bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Production of Fuel Oil from Blends of Refinery Products for Powering Heat Exchanger
Authors: Abubakar Aminu , Chior Joseph , Salihu Ayuba , Nzerem Petrus , Gimba Abdullahi , Okafor Ikechukwu , Jakada Khaleel
Published: April 2024

Fuel oil, also known as furnace oil is a fraction of crude oil obtained when distillation processing is carried out in the refinery. Due to the high viscous of the heavy fuel oil, that makes it difficult to be pump throughout the pipework of the power plant, it is necessary to produce a fuel oil that will meet up the required standard. The aim of this study was to produce fuel oil from the blend of refinery intermediate product which meet certain European fuel specifications outlined in the EN 590:2009 standard alongside NMDPRA Standards. The blending stocks obtained from the Warri Refinery and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) were first filtered to remove some particulate impurities before they were analyzed to determine their properties after which, they were introduced into a mixed-tank that has an agitator connected and the blending was done using the blending ratio obtained from literature. The fuel oil produced was eventually analyzed for properties such as: Specific Gravity, API Gravity, Density, Viscosity, Kinematic Viscosity, Moisture Content, Flash Point, Cloud Point, Pour Point and Sulphur content. The sample with a composition of 33.3% of Decant oil (DCO), 33.3% Heavy gas oil (HGO), 33.3% light cycle oil (LCO) produced fuel oil of specific gravity 0.916, API Gravity 22.95, Density 0.896, Viscosity 40, Kinematic viscosity 4.7, pour point -6.5 and flash point 109, The analysis of the fuel oil meet the standard for blended fuel oil, according to the ISO 8217:2017 Standard. The results confirmed that blending of decant oil with conventional petroleum diesel (heavy and light gas oil) has a highly significant effect on the properties of the resulting fuel blend. The results show that by increasing the heavy gas oil content of the blend, the flash point of the blend increases; while increasing the decant oil content of the blend results in a decrease in Cloud point. The results of the analysis of the produced fuel oil confirms that its properties fall within the acceptable range for Fuel Oil and can be used as fuel for fired heaters and furnaces of the refinery and other process plants.
Healthcare Workers' Anxiety Levels and Mindful Attention Awareness Towards the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Fakılı Füsun , Özdemir Nurgül
Published: April 2024

Aim: Mindful attention awareness and anxiety levels of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic were unknown. In this study, we aimed to measure the behavioral changes of healthcare workers together with their anxiety and mindful attention awareness levels during the pandemic.
Methods: A brief mental health examination was conducted on healthcare workers who were actively involved in the COVID-19 pandemic to identify any dysfunctional anxiety issues associated with COVID-19. A survey containing behavioral changes, as well as a coronavirus anxiety scale and mindful attention awareness scale were administered to healthcare workers during the pandemic.
Results: A total of 146 healthcare workers, 56.2% of women were included in the study. The coronavirus anxiety scale score values of the participants were a mean of 4±4.4 (Min=0-Max=20), and 13.7% of them had high levels of anxiety. The mean score for the mindful attention awareness scale score was a mean 59.4±13.9 (Min=22-Max=90). Females had higher coronavirus anxiety scale scores (p=0.003), but males had greater mindful attention awareness scale scores (p=0.001).
It was determined that the coronavirus anxiety scale total scores averages of healthcare workers whose sleep (p=0.001), out-of-hospital clothing (p=0.006), and eating habits (p=0.017) changed during the pandemic were statistically significantly higher (p<0.05). Healthcare workers with higher coronavirus anxiety scores used more prophylactic drugs and supplements/vitamins after contact with COVID-19 patients.
Conclusions: Although the coronavirus anxiety scale score was below average and the mindful attention awareness scale score was above average, healthcare workers' behaviors changed during the pandemic. Coronavirus anxiety and mindful attention awareness scale levels affected the behaviors of healthcare workers. Psychosocial support programs must be provided to healthcare workers during the pandemic.
ANALYSIS OF MULTIDRUG RESISTANCE PROTEIN GENE EXPRESSION IN TUBERCULOMAS WITH DIFFERENT INFLAMMATORY ACTIVITY
Authors:   Central Tuberculosis Research Institute, Erokhina M.V. ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Lepekha L.N. , Rybalkina E.Yu. , Tarasov R.V. , Tarasova E.K
Published: April 2024

The aim of the work is to investigate the expression level of the main genes of multidrug resistance proteins of macroorganism somatic cells (MDR-SCM) – ABCB1, ABCC1, ABCG2 – in pulmonary tuberculomas with different inflammatory activity. Materials and methods. Surgical material of pulmonary tuberculoma was obtained from 30 patients (16 men and 14 women). According to the results of histological examination and morphological analysis tuberculoma samples were divided into two groups: with moderate or severe inflammatory process. The level of expression of the ABCB1, ABCC1, and ABCG2 genes was evaluated for all samples by real-time polymerase chain reaction. Results. The genes ABCB1, ABCC1, ABCG2 are expressed in the perifocal zone of tuberculomas and their expression level depends on the activity of inflammation. The highest expression level was found for the ABCB1 gene encoding the P-gp transporter protein.
A MODIFIED METHOD OF IMMUNOLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS OF INTOLERANCE TO ANTI-TUBERCULOSIS DRUGS USING ADDITIONAL STIMULATION OF CULTURED LYMPHOCYTES WITH RECOMBINANT INTERLEUKIN-2
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution «Central Tuberculosis Research Institute», Averbakh M.M. , Kosmiadi G.A. , Gergert V.Ya. , Panova L.V.
Published: April 2024

This study is aimed to enhance the immune response to anti-TB drugs (anti-TBD) in vitro of circulating blood lymphocytes from patients with adverse reactions. Methods. The immune response of lymphocytes to first-line anti-TBD was studied in 7 patients with hepatotoxic reactions (test group) and 13 patients without reactions (control group). The modified blast transformation test was used in a culture of lymphocytes in vitro; proliferative activity was increased using recombinant IL-2. Results. The addition of IL-2 to control cultures with no anti-TBD had almost no effect on the blastogenic response of lymphocytes while the response to anti-TBD was increased 1,5–2 times. However, the stimulation index never exceeded 2. The addition of IL-2 to lymphocyte cultures of patients with hepatotoxic reactions caused an increase in the content of blasts to 4.5–5%. Different patients showed immune response simultaneously to 1 or more anti-TBD. In 3 cases the lymphocytes reacted to 3 drug combinations: R+Z+E, H+R+E and R+Z+H. Conclusion. The modified blast transformation test is useful to identify the immune response of lymphocytes to anti-TBD in patients with hepatotoxic reactions.
IN VITRO ACTIVITY OF BEDAQUILINE AGAINST MYCOBACTERIUM FORTUITUM COMPLEX
Authors:   Moscow Research and Clinical Center for Tuberculosis Control of the Moscow Government Health Department (MRCCTC), Makarova M.V. , Mikhailova Y.D. , Sviridenko M.A. , Khachaturyants E.N. , Litvinov V.I.
Published: April 2024

The activity of bedaquiline (Bdq), a drug that is effectively used for the treatment of tuberculosis, including those with multiple (MDR) and extensively drug resistant (XDR) pathogen, was studied against rapidly growing non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) belonging to Mycobacterium fortuitum complex (MFC). Methods. А total 154 strains of MFC (78 of M. fortuitum and 76 of M. peregrinum) were examined. In addition, the drug susceptibility (DS) of these strains to 15 antibacterial drugs (ABD) was studied using the Sensitititre RapMyco test system. Results. Тhe Bdq MIC range for M. fortuitum was found to be 0.0015–1.0 μg/mL, M. peregrinum – 0.0015–2.0 μg/mL. The MIC50 for M. fortuitum was 0.015 µg/mL, MIC90 was 0.25 µg/mL, and ECOFF was 0.5 µg/mL. For M. peregrinum, the corresponding values were 0.007, 0.06 and 2.0 µg/mL. As a result, only 1 (1.3%) resistant strain of M. fortuitum was detected, no resistant strains of M. peregrinum were found. When the DS of these NTM species to other ABDs were studied, it was found that M. fortuitum and M. peregrinum were highly resistant to most of them. Conclusion. Bdq was found to be active against MFC in vitro and is likely to be effective in the chemotherapy of mycobacteriosis caused by these NTM species
STUDY OF MUTATIONS IN THE mmpR AND atpE GENES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS RESISTANCE TO BEDAQUILINE
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution «Central Scientific Research Institute of Tuberculosis», Peretokina I.V. , Krylova L.Yu. , Freiman G.E. , Nosova E. Yu. , Zimenkov D.V. ,   Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology (EIMB)
Published: April 2024

In the study we obtained and analyzed the results of the development of resistance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to the novel antitubercular drug bedaquiline. We investigate 16 strains isolated from 16 patients with pulmonary TB after bedaquiline therapy. With the help of wholegenome sequencing we detected 20 mutations in the mmpR gene and 6 mutations in the target gene atpE associated with bedaquiline resistance in vitro. It was found, that MIC values of bedaquiline were significantly higher for strains with mutations in the atpE gene than for MTB strains with mutations in the mmpR gene.
REVIEW ON DESKTOP ASSISTANT FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED: MIME.AI
Authors:   Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Shah and Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College., Dolzake Nutan
Published: April 2024

The study begins by examining the historical evolution of desktop assistants, highlighting key milestones and breakthroughs in assistive technology. It then delves into the core functionalities that make these desktop assistants valuable tools for the visually impaired. These functionalities include speech synthesis, screen reading, voice commands, and tactile feedback mechanisms. The review addresses the challenges and limitations associated with current desktop assistant technologies for the visually impaired. Mime.ai is a model which includes key aspects typically associated with desktop assistants for the visually impaired like Text-to-Speech technology, voice commands, AI and Machine Learning Integration, Web Accessibility and Compatibility with Other Assistive Technologies. It examines factors such as learnability, efficiency, memorability, errors, and user satisfaction, providing insights into the overall usability of the assistant. The review assesses seamless integration of the assistant with screen readers, braille displays, magnification software, and productivity tools. Finally, the review considers the impact of the desktop assistant on the daily lives of visually impaired users. It presents user feedback and testimonials regarding the utility, effectiveness, and overall satisfaction with the assistant, highlighting its potential to improve accessibility and productivity for this user group. Key Words: Natural Language Processing, Neural Network, Voice Commands, Text-to-Speech technology.
Effect of Demographic Factors on Influence of Visual Merchandise Towards Gold Jewellery industry
Authors:   Student, B. V. Patel Institute of Management, Uka Tarsadia University, Gujarat, India., Modi, Krishna
Published: April 2024

The ever changing retailing Industruy facing end number of challenges to attract the customers. For the same, Visual merchandise is acting as one of the strong influencing element to bring traffic in the store. The aim of the study is to identify the impact of demographic factor on consumer buying behaviour towards gold jewellery. 102 respondents of Surat city was surveyed. The Kruskal Wallis test and Mann-Whitney test was applied. The implications of the finding would helpful to academicians and marketers. Key words : Visual merchandise, Gold jewellery, Demographic factors, Consumer Behaviour, Retail interior and exterior
Literature Review : Emotion-Based Music Recommendation System with Age Detection
Authors:   Department of CSE(AI &ML)  Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering  Mysuru, India, C P Prof Vijay
Published: April 2024

This research introduces an innovative Emotion-Based Music Recommendation System coupled with Age Estimation. Leveraging computer vision techniques, specifically Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), the proposed system analyzes facial data, obtained either through a camera or OpenCV, to discern both the emotional state and age of an individual. The synergy of emotion and age information serves as the foundation for personalized music recommendations. To compose playlists and propose songs, a third-party API is used, personalizing the musical experience to the user's emotional state and age group. This integration of facial analysis, deep learning, and music recommendation aims to enhance user engagement and satisfaction by providing a more contextually relevant and emotionally resonant music selection. Keywords— Emotion-Based Music Recommendation System, Age Estimation, Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), OpenCV, Deep Learning, Third-Party API.
Sign Language Recognition Using Convolutional Neural Network
Authors:   Department of Computer Science and Engineering  Arunachala College of Engineering for Women  Tamilnadu,India., R Niranjana
Published: April 2024

This project introduces a real-time sign language detection system powered by Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), designed to aid individuals with hearing impairments in communication. Leveraging OpenCV for video capture and hand detection, along with custom modules for hand tracking and image classification, the system seamlessly integrates deep learning methodologies. A pre-trained CNN model, trained on a comprehensive dataset of sign language gestures, forms the core of the system, ensuring accurate classification in real-time. By capturing video frames from a webcam, detecting hands, and processing them through the CNN model, the system provides immediate feedback by overlaying predicted gestures onto the video stream. Through its effective implementation, this project underscores the potential of CNNs in facilitating accessibility and inclusivity, while also paving the way for future enhancements and applications in assistive technology and human-computer interaction. Top of Form Keywords— Real-time, Sign Language Detection, Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Communication, Hearing Impairments, Deep Learning.
Implementation of Web based College Chatbot
Authors:   Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering,   R. V. R. & J. C. College of Engineering, Guntur, India., Sri N. Ramya
Published: April 2024

This paper presents the development and evaluation of a specialized chatbot system tailored for information retrieval within our college. The chatbot serves as a user-friendly interface, allowing users to engage in natural language interactions to inquire about various aspects of the institution, including departmental resources, academic regulations, facilities, and services. Leveraging a robust knowledge base and pattern matching techniques, the chatbot delivers timely and contextually appropriate responses to user queries. Through systematic evaluation and user feedback analysis, the system's performance and usability are assessed, paving the way for further enhancements and potential applications in educational settings. This research underscores the role of chatbots in optimizing user experience and operational efficiency within academic institutions. Key Words: Artificial Intelligence; Pattern Matching; Regular Expressions; Natural Language Processing
Investors' Perception Towards IPOs Launched by Startups
Authors:   Mittal School of Business, Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India, Sharma Vanshika
Published: April 2024

This research investigates investor sentiment towards IPOs launched by startup companies. While IPOs offer potential for high returns, inherent risks associated with startups can create acautious investor landscape. This study analyzes factors influencing investor perception, including the startup's financial health, growth trajectory, industry trends, and management team experience. Additionally, the research explores the impact of broader market conditions and regulatory environment on investor confidence in startup IPOs. By employing a survey, the study aims to identify key drivers of investor decision-making in the context of startup IPOs. The findings contribute valuable insights for both startups seeking public listing and investors navigating the dynamic world of startup financing. Understanding investor perception can empower startups to tailor their IPO strategies for optimal market reception, while also informing investors' risk-reward assessments when considering startup IPOs. Keywords: Investor sentiment, IPOs, Startup companies, Survey, Decision-making
Insanity Defence Under the Indian Criminal justice System
Authors: Mann Uttkarsh
Published: April 2024

The "Insanity Defence" within the framework of the Indian Legal System serves as a protective measure for individuals accused of criminal offenses, especially when they lack the mental capacity to understand the nature of their actions or differentiate between right and wrong. This defence aligns with the legal principle “Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea,” which emphasizes that for an action to be deemed unlawful, it must be accompanied by a guilty mind. Consequently, punishing individuals who are not accountable for their actions would contravene fundamental human rights enshrined in the Constitution of India. To delve deeper into the concept of the insanity defence, it's essential to trace its origins and development within English law and its subsequent impact on Indian legal statutes. It's crucial to understand that insanity defence isn't merely a matter of suffering from a mental illness; rather, it requires a demonstration that the accused lacked the mental capacity to comprehend the consequences of their actions. Thus, the burden of proof lies with the accused, who must provide compelling evidence to establish their state of insanity, akin to the standard of “preponderance of the evidence” often seen in civil cases. This paper seeks to analyze the intricacies of insanity within the legal framework and how it has evolved into a potential loophole within the current judicial system.
ANALYSIS OF A STEEL STRUCTURE CONSIDERING BRACED AND UNBRACED ECCENTRIC CONDITION USING ETABS: A REVIEW
Authors: Kumar Sujit
Published: April 2024

In modern seismic design, damping devices are used to increase the capacity of structures to dissipate energy. This Project evaluates the efficiency of using a passive friction damper system in a structure compared with typical structures and the influence of the damper’s capacity on the structural response. The analysis concludes that dampers with lower capacity slip more times during earthquake than dampers with bigger capacity but the acceleration result increases. Keywords: Seismic Analysis, Storey Drift, Base Shear, Storey Displacement, ETABS In this paper we are conducting a review on researches base on “Analysis of A Structure
SALES PREDICTION BASED ON SARIMAX TIME SERIES ALGORITHM
Authors: Abirami, Ms. S. R Sri
Published: April 2024

Businesses must perform time-series forecasting of seasonal item sales because it enables them to predict future demand and modify their inventory accordingly. This investigation compares the performance of three well-known machine learning methods for time-series forecasting of seasonal item sales: Support Vector Machine (SVM), Seasonal Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average with Exogenous Variables (SARIMAX), and Multi-layer Perception (MLP). A dataset of historical sales data is used to evaluate the algorithms. The data is split into training and testing sets, and measures like Mean Absolute Error (MAE), Relative Absolute Error (RAE), and Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) are used to assess each algorithm's performance. The analysis's findings support the assertion that SARIMA- X provides greater accuracy than other methods incalculating the seasonal sales of the historical data. Keywords—, Time-series forecasting, SARIMAX, ARIMA, Machine Learning
OUTLIER DETECTION
Authors: Vasuki C.
Published: April 2024

To find observations that differ considerably from the bulk of the data points, outlier detection is an essential task in data analysis. To put it more simply, outliers are individual data points that stand out from the rest of the dataset. the Iris dataset, a machine learning benchmark, is used for outlier detection. The Rank SVM method, which is typically utilized for ranking jobs but has been modified for outlier identification, is used to find outliers. Standardizing the features pre-processes the dataset, which consists of measurements of iris flower sepal and petal diameters. The standardised dataset is used to train a Rank SVM model. According to the model's categorization, outliers are anticipated to be categorized as -1 and inliers as 1. The study shows the indices of outliers found in the Iris dataset and sheds light on how well Rank SVM works for outlier identification tasks. Keywords: outlier detection, iris dataset, human behavior, machine learning
Dört Büyük Futbol Kulübünün Korona Salgını Sonrası Dönemindeki Gelir Analizi ve Avrupa Kulüpleri ile Karşılaştırılması
Authors: İlbasan Ruşen , Aycil Serkan , Ay Serap
Published: April 2024

Günümüz spor dünyasının en popüler ve ilgi çeken branşı olarak nitelendirebileceğimiz futbol özellikle 2000’li yılların başından bu zamana kadar ciddi büyüklükte bir endüstri niteliği kazanmıştır. Kulüpler sportif başarılar kazanmak için sadece saha içinde değil aynı zamanda piyasa koşullarında da birbirleri ile rekabet halindedir. Toplam hasılatlarını arttırarak rekabet üstünlüğü sağlamak isteyen kulüplerin ana gelir kalemlerini Yayın Gelirleri, Maç Günü Gelirleri ve Ticari Gelirlerin oluşturduğu görülmektedir. Bu çalışmada Pandemi gibi son yüzyılın sosyal, ekonomik ve küresel anlamda en büyük krizinin yaşandığı dönemde, ülkemizin dört büyükleri olarak adlandırılan (Galatasaray Sportif Sınai ve Ticari Yatırımlar A.Ş., Fenerbahçe Futbol A.Ş., Beşiktaş Futbol Yatırımları Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., Trabzonspor Sportif Yatırım ve Futbol İşletmeciliği A.Ş.) spor kulüplerinin son beş yıla ait hasılat yapıları ve gelir çeşitleri incelenmiş ve Trend anailzi ile analiz edilmiştir. Bu bağlamda ortaya çıkan sonuçlar Deloitte Para Ligi 2024 raporunda yer alan Avrupa’da en yüksek gelire sahip olan 20 kulübün ortalama değerleri ile kıyaslanmıştır. Sonuç olarak Kulüplerin pandemi dönemi ile beraber toplam hasılatlarının, ticari gelirlerinin ve yayın gelirlerinin önemli ölçüde azaldığı, post-pandemi dönemi olarak adlandırabileceğimiz 2023 yılında yalnızca maç günü gelirlerinde pandemi öncesi dönemdeki seviyeyi yakalayabildikleri görülmüştür. Artan döviz kuru ile beraber özellikle yayın gelirlerinde yaşanan ciddi anlamdaki düşüşün kulüplerin toplam hasılatlarını da etkileyen önemli bir husus olduğu belirlenmiştir. Benzer dönemde 20 Avrupa kulübünün ortalama gelirlerinde çok büyük dalgalanmalar görülmediği tespit edilmiş ve bu kulüplerin düşen maç günü gelirlerini yayın gelirleri ve ticari gelirler ile telafi ettikleri görülmüştür. 2023 yılında ise Pandeminin etkilerinden tamamıyla kurtuldukları, 2019 yılı toplam hasılatlarının üzerlerine çıktıkları ortaya konmuştur.
Impacto de la ansiedad y estrés en personal de primera línea durante la covid-19.
Authors: Guzmán Agüero Elena Amparo
Published: April 2024

Introducción: Se evaluó el impacto de  la ansiedad y el estrés directa e indirectamente. El personal de salud de primera línea se ve afectado en sus distintas esferas personales, también a las personas bajo su cuidado, no existen medidas para contrarrestar  efectos a corto o largo plazo,  que resulten en procesos de aprendizaje y autorregulación.
Desarrollo: Revisión narrativa, escogiéndose doce estudios de las bases de datos  Scopus, Scielo, PubMed y Web of Science.
Aplicaciones prácticas o futuras líneas de investigacion: Es relevante realizar mayores estudios en personal sanitario respecto a las consecuencias de la ansiedad y estrés vividos en pandemia, asimismo establecer protocolos de primeros auxilios psicológicos durante una emergencia sanitaria.
Conclusiones: Los eventos de ansiedad, crónica y aguda, la angustia crónica y el estrés, se ven directa y significativamente afectados por su trabajo en primera línea, aun no se brindan protocolos específicos de intervención,  orientados a mejorar estos aspectos de la salud mental en  sanitarios. Existen pocas investigaciones respecto al impacto de la ansiedad y el estrés en sanitarios durante la pandemia. El instrumento para evaluarla  (DASS-21)  muestra un buen grado de consistencia interna y validez para población latina, adaptado para distintos contextos culturales y lingüísticos.
PENINGKATAN PEREKONOMIAN HASIL PRODUKSI KERUPUK IKAN BANDENG MELALUI PEMASARAN E-COMMERCE DI DESA KUALA LEUEGE PEREULAK ACEH TIMUR
Authors: Fajri Rahmatul , Amna Ulil , Fajriani Fajriani , Naziah Afrahun , Fitriani Fitriani , Amri Yulida , Almi Putra Rachmad , Al Fajar Beni
Published: April 2024

The community service that has been carried out aims to improve the economy of the Kuala Leuge Pereulak village community in East Aceh through marketing local community products with e-commerse marketing techniques. The method of implementing the service carried out is through socialization or education regarding the effective use of marine products through the production of milkfish crackers which are marketed e-commerse. The results of the service activities that have been carried out have a positive impact on the community in Kuala Leuge village, namely being able to increase community creativity in processing existing resources to improve the economy, not only that through training from activities carried out by the community it is easier to market production results online in e-commerce. From the results of the activities carried out, it shows that there is an increase in the number of products sold every month.
PEMETAAN GAMPONG SEMBUANG DAN PERENCANAAN PRASARANA GAMPONG SEMBUANG KECAMATAN SERBAJADI KABUPATEN ACEH TIMUR
Authors: Mutia Eka , Zacky Ardhyan Muhammad , Masthura Lely , Haposan Sitompul Obed
Published: April 2024

Kelengkapan admistrasi Gampong merupakan hal yang wajib dilakukan dalam mencapai tertib administrasi. Kegiatan Pengabdian yang dilakukan di Gampong Sembuang yang terletak dikecamatan lokop kabupaten Aceh Timur bertujuan untuk mendapatkan Desain Mesjid Gampong Sembuang, Desain Kantor Keuchik serta Peta Gampong Sembiang. Metode yang digunakan untuk kegiatan desain Mesjid Gampong Sembuang dan Desain Kantor Keuchik adalah terjun langsung kelapangan untuk mendapatkan data ukuran dan bentuk lahan yang pasti, sedangkan untuk kegiatan Pemetaan Gampong dibantu menggunakan bantuan aplikasi Google Earth dan arcGis versi student. Hasil Kegiatan pengabdian berupa poster Peta Gampong Sembuang, desain Mesjid Gampong dan Kantor Keuchik Gampong sembuang yang diserahkan kepada Keuchik Gampong Sembuang.
PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN PUPUK ORGANIK CAIR DARI LIMBAH RUMAH TANGGA MENGGUNAKAN DEKOMPOSER ALAMI DI DESA MATANG PANYANG, LANGSA TIMUR
Authors: Amna Ulil , Harmawan Tisna , Rahmawati  , Halimatussakdiah  , Fajri Rahmatul
Published: April 2024

Limbah rumah tangga merupakan permasalahan umum yang dialami oleh hampir semua masyarakat, termasuk masyarakat di Desa Matang Panyang, Langsa Timur. Masyarakat berharap adanya solusi untuk mencegah penyebaran limbah rumah tangga yang berdampak buruk bagi kesehatan. Berdasarkan situasi tersebut, tim Pengabdian Masyarakat (PKM) dari Universitas Samudra menawarkan solusi mudah dan murah untuk upaya penanggulangan limbah tersebut, yaitu mengubah limbah rumah tangga menjadi pupuk organik cair yang berkualitas. Proses pembuatan pupuk menggunakan bahan-bahan yang terdapat di sekitar warga. Pupuk yang dihasilkan dapat langsung diaplikasikan dalam aktivitas pertanian warga. Kegiatan PKM ini dilaksanakan dalam 4 tahapan, yaitu tahapan pertama persiapan, yaitu mencakup persiapan alat dan bahan serta diskusi jadwal kegiatan Bersama masyarakat. Tahap kedua adalah  sosiaslisasi berupa ceramah yg dilakukan dengan diskusi ringan bersama warga dan aparatur desa. Tahapan ketiga adalah praktik lapangan berupa pelatihan langsung pembuatan pupuk organik cair yang dilakukan Bersama warga. Tahapan keempat adalah monitoring yang dilakukan selama kegiatan berlangsung sehingga diperoleh produk pupuk organik cair yang sesuai. Produk organik cair yang dihasilkan memiliki kualitas yang baik dan dapat diaplikasi langsung dalam aktivitas pertanian warga.
PEMANFAATAN TANDAN KOSONG KELAPA SAWIT SEBAGAI MEDIA FILTER DALAM UPAYA PENYEDIAAN AIR BERSIH DI DESA PONDOK PABRIK, LANGSA LAMA
Authors: Ramayanti Devi , Kartika Dinny , Saputra Harahap Irwan , Amna Ulil , Wahyuningsih Puji
Published: April 2024

Desa Pondok Pabrik terletak terletak di Kota Langsa, yang merupakan daerah bagian timur Aceh. Posisi desa yang berdekatan dengan industri pengolahan minyak menjadikan desa ini memiliki permasalahan terkait ketersediaan air bersih. Masyarakat Desa sering mengeluhkan sumber air sumur keruh dan berbau serta jauh dari kualitas standar air bersih. Berdasarkan tinjauan literatur, hal ini disebabkan oleh kandungan logam berat dalam air yang menyebabkan kekeruhan dan bau. Bertolak dari keadaan tersebut maka kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan mencari solusi untuk memecahkan permasalahan air masyarakat tersebut. Melihat potensi kebun kelapa sawit yang sangat luas terletak di desa ini, kegiatan pengabdian ini memanfaatkan potensi tandan kosong kelapa sawit (TKKS) sebagai media filter dalam penyediaan air bersih di Desa Pondok Pabrik. TKKS digunakan sebagai bahan dasar pembuatan karbon aktif yang akan digunakan sebagai media filter. Karbon aktif sangat baik digunakan sebagai adsorben dalam menyerap logam-logam berat seperti Fe, Cu, dan Mn. Adanya pelatihan pembuatan karbon aktif dan alat penyaringan air sederhana ini diharapkan dapat menjadi model sehingga masyarakat desa terbuka wawasan agar mampu menyediakan alat penyaringan air secara mandiri. Kegiatan ini melibatkan aparat desa, masyarakat dan mahasiswa. Adapun pelaksanaan kegiatan ini meliputi: persiapan, sosialisai dan praktek lapangan. Hasil dari penerapan karbon aktif dari TKKS sebagai media filter  ini dapat dilihat dari hasil penyaringan air yang diperoleh berupa air yang bersih secara fisik. Pelatihan ini diharapkan dapat diaplikasikan oleh warga setempat, sehingga permasalahan penyediaan air bersih di desa tersebut dapat teratasi.
DIVERSIFIKASI PRODUK PANGAN MIE BAYAM SEBAGAI STRATEGI PEMBERDAYAAN PETANI BAYAM LOKAL
Authors: Alawiyah Siregar Erin , Pulungan Sutan
Published: April 2024

Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan edukasi dalam pembuatan mie organik sebagai pilihan alternatif dari minimnya pilihan makanan organik disekitar kita yang dapat dinikmati oleh semua kalangan. Pengabdian ini dilaksanakan di Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) Negeri 5 Padangsidimpuan. Metode yang dilakukan pada pengabdian ini adalah dengan mengadakan penyuluhan tentang edukasi maupun  pelatihan cara pengolahan mie organik dalam hal ini pembuatan mie dengan menggunakan sayur bayam. Program pengabdian yang dilakukan diterima dengan baik. Masyarakat khususnya pelajar dapat menerapkan apa yang diperoleh dalam kegiatan pengabdian ini di lapangan. Dengan adanya pengabdian ini diharapkan masyarakat dan pelajar mampu memilah mie sehat sehingga dapat menjadi pangan organik yang dapat dinikmati oleh segala usia dan yang terpenting berkelanjutan sehingga petani Bayam juga dapat merasakan manfaat ekonominya.
SOSIALISASI KEPADA MASYARAKAT DESA SELAMAT, KECAMATAN TENGGULUN, KABUPATEN ACEH TAMIANG DALAM PEMANFAATAN SUMBER DAYA AIR SEBAGAI POTENSI PERENCANAAN PEMBANGUNAN PLTMH
Authors: Apriana Winda , Mutia Eka , Yusri Azwar
Published: April 2024

Pemanfaatan energi terbarukan mengunakan aliran air sebagai pembanngkit listrik merupakan salah satu solusi yang sangat mudah untuk diaplikasikan. Pembangkit  Listrik Tenaga Mikrohidro merupakan pembangkit listrik tenaga air berskala kecil dengan kapasitas outputnya kurang dari 100 kW yang ramah lingkungan dan biaya perawatan yang terbilang murah. Desa Selamat memiliki 5 buah air terjun dan juga aliran sungai yang berarti Desa Selamat berpotensi dalam pemanfaatan SDA sebagai PLTMH. Kegiatan sosialisasi dilakukan agar masyarakat memahami tentang pltmh sebelum pembangun dilaksanakan. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode sosialisasi, diskusi dan tanya jawab. Air Terjun Gunung Pandan memiliki tinggi 11,8 m dengan lebar sungai bawah 7 m dan kedalaman kurang dari 1 m. Luaran yang didapat bahwa Masyarakat dan pemerintah setempat sangat antusias serta menerima saran dan masukan yang diberikan.
MENYINARI MASA DEPAN: STRATEGI OPTIMALISASI PEMBANGKIT LISTRIK MIKROHIDRO UNTUK KESEJAHTERAAN DESA SELAMAT, ACEH TAMIANG
Authors: Ihsan Ahmad , Azriana Julia , Sativa Oreza , Syubb’an T. Miftanul , Abdillah Wahyu , Abdullah Nasruddin
Published: April 2024

PLTMH, Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Mikrohidro, adalah solusi vital untuk meningkatkan ketersediaan listrik di daerah terpencil seperti Desa Selamat, Kecamatan Tenggulun, Kabupaten Aceh Tamiang. Dengan energi listrik yang sangat penting bagi masyarakat di daerah pedalaman dan pegunungan yang belum terjangkau oleh jaringan distribusi PLN, PLTMH memanfaatkan sungai dan aliran irigasi sebagai sumber energi terbarukan. Desa Selamat memiliki potensi hidro yang dapat dimanfaatkan baik untuk irigasi pertanian maupun sebagai pembangkit listrik. Pengembangan potensi sumber daya energi alternatif, seperti PLTMH, menjadi langkah penting mengingat keterbatasan energi listrik yang disediakan oleh PT. PLN (Persero) dan menipisnya cadangan bahan bakar minyak (BBM) dengan harga yang semakin tinggi. Penelitian ini mengkaji tinggi jatuh air dan efisiensi daya PLTMH, serta membahas perencanaan pembangunan dengan tahapan studi kelayakan dan rincian desain teknis. Tujuan perencanaan ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh tinggi jatuh air terhadap putaran turbin Cross Flow, kecepatan turbin, effisiensi generator, serta untuk menghitung Rencana Anggaran Biaya (RAB) dari proyek perencanaan PLTMH. Dengan demikian, pengembangan PLTMH di Desa Selamat tidak hanya akan memenuhi kebutuhan listrik lokal, tetapi juga akan meningkatkan pendapatan asli daerah (PAD) serta membantu warga setempat yang kekurangan listrik
PELATIHAN DETEKSI SEDERHANA BORAKS DAN FORMALIN PADA MAKANAN MENGGUNAKAN INDIKATOR ALAMI EKSTRAK KUNYIT (CURCUMA LONGA LINN) DAN INDIKATOR BUATAN
Authors: Sulistiyorini Desy
Published: April 2024

Rendahnya kesadaran pedagang makanan mengenai keamanan pangan merupakan masalah kesehatan di Indonesia. Masih banyak penggunaan bahan pengawet berbahaya seperti boraks dan formaldehida, yang tidak dimaksudkan untuk makanan. Pentingnya peran masyarakat dalam memantau keberadaan bahan pengawet tersebut pada makanan. Namun, melakukan uji laboratorium membutuhkan biaya yang tidak sedikit. Oleh karena itu, tujuan dari pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah untuk mengedukasi masyarakat tentang bahan kimia berbahaya yang digunakan sebagai pengawet makanan dan mengajari mereka cara membuat alat deteksi sederhana boraks dan formaldehida dengan menggunakan bahan yang murah dan mudah didapat. Kunyit dan alat uji formalin termasuk di antara bahan yang digunakan. Sampel makanan yang dianalisis pada kegiatan ini antara lain kerupuk gendar, bakso, ikan asin, cumi asin, tahu putih, tahu kuning, dan mie basah. Melalui layanan ini, masyarakat mendapat informasi tentang bahan kimia berbahaya yang masih digunakan sebagai bahan pengawet dan memperoleh kemampuan untuk mengidentifikasi boraks dan formaldehida dalam makanan menggunakan kunyit dan test kit.
About a Solution of (∂^3 x^ν)/(∂x^μ ∂x^μ ∂x^μ )=M:\{M=0,M>0\} in Tensor Satisfying Binary Law 2
Authors: Ichidayama Koji
Published: April 2024

I have already reported "About a Solution of  in Tensor Satisfying Binary Law". This article is revised edition of the article mentioned above. I reconsidered the article mentioned above and carried out an improvement or complete reform about the insufficient part. I carried out large improvement of the figure in this article.
ChatGPT and EFL/ESL Writing: A Systematic Review of Advantages and Challenges
Authors: Alsaedi Najah
Published: April 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has initiated a new era in education with significant potential to revolutionize teaching and learning. ChatGPT has attracted scholars' interest in exploring its beneficial aspects and constraints for enhancing teaching methods and learning experiences. This systematic review aims to investigate the advantages and challenges of ChatGPT for EFL/ESL writing. The data was gathered from three databases, namely Web of Science, Science Direct, and ERIC, between November 2022 and January 2024. A total of 182 publications were gathered using precise keywords, and the 15 most pertinent articles were selected following the PRISMA flowchart. Findings show that ChatGPT can enhance writing efficiency and creativity, improve writing proficiency, and personalize learning experiences. It can also reduce teachers' workload by offering automated evaluation, feedback, and support for revision. The results also show that despite its potential advantages for both instructors and learners, it presents some challenges, such as overreliance, decreased motivation, learning loss, identifying errors at the deep level of the language, offering inconsistent and complex feedback, and issues with academic integrity and originality. The detailed findings and their implications for practice and policy are discussed.
Soil Amendment and Tillage to Reduce Phosphorus Loss in Coastal Western Australia
Authors: Summers Robert , Weaver David
Published: April 2024

Phosphorus (P) runoff is a major factor contributing to water quality decline in waterways and waterbodies of coastal Western Australia (WA). Soils with naturally low P retention or those with increased P saturation from P application have higher risk of P loss via leaching or runoff. Substantial research has been carried out to minimise P loss via leaching and runoff through modifications of soil P retention capacity. We review literature of P retentive soil amendments, natural clays and tillage of soil to lift clay to the surface to increase P retention and reduce P loss from poorly retentive sandy soils and P stratified soils, and which have been tested for efficacy and safety. This review includes published research, previously unpublished trial data, research in unpublished reports and published research in limited circulation with particular emphasis on the Swan Coastal Plain due to unabated P loss and limited uptake of soil amendment in the region to combat it. Key findings are that amending leaching sands with bauxite residue from alumina refining, neutralised used acid (NUA from mineral sands processing) and clay, as well as tillage or mixing of P stratified soils have been shown to be very effective at reducing P loss. Increases in plant productivity have been found, depending on conditions such as soil pH and soil test P. For the materials tested, soil amendment did not lead to undue uptake of trace elements or concerning levels of radiation. Trials of NUA have shown Mn is close to acceptable limits or slightly exceeds them and is the subject of further research to determine application rates and field conditions required to minimise Mn or other contamination. The P retentive effect of soil tillage is restricted to soils with high P levels in the soil surface and higher P retention below the surface, reachable by soil tillage equipment.
Hoe mobiele-telefoondata bijdragen aan de verbetering van criminaliteitsratio’s en de voorspelling van criminaliteit in tijd en ruimte
Authors: Snaphaan Thom , Rummens Anneleen , Van de Weghe Nico , Van den Poel Dirk , Pauwels Lieven , Hardyns Wim
Published: April 2024

Using mobile phone data to improve spatiotemporal crime rates and crime predictions

This article assesses whether the ambient population is a more suitable population-at-risk measure for crime types with mobile targets than residential population. Specifically, the potential use of ambient population as a crime rate denominator and predictor for predictive policing models is evaluated, using mobile phone data (n = 595,858,852 raw data points) as a proxy. The results show that ambient population correlates more strongly with crime than residential population. Crime rates based on ambient population designate different problem areas than crime rates based on residential population. The prediction performance of predictive policing models can be improved by using ambient population instead of residential population. These findings support that ambient population is a more suitable population-at-risk measure, as it better reflects the underlying dynamics in spatiotemporal crime trends.
Control in Romanian and Se constructions
Authors: VanDyne Katie , MacDonald Jonathan E.
Published: April 2024

In this paper, we account for different patterns found in complement clauses of se constructions in Romanian and Spanish. In Romanian, a se construction cannot host an infinitival complement, an apparently controlled clause, whereas in Spanish a se construction can. However, when an additional se is added to the complement clause (a “double se construction”), the Romanian structure becomes grammatical, while the Spanish equivalent becomes ungrammatical. The Romanian patterns have been previously argued in Giurgea & Cotfas (2021) to be cases of control, with a failed agreement relation forcing the obligatory presence of se in the complement. We propose an alternative based on two major differences found in Romanian and Spanish. First, in se constructions, Spec, Voice is saturated by the external argument in Spanish, but it is unsaturated in Romanian. We argue that this prevents the external argument in Romanian from acting as a controller. Second, Romanian infinitival clauses appear to share properties with finite clauses, in contrast to Spanish. We argue that the grammatical Romanian double se construction is not an instance of control and suggest that it is the finite nature of the infinitival complement that allows for a double se construction.
The State of Podiatry
Authors: Christina James
Published: April 2024

Podiatric medicine and surgery are thriving because of the continued evolution of education and training in podiatric medicine and surgery combined with the demand for services for lower extremity care. Although the profession faces challenges, such as student recruitment, it enjoys the advocacy efforts of the American Podiatric Medical Association, an organization with a 112-year history of defending and advancing its members and their patients. Members of this small but mighty profession are outstanding volunteers and passionate about both the specialty and patient care.
Telemedicine Is Reshaping the Healthcare Landscape
Authors: Ayyappan Vikash , Coffin Janis
Published: April 2024

The rapid rise of telemedicine in healthcare has revolutionized the way patients and healthcare professionals interact, offering a convenient and accessible alternative to traditional healthcare visits. Telemedicine proved to be indispensable during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing a safe way for individuals to seek medical guidance from the comfort of their homes while minimizing the risk of virus transmission. This article explores the significance of telemedicine in modern healthcare, highlighting its role in bridging geographical divides and offering consultations, diagnoses, and treatment monitoring to patients in remote locations. Telemedicine encompasses various services, including real-time telemedicine, store-and-forward telemedicine, and remote patient monitoring, providing patients with a range of options for accessing medical care. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, telemedicine will likely remain a cornerstone of transformative technologies, with future trends and innovations poised to redefine the landscape of telemedicine and ensure its role as a transformative force in healthcare.
Laboratório de acesso remoto para o ensino de ciências e a integração do experimento presencial com a internet
Authors: Moura Renan Pereira , Sousa Myllena de Paula , Ribeiro Alice Melo , Valencia Fernando Fortes de
Published: April 2024

A experimentação nas aulas de ciências naturais é de grande importância e torna o conteúdo mais interessante e ajuda na busca pelas respostas que tanto procuramos. Este trabalho propõe tornar os experimentos feitos em laboratório acessíveis para os alunos nas aulas de ciências da natureza. Para isso, foram pensados módulos experimentais controlados remotamente pela internet como ferramentas a serem utilizados em salas de aula. A realização de uma atividade desta natureza tem por objetivo a promoção de atividades que convergem tanto para o ensino presencial quanto ao ensino a distância. Além disso, fomenta o uso de laboratórios remotos como instrumentos para o ensino e pesquisa e eleva a possibilidade de experimentos voltarem a ser uma realidade na educação básica  através  da  construção de estações experimentais nas escolas utilizando equipamentos de baixo custo. Os laboratórios de acesso remoto podem inovar, aproximar metodologias diferentes de ensino por serem possíveis de aplicação tanto em salas presenciais como a distância.
Reflexões sobre os elementos da ação didática no ensino do design
Authors: Ferst Nilton Cesar , Rodrigues Sergio Tosi , Landim Paula da Cruz
Published: April 2024

Ao planejarmos uma aula vários documentos devem ser observados e respeitados. Baseado no projeto pedagógico, o plano de aula é um dos documentos obrigatórios em qualquer nível de ensino, que merece uma atenção maior e os elementos que o compõem um plano de aula possuem características próprias e influenciam no resultado de todo o processo de ensino-aprendizagem. O objetivo dessa pesquisa foi realizar uma reflexão sobre a ação didática do ensino do design focada nos elementos que compõem uma aula, que são professor, aluno, disciplina, contexto e estratégia metodológica. Esta pesquisa se caracteriza como uma pesquisa qualitativa investigativa através de uma revisão de literatura. Observou-se que os elementos são essenciais no momento de elaborar uma aula e que esses cinco elementos estão em constante transformação. A relação existente entre os cinco elementos forma a base estrutural essencial de uma aula, seja prática ou teórica. E esses elementos precisam conversar entre si quando da elaboração da aula.