bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Model Integrasi PAI dengan Pendidikan Lingkungan dan Implikasinya terhadap Sikap Peduli Lingkungan di SMPN 1 Labuapi
Authors: Emawati Emawati , Wathan Lm nurul , Nurrahmi Nurrahmi
Published: November 2022

Akhir-akhir ini kasus kerusakan lingkungan hidup di Indonesia semakin parah. Untuk itu harus ada tindakan progresif dalam mengatasi permasalahan tersebut. Salah satunya melalui dunia pendidikan dengan cara mengintegrasikan Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) dengan pendidikan lingkungan dalam proses pembelajaran. Lembaga pendidikan yang telah menerapkan hal tersebut dan satu sekolah yang menerapkan program adiwiyata sejak tahun 2018 hingga saat ini. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui mengetahui: 1) model integrasi pendidikan agama Islam dengan pendidikan lingkungan di SMPN1 Labuapi dan 2) implikasi penerapan model integrasi Pendidikan Agama Islam dengan pendidikan lingkungan terhadap perilaku peduli lingkungan siswa SMPN 1 Labuapi.

Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif, dengan mengambil latar belakang SMPN 1 Labuapi. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah studi kasus, subjek penelitian ini yaitu Kepala sekolah, Wakil Kepala sekolah, Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam, siswa dan pengelola tim adiwiyata. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi serta pengambilan sampel sumber data yang dilakukan secara purposif dan nowball dan menggunakan teknik keabsahan data trianggulasi data.

Hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan dapat disimpulkan sebagai berikut:1) Model integrasi yang dilakukan di SMPN 1 Labuapi dilaksanakan oleh Guru PAI dalam tiga bentuk yang pertama dengan megintegrasikan pendidikan lingkungan ke dalam pembelajaran PAI yang sedang diajarkannya. Kedua dengan menjadi contoh teladan yang baik ketika berada di luar ruangan dengan memberikan contoh teladan seperti membueng sampah pada tempatnya. Ketiga dengan mengintegrasikan pendidikan lingkungan ke dalam budaya sekolah. 2) implikasi penerapan model integrasi  Pendidikan Agama Islam dengan pendidikan lingkungan terhadap perilaku peduli lingkungan siswa di SMPN 1 Labuapi, memiliki tiga dampak yaitu meningkatnya kesadaran menjaga kebersihan lingkungan, terbentuknya kebiasaan peduli lingkungan dan terbentuknya sikap gemar merawat lingkungan dari peserta didik
Persepsi Mahasiswa PAI Terhadap Metodologi Pembelajaran Berbasis Masalah dalam Meningkatkan Kompetensi Berpikir Kreatif
Authors: Fauzi Wildan Nuril Ahmad
Published: November 2022

Pendidikan merupakan syarat mutlat untuk mengembangkan sumber daya manusia menuju masa depan bangsa yang lebih baik, akan tetapi pada saat ini pendidikan di sekolah seringkali dalam proses pembelajarannya monoton dan tidak membuat siswa untuk kreatif. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui persepsi mahasiswa PAI terhadap metodologi pembelajaran berbasis masalah dalam meningkatkan kompetensi berpikir kreatif dan untuk mengetahui manfaat metodologi pembelajaran berbasis masalah dalam kehidupan nyata. Jenis penelitian kualitatif yaitu dengan metode studi kasus longitudinal survey. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner (data utama) dan wawancara (data tambahan) yang menjadi sampelnya mahasiswa PAI UIN Raden Fatah Palembang angkatan 2019 serta menganalisisnya secara deskriptif dan dibuat interpretasi. Hasilnya menunjukkan 100% mahasiswa PAI UIN Raden Fatah angkatan 2019 yang mengisi kuesioner bahwa metodologi pembelajaran berbasis masalah dapat meningkatkan kompetensi berpikir kreatif dan metodologi pembelajaran berbasis masalah dapat berguna dalam memecahkan masalah di kehidupan nyata
Hubungan Aktivitas Fisik, Asupan Kalsium dan Lemak dengan Obesitas Sentral pada Tenaga Kerja Perkantoran
Authors: Rahayuningsih Aries Nilla , Muniroh Lailatul
Published: November 2022

Latar Belakang : Prevalensi obesitas sentral terus mengalami peningkatan seiring berjalannya waktu. Hingga saat ini tercatat sebanyak 31% masyarakat Indonesia mengalami obesitas sentral. Obesitas sentral dapat disebabkan oleh kurangnya aktivitas fisik, tingginya asupan lemak, dan rendahnya asupan kalsium. Obesitas sentral menjadi salah satu permasalahan gizi yang rentan terjadi pada tenaga kerja khususnya tenaga kerja perkantoran.Tujuan : Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menganalisis hubungan antara aktivitas fisik, asupan kalsium, dan lemak dengan obesitas sentral pada tenaga kerja di Kantor Sekretariat DPRD Kabupaten Malang.Metode :  Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian observasional dengan menggunakan desain studi cross sectional. Sampel penelitian terdiri dari 40 tenaga kerja dan diambil secara proportional random sampling. Pengumpulan data terdiri dari pengukuran lingkar pinggang, wawancara food recall 2 x 24 jam, dan pengisian kuesioner BPAQ (Baecke Physical Activity Questionnaire). Data yang berdistribusi normal dianalisis menggunakan uji korelasi pearson, sedangkan data yang tidak berdistribusi normal dianalisis menggunakan uji korelasi spearman.Hasil : Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara asupan kalsium (p=0,002) dan lemak (p=0,000) dengan obesitas sentral. Sementara itu tidak ditemukan hubungan yang signifikan antara aktivitas fisik dengan obesitas sentral (p=0,275).Kesimpulan : Penurunan asupan lemak dan peningkatan asupan kalsium dapat menurunkan risiko terjadinya obesitas sentral. Namun, perlu dilakukan penelitian lebih lanjut mengingat mayoritas reponden dalam penelitian ini tergolong memiliki tingkat aktivitas fisik berat dan tingkat konsumsi lemak yang cenderung kurang.
Perancangan Sepeda Air Low Cost sebagai Sarana Tempat Wisata di Banjir Kanal Semarang
Authors: Ismail Rifky , Mustofa Rizal , Dwiyanto Yahya Fikri
Published: November 2022

The Sungai Banjir Kanal Barat is currently one of the attractions for the residents of Semarang City, but currently the Sungai Banjir Kanal Barat still does not have water attractions, one of which is a water bike ride. The design this time tries to make a water bike design that is suitable for water recreation in the Sungai Banjir Kanal Barat area of ​​Semarang City. In the design process, the design is carried out using Solidworks 2021 software and motion analysis is carried out on the transmission system. In addition, the design of this water bike is also equipped with material selection according to the conditions in the West Flood Canal River, Semarang City. Before designing the design, the author reviews several variations of the concept, then the author chooses the best concept to be used as a design design. The selected concept product weighs 67 kg, length 180 cm, width 120 cm, and height 90 cm. Most of the selected concept products use carbon steel material, and use PVC pipe as a float.
FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI MINAT MAHASISWA AKUNTANSI TERHADAP PROFESI AKUNTAN PUBLIK
Authors:   Program Studi Akuntansi Fakultas Bisnis dan Ekonomi Universitas Islam Indonesia, Kevy Islamay Febriansyah Deo , Fajar Wibisono Arif
Published: November 2022

Jurusan akuntansi sampai saat ini masih menjadi jurusan favorit yang diinginkan banyak orang, namun Indonesia dinilai kekurangan jumlah akuntan publik. Penelitian ini akan meneliti faktor yang membuat mahasiswa jurusan akuntansi di Yogyakarta berminat terhadap profesi akuntan publik. Penelitian ini menggunakan variabel lingkungan kerja, parental influence, pertimbangan pasar kerja, dan self efficacy dan menguji pengaruhnya terhadap variabel dependen minat mahasiswa akuntansi terhadap profesi akuntan publik. Penelitian dilakukan dengan bantuan aplikasi komputer SPSS Statistic 21 dan analisis penelitian ini menggunakan metode regresi berganda dalam pengujian hipotesisnya. Dari hasil 110 responden menunjukkan bahwa lingkungan kerja, parental influence, pertimbangan pasar kerja, dan self efficacy berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap minat mahasiswa akuntansi terhadap profesi akuntan publik. Kata Kunci: Lingkungan Kerja, Parental Influence, Pertimbangan Pasar Kerja, Self Efficacy, Minat Profesi Akuntan Publik.
PENERAPAN MODEL FUZZY MULTI-ATTRIBUTE DECISION MAKING DENGAN METODE SIMPLE ADDITIVE WEIGHTING PADA PROYEK PENGEMBANGAN PLATFORM ANGLO UNTUK MENENTUKAN ALTERNATIF DESTINASI WISATA
Authors:   Program Studi Informatika Universitas Islam Indonesia, Shalehah Fatimah , Gustri Wahyuni2 Elyza ,   Program Studi Informatika Universitas Islam Indonesia
Published: November 2022

Latar Belakang: Platform Anglo merupakan layanan teman perjalanan berbasis web yang memberikan kemudahan untuk menentukan destinasi wisata yang dipersonalisasikan dengan kebutuhan dan pengalaman yang ingin didapatkan pengguna. Tujuan: Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mencari alternatif terbaik dari beberapa alternatif destinasi wisata yang dimiliki sistem berdasarkan beberapa kriteria tertentu dengan menggunakan model Fuzzy Multi-Attribute Decision Making (FMADM). Metode: Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif menggunakan studi kasus proyek pengembangan platform Anglo dan tinjauan pustaka yang berasal dari analisis dan sintesis berbagai sumber referensi jurnal full text dan buku tahun terbit maksimal 5 tahun terakhir melalui google scholar, google books, dan website. Hasil: Terdapat lima parameter utama di dalam sistem kerja FMADM yaitu alternatif, atribut, konflik antar kriteria, bobot, dan matrik keputusan. Parameter tersebut digunakan untuk mencari alternatif keputusan menggunakan metode simple additive weighting yang bekerja dengan menetapkan beberapa alternatif dan menentukan kriteria yang digunakan sebagai acuan pengambilan keputusan. Proses terakhir, menghitung nilai preferensi untuk setiap alternatif. Nilai preferensi terbesar mengindikasikan alternatif terbaik. Kesimpulan: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dari kelima alternatif yang disediakan diantaranya, paket 7 hari bersama Labuan Bajo, paket wisata Kawah Ijen, paket kemah 3 hari di Ranu Kumbolo, paket wisata kuliner Yogyakarta, dan paket tour Borobudur, nilai preferensi terbesar adalah alternatif keempat sebesar 1 yang artinya paket wisata kuliner Yogyakarta merupakan solusi terbaik tujuan berlibur berdasarkan pertimbangan kelima kriteria keputusan yang telah ditentukan sebelumnya. Kata kunci: Alternatif Terbaik, Bobot Keputusan, Fuzzy Multi-Attribute Decision Making (FMADM), dan Simple Additive Weighting.
Writing in the time of COVID-19: The threads that bind and tear asunder
Authors: Sewpaul Vishanthie
Published: November 2022

Located against my positionality as a woman of colour from the global south, I deal with the micro and macro dynamics — particularly the intersections of these — of COVID-19. My grounded-ness on account of an invisible virus, spreading like wildfire within and across nation-states, wreaking havoc, destruction and death, is used to illuminate the ramifications of lockdowns and physical distancing. Governments are placed in invidious positions as they try to balance the scales between keeping the economy going, sustaining livelihoods and preserving life.   While global and community solidarity are threads that bind in dealing with the extremely pernicious consequences of COVID-19, national self-sufficiencies, resources, capacities, and ethical leadership are essential in determining how countries handle and respond to the virus. Given its impact on all countries, some believed COVID-19 to be an equaliser. However, patterns that emerged reflect that COVID-19 has exacerbated inequalities based on social criteria like race, gender, class and nationality. COVID-19 might alter our futures in ways that are currently inconceivable, and it is invading the spaces within which people breathe, live, learn, love, marry, work, play, and die. But these personal spaces exist within the spaces of the infra-politics of power that I deal with in this article.
Tucaresol: A Unique Oral Candidate Drug Ideally Accessible for Treatment of COVID-19 Disease
Authors: Penney Christopher , Zacharie Boulos , Duceppe Jean-Simon
Published: November 2022

Abstract: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has significantly impacted world health and economic status. In response, much work has been undertaken to provide effective, safe vaccines, antibodies and antiviral drugs with which to address this pandemic. Treatment of a pandemic population presents multiple challenges in addition to the primary issue of drug efficacy and safety, such as large scale drug manufacture and distribution, drug stability, oral dosing and pharmacoeconomic considerations. Ideally, these factors must be addressed if new candidate drugs are to be advanced for treatment of large (pandemic) populations. Subsequently, new antivirals have reached the market but choices are few. According to the NIH Covid Treatment Guidelines, only three small molecule antiviral drugs are available to treat COVID-19 disease. As such, a significant part of the research towards discovery of new antiviral drugs has focused on screening and evaluation of ‘repurposed drugs’ or previously approved or clinical stage drugs. Yet, in spite of this increased research activity, one promising clinical stage candidate drug has received little attention regarding its potential as a monotherapy or component of combination therapy for treatment of COVID-19 disease. Tucaresol, with documented human safety and pharmacokinetic data, is an orally active, stable, small molecule amenable to large scale manufacture by a proprietary two-step synthesis developed by us. Tucaresol functions as a host-targeted antiviral by selective protection/reconstitution of CD4+ T helper cells as demonstrated in HIV patients and SIV macaques. In view of similarities between HIV and SARS-CoV-2, especially with respect to host CD4+ T helper cells, and the suitability of Tucaresol for facile treatment of pandemic populations, Tucaresol is presented herein for treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 patients but may also be useful for treatment of advanced disease accompanied by lymphopenia.
Inertial Sensors-Based Estimation of Temporal Events in Skating Sub-Techniques While In-Field Roller Skiing
Authors: Meyer Frédéric , Lund-Hansen Magne , Kocbach Jan , Seeberg Trine M. , Sandbakk Øyvind , Austeng Andreas
Published: November 2022

The aim of this study was to adapt a treadmill-developed method for determination of inner-cycle parameters in cross-country roller ski skating for a field application. The method is based on detecting initial and final ground-contact of poles and skis during cyclic movements. Eleven athletes skied four laps of 2.5 km at low and high endurance-intensity, using two types of skis with different rolling coefficients. Participants were equipped with inertial measurement units (IMUs) attached to their wrists and skis, while insoles with pressure sensors and poles with force measurements were used as reference systems. The method based on IMUs was able to detect more than 97% of the temporal events compared to the reference system. The inner-cycle temporal parameters had a precision ranging from 49 to 59 ms, corresponding to 3.9% to 13.7% of the corresponding inner-cycle duration. Overall, this study showed good reliability of using IMUs on athlete’s wrists and skis to determine temporal events, inner-cycle parameters and the performed sub-techniques in cross-country roller ski skating in field-conditions.
Global COVID-19 Pandemic Outcomes: Dissecting a Failed Strategy
Authors: Thorp James A , Thorp Margery M. , Thorp Elise M. , Scott-Emuakpor Ajovi , Thorp K.E.
Published: November 2022

Objectives to assess COVID-19 mortality rates per country population. To determine what if any independent country-specific variables from 9 different databases were correlated. Design population based retrospective cohort study. Setting analysis of global COVID-19 treatment and containment strategies using data from 9 worldwide websites. Participants 108 countries worldwide. Interventions none. Main Outcome Measures were COVID-19 death rates per country population analyzed by univariate and multivariate analysis. The main outcome parameters were to determine if there are any correlations between the percentage of countrywide COVID-19 deaths/population by the countries’ percent vaccinated. Secondary outcome measures include the effect of other independent variables on COVID-19 death rates per country population including: health expenditures per capita, annual income per capita, COVID-19 tests per 1000 people, stringency index (a measure of each countries containment strategies), hydroxychloroquine score (a measure of each countries use), ivermectin score (a measure of each countries use), hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and specific countries and geographic locations. Results COVID-19 vaccination rates ranged from 0-99% in 108 countries. Univariate analysis demonstrates the following independent variables to correlate with COVID-19 deaths/population (correlation coefficient, p value): countrywide COVID-19 vaccination rates (+0.2936, p=0.002); healthcare costs per capita (+0.3212, p=0.0007), income per capita (+0.3051, p=0.0013), COVID-19 tests per 1000 population (+0.6981 p=0.0307); stringency index (+0.3098, p=0.0011); hydroxychloroquine index (-0.1337, p=0.0678); and ivermectin index (-0.1383, p=0.1535). Conclusions Increasing rates of COVID-19 vaccination are associated with increase COVID-19 death rates per country population (p=0.002). Other variables associated include healthcare costs per capita (+0.3212, p=0.0007), income per capita (+0.3051, p=0.0013), COVID-19 tests per 1000 population (+0.6981 p=0.0307); and stringency index (+0.3098, p=0.0011).
Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceptions towards COVID-19 Vaccinations: A Cross-sectional Survey in Pakistan
Authors: Bibi Asima , Abbas Sameen , Mushtaq Saima , Mansoor Atika , Green Ivan R. , Mallhi Tauqeer Hussain , Khan Yusra Habib , Khan Amjad
Published: November 2022

Background Several vaccines have been approved for prevention of the coronavirus disease discovered on 31st December in Wuhan, China. Pakistan procured vaccines from various countries. However, the lack of knowledge and reluctance of the general population to embrace the use of the vaccines are considered to be the major determinants of the slow vaccination rate. Hence, it is necessary to evaluate the willingness of the general population about their perception of the COVID-19 vaccination. Methods A cross sectional survey based on a self-structured questionnaire comprising 18 questions was conducted (from April 21-June 21) on 400 Pakistani participants to evaluate their knowledge, attitude and perception towards the COVID-19 vaccination. Chi-square independent t-test and one-way Anova including a multiple step wise linear regression were used to draw conclusions about the results. P< 0.05 was considered significant. Results A total of 400 participants responded in the KAP survey of which 46.5% were female and 53.5% were male. The mean age of participants was 36.08 years. This survey showed a poor knowledge (50.5%), a fair attitude (75.1%) and a poor perception (58.1%) towards the COVID-19 vaccination. Higher mean knowledge and attitude scores was reported in the age group 21-40, females and unmarried urban citizens. Regression analysis showed that age, education, residence and employment status influenced the knowledge and perception score to a considerable extent. Conclusions The findings reflect an inadequate knowledge and perception on the one hand but a better attitude towards the COVID-19 vaccination. This KAP survey will help in better understanding the opinion of the general population towards vaccination and will be useful for policy makers and health care authorities aiming to increase the vaccination rate.
Recognition of Micro-Expressions using the Spatiotemporal Capsule Network
Authors: Mugees Asif Muhammad , Asif Sana , Hussain Rabia , Khalid Imtnan
Published: November 2022

Micro-expression (ME) is one of the key psychological stress reactions. It is a modest, spontaneous facial mechanism. ME has significant applicability in a variety of psychologically-related sectors because to its precision and unpredictability with regard to psychological manifestations. Nevertheless, the current Micro-expression recognition (MER) algorithms have poor accuracy and a limited quantity of ME data, and this study issue has not been thoroughly investigated. Therefore, we present an approach for deep learning based on a Spatio-temporal capsule network (STCP-Net). STCP-Net has four components: a jitter reduction module, a differential feature extraction module, an STCP module, and a fully linked layer. The first two modules are aimed to extract diversifying differential features more precisely and to limit the influence of head jitter. The STCP module is used to extract Spatio-temporal features layer by layer, taking the temporal and geographical connection between features into account. This research runs sufficient trials using the Leave One Subject Out (LOSO) methodology for cross-validation using the CASMEII dataset. The conclusion and analysis demonstrate that the algorithm is innovative and efficient.
Selective Adsorption of Cesium by Supramolecular Materials Loaded with Different Carriers
Authors: Tian Su Jia , Lei Xu , Yun Zhang An
Published: November 2022

The adsorption of supramolecular composites for Cs(I) in high level liquid waste (HLLW) are different due to different carriers. We chose 25,27-bis(ethyl)-calix[4]arene-26,28-crown-6 (EC[4]C6) as adsorbent, SiO2-P, XAD-7 and UiO-66 as carriers. The synthesis and characterization of supramolecular EC[4]C6 loaded with three different carriers were presented. SEM, N2 adsorption/desorption isotherms, TG-DSC spectra, FT-IR spectra results shown that EC[4]C6 was successfully introduced into the pores of carriers via physical intermolecular interactions. EC[4]C6/SiO2-P, EC[4]C6/XAD-7 and EC[4]C6/UiO-66 shown high efficiency, high selectivity towards Cs(I) over 18 typical fission or corrosion products in HNO3 solution. The adsorption properties of the three materials were investigated after electron irradiation. These results demonstrate that EC[4]C6/SiO2-P possess greater potential for highly efficient removal of Cs(I) from HLLW.
Advances in Sno2-Based Nanomaterials for Photocatalysis, Supercapacitors, and Antibacterial Activities
Authors: Chandra Joshi Naveen , Singh Rajesh , Upadhyay Sanjay , Kumar Niraj , Gehlot Anita , S Chetan , Prakash Chander , Saxena Kuldeep Kumar , G. Mohan Dhanesh , Tomków Jacek
Published: November 2022

Tin (IV) oxide nanoparticles (SnO2 NPs) have received a lot of interest because of their interesting features. SnO2 NPs have proven productive in a range of fields, including water purification, supercapacitors, batteries, antibacterial and antioxidant agents, and others. SnO2-based nanoparticles found a wide range of applications after incorporating materials with varying chemical compositions. SnO2 NPs and their nanocomposites have been used effectively as antibacterial agents against various pathogenic bacteria, photocatalysts for dye degradation, and electrode materials for supercapacitors (SCs). This article covers the characteristics of SnO2 NPs, SnO2 nanocomposite materials, applications of SnO2 NPs and their composite materials, including antibacterial, energy storage, and photocatalysis, as well as some significant recent studies.
Factors Associated with Treatment Outcomes among Patients Living with HIV and Hypertension Comorbidity in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Authors: Faleni Monwabisi , Mabunda Sikhumbuzo A. , Ziphelele Ncane , Pulido Estrada Guillermo Alfredo , Apalata Teke , Nomatshila Sibusiso Cyprian Cyprian
Published: November 2022

Globally, non-communicable diseases like hypertension are on the rise, existing concurrently with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in populations, especially those in low- to middle-income countries. The introduction of antiretroviral treatment (ART) for people living with HIV was welcomed with great enthu-siasm across populations. A cross-sectional study of 100 purposively selected adult participants on an-tiretroviral treatment living in the OR Tambo district was conducted to determine factors associated with treatment outcomes among patients living with HIV and hypertension comorbidity. The data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences, with a p-value of 0.05 considered significant. A total of 86% of the female population, with a mean age of 39.76, was studied. Participants with improved viral load and CD4 cell count after initiation of ART increased from 63% to 68% and 74% to 90%, respectively whilst viral load suppression increased from 45.1% to 90.2%. Hypertension post-ART initiation increased from 9% to 34%, exacerbated by smoking (12%), alcohol (14%), vegetable consumption (39%), skipping breakfast (50%), sugar use (62%), and vigorous physical activity (12%). The onset of hypertension was linked to the start of ART, and risky behaviors influenced treatment outcomes. Primordial prevention, like strong health promotion inter-ventions for risk factors, is needed to improve life expectancy.
Pectin from Fruit and Berry Juice Production By-Products, Determination of Physicochemical, Antioxidant and Rheological Properties
Authors: Konrade Daiga , Gaidukovs Sergejs
Published: November 2022

The by-products of the juice and cider industry in forms of pomace and peels are rich sources of pectin which further can be used in the food, cosmetic and non-food industries. The aim of the research was to use by-products from fruits and berries grown in Latvia: Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum); Apples (Malus domestica); Plums (Prunus domestica); Red Currants (Ribes rubrum); Black Currants (Ribes nigrum); Gooseberries (Ribes uva-crispa); Sour Cherries (Prunus cerasus); Pumpkins (Cuccurbita spp.) for pectin extraction. Citric acid (0.1 N) was used for the hot water extraction. The yield of pectin (PY = 4.47 – 17.8 % DM) and physicochemical parameters of obtained pectin were determined: methoxy degree (ME = 4.27 – 8.13 %), esterification degree (DE = 45.16 % – 64.06 %), anhydrouronic acid content (AUA = 38.23.% - 84.74 %); moisture content (5.2 – 7.4 %), ash content (1.42 - 2.88 g 100 g-1), total phenolic content (TPC = 2.076 – 4.668 GAE, mg L-1) and antiradical scavening activity (DPPH Method (0.56 – 37.29 %)). Pectin analysis was performed by FT-IR and the rheological properties of pectin gels were determined.
GIS and SDM-based Methodology for Resource Optimisation: Feasibility Study for Citrus in Mediterranean Area
Authors: Catalano Giuseppe Antonio , Maci Federico , D’Urso Provvidenza Rita , Arcidiacono Claudia
Published: November 2022

South Italy is characterised by a semi-arid climate with scarce rain and high evaporative demand, therefore the need to optimise water resources in this area is crucial, and climate change could worsen this condition. In citrus cultivation, which is one of the most important crops bred in Southern Italy, and more generally in Mediterranean regions, deficit irrigation strategies are im-plemented in order to cope with limited resource availability. On this basis, knowledge on how the territorial distribution of citrus would change in relation to these strategies constitutes valuable information for the stakeholders. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine the prob-ability of presence of citrus in Sicily at changing of the percentage of water deficit application, in order to analyse change in the surface area and localisation of the crop. The methodology was based on the application of Species Distribution Models and Geographic Information Systems to the case study of the Province of Syracuse in Sicily. Different geostatistical and machine learning models were applied, based on 3-decades bioclimatic variables, DTM and irrigation; assessment of the outcomes was carried by using classification evaluation metrics. The analysis of the outcomes showed that uncorrelated predictor layers mainly included water input that affected most the probability of presence. Moreover, GIS analyses showed that deficit irrigation strategies would generate an overall reduction of cultivation surfaces in the territory and a decrease of citrus pres-ence in southern areas of the considered territory, where climate conditions are less favourable in terms of temperature and precipitations, thus providing useful information for decision support tools in agriculture and land use policy.
Who is More Likely to Complete the Appointments, and What Factors Determine the Appointment Wait Time?
Authors: Alnakhi Wafa K. , Mamdouh Heba , Hussain Hamid Y. , Mudawi Mohamed S. , Ibrahim Gamal M. , Al Balushi Amal J. , Al Zarooni Noora , Elnaeem Abdulsalam , Natafgi Nabil
Published: November 2022

Background: Digital health significantly affects healthcare delivery. Moreover, empirical studies on the utilization of telehealth in Dubai are limited. Accordingly, this study examines the utilization of telehealth services in Dubai Health Authority (DHA) facilities and the factors associated with telehealth appointment completion and turnaround time. Methods: This cross-sectional study examines patients who used telehealth services in DHA from 2020 through 2021 using 241,822 records. A binary logistic regression model was constructed to investigate the association between appointment turnaround time as a dependent variable and patient and visit characteristics as independent variables. Results: Of the total scheduled telehealth visits, more than three-quarter (78.55%) were completed. Older patients, non-Emiratis, patients who had their visits in 2020, patients who had video visits, and those who sought family medicine as a specialty had a shorter turn-around time to receive their appointment. Conclusions: This study identifies several characteristics associated with the turn-around time. Moreover, technological improvements focusing on specialties that can readily be addressed through telehealth and further research in this domain will improve service provision and support building an evidence base.
Real-Time Interpolated Rendering of Terrain Point Cloud Data
Authors: Kordež Jaka , Marolt Matija , Bohak Ciril
Published: November 2022

Most real-time terrain point cloud rendering techniques do not address the empty space between the points but rather try to minimize it by changing the way how the points are rendered by either rendering them bigger or with more appropriate shapes such as paraboloids. In this work, we propose an alternative approach to point cloud rendering, which addresses the empty space between the points and tries to fill it with appropriate values to achieve the best possible output. The proposed approach runs in real time and outperforms several existing point cloud rendering techniques in terms of speed and render quality.
Edukasi dan Sosialisasi Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat (PHBS) Pasca Banjir di Panti Asuhan Furqan Sumang Kota Makassar
Authors: Laksmi Trisasmita
Published: November 2022

Penerapan Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat (PHBS) pasca banjir dapat meminimalisir dampak buruk terhadap kesehatan di panti asuhan sebagai lokasi terdampak. Kondisi lingkungan pasca banjir di panti asuhan seringkali diabaikan sehingga menyebabkan penghuni panti asuhan menderita berbagai penyakit. Pengetahuan tentang perilaku sanitasi juga belum pernah didapatkan oleh anak asuh karena tidak banyak masyarakat yang peduli dengan kondisi ini. Salah satu cara yang dilakukan pengabdi adalah dengan mengedukasi dan mensosialisasikan terkait dengan PHBS. Sasaran kegiatan ini adalah para penghuni panti asuhan dengan tujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan pemahaman tentang PHBS sehingga nantinya anak panti dapat menerapkan pola hidup bersih dan sehat dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Kegiatan ini terdiri dari tiga tahap, yaitu pemaparan materi, tanya jawab, dan praktek cuci tangan. Hasil pengabdian ini menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pemahaman anak panti mengenai pengertian PHBS sebesar 31,5%; jenis kegiatan yang tergolong PHBS sebesar 37,9%; waktu yang tepat mencuci tangan sebesar 51,4%; dan dampak penyakit yang timbul jika tidak menjaga kebersihan sebesar 43,3%. Secara umum dapat disimpulkan bahwa kegiatan ini dapat meningkatkan pemahaman anak panti tentang PHBS.
Responding to anti-Black racism: an empirical appraisal of supervisors’ behaviors using simulated encounters
Authors: Calhoun Amanda , Martin Andres , Adigun Ayodola , Alleyne Shirley D. , Asuzu Kammarauche , Thompson-Felix Tara , Asnes Andrea , de Carvalho-Filho Marco A. , Benoit Laelia , Genao Inginia
Published: November 2022

Background
Racist interactions in clinical practice remain a pervasive reality for Black healthcare providers.
Objective
We sought to provide supervisors with guidance to inform their actions when confronting racism in daily clinical practice.
Methods
We conducted in 2021 an empirical study in which experienced supervisors responded to seven short, videotaped interactions between 1) a simulated participant (SP) and different clinicians-in-training; 2) the trainees and their respective supervisors; and 3) the trainees and their supervisors together with the SP. The clinical exchanges exemplified different types of racist (entrenching)or antiracist (uprooting) behaviors. After viewing each clip, participants wrote their reflections confidentially before joining together for a structured debriefing. For our qualitative approach to the data we used thematic analysis.
Results
Based on the input of 52 participants recruited into five two-hour-long sessions, we categorized the behaviors of supervisors facing anti-Black racial injuries involving learners under their oversight. We organized supervisor behaviors into five interlocking domains, each with a range of possible responses: 1) Gradation: from conciliatory to confrontational; 2) Explicitness: from avoiding to naming; 3) Ownership: from individual to shared; 4) Involvement: from excusing to including; and 5) Stance: from protective to paternalistic.
Conclusions
Our qualitative findings provide a rubric for supervisors to engage in reflective practice and for medical educators to inform faculty development to fight anti-Black racism in clinical practice. In addition, they can serve as a framework for facilitated discussion among healthcare providers who may have experienced or witnessed anti-Black racist interactions.
A new model for facility bus terminal location problem based on modified Kerre's inequality
Authors: Rahdar Sahar , Ghanbari Reza , Ghorbani-Moghadam Khatere , Sadeghi Sedighe , Heidari Donya
Published: November 2022

Recently, Babaie-Kafaki et al. \cite{Babaie-Kafaki,Babaie-Kafakinew} have suggested a model for the fuzzy bus terminal location problem. Here, we propose a new optimization model by improving Babaie-Kafaki et al.'s model. In our model, we define new structures of neighborhoods. Also, we assume that the number of passengers corresponds to the fuzzy nodes. Using modified Kerre's inequality, we propose a new variable neighborhood search algorithm for solving a fuzzy bus terminal location problem. In our algorithm, we consider new types of neighborhoods to have a more realistic fuzzy model. The algorithm is tested on a variety of random generated large-scale fuzzy bus terminal location problems with fuzzy coefficients. In contrast of most existing method our proposed algorithm is solved fuzzy bus terminal location problem directly. The parameters of our proposed algorithm are set by irace package to ensure fair space. To demonstrate the performance of our method, we make a comparison between our method and other existing algorithms. We make use of the non-parametric statistical test due to Wilcoxon's test and the Dolan--Moré performance profiles to assess the performance of the numerical algorithms.
A decorating 3D Printing on cotton T-shirt utilizing fused deposited soft TPU material
Authors: Chaidas Dimitrios , Spahiu Tatjana , Kechagias John D.
Published: November 2022

The Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printing builds physical forms or parts by depositing fused thermoplastic substrates layer by layer with computer-aided manufacturing technology. Pure polymers or composites can be 3D printed with the material deposition FFF process. Many attempts have been presented in the literature to 3D print directly on textiles. Still, only a few reports the direct 3D printing process of soft thermoplastics upon a T-shirt for decorating it with a logo or a scheme. Note that the textiles have a specific structure with assembled fibers and are ranked as a discrete class of materials. This manuscript presents a critical study to 3D print soft TPU material in a T-shirt and discusses the pros and cons of the process for 3D printing of textiles.
Prevalence of metastases in patients with head and neck tumors in a public radiotherapy service
Authors: Souto Débora Fernanda , Prado Mayara Colpo , Schuch Natielen Jacques , Skupien Jovito Adiel
Published: November 2022

Purpose: To evaluate the prevalence of metastasis and survival rate of patients diagnosed and treated with head and neck cancer and associate them with possible risk factors.
Methods: Medical records (June 2013 to April 2020) of patients diagnosed with head and neck tumors treated in the radiotherapy department of a public hospital were retrospectively evaluated. Three hundred and fifty-one patients were selected, and data regarding the patient, disease and treatment were collected and analyzed descriptively. The association between the independent variables and outcomes was determined by univariate analysis using crude odds ratios. Variables with a p-value <0.20 in the univariate analysis were included in a Cox regression model by the stepwise forward method. Kaplan-Meier analyses were also performed.
Results: Three hundred and one medical records were included, and most participants were male (84.1%) with a mean age of 63.62 years (±12.19). Eighty-three patients died (27.6%) and 56 (18.6%) developed metastases. A significant association (p=0.046) was found between alcoholism/smoking and death. The presence of metastasis (p=0.039) and advanced staging (p=0.021) also showed an association, increasing the risk of death by over two-fold.
Conclusion: A high prevalence of metastasis was found in the patients evaluated, which was a risk factor for death. Other variables also influenced the survival rate of the participating individuals.
Diagnostic classification of autism spectrum disorder using sMRI improves with the morphological distance-related features compared to morphological features
Authors: Manoj Gokul , Gupta Vaibhavi , Bhattacharya Aditi , Aleem Shaik Gadda Abdul , Vedantham Dhanvi , Ronickom Jac Fredo Agastinose , A Amalin Prince
Published: November 2022

In this study, we analyzed the performance of the morphological features (MF) and morphological distance-related features (MDRF) in the classification of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and typical development (TD). Initially, we pre-processed the structural magnetic resonance images (sMRI) of ASD and TD from seven sites publicly available in the autism brain imaging data exchange (ABIDE-I and ABIDE-II) database using the standard pipeline. Further, sMRI images were parcellated into different regions using the Destrieux atlas. Moreover, MF (surface area) and MDRF were calculated from each region. We tested the performance of the MF and MDRF on each site by feeding them to classifiers such as random forest (RF), support vector machines (SVM), and multi-layer perceptron (MLP). Our results suggest that the MDRF were able to classify the ASD and TD better than the MF. Furthermore, the RF gives a single-site average classification accuracy of 91.78% and 95.27% using MF and MDRF respectively. We achieved the average classification accuracy of 69.08% and 82.91% between the sites using MF and MDRF respectively. Our results suggest that the frontal lobe and right hemisphere contribute more MDRF to the machine learning model. Furthermore, many features were found within the frontal lobe (15 distance features) and frontal-parietal (11 distance features) lobes of the top features in the USM site. The results suggest that the MDRF can be used as a valuable feature metric to classify ASD-like neurodevelopmental disorders.
Levels of contaminant metals in three species of holothurians from Portugal: Seasonal, sex and tissues variations
Authors: Sales Sabrina S. , González-Wangüemert Mercedes , Pessoa Maria F. , Bandarra Narcisa M. , Lourenço Helena M.
Published: November 2022

The main goal of this study was to investigate the seasonal contaminants changes of three sea cucumber species caught from the Northeast Atlantic. The risk associated with the consumption of these target species taking into account the consumers age group was also evaluated. For this, was analysed the concentration of Cd, Pb and Hg during spring, summer, autumn and winter in two different tissues (body wall and muscle band) of female and male. Average concentration of the Cd, Pb and Hg were different between species, significant differences were also observed considering sex and tissue factors. Unlike, the seasons do not seem to interfere in the concentration of these elements. In general,Holothuria arguinensis(Cd < 0.03 mg kg− 1; Pb < 1.20 mg kg− 1; Hg < 0.03 mg kg− 1),Holothuria forskali(Cd < 0.03 mg kg− 1; Pb < LoD; Hg < 0.02 mg kg− 1) andHolothuria mammata(Cd < 0.04 mg kg− 1; Pb < 0.56 mg kg− 1; Hg < 0.047 mg kg− 1) showed levels lower than those regulated by European Union (Cd 0.05 mg kg− 1; Pb 0.5 mg kg− 1; Hg 0.5 mg kg− 1). The risk associated with the consumption of these species is low since the amount that can be consumed by adults, based on the maximum concentrations of each element, is high. As it is scarce or does not exist, these data may allow contribute for a data basis for future elaboration of new regulations limiting the maximum concentrations of metals in the consumption of echinoderms.
Acceptability of serosurveys in southern Zambia: surveyor and community perspectives
Authors: Carcelen Andrea C. , Limaye Rupali J. , Mutembo Simon , Hamahuwa Mutinta , Thuma Philip E. , Moss William J. , Hayford Kyla
Published: November 2022

Background: Factors associated with whether individuals choose to participate in serosurveys are not well understood. Understanding perceptions from multiple perspectives, including the perspectives of both data collectors and participants through a holistic model such as the socio-ecological model contextualizes individual, interpersonal, and structural level influences on survey research participation. We used a multiple methods approach to characterize reasons for serosurvey participation in communities in Southern Province, Zambia where a serosurvey was conducted in 2016.
Methods: The first phase conducted focus group discussions and in-depth interviews with 24 data collectors who participated in a measles-rubella serosurvey in 2016. The second phase surveyed 34 caregivers at health facilities to identify barriers and facilitators to serosurvey participation. Emergent themes were then classified into a socio-ecological model using individual, interpersonal, and structural level constructs.
Results: Common themes emerged from data collectors as well as caregivers surveyed. At the individual level, providing incentives was a motivator, and some religious beliefs were described as a barrier to serosurvey participation. At the interpersonal level, family dynamics and community influences could help or hinder serosurvey participation. Community health workers were consistently named as facilitators of participation. At the structural level, concerns about specimen collection, who was selected for serosurveys, and not receiving test results arose as potential barriers. The most frequently reported facilitator was provision of information about the purpose of the serosurvey (85% of respondents). The most frequently reported barrier was lack of clarity regarding use of their blood specimen (53% of respondents). For specimen collection type, caregivers consistently preferred finger prick blood collection over both venous blood draw and oral swabs.
Conclusion: Serosurvey participation was deemed acceptable to most study participants. The socioecological model revealed barriers and facilitators for participation to guide strategies to improve participation which can be applied to ongoing serosurveys for SARS-CoV-2. Serosurveys should develop an engagement plan to provide information about blood collection ahead of the serosurvey and communicate the objectives of the study through a trusted source such as community health workers.
WITHDRAWN: Effects of phosphorus-dissolving Dark septate endophytes fungi on the growth of blueberry
Authors: Luo Qixin , Shang Xiaojing , Li Si , Yan Qian , Li Jinziyue , Hou Rui
Published: November 2022

Dark septate endophytes (DSEs) and Phosphate-solubilizing fungi (PSFs) are widely distributed and have important application value in improving plant growth. However, the effects of DSE fungi with phosphate-solubilizing ability on host plants need further study. In this study, phosphorus-dissolving DSE fungi were screened for growth-promoting effects. We isolated, identified and characterized three DSE fungal species (Thozetella neonivea, Pezicula ericae and Hyaloscyphaceae sp.) showing phosphate-solubilizing ability. The impact of three single or dual inoculations of DSEs on blueberry plant characteristics was studied. Their effects on colonization intensity, biomass in seedlings, nutrients in plants and soil, and activities of plant resistance enzymes and soil enzymes were remarkably upregulated relative to the control (p < 0.05). The available phosphorus and acid phosphatase in different combinations were significantly increased. These findings indicate that the application of three DSEs may be valuable to facilitate the cultivation of blueberry with a higher biomass and improved plant quality.
Prevalence and factors associated with fertility desires among HIV-positive MSM
Authors: Zhang Hanxi , Han Jing , Su Ye , Li Zhennan , Zhao Hongxin
Published: November 2022

Background: Despite the emphasis on the prevention of mother-to-child transmission for people living with HIV/AIDS. Issues of fertility desire have a paucity of data among HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM).
Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study to assess fertility attitudes and associated factors, as well as the reproductive knowledge among HIV-positive MSM. Analysis was mainly based on the multivariate regression model.
Results: About 35% (46/129) expressed a fertility desire. MSM without siblings tended to have fertility desire. And there was a higher proportion of having fertility intention with a master's degree or above. Surrogacy was the most desired method among the 86 respondents who had the desire or did not make a decision. While the accuracy of the reproductive knowledge was only 69.6%.
Conclusion: We recommend that providers offer much more professional information and developing assisted reproductive technology to meet the reproductive aspirations of HIV-positive MSM.
Comparative cytotoxicity, immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory potential of FMB (Fuzed, Micronized and Bio-activate) and conventional extracts of Glycyrrhiza glabra
Authors: Ibrahim Mohammad , Gokarn Vijay , Tamoli Sanjay
Published: November 2022

Essential trace elements (ETEs) are important for the human body as like plant phytoconstituents in the products or extracts perform cell functions at biological, chemical and molecular levels. ETEs serve as cofactors for numerous enzymes and as centres for maintaining the structural integrity of proteins and enzymes as well as mediating significant biological processes. Therefore, ETEs are required in our therapeutic regimen to attain maximum efficacy. In the present study, we have successfully replenished the ETEs into a conventional extract of Glycyrrhiza glabra by utilizing an advanced technology called FMB [(fusion (F), micronization (M), bioligation or bioactivate (B)] and investigate their cytotoxicity, immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory activities. The elemental analysis confirmed that FMB technology significantly replenishes iron, zinc and calcium in the conventional extract. Results of cytotoxicity revealed that FMB extract is safer than conventional extract. Moreover, significant pinocytic activity was observed in FMB extract as compared to conventional extract while similar results were observed in a splenocyte proliferation assay. In the case of anti-inflammatory activity, FMB extract showed better activity in comparison to conventional extract. Conclusively, the current study finds that FMB approaches can be a more effective substitute for conventional extracts by offering them a higher therapeutic value.