bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pathogens in PICU before and during the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic in China: A Multicenter Retrospective Study
Authors: Ni Jingwen , Zhao Zhe , Wang Chun , Jin Youpeng , Wang Yi , Liang Zhenhua , Li Shujun , Chen Jie , Du Yanqiang , Li Yipei , Huang Hanwu , Guo Yuxiong , Zhong Yujie , Feng Zhichun , Fang Kenan , Hong Xiaoyang
Published: November 2022

Background

Nonpharmacological interventions for COVID-19 could reduce the incidence of children hospitalized in pediatric intensive care units (PICU) and the incidence of children with bacterial infections. This study aimed to evaluate changes in the bacterial profile of children in PICU before and during the COVID-19 pandemics.

Methods

The present study is a retrospective, involving clinical data of children with positive bacterial cultures admitted to the PICU respectively in 2019 and 2021.

Results

In total 652 children were included in this study. The total number of hospitalized patients and the incidence of bacteria-positive children in 2021 were lower than those in 2019. There were no significant differences in the ratio of Gram-positive bacterial infection, Gram-negative bacteria infection or fungi infection between the two years. The rate of Streptococcus pneumoniae in 2021 was higher than that in 2019(p = 0.127). The incidence of Haemophilus influenzae in hospitalized patients decreased with a downward trend(p = 0.002).The distribution of previous underlying diseases in children admitted to PICU with different outcomes of bacterial infection between the two years were homogeneous (P > 0.05).

Conclusion

After the implementation of COVID-19 isolation, prevention and control measures, the number of hospitalizations and bacterial infections in PICU decreased, which may be due to changes in population's behavior patterns. Meanwhile, the incidence of Haemophilus influenzae in hospitalized patients decreased with a downward trend.

Trial Registration

http://www.chictr.org.cn/index.aspx (ChiCTR2200057182). The date of registration is March 02, 2022.
Viscosity Iteration Technique involving an inertial extrapolation for Monotone Inclusion Problems Using Forward-Backward Splitting Methods
Authors: Nwawuru Francis
Published: November 2022

In this paper, we introduce and study a modified forward-backward splitting method for finding a zero in the sum of two monotone operators in real Hilbert spaces. Our proposed method only requires one forward evaluation of the single-valued operator and one backward evaluation of the set-valued operator per iteration. This is an improvement over many others in literature with strongly convergent splitting methods with two forwards and a backward iteration. Furthermore, we also incorporate inertial term in our scheme to speed up the rate of convergence. We obtain a strong convergence result when the set-valued operator is maximal monotone and the single-valued operator is Lipschitz continuous monotone which is weaker assumption than being inverse strongly monotone or cocoercive.
2010 Mathematics Subject Classification: 47H09; 47H10; 49J20; 49J40
How the rise of trucks has reduced traffic throughput
Authors: Gao Yang , Levinson David
Published: November 2022

This paper collects the morning peak period data of 564 loop detector stations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul freeway network from all workdays of 1995-2019. Stations that repeatedly meet saturation conditions are chosen using fundamental diagrams (FDs) to determine the change in the throughput capacity of the entire network over 25 years. Network throughput drops from approximately 1850 veh/lane/hr in 1995 to approximately 1600 veh/lane/hr in 2019. By connecting motor vehicles type and traffic levels at permanent classification stations, we determine the increase in the number of trucks is in part responsible for the decrease in throughput capacity.
Energy-Aware Computation Offloading in Mobile Edge Computing Using Quantum-Based Arithmetic Optimization Algorithm
Authors: Masdari Mohammad , Majidzadeh Kambiz , Doustsadigh Elahe , Babazadeh Amin , Asemi Reza
Published: November 2022

The Internet of Things (IoT) has rapidly grown recently, and mobile devices (MDs) have encountered widespread usage. All of these cause an increase in the demand for more powerful computing resources. Meanwhile, a new concept called mobile edge computing (MEC) was introduced as a promising technology to access powerful computing resources closer to the user side for a quick and effective response, especially for time-intensive applications. Task offloading has emerged as a solution to allocate resources among computing resources of smart devices or computational resources available in MEC. This study presents a new binary quantum approach based on an arithmetic optimization algorithm (BQAOA) for computational tasks offloading decisions on MDs with low complexity and guaranteed convergence. However, since task offloading is an NP-hard problem, there is a need to use methods that provide the optimal possible solution for various quality criteria, including response time and energy consumption. Indeed, this is where the advantages of arithmetic optimization algorithms (AOA) and quantum computing have been used to improve the performance of MDs. This paper introduces a 2-tier architecture from the user to the cloud computing server-side. Also, a Markov model is proposed to compute the average network bandwidth in the offloading problem. The proposed BQAOA is compared with the best state-of-the-art algorithms in heuristic and meta-heuristic fields in different scenarios. The simulation results showed 12.5%, 12%, and 26% improvement in energy consumption, makespan, and Energy SLA Violations (ESV) optimization parameters, respectively.
Safety and efficacy of EUS-guided radiofrequency ablation for unresectable pancreatic insulinoma: a single-center experience
Authors: de Andreis Federica Borrelli , Boskoski Ivo , Mascagni Pietro , Bianchi Antonio , Schinzari Giovanni , Annicchiarico Eleonora Brigida , Quero Giuseppe , Tortora Giampaolo , Alfieri Sergio , Gasbarrini Antonio , Costamagna Guido , Spada Cristiano , Attili Fabia
Published: November 2022

Purpose
Insulinomas are rare, functioning pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (pNEN), whose gold standard therapy is surgical resection. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (EUS-RFA) is a recent technique that has emerged as minimally invasive therapeutic option for patients with pancreatic lesions not eligible for surgery. In this study, we aimed to describe a series of patients with unresectable pancreatic insulinoma treated with EUS-RFA.
Methods
This is a single-center, retrospective study including all consecutive patients with functioning pancreatic insulinoma undergoing EUS-RFA for surgical unfitness or surgery refusal, between March 2017 and September 2021. Technical success, radiologic response, and adverse events rate were evaluated.
Results
A total of 10 patients (mean age: 67.1 ± 10.1 years; F:M 7:3) were enrolled. The mean size of insulinoma was 11.9 ± 3.3 mm. Technical success was achieved in 100% of patients, with an immediate normalization of serum glucose levels. Only one (10%) patient was successfully treated with two RFA sessions. The complete radiologic response within 3 months after EUS-RFA was observed in all patients (100%). Persistent euglycemia was assessed at 6 and 12 months for each treated patient. Three procedure-related early adverse events occurred, including two (20%) cases of mild abdominal pain, and one (10%) case of intraprocedural bleeding with spontaneous hemostasis. No major complications were observed within 48 hours after the procedure.
Conclusions
Data of this case series suggest that EUS-RFA is a feasible and safe therapeutic approach for unresectable pancreatic insulinomas with long-term efficacy.
OMGD-StarGAN: Improvements to boost StarGAN v2 performance
Authors: Li Rui , Gu Jintao
Published: November 2022

A good image editing model should learn to map relationships between styles from different domains, meet the high quality and diversity of the generated images, and be highly scalable across different domains. Also, given the importance of multi-device deployment, especially model deployment on lightweight devices, lightweight optimization of the model is an essential and critical task. Based on these key points, a new approach to optimize and improve the existing base model, namely OMGD-StarGAN, is proposed by combining the PatchGAN discriminator and DynamicD dynamic training strategy, ResNet style generator, and modulated convolution. A variety of experiments are compared, and the experimental results show that the proposed model reduces the computational cost while improving the quality and diversity of the generated images.
Threshold-Proxy Re-Encryption Scheme with Proactive Property for Secure Data Sharing on Cloud
Authors: Gahlot Raghav , Andola Nitish , Verma Katyayani , Venkatesan S. , Verma Shekhar
Published: November 2022

Cloud based data sharing addresses the limited storage availability problem for resource-constrained users. However, most of the techniques for secure data sharing with high access control are computationally intensive. Proxy re-encryption technique is computationally light and provides secure and efficient cloud based data sharing. However, proxy re-encryption has a single semi-trust proxy for all intermediate re-encryption processes which makes it a single point of failure and vulnerable to several attacks. We propose a threshold proxy re-encryption with the proactive property. The shares of re-encryption keys are sent to all proxies using shamir secret sharing. The shares may get leaked with passage of time or when any proxy leaves or joins the network, then, secret needs to be changed every time. The proactive property in threshold proxy re-encryption helps renew the shares without changing the secret. PB-TPRE scheme is collusion resistant against the proxies, users ,and cloud. We present a concrete construction for PB-TPRE that satisfies indistinguishability under chosen-plaintext attacks with a random oracle model and formally proves its security. We compared and discussed PB-TPRE scheme with other threshold proxy re-encryption schemes and found it to be efficient and secure for cloud based data sharing applications
Efficacy of nonpharmacological therapies for postoperative pain in cardiac surgery: A systematic review
Authors: de Andrade Érica Vieira , Oliveira Letícia Modesto , Felix Márcia Marques dos Santos , Raponi Maria Beatriz Guimarães , de Faria Maíla Fidalgo , Silva Karla Fabiana Nunes da , Barbosa Maria Helena
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Postoperative pain is common and occurs frequently in patients undergoing cardiac surgery, which can lead to adverse events. Therefore, it is critical that assessment and adequate analgesia are performed to avoid compromising the recovery process. It is recommended that multimodal therapy be used for this purpose, as it promotes better analgesia. Therefore, the aim of this study is to search for studies that address the efficacy of nonpharmacological methods for pain relief in these patients.
Methods: This study used a PRISMA-compliant systematic literature review that selected primary randomized clinical trials on the efficacy of nonpharmacological pain relief therapies in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Searches were conducted in PubMed, LILACS, CINAHL, the Web of Science, Scopus, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, with no time or language restrictions. The Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist for Randomized Clinical Trials was used to assess methodological rigor.
Results: After screening, 23 of the 140 studies found in the databases were selected. The studies examined the efficacy of thirteen different nonpharmacological therapies, as well as a combination of therapies, with massage therapy being the most commonly examined, followed by musical intervention and hypnosis.
Conclusions: Some interventions, when combined with pharmacological therapy, were effective in relieving postoperative pain after cardiac surgeries, according to the studies analyzed. However, most studies had significant methodological flaws, and further studies with high methodological quality are needed.
Systematic review registration: The present study is registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) under number CRD42020168681.
Missionary Medicine and Sarawak Malay Proselytisation (1848–1866): The Unfulfilled Mission
Authors:   Faculty of Social Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia, Ahmad Sharifah S.
Published: November 2022

This article discusses the introduction of the Anglican medical mission in 19th- century Sarawak. Missionary medicine was part of the constellation of Western rationality brought to the Malay Archipelago through colonialism. However, far from being a purely scientific enterprise, missionary medicine became a theological tool for the fulfilment of religious duty expected of the spiritually imbued practitioner engaged by the evangelical society. It was believed that in healing the soul through the body, a conversion could follow. In addition to spiritual conversion, medicine was ideologised as civilisational superior to the indigenous form, therefore should be imposed as a means of civilising the native subjects. To explore the effect of theological medicine on Sarawak Malay, the letters of Bishop Francis Thomas McDougall (1817–1886) became the primary source-material in illuminating the early phase of missionary medicine in Sarawak. The reference to letters as historical evidence was unique as personal correspondence often replete with sentiments. By utilising the history of emotion approach, the sentiment was historicised as a product of the precariousness of life in a colonial situation. It was found that the practice of medicine had been frustrated by the excessive imagination of impending violence, causing the subtle attempt at Malay proselytisation to cease. In the end, missionary medicine had a short lifespan and limited effect on the religious and health belief among Sarawak Malay. To them, Christianity and its medicine were uninspiring and ineffectual.
Ritual Muinsamung Etnik Tombonuo: Perubahan dan Pemeliharaan Secara Kreatif
Authors:   Akademi Seni dan Teknologi Industri Kreatif, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, Cheng Jia Min , Low Kok On ,   Akademi Seni dan Teknologi Industri Kreatif, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Published: November 2022

Muinsamung ialah ritual turun-temurun etnik Tombonuo, yang menetap di daerah Pitas, Sabah. Ritual ini pada asalnya berkait rapat dengan aktiviti mengayau sebelum Syarikat Berpiagam (British) Borneo Utara mentadbir Borneo Utara (Sabah) pada akhir kurun ke-19. Makalah ini bertujuan menganalisis aspek perubahan ritual muinsamung berasaskan teori perubahan ritual. Selain itu, pengolahan tarian Sumanggak oleh Suana Kabora pada tahun 1983 sebagai satu usaha kreatif bagi memulihara ritual silam Tombonuo turut diteliti. Bagi mengumpul data kajian, dua siri kerja lapangan yang menggunakan kaedah temu bual dan pemerhatian telah dilakukan di tiga buah kampung Tombonuo di daerah Pitas. Kajian ini mendapati fungsi ritual muinsamung yang berkait dengan aktiviti mengayau telah berubah menjadi ritual monginsamung, yang dikendalikan untuk upacara pengebumian disebabkan perubahan politik dan kehendak sosial. Disebabkan wujudnya keinginan untuk memastikan agar ritual turun-temurun etniknya terus dikekalkan, sebahagian daripada persembahan ritual lama ini telah diolah secara kreatif oleh anggota masyarakat menjadi satu bentuk tarian lantas dianggap sebagai satu perubahan daripada ritual yang sakral kepada persembahan estetik yang sekular.
Translation of Pronouns and Deictic Positioning in the Thai Prime Minister’s Weekly Addresses
Authors:   Research Institute of Languages and Cultures of Asia, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, 73170 Thailand, Phanthaphoommee Narongdej
Published: November 2022

This study investigates the translation of the weekly Thai prime ministerial addresses, focusing on pronouns and deictic positioning. The English translation is considered a new feature of this political genre, with implications for Thailand’s political situation. The study analyses Prayut Chan-o-cha’s weekly addresses using Munday’s pronouns and deixis categorisation based on the interpersonal concept in systemic functional linguistics. The central concerns are how the premier used Thai pronouns and positioned the addressees in his speeches and if their translation properly represents them. The findings reveal that the prime minister’s (PM) selection of pronouns defines his addressees into distant and proximate, positive and negative groups. However, his pronoun use is ambivalent and slippery. The translation of his pronoun use causes the obligatory shifts in the target text because of the structural differences between Thai and English. There is a tendency for explicitation of the PM’s deictic positioning due to the re-insertion of the missing pronouns. In rendering the PM’s temporal deixis into English, the translator managed to connect his imagined glorious past of Thailand with its hopeful future. These explicit time links evoke a nationalistic image and allude to Thailand’s recent political turmoil.
Different Faces of Critical Traditionalism in Approaching the Quran in Contemporary Indonesia
Authors:   Fakultas Ushuluddin dan Humaniora, Universitas Islam Negeri Antasari, Jl. A. Yani, KM. 4,5, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia, Wardani Wardani
Published: November 2022

There has been a dynamic development of Islam in contemporary Indonesia as seen from the approaches to interpreting the Quran. One of the trends of thought is traditionalism, which is commonly perceived as a broad category of the school of thought. There is no single entity called traditionalism since it takes on different faces. With specific references to M. Quraish Shihab, Abd Muin Salim and Nashruddin Baidan, this article aims to study all these traditional Muslim thinkers’ views on Quran interpretation by employing a historical approach. The study mainly focuses on, first, the continuity and changes concerning elements initially derived from some sources and elements developed originally and secondly, on response to modern Western legacies of social sciences and humanities approaches. This article will argue that critical traditionalism constitutes many faces. This trend of a mode of thought is viewed from its followers’ insisting on the sufficiency of traditional sources of interpretation, based on argumentations set up primarily by classical Muslim scholars, rationalising traditional argumentations and critical response and clarification to Western approaches in interpreting the Quran.
Learning Chinese Characters: Academic vs Dynamic Approach
Authors:   Institute of Chinese Language and Literature, Southwest University, ChongQing 400715, China, Li Xiao Liang
Published: November 2022

This study aims to study the comparative results of the application of the classical academic and modern dynamic types of studying Chinese writing in its pragmatic aspect. Chinese language and writing are among the most difficult to learn as a second language, requiring advanced teaching methods with wider use of elements of the digital environment and the student’s independent active use of web services for active language learning. This aspect is also important when using more and more mass distance learning. The study involved 90 students aged 23 years old to 35 years old, who were equally divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group used active learning methods and the control group used the usual academic methods of teaching Chinese writing, in accordance with the university course. The training was allocated four hours per week for remote training (using the Google Meet platform). The results demonstrated that the dynamic approach is effective in teaching hieroglyphics and pragmatic aspects of the language (reading, typing on a computer, listening comprehension, recognising words and written hieroglyphs). The academic classroom method is more suitable for the formation of correct pronunciation, taking into account the tonal type of Chinese phonetics.
Wardovo hegelijansko shvaćanje države
Authors: Dokić Marko , Bakrač Vladimir
Published: November 2022

U radu se ispituje društvena teorija Lestera Franka Warda, jednoga od najznačajnijih predstavnika rane američke društvene teorije, s posebnim naglaskom na njegovu koncepciju države, koja se može smatrati hegelijanskom. U prvom dijelu rada dan je kraći osvrt na ranu američku društvenu teoriju: njezine osnovne karakteristike; pitanja koja su bila glavni predmet promatranja u tom razdoblju razvoja sociologije u Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama i njezine najznačajnije predstavnike. U daljnjem tekstu, analiziraju se osnovne karakteristike Wardove društvene teorije. Tako se ističe da je ona: pojmovno naslonjena na prirodne znanosti, utemeljena na razlikovanju čiste i primijenjene sociologije, sistematska, progresivna i naklonjena društvenim reformama. Ona je bila suprotstavljena individualističkoj tradiciji i predstavljala je svojevrsni zaokret prema kolektivizmu. Njegova teorija počivala je na vjerovanju da ljudski um može upravljati društvenim napretkom i da poredak koji se temeljio na socijalnim nejednakostima te bio produkt doktrine laissez-faire ne može osigurati slobodu i blagostanje. Osnovna institucija koja je to u stanju učiniti jest država, tako da je središnji dio rada posvećen upravo shvaćanju države Lestera F. Warda, koje je okarakterizirano kao hegelijansko. U tom dijelu iznose se ključna obilježja Wardove koncepcije države i vrši usporedba s teorijom etičke države, koja je dana u okviru Hegelove filozofije objektivnoga duha – filozofije prava i filozofije povijesti. Na kraju, ističe se da je Wardova teorija, iako je po nekim svojim karakteristikama bila atipična za američku društvenu teoriju, ukazala na opći pravac daljnjega razvoja društvenih prilika prema eri kolektivizma.
Perspectivas do uso de extratos de plantas amazônicas (açaí, copaíba, salva-do-marajó, pupunha e bacuri) como potenciais moduladores da fermentação ruminal: um breve panorama
Authors: Jesus Coelho Gabriela , Castillo Vargas Julián Andrés , Costa de Araújo Tiago , Pereira Maciel Raylon , Souza Alves Kaliandra , Iris Gomes Daiany , Mezzomo Rafael
Published: November 2022

Na flora amazônica, incontáveis plantas possuem compostos bioativos, que potencialmente podem ser utilizados como moduladores da fermentação ruminal. Apesar da importância, poucos estudos têm sido desenvolvidos para avaliar a utilização de plantas amazônicas como aditivos alimentares naturais na nutrição de ruminantes. Assim, objetiva-se apresentar um panorama dos dados científicos da literatura sobre os efeitos do uso dos extratos de açaí, copaíba, salva-do-marajó, pupunha e bacuri na fermentação ruminal e os seus potenciais de utilização na dieta de ruminantes. O açaí (Euterpe oleracea Mart.), possui 16,08 mg/g de matéria seca de flavonoides, compostos com potente ação antimicrobiana. Estudos com suplementação do óleo de açaí tem mostrado efeitos modulatórios na fermentação ruminal e na produção de leite de ovelhas e vacas. Adicionalmente, a oleoresina de copaíba (Copaifera spp.) e a manteiga das sementes de bacuri (Platonia insignis Mart.), possuem, respectivamente, 88% e 41% de terpenos; a composição fitoquímica do óleo de salva-do-marajó (Hyptis crenata Pohl ex Benth) ainda não está completamente caracterizada, mas esta fonte está majoritariamente composta por terpenos cânfora (33,62%), 1,8-cineol (19,76%) e α-pineno (15,24%), que apresentam atividade in vitro antimicrobiana, capaz de reduzir a produção total de gás em ambiente ruminal in vitro. A pupunha, fruto da pupunheira (Bactris gasipaes Kunth.), possui 355,95 mg/kg de carotenoides, com efeito antimicrobiano in vitro contra algumas cepas bacterianas. Os achados desta revisão demonstram as potencialidades dos extratos amazônicos na maximização da produção animal, em razão dos possíveis efeitos na modulação da fermentação ruminal, sendo encorajada a realização de estudos adicionais visando uma maior exploração deles. Embora, atualmente, não existam estudos associados aos efeitos do açaí, salva-do-marajó, pupunha e bacuri na fermentação ruminal, pressupõe-se que pela sua composição fitoquímica, poderiam ter um efeito semelhante aos ionóforos na produção de ruminantes.
Academic Adjustment and Social Support Roles among Undergraduate Students during the COVID -19 Pandemic
Authors: Lubis Fitriani Yustikasari , Syahlaa Syauqiyyah , Susiati Erna , Yuanita Rasni Adha , Wijayanti Puspita Adhi Kusuma , Wedyaswari Miryam
Published: November 2022

Introduction:

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected various areas, including the education sector, which has led to use of various alternatives, such as online learning platform, requiring undergraduate students' adjustment to academic conditions. Therefore, this study aims to assess the academic adjustment of undergraduate students and the social support from parents and lecturers, as well as peer support.

Methods:

A cross-sectional quantitative approach was used, while the data were obtained through surveys using an online adjustment measurement scale and self-report questionnaires to measure social support. The surveys were distributed through various online platforms, including Instagram, LINE, WhatsApp, and among lecturers in several universities in Indonesia, to be filled by registered undergraduate students learning from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 299 participants, with males being 93 and females 206 having a mean age of 19.76 years, spread across several provinces in Indonesia, were selected using a convenience sampling technique. The IBM SPSS Statistic version 24.0 was used to calculate the correlation between variables using Pearson correlation, and the analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression analysis.

Results:

The results showed parent involvement and lecturer support to have a significant impact on academic adjustment, while peer support did not prove to have a significant impact (R2=0.120, p<0.01). Furthermore, the impact of social support on the dimensions of academic adjustment comprising lifestyle, achievement, and motivation was also evaluated. Based on the results, only lecturer support plays a significant positive role in the academic lifestyle dimension. In academic achievement, parent involvement and lecturer support exhibit a positively significant role, while only parent involvement significantly affects academic motivation. Among the three dimensions, only peer support has no significant impact.

Conclusion:

The results imply that the success of undergraduate students in academic adjustment during the COVID-19 pandemic can be facilitated by parental involvement and lecturer support.
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Acute Postoperative Pain after Emergency Abdominal Surgery
Authors: Mehari Ezra Ejegu , Bizuneh Yosef Belay , Fentie Demeke Yilkal , Arefayne Nurhusen Riskey
Published: November 2022

Objective:

This study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of acute postoperative pain after emergency abdominal surgery in the first 24 postoperative hours among adult patients.

Methods:

An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted on adult patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgery at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital from March 1 to May 30, 2020. Data were collected by delivering questionnaires through interviews and reviewing the patients’ charts. Data were entered into Epi Info software, version 7.2, and analyzed by SPSS version 20. Logistic regression was applied to point out independent risk factors for postoperative acute pain. Variables with a p-value of < 0.05 were taken as significant.

Results:

165 patients participated in the study with a response rate of 98.2%. Among these, 75.8% [95% CI: (69.8%, 82.3%)] of patients experienced moderate to severe acute postoperative pain. Female gender [AOR:3.9, 95%CI: (1.22,12.5)], preoperative anxiety[AOR:4.4,95%CI:(1.74,11.1)],moderate to severe preoperative pain[AOR:5.79,95%CI:(2.08,16.1)], and incision length ≥10cms [AOR: 4.86, 95%(CI:1.88,12.5)], were significantly associated with moderate to severe acute postoperative pain.

Conclusions and Recommendations:

The prevalence of immediate postoperative pain following emergency abdominal surgery was found to be high in this study. Acute postoperative pain was substantially linked to the female sex, preoperative anxiety, preoperative pain, and an incision length of ≥10 cm. The prevalence of moderate-to-severe acute postoperative pain as well as the factors that contribute to it can be used to develop particular preventive strategies to reduce patient suffering.
Thermokinetic and Thermodynamic Parameters for Catalytic Pyrolysis of Medium Density Fiber over Ni/Beta Zeolite
Authors: Carvalho Mateus , Oliveira Ana Paula , Mayer Francieli , Virgens Cesário , Rangel Maria do Carmo
Published: November 2022

Catalytic pyrolysis is an attractive alternative for converting biomass into energy and chemicals to replace fossil sources. This has encouraged the search for efficient catalysts that can directly remove oxygenated products during pyrolysis, since they are the main problem in the processing and use of the products obtained. The catalytic and non-catalytic pyrolysis of medium density fiber (MDF) over beta zeolite-supported nickel (3 and 5%) was performed using the biomass/catalyst of 1.0/0.2 ratio. The thermokinetic and thermodynamic parameters were determined using the isoconversional and non-isothermal methods of Flynn-Wall-Ozawa (FWO), Kissinger-Ahakira-Sunose (KAS) and Friedman. In addition, the master plots by the Criado method were used to determine the most suitable theoretical solid-state mechanism. The thermodynamic parameters were also obtained using the Friedman method. The results showed that the addition of the catalyst decreased the activation energy and affected the initial, final and maximum decomposition temperatures, which was related to the superficial acidic sites of beta zeolite that promote cracking and hydrocracking reactions. Nickel further decreased this parameter due to the activity of this metal in hydrodeoxygenation/deoxygenation, oligomerization and dehydration. The Friedman method provided the best correlation coefficient among the methods and was used to determine the thermodynamic parameters. The results showed that Ea increases in the order: MB3Ni < MB5Ni < MB < M.
Reproductive Organ of Male Sulawesi Giant Rat (Paruromys dominator)
Authors: Phadmacanty Ni Luh Putu Rischa , Nugraha R. Taufiq Purna , . Wirdateti
Published: November 2022

Abstract Indonesia has a biodiversity in fauna and one of them is the rat. The methodology to identify animal character is mostly based on morphological structure, the example of body lenght and hair color. However, reproductive organs of every species are diferent in location, shape, color and weight. Paruromys dominator is one of rats species in Sulawesi. Although, many informations about the rat's morphology is already provided , but no data about reproductive organ reported yet. Knowing, identifying and understanding the reproductive organs in that species must be done by sampling reproductive organs and measure all of them,. All of the reproductive organs were then collected for anatomical sample and processed for histological staining and were analyzed with light microscope and SEM. Based on the present study, Paruromys dominator has reproductive organs which are like other murids, namely seminal vesicle, testis, prostat glands, Cowper's glans and glans penis. There is no diference about histological stucture of rat's testis with other rats species, but based on the result of SEM, the penis has many penile spines. The sperm head is hook shape, it is like Rattus norvegicus. The average of head length and tail lenght of sperm are 1,28±0,101 μm and 12,95±1,139 μm, respectively.
Protection Capacity of Kaffir Lime (Citrus hystrix) Peel Extract Against Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever Mosquitoes
Authors: Hendri Joni
Published: November 2022

Abstract The use of chemicals as mosquitos repellent may cause health problems. Extract of caffir lime (Citrus hystrix) as mosquitoes can be used as another option.The present study was aimed to analyze the protection capacity of C. hystrix against Aedes aegypti and Ae. albopictus. The experimental study using completely randomized design was done. The obtained data were calculated using the protection capacity formula and analyzed using t-test. The result indicated that protection capacity of Citrus hystrix extract for 6 hours on average gave 34.82% of protection against Ae. aegypti and 41,44% of Ae. albopictus.The caffir lime extract has been able to reject the mosquitoes, Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus. Although the thrust of the caffir lime is not as good as chemical products, butit can be used as alternative mosquitoes repellent.
Distribusi Neuron Nitrerjik Pada Trakea Codot (Rousettus sp)
Authors: Musana Dewi Kania , Kusindarta Dwi Liliek
Published: November 2022

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Analisis Manajemen Arsip Elektronik di Kantor Kementerian Agama Kabupaten Bantul Yogyakarta
Authors: Saufa Arina Faila , Sari Sindra
Published: November 2022

Tingginya jumlah arsip kertas yang semakin hari semakin meningkat menjadi masalah sendiri bagi sebuah lembaga. Tentunya hal ini berpengaruh pada banyaknya tempat yang akan digunakan untuk menyimpan arsip, dan lamanya proses temu kembali arsip. Maka dari itu, diperlukan manajemen arsip dari bentuk konvensional ke elektronik agar semua kegiatan administrasi dapat dilakukan secara efektif. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kegiatan manajamen arsip elektronik berserta kendalanya di Kantor Kementerian Agama Kabupaten Bantul, Yogyakarta. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Teknik pengumpulan data yang dilakukan melalui observasi partisipatif moderat, wawancara semi-terstruktur, dan studi dokumentasi. Adapun uji keabsahan data yang digunakan yaitu melalui perpanjangan pengamatan, triangulasi teknik dan triangulasi sumber. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini dilakukan melalui reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa manajemen arsip elektronik di Kantor Kementerian Agama Kabupaten Bantul, Yogyakarta terdiri dari tiga tahapan yaitu penciptaan dan penyimpanan, penggunaan dan distribusi, dan pemeliharaan arsip. Namun dalam kegiatan manajemen arsip elektronik kurang berjalan dengan baik, dikarenakan terdapat beberapa kendala yaitu kendala teknis dan non teknis. Penelitian ini diharapkan mampu memberikan terobosan baru dan dapat dijadikan pedoman lebih lanjut dalam kegiatan manajemen arsip elektronik yang baik dalam meningkatkan layanan administrasi di sebuah badan, lembaga, maupun organisasi.
PENYEBERANGAN METADATA (METADATA CROSSWALKS): ISAD (G), PERKA ANRI 21/2011, ISO 23801, RiC DAN DUBLIN CORE DI PERSIMPANGAN
Authors: Pramudyo Gani Nur , Mayesti Nina
Published: November 2022

The aims of this study are to identify and describe crosswalks that perform and develop in SIKN and JIKN at National Archives of the Republic of Indonesia. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study. Data was collected by online interviews on June-August 2021 and collecting documents. The results show that implementation and metadata development is related to international communities such as ICA and ISO. Analysis of metadata properties shows that metadata and description elements have similarity and different meanings, optional and mandatory elements, multilevel description, application profile that contains 4 ICA standards, inconsistencies metadata value, and did not use subject vocabularies and thesaurus. The metadata obstacle is the lack of archival information from SIKN, harvested archives is just an item, a method for metadata import/export performed manually thus metadata is not up to date in JIKN. Metadata crosswalks produce table of metadata mapping from ISAD (G), Regulatory chief of ANRI 21/2011, ISO 23801, and RiC to Dublin Core. They show the the similarities and differences metadata elements and description that was developing in archival tradition. The study suggests that ANRI adopt Indonesia Onesearch to develop metadata harvesting for SIKN and JIKN. Moreover, ANRI needs to create controlled vocabulary and perform certification for designing SIKN and operating JIKN
AKTIVISME ARSIP DALAM KONSEP KEBERAGAMAN DENGAN MENGEDEPAN PERKEMBANGAN PENDIDIKAN DAN ILMU PENGETAHUAN DI INDONESIA
Authors: Hariyono Saharul , Fitriani Hilma Nurullina
Published: November 2022

Archival activism is a concept about archivists' awareness of the social power of archives to create social justice. The writing of this article should describe the application of a concept of archival activism in diversity practices that actively document communities that are traditionally marginalized from historical narratives and complicated by the desire to remain autonomous so that they often lack trust due to exceptions in the past which then come to the fore in the development of education and science in Indonesia. The data were analyzed using archival activism and related to the acceptability of aspirational theory. The data analysis technique is in the form of inductive analysis which starts from the data found to produce conclusions that can be in the form of categorization or propositions. The results of the analysis show that there are closures and marginalizations of community archives analyzed, such as the presence of Prostitute who were initially considered an immoral transformed as one of the revolutions for Indonesian independence; bissu, which is considered a transvestite, turns out to be complex and dignified when compared to gender status in Thailand as described in the epic I La Galigo; Towani Tolotang community, whose condition with bissu was long ago identified as a community forced to choose a religion for population purposes, however in its resistance promoted formal politics not to incorporate elements of religion stipulated by law into their worship practices. Then these three communities showed preventive archives that could be used as a collective memory for education and science, thus placing this document as an archive that was initially inactive but turned into statically active. Thus the public will get information that provides more understanding for accountable interests so that the archive is static secondary.
Di antara Max Havelaar, Ronggeng Dukuh Paruk, Filosofi Kopi, dan Pangeran dari Timur: Mendeskripsi Fiksi Kearsipan di Indonesia
Authors: Pratama Raistiwar
Published: November 2022

Seperti deskripsi kearsipan yang merupakan upaya menyusun representasi terhadap peristiwa, kegiatan, atau kejadian, tulisan ini juga merupakan deskripsi terhadap karya-karya fiksi yang menampilkan citra kearsipan. Keragaman citra kearsipan dalam karya-karya fiksi Indonesia merepresentasikan bagaimana arsip, kerja pengarsipan, dan pengelolanya dikenal masyarakat sehingga dapat digunakan untuk mengetahui jangkauan kearsipan. Novel dan cerita pendek yang terpilih menampilkan arsip sebagai sumber proses kreatif bagi suatu fiksi yang menyejarah, biografis, dan autobiografis; arsip yang alat-alat penguasa gunakan untuk mengawasi warganya; dan arsiparis sebagai pekerja yang menyediakan akses terhadap arsip kepada penelusur dan masyarakat.
An Intelligent Approach for Adaptive Liquid Level Control System Using Machine Learning
Authors: V Bhagirathi Bai , Chandrakanth Hanume Gowda
Published: November 2022

Abstract: Liquid level control is a mechanism that monitors, compares, and regulates the level of liquids within a process to a set value. Level measurement determines the position of the level relative to the top or bottom of the process fluid storage tank or silo. Level control and measurement are essential to assuring the safety and profitability of industrial processes. In this project, we are Implementing an intelligent mechanism using machine learning to predict the level of liquid in a reservoir based on the time and motor speed thus avoiding errors and keeping the process is ongoing. Keywords: Adaptive Liquid level control, Machine learning, Intelligent system, red
On the energy landscape of symmetric quantum signal processing
Authors: Wang Jiasu , Dong Yulong , Lin Lin
Published: November 2022

Symmetric quantum signal processing provides a parameterized representation of a real polynomial, which can be translated into an efficient quantum circuit for performing a wide range of computational tasks on quantum computers. For a given polynomial f, the parameters (called phase factors) can be obtained by solving an optimization problem. However, the cost function is non-convex, and has a very complex energy landscape with numerous global and local minima. It is therefore surprising that the solution can be robustly obtained in practice, starting from a fixed initial guess Φ0 that contains no information of the input polynomial. To investigate this phenomenon, we first explicitly characterize all the global minima of the cost function. We then prove that one particular global minimum (called the maximal solution) belongs to a neighborhood of Φ0, on which the cost function is strongly convex under the condition ‖f‖∞=O(d−1) with d=deg(f). Our result provides a partial explanation of the aforementioned success of optimization algorithms.
Profile evaluation of the ion irradiation-induced swelling in austenitic stainless steel with varying nickel content
Authors: Kuleshova E. A. , Maltsev D. A. , Frolov A. S. , Stepanov N. V. , Margolin B. Z. , Sorokin А. A. , Pechenkin V. A. , Bokhovko M. V. , Kobets U. A.
Published: November 2022

Comparative studies of porosity and calculation of the swelling profile in samples of austenitic stainless steel with a nickel content of 10 and 20 wt.%. The samples were irradiated at the Tandem-3M accelerator to the same doses of 300 dpa with Ni ions with an ion energy of 11.5 MeV at a temperature of 550°C with preliminary implantation of He. To calculate the swelling profile, digitally processed images were obtained by scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM). In addition, comparative studies of the phase composition and radiation-induced segregations at grain boundaries, pore/matrix interfacial boundaries, and on the surface of phase precipitates were carried out on irradiated samples with varying nickel contents.
Aramid organoplastics with increased resistance to climatic factors
Authors: Zhelezina G. F. , Kulagina G. S. , Kolobkov A. S. , Shuldeshova P. M.
Published: November 2022

The article describes the stage-by-stage development of Russian aramid fibers. The differences between the third generation of Rusar NT fibers and CBM and Ruslan fibers are described. In this work, we studied the resistance of a structural organoplastic based on the third generation of Russian aramid fibers to various climatic factors in order to justify the possibility of using the material in all climatic conditions. For structural organoplastics reinforced with aramid fibers capable of absorbing moisture, the humidity of the environment is a particularly significant factor of influence. When developing all-climatic organoplastics, the key issue is to increase the resistance to moisture absorption and ensure the stability of mechanical characteristics during water and moisture absorption. For the first time for a Russian aramid organoplastic, it has been shown that due to high moisture resistance and a high level of preservation of physical and mechanical properties after exposure to a wide range of climatic tests, organoplastic grade VKO-25 can be considered for use in aviation products operating in all climatic conditions.
CASE REPORT. The spectrum of cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa. A case report of two contrasting cases and review of the literature
Authors: Liang Ian , Hamid Mariya , Sebaratnam Deshan , Manolios Nick
Published: November 2022

Cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa is a rare neutrophilic vasculitis. We
present two cases that reflect the gamut of this disorder including one
case whose delayed diagnosis led to permanent nerve deficit and
scarring.
Gastric Fermentation in Functional Dyspepsia
Authors: B Adriana
Published: November 2022

Background: The role of the gastric fermentation in functional dyspepsia has been investigated. Methods: Lactulose Hydrogen Breath test, H. pylori 13C Urea Breath Test. 47 patients with functional dyspepsia (FD) has been investigated. Results: Positives for lactulose hydrogen breath test 23, negatives 24. H. pylori and hydrogen breath test positives 12.
A Rare Association of Three Concurrent Autoimmune Diseases in One Patient
Authors: Allahdadi Atefe
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Celiac disease is a treatable gluten-induced disease that often occurs concurrently with other autoimmune diseases. It is commonly associated with a number of extra gastrointestinal manifestations which makes it a systematic disease. Here we report a case of in which three concurrent autoimmune disease including celiac disease, autoimmune hepatitis, and inflammatory bowel disease are present. Case report: A 9 years old girl was evaluated for growth retardation and unexplained elevation of aminotransferase enzymes. Serological tests revealed that she suffers from celiac disease, liver biopsy was indicative of autoimmune hepatitis, and colonoscopy proved active colitis. Conclusion: Individuals with autoimmune diseases are required to be regularly investigated for a panel of autoantibodies in a longitudinal study design. These approaches not only provide information about the prevalence and different kinds of diseases that are commonly associated with celiac disease but also define the chronology of events for each individual. Without this information, the project of logical screening strategies will be impossible.
Analysis of Percentage Frequency Distribution Towards Satisfaction from Users of Honda Motorcycles
Authors: Alexandro Rinto , Uda Tonich , Hariatama Fendy , Sinaga Brostin Debora
Published: November 2022

Honda has become a market leader that has never been displaced from its position as the top leader in a motorcycle manufacturer with high sales. However, in recent years Honda's position has been shifted by Yamaha. The purpose of this study is to analyze the distribution of the percentage of frequency on the satisfaction of using a Honda motorcycle. This type of research includes experimental research in the form of quasi-experiments. This study uses a descriptive method with a survey approach and uses a random sampling technique. The survey in this study was conducted through information gathering techniques by compiling a list of questions (questionnaires) to be submitted to respondents. The number of samples used is 57 respondents, with an error rate of 10%. The data analysis technique used is quantitative descriptive analysis. The study results are motorcycle user satisfaction at the Tunas Jaya Abadi Motor Palangka Raya dealer, seen from the product quality dimension. It is known that users are more interested in attractive Honda motorcycle design indicators. From the price dimension, it is known that most of the users are satisfied. For the price marketed at the Tunas Jaya Abadi Motor Palangka Raya dealer. From the dimension of service quality, users are pretty satisfied with the service at the Fleet Tunas Jaya Abad dealer. From the emotional factor dimension, it is known that users are satisfied with the service at the Tunas Jaya Abadi Motor dealer. Concluded that the frequency distribution percentage significantly affects the satisfaction of Honda Tunas Jaya motorcycle users.