bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Poetik der Figur Rilkes und das Allegorische: Am Beispiel der Rose
Authors: Hong Ja Seon
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT: The rose motif in Rainer Maria Rilke’s poetry has been analyzed as a variable signifier through metaphorical, existential-philosophical, phenomenological, and even biographical approaches. However, many of these readings miss its self- referential nature. By contrast, based on Manfred Engel’s interpretive framework, deconstructive approaches, and working from two “thing-poems,” this article suggests that the rose can be read as an allegory for Rilke’s poetic text itself, and is an example of a figure to be found in his poetics of figure. Meanwhile, the rose is identified as an important key showing Rilke’s poetic development.
To touch or to be touched? comparing appraisal of vicarious execution and reception of interpersonal touch
Authors: Butti Niccolò , Urgesi Cosimo , McGlone Francis P. , Oldrati Viola , Montirosso Rosario , Cazzato Valentina
Published: May 2024

Unmyelinated C-Tactile (CT) fibres are activated by caress-like touch, eliciting a pleasant feeling that decreases for static and faster stroking. Previous studies documented this effect also for vicarious touch, hypothesising simulation mechanisms driving the perception and appreciation of observed interpersonal touch. Notably, less is known about appreciation of vicarious execution of touch, that is as referred to the one giving gentle touch. To address this issue, 53 healthy participants were asked to view and rate a series of videoclips displaying an individual being touched by another on hairy (i.e., hand dorsum) or glabrous (i.e., palm) skin sites, with touch being delivered at CT-optimal (5 cm/s) or non-CT optimal velocities (0 cm/s or 30 cm/s). Following the observation of each clip, participants were asked to rate self-referred desirability and model-referred pleasantness of vicarious touch for both executer (toucher-referred) and receiver (touchee-referred). Consistent with the CT fibres properties, for both self-referred desirability and model-referred pleasantness judgements of vicarious touch execution and reception, participants provided higher ratings for vicarious touch delivered at CT-optimal than other velocities, and when observed CT-optimal touch was delivered to the hand-dorsum compared to the palm. However, higher ratings were attributed to vicarious reception compared to execution of CT-optimal touch. Notably, individual differences in interoceptive trusting and attitude to interpersonal touch were positively correlated with, respectively, toucher- and touchee-related overall appraisal ratings of touch. These findings suggest that the appreciation of both toucher- and touchee-referred vicarious touch is specifically attuned to CT-optimal touch, even though they might rely on different neurocognitive mechanisms to understand affective information conveyed by interpersonal tactile interactions.
Nanorefractive index transducer using a ring cavity with an internal h-shaped cavity grounded on Fano resonance
Authors: Chang Shuwen , Yan Shubin , Liu Feng , Wang Jin , Cao Yuhao , Huang Biyi , Zhu Chuanhui , Wu Taiquan , Ren Yifeng
Published: May 2024

Building on the Fano resonance observation, a new refractive index transducer structure at the nanoscale is proposed in this article, which is a refractive index transducer consisting of a metal-insulator-metal (MIM) waveguide structure coupled with a ring cavity internally connected to an h-shaped structure (RCIhS). Using an analytical method based on COMSOL software and finite element method (FEM), the effect of different geometric parameters of the structure on the trans-mission characteristics of the system is simulated and analyzed, which in turn illustrates the effect of the structural parameters on the output Fano curves. As simulation results show, the internally connected h-shaped structure is an influential component in the Fano resonance. By optimizing the geometrical parameters of the structure, the system finally accomplishes a sensitivity (S) of 2400 nm/RIU and a figure of merit (FOM) of 68.57. The sensor has also been demonstrated in the realm of temperature detection, having tremendous potential for utilization in future nano-sensing and optically integrated systems.
Higher levels of physical activity are associated with less evasive coping, better physical function and quality of life in patients with axial spondyloarthritis
Authors: Carbo Marlies , Paap Davy , van Overbeeke Laura , Wink Freke , Bootsma Hendrika , Arends Suzanne , Spoorenberg Anneke
Published: May 2024

Objective

To evaluate daily physical activity (PA) in relation to psychosocial factors, such as anxiety, depression and different types of coping strategies, as well as patient- and disease-related factors in patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA).

Methods

Consecutive outpatients from the Groningen Leeuwarden AxSpA (GLAS) cohort completed the modified Short Questionnaire to assess health-enhancing PA (mSQUASH), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and Coping with Rheumatic Stressors (CORS) questionnaires, as well as standardized patient- and disease-related assessments. Univariable and multivariable linear regression analyses and comparison of lowest and highest PA tertiles were performed to explore associations between the HADS, CORS, patient- and disease-related factors and PA.

Results

In total, 84 axSpA patients were included; 60% male, mean age 49 (SD ±14) years, median symptom duration 20 (25th-75th percentiles: 12–31) years, mean ASDAS 2.1 (±1.0). Higher PA levels were significantly associated with better scores on patient-reported disease activity (BASDAI), physical function (BASFI) and quality of life (ASQoL). Furthermore, higher levels of PA were associated with less impact of axSpA on wellbeing and lower HADS depression scores. In the multivariable linear regression model, less use of the coping strategy ‘decreasing activities’ (β: -376.4; p 0.003) and lower BMI (β:-235.5; p: 0.030) were independently associated with higher level of PA. Comparison of patients from the lowest and highest PA tertiles showed results similar to those found in the regression analyses.

Conclusion

In this cohort of axSpA patients, higher levels of daily PA were associated with better patient-reported outcomes and lower depression scores. Additionally, the passive coping strategy “decreasing activities” and lifestyle factor BMI were independently associated with PA. Besides anti-inflammatory treatment, coping strategies and lifestyle should be taken into account in the management of individual axSpA patients. Incorporating these aspects into patient education could increase patient awareness and self-efficacy. In the future, longitudinal studies are needed to better understand the complex relationship between patient-, disease- and psychosocial factors associated with daily PA.
ET-Network: A novel efficient transformer deep learning model for automated Urdu handwritten text recognition
Authors: Hamza Ameer , Ren Shengbing , Saeed Usman
Published: May 2024

Automatic Urdu handwritten text recognition is a challenging task in the OCR industry. Unlike printed text, Urdu handwriting lacks a uniform font and structure. This lack of uniformity causes data inconsistencies and recognition issues. Different writing styles, cursive scripts, and limited data make Urdu text recognition a complicated task. Major languages, such as English, have experienced advances in automated recognition, whereas low-resource languages, such as Urdu, still lag. Transformer-based models are promising for automated recognition in high- and low-resource languages such as Urdu. This paper presents a transformer-based method called ET-Network that integrates self-attention into EfficientNet for feature extraction and a transformer for language modeling. The use of self-attention layers in EfficientNet helps to extract global and local features that capture long-range dependencies. These features proceeded into a vanilla transformer to generate text, and a prefix beam search is used for the finest outcome. NUST-UHWR, UPTI2.0, and MMU-OCR-21 are three datasets used to train and test the ET Network for a handwritten Urdu script. The ET-Network improved the character error rate by 4% and the word error rate by 1.55%, while establishing a new state-of-the-art character error rate of 5.27% and a word error rate of 19.09% for Urdu handwritten text.
Design of health information management model for elderly care using an advanced higher-order hybrid clustering algorithm from the perspective of sports and medicine integration
Authors: Zhao Ning , Zhao Wenkai , Tang Xiaoliang , Jiao Chuanming , Zhang Zhong
Published: May 2024

In the context of integrating sports and medicine domains, the urgent resolution of elderly health supervision requires effective data clustering algorithms. This paper introduces a novel higher-order hybrid clustering algorithm that combines density values and the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm. Initially, the traditional PSO algorithm is enhanced by integrating the Global Evolution Dynamic Model (GEDM) into the Distribution Estimation Algorithm (EDA), constructing a weighted covariance matrix-based GEDM. This adapted PSO algorithm dynamically selects between the Global Evolution Dynamic Model and the standard PSO algorithm to update population information, significantly enhancing convergence speed while mitigating the risk of local optima entrapment. Subsequently, the higher-order hybrid clustering algorithm is formulated based on the density value and the refined PSO algorithm. The PSO clustering algorithm is adopted in the initial clustering phase, culminating in class clusters after a finite number of iterations. These clusters then undergo the application of the density peak search algorithm to identify candidate centroids. The final centroids are determined through a fusion of the initial class clusters and the identified candidate centroids. Results showcase remarkable improvements: achieving 99.13%, 82.22%, and 99.22% for F-measure, recall, and precision on dataset S1, and 75.22%, 64.0%, and 64.4% on dataset CMC. Notably, the proposed algorithm yields a 75.22%, 64.4%, and 64.6% rate on dataset S, significantly surpassing the comparative schemes’ performance. Moreover, employing the text vector representation of the LDA topic vector model underscores the efficacy of the higher-order hybrid clustering algorithm in efficiently clustering text information. This innovative approach facilitates swift and accurate clustering of elderly health data from the perspective of sports and medicine integration. It enables the identification of patterns and regularities within the data, facilitating the formulation of personalized health management strategies and addressing latent health concerns among the elderly population.
Ethical guidance for conducting health research with online communities: A scoping review of existing guidance
Authors: Harris Jane , Germain Jennifer , McCoy Ellie , Schofield Rosemary
Published: May 2024

Online research methods have grown in popularity due in part to the globalised and far-reaching nature of the internet but also linked to the Covid-19 pandemic whereby restrictions to travel and face to face contact necessitated a shift in methods of research recruitment and data collection. Ethical guidance exists to support researchers in conducting online research, however this is lacking within health fields. This scoping review aims to synthesise formal ethical guidance for applying online methods within health research as well as provide examples of where guidance has been used. A systematic search of literature was conducted, restricted to English language records between 2013 and 2022. Eligibility focused on whether the records were providing ethical guidance or recommendations, were situated or relevant to health disciplines, and involved the use or discussion of online research methods. Following exclusion of ineligible records and duplicate removal, three organisational ethical guidance and 24 research papers were charted and thematically analysed. Four key themes were identified within the guidance documents, 1) consent, 2) confidentiality and privacy, 3) protecting participants from harm and 4) protecting researchers from harm with the research papers describing additional context and understanding around these issues. The review identified that there are currently no specific guidelines aimed at health researchers, with the most cited guidance coming from broader methodological perspectives and disciplines or auxiliary fields. All guidance discussed each of the four key themes within the wider context of sensitive topics and vulnerable populations, areas and issues which are often prominent within health research thus highlighting the need for unifying guidance specific for health researchers. Further research should aim to understand better how online health studies apply ethical principles, to support in informing gaps across both research and guidance.
Controlling COVID-19 outbreaks in the correctional setting: A mathematical modelling study
Authors: Bretaña Neil Arvin , Kwon Jisoo A. , Grant Luke , Galouzis Jennifer , McGrath Colette , Hoey Wendy , Blogg James , Lloyd Andrew R. , Gray Richard T
Published: May 2024

Correctional centres (termed here ‘prisons’) are at high risk of COVID-19 and have featured major outbreaks worldwide. Inevitable close contacts, frequent inmate movements, and a disproportionate burden of co-morbidities mean these environments need to be prioritised in any public health response to respiratory pathogens such as COVID-19. We developed an individual-based SARS-CoV-2 transmission model for the prison system in New South Wales, Australia ‐ incorporating all 33 correctional centres, 13,458 inmates, 578 healthcare and 6,909 custodial staff. Potential COVID-19 disease outbreaks were assessed under various mitigation strategies, including quarantine on entry, isolation of cases, rapid antigen testing of staff, as well as immunisation.Without control measures, the model projected a peak of 472 new infections daily by day 35 across the prison system, with all inmates infected by day 120. The most effective individual mitigation strategies were high immunisation coverage and prompt lockdown of centres with infected inmates which reduced outbreak size by 62–73%. Other than immunisation, the combination of quarantine of inmates at entry, isolation of proven or suspected cases, and widespread use of personal protective equipment by staff and inmates was the most effective strategy. High immunisation coverage mitigates the spread of COVID-19 within and between correctional settings but is insufficient alone. Maintaining quarantine and isolation, along with high immunisation levels, will allow correctional systems to function with a low risk of outbreaks. These results have informed public health policy for respiratory pathogens in Australian correctional systems.
Tande nou gwonde! (Hear us roar!)- Youth perspectives of maternal near-misses: Protocol for a photovoice study of young childbearing people’s perspectives of maternal near-misses in northwest Haiti
Authors: MacDonald Tonya , Charles Marie-Carmèle , Dorcely Olès , Darling Elizabeth K. , Greene Saara , Moll Sandra , Logie Carmen , Mbuagbaw Lawrence
Published: May 2024

Introduction

Globally, a shift is occurring to recognize the importance of young peoples’ health and well-being, their unique health challenges, and the potential they hold as key drivers of change in their communities. In Haiti, one of the four leading causes of death for those 20–24 years old is pregnancy, childbirth, and the weeks after birth or at the end of a pregnancy. Important gaps remain in existing knowledge about youth perspectives of maternal health and well-being within their communities. Youth with lived experiences of maternal near-misses are well-positioned to contribute to the understanding of maternal health in their communities and their potential role in bringing about change.

Objectives

To explore and understand youth perspectives of maternal near-miss experiences that occurred in a local healthcare facility or at home in rural Haiti.

Methods

We will conduct a qualitative, community-based participatory research study regarding maternal near-miss experiences to understand current challenges and identify solutions to improve community maternal health, specifically focused on youth maternal health. We will use Photovoice to seek an understanding of the lived experiences of youth maternal near-miss survivors. Participants will be from La Pointe, a Haitian community served by their local healthcare facility. We will undertake purposeful sampling to recruit approximately 20 female youth, aged 15–24 years. Data will be generated through photos, individual interviews and small group discussions (grouped by setting of near-miss experience). Data generation and analysis are expected to occur over a three-month period.

Ethics and dissemination

Ethics approval will be sought from Centre Médical Béraca in La Pointe, Haiti, and from the Hamilton Integrated Research Ethics Board in Hamilton ON, Canada. We will involve community stakeholders, especially youth, in developing dissemination and knowledge mobilisation strategies. Our findings will be disseminated as an open access publication, be presented publicly, at conferences, and defended as part of a doctoral thesis.
Evaluation of a simple method for testing aztreonam and ceftazidime-avibactam synergy in New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase producing Enterobacterales
Authors: Khan Salman , Das Arghya , Vashisth Deepali , Mishra Anwita , Vidyarthi Ashima Jain , Gupta Raghav , Begam Nazneen Nahar , Kataria Babita , Bhatnagar Sushma
Published: May 2024

NDM-producing carbapenem-resistant bacterial infections became a challenge for clinicians. Combination therapy of aztreonam and ceftazidime-avibactam is a prudent choice for these infections. However, there is still no recommendation of a practically feasible method for testing aztreonam and ceftazidime-avibactam synergy. We proposed a simple method for testing aztreonam and ceftazidime-avibactam synergy and compared it with reference broth micro-dilution and other methods. Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales clinical isolates were screened for the presence of the NDM gene by the Carba R test. NDM harbouring isolates were tested for aztreonam and ceftazidime-avibactam synergy by broth microdilution (reference method), E strip-disc diffusion, double disc diffusion, and disc replacement methods. In the newly proposed method, the MHA medium was supplemented with ceftazidime-avibactam (corresponding to an aztreonam concentration of 4μg/ml). The MHA medium was then inoculated with the standard inoculum (0.5 McFarland) of the test organism. An AZT disc (30 μg) was placed on the supplemented MHA medium, and the medium was incubated overnight at 37°C. Aztreonam zone diameter on the supplemented MHA medium (in the presence of ceftazidime-avibactam) was compared with that from a standard disc diffusion plate (without ceftazidime-avibactam), performed in parallel. Interpretation of synergy was based on the restoration of aztreonam zone diameter (in the presence of ceftazidime-avibactam) crossing the CLSI susceptibility breakpoint, i.e., ≥ 21 mm. Of 37 carbapenem-resistant NDM-producing isolates, 35 (94.6%) were resistant to aztreonam and tested synergy positive by the proposed method. Its sensitivity and specificity were 97.14% and 100%, respectively. Cohen’s kappa value showed substantial agreement of the reference method with the proposed method (κ = 0.78) but no other methods. The proposed method is simple, easily interpretable, and showed excellent sensitivity, specificity, and agreement with the reference method. Therefore, the new method is feasible and reliable for testing aztreonam synergy with avibactam in NDM-producing Enterobacterales.
Development of an IoT based 3D printed Mobile Robot Platform for training of Mechatronics Engineering Students
Authors: Simon János , Gogolák László
Published: May 2024

The advent of the Internet of Things (IoT) has opened up new opportunities in education, particularly in the field of mobile robotics. Mobile robotics is a fast-growing field, and with the increasing demand for skilled robotics engineers, it is essential to provide students with hands-on experience in designing and developing robots. In this regard, an IoT-based 3D printed mobile robot platform has been developed for students training. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education has been gaining attention as a means to improve science and engineering education. STEM education aims to foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, creativity, and innovation among students. It involves an educational policy that aims to develop the next generation of skilled professionals by integrating the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The goal of this approach is to provide students in mechatronics, who are assigned to the robotics lab during their studies, an up to date knowledge and experience in research and development activities. Thus, this paper aims to provide education that focuses on the acquisition and application of engineering knowledge, including control engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, information engineering, among others, with the main focus on mobile robot research.
Role of high-frequency ultrasound in differentiating benign and malignant skin lesions: potential and limitations
Authors: Wang Qiao , Ren Weiwei , Wang Lifan , Li Xiaolong , Zhu Anqi , Shan Dandan , Wang Jing , Zhao Yujing , Li Danhua , Ren Tian Tian , Guo Lehang , Xu Huixiong , Sun Liping
Published: May 2024

Purpose: This study examined the diagnostic value of high-frequency ultrasound (HFUS) features in differentiating between benign and malignant skin lesions.Methods: A total of 1,392 patients with 1,422 skin lesions who underwent HFUS examinations were included in an initial dataset (cohort 1) to identify features indicative of malignancy. Qualitative clinical and HFUS characteristics were recorded for all lesions. To determine which HFUS and clinical features were suggestive of malignancy, univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were employed. The diagnostic performance of HFUS features combined with clinical information was evaluated. This assessment was validated using internal data (cohort 2) and multicenter external data (cohort 3).Results: Features significantly associated with malignancy included age above 60 years; lesion location in the head, face, and neck or genital regions; changes in macroscopic appearance; crawling or irregular growth pattern; convex or irregular base; punctate hyperechogenicity; blood flow signals; and feeding arteries. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve, sensitivity, and specificity of HFUS features combined with clinical information were 0.946, 92.5%, and 86.9% in cohort 1; 0.870, 93.1%, and 80.8% in cohort 2 (610 lesions); and 0.864, 86.2%, and 86.6% in cohort 3 (170 lesions), respectively. However, HFUS is not suitable for evaluating lesions less than 0.1 mm in thickness or lesions exhibiting surface hyperkeratosis.Conclusion: In a clinical setting, the integration of HFUS with clinical information exhibited good diagnostic performance in differentiating malignant and benign skin lesions. However, its utility was limited in evaluating extremely thin lesions and those exhibiting hyperkeratosis.
DINAMIKA PENDIDIKAN DI INDONESIA DALAM PERSPEKTIF FILSAFAT
Authors: Wilujeng Sri Rahayu , Syamsuddin M Mukhtasar , Murtiningsih Rr. Siti
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan sejarah pendidikan di Indonesia secara cara umum, kebijakan pendidikan pada setiap jaman, dan pendidikan di Indonesia dari perpektif filsafat. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian filsafat atas masalah aktual yaitu pendidikan. Dalam penelitian ini digunakan metode linear dengan melalui beberapa  tahap yaitu persepsi, refleksi dan menyusun konsepsi. Unsur-unsur metode yang digunakan adalah interpretasi, analisa-sintesa, kesinambungan historis, dan idealisasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah pendidikan di Indonesia semakin mengarah kepada ontologi pendidikan positivistik dan semakin kehilangan orientasi humanistiknya karena melihat manusia tidak secara utuh. Pendidikan lebih memperhatikan aspek kognitif dan mengabaikan aspek lainnya. Nilai-nilai pragmatisme dalam pendidikan semakin menguat pada era reformasi. Pendidikan sebagai program untuk menyiapkan anak didik untuk memenuhi kebutuhan industri. Terjadi reduksi makna pendidikan yang esensinya adalah aktivitas budaya menjadi aktivitas ekonomi. Pendidikan hanya mencetak manusia menjadi homo faber. Pendidikan menghilangkan kesempatan manusia menjadi manusia seutuhnya. Pendidikan sebagai suatu aktivitas khas manusia jauh lebih bermakna dari sekedar mencetak tenaga kerja. Pendidikan adalah upaya memanusiakan manusia.
PENOLAKAN VAKSINASI: IMAJINASI MORAL DAN PERAN MEDIA SOSIAL
Authors: Rahayuwati Rahayuwati
Published: May 2024

Program vaksinasi merupakan sebuah langkah pencegahan yang dilakukan oleh Pemerintah Indonesia untuk mencegah dan mengurangi penyebaran penyakit menular tertentu seperti campak, cacar, polio, hepatitis B, tuberkulosis, difteri, tetanus, batuk rejan/pertusis, dan juga covid 19. Untuk mewujudkan hal tersebut, maka pemerintah mewajibkan kepada seluruh masyarakat melakukan vaksinasi. Namun, program tersebut mendapat berbagai macam respon dari masyarakat, salah satunya adalah muncul penolakan terhadap vaksinasi oleh sebagian masyarakat di Indonesia. Di Indonesia, terdapat kelompok anti vaksin di facebook, bernama GAVI (Gerakan Anti Vaksin dan Imunisasi). GAVI secara aktif menyatakan penolakan terhadap vaksinasi berdasar pada argumen ajaran agama Islam. Melihat kompleksitas permasalahan yang dihadapi, permasalahan tentang vaksinasi merupakan sebuah permasalahan sosial yang patut untuk dikaji lebih lanjut. Data dalam studi ini diperoleh dengan observasi pada diskusi online di media sosial, khususnya pada kelompok GAVI di facebook, dan studi pustaka pada penelitian sebelumnya. Dalam penelitian ini, penolakan vaksinasi dilihat sebagai sebuah upaya mewujudkan cita-cita imajinasi moral menjadi seorang Muslim yang baik dan taat kepada ajaran agama Islam dan melihat bagaimana media sosial berperan dalam memengaruhi keputusan seseorang terhadap vaksinasi. Dari analisis yang dilakukan, ditemukan argumen bahwa bagi sebagian umat Muslim di Indonesia, vaksinasi hukumnya haram dilakukan. Mereka meyakini bahwa dalam proses pembuatannya, vaksin menggunakan bahan dari babi, yang hukumnnya haram untuk dikonsumsi. Sehingga, untuk mewujudkan imajinasi moral menjadi seorang Muslim yang baik dan taat terhadap ajaran agama, menolak vaksinasi menjadi sebuah kebenaran dan pilihan rasional bagi mereka. Kelompok GAVI hadir untuk melihat bagaimana media sosial berperan sebagai wadah untuk menyuarakan penolakan vaksinasi, dan memengaruhi keputusan seseorang terhadap vaksinasi.
THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL DALAM PERSPEKTIF FILSAFAT EKSISTENSIALISME FRIEDRICH WILHELM NIETZSCHE
Authors: Wilujeng Sri Rahayu
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan mendapatkan makna filsafat tersembunyi yang terkandung dalam lagu The Greatest Love of All. Objek material dari penelitian ini adalah lirik lagu tersebut. Dalam paper ini digunakan filsafat eksistensialisme Nietzsche sebagai objek formal. Metode hermeunitika digunakan dalam penelitian untuk memahami  makna teks. Unsur-unsur yang digunakan adalah interpretasi, analisa, koherensi dan idealisasi. Dari penelitian ini diperoleh hasil bahwa ada hubungan antara lirik lagu  The Greatest Love of All dan filsafat  eksistensialisme Nietzsche. Filsafat Nietzsche yang mendasarkan diri pada eksistensi manusia membahas manusia secara dalam kehidupan nyata, bukan manusia dalam arti umum dengan nilai-nilai abstrak. Dalam lirik lagu TGLA terkandung pandangan dasar eksistensialisme Nietzsche. Eksistensi manusia  merupakan hal yang paling penting dalam kehidupan. Menjadi The Greatest dapat dimaknai upaya menjadi Übermensch. Ada beberapa karakter yang dimiliki oleh The Greatest yaitu: sifat kesatria, pemberani, percaya diri, mencintai hidup, selalu berkreasi dan berjuang meraih kehormatan. Karakter seperti ini dibutuhkan dalam usaha menjadi Übermensch atau manusia agung. Menjadi Übermensch  merupakan kehormatan dan pencapaian tertinggi dari manusia. Seorang  Übermensch adalah seorang kreator yang selalu melampaui dirinya untuk menjadi lebih baik.  Upaya menjadi The Greatest merupakan upaya meneguhkan eksistensi diri. Ketika eksistensi diakui, maka manusia tidak akan mati. Ia akan terus hidup dengan prestasi dan kreasi.
DEVELOPMENT OF PANCASILA AS SCIENCE ETHICS: STRATEGIES TO OVERCOME NEGATIVE IMPACT TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Widisuseno Iriyanto
Published: May 2024

This research is a reflection of concern over the negative impacts that are increasingly prevalent due to the development of science and technology (IPTEK). To overcome these negative impacts, scientific ethics are needed that can build ethical behavior in the development of science and technology in accordance with the culture of the Indonesian nation. The purpose of this study is to examine the development of Pancasila as a scientific ethic. This study uses a philosophical phenomenological method that is supported by library reference sources and authentic observations. The results of the study show that the development of science and technology requires scientific ethics. Pancasila fulfills the requirements to be developed as a scientific ethic, because all of the Pancasila precepts are an organic unity, contain basic values that have long been believed to be guidelines and even the Indonesian people's view of life, contain basic values that shape the character and behavior of the Indonesian nation, namely religious, humane, nationalist, democratic and just.
Studi Awal “Wkwk”: Ekspresi Tulisan Tawa Daring Masyarakat Indonesia
Authors: Hanami Yuliana , Hanafitri Aulia , Fathoni Muhammad , Hasna Adzra Fathiya
Published: May 2024

“Wkwk” dikenal sebagai ekspresi tulisan tawa yang biasa digunakan pengguna internet di Indonesia. Kemunculan “wkwk” difasilitasi oleh interaksi daring antar pengguna internet melalui berbagai macam wadah, seperti game online, media sosial, blog, dan forum komunitas. Meskipun hingga kini penggunaannya sangat umum, pembahasan ilmiah berbasis data tentang “wkwk” masih sulit ditemukan. Penelitian ini bertujuan sebagai eksplorasi atas pemahaman tulisan tawa “wkwk” yang kaitannya tidak dapat terpisahkan dari perilaku interaksi pengguna media daring di Indonesia. Eksplorasi dilakukan dengan berfokus pada tiga hal mendasar: siapa saja pengguna “wkwk”, awal mula penyebaran “wkwk” berdasarkan pengalaman para penggunanya, dan variasi penulisan ekspresi teks “wkwk”. Data penelitian diperoleh melalui survei dengan penyebaran kuesioner secara daring melalui media sosial para peneliti menggunakan teknik convenience sampling dengan perolehan partisipan sebanyak 743 orang yang tersebar pada beberapa lokasi di Indonesia dan luar negeri. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mayoritas responden yaitu perempuan dan laki yang tersebar pada rentang umur anak-anak hingga lansia menggunakan “wkwk” dalam berkomunikasi secara tertulis melalui berbagai macam media daring. WhatsApp menjadi media penyebaran yang paling banyak digunakan dalam penggunaan “wkwk”. Selain itu, ekspresi “wkwk” juga ditemukan lebih banyak terjadi dalam interaksi antar teman yang melibatkan percakapan sehari-hari. Tak hanya itu, variasi yang beragam dalam mengungkapkan tawa “wkwk” juga ditemukan terkait modifikasi kandungan huruf dan jenis huruf yang dituliskan. Temuan penelitian ini memperlihatkan gambaran umum tentang bagaimana tulisan tawa “wkwk” digunakan dalam komunikasi daring masyarakat Indonesia secara tertulis. Studi lanjutan mengenai aspek lain dari “wkwk” disarankan untuk dilakukan demi memperkaya salah satu khazanah bahasa daring di Indonesia.
Evaluasi Program GEMAR Literasi Kabupaten Bima: Model Goal Free Evaluation
Authors: Hidayad Arif , AW Suranto , Syarifudin Syarifudin , Fatimah Nunung
Published: May 2024

Tujuan penelitian  evaluasi ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan pelaksanaan program GEMAR Literasi di Kabupaten Bima NTB. Gerakan Masyarakat Sadar (GEMAR) Literasi merupakan program Kerjasama antara pemerintah daerah dengan pihak akademik (STKIP Taman Siswa Bima) dalam rangka meningkatkan level kemampuan membaca siswa SD kelas 1-4 di 25 sekolah dasar. Program ini dilaksanakan selama 1 tahun (2021-2022). Subjek penelitian sebanyak 6 orang dosen STKIP Taman Siswa Bima sebagai pelaksana program. Penelitian ini merupakan studi evaluasi program dengan pendekatan kualitatif model Goal Free Evaluation. Data tentang proses pelaksanaan program dalam penelitian ini dikumpulkan melalui wawancara dan studi dokumen. Studi evaluasi hanya fokus pada efek positif, efek negative dan efek sampingan positif dari program Gerakan Masyarakat Sadar literasi. Hasil studi evaluasi menggambarkan bahwa program menunjukkan proses dan perubahan yang nyata dan hasilnya cukup signifikan. Terlaksananya semua kegiatan program dengan baik dan tepat sasaran mampu merubah paradigma keraguan pihak pemerintah daerah terhadap keberhasilan program. Akibatnya, pihak pemerintah daerah tidak ragu untuk mengimbaskan praktik baik tersebut kepada lebih dari 400 SD di kabupaten Bima.
Representasi Ikigai pada Tokoh Sakura Yamauchi pada Anime Kimi no Suizou o Tabetai karya Yoru Sumino
Authors: Margaret Stefany Josephine , Lusiana Yusida , Kadafi Muammar
Published: May 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menjelaskan konsep ikigai yang direpresentasikan melalui tokoh utama Sakura melalui tanda ataupun simbol. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan analisis semiotika John Fiske dengan teori code of television dengan tiga tahanan dalam menganalisis yaitu tahap level realitas, level representasi, dan level ideologi. Hasil penelitian adalah adanya tanda-tanda Ikigai dalam anime Kimi No Suizou Wo Tabetai. Tanda-tanda tersebut direpresentasikan oleh tokoh utama melalui keempat elemen ikigai yaitu semangat hidup (jounetsu), tujuan hidup (shimei), profesi/pekerjaan (shokugyou), dan panggilan jiwa (tenshoku) dapat terlihat diri tokoh utama Sakura. Pada tataran realitas, konsep ikigai tokoh terlihat pada aspek penampilan, cara bicara, perilaku, gerak tubuh, ekspresi dan lingkungan. Pada level representasional, kode-kode teknis dan konvensional hadir dalam anime penggambaran konsep ikigai tercermin melalui aspek kamera, pencahayaan, musik dan suara. Tingkat ideologi yang dapat disimpulkan, penggambaran ikigai tokoh dalam perjuangan hidupnya melawan penyakit yang dideritanya adalah ideologi effortism/ganbarizumu. Setiap orang dengan situasi dan kondisi yang dimiliki dapat menjadi yang berkinerja terbaik dan memiliki hidup penuh makna dengan memiliki motivasi untuk hidup sehat. Selain itu dilandasi juga dengan konsep Ichi-go ichi-e yang memiliki arti pengalaman berharga di mana kita tidak akan pernah bisa mengulanginya lagi dengan cara yang sama.
Representasi Shokuiku dalam Novel Mdogiwa no totto-chan Karya Tetsuko Kuroyanagi
Authors: Shofuro Aisyah Kholilah , Lusiana Yusida - , Puspitasari Diana
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini membahas representasi pendidikan makan (shokuiku) dalam novel Madogiwa no Totto-chan karya Tetsuko Kuroyanagi dengan tujuan untuk mendeskripsikan bentuk dan makna shokuiku melalui penggunaan tanda semiotika ikon, indeks dan simbol. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan metode simak dan teknik catat untuk pengumpulan data. Analisis data menggunakan teori semiotika Charles Sanders Peirce dan konsep shokuiku. Hasil penelitian ditemukan 5 data ikon, 5 data indeks, dan 6 data simbol. Keseluruhan data yang ditemukan mencerminkan tiga bentuk pendidikan makan yaitu pendidikan intelektual (chiiku) yang diwakili oleh 4 tanda yaitu guru pertanian, lagu makan, laut dan gunung, serta tungku memasak (hangousuisan); 6 data pendidikan jasmani (taiiku) yang digambarkan oleh objek mama, guru renang, dan istri kepala sekolah; dan 6 data pendidikan moral (tokuiku) yang digambarkan oleh tanda kepala sekolah, upacara minum teh (sawakai), ohanashi, itadakimasu, bekal makan siang (bentou), dan sake. Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah bahwa representasi shokuiku lebih banyak terdapat pada kelompok pendidikan moral dan pendidikan Jasmani dimana pemilihan dan pemberian nutrisi seimbang, olahraga, serta pola pembiasaan budaya asli Jepang merupakan bagian paling penting shokuiku dalam novel Madogiwa no Totto-chan
Pengaruh Terapi Perilaku Kognitif dalam Modifikasi Perilaku Kesehatan pada Penerima Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH)
Authors: Permana Oktia Dwi , Apsari Nurliana Cipta , Taftazani Budi Muhammad
Published: May 2024

Sistem perlindungan sosial melalui skema social assistance dengan konsep conditional cash transfer bernama Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH) yang juga melaksanakan sesi pembelajaran sosial berbasis kelompok dalam kegiatan Pertemuan Peningkatan Kapasitas Keluarga (P2K2). Mekanisme pelaksanaan P2K2 secara konseptual mengadopsi teori terapi perilaku kognitif yang menjadi asumsi awal menyusun objektivitas penelitian sebagai berikut : pengaruh penerapan terapi perilaku kognitif  terhadap perubahan perilaku kesehatan, perbedaan signifikan dalam perubahan perilaku kesehatan antara dua kelompok yang diberikan perlakuan berbeda dan adanya pengaruh dari variabel lainnya. Pendekatan kuantitatif menjadi metode yang digunakan dalam studi ini desain kuasi-eksperimental dengan post-respond only with control group. Hasil interpretasi output dan analisis data secara deskriptif statistic dari hasil penelitian untuk melihat pengaruh penerapan terapi perilaku kognitif terhadap perubahan perilaku kesehatan penerima PKH menghasilkan kesimpulan yang menunjukkan adanya signifikansi dampak dari implementasi terapi perilaku kognitif dalam terhadap perubahan perilaku kesehatan penerima PKH, terdapat perbedaan signifikan dalam perubahan perilaku antara kedua kelompok dengan perlakuan berbeda, selain 2 hal tersebut, hasil temuan lain terkait 3 faktor yang mempengaruhi perilaku kesehatan penerima PKH yaitu: faktor predisposisi berupa dukungan lingkungan, faktor pemungkin berupa infrastruktur fasilitas kesehatan dan faktor penguat berupa pemberlakuan punishment. Berdasarkan hasil simpulan tersebut, penelitian ini merekomendasikan penyusunan standar operational procedure kegiatan P2K2 dengan tahapan pelaksanaan intervensi yang dapat diukur dan diamati secara periodik.
Commemorative Street Naming of Historical Figures as Cultural Memory and Representation in Banyumas Regency
Authors: Oktaviana Ika , Junawaroh Siti
Published: May 2024

Street naming is commonly used to give directions to some places. Moreover, street names can be used to memorialize some figures, for instance, historical figures. In this case, Banyumas Regency, one of the regencies in Indonesia, mostly creates street names by implementing historical figure names. Consequently, this paper aims to explore commemorative street naming revealing historical figures as cultural memory and representation in Banyumas Regency. Specifically, this paper examines the classification of the historical figures created as street names and their historical relations to the Banyumas Regency, whether connected or not. This research applied a descriptive qualitative method. The data were collected from multiple sources and analyzed by identifying the commemorative street names related to each figure's historical figures and historical background in Banyumas Regency. In this investigation, the findings show that the commemorative street names of the historical figures in Banyumas Regency applied four historical figure name classifications: heroes, religious figures, political figures, and others. The dominant street names of historical figures come from the hero names.  Moreover, the street names with robust connectivity related to Banyumas’ history, political figures and other figure names. The street names of heroes and religious figures are identified as national figures who are related and unrelated to Banyumas’ history. In contrast, the street names of the political figures and others came from local figures who had roles and struggled in Banyumas. In this research, to conclude, the street names in Banyumas Regency are formed diversely to commemorate and tribute the figures influenced by politics and cultural systems. Therefore, it can implicitly describe or explain the understanding of the past from generation to generation, so it becomes a cultural memory and representation embodied in Banyumas’ citizens.
Murtadha Muthahhari Ecological Vision: Unveiling the Spiritual Foundation of Harmony Between Humans and Nature in Islamic Ecology
Authors: Firnando Hero Gefthi
Published: May 2024

Murtadha Muthahhari, a philosopher and theologian, offers an "eco-spiritual insight" on the worsening environmental crisis. He believes the environmental problem is spiritual, caused by humanity's disconnect from nature, leading to its exploitation. Muthahhari proposes an awakening to our interconnectedness with all life forms, stressing a new understanding of our role in the natural world. He draws from Islamic teachings, emphasizing stewardship, arguing that humans are caretakers, not masters, responsible for preserving nature's balance. His vision challenges the human-centered view and suggests a more sustainable relationship between humans and the environment.Additionally, in the abstract, the research aims to explore and elucidate Muthahhari's eco-spiritual insight as a transformative framework for addressing the environmental crisis. The objectives include analyzing Muthahhari's concept of eco-spiritual insight, examining its roots in Islamic teachings, and evaluating its potential impact on reshaping humanity's relationship with the environment. Methodologically, the research involves a comprehensive literature review of Muthahhari's works, particularly focusing on his writings related to eco-spirituality and environmental ethics. Additionally, it includes an analysis of Islamic teachings that form the basis of Muthahhari's perspective. The research employs qualitative methods to interpret and synthesize Muthahhari's ideas, providing a deep understanding of the eco-spiritual insight he advocates. The results of the research showcase the significance of Muthahhari's eco-spiritual insight in offering a unique approach to environmentalism. The formulation of results emphasizes the reawakening of spiritual consciousness, the need for a new ontology, and the concept of khalifah as pivotal elements in fostering a more sustainable and harmonious relationship between humanity and the natural world. The study concludes by highlighting the potential of Muthahhari's eco-spiritual vision to inspire a paradigm shift in environmental discourse and action.
Exogenous erythropoietin increases hematological status, fat oxidation, and aerobic performance in males following prolonged strenuous training
Authors: Drummer Devin J. , McNiff Julie L. , Howard Emily E. , Gwin Jess A. , Carrigan Christopher T. , Murphy Nancy E. , Wilson Marques A. , Michalak Julia , Ryan Benjamin J. , McClung James P. , Pasiakos Stefan M. , Margolis Lee M.
Published: May 2024

This study investigated the effects of EPO on hemoglobin (Hgb) and hematocrit (Hct), time trial (TT) performance, substrate oxidation, and skeletal muscle phenotype throughout 28 days of strenuous exercise. Eight males completed this longitudinal controlled exercise and feeding study using EPO (50 IU/kg body mass) 3×/week for 28 days. Hgb, Hct, and TT performance were assessed PRE and on Days 7, 14, 21, and 27 of EPO. Rested/fasted muscle obtained PRE and POST EPO were analyzed for gene expression, protein signaling, fiber type, and capillarization. Substrate oxidation and glucose turnover were assessed during 90‐min of treadmill load carriage (LC; 30% body mass; 55 ± 5% V̇O2peak) exercise using indirect calorimetry, and 6‐6‐[2H2]‐glucose PRE and POST. Hgb and Hct increased, and TT performance improved on Days 21 and 27 compared to PRE (p < 0.05). Energy expenditure, fat oxidation, and metabolic clearance rate during LC increased (p < 0.05) from PRE to POST. Myofiber type, protein markers of mitochondrial biogenesis, and capillarization were unchanged PRE to POST. Transcriptional regulation of mitochondrial activity and fat metabolism increased from PRE to POST (p < 0.05). These data indicate EPO administration during 28 days of strenuous exercise can enhance aerobic performance through improved oxygen carrying capacity, whole‐body and skeletal muscle fat metabolism.
Deterioration and imperfection of the ship structural components and its effects on the structural integrity: A review
Authors: Firdaus Muhamad Imam , Adiputra Ristiyanto
Published: May 2024

The design of ship structural safety is crucial to ensure the ship’s survivability during the operation. Extensive research has been conducted on ship structural components, including box girders, stiffened panels, and plates, beyond the ideal conditions by considering the implication of manufacturing processes, vessel usage, and aging in the form of defects like cracks, corrosion, and imperfections, both locally and globally. Previous research has also explored various methodologies, conditions, and parameters to understand the impact of damages and imperfections on ship structure and strength. However, there is a significant need to bridge the gap in prior research to advance technology and ship structural strength analysis. A comprehensive benchmark study specifically focused on improving ship structural component needs, identifying differences and gaps among existing studies as challenging. This article thoroughly reviews ship structural components, such as box girders, stiffened panels, and plates, while examining the effects of structural defects like corrosion, cracks, and imperfections on ship structural integrity. It synthesizes the influence of various defect parameters, including crack length, angle, position, corrosion severity, pit corrosion, pit diameter, and pit models, using finite element modeling and experimental investigations, particularly emphasizing ship structural components. The comparative analysis of methods and parameters presented in this review will serve as a valuable reference for future investigations and studies related to ship structural strength and design. The article’s contribution is expected to enhance the understanding of ship structural strength, contributing to the sustainability and effectiveness of vessel design in the global maritime industry.
Dialogue and the “miracle of language”: the early and late Bakhtin
Authors: Rédei Anna C.
Published: May 2024

This essay begins with a brief account of the French linguistic structuralism and very briefly some aspects of the post-structuralist critique of it, here represented by Lacan and, Deleuze, and Guattari as a response to it. Against this backdrop, the purpose of the essay is to show a critique of structuralism that came earlier than the post-structuralist one, namely that of the Russian philosopher of the dialogic speech and literary scholar Mikhail Bakhtin in the 1920s. The concept of the dialogical word has had a major influence in cultural semiotics, literary – and film studies and existential psychotherapy. A second purpose of this essay is to briefly show in what way the ethics of the dialogical word is important in the latter, in existential psychotherapeutic work. Translations from Swedish and French are mine.
About j{\mathscr{j}}-Noetherian rings
Authors: Alhazmy Khaled , Almahdi Fuad Ali Ahmed , Mahdou Najib , Oubouhou El Houssaine
Published: May 2024

Let

R

R

be a commutative ring with identity and

j

{\mathscr{j}}

an ideal of

R

R

. An ideal

I

I

of

R

R

is said to be a

j

{\mathscr{j}}

-ideal if

I

⊈

j

I\hspace{0.33em} \nsubseteq \hspace{0.33em}{\mathscr{j}}

. We define

R

R

to be a

j

{\mathscr{j}}

-Noetherian ring if each

j

{\mathscr{j}}

-ideal of

R

R

is finitely generated. In this work, we study some properties of

j

{\mathscr{j}}

-Noetherian rings. More precisely, we investigate

j

{\mathscr{j}}

-Noetherian rings via the Cohen-type theorem, the flat extension, decomposable ring, the trivial extension ring, the amalgamated duplication, the polynomial ring extension, and the power series ring extension.