bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
How a Generation Was Misled About Natural Selection (Natural Selection: How it Works, How it Applies to Culture)
Authors: Gabora Liane
Published: November 2022

Building on von Neumann's pioneering insights about self-replicating automata, John Holland identified three requirements for natural selection: (1) sequestration of inherited information, (2) a clear-cut distinction between genotype and phenotype, and as a consequence of 1 and 2, (3) no transmission of acquired traits. This paper explains why Dawkins’ characterization of natural selection in terms of replicators with longevity, fedundity and fidelity was simpler, and caught the public imagination, but it threw the baby out with the bathwater. It led to cultural evolution being misleading described as a Darwinian process despite that it lacks the requisite deep structure for such a process, and lacks signature characteristic of evolution by natural selection: no transmission of acquired traits. This paper suggests that culture evolves through a more haphazard process akin to the process by which the earliest protocells evolved, a process that does not involve a self-assembly code yet is sufficient for cumulative, adaptive, open-ended change.
A tutorial on analyzing ecological momentary assessment data in psychological research with Bayesian (generalized) mixed-effects models
Authors: Dora Jonas , McCabe Connor , Van Lissa Caspar J. , Witkiewitz Katie , King Kevin Michael
Published: November 2022

This tutorial introduces the reader to analyzing ecological momentary assessment (EMA) data as applied in psychological sciences with the use of Bayesian (generalized) linear mixed-effects models. We discuss practical advantages of the Bayesian approach over frequentist methods as well as conceptual differences. We demonstrate how Bayesian statistics can help EMA researchers to (1) incorporate prior knowledge and beliefs in analyses, (2) fit models with a large variety of outcome distributions that reflect likely data-generating processes, (3) quantify the uncertainty of effect size estimates, and (4) quantify the evidence for or against an informative hypothesis. We present a workflow for Bayesian analyses and provide illustrative examples based on EMA data, which we analyze using (generalized) linear mixed-effects models to test whether daily self-control demands predict three different alcohol outcomes. All examples are reproducible, with data and code made available at https://osf.io/rh2sw/. Having worked through this tutorial, readers should be able to adopt a Bayesian workflow to their own analysis of EMA data.
Correspondence between the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire and Adverse Childhood Experiences questionnaire
Authors: Cheng Theresa W , Seghete Kristen Mackiewicz , Teicher Martin H.
Published: November 2022

Childhood adversity is commonly measured via retrospective self-report on the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) questionnaire and the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ). To facilitate comparison of studies and data employing these measures, we employed a variety of approaches to equate CTQ and ACE questionnaire responses pertaining to emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, as well as emotional and physical neglect. The accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of these approaches suggest moderate to strong levels of questionnaire correspondence in a sample of middle-class young adults living in the United States (N=471; 273 female; mean age=23 years, SD=1.7 years) across maltreatment types, except for physical neglect (which exhibited poorer and more variable correspondence across approaches). Results in a validation sample (N=64; 43 female; mean age=19.1, SD=0.5) did not suggest model overfitting. We also provide an interactive web-based tool to examine questionnaire correspondence across approaches.
Circadian Rhythms in Auditory Hallucinations and Psychosis
Authors: Ngo Hong-Viet Victor , Oster Henrik , Andreou Christina , Obleser Jonas
Published: November 2022

Circadian rhythms are imprinted in all organisms and influence virtually all aspects of physiology and behaviour in adaptation to the 24-hour day-night cycle. This recognition of a circadian timekeeping system permeating essentially all healthy functioning of body and mind quickly leads to the realisation that, in turn, human ailments should be probed for the degree to which they are rooted in or marked by disruptions and dysregulations of circadian clock functions in the human body. In this review, we will focus on psychosis as a key mental illness and foremost one of its cardinal symptoms: auditory hallucinations. We will discuss recent empirical evidence and conceptual advances probing the potential role of circadian disruption in auditory hallucinations. Moreover, a dysbalance in excitation and inhibition within cortical networks, which in turn drive a disinhibition of dopaminergic signalling will be highlighted as central physiological mechanism. Finally, we will propose two avenues for experimentally intervening on the circadian influences to potentially alleviate hallucinations in psychotic disorders.
Can Other People Make You Less Creative?
Authors: Gabora Liane
Published: November 2022

Although it is sometimes assumed that creativity is good and therefore, the more creativity the better, an evolutionary perspective suggests that this is not always the case. Creativity is the process that generates cultural novelty, and human culture – like all evolutionary processes – requires a balance between the generation of new outputs, and the perpetuation of successful previous outputs. This paper provides a layperson summary of a test of the idea that society benefits by balancing creators with conformers. The test was carried out with a computational model composed of neural network based agents that could spend their time either inventing new ideas or imitating what their neighbours were doing. The study suggests that societies may benefit as a whole by self-organizing into a balanced mix of novelty generating creators and continuity perpetuating imitators. The paper concludes with discussion about the implications for real human societies.
Music and Developmental Disorders of Reading and Spoken Language
Authors: Boorom Olivia , Nayak Srishti , Ladanyi Eniko , Magne Cyrille L. , Gordon Reyna L
Published: November 2022

Research has demonstrated that musical abilities are often linked with language and literacy skills, including in children with disorders of speech, language, and reading. For example, children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and developmental dyslexia exhibit impairments in various musical perception and production skills. Research in child language development, cognitive neuroscience, and communication disorders has sought to discover how music can be used as a tool to modulate or improve language and reading performance. This chapter reviews current evidence for music-based intervention in individuals with DLD and developmental dyslexia, and discusses potential cognitive mechanisms driving effective intervention efforts. The chapter further explores the potential clinical applications for music. Keeping in mind the central role of music in human development and culture, future directions for exploring music-based language and literacy interventions are outlined.
Model Specification Searches in Structural Equation Modeling Using Bee Swarm Optimization
Authors: Schroeders Ulrich , Scharf Florian , Olaru Gabriel
Published: November 2022

Metaheuristics are optimization algorithms that efficiently solve a variety of complex combinatorial problems. In psychological research, metaheuristics have been applied in short scale construction and model specification search. In the present study, we propose a Bee Swarm Optimization (BSO) algorithm to explore the structure underlying a psychological measurement instrument. The algorithm assigns items to an unknown number of nested factors in a confirmatory bifactor model, while simultaneously selecting items for the final scale. To achieve this, the algorithm follows the biological template of bees’ foraging behavior: Scout bees explore new food sources, whereas onlooker bees search in the vicinity of previously explored, promising food sources. Analogously, scout bees in BSO introduce major changes to a model specification (e.g., adding or removing a specific factor), whereas onlooker bees only make minor changes (e.g., adding an item to a factor or swapping items between specific factors). Through this division of labor in an artificial bee colony, the algorithm aims to strike a balance between two opposing strategies diversification (or exploration) vs. intensification (or exploitation). We demonstrate the usefulness of the algorithm to find the underlying structure in two empirical data sets (Holzinger-Swineford and Short Dark Triad Questionnaire). Furthermore, we illustrate the influence of relevant hyperparameters such as the number of bees in the hive, the percentage of scouts to onlookers, and the number of top solutions to be followed. Finally, useful applications of the new algorithm are discussed, as well as limitations and possible future research opportunities.
A most dangerous tale: the universality, function, and evolution of blood libels
Authors: Szegofi Akos
Published: November 2022

Blood libels are about two religiously/culturally different groups - Christians and Jews - and an accusation that a child or a young woman had been kidnapped and murdered due to opaque religious requirements. Contrary to how the literature depicts them, blood libels are not tied to Judeo-Christian cohabitation: similar accusations can be found in many cultures. The paper makes two claims regarding the morphology and the function of these ancient conspiracy theories. Firstly, threatening narratives about outgroups take the shape of the blood libel as it taps into several evolved preferences of the mind, and this correspondence in turn contributes to the cultural success of the narrative. The second claim is that these narratives are coalition signals, fostering coordinated group action against a threat. Using the framework of Cultural Attraction Theory, the paper identifies environmental and psychological factors of attraction to arrive at experimentally testable constructs.
Assessing “Friendly Fire”: The Development & Validation of the Cultural Betrayal Multidimensional Inventory for Black American Young Adults (CBMI-BAYA) [preprint, v5, 2024])
Authors: Gómez Jennifer M. , Johnson Lars
Published: November 2022

Objective. Racism impacts Black American young adults and further impacts those who experience violence. Cultural betrayal trauma theory proposes (intra)cultural trust, such as solidarity in the Black community, is a protective factor against racism. Because it violates (intra)cultural trust, within-group violence is a cultural betrayal trauma that negatively impacts mental health and cultural outcomes, such as internalized prejudice. An ongoing limitation of the evidence base is that there are no validated measures of aspects of the theory. The purpose of the current multi-study report is to develop and validate the Cultural Betrayal Multidimensional Inventory for Black American Young Adults, with questionnaires for (intra)cultural trust, cultural betrayal, violence & discrimination, (intra)cultural pressure, (intra)cultural support, and posttraumatic growth. Method. Following creating questionnaires based on the literature and incorporating content expert feedback, we administered the Cultural Betrayal Multidimensional Inventory for Black American Young Adults and convergent/divergent validity measures to Black university students (Study 1; N = 342) and Black community young adults (Study 2; N = 619). Results. Confirmatory factor analyses, correlational analyses, content expert feedback, and theoretical contribution review by the authors resulted in a scientifically valid, culturally congruent multidimensional inventory for assessing cultural betrayal trauma theory specifically—and violence in the context of racism generally—with Black American young adults. Conclusion. The Cultural Betrayal Multidimensional Inventory for Black American Young Adults can engender research on violence, discrimination, and in-group dynamics with Black American young adults, which has implications for basic research that can inform culturally competent violence prevention and intervention programs.
ISOLASI JAMUR ENTOMOPATOGEN PADA LAHAN TANAMAN PANGAN, HORTIKULTURA, DAN PERKEBUNAN DI KABUPATEN PENAJAM PASER UTARA DAN UJI PATOGENISITAS PADA Spodoptera litura
Authors: Akhsan Ni’matuljannah , Sila Surya , Noviana Tifa Esta
Published: November 2022

Jamur entomopatogen merupakan jenis bioinsektisida yang dapat digunakan untuk mengendalikan hama pada tanaman. Pengendalian menggunakan bioinsektisida yang berbahan aktif jamur entomopatogen merupakan salah satu cara pengendalian yang ramah lingkungan serta tidak berdampak negatif bagi lingkungan dan tidak merusak ekosistem disekitarnya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi jamur entomopatogen yang terdapat pada lahan tanaman pangan, hortikultura, dan perkebunan dan mengetahui tingkat patogenisitas jamur tersebut sebagai entomopatogen pada Spodoptera litura. Lokasi pengambilan sampel berada di Saloloang, Kabupaten Penajam Paser Utara, Kalimantan Timur. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Laboratorium Hama Penyakit Tanaman Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Mulawarman, pada bulan Agustus 2020 hingga Maret 2021. Perlakuan  menggunakan isolat jamur entomopatogen yang berhasil di isolasi dengan insect bait method menggunakan larva Tenebrio molitor. Uji patogenisitas dirancang dalam Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan 4 perlakuan dan 5 ulangan. Data dianalisis menggunakan sidik ragam (ANOVA) dan uji lanjut menggunakan uji beda nyata terkecil (BNT) pada taraf 5%. Hasil penelitian ini ditemukan 4 jenis jamur entomopatogen yang di isolasi di Kabupaten Penajam Paser Utara yaitu Aspergillus sp.  isolat lahan tanaman perkebunan, Cunninghamella sp. isolat lahan tanaman hortikultura, Fusarium sp. isolat lahan tanaman pangan dan perkebunan, dan Metarhizium sp. isolat lahan tanaman pangan, hortikultura, dan perkebunan. Semua isolate jamur Metarhizium sp. efektif  mengendalikan ulat grayak (Spodoptera litura) in vitro dengan kerapatan spora 105/mL.
Penerapan Metode Waterfall Pada Sistem Informasi Akademik Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan
Authors: Apriana Veti
Published: November 2022

Abstrak  - Informasi yang baik sejatinya adalah informasi yang dapat menyeluruh atau menjangkau semua yang berkepentingan untuk dapat mengetahui dan jelas akan informasi tersebut. Teknologi informasi telah mendukung berbagai bidang kehidupan diantaranya dalam bidang ekonomi, bidang pendidikan, bidang hiburan dan bidang lainnya. Para pengguna teknologi informasi pada saat ini telah mencakup hampir segala umur, baik anak-anak, dewasa maupun orangtua. Dalam bidang pendidikan sendiri, perkembangan teknologi dimanfaatkan dalam menyebarluaskan informasi, pengolahan data yang masih dilakukan dengan cara konvensional, sering kali mempersulit dalam proses pencarian data, selain itu membutuhkan tempat dan waktu yang lebih banyak. Penyebaran informasi berbasis web tentunya sangat memudahkan dalam mengakses data terutama bagi pihak-pihak bersangkutan. Pada penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan Sistem Informasi Akademik yang diharapkan mampu mengatasi kelemahan-kelemahan dari sistem yang berjalan saat ini pada sekolah Menengah Kejuruan. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode waterfall dengan tahapannya diawali dengan analisis kebutuhan, desain, code generation, testing dan support dengan hasil akhir berupa sistem informasi akademik pada Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan diharapkan mampu melakukan pencatatan data, mengolah data menjadi informasi yang berkualitas.
ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PENDAPATAN PETANI JAGUNG DI KECAMATAN KABILA KABUPATEN BONE BOLANGO
Authors: Alkatiri Ramlah , Ibrahim Lenny Amelia
Published: November 2022

This study aims to determine what factors affect the income of corn farmers in Kabila District, Bone Bolango Regency. This study used a quantitative approach and the data source was obtained through the results of the distribution of questionnaires to 37 respondents who were randomly assigned. The analytical equipment used is multiple linear regression and statistical tests are carried out.The results of the study concluded that there was a significant effect between the production factors X1, and X2 on the income (Y) of corn farmers in Kabila District. The significance of the points above is shown based on the results of the analysis which obtained the multiple linear regression equation Y = -2.446683.31 + 0.887x1 - 0.061x2. and the value of R square is 95.5. Farmers in Kabila Subdistrict have wide area potential and have advantages in terms of access to assistance and are supported by very adequate irrigation facilities.
Cold Gas Spraying of Lead-Free Bearing Bronzes
Authors: Theimer S. , Brethack P. , Gärtner F. , Klassen T.
Published: November 2022

In current process techniques to manufacture sliding bearings, bronze components are soldered to the respective parts, which is cost and energy intensive. Apart from that, so far most bearing materials still contain lead, which in new applications is omitted by EU law to avoid associated health risks. The present study aims to offer solutions for both by using cold gas spraying as additive manufacturing technique for processing bearings directly onto steel parts and by applying that to new lead-free bronze alloys. A lead-free bronze alloy was processed as powders by gas atomization and classified to optimum sizes for cold spraying. During cold spraying, the process gas pressures and temperatures as well as the substrate temperature were varied with the aim to study influences by impact conditions and effective surface temperature on particle deformation and bonding. Respective coatings show low porosity, high hardness and high electrical conductivities. With properties similar to that of bulk cast material respectively manufactured parts should meet the requirements for new bearing applications.
A Study on the Tribological Behavior of Arc Sprayed Vanadium Doped Stellite Coatings
Authors: Tillmann W. , Hagen L. , Duda D.
Published: November 2022

Due to good performance in abrasive and sliding wear and enhanced oxidation behavior, coatings based on Co-Cr-W alloys are widely used in industrial applications, where the material is exposed to high temperature. Within the scope of this study, a Co-based alloy similar to commercial Stellite 6, which additionally contains 20.6 wt.% of vanadium, was deposited by Twin Wire Arc Spraying (TWAS). Multi-criteria optimization using statistical design of experiments (DoE) have been carried out in order to produce adequate coatings. The produced coatings have been analyzed with respect to their tribological behavior at elevated temperatures. Dry sliding experiments were performed in the temperature range between 25°C and 750°C. Oxide phases were identified in the investigated temperature range by X-ray diffraction (XRD) using synchrotron radiation. The V-doped Stellite-based coating possesses a reduced coefficient of friction (COF) of about 0.37 at elevated temperatures (above 650°C), which was significant lower when compared to conventional Stellite 6 coating that serves as reference. In contrast, both produced coatings feature a similar COF under room temperature. X-ray diffraction reveals the formation of cobalt vanadate and vanadium oxides above 650°C. The formation of vanadium oxides exhibits the ability of self-lubricating behavior, thus leading to enhanced tribological properties.
New Developments in HVOF Spraying for Internal Diameter Coatings
Authors: Gutleber J. , Molz R. , He J. , Weber C. , Colmenares J.
Published: November 2022

An HVOF extension gun for spraying internal diameters down to 5” (127 mm) has been developed and evaluated. The spray gun utilizes vortex stabilization of the flame which permits operation with a minimal length combustion chamber. Small spray distances and subsequent reduced particle dwell times present a challenge for heating and accelerating powders to achieve typical HVOF coating benchmark properties such as hardness, density and residual stresses. Initial coating characteristics and process/system capabilities are discussed.
Oxidation Behaviour of HVAF-Sprayed NiCr Coating in Moisture-Laden Environment
Authors: Sadeghimeresht E. , Eklund J. , Phother Simon J. , Lyske J. , Markocsan N. , Joshi S.
Published: November 2022

Reducing CO2 emissions from power generation plants is intimately related to enhancing their thermal efficiency, which can be achieved by increasing the temperature/pressure of steam. However, any increase in steam temperature is inevitably accompanied by accelerated oxidation of boiler components. The use of renewable fuels such as biomass increases the problem by introducing a number of corrosive compounds into the boiler environment, resulting in more rapid degradation of components. Although thermal sprayed coatings are technocommercially attractive solutions for augmenting the durability of degradation-prone boiler components and are already used, further improvements in their performance are continuously sought. High-velocity air fuel (HVAF) coatings are promising in this context. In the present work, isothermal oxidation behavior of a candidate HVAF-sprayed Ni21Cr was studied in N2 + 5% O2 + 20% H2O at 600°C for 168h. The oxide scale growth mechanisms were studied by BIB/SEM/EDX to evaluate the effectiveness of the coatings. It was found that the water vapor effect is insignificant due to the Cr reservoir in the Ni21Cr coating, which yielded enhanced oxidation protection by forming nano-scale Cr2O3.
Fe-based Powder Alloys Deposited by HVOF and HVAF Spraying – A Salt Spray Test Ranking
Authors: Dizdar S.
Published: November 2022

Three Fe-based powder alloys, Höganäs Fe SP529, Fe SP586 and 6AB, have been deposited by HVOF and HVAF spraying onto mild steel plates. The sprayed samples were first ground and then shot peened using glass shot in order to seal the surface interconnected pores and other surface imperfections. The samples as ground and ground/glass shot peened were tested by salt spray (fog) exposition for 238 h according to ASTM B117/ISO 9227. FeSP586, HVOF and HVAF sprayed and glass shot peening samples achieved surface sealing enough to pass the test with appearance rating RA = 9 according to ISO 10289. All other samples achieved moderate to excessive pitting and/or moderate to excessive staining types of corrosion defects.
Cavitation Wear Characteristics of Al2O3-ZrO2-Ceramic Coatings Deposited by APS and HVOF Processes
Authors: Kiilakoski J. , Lukac F. , Koivuluoto H. , Vuoristo P.
Published: November 2022

Thermally sprayed ceramic coatings are used in environments requiring good wear- and corrosion resistance among others. However, a typical issue with ceramic coatings is their low impact resistance and tendency to fail catastrophically by cracking. In bulk ceramics, the Al2O3-ZrO2–composition has been of interest for long since already small additions of ZrO2 into Al2O3 have shown improvements in fracture toughness compared to pure Al2O3. Efforts are being made to induce this increased resistance to fracturing in thermally sprayed coatings as well, resulting in higher wear resistance due to a more predictable behavior and damage-tolerance. In this work, Al2O3-ZrO2-coatings have been deposited by atmospheric plasma spray (APS) and high-velocity oxy-fuel spray (HVOF) processes. The wear characteristics of the coatings were evaluated with cavitation erosion, delving into the mechanics of the erosion and the resulting microstructural changes in the coatings. Evidence of phase transformation of t-ZrO2 to m-ZrO2 was found during the erosion. The HVOF-sprayed coating exhibited greater wear resistance against the cavitating bubbles due to its finer microstructure.
Self-Lubricating Cobalt-Based Composite Coatings Deposited by Plasma Transferred Arc
Authors: Baiamonte L. , Pulci G. , Hlede E. , Bartuli C. , Valente T. , Marra F.
Published: November 2022

Wear-resistant cobalt–based alloy (Stellite 12) coatings deposited by plasma transferred arc (PTA), commonly used to protect critical mechanical components in harsh environments, were modified by addition of hard ceramic particles (TiC) and solid lubricant compounds (MoS2 and CaF2) to improve the overall tribological performance. In this preliminary study, microstructural, microhardness and tribological analyses were carried out to assess: a) the feasibility of PTA deposition of thermally sensitive phases characterised by very low density; b) the effect of the addition of a mixture of soft and hard phases on the coating hardness; c) the effect of the modified composition in terms of wear resistance; d) the effect of the addition in terms of lubrication (friction coefficient and produced heat). Results showed that: a) an appropriate pre-consolidation of feedstock materials can be effective in preserving the heat-sensitive phases within the microstructure of PTA deposits; b) the addition of a total amount of 5% wt. of solid lubricants and reinforcing carbides produced a limited decrease in the coating hardness (about 13%) and an evident improvement in terms of friction coefficient but, on the other hand, a remarkable reduction (about 30%) in wear resistance. Further investigation will be addressed to optimize the composition of modified feedstock to counteract the softening effect of lubricant phases without depressing the self-lubrication behaviour.
Synthesis of Cucurbit[6]uril Using 1-Hydroxyethylidene-1,1-Diphosphonic Acid as a “Green Catalyst”
Authors:   Karagandy University of the name of academician E.A. Buketov, Karaganda, Kazakhstan, Panshina S.Yu. , Bakibaev A.A. ,   National Research Tomsk State University, Tomsk, Russian Federation, Guslyakov A.N. ,   National Research Tomsk State University, Tomsk, Russian Federation, Malkov V.S. ,   National Research Tomsk State University, Tomsk, Russian Federation
Published: November 2022

Glycoluril (2,4,6,8-tetraazabicyclo[3.3.0]octane-3,7-dione) and its derivatives have a special place in chemis-try of heterocyclic compounds. The macrocyclic derivatives of glycoluril, namely cucurbit[n]urils have re-cently attracted the greatest interest due to their unique properties. Cucurbit[n]urils are usually synthesized by the condensation reaction of glycoluril with paraformaldehyde using strong mineral acids as a catalyst. In this work, 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid (HEDP) was used for the first time as a catalyst for “Green chemistry” in the synthesis of cucurbit[6]uril in an aqueous medium. The reaction of glycoluril and paraform-aldehyde in a ratio of 1: 2 with two equivalents of 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid as a catalyst was carried out, in which the hexamer of cucurbituril (n = 6) was obtained in 25 % yield. The clathrate of cu-curbit[6]uril with acetone was obtained by treating the cucurbituril hexamer with acetone. The reaction of glycoluril with paraformaldehyde in the presence of HEDP can be used as a competitive method for the syn-thesis of cucurbit[6]uril. The structures of the obtained compounds were proven by NMR and IR spectrosco-py methods. The phase composition of isolated crystals of cucurbit[6]uril hydrate was analyzed by the pow-der X-ray diffraction (XRD).
Will Artificial Intelligence Compliment or Supplement Human Workforce in Organizations? A Shift to a Collaborative Human – Machine Environment
Authors: Kapoor Radhika , Ghosal Indrajit
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is impacting organizations worldwide in the post-covid era, especially service-oriented firms that are attempting to automate most processes. We have observed a significant effect on business consulting businesses that use AI to automate all operational processes and boost employee efficiency by using them for strategic decision-making. This study examines the overall impact of AI on organizations and the human workforce to determine if automation of business processes will eventually replace employees or work more collaboratively, paving the way for more technology jobs soon. Methodology: This study is a conceptual effort to integrate several streams of literature and papers published in the last 3 years in recognized journals such as Web of Science, Scopus, Science Direct, and ABDC to present an overview of AI-led robo-consultants and employees in the business consulting domain. Results: It is predicted that AI will automate some unskilled jobs, but also generate new jobs that require new skill sets. Hence, it is predicted that AI cannot replace humans rather lead to a workplace evolution by working in collaboration with employees being spearheaded by them. In business consulting domain, automation would take up all repetitive tasks including, reporting, invoicing, payment reminders, etc. so that employees can focus on more strategic tasks like client interaction, financial planning and complex decision making. However, it wouldn't lead to the elimination of human jobs, rather create a shift in employer perspective to achieve a balanced human-machine sync.
Therapeutic Lying as a Non-Pharmacological and Person-Centered Approach in Dementia for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
Authors: Carcavilla-González Nuria , Torres-Castro Sara , Álvarez-Cisneros Teresa , García-Meilán Juan José
Published: November 2022

The acceptance and ethics behind therapeutic lying (TL) as a non-pharmacological intervention for behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) among persons with dementia continues to generate heated debates. This article presents a discussion of the ethical and cultural challenges on the perception of TL by people with dementia, their families, and health care professionals. Additionally, decision-making before TL was analyzed, including the types of TL, its efficacy and implications, alternatives to TL, and the ethical principles behind it. The results from this analysis show that TL is a common practice for BPSD. Its benefits include the reduction of these symptoms as well as the use of physical or chemical restraints. However, there is no consensus on its suitability as an approach, nor on the appropriate way it should be used. More experimental studies are needed to create legal and clinical intervention protocols that respect the fundamental rights of people with dementia promoting coherence, good ethical practices, and guidelines for person-centered care.
Dyadic Discrete Choice Experiments Enable Persons with Dementia and Informal Caregivers to Participate in Health Care Decision Making: A Mixed Methods Study
Authors: Wammes Joost D. , Swait Joffre D. , de Bekker-Grob Esther W. , Monin Joan K. , Labrie Nanon H.M. , MacNeil Vroomen Janet L.
Published: November 2022

Background: Discrete choice experiments (DCEs) may facilitate persons with dementia and informal caregivers to state care preferences. DCEs can be cognitively challenging for persons with dementia. Objective: This study aims to design a dementia friendly dyadic DCE that enables persons with dementia and informal caregivers to provide input individually and jointly, by testing the number of attributes and choice tasks persons with dementia can complete and providing insight in their DCE decision-making process. Methods: This study included three DCE rounds: 1) persons with dementia, 2) informal caregivers, and 3) persons with dementia and informal caregivers together. A flexible DCE design was employed, with increasing choice task complexity to explore cognitive limitations in decision-making. Summary statistics and bivariate comparisons were calculated. A qualitative think-aloud approach was used to gain insight in the DCE decision-making processes. Transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Fifteen person with dementia, 15 informal caregiver, and 14 dyadic DCEs were conducted. In the individual DCE, persons with dementia completed six choice tasks (median), and 80% could complete a choice task with least three attributes. In the dyadic DCE persons with dementia completed eight choice tasks (median) and could handle slightly more attributes. Qualitative results included themes of core components in DCE decision-making such as: understanding the choice task, attribute and level perception, option attractiveness evaluation, decision rule selection, and preference adaptation. Conclusion: Persons with dementia can use simple DCE designs. The dyadic DCE was promising for dyads to identify overlapping and discrepant care preferences while reaching consensus.
Creating occupant-centered digital twins using the Occupant Feedback Ontology implemented in a smartwatch app
Authors: Donkers Alex , de Vries Bauke , Yang Dujuan
Published: November 2022

Occupant feedback enables building managers to improve occupants’ health, comfort, and satisfaction. However, acquiring continuous occupant feedback and integrating this feedback with other building information is challenging. This paper presents a scalable method to acquire continuous occupant feedback and directly integrate this with other building information. Semantic web technologies were applied to solve data interoperability issues. The Occupant Feedback Ontology was developed to describe feedback semantically. Next to this, a smartwatch app – Mintal – was developed to acquire continuous feedback on indoor environmental quality. The app gathers location, medical information, and answers on short micro surveys. Mintal applied the Occupant Feedback Ontology to directly integrate the feedback with linked building data. A case study was performed to evaluate this method. A semantic digital twin was created by integrating linked building data, sensor data, and occupant feedback. Results from SPARQL queries gave more insight into an occupant’s perceived comfort levels in the Open Flat. The case study shows how integrating feedback with building information allows for more occupant-centric decision support tools. The approach presented in this paper can be used in a wide range of use cases, both within and without the architecture, building, and construction domain.
The multi-dimensional power big data mining based on improved grey clustering algorithm
Authors: Li Hui , Lu Guangqian
Published: November 2022

In order to overcome the problems of the traditional power big data mining methods, such as the low integrity of data mining and the long time-consuming of data mining, this paper realizes multi-dimensional power big data mining by improving the grey clustering algorithm. Firstly, a relay multi hop network is established to collect power big data through the collector; Secondly, Lagrange interpolation method is used to fill the missing data of power data mining; Standardized processing of power consumption data; Finally, according to the grey theory and FCM clustering algorithm, the multi-dimensional power big data mining is realized. The experimental results show that the integrity of power big data mining in this method is up to 0.996, the mining time is not more than 3.05 s, and the mining integrity is up to 0.992, which indicates that this method can effectively improve the effect of power big data mining.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH MOTIVATING EMPLOYEES IN TYPICAL STATE-OWNED ECONOMIC GROUPS IN VIETNAM
Authors:   Academy of Journalism and Communication, Duc Phan Minh , Anh Duong Ngoc ,   Academy of Journalism and Communication
Published: November 2022

In Vietnam, among 10 biggest economic groups (SEGs), four representatives, which are Viettel, Mobifone (belonged to VNPT in the period 1994-2016), Bao Viet Insurance (belonging to Bao Viet Group), Petroleum Insurance (belonging to PVN Group), have been ranked in the top list of 100 most desired employers in the market by Anphabe. This means that the working environment at the parent company or some subsidiaries of these four groups retains good employees and constantly attracts new talents to join. However, with the great potential and incentives on resources received from the Government, the business performance indicators of those State Economic Groups are not really commensurate. The root of the problem lies in the motivation of the workers. Also, the picture of corporate social responsibility is also much more energetic when the business situation of the groups becomes positive. When international partners and importers require Vietnamese enterprises to comply with global standards on occupational safety, worker health care, and environmental protection, Vietnamese enterprises will have stronger motivation to change and improve their performance, which means increased competitive advantage in the globally integrated environment. Therefore, this paper focuses on the relationship between CSR and the process of motivating employees to suggest new and more groundbreaking research directions on this issue in the future. This study is one of very few studies which have examined the potential relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility and Employee Motivation, with a look from the inside of the company towards the outside connection with society, communities and the customers. The effects can be imposed in back-and-forth directions between CSR and Employee Motivation activities of the company.
Evaluation of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nurses
Authors: Irmak Bilgehan , Gedik Habip , Yaşar Kadriye Kart
Published: November 2022

OBJECTIVE: It was aimed to investigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the professional activities and lives of nurses, as well as their compliance with infection control measures during their health care services.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: This descriptive, cross-sectional survey study was conducted between August 1st and September 1st, 2022 on the nurses who worked during the COVID-19 pandemic at Prof. Dr. Murat Dilmener Emergency Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.

RESULTS: Of the 200 nurses whose questionnaires were evaluated in the study, 147 (73%) were female, 53 (26.5%) were male, and 133 (66%) were clinical nurses. Of these, 152 (76%) had recovered from COVID-19, and 86 (56%) of them had experienced moderate symptoms, although almost all of them fully used personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic process and 190 (95%) of them had COVID-19 vaccines. The uncertainty of the pandemic process, the presence of a large number of care patients, and the respiratory distress of patients were recorded as the most distressing issues.

CONCLUSION: Nurses have been most affected by the uncertainty of the pandemic. It was observed that compliance with infection controls increased in those who recovered from COVID-19 and did not want to be infected again. Nurses who were afraid of death due to COVID-19 needed more psychological support in proportion to the severity of their symptoms. The high rates of COVID-19 among nurses suggest that the virus is highly contagious and will continue to pose a danger with its pathogenic features and emerging new variants.
The Denaturation and Renaturation Kinetics of β-Galactosidase by Chemical Denaturants in The Presence of Galactose, a Product Inhibitor
Authors: Nwamba Okechukwu
Published: November 2022

In the present report, a quantitative characterization predicting functional allosteric states as a function of chemical denaturants (urea and Guanidine Hydrochloride) and ligand (galactose) concentrations has been presented for β-Galactosidase. The exact calculations predicting the apparent inactivation rate constant, _A_, and the product formed at infinite observable time, [P]∞, both as functions of protein unfolding studies in the presence of ligands are derived with implications of these derivations. These derivations, which are thermodynamic parameters, ultimately represent the apparent rate of enzyme/protein inactivation when an unfolded/unfolding protein interacts with ligand modifiers (_A_ is the rate at which the protein is inactivated under such conditions) and the accompanying [P]∞ which can translate to _Kcat_ (catalytic constant), _Kc_ the_ _enzyme turnover number which can translate – for example – to enzyme shuttling activities across membrane barriers, or even conversion efficiency from one enzyme form to the other on ligand binding to the unfolding/unfolded protein form as a result of allostery. Prior to these derivations, it has been impossible to quantify and characterize allosteric transition conditions via mathematical calculations. Simulation-based multiscale methods have been the way to make rough estimates-in-the-ball-park predictions of allosteric characterizations for quantitative purposes. Even though these derivations were made for β-galactosidase using chemical denaturants as the unfolding agents and galactose as the ligand modifier, it is expected that these equations will cut through different proteins, unfolding conditions, and ligand modifiers.
Reporte de Mercados Financieros - tercer trimestre de 2021
Authors: Vargas Hernando , Cardozo Pamela , Rojas Juan Sebastián , Quicazán Carlos Andrés , Ariza Sara , Barreto Ittza Alejandra , Herrera Nicolás , León Laura Viviana , Mateus Julián Camilo , Orozco Camilo Andrés , Ruiz Cristhian Hernando , Torres Nicolás Fernando , Alonso Sergio Julián , Rodríguez Natalia
Published: November 2022

El Banco de la República (BanRep) genera información para la toma de decisiones, la rendición de cuentas y la difusión al público. En particular, el Reporte de Mercados Financieros está enmarcado dentro del principio de difusión al público y contribuye a cumplir con el servicio que presta el Banco de ofrecer información e investigación económica de calidad.
Pengujian Peluahan Sebagian Menggunakan Rogowski Coil Inti Ferit dan Non Ferit dengan Variaasi Lilitan Sebanyak 10 Lilitan
Authors: Lestari Asri Indah , Fadilah Fadilah
Published: November 2022

Partial Discharge is one of the phenomena that occurs in the electric power system, which is characterized by the phenomenon of heat which will disrupt the insulation system. If this phenomenon is left for a long time, it will disrupt the process of distributing electricity, even stopping the process of distributing electricity. Partial discharge testing can be tested in 2 ways, namely conventional using coupling and conventional using electromagnetic methods, optical methods, acoustic methods, and chemical methods. Moisture testing in part in this study uses a non-conventional method with the electromagnetic method. The electromagnetic method used is the Rogowski Coil with ferrite and non-ferrite cores. Each Rogowski Coil core has an inner diameter of 1.2 cm, an outer diameter of 2.5 cm, a height of 2.5 cm and a total of 10 turns. The results of the partial sweat test show that the non-ferrite core Rogowski Coil responds faster than the ferrite core Rogowski Coil. As for the sensitivity level of the second core used for partial discharge testing, it can be seen that the Rogowski Coil with a ferrite core is more sensitive than the non-ferrite core with a sensitivity value of 11.63%.
KARAKTERISTIK FISIK, KIMIA DAN ORGANOLEPTIK KOMBINASI SUSU KEDELAI DAN EKSTRAK KULIT BUAH NAGA MERAH (Hylocereus polyrhizus) DALAM PEMBUATAN ES KRIM
Authors: Simanjuntak Ventina , Fortuna Ayu Dewi , Rossi Evy
Published: November 2022

Es krim adalah salah satu jenis makanan beku yang sangat digemari oleh berbagai jenis kalangan masyarakat. Es krim umumnya dibuat dari bahan dasar susu sapi, namun dewasa ini penggunaan susu sapi sebagai bahan dasar es krim dapat digantikan menjadi susu kedelai. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk memperoleh kombinasi es krim terbaik dengan menggunakan susu kedelai dan ekstrak kulit buah naga merah. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan secara eksperimen dengan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan lima perlakuan dan tiga kali ulangan. Perlakuan dalam penelitian ini adalah kombinasi susu kedelai: ekstrak kulit buah naga merah, antara lain KN1 (100:0), KN2 (90:10), KN3 (80:20), KN4 (70:30), dan KN5 (60:40).  Data yang diperoleh dianalisis secara statistik dengan menggunakan Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) dan uji lanjut Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT) pada taraf 5%.  Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kombinasi susu kedelai dan ekstrak kulit buah naga merah berpengaruh nyata terhadap total padatan, overrun, titik leleh, kadar lemak, kadar protein, aktivitas antioksidan, penilaian uji sensori terhadap warna, aroma, tekstur dan rasa.  Perlakuan terpilih yaitu es krim perlakuan KN5 dengan nilai total padatan 36,49%, overrun 46,67%, waktu leleh 26,12 menit, kadar lemak 5,41%, kadar protein 2,19%, dan aktivitas antioksidan 99,11 ppm.  Hasil uji deskriptif menunjukkan bahwa es krim memiliki warna sangat merah, berasa kulit buah naga, beraroma kulit buah naga dan bertekstur agak lembut, serta panelis menyatakan suka untuk penilaian keseluruhan es krim.
Monitoring of the content of heavy metals in sunflower seeds and its processing products in Ukraine for 2018–2021
Authors: Shuliak S. V. , Chechet O. M. , Haidei O. S. , Dobrozhan Yu. V. , Kobysh A. I. , Bardyk I. Yu. , Krushelnytska O. V. , Gutyj B. V.
Published: November 2022

The article presents the results of research conducted at the State Research Institute of Laboratory Diagnostics and Veterinary-Sanitary Examination from 2018 to 2021 regarding the content of trace elements and toxic elements in sunflower seeds and their products of domestic production. During the studied period, 62 samples of sunflower seeds, 345 samples of sunflower meal, 289 samples of sunflower cake, and 68 samples of halva were analyzed. The preparation of samples was carried out by acid decomposition in nitric acid using a laboratory microwave system with closed-type autoclaves. The content of Lead, Cadmium, and Arsenic was determined by the method of atomic absorption spectrometry with electrothermal atomization and background correction with the Zeiman effect. The content of copper and zinc was determined by atomic absorption spectrometry with flame atomization with deuterium background correction. Mercury content – by the direct method of atomic absorption spectrometry. In all studied samples, the content of copper varied between 1.21–42.9 mg/kg, the content of zinc 17.7–75.40 mg/kg, the content of lead 0.011–1.121 mg/kg, the content of arsenic 0.0035–0.004 mg/kg, Mercury 0.005–0.051 mg/kg. The results of studies of sunflower seeds and halva for cadmium content were in the range of 0.052–0.234 mg/kg and 0.080–0.271 mg/kg. According to the obtained results, it was established that cadmium content exceeded the maximum permissible level value in five sunflower seeds and in eighteen halva samples, which is 2.7 % and 20.2 % of the total amount of the studied material. During the study of the content of inorganic pollutants Lead, Arsenic, Zinc, and Copper in sunflower seeds and halva, no violations of the maximum permissible levels were found. Regarding the analysis of meal and sunflower cake for the content of Cadmium, Lead, Arsenic, Copper, and Zinc, no violations of the MDR were detected. The contamination of seeds and halva with cadmium exceeded the legally permissible levels by 1.1 to 2.1 times. These results confirm literature data on the ability of sunflowers to accumulate cadmium, particularly in seeds. The analysis of the work demonstrates the need for more thorough and systematic control of sunflower raw materials both at the growing stage and in the process of harvesting, drying, and processing at various stages of feed and final product production.