bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Vestibular Function Predicts Balance and Fall Risk in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Biju Kevin , Oh Esther , Rosenberg Paul , Xue Qian-Li , Dash Paul , Burhanullah M. Haroon , Agrawal Yuri
Published: February 2022

Background: Patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are at high risk for falls. Vestibular dysfunction predicts balance impairment in healthy adults; however, its contribution to falls in patients with AD is not well known. Objective: The objective of this study was to assess whether vestibular function contributes to balance and fall risk in patients with AD. Methods: In this prospective observational study, we assessed vestibular function using measures of semicircular canal (vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) gain) and saccular function (cervical vestibular-evoked myogenic (cVEMP) response), and we assessed balance function using the Berg Balance Scale and quantitative posturography. We evaluated falls incidence for a mean 1-year follow-up period (range 3–21 months) in 48 patients with mild-moderate AD. Results: Relative to matched controls, AD patients exhibited increased medio-lateral (ML) sway in eyes-open (0.89 cm versus 0.69 cm; p = 0.033) and eyes-closed (0.86 cm versus 0.65 cm; p = 0.042) conditions. Among AD patients, better semicircular canal function was associated with lower ML sway and antero-posterior (AP) sway in the eyes-closed condition (β= –2.42, 95% CI (–3.89, –0.95), p = 0.002; β= –2.38, 95% CI (–4.43, –0.32), p = 0.025, respectively). Additionally, better saccular function was associated with lower sway velocity (β= –0.18, 95% CI (–0.28, –0.08); p = 0.001). Finally, we observed that better semicircular canal function was significantly associated with lower likelihood of falls when adjusted for age, sex, and MMSE score (HR = 0.65; p = 0.009). Conclusion: These results support the vestibular system as an important contributor to balance and fall risk in AD patients and suggest a role for vestibular therapy.
Lights and Shadows of Cerebrospinal Fluid Biomarkers in the Current Alzheimer’s Disease Framework
Authors: Gallucci Maurizio , Cenesi Leandro , White Céline , Antuono Piero , Quaglio Gianluca , Bonanni Laura
Published: February 2022

Background: The most significant biomarkers that are included in the Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research framework are amyloid-β plaques deposition, p-tau, t-tau, and neurodegeneration. Although cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers are included in the most recent AD research criteria, their use is increasing in the routine clinical practice and is applied also to the preclinical phases of AD, including mild cognitive impairment. The role of these biomarkers is still unclear concerning the preclinical stage of AD diagnosis, the CSF methodology, and the costs-benefits of the biomarkers’ tests. The controversies regarding the use of biomarkers in the clinical practice are related to the concepts of analytical validity, clinical validity, and clinical utility and to the question of whether they are able to diagnose AD without the support of AD clinical phenotypes. Objective: The objective of the present work is to expose the strengths and weaknesses of the use of CSF biomarkers in the diagnosis of AD in a clinical context. Methods: We used PubMed as main source for articles published and the final reference list was generated on the basis of relevance to the topics covered in this work. Results: The use of CSF biomarkers for AD diagnosis is certainly important but its indication in routine clinical practice, especially for prodromal conditions, needs to be regulated and also contextualized considering the variety of possible clinical AD phenotypes. Conclusion: We suggest that the diagnosis of AD should be understood both as clinical and pathological.
Psychometric Evaluation of the German Version of the Social Functioning in Dementia Scale (SF-DEM)
Authors: Grothe Jessica , Luppa Melanie , Dietzel Jens , Schomerus Georg , Sommerlad Andrew , Riedel-Heller Steffi G. , Röhr Susanne
Published: February 2022

Background: Dementia is one of the most common and most severe disorder in old age. In addition to cognitive decline and functional impairment, changes in social functioning occur in the course of dementia. Currently, there is no valid instrument in German language to assess social functioning in individuals with dementia. Objective: We aim to adapt and psychometrically evaluate a German version of the Social Functioning in Dementia Scale (SF-DEM). Methods: First, a multi-step and team-based translation process based on the TRAPD model was performed. Second, we interviewed dyads of individuals with mild dementia and caregivers to test the internal consistency, test-retest reliability, interrater reliability, construct validity, and acceptance of the German version of the SF-DEM. Results: The internal consistency of the patient-rated (α= 0.72) and the caregiver-rated (α= 0.76) SF-DEM is at an acceptable level. The interrater reliability was excellent for both versions (patients: ICC = 0.98, CI [0.95–0.99]; caregiver: ICC = 0.95, CI [0.89–0.98]) and the test-retest reliability was moderate (patients: ICC = 0.57, CI [0.26–0.77]; caregiver: ICC = 0.58, CI [0.27–0.78]). Caregiver-rated SF-DEM correlated strong with LSNS-6 (rs = 0.60, p < 0.01), QoL-AD (marriage: rs = 0.61, p < 0.01; friends: rs = 0.51, p = 0.01). In addition, the SF-DEM was accepted by the participants. Conclusion: The German SF-DEM is a valid, reliable, and acceptable instrument to assess social functioning in individuals with dementia. Further research should address the psychometric properties in individuals with more severe dementia.
New results of three different kinds of mappings based on fuzzifying semi-θ-neighborhood system
Authors: Khalil Ahmed Mostafa
Published: February 2022

In this article, we will define the new notions (e.g., semi-θ-neighbor-hood system of point, semi-θ-closure (interior) of a set and semi-θ-closed (open) set) based on fuzzy logic (i.e., fuzzifying topology). Then, we will explain the interesting properties of above five notions in detail. Several basic results (for instance, Definition 2.3, Theorem 2.5 (iii), (v) and (vi), Theorem 2.10, Theorem 2.14 and Theorem 4.6) in classical topology are generalized to the fuzzy case based on Łukasiewicz logic. In addition to, we will show that every fuzzifying semi-θ-closed set is fuzzifying semi-closed set (by Theorem 2.5 (vi)). Further, we will study the notion of fuzzifying semi-θ-derived set and fuzzifying semi-θ-boundary set, and discuss several of their fundamental basic relations and properties. Also, we will present a new type of fuzzifying strongly semi-θ-continuous mapping between two fuzzifying topological spaces. Finally, several characterizations of fuzzifying strongly semi-θ-continuous mapping, fuzzifying strongly semi-θ-irresolute mapping, and fuzzifying weakly semi-θ-irresolute mapping along with different conditions for their existence are obtained.
Establishing inventory measurements using intermittent demand forecasting
Authors: Ghafour Karzan Mahdi
Published: February 2022

Demand forecasting is a fundamental element in industrial problems. Forecasts are crucial for accurately estimating intermittent demand to establish inventory measurements. The demand estimation by the Croston method gives less accurate values, which increases the standard deviation value. This increase indicates that the forecasted method is an inappropriate method of intermittent demand data because of the zero values. However, real data were adopted in an industrial sector for three years with constant lead-time. Furthermore, an integration of Bernoulli distribution and geometric distribution has been done to establish the new formulation, then extracting the mean equation and the standard deviation equation of intermittent demand during lead-time. Relying on it, the optimal quantity of safety stock and reorder levels have been obtained. Furthermore, the proposed modified forecasting method was evaluated based on the criteria of CV and the results that obtained gives a less ratio dispersion of data thus accurate results. These procedures are very important to the industrial sectors in drawing future inventory policies.
Solving the BVP to a class of second-order linear fuzzy differential equations under granular differentiability concept1
Authors: Yang Hong , Wang Fan , Gong Zengtai
Published: February 2022

Based on the granular derivative and the horizontal membership function of fuzzy-number-valued-function, the existence and uniqueness of solutions of two-point boundary value problem (BVP) for a class of second-order linear fuzzy ordinary differential equations are given, including the homogeneous BVP, the semi-homogeneous BVP and the non-homogeneous BVP. However, this is somewhat different from ordinary differential equations. In fact, we can think of it simply as the transformation from a number to a set, or we can think of it macroscopically as the transformation from a point to a plane. At the same time, appropriate examples are given to illustrate this conclusion.
Bilateral choanal atresia
Authors: Indrawati Luh Putu Lusy , Riski Muhammad Syafiq , Parjaman Ranita
Published: February 2022

ABSTRACTBackground: Choanal atresia is an uncommon anomaly that causes upper airway obstruction in newborns, with a frequency of 1 in 5000 to 7000 births. The definitive treatment is surgery. Purpose: To inform the diagnosis and management of a bilateral choanal atresia. Case report: A 2-months-old girl with a diagnosis of bilateral choanal atresia. The patient underwent transnasal endoscopic repair of choanal atresia under general anesthesia. Clinical question: Could transnasal endoscopic repair of choanal atresia followed by stenting, provide better result than other approaches? Review method: Literature search using keywords ’choanal atresia’ AND ’bilateral’ AND ’membranous’ AND ’endoscopic’ AND ’surgery’ AND ’stent’ was conducted through PubMed, Science Direct, and The Cochrane Library. Result: The search obtained 34 articles concerning choanal atresia. Selection based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, found 15 articles were relevant with the topic. Conclusion: A baby girl came with bilateral choanal atresia. The diagnosis was established by nasoendoscopy, supported by CT imaging. She underwent transnasal endoscopic repair of the stenotic choanae under general anesthesia.Keywords: bilateral choanal atresia, transnasal endoscopic surgery, congenital nasal airway anomalyABSTRAKLatar belakang: Atresia koana merupakan kelainan pada neonatus yang jarang terjadi, yang dapat menyebabkan obstruksi jalan napas atas. Frekuensi kasus sebanyak 1 dari 5000 sampai 7000 kelahiran. Tatalaksana definitif pada kasus atresia koana adalah tindakan operatif. Tujuan: Memberikan informasi mengenai diagnosis dan tatalaksana atresia koana bilateral. Laporan kasus: Bayi berusia 2 bulan dengan diagnosis atresia koana bilateral. Tatalaksana pada kasus ini adalah operasi membuka koana dengan pendekatan endoskopi transnasal. Pertanyaan klinis: Apakah tatalaksana operasi perbaikan atresia koana dengan pendekatan transnasal endoskopi yang diikuti dengan pemasangan stent lebih baik dibandingkan dengan pendekatan lain? Telaah literatur: Dilakukan penelusuran menggunakan kata kunci ’choanal atresia’ DAN ’bilateral’ DAN ’membranous’ DAN ’endoscopic’ DAN ’surgery’ DAN ’stent’ pada beberapa sumber data seperti PubMed, Science Direct, dan The Cochrane Library. Hasil: Didapatkan 34 artikel yang membahas atresia koana. Melalui kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi diperoleh 15 artikel yang relevan dengan topik. Kesimpulan: Telah dilaporkan pasien dengan diagnosis atresia koana bilateral. Diagnosis ditegakkan melalui endoskopi transnasal dan CT scan. Dilakukan perbaikan koana menggunakan pendekatan endoskopi transnasal, dengan anestesi umum.Kata kunci: atresia koana bilateral, endoskopi transnasal, kelainan kongenital hidung
Smart Mirror Berbasis Raspberry Pi 4 untuk Home Automation
Authors: Prasetya Aldo Dwi , Ma'arif Muhammad Daffa Raihan , Syaharani Shania , Halimi Imam , Monika Dezetty
Published: February 2022

Smart Mirror merupakan cermin dua arah dengan tampilan elektronik di belakang kaca. Smart Mirror dapat menampilkan berbagai jenis informasi dalam bentuk widget dan akan berguna bagi individu yang ingin melakukan banyak tugas dan tetap mendapat informasi. Alat ini dapat dikontrol dengan voice command atau dengan berupa sentuhan pada IR Frame untuk mengaktifkan voice detector. Untuk mengetahui apakah alat ini berfungsi dilakukan metode pengujian dengan melihat sistem dan proses secara keseluruhan pada alat dimulai dari tampilan grafis Smart Mirror, fungsi sensor pendukung, fungsi komponen, dan fungsi Voice Assistant sebagai Home Automation. Dimana masing-masing pengujian tersebut memiliki tahapan yang berbeda-beda tergantung dengan apa yang akan diuji. Kemudian didapatkan hasil bahwa tampilan grafis Smart Mirror, fungsi sensor pendukung, fungsi komponen, dan fungsi Voice Assistant sebagai Home Automation dapat berfungsi dengan baik. Namun, pada pengukuran kelembapan udara terdapat kesalahan dimana data yang terukur tidak terbaca. Untuk durasi lamanya waktu dari beban merespon adanya perintah. Masing-masing beban yang digunakan pada penelitian ini dapat berhasil merespon adanya perintah dengan durasi waktu antara 5 – 8,5 detik. Dimana, beban yang paling cepat merepon perintah ialah lampu merk Bardi dan beban yang paling lama untuk merespon perintah ialah saklar 2.
АКТУАЛЬНІСТЬ ВИКОРИСТАННЯ МІКРОВОДОРОСТЕЙ У СКЛАДІ НОВИХ ФУНКЦІОНАЛЬНИХ НАПОЇВ ТИПУ «DRY COCKTAIL»
Authors: Кондратюк Н.В. , Чернявська А.Ю. , Савченко А.М. , Карпенко С.О.
Published: February 2022

Основним завданням Продовольчої та сільськогосподарської організації ООН і Всесвітньої організації охорони здоров’я є термінове вирішення проблеми, пов’язаної з білково-енергетичною недостатністю. Мікроводорості визнані новою платформою для виробництва продуктів харчування та кормів зі збільшеним білковим складником. Головним завданням технологів харчових виробництв та ресторанного бізнесу є збільшення пропозицій харчових продуктів і страв на основі мікроводоростей для регулювання нестачі білка в раціонах різних верств населення. Наявні технології харчової продукції з використанням мікроводоростей високоефективні у плані ресурсота енергозбереження, досить екологічні та дозволяють у перспективі задовольнити глобальні потреби людства, пов’язані з білково-енергетичною недостатністю, очищенням організму від токсикантів, покращенням метаболічних процесів, зміцненням імунної системи. У статті наведено опис технології сухих напоїв типу «dry cocktail» підвищеної біологічної цінності з додаванням композиції мікроводоростей (спіруліни та хлорели), кількісне внесення яких залежало від вмісту біологічно активних речовин – активаторів метаболічних процесів: фікоціаніну та фолієвої кислоти, відповідно. Дозування спіруліни та хлорели становило 2,0–2,5 г та 1,0–1,25 г, відповідно, на одну порцію напою масою 7,0–7,5 г. З’ясовано, що в разі збільшення кількості мікроводоростей погіршуються показники якості готових форм сухих коктейлів (грудкуватість, поганий присмак) та напоїв на їхній основі (погане розчинення та післясмак). Виявлено, що оптимальним є внесення мікроводоростей на заключній стадії гомогенізації порошків, адже їх стан у композиційній суміші є найдрібнішим за дисперсністю, тому відбувається краще обволікання інших частинок частинками мікроводоростей, через що суміш у рідкій фазі розчиняється швидше і без грудочок. Доведено доцільність використання мікроводоростей під час виробництва напоїв типу «dry cocktail» в дозі 43,0–50,0%, що збільшує харчову цінність і дозволяє рекомендувати такі напої як функціональні продукти тривалого терміну зберігання.
ПРОЄКТУВАННЯ ТА РОЗРАХУНОК ВІДКРИТОГО СКЛАДСЬКОГО МАЙДАНЧИКА
Authors: Романенко С.М.
Published: February 2022

Розвиток діяльності українських річкових портів можливий завдяки розширенню номенклатури логістичних послуг, що надаються. Для успішного функціонування, підвищення якості обслуговування, повного задоволення попиту на роботи й послуги, пов’язані з перевезеннями й перевантаженнями на внутрішніх водних шляхах України, а також для визначення стратегії подальшого розвитку підприємства існує доцільність у створенні логістичних центрів. У статті розглядаються питання, пов’язані зі створенням на підприємстві логістичного центру з удосконаленням вантажної роботи, яке спрямовано на повне задоволення попиту на перевезення вантажів, підвищення якості надання послуг і розвиток підприємницької діяльності. Для здійснення перевантаження та зберігання матеріалів на території підприємства передбачається будівництво нового відкритого складського майданчика з монолітним цементобетонним покриттям і системою дощоприймальних колодязів і лотків, розташованого на території причалу, обладнаного крановими коліями й залізничними шляхами. Метою дослідження є розрахунок у програмному комплексі «Ліра САПР 2019» монолітної цементобетонної плити відкритого складського майданчика, розташованого на одному планувальному рівні з автомобільною дорогою. Конструювання покриття виконувалось з урахуванням величини й характеру прикладання навантажень, кліматичних, гідрологічних, санітарно-гігієнічних вимог, а також наявності місцевих будівельних матеріалів. Проєктування монолітного цементобетонного покриття здійснюють згідно із чинними будівельними нормами в такій послідовності: 1. Збір необхідних даних для розрахунку (навантаження, об’ємно-конструктивні рішення). 2. Розрахунок армування плити. 3. Розробка робочих креслень розрахованої конструкції. Результати проведених досліджень використані під час розробки проєктно-кошторисної документації.
ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ МЕТОДІВ ВЕКТОРИЗАЦІЇ ТЕКСТІВ У ЗАДАЧАХ ВАЛІДАЦІЇ ВІДПОВІДЕЙ, ПОДАНИХ ПРИРОДНОЮ МОВОЮ
Authors: Кузьма К.Т. , Мельник О.В.
Published: February 2022

Інтелектуалізація процесу обробки природномовних текстів у задачах автоматизованого тестування зумовлює актуальність дослідження. Оскільки відповіді відкритого типу в системах тестування є природномовними текстами, то завдання їх обробки належить до прикладної задачі обробки текстів. Усі прикладні задачі обробки текстів, рішення яких відбувається з використанням машинного навчання, нейромереж, вимагають векторизації – перетворення тексту на цифрові послідовності. Метою статті є дослідження моделей, методів векторизації текстів у задачах обробки відповідей, поданих природною мовою. На першому етапі досліджено базові прикладні задачі обробки текстів і наведено їх класифікацію. Обґрунтовано віднесення задачі перевірки природномовних відповідей у межах цього дослідження до задач класифікації текстів і семантичного аналізу. На другому етапі проаналізовано базові моделі представлення тексту в цифровому вигляді: bag-of-words та дистрибутивну семантику. Обґрунтовано застосування моделі bag-of-words для задачі обробки відповідей відкритого типу, оскільки для визначення класу відповіді досить складу словника, який застосовується для кодування колекції правильних відповідей, і частоти слів, з якою вони застосовуються у відповідях «навчального» та «тестового» наборів даних. Зауважено, що вектором ознак у цій задачі є частоти появи токенів (символьні або словесні уні-, бі-, n-грами) словника, сформованого за навчальною вибіркою, у відповідях «навчального» та «тестового» наборів даних. На третьому етапі досліджено підходи до обчислення вектора ознак: абсолютну частоту (TF), відносну частоту (TF-IDF), сумісну інформацію (PWI), визначено переваги та недоліки кожного з них. На останньому етапі для векторизації текстів у задачах обробки відповідей, поданих природною мовою, запропоновано такі комбінації наборів ознак: модель bag-of-words та TF; модель bag-of-words та TF-IDF; словесні n-грами та TF-IDF; символьні n-грами та TF-IDF; модель bag-of-words та TF-PWI. Запропоновані набори ознак та їх комбінації є засобами покращення моделі машинного навчання для задачі перевірки відповідей, поданих природною мовою. Подальші дослідження будуть спрямовані на розробку моделі машинного навчання цієї задачі та її експериментальне тестування із запропонованими наборами ознак для отримання ефективної математичної моделі.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ПРОГРАМУВАННЯ ПАНЕЛІ ОПЕРАТОРА ИП320 ДЛЯ ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ЯК ЛЮДИНО-МАШИННОГО ІНТЕРФЕЙСУ
Authors: Лісовець С.М. , Омецинська Н.В. , Гуйда О.Г. , Скрипка К.І. , Ківа І.Л.
Published: February 2022

Проєктування систем керування або окремих контурів таких систем часто полягає в обміні даними з такими системами, що передбачає отримання і передачу інформації про різні виробничі параметри. Сучасні системи керування є досить складними, і більшість з них передбачає участь в їхній роботі людини. Своєю чергою для людини зручною є наявність людино-машинного інтерфейсу, тобто, наприклад, формування команд за допомогою кнопок, а здійснення сигналізації за допомогою звука і світла. Одними з елементів людино-машинного інтерфейсу є панелі керування, призначені для керування нескладними виробничими процесами або окремими виробничими операціями. Особливістю таких панелей керування часто є невеликий розмір їх екрана, на якому потрібно розмістити власні елементи керування (рядки для введення і виведення значення виробничих параметрів, графіки для відображення виробничих параметрів і так далі), та значна кількість таких параметрів. Обмінюватися даними з панеллю оператора ИП320 можна, тільки використовуючи протокол Modbus RTU, згідно з яким один Modbus-регістр утримує рівно 16 біт. Зазвичай кожний з виробничих параметрів систем керування має свою «розрядність» (наприклад, для передачі стану кнопки достатньою є розрядність 1 біт, для передачі значення температури або витрат – 32 біта, для передачі текстового повідомлення – кількість бітів, кратна 8). Відповідно до цього розподіл виробничих параметрів систем керування між Modbus-регістрами часто має досить заплутаний вигляд. Тому перед уведенням панелі оператора ИП320 в експлуатацію в конкретному виробничому процесі її доцільно протестувати в різних режимах роботи, для чого можна створити на персональному/промисловому комп’ютері власну SCADA-систему і послідовно, перебираючи один за одним власні елементи керування панелі оператора ИП320, проаналізувати всі особливості їх роботи. Для цього на персональному комп’ютері на мові програмування C# у середовищі програмування Visual Studio 2022 була створена невелика власна SCADA-система, яка показала ефективність і доцільність своєї роботи.
Digital Enterprise Architecture for Green SPBE in Indonesia
Authors: Rozas Indri Sudanawati , Khalid Khalid , Yalina Nita , Wahyudi Noor , Rolliawati Dwi
Published: February 2022

SPBE (Electronic Based Government System) is a legal protection as new breakthroughs in the reform of Indonesian government bureaucracy. The issuance of Presidential Regulation (Perpres) 95/2018 concerning SPBE is expected to be a reference for the transformation from e-Government into i-Government (integrated Government). In the meantime, the government through the Ministry of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform (PANRB) is drafting an academic paper on the SPBE Bill. Of the 10 elements contained in Presidential Regulation (Perpres) 95/2018, the second element namely SPBE architecture is a concept known in the world of Information Systems as Enterprise Architecture.Enterprise architecture is a conceptual framework that describes how an enterprise is constructed by defining its primary components and the relationships among these components. In SPBE, the main component is defined as domain, consisting of 6 parts, namely: business process architecture domain, data and information, infrastructure, SPBE applications, security, and SPBE services. Unfortunately, the Presidential Regulation (Perpres) 95/2018 has not regulated the concept of Digital Enterprise Architecture, since between Enterprise Architecture (EA) and Digital Enterprise Architecture (DEA) are two things that are significantly different. If EA merely focuses on structuring the company based on the main frame of reference, then DEA focuses on utilizing digital repositories to create living documents as according to the EA framework so that they are easily accessed, modified and managed at any time following the company's development. This study created a DEA model for SPBE in Indonesia. The model created is adapted to the SPBE architecture by carrying out the concept of a digital repository. With digital repositories, time efficiency, paper savings and change management will be easier to achieve. The model created in this study is expected to be utilized to make SPBE much more efficient and green-minded.
Web-Based Library Service Information System Design Using Electronic Customer Relationship Management (E-CRM) At SMK YUPPENTEK 1 Tangerang
Authors: Ita Erliyani Ita Erliyani , Safitri Widya , Nurhidayat Tobi
Published: February 2022

The utilization of information and communication technology in education is a means of informing quality education. One area that feels the impact of technology in the library. SMK Yuppentek 1 Tangerang currently has a library, but it is not computerized with an information system. In other words, all data is still written in a ledger to recapitulate the transactions that occur so that the data is less accurate in the reporting process. The collection of books that is continually increasing in the library is not followed by the readiness of the officers to update the data so that it becomes difficult for visitors to get the latest information. This study aims to create a website-based library information system at SMK Yuppentek 1 Tangerang city by using Electronic Customer Relationship Management (E-CRM) as a service improvement strategy that is oriented to the needs of members so that it becomes a solution for processing library information data to be practical, accurate and effective. Easy and excellent service can be obtained by visitors well. The methodology of this research analysis is the method of data collection and analysis of Performance, Information, Economic, Control, Efficiency, Service (PIECES), which will present a discussion of the theoretical basis, stages of analyzing and modeling processing systems using Unified Modeling Language (UML), black-box testing that will be used as a testing method.
Video Cinematik Produk Sebagai Sarana Promosi Pada Kampoeng Batik Kauman
Authors: Wandanaya Anita Bawaiqki , Mulyani Sri , Aditya Dwi Ravie
Published: February 2022

Promotion Recognizing goods or services is an activity that must be carried out in order to increase the business being developed today that competes with others. A kind of tourism place also needs to carry out publicity activities, especially Kampoeng Batik Kauman in promoting the tourism sector and its products in the form of Batik. This research has a problem, namely the tourist destination that has not been updated according to changes in the tourism area in the Pekalongan area, therefore a new promotional video must be made to match the changes in tourism. The benefit is to expand Kampoeng Batik Kauman to the people through this cinematic video. In this study also use the method of Observation, Interview, Literature Review, Media Design and KPM. The results of this research will be in the form of audio-visual cinematic form to attract viewers, tourists and potential buyers to buy Batik, visit and understand every process of batik making in Kampoeng Batik Pekalongan and find out the latest information on the development of batik culture. The application of this cinematic video will later be uploaded on Youtube.

Keywords—Tourism; Culture; Promotion

 

Promosi Mengenali barang atau servis merupakan aktivitas yang harus dilakukan guna meningkatkan usaha yang sedang dikembangkan saat ini yang bersaing dengan lainnya. Semacam tempat pariwisata juga perlu melakukan aktivitas publisitas, khususnya Kampoeng Batik Kauman dalam mempromosikan sektor pariwisata dan produknya yang berupa Batik. Penelitian ini memiliki masalah yakni tujuan darmawisata yang belum di perbaharui sesuai dengan perubahan kawasan turisme di daerah Pekalongan oleh karena itu mesti di buat video promosi terbaru yang cocok dengan perubahan turisme. Manfaatnya untuk memperluas Kampoeng Batik Kauman kepada rakyat melalui video cinematik ini. Dalam penelitian ini juga memanfaatkan methode Observation, Interview, literature Review, Perancangan Media dan KPM. Hasil dalam penelitian ini nantinya berupa audio visual berbentuk cinematik guna menarik penonton, wisatawan dan calon pembeli untuk membeli Batik, mengunjungi dan memahami setiap proses pembuatan batik di Kampoeng Batik Pekalongan serta mengetahui info terbaru perkembangan budaya batik. Penerapan video cinematic ini nantinya akan di upload pada Youtube.

Kata Kunci—Pariwisata; Kebudayaan; Promosi
FATORES DE DESMOTIVAÇÃO DOS FUNCIONÁRIOS PÚBLICOS: UM ESTUDO DE CASO EM UMA ESCOLA MUNICIPAL DE ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL, NA CIDADE DE CARNAIBA-PE
Authors: Ferreira Leonardo , Henrique Barbosa Fernando
Published: February 2022

A pesquisa tem como objetivo geral, identificar quais são os fatores que causam a desmotivação dos funcionários públicos de uma escola municipal em Carnaíba-PE. Por meio da análise dos objetivos específicos elencados na pesquisa, tais como: verificar quais os fatores de desmotivação na visão dos funcionários públicos da escola; identificar se esses fatores afetam o comportamento dos funcionários; entender o impacto da desmotivação na produtividade dos funcionários da instituição. A pesquisa foi realizada no Complexo Educacional e Desportivo Governador Miguel Arraes, escola de ensino fundamental da cidade de Carnaíba-PE. Inaugurada em 2006 pelo prefeito José de Anchieta Gomes Patriota. O conteúdo que fundamenta esta pesquisa é o conceito de motivação, a desmotivação e serviço público brasileiro. O procedimento metodológico teve como base uma pesquisa exploratória quantitativa. Foi aplicado um questionário para coletar os dados sócios profissionais e as perguntas de escala de Likert sobre a desmotivação. As informações foram coletas entre dezembro de 2020 e janeiro de 2021, participando 21 funcionários (homens e mulheres) nos resultados A pesquisa encontrou uma variação nos fatores de desmotivação para os entrevistados.
Women’s Functional Adult Literacy and Access to Community Participation in APAC District, Northern Uganda
Authors: Akello Judith Abal , Musiimenta Peace
Published: February 2022

This article explores how Functional Adult Literacy (FAL) plays or fails to play a role in women’s community participation in Apac district, Northern Uganda. The article was underpinned by Freire’s literacy and Kabeer’s agency theories, which argue that the element of conscientisation enables the marginalised non-literates realise the reality of the world and recognise how it impedes their development. The research on which this article is based employed qualitative case study design to the life changes of 45 participants resulting from their acquired FAL knowledge and skills to participate in community activities and projects. The major findings revealed that FAL training contributes to women having a voice in community meetings and decision-making process and elected or appointed in different leadership positions. The article concludes that given its critical importance, FAL needs to be strongly and consistently supported by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MoGLSD) which coordinates the programme in Uganda as well as other local and international stakeholders. Given that FAL creates consciousness and transforms women’s lives to participate within their communities, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and development partners should ensure a well-built training programme targeting women for community development purposes.
Mathematics and Science Teacher’s Conception and Reflection on Computer Programming with Scratch: Technological and Pedagogical Standpoint
Authors: Iyamuremye Aloys , Nsabayezu Ezechiel
Published: February 2022

The current study investigates teachers' conception and reflection of computer programming from scratch in terms of technological and pedagogical standpoint. Mixed research approaches typically achievement tests and interviews were used to collect quantitative and qualitative data respectively. A total of twenty-one Mathematics and Science teachers were randomly selected to participate in the study. A paired t-test was used to analyze quantitative data from pre and post-test, while descriptive and interpretive analyses were used to analyze qualitative data from the interview. The results of the study showed that Mathematic and Sciences teachers have a great conception of scratch programming after attending scratch programming. There was a significant difference in mean between pre and post-test (p ˂ 0.05). It was also found that scratch is an effective pedagogical tool for teaching and learning Mathematics and Sciences. In addition, teachers expressed positive views of using scratch in teaching and learning Mathematics and Sciences as it helps them to visualize abstract content, motivate students, increase students' interest, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, act as an assessment tool and increase student's academic performance.
Phonotaktik als Wegweiser in der Lehnwortforschung: die osfi. -str-Wörter
Authors: Koivulehto Jorma
Published: February 2022

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Altman’s Z”-Scores for financial distress predictions among food and beverages industry in Indonesia
Authors: Hamzah Ruth Samantha , Annisa Mutiara Lusiana
Published: February 2022

The food and beverage industry is an accelerated sector in Indonesia. They are predicted to be one of the pivotal sectors supporting manufacturing and economic growth. This study aims to predict financial distress on food and beverage industries in Indonesia using Altman's Z”-Score modification model. The samples of this study are 48 firm-year observations in the period of 2018 and 2019. The results show there are 2.1 percent of firms experienced financial distress (Z < 1.10), 2.1 percent of firms was in grey area, i.e., prone to financial distress (Z < 1.10 < 2.60), and 95.8 percent of firms did not experience financial distress. It implies that food and beverage industries in Indonesia is relatively safe if there is no economic shock. Furthermore, the prediction is able to be considered either for stakeholders or shareholders in decision making and financial policies, respectively. Nevertheless, the signal is given for firms that are included in financial distress and grey area.
Pengaruh Loan to Deposit Ratio, Kredit Macet dan Capital Adequacy Ratio Terhadap Profitabilitas Pada Perusahaan Perbankan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Periode 2018-2020
Authors: Poniman Erika , Saragih Jhon Raphael
Published: February 2022

This study aims to describe the effect of Loan to Deposit Ratio, Bad Credit and Capital Adequacy Ratio on Profitability in Banking Companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2018-2020 period. The population in this study were 43 banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2018-2020 period. Sampling used purposive sampling method where samples were taken based on certain criteria. The sample is 23 banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2018-2020 period. The instrument used is documentation. The result of the study is that the Loan to Deposit Ratio has no effect on profitability in banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2018-2020 period. Bad Credit Affects Profitability in Banking Companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2018-2020 period. Capital Adequacy Ratio has no effect on profitability in banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2018-2020 period. Loan to Deposit Ratio, Bad Credit and Capital Adequacy Ratio have an effect on profitability in banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2018-2020 period..
Pengaruh Profitabilitas, Sturktur Modal dan Ukuran Perusahaan terhadap Kualitas Laba dengan Kepemilikan Manajerial sebagai Variabel Moderating
Authors: Lusiani Siti , Khafid Muhammad
Published: February 2022

The purpose of this study is to find empirical evidence regarding the effect of profitability, capital structure, and firm size on earnings quality with managerial ownership as a moderating variable. The sampling technique was determined by purposive sampling method which was based on the criteria set by the researcher and resulted into 79 units of analysis as observation object. The population in this study are manufacturing companies listed in the Indonesia Stock Exchange during 2016 to 2019 period. The data was collected using documentation method. The data was analysis used descriptive statistical analysis and moderate regression analysis with the tools IBM SPSS Statistic 21. The result of this study proves empirically that profitability and capital structure have an effect to earnings quality. Meanwhile firm size does not affect  earnings quality. Furthermore, managerial ownership is able to moderate the effect of profitability and capital structure on earning quality. However, managerial ownership can not moderate the effect of firm size on earning quality. Future research are suggeste to expand the sample of companies from various sectors and increase the research period. Furthermore, it is recommended to add other variabels which might effect earnings quality. Regarding variable measurement it is also suggested to use another method measure each variable.
Long-term Outcome and Predictors of Silicone Tube Intubation for Patients with Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
Authors: Koh Eun Jin , Choi Hun Jin , Lee Jong Hyun , Seo Ji Won
Published: February 2022

Purpose: To evaluate the long-term outcome and prognostic factors according to the degree of obstruction after silicone tube intubation in patients with nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO).Methods: From March 2016 to July 2020, the medical records of 145 eyes of 107 patients with NLDO who underwent silicone tube intubation and had been followed for more than 6 months were analyzed retrospectively. The preoperative lacrimal irrigation and degree of obstruction were classified into three groups, and the surgery outcome was also evaluated. Successful surgery was defined as a case in which the epiphora improved, the height of the tear meniscus decreased, and there was no reflux in the postoperative lacrimal irrigation. Risk factors for recurrence were analyzed using a Cox proportional hazards model and Kaplan-Meier survival analysis.Results: Surgery was successful in 99 eyes (68.3%), while recurrence occurred in 46 eyes (31.7%) after silicone tube removal. The average follow-up period was 23.09 months. The recurrence rate was 30.4%, 29.3%, and 50.0% for functional, partial, and total NLDO, respectively, and did not differ significantly (p = 0.300). The risk of recurrence was higher at older age (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] = 1.079, p < 0.001) and with a history of facial palsy (aHR = 4.031, p = 0.019), and was lower in the functional NLDO group than in the total NLDO group (aHR = 0.368, p = 0.040). In the Kaplan–Meier survival analysis, the total NLDO group differed significantly from the functional NLDO group (log-rank, p = 0.011).Conclusions: Age, a history of facial palsy, and the degree of preoperative obstruction were associated with the prediction of recurrence after silicone tube intubation in patients with NLDO.
Impact of Social Distancing and Personal Hygiene on the Prevalence of Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Kim Jin Young , Jung Jae Uk , Jo Yeong Chae , Park Mi Hwa , Kim Keon Yeop , Kim Hong Kyun
Published: February 2022

Purpose: To analyze the change in the weekly incidence of epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) per 1,000 outpatients during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic by comparing the mean weekly proportion of EKC of 2020 with that from 2016 to 2019.Methods: Using data from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency for 2016-2020, we analyzed the weekly proportion of EKC per 1,000 outpatients. The data were also analyzed according to age, semester and vacation periods, region, and social distancing stages. For the Daegu data, we also analyzed the effects of social distancing in an area.Results: The mean weekly proportion of EKC per 1,000 outpatients in 2020 was lower than in previous years for all ages (2016-2019 19.77 ± 7.17‰, 2020 7.28 ± 2.97‰; p < 0.001). During the semester, the mean difference between 2016-2019 and 2020 was significant, particularly for preschool children. In Daegu, the weekly proportion of EKC per 1,000 outpatients during the extra 12-18 weeks of social distancing was significantly lower (2016-2019, 18.78 ± 6.61‰; 2020, 8.94 ± 2.92‰; p < 0.001).Conclusions: The public health interventions implemented during the COVID-19 outbreak not only reduced the prevalence of COVID-19 but also reduced the prevalence of EKC. Therefore, maintaining hygiene principles and standard precautions may help prevent EKC.
Clinical Results of Cataract Surgery Using the ARTIS ® PL E Intraocular Lens
Authors: Park Ella Seo Yeon , Chung Byung Hoon , Jun Ikhyun , Kim Tae-im , Seo Kyoung Yul , Kim Eung Kweon
Published: February 2022

Purpose: To compare the clinical outcomes of cataract surgery using the ARTIS ® PL E (Cristalens Industrie, Lannion, France) intraocular lens (IOL) and conventional Tecnis ® ZCB00 (Johnson & Johnson Vision, Santa Ana, CA, USA) IOL.Methods: This retrospective study examined patients who underwent in-the-bag implantation of either an ARTIS ® PL E (33 eyes, group A) or Tecnis ® ZCB00 (45 eyes, group B) IOL after phacoemulsification performed by a single surgeon. Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), spherical equivalent, and higher-order aberrations (HOA) were measured 1 and 3 months after cataract surgery.Results: Preoperative BCVA did not differ significantly in groups A and B. Postoperative BCVA at 1 and 3 months improved significantly (p < 0.001) in both groups compared to preoperative baseline BCVA. At 1 and 3 months postoperatively, total HOA, spherical aberration, and coma were significantly lower compared to the preoperative baseline HOA (p < 0.05) in both groups. However, there were no significant differences in the trefoil values 1 and 3 months postoperatively compared to the preoperative baseline in both groups. The absolute refractive error 3 months postoperatively was 0.27 ± 0.20 (group A) and 0.28 ± 0.20 (group B), both within ± 0.50 diopters of the targeted goal diopter; there were no significant differences in the accuracy or predictability of the IOL power calculation in both groups (p = 0.390, p = 0.959). The absolute refractive error 1 and 3 months postoperatively did not differ significantly; there were no significant differences in the stability of both IOLs (p = 0.482, p = 0.372).Conclusions: Conventional cataract surgery using the ARTIS ® PL E IOL significantly increased the BCVA, while obtaining comparable clinical results to the verified Tecnis ® ZCB00 IOL in postoperative visual acuity and HOA.
Oncocytoma of the Eyelid
Authors: Bae Byung Jin , Oh Dong Eun
Published: February 2022

Purpose: To report a case of oncocytoma of the eyelid.Case summary: A 70-year-old male visited the ophthalmic clinic, complaining of a mass on his right lower eyelid that had grown steadily in size over the period of 1 year. At the time of his visit, his best-corrected visual acuity was 0.8 in the right eye and 0.8 in the left eye. The eyelid mass had a shape similar to that of a conjunctival nevus, and there was neither pain nor discharge. The eyelid mass was excised under local anesthesia. The mass biopsy presented as oval polygonal cells rich in eosinophilic granules in the cytoplasm. Based on this finding, the patient was diagnosed with oncocytoma of the eyelid. The patient has been under follow-up without further treatment or recurrence. Conclusions: Oncocytoma of the eyelids is rare and has not been reported in Koreans; however, very rare but aggressive forms have been reported. Thus, it is necessary to make an accurate diagnosis through biopsy and close follow-up.
Exogenous Fungal Endophthalmitis by Exophiala xenobiotica Infection after Cataract Surgery
Authors: Kim Jin Young , Park Han Sang , Kang Yong Koo
Published: February 2022

Purpose: To report a case of fungal endophthalmitis secondary to Exophiala xenobiotica after cataract surgery.Case summary: A 79-year-old male presented with decreased visual acuity in the left eye 8 months after cataract surgery. He was diagnosed with uveitis and received subtenon triamcinolone injection, which has a temporary effect. Three months after the injection, his visual acuity had decreased, such that best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of the left eye was hand motion. Anterior chamber cells with hypopyon and severe vitritis with vitreous haze were observed in the left eye. We considered the possibility of endophthalmitis after cataract surgery, and repetitive anterior chamber irrigation with culture was conducted to identify pathogens. Systemic and intravitreal antifungal agents were injected after the isolation of Exophiala xenobiotica. However, there was no improvement of the endophthalmitis, and he underwent pars plana vitrectomy. Although inflammatory symptoms disappeared after surgery, black lesions in the corneal incision site were identified 3 months postoperatively. Ultimately, surgical debridement and anterior chamber injections of antifungal agents were performed for recurring endophthalmitis. After the surgery, there was no inflammation of the anterior chamber or vitreous cavity. The BCVA of the left eye improved to 0.5.Conclusions: Ophthalmologists should consider the possibility of fungal endophthalmitis in patients who suffer from uveitis-like symptoms after cataract surgery.
Modified Harada-Ito Procedure with Intraoperative Adjustable Sutures Using a Mendez Ring for Excyclotorsion
Authors: Shin Young In , Jung Jae Ho
Published: February 2022

Purpose: We report a case of using a modified Harada-Ito procedure with intraoperative adjustment via a Mendez ring in a patient with bilateral superior oblique palsy, resulting in satisfactory postoperative outcomes.Case summary: A 47-year-old male patient presented with bilateral diplopia after cerebral hemorrhage. Bilateral superior oblique palsy was diagnosed, and double Maddox rod tests confirmed 20° of excyclotorsion in both eyes. After 6 months of observation, surgical correction was attempted. To check the amount of cyclodeviation, a modified Harada–Ito procedure was performed on the superior oblique muscle after marking at the 6 and 12 o'clock positions of the corneal limbus. Following the procedure, a Mendez ring was placed on the limbus to check for the amount of incyclotorsion. Thirty degrees of incyclotorsion was aimed at both eyes, and a 5-mm resection of the right superior oblique tendon was performed for additional correction. There was no complaint of diplopia at 6 months postoperatively, and no deviation was observed.Conclusions: A modified Harada-Ito procedure with intraoperative adjustment using a Mendez ring effectively corrected excyclotorsion with torsional diplopia.