bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Enhanced FRER Mechanism in Time-Sensitive Networking for Reliable Edge Computing
Authors: Hu Shaoliu , Cai Yueping , Wang Shengkai , Han Xiao
Published: March 2024

Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) and edge computing are promising networking technologies for the future of the Industrial Internet. TSN provides a reliable and deterministic low-latency communication service for edge computing. The Frame Replication and Elimination for Reliability (FRER) mechanism is important for improving the network reliability of TSN. It achieves high reliability by transmitting identical frames in parallel on two disjoint paths, while eliminating duplicated frames at the destination node. However, there are two problems with the FRER mechanism. One problem is that it does not consider the path reliability, and the other one is that it is difficult to find two completely disjoint path pairs in some cases. To solve the above problems, this paper proposes a method to find edge-disjoint path pairs considering path reliability for FRER in TSN. The method includes two parts: one is building a reliability model for paths, and the other one is computing a working path and a redundant path with the Edge-Disjoint Path Pairs Selection (EDPPS) algorithm. Theoretical and simulation results show that the proposed method effectively improves path reliability while reducing the delay jitter of frames. Compared with the traditional FRER mechanism, the proposed method reduces delay jitter by 15.6% when the network load is 0.9.
Accurate Measurement of Temperatures in Industrial Grinding Operations with Steep Gradients
Authors: Pombo Iñigo , Sánchez José Antonio , Martin Einar , Godino Leire , Álvarez Jorge
Published: March 2024

Due to the continuously growing demands from high-added-value sectors such as aerospace, e-mobility or biomedical bound-abrasive technologies are the key to achieving extreme requirements. During grinding, energy is rapidly dissipated as heat, generating thermal fields on the ground part which are characterized by high temperatures and very steep gradients. The consequences on the ground part are broadly known as grinding burn. Therefore, the measurement of workpiece temperature during grinding has become a critical issue. Many techniques have been used for temperature measurement in grinding, amongst which, the so-called grindable thermocouples exhibit great potential and have been successfully used in creep-feed grinding operations, in which table speed is low, and therefore, temperature gradients are not very steep. However, in conventional grinding operations with faster table speeds, as most industrial operations are, the delay in the response of the thermocouple results in large errors in the maximum measured value. In this paper, the need for accurate calibration of the response of grindable thermocouples is studied as a prior step for signal integration to correct thermal inertia. The results show that, if the raw signal is directly used from the thermocouples, the deviation in the maximum temperature with respect to the theoretical model is over 200 K. After integration using the calibration constants obtained for the ground junction, the error can be reduced to 93 K even for feed speeds as high as 40 m/min and below 20 K for lower feed speeds. The main conclusion is that, following the proposed procedure, maximum grinding temperatures can be effectively measured using grindable thermocouples even at high values of table speed.
Studying Disability: A Multi-Stakeholder Perspective on Requesting Accommodation in Higher Education
Authors: Ristad Tone , Witsø Aud Elisabeth , Horghagen Sissel , Kvam Lisbeth , Østvik Jørn
Published: March 2024

Including students with disabilities in higher education is a global political objective and is considered a human right. However, many students do not feel included and hesitate to ask for the help they need to succeed in their education. This study aims to investigate the processes of requesting accommodation for students with disabilities in higher education from the perspectives of both students and support providers. Six co-creation workshops were held, with a total of 46 participants from various backgrounds relevant to exploring pathways for students with disabilities in higher education and into the workforce. The audio recordings of the workshops were analyzed using a constructivist grounded theory approach to identify and explore processes. Three interconnected processes were identified: determining whether to disclose, asking for accommodations, and studying disability. The analysis showed that these processes could be time-consuming and riddled with barriers, and they did not always result in granted accommodations. Some students ended up using their study time to research their disability and potential accommodations instead of studying their subject matter. To eliminate barriers and promote disclosure, universities should ensure a universally designed education and that staff have the necessary knowledge to assist students in obtaining accommodations.
Young Muslim Perceptions of Their Socio-Educational Inclusion, Religiosity, and Discrimination in Spain: Identifying Risks for Understanding
Authors: Navarro-Granados María , Cobano-Delgado Palma Verónica C.
Published: March 2024

The Muslim population is one of the religious groups facing the greatest obstacles to full socio-educational inclusion in the West. These are particularly noticeable among young people in areas such as access to employment. The purpose of this study was to find out their own perceptions of their socio-educational inclusion, discrimination, and religiosity. An eminently quantitative methodology was used, with an ad hoc questionnaire administered to a representative sample of a total of 1157 Muslims aged between 18 and 24. The results show that a higher level of religiosity is not related to a lower sense of belonging to Spanish society and should no longer be considered an obstacle to the socio-educational inclusion of young Muslims in Spanish society. On the other hand, their responses show that there is a relationship with greater perceived discrimination, especially in access to employment. In particular, women wearing hijab are substantially vulnerable. Young people, and especially Muslim women, make up a vulnerable population that requires specific school-to-work transition policies to improve their inclusion in the Spanish labour market. This research contributes to an important reflection based on the opinions of young Muslims themselves about supporting better socio-educational inclusion in Spain.
Physiological Responses and Performance during an Integrated High-Intensity Interval Aerobic and Power Training Protocol
Authors: Psarras Ilias Iason , Bogdanis Gregory C.
Published: March 2024

This study compared the acute physiological responses and performance changes during an integrated high-intensity interval aerobic and power protocol. Sixteen moderately trained athletes (age: 20.1 ± 2.2 years, body height: 180.0 ± 6.5 cm, body mass: 75.7 ± 6.4 kg, VO2max: 55.8 ± 4.3 mL/kg/min) performed a 2 × 6 min interval training protocol with 2 min passive recovery between sets on two different occasions in random and counterbalanced order. Each 6 min set included repeated periods of 15 s exercise interspersed with 15 s passive rest. On one occasion (RUN), all exercise periods included running at 100% of maximal aerobic speed, while on the other occasion an integrated protocol was used (INT) in which each of the two 6 min sets included 4 × 1.5 min periods of running exercise at 100% of maximal aerobic speed in combination with jumping (i.e., 2 × 15 running with 15 s rest and 1 × 15 s drop jumping with 15 s rest). Time spent above 85% HRmax was two-fold higher in INT compared to RUN (8.5 ± 3.6 vs. 4.3 ± 3.9 min, respectively, p = 0.0014). Interestingly, heart rate increased above 95% HRmax only in INT and almost no time was spent above 95% HRmax in RUN (1.4 ± 1.9 vs. 0.1 ± 0.2 min, respectively, p = 0.008). Blood lactate concentration at the end of the second set of INT was higher than RUN (7.3 ± 3.2 vs. 4.6 ± 2.7 mmol/L, p = 0.002). Countermovement jump was higher in INT after the end of second set by 6.4% (p = 0.04), 6.7% (p = 0.04), 7.8% (p < 0.01) and 7.3% (p < 0.001), at 2, 6 and 8 min after set 2. In conclusion, the comparison between INT and RUN shows that INT not only elicits higher physiological and metabolic responses, but also acutely enhances neuromuscular performance for at least 8 min after the end of exercise. The integrated running/jumping high-intensity interval exercise approach could be a very useful and time efficient method for strength and conditioning coaches, especially in team sports, in which the time available for the improvement of physical parameters is limited.
A Study on the Impact of Pilot Carbon Emission Trading Policies on Corporate Performance
Authors: Yan Guihuan , Shi Zhilei
Published: March 2024

This paper uses the carbon emission trading policy as a quasi-natural experiment to comprehensively investigate its impact on the financial and market performance of firms. The study uses data from A-share listed companies for the period from 2009 to 2022 and adopts the difference-in-differences model for a rigorous analysis. The mediating effect of financing constraints and the moderating role of managerial capabilities are examined with respect to the influencing mechanisms; heterogeneity was also analyzed in terms of carbon allowance allocation methods, carbon prices, environmental enforcement efforts, and type of industry. The results of the study show that the carbon trading policy has a significant effect on improving the financial performance of firms, while also inhibiting their market performance. The feasibility of the findings was further validated after conducting robustness tests such as propensity score matching and placebo tests. The mechanism analysis finds that financing constraints play a masking effect on the impact of carbon trading policies on firms’ financial performance; managerial competence can positively moderate firms’ market performance. Heterogeneity analysis shows that the inhibitory effect of emissions trading policies on market performance is more significant for firms in regions with a smaller share of free allowances. For companies in high carbon price regions, carbon trading policies have a more significant impact on financial performance. For companies located in regions with higher levels of environmental enforcement, the positive effect of carbon trading policies on financial performance is unchanged, but the dampening effect on market performance is more significant. Carbon trading policies have a stronger positive effect on the financial performance of high-polluting firms, but a more significant dampening effect on the market performance of low-polluting firms. The findings of this study enhance China’s research framework on the economic impacts of carbon trading policies on micro-enterprises, promoting sustainable business development and serving as a useful reference for policy sustainability.
Copper-Plated Nanoporous Anodized Aluminum Oxide for Solar Desalination: An Experimental Study
Authors: Kaviti Ajay Kumar , Kumar Yerolla Pavan , Sikarwar Vineet Singh
Published: March 2024

Currently, there is a shortage of potable water in several regions. Various alternative methods exist for producing purified water; however, one particular technology known as solar desalination is gaining prominence as a sustainable and environmentally friendly solution. Solar desalination harnesses solar energy to produce fresh water in regions with abundant sunlight. This study involved the fabrication of a nanostructured porous material composed of copper using anodization, followed by copper electroplating. In order to create three distinct nanoporous structures, we utilized three anodization periods of 40 min, 60 min, and 80 min. Subsequently, these structures underwent a copper deposition process for 30 min using the copper electroplating technique. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray (EDAX), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques were utilized to analyze the characteristics of the copper-plated nanoporous structure. Three distinct samples were utilized in solar desalination experiments, employing solar stills over a span of three consecutive days, with each sample being tested on a separate day. All three samples underwent desalination, unlike the standard solar still, which did not include any sample. Our observation revealed that the sample, which underwent 60 min of anodization followed by copper electroplating, had a significantly greater evaporation rate of 22.22% compared to the conventional still.
Do Financial Development, Institutional Quality and Natural Resources Matter the Outward FDI of G7 Countries? A Panel Gravity Model Approach
Authors: Ben Belgacem Samira , Younsi Moheddine , Bechtini Marwa , Alzuman Abad , Khalfaoui Rabeh
Published: March 2024

Given the global growth of foreign capital flows, foreign investments hold significant potential for achieving sustainable development. Thus, this paper aims to highlight the key factors of FDI. In particular, it analyzes the effects of financial development and natural resources on FDI and how institutional quality and institutional distance can moderate these effects. The study used the dynamic panel gravity framework with two-step system GMM estimators to assess whether the developed financial system, better institutions, and possessing natural resources influence the outward FDI of G7 countries to host countries over the period 2002–2021. The results show that a well-developed financial system and well-functioning institutions in host countries are important prerequisites for FDI inflows. We find that the relationship between financial development and FDI is positively and significantly moderated by both institutional quality and institutional distance. Contrarily, these factors negatively moderate the connection involving natural resources and FDI. The significant negative association between institutional indicators’ interaction with natural resources indicates that natural resources play a key role in FDI, while joint policies for institutions and natural resources considerably decrease FDI inflows. Moreover, we discover that factors like GDP per capita, logistics infrastructure, and population could attract and handle more FDI. Based on the findings, the study recommends that host governments should focus on policies that strengthen the financial system, reduce institutional and legislative barriers, and enhance institutional quality and business environment to grant foreign investors access to all areas of their economies. Moreover, host governments should brand separate policies for institutions and natural resources to improve their economic advantages.
The Development of Civic Competence in Higher Education to Support a Sustainable Society: The Case of Latvian Higher Education
Authors: Medne Dace , Lastovska Agnese , Lāma Gatis , Grava Jana
Published: March 2024

When examining the crucial role of civic competence in fostering sustainable societies, economies, and ecosystems, its significance for cultivating responsible and engaged citizens in our ever more interconnected global landscape must be recognized. Notably, education influences the development of civic competence throughout the learning experience at all levels of education. This research aims to explore the evolution of students’ self-assessment in terms of civic competence and its three subcompetences. The objective is to comprehend the present status of students’ self-assessments and explore their potential impact on the formation of a sustainable society. Data were collected for this study using an assessment tool elaborated in the ESF project “Development and Implementation of the Education Quality Monitoring System” for students’ generic competences. The tool, presented in a digital form using the QuestionPro platform, measures six generic competences, including civic competence. A total of 1166 bachelor’s degree students and 354 master’s degree students participated in this study, representing 22 Latvian higher education institutions. This study’s findings indicate that civic competence in the sample is considerably lower than the other generic competences measured, with a greater dispersion of results. The results also highlight specific areas within universities that require improvement during the learning process to cultivate individuals who are sustainable and socially responsible members of society.
The Role of Cooperatives in Improving Smallholder Participation in Agri-Food Value Chains: A Case Study of One Local Municipality in Eastern Cape, South Africa
Authors: Christian Mzuyanda , Obi Ajuruchukwu , Zantsi Siphe , Mdoda Lelethu , Jiba Phiwe
Published: March 2024

Increases in demand for food, product development, and agribusiness growth provide new opportunities for smallholder farmers in the developing world. Yet, the smallholder farming sector is still confronted by numerous constraints, including low quality and lower levels of produce. Agricultural cooperatives and other farmer organisations have been identified as crucial vehicles to link smallholder farmers with the evolving food systems. However, little is known about their contribution to enhancing their members’ participation in sustainable agri-food chains. This paper aims to explore the effectiveness of agricultural cooperatives in empowering smallholder farmers to participate in sustainable agri-food chains in Eastern Cape, South Africa. In achieving this, the study adopted a multi-stratified sampling procedure to select 119 cooperative members in the study area. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and a binary regression model. Our findings revealed that the majority (70%) of cooperatives were participating in crop production. Most (75%) of the cooperative members were old, with a mean average of 52 years. Additionally, the majority (93%) of members reported that agricultural cooperatives contributed positively to their livelihoods. The results of the probit model established that quality, quantity, level of education, and access to information influenced the level of participation in storage, processing, and distribution levels at different levels of significance. Although the findings of this research reported a positive contribution of cooperatives to their members, the study identifies a greater need for cooperatives to be inclusive of young people and improve government support. Also, the study recommends a blended financing model that will cater to smallholder farmers who do not have collateral. Finally, the study recommends that the current extension and advisory services be tailored to cater to the training needs of smallholder farmers.
Spatial Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Intercity Innovative Competition Relations in China
Authors: Yang Xinyu , Shen Lizhen , Wang Xia , Qin Xiao
Published: March 2024

In the knowledge economy era, innovation has become a key emphasis for urban competitions. This paper constructs a theoretical research framework that integrates the basic understandings, influencing factors and ensuing results of intercity innovative competition relations. On the basis of data from the general programs of the National Natural Science Foundation of China from 2005 to 2019, this paper constructs intercity innovative competition relations in China, analyses their spatial distribution and quantitative characteristics, and quantitatively investigates the impact of urban innovation capacity and multidimensional proximity (e.g., geographical proximity, institutional proximity and cognitive proximity) on intercity innovative competition relations through a negative binomial model. The study obtained the following findings: (1) In terms of the overall intercity innovative competition relations, the intensity of China’s intercity innovative competition relations gradually increased from 2005 to 2019, with a spatial clustering towards cities with high administrative ranks (e.g., municipalities directly under the central government, sub-provincial cities and provincial capitals); Beijing is always at the centre of innovative competition relations, but its standing has slightly slipped in recent years. (2) From the perspective of disciplines, cities can become benchmarks in particular fields of innovative competitions by competing according to their disciplinary strengths; intercity innovative competition relations in China vary across various academic disciplines. (3) In terms of influencing factors, urban innovation capacity has significant positive effects on intercity innovative competition relations; geographical proximity, institutional proximity and cognitive proximity all have significant positive effects on innovative competition relations; and interactions occur between multidimensional proximities, including a complementary effect between geographical proximity and institutional proximity, a substitutive effect between cognitive proximity and geographical proximity, and a substitutive effect between cognitive proximity and institutional proximity.
Production of OSU G5P[7] Porcine Rotavirus Expressing a Fluorescent Reporter via Reverse Genetics
Authors: Snyder Anthony J. , Agbemabiese Chantal A. , Patton John T.
Published: March 2024

Rotaviruses are a significant cause of severe, potentially life-threatening gastroenteritis in infants and the young of many economically important animals. Although vaccines against porcine rotavirus exist, both live oral and inactivated, their effectiveness in preventing gastroenteritis is less than ideal. Thus, there is a need for the development of new generations of porcine rotavirus vaccines. The Ohio State University (OSU) rotavirus strain represents a Rotavirus A species with a G5P[7] genotype, the genotype most frequently associated with rotavirus disease in piglets. Using complete genome sequences that were determined via Nanopore sequencing, we developed a robust reverse genetics system enabling the recovery of recombinant (r)OSU rotavirus. Although rOSU grew to high titers (~107 plaque-forming units/mL), its growth kinetics were modestly decreased in comparison to the laboratory-adapted OSU virus. The reverse genetics system was used to generate the rOSU rotavirus, which served as an expression vector for a foreign protein. Specifically, by engineering a fused NSP3-2A-UnaG open reading frame into the segment 7 RNA, we produced a genetically stable rOSU virus that expressed the fluorescent UnaG protein as a functional separate product. Together, these findings raise the possibility of producing improved live oral porcine rotavirus vaccines through reverse-genetics-based modification or combination porcine rotavirus vaccines that can express neutralizing antigens for other porcine enteric diseases.
Occult HBV Infection in Patients Infected by HIV or HCV: Comparison between HBV-DNA and Two Assays for HBsAg
Authors: Meschi Silvia , Mizzoni Klizia , Leoni Bruno Daniele , Galli Claudio , Garbuglia Anna Rosa , Belladonna Stefano , Girardi Enrico , Maggi Fabrizio ,   the HBSAGN Study Group
Published: March 2024

We investigated the frequency and serological correlates of occult hepatitis B virus infection (OBI) and the potential impact of a highly sensitive assay for HBsAg in subjects infected by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV), who are also at risk for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, often in an occult form. Samples from 499 patients with HIV, all HBsAg negative and anti-HBc positive, and 137 patients with HCV were tested for HBV-DNA, anti-HBc, anti-HBs, and HBsAg by a conventional and highly sensitive assay. HBV biomarkers were detected in 71.5% of HCV-RNA-positive, with a higher prevalence of cases positive only for anti-HBc in patients with HCV than in those with HIV. HBV-DNA was detectable in 0.6% of HIV-positive and 7.3% of HCV-RNA-positive patients. Among patients with HCV, four were positive for HBsAg and negative for HBV-DNA, bringing the rate of HBV-active infection in this group to 10.2%. Active HBV infection was not related to gender or specific patterns of HBV biomarkers but was higher in HCV patients coinfected by HIV compared to those infected only by HCV. Monitoring patients at high risk for HBV infection and reactivation may require testing for both HBV-DNA and HBsAg.
Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination and PIMS-TS—Friends or Foe? Case Reports and Literature Review
Authors: Opoka-Winiarska Violetta , Morawska-Michalska Izabela , Mertowska Paulina , Gosik Krzysztof , Kądziołka Olga , Grywalska Ewelina
Published: March 2024

Pediatric inflammatory, multisystem syndrome temporally associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection (PIMS-TS), also known as a multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), is diagnosed in children who develop an inadequate inflammatory response after exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The pathogenesis of the abnormal response of the immune system to a previous SARS-COV-2 infection has not been explained. Similarly, the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccinations in this group of patients have become the subject of clinical discussion. Presenting experiences from many centers aims to answer this question. We present 4 cases of patients who suffered from PIMS-TS. Three of them were safely vaccinated against COVID-19 after illness. One patient developed PIMS-TS temporarily associated with COVID-19 vaccination. We also collected and discussed data from other centers.
Exosome-Mediated Antigen Delivery: Unveiling Novel Strategies in Viral Infection Control and Vaccine Design
Authors: El Safadi Daed , Mokhtari Alexandre , Krejbich Morgane , Lagrave Alisé , Hirigoyen Ugo , Lebeau Grégorie , Viranaicken Wildriss , Krejbich-Trotot Pascale
Published: March 2024

Exosomes are small subtypes of extracellular vesicles (EVs) naturally released by different types of cells into their environment. Their physiological roles appear to be multiple, yet many aspects of their biological activities remain to be understood. These vesicles can transport and deliver a variety of cargoes and may serve as unconventional secretory vesicles. Thus, they play a crucial role as important vectors for intercellular communication and the maintenance of homeostasis. Exosome production and content can vary under several stresses or modifications in the cell microenvironment, influencing cellular responses and stimulating immunity. During infectious processes, exosomes are described as double-edged swords, displaying both beneficial and detrimental effects. Owing to their tractability, the analysis of EVs from multiple biofluids has become a booming tool for monitoring various pathologies, from infectious to cancerous origins. In this review, we present an overview of exosome features and discuss their particular and ambiguous functions in infectious contexts. We then focus on their properties as diagnostic or therapeutic tools. In this regard, we explore the capacity of exosomes to vectorize immunogenic viral antigens and their function in mounting adaptive immune responses. As exosomes provide interesting platforms for antigen presentation, we further review the available data on exosome engineering, which enables peptides of interest to be exposed at their surface. In the light of all these data, exosomes are emerging as promising avenues for vaccine strategies.
„Aušros“ politinių siekių kontekstai: apie Jono Basanavičiaus ir Georgo Sauerweino bei Olgos Novikovos ir Williamo Gladstono diskursų sankirtas
Authors: Laurinavičius Česlovas
Published: March 2024

In the article, the genesis of the first Lithuanian socio-political newspaper Aušra (Auszra) is associated with the Eastern crisis (1876–1878). The political aspirations of the Aušra are verified in the context of the Russia-England (Olga Novikova–William Gladstone) discourse.
„Pasauliui reikėjo parodyti“: Lietuvos (antinacinės) rezistencijos politinių kalinių sąjungos veikla
Authors: Laukaitytė Regina
Published: March 2024

The article focuses on the activities of the Lithuanian Union of Political Prisoners of the Anti-Nazi Resistance in Germany and the USA, an organisation that has not been studied in the historiography so far. It was founded in 1946 to care for the repressed participants of the
anti-Nazi resistance and their families but it went beyond the narrow boundaries of humanitarian aid to its members and became involved in the anti-Soviet struggle of the Lithuanian diaspora. In 1948 and 1952, the word ‘anti-Nazi’ was dropped from its name. The organisation united the Lithuanians repressed by the Nazi and Soviet regimes. The article analyses the circumstances of the founding of the union, its aspirations and achievements, and the reasons for its changing identity.
Issues of financing economic entities of the cluster for the production of flower products in the Kaluga region using the potential of state support
Authors:   Kaluga branch of the Russian State Agrarian University — Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, Kaluga, Russia, Kokorev N. A. , Turchaeva I. N. ,   Kaluga branch of the Russian State Agrarian University — Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, Kaluga, Russia, Volkova L. V. ,   Kaluga branch of the Russian State Agrarian University — Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, Kaluga, Russia, Mishin P. N. ,   Kaluga branch of the Russian State Agrarian University — Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, Kaluga, Russia
Published: March 2024

In the flower industry at the regional level and in the country as a whole, problems related to the geopolitical situation have worsened, and accordingly, with the organization of production, sales, logistics supply chains, and financing of activities. Effective functioning and development of floriculture in difficult modern conditions is impossible without appropriate sources of financing and optimization of their structure. The main directions, levels, and structure of funding sources are an important component of the strategy for the creation, operation and development of a cluster for the production of floral products in the Kaluga Region.Based on a critical analysis of the state and prospects for the development of the floriculture industry in the region in a cluster design, the article substantiates approaches to the formation of an optimal structure of sources in two main areas of financing based on the types of activities of economic entities. The emphasis is placed on the levels of potential financing when planning business processes and the possibility of using government support. The provisions of the article were used in the development of a strategy for the creation and development of a cluster for the production of floral products in the Kaluga region.
Development of Website-Based Accounting Information Systems of Comprehensive Income Reports for Citizen Water Management
Authors: Rahayu Syifa Siti , Yulianto Hery Dwi
Published: March 2024

The current management of community water businesses still uses a manual or conventional system. The conventional system that occurs is that the officer manually records the use of water made in a recap, and then the financial section has no accounting information system, so it still uses Google Spreadsheets and accounting processes that refer to the accounting standards designed. Based on existing problems, a website-based accounting information system for comprehensive income reports for citizen water management is needed. The research objective is to build a website-based Citizen Water Management Comprehensive Income Report Accounting Information System. The research method used was descriptive survey research, in which the author describes a situation or phenomenon systematically in a clear and detailed manner, including processes and components that occur, to find solutions to the problems found. The population in the study is the financial details of the water fund in 2022, and the sample is the financial details of the water report for October 2020. The types of data collection methods are interviews, observation, and library research. In research, the type of design used is descriptive analysis with primary data. One of the system methods is the waterfall method. The result of his research was the design of a comprehensive income reporting accounting information system for web-based community water management so that it facilitates the process of recording transactions and producing accurate financial reports for citizen water management.
Analisis Prediksi Kelulusan Course Pada E-Learning Menggunakan Model Klasifikasi
Authors: Lestari Gita Cahyani , Supatmi Sri
Published: March 2024

Akademi Anti Korupsi merupakan platform belajar dengan basis E-Learning yang mudah diakses oleh semua masyarakat sehingga dapat belajar mengenai korupsi dan cara–cara memeranginya. Pada tahun 2021, jumlah pendaftar E-Learning Akademi Anti Korupsi mengalami penurunan secara drastis sebesar 52% dengan jumlah lulusan sebesar 71%. Akademi Anti Korupsi belum memiliki model yang dapat memprediksi kelulusan course peserta. Solusi untuk memprediksi kelulusan seseorang dapat menggunakan proses data mining. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk memprediksi kelulusan course dengan membandingkan metode data mining klasifikasi yaitu Decision Tree dan Random Forest, berdasarkan nilai akurasi menggunakan software orange yang memiliki keunggulan dalam visual programming. Data yang akan digunakan sebagai atribut yaitu data form registrasi yang sudah dilengkapi peserta akademi anti korupsi diantaranya jenis kelamin, pekerjaan, pengalaman pendidikan anti korupsi, umur, institusi, pengalaman E-Learning dan alasan mengikuti E-Learning anti korupsi. Pada penelitian ini, dilakukan prediksi kelulusan course menggunakan dua dataset yaitu dataset missing value dan dataset tanpa missing value. Hasil penelitian dengan menggunakan dua metode klasifikasi ini menunjukkan bahwa metode Random Forest dengan dataset missing value yang paling baik dalam melakukan prediksi kelulusan course peserta akademi antikorupsi dengan nilai akurasi sebesar 74,6% yaitu klasifikasi cukup (fair classification). Faktor signifikan yang mempengaruhi kelulusan course adalah umur, domisili, dan jenis kelamin.
Roadmap Strategis Penerapan Satu Data Aparatur Sipil Negara
Authors: Cahyaningsih Elin
Published: March 2024

Tata kelola Teknologi Informasi merupakan serangkaian strategi TI, perencanaan, kebijakan, praktik penerapan TI, sumber daya, dan aktivitas pengendalian. Tata kelola data membantu organisasi dalam pengelolaan ketersediaan, kegunaan, integritas dan keamanan data sebagai aset berharga di organisasi. Badan Kepegawaian Negara sebagai pengelola data Aparatur Sipil Negara berkomitmen untuk dapat menyelenggarakan layanan manajemen ASN berbasis data melalui pemenuhan kualitas data ASN yang akurat, mutakhir, terpadu dan dapat dipertanggung jawabkan serta mudah diakses dan di bagipakaikan antar instansi melalui satu data ASN. Peningkatan kualitas data ASN menghadapi beberapa isu permasalahan terkait dengan kelengkapan dan keakuratan data, untuk itu diperlukan roadmap strategi untuk penerapan satu data ASN. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan fishbone diagram analysis untuk mengidentifikasi permasalahan, gap analysis untuk menentukan langkah strategis dan analisis risiko untuk dapat menggambarkan risiko disetiap aktivitas strategis. Pendekatan hybrid dan sintesis dilakukan untuk memformulasikan setiap dimensi dalam roadmap strategis serta langkah strategis dalam setiap dimensi. Hasil penelitian menjelaskan bahwa terdapat sembilan dimensi roadmap strategis yaitu peraturan/kebijakan, SDM TIK bidang data, Arsitektur data, datainduk/referensi, standar data, metadata, basis data, kualitas data dan interoperabilitas data. Roadmap strategis didahuliui dengan penentuan visi, misi dan tujuan Satu Data ASN.
Arestas em números tetraédricos, recursividade e modos de produção de significados: uma análise epistemológica a partir do Modelo dos Campos Semânticos em um processo de formação de professores
Authors: Chaves Rodolfo , Marques Fernanda Santolin , Andrade Filyppe Neves de
Published: March 2024

O presente artigo apresenta uma análise epistemológica, à luz do Modelo dos Campos Semânticos, de um processo de interação face a face advindo de uma prática educativa investigativa, ocorrida em um encontro híbrido do curso de formação denominado Práticas educativas investigativas envolvendo sequências e recursividade, desenvolvido pelo Grupo de Estudos e Pesquisas em Modelo dos Campos Semânticos e Educação Matemática. Como um dos resultados destaca-se a relevância de efetuar leituras plausíveis, como um dispositivo tático e estratégico à dialogicidade, com vistas ao desenvolvimento de um exercício diário para o professor, com o propósito de se combater a proposta positivista de meritocracia, constituindo-se como uma prática à empatia e do respeito ao estudante, logo aos processos de ensino e de aprendizagem.
Processos de produção de significados em uma sala de aula: feminismos, matemáticas, violências e produções outras
Authors: Viana Bruna Leticia Nunes , Santos João Ricardo Viola dos
Published: March 2024

Neste artigo produzimos convites com discussões em uma sala de aula de matemática da disciplina de Fundamentos de Matemática de um curso de Licenciatura em Matemática. Nosso objetivo é analisar processos de produção de significados matemáticos e processos de produção de significados violências, em uma situação de interação com alunas e alunos da disciplina. Tomamos como principal referência o Modelo dos Campos Semânticos para análise dos dados, bem como um diálogo com teóricas do feminismo, como Judith Butler, e discussões e atitudes decoloniais. Nosso cenário foi a disciplina mencionada, em específico algumas aulas e uma discussão realizada em um grupo de WhatsApp. Nossas principais considerações são na direção de que não existe a matemática de um lado e o uso que se faz dela de outro. Ao invés disso, a matemática é constituída e constituinte de seus usos, ou, em outras palavras, a matemática é performada socialmente, assim como performamos sexo/gênero. Assim, movimentamos um projeto político de uma educação matemática em que nos distanciamos da ideia de conteúdos e nos aproximamos da noção de processos de produção de significados. Estes, então, podem ser pretexto para discutirmos o que realmente importa, a vida, e que nem por isso uma matemática deva ser deixada de lado, mas sim figurar junto a ela.
Educação Estatística no Ensino Médio: A Leitura de Gráficos
Authors: Novaes Netto Albertino Ribeiro , Bessegato Lupercio França
Published: March 2024

Neste artigo, apresentamos um estudo sobre a leitura de gráficos estatísticos em uma sala de aula com o objetivo de analisar a produção de significados dos alunos envolvidos na resolução de tarefas. A investigação de cunho qualitativo foi referenciada teoricamente pelo Modelo dos Campos Semânticos, que possibilitou a análise das ações enunciativas dos estudantes do ensino médio de uma escola pública da rede estadual na cidade de Juiz de Fora (MG). A análise evidenciou que as tarefas cumpriram a função de estimular os estudantes a produzir significados indicando um processo de aprendizagem que foi desencadeado a partir da leitura de dados estatísticos expressos por gráficos.
Minority Stress and Microaggression Experiences among Sexual Minority Women in Sweden
Authors: Malmquist Anna , Lundberg Tove , Wurm Matilda
Published: March 2024

In the present article we explore when, where, and how Swedish sexual minority women experience minority stress and microaggression. Drawing on deductive thematic analysis of forty-eight interviews, we show that minority stress and microaggressions were experienced in a wide range of everyday life areas. Exposure was described in the forms of physical violence, threats and verbal abuse, ignorance and prejudice, discrimination, micro, microinsults microinvalidations, excessive focus, exotification, and silence. The exposure was described to cause negative emotions, hypervigilance, a feeling of being different, internalized homo- or biphobia, and mental health problems. Despite the Swedish population being among the most accepting towards sexual minorities, theories of minority stress and microaggressions are still useful for highlighting the lived experiences of sexual minority women. Focusing on lived experiences of minority stress and microaggressions provides us with a visualization of the texture of the experiences that helps us understand what various aspects of the theories mean in everyday life.
Travelling first class? Emperors, dignitaries and intellectuals on the roads of the Roman Empire
Authors: Corsi Cristina
Published: March 2024

Ancient sources are very generous in telling us of journeys undertaken by various categories of people, from emperors to the very poor. During these trips, all travelers made use of the available accommodation and refreshment for themselves and their animals, stopping over at inns or hostels, sometimes at private houses or in public institutions, or even “ camping” along the road. In this paper, we will survey part of this rich catalogue of people from all walks of life, focusing on those who traveled for ‘ state’ or ‘ diplomatic’ reasons. We will try to understand whether their means of travel differed from those of common people, in addition to the fact that many high officers, magistrates and even some intellectuals were provided with a

diploma, the pass that awarded the right to make free use of certain facilities offered at roadside stations. In this way, we will investigate whether there is any archaeological evidence to support the existence of different ranks of accommodation spread along the roads of the Empire.
Marc Aurèle et l’au-delà
Authors: Turcan Robert
Published: March 2024

Fondamentalement, les stoïciens ne croyaient guère en une immortalité personnelle des âmes, et Marc Aurèle semble un moment le regretter. En fait, leur doctrine comportait bien des variantes, et l’empereur témoigne de ces incertitudes. Curieusement, il raisonne en fonction de l’espace pouvant contenir les âmes, car pour un stoïcien l’âme est matérielle et liée au corps. Or le monde est pour lui, comme en général chez les Anciens, spatialement fini. La multiplication des inhumations exclut, dans ces conditions, l’immortalité. Selon les stoici herciscundi,

dont parle Servius, l’âme dure autant que le corps, ce qui incitait les Égyptiens à la momification. Ces stoïciens devaient compter des philosophes attachés à cette tradition nilotique. Mais la signification du terme juridique herciscundi reste, dans leur cas, problématique. En tout état de cause, Marc Aurèle est de ces stoïciens que leur doctrine n’a jamais foncièrement rassérénés.
El Macho, Elio Rodríguez
Authors: Guerrero Susana , Caeiro Ilda
Published: March 2024

El presente artículo pretende aproximarnos al trabajo del artista Elio Rodríguez (La Habana, Cuba, 1966) radicado en España. El objetivo de este texto es profundizar en su figura, los referentes, las temáticas y las estrategias con las que el artista se cuestiona de forma constante su cubanidad y su africanidad. Concluimos reflexionando sobre cómo con su estrategia aparentemente desenfadada y en ocasiones burlesca, se permite abordar temas de hondo calado.
Frequency of Toxoplasma gondii, Rubella, and Cytomegalovirus Antibodies in Pregnant Women in Yazd Province, Iran
Authors: Ahmadi Reza , Sadeghinasab Javad , Siyadatpanah Abolghasem , Mirzaei Farzaneh , Aghcheli Bahman , Norouzi Roghayeh
Published: March 2024

Background: TRC (Toxoplasma gondii, rubella virus, and cytomegalovirus [CMV]) infections during pregnancy can lead to serious sequelae in the uterine fetus. Prenatal testing, which includes screening and diagnosis of antibodies to TRC infections, is one of the most important aspects of prenatal care recommended during pregnancy. The aim of the present study was to determine the seroprevalence of TRC infections in pregnant women who attended the antenatal clinic in Yazd province in central Iran. Methods: For this purpose, 8355 sera samples were obtained from pregnant women attending the central laboratory of Yazd province in central Iran and subjected to screening for immunoglobulin G (IgG) and IgM antibodies against TRC using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method. Of these, 4,245, 2,190, and 1,920 pregnant women were screened for anti-Toxoplasma, rubella, and CMV, IgG, and IgM antibodies, respectively. Results: The results revealed that 77.4% (1695/2190) and 78.1% (1500/1920) were positive for anti-rubella and anti-CMV IgG antibodies, and n.o seropositive was detected for anti-rubella and -CMV IgM antibodies. For anti-Toxoplasma antibodies, 20.85% (885/4245), 9.54% (405/4245), and 12.01% (510/4245) were positive for IgG, IgM, and both IgG-IgM antibodies, respectively. In addition, our findings showed the high prevalence of chronic TRC infections and a low recently acquired Toxoplasma infection in pregnant women. Conclusion: Our findings confirmed the high prevalence of chronic TRC infections and a low recently acquired Toxoplasma infection in pregnant women. Hence, observing personal behavioral practices (the source of infection and hygienic measures) are recommended to women at reproductive-age in general and seronegative pregnant women in particular.
The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Hospital Waste Management: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Kuntari Nabila Astri Nur , Ulfa Maria , Jamal Agus
Published: March 2024

Any used solid, liquid, or gaseous substance will be immediately discarded. Dumped substance waste is generated in various places, including hospitals. The recent problem faced by hospitals is the outbreak of the COVID-19, a novel form of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) that has resulted in a marked escalation in the generation of medical waste. The hospital management system covers hospital waste management. This management allows the hospital to monitor the amount and types of produced waste, thereby minimizing the harmful effects of waste. However, in this area, systematic analytical mapping studies still have numerous research limitations. This study aimed to provide a detailed analysis of the generated additional COVID-19 hospital waste and its impact on the environment and public health. Accordingly, this study applied the qualitative method with a literature study approach. The hospital waste management articles identified from 2020-2022 amounted to 920 publication articles indexed by Scopus, indicating that hospital waste management studies have increased in recent years. The study revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic caused an alarming surge in medical waste, posing a significant threat to the environment. This situation provides an opportunity to enhance healthcare waste (HCW) management systems in a manner that is both ecologically sound and secure.
Comparison of Follicular Fluid Glycosaminoglycan and Hydroxyproline Concentration in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with Healthy Women
Authors: Kimiaei Asadi Kiana , Amiri Kimia , Ghasemi Hadi , Amiri Iraj
Published: March 2024

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrinopathies in women of childbearing age. As a complex structure, the extracellular matrix (ECM) and its components, including glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and collagens, are highly affected by hormonal alterations. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the level of GAG and hydroxyproline in the follicular fluid (FF) of women with PCOS. Methods: Overall, 62 women referring to Fatemieh Hospital Infertility Center in Hamadan were evaluated in this study. FF samples were taken from 31 women with PCOS during ovarian puncture and 31 healthy women. Oocytes were evaluated in the different stages of maturation, namely, metaphase II (MII) and germinal vesicle (GV). Commercially available kits were used to measure the levels of glycosaminoglycans and hydroxyproline. Results: The results of the present study showed that the count of oocytes in women with PCOS was significantly higher than that in healthy women. Evaluating GAG and hydroxyproline levels indicated that their levels were meaningfully higher in the FF of women with PCOS. Conclusion: In general, the results of this study suggested that ECM changes in PCOS followed by alterations in the levels of GAGs and hydroxyproline may lead to an increase in the level of GAG and hydroxyproline in the FF. The evaluation of these markers may be the subject of further studies.