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GAYA BAHASA SINDIRAN DALAM NOVEL “O” KARYA EKA KURNIAWAN
Authors: Rafli Haykal Muhammad , Noortyani Rusma , Taqwiem Ahsani
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan gaya bahasa sindiran dan fungsinya dalam novel O karya Eka Kurniawan. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis dan pendekatan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Analisis data menggunakan teknik analisis deskriptif. Hasil dari penelitian ini ialah sebagai berikut. Pertama, gaya bahasa sindiran yang ditemukan adalah innuendo, sinisme, ironi, sarkasme, dan satire. Kedua, ada 6 jenis fungsi gaya bahasa yaitu imajinatif, mempengaruhi dan meyakinkan, personal, referensial, menambah intensitas perasaan, dan memusatkan makna.
This study aims to describe the style of satire and its function in the novel O by Eka Kurniawan. This research uses types and approaches using a qualitative approach. Data analysis used descriptive analysis techniques. The results of this study are as follows. First, the satire language styles found are innuendo, cynicism, irony, sarcasm, and satire. Second, there are 6 types of stylistic functions, namely imaginative, influencing and convincing, personal, referential, increasing the intensity of feelings, and concentrating meaning.
KONFLIK SELERA DALAM SEPULUH CERPEN INDONESIA (KAJIAN GASTRONOMI SASTRA)
Authors: Anggia Febrina Nur , Hermawan Sainul , Noortyani Rusma
Published: September 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan bentuk, fungsi, dan makna konflik selera dalam sepuluh cerpen Indonesia. Penelitian ini termasuk ke dalam kajian gastronomi sastra yang tergolong kajian multidisipliner. Teknik analisis penokohan diterapkan untuk menganalisis data pada penelitian ini. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat dua bentuk konflik selera, yaitu bentuk eksternal dan internal. Bentuk konflik selera yang dominan dalam penelitian ini adalah konflik sosial yang menjadi bagian konflik eksternal. Selanjutnya, konflik selera di sini memiliki tiga fungsi positif, yaitu fungsi positif dari segi struktural, segi solidaritas, dan segi identitas. Fungsi yang dominan adalah fungsi konflik dari segi identitas karena konflik selera dalam cerpen-cerpen yang diteliti dapat memunculkan identitas tokoh-tokoh yang berkonflik. Makna konflik selera dapat merepresentasikan konflik ideologi, kelas, peran gender, dan identitas kecuali pada cerpen Setelah Beras Datang dan Bukan Kecap Oriental karena kedua cerpen itu hanya menampilkan identitas sosial tokoh.
The purpose of this study was to describe the form, function, and meaning of the conflict of tastes in ten Indonesian short stories. This research is included in the study of literary gastronomy which is classified as a multidisciplinary study. Characterization analysis were applied to analyze the data in this study. The results of this study indicate that there are two forms of conflict of tastes, external and internal forms. The dominant form of taste conflict in this study is social conflict which is part of the external conflict. Furthermore, the conflict of tastes has three positive functions, a positive function in terms of structure, solidarity, and identity. The dominant function is the function of conflict in terms of identity because the conflict of tastes in the short stories can bring up the identities of conflicting characters. The meaning of conflict of tastes can represent conflicts of ideology, class, gender roles, and identity except in the short stories Setelah Beras Datang and Bukan Kecap Oriental because the two short stories only show the social identity of the characters.
RAGAM BAHASA JARGON DI PERSEMAIAN PERMANEN
Authors: Ayu Anindya Sekarndari  , Jumadi  , Sabhan
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan bentuk, makna, dan fungsi bahasa jargon yang dituturkan oleh para pekerja di Persemaian Permanen Unit Pelaksana Teknis Daerah (UPTD) Balai Perbenihan Tanaman Hutan (BPTH) Dinas Kehutanan Provinsi Kalimantan Selatan. Pendekatan yang diaplikasikan terhadap penelitian ini ialah deskriptif-kualitatif. Penelitian ini termasuk dalam jenis penelitian sosiolinguistik. Hasil penelitian ini menerangkan bahwa bahasa jargon yang dituturkan oleh para pekerja di Persemaian Permanen Unit Pelaksana Teknis Daerah (UPTD) Balai Perbenihan Tanaman Hutan (BPTH) Dinas Kehutanan Provinsi Kalimantan Selatan, baik berdasarkan bentuk, makna, maupun fungsi memiliki berbagai ragam. Ragam bentuk bahasa jargon, yakni kata dasar, kata berimbuhan, kata ulang, singkatan dan akronim, serta kata majemuk. Ragam makna bahasa jargon, yaitu makna leksikal, makna gramatikal, makna kontekstual, dan makna istilah. Ragam fungsi bahasa jargon berupa fungsi instrumental, fungsi regulasi, fungsi representasi, fungsi interaksional, dan fungsi heuristik.
 
This study aims to describe the forms, meanings, and functions of the jargon language spoken by workers at the Persemaian Permanen Unit Pelaksana Teknis Daerah (UPTD) Balai Perbenihan Tanaman Hutan (BPTH) Dinas Kehutanan Provinsi Kalimantan Selatan. The approach applied to this research is descriptive-qualitative. This research is included in the type of sociolinguistic research. The results of this study explain that the jargon language spoken by workers in the Persemaian Permanen Unit Pelaksana Teknis Daerah (UPTD) Balai Perbenihan Tanaman Hutan (BPTH) Dinas Kehutanan Provinsi Kalimantan Selatan, both based on form, meaning, and function has various variations. Various forms of jargon language, namely basic words, affixes, repeated words, abbreviations and acronyms, and compound words. Various meanings of jargon, namely lexical meaning, grammatical meaning, contextual meaning, and term meaning. Various jargon language functions include instrumental functions, regulatory functions, representational functions, interactional functions, and heuristic functions.
KONFLIK SOSIAL DALAM NOVEL “JALAN RAYA POS DAENDELS” KARYA PRAMOEDYA ANANTA TOER
Authors: Angelica Naomi Firdaus  , M. Rafiek  , Ahsani Taqwiem
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dengan tujuan mengetahui wujud konflik, penyebab, dan penyelesaian di dalam novel Jalan Raya Pos Daendels karya Pramoedya Ananta Toer. Alasan menggunakan novel Jalan Raya Pos Daendels sebagai bahan penelitian yaitu karena konflik antara rakyat Indonesia dengan penjajah yang terjadi di pulau Jawa pada masa pemerintahan Daendels. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif dan pendekatan kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan di dalam penelitian ini adalah teknik pustaka, simak, dan catat. Pada hal ini peneliti membaca novel, mencermati, dan mencatat hal yang berkaitan dengan tujuan penelitian. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data yang telah dilakukan, terhadap karya sastra dari sudut pandang sosiologi pengarang, diperoleh simpulan tentang wujud dan penyebab konflik sosial, yaitu perkelahian, penindasan, dan pembunuhan yang disebabkan oleh konflik pribadi, keluarga, dan ekonomi; dan untuk penyelesaian dari semua konflik yaitu dengan cara melalui persekutuan dengan Jepang.
 
This research was conducted with the aim of knowing the forms of conflict, causes, and solutions in Jalan Raya Pos Daendels by Pramoedya Ananta Toer novels. The reasons for using Jalan Raya Pos Daendels Novel as material research are because of the conflict between the Indonesian people and the invaders that occurred on the island of Java during the reign of Daendels. This study uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. The collection of data techniques used in this research is the reading, listening, and writing. In this case the researcher will read the novel, observe, and record things related to research objectives. Based on the results of data analysis that has been for the aim of research, on literary works from the author’s sociological point of view, conclusions are obtained aboaut the forms and causes of social conflicts, fight, oppression, and murders caused by personal, family, and economic conflict, and for the resolutions of all conflict means of alliance with Japan.
STEREOTIP PEREMPUAN PADA NOVEL RAPIJALI KARYA DEWI LESTARI
Authors: Selfi Novia Pratiwi  , Sabhan  , Ahsani Taqwiem
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan stereotip tokoh perempuan dalam novel trilogi Rapijali karya Dewi Lestari. Novel yang menjadi bagian dalam trilogi Rapijali karya Dewi Lestari, yakni Rapijali 1: Mencari, Rapijali 2: Menjadi, dan Rapijali 3: Kembali. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ialah kualitatif deskripsi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa stereotip perempuan dalam novel trilogi Rapijali menampilkan stereotip yang bersifat positif dan negatif. Pemberian stereotip terhadap tokoh perempuan dalam novel trilogi Rapijali ditentukan berdasarkan fisik, sifat, atau psikis yang dimiliki oleh tokoh perempuan tersebut. Fisik yang mayoritas dimiliki oleh tokoh perempuan dalam novel trilogi Rapijali, yakni cantik. Sifat yang mayoritas dimiliki oleh tokoh perempuan dalam novel trilogi Rapijali, yakni baik, labil, teliti, dan tegas. Psikis yang mayoritas dimiliki oleh tokoh perempuan dalam novel trilogi Rapijali, yakni kuat mental dan memiliki perasaan yang sensitif.
 
This study aims to describe the stereotypes of female characters in the novel Rapijali trilogy by Dewi Lestari. The novels that are part of Dewi Lestari's Rapijali trilogy are Rapijali 1: Mencari, Rapijali 2: Menjadi, and Rapijali 3: Kembali. The method used in this study is a qualitative description. The results of this study indicate that the stereotypes of women in the novel Rapijali trilogy display positive and negative stereotypes. The giving of stereotypes to female characters in the novel Rapijali trilogy is determined based on the physique, nature, or psychology possessed by these female characters. The physique that the majority of the female characters in the Rapijali trilogy novels have is beautiful. The characteristics possessed by the majority of female characters in the Rapijali trilogy novels are kind, unstable, conscientious, and firm. The psychic that the majority of the female characters in the Rapijali trilogy possess, is mentally strong and has sensitive feelings.
INTERTEKSTUALITAS NOVEL HUJAN BULAN JUNI KARYA SAPARDI DJOKO DAMONO DENGAN FILM HUJAN BULAN JUNI KARYA RENI NURCAHYO HESTU SAPUTRA
Authors: Ade Ferihan  , Muhammad Rafiek  , Maria Lusia Anita Sumaryati
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan persamaan dan perbedaan antara novel dengan film Hujan Bulan Juni serta mendeskripsikan unsur intrinsik dan intertekstualitas sastra meliputi persamaan dan perbedaan yang terdapat dalam unsur intrinsik tersebut. Oleh karena itu, pendekatan yang digunakan ialah pendekatan intertekstualitas. Jenis penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Fokus penelitian: tema, tokoh dan penokohan, alur, dan latar. Sumber data adalah novel dan film Hujan Bulan Juni. Instrumen penelitian penulis sendiri dan kartu pencatat data. Teknik pengumpulan data berupa teknik simak dan catat. Teknik analisis data dengan teknik analisis isi dan teknik penyajian hasil analisis data menggunakan metode informal. Dari hasil penelitian disimpulkan bahwa adanya transformasi dan modifikasi pada bagian unsur intrinsik. Unsur intrinsik yang mengalami transformasi dan modifikasi pada film Hujan Bulan Juni karya Reni Nurcahyo Hestu Saputra tersebut yaitu tema, tokoh dan penokohan, alur, dan latar.
KESANTUNAN BERBAHASA PENDIDIK DAN PESERTA DIDIK DALAM PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA KELAS X TKJ-C SMK NEGERI 1 BANJARMASIN
Authors: Habibah  , Noor Cahaya  , Ahsani Taqwiem
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bermaksud mendeskripsikan kesantunan berbahasa pada pendidik dan peserta didik. Data pada penelitian deskriptif kualitatif ini diperoeh dari tuturan pendidik dan peserta didik kelas X TKJ-C SMK Negeri 1 Banjarmasin. Berdasarkan aspek-aspek yang diteliti, lebih banyak ditemukan pada tuturan pendidik daripada tuturan peserta didik. Hal ini karena pendidik lebih mendominasi dalam bertutur dan peserta didik kurang antusias dalam pembelajaran, dilihat dari sebagian peserta didik yang tidak fokus karena ada yang berbicara, memalingkan muka ke belakang, dan bergurau dengan temannya. Dengan demikian, pendidik berupaya untuk mengelola kelas sehingga peserta didik dapat memahami materi yang dipelajari.
BAHASA PERSUASI PADA IKLAN PILKADA TAHUN 2020 DI KALIMANTAN SELATAN
Authors: Muhammad Ilham  , Rusma Noortyani  , Lita Luthfiyanti
Published: September 2023

Bahasa persuasi yaitu bahasa yang digunakan untuk mengajak, memerintah, melarang, mengimbau, meyakinkan, dan membujuk orang lain untuk melakukan sesuatu. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan wujud bahasa persuasi dan wujud teknik persuasi pada iklan pilkada tahun 2020 di Kalimantan Selatan. Peneliti menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif dengan jenis penelitian kualitatif. Data yang diteliti merupakan kata dan kalimat dalam iklan pilkada tahun 2020 di Kalimantan Selatan. Dari hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan, ada beberapa ciri-ciri bahasa persuasi yang bersifat ajakan, imbauan, perintah, larangan, permohonan, dan saran. Aspek kebahasaan yang terdapat dalam hasil penelitian tersebut yaitu ayo, yuk, mari, mohon, jangan, lebih baik, dan stop. Teknik persuasi yang terdapat dalam penelitian yaitu rasionalisasi, identifikasi, sugesti, konformitas, dan kompensasi.
PENGGUNAAN BAHASA PERSUASI PADA KOMENTAR WARGANET DALAM PENCEGAHAN WABAH COVID-19 DI MEDIA SOSIAL INSTAGRAM
Authors: Oktavia Permita Sari  , Jumadi  , Sabhan
Published: September 2023

Bahasa persuasi merupakan sebuah bentuk bujukan, perintah, atau saran yang bertujuan untuk meyakinkan orang lain agar melakukan sesuai yang dikehendaki penutur atau penulis. Penelitian ini dipilih karena banyaknya warganet yang membujuk, memerintah, atau menyarankan masyarakat dan pemerintah dalam upaya pencegahan wabah Covid-19. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu metode deskriptif dengan jenis penelitian kualitatif. Data pada penelitian ini yaitu bahasa persuasi pada komentar warganet.  Hasil penelitian penggunaan bahasa persuasi pada komentar warganet dalam pencegahan wabah Covid-19 di media sosial instagram memiliki ciri untuk mengajak, menyarankan, memerintah, melarang, menganjurkan, dan mengharapkan. Teknik persuasi yang terdapat dalam penelitian ini antara lain teknik: rasionalisasi, identifikasi, sugesti, konformitas, dan kompensasi.
Gravity, Information and Accelerated Expansion
Authors: Kumar Naman
Published: September 2023

The holographic principle states that the information about the volume of space is stored on its boundary. Assuming this holds, we can explain the aspects of gravity. The spacetime needs to be extended to 5D to explain gravity in this context. This naturally explains the four classical tests of gravity namely the gravitational redshift, the perihelion precession, the bending of light, and the gravitational time delay. We also show a novel way in which the universe expands in an accelerated manner at late times without the need for any form of dark energy.
Activation Energy of Alumina Dissolution in FexO Bearing Slags
Authors: Kwack Taejun , Um Hyungsic , Chung Yongsug
Published: September 2023

The dissolution of Al2O3 non-metallic inclusions from slag containing FexO was investigated in this study. The slag system used in the experiments was a quaternary system of CaO-SiO2-Al2O3-FexO. The composition of the slag was studied by fixing the basicity (CaO/SiO2 ratio) to 1 and varying the FexO content to 10 and 20wt%. In addition, the experimental temperature was varied as 1550℃, 1575℃, and 1600℃ to study the effect of temperature on the Al2O3 dissolution behavior. The experimental equipment is a single hot thermocouple apparatus. The dissolution rate of Al2O3 particles increased linearly with increasing temperature and FexO content. In addition, the mass transfer activation energy of Al2O3 dissolution in FexO 10wt% and FexO 20wt% was calculated by an Arrhenius type analysis. The obtained mass transfer activation energies were 159 and 189 kJ/mole, respectively.
Reduction Jammer Detection and Recovery Algorithms for DSRC Safety Application in VANET
Authors: Aziz Ayoob , Khalil Ghaith , Ayoub Zozan
Published: September 2023

In recent years, Vehicular Ad-hoc Networks (VANETs) have become a popular subject of research due to their ability to enhance safety and improve travel comfort. However, VANETs relies on wireless technology for safety messaging exchange, jamming detection and recovery strategies. This dependence on receiving these metrics can lead to security threats that are either unique to VANETs or observed in ad-hoc networks, resulting in significant challenges in Dedicated Short-Range Communication (DSRC). To address these challenges, this paper proposes a novel recovery strategy for detecting jammers in Dedicated Short-Range Communication (DSRC) within VANETs. The proposed model contains algorithms that can detect deceptive jammers and switch the Safety Application to a fail-safe mode. Additionally, the paper introduces a recovery strategy to facilitate faster transitioning of the Safety Applications from fail-safe mode to an operational mode, thereby minimizing the impact of jamming. This recovery strategy dynamically adjusts message rates in situations where communication anomalies, such as jamming, are detected. The experimental results indicate that this recovery strategy helps Safety Applications transition to be more efficient and reliable compared to earlier operational models in the literature.
An Effective Melon Fly Control Strategy Based on Disinfection and Soil Productivity Management
Authors: Sainova Gaukhar , Yessenbayeva Zhanar , Akbasova Amankul , Tastambek Kuanysh , Hanc Ales
Published: September 2023

The research employs both literature and experimental data to develop reasonable strategies for melon fly control. The objects of research were sierozem soils of the Zhanakorgan region (Kyzylorda region), bentonite clays of the Sauran region (Turkestan region), vermicompost obtained at the production site of the Research Institute "Ecology" at the International Kazakh-Turkish University named after Khoja Ahmed Yasawi. The competitive agent 'Vermiserbent' was developed by combining sulphur-perlite-containing waste (SPCW), vermicompost (VC), and natural bentonite clay. When incorporated into the soil, it serves as both an insecticide and a fertiliser recovery agent. Disinfection and enrichment of barren Sierozem soils in southern Kazakhstan could provide an eco-friendly approach to protect cucurbits (melon, watermelon, and pumpkin) against the melon fly. The average yield of watermelon treated with vermiserbent increased by 2.3 t/ha compared to the control, melon by 4.6 t/ha, pumpkin by 5.6 t/ha. The marketability of gourds as watermelons and melon after treatment with fertilizer increased by 1.2 times, and pumpkin by 1.1 times. The findings of studies conducted in agricultural fields in the Turkestan and Kyzylorda regions have shown that it is possible to produce environmentally sound gourds using a mixture of vermicompost, bentonite, and SPCW.
Investigating The Socio-Economic Sustainability within The Egyptian Museums over The Last Decade
Authors: Nassef Mazen Mohamed , Mohammed Nadia Ahmed , Ibrahim Maha AbouBakr
Published: September 2023

Over the last few decades, contemporary museums have undergone a radical change into public places that promote socio-economic sustainability by impeding recreation, commercial, and cultural activities. This shift altered public perception of museums globally and had a profound impact on today's museums, resulting in new prototypes that differed significantly from prior ones. The study tries to answer the following questions: How far have Egyptian museums been evolving over the last decade? To what degree the radical transformation in the museum design can assist in fulfilling Egypt’s SDGs? To answer these questions the study attempts to explore how far Egyptian museums have adapted to this fundamental change by tracing the evolution of Egyptian museum design compared with the findings of the author's previous thesis in 2012 and Egypt’s SDGs The study used qualitative methods which began with a thorough literature review followed by a comparative analysis of the selected case studies. . The findings revealed that the contemporary design of the recent Egyptian museums by including the social and economic activities, significantly support the national and global agenda in term of SDG. The article provides architects, designers, and policy makers with clear design criteria to enhance the social and economic role of museums towards fulfilling SDGs.
Investigating Formation Factor—Hydraulic Conductivity Relations in Complex Geologic Environments: A Case Study in Taiwan
Authors: Hsu Shih-Meng , Liu Guan-Yu , Dong Ming-Chia , Liao Yi-Fan , Li Jia-Sheng
Published: September 2023

The development of cost-effective methods for estimating hydraulic conductivity profiles has been an ongoing effort in the field of engineering practice, which can be used to increase availability to clarify the hydrogeological complexity of fractured rock aquifers for the aid of solving groundwater-related problems. A methodology is presented, which combines electrical well logs, fluid conductivity logs, double packer hydraulic tests, Archie’s law, and the Kozeny-Carman-Bear equation to investigate relations between formation factor and hydraulic conductivity. This method was applied to develop hydraulic conductivity profiles based on the data collected from 88 boreholes in Taiwan's mountainous areas. The investigation results include: (1) Well logging signals were suggested to be categorized by rock types to establish effective relationships with hydraulic conductivity. (2) Removing the mud-bearing section data with two proposed data clustering techniques could effectively enhance the correlation between the formation factor and hydraulic conductivity. (3) The predictive models for estimating hydraulic conductivity have been developed for sandstone, schist, and slate. (4) The prevalence of clay content in most of Taiwan's mountainous rock formations has been found, which implies that careful consideration of clay-related issues in complex geologic formations is essential while applying Archie's law theory.
It is too Early to Say NO IMMUNOTHERAPY for EGFR‐Mutant NSCLC Patients
Authors: YAN DAN
Published: September 2023

EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) are the preferred initial treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients harboring EGFR mutations. However, remission is transient, and no further effective treatment options are available for EGFR-TKI-advanced EGFR-mutant NSCLCs. Immunotherapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) induces sustained cancer remission in a subset of NSCLCs. However, ICI therapy exhibits limited activity in most EGFR-mutant NSCLCs. Mechanistically, the strong oncogenic EGFR signaling in EGFR-mutant NSCLCs contributes to the non-inflamed tumor immune microenvironment (TIME), characterized by a limited number of CD8+ T cell infiltration, a high number of regulatory CD4+ T cells and a high number of inactivated infiltrated T cells. Besides, EGFR-mutant NSCLC patients are generally non-smokers with low levels of PD-L1 expression and tumor mutation burden. However, current understanding only partially explains why a small population of EGFR-mutant NSCLCs durably respond to ICI therapy, resulting in many researchers actively working in this field. This review reviews the hope seen from pre-clinical studies and clinical trials which may be adopted to improve the outcome of ICI therapy in EGFR-mutant NSCLCs. Besides, the underlying mechanisms leading to the inferior clinical outcome of ICI therapy in EGFR-mutant NSCLCs are discussed.
Neutralization of Different Variants of SARS-CoV-2 by a F(ab’)2 Preparation from Sera of Horses Immunized with the Viral Receptor Binding Domain
Authors: Rodriguez-Nuñez Mariajosé , Cepeda Mariana del Valle , Bello Carlos , Lopez Miguel Angel , Sulbaran Yoneira , Loureiro Carmen Luisa , Liprandi Ferdinando , Jaspe Rossana Celeste , Rangel Héctor Rafael , Pujol Flor Helene
Published: September 2023

The Receptor Binding Domain (RBD) of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, is the functional region of the viral Spike protein (S), which is involved in cell attachment to target cells. The virus has accumulated progressively mutations in its genome, particularly in the RBD region, many of them associated with immune evasion to the host neutralizing antibodies. Some of the viral lineages derived from this evolution, have been classified as Variant of Interest (VOI) or Concern (VOC). The neutralizing capacity of a F(ab’)2 preparation from sera of horses immunized with viral RBD was evaluated, by lytic plaque reduction assay, against different SARS-CoV-2 variants. A F(ab’)2 preparation of an hyperimmune serum with 15 immunizations with RBD, exhibited a high titer of neutralizing antibodies against the ancestral-like strain (1/18,528). A reduction in the title of the F(ab’)2 preparation was observed against the different variants tested. The highest reduction was observed for the Omicron VOC (4.7 fold), followed by the Mu VOI (2.6), Delta VOC (1.8 fold) and Gamma VOC (1.5). Even if a progressive reduction in the neutralizing antibodies titer against the different variants evaluated was observed, the serum still exhibited a significant neutralizing titer, against the Mu VOI and the Omicron VOC (1/7113 and 1/3918 respectively), the strains evaluated most resistant to neutralization.
Participatory Landscape Conservation: A Case Study of a Seasonally Dry Tropical Forest in Michoacan, Mexico
Authors: Sosa Neyra , Torres Alejandro , Castro-Lopez Valerio , Velazquez Alejandro
Published: September 2023

Participatory landscape conservation is an innovative approach that weaves theory and practice to bridge the gap between theoretical models and practical applications. Intertropical regions as the case of Mexico face challenges to conciliate regional governability, social justice, and nature conservation. The State of Michoacan is one of these regions where the challenges exacerbate since nature conservation is last due to its ongoing territorial disputes. We implemented the participatory landscape conservation approach by creating a complementary form of protected areas with ongoing conflicts, drought conditions, and extreme poverty. We conducted participatory mapping and land cover/use analyses as main methodological tools to reach consensus among stakeholders. We integrated, macro, micro and social scales to provide sound arguments to integrate local, scholar and policy makers perceptions. The outcomes of the participatory mapping analyses were assessed. The present papers provide evidence of the positive outcome of using a Participatory Landscape Conservation to establish a Biosphere Reserve, safeguarding one of the most biologically diverse and delicate ecosystems consisting of seasonally dry tropical forests within a rather disputed region. We discussed the relevance of our findings and compared them to ongoing regional and global trends in the light of other forms of establishing protected areas.
Analysis of Spatial and Temporal Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Agricultural Surface Pollution in the Yangtze River Economic Zone–Based on Three Perspectives of Government, Enterprise and Agriculture
Authors: Ma Jun , Huang Ke
Published: September 2023

In order to better realize rural revitalization, this paper analyzes the spatial and temporal char-acteristics and influencing factors of agricultural surface source pollution in the Yangtze River Economic Belt from the three perspectives of government, enterprise and agriculture by using the spatial Durbin model and the dynamic GMM method in the period of 2006-2021, and further re-searches the threshold characteristics of the distortion of the factor market on the agricultural surface source pollution under the different strengths of environmental regulation. The results show that there is a positive spatial correlation between agricultural surface pollution in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, and government environmental regulation, input factor market distortion and labor force transfer all have a significant impact on agricultural surface pollution. Among them, factor market distortion has a significant spatial spillover effect on agricultural surface pollution in the Yangtze River Economic Zone, and has a significant single-threshold ef-fect on environmental regulation. Accordingly, the government should strengthen environmental regulation, continuously improve the agricultural factor market mechanism, and pay attention to the construction of talents to provide support for rural revitalization.
Integrated Cultivation Practices Improves Soil Microbial Diversity by Changing Soil Properties of Paddy Soil
Authors: Guo Xiaohong , Hu Yue , Zheng Chuanxing , Guo Yukun , Zhang Yanfei , Li Hongyu , Lv Yandong
Published: September 2023

Integrated cultivation strategies can significantly improve rice yield. However, it is unclear how integrated cultivation practices improve soil microbial diversity and its related mechanism in rice field. Therefore, four integrated cultivation practices i.e., no N application (N0), local farmers’ practice (FP), high-yield and high-efficiency practice (HYEY), and super-high-yield cultivation practice, impacts on soil properties and structure composition of microbial community were explored. Compared with N0, SHY treatment, significantly increased soil alkaline nitrogen and organic matter contents. HYHE and SHY treatments significantly altered soil fungal community and Alpha diversity. Based on Venn diagram analysis, the composition of bacterial communities under all treatments was similar, but with different compositions of fungal communities. Cluster analysis indicates that the Proteobacteria was the absolute dominant group of bacterial communities, and Chloroflexi, Bacteroidetes, and Acidobacteria were the dominant group. Different cultivation methods also led to changes in the main factors affecting soil bacteria and fungi composition. Available potassium and organic matter were the main environmental factors that affected bacteria, with the strong of available potassium on the soil. To sum up, SHY and HYEY were beneficial management options in terms of improved soil fertility Alpha diversity of the soil bacterial community respectively.
Automated Monitoring of the Uniform Demagnetization Faults in Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors: Practical Methods and Challenges
Authors: Li Junxiang , Li Ziang , Zhang Jian , Zhao Shuyuan , Cheng Feitian , Qian Chuan , Hu Xingyu , ZHOU Guoxiang
Published: September 2023

Due to its high power, high efficiency, low pollution, and compact size, permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs) have been widely used in a variety of fields, including electric vehicles, aerospace, wind turbines, and marine devices which are used in renewable, sustainable, and environmentally friendly energy resources. However, in these practical scenarios, the motor operating conditions are complex and variable. Under high temperatures and high current conditions, PMSMs may experience demagnetization failures, not only leading to performance degradation but also inducing unexpected failures of the motors. To reduce the risk of unexpected losses caused by demagnetization faults and improve the safety and reliability of motor systems, it is necessary to apply automated monitoring of the magnet flux of the motor's permanent magnets and achieve real-time diagnosis of early demagnetization faults, ensuring the safe operation of the motor. This review article tries to summarize the current detecting methods of the automated monitoring of demagnetization faults in PMSMs. The main online monitoring technologies from both practical and academic perspectives were summarized and their benefits and challenges have been reviewed. Finally, the research trends and suggestions for future improvements are provided. This review article will not only shed light on the origins of the automated monitoring of demagnetization faults but also help to design highly effective and sustainable permanent magnet synchronous motors.
A Case of Polymyositis Associated with Cytomegalovirus Infection in a Patient with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Authors: Ktona Ergeta , Budani Blerta , Agnantis Ioannis Kostas- , Idrizi Alma
Published: September 2023

Polymyositis is a rare condition with an unknown etiology occurring more frequently in adult women. There is a lack of evidence on the coexistence of PM and CMV infection in a patient with Hashimoto Thyroiditis hypothyroidism. However, the increasing incidence of CMV infection and autoimmune diseases overlapping points out a relationship, while the association direction remains unclear. Case outline: A 32-year-old woman recently treated for HT hypothyroidism was admitted to the hospital two weeks after being treated for common flu by the family doctor, complaining about a worsening condition with muscle pain, weakness, frequent falls, and fatigue. The first tests showed a normalized thyroid function, with elevated values of troponin and serum creatinine kinase (KC). The immunological tests revealed the presence of a high titer of CMV IgG antibodies and raised levels of CMV DNA. Pelvis MRI images demonstrated markedly elevated signals on the STIR sequences in the pelvis, thighs, and calves, indicating active and severe multifocal myositis. The diagnosis of PM was confirmed with the muscle biopsy on day 7 of hospitalization. The patient showed significant improvements within two weeks after the medical therapy and physiotherapy.
Quality of Life and Well-Being Parameters of Academic Dental and Nursing Personnel vs Quality of Services
Authors: Antoniadou Maria , Mangoulia Polyxeni , Myrianthefs Pavlos
Published: September 2023

Quality of life (QOL) is based on their perception of their position in life in respect to their goals, expectations, standards, and concerns, as well as their culture and value systems, their workflow and workplace situations while it influences quality of services. In this study we aim to report on dental and nursing academians’ QOL and well-being at the end of the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF Scale (WHOQOL-BREF) tool, recording Physical, Psychological, Social and Environmental dimensions of QOL, was used. The WHOQOL-BREF was modified on a spiritual, coaching/mentoring approach in a two-step designing and validated procedure. The modified SHQOL-BREF (Spiritual Healthcare version) designed for this study, was uploaded, and filled in online during April-June 2023. Staff (N=120, 75% female) of both departments of Dentistry (44.2%) and Nursing (55.8%) of the National and Kapodistrian university of Athens, participated in anonymity. QOL in terms of physical health was reported at a higher level (M=72.2 points) compared to social relationships (M=69 points), psychological health (M=65 points) and environment (M=59 points) (scores reported in 0-100 score). Overall QOL was rated at 66 points while satisfaction from health at 72 points. Job satisfaction (M1=3.2) and spirituality (M2=3.0) were reported at a medium level in a 5-point scale, while personal beliefs and values were reported at a high level (M3=4.0). Participants age presented a significant, moderate to strong effect on physical health [F(3,97)=2.89, p<.05, η2p=.08] and on environment [F(3,97)=2.80, p<.05, η2p=.08] and marital status on social relationships [F(1,97)=9.66, p<.05, η2p=.09]. Married participants reported consistently higher levels of QOL compared to single participants, for all age groups. Department had a significant moderate effect on social relationships (F(1,97)=5.10, p<.05, η2p=.05) and education a significant moderate to strong effect on psychological health (F(2,97)=3.74, p<.05, η2p=.07). PhD level participants in both departments presented higher levels of psychological health compared to lower educational levels. Also, participants from the department of Dentistry reported higher levels of social relationships QOL in all educational groups, compared to the department of Nursing. Strategic planning on sustainability and QOL initiatives should be introduced after the COVID-19 pandemic for dental and nursing academic personnel to promote resilience and QOL scores.
Combination of Physics-Informed Neural Networks and Single-Relaxation-Time Lattice Boltzmann Method for Solving Inverse Problems in Fluid Mechanics
Authors: Liu Zhixiang , Chen Yuanji , Song Ge , Song Wei , Xu Jingxiang
Published: September 2023

The Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) improve the efficiency of data utilization by combining physical principles with neural network algorithms and ensure that the predictions are consistent and stable with the physical laws. PINNs opens up a new approach to address inverse problems in fluid mechanics. Based on the single-relaxation-time lattice Boltzmann method (SRT-LBM) with the Bhatnagar-Gross-Krook (BGK) collision operator, the PINN-SRT-LBM model is proposed in this paper for solving the inverse problem in fluid mechanics. The PINN-SRT-LBM model consists of three components. The first component involves a deep neural network that predicts the equilibrium control equations in different discrete velocity directions within SRT-LBM. The second component employs another deep neural network to predict non-equilibrium control equations, enabling inference of the fluid's non-equilibrium characteristics. The third component, a physics informed function translates the outputs of the first two networks into physical infor-mation. By minimizing the residuals of the physical partial differential equations (PDEs), the physics informed function infers relevant macroscopic quantities of the flow. The model evolves two sub-models applicable to different dimensions, named PINN-SRT-LBM-I and PINN-SRT-LBM-II models according to the construction of the physical informed function. The innovation of this work is the introduction of SRT-LBM and discrete velocity models as physical drivers into the neural network through the interpretation function. Therefore, PINN-SRT-LBM allows the neural network to handle inverse problems of various dimensions and focus on problem-specific solving. Experimental results confirm the accurate prediction of flow infor-mation at different Reynolds numbers within the computational domain. Relying on the PINN-SRT-LBM models, inverse problems in fluid mechanics can be solved efficiently.
Pacing Strategy of 800-Meter and 1500-Meter Freestyle Swimming Finals in the World Championships According to the Performance in Males and Females of Different Age Groups
Authors: Demarie Sabrina , Pycke Jean Renaud , Pizzuti Alessia , Billat Veronique
Published: September 2023

Pacing strategy refers to the distribution of effort and speed throughout the race to achieve optimal performance. The study aims to understand whether the choice of pacing strategy in swimming depends on the length of competitions and how sex, age, and performance level influence this strategy. Participants were the finalists of the 800-meter and 1500-meter freestyle events at the elite and junior world championships in 2022-2023. Race outcomes and pacing parameters were compared between the two distances and across different groups of swimmers. Swimmers in both distances did not break world records. Pacing strategy generally followed a U-shape with significant differences in the frequency and duration of speed changes between the two distances. The 800-meter exhibited more frequent changes in acceleration while the 1500-meter events generally followed a more consistent time series pattern. There were differences in pacing strategies between males and females and between junior and elite swimmers. Swimmers closer to world records showed more consistent pacing patterns compared to those farther from records. The study suggests that pacing strategies are influenced by race distance, sex, age, and performance level. The research highlights the complex interplay between physiological and psychological factors that shape a swimmer's decision-making during a race.
Lyssavirus Presence in the Brain of Suspected Rabid, Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Dogs: Implications for Rabies Control in Ghana
Authors: Theophilus Odoom , Arthur Daniel , Abbiw Richard Kwamena , Johnson Sherry Ama Mawuko , Ababio Patrick Tetteh , Baah Daniel , Tasiame William , Emikpe Benjamin , Dzotefe Gabriel Bright
Published: September 2023

Rabies is a viral zoonotic disease caused by the lyssavirus and endemic to most tropical and sub-tropical areas of the world. This study reports on the occurrence of rabies in humans and dogs and relates the results to the vaccination status of the dogs. A total of each of 25 brain and saliva samples of dogs were tested for Lyssavirus using RT-PCR and visualised using gel electrophoresis. Additionally, histopathological diagnosis of the Lyssavirus was made on the brain samples. A lyssavirus positivity of 34 % was realised. Sample specific positivity was 58 % and 10 % for brain and saliva samples respectively. Only one of the nine vaccinated dogs tested positive for lyssavirus. Five dogs that tested positive for the virus had bitten seven people prior to death. Results confirms the endemicity of the virus in Ghana and the danger it poses to humans. This study confirms vaccination as an effective tool for preventative of rabies. However, elimination of the disease is possible if there is an established and effective collaboration between veterinary and human medicine through one health.
Assessing the Effects of Alcohol Influence on Manual Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Control: An Experimental Study on Flight Capability and Precision
Authors: Perz Rafał , Dąbrowski Igor , Kuminarczyk Michał , Kurlanda Izabella , Zakrzewski Filip , Małecki Paweł , Popek Łukasz , Barys Konrad , Abratański Artur , Łukaszewicz Andrzej , Molenda Kamil
Published: September 2023

This study examines the impact of alcohol concentration on the precision of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations. While the impact of alcohol impairment on various activities is well documented, its specific influence on drone piloting accuracy remains less studied. To address this, we carried out empirical research using an original methodology and a real-world environment. The study involved a group of 35 participants performing a series of flights using a selected drone (DJI Mavic2 Pro) on a bespoke obstacle route. Between each flight series, participants consumed a measured amount of alcohol, designed to incrementally increase their blood alcohol concentration monitored via breath tests. The precision of the drone pilot was evaluated by comparing various parameters from successive test flights, such as time, distance, average speed, and incident frequency, against a baseline trial executed with zero alcohol concentration. Our results indicate a noticeable decline in UAV piloting precision corresponding with increasing alcohol concentration. Parameters such as flight time, distance, speed, and incident frequency all demonstrated this trend. We conclude that alcohol consumption detrimentally affects the accuracy of drone operations. These findings underscore the need for clear policies and guidelines regarding the operation of UAVs under the influence of alcohol.
Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support in Cardiogenic Shock Patients after Cardiac Procedures: Selection Algorithm and Weaning Strategies
Authors: Nersesian Gaik , Ott Sascha , Fardman Alexander , Lanmueller Pia , Lewin Daniel , Bernhardt Alexander , Emrich Fabian , Faerber Gloria , Szabó Gábor , Oezkur Mehmet , Panholzer Bernd , Rojas Hernandez Sebastian , Saeed Diyar , Schmack Bastian , Warnecke Gregor , Zimpfer Daniel , Grubitzsch Herko , Falk Volkmar , Potapov Evgenij
Published: September 2023

Mechanical circulatory support has proven effective in managing postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock by stabilizing patients' hemodynamics and ensuring adequate organ perfusion. Among the available device modalities, the combination of extracorporeal life support and a microaxial flow pump for left ventricular unloading has emerged as a valuable tool in the surgical arma-mentarium. In this publication, we provide recommendations for the application and weaning of temporary mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock patients, derived from a con-sensus among leading cardiac centers in German-speaking countrie
Quality Assessment of Biogas-Producing Macroalgae from Azov Sea and Šventoji River
Authors: Zagorskis Alvydas , Gotovskienė Akvilė , Monin Vladimir
Published: September 2023

The decline of fossil fuels, the increase of greenhouse gases and the global demand for energy are driving the search for alternative energy sources. Anaerobic digestion is a promising technology because it can convert organic biomass into biogas. As the climate warms, there is an increase in biomass of plant origin in water bodies, and ecosystems are unable to clean themselves. This work aims to show that macroalgae and aquatic plants can be an excellent raw material for biogas production. By mixing them with co-substrates such as cattle manure, higher biogas and methane yields can be obtained. When Cladophora glomerata and Zostera marina macroalgae are mixed with cattle manure, the biogas yield is up to 458.8 mL/gVS and 397.9 mL/gVS, respectively. Methane concentration remained high and reached 62.4%–64.1%. The obtained research results show the high energy value of biogas and the energy potential of biomass. Macroalgae increased the energy potential of biogas to 22.9 MJ/m3, and the energy potential of biomass reached 2.40 MJ/Kg. Due to its high energy value, biogas produced from the considered substrates can be an excellent alter-native to fossil fuels. Integrating aquatic macroalgae into anaerobic digestion is a promising approach for a waste-free marine and freshwater system.
Physiological Functions of Carbon Dots and Their Applications in Agriculture Production
Authors: Li Guohui , Xu Jiwei , Xu Ke
Published: September 2023

Carbon dots are carbon based nanoparticles, which have the characteristics of simple preparation process, photoluminescence, biocompatibility, adjustable surface function, water solubility, and low toxicity. They are widely used in biological applications such as imaging, biosensing, photocatalysis, and molecular transfer. It has also aroused great interest among researchers in agriculture and has made significant progress in improving crop growth and production. This review presents the physiological functions of carbon dots for crop growth and development, photosynthesis, water and nutrient absorption, and abiotic stress resistance and their applications in improving ecological environment and agriculture as biosensors, and the future application prospects and research directions of carbon dots in agriculture were prospected.
(3-(4-chlorophenyl)-4,5-dihydroisoxazol-5-yl)methyl Benzene-Sulfonate
Authors: Mokhi Loubna , Chkirate Karim , Zhang Xiaodong , Driowya Mohsine , Bougrin Khalid
Published: September 2023

In this work, a novel single crystal (3-(4-chlorophenyl)-4,5-dihydroisoxazol-5-yl)methyl benzenesulfonate has been synthetized via a one-pot sequential strategy under sonication. A single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis was reported. In the crystal, a layer structure is generated by C—H···O and C—H···N hydrogen bonds. A Hirshfeld surface analysis indicates that the most important contributions to the crystal packing are from H···H (28.9%), H···O/O···H (26.7%) and H···C/C···H (15.8%) interactions. The optimized structure calculated using density functional theory at the B3LYP/6–311 G+(d,p) level is compared with the experimentally determined structure in the solid state. The calculated highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) and lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) energy gap is 4.6548 eV.