bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efficacy and Safety of Multidose del Nido Cardioplegia for Optimal Myocardial Protection in Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery: A Comparative Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Alagha Sameh , Çiçekçioğlu Ferit
Published: February 2024

Background: The perioperative outcomes of del Nido cardioplegia (DNC) as a single-dose solution have been investigated in cardiac surgical procedures. However, the optimal redosing interval for multiple doses of DNC remains an area of ongoing debate. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of multidose DNC administered according to our protocol in comparison to intermittent cold blood cardioplegia (BC) in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) patients. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 79 consecutive isolated CABG patients between January 2022 and March 2023. The Patients were divided into two groups: the DNC group (n = 35), and the BC group (n = 44). Perioperative clinical characteristics, cardiac enzyme levels, and postoperative complications were compared between the groups. DNC was applied in a 1:4 (crystalloid:blood) ratio, with an initial dose of 20 mL/kg. Maintenance doses of 10 mL/kg were given every 45 to 50 minutes. A half dose was given if the aortic cross-clamp was expected to last less than 60 minutes. Warm blood was applied before releasing the aortic cross-clamp. Results: Both groups demonstrated comparable mean aortic cross-clamp and cardiopulmonary bypass times. At 24 hours postoperatively, troponin T levels were significantly lower in the DNC group (p ˂ 0.001), while creatine kinase-myocardial band (CK-MB) levels were higher (p ˂ 0.001). The DNC group required lower defibrillation rates than the BC group (p = 0.008). Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that the requirement for defibrillation (odds ratio (OR) = 10.9, 95% confidence interval (CI): 2.9–41.8, p < 0.001), cross-clamp time (OR = 1.04, 95% CI: 1.02–1.1, p = 0.002) and body mass index (BMI) (OR = 0.8, 95% CI: 0.7–0.9, p = 0.030) were independent risk factors for low cardiac output syndrome. DNC and left ventricle ejection fraction >40% were associated with a return to sinus rhythm (OR = 3.6, 95% CI: 1.3–10.1, p = 0.013 and OR = 3.1, 95% CI: 1.1–8.7, p = 0.035, respectively). No significant differences were found in terms of postoperative adverse events, and in-hospital mortality. Conclusion: Multidose DNC in CABG patients provides equivalent clinical outcomes and myocardial protection compared to BC. In addition, the findings suggest that the redosing interval strategy employed in the DNC protocol is acceptable.
Direct Right Axillary Artery Cannulation as First Choice Strategy during Aortic Surgery Procedures: Results from a Single Experienced Surgical Centre
Authors: Totaro Pasquale , Amoroso Filippo , Musto Martina , Degani Antonella , Pelenghi Stefano
Published: February 2024

Objectives: Since early nineties axillary artery has been proposed as alternative to femoral artery for peripheral arterial cannulation during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in aortic surgery. The aim of this study is to report our single-centre experience using direct axillary artery cannulation during aortic surgery. Methods: One hundred consecutive patients, undergoing aortic surgery using direct axillary artery cannulation were enrolled. Patient population ranged between 29 to 87 years and mean age was 65 ± 13 years. Seventy-seven patients (77%) underwent scheduled complex surgical procedure and 23 patients (23%) underwent emergent surgical procedure. Sixteen patients, furthermore, have had a previous cardiac surgery procedure. Results: CPB management using direct axillary artery cannulation was satisfactory in all cases. No case of malperfusion (cerebral and/or visceral) was reported. Out of 100 patients undergoing direct cannulation of axillary artery, no major complications related to the site or the technique of the cannulation were recorded. Local minor complications were reported in 6 patients (6%). In all 6 patients such complications were transitory and there was no residual compromission at the discharge. Overall 30-days mortality was 16%. Twenty-two patients (22%) conversely were discharged directly from intensive care unit (ICU) to chronic rehabilitation center. Sixty-seven patients (67%) were successfully discharged home. Conclusions: Our experience clearly shows that direct axillary artery cannulation is a safe, effective and reproducible technique for arterial cannulation during complex surgical procedures involving thoracic aorta. We do support such approach as a first choice strategy in such circumstances.
¿Debe proponerse una nueva tipología del romancero impreso?
Authors: Higashi Alejandro
Published: February 2024

In this work I expose the need to reflect on a printed Romancero’s new typology that considers the editorial motivation that promoted the publication of these materials in the first half of the 16th century. Although critics have currently accepted that some labels confuse more than they explain (for example, Romancero erudito) and have seen that the chronological stages set by neotraditionalism are not fulfilled from the perspective of empirical evidence, it is a current nomenclature, assumed as good and repeated both in research papers and in manuals for use.

Expongo en este trabajo la necesidad de reflexionar sobre una nueva tipología para la clasificación del Romancero impreso que tome en cuenta la motivación editorial que impulsó la publicación de estos materiales en la primera mitad del siglo XVI. Aunque la crítica más reciente ha aceptado en la actualidad que algunas etiquetas confunden más de lo que explican (por ejemplo, la de Romancero erudito) y ha visto que las etapas cronológicas marcadas por el neotradicionalismo no se cumplen desde la perspectiva de la evidencia empírica, se trata de una nomenclatura vigente, asumida como buena y repetida tanto en trabajos de investigación como en manuales al uso.
Lectura moral y recepción mozárabe de Esse buen rey don Alonso / el de la mano horadada. Fuentes y contextos del Romancero de historia de España
Authors: Garvin Mario
Published: February 2024

The first known record of the romance Esse buen rey don Alonso / el de la mano horadada is in the Cancionero de romances, printed by Martín Nucio in Antwerp in 1546 or 1547, but the romance predates these dates, and this paper investigates the possible origins of this romance, proposing that it was composed in Toledo between the 1530s and 1540s. Based on these coordinates, three phases of reception are proposed. That of Nucio, who proposes a historical reading; a moral reading, somewhat later and typical of the loose sheets; and finally, a reading in a Mozarabic key, which was probably the most immediate to its composition.

El primer testimonio conocido del romance Esse buen rey don Alonso / el de la mano horadada es el del Cancionero de romances, impreso por Martín Nucio en Amberes en 1546 o 1547, pero el romance es anterior a esas fechas. El presente trabajo indaga en los posibles orígenes de ese romance, proponiendo que se compuso en Toledo entre los años 30 y 40 de ese mismo siglo. Partiendo de estas coordenadas, se proponen tres fases de recepción. La de Nucio, que propone una lectura histórica; una lectura moral, algo más tardía y propia de los pliegos sueltos y finalmente, una lectura en clave mozárabe, que probablemente fue la más inmediata a su composición.
La poética del viento en La madre (Grazia Deledda, 1920)
Authors: Aja Sánchez José Luis
Published: February 2024

Grazia Deledda’s novels are characterised by a strong romantic-idealist psychologism in which landscape and Sardinian culture play a special role. Deledda’s narrative is structured around two essential components: the presence of primitive civilisations and the expressive function of the natural environment, which are channelled through a powerful symbolic structure. This article analyses the significant value of the wind in the novel La madre (1920), which allows us to know a deeper understanding of the author’s compositional procedures. Our research tools are linguistics - more specifically, semantics- and philosophy of language, in order to gain an understanding of the symbol, as well as its referential and dynamising value.

La narrativa de Grazia Deledda (1871-1936), caracterizada por un psicologismo de fuerte impronta romántico-idealista en el que la cultura sarda y el paisaje cobran un protagonismo especial, se construye en torno a dos componentes esenciales: el sustrato de las civilizaciones primitivas y la función expresiva del medio natural, que se plasman mediante una poderosa estructura simbólica. En el presente artículo se analiza el valor significante del viento en la novela La madre (1920), lo que nos permite profundizar en el conocimiento de los procedimientos compositivos que la autora utiliza habitualmente. Nuestro estudio recurre a las herramientas que tanto la filosofía del lenguaje como la lingüística ―y, de forma más concreta, la semántica― ofrecen al investigador con el fin de acercarnos al conocimiento del símbolo, así como a su valor referencial y dinamizador.
Perante o túmulo do rei D.Dinis
Authors: Morán Cabanas María Isabel
Published: February 2024

For the first time and from a comparative and interdisciplinary perspective, we study the texts resulting from the visits of Guilherme de Almeida and Miguel Torga to the tomb of the troubadour king D. Dinis in Odivelas, now of special relevance in the ongoing heritage and artistic recovery project. Both writers (self-proclaimed pilgrim and bard, respectively) express their impressions in the light of literary tradition and the socio-political context from which they contemplate the past, demanding respect for memory as an identity marker and an essential basis for building the future.

Pela primeira vez e sob uma perspectiva comparatista e interdisciplinar, estudamos os textos resultantes das visitas de Guilherme de Almeida e Miguel Torga ao túmulo do rei-trovador D. Dinis em Odivelas, hoje de especial relevância perante o projeto de recuperação patrimonial e artística em curso. Ambos os escritores (autonomeados peregrino e bardo, respectivamente) exprimem as suas impressões à luz da tradição literária y do contexto sociopolítico desde o qual contemplam o passado, reclamando respeito à memoria como sinal identitário e alicerce fundamente para a construção do futuro.
Identificación tipográfica, adscripción cronológica y relaciones editoriales de una edición sine notis de la Historia de la Doncella Teodor
Authors: Haro Cortés Marta
Published: February 2024

Typographical and chronological attribution of a sine notis edition of the Historia de la doncella Teodor, traditionally considered to have been printed in Segovia. A material examination is made of the only copy preserved in the Österreichische Nationalbibliothek (Austrian National Library), with the number 67451-B. The second part of the work traces, on the basis of the surviving documentation, the trajectory and printing activity of the saga of the homonymous printers Andrés de Burgos, with special attention to the activity of the printer in Granada, in whose workshop the edition of the Teodor was printed. Finally, it establishes the date of printing and the relationship with other publishing products from the Burgos workshop of Juan de Burgos, specifically with the lost edition of the Repertorio de los tiempos, printed in 1495.

Adscripción tipográfica y cronológica de una edición sine notis de la Historia de la doncella Teodor considerada tradicionalmente impresa en Segovia. Se lleva a cabo, el estudio material del único ejemplar conservado en la Österreichische Nationalbibliothek (Biblioteca Nacional de Austria), con la signatura 67451-B. En la segunda parte del trabajo, se traza, a partir de la documentación conservada, la trayectoria de la saga de impresores homónimos Andrés de Burgos, prestando especial atención a la actividad del impresor en Granada, en cuyo taller vio la luz la Teodor. Y, por último, se establece la fecha de la edición y las relaciones con otros productos editoriales del taller burgalés de Juan de Burgos, en concreto, con la edición perdida del Repertorio de los tiempos, impresa en 1495.
Poemas y testimonios de Juan Tallante
Authors: Martos Sánchez Josep Lluís
Published: February 2024

Brian Dutton’s catalog established the poetic corpus of Juan Tallante based on two testimonies from the 16th century (the Cancionero de Rennert and the Cancionero General), which are expanded in this work to two other sources: the Cancionero de Vindel and a Valencian poetic incunabulum, both from the 15th century. Three poems that the critical tradition had suggested be attributed to Juan Tallante are studied, to end up expanding his corpus with two of them. And, with the expansion of sources, the textual tradition of the only poem that ceases to be a unique testimony is analyzed, to end up offering its critical edition.

El catálogo de Brian Dutton establecía el corpus poético de Juan Tallante a partir de dos testimonios del siglo XVI (el Cancionero de Rennert y el Cancionero General), que se amplían en este trabajo a otras dos fuentes: el Cancionero de Vindel y un incunable poético valenciano, ambas del siglo XV. Se estudian tres poemas que la tradición crítica había sugerido que se atribuyesen a Juan Tallante, para acabar ampliando su corpus con dos de ellos. Y, con la ampliación de fuentes, se analiza la tradición textual del único poema que deja de ser testimonio único, para acabar ofreciendo su edición crítica.
National Online Informative References (OLIR) program:
Authors: Keller Nicole , Barrett Matthew , Quinn Stephen , Scarfone Karen , Smith Matthew C , Johnson Vincent
Published: February 2024

Information and communications technology (ICT) domains – such as cybersecurity, privacy, and Internet of Things (IoT) – have many requirements and recommendations made by national and international standards, guidelines, frameworks, and regulations. An Online Informative Reference (OLIR) provides a standardized expression of the relationships between concepts in such documents. OLIRs provide a consistent and authoritative way of specifying relationships that can be used by both humans and automation. The National OLIR Program is a NIST effort to encourage and facilitate subject matter experts in defining OLIRs and to provide a centralized location for displaying and comparing OLIRs. This report provides an overview of the National OLIR Program, explains the basics of OLIRs and the benefits they can provide, and shows how anyone can access and use OLIRs.
EVALUASI KINERJA TURBIN CROSSFLOW DENGAN JUMLAH SUDU 35
Authors: Yahya M. Fauzi , Apriani Yosi , Saleh Zulkifli , Indah Lestari Asri
Published: February 2024

Potensi energi sumber daya air sangat tinggi karena menyimpan energi potensial dan kinetik. Energi mekanik dari air dapat digunakan untuk menghasilkan energi listrik. Kebutuhan akan listrik terus meningkat seiring dengan perbaikan kondisi ekonomi, pertumbuhan penduduk, dan percepatan pembangunan. Pembangunan memerlukan infrastruktur energi. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk merancang model turbin crossflow yang akan dipasang pada sistem pembangkit listrik tenaga Picohydro (PLTPh), dengan cara menganalisis nilai outputnya baik analisis menggunakan  beban maupun tanpa beban, serta menganalisis efisiensi yang dapat dihasilkan oleh model tersebut. Metode penelitian yang dilakukan terdiri dari beberapa tahapan penelitian, dimulai dari perencanaan dan desain jumlah sudu PLTPh, pembuatan alat penelitian, pengujian alat, tahapan analisis data uji serta evaluasi hasil penelitian yang telah di buat.  Hasil dari pengujian menunjukkan bahwa Efisiensi dan kinerja model PLTPh yang dihasilkan  model turbin Crossflow dengan jumlah sudu 35 adalah Daya air 88,2 Watt, Daya turbin 66,15 Watt, Daya terbangkitkan 49,61 Watt, dan Efisiensi Turbin 75%.
MAGANG STUDI INDEPENDEN BERSERTIFIKAT WEBSITE APLIKASI ONLINE PMB DI PT ARKATAMA MULTI SOLUSINDO
Authors: Syafrizal Mutiara , Agus Siswanto
Published: February 2024

PT Arkatama Multi Solusindo is an experienced company in IT consulting services and application development.  Certified Independent Study Database Programming is one of the independent study programs at PT Arkatama Multi Solusindo. The series of activities in the separate database programming study program includes individual learning; participants will take part in a synchronous learning process (delivery of material by the trainer via Zoom meeting) and asynchronous (study of the material provided in the form of teaching modules/teaching videos/practical materials). At each learning meeting, participants will be given a pre-test, post-test, and written or practical assignments to test their understanding of the learning provided by the teacher. The Certified Independent Database Programming Study aims to enable participants to become competent Database Programmers in data management systems. Certified independent study database programming has minimum graduation requirements (SKM), namely, Creating a web-based database application with case studies that have been determined by the trainer to display data in intuitive graphic form and published using a domain and hosting. The final project given was creating a web application for new student admissions using the Codeigniter framework, Bootstrap, and the Highcharts plugin.
A Study on the Need for Dietary Management due to Weight Changes Among Middle-aged Women in Gwangju during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Kim MoonSoon , Jung BokMi , Jung LanHee , Jeon EunRaye
Published: February 2024

This study aimed to identify the need for dietary management due to weight changes among middle-aged women in the Gwangju area during the COVID-19 pandemic. To achieve this, a survey was conducted of their eating habits, dietary and lifestyle habits, alterations in food intake, and changes in menopausal symptoms. Overall, significant differences were found between dietary and lifestyle habits (p <.01) depending on the frequency of eating out. Specifically, those who eating out two to three times a week exhibited a significant increase in negative habits such as ordering delivery food and consuming instant meals. In terms of food consumption changes, those who eating out two or three times a week displayed a relatively higher increase in the consumption of non-recommended food than those who eating out once a week. Regarding changes in menopausal symptoms, individuals who eating out two to three times a week experienced a greater increase in the severity of menopausal symptoms than those who eating out once a week. In terms of dietary and lifestyle habit changes, it was found that the more frequent the exercise, the greater the overall improvement in dietary and lifestyle habits (p <.001). Moreover, women who did not experience weight gain exhibited positive changes in their dietary and lifestyle habits compared with women who experienced weight gain. The results for food consumption changes revealed that the consumption of non-recommended foods was higher in middle-aged women who experienced weight gain, particularly the consumption of meat (p <.001) and noodles (p <.05). Finally, significant differences (p <.001) in menopausal symptoms due to weight changes were found.
Effect of Adolescents’ Perceived Parental Blame on Learned Helplessness: The Sequential Mediating Effects of Maladaptive Metacognitive Beliefs and Rumination
Authors: Kang Jiyoon , Kang Min Ju
Published: February 2024

This study aimed to examine the effect of adolescents’ perceived parental blame (criticism) on learned helplessness and to examine whether maladaptive metacognitive beliefs and rumination sequentially mediate the relationship between parental blame and learned helplessness. The participants were 316 adolescents (Mean age =16.7, SD =0.75; 137 male, 179 female) attending grades 1st and 2nd in high school in South Korea. The participants were selected using a snowball sampling method, while the data was collected via an online selfreport questionnaire. This survey was completed by the participants and analyzed using SPSS 28.0, Amos 26.0 (IBM Co., Armonk, NY), and PROCESS macro version 4.2 (Model 6; Hayes, 2022). The main results are summarized as follows. Firstly, the adolescents’ perceived paternal and maternal blame indicated significant direct effects on learned helplessness. Secondly, rumination mediated the effect of paternal and maternal blame on learned helplessness. Lastly, paternal and maternal blame significantly affected learned helplessness through the sequential mediating effects of maladaptive metacognitive beliefs and rumination. This study elucidates the causal structure among the various factors influencing learned helplessness in adolescents, focusing on parental blame, maladaptive metacognitive beliefs, and rumination. Furthermore, considering the verified sequential mediating effects of maladaptive metacognitive beliefs and rumination in the relationship between adolescents’ perceived parental blame and learned helplessness, these findings suggest that modifying maladaptive metacognitive beliefs may help to reduce learned helplessness among adolescents who perceive high levels of parental blame.
Cultural and Historical Considerations of Traditional Eco-Friendly Persimmon Juice Dyeing in Korea and Japan
Authors: Park Soon Ja
Published: February 2024

By reviewing the cultural and historical literature on persimmon juice dyeing and Galot in Korea and Japan, this study aims to show the similarities and differences between the traditional and eco-friendly persimmon juice dyeing practices of these two countries and suggest a direction for the development of modern Galot. The root of persimmon dyeing in Korea is presumed to have begun around the 13th or 14th century; however, no documents or records have been found to support this notion. Meanwhile, there are records of persimmon dyeing in Japan that date back to around the 10th century, but that fact is rarely mentioned. The historical and folk cultural significance of traditional persimmon dyeing in Japan and Korea was different in terms of the use of persimmon dye and the wearing of Galot. In other words, in Korea, Galot was mainly used as work clothes for farmers and fishermen, who took advantage of the garment's functional strength, while kaki-tannin in Japan was applied to fishing tools and industrial materials. Furthermore, Japanese traditional Galot (Kakigoromo) was worn by monks. This was a remarkable difference in that the garments were used as clothing by a special class within society. There were also differences between the two countries in terms of their use of modern persimmon juice dye and Galot. Korea is currently developing and releasing a variety of modern Galots. Meanwhile, Japan is attempting to develop a feeling of relaxation by using the natural colors of Kakisibu dyeing and applying sophisticated traditional pattern printing techniques to modern Galot.
Příčiny a možnosti právního postihu trestných činů s extrémistickým podtextem v době rekodifikace trestního práva v české republice
Authors: Svoboda Ivo
Published: February 2024

Tento článek pojednává o příčinách a možnostech právního postihu trestných činů s extrémistickým podtextem v době rekodifikace trestního práva v České republice. V článku jsou zmíněny nejen příčiny z kriminologického pohledu, ale i možnosti trestního postihu této specifické trestné činnosti a legislativní situace v České republice i na Slovensku, jakož i mezinárodně právní souvislosti postihu této specifické trestné činnosti a možnosti kriminalistického zkoumání tohoto fenoménu. V neposlední řadě je pojednáno i o judikatuře jako zdroji utvářejícímu specifické kriminalistické metody zkoumání projevů extremismu.
Ervaren sociale steun en eenzaamheid
Authors: Fierloos Irene
Published: February 2024

In onderzoek naar publieke gezondheid is er relatief weinig aandacht geweest voor de invloed van ‘sociale factoren’ op gezondheid en gebruik van zorg. Dit proefschrift focuste zich op twee sociale factoren: ervaren sociale steun en eenzaamheid. Ervaren sociale steun werd onderzocht onder ouders van kinderen in de leeftijd van 0-8 jaar (Deel I) en eenzaamheid werd onderzocht onder volwassenen van 70 jaar en ouder in vijf Europese landen (Deel II). We bespreken hier enkel de resultaten van het eerste deel van dit proefschrift.
Dit proefschrift draagt bij aan empirische onderbouwing voor diverse manieren waarop ervaren sociale steun samenhangt met de gezondheid en het welzijn van ouders van jonge kinderen. Sociale steun kan hun zelfvertrouwen in opvoedvaardigheden versterken en kan invloed hebben op het gebruik van zowel formele hulp, zoals jeugdgezondheidszorg, als informele hulp, zoals mediagebruik voor opvoedvragen. Deze resultaten laten zien dat sociale factoren aandacht verdienen in toekomstig (praktijkgericht-)onderzoek naar publieke gezondheid. Er is samenwerking tussen wetenschap en praktijk nodig om beter te begrijpen hoe sociale steun kan worden ingezet om de gezondheid en het welzijn van gezinnen te versterken.
Blended Language Learning Strategies used among Religious School Leavers in an English Language Course
Authors: Wahab Nursyuhada Ab , Yunus Melor Md , Hashim Harwati
Published: February 2024

Although much research has been done on university students' language learning strategies in EFL and ESL settings, little has been written and said about 21st-century university students and the strategies they use to improve their second language skills. The importance of English in today's world is undeniable suggesting a need to conduct study on the learning strategies used by today's learners, particularly university students, to improve their English language skills. Therefore, the goal of this study is to discover the learning strategies that a group of undergraduates used to learn the language through a blended learning approach. One-to-one semi-structured interviews, focus group interviews, students' reflective journals and documentation were used to collect data, which were then analyzed thematically using Nvivo12 software. A total of 12 first-year undergraduate students from a public university participated in this study. Three themes emerged from the data analysis which are the categories of Blended Language Learning Strategies (BLLS) namely, in-class strategies, out-of-class strategies and online strategies. The findings revealed that when using a blended learning approach to learn English, participants employed a combination of strategies in both contexts - inside the classroom and online settings. Implications and suggestions are offered for instructors or language practitioners, specifically in tertiary education settings.
Geology and Engineering Geology of Granites at Grik-Baling Route, Northern Peninsular Malaysia
Authors: Che Rosli Nur Hidayah , Ab Talib Jasmi
Published: February 2024

Previous studies on the igneous rocks in Grik and Baling area has classified the rock as a part of Bintang batholith, Main Range Granite Province of Peninsular Malaysia. This research is aimed to study the geology of the igneous rock along the route and its engineering geology. Petrographic, XRF and XRD analyses have been conducted to identify the geology of the igneous rock. Schmidt hammer rebound tests, uniaxial compressive strength and Brazillian tensile strength test were conducted to determine the engineering properties of the igneous rock. Discontinuity survey was conducted to collect discontinuity properties and to perform rock mass rating (RMR) and slope mass rating (SMR) determinations. Igneous rock in the study area is classified as coarse grain, porphyritic biotite granite (main rock type) which is the typical texture of Main Range Granite with minor phaneritic granite. Strength test and rock mass classifications were conducted only on the main rock type: porphyritic biotite granite. The rock mass has Schmidt rebound value, uniaxial compressive strength and indirect tensile strength of 41, 50.19MPa and 7.58MPa respectively. RMR of the rock mass is 77 which classify the rock mass into a good rock. However, SMR of the rock mass is 26 which fall in the category of poor and unstable rock slope with wedge failure being the most critical type of failure.
STRUCTURAL RECONSTRUCTION OF NW SABAH: THE PREPARATION AND IMPORTANT STEPS IN RESTORATION FOR ONSHORE AND OFFSHORE DATA
Authors: Mohamed Zainuddin Nabilah Binti , Jamaludin Siti Nur Fathiyah , Ismail Mohd Suhaili , Chee Meng Choong
Published: February 2024

One of the ways to study and understand the history of deformation and structural evolution of an area is by using the structural reconstruction technique based on the outcrops and seismic data. The objectives of this paper are to study the reconstruction processes and determine suitable algorithms for restoration of structures in an extensional and compressional regime. Structural reconstruction is tested to understand the evolution of the Kudat Peninsula, which eventually will illustrate the pre-deform condition of the area prior to the structuring and deformation events. The reconstruction process involves the importing of input and parameter, determining the section trace, digitizing the structures from the cross-sections, creating the polygons, data allocation and restoring the section using the best method provided in Move software. Both onshore and offshore cross-sections are used in section reconstruction and later developed into a kinematic model to represents the deformation history of the area. Fault Parallel Flow (FPF), Simple Shear (SS) and Trishear algorithms are suitable methods for the restoration of the structures in the Kudat Peninsula and its offshore.

Keywords: Kudat Peninsula, Move software, kinematic model, outcrops, seismic data
GROUP-FORMATION SYSTEM TO FACILITATE HETEROGENEOUS GROUPING IN COLLABORATIVE LEARNING FOR NON-TECHNICAL COURSES
Authors: Masri Hany Liana , Kalid Khairul Shafee
Published: February 2024

The ability of students to work in groups to solve a problem or complete a task is important. However, the current method of forming a group for projects is based on convenience. This self-selection grouping method could result in an imbalance knowledge, skills and personality. Grouping the students based on criteria manually is tedious and time-consuming. This paper presents the development of a system, called GrouPro that could automatically group the students based on the student’s personality, skills and academic performance. This is to ensure a group will consist of students with diverse skills, personality and academic performance, thus establishing a well-balanced student group in the class throughout the semester. The results of the user acceptance test have indicated that the system is easy to use. The lecturers are considering using the system in their class as they perceived the system to be effective and useful in grouping the students based on the determined criteria. The students perceived that the system is easy to use and useful but have mixed responses in using the system in actual settings.Keywords: teaching, learning, group work, students
SANDSTONE ROCK PERMEABILITY: IMPACTS OF CLAY MINERALS AND PHYSICO-CHEMICAL VARIABLES
Authors: Mohamed Muhammad Azfar , Said Mohd Shukry
Published: February 2024

Sandstone is one of the most common reservoir rocks found in sedimentary basins throughout the world. It exhibits porous and permeable characteristics. Clay matrix can usually found in sandstone pores. However, the presence of clay minerals that are very fines in the porous media tends to reduce its petrophysical properties as a reservoir rock. The reservoir properties of sandstone are evaluated, and the effect of clay minerals on the reservoir quality is being determined. This study portrays the effect of different pH levels ranging from 3-12.5 and the impact of salinity on the formation of damage in siliciclastic rocks, leading to the reduction of permeability which is regularly overlooked. This research aims to achieve an in-depth understanding of the relations of clay minerals and the effect of chemicals to the reservoir, particularly in sandstone reservoirs. From this finding, this research will comprehend how clay minerals will affect the petrophysical properties of the reservoir. The permeameter and porosimeter (POROPERM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses will be conducted to identify the petrophysical parameters of sandstone. SEM analysis to be run to accurately determine the location of the clay minerals within the sandstone matrix. X-ray diffraction (XRD) to be run to quantify the amount of clay mineral and to check the whole rock by diagnostic treatment to identify the type of clay minerals.Keywords: sandstone, permeability, clay minerals, saline solution, formation damage
TUNGSTEN OXIDE DOPED TITANIA SUPPORTED ON TUD-C FOR PHOTOCATALYTIC REMOVAL OF METHYLENE BLUE
Authors: Ling Chui Min , Teng Chin Chai , Mohd Hatta Mohd Hayrie , Lee Siew Ling
Published: February 2024

In this work, a series of mesoporous tungsten oxide (WO3) doped titania (TiO2) supported on Technische Universiteit Delft (TUD-C) (WO3-TiO2/TUD-C) were successfully prepared by the sol-gel method. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis showed that the samples’ crystallinity decreased after incorporation of WO3-TiO2 onto TUD-C, suggesting the successful incorporating WO3-TiO2 into the framework of TUD-C. N2 adsorption-desorption isotherm analysis indicated that the surface area, pore volume and pore size of WO3-TiO2/TUD-C increased significantly after loading onto TUD-C. The presence of tetrahedron frame structure Ti4+ and polytitanate in all the prepared samples were detected. Besides, all the WO3-TiO2 supported on TUD-C samples showed reduced band gap energy of 3.11 eV. The presence of zeolitic materials in the sample was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, indicating the successfull formation of TUD-C. The Field Emission Scanning Electron Microsope (FESEM) images revealed the WO3-TiO2 were distributed uniformly on the surface of TUD-C. It has been demonstrated that the best photocatalytic activity for removal of methylene blue under UV light irradiation was achieved when WO3-TiO2/TUD-C was prepared with the molar ratio of Si to Ti is equal to 30 (WO3-TiO2/TUD-C(30)). The current research findings suggested that high pore size, surface area and crystallinity were the key factors for the high photocatalytic activity.Keywords: Photocatalyst, titania, TUD-C, tungsten oxide, methylene blue
AN INTERNET OF THINGS-BASED E-LEARNING IMPLEMENTATION TO SUPPORT COLLABORATIVE LEARNING IN SCIENCE SUBJECT
Authors: Kalid Khairul Shafee , Wan Ahmad Wan Fatimah , Shahrul Amar Muhammad Shafq , Sulisworo Dwi , Fitrianawati Meita , Subrata Arsyad Cahya
Published: February 2024

The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) initiative in Malaysian Education Blueprint 2013-2025 aims to develop students with the necessary skills that could face the challenges of science and technology and to ensure Malaysia produces enough qualifed graduates in STEM. Nonetheless, the number of students taking STEM subjects has been declining over the years. Many studies have investigated factors that lead to the decline. One of the factors is attributed to students’ experience in class which the students perceive that STEM subjects are boring and dull. This study attempts to propose the use of the Internet of Things (IoT) as a teaching aid for science subjects to make the learning of science more interesting. This paper presents the design of Quickscience, a science e-learning system that leverages the use of IoT devices as a teaching aid. The IoT device captures time, distance, velocity, and acceleration data and stores the data on a database that resides in the cloud. This architecture supports collaborative learning as the data can be used by other students from diferent schools. The methodology of this study consists of three phases. The functional requirements of Quickscience were developed in Phase 1. Phase 2 is about designing, developing and testing the IoT device and the web-based e-learning system. Phase 3 is about evaluating the system in terms of usability and acceptance. The results include the analysis and design models and evaluation of Quickscience as a teaching aid. The fndings indicate that teachers are open to the idea of using IoT platforms such as Quickscience as a teaching tool because they feel that it will enhance students’ interest in learning science.

Keywords: collaborative learning, educational technology, e-Learning, Internet of Things, Science, STEM
A Comparative Genomic Analysis of Georgenia sps. for Mining of LysR Transcriptional Regulator Sequences
Authors: Oza Tejas , Patel Pooja , Thaker Vrinda S.
Published: February 2024

Georgenia is a genus belonging to the actinomycetes group. The genera comprise only 33 poorly characterized species with reference genomes of 10 distinct species. However, none of the species is well characterized for their genome characteristics. Our laboratory isolate from tomato plant leaf was identified and sequenced for identification and found to be Georgenia sp. Later genomic analysis revealed many functional genes having characteristic functions to be analysed. The source of isolation raised the possibility of having functional genes to enhance senescence or having plant pathogenic activity by Georgenia sp. SUBG003. To explore in silico presence of these genes or gene pools genomic islands were identified and analysed for our isolate and other 10 reference genomes of the Georgenia genus. Genomic islands were further explored for transcription regulators and finally, LysR transcriptional regulator sequences were extracted and a phylogeny among sequences was built from multiple sequence alignment.
The The Frigging Kinship Between Prostate Carcinogenesis and the Genomic Landscape of Indian Males
Authors: Banerjee Souradeep , Sengupta Mainak , Dutta Bratati , Biswas Soumili
Published: February 2024

Prostate Cancer (PCa) is a major global health issue in men over 50 years of age, arising due to complex and often population-specific interactions between genes, environment, and lifestyle. According to GLOBOCAN, PCa incidence in India is on the rise, albeit at a slower rate than that of the global average. This review delves deep into the nuanced relationship between PCa and the genomic landscape of Indian males. The study thoroughly reviews the epidemiology of PCa and examines the contribution of the genetic determinants like polymorphisms, mutations, and methylation patterns; microbial infections as well as the influence of lifestyle habits like diet, smoking, and drinking on the progress and manifestation of cancer among Indian males, thus intending to provide a holistic understanding of the complex interplay driving the malady. This knowledge would not only help us understand the disease mechanisms but also provide a basis for personalized diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive strategies tailored to India's unique genetic and environmental landscape.
Impact Of Digitalization In Fast Moving Consumer Goods Industry In India
Authors: Anjali Bharti  , Dr. Ruchi Verma
Published: February 2024

While some individuals shop for groceries on a daily basis, others go grocery shopping once a week just to bulk up. Having said that, it is essential for everyone to buy food. The term "fast-moving consumer goods" (FMCG) is shorthand for things that are inexpensive, much sought after, and sell out rapidly. Because customers buy and use these products often, stores and supermarkets label them as "fast-moving" because they disappear off shop shelves so quickly. In India, the fast-moving consumer goods sector is a major economic driver. Household and personal care makes up half of the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, which is the fourth biggest in the economy. Changing lifestyles, rising incomes, more knowledge, and better access have been the primary growth factors for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG).There was a $56.8 billion FMCG market in December 2022. The forecasted total revenue for the FMCG market is roughly $615.87 billion, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.9% from 2021–27.The study shows that there are different opinions on digitization and that it is a wide-ranging issue. However, when people think of digitization in the fast moving goods business, particularly in the food sector, they usually picture the tools and processes that help sell food online. The current surge, on the other hand, is attributable to the fact that people are becoming used to buying online and are hence requesting this functionality for their grocery shopping as well. Companies in the food business can't help but consider digitization in response to customer demands for digital solutions, as customers are the industry's most important players. Electronic commerce (e-commerce) opens up a worldwide market and frees retailers from some availability constraints, allowing customers to buy things whenever and wherever they want, according to today's literature.Due to the wide range of temperatures and relatively short shelf life of many items, the food business has its fair share of unique issues. This presents both a barrier and an opportunity for online food sellers in terms of delivery. Everyone involved in the sector is aware of this, thus they're all working to find a delivery solution. But it's debatable that the food sector as a whole has to expand if e-commerce is going to be a viable and lucrative business model for enterprises. This includes the FMCG digital market.
Más allá de los ambientalismos. Un enfoque crítico para la Gestión Integrada de Cuencas.
Authors: Sarmiento Martínez Miguel , Cambrón Sandoval Víctor Hugo
Published: February 2024

In this manuscript, various topics related to Integrated Watershed Management were addressed from a critical and analytical perspective. Initially, the ideological component present in socio-environmental relations and the way in which it influences decisions and actions in environmental management was explored. In this regard, the importance of understanding and analyzing these ideologies to promote more coherent management was highlighted. Subsequently, the need to incorporate a philosophical perspective in environmental management was raised, considering elements of bioethics and epistemology as important aspects. This perspective seeks to transcend the emphasis of technical knowledge of the watershed and give greater relevance to the study and development of ethical principles that allow making assertive decisions in the interaction with the environment. In the same way, there was a reflection on the production of multidisciplinary knowledge considering various metadisciplinary aspects to generate and structure knowledge adequately to give an effective response to environmental problems. Finally, the notion of sustainability and its systemic relationship with the watershed were examined, firstly, clarifying the ideas surrounding the concept and finally, highlighting its importance as a configuration element in environmental governance models.
Las competencias genéricas y la educación a distancia en las instituciones de educación superior en México
Authors: Arroyo Martínez Simona
Published: February 2024

"A principios de los años noventa los modelos educativos en las Instituciones de Educación Superior (IES),sufrieron cambios significativos debido al contexto internacional que provocaron cambios en las formasde trabajo que exigieron modificaciones en los nuevos perfiles profesionales. En consecuencia, las IES diseñaron nuevos planes de estudios basados en competencias, siendo la tecnología el principal detonante que implicó la transformación de la Educación Superior (ES). El objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar las competencias genéricas de la ES para identificar sus beneficios en la educación a distancia. La metodología empleada es cualitativa, exploratoria e interpretativa mediante la revisión, selección y análisis de la literatura que abordó los conceptos relacionados con las competencias genéricas. Algunas conclusiones importantes mostraron que las IES implementaron estrategias enfocadas en el fortalecimiento del modelo educativo. Así mismo, se identificó que la que la tendencia educativa es la educación a distancia (EAD),"
¿Es el turismo religioso en realidad una alternativa turística? Reflexiones en torno al concepto del turismo religioso
Authors: De Anda Ibarra Silviano De Jesús
Published: February 2024

"En la Grecia Antigua, Zeus protegía a los viajeros, de allí -Zeus Xenios-consecuentemente, la hospitalidad para los griegos era un deber sagrado. El griego antiguo no contaba con la palabra “religión,” pero, como lo refiere Vegetti, sus hablantes eran profundamente religiosos y un término para referirse al culto era “eusebeia,” piedad en castellano. Por ende, si un griego antiguo emprendía un viaje ese era en sí un ritual piadoso (religioso) y por piedad se brindaba asilo. Entonces, de acuerdo con lo que comenta Jean-Louis Cevreau, al parecer el turismo no es tan reciente y ha caminado de la mano con la religión desde tiempos inmemorables. El objetivo del presente trabajo fue analizar la concepción del turismo religioso, la cual desde una óptica filosófica carece de los elementos constitutivos de la religión y lo que lleva a suponer que en la definición del “turismo religioso” se contienen principalmente los constitutivos turísticos. De aquí la mención del viaje/hospitalidad ritual en la antigua Grecia. Para dimensionar filosóficamente el tema que atañe, como método se aplicaron los componentes del pensamiento riguroso -definición, distinción, relación-causalidad, sistematización, crítica y síntesis-. De este modo, se analizó la definición del turismo de la Organización Mundial del Turismo generando un espacio para polemizar los conceptos de religión y cultura desde la etimología y fenomenología. Lo anterior dio pie a una reflexión filosófica cuyo resultado fue que el turismo religioso es un imposible tanto en teoría como en praxis, y no es una alternativa turística."
Caracterización analítica de distintas clases de tequila 100% de agave: La química detrás de la bebida nacional por excelencia
Authors: Romero Cano Luis A. , Miguel Cruz Floriberto , Fonseca Aguiñaga Rocío , Warren Vega Walter M.
Published: February 2024

"El tequila es la bebida mexicana por excelencia, es motivo de orgullo nacional y en la mayoría de lasreuniones con extranjeros es tema de conversación. Lo primero que decimos acerca del tequila es que proviene del Agave tequilana Weber variedad azul, que ha sido cosechado dentro de la región que otorga la Denominación de Origen del Tequila (DOT). Posteriormente podemos hablar sobre su clasificación y mencionar que el color y aroma es una de las características principales para tequilas que han estado en maduración en barrica, sin embargo, ¿conocemos que hay detrás de estas características?, ¿Cómo es que los tequilas adquieren estas propiedades? Este artículo de divulgación científica pretende dar un acercamiento al lector con la química detrás de esta bebida. Para tal fin, a través del Consejo Regulador del Tequila (CRT), se obtuvieron muestras de distintas clases de tequila 100% de agave (blanco, reposado, añejo y extra añejo) de dos empresas tequileras de las regiones de Ciénega y Valles (Jalisco, México), mediante la caracterización analítica de estas bebidas (determinación de las relaciones isotópicas de carbono 13 y oxígeno 18, espectroscopia Infrarroja con transformada de Fourier y Ultravioleta-Visible) adentraremos al lector a conocer la química que existe detrás de esta bebida."