nilai p-value yang kurang dari 0,05, mengindikasikan penolakan H0 dan penerimaan H1. Oleh karena itu, dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat hubungan antara sosialisasi kebijakan COVID-19 dan kepatuhan masyarakat dalam menerapkan physical distancing di kalangan pengikut Instagram @lawancovid19_id.
Adult education and belonging
Authors: Oviedo Alexis , Roitman Karem
Published: October 2023

Access to education is a matter of individual and communal justice and development. However, simple access to education, and simple inclusion as often noted in DEI, fail to capture the structures of power and inequality that limit the potential of education. It is not enough to be in education, we must aim for an education adult students can belong to. This requires that we re-conceptualize belonging as complex, non-binary, and multifaceted, acknowledging the struggles of our adult students to participate in education. For this re-conceptualization, we call upon theories of liminal belonging, in particular Anzaldúa's idea of mestiza consciousness. We use adult education students in Ecuador as a case study to reflect on the gender and identity struggles to belong and conclude with some recommendations of how pedagogy and institutions can be adapted to foster belonging for adult learners.
Toxic Particles Deposition in the Human Respiratory Tract under Natural Inspiratory Flow
Authors: Singh Digamber , Kumar Bholu , Jain Anuj , Paul Akshoy Ranjan
Published: October 2023

Toxic particle (PM2.5) deposition in the human respiratory tract is investigated under natural inspiratory flow. The flow physics of nostrils is asymmetric, and its effect on particle deposition needs prompt attention. An ideal 3-D CT-scan-based geometrical model of the human respiratory tract is re-constructed from the nasal cavity to the 7th generation bronchi. The pulsatile numerical simulation is performed with light (10 L/min) and moderate (40 L/min) inspiratory flow. The Lagrangian method is adopted to compute particle deposition fraction (DPF) in the airways. The suspended particle mass of 300 µg/m3 (poor air quality) (dp = 2.5 µm in diameter) is released from the inlet of airways at every time interval (∆t). The results revealed that the pattern of particle transportation is not similar in both the bronchus and particle hot spots are constituted in the airways. Findings guide optimal targeted drug delivery and the assessment of ventilation illness under hazardous exposure in distinct populations.
Clinical application of metagenomic next-generation sequencing in non-immunocompromised patients with severe pneumonia supported by veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Authors: Li Xing-Xing , Niu Cheng-Zhi , Zhao Yang-Chao , Fu Guo-Wei , Zhao Hui , Huang Ming-Jun , Li Jun
Published: October 2023

Objectives

This study aims to explore the pathogen-detected effect of mNGS technology and its clinical application in non-immunocompromised patients with severe pneumonia supported by vv-ECMO.

Methods

A retrospective analysis was conducted on a cohort of 50 non-immunocompromised patients who received vv-ECMO support for severe pneumonia between January 2016 and December 2022. These patients were divided into two groups based on their discharge outcomes: the deterioration group (Group D), which included 31 cases, and the improvement group (Group I), consisting of 19 cases. Baseline characteristics and clinical data were collected and analyzed.

Results

Among the 50 patients enrolled, Group D exhibited a higher prevalence of male patients (80.6% vs. 52.6%, p < 0.05), more smokers (54.8% vs. 21.1%, p < 0.05), and were older than those in Group I (55.16 ± 16.34 years vs. 42.32 ± 19.65 years, p < 0.05). Out of the 64 samples subjected to mNGS detection, 55 (85.9%) yielded positive results, with a positivity rate of 83.7% (36/43) in Group D and 90.5% (19/21) in Group I. By contrast, the positive rate through traditional culture stood at 64.9% (74/114). Among the 54 samples that underwent both culture and mNGS testing, 23 (42.6%) displayed consistent pathogen identification, 13 (24.1%) exhibited partial consistency, and 18 (33.3%) showed complete inconsistency. Among the last cases with complete inconsistency, 14 (77.8%) were culture-negative, while two (11.1%) were mNGS-negative, and the remaining two (11.1%) presented mismatches. Remarkably, mNGS surpassed traditional culture in pathogen identification (65 strains vs. 23 strains). Within these 65 strains, 56 were found in Group D, 26 in Group I, and 17 were overlapping strains. Interestingly, a diverse array of G+ bacteria, fungi, viruses, and special pathogens were exclusive to Group D. Furthermore, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Klebsiella pneumoniae were more prevalent in Group D compared to Group I. Importantly, mNGS prompted antibiotic treatment adjustments in 26 patients (52.0%).

Conclusions

Compared with the conventional culture, mNGS demonstrated a higher positive rate, and emerges as a promising method for identifying mixed pathogens in non-immunodeficient patients with severe pneumonia supported by vv-ECMO. However, it is crucial to combine the interpretation of mNGS data with clinical information and traditional culture results for a comprehensive assessment.
Health stigma on Twitter: investigating the prevalence and type of stigma communication in tweets about different conditions and disorders
Authors: Brown Richard , Sillence Elizabeth , Coventry Lynne , Branley-Bell Dawn , Murphy-Morgan Claire , Durrant Abigail C.
Published: October 2023

Background

Health-related stigma can act as a barrier to seeking treatment and can negatively impact wellbeing. Comparing stigma communication across different conditions may generate insights previously lacking from condition-specific approaches and help to broaden our understanding of health stigma as a whole.

Method

A sequential explanatory mixed-methods approach was used to investigate the prevalence and type of health-related stigma on Twitter by extracting 1.8 million tweets referring to five potentially stigmatized health conditions and disorders (PSHCDs): Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Diabetes, Eating Disorders, Alcoholism, and Substance Use Disorders (SUD). Firstly, 1,500 tweets were manually coded by stigma communication type, followed by a larger sentiment analysis (n = 250,000). Finally, the most prevalent category of tweets, “Anti-Stigma and Advice” (n = 273), was thematically analyzed to contextualize and explain its prevalence.

Results

We found differences in stigma communication between PSHCDs. Tweets referring to substance use disorders were frequently accompanied by messages of societal peril. Whereas, HIV/AIDS related tweets were most associated with potential labels of stigma communication. We found consistencies between automatic tools for sentiment analysis and manual coding of stigma communication. Finally, the themes identified by our thematic analysis of anti-stigma and advice were Social Understanding, Need for Change, Encouragement and Support, and Information and Advice.

Conclusions

Despite one third of health-related tweets being manually coded as potentially stigmatizing, the notable presence of anti-stigma suggests that efforts are being made by users to counter online health stigma. The negative sentiment and societal peril associated with substance use disorders reflects recent suggestions that, though attitudes have improved toward physical diseases in recent years, stigma around addiction has seen little decline. Finally, consistencies between our manual coding and automatic tools for identifying language features of harmful content, suggest that machine learning approaches may be a reasonable next step for identifying general health-related stigma online.
Mechanical properties and acoustic emission evolution of water-bearing sandstone under triaxial conditions
Authors: Zhang Lixin , Liu Guangchao , Wei Xiujie , Zhang Yin
Published: October 2023

Accidents occur frequently in underground chambers owing to the high-stress environment, poor stability of rocks, and unreasonable mining and construction layout. Significant damage to the deep surrounding rock mass by confined water can result in water inrush and flooding accidents. This study numerically investigated the mechanical properties and acoustic emission (AE) signal evolution mechanism of water-bearing sandstone in deep high-stress mining environments. The results showed that, the lower the confining pressure, the lower is the compressive strength of the specimen, resulting in evident failure. The confining pressure inhibited the radial strain and enhanced the strength of the specimen. Furthermore, under the same confining pressure and different water pressure, the higher the water pressure value, the more evident was the failure phenomenon, and the lower was the peak stress. The water pressure decreased the strength of the specimen and its ability to resist damage. Moreover, for the same water pressure, the smaller the confining pressure, the larger was the maximum AE number and the total cumulative amount of acoustic emissions. When the specimen reached the peak stress and produced macroscopic failure, the AE number reached the maximum value. Finally, the AE activity decreased as the water pressure increased, and the higher the water pressure, the smaller was the cumulative AE number. Owing to the existence of water pressure, the internal structure of the model specimen was affected by the softening effect, which decreased the model strength, thereby suppressing the AE activity of the specimen. Our findings can provide a basis for numerical simulation research on mechanical properties and AE evolution mechanism of water-bearing sandstone under three-way stress state.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion in the construction of journalistic and training agendas for peace in Colombia
Authors: Páez Valdez Julián Enrique , Rendón Cardona Paula Andrea , Betancurth Becerra Carlos Mario , Aristizábal César Alberto , García Ruiz Johanna
Published: October 2023

Since their early stages, developing narratives has been characteristic of human beings, allowing them to create community and generate cohesion—one that has endured for thousands of years is “peace”. However, in some territories, excessive ambition, fear imposed by force, and power over laws have proliferated. In the case of Colombia, war as an industry empowers different sides that are either endorsed or rendered invisible in the narratives of traditional mass media. Media content has always favored war journalism and neglected two vital approaches: peace journalism (PP) and university journalism. This study’s relevance lies in its use of big data, automated lexicometry, and statistical discourse analysis to understand how university journalism built a peace journalism agenda, taking the narrative of the Peace Agreement in Colombia as a framework of observation, with a clear result in the importance of equity, diversity, and equality in a peaceful transition scenario in Colombia. The study reveals that university journalism has a diverse narrative approach, focusing on presenting the social problems and inequities, the lack of political capacities within communities, the need for a transitional approach toward peace, and the pursuit of truth. The study used mixed research techniques where students narrated their individual perspectives that informed a collective view by integrating the voices of those who suffer the conflict daily. Simultaneously, they showed how academia, from its training function, develops exercises that may compromise the integrity of the axiological values of communication and journalism. The main implication of our study suggests the need to strengthen pedagogical processes of peace in the curriculum and training that enable the next generation of journalists in the country to potentially shift their discourse toward peace journalism and divergent solutions, as opposed to those proposed by traditional media. In conclusion, including youth opinions that were supported by experts on the process introduced an element of community empowerment and recognition of victims within the context and social structure of the Colombian conflict.
Integration of clinical demographics and routine laboratory analysis parameters for early prediction of gestational diabetes mellitus in the Chinese population
Authors: Zhang Hesong , Dai Juhua , Zhang Wei , Sun Xinping , Sun Yujing , Wang Lu , Li Hongwei , Zhang Jie
Published: October 2023

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common complications in pregnancy, impairing both maternal and fetal health in short and long term. As early interventions are considered desirable to prevent GDM, this study aims to develop a simple-to-use nomogram based on multiple common risk factors from electronic medical health records (EMHRs). A total of 924 pregnant women whose EMHRs were available at Peking University International Hospital from January 2022 to October 2022 were included. Clinical demographics and routine laboratory analysis parameters at 8-12 weeks of gestation were collected. A novel nomogram was established based on the outcomes of multivariate logistic regression. The nomogram demonstrated powerful discrimination (the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve = 0.7542), acceptable agreement (Hosmer-Lemeshow test, P = 0.3214) and favorable clinical utility. The C-statistics of 10-Fold cross validation, Leave one out cross validation and Bootstrap were 0.7411, 0.7357 and 0.7318, respectively, indicating the stability of the nomogram. A novel nomogram based on easily-accessible parameters was developed to predict GDM in early pregnancy, which may provide a paradigm for repurposing clinical data and benefit the clinical management of GDM. There is a need for prospective multi-center studies to validate the nomogram before employing the nomogram in real-world clinical practice.
Healthy lifestyle and genomic ancestry related to good glycemic control in type 1 diabetes patients from Northeastern Brazil: a hierarchical analysis
Authors: de Sousa Azulay Rossana Santiago , Rodrigues Vandilson , França de Abreu Joana D’Arc Matos , Pereira de Almeida Ana Gregória Ferreira , Lago Débora , Tavares Maria da Glória , Nascimento Gilvan , Rocha Viviane , Magalhães Marcelo , Facundo Alexandre , de Oliveira Neto Clariano Pires , Guimarães Sá Adriana , Parente Conceição Ribeiro Veiga , Silva Dayse Aparecida , Gomes Marília Brito , Faria Manuel dos Santos
Published: October 2023

Introduction

This study aimed to investigate the sociodemographic factors, dietary adherence, regular physical activity, and genomic ancestry percentage associated with good glycemic control in Brazilian patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) using a hierarchical approach.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted in 152 T1D patients. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C) levels were measured to evaluate the glycemic control status (good, moderate, or poor). Independent factors included sex, age, self-reported skin color, educational level, family income, dietary patterns, and physical activity. The percentage of genomic ancestry (Native American, European, and African) was influenced by a panel of 46 autosomal insertion/deletion ancestry markers. Statistical analyses included receiver operating characteristic curves, and hierarchical logistic regression analysis.

Results

The hierarchical analysis, patients who had high dietary adherence showed a positive association with good glycemic control (adjustedOR = 2.56, 95% CI:1.18-5.59, P = 0.016). Thus, age greater than 40 years was associated with good glycemic control compared to the children and adolescents group (adjustedOR = 4.55, 95% CI:1.14-18.1, P = 0.031). Males were associated with good glycemic control (adjustedOR = 2.00, 95% CI:1.01-4.00, P =0.047).

Conclusion

The study findings suggest that consistent adherence to dietary regimens is associated with good glycemic control after adjusting for sociodemographic and genomic ancestry factors in an admixed population of T1D patients from Northeast Brazil.
Subdividing end-use energy consumption based on household characteristics and climate conditions: insights from urban China
Authors: Wang Tian , Zhao Qinfeng , Gao Weijun , He Xiujuan
Published: October 2023

Rapidly increasing household energy consumption poses significant challenges to global warming mitigation and the transition to low-carbon economies, particularly in China. This paper addresses this issue by introducing a comprehensive segmentation model which effectively subdivides household energy usage into five end-uses: cooking/hot water, heating, cooling, lighting, and power. The segmentation model uncovers compelling insights into urban end-use energy consumption patterns across China and variations among provinces. We observe a consistent increase in urban household end-use energy consumption and per capita energy consumption levels over the past decade. Heating and cooking/hot water emerge as the dominant contributors to household energy consumption, accounting for 26% and 40% of the total, respectively. Furthermore, it is found that higher levels of urbanization and improved living conditions are positively correlated with increased power energy consumption. The declining number of household members, primarily due to the prevalence of nuclear families, has resulted in higher energy end-use, particularly in both developed and underdeveloped economic areas. This paper serves as a valuable foundation for understanding and quantifying household end-use energy consumption. The findings contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of energy consumption patterns, facilitating a cleaner and more sustainable transformation of energy consumption structures.
Artificial intelligence carbon neutrality strategy in sports event management based on STIRPAT-GRU and transfer learning
Authors: Zhang Ying
Published: October 2023

Introduction

With the growing concern over carbon emissions and their impact on climate change, achieving carbon neutrality has become a critical objective in various sectors, including sports event management. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers promising solutions for addressing environmental challenges and enhancing sustainability. This paper presents a novel approach to developing AI-powered carbon neutrality strategies for sports event management.

Methods

In this research, we combine the STIRPAT model for analyzing the influence of population, wealth, and technology on carbon emissions in sports events with a GRU neural network for predicting future emissions trends and enhance the model's accuracy using transfer learning, creating a comprehensive approach for carbon emissions analysis in sports event management.

Results

Our experimental results demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed approach. The combination of the STIRPAT model, GRU neural network, and transfer learning outperforms alternative methods. This success highlights the model's ability to predict carbon emissions in sports events accurately and to develop effective carbon neutrality strategies.

Discussion

The significance of this research lies in its potential to empower sports event managers with a data-driven approach to carbon emissions management. By understanding the key drivers and leveraging AI for prediction and strategy development, the sports industry can transition towards greater sustainability and environmental friendliness. This paper contributes to the broader effort of mitigating carbon emissions and addressing climate change concerns across various domains, ultimately leading to a more sustainable future.
Rare manifestations of cryoglobulinemic vasculitis: a case report
Authors: Leleux Charlotte , Zerbib Yoann , Pommerolle Pierre , Da Rocha Audrey , Serpier Marine , Caillard Pauline
Published: October 2023

Introduction

Cryoglobulinemic vasculitis is a type of small vessel vasculitis diseases that can cause dysfunction in multiple organs. It is characterized by general symptoms, often accompanied by nonspecific cutaneous, articular, neurological, and renal manifestations. Diagnosing cryoglobulinemia through biological testing can be time-consuming and sometimes yields negative results, making diagnosis challenging. There are also other potentially life-threatening complications that can significantly impact prognosis and delay urgent treatment, including digestive manifestations and heart failure.

Case presentation

We report the case of a 60-year-old male patient with a medical history of rheumatoid arthritis. He was admitted to the Nephrology Department for investigation of necrotic vascular purpura, acute kidney injury, and pancytopenia. Laboratory tests revealed consumption of the C3 and C4 complement fractions and the presence of mixed-type III cryoglobulinemia. Despite the initiation of the treatment, the patient rapidly developed multiple severe organ failures, including renal, cardiac, respiratory, and finally digestive complications. Acute colic ischemia led to emergency surgery and the patient was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit. Despite surgical intervention and hemodynamic support, the patient experienced multi-visceral organ failure and died two hours after admission.

Discussion

Mixed cryoglobulinemia vasculitis may result in rare cases of acute and life-threatening organ damage, such as cardiac or respiratory failure with pulmonary hemorrhage, gastrointestinal ischemia, and neurological disorders. These severe manifestations are associated with a poor prognosis and it is crucial to promptly initiate an aggressive therapeutic strategy.
Dynamical interactions between Loop Current and Loop Current Frontal Eddies in a HYCOM ensemble of the circulation in the Gulf of Mexico
Authors: Yang Xingchen , Le Hénaff Matthieu , Mapes Brian , Iskandarani Mohamed
Published: October 2023

The dynamics of the Loop Current (LC) system in the Gulf of Mexico (GoM), specifically during the shedding of Eddy Franklin in 2010, is investigated using an ensemble of simulations. The ensemble members differed in their initial conditions of the West Florida Cyclonic Eddy (WFCE), which in turn significantly influences the timing and occurrence of the Loop Current Eddy (LCE) detachment. The results reveal that a stronger and larger WFCE leads to an early LCE detachment, while a weaker and smaller WFCE results in late or even no detachment within the 60-day simulation period. The initial WFCE’s size and strength are also found to impact the evolution of Campeche Bank Cyclonic Eddies (CBCE). The intrusion of a large and strong WFCE into the LC leads to a rapid growth of potential vorticity (PV) over the eastern Campeche Bank (CB), associated with the formation of a CBCE. In addition, ensemble members with stronger and larger WFCE generally agree with mooring data regarding the velocity evolution over the eastern CB, as well as the CBCE’s northeastward offshore displacement. Our results suggest that the size and strength of the WFCE may serve as predictors of the formation of a CBCE and of an LCE detachment occurrence. This finding has implications for future studies and forecasting methodologies for the GoM circulation.
Engineering analysis and numerical study on stability evaluation of seepage slope reinforcement stability of Yunmao expressway
Authors: Chengzhong Wang , Shuangjian Niu
Published: October 2023

The landslide disaster of weathered rock slope under seepage action is very common, and the research on its reinforcement and stability is the key of engineering. In this paper, the four grades slope of Yunmao Expressway in China is taken as an example. Based on the engineering monitoring results, the stability of slope reinforcement is studied by numerical simulation. The results of engineering monitoring deformation show that the reinforcement method can effectively guarantee the stability of the slope. The numerical simulation method is used to study the stability of reinforced slope under the influence of hydraulic gradient, anchorage length, anchoring force, and anchorage failure position. The numerical study results show that hydraulic gradient has a great influence on the slip of the sliding surface, and the safety factor decreases with the increase of hydraulic gradient. The greater the anchorage length, the greater the stability of the slope. The safety factor increases with increasing anchorage length. The anchoring force increases and the slope displacement decreases, and the change range is greater than other factors. The influence of anchorage failure on the four grades is that the first-grade is greater than the third-grade, the third-grade is greater than the second-grade, and the second-grade is greater than the fourth-grade.
Case report: Severe sinus tachycardia as a leading manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus flare
Authors: Ashour Anas A. , Mansour Shafik , Talal Basrak Mohamad , Altermanini Mohammad , Sawaf Bisher , Atta Mohamed A. , Habib Mhd Baraa
Published: October 2023

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is known to have various cardiac manifestations, including arrhythmias and tachycardia. However, it is rare to encounter severe sinus tachycardia as a presenting feature in patients with SLE. Herein, we present a case of a 32-year-old Filipino female with a history of recurrent hospital admissions due to palpitations and uncontrolled tachycardia. Despite trying various symptomatic treatments, her symptoms remained persistent. Ultimately, the patient was diagnosed with SLE during her hospital stay. Eventually, her symptoms improved after initiating steroids. In conclusion, severe sinus tachycardia could be an unusual presentation of SLE that physicians should consider.