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Fatores relacionados à maturação de queijos artesanais que apresentam efeitos deletérios sobre microrganismos patogênicos – uma revisão
Authors: Fonseca Suzana Horta , Souza Marcelo Resende , Souza Bruna Maria Salotti de , Cortez Marco Antônio Sloboda , Da Fonseca Leorges Moraes
Published: March 2024

A fabricação e comercialização de queijos artesanais de leite cru vem crescendo continuamente devido à sua variação e intensidade de sabor se comparado ao queijo de leite pasteurizado. O desenvolvimento do sabor e aroma no queijo de leite cru ocorre principalmente pela variada microbiota endógena existente e enzimas naturais do leite, que normalmente são eliminados durante o processo de pasteurização. A ausência do processo de pasteurização intensifica a necessidade de uma etapa de maturação bem controlada para se obter um produto final de qualidade. A maturação do queijo é um fenômeno complexo, que envolve reações bioquímicas decorrentes da interação de microrganismos com o queijo e transformações físico-químicas consequentes desta atividade microbiana e da ação climática sobre os queijos. Assim, a maturação tende a reduzir a umidade, a atividade de água e aumentar a acidez dos queijos. Desta forma, a maturação pode reduzir populações de microrganismos patogênicos, e controlar o risco referente ao consumo deste tipo de alimento. Os fatores que controlam o crescimento de microrganismos no queijo incluem: atividade de água, concentração de sal, potencial de redução de oxidação, pH, a presença de NO3, temperatura de maturação e a produção de bacteriocinas. Nesta revisão, serão abordados os principais fatores relacionados à maturação de queijos que apresentam efeitos deletérios sobre os microrganismos patogênicos e sua importância na produção de queijos Minas artesanais.
Top 100 Global Innovators 2024
Authors: Hill Arun , White Ed
Published: March 2024

Top 100 Global Innovators™ returns for a 13th edition in 2024. For the first time, we will be ranking companies in order, using our data and expertise, we will identify those companies who create the Top 100 list. This report from Clarivate draws on global patent data to measure and rank innovative performance. We use live thresholds of differentiation - updated daily, as every record enters the measurement pool. We measure the quality of ideas, the potency of their contribution and their effect on their field.
Seasonal and daily pattern, temporal and spatial variability of ecosystem CO2-exchange in a temperate Pannonian loess grassland
Authors: Foti Szilvia , Balogh Janos , Czobel Szilard , Nagy Zoltan , Bartha Sandor , Tuba Zoltan
Published: March 2024

In the photosynthetically most active spring, summer and autumn vege­ tation period the investigated grassland did maintain a relatively strong daytime carbon gain. During winter the grassland displayed a slight daytime carbon loss. These data suggest that the grassland was a weak sink for carbon in the investigated period. CO2 exchange variability during the day seemed to be independent from that of the daily photosynthetic radiation. Thus other factors like soil respiration, soil moisture content and temperature and their interactions could be responsible for the high daily variabil­ ity of grassland CO2-exchange. The considerable temporal (daily and seasonal) vari­ ability of the grassland CO2-exchange can be considered as a characteristic feature of the grassland CO2-exchange. In the investigated loess grassland vegetation the variabil­ ity of CO2-exchange showed clear dependence on measuring area, which is obvious in the CV of NEE. We hypothetised that the spatial scale with the lowest variability is the characteristic area of the grassland ecosystem's CO2-exchange (CO2-exchange physi­ ological unit). In general decreased variability indicates a more regulated state.
A Study on the Mediating Effect of Knowledge Management Capability between HRM Practices and Radical Innovation Capability in Malaysia SME-ICT
Authors: Nizam Ahmad , Kamis Kamaruzaman , Ho Teresa
Published: March 2024

Increasingly, executives understand the value of information as a source of new ideas for their companies. Only a small number of research examine the role of HR management in increasing knowledge competency, which leads to enhanced creativity inside firms. Because of this, this research examines how human resource management policies and practices affect the link between knowledge management competency and innovation. Consequently, The research is based on primary data collected from 200 SMEs in Malaysia's Klang Valley in the ICT sector. The study's goals necessitate a quantitative methodology. ICT small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) owners, CEOs, and managers are surveyed utilizing a survey method. More than 200 responses were received and analysed in the course of this study. The study models and hypotheses were evaluated using the Partial Least Squares (PLS) method. Research is scarce in the domains of HRM and innovation, as well as the interaction between HRM and knowledge management in the context of innovation. Research indicates a good correlation between Human Resource Management (HRM) Capabilities and Knowledge Management.
Adapting the Shield: Ensuring Military Readiness for Flood Disaster in Malaysia's
Authors: Yatim Lilis Asyura M. , Abdul Munir Zarina , Razak Norfadzilah A. , Bahry Norliza S. , Mat Azmi , Kori Nur Liana
Published: March 2024

The number of disasters is increasing day by day all over the world. In Malaysia, several peninsular states are frequently overwhelmed by flooding during the monsoon season. The military has played an imperative role in disaster management and relief. The Malaysian Armed Forces are well-trained in terms of combat. However, disaster relief is a secondary part of their social responsibilities. Malaysian Armed Forces members still try their best to complete the assigned task with total commitment, even though they have not had any specific training on this matter. There are lots of studies found that relate to the knowledge and attitude of nurses and health providers towards flood disaster management; however, more research needs to be conducted among Malaysian Armed Forces members. Due to this matter, this paper was developed to scrutinize Malaysian Armed Forces members' knowledge, willingness, and attitude toward flood disaster preparedness. This research will be based on a quantitative method distributed to the Malaysian Armed Forces members in the Ministry of Defense. Questionnaires were distributed online to the respondents among Malaysian Armed Forces members in the Ministry of Defense. The study managed to get 264 respondents from Malaysian Armed Forces members in three different services: the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The data is analyzed using descriptive, reliable, and regression analysis using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). Apart from that, regression analysis was used to test the hypothesis in this study. The finding found that knowledge of flood disaster preparedness and willingness/attitude is significant towards flood disaster preparedness. The findings imply effective practices and strategies applied by the Malaysian Armed Forces in facing disasters in the future.
The Factors Influencing Innovative Work Behavior (IWB) Among Employees at Malaysia Airport Holding Berhad, Terminal Service Division, Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia
Authors: Rusli Nurul Aida Natasha , Zaman Maliza Delima Kamarul
Published: March 2024

Innovative work behaviour (IWB) among employees has parallel increase in priority for employees that have concern in quality of work and to increase employees’ satisfaction. It is not anymore, a new thing to a working world. Thus, this research analysed the factors affecting employees’ innovative work behaviour at Malaysia Airport Holdings Berhad. The research examined the relationship between transformational leadership, person-organizational fit, perceived organizational support, psychological well-being, as well as interpersonal conflict and IWB. Therefore, a framework and six hypotheses were developed. A total of 74 respondents of Malaysia Airport Holdings Berhad (MAHB), Terminal Service Division (TSD), Kuala Lumpur International Airport participated in this study which was conducted through online Google Form. Quantitative research was conducted using cross-sectional method by distributing verified questionnaire. The data obtained for this study was analysed with Statistical Package for Social Science (Version 28.0). The findings indicated that transformational leadership, person-organizational fit, perceived organizational support, and psychological well-being had significant impacts on IWB. However, there was no relationship between interpersonal conflict and innovative work behaviour. It was also analysed that the most significant factor was Person-organization fit. Therefore, the organization and employees of Malaysia Airport Holdings Berhad, Terminal Service Division (TSD), Kuala Lumpur International Airport were hoped to concentrate on Person-organizational fit to enhance innovative work behaviour thus improve performance.
The Factors Affecting Poverty in Malaysia: Macroeconomic Perspectives
Authors: Norasikin Nur Nadhirah Khaleeda , Azhar Nur Azirah Zahida Azhar Mohamad
Published: March 2024

The poverty issue is important because it is the first goal of the SDG in Malaysia. Since income level is not a reliable indication of poverty because it does not consider someone to be living in poverty if their income is below the poverty line. Based on previous literature, the researcher recognises the deficiency. Due to a lack of data and studies from earlier studies and literature reviews in Malaysia, it is still unclear how inflation, unemployment, and economic growth are affected by poverty. Therefore, this paper provides the conceptual review on how the macroeconomic factors affect the poverty incidence in Malaysia. However, the study examines the association between poverty which inflation, unemployment and economic growth using multiple regression estimators. Results show that inflation, unemployment and economic growth has a positive significant relationship with poverty incidence in Malaysia.
Behavioural Intention of Dentists in Using Industrial Revolution 5.0 Technology In Dental Services: A Qualitative Study in Klang Valley, Malaysia
Authors: Ali Siti Zaffira Sheik , Nasir Nurul Farhana Mohd , Rosli Nurul Athira , Hashim Muhammad Faqih , Sharkawi Sharizan
Published: March 2024

The adoption of Industrial Revolution 5.0 (IR 5.0) technology has been a significant development in the dental industry, promising to improve patient outcomes, streamline workflows, and enhance the overall quality of dental services. However, the uptake of this technology among dentists has been slow. This paper aims to explore the behaviour intention of dentists in using IR 5.0 technology in their dental services, by examining the factors that influence their decision making. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 5 dentists working in the private dental clinics in Klang Valley, Malaysia. The findings suggest that the dentists' intention to adopt the technology is driven by internal factors such as performance expectancy, financial, effort expectancy, sentiments; and external factors such as facilitating conditions and social influence. The results highlight the need to address the barriers and concerns associated with adopting new technologies in the dental industry.
The Influence of Motivation, Perceived Discrimination, Acculturation Strategies, and Adaptation on Destination Loyalty
Authors: Jamaludin Nor Lelawati , Farradina Syarifah , Wee Nur Melissa binti Mohammad Faisal , Sadik Mohd Zaki Bin , Jamil Norina Ahmad , Mahpar Nurul Salizawatee , Sani Nur Zania Azurin Abdullah , Sani Nur Zania Azurin Abdullah
Published: March 2024

Destination loyalty in education tourism can be characterized by tourists’ intention to revisit and their recommendations of the place to others, serving as primary indicators. However, even though there is growing interest among academia and industry players in the concept of destination loyalty, our comprehension of the psychological factors influencing destination loyalty intention remains inadequate. Existing literature has not yet addressed the topic of education tourism in Norway. Therefore, this research explores the attributes of destination loyalty and the influence of perceived discrimination, acculturation strategies, psychological and sociocultural adaptation in elucidating international students' intention to exhibit loyalty in Norway. The theoretical framework draws on motivation theory (Crompton, 1979), acculturation theory (Berry, 1990; Berry, 1997), adaptation (Searle & Ward, 1990), and loyalty theory (Backman & Crompton, 1991), which have been adapted to include perceived discrimination as an additional exploratory variable. This study extends previous research on destination loyalty by investigating the impact of acculturation strategies on enhancing the relationship between travel-related attributes and loyalty. The study utilizes partial least squares (PLS) to examine the links between the variables. Based on a questionnaire survey of international students in Norway, the findings indicate that psychological adaptation and acculturation strategies have a positive impact on loyalty. The coefficient of determination (R2) reveals that the final structural model can account for 34% of the variance in international students’ loyalty behavior. These results highlight the importance for stakeholders in the education tourism industry to recognize the influence of acculturation strategies and psychological adaptation on travel loyalty. Understanding these factors can contribute to enhancing destination competitiveness in education tourism and ensuring its long-term sustainability. The study concludes by acknowledging its limitations and encouraging further research in this area.
Scrolling the Line: Navigating the Impact of Social Networking Sites Usage on Corporate Employees’ Work Productivity
Authors: Salleh Sazimah Mohamed , Rahim Ramita Abdul , Sari Nor Afni Md , Zainal Noor Zalina , Mohammed Adilah Afiqah , Shamsudin Siti Nazeera
Published: March 2024

In the era of technological advancement, physical activities have taken a backseat as individuals increasingly find themselves immersed in the digital realm, particularly with the pervasive use of smartphones. Corporate employees, in particular, conduct their work online, often multitasking with leisure activities on Social Networking Sites (SNS). This research delves into the experiences of corporate employees in relation to SNS use and explores the consequences of excessive social media engagement during work hours. The study, based on data collected from 130 respondents across various organizations, reveals that SNS usage significantly surpasses knowledge sharing as the primary factor influencing both SNS use and work productivity. Through correlation analysis using SPSS Version 27, this research offers valuable insights into the intricate dynamics between SNS use, work engagement, and productivity. The findings are poised to make a substantial impact on organizational strategies, providing essential knowledge for SNS strategists and policymakers to harness the potential benefits of social media usage in the workplace.
Determinants of Household Savings
Authors: Sahudin Zahariah , Ridzuan Abdul Rahim , Razak Mohamad Idham Md , Bahrudin Nur Zahidah
Published: March 2024

The household savings growth in Malaysia has shown a great declining trend annually. The main causes of these deteriorating patterns could have been due to low-income levels, overspending, economic conditions as well as uncertainties that people are facing daily. In deliberating this issue further, this study has empirically examined factors affecting household savings in Malaysia. The analysis was based on time-series data gathered from World Bank Data and the Department of Statistics of Malaysia from 1970 until 2020. The time series regression analysis was used to examine the significant influence on the dependent variable, savings, by independent variables, which consist of income level, interest rate, and money supply. The findings from this study revealed that income level and money supply have significant positive influences on savings, while interest rate has an insignificant influence on savings. Through these findings, policymakers have to formulate a suitable policy that can cushion the impact of macroeconomic variables on the level of savings in the country.
Why do Industry and University Work Together? The Case of Li2U
Authors: Bakar Mohd Zamri Abu , Halif Mazuin Mat , Abd Rahim Nur Najjah , Hassan Mohd Faizul , Muhamed Ariff Azly
Published: March 2024

This paper explores the dynamics and outcomes of university-industry collaboration (UIC) in the development of a mobile application, "Li2U", designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional practice. The study employs an existing academic literature analysis and case study methodology to analyze the impacts of this collaboration to examine university-industry collaboration. The study delves into the collaborative process, highlighting the roles and contributions of academic researchers, and industry professionals in the app's development. The objective of Li2U is to streamline the internship and job placement process for university students while providing employers with a reliable platform for talent acquisition and student profiling. This paper contributes to the growing body of literature on effective university-industry partnerships, offering insights into best practices and the potential for such collaborations to facilitate meaningful educational and economic outcomes. The case of Li2U serves as a model for similar initiatives, underlining the importance of aligning educational programs with industry needs and emerging technological trends
The Impact of the Relationship Between, Servant Leadership, Workplace Bullying, and Microaggression on Employee Resilience
Authors: Ramlan Mohamed Nazhif Bin , Ahmad Nursaadatun Nisak , Razali Murni Zarina Mohamed
Published: March 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of Malaysia's Information Technology (IT) industry, characterized by burgeoning cyber threats and a shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals, this research endeavors to unravel the intricacies surrounding the leadership styles, workplace bullying, and microaggressions on employee resilience among IT professionals. Rooted in the critical intersection of Social Exchange Theory and Servant Leadership theory, the study aims to discern the relationships among these factors and their collective impact in the Malaysian IT sector. Recognizing the scarcity of studies addressing race-based microaggressions in this context, particular emphasis is placed on microaggressions as a dimension of workplace dynamics. Social Exchange Theory provides a lens for understanding the reciprocal interactions among individuals, while Servant Leadership theory underscores the importance of leaders serving their followers' needs and well-being. The research is guided by a comprehensive set of objectives, including the examination of relationships between leadership styles, workplace bullying, and microaggression on employee resilience. The scope of the study extends to cyber security companies in the Klang Valley region, capturing the essence of IT industry dynamics in Malaysia. By exploring these intricate relationships, this research endeavors to contribute valuable insights for organizations grappling with these challenges, offering a strategic understanding that may mitigate hiring costs, training expenditures, and overall operational expenses in the IT industry. Expected outcomes include valuable insights for organizations, contributing to a strategic understanding that mitigates operational expenses in the IT industry.
Digital Marketing Strategies and Their Impact on Business Performance in Small and Medium Enterprises within the Education Sector in Malaysia: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Zamri Nur Atiqah Binti , Abdul Rahim Ramita , Norizan Norsabrena Binti
Published: March 2024

Digital marketing is an economical and cutting-edge method to effectively connect with and captivate people on the internet. Nevertheless, the extent to which small as well as medium companies (SMEs) in the education field in Malaysia have embraced and experienced the effects of digital marketing tactics remains uncertain. This systematic review seeks to address the following research inquiries: (1) What are the digital marketing tactics used by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the education industry in Malaysia? (2) What is the impact of digital marketing on the commercial performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the education sector in Malaysia? We have discovered 12 papers that fulfill our criteria for inclusion, consisting of 10 surveys, one quasi-experimental research, and one case study. The outcomes showed that digital marketing had a encouraging and substantial impact on the operational effectiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the education industry in Malaysia. The average magnitude of this impact was measured at 0.45, with a confidence interval of 95% ranging from 0.32 to 0.58. This systematic review presents data supporting the efficacy and advantages of digital marketing as a strategy for small as well as medium enterprises (SMEs) in the education field in Malaysia. SMEs may enhance their company performance by using digital marketing to augment their online presence, expand their reach, and foster consumer interaction”.
Navigating Sustainability in Malaysian Logistics: An Exploration of Operational Factors and Sustainable Logistics Performance
Authors: Danial Muhammad Shafiq , Rahmat Abdul Khabir
Published: March 2024

As the global logistics industry undergoes a paradigm shift towards sustainability, this research investigates the intricate relationships between key operational dimensions and sustainable logistics performance within the context of the Malaysian logistics sector, with a focus on Selangor. The study adopts a cross-sectional research design and employs a stratified random sampling method to select 150 members from a list of 4,000 logistics service association members. A structured questionnaire, encompassing green customer relationships, sustainable transportation, eco-friendly warehouse operations, digital transformation initiatives, and sustainable logistics performance, is utilized to collect both quantitative and qualitative data. The study aims to analyze the data using multiple regression analysis to discern the statistical relationships between independent and dependent variables. This research not only contributes to the body of knowledge in sustainable logistics but also provides actionable insights for logistics professionals and policymakers in Selangor, guiding the industry towards a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future. The findings from this study is that Green Customer Relationship, Green Transportation and Green Operations positively impact the Sustainable Logistics Performance.
Assessing the Role of Government Spending in Education and Economic Growth in Malaysia
Authors: Othman Norashida , Abdul Kapar Nur Izzatul Jannah , Wahab Siti Norida , Rizkalla Nosica
Published: March 2024

Education is a key driver in developing human capital, which refers to a workforce's skills, knowledge, and abilities. A well-educated and skilled human capital resulted in being more productive, innovative, and adaptable to economic changes. This, in turn, contributes to higher economic growth. However, insufficient government spending on education poses a significant challenge, hindering human capital development essential for economic growth. Thus, the purpose of this study is to examine the role of government spending in education (TEDU) on economic growth (GDP) in Malaysia from 1990 to 2020 using Ordinary Least Square (OLS) estimation methods. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and total unemployment (UNEMP) are also included in the study as control variables. The result showed that TEDU and FDI are positively cointegrated with GDP, while UNEMP is negatively cointegrated with GDP. Findings show that government expenditure on education acts as a strategic investment that can extensively impact economic growth by promoting human capital development, enhancing productivity, and establishing a more inclusive and competitive economy. Policymakers should prioritize sustained investment in education for long-term economic development and global competitiveness.
Consumer Acceptance in Emerging Towards Using E-Grocery Shopping: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Rosli Noor Reenshafirra , Sahudin Zahariah , Putit Lennora
Published: March 2024

Online grocery shopping plays an essential part in today’s online market as it is the most rapidly evolving online shopping category. The main purpose of this paper is to review the increasing number of studies on online grocery adoption in this area. Online groceries are used extensively throughout the world, but they are still relatively new in developing nations like Malaysia. Researchers have studied the use of online groceries extensively, but some factors influence their adoption. We retrieved scholarly articles on online grocery adoption published from 2015-2023 through the Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) database. After the screening process, some papers were excluded due to unmatched criteria. Therefore, 61 previous papers were reviewed concerning the adapted theories, methodology, and findings. Therefore, to close the gap, this study's goal is to give an in-depth review of the factors that influence consumers to adopt online grocery shopping through the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as a baseline model. This suggests in the future, e-grocery could be an important market for rapid commerce online shopping services. This paper is built upon a systematic literature review method. The significant result of this research will help online grocery service providers plan and increase customer intention to use their products to develop relevant strategies.
Ideal and real paradigms: language users, reference works and corpora
Authors: Bermel Neil , Knittl Luděk , Alldrick Martin , Nikolaev Alexandre
Published: March 2024

This article approaches defective and overabundant paradigm cells as an opportunity and pitfall for usage-based linguistics. Through reference to two production tasks involving native speakers of Czech, we show how definitions of these two categories are problematized when multiple forms per context are entrenched, or when pre-emption seems to occur in the absence of entrenchment: in other words, pre-emption occurs via entrenchment of uncertainty. We explain the results by adopting a broader, usage-based perspective. We examine the relationship between frequency (as proxy for exposure) and reference-work information (as proxy fora prioristructure) to assess their connection with our experimental results. We assign a role to frequency as helping to form perceptions of “suitable” and “unsuitable” forms, but also note places where non-frequency factors predominate. “Structure” as represented by reference-work recommendations appears to have no significant connection to our experimental results; we discuss reasons for this.
AFOD: Two-stage object detection based on anchor-free remote sensing photos
Authors: Fu Liangrui , Deng Jinqiu , Zhu Baoliang , Li Zengyan , Liao Xudong
Published: March 2024

Aerial photo target detection in remote sensing utilizes high-resolution aerial images, along with computer vision techniques, to identify and pinpoint specific objects. To tackle imprecise detection caused by the random arrangement of objects, a two-stage model named anchor-free orientation detection, based on an anchor-free rotating frame, has been introduced. This model aims to deliver encouraging outcomes in the analysis of high-resolution aerial photos. Initially, the model adopts faster Region with CNN feature (faster R-CNN) as a foundational framework. Eliminating the anchor configuration and introducing supplementary angle parameters accommodates the identification of rotating frame objects. Subsequently, it integrates the spatial attention module to seize global semantic information and establish an approximate detection frame with certainty. Additionally, the channel attention module extracts critical features from the semantic data within the predicted frame. Ultimately, the faster R-CNN detection head is employed to refine, leading to enhanced model outcomes and further bolstered regression and classification precision. After validation, the accuracy of the model detection reaches 88.15 and 77.18% on the publicly accessible aerial remote sensing datasets HRSC2016 and DOTA, respectively, which is better than other advanced rotating frame object detection methods.
Shrinkage of poplar and radiata pine wood after treatment with sodium silicate and sodium hydroxide
Authors: Nguyen Thi Tham , Tran Cong Chi , Khanh Nguyen Thi Vinh , Nguyen Trong Kien , Xiao Zefang , Xie Yanjun
Published: March 2024

Chemical modification is an efficient strategy for improving wood quality; however, for some fast-grown wood species unwanted shrinkage occur upon treatment with alkaline solution. This study was devised to reveal the shrinkage behavior of poplar and radiata pine woods treated with 5, 10, 15 and 20 % alkaline sodium silicate (SS) solutions. Wood treated with sodium hydroxide (SH) solution adjusting to the same pH as the specific SS solution was used as a reference sample. The weight loss, chemical components analysis, and confocal microscopy revealed that treatments with SS caused considerable reductions in hemicellulose and acid-insoluble lignin (AIL) of poplar wood up to 51 % and 21 %, respectively. In contrast, such reductions of the SS-treated radiata pine wood were only 13 % and 2 %, respectively. Consequently, shrinkage of poplar wood in the tangential- and radial-directions reached up to 22 % and 11 % respectively. However, such shrinkage for radiata pine was less than 2 % in either direction. The crystallinity index of poplar and radiata pine woods after treatment increased up to 35.3 % and 4.8 %, respectively, attributable to removal of the amorphous fraction. The scanning electron microscopy displayed that treatments had minor effect on the cell structure of radiata pine, but brought about significant collapse of poplar cells. The above results show that radiata pine is more chemically stable to alkaline treatment than poplar.
UrbanAgriKG: A knowledge graph on urban agriculture and its embeddings
Authors: Bhuyan Bikram Pratim , Tomar Ravi , Singh Thipendra P. , Ramdane-Cherif Amar
Published: March 2024

This research article outlines a study that examines the creation of a comprehensive knowledge graph specifically designed for the domain of urban agriculture. The research centers on the acquisition, synthesis, and arrangement of pertinent information from various origins in order to establish a specialized knowledge graph tailored for urban agricultural systems. The graph depicts the interrelationships and attributes of various entities, including urban farms, crops, farming methods, environmental factors, and economic elements. Moreover, this study investigates the efficacy of different graph embedding methodologies in the domain of urban agriculture. The aforementioned techniques are utilized in the context of the urban agriculture knowledge graph in order to extract significant representations of entities and their relationships. The primary objective of the experimental study is to investigate and reveal semantic relationships, patterns, and predictions that have the potential to improve decision-making processes and optimize practices in the field of urban agriculture. The results of this study make a significant contribution to the existing body of knowledge in the area of urban agriculture. Additionally, they offer valuable insights into the potential uses of graph embedding techniques within this field.
Exploring the outcome “days with bothersome pain” and its association with pain intensity, disability, and quality of life
Authors: Gausel Anne Marie , Dalen Ingvild , Eklund Andreas , Hoff Norvik Andreas , Axén Iben
Published: March 2024

Objectives

The aim of this study is to investigate the criterion validity, specifically the concurrent validity of the measure of days with bothersome pain, by investigating its association with measures of pain intensity, disability, and quality of life.

Methods

We used two separate cohorts to study the concurrent validity of “days with bothersome pain,” by investigating its association with pain intensity, disability, and quality of life: (1) 321 patients with low back pain (LBP), using follow-up data at 1 year, and (2) 170 pregnant women with pelvic girdle pain (PGP), using data at 12 and 30 weeks of their pregnancy. In both studies, weekly text messages asked for the number of days with bothersome pain the previous week. Pearson’s correlation, univariable, and multivariable linear regression were used to assess the association between days with bothersome pain per week and pain intensity, disability, and quality of life. Non-linear associations were explored.

Results

Days with bothersome pain were moderately and inversely correlated with quality of life (r = −0.45, p < 0.001), and moderately correlated with pain intensity (r = 0.70, p < 0.001) and disability ( r = 0.51, p < 0.001), among patients with LBP, and to a lesser degree among pregnant women with PGP (corresponding values at 18 weeks of pregnancy for quality of life; r = −0.27, p = 0.005, for pain intensity r = 0.41, p < 0.001, and for disability r = 0.41, p < 0.001). Furthermore, it was best explained by pain intensity for LBP patients, and by pain intensity and disability for pregnant women with pelvic pain. For the latter cohort, non-linear analyses suggested that days with bothersome pain could not distinguish between individuals with different high pain intensities and disabilities and low quality of life.

Conclusions

We consider the concurrent validity of “days with bothersome pain” to be moderate in the correlations with pain intensity, disability, and quality of life in patients with LBP and in pregnant women with PGP. Ceiling effects may be an issue in populations with high pain severity. The differences between the cohorts suggested that also other constructs are involved in the concept of days with bothersome pain.
Confirmatory study of the usefulness of quantum molecular resonance and microdissectomy for the treatment of lumbar radiculopathy in a prospective cohort at 6 months follow-up
Authors: Canós-Verdecho Ángeles , Robledo Ruth , Izquierdo Rosa , Bermejo Ara , Gallach Elisa , Abejón David , Argente Pilar , Peraita-Costa Isabel , Morales-Suárez-Varela María
Published: March 2024

Objectives

Low back pain is a common musculoskeletal complaint and while prognosis is usually favorable, some patients experience persistent pain despite conservative treatment and invasive treatment to target the root cause of the pain may be necessary. The aim of this study is to evaluate patient outcomes after treatment of lumbar radiculopathy (LR) with quantum molecular resonance radiofrequency coblation disc decompression and percutaneous microdiscectomy with grasper forceps (QMRG).

Methods

This prospective cohort study was carried out in two Spanish hospitals on 58 patients with LR secondary to a contained hydrated lumbar disc hernia or lumbar disc protrusion of more than 6 months of evolution, which persisted despite conservative treatment with analgesia, rehabilitation, and physiotherapy, and/or epidural block, in the previous 2 years. Patients were treated with QMRG and the outcomes were measured mainly using the Douleur Neuropathique en 4 Questions, Numeric Rating Scale, Oswestry Disability Index, SF12: Short Form 12 Health Survey, Patient Global Impression of Improvement, Clinical Global Impression of Improvement, and Medical Outcomes Study Sleep Scale.

Results

Patients who received QMRG showed significant improvement in their baseline scores at 6 months post-treatment. The minimal clinically important difference (MCID) threshold was met by 26–98% of patients, depending on the outcome measure, for non-sleep-related outcomes, and between 17 and 62% for sleep-related outcome measures. Of the 14 outcome measures studied, at least 50% of the patients met the MCID threshold in 8 of them.

Conclusion

Treatment of LR with QMRG appears to be effective at 6 months post-intervention.
Fatigue and cognitive fatigability in patients with chronic pain
Authors: Holmqvist Anna , Berginström Nils , Löfgren Monika , Stålnacke Britt-Marie , Möller Marika C.
Published: March 2024

Objectives

Fatigue is common in patients with chronic pain. Still, there is a lack of studies examining objectively measurable cognitive aspects of fatigue: cognitive fatigability (CF). We aimed to investigate the presence of CF in patients with chronic pain and its relation to self-rated fatigue, attention, pain characteristics, sleep disturbance, depression, and anxiety.

Methods

Two hundred patients with chronic pain and a reference group of 36 healthy subjects underwent a comprehensive neuropsychological test battery, including measurement of CF with the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-III Coding subtest, and self-assessment of trait and state fatigue.

Results

The patients with chronic pain did not show more CF as compared to the reference group. There was an association between CF and processing speed on a test of sustained and selective attention in the chronic pain group, while self-rated fatigue measures and pain characteristics were not associated with CF. Self-rated fatigue measures were highly correlated with self-rated pain intensity, spreading of pain, depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance.

Conclusions

The findings highlight the distinction between objective and subjective aspects of fatigue in chronic pain, and that the underlying causes of these different aspects of fatigue need to be studied further.
Do Objective and Peer-perceived Qualities Moderate the Effect of Narcissism on Social Outcomes?
Authors: Kraft Livia , Czarna Anna Z. , Utesch Katharina , Back Mitja , Dufner Michael
Published: March 2024

Narcissistic individuals have a strong desire for attracting short-term mates, being influential in groups, and attaining prestige and material wealth. Past research suggests that narcissistic individuals are also quite successful in attaining these outcomes and these effects are due to narcissists’ grandiose self-image and admiration-seeking tendency (i.e., admiration component of narcissism). In the current research, we investigated whether the effects of narcissistic admiration are moderated by specific qualities that are helpful for attaining the respective outcomes. Specifically, we tested whether physical attractiveness moderates the effect of narcissistic admiration on short-term mate appeal, whether intelligence and socio-emotional abilities moderate the effect on social influence, and whether intelligence moderates the effects on occupational prestige and material wealth. Analyzing data from a speed-dating study (Study 1, N = 397), a round-robin laboratory study (Study 2, N = 256), and a panel study representative of the German population (Study 3, N = 1,477), we found that narcissistic admiration and the respective qualities predicted the outcomes, but in most cases, their interactions were non-significant. There was one exception: Narcissistic admiration interacted with verbal intelligence in the sense that the effects of narcissistic admiration on occupational prestige and material wealth were more positive, the higher verbal intelligence was.
The “Economy of Incarnation” and the Cherubic Hymn in Nineteenth-Century Russia
Authors: Salkowski David
Published: March 2024

The Russian Orthodox liturgy constantly hovers on the boundary of representation and supposed real presence of the divine. This tension is dramatically illustrated by the Cherubic Hymn, which purports to “mystically represent” angelic song and accompanies the transfer of the bread and wine that will be transformed into the body and blood of Christ in the Eucharist. The Cherubic Hymn was the most commonly set liturgical text in modern Russia, attracting many of Russia’s leading composers, including Dmitry Bortniansky, Mikhail Glinka, Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Milii Balakirev (who arranged the text to Mozart’s Ave verum corpus), and Alexander Kastalsky. In this article I analyze Cherubic Hymns from Bortniansky to Kastalsky to demonstrate a gradual shift from an emphasis on formal clarity and localized mimetic devices to a musical idiom based on medieval chant melodies and folk-inspired polyphony. I argue that this shift embodied a profound transformation in Russian religious thought across the long nineteenth century, wherein rational, enlightenment sensibilities ceded to a mystical emphasis on the interpenetrability of the material and spiritual worlds, or the “economy of incarnation.” Drawing upon intellectuals ranging from the novelist Nikolai Gogol to theologian Sergius Bulgakov and prominent critics of the so-called New Direction that emerged in Russian sacred music at the end of the nineteenth century, I show that the Cherubic Hymn, and liturgical music at large, became invested with the ability not simply to imitate angelic song but to join in it, a perceptible and embodied participation in the activity of the divine. In doing so, I aim to demonstrate the persistence of sacred epistemologies in the modern world and develop an analytic approach that attends at once to musical detail and liturgical meaning.
Extreme Vocality and the Boundaries of Song in the Medieval Crusades
Authors: Mason Joseph W.
Published: March 2024

Through an analysis of Old French crusade song this article reflects on the variety of sounds that medieval human voices produced, the way those sounds were understood and disciplined, and the difficulty that music historians face in trying to recover them. Although scant information survives about the performance of Old French song, a key account by Philip of Novare relates the performance of a crusade song in a manner described as “en haut.” This article argues that the phrase “en haut” refers to an extreme mode of vocalization that blurred the already fuzzy boundaries between speech and song. First, instances of the adjective haut in the popular Chanson d’Antioche, an account of the First Crusade, are examined for the light they shed on the vocal meanings of en haut. This textual analysis reveals that such vocalizations were intended to be highly audible, produced in states of heightened emotion, and connected to moments of extreme violence. Second, the article analyzes the corpus of extant Old French crusade songs, both political serventois and love-themed grands chants, comparing trends between the two types. A quantitative analysis demonstrates that political serventois were more syllabic and recitational than grands chants. Some serventois are extremely recitational, suggesting a mode of performance that privileged audibility and was both speech-like and musical: the performance style en haut.
Repetitive Construction Scheduling for Solo-Yogyakarta-NYIA Kulon Progo Toll Road Overpass using Line of Balance
Authors: Budiwirawan Agung , Raharja Edwin Firgyan , Arifin Muhammad Faizal Ardhiansyah
Published: March 2024

Repetitive construction requires continuous and uninterrupted supply of resources; hence, a suitable scheduling method that matches the work characteristics is required. Line of Balance is a scheduling method in the form of a line chart that represents recurring work. Considering the existing work items, Ngasem Overpass Bridge Solo-Yogyakarta-NYIA Kulon Progo Toll Road Project can be categorized as a repetitive construction project. Therefore, this research tries to apply LoB to this overpass project to determine whether LoB can efficiently manage a repetitive construction project. Two scheduling scenarios are applied in this study. The first scenario is implemented with the aim of producing a schedule that uses resources continuously and uninterruptedly. While the second scenario is applied to produce a schedule with the shortest duration. LoB based on the first scenario succeeded in compiling a schedule that uses resources continuously and uninterruptedly. Schedule based on the second scenario results in the shortest duration by severing the use of resources for short-duration jobs that are preceded and followed by longer-duration jobs. In addition to generating schedules according to the desired scenario, LoB has proved its ease in managing scheduling in terms of the continuity of resource use and the speed of completion of work.
Understanding Airport Leakage at Multi Airport in West Java through Accessibility Characteristics to the Airport
Authors: Putro Heru Purboyo Hidayat , Trinanda Rizka Fitria , Iscahyono Achmad Fauzan
Published: March 2024

Airport development must pay attention to the catchment area of the surrounding airport so that there is no overlap, which leads to airport leakage problems. Airport leakage is a phenomenon where passengers avoid local airports in their area of residence and choose airports outside their territory. The scope of study in this research is West Java Multi-airport, which consists of Kertajati Airport and Husein Sastranegara Airport, as well as Soekarno-Hatta Airport and Halim Perdanakusuma Airport as airports around West Java. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the phenomenon of airport leakage occurred at the Multi-airport of West Java Province. The study findings concluded that the addition of Kertajati Airport in West Java Province improved air connectivity in terms of flight routes but was not accompanied by an increase in the number of passengers. This phenomenon can be attributed to airport leakage, whereby passengers in West Java tend to favor Soekarno-Hatta Airport and Halim Perdana Kusuma Airport. These airports provide more flight options, offering greater time flexibility and enhanced accessibility.
The Analysis of the Anticoagulant's Influence and Its Concentration on Clay Shale Dispersion in Hydrometer Testing
Authors: Pardoyo Bambang , Wardani Sri Prabandiyani Retno , Sari Undayani Cita , Widodo Tanur , Rafiando Rafiando
Published: March 2024

Clay shale is a material that has the characteristic of being easily weathered if it is continuously exposed to the air. Based on this reason, further testing is needed for clay shale material to analyze the material characteristics, one of which is using a hydrometer test. In the hydrometer test, an anticoagulant breaks down the particles. Still, when the test was carried out by various laboratories with different types of samples, it would produce varying test results. This study aims to determine the effect of anticoagulant substances and their concentration on clay shale dispersion in the hydrometer test. The material used was clay shale from the Meteseh, Tembalang District, Semarang. This research method used was a hydrometer test based on British Standard 1377 Part 2 1990 and ASTM D7928-17 using seven anticoagulant agents. The results of the study using the British Standard 1377 Part 2 method showed that sodium polyphosphate, sodium pyrophosphate, and sodium hexametaphosphate were most influential in dispersing clay shale particles, which were characterized by a higher passing percentage of 0.042 mm and 0.002 mm when compared to other anticoagulants. Meanwhile, Calgon, sodium carbonate, sodium tripolyphosphate, and sodium silicate did not significantly affect the clay shale dispersion, indicated by the percentage that passed the sieve, which was not very high. Based on the British Standard 1377 Part 2 1990 and ASTM D7928-17 methods, the most optimum concentration in dispersing clay shale for sodium polyphosphate and sodium pyrophosphate is 5%, while for sodium hexametaphosphate is 6%.