bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A precipitation forecasting model using machine learning on big data in clouds environment
Authors: ALAM MAHBOOB , AMJAD MOHD.
Published: November 2021

Numerical weather prediction (NWP) has long been a difficult task for meteorologists. Atmospheric dynamics is extremely complicated to model, and chaos theory teaches us that the mathematical equations used to predict the weather are sensitive to initial conditions; that is, slightly perturbed initial conditions could yield very different forecasts. Over the years, meteorologists have developed a number of different mathematical models for atmospheric dynamics, each making slightly different assumptions and simplifications, and hence each yielding different forecasts. It has been noted that each model has its strengths and weaknesses forecasting in different situations, and hence to improve performance, scientists now use an ensemble forecast consisting of different models and running those models with different initial conditions. This ensemble method uses statistical post-processing; usually linear regression. Recently, machine learning techniques have started to be applied to NWP. Studies of neural networks, logistic regression, and genetic algorithms have shown improvements over standard linear regression for precipitation prediction. Gagne et al proposed using multiple machine learning techniques to improve precipitation forecasting. They used Breiman’s random forest technique, which had previously been applied to other areas of meteorology. Performance was verified using Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD) data. Instead of using an ensemble forecast, it discusses the usage of techniques pertaining to machine learning to improve the precipitation forecast.

This paper is to present an approach for mapping of precipitation data. The project attempts to arrive at a machine learning method which is optimal and data driven for predicting precipitation levels that aids farmers thereby aiming to provide benefits to the agricultural domain.
Predicting the formation of tornadoes using association rule mining by studying a real life tornado event : Georgia, USA January, 2013
Authors: KAUR GURBRINDER , DATTA RATTAN K.
Published: November 2021

Tornadoes form in violent thunderstorms due to instability and wind shear present in the lower atmosphere. The spinning of a tornado is the result of the updrafts and downdrafts caused due to unstable air. The mystery that how and why tornadoes are formed are far away from a satisfactory explanation. In this paper, data is extracted from real time tornado event occurred at Georgia, USA in January, 2013. Then in-depth analysis has been done on each variable responsible to bring tornado and finally association rule mining has been applied to find association among all those weather variables. Our study produced interesting rules to predict non tornadic and tornadic weather conditions.
Pre-monsoon and post-monsoon groundwater chemical analysis For Burdwan (West Bengal), India
Authors: NASKAR PRAVAT RABI , KATIYAR SHOBHIT , BONDYOPADHYAY SOURISH
Published: November 2021

This study has been carried out to find the groundwater quality of Burdwan district of West Bengal during pre-monsoon and post-monsoon. For this, the data of physicochemical parameters have been collected from Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) website for the pre-monsoon and post-monsoon season for the year 2017. It is found that during the post-monsoon season, the water quality of all the stations falls in the category of excellent, and during the pre-monsoon season, the water quality of most of the stations is good.
Comparison between two analytical solutions of advection-diffusion equation using separation technique and Hankel transform
Authors: ESSA KHALED S. M. , TAHA H. M.
Published: November 2021

On this work, contrast between two analytical and numerical solutions of the advection-diffusion equation has been completed. We  use the method of separation of variables, Hankel transform and Adomian numerical method. Also, Fourier rework, and square complement methods has been used to clear up the combination. The existing version is validated with the information sets acquired at the Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority test of radioactive Iodine-135 (I135) at Inshas in unstable conditions. On this model the wind speed and vertical eddy diffusivity are taken as characteristic of vertical height in the techniques and crosswind eddy diffusivity as function in wind speed. These values of predicted and numerical concentrations are comparing with the observed data graphically and statistically.
The MPX5700AP Pressure Sensor Optimization for Blood Pressure Reading in The Design of Poltekad Electronic Detector Covid-19 (POLECTOR C-19) Using Oscillometer Method
Authors: Hanafi Mohamad Imron , Ansori Mohammad , Saefullah Lalu
Published: November 2021

Abstract - At the beginning of 2020 the world was shocked by the presence of a virus that attacks the respiratory tract, a virus known as Coronavirus Disease-2019 (Covid-19). Based on this problem, how does the system detect Covid-19 suspects based on blood pressure. In this study, researchers used a survey method which directly took data in the hospital. Therefore, the optimization of the MPX5700AP pressure sensor has been successfully made. At this time the researchers conducted a study that used the oscillometer method to measure blood pressure supported by Arduino Uno, which in waves will produce systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Blood pressure monitoring is made capable of measuring blood pressure in the range of 40-240 mmHg and this system has a systolic pressure error of 4.024 mmHg, while the diastolic pressure error is -0.408 mmHg.
The DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF BANK CAPACITY REGULATOR USING FAST CHARGE METHOD FOR MILITARY BOOT SHOES
Authors: Prastyanto Nanang , Widiatmoko Dekki , Sridaryono Aguk
Published: November 2021

Abstract: Indonesia is an archipelagic country with 17,504 islands, geographically Indonesia is located between the continents of Asia and Australia and the two Pacific and Indian Oceans. In support of maintaining the sovereignty of the Republic of Indonesia, especially the land dimension, equipment is needed to support the main tasks. The majority of the equipment used requires electrical energy in its use. Meanwhile, in carrying out their duties, while maintaining sovereignty in border areas, the geography is in the form of tropical forests with minimal fields of electrical energy as an energy supply. Therefore, researchers develop a source of electrical energy by utilizing footsteps, which is a solution for recharging electrical energy. In developing the tool, the method used is fast charging. The mini generator located on the shoe is expected to be a solution for recharging as a supply of electrical energy for equipment to support basic tasks. Capacitor Bank is used to stabilize the input voltage of the mini generator so that recharging becomes more stable and charging faster.
The DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF EFFECTIVE DISTANCE MEASUREMENT ON BOLAWRAP EQUIPMENT PERSONNEL IN PERFORMING TASKS
Authors: Febrianto Rohman , Santoso Rahmad , Fitriani Indah Martha
Published: November 2021

Abstract - Various threats that occur in the field are a problem for individuals who are faced with human rights law where personnel must make decisions quickly and accurately, the innovation of the Bola wrap weapon can paralyze the enemy without injuring the enemy by firing Kevlar ropes to bind the enemy unable to move optimally. The researcher used the experimental method to get the results that confirm the causal relationship between the variables designed, research and develop a basic circuit by determining the effective firing range of the Bola wrap, we use the Sharp Gp2y0a710k0f sensor as an effective sensor measuring distance with a maximum range of 550 cm, the distance detected by the Sharp Gp2y0a710k0f sensor. will be processed by Arduino nano as a programming controller whose output will be displayed on the Oled LCD according to the Sharp Gp2y0a710k0f sensor in the form of a light emitting diode (LED) as an indicator, the solenoid will open the trigger with an effective firing range, and laser as a point shot. From the target, the Bola wrap weapon uses 9mm caliber munitions as a Kevlar rope projectile amplifier to bind enemies or rebels, from the results of the research it can open a predetermined lock between a range of 200 cm - 500 cm which is displayed on the Oled LCD, and the green indicator light and the Solenoid are open. The trigger will help optimally in shooting Bola wrap to paralyze enemies or rebels from moving optimally, Bola wrap weapons are used as personnel equipment in carrying out the main tasks of achieving TNI tasks effectively and optimally.
The MODIFICATION OF CONTROLLING SYSTEM ON CQB MK1 (CLOSE QUARTER BATTLE) ROBOT BASED ON ARDUINO MEGA 2560 USING PID METHOD
Authors: Kusumah Andrian Anggar , Wibisono Petrus Gunawan , Wiyanto Suko
Published: November 2021

Abstract - PJD (close combat) in the Indonesian National Army is a battle conducted in the city and in a very large area. CQB (close quarter battle) robot is a robot to perform reconnaissance and paralyze opponents during close combat. The obstacles faced by the Indonesian National Army are city wars, wars in building areas and while conducting reconnaissance are still very lacking. From the above constraints, the author seeks to create a solution, namely by designing a mobile robot that is used to help soldiers during close combat and can use robots that are moved remotely using joysticks. In this study used experimental methods to achieve the desired results, the manufacture of this robot also has several parts that will be explained, especially in the control system that uses joysticks and elevation azimuth because of the weapon to set the position of which angle is desired for the target enemy to be aimed at based on the results of vision on the camera in the robot connected to android. By using the PID method to minimize errors and errors so that the robot can function properly.
The PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE MONITORING SYSTEM OF ROCKET MOTORCYCLE COMBUSTION BASED ON RASPBERRY PI 4.0
Authors: Prasetiyo Deden , Minggu Desyderius , Anwar Mohamad
Published: November 2021

Abstract –  Rockets have an important role in today's era because they really help the activities carried out by the Indonesian National Army in order to maintain the integrity of the Unitary Republic of Indonesia. Raspberry pi 4.0 has several advantages and 2 functions, namely as a microprocessor and microcontroller. The monitoring system for the pressure and temperature of the rocket motor combustion chamber is made in such a way by using the red node software so that it can find out real-time data on the pressure and temperature of the resulting rocket motor combustion chamber. The pressure and temperature monitoring system of the rocket motor combustion chamber is equipped with a pressure transducer sensor, temperature sensor and load cell as the rocket load will be maximized by 1 ton. Control data generated from the pressure and temperature of the motor combustion chamber is sent to the raspberry pi via serial communication. This research was conducted based on pure experiments.
The IMPLEMENTATION OF TRACKING SYSTEM IN THE REAL TIME OF ANDROID FOR SENDING PERSONEL COORDINATION BASED ON MQTT.
Authors: Faesol Agus , Ashar Imam , Yulisusianto Gatut
Published: November 2021

Abstract: In the world of technology that is increasing, then as humans we will not be separated from the process improvement that occurs. From year to year, it is certain that this increase will certainly. Increasingly rapidly occurring in communication technology. Communication technology has also penetrated the military world, especially in MQTT-based communications. In this research, MQTT-based technology is applied to implement real time tracking system on android. This system is used to send the longitude and latitude coordinates of the personnel so that these points can be known directly via android. From this pure experimental research method, the coordinate point data will continue to be monitored and the existence can be known continuously. This system is designed on a VPS server or Virtual Private Server, so that all devices even though none of the networks can communicate with  each  other  as  long  as  they  have  access  rights  for application user.
The DESIGN OF ROLLER ON WHEELS REMOVAL AND INSTALLER AIDS ON ANOA PANSER COMBAT VEHICLE
Authors: Maryanto Nur Aziz Hamid , Fajar Apit  , Setyabudi Ismanto
Published: November 2021

The Army has a combat vehicle Panser ANOA 6x6 which is produced by PT. Pindad. The Panzer model combat vehicle has a number of 6 large wheels with a diameter of 1300 mm and a weight of 250 Kg on each wheel. A large number of vehicles are not supported by 'Special tool' or equipment that has a function to facilitate heavy work that has a high risk of work accidents. Therefore, a Panser wheel release and installer are made with a Roller buttress as a lift pad and the Panser wheel player is quite operated by one personnel. The method used in this study is an experimental method to find out the results of analysis on roller and wheel installer Panser ANOA 6x6. The loading received at roller construction is 1226.25 N, the bending pressure of the shaft is 546.18 N/mm2, the bending moment of the shaft is 429.19 Nm, the shaft mass is 1.7 Kg. The Roller tube flexing pressure is 879.05 N/mm2, the bending moment is 416.93 Nm and the Roller tube mass is 2.84 Kg. Welding Pressure Roller is 0.325 N/mm2. Faced with the modulus value of ST40 steel elasticity, roller construction is very capable of receiving panzer Anoa 6x6 wheel load.

 

 Keywords: Construction, Roller, Pressure, Moment
TURİZM SEKTÖRÜ SPA ÇALIŞANLARINA YÖNELİK ALGILANAN İŞ RİSKİ ÖLÇEĞİNİN TÜRKÇEYE UYARLANMASI: GEÇERLİLİK VE GÜVENİLİRLİK ÇALIŞMASI
Authors: AKMAN BALTA Şebnem , UGUR Oncel , FIRAT Mehmet , TEKE Ahmet
Published: November 2021

Amaç: Araştırmanın amacı, 5 boyut ve 19 sorudan oluşan “Algılanan İş Riski Ölçeğinin” Türkçeye uyarlanmasıdır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Ölçeğin uyarlanmasında dil geçerliliği, Yabancı Diller Bölümü’ndeki 5 akademisyen tarafından yapılmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemi, Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı’na bağlı Antalya, Bodrum ve İstanbul illerindeki 4 ve 5 yıldızlı otellerin SPA personelidir. Araştırma verilerini toplamak için anket tekniği kullanılmış ve geçerli 435 veri toplanmıştır. Bu kapsamda, ölçeğin uyarlanması için sırasıyla frekans, geçerlilik (keşfedici, doğrulayıcı, yakınsak ve ayrışma geçerliliği) ve güvenilirlik analizleri yapılmıştır. Bulgular: Keşfedici faktör analizi neticesinde; 5 boyut ve 19 sorudan oluşan algılanan iş riski ölçeği 4 ve 5 yıldızlı otellerdeki SPA çalışanları üzerinde toplam varyansın %62,62’sini açıklayan 3 boyut ve 14 sorudan oluştuğu tespit edilmiştir. Doğrulayıcı faktör analizi neticesinde elde edilen model uyum indeksleri, modelin veri ile uyumunu doğrulamıştır. Ayrışma geçerliliği neticesinde, her bir değişkene ilişkin hesaplanan Ortalama Açıklanan Varyans değerlerinin kareköklerinin, o değişkenin diğer değişkenlerle olan korelasyon değerlerinden büyük olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Son olarak, ölçek boyutlarına ait Ortalama Açıklanan Varyans değerlerinin 0,5’ten, Birleşik Güvenilirlik değerlerinin 0,7’den ve Cronbach alfa değerlerinin ise 0,7’den büyük olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç: Geçerlilik ve güvenilirlik analizleri neticesinde, Algılanan İş Riski Ölçeği Türkçe Formunun uygulandığı SPA personeli üzerinde geçerli ve güvenilir olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Strategi Pondok Pesantren Al Urwatul Wutsqo dalam Menghadapi Tantangan Modernisasi
Authors: Hasan Moch Sya'roni , Azizah Mar’atul
Published: November 2021

This research to describe the strategy of Urwatul Wutsqo Islamic boarding school dealing with modernization challenges. The focus of his research is the strategy used by Al-Urwatul Wutsqo Islamic Boarding School deal with the challenges of modernization? 2). the activities forms of the Boarding School's deal with it. 3). the supporting and obstacle factors in the implementation it. This study is a qualitative approach in the form of case study. Data collection methods are done through interviews, observation and documentation. Data analysis techniques are data reduction, data display and verification. Al Urwatul Wutsqo's Islamic boarding school strategy dealing with modernization is providing integrated education of faith and piety in accordance with the Qur'an and Hadith. The activities are to love Allah and the hereafter is amal sholih, thariqah, recitation, istighatsah, etc.
Implementasi Manajemen Kurikulum Pesantren di Ponpes Al Urwatul Wutsqo Diwek Jombang
Authors: Indana Nurul , Nurvita Leni
Published: November 2021

Islamic boarding schools are traditional Islamic educational institutions to study, understand, explore, live, and practice Islamic teachings by emphasizing the importance of religious morals as guidelines for daily behavior. Curriculum management is important, to make the mission and vision of the boarding school targets in accordance with the boarding school objectives based on the level and necessary. Curriculum management includes planning, implementing, and evaluating curriculum activities. The curriculum management of Al Urwatul Wutsqo Islamic boarding school, is al Qur'an-based (Qur'an and Interpretation Development). This study is a qualitative research method, with data collection using interviews, observation and documentation and triangulation as an anlysis.  The results of the study are conducting deliberations and coaching with the boarding school caretakers and all religious teachers / clerics (planning), the implementation is the activity of qur'any learning and tafsir amaly, and in evaluation is the responsible report to ustadz/ustadzah about the results, supporting factors: the curriculum has made can be followed since  all teachers are the alumni of the Islamic boarding school Al Urwatul Wutsqo, and the inhibiting factor is the bussines of the teacher ho are studying, so that their time is disturbed.
Konsepsi Implementasi Sistem Informasi Managemen dalam Mendukung Pelayanan Tenaga Pendidik
Authors: Mustofa Ali , Prayoga Andi
Published: November 2021

The use of management information systems in the field of education (SIMDIK) is very important in management, both in terms of managing academic administration, staffing administration, administration of facilities and infrastructure, reporting administration and so on. However, managing the administrative staff is more prioritized in educational institutions, especially teaching staff because they are the most important element in the education process. The use of management information system as a service system for teaching and education staff will be managed and empowered through SIMPATIKA (Information System for Educators and Education Personnel of the Ministry of Religion). It is helpful the management of teaching and educational staff, although some weaknesses in it. SIM is not only necessary but it is used to realize the vision, improve the educators and educational staff quality in accordance with the educators and education standards. So the use of SIM is as a mandatory step to carry out its mission. SIM maintenance should be prioritized to serve educators and education staff so it realizes the educators and educational staff quality in accordance with the educators and education standards.
Evaluasi Kurikulum Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab di STAI Attanwir Bojonegoro
Authors: Faizin Khoirul
Published: November 2021

Language learning is the most unique part of learning, especially foreign languages ??as learning and in this language is Arabic. The curriculum in a learning is very influential on the level of success of students. This study examines Arabic in terms of curriculum, because researchers consider this very important for the continuity of learning foreign languages, especially Arabic so that learning can be carried out optimally and optimally. In this case the researchers conducted research at one of the tertiary institutions in Bojonegoro namely STAI Attanwir. The researcher found that there were several elements in the language learning curriculum that had to be improved, among others, from the learning media and textbooks, as well as the learning system that caused students to not be able to receive lessons to the maximum. This happened because of the different backgrounds of Arabic learning students so that Arabic learning materials could only be understood by some students.
Prophetic Leadership Mahasiswa
Authors: Izzet Aliya , Tobroni Tobroni , Hari Abdul , Mardiana Dina
Published: November 2021

The decline of national leadership integrity in recent years is something that we should underline and must be addressed. So that the younger generation does not follow a bad example from existing leaders. As a Muslim, we have an exemplary figure who is always a good role model in speaking, acting and holding a strong principle of life. He was the Prophet Muhammad who had great leadership and what we know as the term Prophetic Leadership.The aim of this study was to find out how the concept of prophetic leadership developed in P2KK and its implementation in forming student prophetic leadership at University of Muhammadiyah Malang. This research was conducted at the UPT. P2KK University of Muhammadiyah Malang in May to June 2019. The approach used is explorative case study research. From the results of the study it was found that there were several concepts of prophetic leadership developed in P2KK, including Aqidah (faith) that was strong, trustworthy and responsible, fair, firmness, noble character , deliberation and proactive. While the implementation is done through simulations, discussions and activities outside the other classes (outbound) which are indirectly able to form the prophetic leadership of the students of the University of Muhammadiyah Malang.
Aksiologi Ilmu Pengetahuan Manajemen Pendidikan Islam
Authors: Sirojudin Didin , Ashoumi Hilyah
Published: November 2021

Value always manifests together in actions or actions carried out by humans whenever and wherever humans have needs, although it cannot be denied that sometimes the context of values ??is mostly wrapped in dialogical and dialectical uses of simple language which is difficult to philosophize. The problem is whether we are aware of it or not? actually we are discussing a value ?. Questioning the benchmarks regarding the value, situation and status of the value, investigating the statement of an object and other possibilities related to the nature of value. Research on the axiology of Islamic education management science, the author examined using the library method or literature review, the goal is that the orientation of the values ??expected from the implementation of Islamic education management science can be known for its definition and benefits. The results of this study are the orientation of the values ??expected from the implementation of Islamic education management science itself is to embed leadership, managerial and organizational values ??into a personal soul that is stable, dynamic, independent and creative, so that in action it is always based on tangible Islamic characters. in several values, namely the value of worship, the value of benefit, the value of mercy (affection), the value of goodness, the value of long-term orientation, and submission to God.
Cirkuliranje novca u prvom stoljeću u unutrašnjosti rimske provincije Dalmacije / The coin circulation in the 1st century AD in the inland of the Roman province of Dalmatia
Authors: Pandža Maja
Published: November 2021

This paper examines the circulation of Roman coins in the 1st century in the inland of province of Dalmatia. The research timeframe is the period from the first reign of Octavian Augustus to the end of the reign of Nerva. The geographic region consists of the area of Bosnia and Herzegovina, or the province of  Dalmatia in the Roman period. This paper analyzes the available reports on  coin findings, individual coins or coin hoards, as well as the frequency of coin  findings in relation to the Republican period. By combining the information  of coin findings with the historical circumstances of coin storage, the paper  creates a numismatic topography of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 1st century. The study of money circulation paints a better picture about the monetary exchange level, as well as the economic development of this area.
Makine Öğrenmesi Yöntemlerinde Yüksek Başarım için Kuantum Bilgisayar ve Hesaplamanın Kullanımı
Authors: YETİŞ Hasan , KARAKÖSE Mehmet
Published: November 2021

Günümüzde yüksek hesaplama gücü gerektiren makine öğrenmesi yöntemlerinin artmakta olan performans ihtiyaçlarını karşılamak için çok çekirdekli, çok işlemcili ve grafik işlemcili bilgisayarlar kullanılmaktadır. Bu teknolojiler yöntemlerin hızlanmasını sağlasa da, pratik bir şekilde gerçekleştirilip geliştirilmesi için yeterli değillerdir. Bu çalışmada henüz laboratuvar ortamında uygulamaları başlanan kuantum bilgisayarların ve kuantum hesaplama yöntemlerinin makine öğrenmesi yöntemleri üzerinde mevcut ve potansiyel kullanımları ele alınmaktadır. Kuantum bilgisayar ve hesaplamanın makine öğrenmesi yöntemlerinde kullanımı, kuantum uyarlamalı algoritmalar, hibrit kuantum algoritmalar ve kuantum algoritmalar olmak üzere üç başlıkta ele alınmıştır. Günümüzde kuantum hesaplamanın avantajlarından yararlanarak mevcut yöntemlerin iyileştirmesini sağlayan kuantum uyarlamalı algoritmalar yaygın olarak uygulanmaktadır. Alt iş parçacıklarının kuantum bilgisayarlara yaptırılmasını amaçlayan hibrit kuantum sistemler ile hızlanmalar elde edilmektedir. Tamamen kuantum bilgisayarlarda çalışan makine öğrenmesi yöntemleri için ise kuantum bilgisayarların sahip oldukları donanımsal dezavantajların ortadan kaldırılması ve daha çok kuantum yöntem geliştirilmesi gerekmektedir. Genel olarak yapılan çalışmalar, kuantum bilgisayarların hafıza probleminin çözülmesi ile makine öğrenmesi alanında çığır açıcı gelişmeler olacağı görüşündedir.
Tax Revenue Productivity of Tax Reforms in Kenya
Authors: Murunga James , Wawire Nelson W. , Muriithi Moses K.
Published: November 2021

Kenya has continued to experience increasing budget deficits. This is despite implementing various tax reforms. To finance the deficit, the Kenyan government should either raise more tax revenue or resort to borrowing. Domestic borrowing crowds out investment while external debt specifically non-concessional loans are tied to some unpopular conditions. The government has an option of considering non-concessional loans but this comes with a price of high interest rates and short payment periods. This means raising more tax with minimum burden is the best option. This study therefore seeks to investigate the responsiveness of Kenya’s tax system to GDP and Discretionary tax measures for the period between 1970 and 2018. Variables used in the study are integrated of order one. Johansen cointegration test reveals presence long run relationship thus informing the study to consider Vector Error Correction Model (VECM). The results reveal that Kenya’s tax system is inelastic but buoyant. This implies that the Kenyan tax system is unresponsive to GDP but responsive to discretionary tax measures. The finding of inelastic tax system has implications for the fiscal policy. The fiscal policy’s managers should target reducing or eliminating the tax exemptions, which might be eroding the effective tax base.
The Impact of Israel’s “Models’ Law” on Young Women
Authors: Cohen Michal , Latzer Yael
Published: November 2021

Background: The development of eating disorders (EDs) and disordered eating pathology (DEP) is related to a complex interplay of various factors, with the media being a main risk factor. The high comorbidity related to EDs and DEP highlights the importance of preventive interventions and requires additional prevention strategies that create opportunities for policy changes, while targeting media influences. In 2012, Israel initiated the “models’ law”, setting limits on both the employment of underweight models and the use of photo editing. This study examined the impact of the models’ law on body dissatisfaction, DEP, and EDs among young women in Israel. Methods: The study included two parts: self-report questionnaires and a telephone interview. The sample of 203 women was divided into two age groups, 81 women aged 18-24 and 122 women aged 25-35-that completed both parts of the study. Results: The models’ law had significantly higher impact on younger as opposed to older participants. Yet younger participants were found to have higher levels of DEP than the older participants. Additionally, participants who were highly supportive of the law had lower levels of DEP. Conclusion: The results indicate that younger participants had higher levels of DEP and were more influenced by the thin ideal and the media. Thus, these results highlight the importance of implementing prevention programs at younger ages and expanding the spectrum of prevention programs to the field of policy change, using legislation.
Curcumin represses lipid accumulation through inhibiting ERK1/2-PPAR-γ signaling pathway and triggering apoptosis in porcine subcutaneous preadipocytes
Authors: Pan Shifeng , Chen Yongfang , Zhang Lin , Liu Zhuang , Xu Xingyu , Xing Hua
Published: November 2021

Objective: Excessive lipid accumulation in adipocytes results in prevalence of obesity and metabolic syndrome. Curcumin (CUR), a naturally phenolic active ingredient, has been shown to have lipid-lowering effects. However, its underlying mechanisms have remained largely unknown. Therefore, the study aims to determine the effect of CUR on cellular lipid accumulation in porcine subcutaneous preadipocytes (PSPA) and to clarify novel mechanisms.Methods: The PSPA were cultured and treated with or without CUR. Both cell counting Kit-8 and lactate dehydrogenase release assays were used to examine cytotoxicity. Intracellular lipid contents were measured by oil-red-o staining extraction and triglyceride quantification. Apoptosis was determined by flow cytometry and the terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated deoxyuridine triphosphate-nick end labelling assay. Adipogenic and apoptosis genes were analyzed by quantitative polymerase chain reaction and Western blot.Results: The CUR dose-dependently reduced the proliferation and lipid accumulation of PSPA. Noncytotoxic doses of CUR (10 to 20 μM) significantly inhibited extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2) phosphorylation and expression of adipogenic genes peroxisome proliferation-activity receptor-γ (PPAR-γ), CCAAT/enhancer binding protein-α, sterol regulatory element-binding protein-1c, adipocyte protein-2, glucose transporter-4 as well as key lipogenic enzymes fatty acid synthase and acetyl-CoA carboxylase, while ERK1/2 activation significantly reversed CUR-reduced lipid accumulation by increasing PPAR-γ. Furthermore, compared with differentiation induced media treated cells, higher dose of CUR (30 μM) significantly decreased the expression of AKT and B-cell lymphoma-2 (BCL2), while increased the expression of BCL-2-associated X (BAX) and the BAX/BCL-2 expression ratio, suggesting triggered apoptosis by inactivating AKT and increasing BAX/BCL-2 ratio and Caspase-3 expression. Moreover, AKT activation significantly rescued CUR inhibiting lipid accumulation via repressing apoptosis.Conclusion: These results demonstrate that CUR is capable of suppressing differentiation by inhibiting ERK1/2-PPAR-γ signaling pathway and triggering apoptosis via decreasing AKT and subsequently increasing BAX/BCL-2 ratio and Caspase-3, suggesting that CUR provides an important method for the reduction of porcine body fat, as well as the prevention and treatment of human obesity.
L’importance de l’hémoglobine : gestion périopératoire du sang pour les patients en oncologie
Authors: Stephens Jennifer , Tano Ruby
Published: November 2021

Au Canada, le nombre de cas de cancer augmente chaque année et, par conséquent, le nombre de patients en oncologie qui subissent une opération. La chirurgie cause un stress particulièrement intense à l’organisme déjà fragilisé par la maladie et les traitements. Les transfusions périopératoires de globules rouges sont essentielles pour stabiliser le taux d’hémoglobine et soigner l’anémie, ainsi que pour gérer la perte de sang attendue pendant l’opération. Il est nécessaire d’examiner en profondeur et d’anticiper les facteurs de risque associés aux transfusions sanguines périopératoires pour améliorer le devenir des patients. Ces dernières années, la recherche sur la gestion périopératoire du sang des patients en oncologie recommande tout spécialement la création de programmes d’intervention coordonnés pour réduire la nécessité et le nombre de transfusions sanguines administrées avant, pendant et après l’opération. Pour recenser les patients à risque de complications périopératoires et leur faire bénéficier d’interventions rapides et d’une observation continue, la bonne stratégie est de mettre en lien les chirurgiens oncologues avec un programme local ou provincial de conservation du sang.
Intervention en soins de soutien auprès de survivants du cancer prostatique avancé : Revue intégrative de la littérature
Authors: Calvo-Schimmel Alejandra , Qanungo Suparna , Newman Susan , Sterba Katherine
Published: November 2021

Contexte : Pour les survivants du cancer prostatique avancé, les interventions en soins de soutien peuvent améliorer la qualité de vie et les résultats cliniques. Même si ces patients ont très fréquemment des besoins non satisfaits, peu de soins de soutien leur sont prodigués. Méthodologie : Les bases de données PubMed, SCOPUS, CINAHL et ProQuest ont été interrogées à la recherche d’articles pertinents. Les données ont été extraites, organisées par élément thématique et classées selon les sept domaines du Cadre des soins de soutien pour les soins en oncologie. Résultats : La recherche a permis de relever 1 678 articles, dont 18 ont été inclus dans la revue et ont fait l’objet d’une évaluation critique. La plupart des études étaient transversales avec de petits échantillons non diversifiés. Les interventions en soins de soutien rapportées pour les survivants du cancer prostatique avancé sont limitées, mais tendent à être positives. La plupart des critères étaient axés sur les symptômes déclarés par les patients (ex. anxiété, douleur, auto-efficacité), et évalués au moyen de questionnaires ou d’entretiens. Les interventions réalisées en groupe ont donné de meilleurs résultats. Conclusions : Les hommes atteints d’un cancer prostatique avancé ont besoin d’interventions supplémentaires en soins de soutien. En raison de leur rôle essentiel dans les soins aux patients cancéreux, les chercheurs en sciences infirmières et les infirmières cliniciennes doivent faire équipe pour trouver et élaborer des interventions en soins de soutien axées sur le patient et adaptées à la culture qui améliorent la qualité de vie et les résultats cliniques. Il faut centrer les efforts sur l’échantillonnage, les domaines des besoins, le cadre théorique, les lignes directrices et les instruments de mesure.
Effect of Cognitive-behavioral Training Combined with Motivational Interviewing on Treatment Adherence and Hemoglobin A1c in Patients with Diabetes and Depressive Symptoms
Authors: Miri Zahra , Rezaee Nasrin , Faghihi Hamed , Navidian Ali
Published: November 2021

Background: Depression associated with diabetes increases the possibility of non-adherence to care and treatment programs. The use of psychological approaches can improve patients’ self-management ability. Objectives: This study aimed to examine the effect of cognitive-behavioral training combined with motivational interviewing on treatment adherence and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) in patients with diabetes and depressive symptoms. Methods: This randomized clinical trial was performed on two groups of 45 patients (n = 90) with type 2 diabetes and depression in a diabetes clinic affiliated with a teaching hospital in Iran in 2021. The participants were selected using convenience sampling and randomly divided into two intervention groups. The patients in the cognitive-behavioral intervention group with motivational interviewing attended eight face-to-face training sessions three times a week, and the patients in the cognitive-behavioral group attended only four cognitive-behavioral training sessions two times a week. Twelve weeks after the intervention, the personal information and HbA1c levels reported by the laboratory were collected using an information form. Other data were collected using the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale. The collected data were analyzed with SPSS software (version 22) using paired samples t-test, independent samples t-test, chi-square test, and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). Results: The results of ANCOVA showed that the mean score of medication adherence of the patients in the cognitive-behavioral group with motivational interviewing after receiving the intervention (5.54 ± 1.05) was significantly higher than the medication adherence score of the patients in the cognitive-behavioral training group (4.87 ± 1.01) (P = 0.002). Moreover, the mean HbA1 level of patients in the group receiving cognitive-behavioral training combined with motivational interviewing (8.42 ± 0.69) was significantly lower than the corresponding value for patients in the cognitive-behavioral training group (9.47 ± 1.28) (P = 0.001). Conclusions: Cognitive-behavioral training combined with motivational interviewing had a greater effect than cognitive-behavioral training alone on increasing medication adherence and reducing HbA1c levels in patients with diabetes and depression. Thus, motivational approaches can be incorporated into routine psychological training to better manage diabetes and depression symptoms.
Organized Crime in Albania: A Path Dependence Perspective
Authors: Pilaca Geri , Nako Alban
Published: November 2021

Albanian organized crime has gained attention from the media and academia due to its significant role in international criminal world. Many studies have showcased Albanian criminal groups’ main characteristics and what makes them stand out. Nevertheless, such studies lack a theoretical application that binds the findings and provides an extensive panorama of Albanian organized crime development. Implying that the formation of Albanian organized crime is not a coincidence but rather an ongoing process, this study refers to path dependence theory to explain such an occurrence. Traditionally, the study of path dependence has focused on explaining how standards or rules become reinforced and determinant in a set environment by passing through three sequential stages. Consequently, the study uses a three-phase model to analyze Albanian organized crime from its inception to its latest stage.
Benign dermoscopic parallel ridge pattern in plantar hyperpigmentation due to capecitabine
Authors: Tognetti Linda , Fimiani Michele , Rubegni Pietro
Published: November 2021

We report the case of a 37-year-old woman (phototype II) who presented at our outpatient clinic with a two-month history of hyperpigmented plantar macules. Medical history revealed that the patient had taken capecitabine in the past three months as adjuvant chemotherapy for recurrent breast cancer. Dermoscopic examination of the plantar macules showed parallel ridge pattern with pigmentation in the furrows without obliteration of eccrine gland apertures. Besides in acral melanoma, parallel ridge pattern can also be observed in benign plantar lesions, such as congenital or acquired acral nevi, subcorneal hemorrhage, dye-related pigmentation and drug-induced hyperpigmentation, especially in patients with phototypes III-VI. The few reported cases of capecitabine-induced hyperpigmentation have been associated with hand and foot syndrome in patients with phototypes IV-V and palmar as well as plantar involvement.
Tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton tonsurans presenting as an obscure patchy hair loss due to daily antifungal shampoo use
Authors: Sombatmaithai Alita , Pattanaprichakul Penvadee , Tuchinda Papapit , Surawan Theetat , Muanprasart Chanai , Matthapan Lalita , Bunyaratavej Sumanas
Published: November 2021

Tinea capitis is unusual and often misdiagnosed in healthy adults. We report a case of a healthy woman with a several-year history of asymptomatic, bizarre-shaped, non-scarring alopecia. She had used over-the-counter ketoconazole shampoo regularly for a long time. An initial potassium hydroxide preparation showed negative result for fungal organism. The scalp biopsy revealed endothrix infection, and dermoscopic examination demonstrated the comma hair and corkscrew hair signs. The fungal culture showed Trichophyton tonsurans. The daily use of antifungal shampoo could be the important factor to conceal clinical and laboratory findings for diagnosis of T. tonsurans tinea capitis in our case, which required high clinical suspicion and histopathology and dermoscopic examinations.
Rose-Tinted Glasses
Authors: Entracte A. M. ,   After Dinner Conversation
Published: November 2021

What do we lose when we leave childhood and become adults? Is this a good thing? Can we, at least for a moment, turn back time and see the world again as a child? In this work of philosophical short story fiction, Becca and Adam are members of the Fairytale Fellowship, a group of children who can still see the magic in the world and protect the world from wrong-doing magical creatures. Becca and Adam find special glasses that allow anyone, even adults, to see the invisible magical creatures around them. They rush to get the glasses to the Fellowship, but are stopped by a Faun who steals the glasses and forces them to play a game to win the glasses back. They win the game, but valuable time has passed. Becca and Adam have aged out and experienced "The Shift" all children experience into adulthood that makes them unable to see magical things. Their worst fear has happened, they have grown up.
Beyond Rose Street
Authors: Barron Michael ,   After Dinner Conversation
Published: November 2021

What is required for us to summon a new life? Are we required to leave the people in our old life behind? In this work of philosophical short story fiction, Tyler and the narrator are childhood friends now in their early 20’s stuck in an out of the way, nothing, town. The narrator has a chance to go to college, but Tyler talks him out of it and they both continue to live at their parent’s houses. One day, Tyler finds a strange piece of paper with a spell that opens up a shadow portal to a "new life." They perform the spell, however, when Tyler is halfway through the portal the candle blows out and traps him half in this world, half in the other. He’s stuck. For months, the narrator visits in secret, feeding Tyler, until he is finally able to reopen the portal. When he does Tyler continues walking through to his new life, leaving the narrator behind.
Arthurian Influence in the Lord of the Rings
Authors: Hayley Michael
Published: November 2021

J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved Lord of the Rings has been considered one of the greatest works of English literature. This work analyzes Tolkien's inspiration and motivation in his writing process by situation middle-earth in the context of postwar England. Evaluation Tolkien's letters reveal his affinity for Arthurian legend, and his desire to reinvent it to create a myth that was distinctly English. A comparison of the two bodies of legend reveals similar Archetypal elements and characterizations that give Tolkien's legendarium credibility and weight. Through Sauron's destruction of middle-earth, Tolkien reveals his concerns for a modern, industrialized England and the consequences of war. In The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien reinvents the legend of Arthur into a synthesis of English national identity and exigency for the future.
ASSESSMENT OF GENETIC VARIATION AMONG PISTACIA ATLANTICA DESF. REGARDING SEXUAL GENOTYPES (MALE, FEMALE AND HERMAPHRODITIC) USING ISSRS. MARKERS
Authors: ALHAJJAR Najwa M. , MUZHER Bayan M.
Published: November 2021

All Pistacia species are dioecious, male and female flowers are born on separated trees. Our recent studies identified new hermaphroditic genotypes of P. atlantica with different structure of racemes and flowers at the south of Syria. Therefore, the current research aimed to assess genetic variation among 11 genotypes (3 female, 5 hermaphroditic, 3 male) across fifteen ISSRs primers in Sweida Research Center (2018-2019). All of the primers were able to detect the polymorphism, which revealed 214 bands, 205 of them were polymorphic (95.79%). The number of bands for each primer ranged from 6 to 33, with an average 14.27 bands for each Primer. Genetic similarity among all studied genotypes ranged from (0.27) between hermaphroditic genotype (PA52) with female genotype (FA3) as well as between MA3 male genotype and FA2 female genotype, while the highest genetic similarity was 0.77 between two hermaphroditic genotypes (PA37and PA52). Cluster analysis grouped all studied genotypes into three main clusters according to their sexual structure; the first cluster contained all of the hermaphroditic genotypes and the second cluster comprised of all male genotypes, while the third cluster included all female genotypes. The results demonstrated the importance and the efficiency of ISSR technique by revealing the genetic variation among P. atlantica genotypes and separating all of them into detached clusters according to their sexual structure. Farther more, some primers were able to detect common bands in each sexual structure which might help to understand the mechanism of sexual inheritance within the studied species.
MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF CARPOCORIS FUSCISPINUS (HEMIPTERA: PENTATOMIDAE), A PEST OF ONION AND LEEK SEED CROPS
Authors: ZOLLINGER Falc , CHABLAIS Romain , CROVADORE Julien , COCHARD Bastien , HAENZI Martine , BOVIGNY Pierre-Yves , LEFORT François
Published: November 2021

Any agricultural production requires the prior production of seeds, carried out by specialized companies, which own in-depth knowledge of seed crops as well as of their pathogens and pests. These pathogens and pests often remain unknown to the agricultural world. They are very little studied and control strategies do not exist. The present study is typical of such a situation: Zollinger Bio, an organic seeds producer, regularly deals with seed crops health problems. Over the last years, the production of seeds of onion (Allium cepa) and leek (Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum) has been reduced by 50% by a bug, morphologically and genetically identified as Carpocoris fuscispinus. Their piercing-sucking mouthparts allow these insects to empty the maturing seeds. Carpocoris fuscispinus, a native bug in Europe, has never been considered as a pest, although observed once as a cereal pest in Iran. The pest has already caused damage during flowering making the use of insecticides not possible, because of their harmful effect on pollinating insects. Entomophagous fungi could be an alternative. Two fungal isolates, Beauveria bassiana UASWS 1427 and Paecilomyces fumosoroseus UASWS 1457, were tested against C. fuscispinus. The experimental units consisted of five bugs in a box with water and food (leek flower, spelled crop seeds). The mortality increased quickly between day four and day eight and reached 100% adults for B. bassiana and 90% for P. fumosoroseus at day eight. Similar results were obtained on larvae. These results are promising of a possible microbiological control against C. fuscispinus.