bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Varicella Zoster Virus Aseptic Meningitis: A Misleading Clinical and Laboratory Presentation: Three Cases Reports
Authors: Khedr Diana
Published: October 2022

A septic meningitis caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV) reactivation was less described in the literature, Varicella-zoster virus is a neurotropic virus that remain dormant in dorsal root ganglion after primary infection, usually manifested as chickenpox which gets reactivated in immunocompromized state presented usually with vesicular rash complicated with multi-organ affection such as central nervous system. Rarely this characteristic skin rash can be absent initially requiring high clinical suspicion for diagnosis. When no skin lesions are present, a high clinical suspicion is required to reach the diagnosis. In this report we described three clinical of varicella- zoster virus reactivation presented in atypical way in terms of clinical presentation and cerebrospinal fluid analysis.
RELEVANSI PEMIKIRAN FAZLUR RAHMAN DALAM MODERNISASI PENDIDIKAN ISLAM (Studi Analisis di Madrasah Aliyah Al-Djufri Desa Blumbungan Kecamatan Larangan Kabupaten Pamekasan)
Authors: Dafiki Abdullah Dafiki
Published: October 2022

Modernisasi pendidikan Islam merupakan suatu ijtihad yang dilakukan oleh para ilmuwan untuk memperbaharui atau mengubah tingkah laku, cara berfikir, faham-faham, adat-istiadat, institusi-institusi lama ke yang baru sesuai dengan nilai-nilai ajaran Islam, agar bisa beradaptasi dalam perkembangan zaman modern. Fazlur Rahman memperkenalkan gagasan dan pemikirannya tentang pembaharuan pendidikan islam bahwa pembaharuan pendidikan Islam dapat dilakukan dengan cara menerima pendidikan sekuler modern, kemudian berusaha memasukkan ke dalam pendidikan islam agar dapat menerapkan konsep Fazlurrahman dimodernisasi dan relevansi pendidikan islam maka peneliti menemukan indikator modernisasi pendidkan islam di MA Al- Djufri Blumbungan kabupaten Pamekasan dengan indikator tersebut penelitik tertarik melakukan penelitian di Madrasah tersebut
Zakat Pertanian Padi Untuk Usaha Produktif (Studi Kasus Masyarkat Desa Muktijaya Kecamatan Muara Telang Kabupaten Banyuasin)
Authors: Pamuji Pamuji
Published: October 2022

Agricultural zakat is zakat issued from agricultural products cultivated by farmers from the results of working on their fields or gardens. By increasing productive businesses through zakat where the assets or zakat funds given to mustahik are not spent, but are developed and used to help their businesses, so that with these efforts they can meet the needs of life continuously. Zakat is one of the pillars of Islam that must be carried out when someone has fulfilled the mandatory zakat requirements. In practice, zakat is worship that has a strategic position as a form of effort to develop human welfare. Correct implementation is certainly very helpful, especially in economic recovery. Muktijaya Village is a village where 80% of the people work as farmers with the majority being Muslim. Most of them make rice farming their main job. The results they get on average exceed the nisab of zakat in general. In this case, of course, the people of Muktijaya Village cannot be separated from the implementation of zakat on rice farming. The majority of rice farmers there distribute their zakat directly to their relatives and neighbors who they consider to be people in need. give all zakat assets to one of the mustahik groups (people who are entitled to receive zakat), this they do to facilitate the process of distributing zakat. The amil zakat institution in the village or sub-district is still not optimal, the Muktijaya village community still uses directly what the lecturers, local kyai, have conveyed.
Strategi Badan Amil Zakat Nasional (Baznas) Provinsi Kepulauan Bangka Belitung Dalam Meningkatkan Kesadaran Berzakat Maal Di Masyarakat
Authors: Tohari Mustofa
Published: October 2022

Abstract: This study discusses the “Baznas Strategy of the Bangka Belitung Islands Province in Raising Awareness of Maal Zakat in the Community". The focus of this research is the Baznas Strategy for the Province of the Bangka Belitung Islands in increasing awareness of Maal zakat as well as the supporting and inhibiting factors in carrying out this strategy. The methodology used in this study is descriptive qualitative in which the data collected are in the form of words, pictures not numbers, consisting of direct interviews with the leadership structure to Baznas staff/members, documentation of the author’s activities, and related library studies. With the author's title. The results showed that in increasing awareness of zakat maal in the community the National Amil Zakat Agency (BAZNAS) of the Bangka Belitung Islands Province used several strategies, including: 1). Socialization, 2). Empowerment of Zakat Collection Units (UPZ), 3). Cooperating with Regional Heads, 4). Cooperating with Mass Media, 5). Utilization of Social Media, 6). Conducting Zakat Fundraising activities, and 7). Maintain public trust.
educação étnico-cultural nas instituições de educação superior
Authors: Oliveira Bianca Silva de , Quadros Silvia Cristina de Oliveira
Published: October 2022

O presente estudo trata-se de uma análise documental de caráter qualitativo, cujo objetivo é analisar como se cumpre e se aplica as legislações vigentes no tocante à temática de relações étnico-culturais na educação Superior. Para tanto, foi realizada uma triagem de instituições, na categoria de centro universitário, na plataforma e-MEC, que se localizavam na cidade de São Paulo, um total de 20, e, desses, foram selecionados para a pesquisa aqueles que disponibilizaram em seus respectivos sites, de forma completa, o Plano de Desenvolvimento Institucional (PDI), um total de seis. A análise desse documento foi realizada à luz do que é proposto pela legislação brasileira vigente sobre as questões étnico-culturais. Uma primeira categorização realizada foi temática, a partir das palavras-chave: “relações étnico-raciais”, “étnico-racial”, “africana”, “indígena”, “direitos humanos”, “cultura” e “diversidade”. Em seguida, categorizou-se as seis instituições em duas vertentes: cumprimento da legislação e atividades propostas. Os resultados da análise apontaram que o Plano de Desenvolvimento Institucional das Instituções aborda a questão, entretanto, nem todas apresentam formas concretas de realização das políticas propostas.
Ensino da Matemática para alunos com Transtorno do Espectro Autista
Authors: Godinho Emmanuel Zullo , Gasparotto Helio Vagner
Published: October 2022

A discussão das formas e metodologias para a aplicação do ensino de matemática bem como a questão da inclusão social dos alunos portadores do Transtorno do Espectro Autista se faz necessária, pois há necessidade desses alunos em adquirir habilidades para o aprendizado da educação formal. O aluno autista enfrenta muitas dificuldades na aprendizagem, pois há uma falta de metodologia correta e concisa adaptada às suas necessidades. O objetivo central deste trabalho é proporcionar uma reflexão sobre o Método TEACCH dentro do ensino da matemática ao autista. Para a realização deste trabalho, foi efetuada uma pesquisa de caráter bibliográfico sobre os aspectos mais relevantes e significativos do Método TEACCH, assim como seus benefícios ao se trabalhar com crianças autistas. Conclui-se, então, que o método em questão facilita a aprendizagem dessas crianças de forma específica, possibilitando uma maior ampliação dos seus conhecimentos matemáticos e, consequentemente, uma maior interação com seu meio social.
Histórias em Quadrinhos (HQs) como recurso didático para o Ensino Religioso
Authors: Carvalho Francisco Luiz Gomes de , Mateus Débora Lima , Jesus Maria Lúcia de
Published: October 2022

O Ensino Religioso (ER) é componente curricular permanente nos cursos de graduação do Centro Universitário Adventista de São Paulo (Unasp) sendo ofertado em cada semeste nas matrizes curriculares. Tal oferta encontra-se norteada pelos ditames institucionais. Dentre os componentes curriculares destaca-se a disciplina Ciência e Religião, especialmente pelos desafios que compreendem a relação entre os dois campos de conhecimento. Apresentamos nas páginas deste artigo o resultado de uma proposta efetivada como itinerário formativo para discentes do curso de graduação em Pedagogia (Unidade Vila Matilde). A proposta teve como marcos da jornada semestral a leitura e produção de resenha do livro Eles Criam em Deus e a participação em aula especial e em encontros de orientações, de modo a culminar com a produção de uma história em quadrinhos (HQ) como recurso de divulgação científica balizada sob os preceitos das metodologias ativas, das tecnologias aplicadas à educação e com fundamentação calcada em Barbour no que concerne à relação entre ciência e religião sob o viés do diálogo.
JOHN SEARLE’NİN SÖZ EYLEM KURAMI BAĞLAMINDA SAVAŞA MARUZ KALAN ÇOCUKLARI KONU ALAN REKLAM KAMPANYALARI
Authors: ÇAKI Caner
Published: October 2022

İç savaşın sürdüğü Suriye ve Yemen’den sonra 24 Şubat 2022 tarihinde Rusya’nın Ukrayna’yı işgale başlamasıyla pek çok Ukraynalı çocuk savaşın ortasında kalmıştır. Bu aşamada savaşa maruz kalan çocukların yaşadıkları sorunların ön plana çıkarılarak savaştan olumsuz yönde etkilenen çocuklara yönelik kamuoyunda farkındalık oluşturulması ve insanların yardım etmesinin teşvik edilmesi sürecinde reklam kampanyalarının önemi bir kez daha ortaya çıkmıştır. Çalışmada yakın dönemde çeşitli kuruluşlar tarafından savaşa maruz kalan çocuklara yönelik hazırlanan reklam kampanyalarında savaşa maruz kalan çocukların ne şekilde sunulduğunun ve insanlara hangi mesajların verildiğinin ortaya konulması amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaçla çalışma kapsamında savaşa maruz kalan çocukları konu alan yedi farklı ülkeden (Almanya, Avustralya, Belçika, Kanada, Portekiz, Singapur, Şili) dokuz farklı reklam kampanyasında kullanılan kamu spotlarındaki görsel ve yazılı göstergeler, John Searle tarafından geliştirilen Söz Eylem Kuramı üzerinden analiz edilmiştir. Çalışmada elde edilen bulgularda reklam kampanyalarında savaşın çocuklar üzerindeki olumsuz etkileri vurgulanarak hüzün çekiciliği tekniğinden yararlanıldığı ortaya çıkarılmıştır. Bu şekilde incelenen reklam kampanyalarında genel olarak eylem boyutunda hüzün çekiciliği üzerinden insanların savaştan etkilenen çocuklara yardım etmesinin teşvik edilmeye çalışıldığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
BİREYLERİN BAĞIMLI ALIŞKANLIKLARINDA SOSYAL MEDYA KULLANIMI
Authors: ÇALAPKULU Çiğdem , SARI Adem
Published: October 2022

Teknolojinin hızlı bir şekilde gelişmesi gündelik yaşamın bütün alanlarını etkilerken, Web 2.0 teknolojisi hem medyanın hem de bireyin tüm parametrelerini değiştirmiştir. Bu değişimle birlikte ortaya çıkan sosyal medya platformları, kullanıcıları medyanın tüketim kısmından alıp içerik üretebilen bir konuma yerleştirmiştir. Bunun sonucunda da birtakım dijital hastalıklar ortaya çıkmaya başlamıştır. Özellikle dijital yetkinlikleri ile ön plana çıkan z kuşağı bireyleri, sosyal medya araçlarını yaşamlarının merkezine koymakta ve aşırı sosyal medya kullanımına bağlı olarak bağımlılık sorunları yaşayabilmektedir. Araştırmada ise sosyal medyanın, z kuşağı bireylerinin hayatında ne denli yer kapladığını, sosyal medya bağımlılığının bireylerin günlük yaşamına olan etkilerini ve bu etkilerin demografik değişkenliklere bağlı olarak değişiklik gösterip göstermediği ortaya konulmaya çalışılmıştır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda araştırmada veriler Sakarya Üniversitesi İletişim Fakültesinde öğrenim gören 300 öğrenci üzerinden anket yoluyla toplanmıştır. Araştırma sonucuna göre Z kuşağı bireylerinin sosyal medya bağımlılık düzeyleri “az bağımlı” olarak çıkarken cinsiyete, yaşa ve günlük kullanım sürelerine göre farklılaşmalar tespit edilmiştir. Buna göre kadınların sosyal medya ile daha fazla meşgul olduğu, yaşı küçük bireylerin sosyal medya bağımlısı olma eğilimlerinin daha yüksek olduğu ve kullanım süresine paralel bireylerin bağımlılık düzeylerinin arttığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Antifungal Activity of Effective Straws of Endophitic Bacteria of Kochia Prostrata Plant
Authors: Axanbayev Shohzod , Ismailov Z. F.
Published: October 2022

The article presents the results of experiments on the isolation, identification and antifungal activity of endophytic bacteria of Kochia prostrata against plant pathogens (Fuzarium oxysporum, Rhizoctonia solani). The findings suggest that endophytic bacteria associated with the Kochia prostrate may be used in biological control of phytopathogens in agricultural crops in the future. These data are preliminary data on the antifungal activity of promising strains of endophytic bacteria of the Kochia prostrata.
Effect of Date of Sowing and Nutrient Management in Summer Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) under South Gujarat Condition
Authors: Karunaben Chaudhri , Patel H. H. , Gulabbhai Bhagariya Sejalben
Published: October 2022

A field experiment entitled “Effect of date of sowing and nutrient management in summer sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) under south Gujarat condition” was carried out at College Farm, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari during summer 2019. The experiment consisting 15 treatment combinations comprising of 3 sowing dates viz. D1: 2nd week of February, D2: 4th week of February, D3: 2nd week of March and 5 nutrient management practices viz. N1: 100% RDN, N2: 100% RDN + Sap (1%), N3: 75% RDN + Sap (1%), N4: 100% RDN + Urea (1%), N5: 75% RDN + Urea (1%) were treated in a split plot design with 4 replications. Amongst sowing dates, crop sown at 2nd week of March (D3) registered significantly higher growth attributes, yield attributes, seed yield (778 kg/ha), stalk yield (1933 kg/ha), oil yield and nutrients uptake by seed and stalk. Amongst nutrient management, crop was fertilized with 100% RDN+1% Urea (N4) observed significantly higher growth attributes, yield attributes, stalk yield (1943 kg/ha), oil yield and nutrients uptake by seed and stalk. Significantly the highest seed yield (791 kg/ha) was recorded with 100% RDN+1% Urea (N4).
Optimization of Solid Waste Management in Ganapathipuram Panchayat-KanyaKumari District, Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Rajkumar R. , Aspin C. , Melbin D. , Ratheesh Kumar R. S.
Published: October 2022

Solid waste management may be defined as the discipline associated with the control of generation, storage, collection, transfer, processing and disposal of solid waste. This paper presents the current status of solid waste management (SWM) system of Ganapathipuram town panchayat one of the municipalities of Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India. The study provides an overview of generation, segregation, collection, transportation, disposal and recycling of municipal solid waste with emphasis on assessment of the type and mode of waste disposal practices followed by the households. The main objective of the study is to identify the major problems and limitations that hinder improvement in the current SWM practices and finally suggest remedial measures. Basic information was gathered from municipality and representative ward members. A detailed field survey was carried out with documentary and photographic investigations and also using a questionnaire which was circulated among the households. The study reveals that the present system of SWM is inadequate, as the average collection efficiency is only 45%-50% of non-segregated waste.
Molecular Characterization of Mulberry Root-Knot Nematode, Caused by Meloidogyne incognita using Modified DNA Isolation Protocol
Authors: Manojkumar Haniyambadi B. , Somashekharappa Arunakumar Gondi , Gnanesh Belaghihalli N.
Published: October 2022

Root-knot nematodes (RKN) are notorious to cause root galls and leads to severe damage on different crops, including mulberry. RKN have very wide host range and Meloidogyne is a universal problem due to its polyphagous nature. Molecular diagnosis at species level is more efficient than the morphological identification of RKN. Hence, in this study, two methods were used for isolation of nematode DNA using root galls of mulberry. Between these, the modified CTAB extraction method yielded a high quantity of DNA (1244.8 to 7031.4 ng/µl), with spectrophotometer reading at A260 / A280 ratio ranged between 1.62 to 1.96 for purity. Further, the DNA was subjected to PCR amplification using Meloidogyne species specific markers. The best amplification was observed in DNA isolated from the modified CTAB method. The genus and species-specific markers were used for accurate detection of RKN samples collected from three mulberry growing states of South India. The amplicon size at 612 bp and 399 bp confirmed the presence of genus Meloidogyne and species M. incognita, respectively in all the samples. Further, amplified regions of 28S rDNA and SCAR were sequenced to confirm the identification of the RKN. This study revealed the association of M. incognita in mulberry root-knot nematode at the molecular level in South India.
Impact of Covid 19 on Income and Employment: A Case Study of Chhattisgarh
Authors: Bagh Laxmi , Gauraha A. K. , Pathak H.
Published: October 2022

The present study aims to examine the impact of COVID 19 on income and employment of rural households. Study was conducted in the periphery of Raipur city in the state of Chhattisgarh. This study is comparison of income and employment of 2 years in the form of pre and post covid-19 pandemic, the first year was March 2019- March 2020 as pre COVID and second was April 2020- April 2021 as post COVID. Total 300 households were selected through random sampling methods; selection pattern was 150 from around 20 km and 150 households from above 20 km of Raipur city. The share of off farm and non-farm overall income was decreases from 44 to 43.57 and 21.73 to 20.71 per cent respectively; however farm income were increases 34.27 to 35.72 per cent. It was observed that overall farm employment increases from 33.97 to 37.43 per cent. The reason was sampled households were more indulging in farm activities. Study revealed that off-farm and non-farm employment was decreases from 42.68 to 42.32 and 23.35 to 20.24 per cent respectively. The overall percentage change was 3.54 per cent, at the same time employment percentage change was decreases 9.24 per cent.
Evaluation of African Marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) Varieties for Flower Yield and Xanthophyll Content
Authors: D. K. Varu R. Tejashwini , D. D. Srigandha Tanvi D. Patel
Published: October 2022

A field experiment was carried out at Jambuwadi Farm, Department of Horticulture, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh in winter season during 2015. Ten varieties of afican marigold were evaluated. The experiment was conducted in RBD with three replications. There were significant differences among the varieties with respect to flower yield attributes and xanthophyll content yield. The result revealed that variety Ashwini recorded maximum weight of 10 flowers (63.60 g) and flower yield per plant (379.65 g). However, maximum number of flowers per plant (68.53) and flower yield per hectare (14.05 t ha-1) were recorded in Suvarna which was at par with Ashwini. Marigold Yellow registered maximum petal meal yield per kilogram fresh flowers (122.00 g) and petal meal yield per hectare (23.99 q) followed by Ashwini. Besides the above, Pusa Narangi Gainda was observed superior in xanthophyll content (17.36 mg/g petal meal) followed by Suvarna under south Saurastra region.
Assessment of Improved Variety of Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.) Arka Prajwal for Yield and Economics in Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh
Authors: Swamy Gujjala Narayana , Priya N. Krishna , Pradeep M. , Siva Jyothi G. L.
Published: October 2022

The present study was conducted during 2017-18 to 2019-20 for three (3) years to assess the performance of high yielding tuberose variety Arka Prajwal in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh. The improved variety Arka Prajwal was planted along with local variety (Suvasini) as check in 0.2ha each in the fields of five farmers at Veguru and Leguntapadu villages of Kovurumandal of Nellore district during the year 2017 and continued for three years. The results revealed that among the two varieties Arka Prajwal recorded significantly higher number of spikes per plant (1.86 no./plant), number of florets per spike (31.88 no./spike), 100 Nos florets weight (173 g), flower yield per plant (102.46 g) and flower yield per hectare (8.75 t/ha). The economic parameters viz., benefit cost ratio (2.84), marginal benefit cost ratio (22.28) and relative economic efficiency (2.80) were recorded more in Arak Prajwal than Local variety. The Arka Prajwal variety showed superiority over Local variety and found suitable for Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh. Extension gap (yield gap) refers to the difference between demonstration plot yield and actual yield (farmers practice) and it was 4.64 t ha-1. There was 25.78 per cent reduction in yield as compared to demonstration plots yield. A sizable total yield gap of 13.36t ha-1 was observed and it accounted for 74.22 per cent.
Prevalence of Antibiotic Residue in Sheep Meat in Khartoum State, Sudan
Authors: Ahmed Ali Ahmed Mohammed , Fangama Mohamed Ismail , Suliman Siham Elias , Abdalla Mohammed Abdelsalam
Published: October 2022

The incidence of antibiotic residues in meat is considered a serious hazard to public health. This work was conducted to detect antibiotics residues among sheep' meats in Khartoum state, Sudan. From July to December 2018, a total of 100 samples were collected from El-Shaheed Nasr El-din slaughterhouse in Khartoum state and analyzed by the laboratory examination using One Plate Test (O. P. T) was used. The overall prevalence of antibiotics residues was 53% of the samples positive and 47% of them negative while the inhibition zone distribution for highest result was 26.4 for the 2MM. In conclusion, the presence of antibiotic residue among sheep meats in Khartoum state is high.
Role of Whonet Software Beyond Antimicrobial Resistance in Clinical Microbiology
Authors: Raman Vasuki , Sankara Dhanapaul , Udayakumar Arunkumar
Published: October 2022

Whonet software introduced by WHO for surveillance of antimicrobial resistance. The scope of the study is that incorporation of quality control alerts in the software which leads to minimal laboratory errors, provides the clinicians therapeutic comments about antimicrobial therapy. Real time data entry of patient, sample details, microscopy and the culture workup were also entered. The antimicrobial susceptibility test results were fed directly in the Whonet software with a digital calliper. A scatter plot, a two-dimensional graph in which the points corresponding to two related or unrelated drugs were graphed and observed for positive and negative correlation of resistance pattern. Each antimicrobial was compared with all the other antimicrobials for cross resistance pattern and a consolidated checker-board table was created for all scatterplots. Whonet is used for the comparison of NS1 antigen with IgM antibody test results and thereby enabling the laboratory to get the feedback for the dengue testing policy regarding the need for NS1 antigen or IgM antibody or both. This software is more than a laboratory information system, that helps the laboratory technologist for proper documentation and reporting.
Prevalence of Corona Virus in Preoperative Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Chennai
Authors: Selvam Udhayakumar , Asha A. , Ananthi B. , Lakshmi S. Geetha
Published: October 2022

Coronavirus disease 2019(covid-19), the highly contagious viral illness caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-COV-2), became a major global health crisis and need to give specialized care to COVID-19 patients and prevention of the spread of infection to the healthcare professionals. A major challenge to this is that covid-19 can present in the pre or asymptomatic transmission phase, and identifying patients with such conditions may be quite difficult.Therefore, the objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of the coronavirus infection among patients who got admitted to hospital for elective surgery.Methods:Samples were collected as the nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs and processed by a standard real time reverse transcription polymerase chain.Results:Totally 1423 participants were undergone for preoperative testing for covid-19. Overall, 1.3% of preoperative patients were tested positive. Majority of them were inthe 21 to 60 years(74.2%) age group. Half of them were females (49.3 %).Among 18 positives for covid-19, 13(72%) were asymptomatic and 5(28%)were symptomatic while screened for surgery.Conclusion:Our study concludes screening of all patients in the preoperative phase whether symptomatic or asymptomatic will protect and ensure the safety of both patient and health care workers.
Enzymatic Synthesis of Resveratrol Oligosaccharides (Gluco-oligosaccharides) and their Enhanced Application as Antidementia Drugs that Cross the Blood-brain Barrier (BBB)
Authors: Hamada Hiroki , Ishihara Kohji , Shimoda Kei , Kuboki Atsuhito , Kiriake Yuya , Hosoda Ryusuke , Uchida Noriyuki
Published: October 2022

This study synthesized resveratrol oligosaccharides (gluco oligosaccharides) by two-step enzymatic glycosylation, using glucosyltransferase from Phytolacca americana and cyclodextrin glucanotransferase. Although resveratrol hardly crosses the blood–brain barrier (BBB) in the mouse brain, the synthesized resveratrol oligosaccharides incorporated into the mouse brain tissue crossed the BBB. Our study indicated that resveratrol modified with oligosaccharides might have gained a BBB-crossing ability. Furthermore, during the Y-maze test using senescence-accelerated mouse prone 8, our investigations revealed that the time spent in the novel Y-maze arm by the resveratrol-oligosaccharides-treated mice was longer than that spent in the novel arm by the resveratrol-treated-mice. Therefore, this study established that since resveratrol oligosaccharides could penetrate the BBB of mouse brain samples and be incorporated into the mouse’s brain tissue, they could also enhance spatial learning.
Kepuasan Konsumen dan Strategi EWOM dalam Meningkatkan Loyalitas Konsumen Produk Boba pada Generasi Z
Authors: Sarinastiti Kania , Ashriyana Sulistiobudi Rezki
Published: October 2022

Boba is currently one of the favorite products consumed by generation Z. Popularity of boba products can be seen from the purchases level of boba and how it is viral on the internet such as Instagram, twitter, Zomato, or food blogs. The spread on the internet is called electronic wordof-mouth (EWOM). One of the factors that increase EWOM is customer satisfaction. The study was conducted to explain the relationship between customer satisfaction and EWOM using the correlation study method. This study involved 111 respondents. The sample characteristics are students who have bought boba and have posts about boba in the internet. The consumer satisfaction measurement tool was adapted from Martín Consuegra et al. (2007).. Meanwhile, the EWOM measuring instrument was adapted from the Jeong and Jang (2011). The results show that there is a significant relationship between customer satisfaction and EWOM. The higher the consumer satisfaction, the higher the spread of positive EWOM regarding boba products. Results also show that women do the spread of EWOM higher because satisfaction encourages their desire to promote their favorite boba products to others. Consumers who have deployed EWOM can increase loyalty to the products used because consumers experience high satisfaction with their products. Sellers can increase consumers’ loyalty by paying attention to the product quality and service so that consumers feel satisfied with the products used and disseminate the product information.
A Data-efficiency Training Framework for Deep Reinforcement Learning
Authors: Feng Wenhui , Han Chongzhao , Lian Feng , Liu Xia
Published: October 2022

Sparse reward long horizon task is a major challenge for deep reinforcement learning algorithm. One of the key barriers is data-inefficiency. Even in the simulation environment, it usually takes weeks to training the agent. In this study, a data-efficiency training framework is proposed, where a curriculum learning is design for the agent in the simulation scenario. Different distributions of the initial state are set for the agent to get more informative reward during the whole training process. A fine-tuning of the parameters in the output layer of the neural network for value function is conduct to bridge the gap between sim-to-real. An experiment of UAV maneuver control is conducted in the proposed training framework to verify the method more efficient. We demonstrate that data-efficiency is different for the same data in different training stages.
Prediction Model of Wastewater Pollutant Indicators Based on Combined Normalized Codec
Authors: Xu Chun-Ming , Zhang Jia-Shuai , Kong Ling-Qiang , Jin Xue-Bo , Kong Jian-Lei , Bai Yu-Ting , Su Ting-Li , Ma Hui-Jun , Chakrabarti Prasun
Published: October 2022

Effective prediction of wastewater treatment is beneficial for precise control of wastewater treatment processes. The nonlinearity of pollutant indicators such as COD and TP makes the model difficult to fit and has low prediction accuracy. The classical deep learning methods have been shown to perform nonlinear modeling. However, there are enormous numerical differences between multi-dimensional data in the prediction problem of wastewater treatment, such as COD above 3000 mg/L and TP around 30 mg/L. It will make current normalization methods challenging to handle effectively, leading to the training failing to converge and the gradient disappears or exploding. This paper proposes a multi-factor prediction model based on deep learning. The model consists of a combined normalization layer and a codec. The combined normalization layer combines the advantages of three normalization calculation methods: z-score, Interval, and Max, which can realize the adaptive processing of multi-factor data, fully retain the characteristics of the data, and finally cooperate with the codec to learn the data characteristics and output the prediction results. Experiments show that the proposed model can overcome data differences and complex nonlinearity in predicting industrial wastewater pollutant indicators and achieve better prediction accuracy than classical models.
How to Use Biomechanical Job Exposure Matrices (Jem) On Job History for Musculoskeletal Disorders? Mathematical Modeling on the Example of Severe Knee Pain in Constances
Authors: Deltreil Guillaume , Tardivel Patrick , Graczyk Piotr , Escobar-Bach Mikaël , Descatha Alexis
Published: October 2022

Introduction. Musculoskeletal disorders related to work might follow with a cumulative effect during working life. We aimed to develop a new model to allow to compare the accuracy of duration of work and intensity/frequency associations in application to severe knee pain. Methods. The CONSTANCES cohort is used with data from n=66553 subjects who were working at inclusion and coded. From a biomechanical job exposure matrix “JEM Constances”, intensity/frequency of heavy lifting and kneeling/squatting were used and applied to the work history in comparison to severe knee pain. An innovative model was developed and evaluated, allowing to compare the accuracy of duration of work and intensity/frequency associations. Results. The mean age is 49 years at inception with 46 percent of women. The G model developed was slightly better than regular models. In men, odds ratios of the highest quartile for the duration and low intensity were not significant for both exposures, whereas intensity/duration were for every duration. Results in women were less interpretable. Conclusion. Though increased duration increased strength of association with severe knee pain, intensity/frequency were important predictors among men. Exposure estimation along working history should have emphasis on such parameters, though other outcomes should be studied such as women.
Моделирование движения транспортного потока
Authors: Погребняк Максим Анатольевич , Pogrebnyak Maksim Anatol'evich
Published: October 2022

Основным результатом работы является новая математическая модель, которая описывает динамику движения нескольких автомобилей. Модель представляет собой систему дифференциальных уравнений с запаздывающим аргументом. Для неe определены единицы измерения и значения параметров. Основные динамические свойства модели исследованы с помощью численных методов, а также аналитически исследована устойчивость равномерного движения автомобилей. Разработана компьютерная программа, которая на основе полученной модели описывает движение транспортных потоков в различных дорожных ситуациях. Результаты моделирования, полученные в программе, совпадают с данными наблюдения за реальными транспортными потоками и светофорами.
Статистический метод в задачах кластеризации данных
Authors: Николаева Ольга Васильевна , Nikolaeva Ol'ga Vasil'evna
Published: October 2022

Рассматривается задача оценки качества и улучшения качества имеющихся разбиений на кластеры многоспектральных данных. Построен метод получения расстояния между кластерами. Для нахождения расстояния вектора каждого кластера рассматриваются как реализации некоторого случайного вектора. Строятся выборочные функции распределения (ВФР), находятся оценки погрешностей аппроксимации этими ВФР неизвестных точных функций распределения. Расстояние между
двумя кластерами определяется как расстояние между двумя ВФР. Вводятся критерии, в соответствии с которыми два кластера считаются неразличимыми, пересекающимися или различными. Предложен метод улучшения разбиения на кластеры, в
котором последовательно объединяются неразличимые (или неразличимые и пересекающиеся) кластеры. Приводятся результаты численных экспериментов на модельных данных. Показано, что предложенный метод позволяет разделять эти данные на составляющие их исходные группы векторов. Приводятся результаты численных экспериментов с реальными данными -- многоспектральными изображениями прибора HYPERION, полученными над открытым океаном при чистом небе
и в условиях частичной облачности. Показано, что предложенный метод позволяет
выявлять на изображениях облака и тени от них.
STUDY OF THE INFLUENCE OF THE WORKING LIQUID TEMPERATURE IN THE SPINDLE BEARINGS OF A CYLINDRICAL GRINDING MACHINE ON THE ERRORS OF ITS POSITION RELATIVE TO THE PART BEING MACHINED
Authors: Stepanov Mykhailo , Litovchenko Petro , Ivanova Larysa , Ivanova Maryna
Published: October 2022

The article presents the results of measurements of the ambient temperature around the working cylindrical grinding machines during the working day. The analysis of the behavior of the grinding head spindle of different cylindrical grinding machines during the work shift is performed, namely the results of experimental studies of the displacement of the front and rear ends of the grinding head spindle of cylindrical grinding machines are presented. The analysis of influence of temperature of working fluids in spindle bearings on its displacement is carried out. Possible changes in the geometric shape, namely, conicity, of parts machined on cylindrical grinding machines have been established.
OPTIMIZATION OF CUTTING MODES ON HEAVY MACHINES
Authors: Klymenko Galyna , Kovalev Viktor , Vasylchenko Yana , Shapovalov Maksym , Kovalenko Anton
Published: October 2022

The work is devoted to improvement of the design theory and development on this basis of adaptive hydrostatic supports of new generation, as well as development of methods for optimal design of spindle assemblies and guides with such supports. It is established that the use of fluid friction modes in heavily loaded nodes is very relevant for heavy numerically controlled precision machine tools. Hydrostatic spindle bearings are used in heavy lathes, in which the required accuracy of rotation is not provided by rolling bearings. An adaptive system for controlling the pressure in the pockets of hydrostatic supports and the tensioning force of the positioning drive has been developed. The system makes it possible to adjust the transfer function and exclude the possibility of oscillations by rather simple means. By means of the system the accuracy and productivity of machining on metal-cutting machines of different technological purposes is significantly increased. The reliability of the supports is increased, since the throttle elements are in motion during operation, which prevents the throttle gap from becoming overgrown. Stiffness and load-bearing capacity of the lubricant layer are increased. Debugging work on setting the working pressure in the support pockets is eliminated. The mechatronic system of adaptive control of pressure in the pockets of hydrostatic spindle assembly with increased accuracy is developed. Adaptive regulators of support power supply systems with spindle position feedback have been developed. A new design of hydrostatic bearing sleeve with built-in capacitive clearance sensors is developed
SIMULATION OF THE INTERELECTRODE GAP IN ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE GRINDING WITH CHANGING ELECTRODE POLARITY
Authors: Strelchuk Roman , Shelkovyi Oleksandr
Published: October 2022

In this paper, an experimental study and simulation in the Simulink graphical environment of the interelectrode gap during electroerosive grinding with changing polarity of electrodes of difficult-to-machine materials was carried out. Based on the experimentally obtained oscillograms of currents and voltages in the cutting zone, a simulation model of the interelectrode gap has been developed. The model implements a nonlinear dependence of the active resistance of the interelectrode gap on its value, which makes it possible to take into account the influence of the interelectrode medium on the parameters of electric discharge pulses. As a result of the analysis of the experimental oscillograms of the currents of the working pulses, it was found that the electrical processes occurring in the interelectrode gap during electroerosive grinding are oscillatory. The environment in which these processes take place can be represented with sufficient accuracy in the form of a T-shaped equivalent circuit, which includes active resistances, inductances and capacitance. It has been established that the active resistance of the interelectrode gap depends nonlinearly on its value. The root-mean-square deviation between the calculated and experimental current and voltage pulses, referred to its steady-state value, does not exceed 12-15%. The found values ​​of the equivalent circuit parameters made it possible to obtain a Simulink model of the interelectrode gap in electroerosive grinding. A good agreement between the calculated oscillograms obtained in the Simulink model and the experimental ones showed that the developed model of the interelectrode gap during electroerosive grinding quite adequately reflects the real electrical processes occurring in the interelectrode gap.
Landform identification in the Chihuahuan Desert for dust source characterization applications : developing a landform reference data set
Authors: Cook Samantha , Bigl Matthew , LeGrand Sandra , Webb Nicholas , Tyree Gayle , Treminio Ronald
Published: October 2022

ERDC-Geo is a surface erodibility parameterization developed to improve dust predictions in weather forecasting models. Geomorphic landform maps used in ERDC-Geo link surface dust emission potential to landform type. Using a previously generated southwest United States landform map as training data, a classification model based on machine learning (ML) was established to generate ERDC-Geo input data. To evaluate the ability of the ML model to accurately classify landforms, an independent reference landform data set was created for areas in the Chihuahuan Desert. The reference landform data set was generated using two separate map-ping methodologies: one based on in situ observations, and another based on the interpretation of satellite imagery. Existing geospatial data layers and recommendations from local rangeland experts guided site selections for both in situ and remote landform identification. A total of 18 landform types were mapped across 128 sites in New Mexico, Texas, and Mexico using the in situ (31 sites) and remote (97 sites) techniques. The final data set is critical for evaluating the ML-classification model and, ultimately, for improving dust forecasting models.
Pengaruh Curah Hujan dan Hari Hujan Terhadap Komponen Produksi Tiga Varietas Kelapa Dalam
Authors: Nur Muhammad , Pasang Patrik M , Manambangtua Alfred P
Published: October 2022

Pertanaman kelapa di Indonesia sebagian besar berada di lahan kering sehingga kebutuhan air tanaman dipenuhi dari air hujan. Perubahan curah hujan dan hari hujan akan mempengaruhi komponen produksi kelapa. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui pengaruh curah hujan dan hari hujan serta korelasinya terhadap komponen produksi tiga varietas kelapa Dalam. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Kebun Percobaan Mapanget, Balai Penelitian Tanaman Palma pada bulan Januari 2021 sampai April 2021, menggunakan data produksi Kelapa Dalam Mapanget 99 (DMT 99), Kelapa Dalam Tenga (DTA) dan Kelapa Dalam Palu (DPU) tahun 2014 - 2020, data hari hujan (hari) dan curah hujan (mm) periode tahun 2014 - 2020. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah regresi linear berganda dan analisis korelasi dengan menggunakan alat bantu statistik STAR. Hasil analisis regresi berganda menunjukkan bahwa variabel hari hujan dan curah hujan tidak berpengaruh nyata pada taraf uji 5% terhadap peningkatan jumlah tandan/pohon/tahun, jumlah buah/tandan, dan jumlah buah/pohon/tahun pada semua varietas. Nilai koefisien determinasi (R2) secara umum tertinggi pada kelapa Dalam Palu (DPU) yaitu jumlah buah/pohon/tahun (98,28%), kemudian buah/tandan (97,89%), dan jumlah tandan/pohon/tahun (93,12%). Model persamaan analisis regresi berganda pada kelapa Dalam Palu (DPU) terhadap jumlah tandan/pohon/tahun adalah Y = 6,51 - 0,86 hari hujan – 1,06 curah hujan + E, kemudian jumlah buah/tandan diperoleh model persamaan Y = 5,32 - 1,27 hari hujan – 0,66 curah hujan + E, dan jumlah buah/pohon/tahun diperoleh model persamaan Y = 5,33 - 1,27 hari hujan – 0,66 curah hujan + E. Hasil korelasi untuk ketiga varietas kelapa Dalam tersebut dengan analisis 2 arah pada taraf uji 5% menunjukkan bahwa variabel curah hujan dan hari hujan mempunyai hubungan yang kuat dan nyata yaitu 0,858.
Mainstreaming Islamic Moderations Values in Higher Education: Policy, Implementation, and Challenges
Authors: Kadi Titi
Published: October 2022

Islamic moderation is highly vital in any field of life especially in higher educational context. In the context of this study, the researcher employed phenomenological study by the aim to investigate policy made by policy makers in two public universities in Balikpapan and Samarinda regarding the mainstreaming Islamic moderation in their universities by using in-depth interview. Additionally, the implementation of Islamic moderation was also explored especially on the steps of planning, implementing, and evaluating the teaching and learning process of Islamic Religious Education course or what so called by Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) course by utilizing direct observation, field-notes, and added by document analysis. Finally, in-depth interview was conducted to highlight the challenges faced by the PAI lecturers in mainstreaming Islamic moderation in PAI course. As a result, Islamic moderation was reflected in the policy made by the policy makers at both public universities in terms of hidden curriculum. Moreover, Islamic moderation values was also revealed in every aspect of teaching and learning of PAI course including planning, implementing, and evaluating. Lastly, the PAI lecturers encountered eight barriers when implementing Islamic moderation during PAI course. Novelty and pedagogical implications were also emphasized in this research.
Stay at Mosque: Congregational Worship, Covid-19 Pandemic and Islamic Living Law in West Sumatra.
Authors: Siregar Fatahuddin Aziz
Published: October 2022

Abstract

The article explains people’s argumentation in Minangkabau, who decided to continue worshiping at mosques during the COVID-19 pandemic. The data shown in this article were acquired through in-depth interviews with six sources: ulama, traditional-cultural figures, and mosque caretakers who continue to hold congregational prayers during the pandemic. The study found that the religious-cultural identity inherent in Minangkabau people serves as a driving factor for them to keep on praying in mosques during the pandemic. These congregational worshiping activities in mosques during the pandemic had subsequently become more widespread as the government had not monitored them. This condition indicates that government or state policy on Covid 19 pandemic is negotiable with the religious culture of the Minangkabau people. This article may have implications for studies concerning Islamic laws relating to worship in the socio-cultural context during health emergencies and new relations between the ulama (Islamic scholars), government, and traditional-cultural-religious figures.

Keywords: Mosque-Surau, COVID-19 pandemic, Minangkabau, Ulama
Requirement of cholesterol for calcium-dependent vesicle fusion by stabilizing synaptotagmin-1-induced membrane bending
Authors: Park Yongsoo , Moussa Houda Yasmine Ali , Shin Kyung Chul , Ponraj Janarthanan , Mansour Said , Ryu Je-Kyung , Kim Soo Jin
Published: October 2022

Cholesterol is essential for neuronal activity and function. Cholesterol depletion in the plasma membrane impairs synaptic transmission. However, the molecular mechanisms by which cholesterol deficiency leads to defects in vesicle fusion remain poorly understood. Here we show that cholesterol is required for Ca2+-dependent native vesicle fusion using the in-vitro reconstitution of fusion and amperometry to monitor exocytosis in chromaffin cells. Purified native vesicles were crucial for the reconstitution of physiological Ca2+-dependent fusion, whereas vesicle-mimicking liposomes failed to reproduce the cholesterol effect. Intriguingly, cholesterol had no effect on membrane binding of synaptotagmin-1, a Ca2+ sensor for ultrafast fusion. Cholesterol stabilizes local membrane bending induced by synaptotagmin-1, thereby lowering the energy barrier for Ca2+-dependent fusion to occur. Our data provide evidence that cholesterol depletion abolishes Ca2+-dependent vesicle fusion by disrupting synaptotagmin-1-induced membrane bending, and suggests that cholesterol is an important lipid regulator for Ca2+-dependent fusion.
A nomogram including serum ions to screen for new-onset hypertension in rural Chinese populations over a short-term follow-up period: a prospective cohort study
Authors: Zhang Xueyao , Li Guangxiao , Shi Chuning , Sun Yingxian
Published: October 2022

Background: This study aimed to establish a clinically useful nomogram to evaluate the probability of hypertension onset in a Chinese population.
Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted in 2012/2013, and followed up in 2015 to identify new-onset hypertension in 4123 participants. The dataset was divided into development (n=2748) and verification (n=1375) cohorts. After screening risk factors by lasso regression, a multivariate Cox regression risk model as well as a nomogram were established.
Results: Among 4123 patients, 818 (19.8%) developed hypertension. The model identified 10 risk factors: age, waist-to-hip ratio, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, high pulse rate, history of diabetes mellitus, family history of hypertension and stroke, intake frequency of bean products, and physical labour intensity. The C-indexes of this model were 0.744 and 0.768 in the development and validation cohorts, respectively. After the inclusion of serum calcium and magnesium levels, the C-indexes were 0.764 and 0.791, respectively. The areas under the curve of the updated model in the development and validation cohorts were 0.907 and 0.917, respectively. The calibration curve showed that the nomogram predicted the hypertension probability accurately. The updated nomogram was clinically beneficial across thresholds of 10%–60%.
Conclusions: The newly developed nomogram has good predictive ability and may effectively assess hypertension risk in high-risk rural areas in China.