bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Pengetahuan, Motivasi, E-Commerce, dan Media Sosial Terhadap Minat Berwirausaha Kearifan Lokal Pada Generasi Z
Authors: Mulyanto Mulyanto , Krisnanda Krisnanda , Suroso Iwan , Septanti Anissya Lutfi
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji dan menganalisis pengaruh pengetahuan kewirausahaan, motivasi berwirausaha, e-commerce, dan penggunaan media sosial terhadap minat berwirausaha berbasis kearifan lokal Gusjigang pada generasi Z di Kabupaten Kudus. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan data primer. Sebanyak 130 responden dalam penelitian ini. Teknik penarikan sampel yang digunakan adalah nonprobability sampling dengan jenis purposive sampling. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan alat tes Smart-PLS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan kewirausahaan berpengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan terhadap minat berwirausaha berbasis kearifan lokal Gusjigang pada generasi Z. Motivasi berwirausaha, e-commerce, dan penggunaan media sosial berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap minat berwirausaha berbasis kearifan lokal Gusjigang pada generasi Z. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data, dapat disimpulkan bahwa tingkat pengetahuan kewirausahaan tidak secara langsung mempengaruhi terhadap minat generasi Z untuk berwirausaha berbasis kearifan lokal Gusjigang di Kabupaten Kudus. Namun, motivasi berwirausaha, e-commerce dan penggunaan media sosial dapat meningkatkan minat generasi Z terhadap wirausaha berbasis kearifan lokal Gusjigang di Kabupaten Kudus. Sehingga, peningkatan dari factor-faktor tersebut dapat memperbesar minat generasi Z terhadap berwirausaha dengan memanfaatkan kearifan lokal Gusjigang.
 
This study aims to examine and analyze the influence of entrepreneurial knowledge, entrepreneurial motivation, e-commerce, and social media usage on entrepreneurial interest based on the local wisdom of Gusjigang among Generation Z in Kudus Regency. This is a quantitative study using primary data. There were 130 respondents in this research. The sampling technique employed is nonprobability sampling with purposive sampling. Data analysis was conducted using the Smart-PLS tool. The results show that entrepreneurial knowledge has a negative and insignificant effect on entrepreneurial interest based on the local wisdom of Gusjigang among Generation Z. Entrepreneurial motivation, e-commerce, and social media usage have a positive and significant effect on entrepreneurial interest based on the local wisdom of Gusjigang among Generation Z. Based on the data analysis, it can be concluded that entrepreneurial knowledge does not directly influence the interest of Generation Z in entrepreneurship based on the local wisdom of Gusjigang in Kudus Regency. However, entrepreneurial motivation, e-commerce, and social media use can increase Generation Z's interest in entrepreneurship based on the local wisdom of Gusjigang in Kudus Regency. Therefore, enhancing these factors can increase Generation Z's interest in entrepreneurship by leveraging the local wisdom of Gusjigang.
Transformasi Peran Dakwah Melalui Pelatihan Da’I Muda Di Kelurahan Samaenre Kecamatan Sinjai Tengah
Authors: Wahid Abd , Salman Salman , Mukrimah Mukrimah , Hasdinawati Hasdinawati , Islamutakhira Islamutakhira
Published: June 2024

Kelurahan Samaenre memiliki banyak potensi pemuda, diantaranya; Pimpinan Cabang Pemuda Muhammadiyah Sinjai Tengah, Pimpinan Ranting Pemuda Muhammadiyah Samaenre, Karang Taruna Samaenre, Pemuda Samaenre dan Pengurus Masjid Samaenre. Namun pada kenyataannya Pemerintah Kelurahan Samaenre masih mengeluh tentang kurangnya regenerasi dakwah, Kelurahan Samaenre kurang tersentuh dengan kegiatan-kegiatan keagamaan, masih mengundang penceramah dari luar kelurahan padahal memiliki potensi yang banyak, Ini yang menjadi permasalahan mitra di Pimpinan cabang Muhammadiyah Sinjai Tengah sehingga pentingnya diadakan Pelatihan Da’I Muda. Pengabdian ini dilaksanakan di Kelurahan Samaenre Kecamatan Sinjai Tengah. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan ini adalah Penerimaan materi konsep dakwah masa kini, praktek ceramah dan pembentukan korps dai muda. Hasil pengabdian, yaitu memberikan pengetahuan baru kepada peserta tentang berbicara depan umum dan retorika dakwah masa kini serta terbentuknya Korps Dai Muda di Kelurahan Samaenre Kecamatan Sinjai Tengah.
Edukasi Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat (PHBS) Orang Tua dan Pemberian Makanan Bergizi pada Bayi dan Balita Stunting di Posyandu Melati 9 Kelurahan Liliba Kota Kupang
Authors: Agustina Agustina , G. Suluh Debora , Singga Siprianus , Wanti Wanti
Published: June 2024

Perialaku Hidup Bersih Dan Sehat (PHBS) merupakan kebiasaan yang wajib dilakukan oleh setiap individu untuk mencegah penyakit. PHBS di Rumah Tangga harus terus dipraktekan secara rutin seperti, pemberian ASI eksklusif pada Bayi, menimbang balita setiap bulan, menggunakan air bersih, mencuci tangan pakai sabun di air mengalir, menggunakan jamban sehat (Stop Buang Air Besar Sembarangan/Stop BABS), memberantas sarang dan jentik nyamuk, makan makanan bergizi atau buah dan sayur setiap hari, melakukan aktivitas fisik setiap hari, menghindari asap rokok atau tidak merokok di dalam rumah. Kejadian Stunting di Kota Kupang khususnya di Kelurahan Liliba merupakan permasalahan gizi yang kompleks karena banyak faktor yang dapat mempengaruhi baik langsung maupun tidak langsung. Metode pengabdian masyarakat yang dilakukan adalah melalui, penyuluhan PHPS untuk peningkatan pengetahuan Ibu Bayi dan Balita, menjadi orang Tua Asu bagi dua orang Balita, Pemberian makanan bergizi setiap hari selama 90 hari terhadap 2 Balita Stunting di Posyandu Melati 9 Kelurahan Liliba, Kota Kupang Tahun 2023.
Edukasi Peningkatan Daya Imunitas Tubuh dengan Pemanfaatan Ramuan Herbal di Desa Reuleung Karieng Kabupaten Aceh Besar
Authors: Amalia Riski , Nurhidayah Irfanita , Kamal Anda , Safuni Nani , Fitriani Naria
Published: June 2024

Sistem imunitas tubuh harus ditingkatkan agar dapat terhindar dari berbagai macam penyakit. Pemanfaatan ramuan herbal sebagai terapi alternatif dalam pemeliharaan dan preventif penyakit. Masyarakat desa harus bisa memahami manfaat besar dari ramuan herbal karena selalu terpapar dengan pengobatan herbal. Kegiatan edukasi masyarakat ini dilakukan di Desa Reuleung Karieng Kabupaten Aceh Besar. Metode edukasi yang dilakukan meliputi demonstrasi, diskusi dan tanya jawab. Tujuan dari edukasi yang dilakukan yaitu untuk memperdayakan masyarakat agar memanfaatkan ramuan obat herbal sebagai bagian dari complementary alternative medicine dan biofarmaka dalam upaya preventif penyakit dan promotif kesehatan. Hasil kegiatan edukasi ini yaitu masyarakat Desa Reueleung Karieng tampak antusias, semangat, meningkatkan pengetahuan diri, serta aktif dalam bertanya selama proses pengolahan ramuan ramuan herbal. Masyarakat juga menyatakan bahwa akan menerapkan pengolahan ramuan herbal untuk menjaga kesehatan diri sendiri dan keluarganya. Kegiatan edukasi pemanfaatan ramuan herbal ini dilakukan sebagai upaya peningkatan daya imunitas tubuh mampu meningkatan pengetahuan masyarakat dan peningkatan peran aktif masyarakat dalam memanfaatkan ramuan obat tradisional yang dapat dipergunakan untuk peningkatan kesehatan.
Implementasi Kebijakan Pelayanan Kesehatan Pada Masyarakat Miskin di Puskesmas Sudiang Kota Makassar Tahun 2024
Authors: Amiruddin Andi Rezky Aulia , Batara Andi Surahman , Sididi Mansur , Saputra Iswandy Rani
Published: June 2024

Masyarakat miskin seringkali tidak mampu memenuhi kebutuhan dasar seperti makanan dan tempat tinggal karena pendapatannya yang kurang mencukupi. Mereka juga sering menghadapi kendala dalam akses terhadap pendidikan dan layanan kesehatan, serta mengalami ketidaksetaraan sosial ekonomi. Dalam hal ini, Puskesmas Sudiang memberikan keringanan biaya untuk layanan kesehatan dasar kepada masyarakat yang kurang mampu dengan syarat menggunakan Kartu Identitas Diri dan Surat Keterangan Tidak Mampu (SKTM) berdasarkan Perda Kota Makassar No. 1 Tahun 2024 Tentang Pajak Daerah dan Retribusi Daerah. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui Implementasi Kebijakan Pelayanan Kesehatan pada Masyarakat Miskin di Puskesmas Sudiang Kota Makassar. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Prosedur penelitian menghasilkan data-data deskriptif berupa kata-kata tertulis atau lisan dari individu, sekelompok orang, dan perilaku yang dapat diamati. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa komunikasi, sumber daya, disposisi, dan struktur birokrasi merupakan empat aspek penting dalam penyelenggaraan layanan kesehatan di Puskesmas Sudiang, khususnya dalam kebijakan pelayanan kesehatan untuk masyarakat miskin. Namun, sumber daya manusia dan disposisi petugas kepada pasien masih perlu ditingkatkan lagi agar pasien merasa puas dengan pelayanan yang diberikan.
Counselling on the wise use of social media as a mental health effort for Maryville High School students
Authors: Janson Brandy L. , Holland Jessica
Published: June 2024

Community service was carried out to provide understanding to Maryville High School regarding the appropriate use of social media so that it does not affect students' mental health. The aim of community service is expected to reduce the number of addicted students using social media. Community Service begins with socialization through online media, namely via WhatsApp groups and giving a pre-test, followed by delivering material through the Google Meeting platform with PowerPoint. After that, an evaluation is carried out to determine the increase in students' knowledge after being given the material by giving a post-test. The material provided in this service is educational material on social media which is good to apply during the pandemic so that it does not affect mental health. Students can find out how to effectively use social media so that it does not affect mental health.
Socialization of multicultural values among students at Knoxville College
Authors: Willey Johnson , Michele Grandy
Published: June 2024

This student service aims to socialize multicultural values to millennial students at Knoxville College. Multicultural values are an important element of the nation that must be shared with other nations because they have an adhesive force towards the unity and integrity of a nation and state. This service activity was carried out at Knoxville College. The method of implementation is to explain the multicultural values taught through socialization used by campus institutions, students and the local government. Data was collected through direct interviews with several millennial generations on campus. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that strengthening multicultural values for the millennial generation is largely determined by the role of students and the government in presenting moral values, traditions and culture through the means they prefer. The methods used by each institution are quite varied, whether in the form of direct or indirect approaches. The differences in roles are certainly influenced by the majority religion adhered to in each region.
Digital business training for community in Lee Cir Sevierville
Authors: Emerson Paul , Stanley Don
Published: June 2024

This service aims to overcome the economic inequality of rural communities compared to urban communities. This happens because of the lack of optimal employment opportunities in the village. This problem is overcome with information technology that is easily accessible to village communities via the internet. Operating a business digitally by utilizing existing facilities, but because the knowledge and technical capabilities of village communities are still limited. It is deemed necessary to provide digital business training to them. This training aims to encourage community interest in running a digital business to overcome the problem of unemployment or increase income, thereby encouraging village economic development.
精神分析與翻譯：一項綜述
Authors: Serrano Tristán Meritxell
Published: June 2024

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譯製異——論譯者無意識
Authors: Venuti Lawrence
Published: June 2024

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A Writer of “Poeticized Realism”: An Interview with Mr. Gu Weiping
Authors: LI Wenli , Weiping GU
Published: June 2024

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A Literature Laureate or A Political Stooge?: A Corpus-based Critical Discourse Analysis of the Representations of Mo Yan in the English-speaking World
Authors: CHEN Qiumeng , GENG Qiang
Published: June 2024

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Innovation of Translation Talent Cultivation Mode in the Context of Artificial Intelligence: Research and Practice in Independent Colleges
Authors: JIN Luobin
Published: June 2024

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The Development and Challenge of IaH in China Before and After the COVID-19
Authors: LI Haojin
Published: June 2024

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PREVALENCE OF PESTICIDE TOLERANCE IN SOIL BACTERIA FROM DARJEELING HIMALAYAS: A GROWING CONCERN OF GRASSHOPPER EFFECT
Authors: Bhattacharya Malay , Sukanya Acharyya  , Sumedha Saha  , Soumya Majumder  , Arindam Ghosh  , Preeti Subba
Published: June 2024

Agricultural development involves the use of pesticides that have ended up in the soil or water bodies. These chemicals can accumulate and control microbial population by imposing tolerance to them. Pesticides can accumulate in soil or water by a multi-hopping phenomenon, termed the ‘Grasshopper effect’ that requires one or more volatilization-migration-deposition cycles. This study is an attempt at assessing the possible occurrence of this phenomenon in the Darjeeling Himalayas. A total of 39 sites of varied biotopes were sampled and their soil bacterial populations assessed based on the acquired degree of tolerance against pesticides. Soil microbial consortia isolated from all the regions showed total tolerance against the volatile pesticides emamectin benzoate, thiamethoxam, quinalphos, deltamethrin, spiromesifen and flubendiamide. Out of 47 isolates obtained, 29 exhibited full tolerance against them. Based on altitudinal zones, all the isolates from below <2000 ft depicted no inhibition zones against the tested pesticides while some inhibition was observed for the isolates from 2000-4000 ft (57.14%), 4000-6000 ft (28.57%), 8000-10000 ft (14.29%) and >10000 ft (75%). This work provides evidence for the occurrence of the ‘Grasshopper effect’ in the Darjeeling Himalayas facilitating the long-range transport, deposition and accumulation of harmful volatile pesticides in the region.
Inovasi Sistem Registrasi Digital NU (SIREGALNU) dalam Konfercab ke-XV NU Kabupaten Kebumen
Authors: Fadjeri Akhmad , Fachri Fahmi , Lutfiyani Anisa , Fersellia Fersellia , Muflih Ghufron Zaida , Hidayat Taufik , Nurchayati Anisa Dwi
Published: June 2024

Kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat di lakukan dalam proses Konferensi Cabang NU Kabupaten Kebumen dilakukan karena permaslahan yang dihadapi saat pelaksaan konfercab sebelumnya terdapat penumpukan dan antrean panjang saat registrasi, sehingga di ciptakan system berbasis online dalam penanganan tersebut. Tujuan di terapkan system registrasi digital (SiregalNU) untuk mempercepat pelayanan registrasi pelaksanaan, digitalisasi pendaftaran dan sebagai momen melek digital bagi warga NU di kabupaten Kebumen. Kegiatan PKM ini di lakukan oleh Dosen dan Mahasiswa UMNU berjumlah 15. Implementasi siregalNu dan proses registrasi konfercab dilaksakan selama 5 hari mulai dari 22-26 Mei 2024. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah system registrasi digital NU (siregalNu) yang dapat diakses di siregalnu.com. Luaran utama dalam siregalnu meruapakan id-card yang terdapat qrcode yang berisi id unik dari setiap pendaftarnya. Dampak yang ditimbulakn panitia memiliki database utuh terkait SK (MWC, Lembaga, Banom), data peserta dari PRNU sampai MWC di naungan Pimpinan Cabang Nahdlatul Ulama Kebumen masa bakti 2020-2024.
Citraan pada Lirik Lagu Karya Nadin Amizah Edisi 2023
Authors: Azannabilla Dwi , Fauzan Akhmad
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan penggunaan citraan dalam lirik lagu karya Nadin Amizah edisi 2023. Penulis menggunakan jenis penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan mengfokuskan objek penelitian pada penggunaan citraan menggunakan pendekatan stilistika. Data penelitian ini berupa kata, frasa, dan kalimat yang berkaitan dengan jenis citraan dalam lirik lagu karya Nadin Amizah edisi 2023, teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik membaca dan simak catat, untuk teknik keabsahan data penelitian ini memfokuskan pada uji kredibilitas data dengan triangulasi. Metode analisis yang digunakan yaitu deskriptif, sedangkan untuk teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu reduksi data dengan cara merangkum atau meringkas hal pokok penting untuk memberi gambaran yang lebih jelas dan mudah dipahami, penyajian data dengan cara menyajikan dalam bentuk menjelaskan atau menguraikan dan mengklasifikasikan data sesuai dengan pokok permasalahan yaitu dibedakan dalam menjelaskan jenis citraan agar tersusun dengan rapih dan mudah dipahami, penarikan simpulan atau verifikasi dilakukan dengan cara membandingkan kesesuaian pernyataan dari objek penelitian dengan makna yang terkandung hasilnya berupa deskripsi ringkasan dari keseluruhan isi dalam penelitian. Pemilihan kata dan bahasa yang ekspresif menjadi dorongan peneliti untuk meneliti lagu Nadin Amizah edisi 2023. Dengan adanya penelitian ini, para penikmat lagu memahami makna lirik yang disampaikan karena lirik lagunya memiliki makna kompleks sehingga pendengar tidak paham dengan pesan yang disampaikan. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat penggunaan citraan berupa citraan penglihatan, citraan pendengaran, citraaan penciuman, citraan peraba, dan citraan gerak.
The Influence of Play Activities, Nutritional Status and Motor Ability on The Physical Fitness of Primary School Students
Authors: Putra Riwaldi , Putra Deri , Nanda Fitri Agung
Published: June 2024

This research aims to reveal the influence of playing activities, nutritional status and motor skills on physical fitness. This research method is quantitative using a path analysis approach. The population of this study was all students at SD N 14 Jati Tanah Tinggi, Padang City, totaling 163 people. The sampling technique was carried out by purposive sampling, with a total sample of 49 people. Data was collected by filling out questionnaires for playing activities, measuring body weight and height for nutritional status, throwing a basketball, running for four seconds, passing a ball against a wall and jumping without a start to measure motor skills, and to measure students' physical fitness, the TKJI test was used to elementary school age children. The results of research and data analysis show that: (1) Playing activities have a direct and significant effect on physical fitness by 12.6% (2) Nutritional status has a direct and significant effect on physical fitness by 12.4% ( 3) Motor Ability has a direct and significant effect on physical fitness by 9.2% (4) Playing activities have an indirect effect on Physical Fitness through Motor Ability by 17.7% (5) Nutritional status has an indirect effect on Physical Fitness through Motor Ability is 28.1% (6) Playing Activities, Nutritional Status and Motor Ability simultaneously influence students' Physical Fitness by 48.2%
Injury in Pencak Silat Teenage Competitive Category Athletes at the Special Sports Class in Central Java
Authors: Purnomo Edi , Hidayat Afif Khoirul , Santoso Rahmawan
Published: June 2024

This research aims to identify the patterns, types, and nature of injuries experienced by teenage Pencak Silat athletes in the competitive category from the Special Sports Class in Central Java Province. The method applied in this research is quantitative descriptive with a survey technique using questionnaires and interviews. The subjects of this research are 30 teenage Pencak Silat athletes from the Special Sports Class in Central Java Province who meet the criteria of having trained in Pencak Silat for a minimum of 5 years and having participated in Pencak Silat competitions at the district, provincial, and national levels. The data analysis technique used in this research is the qualitative frequency and percentage analysis conducted using Microsoft Excel software. The results show that all teenage Pencak Silat athletes in the competitive category from the Special Sports Class in Central Java Province have experienced injuries, with the details as follows: head injuries account for 9.26%, body injuries for 4.63%, hand injuries for 46.30%, and leg injuries for 39.81%. Based on this data, it is also evident that hand injuries are the most common among teenage Pencak Silat athletes in the competitive category from the Special Sports Class in Central Java Province, followed by leg injuries, head injuries, and the least common are body injuries
Shear Reinforcement of Concrete Beams Using Iraqi Bamboo
Authors: Abdullah Wrya , Salih Gashbin Abobakir , Aziz Shanya Bahaadin
Published: June 2024

Steel rebars require significant energy to produce and are prone to corrosion when exposed to ambient air. Therefore, Iraqi bamboo replaces steel stirrups and steel rebars in this research. Five reinforced concrete beams are tested using four-point load testing. The first beam was cast without stirrups to achieve shear failure and is labeled a control specimen. Three other beams had Iraqi bamboo instead of steel at the critical sections. The last beam had steel stirrups spaced at a distance half of the effective depth of the beam. It is found that the Iraqi bamboo can increase the load-carrying capacity of the beam by up to 15% if compared with the beam with no stirrups. Also, the ductility of the beam has increased by 17%. However, the maximum load-carrying capacity of the steel stirrup beam was larger than that of the bamboo stirrups by at least 21%. The main reason is the spacing of the stirrups, which is the main factor influencing the beams' behavior prone to shear failure.
Design of Storm Sewer System for Mass City Using Bentley SewerGEMS Software
Authors: Dawood Anwer Hazim , Mawlood Dana Khider
Published: June 2024

Erbil has been undergoing rapid urbanisation and population growth for the last ten years. The impervious surface areas increased, so the volume of runoff generated from stormwater increased. For this reason, the storm sewer system is faced with additional runoff from the urban areas, and the existing sewer system is inadequate. This study focuses on the storm sewer system design using SewerGEMS and AutoCAD Software in Mass City, which is located in the east of Erbil. The topographic map of the study area was created using Civil 3D software and the total station in surveying, and rainfall storm data were collected from Erbil Meteorology Station and the General Directorate of Water and Sewage. Geometric design and hydraulic modelling were done using AutoCAD and SewerGEMS, respectively. The results show hydraulic design parameters such as flow velocity, sewer pipe size, slopes, manholes, pipe profiles, hydraulic grade line, minimum depth of excavation, and the minimum number of drops. Such a model allowed the project to be accomplished in a short time, with high efficiency and low costs; the model effectively demonstrated its ability to improve design and analysis by examining hydraulic performance.
Development and Validation of a Diagnosis System for Lung Infection Using Hybrid Deep-Learning Techniques
Authors: Shames Marwa A. , Kamil Mohammed Y.
Published: June 2024

A fast and accurate test is necessary to detect COVID-19. A computed tomography (CT) scan has shown diagnostic accuracy. CT scan processing using a deep learning architecture may improve illness diagnosis and treatment. We proposed a deep learning system for COVID-19 detection using CT images, including using and comparing transfer-learning, fine-tuning, and the embedding process. This paper presents the development of a COVID-19 case identification model using deep learning techniques. The suggested model utilized a modified visual geometry group (VGG16) architecture as the deep learning framework. The model was trained and validated using a chest CT image dataset. The SARS-COV-2 dataset contains 2482 CT scans of 210 patients from publicly available sources. The modified model demonstrated encouraging outcomes by greatly enhancing the sensitivity measure (95.82±1.75)%, which is an essential criterion for accurately detecting instances of COVID-19 infection. In addition, the model achieved higher values for the accuracy metric (91.67±1.68)%, the specificity meter (88.08±3.72)%, the precision metric (87.51±3.27)%, the F1 score (91.43±1.55)%, and the area under the curve (91.98±1.55)%. Deep learning effectively detects COVID-19 in chest CT scan images. Clinical practitioners may employ the suggested approach to study, identify, and effectively mitigate a greater number of pandemics.
Time and Cost Management in Water Resources Projects Utilizing the Earned Value Method
Authors: Hussein Ahmed Rasul , Moradinia Sina Fard
Published: June 2024

Today, the development of infrastructure and construction projects in developing countries is of paramount importance. Water projects, in particular, play a crucial role in advancing agriculture, industry, and the economy. The success of these projects hinges on the effective management of time, cost, and quality. The most critical indicator of a project's success is its completion within the forecasted time and budget leading up to its operation. This study aims to assess the impact of Earned Value Management (EVM) 's impact on managing project schedules and budgets in water resource projects. The earned value method was employed to ascertain if the project was ahead or behind schedule and whether the costs were within the budget or had overrun. The values of the Earned Value Index were analyzed at three stages of project implementation. Examining the Schedule Variance (SV) at various phases indicates that a lower percentage is more advantageous for the project. Initially, the SV was 40%, signaling a delay mainly due to the delayed start of operations in the injection gallery and access points. This improved to 25% in the second stage, with the commencement of previously lagging activities. The schedule variance decreased to 11.6% in the final stage, aligning closer to the project schedule's end. Additionally, the Schedule Performance Index (SPI) value, which reflects the efficiency of project management in terms of timeliness, improved from a weak start of 0.6 to 0.88 (with 1.0 indicating that project performance is on target).
Influence of Carbon Fibers on the Rutting Susceptibility of Sustainable HMA Mixtures with Untreated Recycled Concrete Aggregates
Authors: Albayati Nadheer , Ismael Mohammed Qadir
Published: June 2024

This paper focuses on achieving sustainability to reduce the detrimental effect on the environment and the economic aspects by including several ratios of coarse recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) (25, 50, 75, and 100%) in asphalt mixtures. The methodology included testing all raw materials, the wheel tracking test to assess mechanical performance, and the Marshall design approach to determine the appropriate asphalt content. The outcomes demonstrated no discernible difference between the volumetric characteristics of the asphalt mixtures containing RCA and the control mix. Marshall's stability rose by 14.2% when 50% of the mixture contained RCA compared to the control combination. All combinations containing RCA were performed inferiorly to the control mixture regarding rutting. 19.63% was the greatest increase in rut depth for combinations made entirely of recycled concrete aggregate. Several percentages of 0.2, 0.25, and 0.3% carbon fibers were added to the total weight of the asphalt mixture to enhance rutting performance. Marshall's stability and resistance to rutting have significantly increased, attributable to the carbon fibers; nonetheless, the volumetric properties of the asphalt mixture have only slightly altered. The combinations with 0.3% carbon fiber reinforcement and 50% RCA showed the largest gain in Marshall stability, up 34.6% above the control mixture. The same combination had the strongest resistance to rutting, which was —39.08% higher than the control mixture.
POSSIBILITY OF USING CORN IN PRODUCTION OF CANNED MEAT AND VEGETABLES
Authors:   Transnistrian State University named after. T.G. Shevchenko, Tiraspol, Moldova, Transnistria, Syarova L.N. , Ivanova N.G. ,   Moscow State University of Technology and Management. K.G. Razumovsky, Zabalueva Yu.Yu. ,   Moscow State University of Technology and Management. K.G. Razumovsky, Niazbaev Kh.R. ,   Moscow State University of Technology and Management. K.G. Razumovsky
Published: June 2024

The article studies the possibility of using frozen corn kernels in technology of canned meat and vegetables. It suggests adding food additive «Carrageenan Bekaplus S 106» to broth to ensure uniform distribution of recipe ingredients in meat mass. Polysaccharide additive also helps increase the level of dietary fiber in the product. The research has found that use of chicken fillet and corn kernels with jelly filling, stabilized with carrageenan in an amount of 0.20.3 % by weight of the product, contributes to production of a low-calorie product with distinct organoleptic properties and high product yield.
FOOD PEPTIDE FOR THE PREVENTION OF OVERWEIGHT: VIRTUAL SCREENING OF TOXICITY PREDICTION AND ELIMINATION
Authors:   Ural State Agricultural University, Tikhonov S.L. , Tikhonova N.V. ,   Ural State Forestry Engineering University Yekaterinburg
Published: June 2024

The aim of the research is to predict the toxicity and excretion of a biopeptide that prevents obesity. A synthesized peptide with the following sequence of amino acids was used as object of research: CHAECGAACKEFCLEG, preventing overweight. The peptide has similarities to glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which regulates energy metabolism. Peptide characterization is the following: total hydrophobic ratio is 53 %, total charge is +0.25, hydrophobicity of the peptide according to Wimley-White in whole residue is 4.63, molecular weight 1556.826 Da, molecular formula C62H97N19O20S4, protein binding potential (Boman index) is 0.93 kcal / mol, isoelectric point pH 6.77. The peptide is highly soluble in water. The study established that the studied peptide, when ingested, does not cause acute toxicity, hepatotoxicity and cytotoxicity, does not adversely affect heart activity, does not activate heat shock protein gene receptors, does not cause DNA damage and mitochondrial dysfunction. The peptide is characterized by average half-life and low plasma clearance, which makes it effective. It should be noted that predicted characteristics do not always coincide with actual values obtained in in vitro experiments. Therefore, it is possible to recommend the peptide for inclusion in composition of specialized and preventive food products, provided that its effectiveness is proven in preclinical and clinical studies.
COMPUTER MODELLING OF COLLAGEN PROTEIN ZINC AND SELENIUM ORGANIC FORMS
Authors:   East Siberia State University of Technology and Management, Ulan-Ude, Bolkhonov B.A. , Zhamsaranova S.D. ,   East Siberia State University of Technology and Management, Ulan-Ude, Shalbuev D.V. ,   East Siberia State University of Technology and Management, Ulan-Ude, Tumurova T.B. ,   East Siberia State University of Technology and Management, Ulan-Ude
Published: June 2024

This article presents the results of research aimed at developing a theoretical computer model of organic forms of zinc, selenium and their interaction with collagen matrix. Collagen was chosen as an organic carrier. Quantum chemical, semiempirical and molecular dynamic methods were used to study changes in molecular properties and to perform quantum mechanical modeling of atomic structures using HyperChem v8.0 software. Molecular structures of organic forms of trace elements with amino acids were designed and optimized geometrically. The present study considers different variants and combinations of zinc and selenium compounds with four amino acids most commonly found in collagen. The correctness of geometric optimization, potential energy minimization and balanced energy properties of the system were evaluated based on the total energy of the components. The results obtained indicate potential interaction of trace elements with collagen amino acids.
THEORETICAL STUDIES ON PROCESS OF BIOGAS FORMATION IN METHANE TANK WITH BIOFILTER
Authors:   V.R. Filippov Buryat State Agricultural Academy, Ulan-Ude, Badmaev Yu.Ts. , Drozdov A.S. ,   V.R. Filippov Buryat State Agricultural Academy, Ulan-Ude, Dugarov D.G. ,   V.R. Filippov Buryat State Agricultural Academy, Ulan-Ude, Gildibrant M.I. ,   V.R. Filippov Buryat State Agricultural Academy, Ulan-Ude
Published: June 2024

The main essence of the theoretical research methodology is based on the construction of a mathematical model of the accumulation of active biomass (methane-forming microorganisms) on biofilter carriers, which characterizes the intensity of biogas formation in a methane tank. With existing technologies, the concentration of active biomass is removed from the methane tank with unloaded processed raw materials. Therefore, when studying the kinetics of microbiological processes of biogas formation, the main attention was paid to the theoretical study of the processing of organic biomass, depending on the effectiveness of the biofilter in the methane tank. The article presents the technological scheme and technical characteristics of a methane tank with a biofilter. The results of theoretical studies present the mathematical model of intensification of the biogas formation process obtained by us, depending on the accumulation of active biomass of methane-forming microorganisms on the carriers of a spherical biofilter and its energy characteristics.
STUDY OF GRAIN FLOWABILITY AND DESIGN OF UNIVERSAL CORE TYPE AERATOR
Authors:   Arctic State Agrotechnological University, Yakutsk, Ammosov I.N. , Dondokov Yu.Zh. ,   Arctic State Agrotechnological University, Yakutsk, Yusupov P.C. ,   Arctic State Agrotechnological University, Yakutsk, Drincha V.M. ,   Arctic State Agrotechnological University, Yakutsk
Published: June 2024

The article studies physical property of grain flowability at free or natural grain flow when pouring through a small hole onto a flat horizontal plane, as well as when grain is in cramped conditions. The study classifies grains into 5 classes according to their flowability depending on their natural slope of repose. It also determines limiting values of slope of repose of basic grains at humidity of 14–16 % and with free flow on the designed device. The research detects penetration of grain into the partition space when grain was cramped into the designed device. It figures out that with increasing distance between the partitions, depth of grain penetration increases regardless of the partition grade of slope. Optimal values of partition grade of slope are within 20º, at which the penetration of grain between partitions is minimal. So, to solve various problems of grain aeration, it is possible to select the optimal values of partitions grade of slope and distances between them, at which grain does not flow into partitions internal cavity, connected to air supply channel. Based on the results of this experiment, the Department of Technological Systems of the Agro-Industrial Complex (Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education Arctic State Technical University) developed a technical solution for universal core type aerator, which was recognized as an invention (Patent N 2777902). Preliminary tests of the aerator showed its versatility and cost-effectiveness.
INCREASING OF WEAR RESISTANCE OF IRON-BASED COMPOSITE COATING WHEN RESTORING SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
Authors:   Voronezh State Agrarian University of Emperor Peter I, Zhachkin S.Yu. , Trifonov G.I. ,   Federal State state-owned military educational institution of higher professional education «Military Training and Scientific Center of the Air Force «Zhukovsky – Gagarin Air Force Academy», Pustovetov A.V. ,   Voronezh State Agrarian University of Emperor Peter I, Strunkin P.V. ,   Voronezh State Agrarian University of Emperor Peter I
Published: June 2024

The paper presents the results of determining rational composition of composite material based on PRX11G4SR powder with fraction of 40–64 microns with addition of titanium carbide filler (TiC) for plasma spraying coatings, providing maximum microhardness and wear resistance. For this purpose, a multivariate experiment on the central composite rototable plan was designed and implemented. The following independent variables were selected: filler size (30–70 microns) and filler concentration (10–30 %). Adhesion strength of resulting coating to base of the samples was taken as response function. The study analyzed morphology and chemical composition of the obtained coating from iron-based powder and titanium carbide particles. It outlined aspects that explain reasons for improving resulting coating microhardness during plasma spraying.
Idiopathic hypertrophic pachymeningitis: Features of 9 patients and a literature review
Authors: Jiang Liwei , Rong Xi , Wang Lili , Qu Meijie , Liu Zongchao
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Idiopathic hypertrophic pachymeningitis (IHP) is a rare disorder presenting with headache, cranial and spinal neuropathy. This study is to explore the clinical, laboratory and imaging changes; treatment; and clinical outcomes of idiopathic hypertrophic pachymeningitis (IHP).
Methods: This was a retrospective evaluation of 9 patients (5 men and 4 women; mean age: 53.6 years), their clinical features, laboratory tests, cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) analysis, MRI results, pathological features, treatment and clinical outcomes from a tertiary centre in Qingdao, North East China. The serum IgG4 was negative for all the cases.
Results: Headache was the most common symptom (7/9), followed by oculomotor, trigeminal, abducens and facial nerve neuropathies, and limb numbness in one case. Two cases showed increased ESR and CRP, and four were positive for ANA or anti-SSA antibodies. On CSF analysis, 2/7 had increased pressure, and 4/7 showed lymphocytosis and high protein levels. MRI revealed a thickening and enhancement of the dura, mainly involving bilateral tentorium (85%), falx cerebri (57%), and cerebellar hemisphere (57%). The tissue biopsy of dura mater in three cases showed thickened collagen fibers, lymphocytosis and focal necrosis, with similar but not identical features to IgG4-related sclerosing disease. Most patients were treated with corticosteroids, and 79% showed improvement. The abnormal thickness and enhancement of the dura mater disappeared in one case.
Conclusion: Gadolinium-enhanced MRI serves as the key preliminary investigation for the diagnosis and evaluation of the clinical course for IHP. Majority of patients have good respond to steroid.
Adult-onset mitochondrial encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes (MELAS): A case report and review of its conventional and diffusion- weighted MRI features
Authors: Ho Pui Hung , Li Richard , Chu Chi Yeung , Tang Kendrick Yip Kan , Li Chun Kit , Yip Man Kwan , Poon Wing Tat , Cheng Stephen Wing Ho , Auyeung M , Cheung CM
Published: June 2024

Mitochondrial encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes (MELAS) is a rare mitochondrial neurodegenerative disorder characterized by stroke-like episodes, seizure, and lactic acidosis. The diagnosis of MELAS is often challenging due to its variable phenotypic manifestations and rarity of this disease. In this article, we report the case of a 38-year-old woman who presented with repeated seizures and clinical stroke-like symptoms. She had no positive family history, and lactic acidosis was only present in her initial episode. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain was also normal in her first presentation. However, subsequent scans due to new clinical events showed migratory stroke-like lesions that were hyperintense on T2/fluid attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) sequence and had restricted diffusion. They did not conform to vascular territories but had a predilection for posterior temporal, occipital and parietal regions. The radiological findings prompted the suspicion of MELAS, which diagnosis was confirmed with genetic testing. Here, we also reviewed the MRI features of MELAS from literature, in particular the diffusion-weighted sequence findings, as debate still exists on whether the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) signal should be high or low in these lesions. Our case highlights the importance of recognizing key imaging features of this rare and highly heterogenous disease. In addition to helping with earlier diagnosis, these imaging findings also provide more insight into the underlying pathophysiology of MELAS.
Impacts of serum biomarkers regarding glucose, lipid and protein on progression and survival of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A Chinese cohort study
Authors: Hu Nan , Zhang Lei , Shen Dongchao , Yang Xunzhe , Cui Liying , Liu Mingsheng
Published: June 2024

Objective: To explore the impacts of nutritional biomarkers regarding glucose, protein and lipid on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) progression and survival in a cohort of Chinese ALS patients.
Methods: A total of 191 ALS patients were included in our analysis. Pearson correlation was employed to analyze the relationships between baseline serological and clinical variables. Uni- and multivariate analysis were performed to analyze the influence of nutritional biomarkers on the progression and survival of ALS. A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant.
Results: Hyperglycemia (around 1/6) and hyperlipidemia (1/5-1/3) were common among ALS patients while protein deficiency was not predominant. Serum total cholesterol (TC) (p=0.026) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) (p=0.044) was negatively related to baseline ALS functional rating scale-revised (ALSFRS-R) score, while serum PA was positively associated with baseline ALSFRS-R score (p=0.018). Serum levels of TC (p=0.041), apoB (p<0.001), lipoprotein a [Lp (a)] (p=0.002) and free fatty acids (FFA) (p=0.049) were negatively associated with baseline forced vital capacity percentage (FVC%). None of studied biomarkers showed significant relationship with ALS progression or survival time, except for serum level of Lp(a) had a weakly positive correlation to ALS progression rate after backward selection (p=0.048).
Conclusion: Serum biomarkers of glucose, lipid or protein might only have a weak relationship with autonomous function and respiratory function status, but have no significant impact on the progression or overall survival of ALS. More studies were needed to provide guidance of nutritional management and diet recommendation for ALS patients.
Early onset LGMDR19 with unusual features related to GMPPB gene in South Indian siblings with variable phenotype
Authors: Sanka Sai Bhargava , Vengalil Seena , Polavarapu Kiran , Baskar Dipti , Nashi Saraswati , Thomas Aneesha , Boddu Vijay Kumar , Menon Deepak , Padmanabh Hansashree , Rao Bhoomika M , Arunachal Gautham , Nalini Atchayaram
Published: June 2024

Guanosine diphosphate mannose (GDP-mannose) pyrophosphorylase B (GMPPB) is a cytoplasmic enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of GDP-mannose, a crucial substrate for several glycosylation pathways. Reports of pathogenic variants in the GMPPB gene are infrequent. As of April 2023, 109 cases with pathogenic variants in the GMPPB gene have been reported worldwide. Here, we present two siblings born of consanguineous parentage from Southern India. This is a retrospective study on genetically confirmed siblings with GMPPB pathogenic variants. The siblings, a 15-year-old girl, and a 13-year-old boy, presented with progressive limb-girdle weakness and cataracts from early childhood. The girl had exertion-induced breathlessness and mental subnormality. Creatine kinase levels were 5750 and 4320 IU/L. An echocardiogram of the heart revealed global hypokinesia, moderate left ventricular dysfunction, and mild mitral regurgitation with dilation of the left atrium and left ventricle in the girl child. Exome sequencing showed a homozygous pathogenic variant (NM_021971.4 (GMPPB): c.358A>G (p.Met120Val) in Exon 4 of GMPPB gene in both the siblings. Thus, we report an unusual early onset LGMD phenotype of GMPPB-related disorder with cardiac involvement and cataracts from a single family.
Analysis of risk factors affecting moderate and severe prognosis after discharge in patients with acute cerebral infarction
Authors: Zhang Huiling , Gao Suying , Qin Yifan , Yu Kai , Zhang Guangbo , Xu Lihua , Liu Dongliang , Ji Ruijun
Published: June 2024

Objective: To investigate risk factors affecting short-term functional prognosis after discharge in patients with acute cerebral infarction and explore the correlation between relevant factors and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) scores.
Methods: A retrospective analysis of 4,048 patients with acute cerebral infarction hospitalised between January 2014 and November 2018 in Department of Neurology, Renqiu Kangji Xintu Hospital, Hebei were conducted. The enrolled patients, including 2,506 men and 1,542 women, were divided into mild (n=3,696), moderate (n=278) and severe groups (n=74) based on NIHSS score. Baseline data (gender, history of hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidaemia, drinking, cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, lipoprotein (a), urea nitrogen, creatinine) were compared among the three groups, and the relationship between relevant factors and NIHSS scores was studied.
Results: Through single factor regression analysis, it was found that age, history of stroke, atrial fibrillation, coronary heart disease, antiplatelet medication usage, systolic blood pressure and uric acid were risk factors for the moderate group. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that, after adjusting for confounding factors, age, history of stroke and systolic blood pressure (P<0.01) were independent risk factors for the moderate group. Age (OR=1.089; , history of stroke, atrial fibrillation, diastolic blood pressure, fasting plasma glucose and uric acid (P<0.05) were independent risk factors for the severe group.
Conclusion: Age, history of stroke, atrial fibrillation, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, fasting plasma glucose and uric acid levels are independent risk factors affecting the short-term post-discharge functional prognosis of patients with acute cerebral infarction and are related to the NIHSS scores of these patients after discharge.
Ocrelizumab experience in treatment-resistant warts associated with Fingolimod: A case report
Authors: Uca Ali Ulvi
Published: June 2024

Fingolimod is a sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) analogue that has antagonistic effects on S1P receptors. It creates an immunosuppressive effect by decreasing the number of circulating lymphocytes by preventing the exit of lymphocytes from lymphoid tissues. The causal link between fingolimod treatment and warts has not yet been proven. Herein, we report a case of relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis in which multiple warts developed on the right hand over the years after the initiation of fingolimod treatment and disappeared completely after discontinuation of treatment.
Conclusions: The temporal relationship between discontinuation of treatment and healing of lesions, as in our case, supports a possible causal role of fingolimod and new warts did not form while receiving ocrelizumab treatment.