bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Brazzaville Residents and the Perception of the Corona Virus Pandemic: Between Faith in Politics and the Reality of the Disease
Authors:   Higher Institute of Physical and Sports Education, Marien NGOUABI University, Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, Bellarmin ELENGA Hygin , Lucien LITOTO PAMBOU ,   Higher Institute of Physical and Sports Education, Marien NGOUABI University, Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, Sandrez Dorian MAMBOUANA ,   Higher Institute of Physical and Sports Education, Marien NGOUABI University, Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, ASSOBA Kiel ITOUA ONIANGUET ,   Higher Institute of Physical and Sports Education, Marien NGOUABI University, Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, Ghislain ALONGO Yvon Rock ,   Higher Institute of Physical and Sports Education, Marien NGOUABI University, Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, Jean Bruno BAYETTE ,   Higher Institute of Physical and Sports Education, Marien NGOUABI University, Brazzaville, Republic of Congo
Published: March 2023

This research has made it possible to take stock, as much as possible, of the receptivity of information relating to the perception of the corona virus pandemic by Brazzaville residents, after the announcement of the policies of the supposed violence of this pandemic. A study, as part of the master's degree in sport, at Marien Ngouabi University in Brazzaville, was conducted under our direction. Two hundred and fifty (250) men and three hundred and sixty (360) women were questioned on the approach to conceptualizing the real or supposed existence of this pandemic. It emerges from the surveys, opinions divided between the real existence of the pandemic, the whims of politicians to distract populations weakened by unresolved daily concerns and the risk of contamination due to the lack of confidence of politicians, supposed to reassure on the measures to be taken to resist the pandemic. It can be said that relationships of trust must be rebuilt between leaders and the governed to prevent populations from taking such risks in the face of life-threatening pandemics.
CRISPR and gene editing in HIV therapy: A scoping review
Authors:   Universidad de La Sabana, Facultad de Medicina, Chía, Colombia, Tuta-Quintero Eduardo
Published: March 2023

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is nowadays one of the major health problems worldwide. Several strategies have been explored for the eradication of latent HIV-1 reservoirs, current antiretroviral therapy stops the progression of HIV disease, however, as new therapies are being developed, CRISPR (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats) systems have recently been used as a genome editing technique. CRISPR is becoming progressively one of the possible cures, although it remains experimental, for HIV in medical research. This systematic review summarizes literature evidence of CRISPR gene editing in HIV/AIDS therapy. This study also identifies the research gaps in the current literature, helping to guide future research.
Aptitud física y calidad de vida en personas diagnosticadas con enfermedad renal crónica en diálisis
Authors:   Corporación Universitaria del Caribe, Facultad de Humanidades y Educación, Sincelejo, Sucre, Diaz Theran Kelly Mercedes , Gutiérrez Calderón María Alexandra
Published: March 2023

El propósito estuvo enmarcado en identificar los niveles de aptitud física y calidad de vida en personas diagnosticadas con enfermedad crónica renal (ERC), teniendo presente que esta enfermedad va en aumento a nivel mundial, donde los pacientes que la padecen sufren de complejos daños multisistémicos. Método: La metodología fue cuantitativa con un alcance descriptivo, con la aplicación de instrumentos para evaluar variables sociodemográficas, las dimensiones de calidad de vida a partir de la escala de WHOQOL-BREF; una serie de pruebas funcionales que evaluaron la aptitud física de los pacientes. Para el análisis de los datos se utilizó el programa estadístico SPSS, realizando un estudio univariado y bivariado de las variables.
Uso de Estrategias de Soporte Respiratorio No Invasivas en pacientes pediátricos con SARS-CoV-2. Una revisión de alcance
Authors:   Docente Facultad de Salud, Grupo de Investigación en Salud Integral, Universidad Santiago de Cali, Cali, Valle Colombia, Rodríguez Quintero Daniela
Published: March 2023

El uso de estrategias de soporte respiratorio no invasivo (NIRS) ha demostrado disminuir el consumo de recursos asociados al requerimiento de unidad de cuidados intensivos y estancia hospitalaria en los pacientes pediátricos con insuficiencia respiratoria aguda, sin embargo, se considera importante identificar su frecuencia de uso en el paciente pediátrico con SARS-CoV-2 y su relación con la estancia hospitalaria. Objetivo: Identificar la frecuencia de uso de las estrategias de soporte respiratorio no invasivas (NIRS) en pacientes pediátricos con SARS-CoV-2. Material y métodos: Revisión de alcance en tono a cuál es la frecuencia de uso de las NIRS en SARS-CoV-2 pediátrico entre enero del 2020 a septiembre del 2021. La búsqueda se ejecutó en las bases de datos Cochrane Library, PubMed, Scopus y los buscadores bibliográficos Science Direct y Oxford.
Determinant of stunting in children aged 12-24 months during the COVID-19 pandemic era in Makassar City
Authors:   Department of Epidemiology’s Master Program, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Hasanuddin, Indonesia., Syamsu Alam Asni
Published: March 2023

Objective: The prevalence of stunting in Sulawesi Selatan after the pandemic has decreased. This is because the COVID-19 pandemic situation has made it difficult to conduct anthropometric measurements owing to a number of regulations enacted by the government to suppress the cases of COVID-19. The Sudiang Public Health Center is one of the biggest contributors to stunting in Makassar City with a prevalence of 11.06 %. This study aimed to assess the degree of risk of Low Body Weight (LBW), pregnancy checkups <4 times, incomplete basic vaccinations, non-exclusive breastfeeding, Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI)/ diarrhea infections, household income, and contaminated water sources on stunting during the pandemic. Methods: This study was an observational study with a control case epidemiology design.
Trastornos mentales comunes en estudiantes de una institución de formación inicial docente
Authors:   Universidad Nacional Amazónica de Madre de Dios, Estrada Araoz Edwin Gustavo
Published: March 2023

Introducción: Durante los últimos años, los estudios enfocados en la salud mental de los estudiantes se han incrementado, ya que trae consecuencias en su bienestar personal, así como en su desempeño. Sin embargo, existen psicopatologías, como los trastornos mentales comunes, que se manifiestan mediante la ansiedad, depresión y síntomas somáticos que alterarían, precisamente, su salud mental. Objetivo: Evaluar la prevalencia de los trastornos mentales comunes y su asociación con variables sociodemográficas y académicas en estudiantes de una institución de formación inicial docente. Métodos: El enfoque fue cuantitativo, el diseño no experimental y el tipo descriptivo-transversal.
Current construction and demolition waste management strategies for Philippine construction sector – A systematic literature review
Authors: DİMACULANGAN Erold
Published: March 2023

The construction industry continues to be one of the primary drivers of a country's economic progress. As of 2022, the Philippines’ construction sector had an annual growth rate of 9.2% and continues to increase due to the Build! Build! Build! (BBB) program. However, the construction sector is globally known for regularly consuming more raw materials, resulting in natural resource scarcity and environmental implications. Construction activities also generated a massive volume of construction waste from construction, demolition, and renovation. The need to impose construction and demolition waste (CDW) management strategies and policies in all stages of construction is crucial in attaining a more sustainable construction. This study aims to explore the current CDW management practices and policies from existing literature. The findings of this research will present many potential strategies and solutions that the Philippines can adopt to create more sustainable construction while also assisting in combating environmental issues and concerns in attaining sustainable construction. The study will utilize a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) to identify relevant studies in CDW management to gain the best practices and current trends in CDW management. The study's findings show that at least 26 strategies have been implemented in the construction industry. These can be grouped into 6 major groups: information technology, policy, design, operations, knowledge, and procurement based.
SINAV KAYGISI OLAN ERGENLERDE FLASH TEKNİĞİNİN TEK SEANSLIK ETKİSİNİN İNCELENMESİ: BİR GRUP UYGULAMASI
Authors: AVCI Mahsum
Published: March 2023

Flash Tekniği yöntemi, özel olarak geliştirilmiş bir EMDR (Göz Hareketleriyle Duyarsızlaştırma ve Yeniden İşleme) protokolüdür. Bu çalışmada EMDR Flash Tekniği grup uygulamasının sınav kaygısı üzerindeki etkisinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu araştırmada nicel araştırma yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Model, ön test, işlem, son test ve izleme testi karşılaştırmalı gruplu deneysel desen kullanılarak oluşturulmuştur. Araştırmada, Çocuklarda Depresyon Ölçeği, Çocuk ve Gençlerde Travma Sonrası Tepki Ölçeği ve Sınav Kaygısı Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen veriler sonucunda, Flash Tekniğinin ergenlerin sınav kaygısı düzeyleri üzerinde istatistiksel olarak anlamlı etkiye sahip olduğu görülmektedir (F(1.65-64.52) = 185.56; p < .05; η2 =.826). Buna göre ergenlerin sınav kaygısı düzeylerindeki değişimin %83’ü Flash Tekniği ile açıklanmaktadır. Diğer yandan Flash Tekniğinin ergenlerin depresyon düzeyleri üzerinde istatistiksel olarak anlamlı etkiye sahip olduğu görülmektedir (F(1.35-52.47) = 48.57; p < .05; η2 =.555). Buna göre ergenlerin depresyon düzeylerindeki değişimin %56’sı Flash Tekniği ile açıklanmaktadır. Son olarak, Flash Tekniğinin ergenlerin travma sonrası tepki düzeyleri üzerinde istatistiksel olarak anlamlı etkiye sahip olduğu görülmektedir (F(2-78) = 83.26; p < .05; η2 =.681). Buna göre ergenlerin travma sonrası tepki düzeylerindeki değişimin %68’i Flash Tekniği ile açıklanmaktadır. Flash Tekniğinin ergenlerin sınav kaygısı düzeylerini, travma sonrası stres tepkilerini ve depresyon düzeylerini azaltmada etkili bir teknik olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Metal Ion Sensing by BAPTA: Investigation Using 1H NMR Spectroscopy
Authors: Adoni Sunayna , Mologu Trivikram , Igumenova Tatyana
Published: March 2023

Many  biological  macromolecules  rely  on  metal  ions  to  maintain  structural  integrity  and  control  their  regulatory  function. In biological fluids, detection and identification of metal ions requires sensitive analytical tools with clear readouts.  In  this  work,  we  sought  to  investigate  the  potential  of  solution  Nuclear  Magnetic  Resonance  (NMR)  spectroscopy to analyze metal ion solutions and mixtures. To enable 1H NMR detection, we prepared the complexes of  eight  metal  ions  with  the  chelating  agent,  1,2-bis(o-aminophenoxy)ethane-N,N,N′,N′-tetraacetic  acid  (BAPTA).  The 1H NMR spectra were collected for BAPTA samples as a function of metal ion concentrations. The analysis of NMR data revealed that all metal ions with a notable exception of Mg2+ bind BAPTA with high affinities and form complexes with 1:1 metal-to-chelator stoichiometry. Both methylene and aromatic regions of the BAPTA 1H NMR spectra  experience  significant  changes  upon  the  metal  ion  complex  formation.  We  identified  the  spectroscopic  signatures  of  trivalent  and  paramagnetic  ions  and  demonstrated  that  the  binary  Zn2+/Pb2+  metal  ion  mixture  can  be  successfully analyzed by NMR. We conclude that complexation with BAPTA followed by the 1H NMR analysis is a sensitive method to detect and identify both nutritive and xenobiotic metal ions.
Parental Engagement as a Predictor of Academic Performance among Secondary School Learners in Sheema District, Uganda
Authors: Mugumya Duncans , Karooro Emmanuel , Mwesigye Adrian Rwekaza
Published: March 2023

Purpose: Globally, parents' engagement in their children's education has been found to result in improved academic success. This study investigated the prediction effect of parental engagement on students’ academic performance in government grant-aided secondary schools in Sheema District, South Western Uganda.

Methodology: The study used quantitative approach employing cross-sectional survey design. Participants included senior four students, parents of senior four students, and teachers teaching in senior four class. The participants were selected using simple random sampling technique. Data on parental engagement and learners’ academic performance were collected using a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire.

Findings: Study results indicated a statistically significant effect of parental engagement in provision of basic needs (t = 5.242, p< .05), academic communication (t = 6.116, p< .05), decision making (t = 5.834, p< .05), infrastructural development and maintenance at school (t = 5.525, p< .05), provision of conducive learning environment (t = 6.819, p< .05), provision of adequate learning resources (t = 6.167, p< .05) on learners’ academic performance. However, the combined effects of parental engagement aspects did not significantly predict learners’ academic performance. The results imply that parental engagement in learners’ educational pursuit should be encouraged so as to enhance learners’ academic performance.

Recommendation: It is therefore recommended that school programmes that can compel parents to participate in educational activities should be deliberately instituted so as to enhance academic performance among learners.
Eye Care Practitioner’s Perception to Replacement Schedule of Contact Lenses
Authors: Mansi Mehta , Kalika Bandamwar
Published: March 2023

Background: Non-compliance to manufactures recommended replacement frequency is expected to result in ocular complications. While many reports the percentage of people who are non- compliant, only some report pay attention to the care and maintenance instructions that eye care practitioners provide to their patients. The goal of this study is to draw attention to the instructions imparted by eye care practitioner to their user and explore the measure taken by them to reduce contact lens non-compliance.

Method: Eye care practitioner from Mumbai who were willing to provide consent and share their experience participated in this anonymous online survey which was designed with the help of focused group discussion with a panel of experts.

Results: Majority of eye care practitioner had 5 years or more clinical experience in the field of contact lens. About 81% contact lens users in their practice were between the age of 20-29 years. These eye care practitioners believed their contact lens user non-compliant to replacement schedule of contact lens, was 35% due to forgetting the actual day of replacement, 46% as they forget to reorder their lenses, 33% believe to do this to save money, 41% believe contact lens user have lack of time and 36% believe they don’t change their lenses as there is no discomfort in continuing. Of all 55% of eye care practitioner agree in giving written information, SMS or telephonic reminder and agreed that increase in follow up would improve compliance. However, 57% of eye care practitioner strongly agree that contact lens practice should be restricted to Eye care practitioner only to increase compliance in contact lens users.

Conclusion: Reminders to follow up and to buy contact lens as per their previous purchase can help in reducing majority of non-compliance to replacement schedule. In addition, eye care practitioner strongly agrees to restrict contact lens practice to Eye care practitioner only.
DA IMPORTÂNCIA DAS OPERAÇÕES INTEGRADAS DE INTELIGÊNCIA E DE UM PROTOCOLO DE ATUAÇÃO CONJUNTA ENTRE A POLÍCIA MILITAR DO PARANÁ E O MINIST´ÉRIO PÚBLICO
Authors: Rodrigues Machado Cleverson
Published: March 2023

Esta pesquisa objetiva trazer a lume a importância que a integração entre instituições vanguardistas, que atuam no campo da Segurança Pública, pode trazer a uma sociedade que clama por efetividade das autoridades no combate ao crime. Gize-se que essa atuação conjunta entre a Polícia Militar do Paraná e o Ministério Público Estadual, neste trabalho tratando exclusivamente no campo da produção de conhecimento (inteligência), trará a maximização de recursos e oportunidades, iluminando-se que a soma de esforços, quando devidamente organizados, é a melhor medida para um combate efetivo à criminalidade. Entenda-se que diversas ações concretas e importantes já existem entre as instituições, no entanto, busca-se um novo degrau e almeja-se que as Operações Integradas de Inteligência (mediante produção de conhecimento da Inteligência da PMPR compartilhado com o MPPR e vice-versa), tenham um Protocolo de Atuação Integrada e que haja um claro e fluido caminho para início, meio e fim destas ações conjuntas de inteligência. Essa pesquisa vislumbra demonstrar a importância da integração e compartilhamento na seara da inteligência, bem como explicitar a necessidade de se delinear um processo de trabalho adequado à atuação conjunta dos entes envolvidos.
Optical Properties of Sol-Gel Deposited Barium Strontium Titanate (BaxSr1-xTiO3) Films
Authors: Lahiry Sharmistha
Published: March 2023

Optical properties of sol-gel deposited Barium Strontium Titanate (BaxSr1-xTiO3, BST) thin films were studied to determine their suitability as light sensors. Crystallized BST films were formed by annealing in air at 700 °C for 1 h. Lattice parameters and grain sizes were determined for all the compositions. The band gap and refractive index values of the samples were determined from the optical transmission spectra for different compositions. Band gap of all the compositions were in the semiconductor range that would allow them to be used for photodiode and light sensor applications.  Refractive index is reported for all the compositions.
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Different compositions of BaxSr1-xTiO3 with x = 0.0, .... 1.0 were deposited by sol-gel method
Band gap variation with compositions is reported for both amorphous and crystalline films
Refractive index variation with composition is reported for both amorphous and crystalline films
Suitability of different compositions for light sensor applications are suggested from band gap and refractive index values

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Eulerian vs Lagrangian Method for Low Computational Resources: A Comparison of 2D Dam Break Case
Authors: Mahmudah Rida Siti Nuraini , Morita Koji
Published: March 2023

It is well known that computational fluid dynamics has been challenging for low-computational-resourced students and researchers. In this study, we performed a 2D dam break simulation by Eulerian approach-finite volume method of OpenFOAM and Lagrangian approach-finite volume particle method (FVP) in a low-specification personal computer. We compared those approaches’ results qualitatively and quantitatively against experimental data and measured their simulation time for 6 different grid sizes. We compared the visualization results and their pressure and velocity using ParaView and VisIt. At the same time, a quantitative comparison was made by determining the waterfront position each time using the Tracker video analyzer. It was found that OpenFOAM resulted in better visualization results, lower error by 28 - 68 %, and more reasonable pressure and velocity profiles. It can also simulate smaller grid sizes and 10 to 200 times faster than FVP, but it can’t produce the air-liquid interface’s sharpness as good as FVP. Thus, to simulate cases where interfaces are not important, Eulerian-based OpenFOAM is best suited to perform in a low-specification computer.
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One of the main challenge in CFD is that it needs a huge computational resources to get optimum results. For students or researchers with limited computational resources, which approaches can they used?
Two approaches in CFD: Eulerian and Lagrangian methods-represented by OpenFOAM and Finite Volume Particle Method (FVP)-were performed in a personal laptop to simulate 2D dam break problem and their results are compared with the experimental data
Qualitative and quantitative comparison shows that OpenFOAM is well suited for low computational resources users. However, FVP method has an advantage in terms of capturing the interface of the two phases involved in simulation. Thus, for phase-change phenomena where interface is important, it is strongly recommended to use FVP-though one might need a more sophisticated resources than a personal laptop

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Isolation and Identification of Seaweed-Associated Bacteria and Their Antibacterial Activity against Skin Disease Agents
Authors: Setyati Wilis Ari , Susanto A. B. , Pamungkas Dony Bayu Putra , Makrima Dewi Basthika , Senduk Juwita Lesly
Published: March 2023

Bacteria associated with marine organisms have become the focus of worldwide research for their potential to generate bioactive substances, such as antibacterial compounds. This study aimed to identify the antibacterial activity of seaweed-associated bacteria in Teluk Awur Jepara, Indonesia, against Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis. Three seaweed species, Caulerpa racemosa, Padina minor, and Halimeda opuntia, were sampled in this study. Their isolates were selected tested for antibacterial activity against pathogenic bacteria using the paper disc diffusion and Minimum Inhibitory Concentration methods and were molecularly identified based on the 16s RNA gene (27F-1492R). Twenty-one isolates were isolated from the 3 seaweed species: 11 from C. racemosa, 6 from P. minor, and 4 from H. opuntia. Further testing revealed potential isolates (C2a, C2c, C2d, and H2d) with antibacterial activity against P. acnes F2 ATCC 6919 and S. epidermidis FNCC-0048. Gene-based identification using 16s RNA (27F-1492R) demonstrated the occurrence of 4 bacterial species, namely Vibrionaceae bacterium PH25 (99.86 %), Vibrio alginolyticus strain GS MYPK1 (99.65 %), Salinivibrio costicola strain M318 (99.86 %), and V. alginolyticus strain 2014V-1011 (99.93 %).
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Bacteria associated with racemosa, P. minor, and H. opuntia can show strong antibacterial properties capable of mitigating the growth of P. acnes F2 ATCC 6919 and S. epidermidis FNCC-0048
Seaweed-associated bacteria and their antibacterial activity against skin disease agents. Gene-based identification using 16s RNA (27F-1492R) demonstrated the occurrence of 4 bacterial species, namely Vibrionaceae bacterium PH25 (99.86 %), Vibrio alginolyticus strain GS MYPK1 (99.65 %), Salinivibrio costicola strain M318 (99.86 %), and alginolyticus strain 2014V-1011 (99.93 %)
The major bacteria species on the scalps of those suffering from dandruff, we believe these isolates may be useful for dandruff therapy

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Effects of Cocoa Pod Husk Extract (Theobroma Cacao L.) on Alveolar Bone in Experimental Periodontitis Rats
Authors: Rahayu Yani Corvianindya , Setiawatie Ernie Maduratna , Rahayu Retno Pudji , Sakinah Neira Najatus , Kusumawardani Banun , Gunadi Achmad , Ryandhana Prabandaru Her
Published: March 2023

Periodontitis is a destructive inflammatory disease of the periodontal tissues with a high prevalence in the world. Phorphyromonas gingivalis as one of the main bacteria causing periodontitis produces virulence factors that trigger immune cells to produce proinflammatory cytokines that can reduce the number of osteoblasts, thereby triggering alveolar bone resorption. Osteoblast cell differentiation is mediated by a number of growth factors such as cytokines and bone morphogenic proteins (BMPs). SRP mechanical therapy is sometimes not optimal and Metronidazole as an effective antibiotic against periodontitis has been reported to have several adverse effects. Utilization of cocoa pod waste (Theobroma cacao L) with its polyphenol content has antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. This study aims to determine the effect of ethanol extract gel from cocoa pod husk extract (Theobroma cacao L.) on the number of osteoblasts and osteoclasts, as well as the expression of BMP-2 in the alveolar bone of periodontitis-model rats. This laboratory experimental study used 24 rats which were divided into negative control group (CMC-Na gel), positive control group (metronidazole gel), and treatment group (100 mg/mL cocoa pod husk extract gel). 24 Wistar rats were divided into 3 groups which were observed on days 7 and 14. The number of osteoblasts and osteoclasts of alveolar bone were observed by hematoxillin eosin staining and BMP-2 expression by immunohistochemistry staining. One-way ANOVA test showed that there was a significant difference (p < 0.05) between groups. The LSD test average of BMP-2 expression in the treatment group on the day 7 and day 14 was higher than the negative control group (p < 0.05). The conclusion of the study was that giving 100 mg/mL of cacao pod husk extract gel (Theobroma cacao L.) increased the number of osteoblasts and increased the expression of BMP-2 in the alveolar bone of periodontitis rats.
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Cocoa pod husk extract gel (Theobroma cacao) 100 mg/mL increased the ratio of osteoblasts to osteoclasts and increased BMP-2 expression in the alveolar bone of periodontitis rats
The histological staining with IHC was analyzed using Quantitative Pathology 0.3.2 software
The cocoa pod husk (Theobroma Cacao L.) extract gel effectively triggers and increased BMP-2 which stimulates bone formation in periodontitis rat models

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The Modelling of SiC Gate Oxide Thickness based on Thermal Oxidation Temperatures and Durations for High-Voltage Applications
Authors: Hashim Nuralia Syahida , Poobalan Banu , Zakaria Nor Farhani , Natarajan Manikandan , Shaari Safizan
Published: March 2023

This research has shown that the oxide thickness for silicon carbide (SiC) based wide materials can be predicted using regression techniques in wet/dry nitrided or wet/dry non-nitrided thermal oxidation process conditions for high voltage applications by employing 2 different regression techniques: Polynomial and linear regression. The R-squared (R2) and Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) techniques are used to evaluate the regression models. Furthermore, this work investigates and presents a calculation of gate oxide thickness that is correlated to gate voltage ranges for high voltage applications. In this work, the thermal oxidation process environment is classified into 3 different processing conditions: conventional (dry and wet), dry nitrided (NO,N2O), and wet nitrided (HNO3 vapour). The findings from this study showed that wet oxidation combined with nitrided elements can produce thicker and better-quality gate oxide as compared to conventional dry and wet oxidation techniques. The outcome of this work clearly shows that gate oxide thickness may be derived from silicon carbide-based wide-bandgap materials utilizing linear and polynomial approaches using thermal oxidation durations at different temperatures for high-power applications. The regression models and formulations produced in this work are expected to aid the researchers in determining appropriate oxide thickness under practicable process conditions, with the exception of real thermal oxidation process conditions. Hence, the outcome of this work is expected to save the processing time, material, and cost of the power semiconductor device fabrication technology, mainly for high voltage applications.
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Regression approaches are being used to determine the oxide thickness (Tox) for SiC-based broad materials in nitrided and non-nitrided thermal oxidation process conditions for high-voltage applications
The regression models are assessed using the R-squared (R2) and Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) approaches
The results of this work are anticipated to reduce processing time, material requirements, and manufacturing costs for power semiconductor devices used in high-voltage applications

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Voice Based Email with Face Authentication
Authors: Sadhana B  , Chethan Krishna S  , Chinmaya S  , Darshan P Hegde  , Shrivathsa
Published: March 2023

The emergence of the Internet has caused substantial change in many industries. The internet, as a global computer network, has made people's life easier since they can often more quickly obtain any information they want. Communication is one of the primary areas that the internet has altered. Communication has become very simple as a result of the internet's integration of communication technology. Email is frequently regarded as the most secure means of transmitting or receiving sensitive data over the Internet. Because these gadgets need visual awareness, using them may be difficult for persons with visual impairments. A visually impaired person cannot use the current email software without the aid of others who send emails on their behalf. This, however, does not secure that person's protection and confidentiality. This lead to the creation of a voice-based email that requires minimal training. It employs speech recognition as well as mouse clicks. Facial recognition is used to improve user authentication, security, and privacy. Voice-mail allows users to easily send, receive, and delete emails. Each user activity is accompanied by an interactive speech response. It might be used by both visually impaired folks and ordinary people.
Blockchain-Based- E-Tender Management System
Authors: Prof. Vinod Alone  , Tejaswinee Lahare  , Tejaswinee Lahare  , Pooja Gophane  , Afreen Jamadar
Published: March 2023

The tendering or contracts are used by governments and companies to procure goods or services providers. E-tendering being the mostly used for procurement method, there are various security implications present. To solve these this issue, we use Blockchain technology. We use of blockchain technology to secure transaction-based documents along with transactions such as to provide a completely transparent tendering process, tender documents, applications, bid proposals, company profiles, past records, approving officer details, and rejections details are all required. In these paper, how smart contracts can be employed to design a distributed e-tendering system is explored. The project is divided into four sections, 1. Tender creations and publishing process, 2. Bidding process on the tender, 3. Evaluations and Negotiation of the bid and 4. Selections of the Winning bid.
Pendampingan Manajemen Sumber Daya Manusia dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Pendidikan di SMA Sunan Kalijogo Jabung Malang
Authors: Tyasmaning Endang
Published: March 2023

Manajemen sumber daya manusia merupakan bentuk pengakuan akan pentingnya anggota organisasi sebagai sumber daya yang dapat mendukung tercapainya tujuan organisasi, pelaksanaan fungsi dan kegiatan-kegiatan organisasi untuk menjamin secara efektif dan adil demi kepentingan organisasi, individu, dan masyarakat. Hasil pengabdian dari Manajemen sumber daya manusia dalam meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan pada: Kualitas pendidikan di SMA Islam Sunan Kalijogo Jabung Malang. Dilihat dari proses pendidikannya yang berjalan dengan lancar dan lengkapnya fasilitas pendidikan di kelas atau di luar kelas, baik dalam konteks kurikuler maupun ekstra-kurikuler, dalam lingkungan substansi yang akademis maupun yang non akademis yang mendukung proses belajar mengajar. Proses manajemen sumber daya manusia di SMA Sunan Kalijogo Jabung. Melakukan perencanaan sumber daya manusia yang baik, Penarikan sumber daya manusia (recruitmen) terhadap pelamar yang lulus syarat, seleksi dengan tes dan wawancara, pelatihan dan pengembangan guna peningkatan kemampuan tenaga pendidik, melakukan penilaian prestasi kerja, memberi kesejahteraan pada pegawai serta, Penciptaan dan Pembinaan Hubungan Kerja Yang Efektif. Dalam mengantisipasi kendala-kendala yang muncul, kepala sekolah telah mengupayakan solusi untuk manajemen sumber daya manusia dalam meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan. Kepala sekolah mengadakan pendekatan secara kekeluargaan, memberikan dana dispensasi bagi tenaga pendidik dan pegawai agar dapat merangsang minat sumber daya manusia untuk tidak malas dan lebih bertanggung jawab, mengadakan pelatihan-pelatihan yang dapat meningkatkan proses pengajaran dengan baik serta, komunikasi tiap bulan antar tenaga pendidik dan pegawai melalui acara pembacaan surat waqiah dan pembacaan sholawat melalui seni hadrah ISHARI. Dan dalam melakukan pengabdian yang lebih lengkap, tentang manajemen sumber daya manusia yaitu dengan meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan secara proporsional dan komprehensif.
Robotic Hand Wirelessly Controlled by User Worn Glove
Authors: Beachy Jonas , Schunn Andrew , Troyer Laura , Tian Esther
Published: March 2023

A robotic hand was designed to be remotely controlled by a user worn a glove. The glove used flex sensors to detect the position of the user’s fingers and then sent those positions to the corresponding fingers of the robotic hand via microcontrollers. The microcontrollers regulated the servo motors in order to move the robotic hand into a position mimicking the user. The robotic hand was modeled after the human hand but with only one degree of freedom for each finger, meaning the finger will only move from fully extended to fully curled without movement in any other directions. A wrist was attached to the robotic hand and it also moved with one degree of freedom. The robotic hand was completely 3-D printed out of ABS plastic and a tendon-servo system was used to flex the fingers. Elastic cord was used to extend the fingers back into the outstretched position when the servos relaxed the tendons. Several joint types for the hand were modeled and tested including ball and socket joints and revolute joints. Haptic feedback was included in the design by adding vibrational motors to the glove, and pressure sensors to the robotic hand, allowing hand-to-glove feedback. The hand was designed to be able to hold items ranging from the size of a golf ball to a tennis ball, including irregularly shaped objects within the range commonly held by human hands.
Analysis of Factors that Predict Positive Emotion and Well-Being Using Continuous Tracking
Authors: Sandler Kevin
Published: March 2023

The main objective of this work is to use quantified emotions and continuous evaluation to determine significant factors in predicting an individual’s overall well-being. In 2011, Martin Seligman introduced the concept of “PERMA” of factors that account for measuring an individual’s well-being. The PERMA theory separates overall well-being into five pillars of Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment. Seligman’s work has led to the development of many questionnaires and scales incorporating this theory and has since become an industry standard for positive psychology. However, the origins of “PERMA” remain mostly unclear and little work has explored supporting these concepts with continuous tracking measures. The work in this present study was carried out by utilizing positive emotion and well-being tracking over a span of six-months, where positive emotion was evaluated in fifteen-minute intervals and well-being was evaluated daily. Additionally, a questionnaire was developed and prompted to the participant, and the tracked measures are evaluated as predictors for positive emotion and well-being. Many findings for well-being align closely with the theories in PERMA, with strong associations with accomplishment and relationships. Predictive factors that align with the participant’s well-being not included in PERMA include the influence of anticipation and specific physical and dietary components. Factors that influence positive emotion and daily exhaustion are analyzed and discussed as well. Distribution analysis of positive emotion emphasizes the impact of momentary, extremely happy moments for well-being. Future work should provide direction for studies to evaluate these findings and a new iteration of tracking measures.
The Electronic Road Pricing System Planning: A Scenario of Curbing Congestion Issues on an Arterial Road in Makassar City, Indonesia
Authors: Anton Erning Ertami , Angka Andi Batari , Bintaro Ronaldo Nugrah , Lagamu Lavista Anggreini
Published: March 2023

This study aims to analyze the traffic performance on arterial roads in Makassar City in the present and future with the implementation of Electronic Road Pricing, as well as analyze how many tariffs can be applied when Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) is used. The data were collected from traffic surveys and questionnaires distributed to users of four-wheeled and two-wheeled vehicles. From the data, the existing traffic conditions on the road were analyzed, and the probability of moving road users was calculated during the implementation of ERP. Furthermore, the Willingness To Pay method determines the rates that can be applied. The results of the research show that when ERP is implemented on the Andi Pangeran Pettarani Road, there will be a 40% reduction in traffic flow due to the route changes and a 42% reduction in traffic flow due to the modal shifts. This affects improving traffic performance in the future, where the existing condition of this road segment which was initially at LoS D and E, can be increased to LoS B and C. The tariff that can be applied to the ERP system is Rp 8,838 for four-wheeled vehicles or more and Rp 4,343 for two-wheeled vehicles
Formation of sunflower production efficiency in the agricultural enterprises
Authors: Kondratyuk Natalya
Published: March 2023

The concept of sunflower production efficiency is specified and the indices system of its evaluation at the agricultural enterprises is generalized. The main tendencies of sunflower production in domestic agriculture and in agricultural enterprises activity of the oblast` are revealed. The conceptual principles of sunflower production efficiency increase at the agricultural enterprises with ecological standards adherence on the basis of ecological coefficient which takes into consideration the factors of the area under crop and the level of soil fertility renovation are proved. The method of determining this factor was approved as an example of specific farms. Dependence of sunflower production efficiency on the level of production concentration is investigated. The methodological approaches to efficiency evaluation of the certain expenses elements are improved.
Повышение эффективности управления конкурентоспособностью инновационной компании
Authors: Drachuk Yuriy , Trushkina Nataliya
Published: March 2023

Проанализирована динамика основных показателей инновационной деятельности в Украине. Выполнена оценка комплексной конкурентоспособности инновационных компаний. Разработаны предложения по повышению эффективности управления конкурентоспособностью инновационной компании на основе внедрения информационной системы CRM, обоснована ее экономическая и социальная эффективность.
Ефективність біопрепаратів у системі біологічного землеробства на меліорованих землях Волинського Полісся
Authors: Polischuk Kateryna
Published: March 2023

Встановлено, що тривале застосування мінеральних та органічних добрив в зерно-кормовій сівозміні сприяє поліпшенню поживного режиму ґрунту шляхом підвищення вмісту сполук азоту, що гідролізуються, фосфору та калію в ґрунті. Доведено, що передпосівна інокуляція насіння бактеріальними препаратами підвищувала вміст поживних речовин ґрунту та урожайність культур, а також підвищувала їхню рентабельність.
Intensification of land resources using and forming of optimal level of intensity in the agricultural enterprises
Authors: Vynohradenko Serhii
Published: March 2023

The article analyzes the influence of increase of productive costs on material-thing, resultant components and economic effectiveness of intensification of the land resources use and the optimal level of intensity in agricultural enterprises are defined. It was improved, that, than higher indexes of material-thing constituent of intensity of employment of land resources, for identical other terms, the higher resultant and economic effectiveness of intensification are arrived at by agricultural enterprises, and inversely, but on condition that these indexes do not exceed an optimal level. It is found out, that oscillation of exit on 100 hectare of a.-g. lands of gross products on 38.5 %, commodity products – on 34.0 %, clean products – on 8.8 %, profit – on 2.7 % depends on oscillation of productive charges on unit of the land area, the middle size of that in 2014 did not attain an optimal size. As productive charges did not attain a maximum level, then it is suggested to grow them to the optimal values with simultaneous optimization of their structure that will give an opportunity substantially to promote economic efficiency of intensification of employment of land resources of agricultural enterprises
Використання світового досвіду підготовки інженерів-землевпорядників для сталого розвитку аграрної освіти в Україні
Authors: Kоshkalda Іryna , Knyaz Aleksandr , Тyshkovets Volodymyr
Published: March 2023

Розкрито зміст використання світового досвіду підготовки інженерів-землевпорядників для сталого розвитку аграрної освіти в Україні. Надано характеристику основних проблем і проведено аналіз концептуальних положень вищої аграрної освіти в різних країнах світу з висновками щодо його використання в національній практиці підготовки інженерів-землевпорядників.
Продуктивність праці в сільськогосподарських підприємствах Харківської області
Authors: Pakhucha Elina
Published: March 2023

У статті описано теоретичні та практичні аспекти підвищенням продуктивності праці в сільськогосподарських підприємствах. Визначено сутність і методику оцінювання продуктивності праці. Проведено аналіз стану продуктивності праці в сільськогосподарських підприємствах Харківської області й визначено шляхи її підвищення.
Common European system of values as the basis of the agricultural enterprises staff motivation
Authors: Bakulina Oksana , Chernish Olga
Published: March 2023

The main problems related to the formation of the European system of values as the basis of agricultural enterprises staff motivation are examined. Considerable attention is paid to the study of base inherent values of Europeans and Ukrainians, of the basic development factors of rural areas in Ukraine and the EU’s countries. The article presents a study of the concept of European values. The main problems that are associated with the formation of the European system of values as the basis of motivation of personnel of agricultural enterprises. Special attention is paid to the study of the basic values that are inherent to the Europeans and the Ukrainians, key factors of development of rural territories of Ukraine and the EU. The expediency of introduction of the man-centered model of shared European values, the benefits of which determined the following: investments in human capital; government support of rural youth; providing preferential loans; free training; financing the purchase of means of production on terms of financial leasing; consulting services; payments to producers in using environmentally sound production methods; support activities in the field of culture, the streamlining of land and improve the landscape, which is a prerequisite for the formation of effective system of motivation of personnel of domestic agricultural enterprises.
Державне регулювання соціально-економічного розвитку сільських територій в Україні
Authors: Alieva Anna
Published: March 2023

У статті визначено та обґрунтовано пріоритетні напрями державного регулювання соціально-економічного розвитку сільських територій. Проаналізовано основні інструменти й рівні регулювання розвитку сільських територій. Наведено перелік міжнародних фондів, які сприяють соціальному та економічному розвитку сільських територій України.
Еколого-економічна оцінка емісії СО2 з ґрунтів за різних рівнів антропогенного навантаження
Authors: Kucher Anatolii
Published: March 2023

Запропоновано й апробовано науково-методичний підхід до економічної оцінки екологічного ефекту від запобігання емісії вуглекислого газу з ґрунтів за різних рівнів антропогенного навантаження. Здійснено економічну оцінку втрат вуглецю із чорноземів за різних способів основного обробітку, систем удобрення й систем землеробства за впливом на потенційну й ефективну родючість ґрунту та навколишнє середовище.
Розбудова інфраструктури ринку органічної продукції
Authors: Maslak Oleksandr
Published: March 2023

У статті проведено аналіз інфраструктури аграрного ринку України та визначено можливості її використання для заготівлі та збуту органічної продукції. Зокрема розглянуто такі суб’єкти інфраструктури аграрного ринку, як товарні біржі, оптово-продовольчі ринки, сільськогосподарські обслуговуючі кооперативи. Проведено їх характеристику та розглянуто основні функції. Визначено передумови розбудови інфраструктури ринку органічної продукції.
Сравнительный анализ эффективности использования земли в сельском хозяйстве Республики Молдова и Одесской области Украины
Authors: Parmakli Dmytro , Bahchivandzhi Lyudmila
Published: March 2023

Представлены структура посевных площадей и показатели урожайности ведущих сельскохозяйственных культур Молдовы и Одесской области за 2000–2014 гг., а также графики динамики и уравнение тренда урожайности за указанный период. Обоснованы уровни потенциальной продуктивности земли по основным культурам и определены резервы роста. Дана оценка роста продуктивности земли по каждой культуре и выявлен тип производства.
Заходи щодо подолання наслідків фрагментації земель сільськогосподарського призначення: європейський досвід та українські реалії
Authors: Popov Andriy
Published: March 2023

Проведення земельної реформи в Україні призвело до подрібнення земель сільськогосподарського призначення. У статті наводиться характеристика європейських заходів щодо зменшення рівня фрагментації земель сільськогосподарського призначення. Визначено, що в українських умовах застосування європейських заходів з подолання фрагментації земель у класичному (традиційному) розумінні неможливе.
Экономическая оценка экосистемных услуг в Тавушской области Республики Армения
Authors: Strokov Anton , Poleshkina Irina
Published: March 2023

В статье выявлены основные процессы деградации почв, спровоцированные вырубкой лесов и расширением сельскохозяйственного производства, происходящие в Тавушской области Республики Армения. На основании выявленных причин эрозии почвы предложено три сценария использования земель сельскохозяйственного назначения и лесного фонда. С помощью методики TEEB проведена оценка общей экономической стоимости экосистемных услуг, получаемых с 1 га земли для каждого сценария за тридцатилетний период. Подтверждена целесообразность сохранения и восстановления площади лесов, обеспечивающих сдерживание почвенной эрозии и  о повышении продовольственной безопасности региона.
Інституційне забезпечення функціонування молокопродуктового підкомплексу
Authors: Tymofiiiv Tetyana
Published: March 2023

У статті розглянуто основні аспекти формування сприятливого економічного середовища шляхом удосконалення інституційного забезпечення молокопродуктового підкомплексу. Ідентифіковано проблеми, що перешкоджають успішній трансформації сільського господарства в агробізнес у молочному секторі та запропоновано систему заходів щодо реформування інституційної інфраструктури молокопродуктового підкомплексу.
Формування витрат у скотарстві як об’єкт економічного управління
Authors: Kucher Lesia
Published: March 2023

У статті розглянуто теоретико-методичні аспекти формування витрат у скотарстві як об’єкта економічного управління. Запропоновано концептуальний підхід щодо економічного управління формуванням витрат у скотарстві. Удосконалено методичні підходи до калькулювання собівартості основної та побічної продукції молочного скотарства в аграрних підприємствах
Теоретичні аспекти побудови обліку витрат на виробництво продукції рослинництва
Authors: Sobchenko Alina
Published: March 2023

Досліджено процес організації обліку витрат виробництва на сільськогосподарському підприємстві. Висвітлено актуальні питання збільшення обсягу виробництва продукції рослинництва та поліпшення її якості. Наведено характеристику обліку витрат виробництва продукції рослинництва й обліку групування за статтями. Розглянуто синтетичний й аналітичний облік витрат на виробництво й виходу продукції рослинництва.