bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Estilo de crianza y construcción del autoconcepto en adolescentes
Authors: Saavedra Guajardo Eugenio
Published: April 2023

El presente trabajo da cuenta de la investigación realizada, durante un año y medio, en torno al tema de la formación del auto-concepto en adolescentes de la ciudad de Curicó. Esta fue realizada durante el pe· ríodo 1998-1999. Los ámbitos abordados para el análisis son la imagen de sí mismo, las imágenes paternas, los valores y los intereses.
Eventos estresores del ciclo vital y percepción del proceso adoptivo
Authors: Quiroz Neira Mario Hernán
Published: April 2023

Se presentan los resultados de una investigación cualitativa y fenomenológica sobre los eventos estresores que aparecen en el ciclo de vida de una familia adoptiva y la percepción que tienen los postulantes sobre el proceso adoptivo. Se constatan diferencias entre hombres y mujeres en la vivencia del proceso y se identifican las fuentes de estrés y sus grados de acuerdo con un índice arbitrario propuesto por el investigador.
La política cultural a nivel municipal
Authors: Ander-Egg Ezequiel
Published: April 2023

Este artículo muestra interesantes reflexiones sobre los retos y desafíos que se presentan en el ámbito municipal como espacio privilegiado para el desarrollo de diversos proyectos y servicios culturales como son, por ejemplo, la promoción de bibliotecas, la difusión de la música y el teatro. Muchas de estas actividades las han realizado, directamente, las municipalidades y, en otros casos, las han financiado. Sin embargo, lo común es encontrar un quehacer que no ha podido llegar a consolidarse en una bien cuajada política cultural que sirva como marco y le dé mayor sentido. El desafío actual es llegar a perfilar una política cultural a nivel municipal, para lo cual, en el contenido de este artículo, se responde a la pregunta ¿cómo formular una política y cómo implementarla?. Aquí se encontrarán interesantes pistas para diseñar formas de actuación para consolidar una política cultural y, sobre todo, los principios que deben guiar la acción cultural de un municipio.
ESD reflected in the 2022 revised national curriculum: Focusing on the general introduction and the middle school curriculum
Authors:   Global Studeis Education Association, Kim Yong Lyun , Jang Eun Young
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this study is to analyze the ESD reflected in the general introduction and the middle school curriculum of the ‘2022 revised national curriculum’, and to propose a teaching and learning plan applied with ESD. As a result of analyzing the contents of the general introduction, it was confirmed that the focus, educational goals, core competencies, and teaching and learning methods presented in the general introduction were similar to the transitional learning goals and teaching and learning methods proposed in ‘ESD 2030’. In addition, as a result of analyzing the middle school curriculum by subject, it was found that ESD was reflected in the curriculum of all middle school subjects, and this study also conducted to classify and systematize ESD-related contents such as the sustainable development or ecological conversion presented in the curriculum for each subject by 5Ps of SDGs. Finally, this study proposed learner-centered problem-solving approach, local community-based learning, integrated and cross-functional teaching and learning methods, and cooperative group learning methods applied with ESD.
The Implications of Emotion for Global Citizenship Education
Authors:   Global Studeis Education Association, Yoo Eunji
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this study is to explore the implications of emotion for global citizenship education. Specifically, this study examines the importance of emotion in global citizenship and identifies the relationship between emotion and global citizenship education. Thus far, emotion has been accepted as inferior to reason and relatively insignificant in education. However, it turns out that emotion not only plays an important role in interacting with the world and others, but it also has a significant impact on judgment, attitude, and behavior. Recently, the role of emotion and its importance in education has been emphasized. Examining the link between emotion and global citizenship, socio-emotional competence occupies a part of the target competencies of UNESCO’s global citizenship education along with cognitive and behavioral competencies. In particular, Nussbaum emphasizes the need for global citizenship education through which the radius of narrative imagination and compassion can be extended to the whole world. This means that with the existing education that focuses only on the development of cognitive competence, it is impossible to cultivate global citizens. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the emotional domain of global citizenship education and its educational practice.
Comparación de las manifestaciones oculares durante el contagio por COVID-19 y después de la vacunación
Authors: Aguilar Serrano Luisa Fernanda , Cruz Mendoza Daniel Sebastián , Hernández Pacheco Nicolle Daniela , Rey-Rodríguez Diana Valeria , Rojas Sánchez Laura Nathaly
Published: April 2023

The objective of the current study is to identify the frequency of general and ocular manifestations in patients diagnosed with COVID-19, and to analyze the symptoms associated with vaccination. A questionnaire with 15 questions on ocular manifestations associated with SARS-CoV-2 and symptoms after vaccination was designed. Also, a descriptive analysis was carried out, including the use of percentages and frequencies for qualitative variables. Bivariate analyzes were performed according to the relationship between the variables of interest. 270 people participated in the study whose ages were as follows: under 18 years old, 10,7% (29 individuals); from 18 to 30 years old, 85,6% (231 individuals); from 31 to 40 years old, 3,3% (9 individuals), and older than 41 years, 0,4% (1 individuals). Of the total, 29,3% (79 individuals) was diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2. General and ocular manifestations were evaluated on a scale from 0 to 4, in which 1 corresponded to mild symptoms and 4 to disabling symptoms. The loss of smell and taste was reported as incapacitating in the 7,03% (19), followed by headache in the 5,18% (14 individuals). Regarding ocular manifestations, ocular pain obtained a percentage of 4,44% (12 individuals) in scale 3, followed by sensitivity to light in 6,29% (17 individuals) in scale 2. Reported ocular symptoms mainly occurred between 1 to 3 days in 12,6% (34 individuals). 95,6% (258 individuals) of the surveyed people were vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2. The following were the more frequently systemic symptoms reported as disabling after vaccination: headache, in the 8,5% (23 individuals), followed by muscle pain in the 8,1% (22 individuals). Within the ocular manifestations, there was a prevalence of itching in the 1,4% (4 individuals), followed by ocular dryness, in the 1,1% (3 individuals). These manifestations presented mainly between 1 to 3 days after vaccination in the 40% (108 individuals) of the participants. As conclusions, although vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 has been effective, positive cases persist, in which the more frequently reported symptoms have been loss of smell and taste, headache, and runny nose; additionally, incapacitating eye pain has been reported. Regarding the symptoms presented after vaccination, muscle pain, headache and itchy eyes stand out.
Glomerulopatía colapsante en un paciente con Covid-19. Reporte de caso
Authors: Palacios-Guillén Alaciel , Hernández-Obando Enrique , Asato-Higa Carmen , Sánchez-Sánchez César , Mejía-Valencia Aracely , Sumire-Umeres Julia
Published: April 2023

La injuria renal aguda por glomerulopatía colapsante, presenta alta morbimortalidad, incluso con requerimiento de diálisis crónica; la Covid-19 es una de sus causas. Se presenta el caso de un paciente con Covid-19 y glomerulopatía colapsante. Varón de 17 años, sin antecedentes patológicos; con historia de cuatro meses de edema, orina espumosa y disminución del flujo urinario. Al examen: anasarca. Exámenes: creatinina 4,2 mg/dl, albumina 1,9 gr/dl, colesterol y triglicéridos aumentados; orina: proteinuria 6,7 gr/24h, leucocituria y hematuria con urocultivo negativo. Serología para VIH, sífilis y hepatitis negativos. Inmunología para lupus negativa, prueba rápida para la Covid-19 IgG (+). La biopsia renal mostró Glomeruloesclerosis Focal y Segmentaria, variante Colapsante. Recibió corticoides y ciclosporina. La creatinina mejoró, la proteinuria se mantiene >3 gr/24horas.
EPISTEMOLOGI TAFSĪR QUR`ᾹN KARĪM KARYA MAHMUD YUNUS
Authors: Nadia Matsna Afwi
Published: April 2023

This article explains the thoughts of Mahmud Yunus in studying the epistemology of Tafsīr Qur`ān Karīm which is in Indonesian, complete in 30 chapters, to test its truth or to what extent the interpretation can be justified. According to the author, what is interesting to discuss: first, what are the sources used as references Mahmud Yunus in Tafsīr Qur`ān Karīm, secondly, what is the method of Mahmud Yunus in writing his book and thirdly, what is the validity of Mahmud Yunus's interpretation in Tafsīr Qur`ān Karīm. In order to achieve this purpose, this study uses analysis-based library research methods. The results of this study show: that the sources of interpretation referred to by Mahmud Yunus in Tafsīr Qur`ān Karīm include an-naql and al-aql sources, namely the Qur’an, hadith, qaul companions, qaul tabiin, holy books and opinions of scholars, reasoning, Arabic, scientific discoveries or scientific theories, and reality. However, the use of the al-'aql source is more dominant in its interpretation so that it is classified into the interpretation of bi al-ra'yi. Regarding the validity of his interpretation, Mahmud Yunus adheres to the correspondence theory of truth in which his interpretation of the kauniyah verses can be said to be in accordance with reality and scientific facts. Besides that, he also adheres to a pragmatic theory in which he tries so that the product of his interpretation can be an alternative solution for solving socio-religious problems faced by society.
Zakat, infaq, shadaqah, and waqf using financial technology: Millennial generation perspective
Authors: Nur Aisyah Indarningsih  , Ma'wa Muhammad Agus Futuhul , Muh. Noval Waliyuddinsyah
Published: April 2023

Purpose – This research is to study Zakat, Infak, Shadaqah, and Waqf (ZISWAF) through fintech for the millennial generation, considering the enormous potential of the millennial generation in Indonesia. Assisted by adopting and modifying the theories of Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT).Methodology – The approach used in this research is quantitative, with primary data as the data type. The data analyst used is in the form of SEM-PLS, assisted by adopting and modifying the theories of the TPB and the UTAUT.Findings – The results show that millennial intentions to make ZISWAF payments using fintech are not affected by behavioral control, but subjective norms and performance expectations greatly impact individual attitudes. Then, in making ZISWAF payments using fintech for the millennial generation, business expectations significantly impact individual intentions. At the same time, performance expectations, facilitation conditions, and individual attitudes do not affect individual intentions. The final results show that personal views do not moderate the relationship between subjective norms, perceptions of behavioral control, and performance expectations on individual intentions to make ZISWAF payments through fintech in the millennial era.Implications – National Board of Zakat (Badan Amil Zakat Nasional, BAZNAS) and Amil Zakat Institution (Lembaga Amil Zakat, LAZ) must promote their goods in connection to ZISWAF payments on a predefined digital platform and a way to get millennials interested in ZISWAF via fintech.Originality – This study uses the collaboration theory of TPB and UTAUT, so not many use it, especially in research on public perceptions of paying ZISWAF through fintech.
Analysis of the Coupled Assessment of Ecosystem Health and Its Spatial and Temporal Evolution in Fujian China
Authors: Cao Delong , Tang Tingyuan , Wang Shuang , Hu Shixian , Gen Sa , Wu Siping , Lin Zhen
Published: April 2023

As the first pilot ecological civilization zone in China, Fujian Province has an excellent ecological environment quality, and its ecological environment-related indices continue to be among the highest in the country. In order to investigate the causes of the excellent ecological quality in Fujian Province in the past 15 years, this paper selects MODIS images, land use data and provincial and municipal statistical yearbook data of Fujian province from 2005 to 2020 as data sources, evaluates the ecological system health of Fujian Province by remote-sensing ecological index (i.e. RSEI), constructs the land use intensity system of Fujian Province at the same time, and uses a coupled coordination model to analyze the coupling between RSEI and The coupled coordination model was used to analyze the coupling relationship between RSEI and land use intensity, and finally the spatial and temporal evolution of ecological health in Fujian Province from 2005 to 2020 was analyzed. The results show that the coupled coordination between land use intensity and ecosystem health in Fujian province showed a continuous increase between 2005 and 2020, especially in Ningde, where the increase was most significant, from 0.0993 to 0.963, this pattern of spatial distribution is lower in the south-eastern coastal region than in the north-western interior, higher in the south-western region than in the north-western region, and higher in the north-eastern region than in the south-eastern region. In terms of the type of role, the land use intensity of most cities in Fujian Province in 2005 played an obvious role in blocking the degree of ecosystem health, but as time changed, urban land use continued to be optimized and reached moderate or even high quality coordination with the quality of the ecological environment, but Xiamen City developed relatively slowly and its 2020 coupling degree value was 0.315, which was still in mild disorder. This study fills a gap in the research mechanism of the interaction between the degree of ecosystem health and land use intensity, and also provides a new perspective for the construction of ecological civilization and the assessment of the degree of ecosystem health in Fujian Province and the whole country.
ChatGPT: A Brief Narrative Review
Authors: Gupta Bulbul , Mufti Tabish , Sohail Shahab Saquib , Madsen Dag Øivind
Published: April 2023

Modern language models are created to produce writing that can be mistaken for sentences authored by humans. Moreover, these models can converse with humans in a way that seems fair and logical. The most technologically advanced chatbot to date is ChatGPT, a version of OpenAI's Generative Pretrained Transformer (GPT) language standard. It can generate high-quality content in mere seconds, surpassing the capabilities of other chatbots. As a result, it has generated a lot of attention, enthusiasm and interest in various sectors and topics. This study provides an overview of the current research on ChatGPT, including its technological framework, support mechanisms, and implementation studies. Through this review, we explore the advantages and limitations of ChatGPT and propose future research directions.
The Evaluation of Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Sehati Yogurt Drink Flavors with a Combination of Spice Extract
Authors: Latifasari Nurul , Naufalin Rifda , Supriyanti Retno , Nuraeni Indah , Hartono Eko Fauzi
Published: April 2023

Yogurt is a popular functional drink that can be flavored and enhanced with a variety of spice extracts. Variants of flavors with a combination of spice extracts increase their uniqueness and practical value because of their bioactive components. However, it is necessary to study the physicochemical characteristics and sensory acceptance after adding the flavor variants of the spice extract combinations produced. This study aimed to determine the physicochemical and sensory attributes of the small and medium enterprise of Sehati yogurt drink, which added the flavor combination of ginger, lemongrass and galangal spice extracts in the kunir asem, wedang uwuh and wedang telang flavor variants. The variations were 5% v/v kunir asem, 5% v/v wedang uwuh and wedang telang 5% v/v and 0% for the control used a completely randomized design (CRD) with five replications. Based on the results, the Sehati yogurt drink with 5% kunir asem flavor variant had the highest viscosity, fat content and carbohydrates with 53.4 cP; 3.15%; and 14.61% respectively. The wedang uwuh flavor variant had the most elevated moisture and ash content with 0.3% and 81.27% respectively while the wedang telang flavor variant had the highest protein content value of 1.74%. Moreover, the highest score in terms of taste (sour), aroma, color, thickness and level of preference (sensory attributes) was the wedang telang flavor variant. This research will contribute to further developing functional drinks combined with traditional spices.
Efek Dosis Tinggi Potassium Iodate (KIO3) Terhadap Fungsi Tiroid, Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody (TPOAb) dan Berat Badan Pada Tikus Jantan Galur Wistar Hipotiroid
Authors: Hidayat Taufiq , Musoddaq Muhamad Arif
Published: April 2023

Potassium iodate (KIO3) direkomendasikan di banyak negara tropis termasuk Indonesia. Keamanan KIO3 untuk manusia dan hewan tidak sepenuhnya terdokumentasi menurut beberapa otoritas kesehatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian dosis tinggi KIO3 melalui rute oral selama 12 minggu terhadap perubahan fungsi kelenjar tiroid, thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb) dan berat badan (BB) tikus jantan wistar hipotiroid. Pengujian dilakukan pada 30 ekor tikus jantan wistar terbagi 5 kelompok. Propiltiourasil (PTU) dosis 54 mg/kgBB/hari melalui rute oral selama 14 hari diberikan pada 4 kelompok untuk menginduksi hipotiroid dan aquades untuk 1 kelompok kontrol. Tiga kelompok tikus hipotiroid diberikan KIO3 dosis 19,8; 39,6 dan 79,2 µgI/hari melalui rute oral selama 12 minggu dan 1 kelompok diberikan aquades 2 ml/hari. Hasil menunjukkan, kadar TSH kelompok KIO3 dosis 39,6 µgI/hari lebih tinggi bermakna dibandingkan dengan kontrol (p<0,05). Kelompok KIO3 dosis 79,2 µgI/hari kadar TSH lebih rendah (p<0,05), kadar FT4 lebih tinggi (p<0,05), dan BB lebih rendah bermakna dibandingkan dengan kontrol (p<0,05). Kadar TPOAb kelompok perlakuan tidak berbeda bermakna dengan kontrol (p>0,05). Potassium iodate (KIO3) dosis 39,6 µgI/hari menginduksi hipotiroid subklinis, hipertiroid disertai penurunan BB ditemukan pada pemberian KIO3 dosis 79,2 µgI/hari melaui rute oral selama 12 minggu pada tikus jantan wistar hipotiroid. Iodat tidak menyebabkan autoimunitas tiroid.
The effect of mobile banking e-service on positive word-of-mouth marketing and customers: a case study of South Kalimantan Bank in Indonesia
Authors:   Lambung Mangkurat University, Said Laila Refiana , Puspasari Nelly ,   Lambung Mangkurat University, Rusniati Rusniati ,   Lambung Mangkurat University
Published: April 2023

Various studies on bank customers’ perception of e-service quality are widely done in conventional banks or private banks. However, hardly any study sheds light on the baby boomers and X generation customers on how their perceptions of e-service quality and satisfaction affect positive word-of-mouth (WOM) in a regional government-owned bank. This study aims to analyze the effect of South Kalimantan Bank (SKB) mobile banking e-service on positive WOM and old SKB customers and the role of customer satisfaction in intervening in the influence of e-service quality on WOM. This study used a structured, self-administered questionnaire based on a convenience sampling method to collect data from 97 customers of an Indonesian regional bank. The study data were analyzed using Partial Least Square (PLS). The structural equation modelling (SEM) analysis looked for essential relationships between the variables in the study. The structural findings showed that e-service quality has no direct effect on positive WOM, but e-service quality affects positive WOM through customer satisfaction. The study’s key findings found that although older customers want convenience in mobile banking transactions, they still put security as the main factor. Therefore, it is recommended that banks focus more on user-friendly mobile features than complex features, primarily when serving older customers.
Optimizing Cash Waqf and Cash Waqf Linked Sukuk : The Role of Nazhir and The Strategies
Authors: Ashfahany Afief El , Lestari Novita
Published: April 2023

This study aims to explore the role and strategy of Nazhir in optimizing the management of cash waqf and cash waqf linked Sukuk (CWLS) yields. The method of the study is field research with a qualitative descriptive approach. The data was obtained through an in-depth interview with key persons from the Central Java Muhammadiyah (PWM Central Java) Waqf and Assets Council, the Nahdlatul Ulama Amil Zakat Institute (LAZISNU), and the Baitulmaal Muamalat. The results of this study emphasize the critical role of Nazhir in managing cash waqf and CWLS yield funds to be distributed to Mauquf 'Alaih. The management of cash waqf by the Central Java Muhammadiyah Waqf and Treasurer Council is carried out in the productive business sector, such as rental equipment, farm investment, and integrated farms in Wonolopo Central Java. Meanwhile, apart from effective businesses, LAZISNU and Baitulmaal Muamalat manage Cash Waqf through the CWLS scheme. The cash waqf yields from the three institutions were channeled to the fields of education, economy, and health. Especially for the CWLS scheme, with the great potential that the combination of cash waqf and Sukuk can be more optimally used as an instrument of financing sources to increase the welfare of people in need, especially during the pandemic.
Gastric evacuation in European seabass Dicentrarchus labrax (Linnaeus, 1758), forced-fed on commercial pellets
Authors: Bal Habib , Durrani Umerhan , Kadir  Seyhan
Published: April 2023

The effects of meal size and body size on gastric evacuation rates were parameterised for European seabass Dicentrarchus labrax (Linnaeus, 1758). A total of three gastric evacuation experiments were performed on small (15.7±0.8 cm) and large (21.5±0.4) size fish forced-fed with meals of 0.5 and 1.5 g composed of commercial pellets. The stomach contents were then recovered by serial slaughtering the fish at predetermined post-prandial times. The surface-area dependent function adequately describes the gastric evacuation in European seabass independently of meal size. A power function of fish length L was then employed to evaluate the impact of body size, revealing its notable effect on gastric evacuation rates of European seabass. Keywords: Aquaculture, Feeding regimes, General power function, Surface-area dependent
Price fluctuations and species diversity across fish markets in Kerala
Authors: Salim Shyam S , N. R. Athira  , P. V. Sunil  , Kumaran Akhila , Harshan N. K.
Published: April 2023

The fish marketing system of Kerala deserves to be highly efficient as compared to that of the country. The demand-supplygap is ironed by the fish arrivals from the other states and there exists huge price variations of fish identified among thelanding centres, wholesale and retail markets of Kerala. The study analysed the price volatilities and species diversity,across different markets. Results of the study suggest that the supply side constraints and the monopsony conditions ofthe fish markets are the major factors responsible for the high price instability. The prices of low value fish species havenot been stable for several reasons and the prices varied depending on species, seasons and abundance of other fish andfishery products. The study suggests that the development of a Fish Market Price Information System (FMPIS) to act asa decision support system would ensure fish market and price information dissemination about availability, accessibilityand affordability of fish which also enables different stakeholders, mainly fishers in identifying target prices or markets;consumers with rational choices about fish availability and traders with inputs for better marketing efficiency.
Keywords: Market diversity, Marketing efficiency, Price stability, Species diversity
Impact of skill development trainings on fish farmers’ knowledge and attitude: A case study from Bihar, India
Authors: Argade S. , Pailan G. H. , Mahapatra B. K. , Dutta S. , Munilkumar S. , Dasgupta S. , Sahoo S. , Singh D. K. , Krishna G. , Martin Xavier K. A.
Published: April 2023

Skill development training aims to impart new knowledge and skill as well as build up favourable attitude among trainees.Evaluating the farmers’ knowledge and attitude towards skill development trainings will help to assess effectivenessof training as well as adoption probability of the acquired knowledge/skill. This research paper evaluated the impactof skill development training on fish farmers’ knowledge and attitude, in different districts of Bihar. Primary data werecollected from randomly selected trainees (250 Nos.), using feedback proforma and mobile phonic survey methodology.The first three levels of training evaluation model given by Kirkpatrick and Kirkpatrick were followed for measuring theimmediate impact of skill development training. Data were subjected to descriptive and Z-test statistics. The findingsrevealed that skill development training had significant (p=0.000) positive impact on the knowledge level of trainees.They exhibited favourable attitude towards skill development trainings and would be potential adopters of the acquiredknowledge and skills.
Keywords: Attitude, Fish farmers, Impact evaluation, Kirkpatrick model, Knowledge, Skill development training
Research of Regenerative Braking Strategy for Electric Vehicles
Authors: Le Van Nghia , Dam Hoang Phuc , Nguyen Trong Hoan , Kharitonchik S. V. , Kusyak V. A.
Published: April 2023

In the context of global energy instability caused by the transformation of global demand for energy and energy resources, one of the most important areas in the automotive industry is the development of electric vehicles. Serial production of high-tech electric vehicles with a long range contributes to the stabilization of the energy market and the sustainable development of the whole fuel-energy sector. To evaluate the possibility of optimizing the electric vehicles energy consumption, various regenerative braking strategies are discussed in the article based on the Nissan Leaf electric vehicle, which simulation model includes submodules of the traction electric motor, hybrid braking system, traction rechargeable battery and tires. In order to test the adequacy of the simulation model to reproduce the relationship between the operating parameters of electric vehicles various systems and evaluate their ability to regenerate energy during braking the simulation results were compared with the actual experimental data published by the Lab Avt research laboratory (USA). The relative error of the mathematical modeling results of the braking energy regeneration processes is 4.5 %, which indicates the adequacy of the electric vehicle simulation model and the possibility of its using as a base for research and comparison of the energy efficiency of various regenerative braking strategies. As the results of experiments have shown, the usage of the proposed control strategy of the regenerative braking maximum force allows increasing 2.14 times the energy recharging traffic to the battery as compared with the basic control strategy of fixed coefficient braking forces distribution with an increase in braking distance by 10 m. An alternative control strategy of regenerative braking optimal efficiency as compared to the basic control strategy provides a reduction in braking distance by 13.2 % at increasing by 84.4 % the amount of energy generated by the electric motor for recharging the batteries. The carried out investigations confirm the available significant potential for improving the efficiency of the electric vehicles usage by developing the control strategy and algorithms of the braking energy regeneration.
Intelligent Sensor for Measurement Systems with Sinusoidal Excitation Response
Authors: Mikitsevich U. A. , Svistun A. I. , Samarina A. V. , Pantsialeyeu K. U. , Zharin A. L.
Published: April 2023

Measuring devices and systems containing sensors that require sinusoidal excitation are widely used in information and measurement technology both in production conditions and in research practice. Examples include various types of metal detectors, eddy current flaw detectors, analyzers of liquid media, electrometers with a dynamic capacitor, etc. The aim of the work was to develop the optimal architecture and algorithms for the operation of intelligent sensors intended for use in measuring systems operating according to the sinusoidal excitation – response scheme.

This paper describes the approach proposed by the authors to the construction of intelligent sensors based on modern microcontrollers, the distinctive feature of which is the continuous generation of sinusoidal excitation and reading responses in the background, as well as setting the readiness flags for data processing in the main process of the microprocessor, which ensures uninterrupted execution of background processes, the main of which is the generation of a sinusoidal excitatory action.

This approach has been tested in the development of charge-sensitive surface mapping systems, such as the Kelvin probe based on a vibrating capacitor, and the surface photo voltage probe for the case of semiconductors.
Research of Laser Beam Combining in Ring Fiber-Optic Delay Line
Authors: Zaripov M. R. , Alekseev V. A. , Kirillov A. I. , Oficerova A. V.
Published: April 2023

At present time widespread use of autonomous laser systems supposes reducing of supply energy, consumed by laser sources that are included in their composition and at the same time increasing of their output energy characteristics. The objective of this work was practical confirmation of possibility of laser beam combining in systems based on a ring delay line.

The experimental setup that implements the principle of synchronous laser beam combining scheme on the ring fiber-optic delay line, developed by authors earlier, is made. The schematic diagram of the manufactured setup is presented, its operation principle is described in detail and its composition is considered. It is noted that in order to achieve the objective measurements of electrical signals received from the photodetector of the setup and measurements of the part of laser radiation power removed by the splitter and formed in the fiber-optic path of the setup are performed. Results of measurements are presented as the waveforms of electrical signals from the photodetector and of power values at the output of the splitter. Plots of dependence of the output power and the circulation power on the power of the initial laser beam introduced into the setup are presented.

Analysis of results showed that the laser beam combining occurs in the ring fiber-optic delay line. Besides, it was found that the proposed scheme provides an increase in the power of the initial beam by 1.05…1.11 times.
Photospectral Data Obtaining with the Unmanned Aerial Spectrometry Vehicle
Authors: Lamaka A. A. , Gutarau A. V. , Shcherbakou N. G. , Ivuts P. V.
Published: April 2023

Study of the Earth’s surface objects reflectance characteristics with unmanned aerial vehicles is one of the most actual remote sensing trends. Aim of this work was to develop a method for obtaining of photospectral data using unmanned aerial spectrometry vehicle.

An adaptation of the cameras spatial resolution evaluating technique based on a specialized target photographic fixation was proposed. A method for synchronizing of the camera and spectrometer of the videospectral device was also proposed. It was based on an experiment with spectra and screen images recording. Different colors were sequentially displayed on the screen. The percentage contribution of each of colors to the “mixed” spectra was calculated. So the out-of-sync time estimation became possible. In addition the work proposed the method for combining images and spectra with their merging into photospectral images. The method allows to consider the aircraft displacement when linking the spectrometer field of view to the RGB image. The way for photospectral images combining based on the images key points detectors was also proposed.

Spatial resolutions for 3 aerial vehicle cameras were obtained. The study showed that the spatial resolution decrease of Zenmuse H20T caused by the device carrier movement with a speed of up to 5 m/s can be ignored. The videospectral device camera and spectrometer out-of-sync time was evaluated. An automatic merging of a set of images using key points detection was made. The spectrometry areas were linked to the panoramic image. The reflectance coefficients were obtained for each of the areas in the range of 350–900 nm. The areas to image linking accuracy was 84.9 ± 11.6 %.

A discrepancy between the angular spatial resolution values got experimentally and theoretically was revealed as a result of the cameras spatial resolution evaluating. This indicates the importance of the imaging equipment spatial resolution experimental evaluation. The videospectral device spectrometer and observation camera out-of-sync time evaluation made it possible to correct the data recording time. This led to the timing error standard deviation reduction from 142 ms to 15 ms. The way for the unmanned aerial spectrometry vehicle data obtaining in a photospectral representation was developed. The proposed methods and techniques can be used in similar unmanned systems.
Significance of Intraoperative Medication Data and Model Selection for Predicting Postoperative First-Time Atrial Fibrillation
Authors: Yu Jingzhi , Johnson Ethan , Deng Yu , Zhang Shibo , Melnick David S. , Etemadi Mozziyar , Kho Abel
Published: April 2023

Background
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia in clinical practice and has a well-established association with coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Being able to predict post-operative atrial fibrillation (POAF) may improve surgical outcomes. This study aims to understand the efficacy of incorporating intraoperative medication data to predict first-time POAF in patients undergoing CABG surgery.
Methods
This study aims to understand the efficacy of incorporating intraoperative medication data to predict first-time POAF in patients undergoing CABG surgery. A large cohort of 3807 first-time CABG patients with no known history of atrial fibrillation was retrospectively assembled to study factors that contribute to occurrence of post-operative atrial fibrillation, in addition to testing models that may predict its incidence. To do so, several clinical features with established relevance to POAF were extracted from the electronic health record, along with a record of medications administered intra-operatively. Tests of performance with logistic regression, decision tree, and neural network predictive models showed slight improvements when incorporating medication information.
Results
Analysis of the collected set of clinical and medications data indicate that there may be effects contributing to POAF incidence captured in the medication administration records. However, a definitive causal relationship between the medications and POAF incidence is not established.
Conclusions
Our results show that improved predictive performance is achievable by incorporating a record of medications administered intra-operatively, but further investigation is needed to understand the implications of this for clinical practice.
Laser Surface Remelting in Single-Crystal Nickel-based Superalloy using a Continuous Wave Fiber Laser
Authors: Nandam Srinivasa Rao , Rao A Venugopal , Gokhale Amol A ,   Suhas S Joshi1
Published: April 2023

Single-crystal (SC) nickel-based superalloy castings offer high-temperature microstructural stability and superior
creep resistance, due to which they are exclusively used in the hot sections of gas turbine engines. However, SC
nickel-base superalloy components are difficult-to-cut while manufacturing. Worldwide research shows an
interest in improving the machinability of superalloys. The present work is investigating the controlled surface
damage on CMSX-4 superalloy through laser surface remelting technique towards the improvement of
machinability. The specimens were laser-treated using a constant laser power and scan speed and varying the
positive focal position to get a range of energy densities. The process, structure, and property were systematically
studied in the fusion zone (FZ). The FZ shape changed from keyhole to conduction mode with the increasing focal
position. The FZ showed a finer assorted dendritic structure and lesser elemental segregation than the base metal
(BM). In keyhole mode penetration, large pores, and multi-directional cracks were observed in the base region.
On the other hand, the conductive mode showed only vertical centreline cracks and no significant porosity. The
cracks are attributed to thermal stresses and elemental segregation produced during solidification. Microcracking
was also observed near the fusion boundary and is attributed to the presence of low melting Mo and Ti-rich
eutectics. The FZ away from the cracks showed 10% lower hardness than the BM, which is attributed to the
dissolution of 𝛾' phase. Overall, the laser processing under the given range of energy densities produced wide
variants of surface defects in the FZ.
Dermatophytes and hair: aspects of evolution of Arthrodermataceae
Authors: Tang Chao , Zhou Xin , Guillot Jacques , Wibbelt Gudrun , Deng Shuwen , Kandemir Hazal , Gräser Yvonne , Feng Peiying , Kang Yingqian , de Hoog Sybren
Published: April 2023

Dermatophytes and other members of Onygenales are unique in their ability to degrade keratin, affecting hair and nails, and in case of human hosts cause infection of the skin. Subtillisins are essential proteases in keratin assimilation, and subtilisin-like protease 1 (SUB1) and SUB3–7 are specific for dermatophytes. eIF2α kinases are serine-threonine kinases that perform essential functions in response to infection, proteotoxicity, and nutrient scavenging. The relatively conserved nature of EIF2AK4 among fungi makes them potential evolutionary markers, which may contribute to a deeper understanding of dermatophyte taxonomy and evolution. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the phylogeny of dermatophytes using EIF2AK4 and SUB1 genes, compared to ITS evolution. The EIF2AK4 tree had a similar topology to the SUB1 tree, and both deviated from the ITS gold standard by evolution. Our preliminary findings with a limited dataset suggest that the EIF2AK4 and SUB1 genes provide a reasonably correct reflection of the evolution of Arthrodermataceae. In addition, the study analyzed in vitro keratinolytic responses of 19 dermatophyte species using hairs of a broad selection of mammals as substrates. Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Nannizzia gypsea were the most active in degrading hair, while Trichophyton verrucosum, Trichophyton tonsurans and Epidermophyton floccosum showed low response. Hairs of Hyracoidea and Rodentia were most affected of all mammal hairs, while in contrast, bat hairs were difficult to degrade by nearly all tested dermatophyte species. Zoophilic species showed more activity than anthropophilic dermatophytes, but hair degradation profiles were not diagnostic for particular dermatophyte species.
Translation and cross -cultural adaptation of the healthy thinking program of the World Health Organization in Persian for implementation by peers in the Iran's health system
Authors: Botyar Maliheh , Moghaddam-Banaem Lida , Sadatmahalleh Shahideh Jahanian , Esmaeilinasab Maryam , Ahmadi Fazlullah
Published: April 2023

Background: Culture-compatible interventions are important for the success of mental health programs in different communities. The Thinking Healthy Program (THP) proposed by WHO is an evidence-based intervention for the treatment of prenatal depression that requires adaptation in any country or culture.
Methods: The THP was translated in two copies by two translators of Iranian origin with academic education in English. A panel of experts was held to perform content and face validations. A systematic review was conducted, the strategies of the program were presented using nominal group technique, and a pre-test was performed. Finally, both the mothers and peers were asked for their opinions through open-ended questions.
Results: Some terms were changed and some images were modified. Sexual health content and a training session about natural childbirth were added. Most of the mothers and peers considered the program acceptable and understandable and the images appropriate, and suggested expanding the program to all health care centers.
Conclusion: The Persian version of the THP seems to have adequate validity to be used in Iran.
Analyzing the Influencing Factors on Quality of Life of Older People with Swallowing Dysfunction in Nursing Homes in China
Authors: Li Qianru , Li Laiyou , Sun Ning , Wang Hongyin , Fan Chaoyan , Chen Shuangqin , Li Hongyu , Yang Shuang
Published: April 2023

Background To investigate the prevalence of dysphagia among the older adult population in nursing homes and unravel the relevant factors that precipitate quality of life of the older adults with swallowing dysfunction in nursing homes༎Methods Based on 102 individuals aged 50 years or older, with dysphagia, and who were admitted in community nursing home, we examined the demographic characteristic, the nutritional indices and the possible quality of life related variables through a cross-sectional study.Results The reliability and validity of the C-DHI scale were proven high. The incidence of swallowing disorder risk in the older adult population of care institutions is 90.2%, and the incidence of nutrition risk and malnutrition is 67.64%. The general linear regression results show that the standard regression coefficient of FOIS is -2.75, P = 0.007. The standard regression coefficient of nutritional methods is -3.84, P = 0.000, and the difference was statistically significant, indicating that the C-DHI scale was negatively correlated with FOIS and nutrition methods.Conclusions Swallowing disorders are also identified as a major problem amongst the older adult population in nursing homes, as there is a high prevalence of dysphagia among this population group. There are many factors related to the quality of life. The swallowing mechanism changes significantly as people age, even in the absence of chronic diseases. More attention to controllable influencing factors would improve the quality of life of older adults with swallowing dysfunction.
Effect of Fetal-type Posterior cerebral artery on cerebral infarction and collateral circulation
Authors: Bai Fan , Hou Bei , Liu Hui , Lei Zhu , Guo Shanshan , Yang Chao , Liu Minghao , Dong Suhe , Huang Aihua , Wang Jianan
Published: April 2023

We studied 57 patients with cerebral infarction and Fetal-type Posterior cerebral artery (FTP)\, confirmed by MRA and CTA. 26 cases (45.61%) of Complete Fetal-type Posterior cerebral artery (cFTP), 21 cases (36.84%) of Partial Fetal-type Posterior cerebral artery (pFTP), 10 cases (17.54%) of unilateral cFTP.When the ipsilateral internal carotid artery occlusion of cFTP occurs, the bidirectional collateral circulation from the posterior circulation to the posterior communication artery to the anterior circulation cannot be established to compensate, simultaneous infarction of the ipsilateral anterior and posterior circulation can be caused. In the presence of pFTP, since the diameter of P1 was less than that of the posterior communicating artery (PcoA), the collateral circulation of posterior circulation - posterior cerebral artery - middle cerebral artery pia meningeal anastomosis could not be established, anterior circulation infarction was caused by ipsilateral internal carotid artery occlusion. In the presence of bilateral cFTP, the anterior circulation-posterior communication artery-basilar artery could not be established to compensate for the collateral circulation of other branches except bilateral posterior cerebral artery, resulting in bilateral cerebellar and brainstem infarction. FTP changes the cerebral artery circulation and collateral circulation pathways in the normal state.
Risk perception and public pandemic fatigue: the role of perceived stress and preventive coping
Authors: Wang Bin , Zhong Xiao , Fu Haojie , Zhang Haobo , Hu Ruilin , Chen Changxia
Published: April 2023

This study explores the current status of pandemic fatigue, predictors, and their mechanisms of action based on a stress-response framework and a parallel model of future-oriented response. Study 1 investigated 8426 adult residents' understanding of and willingness to cooperate with the pandemic prevention and control policies, and found that public understanding of and willingness to cooperate with prevention policies were significantly lower in 2022 than in both 2020 and 2021. Study 2 surveyed 1635 residents on their motivation to prevent and control the pandemic. The results found that risk perception negatively predicted motivation to prevent and control the pandemic; perceived stress and preventive coping significantly mediated the relationship between risk perception and motivation to prevent and control the pandemic; but perceived stress and proactive coping did not significantly mediate the relationship between risk perception and motivation to prevent and control the pandemic. This revealed an increase in public fatigue in the third year of the pandemic. Pandemic fatigue can be predicted by pandemic risk perception, but the direct pathway of action is not significant and requires the mediation of perceived stress and preventive coping.
LGALS2 and EGR1: markers of endometriosis for predictive, preventive and personalized medicine
Authors: Jiang Hong , Sun Qinkun , Huang Zhixiong , Chen Hui , Chen Lihong , He Xinqin
Published: April 2023

Endometriosis (EM) is a chronic gynecological disorder that causes infertility and chronic pelvic pain. The aim of the current study was to identify markers of efferocytosis with utility for EM diagnosis.RNA sequencing profile and single-cell sequencing (scRNA-seq) data were collated from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database and 46 efferocytosis-related genes (ERGs) from Genecards. Results of single-cell, differential expression and Weighted Gene Co-expression Network Analysis (WGCNA) were combined into a Venn diagram to identify 41 intersecting genes. LGALS2, EGR1 and CLINT1 were shown to be key EM markers by least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) and support vector machine-recursive feature elimination (SVM-RFE) algorithms. Area under the curve (AUC) values were 0.9 for LGALS2, 0.81 for EGR1 and 0.76 for CLINT1, indicating good diagnostic efficacy. Functional annotation analysis revealed the markers to be enriched in cell cycle, DNA repair, neuroactive ligand-receptor interactions, cell cycle, chromosomal segregation and other pathways. Drug-gene interaction network indicated that beta-D-glucose, pseudoephedrine and fostamatinib were potential therapeutic agents, exposing the possibility of personalized medicine for EM. RT-qPCR showed LGALS2 and EGR1 to be more highly expressed in ectopic than in eutopic endometrium. LGALS2 and EGR1 are introduced as potential novel targets for risk prediction, non-invasive diagnosis and health care personalization in EM. The potential for personalized medicine (PPPM) to treat EM patients is illuminated.