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Direction Estimation in 3D Outdoor Air–Air Wireless Channels through Machine Learning
Authors: Syed Muhammad Hashir , Singh Maninderpal , Camp Joseph
Published: November 2023

UAVs need to communicate along three dimensions (3D) with other aerial vehicles, ranging from above to below, and often need to connect to ground stations. However, wireless transmission in 3D space significantly dissipates power, often hindering the range required for these types of links. Directional transmission is one way to efficiently use available wireless channels to achieve the desired range. While multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems can digitally steer the beam through channel matrix manipulation without needing directional awareness, the power resources required for operating multiple radios on a UAV are often logistically challenging. An alternative approach to streamline resources is the use of phased arrays to achieve directionality in the analog domain, but this requires beam sweeping and results in search-time delay. The complexity and search time can increase with the dynamic mobility pattern of the UAVs in aerial networks. However, if the direction of the receiver is known at the transmitter, the search time can be significantly reduced. In this work, multi-antenna channels between two UAVs in A2A links are analyzed, and based on these findings, an efficient machine learning-based method for estimating the direction of a transmitting node using channel estimates of 4 antennas (2 × 2 MIMO) is proposed. The performance of the proposed method is validated and verified through in-field drone-to-drone measurements. Findings indicate that the proposed method can estimate the direction of the transmitter in the A2A link with 86% accuracy. Further, the proposed direction estimation method is deployable for UAV-based massive MIMO systems to select the directional beam without the need to sweep or search for optimal communication performance.
An Odor Trace Visualization System Using a Two-Dimensional Backside Scattering Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance Gas Sensor
Authors: Yang Zhongyuan , Sassa Fumihiro , Hayashi Kenshi
Published: November 2023

Odor information fills every corner of our lives yet obtaining its spatiotemporal distribution is a difficult challenge. Localized surface plasmon resonance has shown good sensitivity and a high response/recovery speed in odor sensing and converts chemical information such as odor information into optical information, which can be captured by charge-coupled device cameras. This suggests that the utilization of localized surface plasmon resonance has great potential in two-dimensional odor trace visualization. In this study, we developed a two-dimensional imaging system based on backside scattering from a localized surface plasmon resonance substrate to visualize odor traces, providing an intuitive representation of the spatiotemporal distribution of odor, and evaluated the performance of the system. In comparative experiments, we observed distinct differences between odor traces and disturbances caused by environmental factors in differential images. In addition, we noted changes in intensity at positions corresponding to the odor traces. Furthermore, for indoor experiments, we developed a method of finding the optimal capture time by comparing changes in differential images relative to the shape of the original odor trace. This method is expected to assist in the collection of spatial information of unknown odor traces in future research.
Automatic Roadside Camera Calibration with Transformers
Authors: Li Yong , Zhao Zhiguo , Chen Yunli , Zhang Xiaoting , Tian Rui
Published: November 2023

Previous camera self-calibration methods have exhibited certain notable shortcomings. On the one hand, they either exclusively emphasized scene cues or solely focused on vehicle-related cues, resulting in a lack of adaptability to diverse scenarios and a limited number of effective features. Furthermore, these methods either solely utilized geometric features within traffic scenes or exclusively extracted semantic information, failing to comprehensively consider both aspects. This limited the comprehensive feature extraction from scenes, ultimately leading to a decrease in calibration accuracy. Additionally, conventional vanishing point-based self-calibration methods often required the design of additional edge-background models and manual parameter tuning, thereby increasing operational complexity and the potential for errors. Given these observed limitations, and in order to address these challenges, we propose an innovative roadside camera self-calibration model based on the Transformer architecture. This model possesses a unique capability to simultaneously learn scene features and vehicle features within traffic scenarios while considering both geometric and semantic information. Through this approach, our model can overcome the constraints of prior methods, enhancing calibration accuracy and robustness while reducing operational complexity and the potential for errors. Our method outperforms existing approaches on both real-world dataset scenarios and publicly available datasets, demonstrating the effectiveness of our approach.
Beacon Success Rate versus Gateway Density in Sub-GHz Sensor Networks
Authors: Can Başak , Karaoğlu Bora , Potta Srikar , Zhang Franklin , Balanuta Artur , Gencel Muhammed Faruk , Bhat Uttam , Huang Johnny , Patankar Pooja , Makharia Shruti , Suryanarayanan Radhakrishnan , Kandhalu Arvind , Krishnamurthy Vijaya Shankar Vinay Sagar
Published: November 2023

Multiple Gateways (GWs) provide network connectivity to Internet of Things (IoT) sensors in a Wide Area Network (WAN). The End Nodes (ENs) can connect to any GW by discovering and acquiring its periodic beacons. This provides GW diversity, improving coverage area. However, simultaneous periodic beacon transmissions among nearby GWs lead to interference and collisions. In this study, the impact of such intra-network interference is analyzed to determine the maximum number of GWs that can coexist. The paper presents a new collision model that considers the combined effects of the Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical (PHY) layers. The model takes into account the partial overlap durations and relative power of all colliding events. It also illustrates the relationship between the collisions and the resulting packet loss rates. A performance evaluation is presented using a combination of analytical and simulation methods, with the former validating the simulation results. The system models are developed from experimental data obtained from field measurements. Numerical results are provided with Gaussian Frequency Shift Keying (GFSK) modulation. This paper provides guidance on selecting GFSK modulation parameters for low bit-rate and narrow-bandwidth IoT applications. The analysis and simulation results show that larger beacon intervals and frequency hopping help in reducing beacon loss rates, at the cost of larger beacon acquisition latency. On the flip side, the gateway discovery latency reduces with increasing GW density, thanks to an abundance of beacons.
Dense Space-Division Multiplexing Exploiting Multi-Ring Perfect Vortex
Authors: Liu Xing , Deng Duo , Yang Zhenjun , Li Yan
Published: November 2023

Vortex beams carrying orbital angular momentum (OAM) have gained much interest in optical communications because they can be used to expand the number of multiplexing channels and greatly improve the transmission capacity. However, the number of states used for OAM-based communication is generally limited by the imperfect OAM generation, transmission, and demultiplexing methods. In this work, we proposed a dense space-division multiplexing (DSDM) scheme to further increase the transmission capacity and transmission capacity density of free space optical communications with a small range of OAM modes exploiting a multi-ring perfect vortex (MRPV). The proposed MRPV is generated using a pixel checkerboard complex amplitude modulation method that simultaneously encodes amplitude and phase information in a phase-only hologram. The four rings of the MRPV are mutually independent channels that transmit OAM beams under the condition of occupying only one spatial position, and the OAM mode transmitted in these spatial channels can be efficiently demodulated using a multilayer annular aperture. The effect of atmospheric turbulence on the MRPV was also analyzed, and the results showed that the four channels of the MRPV can be effectively separated under weak turbulence conditions. Under the condition of limited available space and OAM states, the proposed DSDM strategy exploiting MRPV might inspire wide optical communication applications exploiting the space dimension of light beams.
Reassessing the Impact of Fear Appeals in Sustainable Consumption Communication: An Investigation into Message Types and Message Foci
Authors: Yu Chih-Ching , Lu Ching
Published: November 2023

In the face of escalating environmental challenges, effective communication has assumed unprecedented significance. This study addresses a critical research gap concerning the utilization of fear appeal in promoting sustainable consumer behavior. Rather than treating fear appeals as a singular construct, this research decomposes them into distinct components to explore the nuanced impacts of various fear appeal aspects. Additionally, we investigate how different message foci influence the effectiveness of various fear appeals in promoting sustainable consumption. To achieve these objectives, we designed an experimental study encompassing eight distinct scenarios, achieved through the manipulation of four types of fear appeal and two types of message focus. Participants were randomly assigned to one of these scenarios. Our findings reveal noteworthy differences in purchasing intentions, particularly in the context of various fear appeal types. Specifically, we observed significant variations between the economic fear appeal and the physical fear appeal, as well as between the self-esteem fear appeal and the physical fear appeal. Surprisingly, our analysis of the moderating effect of different message foci did not align with our initial expectations. The outcomes of this research offer valuable insights for green marketers, empowering them to employ diverse facets of fear appeal in their marketing strategies with greater flexibility and efficiency. These findings underscore the evolving landscape of sustainable consumer behavior and the evolving role of communication in addressing environmental challenges.
The Effect of Different Biochar Characteristics on Soil Nitrogen Transformation Processes: A Review
Authors: Davys Donna , Rayns Francis , Charlesworth Susanne , Lillywhite Robert
Published: November 2023

For the last 30 years, interest has focused on biochar and its potential to store carbon in soil to mitigate climate change whilst improving soil properties for increased crop production and, therefore, could play a critical role in both agricultural sustainability and broader environmental aims. Biochar, a carbonaceous product, is formed from organic feedstock pyrolysised in the absence of air and, therefore, is a potential means of recycling organic waste. However, different feedstock and pyrolysis conditions result in a biochar with a range of altered characteristics. These characteristics influence nitrogen transformation processes in soil and result in the metabolism of different substrates and the formation of different products, which have different effects on agricultural yield. This paper reviews how the production of biochar, from varying feedstock and pyrolysis conditions, results in different biochar characteristics that influence each stage of the nitrogen cycle, namely processes involved in fixation, assimilation, mineralisation and denitrification. The nitrogen cycle is briefly outlined, providing a structure for the following discussion on influential biochar characteristics including carbon composition (whether recalcitrant or rapidly metabolisable), mineral composition, surface area, porosity, cation exchange capacity, inhibitory substances and pH and so on. Hence, after the addition of biochar to soil, microbial biomass and diversity, soil porosity, bulk density, water-holding capacity, cation exchange capacity, pH and other parameters change, but that change is subject to the type and amount of biochar. Hence, products from soil-based nitrogen transformation processes, which may be beneficial for plant growth, are highly dependent on biochar characteristics. The paper concludes with a diagrammatic summation of the influence of biochar on each phase of the nitrogen cycle, which, it is hoped, will serve as a reference for both students and biochar practitioners.
Potential of Reinoculation Using R. tropici Applied under Cover to Increase Bean Yield
Authors: Lourenço Amanda E. , Teixeira Itamar R. , Rocha Ednaldo C. , Silva Gisele C. , Reis Elton F. , Santos Fenelon L. , Silva Guilherme R. , Lisboa Cristiane F. , Kikuti Hamilton , Silva Alessandro G.
Published: November 2023

The common bean is known to require nitrogen, with mineral fertilizer being the main form of supply to the plants. However, more efficient inoculants containing strains of Rhizobium tropici that are potentially more efficient in fixing atmospheric N2 could replace the use of nitrogen fertilizers as long as some of the existing challenges in the application methodology are overcome (for example, ensuring the existence of active nodules in the most demanding crop phases: flowering and grain filling). This study aimed to verify the responses of common bean plants subjected to reinoculation using Rhizobium tropici in topdressing applied at different stages in a greenhouse and in a field between March and April 2020 and in the spring–summer harvest of 2020/2021, respectively. A randomized block design was used, along with four replications: T1 = uninoculated control; T2 = inoculation via seed (VS); T3 = VS + reinoculation at the V4 stage; T4 = VS + reinoculation at the R5 stage; T5 = VS + reinoculation at the R6 stage; T6 = VS + reinoculation at the V4 and R5 stages; T7 = VS + reinoculation at the V4 and R6 stages; T8 = VS + reinoculation at the R5 and R6 stages; T9 = VS + reinoculation at the V4, R5, and R6 stages; and T10 = mineral nitrogen fertilization. Nodulation and morphological variables were evaluated at the R7 stage, and agronomic variables were evaluated at the R9 stage at harvest. The use of reinoculation, in addition to inoculation, positively influenced the bean nodulation process. The morphological characteristics of the plants showed good development with the supply of N (carried out via inoculation and reinoculation), equivalent to the development that could be achieved via the addition of a mineral nitrogen fertilizer. Reinoculation from the R5 to R7 stages proved ineffective in supplying N to the common bean crop. Inoculation in the seed associated with reinoculation in coverage at the V4 stage provided higher yields (3.271 kg ha−1), reinforcing the potential for mineral nitrogen fertilizers to be replaced. The use of the seed inoculation technique with subsequent reinoculation under cover can completely replace the use of nitrogenous mineral fertilizers in fertilizing bean plants, making the cultivation of this fabacea more sustainable in terms of the associated costs and environmental problems.
Research on Service Design of Garbage Classification Driven by Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Zhang Jingsong , Yang Hai , Xu Xinguo
Published: November 2023

This paper proposes a framework for AI-driven municipal solid waste classification service design and management, with an emphasis on advancing sustainable urban development. This study uses narrative research and case study methods to delve into the benefits of AI technology in waste classification systems. The framework includes intelligent recognition, management strategies, AI-based waste classification technologies, service reforms, and AI-powered customer involvement and education. Our research indicates that AI technology can improve accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in waste classification, contributing to environmental sustainability and public health. However, the effectiveness of AI applications in diverse city contexts requires further verification. The framework holds theoretical and practical significance, offering insights for future service designs of waste management and promoting broader goals of sustainable urban development.
Youth Participation for Sustainable Value Creation: The Role and Prioritization of SDGs
Authors: Borojević Tatjana , Petrović Nataša , Radaković Jelena Andreja , Glomazić Hajdana , Radojičić Milan , Milenković Nemanja , Maletič Damjan , Maletič Matjaž
Published: November 2023

Young people play a pivotal role in instigating and driving significant changes. The impact of individuals’ involvement in environmental conservation, community development, and social change initiatives for sustainable value creation is of considerable importance in the pursuit of the sustainable development goals (SDGs). The objective of this study is to examine the contribution of youth engagement in the creation of sustainable value by analyzing their comprehension and prioritization of the 17 SDGs, with the goal of achieving sustainable development and sustainability. The researchers conducted a study on a sample of 1085 individuals between the ages of 14 and 30, who were selected from three distinct countries within the Western Balkan region—the Republic of Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Republic of Northern Macedonia. The data were analyzed using factor analysis in conjunction with descriptive and inferential statistics. The survey findings indicate that poverty, hunger, and access to adequate healthcare are the primary SDGs and societal challenges confronting the youth in these nations. Furthermore, it emphasizes the significance of both formal and informal education among youth as a catalyst for societal transformation for sustainable value creation.
CoDesignS Education for Sustainable Development: A Framework for Embedding Education for Sustainable Development in Curriculum Design
Authors: Ahmad Norita , Toro-Troconis Maria , Ibahrine Mohammed , Armour Rose , Tait Victoria , Reedy Katharine , Malevicius Romas , Dale Vicki , Tasler Nathalie , Inzolia Yuma
Published: November 2023

In the context of the global climate change debate, the integration of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in higher education institutions (HEIs) has been identified as one of the top priorities. This paper presents the CoDesignS ESD Framework (hereafter “Framework”) focused on HEIs, though the Framework is applicable to other types of educational institutions. The Framework introduces transformative pedagogies and teaching methods that extend beyond typical ESD competencies, encompassing cognitive, socio-emotional, and behavioral domains for a holistic design and delivery. It was evaluated using a focus group and interviews among sustainability practitioners and academics, learning and curriculum designers, students, and government officials involved in ESD. The evaluation demonstrates key stakeholders’ engagement with the Framework and appreciation of its potential to integrate sustainability into university curricula across different disciplines. The findings suggest that the Framework is easy to use, making sustainability explicit in the curriculum and actively developing the competencies students require to bring about change beyond the classroom. The feedback received has helped the further development of the Framework, including the CoDesignS ESD Toolkit Planner and Dashboard, which provide a more effective way of integrating the learning design and ESD components embedded as part of the CoDesignS ESD pillars.
Potential Impact of Urban Land Use on Microplastic Atmospheric Deposition: A Case Study in Pristina City, Kosovo
Authors: Cakaj Arlinda , Lisiak-Zielińska Marta , Drzewiecka Kinga , Budka Anna , Borowiak Klaudia , Drapikowska Maria , Cakaj Arbnore , Qorri Erjon , Szkudlarz Piotr
Published: November 2023

Microplastics (MPs) pervade various ecosystems, including urban landscapes. The aim of this study was to determine whether the presence of MPs in atmospheric deposition samples is related to land use. For this purpose, atmospheric deposition was collected from 15 to 25 March 2021 at seven research sites in the city of Pristina (Kosovo). Each research site was characterized by different land use. Collected atmospheric deposition samples were analyzed in the laboratory, and then the filtered samples were assessed using a light microscope. The type and size of microplastics in the samples were defined and statistically analyzed. The highest number of total MPs was noted on the highway, while the lowest one was near to the park. A positive relationship was observed between the number of total MPs and the proportion of areas classified as “roads and associated areas” in the land use of the analyzed research sites. Furthermore, a negative relationship was found between the number of total MPs and the proportion of areas classified as “green urban areas”. Based on our preliminary research, it can be observed that the type of land use may have a key role in MPs’ atmospheric deposition.
Neutralizing Antibodies against SARS-CoV-2: Importance of Comorbidities in Health Personnel against Reinfections
Authors: Vargas-De-León Cruz , Cureño-Díaz Mónica Alethia , Salazar Ma. Isabel , Cruz-Cruz Clemente , Loyola-Cruz Miguel Ángel , Durán-Manuel Emilio Mariano , Zamora-Pacheco Edwin Rodrigo , Bravata-Alcántara Juan Carlos , Lugo-Zamudio Gustavo Esteban , Fernández-Sánchez Verónica , Bello-López Juan Manuel , Ibáñez-Cervantes Gabriela
Published: November 2023

One of the priority lines of action to contain the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic was vaccination programs for healthcare workers. However, with the emergence of highly contagious strains, such as the Omicron variant, it was necessary to know the serological status of health personnel to make decisions for the application of reinforcements. The aim of this work was to determine the seroprevalence against SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare workers in a Mexican hospital after six months of the administration of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine (two doses, 4 weeks apart) and to investigate the association between comorbidities, response to the vaccine, and reinfections. Neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 were determined using ELISA assays for 262 employees of Hospital Juárez de México with and without a history of COVID-19. A beta regression analysis was performed to study the associated comorbidities and their relationship with the levels of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2. Finally, an epidemiological follow-up was carried out to detect reinfections in this population. A significant difference in SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence was observed in workers with a history of COVID-19 prior to vaccination compared to those without a history of the disease (MD: 0.961 and SD: 0.049; <0.001). Beta regression showed that workers with a history of COVID-19 have greater protection compared to those without a history of the infection. Neutralizing antibodies were found to be decreased in alcoholic and diabetic subjects (80.1%). Notably, eight cases of Omicron reinfections were identified, and gender and obesity were associated with the presence of reinfections (6.41 OR; 95% BCa CI: 1.15, 105.0). The response to the vaccine was influenced by the history of SARS-CoV-2 infection and associated comorbidities. The above highlights the importance of prioritizing this segment of the population for reinforcements in periods of less than one year to guarantee their effectiveness against new variants.
Recent Advances in the Development of Sulfamoyl-Based Hepatitis B Virus Nucleocapsid Assembly Modulators
Authors: Nayak Sandesha , Gowda Jayaraj , Abbas Syed Azeem , Kim Hyejin , Han Soo Bong
Published: November 2023

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is the primary contributor to severe liver ailments, encompassing conditions such as cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Globally, 257 million people are affected by HBV annually and 887,000 deaths are attributed to it, representing a substantial health burden. Regrettably, none of the existing therapies for chronic hepatitis B (CHB) have achieved satisfactory clinical cure rates. This issue stems from the existence of covalently closed circular DNA (cccDNA), which is difficult to eliminate from the nucleus of infected hepatocytes. HBV genetic material is composed of partially double-stranded DNA that forms complexes with viral polymerase inside an icosahedral capsid composed of a dimeric core protein. The HBV core protein, consisting of 183 to 185 amino acids, plays integral roles in multiple essential functions within the HBV replication process. In this review, we describe the effects of sulfamoyl-based carboxamide capsid assembly modulators (CAMs) on capsid assembly, which can suppress HBV replication and disrupt the production of new cccDNA. We present research on classical, first-generation sulfamoyl benzocarboxamide CAMs, elucidating their structural composition and antiviral efficacy. Additionally, we explore newly identified sulfamoyl-based CAMs, including sulfamoyl bicyclic carboxamides, sulfamoyl aromatic heterocyclic carboxamides, sulfamoyl aliphatic heterocyclic carboxamides, cyclic sulfonamides, and non-carboxamide sulfomoyl-based CAMs. We believe that certain molecules derived from sulfamoyl groups have the potential to be developed into essential components of a well-suited combination therapy, ultimately yielding superior clinical efficacy outcomes in the future.
Viromes of Tabanids from Russia
Authors: Litov Alexander G. , Belova Oxana A. , Kholodilov Ivan S. , Kalyanova Anna S. , Gadzhikurbanov Magomed N. , Rogova Anastasia A. , Gmyl Larissa V. , Karganova Galina G.
Published: November 2023

Advances in sequencing technologies and bioinformatics have greatly enhanced our knowledge of virus biodiversity. Currently, the viromes of hematophagous invertebrates, such as mosquitoes and ixodid ticks, are being actively studied. Tabanidae (Diptera) are a widespread family, with members mostly known for their persistent hematophagous behavior. They transmit viral, bacterial, and other pathogens, both biologically and mechanically. However, tabanid viromes remain severely understudied. In this study, we used high-throughput sequencing to describe the viromes of several species in the Hybomitra, Tabanus, Chrysops, and Haematopota genera, which were collected in two distant parts of Russia: the Primorye Territory and Ryazan Region. We assembled fourteen full coding genomes of novel viruses, four partial coding genomes, as well as several fragmented viral sequences, which presumably belong to another twelve new viruses. All the discovered viruses were tested for their ability to replicate in mammalian porcine embryo kidney (PEK), tick HAE/CTVM8, and mosquito C6/36 cell lines. In total, 16 viruses were detected in at least one cell culture after three passages (for PEK and C6/36) or 3 weeks of persistence in HAE/CTVM8. However, in the majority of cases, qPCR showed a decline in virus load over time.
Akulturasi Kolonial dan Sunda pada Rumah K.A.R Bosscha
Authors: Sarihati Titihan , Prastiwi Fasya , Febrina Naura Wafa , Arvina Aliyya Meirissa
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk mengetahui adanya akulturasi budaya Sunda dan kolonial yang diambil dari hasil dokumentasi dan analisis konsep yang diterapkan pada rumah K.A.R Bosscha. Rumah K.A.R Bosscha merupakan sebuah cagar budaya yang ada di daerah Kabupaten Bandung, tepatnya berada di Kecamatan Pangalengan, di kawasan perkebunan teh Malabar. Kondisi rumah K.A.R Bosscha saat ini difungsikan sebagai vila dan museum yang dapat dikunjungi oleh masyarakat umum. Hingga saat ini, bangunan tersebut belum ada penelitian yang membahas dari segi arsitektural maupun segi interior. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan penelitian dengan batasan penelitian dimulai dari konsep arsitektur secara umum, konsep elemen interior (lantai, dinding, dan plafon), konsep organisasi ruang, konsep furnitur, konsep pencahayaan, hingga konsep penghawaan. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan cara melakukan survei lapangan yang dilakukan di lokasi rumah K.A.R Bosscha, melakukan wawancara kepada pihak penanggung jawab dan koordinator unit agrowisata PTPN VIII Malabar, dan referensi dari jurnal dan buku sebagai studi literatur. Hasil dari analisis menunjukan bahwa rumah K.A.R Bosscha memiliki penerapan akulturasi budaya Sunda dan kolonial dalam bentuk konsep arsitektur dan interior. Sehingga, hasil analisis ini dapat digunakan sebagai bentuk kontribusi dalam melestarikan warisan budaya nusantara dan kolonial pada bangunan cagar budaya Indonesia.
Filosofi Ornamen Khas Tionghoa Restoran Kentjana Pecinan Bogor
Authors: Adhimas Yogi Bagus , Wulandari Catur , Fadia Shinta Annisa
Published: November 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk memaparkan bahwa desain dari Restoran Kentjana Pecinan Bogor memiliki nilai lain selain estetika berupa makna filosofis yang terkandung dari pajangan ornamen-ornamen. Terlebih dari penataan ornamen-ornamen tersebut memiliki tujuan untuk menjadikan Restoran Kentjana Pecinan Bogor tidak hanya sebagai tempat yang menjual makanan khas Tionghoa, melainkan juga menjadi tempat diskusi budaya. Guna mendapatkan analisis yang optimal, metode penelitian yang digunakan sehingga mendapatkan pemaparan tersebut adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Data utama penelitian dilakukan melalui observasi lapangan, wawancara, studi dokumentasi, dan juga studi kepustakaan. Adapun hasil dari penelitian secara material berupa ditemukannya 12 ornamen yang terbagi menjadi 5 ornamen eksterior dan 7 ornamen interior. Pada bagian ornamen eksterior terbagi menjadi lampion besar, lampion kecil, Pa Kua, Lukisan Dewa Pintu, dan Guci Naga. Kemudian bagian ornamen interior yang ditemukan adalah foto-foto Heritage Kota Bogor, Tenunan Tanaman Khas Tiongkok yaitu plum (梅), anggrek (兰), bambu (竹), dan krisan (菊), Altar 3 Dewa-Dewi yaitu Dewa Bumi, Dewi Kwan Im, Dewa Cai Shen, Pohon Bunga Meihua, Patung Mílè Púsà, dan miniatur Píxiū. Semua ornamen tersebut memiliki makna dan arti dalam pemasangannya serta seluruh makna tersebut tercantum dalam penelitian ini.
Digital financial market architecture
Authors: Frumina S. V. , Galanov V. A.
Published: November 2023

The Russian Federation is one of the world leaders in financial technologies used in various segments of the financial market. The digitalization of the payment system, the development of digital banking and other fintech solutions are fundamentally transforming the architecture of the financial market. Undoubtedly, the digital financial market is being formed on the basis of the existing and proven architecture for decades. However, the changes associated with digitalization will naturally lead to its progressive transformation.

The digitalization of the financial market will allow uniting its separately existing parts into a single organizational structure, forming a single centralized digital market. The formation of a single digital space will make it possible to erase the boundaries between financial market segments.

The research methodology is based on general scientific dialectical methods (analysis and synthesis, deduction and induction). The purpose of the article is to acquaint the reader with the natural transformations of the financial market, which radically change its architecture and lead to the formation of a single digital financial market.
Aspectos metodológicos da avaliação e medidas da espessura diafragmática com uso do ultrassom
Authors: Amorim Larissa Kaliny Souza , Silva Nehemias Pereira da , Arandas Wirlla Carolaine Pimentel Silva , Silva Barbara Estephany Paulino , Figueirêdo Bárbara Bernardo
Published: November 2023

Introdução. O músculo diafragma pode ter sua função comprometida por algumas doenças. Como ferramenta avaliativa deste músculo, a ultrassonografia (USG) vem sendo utilizada como uma grande aliada para a avaliação da espessura diafragmática (ED). Objetivo. Revisar a literatura acerca dos aspectos metodológicos da avaliação com uso da USG para medir a ED em respiração espontânea de adultos não saudáveis e reunir os valores do espessamento encontrados. Método. Revisão integrativa da literatura, de caráter descritivo. A busca foi realizada nas bases de dados PubMed, SciELO, PEDro, CAPES e BVS, selecionando estudos descritivos, analíticos, e intervencionais, nos últimos 10 anos, com maiores de 18 anos. Resultados. Dos 157 estudos, 151 foram excluídos, resultando em 6 estudos elegíveis. A ED foi avaliada em adultos com as seguintes patologias: Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crônica (DPOC), Acidente Vascular Cerebral (AVC), Câncer (CA) no pulmão, Charcot-Marie-Tooth 1ª (CMT1A), Anemia Falciforme (AF) e Miosite por Corpos de Inclusão (MCI). A ED variou na média de 0,18 (ED-Inspiratória) a 0,48 (ED-inspiratória). A menor ED encontrada foi na MCI e o maior valor foi no AVC. Conclusão. Foram adotadas diferentes metodologias para a avaliação da ED. A revisão forneceu importantes dados de aspectos metodológicos, visto que podem facilitar o diagnóstico clínico e auxiliar na reabilitação pulmonar.
Proposta de gestão compartilhada de RCC em municípios de pequeno porte
Authors: Maia Mariele Corrêa dos Reis , Dos Reis Marielza Corrêa
Published: November 2023

Os consórcios intermunicipais surgem como medida alternativa para que municípios de pequeno porte para que se associem em ações conjuntas para gestão dos RCC a fim de amenizar e prevenir os impactos ambientais. Diante do fato supracitado o objetivo foi propor um modelo de gestão consorciada em 10 municípios do Sudoeste de Minas Gerais, dada as adversidades que enfrentam. A metodologia consistiu em uma em revisão sistemática, coleta de informações e caracterização para o diagnóstico da atual gestão e proposta do modelo, do qual demonstraram características propicias a implantação do sistema, boa aceitação por parte dos gestores públicos e reestruturação organizacional para atestar funcionalidade. Infere-se que a gestão consorciada pode possibilitar economia financeira, geração de empregos e produtos sustentáveis, bem como a diminuição de passivos ambientais e qualidade de vida a sociedade.
Regulation of Precipitation on Soil Dissolved Organic Matter in Perturbed Mangrove Ecosystems
Authors: Wu Shengjie , Li Hanyi , Yuan Bo , Chen Xiangwen , He Le , Li Qiuchen , Song Tianyu , Liu Jingchun , Yan Chongling , Hong Hualong , Pavao-Zuckerman Mitchell A. , Lu Haoliang
Published: November 2023

Carbon sinks in mangrove soils play a critical role in climate change mitigation globally. Soil dissolved organic matter (DOM) is a major form of labile organic matter and influences carbon cycling in wetland ecosystems. However, the factors regulating DOM pools in mangrove soils on a regional scale are not well understood. Here, we used a novel approach to assess soil DOM dynamics and its environmental drivers in mangrove wetlands on a national scale in China. Soil samples were collected from 43 sampling sites and distributed in mangroves across the coastline of China. DOM extracted from mangrove soils was characterized by fluorescence spectroscopy. We estimated that dissolved organic carbon (DOC) content ranged from 0.20 ± 0.02 g/kg to 3.85 ± 0.09 g/kg and nationally averaged 0.73 ± 0.07 g/kg in mangrove soils. Soil DOM was composed of humic-like substances, including humic acid-like (53.46 ± 8.74%) and fulvic acid-like (46.54 ± 8.74%). DOM pools in mangrove soils were identified to be perturbed by terrestrial inputs. Besides, the coupling interactions of environmental controls on the soil DOM pool were validated by establishing the structural equation modeling (SEM). We found that precipitation is the most important driver, which controlled directly the inputs and outputs of DOM pools. It also indirectly influenced DOM pools by regulating soil parameters through the cascade reactions. Cu, salinity, and clay are key mediators among soil parameters for precipitation affecting DOM pools. Precipitation influences soil DOC negatively and CDOM and FDOM positively markedly. The results provide novel insights into the labile carbon pool in mangrove soils and are beneficial for improving the assessment frameworks in the blue carbon ecosystems.
Using Mobile Phone Data to Assess Socio-Economic Disparities in Unhealthy Food Reliance during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Alba Charles , An Ruopeng
Published: November 2023

Background:
Although COVID-19 has disproportionately affected socio-economically vulnerable populations, research on its impact on socio-economic disparities in unhealthy food reliance remains scarce.
Methods:
This study uses mobile phone data to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on socio-economic disparities in reliance on convenience stores and fast food. Reliance is defined in terms of the proportion of visits to convenience stores out of the total visits to both convenience and grocery stores, and the proportion of visits to fast food restaurants out of the total visits to both fast food and full-service restaurants. Visits to each type of food outlet at the county level were traced and aggregated using mobile phone data before being analyzed with socio-economic demographics and COVID-19 incidence data.
Results:
Our findings suggest that a new COVID-19 case per 1,000 population decreased a county’s odds of relying on convenience stores by 3.41% and increased its odds of fast food reliance by 0.72%. As a county’s COVID-19 incidence rate rises by an additional case per 1,000 population, the odds of relying on convenience stores increased by 0.01%, 0.02%, and 0.06% for each additional percentage of Hispanics, college-educated residents, and every additional year in median age, respectively. For fast food reliance, as a county’s COVID-19 incidence rate increases by one case per 1,000 population, the odds decreased by 0.003% for every additional percentage of Hispanics but increased by 0.02% for every additional year in the county’s median age.
Conclusion:
These results complement existing literature to promote equitable food environments.
The effect of food intake on the tolerance of mono- and combined anti-tb drugs in a toxicological experiment
Authors:   State University of Education, Usov K.I. , Korsunskaya I.M. , Semonova S.A. , Gukasov V.M. , Myakinkova L.L. , Rybakov Y.L. , Zhigachova I.V. , Magun T.YA. ,   Lipetsk State Pedagogical University named after P.P. Semenov-Tyan-Shansky
Published: November 2023

The experiments revealed a decrease in the toxic effects of anti-tuberculosis drugs when taking drugs after eating. The introduction of ethambutol before meals reduced its toxicity and increased the life expectancy of rats when ethambutol was administered in combination with isoniazid. With the introduction of anti-tuberculosis drugs after a meal in well-fed rats, an increase in the average life expectancy was revealed only with the introduction of ethambutol and combined anti-TB drugs.
Analisis Efisiensi Produksi Padi di Desa Tunjung, Kecamatan Burneh, Kabupaten Bangkalan Menggunakan Pendekatan Frontier 4.1
Authors: Musyafak Musyafak , Lestari Fany Etana , Setianingrum Khusnul Rahmah , Widiastuti Sri
Published: November 2023

Kecamatan Burneh adalah kecamatan yang berada di Kabupaten Bangkalan yang memiliki pengembangan sektor pertanian yang cukup baik. Hal ini dikarenakan adanya Bendungan Dam Tunjung Burneh yang mengaliri kawasan persawahan di Kecamatan Burneh, termasuk Desa Tunjung. Desa Tunjung adalah desa yang memiliki jumlah petani cukup tinggi yaitu sebanyak 266 petani. Namun, disamping memiliki hasil produksi padi yang tinggi, terdapat permasalahan yang menghambat petani padi Desa Tunjung dalam menjalankan usahataninya. kurang efisiensinya dalam usahatani padi. Permasalahan tersebut  yaitu kurangnya efisiensi biaya dalam menjalankan usahatani dan lahan pertanian yang sempit dan terbatas. Oleh sebab itu, perlu adanya penelitian guna menganalisis efisiensi usahatani padi di daerah tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis efisiensi teknis dan efisiensi ekonomis usahatani padi di Desa Tunjung serta mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor sosial ekonomi penyebab terjadinya inefisiensi teknis dan ekonomis udahatani padi di Desa Tunjung. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Desa Tunjung dengan metode analisis efisiensi produksi menggunakan fungsi produksi stochastic frontier cobb douglas sejumlah 60 sampel petani. Hasi penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 60% petani padi di Desa Tunjung dikatakan efisien secara teknis sedangkan sisanya yaitu 40% tidak efisien secara teknis. Rata-rata efisiensi alokatif serta efisiensi ekonomi usahatani padi di Desa Tunjung belum dapat mencapai efisien, secara keseluruhan (60 petani) tidak efisien yaitu sebesar 0.745 dan 0.733  (< 0,8).
Ketersediaan Pangan, Sanitasi Lingkungan dan Pola Makan Ibu Pada Kejadian Balita Stunting Di Desa Bangkiling Raya Banua Lawas Kabupaten Tabalong
Authors: Suhaimi Ahmad , Royensyah Rum Van , Ashfiya Siti Nor
Published: November 2023

Stunting adalah tantangan gizi yang persisten di Indonesia, memengaruhi anak balita berusia 12-36 bulan dengan prevalensi berkisar antara 38,3% hingga 41,5%. Diagnosa mengandalkan indikator TB/U mengikuti standar WHO-MGRS tahun 2005, menggunakan nilai z-score <-3SD sebagai batasan. Stunting yang terjadi selama fase perkembangan otak kritis (0-3 tahun) dapat menyebabkan kapasitas intelektual dan produktivitas yang berkurang. Dalam konteks khusus Desa Bangkiling Raya, Kecamatan Banua Lawas, Kabupaten Tabalong, penelitian ini menyelidiki interaksi antara akses air bersih, sanitasi lingkungan, kebiasaan diet ibu, dan stunting pada anak di bawah lima tahun. Dengan menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif, data primer dan sekunder dianalisis melalui berbagai analisis, termasuk ketersediaan bahan makanan pokok dan penilaian chi-square. Temuan penelitian menegaskan adanya hubungan yang signifikan antara pola diet ibu dan stunting pada anak di bawah lima tahun di Desa Bangkiling Raya. Namun, meskipun terdapat kaitan yang terlihat antara stunting dan ketersediaan makanan, penelitian tidak mengidentifikasi adanya hubungan yang signifikan antara stunting dan sanitasi lingkungan, meskipun 91,9% responden melaporkan ketersediaan makanan rendah, sementara sebagian kecil (8,1%) memiliki akses ke ketersediaan makanan yang lebih tinggi.
Prediction of Cardiovascular Disease Based on Voting Ensemble Model and SHAP Analysis
Authors: AKKUR Erkan
Published: November 2023

Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) or heart diseases cardiovascular diseases lead the list of fatal diseases. However, the treatment of this disease involves a time-consuming process. Therefore, new approaches are being developed for the detection of such diseases. Machine learning methods are one of these new approaches. In particular, these algorithms contribute significantly to solving problems such as predictions in various fields. Given the amount of clinical data currently available in the medical field, it is useful to use these algorithms in areas such as CVD prediction. This study proposes a prediction model based on voting ensemble learning for the prediction of CVD. Furthermore, the SHAP technique is utilized to interpret the suggested prediction model including the risk factors contributing to the detection of this disease. As a result, the suggested model depicted an accuracy of 0.9534 and 0.954 AUC-ROC score for CVD prediction. Compared to similar studies in the literature, the proposed prediction model provides a good classification rate.
Rancang Bangun Aplikasi Penemuan dan Kehilangan Barang Berbasis Android
Authors: Fauzan Ali
Published: November 2023

Dalam era perkembangan teknologi informasi yang pesat, kehilangan barang merupakan pengalaman umum yang dialami oleh banyak individu. Untuk memfasilitasi proses pencarian barang hilang, aplikasi berbasis Android telah dirancang dan dikembangkan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang dan membuat aplikasi pencarian barang hilang berbasis Android menggunakan framework React Native dan database Firebase, yang memungkinkan pengguna untuk melihat daftar thread kehilangan dan juga memublikasikanlikasikan barang yang hilang atau memberikan informasi tentang barang yang ditemukan. Metode waterfall digunakan dalam pengembangan aplikasi ini untuk memastikan pengembangan perangkat lunak secara sistematik, dimulai dari tingkatan sistem tertinggi dan berlanjut melalui tahap analisis, desain, pengkodean, pengujian, dan pemeliharaan. Kelebihan metode ini adalah struktur yang terorganisir, dinamis, dan berurutan. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah sebuah aplikasi berbasis Android yang dibangaun dengan framework React Native dan database Firebase. Aplikasi ini menyediakan wadah terpusat untuk mengumumkan kehilangan barang. Pengguna dapat dengan mudah melihat daftar thread kehilangan yang berisi informasi tentang barang yang hilang dan barang yang ditemukan. Selain itu, pengguna juga dapat memublikasikanlikasikan barang hilang dan memberikan informasi jika menemukan barang yang hilang.Dengan adanya aplikasi ini, diharapkan proses pencarian barang hilang menjadi lebih efisien, tepat, dan akurat.
Sistem Informasi Manajemen Surat Menyurat Berbasis Web Menggunakan Metode Waterfall Di Desa Bodeh Kecamatan Randublatung Kabupaten Blora
Authors: Dika Ade Royani  , Abdul Rohman
Published: November 2023

Kantor Desa Bodeh adalah suatu instansi Pemerintah yang bertugas melaksanakan kewenangan pemerintahan. Berdasarkan catatan, termasuk memproses surat masuk dan keluar secara manual, tidak semua surat terarsip dengan baik, dan tindak lanjut dari disposisi kepala departemen terkait yang kadang menyita banyak waktu, serta surat yang hilang. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan penulis dan untuk pengembangannya menggunakan metode waterfall. Berdasarkan apa yang akan terjadi sistem informasi berjalan dengan baik dengan pengujian yang dilakukan menggunakan rentang nilai 100% Blackbox.
 
Kata Kunci: Manajemen, Surat, Arsip, Desa
Termoenvejecimiento y propiedades mecánicas de aleaciones Al-Zn-Mg
Authors:   , Jodra Sebastián
Published: November 2023

Las aleaciones termoenvejecibles base aluminio del sistema Al-Zn-Mg se utilizan extendidamente desde hace décadas en la construcción de aeronaves, siendo hoy día el sistema metálico por excelencia seleccionado para tal fin. Pese a ello, aún no se ha logrado una descripción acabada de los sucesos físico-metalúrgicos que conducen a estos materiales a modificar sus propiedades, ni tampoco se considera agotada la posibilidad de continuar mejorando las propiedades de interés, razón por la cual persiste gran motivación en su estudio. La investigación desarrollada permite comprender aspectos determinantes de las propiedades mecánicas y de los procesos de precipitación del sistema Al-Zn-Mg-(Cu), con especial énfasis en la comprensión de la dependencia propiedades/microestructura de esta familia de aleaciones. La investigación, de fuerte impronta experimental, se realizó particularmente sobre una aleación que puede considerarse una de las más representativas de su serie, la 7075. Los resultados obtenidos son de utilidad para diversos usos tecnológicos de dicha aleación y asimismo aportan al conocimiento científico en el área de aleaciones termoenvejecibles Al-Zn-Mg-Cu.