bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
FAMILIA MARATTIACEAE
Authors:   Instituto de Ecología, A.C., Palacios-Ríos Mónica
Published: June 2022

Esta familia tiene afinidades distantes con otros helechos ya extintos y (excluyendo Ophioglossales) generalmente es considerada como el grupo sobreviviente más primitivo de los fílices. Está representada por 6 ó 7 géneros de amplia repartición; para América (y México) se reconocen dos géneros, de los cuales sólo Marattia se encuentra en el área de estudio. Los miembros de la familia Marattiaceae están adaptados para desarrollarse en suelos húmedos y ambientes sombreados de bosques tropicales o tropicales de montaña, a menudo en cañadas y a orillas de arroyos. Marattia se caracteriza por presentar hojas grandes y carnosas, enormes estípulas y sinangios en forma de ostra. Este género tiene cerca de 60 especies de distribución pantropical, en su mayoría restringidas al Pacífico Sur, Malasia y Polinesia. Para el Nuevo Mundo se registran cerca de 10, las que se establecen generalmente en la vegetación mesófila característica de elevaciones medias a altas del cinturón intertropical. En México se encuentran tres especies: Marattia excavata Underw., M. laxa Kunze y M. weinmanniifolia, esta última presente en la zona estudiada.
FASCÍCULO COMPLEMENTARIO XXXI: CATÁLOGO PRELIMINAR DE PLANTAS VASCULARES DE DISTRIBUCIÓN RESTRINGIDA A LA SIERRA MADRE ORIENTAL
Authors:   Instituto de Ecología, A.C., Centro regional del Bajío, Rzedowski Jerzy
Published: June 2022

La Sierra Madre Oriental (SMOR), una de las principales cadenas montañosas de México, atavia vigorosamente el paisaje del noreste y este del territorio de la República. Su origen se atribuye a una secuencua de magnos plegamientos de tocas sedimentarias preexistentes, mayormente constituidas por calizas de origen marino, mismas que afloran y predominan a lo largo de toda su extensión y le confieren sus características peculiares. En una contribución paralela (Rzedowski, 2015) se pretende ofrecer una sucinta descripción de la ubicación, la fisiografía, las condiciones ambientales y la vegetación de la SMOR. Se remite allí entonces al lector interesado en este particular. Puesto que no existe ningún consenso en lo que concierne a la apropiada delimitación del macizo montañoso en cuestión, para los proopósitos del presente artículo se acepta también la delimitación propuesta en el mencionado libro, cuya imagen gráfica puede observarse en la fig. 1. De esta manera definida, la región de estudio tiene una longitud aproximada de 1000 km y alcanza una superficie cercana a 55 000 km2, incluyendo porciones de los estados de Coahuila, Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Querétaro, Hidalgo, Veracruz y Puebla. La presente contribución tiene como objetivo principal la elaboración de una lista de las plantas vasculares, cuya distribución geográfica total se encuentra dentro de los límites de este territorio. Aunque desde hace mucho tiempo se sospechaba que la SMOR podría ser rica en endemismos, la magnitud de su cuantía solo comenzó a revelarse en las últimas décadas, cuando algunos de sus sectores comenzaron a someterse a una exploración intensiva.
FASCÍCULO COMPLEMENTARIO XXXII: FLORA Y VEGETACIÓN DE LOS PEDREGALES DEL MUNICIPIO DE HUANIQUEO, MICHOACÁN, MÉXICO
Authors:   Facultad de Biología, UMSNH, Silva-Sáenz Patricia
Published: June 2022

Los pedregales de Huaniqueo son corrientes de lava andesítico-basáltica de edad relativamente reciente; se ubican en el estado de Michoacán, en la provincia del Eje Neovolcánico y ocupan una superficie aproximada de 5 km2. En su inventario florístico se registraron 81 familias, 268 géneros que incluyen 406 especies y 38 taxa infraespecíficos de plantas vasculares. 25 especies son pteridofitas y el resto pertenece a angiospermas: 84 monocotiledóneas y 335 dicotiledóneas. Las familias mejor representadas son: Asteraceae (41 géneros / 62 especies / 15 taxa infraespecíficos), Poaceae (26 / 34 / 2) y Fabaceae (14 / 24 / 02). Dos representantes están incluidos en la Norma Oficial Mexicana NOM-059 (Anónimo, 2010): Erythrina coralloides y Cedrela dugesii. Se describe asimismo la vegetación del área de estudio, donde la mayor parte de la superficie está cubierta por el bosque tropical caducifolio que alterna principalmente con áreas de matorral xerófilo y bosque de encino. Al comparar la flora de los pedregales de Huaniqueo con las de otros cuatro malpaíses establecidos sobre el Eje Neovolcánico, se revela que a nivel específico y genérico la mayor relación la tiene con la del situado cerca de Arócutin, en la cuenca de Pátzcuaro, Michoacán.
FASCÍCULO COMPLEMENTARIO XXXIII: NOTA SOBRE LA IMPORTANCIA DEL SECTOR NORORIENTAL DE GUANAJUATO COMO ÁREA DE CONCENTRACIÓN DE ENDEMISMO DE PLANTAS VASCULARES
Authors:   Instituto de Ecología, A.C., Centro regional del Bajío, Rzedowski Jerzy
Published: June 2022

Hasta hace relativamente poco tiempo el estado de Guanajuato era de los poco conocidos desde el punto de vista del conocimiento de su biota. En 1985 el Instituto de Ecología, A.C. tuvo la iniciativa de establecer el programa intitulado ‘Flora del Bajío y de regiones adyacentes’, mediante el cual se pretende realizar el inventario de las plantas vasculares que habitan en forma silvestre en Guanajuato, Querétaro y la parte norte de Michoacán. La labor comenzó con siete años dedicados esencialmente a la exploración intensiva del territorio, con la cual se obtuvieron alrededor de 50,000 números de colecta botánica, mismos que se depositaron en el herbario de del Centro Regional del Bajío del Instituto de Ecología, A. C. (IEB), creado de manera específica para servir de base a la elaboración de la Flora. Con base en las primeras experiencias, Rzedowski et al. (1996) llamaron la atención sobre la circunstancia de que el sector nororiental de Guanajuato, conocido con el nombre de "Sierra Gorda", sobresale notablemente por sus recursos bióticos mucho mejor conservados que los de las partes restantes del territorio del estado. Gracias a los avances del trabajo florístico realizado a lo largo de los siguientes años, Zamudio & Galván (2011) pudieron definir la existencia y enlistar 2774 especies de plantas vasculares silvestres en el territorio del estado. De este número 28 se consideraron endémicas al mismo, de las cuales a su vez 14 son habitantes exclusivos de la Sierra Gorda. Poco después, en el recuento de Villaseñor (2016) se refiere la presencia en Guanajuato de 3206 especies del mismo grupo nativas de México. De 2011 a la fecha la cantidad de plantas solo conocidas del sector noreste de Guanajuato se ha elevado a 22 (21 especies más una variedad) y con ello procede ubicarlo como un área trascendente de concentración de microendemismos vegetales en el universo biológico de la parte central de México. En esta contribución se pretende ofrecer un somero análisis de este conjunto de componentes de la flora de México.
FAMILIA DIPSACACEAE
Authors:   Instituto de Ecología, A.C., Centro regional del Bajío, Calderón de Rzedowski Graciela
Published: June 2022

Se reconocen 10 géneros y 170 (270, según diferentes autores) especies originarias del Antiguo Mundo, aunque varias se han introducido a las zonas de clima templado del continente americano, donde algunas prosperan como malezas. De cultivo frecuente en el pasado ha sido el “cardo de cardar” (Dipsacus); diversas especies de Scabiosa y de algunos otros géneros se siembran como ornamentales. De Dipsacus se reconocen 12 a 15 especies del Viejo Mundo, principalmente de la región mediterránea, algunas introducidas a otras partes del planeta.
FAMILIA MALVACEAE
Authors:   U. S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service en cooperación con Texas A&M University College Station, Fryxell Paul A.
Published: June 2022

La familia abarca más de 100 géneros y quizás 2000 especies, sobre todo de regiones tropicales y subtropicales, pero con unos pocos géneros de zonas templadas. Es particularmente diversificada en Sudamérica con un centro secundario en México. También hay centros secundarios en África y Australia, pero ahí su diversificación es más bien a nivel de especies que de géneros. En México se encuentran 55 géneros, de los cuales 28 pertenecen a la región de esta Flora. A esta familia pertenecen varias plantas cultivadas como Gossypium hirsutum L. (algodón), algunas especies ornamentales como Hibiscus spp., Alcea rosea L. y Malvaviscus penduliflorus DC., así como Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (flor de Jamaica), utilizada en la preparación de bebidas y en confitería. Además de los géneros que se reconocen a continuación, se ha citado también de Querétaro a Tarasa, aparentemente a base de ejemplares erróneamente identificados.
FAMILIA ZINGIBERACEAE
Authors:   Instituto de Ecología, A.C., Laboratorio de Biología Evolutiva de Cycadales, Vovides Andrew P.
Published: June 2022

La familia Zingiberaceae, es la más grande del orden Zingiberales, consiste aproximadamente de 50 géneros y 1000 especies. La distribución es pantropical, pero con mayor concentración en el sureste de Asia. El estudio taxonómico de la familia es difícil en virtud de sus flores efímeras y su clasificación aún es imperfecta. En la región de estudio se reconocen cuatro especies ubicadas en tres géneros, dos de los cuales (Hedychium y Zingiber) están representados por plantas naturalizadas. Algunos autores separan el género Costus en la familia Costaceae, pero para el propósito de este estudio se le incluye en las Zingiberaceae. Muchas plantas pertenecientes a esta familia contienen aceites aromáticos. Son de importancia económica, como la raíz de jengibre (Zingiber officinale), que se usa como saborizante de vinos, cervezas, refrescos, pasteles, etc. Otras se utilizan en la industria de la perfumería, o bien, como medicinales u ornamentales.
FAMILIA STYRACACEAE
Authors:   Instituto de Ecología, A.C., Centro regional del Bajío y Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo del Estado de Michoacán, Carranza González Eleazar
Published: June 2022

Familia con alrededor de 12 géneros y cerca de 200 especies, que se distribuyen en regiones tropicales y templadas de ambos hemisferios, principalmente en el este de Asia. Algunas especies de Halesia y Styrax se usan en jardinería, como ornamentales. Styrax es un género de unas 160 a 190 especies tropicales y subtropicales, distribuidas en Asia, Nueva Guinea, la región del Mediterráneo, el Caribe, Sudamérica y Norteamérica, desde regiones bajas y húmedas hasta las altas montañas. Muchas especies se plantan como ornamentales, mientras que de otras, como S. officinalis L., S. benzoin Dryand. y S. tonkinensis Craib ex Hartwich, se obtienen bálsamos para inciensos. Para México se reconocen cinco especies, de las cuales dos se encuentran en la zona de estudio: S. argenteus y S. glabrescens.
FASCÍCULO COMPLEMENTARIO XXXIV: CATÁLOGO PRELIMINAR DE ESPECIES DE PLANTAS VASCULARES DE DISTRIBUCIÓN RESTRINGIDA AL EJE VOLCÁNICO TRANSVERSAL
Authors:   INECOL, Rzedowski Jerzy
Published: June 2022

El Eje Volcánico Transversal es, entre muchos otros aspectos interesantes, una de las regiones más exploradas e inventariadas de México en lo que se refiere a los recursos naturales y en particular a las plantas y los animales. En este trabajo se presenta una lista de especies de plantas endémicas, acompañada de una descripción sintética del área y de un somero análisis numérico, geográfico y ecológico.
FASCÍCULO COMPLEMENTARIO XXXVI: ACTUALIZACIÓN DE LA GUÍA PARA LOS AUTORES Y DE LAS NORMAS EDITORIALES, NUEVA EDICIÓN ELECTRÓNICA
Authors:   Instituto de Ecología, A.C., Hernández Ledesma Patricia , Rzedowski Jerzy ,   Instituto de Ecología, A.C.
Published: June 2022

En 1985 bajo el respaldo del Instituto de Ecología, A.C. y por iniciativa y dirección de Jerzy Rzedowski y Graciela Calderón de Rzedowski, se inició el proyecto “Flora del Bajío y de Regiones Adyacentes”. Ese año se comenzó el trabajo de colecta y la respectiva generación de ejemplares de herbario, posteriormente depositados en el Herbario IEB, del Centro Regional del Bajío, perteneciente al Instituto. En 1991, con el cúmulo de colectas e información recabada sobre los taxones, se procedió a la divulgación de los tratamientos taxonómicos en forma de fascículos ordinarios, de los cuales, hasta septiembre del 2020, se han publicado 219, correspondientes a 200 familias, 932 géneros y 3040 especies. Adicionalmente, en forma paralela, se publican fascículos complementarios, que corresponden a temas relacionados a las plantas de la región, como listados florísticos o tipos de vegetación, entre otros; de estos, se han dado a conocer 35. El fascículo ordinario número 1 (1991) y hasta el 201 (2017), se dieron a conocer en forma impresa; pero, a partir del 202 (2018) y del XXXII (2019, para los complementarios), se difunden solo en forma digital.
Skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding: A scoping review
Authors:   Nursing Education Department, East Jeddah General Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Alhaddad Hanin , Alghamdi Salmah ,   Maternity and Childhood Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Published: June 2022

Skin-to-skin contact (SSC) has been identified as a significant factor in the initiation of proper breastfeeding. The early hours of breastfeeding are essential for establishing adequate breastfeeding in the future. Skin-to-skin contact between the mother and the infant creates a mutual bond that enhances optimum milk production. However, certain factors, such as the environment and separating the baby from the mother for vitamin injections and infant evaluation, influence exclusive breastfeeding. A search on electronic databases was conducted to obtain literature on the topic. The search on CINAHL, PsychInfo, and PubMed generated different studies that underwent a screening process. Thirteen studies were selected after conducting a thorough exclusion exercise. Studies revealed that outcomes indicate that skin-to-skin contact improves the rate of breastfeeding. Further studies are needed to overcome factors that may impede the practice of SSC.
Remote Participant Recruitment for Pediatric Research During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Civitello Megan , Hogan Alexander , Almeida Sigrid , Brimacombe Michael , Flores Glenn , Hollenbach Jessica
Published: June 2022

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed significant vulnerabilities of traditional in-person recruitment methodology in the context of limited access to clinical facilities. Remote recruitment is a potential solution, but its yield and efficiency are unknown.

Objective

This study aimed to determine remote recruitment and enrollment rates for a pilot feasibility trial of an electronic monitoring device (EMD) for asthma in the pediatric population.

Methods

Children aged 4-18 years with persistent asthma receiving inhaler medications compatible with an EMD were screened for enrollment in a feasibility and acceptability trial. The emergency department (ED) and inpatient wards were identified as initial in-person recruitment locations prior to the pandemic. Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, recruitment sites transitioned from exclusive ED or inpatient enrollment to outpatient primary care or pulmonary clinics in an attempt to increase enrollment rates. Study staff called families to determine their interest in the study. Patient age, race and ethnicity, insurance, contact attempts, and reasons for enrollment or refusal were recorded. e-Consent was obtained through the REDCap database, and baseline surveys were administered by telephone.

Results

Since November 2019, the study staff reached 147 out of 278 (52.3%) eligible families by telephone. In total, 37 (13%) families contacted were enrolled in the study. It took the study staff a mean of 2 attempts to reach individuals for initial enrollment but a mean of 4 additional attempts to complete consent forms. Of the families approached, 47% were Hispanic or Latino, 26.5% were Black or African American, 24.5% were White, and 2% were Asian. Among patients approached, 20% Asian, 16% White, 14.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 12% Black patients were enrolled in the study.

Conclusions

Telephone recruitment had a low yield across all racial and ethnic groups, averaging approximately 1 successful enrollment per 8 candidates approached. A substantial number of contacts was required to obtain e-consent forms and complete survey questionnaires after participants agreement to enroll. The study findings suggest that when there are barriers to in-person recruitment, remote recruitment is a feasible alternative, but the yield is relatively low, and enrollment requires persistent, repeated follow-up contact.

Conflicts of Interest

None declared.
Ageism and Artificial Intelligence: Protocol for a Scoping Review (Preprint)
Authors: Chu Charlene H , Leslie Kathleen , Shi Jiamin , Nyrup Rune , Bianchi Andria , Khan Shehroz S , Rahimi Samira Abbasgholizadeh , Lyn Alexandra , Grenier Amanda
Published: June 2022

BACKGROUND

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a major driver of technological development in the 21st century, yet little attention has been paid to algorithmic biases toward older adults.

OBJECTIVE

This paper documents the search strategy and process for a scoping review exploring how age-related bias is encoded or amplified in AI systems as well as the corresponding legal and ethical implications.

METHODS

The scoping review follows a 6-stage methodology framework developed by Arksey and O’Malley. The search strategy has been established in 6 databases. We will investigate the legal implications of ageism in AI by searching grey literature databases, targeted websites, and popular search engines and using an iterative search strategy. Studies meet the inclusion criteria if they are in English, peer-reviewed, available electronically in full text, and meet one of the following two additional criteria: (1) include “bias” related to AI in any application (eg, facial recognition) and (2) discuss bias related to the concept of old age or ageism. At least two reviewers will independently conduct the title, abstract, and full-text screening. Search results will be reported using the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews) reporting guideline. We will chart data on a structured form and conduct a thematic analysis to highlight the societal, legal, and ethical implications reported in the literature.

RESULTS

The database searches resulted in 7595 records when the searches were piloted in November 2021. The scoping review will be completed by December 2022.

CONCLUSIONS

The findings will provide interdisciplinary insights into the extent of age-related bias in AI systems. The results will contribute foundational knowledge that can encourage multisectoral cooperation to ensure that AI is developed and deployed in a manner consistent with ethical values and human rights legislation as it relates to an older and aging population. We will publish the review findings in peer-reviewed journals and disseminate the key results with stakeholders via workshops and webinars.

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Peer Review of “Exploring the Reasons for Low Cataract Surgery Uptake Among Patients Detected in a Community Outreach Program in Cameroon: Focused Ethnographic Mixed Methods Study” (Preprint)
Authors: Argyriadis Alexandros
Published: June 2022

UNSTRUCTURED

This is a peer review report related to MS# 35044.
Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic on Dermatology Outpatient Department at a Tertiary Hospital in Eastern China: A Pre-Post Study (Preprint)
Authors: Chai Dayang , Shao Chengming , Zhang Minjie , Ge Yongxing , Cheng Tingting , Cheng Tingting
Published: June 2022

BACKGROUND

The COVID-19 pandemic has considerable impact on health care system in the world directly. Although the pandemic has been effectively controlled, people's lifestyle, stress of job, economic status and health conditions have all changed. Therefore, it is unclear whether the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the distribution of diseases in dermatology outpatient department, especially in the post-pandemic era and how we should respond to these changes.

OBJECTIVE

We aimed to asses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diagnosis of dermatology outpatient department in eastern China.

METHODS

A pre-post study design was a retrospective study to assess the changes of diseases diagnoses from the outpatient department of Dermatology, Taicang first people’s hospital, Suzhou University, Suzhou, China in the 2021 (Post-COVID-19 pandemic) compared to the 2019 (Pre-COVID-19 pandemic). Statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS 23.0 and Excel 2010. The data were analysed by methods independent t-test and Pearson’s chi-square test. A two-sided p-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant.

RESULTS

A total of 67,994 patients in 2019 and 67,288 patients in 2021 were included in the study. During the pre-pandemic year, the most common diagnoses in the outpatient department were urticaria, fungal dermatitis, acne, herpes zoster, seborrheic dermatitis. Urticaria, acne, allergic dermatitis, fungal dermatitis, herpes zoster, were statistically more common in the post-pandemic period. Acne, animal-related diseases, allergic dermatitis, insect dermatitis, alopecia, and verruca vulgaris diagnoses were found to increase statistically during the post-pandemic period when compared with the pre-pandemic period.

CONCLUSIONS

The COVID-19 pandemic had a minimal effect on the average yearly dermatology outpatients department visits, but the distribution of dermatology diagnoses was affected. As a result, governments and health departments may introduce innovative ways and training of medical teams according to the impact of the pandemic to ensure normal medical care.
Unmeasured confounding in nonrandomized studies: quantitative bias analysis in health technology assessment
Authors: Leahy Thomas P , Kent Seamus , Sammon Cormac , Groenwold Rolf HH , Grieve Richard , Ramagopalan Sreeram , Gomes Manuel
Published: June 2022

Evidence generated from nonrandomized studies (NRS) is increasingly submitted to health technology assessment (HTA) agencies. Unmeasured confounding is a primary concern with this type of evidence, as it may result in biased treatment effect estimates, which has led to much criticism of NRS by HTA agencies. Quantitative bias analyses are a group of methods that have been developed in the epidemiological literature to quantify the impact of unmeasured confounding and adjust effect estimates from NRS. Key considerations for application in HTA proposed in this article reflect the need to balance methodological complexity with ease of application and interpretation, and the need to ensure the methods fit within the existing frameworks used to assess nonrandomized evidence by HTA bodies.
A Micro Video Recommendation System Based on Big Data
Authors: Maddukuri Manideep , Subhita Mrs.
Published: June 2022

Abstract: With the development of the Internet and social networking service, the micro-video is becoming more popular, especially for youngers. However, for many users, they spend a lot of time to get their favorite micro-videos from amounts videos on the Internet; for the micro-video producers, they do not know what kinds of viewers like their products. Therefore, we proposes a micro-video recommendation system. The recommendation algorithms are the core of this system. Traditional recommendation algorithms include recommendation algorithms, and so on. At the Big Data times, the challenges what we meet are data scale, performance of computing, and other aspects. Thus, we improves the traditional recommendation algorithms, using the popular parallel computing framework to process the Big Data. Slope one recommendation algorithm is a parallel computing algorithm based on MapReduce and Hadoop framework which is a high performance parallel computing platform. The other aspect of this system is data visualization. Only an intuitive, accurate visualization interface, the viewers and producers can find what they need through the micro-video recommendation system. Keywords: micro-video; recommendation system; Slope one; data visualization
The Role of Information Technology in the Prevention of Covid19
Authors: Shingan Amey Sanjay
Published: June 2022

Abstract: The world came to a halt when the new coronavirus emerged unexpectedly. The epidemic was initially discovered in late December 2019 in Wuhan, China. The infection quickly spread outside of the country and around the world. Reports of an outbreak of the virus began to emerge from more than 150 nations. The entire planet was in a state of terror. And in no time, the confirmed death toll had risen to 89206, out of a total of 812 worldwide (29th February 2020). It is believed that IT will play a significant role in COVID-19's revival. Governments should pay more attention to providing IT infrastructure and financial support to facilitate IT capabilities. Keywords: Coronavirus, Information Technology, Prevention.
Survey on Covid19 Misinformation Classification via Twitter using Machine Learning
Authors: Pasalkar Jayashree , Bardiya Rupesh , Chavan Yashwant , Hede Abhishek Dere, Rushikesh
Published: June 2022

Abstract: It has become particularly useful for Twitter and other social networks (ONS) to disseminate information. How-ever, they have become the breeder for false information, especially in connection with the 2019 pandemic of the continued coronavirus (COVID-19). The hazards posed by these COVID-19 approaches are better defined as infodemic, and scientific evidence and sentiment classification is more important than ever. The reliability of Twitter intelligence about the COVID-19 pandemics is explored in this article. Based on our results on a vast number of tweets, we suggest an ensemble-learning method for searching validity. We study in particular an extensive dataset of COVID-19-related tweets. We divide information into two categories in our approach: positive and negative. For our Tweet reputation scores, a variety of variables like tweets and user expectations are used. On the obtained and labelled dataset we conduct multiple experiments. The results show that a good difference between credible and unbelievable tweets containing the knowledge COVID-19 is drawn between the proposed system. Keywords: Classification, COVID-19, Machine Learning, Misinformation, Twitter
Use Rubber as Coarse Aggregate
Authors: Bhoi Monika. G.
Published: June 2022

Abstract: Rubber is produced in huge amount Worldwide every year. Its decomposition takes much time and also produces environmental Pollution. In such a case the reuse of rubber is a better choice. To reuse rubber wastes, it was added to concrete as coarse aggregate and its different properties such as Compressive strength, Tensile strength etc. Were compared with an ordinary concrete As a result, it was found that Rubberized concrete is durable, great crack resistance but has low compressive strength when compared with ordinary concrete. The compressive strength of rubberized concrete can be increased by adding some amount of Silica to it.
Implementation of Hybrid Prediction Model for Covid19 Using Machine Learning
Authors: Dahikar Kalyani , Dandge Sangram , Deshmukh Dr. Vaishali
Published: June 2022

Abstract: Due to the increase in the number of patients who died as a result of the COVID-19 virus around the world, researchers are working tirelessly to find technological solutions to help doctors in their daily work. Quick and correct computing (AI) techniques are required to help doctors in their decisions to predict the severity and mortality risk of a patient. Early prediction of patient severity would facilitate in saving hospital resources and reduce the continual death of patients by providing early medication actions. Currently, X-ray pictures are used as early symptoms in detecting COVID-19 patients. Therefore, in this research, a prediction model has been built to predict different levels of severity risks for the COVID-19 patient based on X-ray images by applying hybrid machine learning approach which predict the COVID-19 disease. In this research first the features are extracted with the help of GLCM algorithm. Then in first approach the COVID-19 disease get predicted with the help of SVM and CNN algorithm. In second approach the COVID-19 disease get predicted by combining SVM and CNN algorithm. Keywords: machine learning; prediction model; COVID-19; CNN; Hybrid Approach;
Agriculture Waste Used as Partial Replacement in Green Concrete Manufacturing
Authors: Kanjawane Tejashree Mohan , Wagh Manoj P.
Published: June 2022

Abstract: Nowadays the total requirement of concrete increased in the whole world. This paper is about green concrete based on agricultural waste, research is using agricultural waste as a substitute for cement. Concrete mix proportion used is 1:1:2 (concrete of grade M25), from that quantities of different materials find out for Rice Husk Ash and Coconut Shell as a partial replacement of cement and coarse aggregates respectively. Like this three mix design done, one mix for Rice husk, one for coconut shell and one for combination of both. Agricultural waste contains chemical compounds which have pozzolanic properties. The rice husk ash is finely ground material which can give the pozzolanic reaction. The silica contents in the agricultural waste material reacted with calcium oxide to produce calcium silicate gel helps in binding the concrete. Some researches has been done for the use of agricultural waste in concrete. Collection of materials, mix design and quantities required to produce concrete blocks is find out then actual preparation of concrete blocks and different test on concrete done in this experiment. From the experimentation result is that 9% utilization of these materials in the replacement of cement gives rise to 15% increase in strength of concrete. Rice husk ash powder has a large amount of silica with which gives pozzolanic action and increases the strength. Use of coconut shell pieces of proper size (i.e. 20 mm nominal size) as a partial substitute of coarse aggregates in different percentage ranging from 0% to 50%. From the experiment results, if coconut shells used greater than 12.5% by weight of coarse fraction gives lightweight concrete without much reduction in strength. Use of both Rice husk ash and coconut shell improves test results than concrete with only coconut shell replacement. Its use reduces the environmental burden of decomposition of organic waste and also reduces pollution generated by it. Keywords: Pozzolanic, Rice Husk Ash, Coconut Shell, Partial replacement, Agro-waste.
Methodology to Get Organic Traffic to Website
Authors: Kumar Rajnish , Mathur Ayush , Vardhan Adarsh , Sharma Nidhi
Published: June 2022

Abstract: There are almost over a billion websites present today which can be accessed by the common internet user. And this number is increasing every second. Competition no doubt is increasing day by day for companies those who want to get traffic on their websites as these websites are the basis of their business to get in contact with customers from around the world. There are many ways in which these business owners can generate traffic by passing to various SEO (search engine optimization) Services and get their websites ranked on search engines such as GOOGLE, but the main obstacle here is that these business owners are mostly new and they do not have much capital to spend on SEO Techniques. Hence, to help these people there are various techniques through which we can generate organic traffic which is totally free of cost. Keywords: Organic Traffic, Websites, Free of Cost, Internet, SEO (search engine optimization)
Solar Based Reciprocating Pump
Authors: Akarte Parag
Published: June 2022

Abstract: The soul of India lives in the villages and the backbone of that soul is the agricultural sector Improvement in irrigation is necessary to strengthen the economic background in agriculture. In present times, more power is required for people to use new equipment. Solar energy must be used optimally to achieve the expected results that it is environmentally friendly and can be run with less power consumption than central pumps and fuel-based pumps. Its ultimate objective is to lift water from the level discharged through water resources. Therefore, electric energy is powered by the help of PV panels and batteries charged by the Sun rays and electric power is obtained to drive the DC motor Which provides power to the reciprocating pump with mechanical power to the connecting rod. The system consists of a single solar panel, battery, motor, crankshaft, exchange pump, valve and tank
Aspek Hukum Perlintasan Sebidang bagi Penjaga Perlintasan Sebidang Dinas Perhubungan Kabupaten Bojonegoro
Authors: Oktaria Dhina Setyo
Published: June 2022

Artikel pengabdian ini membahas tentang upaya pendidikan dan pelatihan terkait penjaga perlintasan sebidang dengan materi aspek hukum di perlintasan sebidang. Seorang penjaga perlintasan sebidang dinyatakan cakap apabila memenuhi kompetensi antara lain pengetahuan, kemampuan dan perilaku yang dibuktikan dengan sertifikat kecakapan dari Direktorat jenderal perkeretaapian (DJKA). Adapun tujuan dari pelaksanaan materi aspek hukum perlintasan sebidang dalam pendidikan dan pelatihan ini agar seorang penjaga perlintasan sebidang mampu tahu dan paham peraturan perundangundangan berkaitan dengan operasi kereta api khususnya tanda dan marka. Metode yang digunakan berupa pembelajaran secara tatap muka dengan memberikan penjelasan materi aspek hukum di perlintasan sebidang secara langsung kepada para peserta. Selanjutnya, kegiatan ini dibuka sesi tanya jawab sehingga pembelajaran lebih berpusat kepada peserta. Hasil dari pemberian materi aspek hukum di perlintasan sebidang kepada penjaga perlintasan sebidang dari Dinas Perhubungan Kabupaten Bojonegoro diharapkan semua peserta lulus uji kompetensi sehingga memperoleh sertifikat kecakapan sebagai seorang penjaga perlintasan sebidang dan memperoleh smart card, sehingga kompeten untuk menjaga perlintasan sebidang kereta api dengan jalan raya di Kabupaten Bojonegoro.
 
Legal Aspects of Level Crossing for Level Crossing Guard in Bojonegoro District Transportation Agency.
This service article discusses educational and training efforts related to level crossing guards with material on legal aspects at level crossings. A level crossing guard is declared competent if he meets the competencies, including knowledge, abilities and behavior as evidenced by a certificate of proficiency from the Directorate General of Railways (DJKA). The purpose of implementing the legal aspects of level crossings in education and training is so that a level crossing guard is able to know and understand the laws and regulations relating to railway operations, especially signs and markings. The method used is in the form of face-to-face learning by providing an explanation of the legal aspects of a level crossing directly to the participants. Furthermore, this activity was opened by a question and answer session so that learning was more participant-centered. The results of providing legal aspects at level crossings to level crossing guards from the Bojonegoro Regency Transportation Service are expected to pass the competency test so that they obtain a certificate of proficiency as a level crossing guard and obtain a smart card, so that they are competent to maintain railroad crossings with highways in the area Bojonegoro Regency.
The Integrative Framework Model on Stresses and Resources in the Teaching Profession According to Cramer et al. from the Perspective of Adult and Further Education Workers in Work with Refugees
Authors: Vukadin F. , Tomanek P.
Published: June 2022

Cramer et al. (2018) found in their integrative framework model on stress, resources and consequences of teacher stress that teachers are mentally stressed. In their contribution, published in 2018, they establish an integrative framework model for stress and strain in the teaching profession on the basis of existing theories and models. The author of this thesis researches adult education workers who work with refugees as part of their educational work. The following research question is asked: Can the Cramer et al. transfer the modeled connections between stress, resources and stress to adult educators who work with refugees? For this purpose, the answers from interviews with 12 employees of adult education are subjected to a structuring qualitative content analysis and included under the Cramer et al. the personal and professional stresses, resources and consequences of stress mentioned are subsumed. As a result, the Cramer et al. modeled relationships between stress, resources and stress are also transferred to adult educators who work in the professional field of training and further education for refugee adults.
The War in Ukraine and the Participation of St. Elizabeth University of Health and Social Work in Helping at Border Crossing Points
Authors: Murgova A. , Popovicova M. , Krcmery V. , Olah M. , Jurasek M. , Vansac P. , Barkasi D. , Gulasova M. , Kenderesova A. , Dancakova M. , Tkacikova Z. , Mackova M. , Samudovska G. , Jackulikova M. , Sulcova J. , Ivankova V. , Hudakova T.
Published: June 2022

War always means sacrifice, death, forced departure, pain, sorrow and suffering. All wars leave scars on the soul. The current situation in Ukraine is very serious. The war has affected millions of innocent people. St. Elizabeth's College of Healthcare and Social Work supports calls for solidarity, an end to the war and peace. Everyone from the university contributes not only by hand but also by heart to the joint work. Suffering must end!
Phytoparasitic nematodes as the major threat to viticulture
Authors: Malik Ishfaq Majeed , Tak Hidayatullah , Lone G.M. , Dass Wasim Muzamil
Published: June 2022

Grape plants (Vitis vinifera L.), like other major horticultural crops, suffer from attacks by plant pathogenic nematodes. These parasites are a serious burden for viticulturists all over the world and lead to reduced vine vigour and crop yield. The major nematode parasites infesting grapevines include Meloidogyne spp., Pratylenchus spp., Criconemella spp., Tylenchulus spp., Helicotylenchus spp., Heterodera spp. etc. Besides these genera, some nematode genera like Xiphinema, Paralongidorus and Longidorus are known to transmit viral diseases in grapevines, as they act as vectors to many viruses e.g. grapevine fanleaf virus. These pathogenic nematodes are becoming an important element affecting vine health, vigour and productivity. The present paper provides a brief overview of the diversity of phytoparasitic nematodes parasitizing vineyards, some viruses transmitted to grapevines via these parasitic nematodes and also outlines the management practices like crop rotation, hot water treatment, use of biological agents as well as use of organic amendments in controlling phytoparasitic nematodes in general.
Threatened to least concern and after: the Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis in Latvia
Authors: Kampe-Persson Hakon
Published: June 2022

In Latvia, the Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis was, except for a period in the first half of the 19th century, reported to be rare or relatively rare from the late 18th century to about 2010. The marked change in conservation status from threatened in 1985 to least concern in 2000 was due to better knowledge about the situation at the Russian breeding grounds and had nothing to do with the occurrence in Latvia. Since the first flock ever of at least 100 individuals was observed in April 2007, the number of spring-staging birds has shown a steady increase. In 2021, numbers reached 5000 birds in the Svēte flood-plain staging area and more than 10 000 in the country as a whole. Numbers were lower in autumn. There are no recoveries or re-sightings of marked individuals indicating the origin of the staging birds. The increase in numbers in Latvia coincided with a marked decline in importance of the islands in the Baltic Sea for breeding and spring-staging Barnacle Geese.
IMPLEMENTATION OF INVESTIGATION GROUP LEARNING MODEL IN IMPROVING THE ABILITY OF WRITING NEGOTIATION TEXT IN VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Authors: Nurjanah Siti , Wikanengsih Wikanengsih
Published: June 2022

Negotiation itself is actually closely related to the daily lives of students. Negotiations are usually carried out by everyone in their daily lives, because negotiating means trying to reach an agreement, in everything. This study implements the investigation group model in the study of negotiating texts. The research objectives are to 1) describe the results of research in the classroom using the investigation group learning model and 2) to describe student learning outcomes. The research method used is an experimental method with a type of non-equivalent control group. The results showed an increase in students with SPSS calculation results was 0.001, meaning that the resulting data was less than 0.05 significance. This means that the instructor writes negotiating texts using the group investigation model is considered successful.
IMPLEMENTATION OF PROBLEM BASED LEARNING (PBL) MODEL IN WRITING LEARNING OBSERVATION REPORT TEXT
Authors: Boga Martha , Huda Shopa Riyadotul , Astrini Nike
Published: June 2022

The results of the unsatisfactory teaching and learning activities become background in this study, more students get the value below the MCC, so the fact. Then it takes a proper learning model to solve the problem. Problem based learning tested as an alternative answer. The use of such learning models exert students to have problem solving skills. The purpose of this research is to know the students' learning outcomes, especially writing the observation report text using the problem based learning model. The study used a descriptive approach of the quality with a one-group pretest-postest design as a method of study used, with a population of as much as 78 students of Grade VII and took a sample of 20 students. The average result of student learning increased from 57,6 to 8I up by 23,4 points or 31.8%., and as many as 22 students received the value above the KKM. Based on the statistical test showing a sig (2-tailed) 0.003 < 0.005, there is a significant difference between the initial test and the final test which means that the problem based learning model can improve student learning outcomes.
ANALYSIS OF COHESION ERRORS IN ALEXANDER HERY'S SHARIA ACCOUNTING BOOKS WITH A FOCUS ON STUDYING THE USE OF INTERSENTENCE CONJUNCTIONS
Authors: Hernawati N Tatat , Mustika Ika
Published: June 2022

The number of errors in the use of conjunctions in writing academic books makes the authors interested in carrying out research related to the cohesion of a paragraph in academic books. The purpose of this research is to describe the cohesion errors that exist in Alexander Hery's Islamic Accounting book. The method used is a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The data source of this research is Alexander Hery's Islamic Accounting book. The data of this research are sentences in paragraphs that contain cohesion errors. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive qualitative analysis techniques. The results of this study indicate that there is cohesion in the use of conjunctions between sentences twelve times in the Islamic Accounting book. Researchers found an error in the use of the word "yang" used at the beginning of the sentence as connecting conjunction between the first sentence to the next sentence which makes the sentence in the paragraph difficult to understand. The conclusion is that there are still errors in the use of conjunctions in the Islamic Accounting book by Alexander Hery.
Emerging protective measures and strategies of COVID-19: From lifestyle to traditional Chinese medicine
Authors: Hu Chunsong
Published: June 2022

This article introduces current status of COVID-19 and its side-effects,
and reviews emerging protective measures and strategies from lifestyle
to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for fighting against the
SARS-CoV-2 and its major variants (Delta and Omicron) as well as the
global COVID-19 pandemic, which include “Carassius auratus lifestyle”
for high effective isolation, social and high-tech related medical
strategies, traditional Chinese herbs
“Bark-Flower-Fruit-Grass-Leaf-Nucleolus-Root (BFFGLNR)”, as well the
combination of Chinese and western medicine. As a choice, little is
known whether Chinese acupuncture is an effective method for confirmed
and suspected COVID-19 patients, which include imported and asymptomatic
cases. Definitely, acupuncture is effective for the recovery of COVID-19
cases. However, its effects and related mechanisms need further animal
experiments and clinical trials to confirm and disclose. In conclusion,
these emerging protective measures and strategies for COVID-19 will help
to effectively combat the SARS-CoV-2 and its variants during the
pandemic and post-COVID-19 era.
Positive Interactions of Native Species Melt Invasional Meltdown over Long-Term Plant Succession
Authors: Yin Deyi , Meiners Scott , Ni Ming , Ye Qing , He Fangliang , Cadotte Marc
Published: June 2022

Positive interactions have been hypothesized to influence plant
community dynamics and species invasions. However, their prevalence and
importance relative to negative interactions remain unclear, but are
fundamentally important for both theoretical and applied ecology. We
examined pairwise biotic interactions using over 50 years of
successional data to assess the prevalence of positive interactions and
their effects on each focal species (either native or exotic). We found
that positive interactions were widespread and the relative frequency of
positive and negative interactions varied with establishment stage and
between native and exotic species. Specifically, positive interactions
were more frequent during early establishment and less frequent at later
stages. Positive interactions involving native species were more
frequent and stronger than those between exotic species, reducing the
impact of invasional meltdown on succession. Our study highlights the
role of positive native interactions in shielding communities from
biological invasion and enhancing the potential for long-term
resilience.
Title Milder presentation of autosomal dominant FAR1-related syndrome: report of the first middle eastern patient and review of the literature
Authors: Almuqbil Mohammed , AbuMelha Ahlam , Albokhari Daniah
Published: June 2022

FAR1-related phenotypes caused by FAR1 gene encodes the
peroxisomal protein, fatty acyl-CoA reductase 1 (FAR1), which is
required to reduce fatty acids to fatty alcohols used to form
ether-linked alkyl bonds. Biallelic loss of function variants have been
associated with severe psychomotor developmental delayed, seizures,
cataracts, growth retardation with microcephaly,