bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Land Cover and Vegetation Coverage Changes in the Mining Area—A Case Study from Slovakia
Authors: Kuzevic Stefan , Bobikova Diana , Kuzevicova Zofia
Published: January 2022

Dealing with landscape changes in space and time is an important activity in terms of the process of future development of the selected area. In particular, it is necessary to focus on territories that are exposed to the effects of extraction activities. The main objective of the paper was the mapping of spatio-temporal changes in the landscape in connection with the extraction of minerals due to mining activities on the landscape using satellite images and data from the Corine land cover (CLC) database in the environment of geographic information systems. The selected study area is specific to the presence of four mineral deposits (three of which are under active mining). The Rohožník-Konopiská deposit was abandoned and the area was subsequently reclaimed. The study used Corine land cover (CLC) data and Landsat 5, 7, 8 satellite images for selected years in the period 1990–2021. The Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) was calculated for vegetation cover analysis, which was further combined with the forest spatial division units (FSDU) layer. Areas in the immediate vicinity of the open-pit mine were selected for detailed analysis of vegetation changes. Using the FSDU data, an average NDVI index value was calculated using the Zonal statistics function for each plot. The results showed that over the selected period there have been changes indicating an improvement in the landscape condition by reclamation operations at two deposits, Rohožník-Konopiská (inactive) and Sološnica-Hrabník (active). The analyzed CLC data detected the change at the Rohožník-Konopiská deposit, but the active deposit Sološnica-Hrabník was not detected in these data. The loss of vegetation on the other two deposits is mainly due to pre-mining preparatory work, which causes the removal of soil and vegetation layers.
Coaxiality Optimization Analysis of Plastic Injection Molded Barrel of Bilateral Telecentric Lens
Authors: Lin Chao-Ming , Chen Yun-Ju
Published: January 2022

Plastic optical components are light in weight, easy to manufacture, and amenable to mass production. However, plastic injection molded parts are liable to shrinkage and warpage as a result of the pressure and temperature variations induced during the molding process. Consequently, controlling the process parameters in such a way as to minimize the geometric deformation of the molded part and improve the performance of the optical component as a result remains an important concern. The present study considered the problem of optimizing the injection molding parameters for the plastic lens barrel of a bilateral telecentric lens (BTL) containing four lens assemblies. The study commenced by using CODE V optical software to design the lens assemblies and determine their optimal positions within the barrel. Taguchi experiments based on Moldex3D simulations were then performed to determine the processing conditions (i.e., maximum injection pressure, maximum packing pressure, melt temperature, mold temperature, and cooling time) which minimize the coaxiality of the plastic barrel. Finally, CODE V and grayscale analyses were performed to confirm the optical performance of the optimized BTL. The Taguchi results show that the coaxiality of the plastic lens barrel is determined mainly by the maximum packing pressure and melt temperature. In addition, the CODE V and grayscale analysis results confirm that the optimized BTL yields a better modulus transfer function, spot diagram performance, and image quality than a BTL produced using the general injection molding parameters.
SARS-CoV-2: Ultrastructural Characterization of Morphogenesis in an In Vitro System
Authors: Barreto-Vieira Debora Ferreira , da Silva Marcos Alexandre Nunes , de Almeida Ana Luisa Teixeira , Rasinhas Arthur da Costa , Monteiro Maria Eduarda , Miranda Milene Dias , Motta Fernando Couto , Siqueira Marilda M. , Girard-Dias Wendell , Archanjo Bráulio Soares , Bozza Patricia T. , L. Souza Thiago Moreno , Gomes Dias Suelen Silva , Soares Vinicius Cardoso , Barth Ortrud Monika
Published: January 2022

The pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has impacted public health and the world economy and fueled a worldwide race to approve therapeutic and prophylactic agents, but so far there are no specific antiviral drugs. Understanding the biology of the virus is the first step in structuring strategies to combat it, and in this context several studies have been conducted with the aim of understanding the replication mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 in vitro systems. In this work, studies using transmission and scanning electron microscopy and 3D electron microscopy modeling were performed with the goal of characterizing the morphogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 in Vero-E6 cells. Several ultrastructural changes were observed—such as syncytia formation, cytoplasmic membrane projections, lipid droplets accumulation, proliferation of double-membrane vesicles derived from the rough endoplasmic reticulum, and alteration of mitochondria. The entry of the virus into cells occurred through endocytosis. Viral particles were observed attached to the cell membrane and in various cellular compartments, and extrusion of viral progeny took place by exocytosis. These findings allow us to infer that Vero-E6 cells are highly susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection as described in the literature and their replication cycle is similar to that described with SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV in vitro models.
Declared Intention (Not) to Be Vaccinated against COVID-19, and Actual Behavior—The Longitudinal Study in the Polish Sample
Authors: Maciuszek Jozef , Polak Mateusz , Stasiuk Katarzyna
Published: January 2022

AIMS: The aim of the study was to investigate the relation between declared intention to get/not get vaccinated against COVID-19, prior to the start of the global vaccination program, and actual vaccine uptake. Moreover, reasons for getting vaccinated or rejecting it were measured along with declared intent and behavior. METHODS: Within a longitudinal design, a representative sample of 918 Polish people was surveyed in February 2021 and August 2021. In February 2021, participants were asked about their intention to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and the reasons behind it. In August 2021, the same group was asked about having been vaccinated, along with the reasons. RESULTS: A significant pro-vaccine shift from declared intent to behavior was observed, with many participants turning away from being anti-vaccine or undecided and getting vaccinated. Significant correlations with attitudes toward general mandatory vaccination of children were found. Increased support for anti-vaccine arguments was seen over time in the unvaccinated sample, and decreased support for pro-vaccine arguments was seen in the vaccinated sample. Several key arguments for and against vaccination were identified. CONCLUSIONS: Declared attitude toward COVID-19 vaccination is not fully consistent with vaccination behavior. Pro-vaccine changes in attitudes of previously anti-vaccine and undecided individuals indicate that these groups may be influenced to potentially accept the COVID-19 vaccination over time.
Increasing Uptake of Maternal Pertussis Vaccinations through Funded Administration in Community Pharmacies
Authors: Howe Anna S. , Gauld Natalie J. , Cavadino Alana Y. , Petousis-Harris Helen , Dumble Felicity , Sinclair Owen , Grant Cameron C.
Published: January 2022

Although maternal pertussis vaccination is recommended, uptake is suboptimal in New Zealand (NZ), despite full funding in general practice and hospitals. We determined whether funding maternal pertussis vaccination in community pharmacy increases its uptake. Pertussis vaccination during pregnancy was compared between non-contiguous, demographically similar regions of NZ. The pertussis vaccine was funded at pharmacies from Nov 2016 in one NZ region (Waikato), but not in comparator regions (Northland, Hawkes Bay). Vaccinations during pregnancy were determined from the National Immunisation Register, general practice and pharmacy claims data, and a maternity database. Comparisons were made using adjusted odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for Nov 2015 to Oct 2016 versus Nov 2016 to Oct 2019. The odds of pregnancy pertussis vaccination increased in the post-intervention versus pre-intervention period with this increase being larger (p = 0.0014) in the intervention (35% versus 21%, OR = 2.07, 95% CI 1.89–2.27) versus the control regions (38% versus 26%, OR = 1.67, 95% CI 1.52–1.84). Coverage was lower for Māori versus non-Māori, but increased more for Māori in the intervention versus control regions (117% versus 38% increase). It was found that funding maternal pertussis vaccination in pharmacy increases uptake, particularly for Māori women. Measures to increase coverage should include reducing barriers to vaccines being offered by non-traditional providers, including pharmacies.
Targeting Secreted Protease/Anti-Protease Balance as a Vaccine Strategy against the Helminth Fasciola hepatica
Authors: Cwiklinski Krystyna , Drysdale Orla , López Corrales Jesús , Corripio-Miyar Yolanda , De Marco Verissimo Carolina , Jewhurst Heather , Smith David , Lalor Richard , McNeilly Tom N. , Dalton John P.
Published: January 2022

The liver fluke Fasciola hepatica is an economically important global pathogen of humans and their livestock. To facilitate host invasion and migration, F. hepatica secretes an abundance of cathepsin peptidases but prevents excessive damage to both parasite and host tissues by co-secreting regulatory peptidase inhibitors, cystatins/stefins and Kunitz-type inhibitors. Here, we report a vaccine strategy aimed at disrupting the parasite’s protease/anti-protease balance by targeting these key inhibitors. Our vaccine cocktail containing three recombinant stefins (rFhStf-1, rFhStf-2, rFhStf-3) and a Kunitz-type inhibitor (rFhKT1) formulated in adjuvant Montanide 61VG was assessed in two independent sheep trials. While fluke burden was not reduced in either trial, in Trial 1 the vaccinated animals showed significantly greater weight gain (p < 0.05) relative to the non-vaccinated control group. In both trials we observed a significant reduction in egg viability (36–42%). Multivariate regression analyses showed vaccination and increased levels of IgG2 antibodies specific for the F. hepatica peptidase inhibitors were positive indicators for increased weight gain and levels of haemoglobin within the normal range at 16 weeks post-infection (wpi; p < 0.05). These studies point to the potential of targeting peptidase inhibitors as vaccine cocktails for fasciolosis control in sheep.
Emissions from Building Materials—A Threat to the Environment?
Authors: Wicke Daniel , Tatis-Muvdi Roberto , Rouault Pascale , Zerball-van Baar Patricia , Dünnbier Uwe , Rohr Mirko , Burkhardt Michael
Published: January 2022

A large variety of substances are used in building materials to improve their properties. In recent years, attention to organic additives used, for example, in renders, façade paints or roof sealing sheets has increased as these compounds have been detected in urban stormwater runoff and surface waters. In this paper, we show the extent of emissions induced by rain events in two study sites in Berlin. For this purpose, stormwater runoff from roofs, façades, and in storm sewers was sampled and analysed over a period of 1.5 years in two residential catchments. Results show that, in particular, the biocides diuron and terbutryn from façades, the root protection agents mecoprop and MCPA in bituminous sheeting, and zinc from roofs and façades reach concentrations in the stormwater sewer that exceed limit values for surface waters. Additionally, transformation products of the biocides were also detected. However, many other analysed substances were below the quantification limit or inconspicuous in their concentration levels. The emissions, modelled with the software COMLEAM, demonstrate that in urban areas the limit values in smaller surface waters are exceeded during wet weather. Furthermore, the orientation of the buildings to wind-driven rain is essential for the emitted load from façades. The calculated mass balances of both catchments show that a major portion of all substances remains on-site and infiltrates diffusely or in swales, while the remaining portion is discharged to stormwater sewers. For example, in one of the two study sites, <5% of diuron emissions are discharged to surface waters. Infiltration, in particular, is therefore a crucial pathway of pollution for soil and groundwater. Measures for source control are proposed to mitigate the leaching of environmentally relevant substances from construction materials.
Dynamics of Land and Water Resources and Utilization of Cultivated Land in the Yellow River Beach Area of China
Authors: Run Yadi , Li Mengdi , Qin Yaochen , Shi Zhifang , Li Qian , Cui Yaoping
Published: January 2022

Image analysis of the Yellow River beach area since 1987 provided land use and water body patterns to support effective agricultural and environmental management. Landsat and Sentinel-2A/B images, and data from the Third National Land Survey, were used to examine the water body and land use patterns. The continuous beach land since 1987 was calculated from annual vegetation and water body indexes while that of cultivated land was extracted from the Third National Land Survey. Object-Oriented Feature Extraction was used to extract staple crops. The results showed that 58.26% of the beach area was cultivated land. Continuous beach land covered an area of 1630.98 km2 and was consisted of scattered patches that were unevenly distributed between the north and south banks of the Yellow River. The staple crop types in the beach area, winter wheat and summer corn accounted for 72.37% and 68.03% of the total cultivated land. Affected by the strategy on the Yellow River basin in China, as the ecological space and protection continue to increase, this study provides basic scientific references for the correct use of cultivated land resources and protection of the balance of soil and water resources dynamic utilization and balance of cultivated land protection and ecological protection.
IoT-Based Solutions to Monitor Water Level, Leakage, and Motor Control for Smart Water Tanks
Authors: Jan Farmanullah , Min-Allah Nasro , Saeed Saqib , Iqbal Sardar Zafar , Ahmed Rashad
Published: January 2022

Today, a large portion of the human population around the globe has no access to freshwater for drinking, cooking, and other domestic applications. Water resources in numerous countries are becoming scarce due to over urbanization, rapid industrial growth, and current global warming. Water is often stored in the aboveground or underground tanks. In developing countries, these tanks are maintained manually, and in some cases, water is wasted due to human negligence. In addition, water could also leak out from tanks and supply pipes due to the decayed infrastructure. To address these issues, researchers worldwide turned to the Internet-of-Things (IoT) technology to efficiently monitor water levels, detect leakage, and auto refill tanks whenever needed. Notably, this technology can also supply real-time feedback to end-users and other experts through a webpage or a smartphone. Literature reveals a plethora of review articles on smart water monitoring, including water quality, supply pipes leakage, and water waste recycling. However, none of the reviews focus on the IoT-based solution to monitor water level, detect water leakage, and auto control water pumps, especially at the induvial level that form a vast proportion of water consumers worldwide. To fill this gap in the literature, this study presents a review of IoT-controlled water storage tanks (IoT-WST). Some important contributions of our work include surveying contemporary work on IoT-WST, elaborating current techniques and technologies in IoT-WST, targeting proper hardware, and selecting a secure IoT cloud server.
Elements’ Content in Stream Sediment and Wildfire Ash of Suburban Areas in West Attica (Greece)
Authors: Doufexi Maria , Gamvroula Dimitra E. , Alexakis Dimitrios E.
Published: January 2022

The composition of sediments and other materials occurring in streams, geochemical processes within the drainage basin, and various land uses are among the main factors influencing stream water composition. Stream sediment and wildfire ash samples were gathered from the area studied. The applied methodology consists of aqua regia and Diethylene-Triamine-Penta-Acetic acid (DTPA) chemical extraction; Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC), pH, and soil organic matter (OM) determination; a Geographic Information System (GIS) database; factor analysis; and determination of the contamination factor (CF) for the assessment of contamination degree. This study aimed to evaluate the elements’ content in stream sediments of Kineta and Nea Peramos areas (West Attica, Greece) and investigate any relationship between elements (aqua regia and DTPA extracted) in stream sediment and ash in wildfire and flood-impacted areas. The stream sediments’ properties, the bioavailable forms of copper (Cu), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn) and zinc (Zn), and the total content of other potentially toxic elements in wildfire ash samples, are discussed. This research estimated moderate contamination for FeDTPA, MnDTPA and ZnDTPA in stream sediments of the study area. Contamination for CuDTPA and moderate contamination for ZnDTPA in the stream sediments of the Nea Peramos area was recorded. Factor analysis results suggested that the contents of FeDTPA, MnDTPA, CuDTPA and ZnDTPA in the study area’s stream sediments may affect the chemistry of stream water.
Interception and Redistribution of Precipitation by Parkinsonia aculeata L.: Implications for Palo Verde National Park Wetlands, Costa Rica
Authors: Calvo-Alvarado Julio César , Jiménez-Rodríguez César Dionisio , Solano Juan Carlos , Arias-Rodríguez Oscar
Published: January 2022

Seasonal wetlands in the tropics are important habitats for local and migratory bird species. In the northwestern Pacific of Costa Rica, Palo Verde National Park has one of the most important seasonal wetlands of Central America. The management history of this wetland has shown the impact of invasive plant species such as Parkinsonia aculeata L. whose cover extension and canopy structure impact not only the ecological niches of bird species, but also the wetland hydrology. A 300 m2 plot was established in a P. aculeata stand to evaluate the role of P. aculeata on the partitioning and redistribution of precipitation. Gross precipitation (PGr), throughfall (PTF) and stemflow (PSF) were measured on a daily basis to determine the interception of precipitation (PI) and net precipitation (PNet). A total of 43 precipitation events were sampled during the wet season of 2003. We measured 530.5 mm of PGr and 458 mm of PTF, with an average sampling error of 0.7 mm or 6.1%. Canopy storage capacity was estimated at 1.47 mm, throughfall 88.73%, stem flow 2.63% and a total interception of 8.64%, with a PNet coefficient of 0.9475. The relationships between gross precipitation (PGr) with throughfall (PTF), stemflow (PSF) and net precipitation (PNet) were evaluated using linear regression models. P. aculeata showed to have one of the highest net precipitation and lowest precipitation interception among small trees.
Auditable and Times limitable Secure Data Access Control for Cloud-based Industrial Internet of Things
Authors: Li Teng , Zhang Jiawei , Yang Yanbo , Qiao Wei , Lin Yangxu
Published: January 2022

Recently, the rapid development of Internet of things (IoT) and cloud computing technologies have greatly facilitated various industrial applications and Industrial IoT (IIoT). The widely deployed IIoT devices and large capacity of cloud significantly benefit for and bring convenience to various industrial sectors. However, there exist a large number of concerns about data security in IIoT, especially when a majority of sensitive IIoT data is shared in cloud. Although as one of the most promising technique, Ciphertext-Policy Attribute-Based Encryption (CP-ABE) can provide fine-grained access control for IIoT data shared in cloud, there are still many drawbacks which impede the direct adoption of conventional CP-ABE. On the one hand, unlimited IIoT data access times may disable data access service of cloud and bring serious consequences. On the other hand, the access policies of ciphertexts usually consist of much sensitive information and cause privacy exposure. Moreover, the high computation overhead also extremely hinders resource-limited users in IIoT applications. To solve these problems, we propose TAHP-CP-ABE, a k-times and auditable hidden-policy CP-ABE scheme which is suitable for resource-limited users and privacy-aware access policies with data access times limitation in IIoT applications. Specifically, TAHP-CP-ABE preserves the privacy of access policies by hiding only attribute values and realizes limited access times as well as efficient IIoT ciphertexts decryption with decryption test and outsourced decryption. The security analysis and experimental results indicate that TAHP-CP-ABE is secure, efficient and practical.
TRANSFORMATION OF SOCIAL AND LABOR RELATIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF URBANIZATION
Authors:   Belarusian State University, Minsk,Republic of Belarus, Bulavko V.G.
Published: January 2022

The article examines the problems associated with the long-term development of strategic directions for the formation of new forms and methods of managing social and labor processes in the context of ongoing urbanization and dynamically changing economic relations. Based on the analysis of the existing theoretical, theoretical and methodological aspects and the available experience, the author's approach to the problems associated with the need to build a system for managing social and labor relations is substantiated, the introduction of which into business practice will contribute to an increase in the level of managerial activity in this area and assume the use of elements of state approaches and market aspects depending on the specific conditions of economic and social life, including ongoing urbanization. It is proved that the increasing role of social and labor relations is associated with the introduction of intellectual labor into the system of economic and social processes, the value of knowledge, and an increase in the level of their use in the transformation of industrial society into an information society. The most effective ways of transforming social and labor relations in the context of ongoing urbanization are highlighted and determined. Using methodological tools-system analysis and a systematic approach, the author substantiates the architecture of future social and labor relations in interconnection and unity with the ongoing social and industrial processes with the clarification and detailing of goals in specific tasks, the solution of which is possible with the help economic and mathematical methods based on information technology. The main trends of transformation and the formation of a new level of social and labor relations in the future may be the direction that unites the processes of involvement and participation of the population in making key political decisions, as well as complex issues on health care, based on the principles of sustainable and effective development of the economy as a whole. At the same time, the main trends for the implementation of the direction will be the digitalization of economic and social processes; changes in the urban environment; population leaving cities (reverse urbanization process); features and problems of urban planning.
The emotion concept of SHAME as one of the markers of social infantilism: Cross-cultural analysis based on language corpora data
Authors: Mizin Kostiantyn , Slavova Liudmyla , Lyashuk Anna , Hromovenko Viktoriia
Published: January 2022

The article presents a cross-cultural analysis of those ethnocultural features of the emotion concept of SHAME in Ukrainian, Anglo-Saxon and German linguo-cultures, which directly correlate with some national characteristics of the representatives of these linguo-cultures. It deals with the role of shame in the generation of such a social phenomenon as infantilism, since the significant spread of this phenomenon in a particular linguo-society is the basis for determining infantilism as one of the features of the national character. A comparative study of the representative corpora data of Ukrainian, English and German has revealed that Ukrainians, although a European linguo-society, belong not to guilt culture, as the Anglo-Saxons and Germans, but to shame culture, because this emotion arises in them mostly in in-groups, transforming into shame, humiliation, pangs of conscience, but not guilt. This feature of Ukrainians’ psychological type brings them closer to Eastern cultures, correlating to the greatest extent with such a criterion of cultures distinctions as collectivism–individualism. The low rate of individualism in the Ukrainian linguo-society has led to the fact that Ukrainians tend to be less responsible for their actions than Anglo-Saxons or Germans, often shifting their responsibility to external factors. The unwillingness of a large number of individuals to take responsibility indicates a certain immaturity of the society as a whole. This gives grounds to claim that the concept СОРОМ is one of the markers of social infantilism of the Ukrainian people.
Emotional intelligence peculiarities of civil servants of Ukraine
Authors: Asieieva Yuliia , Trynchuk Olena , Furman Anatolii , Melnichuk Iryna , Koval Kateryna
Published: January 2022

Our work is aimed at studying of emotional intelligence features and leadership qualities of civil servants of Ukraine. The object of study is the emotional intelligence of civil servants. The research methods: theoretical analysis and generalization of socio-psychological literature on the topic of research, psychodiagnostics, and mathematical and statistical methods. The importance of emotional intelligence, leadership qualities in the context of the management model is investigated in the work. The components and mechanisms of influence of emotional intelligence through the manifestation of interpersonal understanding of emotions, empathy, emotional awareness are revealed here. Having conducted an empirical study, we can claim that more than 40% of surveyed civil servants, regardless of age, position, and work experience have an average level of emotional intelligence, which implies their competence in knowing their own emotions and the emotions of others. It was established that almost 50% of respondents demonstrate leadership qualities at the level of above-average, while a highly effective type of leadership is chosen by more than 40% of respondents. The obtained data provide an opportunity to further develop training programs aimed at developing and expanding leadership skills through the improvement of emotional intelligence, the implementation of more humane actions that preserve the human potential of the organization.
Technological competence of future music teachers: diagnostic and formative methods
Authors: Ovcharenko Natalia , Merezhko Yuliia , Moskva Olena , Neboga Olesya , Kosiak Liudmyla
Published: January 2022

The study dwells upon the problem of technological competence of future music teachers, which is relevant to the current music and music-pedagogical education process in Ukraine and other countries. The objective of the article is to cover the results of the experimental research on methods of diagnosis and formation of future music teachers’ technological competence. As a matter of fact, with the purpose of studying the problem, the following scientific research methods have been applied: a set of theoretical, diagnostic, mathematical statistics methods.

The essence of the concept of "technological competence" is revealed, which is an integral component of professional competence of a modern music teacher. The structure of the studied phenomenon is determined, which consists of the following components: axiological and cultural, epistemological and emotional; technological and operational; creative and professional. Moreover, the four groups of criteria are substantiated according: value-cultural, cognitive-emotional, technological-operational and creative-professional. Finally, a diagnostic experiment was carried out, in the process of which special diagnostic methods were used of the formative experiment lies in the gradual formation of the technological culture of future teachers-musicians according to the developed author's technique, which includes four pedagogical conditions and a set of interrelated methods.
EQUATIONS OF NONLINEAR PROBLEMS OF COMPACTION OF ELASTIC-CREEPING INHOMOGENEOUS SOILS
Authors: Дасибеков А. , Айменов Ж. Т. , Арапов Б. , Мырзалиев Д. С.
Published: January 2022

Поведение грунта в области нелинейной ползучести весьма сложно и изучено недостаточно полно, поэтому в настоящее время крайне необходимы всесторонние и углубленные экспериментальные и теоретические исследования ползучести грунта при высоких напряжениях. Причем физически нелинейный характер ползучести грунта отчетливо проявляется как при ступенчатом повышении нагрузки, так и при загружении образцов постоянными сжимающими напряжениями различной величины. Исследование нелинейной задачи консолидации глинистых грунтов с учетом их ползучести в данной модели сводится к определению решений линейных интегро-дифференциальных уравнений.

He behavior of soil in the field of nonlinear creep is very difficult and insufficiently studied, so at present it is essential to conduct comprehensive and in-depth experimental and theoretical studies of soil creep at high stresses. Moreover, the physically nonlinear nature of the soil creep is clearly manifested both in the stepwise increase in the load and when loading samples with constant compressive stresses of various sizes. The study of the nonlinear problem of consolidation of clay soils taking into account their creep in this model is reduced to the definition of solutions of linear integro-differential equations.
Aplicación de tratamiento fisioterapéutico para epicondilitis medial, con uso de ejercicios de fortalecimeinto excéntrico y crioterapia en un beisbolista amateur de 19 años de edad, presentación de un caso clínico.
Authors: García-Clemente Sandra , Subervier-Ortiz Laura , Cortés-Márquez Sandra Kristal
Published: January 2022

Baseball is a high-demand sport in which 1 out of every 4 players suffers an important musculoskeletal injury enough to demand a temporary or definitive competition withdrawal, being medial epicondylitis the main injury found in the elbow due to repetitive overload. Method: An experimental, prospective and longitudinal study was conducted, it was performed in a 19-year-old male patient, diagnosed with II grade medial epicondylitis, due to amateur baseball practice, who received physiotherapeutic treatment consisted of eccentric strengthening exercises and the application of cryotherapy for 15 sessions. Results: The patient began treatment with an 8 degree of pain based on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and muscle strength ranging from 3 to 3+ in each muscle group involved according to the Daniels scale. At the end of the application of the treatment protocol, the degree of pain presented was reduced by 30% and muscle strength increased by 40% in every muscle groups assessed. Conclusion: The presentation of this clinical case can evidence and report a favorable evolution during the 15 sessions of application of the treatment protocol, which is why it is determined effective in reducing pain and increasing muscle strength.
Electromovilización de tejidos blandos en cicatriz hipertrófica con TENS de baja frecuencia: reporte de caso.
Authors: Martínez-Olguín Mónica , Chávez-Hernández Elisa Rebeca , Ortega-Cruz Laura Luz
Published: January 2022

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of the application of low rate TENS in hypertrophic scars in a patient with sequelae of third degree burns in upper limbs. Methodology: The approach was qualitative with a grounded theory design. The measuring instruments at the beginning and at the end of the treatment were the POSAS scale and goniometry. The treatment consists of 15 sessions of TENS application at a modulated frequency of 2-5 Hz in the arm and forearm bilaterally. Results: At the end of the treatment, the POSAS scale proved the decrease in pain and pruritus; on the other hand, there was an increase in the range of movement, especially on the right side. Conclusion: Fascial mobilization is important during the approach of hypertrophic scars; the use of TENS contributes to the reorganization of the collagen fibers of the scar, pain and pruritus and is proposed as a treatment agent within physiotherapy; in addition, long-term complementary with other myofascial release techniques is suggested
Viewpoint: Physician as a Clinician, Researcher, and Academician
Authors: Cody Mary Suzette R , Rosales Raymond L
Published: January 2022

The daily work life of physicians who function as clinicians, researchers, and academicians is focused on improving public health and patient outcomes in three usually compartmentalized settings: clinics, classrooms, and centers for research. In these settings, physicians are addressing patients’ medical concerns based on evidence, and at the same time, considering if new information could lead to research and discovery for better patient outcomes. The physician then proceeds to mentor, teach, and train medical students in quality evidence-based clinical practice and the conduct of scientific research. The importance of operationally blending these three disciplines with research as a common thread is not only a big challenge for these physicians but also an opportunity to innovate for better public health.
Physician-Scientist, Academician and Published Research Author
Authors: Rosales Raymond L
Published: January 2022

Based largely on interest and preference, there are physician-scientists who are engaged in the dual work of being a clinician and researcher. Some of them have the added responsibility of also being academicians or members of medical faculties. The article, “Physician as a Clinician, Researcher and Academician” in this JMUST issue demonstrates the importance of organizational support and collaboration for physicians. The doctor has multiple roles to navigate through three settings: clinics, research centers, and classrooms to fulfill the mission of better public health. Research and dissemination of findings through publication are almost sine qua non when the physician blends the roles of clinician, researcher, and academician. Within the purview of translational research, the clinician is informed and applies the knowledge base for better patient care.
Nanoionics-based neuromorphic function of a Pt/Ti0.96Co0.04O2-δ
/Pt multilayer device operating at low pulse voltage
Authors: Takada Tomoasa , Yamaguchi Yu , Taniguchi Mitsuki , Fukushima Yoshiaki , Ito Hiroki , Notake Go , Nishioka Daiki , Takayanagi Makoto , Higuchi Tohru
Published: January 2022

We investigated the nanoionics-based neuromorphic function of Pt/Ti0.96Co0.04O2−δ
/Pt multilayers with a cross-point structure prepared by RF magnetron sputtering. This multilayer exhibits electro-ion mixed conduction and a nonlinear current–voltage characteristic based on the Schottky barrier between Pt and Ti0.96Co0.04O2−δ
layers. When the low electrical pulse of 0.8 V was applied with a short interval time of 14 s, current modulation corresponding to the long-term memorization (LTM) was observed, though the current response at the long interval time of 80 s was the short-term memorization (STM). The O 1 s photoemission spectrum showed the OH− peak that contributes to the electron-ion mixed conduction. The current responses with both LTM and STM are considered to be due to the local proton migration at near the Schottky barrier.
Effects of X-ray accelerating voltage on electrical properties and reliability for ferroelectric random-access memory (FeRAM)
Authors: Lin Hsin-Ni , Chang Ting-Chang , Chen Wen-Chung , Tan Yung-Fang , Chang Kai-Chun , Lin Shih-Kai , Yeh Yu-Hsuan , Wu Chung-Wei , Zhang Yong-Ci , Yeh Chien-Hung , Lee Ya-Huan , Huang Jen-Wei
Published: January 2022

This work investigates the effect of X-ray accelerating voltage (V
acc) on the structural repair of HfZrOx ferroelectric random-access memory. We found that X-rays are able to break the molecular bonds due to missing electrons, thereby repairing the material structure. To further understand the influence of X-ray V
acc on structural repair, we conducted different V
acc conditions, with results showing that there is only a small improvement under high V
acc. However, the improvement is much clearer under low V
acc. To illuminate these results, we propose a physical model which is based on different X-ray energies that will have different energy penetration capacities.
Upaya Meningkatkan Kemampuan Membaca Efektif Melalui Media Pembelajaran V-Resbu Bahasa Indonesia
Authors: Nyamat Nyamat
Published: January 2022

Latar belakang  penelitian ini adalah siswa belum aktif serta rendahnya hasil belajar siswa membaca efektif dalam memberi komentar pada buku fiksi maupun nonfiksi dalam pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia pada siswa kelas VII J SMP Negeri 3 Pati pada Tahun Pelajaran 2021/2022. Tujuan penelitian tindakan kelas ini untuk mengetahui peningkatkan aktivitas siswa dan kemampuan meberikan tanggapan terhadap isi buku fiksi nonfiksi  dengan membuat  media pembelajaran V-Resbu pada siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri 3 Pati pada tahun pelajaran 2021/2022. Hipotesis tindakan menyatakan melalui media pembelajaran V-Resbu siswa lebih aktif serta nilai kemampuan menyajikan tanggapan terhadap isi buku fiksi nonfiksi pada siwa kelas VII J SMP Negeri 3 Pati pada tahun pelajaran 2021/2022 dapat ditingkatkan. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah siwa kelas VII J SMP Negeri 3 Pati yang berjumlah 22 siswa. Waktu yang dibutuhkan mulai merencanakan sampai menyusun laporan adalah selama dua bulan, yaitu mulai bulan Januari sampai dengan bulan Februari tahun 2020. Pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik tes, dan non tes. Untuk data kuantitatif yaitu tentang hasil belajar dianalisis dengan menggunakan Analisis Deskriptif Komparatif yaitu membandingkan hasil belajar kondisi awal dengan siklus I, kemudian siklus I dengan siklus II, dan siklus I dengan kondisi akhir. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa dengan memanfaatkan media pembelajaran V-Resbu nerapkan metode demostrasi dan latihan dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa dalam mata pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia tentang memberi komentar pada buku fiksi maupun nonfiksi bagi siswa kelas VII J SMP Negeri 3 Pati pada tahun pelajaran 2021/2022.
Perbandingan Motivasi Belajar Bahasa Inggris Antara Siswa Kelas X-IPA dan Kelas X-IPS
Authors: Hidayah Yulianti , Zannah Fathul , Lestari Nana Citrawati
Published: January 2022

Often science (IPA) students tend to be considered smart and diligent in studying, but is the motivation of students majoring in science also higher than students majoring in social studies (IPS)? Based on the above thoughts, the researcher is interested in knowing how to compare the motivation to learn English between students in class X-IPA science and grade X-IPS social studies at SMAN 5 Banjarmasin. The purpose of this study was to determine the comparison of students' motivation to learn English between students in class X-IPA and class X social studies at SMAN 5 Banjarmasin. The comparison of motivation focuses on integrative motivation and instrumental motivation. The type of research used in this research is descriptive research. The data of this study were sourced from primary data collected  through a google form questionnaire/questionnaire. The data analysis technique used is the descriptive percentage analysis method by calculating the frequency and percentage of answers to each item in the questionnaire. Based on the conclusion, it is known that the integrative learning motivation and the instrumental learning motivation of students in class X-IPA are lower than students in class X social studies.
Testtheorie, Testkonstruktion, Testevaluation
Authors: Pospeschill Markus
Published: January 2022

Die Theorie, Planung und Überprüfung von Tests ist ein wichtiger, prüfungsrelevanter Bereich im Psychologiestudium. Auch in der späteren Praxis ist es unverzichtbar, Tests richtig anwenden und in ihrem Ergebnis beurteilen zu können.
Dieses Buch gibt Studierenden eine verständliche und fundierte Einführung in Kriterien wissenschaftlicher Testgüte, Testentwicklung und Itemkonstruktion, klassische und probabilistische Testtheorie, Testevaluation und Interpretation von Testresultaten. Vertiefende Kapitel beschreiben u. a. den Einsatz von Statistik-Software und die Durchführung von Faktorenanalysen.
Mit Schlüsselbegriffen in der Marginalienspalte, Definitionen, Zusammenfassungen und Kontrollfragen bestens zur Prüfungsvorbereitung geeignet!
Der Sachunterricht und seine Didaktik
Authors: Kahlert Joachim
Published: January 2022

Der Bildungsauftrag des Sachunterrichts, Kinder im Grundschulalter bei der Erschließung ihrer Umwelt zu unterstützen und dabei auch Grundlagen für das Lernen in den Sachfächern weiterführender Schulen zu legen, macht die Didaktik des Sachunterrichts zu einem anspruchsvollen Studien-, Forschungs- und Prüfungsgebiet. Die einzelnen Kapitel der 5. Auflage setzen sich mit dem Bildungsauftrag des Sachunterrichts auseinander, gehen auf die Vielfalt von Lernvoraussetzungen der Kinder ein, stellen ausgewählte fachdidaktische Konzeptionen und Perspektiven auch für einen inklusionsorientierten Sachunterricht vor und geben Anregungen zur Analyse und Reflexion von Sachunterricht.
Das Buch leistet einen Beitrag zur fachdidaktischen Theoriebildung, gibt Entscheidungs- und Reflexionshilfen für die Unterrichtspraxis und bietet Grundlagen für die didaktische Begründung von Unterricht.
Es wendet sich an Studierende und Lehrende an Universitäten und Pädagogischen Hochschulen sowie an Referendare und Lehrkräfte.
Penguatan Kelembagaan Desa Wisata melalui Promosi Digital Marketing di Desa Cisaat, Kecamatan Ciater, Kabupaten Subang
Authors: Abidin Jenal , Fedrina Rezka , Agustin Revi
Published: January 2022

Strengthening Tourism Village Institutions through Digital Marketing Promotion in Cisaat Village, Ciater District, Subang Regency
An increase in the number of tourist visits to a destination is an indicator of the success of an effective marketing promotion strategy. The selection of an effective marketing promotion strategy that is in accordance with market trends is an absolute must. One of the effective media in the promotion of destination marketing is to use digital marketing media. Cisaat Tourism Village, Subang is one of the villages that makes tourism one of the sectors that drive the economy of its people. Cisaat Tourism Village has considerable potential including cultural tourism, nature tourism and educational tourism. Cisaat Tourism Village has a weakness in terms of marketing promotion so that the increase in the number of visits is not significant. Community service programs are expected to be the solution. The activities carried out were workshops on making tourist village websites, digital marketing workshops to increase knowledge and skills regarding interesting content for website marketing and social media marketing. The output of this activity is the availability of a marketing promotion website for tourism village packages, the skills of tourism village managers in creating social media marketing promotional content.
Rancang Bangun Game 2D “Finding Tajwid” Dengan Metode Finite State Mechine Menggunakan Software Unity Hub
Authors: Anggraini Asfilia Nova , Fadila Juniardi Nur , Nugroho Fressy
Published: January 2022

Abstract - It is undeniable that along with the development of gaming technology that has become a means of entertainment has also developed into a means of education. One of the forms is as a teaching material in tajwid. Tajwid that many kinds make children sometimes feel difficult in the learning process. Based on the above problems, the author uses technology to construct schooling content that can boost children's learning enthusiasm, namely 2D games. 2D games are designed as attractively as possible by using Unity Hub software that utilizes the Finite State Mechine method. The purpose of making this 2D game is to increase children's learning interest in getting to know tajwid and help to remember what hijaiyah letters are contained in each law.Keywords  -   2D Games, Unity Hub, Tajwid, Finite State Mechine. Abstrak – Tidak dapat dipungkiri seiring perkembangan teknologi game yang telah menjadi sarana hiburan turut berkembang menjadi sarana pendidikan. Salah satu bentuknya adalah sebagai bahan ajar dalam tajwid. Tajwid yang banyak macamnya membuat anak-anak kadang merasa kesulitan dalam proses belajar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang sebuah game yang digunakan untuk membantu dalam proses pembelajaran ilmu tajwid dengan menggunakan metode Finite State Mechine. Finite State Mechine merupakan metode yang mengimplementasikan keadaan, kejadian dan aksi yang akan lebih menarik dalam proses pembelajaran dengan bermain. Sehingga hasilnya adalah anak-anak akan lebih mudah untuk mengenal dan mempelajari hukum tajwid yang ada dalam Al-Quran. Kesimpulan yang dapat diambil dari rancang bangun game ini adalah anak-anak dapat belajar dimana saja dan kapan saja ilmu tajwid dengan metode ang lebih menarik dan mudah untuk dihafalkan.  Kata Kunci - Game 2D, Unity Hub, Tajwid, Finite State Mechine.
Risk Factors Related To Pesticide Exposure In Banjar Horticultural Farmers
Authors: Eka Wahyuni Dewa Ayu , Muliarta I Made , Purnawati Susy
Published: January 2022

Agriculture in Indonesia is the driving force for the country's economy. Farmers in an effort to improve the quality and productivity of agricultural products use pesticides. The use of pesticides to control pests is growing rapidly. Banjar farmers from the Dasong Department are active pesticide users, so there is a potential for pesticide exposure. This study aims to determine the relationship between risk factors and complaints on horticultural farmers in Banjar Dinas Dasong, Pancasari Village, Sukasada District, Buleleng Regency. This study is an analytical observational study with a cross-sectional approach using 46 respondents. Data were analyzed by SPSS using chi-square test and logistic regression. The results of the Chi-Square test showed that there was no significant relationship between age, pesticide dose, duration of spraying, time of spraying, and frequency of spraying with complaints from farmers (p>0.05). While there is a significant relationship between the use of PPE with complaints to farmers (p <0.05). The results of the logistic regression test showed that the duration of spraying, spraying time, frequency of spraying, and use of PPE with complaints to farmers was not significant (p>0.05). This is due to other external factors. This research can be concluded that there is no correlation between the duration of spraying, spraying time, frequency of spraying, and the use of PPE with the complaints of farmers in Banjar Dinas Dasong, Pancasari Village, Sukasada District, Buleleng Regency.