bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Graph Reasoning Approach Based on the Dynamic Knowledge Auxiliary for Complex Fact Verification
Authors: Wang Yongyue , Xia Chunhe , Si Chengxiang , Zhang Chongyu , Wang Tianbo
Published: September 2020

Complex fact verification (FV) requires fusing scattered sequences and performing multi-hop reasoning over these composed sequences. Recently, by employing some FV models, knowledge is obtained from context to support the reasoning process based on pretrained models (e.g., BERT, XLNET), and this model outperforms previous out-of-the-art FV models. In practice, however, the limited training data cannot provide enough background knowledge for FV tasks. Once the background knowledge changed, the pretrained models’ parameters cannot be updated. Additionally, noise against common sense cannot be accurately filtered out due to the lack of necessary knowledge, which may have a negative impact on the reasoning progress. Furthermore, existing models often wrongly label the given claims as ‘not enough information’ due to the lack of necessary conceptual relationship between pieces of evidence. In the present study, a Dynamic Knowledge Auxiliary Graph Reasoning (DKAR) approach is proposed for incorporating external background knowledge in the current FV model, which explicitly identifies and fills the knowledge gaps between provided sources and the given claims, to enhance the reasoning ability of graph neural networks. Experiments show that DKAR put forward in this study can be combined with specific and discriminative knowledge to guide the FV system to successfully overcome the knowledge-gap challenges and achieve improvement in FV tasks. Furthermore, DKAR is adopted to complete the FV task on the Fake NewsNet dataset, showing outstanding advantages in a small sample and heterogeneous web text source.
Strength, Stiffness, and Microstructure of Wood-Ash Stabilized Marine Clay
Authors: Ekinci Abdullah , Hanafi Mohammad , Aydin Ertug
Published: September 2020

The world’s population is growing at a rapid pace, thus increasing the need for shelter, which, because of increased carbon emissions, is making our planet less habitable. Thus, supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) are used to reduce the embodied carbon emissions in the building sector. Wood-ash, as a replacement for cement in ground improvement, seems to be a promising material. In this study, we considered the strength, stiffness, and microstructural behavior of marine deposited clays of Cyprus treated with cement and wood-ash as a cement replacement. Since clay is abundant in nature, it could help stabilize waste to improve the mechanical behavior of produced composites. Portland cement (7%, 10%, and 13%) was replaced with various amount of wood-ash (5% and 10%) with two different dry densities (1400 and 1600 kg/m3) and three distinct curing periods (7, 28, and 60 days). Unconfined compressive strength (UCS), direct shear, porosity and pulse velocity tests were performed. Additionally, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analysis (EDX) were performed for microstructural evaluation of clay–wood-ash–cement mixtures. The results revealed that the replacement of cement with 5% of wood-ash yielded superior performance. The microstructure investigation of wood-ash–cement–clay blends further showed the formation of a densified matrix with stable bonds. Furthermore, the porosity and strength properties (unconfined compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, cohesion (C) and friction angle (ϕ)) of blends have unique relationships with porosity and binder contents, which were further confirmed by other supplementary materials and soils.
Impact of Photo-Excitation on Leakage Current and Negative Bias Instability in InSnZnO Thickness-Varied Thin-Film Transistors
Authors: Wang Dapeng , Furuta Mamoru , Tomai Shigekazu , Yano Koki
Published: September 2020

InSnZnO thin-film transistors (ITZO TFTs), having high carrier mobility, guarantee the benefits of potential applications in the next generation of super-high-definition flat-panel displays. However, the impact of photo-excitation on the leakage current and negative bias stress (NBIS) of ITZO TFTs must be further explored. In this study, the ITZO thickness (TITZO) is designed to tailor the initial performance of devices, especially for the 100 nm TITZO TFT, producing excellent electrical properties of 44.26 cm2V−1s−1 mobility, 92 mV/dec. subthreshold swing (SS), 0.04 V hysteresis, and 3.93 × 1010 ON/OFF ratio, which are superior to those of the reported ITZO TFTs. In addition, incident light coupled with tunable photon energy is introduced to monitor the leakage current of various TITZO devices. The OFF-current results demonstrate that under the identical photon energy, many more electrons are photo-excited for the thicker TITZO TFTs. NBIS-induced Vth shift and SS deterioration in all TFTs are traced and analyzed in real time. As the TITZO thickens to near Debye length, the degree of degradation is exacerbated. When the thickness further increases, the notorious instability caused by NBIS is effectively suppressed. This study provides an important research basis for the application of ITZO-based TFTs in future displays.
TinO2n−1 Suboxide Phases in TiO2/C Nanocomposites Engineered by Non-hydrolytic Sol–Gel with Enhanced Electrocatalytic Properties
Authors: Zou Shuxian , Berthelot Romain , Boury Bruno , Mutin Pierre Hubert , Brun Nicolas
Published: September 2020

We report a non-hydrolytic sol-gel (NHSG) route to engineer original mesoporous TinO2n−1@TiO2/C nanocomposites. The synthetic approach is straightforward, solvent-free, additive-free, and meets the challenge of atom economy, as it merely involves TiCl4 and THF in stoichiometric amounts. We found that these nanocomposites present enhanced electrocatalytic properties towards the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in 0.1 M KOH. We believe that these preliminary results will open a window of opportunity for the design of metal suboxides/carbon nanocomposites through NHSG routes.
Recent Developments of TiO2-Based Photocatalysis in the Hydrogen Evolution and Photodegradation: A Review
Authors: Bakbolat Baglan , Daulbayev Chingis , Sultanov Fail , Beissenov Renat , Umirzakov Arman , Mereke Almaz , Bekbaev Askhat , Chuprakov Igor
Published: September 2020

The growth of industrialization, which is forced to use non-renewable energy sources, leads to an increase in environmental pollution. Therefore, it is necessary not only to reduce the use of fossil fuels to meet energy needs but also to replace it with cleaner fuels. Production of hydrogen by splitting water is considered one of the most promising ways to use solar energy. TiO2 is an amphoteric oxide that occurs naturally in several modifications. This review summarizes recent advances of doped TiO2-based photocatalysts used in hydrogen production and the degradation of organic pollutants in water. An intense scientific and practical interest in these processes is aroused by the fact that they aim to solve global problems of energy conservation and ecology.
Failure Analysis of Ultra High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Structures Enhanced with Nanomaterials by Using a Diffuse Cohesive Interface Approach
Authors: De Maio Umberto , Fantuzzi Nicholas , Greco Fabrizio , Leonetti Lorenzo , Pranno Andrea
Published: September 2020

Recent progresses in nanotechnology have clearly shown that the incorporation of nanomaterials within concrete elements leads to a sensible increase in strength and toughness, especially if used in combination with randomly distributed short fiber reinforcements, as for ultra high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete (UHPFRC). Current damage models often are not able to accurately predict the development of diffuse micro/macro-crack patterns which are typical for such concrete structures. In this work, a diffuse cohesive interface approach is proposed to predict the structural response of UHPFRC structures enhanced with embedded nanomaterials. According to this approach, all the internal mesh boundaries are regarded as potential crack segments, modeled as cohesive interfaces equipped with a mixed-mode traction-separation law suitably calibrated to account for the toughening effect of nano-reinforcements. The proposed fracture model has been firstly validated by comparing the failure simulation results of UHPFRC specimens containing different fractions of graphite nanoplatelets with the available experimental data. Subsequently, such a model, combined with an embedded truss model to simulate the concrete/steel rebars interaction, has been used for predicting the load-carrying capacity of steel bar-reinforced UHPFRC elements enhanced with nanoplatelets. The numerical outcomes have shown the reliability of the proposed model, also highlighting the role of the nano-reinforcement in the crack width control.
Sustainable Development in the Economic, Environmental, and Social Fields of Ecuadorian Universities
Authors: Pacheco Javier Alejandro Bermeo , Teijeiro-Álvarez María Mercedes , García-Álvarez María Teresa
Published: September 2020

This article considers universities as an important element to increase productivity and competitiveness, where sustainable development (SD) is a cornerstone aspect for their development because it promotes effective communication mechanisms. The aim of this research is to evaluate the management of category A and B universities in Ecuador, through the contents of their accountability reports. The method to be used is bibliographic, exploratory, analytical, and experimental, considering the indicators of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). The results show a lack of commitment from the analyzed higher education institutions when preparing accountability reports in terms of sustainability criteria. Additionally, the category in which each university is placed does not guarantee effective disclosure of information to the point that some category B universities have a higher percentage of revealed data than their A category peers. Similarly, the results also suggest proposing plans of action for policymakers to create standards for socially responsible annual reports to respond to the “triple bottom line” criteria approach, as well as establishing guidelines for the correct dissemination and disclosure of information. The originality of this work lies in analyzing the social responsibility practices in Ecuadorian universities by applying GRI indicators.
A method of using fuzzy hypergraphs to evaluate structural and technological survivability of attitude control systems for unmanned spacecraft
Authors: PAVLOV Aleksandr N. , PAVLOV Dmitry A. , VOROTYAGIN Valentin N.
Published: September 2020

Successful completion of a mission by an unmanned spacecraft (USC), both under nominal operational conditions both under examined contingencies and unexamined off-nominal situations is possible through designing survivability into the USC onboard system (OS).
An analysis of current methods for evaluating USC OS survivability during their configuration management and reconfiguration under conditions of examined in-flight contingencies widely used in the design and development of the said USC has shown that these methods are not acceptable for evaluating the USC OS survivability in case of unexamined off-nominal situations in flight. This calls for development of conceptually novel methodological and procedural framework for evaluating structural survivability of USC OS configurations that take into account the level of participation of functional elements (FE) and OS subsystems in the USC control operations under various scenarios of the mission plan implementation.
The paper proposes an original approach to evaluating the structural and technological survivability of the USC OS based on a fuzzy hypergraph formal representation of the operations to control the USC attitude, where the edges of the hypergraph connect the FE and OS subsystems that support the implementation of this or that specific control process. The paper also shows how one could use for the quantitative evaluation of the structural and technological survivability of a specific USC OS configuration the results of differentiation of a fuzzy hypergraph that could be visualized as a fuzzy hypergraph of technological independence of OS FE. Such an approach makes it possible to analyze the effects of FE on OS, identify the most critical elements, which have the lowest technological independence under mission plan implementation conditions, which could be used for providing a rationale for the required level of structural and functional redundancy of USC elements and subsystems introduced during various phases in its life cycle.
Keywords: unmanned spacecraft, onboard systems survivability, fuzzy hypergraph derivative.
A method for controlling liquid coolant temperature for thermal stabilization of a spacecraft and considerations for design of environmental test chambers using this method
Authors: VELYUKHANOV Viktor I. , KOPTELOV Konstantin A. , BASOV Andrey A.
Published: September 2020

The paper discusses a method for controlling the temperature of a coolant used for spacecraft liquid-based thermal stabilization, which makes it possible to feed to the item that is being thermally stabilized a liquid coolant at an exact preset temperature, with the capability to control the range of deviation from the preset value. The paper describes a liquid-based thermostatting facility for thermal vacuum tests that implements this method. The operational results of such facilities demonstrate the feasibility of using the proposed proven method in the development of environmental test chambers for various purposes. Taking as an example the KI-series Frigodesign® environmental chambers, the paper discusses the key factors driving the cost and power requirements for such chambers, as well as describes some of them that were developed for testing articles at temperatures ranging from –100 to +70 C.
Key words: controlling the temperature of the coolant, cooler unit, ground thermostatting of a spacecraft, environmental chambers.
Case study: Prediction and field tests of railway noise and effects of a low-height noise barrier
Authors: Park Yuna , Koh Hyo-In , University of Science and Technology, Transpo  , University of Science and Technology, Transpo  , University of Science and Technology, Transpo  , University of Science and Technology, Transpo  , University of Science and Technology, Transpo  , University of Science and Technology, Transpo
Published: September 2020

Railway noise is calculated to predict the impact of new or reconstructed railway tracks on nearby residential areas. The results are used to prepare adequate counter- measures, and the calculation results are directly related to the cost of the action plans. The calculated values were
used to produce noise maps for each area of inter- est. The Schall 03 2012 is one of the most frequently used methods for the production of noise maps. The latest version was released in 2012 and uses various input para- meters associated with the latest rail vehicles and track systems in
Germany. This version has not been sufficiently used in South Korea, and there is a lack of standard guidelines and a precise manual for Korean railway systems. Thus, it is not clear what input parameters will match specific local cases. This study investigates the modeling procedure for Korean
railway systems and the differences between calcu- lated railway sound levels and measured values obtained using the Schall 03 2012 model. Depending on the location of sound receivers, the difference between the cal- culated and measured values was within approximately 4 dB for various train
types. In the case of high-speed trains, the value was approximately 7 dB. A noise-reducing measure was also modeled. The noise reduction effect of a low-height noise barrier system was predicted and evaluated for operating railway sites within the frame- work of a national research project
in Korea. The comparison of calculated and measured values showed differences within 2.5 dB.
PERSPECTIVA DA FORMAÇÃO DE GESTORES ESCOLARES NA MODALIDADE A DISTÂNCIA E POTENCIALIDADES PARA O TRABALHO PEDAGÓGICO ESCOLAR
Authors: Barbosa José Márcio Silva , Arruda Eucidio Pimenta
Published: September 2020

Este artigo tem como objetivo problematizar a importância da formação continuada para gestores escolares da educação básica como elemento para a melhoria da qualidade da educação pública brasileira. Defende ainda a ampliação da educação a distância (EaD) como possibilidade de amplificar a formação de gestores escolares para atenderem as demandas crescentes da educação pública. Este trabalho parte de discussões teóricas que consubstanciam as análises desenvolvidas. De maneira geral, as análises resultam na compreensão de que a preparação atual dos gestores ainda não é suficiente para superar os aspectos que têm impacto nos resultados pedagógicos e educacionais – estilo de gestão e de liderança, questões pessoais, experiências vividas, recursos físicos e materiais – e as políticas que têm oportunizado cursos de formação inicial e continuada para gestores de escolas.
DETERMINAN KEJADIAN KETUBAN PECAH DINI DI RSUD M. ANSARI SALEH BANJARMASIN
Authors: Wulandatika Darmayanti
Published: September 2020

Latar Belakang: Menurut laporan World Health Organization (WHO) tahun 2014 beberapa negara memiliki AKI cukup tinggi seperti Afrika Sub-Saharan 179.000 jiwa, Asia Selatan 69.000 jiwa, dan Asia Tenggara 16.000 jiwa (WHO, 2015). Indikator ini tidak hanya mampu menilai program kesehatan ibu, terlebih lagi  mampu menilai derajat kesehatan masyarakat, karena sensitifitasnya terhadap  perbaikan pelayanan kesehatan, baik dari sisi aksesibilitas maupun kualitas. AKI di Indonesia menurut Survei Demografi dan Kesehatan Indonesia (SDKI) tahun 2012sebesar 359 per 100.000 kelahiran hidup meningkat dibandingkan hasil SDKI tahun 2007 yaitu 228 per 100.000 kelahiran hidup (Kemenkes RI, 2015).

Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional . Baik variabel bebas maupun variabel terikat  diukur menurut keadaan atau statusnya pada waktu diobservasi. Penelitian cross-sectional ini merupakan salah satu studi observasional,  dimana peneliti mencari hubungan antara variabel bebas dan variabel terikat dengan melakukan pengukuran sesaat.

Hasil: Kejadian Ketuban Pecah Dini di RSUD M. Ansari Saleh terbanyak adalah kejadian ketuban pecah dini pada usia kehamilan aterm. Dan kejadiannya mayoritas terjadi pada ibu hamil aterm dengan penyulit lain. Faktor kejadian Ketuban Pecah Dini di RSUD M. Ansari Saleh yang paling tinggi kekuatan hubungannya adalah komplikasi KPD dengan penyulit lain.

Kesimpulan: Pelayanan kesehatan dapat mengupayakan upaya preventif kejadian KPD dengan deteksi dini komplikasi kehamilan di pelayanan primer. Bagi penanggung jawab RSUD M. Ansari Saleh diharapkan dapat meningkatkan upaya penanganan komplikasi khususnya KPD. Bagi institusi pendidikan di harapkan terus melakukan penelitian terkait untuk pengembangan upaya pencegahan komplikasi maternal.

Kata kunci : Ketuban, Pecah, Dini
POLA ASUH DEMOKRATIF MEMBANTU KEMAMPUAN PERKEMBANGAN PADA ANAK GEMUK USIA 2-5 TAHUN
Authors: Wulandari Wulandari
Published: September 2020

Latar belakang: Pola asuh demokratis yang dilakukan orang tua dapat membantu anak melakukan tugas perkembangan sesuai usianya. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui jenis pola asuh yang dilakukan ibu serta perkembangan pada anak gemuk usia 2-5 tahun.

Metode: Jenis penelitian observasional dengan desain cross sectional. Sampel penelitian seluruh anak gemuk usia 2-5 tahun di wialayah kerja Puskesmas Kalasan (n=160).

Hasil: Pola asuh demokratif memiliki nilai OR (2.37 [0.69-8.15]). Nilai R2 sebesar 0.147. Kesimpulan: Pola asuh demokratif menurunkan risiko terjadinya suspek perkembangan sebesar 2 kali. Stimulasi, pola asuh, umur dan pendidikan ibu memiliki peluang terhadap terjadinya suspek perkembangan anak gemuk usia 2-5 tahun sebesar 14.7%.
THE STUDENTS’ COMPREHENSION ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF MATERNITY CARE “WOMEN CENTERED CARE” BASED ON THE REPORT OF CONTINUITY OF CARE (COC)
Authors: Masdiputri Rr Sri Nuriaty
Published: September 2020

Background: The mortality rate of maternal woman in Indonesia has significantly increased reaching 359 per 100.000 live births. One solution to decrease the number of mortality rate of maternal woman is through high quality maternity care. The qualified midwifes come from a standard of education based on the philosophy of maternity care. Continuity care (COC)maternal clinic model of learning is proven in giving wide chances for the student to learn the philosophy.

Objectives: reveals the level and form of students’ comprehension toward the maternity care “woman centered care”philosophy, the application of PKK-CoC, and the quality of maternity careCoC in STIKES Estu Utomo Boyolali.

Method: this study is carried under mixed method and sequential explanatory strategy. The quatitative parts are fulfilled by the use of analitic descriptive design, while the quantitative side is carried under case study design. The population and sample of this study is 55 students of STIKES Estu Utomo Boyolali who have taken PKK-CoC. The sample for qualitative design is taken using mixed purposive sampling which are criterion and intensity sampling.

Result: qualitatively, students overall comprehension is good. However, the documentation of maternity carein partnership care is still ineffective. Quantitatively, students overall comprehension on personalized care, holistic care, collaborative care, and evidence based care is also good. Partnership care is the only aspect considered in effective.

Conclusion: the maternitycare continuity of care shows that client and family are in good heatlth, all the caregiven shows zero mortality rate, client fells safe and comfortable, and client has correct and fast care. It is also found that students’ confidence, skills, and comprehension are increased. It is suggested that the stakeholder can include the PKK-CoC model into curriculum of midwife education
ИНСТИТУТЫ ГРАЖДАНСКОГО ОБЩЕСТВА
КАК СУБЪЕКТ ПОЛИТИЧЕСКОГО ПРОЦЕССА
В ЧЕЧЕНСКОЙ РЕСПУБЛИКЕ
Authors: МААЗОВ У.С.
Published: September 2020

В статье анализируется деятельность институтов гражданского общества в условиях модернизации политического процесса в Чеченской Республике. Важное внимание уделяется изучению роли институтов гражданского общества в формировании политической стабильности и предсказуемости в республике. Исследуется влияние политической системы на формирование и функционирование гражданского общества.
«ЦЫГАНСКИЙ ВОПРОС» КАК КЛЮЧЕВАЯ ПРОБЛЕМА В ЭТНОНАЦИОНАЛЬНОЙ ПОЛИТИКЕ ЧЕХИИ
Authors: ГАЛИМУЛЛИНА Д.И.
Published: September 2020

Статья посвящена вопросу цыганского национального меньшинства, проживающего в Чехии, положение которого отмечается проблемным. Цыганская тематика в этнонациональной политике актуальна и по сей день. В статье кратко рассматривается проблематика отсутствия постоянного места жительства, постоянной работы данной этногруппы, что позволяет относить их к социально опасным нациям. Для решения данной проблемы, улучшения интеграции цыганского общества в социальную среду Чехии правительством отрабатываются различные меры, предпринимаются различные попытки. В частности, в статье указывается создание на уровне правительства специальных органов, сосредоточенных на исправлении «цыганской проблемы», приводится ряд документов, принятых в сфере данной политики. А именно, в качестве основного, указывается Правительственный Совет по делам меньшинств рома, далее упоминается Агентство по социальной интеграции, Агентство по делам цыганской общины, возникшее по инициативе экс-министра Чехии Джамили Стегликовой. Помимо структур, имеются также следующие законодательные основы в кругу решения данного вопроса: Закон об образовании, об «интегрированных школах», «Стратегия интеграции населения цыганской национальности до 2020 года», «Декада цыганской интеграции 2005-2015 гг.». Кроме того, разработана так называемая Концепция интеграции цыган.
Проанализировав ситуацию с цыганами в Чехии можно сказать, что одних только правительственных мер недостаточно, необходимы также изменения общественного сознания с двух сторон этнических групп. Решать цыганский вопрос должны не политики. Окончательное слово должно быть за экспертами по национальным меньшинствам и психологами. Необходимо измениться всему обществу. В данный момент по обе стороны видится лишь эгоизм и нежелание отказаться от стереотипов. Цыганам необходимо интегрироваться в это общество, но не ассимилироваться.
ЗАПАДНАЯ АФРИКА: ЭТНОС КАК ВАЖНЕЙШИЙ ФАКТОР, ОПРЕДЕЛЯЮЩИЙ СОЦИАЛЬНО-ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКОЕ РАЗВИТИЕ
Authors: АДОУНДЕ Я.С. , ШУЛЕНИНА Н.В.
Published: September 2020

Статья посвящена изучению этноса как фактора, оказывающего большое влияние на политические и социально-экономические процессы в Западной Африке. Этнополитическая нестабильность влияет на политическую систему, повышая уровень конфликтности, что в конечном итоге порождает социально-экономическую нестабильность. В статье предлагается вариант построения эффективной системы, в которой этническое разнообразие не должно служить поводом для возникновения конфликтов, а выступать преимуществом для социально-экономического развития стран региона.
ГЕОПОЛИТИЧЕСКАЯ СТРАТЕГИЯ США В СТРАНАХ ПРИБАЛТИКИ: истоки, причины и векторы
Authors: Касем М.Ф. , Гусарская Т.А. , Роговая П.И.
Published: September 2020

В статье рассматриваются истоки, причины и направленность геополитической стратегии США в Прибалтике и роль Прибалтийских стран в этой стратегии. Анализируя роль стран Прибалтики в геополитической стратегии США, авторы акцентируют внимание на том, что они входят в состав одних из самых влиятельных международных структур – ЕС и НАТО. Но вместе с тем, отмечается что, фактическое положение этого региона свидетельствует об его политической и экономической зависимости, в первую очередь, от США.
АКТУАЛЬНЫЕ ПРОБЛЕМЫ
И ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ РАЗВИТИЯ БРИКС
Authors: КУЕМЖИЕВА С.А. , СКЛАДЧИКОВ С.В. , ГОНЧАРОВ В.В. , БРАГИН А.Г.
Published: September 2020

Настоящая статья посвящена анализу актуальных проблем и перспектив развития БРИКС. Объект исследования: общественные отношения, связанные с организацией и функционированием БРИКС. Предмет исследования: нормы международного права, регулирующие формирование и деятельность БРИКС, определяющие основные направления его развития. Задачи исследования: 1) обосновать положение о том, что организация и деятельность БРИКС сопряжена с проблемами, носящими объективный и субъективный характер; 2) сформулировать и обосновать основные проблемы развития БРИКС; 3) разработать и обосновать предложения по разрешению вышеназванных проблем (как в части усовершенствования нормативно-правовой базы, регулирующей деятельность БРИКС, так и в части оптимизации ее структуры, состава и численности членов); 4) обосновать вывод о наличии перспективы существования и развития БРИКС как международной правительственной организации. По мнению авторов статьи, БРИКС имеет значительный потенциал в своем развитии, однако нуждается в реализации системы мероприятий, направленных на расширение нормативно-правовой базы своего функционирования. В связи с этим, в работе разработаны и обоснованы предложения по усовершенствованию организации и функционирования БРИКС. В статье использован ряд методов научного исследования, в частности: анализ, синтез, формально-логический, сравнительно-правовой, историко-правовой, интерполяции, экстраполяции.
ОБРАЗ БУДУЩЕГО В ПОЛИТИЧЕСКОМ ДИСКУРСЕ
Authors: ДОНЦОВ Н.В.
Published: September 2020

Одной из важных политических идей считается «образ будущего», рассматриваемый как теоретический вопрос политологии и как аспект прикладной политологии, используемый как прикладная политическая технология. Несмотря на большую степень научной разработанности вопроса, «образ будущего» регулярно формулируется в различных политических дискурсах, модернизируясь и интегрируясь в различные политические концепции.
Body-Centric Terahertz Networks: Prospects and Challenges
Authors: Saeed Nasir , Loukil Mohamed Habib , Sarieddeen Hadi , Al-Naffouri Tareq Y. , Alouini Mohamed-Slim
Published: September 2020

Following recent advancements in Terahertz (THz)

technology, THz communications are currently being celebrated as key enablers for various applications in future generations of communication networks. While typical communication use cases are over medium-range air interfaces, the inherently small beamwidths and transceiver footprints at THz frequencies support nano-communication paradigms. In particular, the use of the THz band for in-body and on-body communications has been gaining attention recently. By exploiting the accurate THz sensing and imaging capabilities, body-centric THz biomedical applications can transcend the limitations of molecular, acoustic, and radio-frequency solutions. In this paper, we study the use of the THz band for body-centric networks, by surveying works on THz device technologies, channel and noise modeling, modulation schemes, and networking topologies. We also promote THz sensing and imaging applications in the healthcare sector, especially for detecting zootonic viruses such as Coronavirus. We

present several open research problems for body-centric THz networks.
An Information-Theoretic Framework for Joint CS-ICA Recovery of Sparse Biosignals
Authors: Alghorani Yahia , Ikki salama
Published: September 2020

The aim of this study is to propose an information-theoretic framework for compressed sensing (CS)-independent

component analysis (ICA) algorithms that can be used for the joint recovery of sparse biosignals. The proposed framework supports real-time patient monitoring systems that enhance the detection, tracking, and monitoring of vital signs remotely via wearable biosensors. Specifically, we address the problem of sparse signal recovery and acquisition in wearable biosensor networks, where we

present a new analysis of CS-ICA algorithms from an information theory perspective to compute the sampling rate required to recover sparse biosignals corrupted by motion artifacts and interference, which to the best of our knowledge, has not been studied before. Our analysis and examples indicate that the proposed approach helps to develop low-cost, low-power edge computing devices while

improving data quality and accuracy for a given measurement. We also show that, under noisy measurement conditions, the CS-ICA algorithm can outperform the standard CS method, where a biosignal can be retrieved in only a few measurements. By implementing

the sensing framework, the error in reconstructing biosignals is reduced, and a digital-to-analog converter operates at low-speed and low-resolution.
Identifikasi dan Pemetaan Kebijakan Kota Ramah Anak di Indonesia
Authors: Kipuw Desiree M
Published: September 2020

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Penyediaan Infrastruktur dan Environmental Justice: Dampak Keberadaan Tempat Pembuangan Akhir Sampah bagi Masyarakat Sekitar
Authors: Maryati Sri
Published: September 2020

In the context of environmental justice (EJ) this paper explores the impact of providing solid waste infrastructure to the communities. Solid waste infrastructure that is beneficial to certain community groups has a negative impact on other community groups because it is not managed well. The research method used is a qualitative and quantitative analysis method. This research shows that the poor management of waste infrastructure in the past, currently still causes various impacts to the community. Some of the impacts are decreasing water quality, odor, decreasing environmental aesthetics, and decreasing land prices. Some implications and recommendations are proposed to overcome the EJ problem, including the provision of public clean water infrastructure, provision of buffer zones, shelter and leachate management, and strengthening guidelines for the determination of landfill sites located in two administrative areas or bordering other administrative areas, or landfill in one region that located in another administrative area.
Desain Awal Berbiaya Murah Spektrofotometri Berbasis Mikrokontroler untuk Uji Angka DOBI Crude Palm Oil (CPO)
Authors: Mondamina Novelita W. , Hanifadinna Hanifadinna
Published: September 2020

Dalam proses pengolahan Tandan Buah Segar (TBS) menjadi minyak sawit mentah (Crude Palm Oil, CPO), standar dan mutu CPO harus diperhatikan. Salah satu cara mengendalikan mutu CPO adalah dengan melakukan analisis mutu dari beberapa sifat khas CPO. Salah satu diantaranya adalah warna CPO kuning oranye yang berasal dari kandungan senyawa karoten. Uji analisis yang memanfaatkan senyawa karoten adalah uji angka Deterioration of Bleachability Index (DOBI) dengan menggunakan spektrofotometri UV-Vis. Program studi Teknologi Pengolahan Sawit (TPS) saat ini belum memiliki alat tersebut untuk pengukuran mutu CPO di laboratorium. Dalam penelitian ini akan dicoba untuk membuat spektrofotometri berbasis mikrokontroler yang juga memiliki keuntungan dari segi ekonomi serta aplikasi keilmuan instrumentasi dan kimia. Dari segi ekonomi, pembuatan spektrofotometri memiliki harga yang lebih murah dengan spektrofotometri konvensional. Selain itu dari segi keilmuan instrumentasi dan kimia, spektrofotometri ini merupakan salah satu aplikasi gabungan kedua keilmuan tersebut sehingga diharapkan dapat memperluas variasi penggunaan teknologi pengukuran. Serta juga memberikan pengetahuan kepada mahasiswa terkait gabungan beberapa keilmuan yang dapat dimanfaatkan untuk menjaga standar mutu CPO.
Pola Penyelenggaraan Konsep Triple Helix dalam Penyediaan Sumber Daya Manusia Pengelola Pabrik Kelapa Sawit Indonesia
Authors: Haq Idad Syaeful , Laila Lia
Published: September 2020

Konsep triple helix merupakan jalinan peran kerjasama ketiga aktor dalam penciptaan pengetahuan (knowledge creation) yang terdiri Akademisi, Bisnis dan Pemerintah. Penerapan konsep ini dalam pengembangan industri sawit nasional sudah mulai diterapkan, hal ini mengacu kepada posisi Indonesia sebagai negara produsen minyak mentah sawit terbesar di dunia. Hingga kini telah diidentifikasi bahwa salahsatu kelemahan utama pengembangan sawit nasional adalah ketidakmampuan untuk mengubah produk berbasis keunggulan komparatif yang dimiliki menjadi produk keunggulan kompetitif yang memiliki nilai tambah yang lebih besar. Peran pemerintah sebagai fasilitator dan regulator dalam mengatasi kendala dan persoalan industri sawit seperti diuraikan di atas, salah satu upayanya adalah memberikan mandat (penugasan) kepada ITSB (sebagai salah satu aktor akademisi) untuk membuka Program Studi Teknologi Pengolahan Sawit (TPS) jenjang diploma tiga (D-3). Penugasan ini merupakan salahsatu solusi dalam penyediaan sumber daya manusia dalam pengelolaan teknologi di industri pengolahan sawit. Keinginan pemerintah ini tidak lain agar industri sawit nasional ke depan semakin memiliki daya saing. Model pemberian tugas pembukaan Prodi TPS jenjang D-3 yang dimandatkan kepada ITSB merupakan kepercayaan yang diberikan pemerintah kepada ITSB. Hasil luaran penelitian adalah teridentifikasinya pola penyelenggaraan kerjasama antara pihak pemerintah, akademisi dan bisnis dalam penyediaan sumber daya manusia pengelola Pabrik Kelapa Sawit. Sedangkan tindakan teknologis yang diperlukan berkaitan penyediaan SDM sawit nasional, di antaranya diperlukan komunikasi dan koordinasi yang lebih intens agar kompetensi yang diminta pihak industri (pabrik kelapa sawit) dapat terpenuhi dengan baik. Salah satu solusinya adalah dibentuk wadah kelembagaan (lembaga intermediasi) yang menghubungkan kepentingan industri dengan pihak akademisi. Kontribusi penelitian ini dalam pengembangan ilmu adalah memberikan suatu gambaran atau pola penyelenggaraan mengenai kerjasama tiga aktor dalam penyiapan sumber daya manusia pengelola industri sawit
A TOTAL SURVEY ON LEAVES OF MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE OIL)
Authors: Sankara Malathi  , Sidde Lahari  , Konapalli Rajani  , Mahalakshmi Sampagavi Mahalakshmi Sampagavi , M.Sushma M.Sushma
Published: September 2020

Tea tree oil, a basic oil extricated from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia by steam refining, supercritical liquid extraction, soxhlet extraction followed by progressive extraction and small scale stove extraction forms by various solvents has discovered a wide scope of antimicrobial exercises as antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial, against protozoval because of the nearness of terpinen–4-ol as the significant constituent. TTO was contain flavonoids, glycosides, quinolines, starches and so forth. TTO is considered and the rate yield of tea tree oil extricated is resolved and the piece of tea tree absolutes (terpinen-4-ol, 1,8-cineole, γ-terpinene and α-terpineol) separated was contrasted and standard tea tree oil just as with ISO 4730 TTO has discovered the mitigating and hostile to skin break out vulgaris, Psoriasis, free radical rummaging exercises. Tea tree oil is normal items, so it is non-harmful, effectively available, biodegradable, and biocompatible. The few points of interest of tea tree oil make it one of the gainful item having helpful impacts. The current audit article depends on the use of tea tree oil, extraction procedure of tea tree oil, constituents, security contemplations and so on.
Case report on chronic liver disease with portal hypertension with massive ascites
Authors: Eunice Pala Eunice Pala , N.Navya Anusha N.Navya Anusha , J.Bhargava Narendra J.Bhargava Narendra
Published: September 2020

Portal hypertension is an increase in the blood pressure within the system of veins called the Hepatic portal venous system. Veins coming from the stomach, intestine, spleen, and pancreas merge into the portal vein, which then branches into smaller vessels and travels through the liver. If the vessels in the liver are blocked due to liver damage, blood cannot flow properly through the liver. As a result, high pressure in the portal system develops. This increased pressure in the portal vein may lead to the development of large, swollen veins (varices) within the esophagus, stomach, rectum, or umbilical area (belly button). Varices can rupture and bleed, resulting in potentially life-threatening complications. We present a case of portal hypertension with massive ascites- A 43-year-old female was admitted with chief complaints of abdominal distension, abdominal pain, and shortness of breath prior to 15 days of presentation and the symptoms were gradually progressive in nature. Her past medical history reveals she had similar complaints in the past and known cases of chronic liver disease. After admission, she has been diagnosed with portal hypertension along with Refractory ascites. The management included antihypertensives and human albumin, A high protein diet with salt and fluid restrictions, large-volume paracentesis procedure was carried out daily.
A RANDOMIZED DOUBLE BLIND PLACEBO CONTROLLED TRIAL OF GUATTERIA GAUMERI MOTHER TINCTURE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF HYPERLIPIDEMIA
Authors: Parveen Kumar Sharma Parveen Kumar Sharma , Siva Rami Reddy E Siva Rami Reddy E
Published: September 2020

Aim: Guatteria gaumeri has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-diabetic activities. In the present randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial is the efficacy of guatteria gaumeri mother tincture in hyperlipidemia. Hyperlipidemia patients meeting the inclusion criteria were randomly assigned to the treatment and placebo.

Methods: 30 patients in the treatment group took guatteria gaumeri mother tincture; whereas the patients in the placebo group took placebo mother tincture for 12 weeks. The lipid profiles of the patients were evaluated at baseline, and after 6 and 12 weeks of the clinical trial.

Results: The final results showed that guatteria gaumeri mother tincture significantly p-value 0.05 and improved LDL, HDL, cholesterol, compared to the placebo group. The guatteria gaumeri showed an inhibitory effect on hepatic enzymes and possible liver toxicity. No serious side effect was reported for guatteria gaumeri mother tincture administration. Therefore, guatteria gaumeri mother tincture could be considered as a supplement for the treatment of dyslipidemia.
Klasterisasi Data Rekam Medis Pasien Pengguna Layanan BPJS Kesehatan Menggunakan Metode K-Means
Authors: Wandana Jeri , Defit Sarjon , Sumijan S
Published: September 2020

Patient histories who use the services of Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Sosial (BPJS) Kesehatan are stored in medical record data. Each medical record data contains important information that is very valuable and can be processed to explore new knowledge using a data mining approach. This study aims to help Prof. Dr. Tabrani hospital in classifying patient data who use BPJS Kesehatan, so that the pattern of disease spread is known based on class of service. The data used is patient medical record data in 2019 from October to December, the data will be processed using the K-Means Clustering algorithm with a total of 3 clusters. In cluster 0 (H0) there are 3 patients who are dominated by A09.9 disease (Diarrhea / Dysentery) in Class 2 and Class 3, for cluster 1 (H1) there are 5 patients with more diverse types of disease, while for cluster 2 (H2) there are 5 patients who are predominantly K30 disease (Dyspepsia) in Class 1.
Sistem Pakar Menggunakan Metode Certainty Factor Dalam Akurasi Identifikasi Jenis Penyakit alergi Kulit Pada Balita
Authors: Nia Nofia Mitra  , Nurcahyo Gunadi Widi
Published: September 2020

Sistem daya tahan tubuh yang dimiliki oleh balita lebih lemah daripada orang dewasa membuat balita lebih rentan terserang penyakit, diantaranya penyakit alergi. Alergi adalah suatu reaksi hipersensitivitas yang dipengaruhi oleh mekanisme imunologi, yang dapat memengaruhi hampir semua jaringan tubuh dan memunculkan gejala klinik sesuai dengan organ yang terkena, alergi biasanya terjadi pada kulit manuasia. Kulit adalah organ terbesar dari tubuh manusia yang menjadi pertahanan pertama tubuh dari serangan bakteri dan virus. Untuk itu, orang tua harus memberikan perhatian lebih kepada balita karena dengan kondisi kesehatan yang kurang baik tentu akan sangat berpengaruh pertumbuhan anak. Kurangnya tenaga ahli dibidang kulit sehingga dibutuhkan sebuah sistem pakar yang mampu menyamai dengan ahli pakar dengan harapan dapat membantu orang tua agar mengetahui tentang penyakit alergi kulit pada balita  lebih awal. Adapun metode yang digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi jenis penyakit alergi kulit pada balita  yaitu dengan menggunakan metode Certainty Factor dimana metode Certainty Factor  menunjukan nilai kepastian dari suatu fakta yang belum pasti dan memperoleh tingkat akurasi 100% dari pengujian 8 data pasien, sehingga dengan adanya metode Certainty Factor dapat  digunakan  untuk mengetahui jenis penyakit kulit yang diderita oleh balita.
Un an en Terre Adélie (3)
Authors: Gourand François
Published: September 2020

Durant cinq numéros de La Météorologie, nous vous proposons un carnet de voyage, une immersion au sein de la base Dumont-d'Urville, située en Terre Adélie. C'est le responsable de la station météorologique, François Gourand, qui nous en propose le récit pendant son séjour de décembre 2019 à décembre 2020. Ce troisième article est consacré au travail de météorologue sur la base.
Affective Factors in Learner Autonomy
Authors: Bennett Phillip A.
Published: September 2020

“The myth that emotions are only a minor part of learning is one of the most amazing confabulations of all time”

–––Rebecca L. Oxford, 2013 p. 67

Learning a second language can invoke feelings of enjoyment, stress, accomplishment, failure, excitement, and discouragement. These affective factors have an interdependent relationship with cognition (Damasio, 2000) which can enhance or impede language learning, however, the affectional aspect of the learning process is a largely neglected dimension of language teaching and learning theories (Damasio, 2000; MacIntyre, 2002; Oxford, 2013). Ryan and Deci (2017, p. 351) state that, “Substantial evidence shows that autonomy-supportive versus controlling teaching strategies foster more autonomous forms of motivation in students and the higher quality engagement, performance, and the positive experience associated with it.” They go on to say that the positive effects of autonomy-supportive strategies permeate through all age groups and cultures. Therefore, if language teachers aim to foster an environment where learners have the capacity and desire to take control of their learning, i.e., promote learner autonomy, (Benson, 2011), teachers must not only be aware of the relationship between affect and language learning but also take action by implementing effective affective strategies in our pedagogical practices. This can be accomplished by assisting learners to be aware of their emotions and the meta-affective and affective strategies they can implement in order to better manage them (Oxford, 2011). Such strategies are paying attention to affect, planning for affect, monitoring affect, etc. (Oxford, 2011). Another facet educators must be aware of in the classroom is how autonomy can be socially mediated (Murray, 2014), e.g., mentoring, cooperation, and peer-assessment. Further, being aware and taking appropriate actions also requires educators to exercise their emotional intelligence, which Salovey and Mayer (1990, p. 189) define as “a type of social intelligence that involves the ability to monitor one’s own and others’ emotions, to discriminate among them, and to use the information to guide one’s thinking and actions.” Thus teachers must play an important role by being partners as well as independent learner-practitioners when interacting with students (O’Leary, 2014).
A Nested MOOC Elective Course: MOOCs for Learner Development, and Learner Development for MOOCs
Authors: Edlin Curtis
Published: September 2020

This paper is a prospectus, reflecting on an elective course at Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS) and the opportunities it affords for both students and the institution. The course is centered on both language learner development and learner development at large, using massive open online courses (MOOCs) as an opportunity for experience and reflecting on learning processes and self-regulation in learning. It highlights both the place of self-access centers (SACs) in an era of digital resources, due to the strengths of its advising services, and the parallel to the value a physical institution can bring in an era of MOOCs.
Resource Coordination in the Self-Access Learning Center at Kanda University of International Studies for the 2017-2018 Academic Year: Activity, Concept, and Expanding Definitions
Authors: Edlin Curtis , Imamura Yuri
Published: September 2020

In the 2017-2018 academic year, the Self-Access Learning Center, Kanda University of International Studies moved into a new purpose-built building. This new building has afforded many opportunities to rethink the place of resources in the center, as well as what constitutes resources and how we can facilitate their use. The move has also presented numerous challenges to which advising team and other support staff have had to react rapidly. This report reflects on the tasks and approaches of the two resource coordinators and resource teams for the 2017-2018 academic year. It additionally provides further commentary on our expanding definitions of resources, as well as how they are being approached by resource teams and others, both within the limits of resource coordination and without, and in addition to future directions.
Observing a Social Learning Space: A Summary of an Ethnographic Project in Progress
Authors: Burke Michael , Hooper Daniel , Kushida Bethan , Lyon Phoebe , Mynard Jo , Sampson Ross , Taw Phillip
Published: September 2020

This paper is a brief summary of an ethnographic research project currently in progress. Although the authors plan to present multiple papers based on the research, this paper has been written with the purpose of documenting progress so far. The main aims are to keep colleagues informed and to ensure that all of the steps are recorded to aid future dissemination of the findings.

The authors summarize a project which started in June 2017 and will continue for several years observing student behaviors occurring in one social learning space in the Self-Access Learning Center (SALC) at Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS).