bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
NLP Based Approach for Classification of Mental Health Issues using LSTM and GloVe Embeddings
Authors: Joyeeta Dey  , Dhyani Desai
Published: January 2022

Nowadays, mental health disorders have become a huge burden globally. Therapists often recommend an early diagnosis of such issues as a preventive measure to tackle this problem. Therefore, a dire need emerges to find a method for the early detection of mental health issues. We propose a novel method to classify counsel chats into different categories and predict the bracket of mental health issues of different users. The approach uses a neural network model, LSTM with and without Glove embedding to extract the sequential information from the natural language text and use that to classify the samples. The data used for the project contained the text description of mental health issues along with its ground truth category. The sample itself was subjected to text processing techniques within NLP and LSTM was built on it. The results of the project show that such a system is possible. The final model resulted in 84% accuracy before overfitting and also showed promising potential for a better result with the availability of a larger dataset.
Eosinophil Cell Count Predicts Mortality in the Intensive Care Unit after Return of Spontaneous Circulation
Authors:   Department of Emergency Medicine, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Faculty of Medicine, Sivas, Turkey, Korkmaz İlhan , Tekin Yusuf Kenan ,   Department of Emergency Medicine, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Faculty of Medicine, Sivas, Turkey, Tekin Gülaçan ,   Department of Cardiology, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Faculty of Medicine, Sivas, Turkey, Demirtaş Erdal ,   Department of Emergency Medicine, Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Medicine, İzmir, Turkey, Yurtbay Sefa ,   Department of Emergency Medicine, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Faculty of Medicine, Sivas, Turkey, Nur Naim ,   Department of Family Medicine, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Faculty of Medicine, Sivas, Turkey
Published: January 2022

Background: Eosinophils constitute 1%–5% of peripheral blood leukocytes, less in the presence of acute infections (referred to as eosinopenia). Studies indicate that eosinopenia can be used as a prognostic predictor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation, sepsis, or acute myocardial infarction disease. There are only a few studies about predicting mortality in emergency departments and intensive care units (ICUs). Prognostic studies about patients in ICUs are generally carried out using different scoring systems. We aimed to analyze if the eosinophil count can estimate the prognosis among non-traumatic patients who underwent cardiopulmonary resuscitation and were hospitalized in ICU thereafter. Methods: The data were evaluated of 865 non-traumatic adult patients (>18 years of age) who were admitted with cardiopulmonary arrest or developed cardiopulmonary arrest during clinical follow-ups. Admission venous blood sample tests, complete blood count, and biochemical laboratory results were recorded. Arterial blood gas results were also evaluated. The mean results of the recorded laboratory results were compared between the surviving and non-surviving patients groups. Results: There was a significant difference between the two groups in regard to platelet, eosinophil count, pH, PaO2, SaO2, and HCO3- (P<0.001 for all). In the multiple linear regression analysis, eosinophil counts were found to be an independent factor (odds ratio=0.03, 95% confidence interval 0.33–0.56, P<0.001) associated with the mortality after cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Conclusion: Because admission eosinophil counts can be measured easily, they are inexpensive biomarkers that can be used for predicting the prognosis among the patients who have return of spontaneous circulation and are treated in ICUs.
An Approach to Nasopharyngeal Mass in Newborns: Case Series and Systematic Literature Review
Authors:   Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel, Noy Roee ,   and The Ruth & Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion–Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel, Borenstein-Levin Liron ,   The Ruth & Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion–Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel; and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Ruth Rappaport Children’s Hospital, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel, Gordin Arie ,   Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel; and The Ruth & Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion–Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
Published: January 2022

Objective: Congenital nasopharyngeal masses (CNMs) are rare. Presenting symptoms vary, and the differential diagnoses cover a wide spectrum of possibilities. As it is uncommon, most examples discussed in literature are described as case reports or series. Guidelines on CNM patient management do not exist. In this study, we present two (2) cases of neonates with CNMs that were encountered at our tertiary center. Additionally, to best elaborate a comprehensive, case-based approach to CNM management, we offer an up-to-date, diagnosis-to-treatment review of current literature. Methods: Case series and systematic literature review. Results: Twenty-eight (28) studies are included since January 2000 to October 2021, with a total of 41 cases. Most common diagnosis was teratoma (78%). Female-to-male ratio was 2.5:1. Twenty percent of cases presented prenatally with polyhydramnios or elevated alpha-fetoprotein. Postnatally, the presenting symptoms most frequently encountered were respiratory distress (78%), oral mass (52%), and feeding difficulties (29%). Seventy-five percent of affected newborns showed symptoms within the first 24 hours of life. Forty percent of cases had comorbidities, especially in the head and neck region. Conclusions: Congenital nasopharyngeal masses can be detected antenatally, or symptomatically immediately after birth. Airway protection is a cornerstone in the management. Selecting the right imaging modality and convening a multidisciplinary team meeting are important toward the planning of next steps/therapeutic approach. Typically, a transnasal or transoral surgical approach will be deemed sufficient to address the problem, with a good overall prognosis.
Phytochemical Analysis And Antioxidant & Antidiabetic Activity Of Methanol Extracts In Diabetic Medicinal Plants Of Andrographis Paniculata And Syzygium Cumini (Leaves And Seed) Plant Materials
Authors:   Research Department of Microbiology, Hindusthan College of Arts & Science. Coimbatore., singh K. Pragathesh , Vanitha Dr. N. ,   Research Department of Microbiology, Hindusthan College of Arts & Science. Coimbatore.
Published: January 2022

Objective: To investigate the Phytochemical and antioxidant & antidiabetic activity of different plant material extracts and to fortitude of their total phenolics and Reducing sugar level content. Methods: The extract was partitioned for possible antioxidant activities to check the free radical scavenging activity of DPPH, ABTS, FRAP. The Phytochemical analyses were checked & Antidiabetic activity (α-Glucosidase and β-Galactosidase).
EDITORIAL
Authors: Lins dos Santos Filipe
Published: January 2022

EDITORIAL
Vulneración de la dignidad de la persona humana en centros penitenciarios: una actual realidad alarmante
Authors: Chambergo-Chanamé César
Published: January 2022

Se identifica y examina sistemáticamente la mejor evidencia científica disponible sobre la vulneración de la dignidad de las personas que se encuentran recluidas en centros penitenciarios, plasmada por diversos autores, teniendo como referencia las investigaciones disponibles en la base de datos EBSCO de los últimos cuatro años. Se realizó una búsqueda de los términos “vulneración”, “dignidad”, “persona humana”, “centros penitenciarios” en artículos publicados desde el 2017. La revisión de las 37 referencias seleccionadas resultó en la exclusión de 30 estudios que no cumplían con nuestros criterios, es por ello que los resultados de los 7 estudios restantes se están presentando de manera descriptiva. Se ha encontrado que el castigo corporal es un aspecto central de la experiencia penitenciaria latinoamericana. Resulta abominable que en pleno siglo XXI subsista el castigo corporal dentro de la experiencia penitenciaria latinoamericana, acto con el cual se afecta la dignidad humana, y a pesar que existen propuestas claras para iniciar el proceso de humanización de los sistemas penitenciarios, esto solo queda en el intento. La presente revisión bibliográfica va a servir de sustento para posteriormente plantear la reforma del sistema penitenciario en la región.
El sicariato y la problemática de la justicia penal y el tratamiento de los adolescentes infractores en el Distrito Judicial de Lima
Authors: Paredes-Sotelo Javier Wilfredo
Published: January 2022

Con el paso de los años los niveles de criminalidad se han incrementado y Perú no ha escapado de esa realidad. Distintos factores motivan a las organizaciones criminales a cometer actos ilícitos, siendo los más utilizados, el sicariato y la extorsión, los cuales en la mayoría de los casos son efectuados por menores de edad. Así, en el presente estudio tuvimos como objetivo reconocer las deficiencias de la justicia penal juvenil que influyen en el tratamiento de los adolescentes infractores en el Distrito Judicial de Lima. Llegando al resultado de que existe una relación directa y moderada (Rho de Spearman = .529) entre las variables. De esta manera se demostró que, en efecto, el sicariato afecta a los infractores a la ley penal, en el sentido en que muchos jóvenes menores de edad que se encuentran por un mal camino son requeridos para ejecutar los planes referidos al sicariato, aprovechándose de su situación legal y tratar de deslindarse de toda responsabilidad penal. Finalmente arribamos a la conclusión de que existe una necesidad jurídica en cuanto a la responsabilidad penal restringida del adolescente infractor y así prevenir el sicariato y la problemática de la justicia penal en el Perú.
Buscando entre las cenizas
Authors: De Derechos Humanos de la UCA Instituto
Published: January 2022

Este artículo plasma los hechos pasados acontecidos en El Salvador, los cuales han sido deliberadamente silenciados o tergiversados debido a intereses que hasta la fecha se esconden tras la cortina de una versión oficial para reducir el margen de responsabilidad gubernamental. Asimismo rescata la verdad de la historia, donde por casi dos décadas la población vivió y sufrió las consecuencias de un conflicto social violento, con la finalidad de dejar atrás la impunidad y construir una convivencia pacífica, democrática y participativa.

ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 52, No. 589-590, 1997: 1115-1156.
Carta a Ignacio Ellacuría
Authors: Sobrino Jon
Published: January 2022

No hay resúmenes disponibles.

ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 52, No. 589-590, 1998: 1083-1086.
Noviembre-diciembre
Authors: Editor El
Published: January 2022

No hay resúmenes disponibles.

ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 52, No. 589-590, 1997: 1203-1212.
Beyond Abyssal Thinking: The Deep Decolonization of the Studies on War and Violence in Contemporary Mozambique
Authors: Meneses Maria
Published: January 2022

Based upon a critical reading of the civil war that left a profound mark in Mozambique (1976-1992), this article intends to contribute to present-day debates over the importance of peace studies in state building, addressing the cultural resistances that frequently go undetected. At the same time, this article —rooted in the political and epistemological proposal of Boaventura de Sousa Santos’ abyssal thinking (2018)— aims to theorize the political events that permeate this conflict, transcending the (pre)dominant interpretations of the global North. In this sense, this study —from a concise analysis of the geopolitical complexity of the civil war— addresses inherent resistance, prioritizes local voices and explanations, and thus expands the analysis of the root causes of the conflict. Additionally, and stemming out of the epistemologies of the South, it aims to expose situations of cognitive injustice in “international” readings of this war, while —from a contextual reading of wars within the Mozambican civil war— it presents clues for a methodological approach that paves the way for a deep decolonization of security and peace studies.
About a Will to Power: Post-cold War Conflicts and the Politics of Knowledge Production
Authors: Wai Zubairu
Published: January 2022

This paper proposes a critical interrogation of the dominant interpretations of the post-cold war conflicts in order to demonstrate their political nature and how they internalised the causes of conflicts. By internalisation, I refer to the move to locate the causes of conflicts in internal sources. It argues that the region of emergence of the dominant interpretations of conflicts—the so-called new wars— and the internalisation of their causes is the attempt by the West to ideologically suppress or discredit third world anticolonial solidarity and worldmaking. To make this argument, the paper pays specific attention to the broader historical contexts and structural conditions within which internalisation emerged, which it argues are significant for understanding not only the political nature of the dominant interpretations of conflicts, but also the material forces and social processes that informed their production and circulation. In other words, that the framing of the post-cold war conflicts and the internalisation of their causes were never innocent or impartial acts of knowledge production, but political, ideological, and temporal acts linked to power, interests, and specific agenda.
Financial Challenges for School Principals during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: CĂLDĂRARU Alina Cristina , SZEKERES Gabriella , PĂUNICĂ Mihai
Published: January 2022

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic was felt around all industries and sectors of the economy. Some studies identify education as part of the direct hit sectors by the pandemic. While online learning and other forms of virtual learning innovations were introduced, the absence of students from campuses had a significant financial impact on schools.
Re-examining Monetary Policy Effects and Sectoral Real Sector in Nigeria
Authors: OLADIMEJI Ebenezer O. , BOWALE Ebenezer , OKODUA Henry
Published: January 2022

The debate about overreliance on oil and its non-sustainability to resolve major economic problems in Nigeria has shifted more attention to the real sector of the Nigerian economy. Over a few years ago, the government and the monetary authority have refocused their economic and policy decisions to include the growth of the sector.
How Project-Based Learning promotes 7th grade students' motivation and attitudes towards studying biology
Authors: Kortam Naji , Basheer Ahmad , Hofstein Avi , Hugerat Muhamad
Published: January 2022

Students' attitudes and motivations affect their learning process and their academic success. The purpose of the present study is to examine the influence of the use of Project-Based Learning (PBL) on Arab sector middle-school students' attitudes and motivation towards biology. The study was conducted using a mixed design, quantitative as well as qualitative. The quantitative part took the form of questionnaires and the qualitative part consisted of a semi-structured interview with students. In this quasi experimental study, the research population consisted of 178 7th grade students of the Arab sector in northern Israel. The study's findings indicate that an intervention program consisting mainly of combining the teaching of biology with PBL resulted in both increased motivation among students and more positive attitudes towards biology. Students reported greater pleasure, curiosity, interest and cooperation as a result of using PBL in learning about the cell in biology. Introduction of PBL into standard teaching can bring about improvements in both students' motivation and their attitudes. It may be argued that the intervention that was applied in this case contributed to the improvement. The results helps in the formulation of recommendations for applying the PBL in biology and perhaps in other subjects as well.
On the role of publications in science education and the question of their impact and evaluation
Authors: Eilks Ingo
Published: January 2022

Publications play a central role when it comes to evaluation and review in the academia. They are important in cases of promotion, tenure or distribution of resources. There exists, however, a huge variety of publication types. Types range from peer-reviewed international journals, via books and teacher journals, towards textbooks and teaching materials, both in national languages and in English. The different formats correspond to all the varying fields and tasks of science education research, development, or teacher education. This communication intends to provoke discussion how to value and relate the different formats to avoid only valuing dissemination and implementation of science education outcomes by peer-reviewed, English language journals.
Science Hunters: teaching science concepts in schools using Minecraft
Authors: Hobbs Laura , Stevens Carly , Hartley Jackie , Ashby Mark , Jackson Benjamin , Bowden Lauren , Bibby Jordan , Bentley Sophie
Published: January 2022

Science Hunters is an outreach project based at Lancaster University, UK. It uses the computer game Minecraft, alongside interactive discussion and hands-on demonstrations, to engage children with scientific research topics and science learning. As part of ongoing evaluation, the efficacy of this approach as an educational intervention was tested via pre- and post-activity questionnaires for two session topics,with 492 children participating through schools in 2017 and 2018. Statistically significant mprovement in subject knowledge was seen in post-intervention scores for both topics. There was some variation in both absolute and improvement score results between boys and girls, and primary and secondary school students. Participation leads to improved subject knowledge and understanding, regardless of prior existing knowledge.
Teaching fuel cells in the chemistry classroom - A brief survey on the current situation in German schools
Authors: Grandrath Rebecca , Bohrmann-Linde Claudia
Published: January 2022

A small questionnaire-based study was carried out in order to get an impression of the current placement of fuel cells in the chemistry classroom in Germany and to develop a research-based, practice-oriented didactical sequence for the teaching of fuel cells. Based on a participative action research-approach, chemistry teachers at schools with a focus on STEM answered a questionnaire. This article gives insight into our approach and results of this preliminary study.
How does the role-playing strategy affect the development of interpretive skill for astronomical phenomena among fourth-grade female students?
Authors: Hawamdeh Asma Abd Alrahman
Published: January 2022

Projects and efforts to reform global science education have emphasized the importance of preparing a scientifically educated generation. The science teacher plays an important role in creating learning societies that foster the mental, social, and emotional values of learning science. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the science teacher to develop the skills of students in interpreting scientific phenomena and problem-solving to understand the surrounding world. The research was conducted on three independent study classes in 2018/2019 in Jordan. The data were collected using two worksheets, the interview tool, and a description of the learning process journal. The results showed a positive effect of role-playing on the development of the skill of interpreting the astronomical phenomena of the fourth-grade students when analyzing the results of the students on the worksheet. The strategy of role-playing has a positive role in developing the interpretive skills of the fourth-grade students by deepening the understanding of astronomical phenomena and addressing conceptual misunderstandings to develop interpretation skill.
Gamification in science education: a promising field for Action Research?
Authors: Belova Nadja
Published: January 2022

In this editorial I outline the basic connections between playing and learning and define what a “game” actually is and how educational processes can be “gamified”. I then try to find key arguments on why games are valuable for educational purposes. Because I believe that Action Research can con-tribute to a better implementation of games in the classroom, my editorial ends with a call for papers on this issue.
A Novice Teacher Researcher’s Action Research Project: Posing Problems to Promote Concepts of Graphs in Calculus
Authors: Ovadiya Tikva
Published: January 2022

A novice mathematics teacher researcher (TR) conducted an “interactive action research” (AR) to determine what problems would be most beneficial to teach her students about creating graphs based on a function’s attributes. After a number of trials that included adjusting her goals, the TR successfully designed problems appropriate for her goals. This paper describes the problem-posing process the TR used to derive the problems, and which include the four steps described in the literature: i) plan the problem, ii) pose it, iii) solve it, and iv) organize and complete it (see Güveli, 2015) plus an additional overall step added by this author,  v) develop awareness of common perceptions (and misconceptions) that students have with respect to graphing. The contribution of this study is twofold. The first is the theoretical model of a five-step AR process, which can be used to guide TRs when conducting a mathematics posing problem AR: mathematical objective, source of inspiration, concerns related to formulation, mathematical uncertainties, and decisions taken. The second is that it demonstrates how TR’s formative assessment of the student’s solutions can improve her problem-posing heuristics and guide her to adjust her didactic goal(s). In addition, this paper documents her professional development on two aspects: developments and transitions in her thinking, and her development in skills required for reaching a didactic or mathematical goal. As part of a participatory action-research project, students at the vocational upper-secondary Natural Resource Use programme in Sweden were introduced to infrared cameras in their courses. Students were video recorded as they used infrared cameras in the investigation of pigs’ physiology and health in the school’s pig house and explained generated infrared images in whole-class dialogue, together with involved teachers and researcher. Students found that a pig’s injured leg has high temperature, but also, more surprisingly, udder abcesses with lower temperature than the surrounding healthy udder tissue. Students and teachers expressed excitement in explaining the results. From the perspective of seeing vocational education as a kind of cognitive apprenticeship, students’ investigations and dialogue with the teachers and researcher are characterised as an example of authentic activity in a community of learners, where expertise was distributed across all participants.
Combating Islamic State in Iraq and Syria: Challenges and Recommendations
Authors: Masood Ur Rehman Khattak  , Ali Khan Ghumro  , Amjad Ali Abro
Published: January 2022

Since the devastating incident of 9/11, the terrorists have become more destructive and transnational in nature. This contemporary trend in terrorism has poured new seeds of unrest and turmoil around the globe. The emergence of Islamic States in Iraq and Syria is one of the same worries, having potential of massive destruction and fatalities across the region. Being wealthiest terrorist organization with huge stockpiles of weapons IS declared caliphate in 2014. This is alarming for the international community because IS has emerged as an organized, structured, well trained and highly motivated force in contemporary times. Though, there have been efforts launched to sweep this ferocious group by the US led alliance and regional stakeholders as well, these efforts remained either inadequate or counterproductive. The prevailing situation in the region concerned has also caused tensions in EU, South Asia and rest of the world. Keeping this backdrop in view, this study investigates the emergence, structure, funding sources and nature of terrorist activities of IS. Moreover, this research would be an attempt to highlight the challenges and opportunities for countering the menace of IS
PERANCANGAN AR DAN VR BERBASIS ANDROID UNTUK MEDIA PROMOSI PENGEMBANG PERUMAHAN PT. GRIYA PANTURA MANDIRI KENDAL
Authors: Yuli Fitrianto  , Muhammad Khoiril Anaam
Published: January 2022

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) which are one of the top ten strategic technology trends for 2019 and continue to be developed massively in this 2020, have been widely applied in various mobile applications by many companies in this industrial revolution era 4.0. AR can be applied to help the promotion for housing developers where users can see the 3-dimensional shape of the types of houses offered, while VR allows users to explore each part of the house in a virtual 3D. Pre-existing brochures are used as markers for this application to work, so that AR and VR applications can be a complement to promotional media. The design method used in this paper is Research and Development (RnD). Salespeople can offer types of houses to prospective customers without having to print multiple brochures, but with just one brochure and one android smartphone to present, so the promotion costs are more efficient.

 

Keywords: AR, VR, house.
QUALITY EVALUATION OF WEBSITE SERVICES USING WEBQUAL 4.0 AND IMPORTANCE PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS (IPA) (Case study: Madrasah Aliyah Syamsul Huda Kedungreja)
Authors: Rosadi Muhammad asep , Kuat Indartono
Published: January 2022

The development of information technology is currently increasing rapidly from year to year. One evidence of technological development or advancement is the presence of the internet. The internet has many important benefits for human life. An example of the benefits of having the internet is its popular website. Website is one type of service or facility provided by the internet which is most widely used for various services in many fields, including education, namely schools. Madrasah Aliyah Syamsul Huda, an Islamic-based high school, which is located in Kedungreja District. Madrasah Aliyah Syamsul Huda uses the website as a medium for delivering information related to Madrasah Aliyah Syamsul Huda to students and prospective students. The better the quality of a website, the more users are interested in accessing the website. The purpose of this study is to measure the service quality of the Madrasah Aliyah Syamsul Huda website, a measurement of the measurement of website users on the level of performance and level of importance. The method in this research is the WebQual 4.0 method which consists of 3 variables, namely usability, information quality, quality of service interaction, this study also uses the IPA (Importance Performance Analysis) method. The population in this study were students, teachers, and the community with a sample of 80 respondents. The results showed that 89.03% of the Madrasah Aliyah Syamsul Huda website services had met the respondents' expectations and the Cartesian Impotance Performance Analysis (IPA) results diagram showed that the variables that were of good quality and had to be maintained were US6, IQ1, IQ4, IQ7, and SIQ3. because it has met the expected performance of the respondent. Meanwhile, the variables that are important and are in priority for improvement are IQ3, IQ5, SIQ1, and SIQ6.
Desain Web E-Commerce Berbasis Blogspot sebagai Media Promosi Butik Berkah Hijab Kendal
Authors: Muhammad Sholikhan  , Yayuk Kurniawati
Published: January 2022

Di era digital ini persaingan bisnis semakin kompetitif, sehingga pelaku bisnis dituntut untuk melakukan evaluasi secara terus menerus. Dalam dunia bisnis saat ini, e-commerce merupakan kebutuhan untuk meningkatkan persaingan bisnis dan penjualan produk. Dalam penggunaan e-commerce, kegiatan jual beli dan pemasaran akan lebih mudah dan efisien dimana konsumen akan lebih mudah untuk membeli dan menjual barang yang diinginkan tanpa harus keluar rumah sehingga menunjukkan kemudahan bertransaksi, menekan biaya dan mempercepat proses transaksi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuat Desain Web E-Commerce Berbasis Blogspot Sebagai Media Promosi Butik Berkah Hijab Kendal. Diharapkan dengan adanya perancangan dan pengembangan blog e-commerce ini dapat membantu para pelaku usaha untuk memasarkan produknya secara lebih luas sehingga dapat meningkatkan penjualan dan mempermudah konsumen dalam bertransaksi khususnya di Butik Kendal Hijab Berkah.
Desain Perancangan Sistem Pakar Diagnosa Penyakit Saluran Pernapasan Berbasis Web
Authors: Rayuwati Rayuwati  , Amna Abdurrahman
Published: January 2022

Infeksi Saluran Pernapasan Akut (ISPA) merupakan masalah kesehatan yang sangat serius di Indonesia. Menurut Riset Kesehatan Dasar (RISKESDAS) penyakit ISPA tertinggi berada pada provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur (41,7%), Papua (31,1%), Aceh (30,0%), Nusa Tenggara Barat (28,3%), dan Jawa Timur (28,3%). Pada Riskesdas 2007, Nusa Tenggara Timur juga merupakan provinsi tertinggi dengan ISPA. Periode waktu penyebaran penyakit ISPA di Indonesia menurut Riskesdas tahun 2013 sebesar 25,0% , tidak jauh berbeda dengan tahun 2007 sebesar 25,5%.

Masyarakat terkadang enggan untuk memeriksakan diri ke dokter dan cenderung mengabaikan penyakit ini. Untuk solusi dari permasalahan tersebut maka diperlukan suatu sistem yang dapat membantu masyarakat dalam mendiagnosa penyakit gangguan pernapasan sehingga nantinya masyarakat dapat lebih mudah berkonsultasi untuk mengantisipasi dampak yang lebih buruk . Salah satu sistem yang dapat digunakan untuk membantu diagnosis adalah sistem pakar. Sistem ini bukan untuk menggantikan kedudukan pakar, tetapi memasyarakatkan pengetahuan dan pengalaman seorang pakar.
PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN MEMBACA INTENSIF DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF STRATEGI KWL PADA SISWA KELAS III SDN KALIWUNGU 1 KECAMATAN KALIWUNGU KABUPATEN SEMARANG
Authors: Suprapti Suprapti  , Hendri Rasminto
Published: January 2022

This study used a classroom action research design which was carried out in three stages, namely the pre-cycle stage, cycle I, and cycle II with the research subjects being grade III students at SDN Kaliwungu 1. This study used two variables, namely intensive reading skills and intensive reading learning using the KWL strategy. . Pre-cycle data collection was done by using the test technique, while in the first cycle and the second cycle using the test and non-test technique. Non-test instruments in the form of observations, journals, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis includes quantitative and qualitative data.

The results showed that after participating in intensive reading learning using the KWL strategy, the average value of intensive reading skills of third grade students at SDN Kaliwungu 1 increased. The average value of intensive reading using the KWL strategy achieved by students in the pre-cycle was 56 and in the first cycle it increased to 65 or 9% then in the second cycle it increased to 76 or 11%. Changes in attitudes and behavior of third grade students at SDN Kaliwungu 1 Kaliwungu District, Semarang Regency have increased towards a better direction, namely students are more active and enthusiastic in learning, because students are starting to enjoy and enjoy intensive reading learning using the KWL strategy.
Virtual 3D Urban Landscape Design Taman Kota Berbasis Teknologi Komputer Grafis
Authors: Edy Jogatama Purhita  , AnthoniusTyas Adi Pratama  , Erwan Nur Hidayat
Published: January 2022

Desain lansekap kota merupakan suatu pendekatan dalam mendesain kota yang memberikan dampak positif bagi penduduk kota dengan menyediakan lingkungan yang layak huni. Lansekap kota hadir dalam berbagai bentuk,salah satunya adalah taman kota. Taman kota adalah salah satu fasilitas yang disediakan oleh suatu kota dan penduduknya dapat melakukan beberapa aktivitas di dalamnya. Sebuah taman kota juga berfungsi sebagai landmark kota. Kota Salatiga memiliki beberapa taman dengan fungsi rekreasi tetapi tidak banyak taman kota yang tersedia berfungsi sebagai ruang publik. Salah satunya adalah taman yang terletak di Kecamatan Tingkir Kota Salatiga, yaitu Taman Tingkir. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menerapkan teknologi komputer rancang bangun 3D dalam mendesain ulang (redesign) taman Tingkir dengan konsep Urban landscape design. Sebuah taman kota yang fungsional, estetis, dapat menjadi ruang publik yang lebih baik dan bisa menjadi tengara (landmark) di wilayah tersebut. Metode pengembangan produk Virtual 3D Desain Taman Kota menggunakan 5 langkah ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implement and Evaluation). Dalam kepentingan akademik penelitian ini menghasilkan eksperimentasi teknologi komputer grafis dalam pengembangan desain taman kota.
Sistem Informasi Kearsipan Dokumen Kepegawaian Pada Universitas Maritim AMNI Semarang
Authors: Hanif Muhammad , Andreas Sutanto Felix
Published: January 2022

There are many archives owned by AMNI Maritime University in Semarang. The archiving system carried out at the AMNI Maritime University Semarang is still not well organized and neat because it is only based on archive classification, so if you have to look for archives such as archive numbers or archive dates, you will experience problems because you have to find the files needed one by one in the filing cabinet. The sequential search algorithm can be applied to the search for employee document numbers at the Maritime University AMNI Semarang and works well as planned. The employee document archive information system at the Maritime University AMNI Semarang can be used to manage the employee document archive more optimally, controlled, well organized and maintained so that the archive is not easily damaged

 

Keywords: Archives, AMNI Maritime University Semarang, Sequential Search Algorithm
Subsurface seismic imaging with a hammer drilling source at an exploration drilling test center in Örebro, Sweden
Authors: Ivandic Monika , Kaslilar Ayse , Juhlin Christopher
Published: January 2022

Abstract. Seismic imaging while drilling (SWD) technology offers
possibilities of imaging ahead of the drill-bit, which could be useful for
determining when to go from hammer drilling to core drilling. Also, seismic
images of the surrounding rock can improve geological models which could be
then used to guide drilling programs. An SWD field test was carried out in August 2020 at an exploration drilling
test site in Örebro, Sweden, with the aim to determine if the signals
from hammer drilling can be used for seismic imaging around the drill-bit in
a hard-rock environment where the strong drill-rig noise interference is one
of the main challenges. The test site had previously been investigated with
various geophysical methods, geological mapping and diamond core drilling,
and it therefore represented an ideal location to perform this feasibility
study. After data pre-processing and cross-correlation with the trace from the
geophone closest to the rig, the shot-gathers were vertically stacked over
the length of a drill pipe to achieve further signal improvement. A
comparison with the active seismic data shows reasonable agreement, in spite
of the fact that the noise level is significant even after careful
processing. However, the lack of clear reflections in the active seismic
data, indicating no detectable changes in the bedrock lithology in the near
surface, hinders the full assessment of the seismic signal generated with
hammer drilling at this site.
Ash particle refractive index model for simulating the brightness temperature spectrum of volcanic ash clouds from satellite infrared sounder measurements
Authors: Ishimoto Hiroshi , Hayashi Masahiro , Mano Yuzo
Published: January 2022

Abstract. Using data from the Infrared Atmospheric Sounding
Interferometer (IASI) measurements of volcanic ash clouds (VACs) and
radiative transfer calculations, we attempt to simulate the measured
brightness temperature spectra (BTS) of volcanic ash aerosols in the
infrared region. In particular, the dependence on the ash refractive index
(RI) model is investigated. We apply 21 RI models for the optical properties
of ash particles, including recently published models. The results of BTS
simulations are evaluated using the root mean square (rms) of the brightness
temperature difference between measurements and simulations for channels in
the wavenumber range of 750–1400 cm−1. The results of numerical
simulations for 156 pixels of IASI measurements for ash plumes from seven
volcanoes indicated that some newly established RI models have smaller rms
than those obtained with the conventional ash RI model. For some eruption
events, the RI models deduced from the chemical composition of ash samples
for the same volcanic eruption events simulate the measured BTS well. The
results suggest that infrared sounder measurements and precise BTS
simulations of the VACs contribute to estimating the appropriate RI model in
satellite VAC analysis.
Study of the equatorial and low-latitude TEC response to plasma bubbles during the solar cycle 24–25 over the Brazilian region using a Disturbance Ionosphere indeX
Authors: Picanço Giorgio Arlan Silva , Denardini Clezio Marcos , Nogueira Paulo Alexandre Bronzato , Resende Laysa Cristina Araujo , Carmo Carolina Sousa , Chen Sony Su , Barbosa-Neto Paulo França , Romero-Hernandez Esmeralda
Published: January 2022

Abstract. This work uses the Disturbance Ionosphere indeX (DIX) to evaluate the ionospheric responses to Equatorial Plasma Bubbles (EPBs) events from 2013 to 2020 over the Brazilian equatorial and low latitudes. We have compared the DIX variations during EPBs to ionosonde and All-Sky Imager data, aiming to evaluate the physical characteristics of these events. Our results show that the DIX was able to detect EPB-related TEC disturbances in terms of their intensity and occurrence times. Thus, the EPB-related DIX responses agreed with the ionosphere behavior before, during, and after the studied cases. Finally, we found that the magnitude of those disturbances followed most of the trend of solar activity, meaning that the EPB-related TEC variations tend to be higher (lower) in high (low) solar activity.
Measuring electrical properties of the lower troposphere using enhanced meteorological radiosondes
Authors: Harrison R. Giles
Published: January 2022

Abstract. In atmospheric science, measurements above the surface have long been obtained by carrying instrument packages, radiosondes, aloft using
balloons. Whilst occasionally used for research, most radiosondes – around 1000 are released daily – only generate data for routine
weather forecasting. If meteorological radiosondes are modified to carry additional sensors, of either mass-produced commercial heritage or designed
for a specific scientific application, a wide range of new measurements becomes possible. A programme to develop add-on devices for standard
radiosondes, which retains the core meteorological use, is described here. Combining diverse sensors on a single radiosonde helps interpretation of
findings and yields economy of equipment, consumables and effort. A self-configuring system has been developed to allow different sensors to be
easily combined, enhancing existing weather balloons and providing an emergency monitoring capability for airborne hazards. This research programme
was originally pursued to investigate electrical properties of extensive layer clouds and has expanded to include a wide range of balloon-carried
sensors for solar radiation, cloud, turbulence, volcanic ash, radioactivity and space weather. For the cloud charge application, multiple soundings
in both hemispheres have established that charging at the boundaries of extensive layer clouds is widespread and likely to be a global
phenomenon. This paper summarises the Christiaan Huygens medal lecture given at the 2021 European Geosciences Union meeting.
Description and evaluation of a secondary organic aerosol and new particle formation scheme within TM5-MP v1.2
Authors: Bergman Tommi , Makkonen Risto , Schrödner Roland , Swietlicki Erik , Phillips Vaughan T. J. , Le Sager Philippe , van Noije Twan
Published: January 2022

Abstract. We have implemented and evaluated a secondary organic aerosol scheme within the chemistry transport model TM5-MP in this work. In earlier versions of TM5-MP the secondary organic aerosol (SOA) was emitted as Aitken-sized particle mass emulating the condensation. In the current scheme we simulate the formation of secondary organic aerosol from oxidation of isoprene and monoterpenes by ozone and hydroxyl radicals, which produce semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) and extremely low-volatility compounds (EVOCs). Subsequently, SVOCs and ELVOCs can condense on particles. Furthermore, we have introduced a new particle formation mechanism depending on the concentration of ELVOCs. For evaluation purposes, we have simulated the year 2010 with the old and new scheme; we see an increase in simulated production of SOA from 39.9 Tg yr−1 with the old scheme to 52.5 Tg yr−1 with the new scheme. For more detailed analysis, the particle mass and number concentrations and their influence on the simulated aerosol optical depth are compared to observations. Phenomenologically, the new particle formation scheme implemented here is able to reproduce the occurrence of observed particle formation events. However, the modelled concentrations of formed particles are clearly lower than in observations, as is the subsequent growth to larger sizes. Compared to the old scheme, the new scheme increases the number concentrations across the observation stations while still underestimating the observations. The organic aerosol mass concentrations in the US show a much better seasonal cycle and no clear overestimation of mass concentrations anymore. In Europe the mass concentrations are lowered, leading to a larger underestimation of observations. Aerosol optical depth (AOD) is generally slightly increased except in the northern high latitudes. This brings the simulated annual global mean AOD closer to the observational estimate. However, as the increase is rather uniform, biases tend to be reduced only in regions where the model underestimates the AOD. Furthermore, the correlations with satellite retrievals and ground-based sun-photometer observations of AOD are improved. Although the process-based approach to SOA formation causes a reduction in model performance in some areas, overall the new scheme improves the simulated aerosol fields.
Improvement of stomatal resistance and photosynthesis mechanism of Noah-MP-WDDM (v1.42) in simulation of NO2 dry deposition velocity in forests
Authors: Chang Ming , Cao Jiachen , Zhang Qi , Chen Weihua , Wu Guotong , Wu Liping , Wang Weiwen , Wang Xuemei
Published: January 2022

Abstract. Rapid urbanisation and economic development in China have led to a dramatic increase in nitrogen oxide (NO2) emissions, causing serious atmospheric nitrogen pollution and relatively high levels of nitrogen deposition.
However, despite the importance of nitrogen deposition, dry deposition processes in forested areas are still insufficiently represented in current global and regional atmospheric chemistry models, which constrains our understanding and prediction of spatial and temporal patterns of nitrogen transport in forest ecosystems in southern China.
The offline 1-D community Noah land surface model with multi-parameterisation options (Noah-MP) is coupled with the WRF-Chem dry deposition module (WDDM) and is applied to further understand and identify the key processes that affect forest canopy dry deposition.
The canopy stomatal resistance mechanism and the nitrogen-limiting scheme for photosynthesis in Noah-MP-WDDM are modified to improve the simulation of reactive nitrogen oxide dry deposition velocity.
This study finds that the combined improved stomatal resistance mechanism and nitrogen-limiting scheme for photosynthesis (BN-23) agree better with the observed NO2 dry deposition velocity, with the mean bias being reduced by 50.1 %.
At the same time, by comparing the different mechanisms of the two processes of canopy stomatal resistance and leaf nitrogen-limiting factors, this study also finds that the diurnal changes in dry deposition velocity simulated by each regional model present four sets of distributions.
This is mainly due to the different ways that each integrated mechanism handles the opening and closing of stomata at noon and the way the nitrogen-limiting factor acts.
Diagnosis of vertebral osteomyelitis
Authors: Maamari Julian , Tande Aaron J. , Diehn Felix , Tai Don Bambino Geno , Berbari Elie F.
Published: January 2022

Abstract. Native vertebral osteomyelitis (NVO) is a potentially fatal infection which
has seen a gradual increase in its incidence over the past decades. The
infection is insidious, presenting with symptoms of back pain. Fever is
present in about 60 % of patients. Prompt diagnosis of NVO is important to
prevent the development of complications. Numerous laboratory and imaging
tools can be deployed to accurately establish the diagnosis. Imaging
techniques such as magnetic resonance, nuclear imaging, and computed
tomography are essential in diagnosing NVO but can also be useful in
image-guided biopsies. Laboratory tools include routine blood tests,
inflammatory markers, and routine culture techniques of aspirated specimens.
Recent advances in molecular techniques can assist in identifying offending
pathogen(s). In this review, we detail the arsenal of techniques that can be
utilized to reach a diagnosis of NVO.
Structural complexities and tectonic barriers controlling recent seismic activity in the Pollino area (Calabria–Lucania, southern Italy) – constraints from stress inversion and 3D fault model building
Authors: Cirillo Daniele , Totaro Cristina , Lavecchia Giusy , Orecchio Barbara , de Nardis Rita , Presti Debora , Ferrarini Federica , Bello Simone , Brozzetti Francesco
Published: January 2022

Abstract. We reconstruct the 3D fault model of the structures causative of
the 2010–2014 Pollino seismic activity by integrating structural–geological
and high-resolution seismological data. We constrained the model at the
surface with fault-slip data, and at depth, by using the distributions of
selected high-quality relocated hypocenters. Relocations were performed
through the non-linear Bayloc algorithm, followed by the double-difference
relative location method HypoDD applied to a 3D P-wave velocity model.
Geological and seismological data highlight an asymmetric active extensional
fault system characterized by an E- to NNE-dipping low-angle detachment, with
high-angle synthetic splays, and SW- to WSW-dipping, high-angle antithetic
faults. Hypocenter clustering and the time–space evolution of the seismicity suggest
that two sub-parallel WSW-dipping seismogenic sources, the
Rotonda–Campotenese and Morano–Piano di Ruggio faults, are responsible for
the 2010–2014 seismicity. The area of the seismogenic patches obtained
projecting the hypocenters of the early aftershocks on the 3D fault planes,
are consistent with the observed magnitude of the strongest events
(Mw=5.2, and Mw=4.3). Since earthquake-scaling relationships
provide maximum expected magnitudes of Mw=6.4 for the
Rotonda–Campotenese and Mw=6.2 for the Morano–Piano di Ruggio faults,
we may suppose that, during the sequence, the two structures did not entirely release
their seismic potential. The reconstructed 3D fault model also points out the relationships between
the activated fault system and the western segment of the Pollino Fault.
The latter was not involved in the recent seismic activity but could have
acted as a barrier to the southern propagation of the seismogenic faults,
limiting their dimensions and the magnitude of the generated earthquakes.