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Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab Berbasis Fun Learning dengan Media Permainan Ular Tangga di MI Al-Muhtadin Arso VI
Authors: Dara Nasita , Khatimah Husnul , Fitriani Laily
Published: August 2022

This study aims to describe learning Arabic based on fun learning with snakes and ladders game media. The research method used in this article is a case study method with a descriptive qualitative approach, where the researcher uses and obtains data from observations, interviews and documentation. The data analysis technique used in this research is the data analysis technique of the Miles and Huberman model which consists of three stages: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The three main topics discussed in this research are: a. How to learn Arabic for the fifth grade students of MI Al-Muhtadin Arso VI, b. How are the learning steps using snake and ladder media in learning Arabic for fifth grade students of MI Al-Muhtadin Arso VI, c. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using snake and ladder media in learning Arabic for fifth grade students of MI Al-Muhtadin Arso VI. The results of the study show that in learning Arabic using snakes and ladders media students play an active role in learning, because this media invites students to learn while playing. The learning process using the snake and ladder media was carried out by all students of class V MI Al-Muhtadin with 3 learning stages that had been prepared, namely introduction, core activity, and then closing. At the time of the introduction, the teacher opened the class with greetings, asked how things were and conveyed the scope of the material. At the core activity stage, the teacher gives mufrodat to students and continues with learning using snakes and ladders media. At the closing stage, the teacher asked again some of the meanings of mufrodat, appreciated students and closed the class.

 

Abstrak

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pembelajaran Bahasa Arab berbasis fun learning dengan media permainan ular tangga. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode studi kasus dengan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif, di mana peneliti memperoleh data dari hasil observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah teknik analisis data model Miles dan Huberman yang terdiri dari tiga tahapan yakni: reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Arab menggunakan media ular tangaa siswa berperan aktif dalam pembelajaran, karna media ini mengajak siswa untuk belajar sambil bermain. Proses pembelajaran menggunakan media ular tangga tersebut dilakukan oleh seluruh siswa-siswi kelas V MI Al-Muhtadin dengan 3 tahap pembelajaran yang sudah disusun yaitu pendahuluan, kegiatan inti, dan kemudian penutup. Pada saat pendahuluan disitu guru membuka kelas dengan salam, menanyakan kabar hingga menyampaikan cakupan materi. Pada tahap kegiatan inti guru memberika mufrodat pada siswa dan dilanjutkan dengan pembelajaran menggunakan media ular tangga. Pada tahap penutup guru menanyakan kembali beberapa arti mufrodat, mengapresiasi siswa hingga menutu kelas
Evaluasi Peran Dan Kontribusi Organisasi HMJ PBA UIN Raden Intan Lampung Dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Bahasa Arab Mahasiswa
Authors: Sungkar Abdullah
Published: August 2022

This article discusses the role and contribution of the student association of Arabic language education department (HMJ PBA) UIN Raden Intan Lampung on Arabic language proficiency in students. The focus of this research is on the realm of program evaluation that has been made by HMJ PBA UIN Raden Intan Lampung. To find out what programs have been programmed by HMJ PBA to assist in improving students' Arabic language skills in the Arabic language education department at UIN Raden Intan Lampung. This research is descriptive qualitative. The results of this study indicate that; 1). The work programs made by HMJ PBA are varied, some are aligned with supporting the objectives of learning Arabic language skills for students, then some are not including language skills but help students in developing soft skills, interests and talents. 2). For the role and contribution given by HMJ PBA UIN Raden Intan Lampung in helping to improve students' Arabic language skills, it still needs to be improved, as the students have high hopes for HMJ PBA as a forum that is able to help students' Arabic proficiency

 

الملخص

يناقش هذا البحث دور ومساهمة رابطة طلاب قسم تعليم اللغة العربية بجامعة الإسلامية الحكومية رادين إنتان لامبونج في إتقان اللغة العربية لدى الطلاب. ينصب تركيز هذا البحث على مجال تقييم البرنامج الذي تم إجراؤه بواسطة رابطة طلاب قسم تعليم اللغة العربية  بجامعة الإسلامية الحكومية رادين إنتان لامبونج.  لمعرفة البرامج التي تمت برمجتها بواسطة رابطة طلاب قسم تعليم اللغة العربية  للمساعدة في تحسين مهارات اللغة العربية للطلاب في قسم تعليم اللغة العربية في بجامعة الإسلامية الحكومية رادين إنتان لامبونج.  هذا البحث وصفي نوعي. تشير نتائج هذا البحث إلى: 1). تتنوع برامج العمل التي أعدتها رابطة طلاب قسم تعليم اللغة العربية، بعضها يتوافق مع دعم أهداف تعلم مهارات اللغة العربية للطلاب ، ثم لا يشمل بعضها المهارات اللغوية ولكن يساعد الطلاب في تطوير المهارات الشخصية والاهتمامات والمواهب. 2). بالنسبة للدور والمساهمة التي قدمها رابطة طلاب قسم تعليم اللغة العربية  بجامعة الإسلامية الحكومية رادين إنتان لامبونج في المساعدة على تحسين مهارات اللغة العربية لدى الطلاب، لا تزال هناك حاجة إلى تحسين، حيث يعلق الطلاب آمالًا كبيرة على رابطة طلاب قسم تعليم اللغة العربية كمنتدى قادر على مساعدة الطلاب باللغة العربية الكفاءة
Factors affecting titanium mesh cage subsidence in single-level anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion for ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament
Authors: Tang Yifan , Geng Xiangwu , Li Fengning , Sun Yanqing , Jia Lianshun , Zhou Shengyuan , Chen Xiongsheng
Published: August 2022

Purpose: To analyze risk factors of titanium mesh cage (TMC) subsidence in single-level anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion (ACCF) for cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL). Methods: TMC subsidence is defined as the reduction of the adjacent vertebral bodies by ≥ 2mm. Patients with cervical OPLL who were treated with single-level ACCF between January 2019 to May 2021 were retrospectively analyzed in two groups: patients with TMC subsidence as Group S, and patients with no TMC subsidence as Group N during the one-year follow-up period. The degree of distraction of surgical segment and correction of the cervical curvature was measured to analyze their relationship with TMC subsidence. Results: There was no significant difference in patient demographics and complications between the two groups. The degree of distraction in Group S was significantly higher than that in Group N. The change of C2 to C7 Cobb angle (α) in Group S was significantly greater than that in Group N, and the interspinous process distance (SPD) in Group S was also significantly greater than that in Group N. The JOA score and JOA recovery rate were not statistically different between the two groups.Conclusions: Intraoperative selection of overlength TMC in single-level ACCF for OPLL, over-distraction, and excessive correction of the cervical curvature may cause TMC subsidence after surgery. No significant impact of TMC subsidence on the surgical outcome was observed during the 1-year follow-up period.
Site effects assessment and soil-structure resonance in the old center of Algiers
Authors: Ait-Meziane Yamina , SOUICI Rania , Guessoum Nabila , Bouziane Djilali , Aourari Sahra
Published: August 2022

During earthquakes affecting urban areas, we often deplore damages to buildings. The pattern of these damages depends on the characteristics of the event, the site response, and the vulnerability of exposed structures. Algeria is among the countries having the highest seismic hazard in the Mediterranean basin. The old urban center of Algiers the capital of Algeria, is a densely populated district. Preserving human lives is therefore of primary importance. Soil-structure interaction is an important factor in site-wide risk assessment. When the ground and supported buildings have similar frequencies, this interaction induces a phenomenon called resonance. In this study, the Standard Penetration Test (SPT) and the Horizontal-to-Vertical Spectral Ratio (HVSR) of microtremors techniques were applied in order to evaluate the fundamental frequencies of the ground; as well as the fundamental, longitudinal, and transverse frequencies of each selected building. This investigation aimed to detect the existence of the resonance phenomenon. If we assume that the sample of buildings tested is representative of the urban district of the area studied, we can conclude that buildings in the old center of Algiers, are not exposed to a resonance phenomenon. The same conclusion was observed from the analysis of the results of the post-seismic investigations obtained from two major past earthquakes, El Asnamon 10/10/1980 and Boumerdeson 21/05/2003. The first one is considered as a distant event from Algiers, while the second one is at a nearby location.
Germline mutations directions are different between introns of the same gene: case study of the gene coding for amyloid-beta precursor protein
Authors: Khrustalev Vladislav Victorovich , Khrustaleva Tatyana Aleksandrovna , Popinako Anna Vladimirovna
Published: August 2022

Amyloid-beta precursor protein (APP) is highly conserved in mammals. This feature allowed us to compare nucleotide usage biases in 4-fold degenerated sites along the length of its coding region for 146 species of mammals and birds in search of fragments with significant deviations. Even though cytosine usage has the highest value in 4-fold degenerated sites in APP coding region from all tested placental mammals, in contrast to marsupial mammals with the bias toward thymine usage, the most frequent germline and somatic mutations in Human APP coding region are C to T and G to A transitions. The same mutational AT-pressure is characteristic for germline mutations in introns of Human APP gene. However, surprisingly, there are several exceptional introns with deviations in germline mutations rates. The most of those introns surround exons with exceptional biases in nucleotide usage in 4-fold degenerated sites. Existence of such fragments in exons 4 and 5, as well as in exon 14, can be connected with the presence of lncRNA genes in complementary strand of DNA. Exceptional nucleotide usage bias in exons 16 and 17 that contain a sequence encoding amyloid-beta peptides can be explained either by the presence of yet unmapped lncRNA(s), or by the autonomous expression of a short mRNA that encodes just C-terminal part of the APP providing an alternative source of amyloid-beta peptides. This hypothesis is supported by the increased rate of T to C transitions in introns 16–17 and 17–18 of Human APP gene relatively to other introns.
Integrated Global and Local Feature Extraction and Classification from Computerized Tomography (CT) Images for Lung Cancer Classification
Authors: M SureshKumar , Dahiya Deepak , P Shanmugapriya , R ReneRobin C
Published: August 2022

Despite being the second most often diagnosed form of cancer, lung cancers are rarely found in the general population. It is proposed in this study to use CT scan images to extract a global as well as local feature extraction methodology for the identification of lung cancer. Data gathering, globalised and localised training as well as testing the model are all part of this structure. This study makes use of 800 CT scan images. An image is pre-processed by warping and cropping in advance of the global testing step. Each image is represented by a feature vector employing eight distinct types of image characteristics, which are taken from the images. After creating feature vectors, three machine learning methods are employed to create detection models. Every medical image has been partitioned over series of simple divisions throughout the training and testing process locally. To describe each block, feature vectors are derived from the image features that worked effectively in the general phase of the experiment. Similar extracted features are then used to build detection systems for all of the picture blocks using the learning strategies that were effective in the global stage. SVM using Haar Wavelet characteristics had an accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of 89%, 90%, and 89%, respectively. One might get 90% accurate results with SVM and 91% sensitive and 91% specific results using SVM plus HOG features. Finally, utilising SVM having the Gabor Filter characteristics got the greatest correctness, specificity, and sensitivity values as 87 percent, 86 percent, and 87 percent.
Enhanced RSA Algorithm for Data Security in the Internet of Things
Authors: Ullah Bashart , Mateen Abdul , Khalid Adia , Ullah Saeed , Adnan Rubina , Iqbal Javed
Published: August 2022

Various devices are linked together through a variety of networks in order to exchange data in the Internet of Things (IoT). Life has changed dramatically as a result of the IoT's quickly developing applications, making it more fanciful and akin to living in a virtual environment. IoT security may be a major concern because it allows access to anything from anywhere at any time. Different mechanisms are used, including encryption, to safeguard the data transmitted by various IoT devices. A straightforward piece of content can be transformed into an intangible one via encryption. Two frequently used methods of encryption are symmetric key and asymmetric key cryptography. Asymmetric cryptography uses two separate keys for encoding and unscrambling messages as opposed to symmetric key cryptography, which uses just one key for both encoding and decoding. To protect IoT data, several public key cryptography techniques are utilized. However, numerous studies have demonstrated that it is incredibly challenging to safeguard data while utilizing the fewest resources from hackers and other cybercriminals. This study presents a concise overview of many existing encryption techniques and highlights their shortcomings. Conjointly presents an improved Rivest–Shamir–Adleman (RSA) algorithm to dodge the limits of diverse factorization assaults by upgrading complications of the factorization handle by utilizing five prime numbers and a fake open key instead of the original key and imposter modulus in its place of the product of five prime numbers. The proposed algorithm generates keys a little more slowly than the other two RSA algorithms (Rivest et al., 1978) and (Ivy et al., 2012) due to the usage of additional prime numbers and the difficulty of factorization preparation. For encryption and unscrambling, the suggested calculation takes less time than RSA (Ivy et al., 2012), but it costs more than RSA (Rivest et al., 1978). Since the suggested calculation employs five prime numbers instead of RSA's two prime numbers, it takes longer to encrypt data and decrypt it than RSA (Rivest et al., 1978). But since security comes first, the longer encryption and decryption time is acceptable.
A low-return-period rainfall intensity formula for estimating the design return period of the combined interceptor sewers
Authors: Liu Xingpo , Ouyang Chenmeng , Zhou Yuwen
Published: August 2022

The design rainfall intensity and its return period of the combined interceptor sewer is an important factor affecting CSO occurrence. However, we often use the interceptor ratio (or interceptor multiple, n0) to design the interceptor sewer, and its equivalent design return period is often ignored. In this study, a low return period rainfall formula modeling method was proposed to estimate this return period. First, a new rainfall event separation approach was especially developed, and the minimum interevent time (MIET) was set to time of concentration of the tributary area corresponding to the most downstream interceptor well. Second, a new rainfall intensity sampling algorithm, annual multi - event - maxima (AMEM) sampling algorithm, was put forward. For this sampling algorithm, several maxima of rainfall intensity should be sampled annually, and only one maximum is sampled for each rainfall event. In addition, the empirical frequency values of the above sampled rainfall intensities can be obtained according to the mathematical expectation formula (Weibull formula). After comparison, the lognormal distribution was selected for the theoretical probability density function. Finally, parameters of the low return period rainfall intensity formula were estimated using three-parameter Horner formula and MCMC (Markov Chain Monte Carlo) algorithm. A case study was conducted to demonstrate the proposed method based on the recorded rainfall data from a meteorological station in southwestern China. Results revealed that: (a) A MIET determination method was proposed according to the independence of CSO events. (b) An annual multi-event-maxima (AMEM) sampling was proposed for collecting samples of the low return period rainfall intensity. (3) For the case study, the best-fit distribution for the low return period rainfall intensity was the lognormal distribution. (4) The resulted low return period rainfall intensity formula in this study can be presented as i = 28.2852(1+0.882lgP) / t+28.662)0.921.
Sex Differences in Activation of Forebrain Orexin Targets During Hedonic Eating
Authors: Parsons William , Greiner Eliza , Buczek Laura , Migliaccio Jennifer , Corbett Erin , Madden Amanda , Petrovich Gorica D.
Published: August 2022

Palatable foods can stimulate appetite without hunger, and unconstrained overeating underlies obesity and binge eating disorder. Women are more prone to obesity and binge eating than men but the neural causes of individual differences are unknown. In an animal model of hedonic eating, a prior study found that females were more susceptible than males to eat palatable food when sated and that the neuropeptide orexin/hypocretisn (ORX) was crucial in both sexes. The current study examined potential forebrain targets of ORX signaling during hedonic eating. We measured Fos induction in the cortical, thalamic, striatal, and amygdalar areas that receive substantial ORX inputs and contain their receptors in hungry and sated male and female rats during consumption of a palatable (high-sucrose) food. During the test, hungry rats of both sexes ate substantial amounts, and while sated males ate much less than hungry rats, sated females ate as much as hungry rats. The Fos induction analysis identified sex differences in recruitment of specific areas of the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC), paraventricular nucleus of the thalamus (PVT), nucleus accumbens (ACB), and central nucleus of the amygdala (CEA), and similar patterns across sexes in the insular cortex and areas of the ACB and CEA. There was a striking activation of the mPFC in sated males, who consumed the least amount food and unique correlations between the PVT and the CEA in females and the PVT and ACB in males. The study identified key functional circuits that may drive hedonic eating in a sex specific manner.
Molecular level hybridized hydrophobic ceramics for corrosion protection
Authors: Ruan Shengqian , Chen Shikun , Zhang Yajun , Yan Dongming , Liu Yi , Liu Xiaofeng , Hosono Hideo
Published: August 2022

Hydrophobic ceramics with low surface energies have a broad range of applications in both industry and domestic fields. However, the common surface-treatment-based hydrophobic ceramics are usually vulnerable and easy to lose functions due to surficial mechanical damages. To address this challenge, here we propose a new strategy to produce intrinsically hybrid hydrophobic ceramics by leveraging alkylated-geopolymerization. As proof-of-concept, we designed and synthesized an alkylated-geopolymer (AGP) based ceramic with excellent waterproof performance and damage tolerance. Microstructure characterizations reveal that this organic-inorganic hybrid ceramic contains hybridized inorganic aluminosilicate networks and the alkylated-silicate units at the molecular scale, offering benefits of high hydrophobicity and functional robustness. The geopolymerization-mediated synthetic route demonstrate here enables a facile access to robust hybrid coating materials for enduring protection of metallic surfaces from corrosion in thermal environments (< 350°C) with high humidity. Furthermore, our work also opens new avenues for designing of new functional ceramics from the molecular scale by a clean and low-cost procedure.
Hydroxyapatite Based Composites for Bone Regeneration
Authors: Mostafa Sahar , Ismail Marwa S. , Mohammed Hagag A. , Osman Manal F. , Elwassefy Noha A.
Published: August 2022

Aim of study:
Preparation and characterization of the new nanocomposite, magneto-hydroxyapatite-alendronate (mag-HA-Ald np), for bone tissue scaffolds formation.
Material and methods
Iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe3O4 np) were added to aqueous solutions of Ca(NO3)2.4H2O and (NH4)2HPO4 for obtaining mag-HA np. The target nanocomposites, mag-HA-Ald np, were synthesized by using aqueous solution of alendronate (Ald), with different ratios. The structure of the prepared nanocomposites were investigated based on spectral (FTIR, XRD, SEM) and EDX analysis. The cytotoxicity of the nanocomposites were performed using MTT assay, to detect the effect of magnetic field application on the cell viability; two culture methods were applied (with and without magnetic field exposure).
Results
The spectral, FTIR, XRD, SEM as well as EDX measurements confirmed the synthesis of nanocomposite, magneto-hydroxyapatite-alendronate (mag-HA-Ald np) with different ratios. MTT assay results suggested the positive correlation between Ald and iron oxide content with cell viability. In addition, Magnetic field application significantly decreases the cell viability in all groups in comparison to non- magnetic field application.
The Geometry of Inextensible Flows of Timelike Curves according to Quasi Frame in Minkowski space $\mathbb{R}^{2,1}$
Authors: Gaber Samah , Sorour Adel
Published: August 2022

In this paper, we study the geometry of the motion of timelike curves by quasi-frame according to the velocity and acceleration fields in Minkowski space $\mathbb{R}^{2,1}$. We study the timelike curves and get sufficient conditions to be inextensible. Also, we obtain the explicit form of the evolution equations for quasi orthonormal vectors (tangent, quasi-normal, and quasi binormal) of the quasi-timelike curve and the evolution equations of the quasi curvatures as a system of partial differential equations. We give new applications to the motion of quasi-timelike curves according to quasi-frame by velocity fields and acceleration fields.Mathematics subject classification 2020: 53A04;53A05; 53E10; 53Z05.
Health-related quality of life decreases in young people with asthma during the transition from adolescence to young adulthood: a birth cohort study
Authors: Ödling Maria , Andersson Niklas , Janson Christer , Melén Erik , Bergström Anna , Kull Inger
Published: August 2022

Background: During the transition from paediatric to adult healthcare there is a gap between asthma guidelines and actual management with decreased healthcare consultations and dispensations of asthma medications after the transition to adult healthcare among young people with asthma. How health-related quality of life (HRQoL) develops during the transition from adolescence to young adulthood is unclear. Our aim was therefore to investigate HRQoL among young people with asthma during the transition to adulthood. Further, to assess if level of asthma control and physical activity influence any potential association between asthma and HRQoL.Methods: The study population consisted of 2,268 participants from the ongoing Swedish population-based prospective birth cohort BAMSE (Barn/Child, Allergy, Milieu, Stockholm, Epidemiology). HRQoL was measured using the instrument EQ-5D-3L and three general questions. The EQ-5D-3L consists of the EQ-5D descriptive system and the EQ visual analogue scale (EQ VAS). The EQ-5D-3L instrument and questions on general health, symptoms and treatment of asthma, and lifestyle factors were based on data from follow-ups at 16 and 24 years. Group-wise comparisons were made.Results: At the 24-year follow-up, the adjusted median values of EQ VAS were lower compared with at the 16-year follow-up; among both participants with asthma (80 vs. 85, p < 0.01) and those without asthma (80 vs. 87, p < 0.01).At the 24-year follow-up, participants with uncontrolled asthma had a lower adjusted median EQ VAS score than peers with controlled/partly controlled asthma (75 vs. 80, p = 0.03). Further, young adults with asthma who did not fulfil the WHO recommendations on physical activity had lower EQ VAS scores than peers who did (70 vs. 80, p < 0.01).Conclusions: HRQoL is lower in young adulthood than in adolescence. Young adults with asthma having uncontrolled disease or who are physically inactive appear to be particularly vulnerable.
Nocardiopsis akebiae sp. nov., a novel endophytic actinomycete isolated from fruits of Akebia trifoliate
Authors: Mo Ping , Zhou Jinhua , Zhou Fumin , He Jiang , Zou Wansheng , Gao Jian
Published: August 2022

A novel actinobacterium, designated strain HDS12T, was isolated from fruits collected from Changde city located in the northwest of Hunan Province, China and characterized using a polyphasic approach. The 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis indicated that strain HDS12T belonged to the genus Nocardiopsis, and had highest similarities to N. dassonvillei subsp. dassonvillei CGMCC 4.1231T (99.79%), N. deserti H13T (99.73%), N. alborubida NBRC 13392T (99.66%), N. dassonvillei subsp. crassaminis D1T (99.64%), N. synnemataformans DSM 44143T (99.45%), N. lucentensis DSM 44048T (99.04%), N. aegyptia DSM 44442T (98.90%), N. flavescens CGMCC 4.5723T (98.76%), N. alba DSM 43377T (98.69%) and N. halotolerans DSM 44410T (98.63%), respectively. Phylogenetic analysis based on 16S rRNA gene sequence showed that strain HDS12T formed an independent subclade, suggesting that strain HDS12T could belong to a potential novel species. Phylogenomic analysis demonstrated that strain HDS12T was closely related to N. dassonvillei subsp. dassonvillei CGMCC 4.1231T and N. dassonvillei subsp. crassaminis D1T. However, the average nucleotide identity value and the digital DNA-DNA hybridization value between them were well below 95–96% and 70% cut-off point recommended for delineating species. Based on its phenotypic and chemotaxonomic characteristics, strain HDS12T (=MCCC 1K06173T = JCM 34708T) represents the type strain of a novel species, for which the name Nocardiopsis akebiae sp. nov. is proposed.
Prevalence of suicidality, depression, and anxiety among Hong Kong veterinarians
Authors: Chan Camille K.Y. , Wong Paul W.C.
Published: August 2022

Purpose
The suicidality and poor mental health conditions of the veterinary profession have drawn increasing attention; however, little is known about the mental health status of veterinarians in Hong Kong. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of suicidality and symptoms of depression and anxiety among Hong Kong veterinarians
Methods
All veterinarians were registered and practising in Hong Kong at the time of recruitment to the e-survey study.
Results
Data from 56 participants were included in the analysis. Among them, 22.0% self-reported as at risk of suicide, 19.6% had current suicidal ideation, and 29.4% and 23.5% had depressive and anxiety symptoms, respectively. Our findings were comparable to or higher than those reported in Anglophone and European countries.
Conclusion
Contextual factors affecting the mental health of veterinarians practising in Hong Kong are worth further investigation. It is important to enhance mental health awareness by improving the profession’s mental health literacy as a suicide prevention strategy.
Changes in tube feet skeletons during growth in Hemicentrotus pulcherrimus
Authors: Kawasaki Shinichiro , Yamanaka Akira , Kitazawa Chisato
Published: August 2022

A feature of the Echinodermata is the presence of a water vascular system; the tube feet are the terminal structure of this system and are an organ used for movement, attachment to a substance, and feeding. The tube foot possesses calcite skeletons in the sucker (disk skeleton consisting of rosettes and frames) and basal connective tissue (spicules); however, details of the skeletal elements have not yet been studied. We analyzed the relationship between morphology and the amount of skeleton in the tube feet and other regions by investigating growth in Hemicentrotus pulcherrimus (family Strongylocentrotidae). The tube foot disk skeleton consisted of three or four rosettes with some distal projections. Approximately 98% of tube feet spicules showed a ‘C’ shape, while the remainder exhibited an ‘S’, ‘bow’ or ‘triradiate’ shape (n = 24 sea urchins). The tube feet in the oral region possessed bigger distal skeletons and approximately twice the number of spicules than those of the lateral and aboral regions. With growth, the diameter of the distal skeleton increased to four rosettes. The number of spicules in the tube feet increased significantly with a test diameter up to 20–30 mm, and thereafter decreased, but beyond a test diameter of 35 mm the number of spicules again increased. These results suggest that test growth may cause the observed fluctuation in the number of tube feet spicules, and that sea urchins accumulate calcium carbonate as the tube feet skeleton for test growth.
Trade Facilitation and Export Diversification in Sub-Saharan Africa: Role of hard and soft infrastructure
Authors: Takpara Moukaila Mouzamilou , Djiogap Constant Fouopi , Sawadogo Bouraïma
Published: August 2022

This study analyzes the effect of trade facilitation on export diversification in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We constructed four aggregate indicators with principal component analysis and estimated panel data on 29 SSA countries over the period 2004–2017. The empirical results with the generalized method of moments show that trade facilitation indicators related to hard infrastructures such as physical infrastructure and information and communication technology contribute positively and significantly to export diversification in sub-Saharan Africa. It appears also that the border and transport efficiency indicator of trade facilitation related to soft infrastructure has a positive and significant effect on export diversification in SSA. These results are robust when using the number of products exported as an alternative measure of export diversification. Moreover, we show that the complementarity between hard and soft infrastructure increase export diversification. Based on these results, Sub-Saharan African countries should focus on developing and strengthening hard and soft infrastructure to boost export diversification.
DESAIN KURIKULUM MAHASISWA TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI UIN WALISONGO MENGGUNAKAN CRITICAL PATH METHOD (CPM)
Authors: Wibowo Nur Cahyo Hendro , Ulinuha Masy Ari , Amalia Khusnul , Hassan Falis Yusuf , Yahya Hasyim
Published: August 2022

Desain kurikulum 2018 dan 2020 menyebutkan mahasiswa harus menempuh total 144 SKS, salah satu untuk mencapai lulusan tepat waktu dengan menggunakan Critical Path Method (CPM), dimana metode ini dapat menjelaskan dan menggambarkan dengan rinci atau detail tahap demi tahap dalam pengambilan matakuliah sekaligus menggambarkan juga resiko kegagalan dengan menggunakan Critical Path Method (CPM). Metode jalur kritis memodelkan semua mata kuliah dalam bentuk jaringan yang saling terhubung. Dalam pendekatan ini, durasi waktu tempuh semua mata kuliah sudah diketahui. Setelah input penjadwalan selesai, dapat dibuat sebuah bagan jaringan antar mata kuliah.Pada kurikulum 2018 jaringan mata kuliah dapat diketahui bahwa seluruh kegiatan perkuliahan berakhir pada 4 Februari 2022. Berarti, mahasiswa angkatan 2018 dijadwalkan lulus sebelum semester VIII dimulai, tepatnya pada tanggal 4 Februari 2022. Dengan demikian, seluruh kegiatan perkuliahan membutuhkan waktu delapan semester sampai mahasiswa lulus. Lebih tepatnya, durasi seluruh kegiatan perkuliahan adalah 1265 hari.
PENGEMBANGAN STRATEGI TATA LETAK BARANG PADA TOKO “INA 2” MENGGUNAKAN ALGORITMA APRIORI
Authors: Wijayanti Sarah , Yuniarti Wenty Dwi , Nur'aini Siti
Published: August 2022

Toko “Ina 2” merupakan toko yang bergerak di bidang ritel atau eceran. Banyaknya barang pada Toko “Ina 2” harus ditata rapi dengan melakukan analisis proses belanja konsumen berdasarkan transaksi penjualan. Transaksi yang ada pada Toko “Ina 2” masih tersimpan secara manual sehingga dibutuhkan suatu sistem untuk memudahkan pencatatan transaksi pada Toko “Ina 2” sekaligus mengolah data transaksi tersebut untuk mengatur tata letak barang menggunakan algoritma apriori. Sistem akan dibuat menggunakan data mining asosiasi dengan metode algoritma apriori. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, telah dilakukan perhitungan apriori pada sistem berdasarkan data transaksi terdahulu selama 15 bulan. Perhitungan apriori yang dilakukan menggunakan support 30% dan confidence 60% yang menghasilkan 5 aturan asosiasi dan terdapat 4 item yang digunakan untuk mengatur tata letak barang pada Toko “Ina 2” yang mempunyai luas 52,8m2. Sistem ini telah diuji dengan metode pengujian UAT dan mendapatkan rata-rata presentase yaitu 87.45% yang berada dalam kategori sangat layak.
Executive Authorities of the Subjects of the Russian Federation: Performance Assessment
Authors: Kagan Elena
Published: August 2022

The performance assessment of the Russian regional executive authorities is an important performance management tool that measures the progress the regions make in improving the quality of life. The research objective was to characterize the performance assessment of the executive authorities in Russian regions as a performance management tool.
The authors studied the Quality of Life Rating 2019, which determined the differences between regions in this parameter. The research methods included statistical data analysis, correlation analysis, difference analysis, and variance analysis. The system of the performance assessment proved to be of limited effectiveness because it is still forming: the quality of life of the population in the regions depends on the size of the grant. The current performance assessment system confuses the concepts of performance and effectiveness and lacks clear criteria for the performance of the executive authorities. The regions are unable to influence the assessment indicators, the results of which are not transparent enough. Therefore, the performance assessment of the regional executive authorities needs to be improved as a performance management tool in theoretical and applied aspects.
Increasing Work Engagement Through Servant Leadership and Organizational Justice
Authors: Srimulyani Veronika Agustini
Published: August 2022

Work engagement is important for teachers. Some factors that need to be considered by school management to improve work engagement are leadership practices and a climate of fairness in schools. This study aims to analyze how servant leadership and organizational justice practices affect the work engagement of permanent teachers at SMAK and SMKK in Cepu, Blora, and Rembang. Central Java. The research sample was 65 permanent teachers at SMAK and SMKK Cepu, Blora, and Rembang. The data analysis techniques used are simple linear regression and multiple linear regression, and the results showed that (1) servant leadership positively and significantly influenced organizational justice with a coefficient value of 0.655; (2) organizational justice positively and significantly affects work engagement with a coefficient value of 0.608; (3) Servant leadership does not significantly affect work engagement with a coefficient value of 0.009. The findings suggest that principals can select servant leadership practices to increase work engagement and build organizational justice, which includes distributive justice, procedural justice, and interactional justice.
Digital Twins for Managing Health Care Systems: Rapid Literature Review
Authors: Elkefi Safa , Asan Onur
Published: August 2022

Background

Although most digital twin (DT) applications for health care have emerged in precision medicine, DTs can potentially support the overall health care process. DTs (twinned systems, processes, and products) can be used to optimize flows, improve performance, improve health outcomes, and improve the experiences of patients, doctors, and other stakeholders with minimal risk.

Objective

This paper aims to review applications of DT systems, products, and processes as well as analyze the potential of these applications for improving health care management and the challenges associated with this emerging technology.

Methods

We performed a rapid review of the literature and reported available studies on DTs and their applications in health care management. We searched 5 databases for studies published between January 2002 and January 2022 and included peer-reviewed studies written in English. We excluded studies reporting DT usage to support health care practice (organ transplant, precision medicine, etc). Studies were analyzed based on their contribution toward DT technology to improve user experience in health care from human factors and systems engineering perspectives, accounting for the type of impact (product, process, or performance/system level). Challenges related to the adoption of DTs were also summarized.

Results

The DT-related studies aimed at managing health care systems have been growing over time from 0 studies in 2002 to 17 in 2022, with 7 published in 2021 (N=17 studies). The findings reported on applications categorized by DT type (system: n=8; process: n=5; product: n=4) and their contributions or functions. We identified 4 main functions of DTs in health care management including safety management (n=3), information management (n=2), health management and well-being promotion (n=3), and operational control (n=9). DTs used in health care systems management have the potential to avoid unintended or unexpected harm to people during the provision of health care processes. They also can help identify crisis-related threats to a system and control the impacts. In addition, DTs ensure privacy, security, and real-time information access to all stakeholders. Furthermore, they are beneficial in empowering self-care abilities by enabling health management practices and providing high system efficiency levels by ensuring that health care facilities run smoothly and offer high-quality care to every patient.

Conclusions

The use of DTs for health care systems management is an emerging topic. This can be seen in the limited literature supporting this technology. However, DTs are increasingly being used to ensure patient safety and well-being in an organized system. Thus, further studies aiming to address the challenges of health care systems challenges and improve their performance should investigate the potential of DT technology. In addition, such technologies should embed human factors and ergonomics principles to ensure better design and more successful impact on patient and doctor experiences.
Effects of eHealth Interventions on Quality of Life and Psychological Outcomes in Cardiac Surgery Patients: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Ni Ruping , Liu Maobai , Huang Shunmin , Yang Jing
Published: August 2022

Background

Patients undergoing heart surgery may experience a range of physiological changes, and the postoperative recovery time is long. Patients and their families often have concerns about quality of life (QoL) after discharge. eHealth interventions may improve patient participation, ensure positive and effective health management, improve the quality of at-home care and the patient's quality of life, and reduce rates of depression.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of eHealth interventions on the physiology, psychology, and compliance of adult patients after cardiac surgery to provide a theoretical basis for clinical practice.

Methods

We conducted systematic searches of the following 4 electronic databases: PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. Mean (SD) values were used to calculate the pooled effect sizes for all consecutive data, including QoL, anxiety, and depression. Where the same results were obtained using different instruments, we chose the standardized mean difference with a 95% CI to represent the combined effect size; otherwise, the mean difference (MD) with a 95% CI was used. Odds ratios were used to calculate the combined effect size for all dichotomous data. The Cohen Q test for chi-square distribution and an inconsistency index (I2) were used to test for heterogeneity among the studies. We chose a fixed-effects model to estimate the effect size if there was no significant heterogeneity in the data (I2≤50%); otherwise, a random-effects model was used. The quality of the included studies was assessed using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials (RoB 2).

Results

The search identified 3632 papers, of which 19 met the inclusion criteria. In terms of physical outcomes, the score of the control group was lower than that of the intervention group (MD 0.15, 95% CI 0.03-0.27, I2=0%, P=.02). There was no significant difference in the mental outcomes between the intervention and control groups (MD 0.10, 95% CI –0.03 to 0.24, I2=46.4%, P=.14). The control group’s score was lower than that of the intervention group for the depression outcomes (MD –0.53, 95% CI –0.89 to –0.17, I2=57.1%, P=.004). Compliance outcomes improved in most intervention groups. The results of the sensitivity analysis were robust. Nearly half of the included studies (9/19, 47%) had a moderate to high risk of bias. The quality of the evidence was medium to low.

Conclusions

eHealth improved the physical component of quality of life and depression after cardiac surgery; however, there was no statistical difference in the mental component of quality of life. The effectiveness of eHealth on patient compliance has been debated. Further high-quality studies on digital health are required.

Trial Registration

PROSPERO CRD42022327305; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=327305
The Phonological Word in Najdi Arabic
Authors: Alsuhaibani Alwaleed A.
Published: August 2022

Numerous studies on Arabic linguistics make reference to the phonological word (PW) as a constituent that serves as the domain for various phonological phenomena, however, there is no clear and precise definition in the Arabic linguistics literature of what actually constitutes as a PW and whether it consists of just the bare morphological stem or whether it includes affixes as well. The purpose of this paper is to gain a better understanding of the status of this phonological constituent in Najdi Arabic (NA), a variety of Arabic spoken in Najd, located in the central region of Saudi Arabia. Affixation and other phonological processes are thoroughly investigated to examine how they interact with the stem in an attempt to give an accurate and precise definition of the domain of the PW. Using syllabification and stress placement as reliable diagnostic tools, in addition to other phonological processes, it is concluded that the PW in NA consists of the morphological stem including all affixes (i.e. prefixes and suffixes, both inflectional and derivational) and functions words (e.g., prepositions). Evidence that supports this conclusion stems from the fact that the stem plus affixes comprise the domain for syllabification and the stress assignment rules as well.
Strength Optimization Models for A Multi-Variant Binder Concrete using Osadebe’s Optimized Mixes
Authors: Akeke G. A. , Ewa D.E , Ibiang D. O.
Published: August 2022

Cement production has now inevitably become associated with increased health risks and unpalatable economic implications. As a result, it has become imperative that concrete be produced from locally sourced, naturally occurring and eco-friendly materials that can either partially or fully replace cement in concrete, and yet maintain its structural viability and constructional adequacy. This paper therefore focused on assessing the structural and strength properties of a three-binder concrete with Rice Husk Ash (RHA) and Mound Soil (MS) as partial replacements of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC). Compressive strength tests were conducted on the concrete cubes after 28 days of curing. The laboratory work was done with the guidance of the provisions of the Osadebe’s model for the actual components of the MS-RHA concrete. There were ten (10) test points and ten (10) control points taken for this research. The highest compressive strength predicted in this work was 35.0N/mm2 corresponding to a Water/Cement ratio of 0.55 with mix ratio of 0.55:1:1:2 for a 10% replacement of OPC with 5% each of RHA and MS. The least value predicted by the model was 15.20N/mm2 with W/C ratio of 0.47 in mix ratio 0.47:1:5:8. The adequacy of the model was tested using the student’s t-test and passed for adequacy, with tcalculated = 0.303, less than ttable = 2.262, thereby annulling the alternate hypothesis and sustaining the null hypotheses respectively proposing significant and insignificant differences between the experimental and predicted values.
Derechos humanos y discriminación: estudio de casos en unidades de información
Authors: Escutia Montelongo María de los Angeles
Published: August 2022

El artículo estudia la discriminación como un fenómeno y una práctica social que limita el acceso a los derechos humanos y a recursos clave (como la información), así como su expresión en desigualdad social, especialmente en ciertos grupos, como el de las personas con discapacidad. Para ello, examina de forma integral siete casos en unidades de información, específicamente en dos bibliotecas y cinco museos. El método de estudio de casos permite acercarnos al fenómeno y, mediante la herramienta del expediente administrativo, se realiza el registro, la lectura, la descripción, la estandarización, el análisis, la síntesis y la presentación de la información. Como parte de los resultados destacan: la vulneración del derecho a la no discriminación, la importancia del principio y derecho de la accesibilidad y la información, la reiterada denuncia de discriminación por motivos de discapacidad, además de las oportunidades de cambio y mejora institucionales en materia de capacitación, comunicación y lenguaje inclusivo, así como la accesibilidad y la seguridad para el usuario. Sin duda, el estudio visibiliza la tarea -aún pendiente- en materia de inclusión social y la necesidad de diseñar -en un contexto de derechos humanos- espacios, servicios y colecciones centrados en las personas en tanto usuarias de las unidades de información.
Design and Analysis of a Corporate Office by Using Post Tension Methods (Stilt+12Floors) with cost Analysis of Conventional Slab and Post-Tensioned Slabs
Authors: Chouhan Naan Babu , Biswas Puskar Guha , Bose Dr. Subash Chandra , K M Shiva Shankar
Published: August 2022

Abstract: The assignment manages with the Design and Analysis of Corporate Office structure with post-tensioned Slabs. The development has been arranged and taken apart for the customary floor. The drawings and various subtleties are inspected with Structural Consultant concerning National Building Corporation (NBC). Fundamental format is the fundamental piece of primary planning. In aggregates, etc on extra making we used the admixtures and plasticizers, etc. Along these lines, the advancement materials are changing from regular daily existence. In past times, the designs are worked with just ground floor in a manner of speaking. i.e., free house. In this undertaking we have arranged and analyzed constructed Stilt+12 floors and OHT. In different seismic zones to really investigate the changed limits because for deficiency of land and budget of land is profound and other most item is the urbanization, etc. For the improvement of the multi-story structures Offices, as of now a days we are moving to Pre-Tension and Post Tension systems, and variety in cost for regular piece and tensioned techniques chunks