bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGARUH SUHU TERHADAP PROSES PRODUKSI BIOHIDROGEN DARI HASIL FERMENTASI PALM OIL MILL EFFLUENT (POME)
Authors: Valentino Novio , Hastuti Zulaicha Dwi , Wibowo Agung
Published: October 2020

Hidrogen dapat digunakan sebagai bahan bakar untuk pembakaran langsung pada mesin atausebagai bahan bakar fuel cell yang menghasilkan hampir tidak ada emisi gas rumah kaca ketikadibakar dengan oksigen. Hidrogen dapat ditambahkan ke Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) untukmeningkatkan kinerja dan mengurangi polusi. Hidrogen diproduksi dari bahan yang kaya karbohidratdari limbah industri dengan proses fermentasi gelap. POME dengan kandungan bahan organik cukuptinggi sekitar 25.000 â€“ 70.000 mg/L dapat diolah menjadi gas biohidrogen melalui proses fermentasigelap dengan melibatkan mikroba. Pengaruh suhu proses fermentasi dipelajari dalam penelitian ini.Uji preculture dilakukan pada kondisi suhu 37oC dan 55oC. Sludge dan POME diperoleh dari pabrukkelapa sawit di Bogor. Sludge dilakukan treatment dengan memanaskan apda suhu 90-95oC, selama90 menit. Hasil percobaan menunjukkan bahwa suhu 55oC meghasilkan gas yang lebih tinggidibandingkan dengan suhu 37oC, masing-masing sebesar 95 ml dan 53 ml. Kecepatan produksi gastertinggi terdapat pada waktu inkubasi 24 jam yang kemudian mengalami perlambatan produksi gasketika waktu inkubasi 48 jam.Kata Kunci : POME,hidrogen, fermentasi gelap, preculture
ANALISIS BIAYA MANFAAT BERBAGAI TEKNIK REMEDIASI AIR TERPRODUKSI DARI KEGIATAN INDUSTRI MINYAK DAN GAS BUMI
Authors: Sasongko Nugroho Adi , Agustiani Rani , Khotimah Khusnul
Published: October 2020

Industri minyak dan gas memainkan peran penting dalam menghasilkan keuntungan bagi devisa danpembangunan ekonomi Indonesia. Kegiatan eksplorasi dan produksi memberikan dampak negatifterhadap lingkungan, contohnya adalah air terproduksi.Untuk mengatasi kondisi lingkungan yangterkontaminasi minyak dan gas bumi dapat dilakukan dengan bioremediasi. Tujuan dari penelitian iniadalah untuk membandingkan dan menganalisis efisiensi setiap teknik bioremediasi mengenai biayadan manfaat kualitatif dan kuantitatif yang digunakan untuk penanganan industri limbah minyak dangas bumi. Manfaat lain yang dapat didapat yaitu untuk mendukung rasionalisasi Undang-UndangPerlindungan dan Pengelolaan Lingkungan (PPLH) no. 128 pada tahun 2003, antara lain denganmenggunakan bioremediasi sebagai teknik pemulihan lingkungan yang terkena kontaminasi danmembantu industri minyak dan gas dalam pengelolaan limbah. Hasil penelitian ini menemukan bahwateknik bioremediasi yang dapat digunakan meliputi: (1) pengolahan landfarming; (2) pengolahan biocell; (3)pengolahan composite; (4) pengolahan bio-venting; (5) Pengolahan bio-slurry; (6) pengolahanphytoremediation. Teknik bioremediasi terbaik adalah landfarming dan fitoremediasi. Landfarmingmenghabiskan biaya sebesar USD 30 â€“ USD 70 /m3. Proses pengolahan ini dapat mengurangi TPH91,15% selama empat minggu masa pemulihan. Fitoremediasi memakan biaya USD 21,53 - USD75,35/m3. Proses pengolahan ini dapat mengurangi TPH 36% selama satu setengah minggu masapemulihan. Metode ini menyumbang antara 1-10% dengan biaya produksi minyak mentah dari ladangminyak dan gas.Kata kunci: biodegradasi, bioremediasi, analisis biaya-manfaat, perlindungan lingkungan,industri air minum, minyak dan gas.
A field test of unconventional camera trap distance sampling to estimate abundance of marmot populations
Authors: Corlatti Luca , Sivieri Stefano , Sudolska Bogna , Giacomelli Stefano , Pedrotti Luca
Published: October 2020

The increasing use of remote motion‐sensitive photography recently led to an extension of distance sampling (DS) to accommodate camera trap data. Camera trap distance sampling (CTDS) has been proposed as a promising tool to estimate animal abundance, if temporally limited availability for detection is accounted for. However, the performance of CTDS in different field situations, and its reliability when single still images are used instead of videos or bursts of images remain untested. We used Alpine marmotsMarmota marmotain the Stelvio National Park (Italy) to address three aims: 1) compare estimates of availability bias‐corrected CTDS when using single still images with different set‐ups to define sampling effort. For the ‘user‐manual' set‐up we used values of θ [angle of view] andt∗[recovery time, i.e. the shortest interval at which an animal can be detected] specified by the camera user manual. For the ‘empirical' set‐up we estimated θ andt∗empirically. 2) Compare estimates of CTDS and line DS, both corrected for availability bias based on marmot behavior. 3) Compare estimates of CTDS corrected for availability bias with estimates obtained with capture–mark–recapture (CMR), accounting for the effective trapped area. Our results suggest that: 1) CTDS with ‘user‐manual' set‐up underestimated population size compared to the ‘empirical' set‐up; 2) ‘empirical’ CTDS estimates were similar to those of line DS, but CTDS had lower precision; 3) availability bias‐corrected CTDS underestimated abundance compared to CMR. Assessing camera settings empirically is crucial to reduce bias in CTDS estimators when single still images are used. Videos should be preferred as they allow choosing predefined snapshot moments and do not rely on settings that cannot be changed. Overall, our results support the use of CTDS as an alternative to DS, although proper availability‐bias corrections and many cameras are needed to ensure accuracy and acceptable precision.
The Development of English Teaching Material Base Local Wisdom at SMKN 1 Cinangka
Authors: Saputri Sisca Wulansari , Rohiyatussakinah Ina
Published: October 2020

This research aims to know the development result score of students using module which content local wisdom at SMKN 1 Cinangka. Teaching material in this research is module. This research method that uses is R&D method. This research uses 10 students with small group trial and 30 students with limited field trial. The researcher used technique of collecting data, such as; observation, interview, questionnaire and test. The result indicated that: after getting learning by using local wisdom module, there is any increasing for the score. The average score for experiment class is 54 become 81.5, and for control class is 48.5 and 63.5. It means that learning using local wisdom module got increasing score for experimental and control class.
The Effect of Application Guessing Game Pic-Pow Strategy Towards Students’ Speaking Mastery at the First Class of SMA Mathla’ul Anwar Menes
Authors: Karlina Karlina , Sudirman Ade
Published: October 2020

This research aims to investigate the effect of application guessing game pic-pow strategy towards students’ speaking mastery at the first class of SMA Mathla’ul Anwar Menes. It employs the quantitative research with the characteristics of  the true experimental design. It uses achievement test in collecting data involving orally pre and post tests. The findings reveal that application guessing game pic-pow strategy is able to help students to improve their speaking skill mastery. In the pre-test, the mean of experimental class is 38 and the mean of control class is 39, 13 while in the post-test the mean of experimental class is 92,75 and mean of control class is  79, 29. In the post test of t-test, the researcher can conclude that tcount ≥ ttable or 3, 0858 ≥ 1, 672 therefore Ha is accepted and there is a significant effect of application guessing game pic-pow strategy towards students’ speaking mastery.
Applying of Hypertext to Promote EFL Students’ Reading Comprehension
Authors: Munawaroh Tatu
Published: October 2020

This study investigated applying of hypertext to promote EFL for students to improve reading comprehension. The objective of this study is to find out the implementation of hypertext and to what extent the use of hypertext can improve students’ reading comprehension. This study is applying classroom action research which was conducted at one of senior high school in Pandeglang and predicated by 27 second grade students of senior high school. For analysis of the data, this study used qualitative approach supported with observation, students’ test, questionnaire, and interview. This study showed applying of hypertext in teaching and learning process was successful. The data gained from students’ test showed that the applying of hypertext to promote EFL can improve students’ reading comprehension. The mean of students score in the third cycle was 73.92 with twenty one students achieved score above minimum completion score or KKM (70). In addition, most students agree that applying of hypertext can improve their reading comprehension. For the finding it is recommended for further studies that the applying of hypertext can be implemented in teaching English lesson to improve the students’ reading comprehension.
Student Teachers’ Acceptance towards Blended Learning in Teaching and Learning Psycholinguistics
Authors: Rima Rosmania
Published: October 2020

This study aimed at examining student teachers’ acceptance toward blended learning in teaching and learning Psycholinguistics. It focuses on  students’ attitudes toward using SPADA at spada.untirta.ac.id as learning management system combined with face to face learning. The survey involves 118 undergraduate students enrolled in Psycholinguistics course of English Department Untirta. Technological Acceptance Model (TAM), questionaire and interview are used to obtain the data. The learners’ acceptance toward the blended learning in Psycholinguistics course in overall is at a very good level, including the perceived usefulness and the perceived ease of use. For further research, it is suggested to explore the factors that influence teachers' acceptance with blended learning and the proportion between online and face to face learning.
The Role of SPADA as Instructional Media and Technologies to Utilize Learners’ Self-Regulated Learning
Authors: Hamer Welliam , Lely Ledy Nur
Published: October 2020

The aim to be reached in writing this article is to inform the readers on how SPADA as one of instructional media based technologies today is effective to increase the quality of the learners in their self-regulated learning. In recent years, technology has increasingly developed with its widespread use in the economy, tourism and even education in the world. The existance of technology-based media in teaching and learning activities is needed to accompany the increasingly modern era of globalization. One of the technology-based media used in education is e-learning media. E-learning is a type of teaching and learning that allows the delivery of teaching materials to learners using the internet, intranet or other computer network media (Hartley, 2001). With this technology-based media, teaching and learning activities that previously only took place on campus or school, can be conducted anywhere and anytime, not limited by space and time. One of the e-learning media on campus is SPADA (Online Learning System). This system is developed to answer some of the challenges of higher education and organize learning without limits. The use of the SPADA website as a utilization of learners' self integration means how the use of SPADA can facilitate learners to practice their self-regulated learning. It means that by using SPADA, the learners are expected to increase their learning activities autonomously. By doing so, the lecturers/teachers only need to give their learners the lesson materials and perhaps some assignments then the rest of learning process will be left entirely to the learners, giving them freedom to pick their own learning pace. In this case, SPADA as one of instructional media based technologies is effective to improve the quality of the learners’ self-regulated learning.
An Analysis of Students’ Writing Past Conditional Sentence in Kabupaten Tangerang
Authors: Adela Cahya , Suharti Dwi Sloria , Hanim Imtihan
Published: October 2020

Writing English as a Foreign Language (EFL) requires one to applied writing rules such as language features: vocabulary, punctuation, type of text, text organization as well as appropriate Grammar, especially Past Conditional sentences. It is desired as a rule to convey one's expectations in their daily activities. The purpose of this research was to describe the difficulties and the factors that students of one of  SMAN in Kabupaten Tangerang faced in writing using Past Conditional Sentence. The approach applied in this research was qualitative, and the method used in this research was descriptive analysis. Written tests and interviews were used to collect the data. The results of this research discovered the problems faced by students in writing using the Past Conditional Sentence. It was found that 73% of students had the same writing problem using past conditional sentences. The common mistakes were Verb and Auxiliary's wrong usage and incorrect application of Past Conditional formulas. Furthermore, it was revealed that the problems of language factors contribute to writing related to environmental, linguistics, and psychological factors.
HIV und Schuldgefühle
Authors: Hartung Franziska
Published: October 2020

Zu Beginn der »Aidskrise« in den 1980er Jahren kam eine HIV-Infektion noch einem Todesurteil gleich. Menschen mit HIV und Aids wurden stigmatisiert und die Ansteckung mit Schuld und Strafe für »abweichende« Lebensstile und Sexualverhalten assoziiert. Obwohl sich die Therapiemöglichkeiten und der gesellschaftliche Umgang mit HIV in der heutigen Zeit deutlich verbessert haben, lässt sich in der HIV-Testberatung nach wie vor beobachten, dass neben der Ansteckungsangst vor allem Schuldgefühle das Erleben von Menschen bestimmen, die befürchten, sich mit HIV infiziert zu haben. Die Beratung bekommt so für Klient*innen oft die Funktion einer »Beichte« mit der Hoffnung auf Absolution.

Franziska Hartung knüpft an diese Beobachtungen an, analysiert und konzeptionalisiert die zugrunde liegenden Schuld-Dynamiken. Sie zeigt, dass Schuld und Schuldgefühle nach wie vor relevante Themen im HIV-Diskurs sind und das subjektive Erleben von Klient*innen in der HIV-Testberatung bestimmen sowie für Prävention und Beratung eine wichtige Rolle spielen. Ein besseres Verständnis der Schuldgefühle kann dazu beitragen, wirksam gegen Stigmatisierungen vorzugehen und sexuelle Gesundheit ganzheitlich zu betrachten.
“Un rollo muy hípster”. Turismo, consumo y mercados de acumulación simbólica en Madrid y Barcelona
Authors: Mansilla Jose A. , Andreeva Eneva Stoyanka , Hernández Cordero Adrián
Published: October 2020

El turismo se ha mostrado como un elemento fundamental a la hora de reestructurar la economía de muchas ciudades del occidente capitalista. Este renacimiento urbano ha venido, además, arropado por una terciarización neoliberal de sus sistemas productivos. Como fenómeno dinamizador, el turismo no ha venido solo, sino acompañado, en gran cantidad de ocasiones, de profundas transformaciones físicas y simbólicas: proyectos urbanísticos, políticas culturales, de celebraciones y acogida de mega-eventos, etc. De este modo, la metamorfosis del espacio urbano, así como la estetización de su estructura, son la consecuencia del papel transformador del turismo y la cultura, bases actuales del cambio económico. En todo ello, los mercados de abasto tradicionales, así como una nueva tipología que ha surgido en los últimos años especializada en estética y ocio, suponen una pieza fundamental en la continuación de los procesos de acumulación capitalista. El presente artículo persigue mostrar, a través del análisis de dos mercados -el Mercado de Motores y Palo Alto Market, localizados en las ciudades de Madrid y Barcelona-, el papel que éstos juegan en las dinámicas de terciarización y consumo de las ciudades contemporáneas. Y para ello se mostrarán tanto sus elementos comunes, como aquellos que los hacen únicos, con el objetivo de subrayar su nueva funcionalidad en la competencia internacional por hacer más atractivas las ciudades para visitantes y capitales.
Fabulous Stories in Preschool Ecological Education
Authors: Ganieva Gulchachak Rafisovna , Sharafetdinova Zimfira Gabdrakhmanovna
Published: October 2020

The paper describes results of an experimental research aimed to identify pedagogical conditions of using fairy tales in senior preschool children’s ecological education. The authors establish requirements for choosing ecological tales, reveal techniques of working with an ecological tale in senior preschool classes, identify stages of senior preschool children’s ecological education on the basis of fairy tales. Scientific originality of the study involves identifying pedagogical conditions of using fabulous stories in senior preschool children’s ecological education. The research findings are as follows: the authors justify efficiency of using fabulous stories in senior preschool children’s ecological education.
Competence-Based Model of Future Pilots’ and Air Traffic Controllers’ Foreign-Language Education in the Light of the Requirements of Newly Adopted Normative Legal Acts
Authors: Lebedeva Natalia Alexandrovna
Published: October 2020

The paper examines the current normative-legal base with a view to identify how it satisfies modern requirements for the foreign language competence of civil pilots and air traffic controllers. The article describes a competence-based model of a university graduate of the “Aeronavigation” speciality and analyses the current Russian and international legal acts regulating airmen’s professional activity. Scientific originality of the study lies in the fact that the author reveals discrepancies between requirements of the Federal State Educational Standards and targeted outcomes of the “Aviation English” basic educational program, identifies discrepancies with the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Language Proficiency Rating Scale. The research findings are as follows: the author provides recommendations on how to eliminate these contradictions emphasizing absence of a normative base to form a list of professional competences.
Psychological and Pedagogical Counselling for Secondary School Pupils during Self-Isolation Period
Authors: Monzhievskaya Vera Vladimirovna , Ruzhnikov Mikhail Sergeevich
Published: October 2020

The article aims to identify the areas of psychological and pedagogical counselling for secondary school pupils during the self-isolation period. The problems schoolchildren come across under long-term self-isolation are revealed. Scientific originality of the study involves identifying the areas of psychological and pedagogical counselling for secondary school pupils, taking into account changes in professional requirements for teachers/teachers-psychologists under the conditions of self-isolation. Analysing the results of a teacher survey conducted in the period of self-isolation, the authors conclude about insufficient level of a teacher’s/teacher-psychologist’s communicative competence, taking into account the potential of informational-educational environment of a secondary school. The paper argues for a systemic approach to developing teachers’ online counselling skills and competences in providing psychological and pedagogical assistance to educational process participants.
Gestión del pastoreo: conocimientos y prácticas de manejo de las especies forrajeras en la ganadería trashumante de Iruya (Salta, Argentina).
Authors: Califano Laura María
Published: October 2020

Introducción y objetivos: En el NO de Argentina se encuentran sistemas ganaderos de subsistencia con manejo extensivo del pastoreo a cargo de unidades familiares. Poseen características campesinas, pautas de manejo tradicionales de raigambre andina, acuerdos comunitarios y una estrategia de trashumancia en el uso de diferentes unidades ambientales. En este artículo se identifican las principales etnoespecies forrajeras involucradas, las categorías vernáculas utilizadas para su clasificación, las prácticas de manejo ganadero implementadas y las percepciones relacionadas al paisaje y sus recursos por parte de los campesinos trashumantes de Iruya (Salta).
M&M: Se empleó metodología etnobiológica, para registrar las manifestaciones del sistema biocultural abordado desde la propia perspectiva de los actores. El análisis es cualitativo con aportes cuantitativos en la interpretación de los datos, este trabajo se llevó a cabo entre los años 2011-2018.
Resultados: Se identificaron 81 etnoespecies entre silvestres y cultivadas, dos sistemas clasificatorios vernáculos (uno de manejo ganadero bovino y otros para el manejo de los recursos forrajeros). Se construyó un esquema de la disponibilidad de forraje en el ciclo anual, en base a las estrategias de suplementación de las unidades domésticas. Se observó un sistema de gestión de la ganadería con dos niveles de manejo, uno privado a cargo de las familias y otro a cargo de la organización comunitaria.
Conclusiones: La ganadería como practica productiva de subsistencia, le brinda a esta sociedad la posibilidad de construir un profundo conocimiento del medio natural que influye en la interacción entre vegetales, animales y personas, que se hace operativo por medio de un sistema de gestión del ambiente.
Transnational Fathers: New Theoretical and Conceptual Challenges
Authors: Parke Ross D , Cookston Jeff
Published: October 2020

We propose a transactional model of risk and resilience and ambiguous loss as theoretical guides to understanding transnational fathering. We also examine the risk and buffering conditions associated with each temporal aspect of the migrant journey of transnational fathers beginning with the initial decision to leave their country of origin to their process of resettlement in a destination country. In addition, we examine the effects of the absence of transnational fathers from their family on the fathers themselves, their partners, and their children. We critically explore the buffering effects of communication at a distance as a strategy for reducing the risks associated with the migration experience of transnational fathers and examine the buffering role of substitute caregivers in the home country as a means of reducing the risk associated with the absence of fathers on children. New directions for future work in this area are noted.
PENTINGNYA PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN PERAWAT DALAM PEMECAHAN MASALAH ASUHAN KEPERAWATAN
Authors: Zalukhu Junimiserya
Published: October 2020

Perawat merupakan profesi terbesar dalam bidang kesehatan. Sebagai seorang perawat, sangatlah penting bagi perawat untuk mampu mengambil keputusan dalam pemecahan masalah asuhan keperawatan. Pengambilan keputusan sangat penting keberadaannya dalam asuhan maupun dalam manajemen keperawatan. Setiap keputusan dari tindakan keperawatan harus mampu dipertanggungjawabkan dan dipertanggunggugatkan dan setiap penganbilan keputusan tentunya tidak hanya berdasarkan pada pertimbangan ilmiah semata tetapi juga dengan mempertimbangkan etika. Selain itu, pengambilan keputusan klinis diperlukan kemampuan berfikir kritis bagi perawat. untuk memadukan pengetahuan, perilaku dan ketrampilan yang dimiliki perawat dalam menganalisa keadaan Sehingga angka kepuasan pasien dengan asuhan keperawatan yang diberikan semakin meningkat. Angka kepuasan pasien adalah gambaran kualitas layanan yang diberikan rumah sakit kepada pasiennya
Gotong Royong " Jumat Bersih" Masjid Babul Jihad Kassi-Kassi
Authors: Weni Amelia
Published: October 2020

Jumat Bersih Masjid Babul Jihad Kassi-Kassi
Penggambaran Akar Permasalahan Sengketa Sumber Daya Agraria Pada Tanah Perkebunan Bekas Hak Guna Usaha
Authors: NURBAEDAH
Published: October 2020

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh adanya sengketa tanah perkebunan bekas hak guna usaha di Kecamatan Ngancar Kabupaten Kediri. Penelitian ini telah menemukan akar permasalahan penyebab sengketa sumberdaya agraria pada tanah perkebunan bekas hak guna usaha di Kecamatan Ngancar. Dengan menggunakan teknik wawancara secara mendalam menggunakan pedoman pertanyaan (guideline of interview) dengan Ketua Paguyuban Trisakti di tiga desa (Desa Babadan, Desa Sugihwaras dan Desa Sempu), tiga Kepala Desa (Desa Babadan, Desa Sugihwaras dan Desa Sempu), Direktur PT. Sumber Sari Petung Kediri, Kepaniteraan Perdata dan Pidana pada Pengadilan Negeri Kabupaten Kediri serta Kepala Kantor Badan Pertanahan Nasional Kabupaten Kediri. Hasil analisis dapat menemukan akar penyebab sengketa sumber daya agraria di perkebunan mantan hak atas tanah di Ngancar Kabupaten tumpang tindih perizinan dan perbedaan pandangan antara warga dan PT. Sumber Sari Petung, pembagian tanah antara warga dan perusahaan, pemenangan gugatan PT Sumber Sari Petung atas tanah seluas 250 ha, serta terjadinya kriminalisasi PT Sumber Sari Petung terhadap petani.
Patient participation in the development and delivery of health care services, and implications for quality: Protocol for a scoping review.
Authors: Sagen Joachim , Smedslund Geir , Kjeken Ingvild , Dagfinrud Hanne , Habberstad Andreas , Simonsen Ann Elisabeth , Moe Rikke Helene
Published: October 2020

Introduction Patient participation is increasingly important in individual patient treatment (micro-level), in institutional decisions (meso level) and in decisions on a governmental level (macro level). Nevertheless there is still conflicting evidence about the impact of involving patients in health service development and limited agreement on how to make it happen. This scoping review will map and describe characteristics of meso level approaches to patient participation and facilitators for successful patient participation. We will summarize existing knowledge about patient participation, and the impact on health care services. Methods The present study undertakes a scoping review of research on patient participation in the development and delivery of health care services and implications for quality, following the PRISMA checklist for scooping reviews (PRISMA-ScR). This review will be guided following Arksey and O’Malley’s framework for scoping reviews. All primary studies in English and Scandinavian languages will be eligible. The participants will be patients or healthcare professionals in healthcare services (older than 16 years old). Searches will be conducted in four electronic databases: MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane and PsycINFO, and in grey literature. The final search results will be exported into EndNote, and from EndNote to Covidence to be screened. Final study selection and eligibility criteria will be developed post hoc based on increased familiarity with the literature. The data charting form will be developed and then pilot tested, before results will be reported in a tabular form with a list of factors. Furthermore, the meaning of the results will be summed up in relation to the study objectives. Dissemination and ethics Results will be disseminated through academic journals, conferences and seminars for health care professionals, patient organizations, included health care institutions, and communicated to policymakers. The project is funded by the Dam Foundation and does not require ethical approval.
COVID-19 Outbreak Prediction with Machine Learning
Authors: Ardabili Sina Faizollahzadeh , Mosavi Amir , Ghamisi Pedram , Ferdinand Filip , Varkonyi-Koczy Annamaria R. , Reuter Uwe , Rabczuk Timon , Atkinson Peter M.
Published: October 2020

Several outbreak prediction models for COVID-19 are being used by officials around the world to make informed-decisions and enforce relevant control measures. Among the standard models for COVID-19 global pandemic prediction, simple epidemiological and statistical models have received more attention by authorities, and they are popular in the media. Due to a high level of uncertainty and lack of essential data, standard models have shown low accuracy for long-term prediction. Although the literature includes several attempts to address this issue, the essential generalization and robustness abilities of existing models needs to be improved. This paper presents a comparative analysis of machine learning and soft computing models to predict the COVID-19 outbreak as an alternative to SIR and SEIR models. Among a wide range of machine learning models investigated, two models showed promising results (i.e., multi-layered perceptron, MLP, and adaptive network-based fuzzy inference system, ANFIS). Based on the results reported here, and due to the highly complex nature of the COVID-19 outbreak and variation in its behavior from nation-to-nation, this study suggests machine learning as an effective tool to model the outbreak. This paper provides an initial benchmarking to demonstrate the potential of machine learning for future research. Paper further suggests that real novelty in outbreak prediction can be realized through integrating machine learning and SEIR models.
Relationship of Experiencing Stressors and Coping to Physical and Mental Health, Psychological Distress, and Suicidal Ideation during the SARS-Cov-2 Outbreak in Japan
Authors: Kishi Katsumasa , Kiuchi Keita , Araki Kanto
Published: October 2020

An online survey was administered to 1500 residents of Japan age 18 years or older. Responses collected from these subjects were used for analysis. The results revealed that physical and mental health, psychological distress, and suicidal ideation were associated with severe stress and difficulty. Specifically, reduced physical health was associated with “decreased work” and “worries about being infected with COVID-19 or developing a severe case,” reduced mental health with “unable to pay rent” and “unable to get tested,” increased psychological distress with “losing one’s job” and “eviction from one’s home,” and increased suicidal ideation with “being unable to get a mask” and “problems with neighbors.” Psychological distress was significantly lower in those who “read for pleasure” while suicidal ideation was significantly lower in those who “played with children.”
Efficacy of Role-Play in Teaching and Formative Assessment for Undergraduate English- Major Students in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Keezhatta Muhammed Salim
Published: October 2020

This study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of the role-play as the teaching and formative assessment strategy for the undergraduate English major students from the Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia. To find the effectiveness and the impact of role-play as a teaching strategy, a quasi-experimental method was employed by using a pretest-posttest design wherein the pre and posttest results of 70 EFL students from experimental and the control groups were compared. The experimental group was taught some new areas of grammar, functions and vocabulary using role-play; simultaneously, the control group was taught the same items using the traditional method of teaching. The pretest revealed no significant difference in the knowledge level of the students between the two groups. On the other hand, the posttest results showed that there was a significant difference in the knowledge level of the students in favour of the experimental group. Further, a structured questionnaire was used to understand the perspective of the teachers on the efficacy of role-play in the assessment of students in the English language classes. A sample size of 20 teachers was used where it was found that role-play had a significant impact on the formative assessment. The findings of the study suggested role-play as an effective technique for the undergraduate English-major students in Saudi Arabia to solve the classroom interpersonal troubles, and it would help the students to imbibe the human-relation along with increasing their proficiency in the English language.
What to Choose Amongst Dictionaries for the Linguistics Student: A Review of The American Heritage College Dictionary and the Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary
Authors: Abalkheel Albatool Mohammed
Published: October 2020

This article compares and contrasts two dictionaries: The American Heritage College Dictionary and the Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. This review is written to provide English language learners – and others – who are taking undergraduate-level courses in linguistics, with in-depth advice on how to best support and augment their previously assigned textbooks. Specifically, the author seeks to make a case for how these two dictionaries are the most constructive for students taking courses that focus on semantics and pragmatics. Both of these texts contain extensive and detailed knowledge for students majoring in English. The reviewer examines key aspects of the two volumes in this comparison, including: front and back matter, range of contents and illustrations, and the organization of the entries. Other areas that are explored are how each dictionary deals with connotational meaning, collocational information, expressions related to the headword, and controversial usage issues. The findings of this author reveal that both texts are valuable additions to the library of any undergraduate student studying linguistics and the English language. Each volume has its strong points, making both dictionaries beneficial and essential to students of English. However, these particular texts are strongly recommended for the student for whom English is not the native language.
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for the Treatment of Tendinopathies: Current Evidence on Effectiveness, Mechanisms, Limitations, and Future Directions
Authors: Burton Ian
Published: October 2020

Tendinopathy is a chronic degenerative tendon disorder which is characterised by pain, swelling and impaired physical function and performance, presenting in both athletes and the general population. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is an increasingly common treatment for tendinopathy, which can initiate tendon healing and regeneration. The review presents current understanding of mechanisms of action of ESWT and provides a brief overview of its history and development. The central purpose of the review is to synthesise research findings investigating the effectiveness of ESWT for seven common tendinopathies (plantar heel pain, rotator cuff, lateral elbow, Achilles, gluteal, hamstring and patellar tendinopathy) and provide recommendations on clinical applicability. Collectively, the available evidence indicates that ESWT is effective and can be recommended in treatment for the seven tendinopathies. However, the evidence is stronger for certain tendinopathies compared to others and uncertainties remain regarding the optimal ESWT treatment parameters. The consensus from recent literature is that although ESWT can be effective in isolation it should be combined with other treatments in tendinopathy, which needs to be addressed in future research.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Cancer Screening Services
Authors: Shrestha Gambhir , Mulmi Rashmi
Published: October 2020

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Detection of Circulating Tumor Cells and Its Application in Prostate Cancer
Authors: Song Jin-Qi , Zhou Ya-Nan , Tu Gang-Liang , Xu Chang-Li , Xu Hui
Published: October 2020

In recent years, circulating tumor cells have become the focus of tumor research. In-depth study of the role of circulating tumor cells in the genesis, development, and evolution of tumors will be of great significance for the early detection, early diagnosis, early treatment, and prognosis of tumors. Prostate cancer is one of the common male malignant tumors, and the role of circulating tumor cells in prostate cancer has been increasing year by year. This article will focus on the progress of circulating tumor cells detection and its application in prostate cancer.
A Case Report of Giant Cell Tumor of Proximal Fibula in Children
Authors: Adhikari Sushil , Sigdel Arun , Sah Rajesh Kumar , Devkota Luna
Published: October 2020

Giant cell tumour (GCT) is histopathologically benign tumor of long bone particularly in distal femur and the proximal tibia. It commonly occurs in adults of age 20-40 years but rare in children. GCT is considered to be locally aggressive tumor and tendency of recurrence is higher even after surgery. The clinical features are nonspecific, the principle symptoms are pain, swelling and limiting adjacent joint movements. Diagnosis is based on the radiographic appearance and histopathological findings .In our case X-ray showed ill defined lytic lesion on proximal fibula with cortical thinning and MRI finding revealed expansile lyticlesion in meta-epiphysis of right fibula 16×16×28mm adjacent to growth plate with fluid level. The sclerotic rim appears hypo intense on T1 & hyper intense on T2. Core needle biopsy showed giant cell tumor on proximal fibula. Considering the risk of recurrence wide local excision was done. Management of GCT of proximal fibula in young patient is critical for preventing recurrence and enhancing functional outcomes by saving adjacent anatomical structure. No evidence of local recurrence and metastasis was found in 24 months of follow up.
Institutional Audit of Pediatric and Adolescent Malignancy in Nepal
Authors: Sharma Krishna Sagar , Panthi Sabita , Pradhananga Kishor , Shrestha Bhaktaman
Published: October 2020

Background: There have been no records of the incidence of pediatric malignancy recorded in Nepal until recently. The aim of this study is to analyze the cases of pediatric malignancy reported in 2006 in order to find out the relative frequency and geographical distribution of childhood malignancy throughout Nepal.

Methods: All the data for 2006 were collected from the Hospital-based Cancer Registry of Nepal (B P Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital Registry Programme). All the cases included in the report were analyzed for geographical distribution, age, sex and relative frequency of the various types of childhood malignancies. The cancers were all classified according to the International Classification of Childhood Cancer (ICCC) and separated into 12 major groupings.

Result: A total 343 children and adolescents from seven tertiary care hospitals located in the western, middle and eastern regions of Nepal were registered in the Hospital-based Cancer Registry Program of Nepal. A majority of the patients were from the eastern and mid-eastern regions. The others were from the western, far-western and mid-western regions. Very few of them were from the far-western and mid-western regions. The males had a higher reported rate of malignancies than the females, 60% vs. 40%. The adolescent population (13-19 years old) had 43% of the malignancies: a significant number. Leukemia (33%), lymphoma (18%) and bone tumors (13%) were the first, second and third most common cancers among the 12 groups. The number of reported cases has increased each year from 2003 to 2006.

Discussion: The Hospital-based Cancer Registry was started in 2003. At that time not much attention was given during the collection of data to making note of the different variables. The incidence of pediatric malignancies has not been known till now. This study shows that the relative frequencies of pediatric malignancies and leukemiaare the same as in western countries. Knowledge of the national incidence is necessary in order to make proper policies for the treatment of children with cancer and for research in the field of pediatric oncology. Brain tumors are the second most common cancer in developed countries but in our study it is the fifth most common malignancy: 20% Vs 5%. We have a higher percentage of bone tumors 10% vs. 5% unlike other developed countries where population based registry data are available.
Mucopolysachharidosis-II: A Rare Case Report
Authors: Baxi Kalgi , Jagati Ashish , Agarwal Pooja
Published: October 2020

Mucopolysaccharidosis belongs to a group of metabolic disorders caused by absence or defective activity of lysosomal enzymes. Mucopolysaccharides are major components of intercellular connective tissue and defect in their metabolism leads to an accumulation of incompletely degraded mucopolysaccharides in the lysosomes which affect various body systems through enzymatic activity. We present a case of mucopolysaccharidosis type II with hallmark cutaneous features, mild mental retardation associated with radiological changes.
Scrub Typhus in Western Nepal: A Series of Case Reports
Authors: Pudasaini Prajwal , Ranjit Annu , Neupane Saraswoti
Published: October 2020

Scrub typhus, a mite borne infectious disease which is transmitted to humans by bite of trombiculid mite. An eschar, which is a characteristic necrotic skin lesion, is formed at the site of bite. Systemic spread via the hematogenous and lymphatic routes occur and the infected people develop fever, cutaneous rash, myalgia, and lymphadenopathy. Diagnosis of scrub typhus is often difficult because of vast variability and non-specific presentation of the disease. Scrub typhus has been poorly reported from Kaski district. Here we report series of five cases of scrub typhus from Kaski distrist of Western Nepal.
Study of Cutaneous Manifestations in End Stage Kidney Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis
Authors: Maskey Abhishek , Kumar Ajay , Shrestha Roshan
Published: October 2020

Introduction: The prevalence of cutaneous manifestations in hemodialysis patients is increasing.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and pattern of various cutaneous manifestations in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis.

Material and Methods: A hospital based cross sectional study was conducted in patient undergoing maintenance hemodialysis at least for three months in dialysis unit of Manipal Teaching Hospital Pokhara, Nepal during the period from August 2018 to January 2019. A demographic questionnaire and a checklist about cutaneous disorders were used for data collection. Patients with cholestatic liver disease or acute hepatitis, active infection, active malignancy, patient with acute kidney injury, patient undergoing peritoneal dialysis and renal transplant recipient were excluded from study.

Results: Total 80 patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis were included. Among them, 52 (65%) patients were male. The mean age of study population was 51.95±14.96 years. The mean duration of dialysis was 40.28±11.09 months. The most common cause of end stage kidney disease was diabetic nephropathy. The most common cutaneous manifestations were pigmentation (82.5%), nail changes (75%), xerosis (70%) and pruritis (50%).

Conclusions: The results of this study revealed that patients on hemodialysis were associated with multiple cutaneous symptoms, the most prevalent of which were pigmentation and nail disorders. Therefore, early diagnosis of these problems is a major step in improving the quality of life in these patients.
Prevalence of Hepatitis C among Lichen Planus Patients
Authors: Sharma Rabindra , Paudel Sushil
Published: October 2020

Introduction: The association between hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and lichen planus (LP) has been studied widely. Extrahepatic manifestations including lichen planus are common among patients infected with HCV. The prevalence of HCV among lichen planus (LP) seems to vary geographically.

Objective: This study was carried out to determine whether an association exists between LP and HCV infection.

Materials and Methods: A total of 68 lichen planus (LP) patients identified clinically and histopathologically were screened for anti-HCV from blood samples.

Results: Among the 68 patients of LP only 2 (2.94%) female patients had HCV infection.

Conclusion: This study reveals very few patients of lichen planus being infected with HCV which is in line with a similar study done earlier in Kathmandu. Thus due to limited evidence to support an association between HCV and LP routine HCV screening is not recommended at this geographic location.
Mechanical, thermal and chemical properties of spent black tea doped concrete
Authors: Kaygusuz Hakan , Hanbay Serap
Published: October 2020

The use of waste materials in concrete has been accelerated around the world recently. In this study, thermal and compressive strength properties of concrete doped with black tea waste are studied to assess the availability of using this type of waste in concrete. Black tea waste with 0.3 and 0.5 vol.-% were added to concrete mixtures. Thermal conductivity and effusivity of concrete with black tea waste were evaluated firstly, and load-bearing capacity of this biomass doped concrete were also investigated by the compressive test and Schmidt hammer test. The results showed that using black tea waste with 0.3 vol.-% slightly decreased the compressive strength of concrete whereas there was a considerable decrease in thermal conductivity. However, using black tea waste with 0.5 vol.-% causes an obvious decrease in compressive strength and a decrease in thermal conductivity of concrete which is not directly proportional with the amount of black tea. Therefore, with a small toleration of loss of compressive strength, black tea waste doped concrete can be produced with high volume fractions in order to have concrete samples with good thermal insulation for research purposes.
Optimization of Longitudinal Control of an Autonomous Vehicle using Flower Pollination Algorithm based on Data-driven Approach
Authors: Ma'ani Fadillah Adamsyah , Nazaruddin Yul Yunazwin
Published: October 2020

Some challenges in the development of autonomous vehicles, such as generating a model representing the dynamics of the speed, designing a longitudinal controller, and the optimization method, are still explored until now. In this paper, a longitudinal controller based on the proportional-integral-derivative controller with an additional feed- forward term is proposed, where the Flower Pollination Algorithm is employed for optimizing the controller. The feed-forward term and the model used in the optimization are generated using the data-driven approach. For the optimization, a cost function considering mean absolute error and mean absolute jerk will be minimized. The simulation study was performed using the CARLA simulator, and the results show that the proposed scheme represents the dynamics of the speed very well inside the range of the training data and does not overfit the training data. It is also demonstrated that the proposed longitudinal controller can track the desired speed satisfactorily in a non-straight path.
Avaliação do uso de anticoncepcionais em cães e gatos
Authors: SILVA CATARINA RAFAELA
Published: October 2020

Coxofemoral dysplasia (DCF) is an orthopedic condition characterized by the abnormal development of the hip joint and consequent degeneration of the articular components. The clinical signs when discrete are little evidenced by the tutors and their manifestation varies according to the age of the animal. The diagnosis is made through anamnesis, physical and radiographic findings. The treatment is performed with the intention of relieving pain and preventing the progression of degenerative joint disease. The present study aims to report the technique of acetabular denervation and pectineotomy as treatment of hip dysplasia in canine, where it can be observed a significant clinical evolution in the postoperative period of the animal.
Retour d’expérience sur les transports Smur des patients Covid-19
Authors: Morin F. , Peschanski N. , Hibon A. Ricard , Douillet D. , Savary D.
Published: October 2020

Dès la fin du mois de février 2020, les urgentistes français ont été confrontés à une situation inédite et complexe dans la gestion des cas les plus sévères d’infections pulmonaires associées au nouveau coronavirus (SARSCoV- 2). Les informations en provenance de Chine et les recommandations initiales de l’Organisation mondiale de la santé ont rapidement amené à considérer l’intubation et la ventilation mécanique précoce des malades atteints par la pneumonie de la Covid-19. Or, dès la fin du mois de mars 2020, grâce aux retours d’expérience et de prise en charge, d’abord de la part des réanimateurs et urgentistes italiens, puis espagnols, les pratiques et les recommandations concernant les modalités d’oxygénation et de ventilation des patients Covid-19 ont évolué. Le caractère exceptionnel de cette pandémie et la grande adaptabilité des services de Samu/Smur de France, en l’espace de quelques semaines, pour prendre en charge ces patients oxygénodépendants, justifient que nous en fassions le retour d’expérience, et ce, d’autant plus que nous sommes exposés à un risque de recrudescence d’infections respiratoires graves associées au SARS-CoV-2 à court terme, risquant de saturer une nouvelle fois notre système de santé. Nous détaillons donc ici le retour d’expérience des prises en charge médicales préhospitalières concernant principalement les supports d’oxygénation et de ventilation mécanique.