bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Goal-Oriented Modeling of an Urban Subway Control System Using KAOS
Authors: Kadakolmath Lokanna , D. Ramu Umesh
Published: July 2023

The extent to which a safety-critical system, such as an urban subway control system, accomplishes its goals is a fundamental metric of its success. Identifying and assessing these goals should thus be one of the primary tasks in safety-critical system development. The breakdown of these systems may result in the loss of human lives and assets. The failure of these systems is caused by insufficient, incomplete, ambiguous, or conflicting requirements. Non-functional requirements are also separated from requirement specifications. Goal-oriented requirements engineering methodologies, such as KAOS, are used to tackle these challenges by providing adequate, complete, unambiguous, and consistent requirements in terms of goals. As a result, the KAOS approach is utilized in this article to construct a goal-oriented model of an urban subway control system. Variability and obstacle concerns are also addressed in this study.
Integrating Financial Management and Gamification
Authors: Prasetyo Amrisandha Pranantya , Santoso Harry Budi , Putra Panca Oktavia Hadi
Published: July 2023

The implementation of gamification in PFM apps has the potential to motivate users to engage in positive financial behaviors. However, several research gaps corroborate the need to investigate gamification in the financial domain further. To address these gaps, this systematic literature review comprehensively examines current research on financial behavior and gamification. This review utilizes the Theory, Context, Characteristics, and Methodology (TCCM) framework to provide a holistic understanding of financial behavior and gamification-related behavioral intention. A total of 53 articles published between 2018 and 2022 were analyzed to assess the present research landscape and provide directions for future studies. This review makes three key contributions: (1) synthesizes current research on financial behavior and gamification-related behavioral intention, (2) presents integrated conceptual models that elucidate financial behavior and gamification-related behavioral intention, and (3) identifies research gaps and suggests avenues for future investigation.
Performance Analysis and Development of QnA Chatbot Model Using LSTM in Answering Questions
Authors: Ilyas Tri Khaqiqi M , Harani Nisa Hanum , Prianto Cahyo
Published: July 2023

This research aims to evaluate the performance of a Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) based chatbot in answering questions (QnA). LSTM is a type of  Recurrent Neural Network (RNN) architecture specifically designed to overcome vanishing gradient problems and can store long-term information. The method used is 5-fold cross-validation to train the chatbot model with 15 epochs at each fold using the dataset provided. The results showed variations in model performance at each fold. At the 5th fold, there was a decrease in performance with 84.63% accuracy, 96.36% precision, 64.9% recall, and 69.84% loss value. This finding shows that there is variability in the performance of the QnA chatbot model at each fold. In conclusion, the LSTM chatbot model can provide good answers with high accuracy and precision. Still, performance variations need to be considered in the use of this chatbot.
Shared Heritage: A Digital Collection
Authors: Sagna Bruno
Published: July 2023

The National Library of France launched the Shared Heritage collection in 2017, with a series of digital libraries dedicated to France’s relationships with different countries or regions, illustrating a new way of engaging with content. The collection has also proved to be a catalyst for networking and capacity building in the field of preservation and digitisation. Shared Heritage continues to be developed technologically and scientifically.
Upacara Seren Taun Dalam Perspektif Etnopedagogi
Authors: Suhaedi Edi , Nurjanah Nunuy
Published: July 2023

Upacara seren taun memiliki fungsi dan tujuan untuk menjaga dan mewarisi nilai-nilai yang terkandung dalam budaya lokal sebagai identitas bangsa, serta ungkapan syukur dan do’a masyarakat Sunda  atas suka duka yang mereka alami terutama di bidang pertanian selama ini. Etnopedagogi merupakan  pendidikan berbasis budaya lokal yang memiliki fungsi dan tujuan sebagai pemertahanan dan pewarisan nilai-nilai yang terkandung dalam budaya lokal sebagai identitas jati diri bangsa. Etnopedagogi Sunda  memiliki tujuan untuk menghasilkan manusia yang unggul atau jalma nu masagi. Kebudayaan Sunda  memiliki nilai-nilai yang meliputi (1) Perilaku Nyunda Tri-silas; (2); Catur Jati Diri Insan; (3) Panca Rawayan (Gapura Panca Waluya); jeung (4) Moral Kemanusiaan. Berdasarkan hasil kajian terhadap setiap rangkaian upacara seren taun, setiap gerak yang dihadirkan dalam upacara seren taun itu memiliki makna yang mengandung nilai-nilai kehidupan. Nilai kehidupan itu tergambar jelas dengan apa yang disebut dengan etnopedagogi kesundaan (tri silas, gapura panca waluya, jati diri insan, gapura panca waluya, dan moral kemanusiaan. Dengan adanya nilai etnopedagogi Sunda dapat juga mengangkat citra Sunda itu sendiri tidak hanya di lingkup Jawa Barat namun di lingkup nasional dan juga internasional.
Keseimbangan Relasi Vertikal dan Horizontal dalam Manuskrip Adab Ibadah
Authors: Rodiah Siti
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini merupakan analisis isi bab Adabu Maba’da Tulu’i Asyamsi ila Zawal dalam manuskrip Adab Ibadah. Tujuan utama dari penelitian ini adalah menguraikan bentuk keseimbangan relasi vertikal (habluminAllah) dan relasi horizontal (habluminannas) serta habluminanafs sebagai porosnya. Penelitian ini memanfaatkan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan filologi. Dalam mengumpulkan data, penleiti menggunakan pendekatan filologi, yaitu berupa infentarisasi naskah, deskripsi teks, transliterasi dan terjemahan. Semantara dalam menganalisis data, peneliti memanfaatkan metode kualitatif, yaitu mendeskripsikan hasil temuan secara terperinci. Hasil yang didapatkan dari penelitian ini yaitu, terdapat keseimbangan antara relasi vertikal dan relasi horizontal dalam salah satu bab manuskrip tersebut. Hal ini tercermin dalam seimbangnya adab yang berkaitan dengan habluminAllah, habluminannas, hingga habluminanafs. Dengan begitu menunjukkan bahwa Islam senantiasa memerhatikan segala aspek perilaku umat Islam dari hal yang terkecil hingga yang terbesar, termasuk dalam adab Adabu Maba’da Tulu’i Asyamsi ila Zawal yang berarti adab yang dilakukan sejak terbit sampai tergelincir matahari.
Semiotika Adat Gusaran di Kecamatan Cibingbin Kabupaten Kuningan
Authors: Lukman Tri Hardianti , Ropiah Opah
Published: July 2023

Semiotics in Cibingbin District, Kuningan Regency, Regional Language and Literature Education Study Program, 2021.59 pages. This research was carried out because considering the activities of the traditional gusaran tradition that hindered its extinction, as well as the large number of young people who had not preserved the traditional gusaran tradition. This study aims to describe the implementation of the gusaran traditional tradition, as well as the semiotic analysis that exists in the gusaran traditional tradition in Cibingbin District, Kuningan Regency. The method used in this research is descriptive. Data collection techniques used in this research are interviews, observation, and documentation. The results of the research are 1) the implementation of the traditional gusaran tradition in Cibingbin District, Kuningan Regency, which is divided into 3 parts (a) preparation: preparing offerings, worshiping (b) Core activities: bathing children, making up children, praying, brushing teeth, feeding children, member jewelery (c) closing: preparing sawer, sawer, prayer. The semiotics in the gusaran tradition are: 1 icon, namely (miserly), 4 indices (the smell of offerings smoke, the aroma of coffee water, the taste of coffee water, praying), 13 symbols (coins, wenghal, huntingu, fried chicken, yellow rice, coffee). bitter, sweet coffee, egg, umbrella, rice, turmeric, thread, food container).

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GIVING OF LOW IMPACT AEROBIC GYMNASTICS AT AISIYAH ELDERLY BOARDING SCHOOL BRANCH, PEKALONGAN REGENCY TO IMPROVE PHYSICAL FITNES
Authors: Helmi Fatinabila
Published: July 2023

Kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada masyarakat salah satunya melalui Penerapan Senam Aerobik Low Impact di Pesantren Lansia Aissiyah Cabang Kab Pekalongan Untuk Meningkatkan Kebugaran Jasmani. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan pada hari sabtu pagi dimana kegiatan pesantren lansia aissiyah dilaksanakan. Dengan adanya dukungana dan antusias dari peserta pesantren lansia aisiyah kami dari mahasiswa yang berjumlah 5 orang dengan bekal dari kampus alhamdulillah dalam pemberian senam aerobik kepada lansia  dapat berjalan dengan lancar dan penuh kegembiraan. Pada tim pengabdi yang berjumlah 6 orang sudah mempunyai tugas masing masing diantaranya ada sebagai instruktur dan penjaga ketika para lansia mulai kelealhan dalam pelaksanaan ada pula yang sebagai pendokumen foto. Pada kegiatan ini para lansia mengikuti gerakan dengan baik, dan penuh semangat, walaupun beberapa dari mereka ada yang melakukan gerakan dengan duduk, karena tidak kuat untuk berdiri lama. Dalam pelaksanaan ini kami di sambut dengan hangat oleh para peserta lansia dan pengurus kegiatan pesantren lansia, hal ini juga membuat kami selaku pengabdi ikut bersemangat setelah melihat semangat para lansia, walupaun umur mereka yang sudah bertambah tetapi mereka masih memikliki semnnagat muda untuk tetap sehat dan bugar serta selalu bersemnagat dalam mengikuti kegiatan pesantren dan kegaiatan penagbdian .
MENGAJARKAN KEBUGARAN JASMANI MELALUI SENAM KEPADA ATLET ATLETIK SMK MUHAMMADIYAH BLIGO
Authors: Rizqiana Fina , Aditya Tantra Irfan , Al Fandi Kurnia , Allam Faiq , Nuari Panggraita Gilang
Published: July 2023

Tujuan dengan diadakannya pengabdian ini adalah sebagai pengalaman praktek  keterampilan senam serta membantu meningkatkan kebugaran  para atlet. Tim pengabdi memberikan solusi dengan melakukan pengabdian kepada para atlet. Hal ini dilakukan untuk memberikan pengalaman senam agar para atlet bisa melakukan hal lain yang dapat membantu meningkatkan kebugaran  tubuh. Peserta dalam pengabdian ini adalah atlet atletik SMK Muhammadiyah Bligo di laksanakan di lapangan milik sekolah tersebut yang berjumlah 50 orang yang mengikuti pengabdian ini. Pengabdian ini dilakukan dengan cara membagi peserta dalam 5 kelompok sehingga setiap kelompok terdapat 10 orang dengan didampingi oleh 2 orang pelatih yang merupakan anggota pengabdi. Kegiatan ini berjalan baik, ditandai dengan antusiasme yang tinggi dari peserta untuk mengikuti kegiatan. Kegiatan ini menghasilkan hasil yang baik pula, dimana dapat memberikan manfaat positif bagi peserta.
Praktikum Di Rumah (PDR) Morfologi Tumbuhan Melalui Pemanfaatan Lingkungan
Authors: Agustina Tri Wahyu , Mas'ud Asrianty
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe research aims to describe the PDR Plant Morphology learning process, conduct a performance assessment of student image products, and the obstacles faced by students. Qualitative descriptive research method using a sample of one class selected purposively totaling 39 students. The practicum uses a combination of E-Knows Learning Management System (LMS) facilities and other online systems. The research instruments were in the form of rubrics and performance scoring on image products, questionnaires, interview formats, video records of observation activities, and practicum notes. Descriptive data analysis and percentages made on certain criteria. The PDR process includes eight practicum titles through observation of plant parts guided by PDR performance assignments and research instruments. The results of the performance assessment of the image product show a tendency to increase the criteria very well. The student's constraints are mainly regarding the availability of plant materials in the environment and the suitability of the images with plant materials. Students are able to independently do PDR, try to find plant materials around their environment, look for alternative materials, and look for information about plant materials.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Synectics: Mampukah Meningkatkan Prestasi Belajar Kimia Siswa?
Authors: Mursalin Enggal
Published: July 2023

AbstrakTeridentifikasi bahwa pelaksanaan pembelajaran kimia yang dilakukan di kelas X SMA Al-Fiqri Telaga Piru cenderung berpusat pada guru, mengindahkan interaksi dengan siswa dan kepercayaan diri siswa sangat rendah. Hal ini mengakibatkan prestasi belajar kimia siswa menjadi rendah. Tujuan yang ingin dicapai pada penelitian tindakan kelas ini yakni meningkatkan hasil belajar kimia siswa melalui penerapan model pembelajaran synectics dengan subjek penelitian sebanyak 20 siswa yang hasil belajar kimianya masih rendah. Penelitian ini dilakukan melalui 2 siklus dan pengumpulan data melalui instrumen tes pokok bahasan hidrokarbon. Data yang diperoleh kemudian dianalisis menggunakan teknik deskriptif-kuantitatif persentase. Hasil analisis data menunjukkan bahwa, pencapaian prestasi belajar 70% siswa tergolong kategori sangat baik, dan 30% dalam kategori baik. Merujuk hasil tersebut, diharapkan guru kimia agar lebih intensif menerapkan model pembelajaran synectics pada pokok bahasan pembelajaran kimia yang lainnya.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Model Pembelajaran Cooperative Script Terhadap Prestasi Belajar IPA Siswa Kelas VIII SMPN 40 Seram Bagian Timur
Authors: Kafara Surtila , Rijal Muhammad , Mursalin Enggal
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui adanya pengaruh atau tidak model pembelajaran cooperative script terhadap prestasi belajar  siswa. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SMPN 40 Seram Bagian Timur. Penelitian ini berjenis quasi eksperimen dengan desain pretest-postest  control group design dan sampel penelitian terdiri dari kelas VIIIa (kontrol) terdiri dari 17 siswa dan kelas VIIIb (eksperimen) yang berjumlah 20 siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data yakni observasi dan tes. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa adanya pengaruh model pembelajaran cooperative script terhadap prestasi belajar siswa. Hal ini diketahui dari nilai rata-rata kelas eksperimen lebih besar (75.00) dari nilai kelas kontrol (59.41). Berdasarkan hasil uji hipotesis diperoleh thitung= 5.152 dan ttabel= 1.725 sehingga thitung.>ttabel, sehingga H1 diterima dan H0 ditolak dan dapat disimpulkan bahwa adanya pengaruh model pembelajaran cooperative script terhadap prestasi belajar siswa.Kata kunci:Cooperative Script, Prestasi Belajar, Pencernaan Makanan pada Manusia
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Discovery Terhadap Hasil Belajar Kognitif Siswa Kelas VII MTs Al-Anshor Ambon
Authors: Tehuayo Hidaya , Jamdin Zamrin , Hardiansyah Muhammad Rizal
Published: July 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of discovery learning model on cognitive learning outcomes of class VII students on heat material at MTs Al-Anshor Ambon. The data collection instruments used were tests and observation sheets. The population in this study was class VII MTs Al - Anshor Ambon academic year 2021/2022 which consisted of 2 classes with a total of 19 students. Based on the hypothesis test of the discovery learning model on students' cognitive learning outcomes, the significance value is smaller than the value of , meaning that the H1 hypothesis is accepted. In student learning outcomes which were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, the average value of the experimental class was 100 and the control class was 80 with a standard deviation of 13.31. The results of hypothesis testing using t-test obtained tcount value of 2.616 and at a significant level 0.05 with dk = 17 obtained ttable = 1.740 thus tcount > ttable¬ then H1 is accepted H0 is rejected. This means that there is a significant effect of discovery learning model on cognitive learning outcomes of class VII students on heat material at MTs Al-Anshor Ambon.
INTEGRASI ISLAM DAN SAINS PADA TEORI SISTEM PENCERNAAN MANUSIA: META ANALISIS
Authors: Jeniver Jeniver
Published: July 2023

Islam adalah agama yang mengatur segala aspek kehidupan manusia, salah satu aspek yang diperhatikan dalam Islam adalah sistem pencernaan makanan. Masih banyak yang beranggapan bahwa sains dan agama tidak bisa dipadukan dan beberapa sekolah belum menerapkan sains berbasis Islam. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengintegrasikan ayat-ayat Al-Qur'an ke dalam teori sistem pencernaan makanan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode studi pustaka (library research). Studi pustaka dilakukan dengan mengumpulkan data dan informasi dari berbagai sumber seperti artikel jurnal ilmiah, buku, hasil seminar, dan sumber relevan lainnya dengan memaparkan hasil penelitian berdasarkan data untuk mengintegrasikan ayat-ayat Al-Qur'an ke dalam materi sistem pencernaan. Sehingga hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa materi sistem pencernaan makanan sangat erat hubungannya dengan Al-Qur'an. Keterpaduan ayat Al-Qur'an dengan sistem pencernaan makanan dijelaskan dalam Al-Qur'an surah Al-A'raf ayat 31. Dalam ayat ini dijelaskan bahwa jangan makan berlebihan karena tidak baik untuk kesehatan dari sistem pencernaan.
PENDAMPINGAN BIMBINGAN BELAJAR DAN PEMANFAATAN CANVA DI SMA MAARIF LAWANG MELALUI PROGRAM PENGABDIAN KEPADA MASYARAKAT BERBASIS POTENSI (PMBP)
Authors: Prayitno Trio Ageng , Hidayati Nuril , Wijayanti Titik , Setiowati Firda
Published: July 2023

Based on an agreement between the PMBP team and SMA Maarif Lawang, it is necessary to carry out community service activities in the form of tutoring assistance and the use of Canva. The service aims to help master the concept of biology material that often appears in OSN questions at the Malang Regency Public and Private High School levels and to help increase student creativity in using Canva to create content and manage social media. The service method consists of four stages: Observation, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation (OPIE). The place of service is SMA Maarif Lawang, Lawang District, Malang Regency. The service instruments are observation sheets and participant enthusiasm questionnaires. The data analysis technique is descriptive quantitative. The results of the service show that the community service activities really help Maarif Lawang High School to master the concept of biology material that often appears in OSN questions at the Malang Regency Private and State High School levels and increase student creativity in using Canva to create content and manage social media. Community service activities run well and smoothly and are in accordance with the expected achievement targets.
Pengaruh Inovasi Produk Dan Orientasi Pasar Terhadap Kinerja Pemasaran Dimediasi Keunggulan Bersaing
Authors: Damayanti Anna Yulia , Tjahjaningsih Endang
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan dalam mengetahui apakah kinerja pemasaran memperngaruhi  inovasi produk dan orientasi pasar. Metode diskriptif kuantitatif digunakan dalam penelitian ini, dengan populasi yang merupakan pelaku UMKM bidang usaha olahan makanan di Provinsi Jawa Tengah dengan jumlah 105 orang. Pada penelitian yang dilakukan menggunakan analisis uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, serta uji model yang meliputi uji regresi, uji koefisien determinasi, signifikansi simultan, serta uji mediasi menggunakan software SPSS 21.0.

Dari hasil analisis dan pembahasan ini menunjukkan bahwa inovasi produk memiliki pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan terhadap keunggulan bersaing, begitu pula dengan orientasi pasar memiliki pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan terhadap keunggulan bersaing, inovasi produk  dan orientasi pasar juga memiliki pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan dengan kinerja pemasaran, keunggulan bersaing pun memiliki pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja pemasaran. Selain itu keunggulan bersaing terbukti sebagai mediator hubungan antara inovasi produk dan juga orientasi pasar.
The Effect Of Socialization Of Financial Accounting Standards for Entities Without Public Accountability and MSMEs Perceptions on The Preparation Of Financial Statements
Authors: Muzayyanah Muzayyanah , Kardiyati Endah Nurhawaeny , Tatmimah Itat , Djadjuli Mohammad , Farha Syifa Zafira
Published: July 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of the SAK ETAP socialization  on the preparation of financial statements,perception of MSMEs to the preparation of financial statements with a sample of 100 MSMEs. Research methods using descriptive quantitatif. The results of this study socialization of SAK ETAP partially positive and significant effect on the preparation of financial statements, the perception of MSMEshas a positive effect on the preparation of financial statements and the socialization of SAK ETAP and the perception of MSMEs simultaneously has a significant effect on the preparation of financial statements. With an R Square value of 85.1% shows the magnitude of the influence the level of socialization of SAK ETAP and the perception of MSMEs on the preparation financial statements, while the remaining 14.9% is influenced other factors.
GÖLBAŞI HAVZASI TURBALIKLARININ ALANSAL VE ZAMANSAL DEĞİŞİMİ, ADIYAMAN/ TÜRKİYE
Authors: SANDIKÇIOĞLU Merve , UZUN Ali
Published: July 2023

Giriş: Turbalar, suyla doygun asidik ortamlarda çürümüş bitki kalıntılarının birikmesiyle oluşan organik malzemelerdir. Turbalar tarım, yakacak, ısı yalıtımı, ormancılık, peyzaj, tıp ve tekstil gibi farklı alanlarda kullanılmaktadır. Turbalıklar biyoçeşitlilik ve mikroiklim alanları olmaları ve paleocoğrafik verileri kaydetmeleri nedeniyle önemli alanlardır. Bu çalışmada, Gölbaşı Havzası turbalıklarının alansal ve zamansal değişimi incelenmiştir.

Materyal ve Yöntem: Çalışma büyük kısmıyla saha çalışmalarına dayalı olarak hazırlanmıştır. Ayrıca turba alanlarının zamansal değişimini belirlemek amacıyla 1973, 1984, 1985, 1999, 2000 ve 2020 yılına ait Landsat uydu verilerinden, ortofololardan, GoogleEarth görüntülerinden ve güncel drone çekimlerinden faydalanılmıştır. Analizler ve verilerin görselleştirilmesinde ArcGIS yazılımı kullanılmıştır.

Bulgular: Çalışmada Gölbaşı Havzası turbalıklarının 1973 yılında 1540,64 ha olduğu, 2020 yılında 897,22 hektara gerilediği ve bu dönemde alansal daralmanın % 41,76’ya ulaştığı belirlenmiştir.

Sonuç ve Tartışma: Turbalıkların alansal ve zamansal değişiminde turba madenciliği, tarımsal faaliyetler ve drenaj kanalı açılması etkili olmuştur. Bu veriler havza yönetim planının hazırlanmasında dikkate alınması, turbalıklardan sürdürülebilir yararlanma açısından önem taşımaktadır.
IN THE MULTIPLAYER PRISONER'S DILEMMA, A PLAYER EMPLOYING A ZERO-DETERMINANT STRATEGY SECURES ADVANTAGEOUS OUTCOMES FOR THE ENTIRE GROUP.
Authors: MEHRAD Ahmad Ali , DÜZCE Serkan Ali
Published: July 2023

When there is an interaction between the level of choice of an individual and a group, there is no favorite but to refer to the problem of a multi-member prisoner's dilemma game. Also in real life, there is a widespread need for cooperation or defection amongst a group of population in the matter of choice. The problem of multiplayer prisoner's dilemma is widely used in real life. We conducted this study to find out how people cooperate in a multiplayer interaction in the prisoner's dilemma game. In this study, we examine the interaction between an individual and a group of population and look for the Zero-Determinant strategies in the case of multiplayer prisoner's dilemma game.
Efficacy of Kinematic Therapy on Mood Disorders, Functional Independence Recovery and Quality of Life of Stroke Survivors
Authors: Omuwa GBIRI Caleb Ademola , KAREEM Maryam Tolulope
Published: July 2023

Background and Aims: Mood disorders impact negatively on rehabilitation process and outcomes in stroke survivors (SSv). This study determined efficacy of Kinematic Therapy (KT) on depression, anxiety, functional independence (FI) and QoL of SSv. Methodology: Study involved 940 ambulant SSv recruited from eight health institutions in Lagos, Nigeria and were assessed for depression, anxiety, QoL and FI using Becks Depression Inventory, Becks Anxiety Inventory, Stroke-Specific-QoL questionnaire and FI Measure respectively. They were randomised into KT and Common Physiotherapy (CP) groups. The KT received 25minutes of kinematic therapy while the CP received usual physiotherapy, twice weekly for 6weeks. Results: Six hundred and seventy-four (343males) of the 940 SSv were diagnosed of depression and/or anxiety and participated in this study; 341(50.59%) were in KT while 333 were in SP. More (81.23%) of KT had mild mood disturbance before intervention while 92.36% of them had normal mood after. More (83.18%) of SP had borderline mood disorder before intervention while 84.69% had normal mood after. There was significant (p<0.05) improvement in depression, anxiety, QoL and FI except in language, personality, family role, self care, social role, thinking and upper-limb function in SP. The KT had significantly better improvement all the outcomes than SP. There was negative significant relationship (p<0.05) between depression and anxiety, and FI and QoL. There was positive significant relationship (p<0.05) between FI and QoL except in vision domain. Conclusion: Mood disorders is common in stroke survivors. Kinematic Therapy is more effective in managing depression and anxiety symptoms and improving functional independent recovery and quality of life than conventional physiotherapy in stroke survivors.
Optimal ranking and directional signature classification using the integral strategy of multi-objective optimization-based association rule mining of multi-omics data
Authors: Mallik Saurav , Seth Soumita , Si Amalendu , Bhadra Tapas , Zhao Zhongming
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Association rule mining (ARM) is a powerful tool for exploring the informative relationships among multiple items (genes) in any dataset. The main problem of ARM is that it generates many rules containing different rule-informative values, which becomes a challenge for the user to choose the effective rules. In addition, few works have been performed on the integration of multiple biological datasets and variable cutoff values in ARM.

Methods: To solve all these problems, in this article, we developed a novel framework MOOVARM (multi-objective optimized variable cutoff-based association rule mining) for multi-omics profiles.

Results: In this regard, we identified the positive ideal solution (PIS), which maximized the profit and minimized the loss, and negative ideal solution (NIS), which minimized the profit and maximized the loss for all gene sets (item sets), belonging to each extracted rule. Thereafter, we computed the distance (d +) from PIS and distance (d −) from NIS for each gene set or product. These two distances played an important role in determining the optimized associations among various pairs of genes in the multi-omics dataset. We then globally estimated the relative closeness to PIS for ranking the gene sets. When the relative closeness score of the rule is greater than or equal to the pre-defined threshold value, the rule can be considered a final resultant rule. Moreover, MOOVARM evaluated the relative score of the rule based on the status of all genes instead of individual genes.

Conclusions:MOOVARM produced the final rank of the extracted (multi-objective optimized) rules of correlated genes which had better disease classification than the state-of-the-art algorithms on gene signature identification.
Status of diagnosis and therapy of abdominal aortic aneurysms
Authors: Lin Jinping , Chen Shuwei , Yao Yuanyuan , Yan Min
Published: July 2023

Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are characterized by localized dilation of the abdominal aorta. They are associated with several serious consequences, including compression of adjacent abdominal organs, pain, treatment-related financial expenditure. The main complication of AAA is aortic rupture, which is responsible for about 200,000 deaths per year worldwide. An increasing number of researchers are dedicating their efforts to study AAA, resulting in significant progress in this field. Despite the commendable progress made thus far, there remains a lack of established methods to effectively decelerate the dilation of aneurysms. Therefore, further studies are imperative to expand our understanding and enhance our knowledge concerning AAAs. Although numerous factors are known to be associated with the occurrence and progression of AAA, the exact pathway of development remains unclear. While asymptomatic at most times, AAA features a highly unpredictable disease course, which could culminate in the highly deadly rupture of the aneurysmal aorta. Current guidelines recommend watchful waiting and lifestyle adjustment for smaller, slow-growing aneurysms, while elective/prophylactic surgical repairs including open repair and endovascular aneurysm repair are recommended for larger aneurysms that have grown beyond certain thresholds (55 mm for males and 50 mm for females). The latter is a minimally invasive procedure and is widely believed to be suited for patients with a poor general condition. However, several concerns have recently been raised regarding the postoperative complications and possible loss of associated survival benefits on it. In this review, we aimed to highlight the current status of diagnosis and treatment of AAA by an in-depth analysis of the findings from literatures.
A novel model for predicting intravenous immunoglobulin-resistance in Kawasaki disease: a large cohort study
Authors: Wang Shuhui , Ding Chuxin , Zhang Qiyue , Hou Miao , Chen Ye , Huang Hongbiao , Qian Guanghui , Yang Daoping , Tang Changqing , Zheng Yiming , Huang Li , Xu Lei , Zhang Jiaying , Gao Yang , Zhuo Wenyu , Zeng Bihe , Lv Haitao
Published: July 2023

Background

Predicting intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)-resistant Kawasaki disease (KD) can aid early treatment and prevent coronary artery lesions. A clinically consistent predictive model was developed for IVIG resistance in KD.

Methods

In this retrospective cohort study of children diagnosed with KD from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2021, a scoring system was constructed. A prospective model validation was performed using the dataset of children with KD diagnosed from January 1 to June 2022. The least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression analysis optimally selected baseline variables. Multivariate logistic regression incorporated predictors from the LASSO regression analysis to construct the model. Using selected variables, a nomogram was developed. The calibration plot, area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), and clinical impact curve (CIC) were used to evaluate model performance.

Results

Of 1975, 1,259 children (1,177 IVIG-sensitive and 82 IVIG-resistant KD) were included in the training set. Lymphocyte percentage; C-reactive protein/albumin ratio (CAR); and aspartate aminotransferase, sodium, and total bilirubin levels, were risk factors for IVIG resistance. The training set AUC was 0.825 (sensitivity, 0.723; specificity, 0.744). CIC indicated good clinical application of the nomogram.

Conclusion

The nomogram can well predict IVIG resistance in KD. CAR was an important marker in predicting IVIG resistance in Kawasaki disease.
Meet Up Buddy Up: effective strategies to promote 4th grade students' intergroup prosocial behavior
Authors: Xiao Sonya Xinyue , Ren Haining , Hanish Laura D. , Miller Cindy Faith , Martin Carol Lynn , Fabes Richard A.
Published: July 2023

Introduction

Given the changing demographics in the U.S., it has become increasingly important to promote prosocial behavior toward those dissimilar from oneself. This research is the first to examine the degree to which children's group-based prosocial behavior, specifically, prosocial behavior directed to other-gender peers, can be promoted through simple classroom-based intervention strategies.

Methods

Using a randomized controlled trial (RCT) pre- and post-design with 346 4th graders from four schools in the Southwest U.S. over 1 academic year, we examined the effect of simultaneously implementing two strategies for promoting relationships among diverse peers, Meet Up and Buddy Up (MUBU). MU involved promoting group/classroom level peer interactions whereas BU focused on dyadic peer interactions.

Results and discussion

Path analysis yielded support for our hypothesis that MUBU effectively increased children's other-gender prosociality above and beyond baseline prosociality. The finding speaks to the utility of relationship-building for enhancing children's intergroup prosocial behavior. We discussed implications for research and educational practices.
The nature of teacher anxiety in English-medium tertiary education in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alruwaili Shatha
Published: July 2023

Introduction

While student anxiety, and factors affecting it, have been quite widely studied, this is less true of teacher anxiety, especially at tertiary level. Furthermore, inventories for the measurement of teacher anxiety seem more disparate and less standardized than those for student anxiety. These considerations prompted the present study which aimed to reveal just how anxious tertiary level teachers really are, and what factors, both demographic and situational, are associated with their anxiety, in a relatively neglected non-Western context.

Method

A comprehensive questionnaire, was employed, combining items from a number of rather different previous teacher anxiety questionnaires, and applied to 88 university teachers at a Saudi university post COVID.

Results

Although anxiety was judged to have increased due to COVID, it still remained below the midpoint of the scale in absolute terms. While age and level of academic qualification were negatively related to overall teaching anxiety, experience, training, gender, and reported general trait anxiety were not. Notably features of the students (e.g., low ability or home difficulties) and of the administration (e.g., imposing high workload and unsuitable class sizes) generated relatively stronger anxiety compared with features in the hands of the teachers themselves (e.g., speaking in front of a class or answering student questions).

Discussion

The results suggest teachers’ emotional resilience after COVID, and chime with other published work in indicating a level of anxiety slightly below the scale midpoint as being the norm, and altruistic worry about students as a major cause of teacher anxiety.
Making mathematics together by modeling shared experiences
Authors: Brady Corey
Published: July 2023

Introduction

This article illustrates a pedagogical approach to integrating models and modeling in Geometry with mathematics teacher-learners (MTLs). It analyzes the work of MTLs in a course titled “Computers, Teaching, and Mathematical Visualization” (or “MathViz”), which is designed to engage MTLs in making mathematics together. They use a range of both physical and virtual models of 2-manifolds to formulate and investigate geometric conjectures of their own.

Objectives

The article articulates the theoretical basis and design rationale of MathViz; it analyzes illustrative examples of the discourse produced in collaborative investigations; and it describes the impact of this approach in the students’ own voices.

Methods

MathViz has been iteratively refined and researched over the past 6 years. This study focuses on one iteration, aiming to capture the phenomenological experience of the MTLs as they structured and pursued their own mathematical investigations. Video data from two class sessions of the Fall 2021 iteration of the course are analyzed to illustrate the discourse of collaborating students and the nature of their shared inquiry. Excerpts from this class’s Learning Journals are then analyzed to capture themes across students’ experience of the course and their perspectives on its impact.

Results

Analysis of students’ discourse (while investigating cones) shows how they used models and gesture to make sense of geometric phenomena; forged connections with investigations they had conducted throughout the course on different surfaces; and articulated and proved mathematical conjectures of their own. Analysis of students’ Learning Journals illustrates how experiences in MathViz contributed to their conceptualization of making mathematics together, using a variety of models and technologies, and developing a set of practices that that they could introduce with their future students.

Discussion

An argument is made that this approach to collective mathematical investigation is not only viable and valuable for MTLs, but is also relevant to philosophical reflections about the nature of mathematical knowledge-creation.
Instructional feedback to support self-regulated writing in primary school
Authors: Fiskerstrand Pernille , Gamlem Siv M.
Published: July 2023

Feedback that enhances self-regulated learning when writing seems to rarely be provided in classrooms to beginner writers, although acting autonomously as a writer is crucial for the pupils’ further literacy development. Effective instructional feedback should be built on dialogues where the teacher supports the pupil(s) in monitoring the text, discussing qualities and weaknesses, and enhancing reflection upon what to do next. Thus, feedback interactions that emphasize pupils’ agency over their own learning processes are valued, more knowledge is needed about how to facilitate such instructional feedback interactions for elementary pupils. Therefore, the current study asks:How do teachers facilitate feedback that promotes self-regulated learning when second graders (7-year-olds) are writing in classrooms?The data consist of a thematic analysis of transcriptions from video recordings (n = 540 min) of four teachers’ classrooms. The results show that designing instructional feedback interactions that promote self-regulated learning when second graders write are possible when teachers let go of their control, letting the pupils take agency by adopting assessment criteria, monitoring their texts, and expressing self-generated feedback, as well as applying help-seeking strategies while confirmed by their high expecting teachers.
Supplementation with spinach-derived thylakoid augments the benefits of high intensity training on adipokines, insulin resistance and lipid profiles in males with obesity
Authors: Saeidi Ayoub , Saei Mohammad Amin , Mohammadi Behnam , Zarei Hamid Reza Akbarzadeh , Vafaei Morvarid , Mohammadi Amir Shayan , Barati Masoumeh , Montazer Mona , Razi Omid , Kiyumi Maisa Hamed Al , Laher Ismail , Gholami Mandana , Weiss Katja , Knechtle Beat , Zouhal Hassane
Published: July 2023

Introduction

This study investigated the effects of 12 weeks of high-intensity functional training (HIFT) combined with spinach-derived thylakoid supplementation on some selected Adipokines and insulin resistance in males with obesity.

Method

Sixty-eight participants (mean age: 27.6 ± 8.4 yrs.; mean height: 168.4 ± 2.6 cm; mean weight: 95.7 ± 3.8 kg, mean BMI: 32.6 ± 2.6 kg/m2) were randomly divided into four groups of 17 per group: Control group (CG), Supplement group (SG), Training group (TG), and Training + supplement group (TSG). Following baseline measurements, the two training groups (TG and TSG) started the 12 weeks of exercise training program (3 sessions per week). A total of 36 sessions lasting up to 60 min were included in the HIFT program using the CrossFit program. The eligible participants received 5 g/day of thylakoid-rich spinach extract or matching placebo as 5 g/day of raw corn starch (one sachet, 30 min before lunch) for 12 weeks. Baseline assessments were obtained 48 hours before the start of the training protocols and 48 hours after the last training session in all groups.

Results

There were significant interactions (p<0.001 for all) between exercise and time for adiponectin (ES:0.48), leptin (ES:0.46), resistin (ES:0.3), omentin (ES:0.65), vaspin (ES:0.46), visfatin (ES:0.62), apelin (ES:0.42), RBP4 (ES:0.63), chemrin (0.36) and semaphorin3c (ES: 0.5). Plasma levels of semaphorin3c were significantly correlated (p<0.05) with body weight (r= 0.57), BMI (r= 0.43), FFM (r= -0.612), FAT (r= 0.768), VO2peak (r=-0.53), insulin (r= 0.756), glucose (r= 0.623), and HOMA-IR (r= 0.727). There were also significant group differences in insulin (ES: 0.77), glucose (ES: 0.21), and HOM-IR (ES: 0.44) (p<0.05).

Discussion

Our findings indicate that 12 weeks of HIFT supplemented with spinach-derived thylakoid reduced levels of leptin, resistin, vaspin, visfatin, apelin, RBP4, chemrin, semaphorin3c and insulin resistance while increasing adiponectin and omentin levels in men with obesity.
The association between serum adipokines levels with senile osteoporosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Wang Jiangna , Liu Shiwei , Zhao Yuxiang , Naqvi Syed Shah Zaman Haider , Duan Ruixue
Published: July 2023

Objective

The clinical correlation between adipokines levels in the blood and the incidence of senile osteoporosis (SOP) has not been clearly studied. We conducted this meta-analysis to elucidate the relationship between three common adipokines levels (leptin, adiponectin, and chemerin) and the incidence of SOP.

Methods

We searched databases such as CNKI, CBM, VIP, Wanfang, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and the Cochrane Library to collect articles published since the establishment of the database until July 30, 2022.

Results

In total, 11 studies met the selection criteria. Our meta-analysis showed that serum leptin levels were significantly lower (mean difference [MD], -2.53, 95% CI: -3.96 to -1.10, I2 = 96%), chemerin levels were significantly higher (MD, 30.06, 95% CI: 16.71 to 43.40, I2 = 94%), and adiponectin levels were not significantly different (MD, -0.55, 95% CI: -2.26 to 1.17, P = 0.53, I2 = 98%) in SOP patients compared with healthy older individuals with normal bone mineral density (BMD). In addition, correlation analysis showed that leptin levels were positively correlated with lumbar bone mineral density (LBMD) (r = 0.36) and femoral bone mineral density (FBMD) (r = 0.38), chemerin levels were negatively correlated with LBMD (r = -0.55) and FBMD (r = -0.48), and there were significant positive correlations between leptin and adiponectin levels and body mass index (BMI) (r = 0.91 and 0.97).

Conclusions

The likelihood of having SOP was higher in older individuals with low levels of leptin and higher levels of chemerin. In addition, BMI was somewhat lower with low levels of leptin and adiponectin.

Systematic review registration

https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/, identifier CRD42022356469.
Cost-effectiveness of opportunistic QCT-based osteoporosis screening for the prediction of incident vertebral fractures
Authors: Rühling Sebastian , Schwarting Julian , Froelich Matthias F. , Löffler Maximilian T. , Bodden Jannis , Hernandez Petzsche Moritz R. , Baum Thomas , Wostrack Maria , Aftahy A. Kaywan , Seifert-Klauss Vanadin , Sollmann Nico , Zimmer Claus , Kirschke Jan S. , Tollens Fabian
Published: July 2023

Objectives

Opportunistic quantitative computed tomography (oQCT) derived from non-dedicated routine CT has demonstrated high accuracy in diagnosing osteoporosis and predicting incident vertebral fractures (VFs). We aimed to investigate the cost-effectiveness of oQCT screening compared to dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) as the standard of care for osteoporosis screening.

Methods

Three screening strategies (“no osteoporosis screening”, “oQCT screening”, and “DXA screening”) after routine CT were simulated in a state-transition model for hypothetical cohorts of 1,000 patients (women and men aged 65 years) over a follow-up period of 5 years (base case). The primary outcomes were the cumulative costs and the quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) estimated from a U.S. health care perspective for the year 2022. Cost-effectiveness was assessed based on a willingness-to-pay (WTP) threshold of $70,249 per QALY. The secondary outcome was the number of prevented VFs. Deterministic and probabilistic sensitivity analyses were conducted to test the models’ robustness.

Results

Compared to DXA screening, oQCT screening increased QALYs in both sexes (additional 2.40 per 1,000 women and 1.44 per 1,000 men) and resulted in total costs of $3,199,016 and $950,359 vs. $3,262,934 and $933,077 for women and men, respectively. As a secondary outcome, oQCT screening prevented 2.6 and 2.0 additional VFs per 1,000 women and men, respectively. In the probabilistic sensitivity analysis, oQCT screening remained cost-effective in 88.3% (women) and 90.0% (men) of iterations.

Conclusion

oQCT screening is a cost-effective ancillary approach for osteoporosis screening and has the potential to prevent a substantial number of VFs if considered in daily clinical practice.
A novel controller for PV-fed water pumping optimization system driven by an 8/6 pole SRM with asymmetrical converter
Authors: Kumar Kolluru Ashok , Malligunta Kiran Kumar , Teja S. Ravi , Reddy Ch. Rami , Alqahtani Mohammed , Khalid Muhammad
Published: July 2023

A locally installed photovoltaic (PV)-powered motor pump is a viable solution for a water pumping system (WPS) in rural locations. In this study, a single-stage, PV-fed, SRM-powered WPS was investigated and realized using a speed sensorless sliding mode controller (SMC)-based direct torque control (DTC). As a result, no additional DC-DC converter was required for maximum power absorption from the PV source. By utilizing a novel high-side switch asymmetric converter with a hybrid Perturb and Observe–Grey Wolf optimization (POGWO) method integrated with a DC-link voltage controller, an efficient single-stage conversion was achieved. The robustness of the proposed integrated control is presented by comparing it with a Genetic Algorithm and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO). Extensive results using MATLAB SIMULINK are shown to validate the proposed system in both steady-state and transient conditions for various partial shading conditions.
A robust voltage control of dual active full bridge converter based on RBF neural network sliding mode control with reduced order modeling approach
Authors: Wang Xiaosong , Wang Dazhi , Sun Guofeng , Ni Yongliang , Song Keling , Li Yanming
Published: July 2023

This paper presents a control method of dual active full bridge (DAB) DC/DC converter based on neural network Sliding mode control under the reduced order modeling method, which is used to enhance the output voltage regulation and improve the system robustness. Sliding mode control (SMC) is famous for its robustness and improving the dynamic performance of nonlinear systems. However, it includes drawbacks such as complex modeling, chattering, and decreased tracking performance. Therefore, through the method of reduced order modeling, the Radial Basis Function neural network algorithm is selected to modify and design the traditional sliding mode variable structure controller, completing the design of neural network approximation terms and adaptive laws. The proposed reduced order modeling and RBF(Radial Basis Function Neural Network)-SMC scheme simplifies the dual active full bridge modeling process, completes the parameter approximation of the sliding mode controller, and eliminates the chattering problem. Firstly, through simulation and comparative analysis of commonly used modeling methods for dual active full bridge, a reduced order modeling method was adopted to simplify the design process. Then, by ingeniously designing the sliding mode surface and Radial Basis Function control law, and using neural network to modify the Sliding mode control technology, the chattering problem, load disturbance and voltage fluctuation influence of the sliding mode controller are improved. The stability of the control method is proved by Lyapunov stability theory. Finally, the proposed RBF-SMC method is compared with PI linear control and classical Sliding mode control methods through simulation and experiments to verify the effectiveness of the proposed control method.