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Making “Sense” of Ecology from a Genetic Perspective: Caenorhabditis elegans, Microbes and Behavior
Authors: Yoon Kyoung-hye , Indong Rocel Amor , Lee Jin I.
Published: November 2022

Our knowledge of animal and behavior in the natural ecology is based on over a century’s worth of valuable field studies. In this post-genome era, however, we recognize that genes are the underpinning of ecological interactions between two organisms. Understanding how genes contribute to animal ecology, which is essentially the intersection of two genomes, is a tremendous challenge. The bacterivorous nematode Caenorhabditis elegans, one of the most well-known genetic animal model experimental systems, experiences a complex microbial world in its natural habitat, providing us with a window into the interplay of genes and molecules that result in an animal–microbial ecology. In this review, we will discuss C. elegans natural ecology, how the worm uses its sensory system to detect the microbes and metabolites that it encounters, and then discuss some of the fascinating ecological dances, including behaviors, that have evolved between the nematode and the microbes in its environment.
Editorial for the Special Issue on Miniature Optoelectronic Resonators and Oscillators
Authors: Salzenstein Patrice
Published: November 2022

The idea of developing oscillators, which can potentially replace electric oscillators such as those based on quartz, is interesting [...]
Antibacterial Properties and Potential Mechanism of Serum from Chinese Alligator
Authors: Hu Meng-Yuan , Chen Yi-Wen , Chai Zhi-Fan , Wang Yin-Zhi , Lin Jian-Qing , Fang Sheng-Guo
Published: November 2022

The Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis) is an ancient reptile with strong immunity that lives in wetland environments. This study tested the antibacterial ability of Chinese alligator serum (CAS) against Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa and analyzed the potential underlying mechanisms. Results showed that the CAS had a marked antibacterial effect on K. pneumoniae, E. coli, and P. aeruginosa, while S. aureus was only mildly affected. However, these effects disappeared when Protease K was added to the serum. The serum proteome analysis revealed that the antibacterial ability of CAS was produced by interactions among various proteins and that the complement proteins played a major antibacterial role. Therefore, we made relevant predictions about the structure and function of complement component 3. In addition, sequence alignment and phylogenetic analysis of complement component 3d (C3d) in four mammalian species and two alligator species showed that the amino acids that make up the acid pocket on the concave surface of alligator C3d are not identical to those in mammals. This study provided evidence that CAS elicits significant antibacterial effects against some pathogens and provides the basis for further development of novel antibacterial drugs.
Study of Defects and Nano-patterned Substrate Regulation Mechanism in AlN Epilayers
Authors: Wei Wenwang , Peng Yi , Yang Yanlian , Xiao Kai , Maraj Mudassar , Yang Jia , Wang Yukun , Sun Wenhong
Published: November 2022

The high crystal quality and low dislocation densities of aluminum nitride (AlN) grown on flat and nano-patterned sapphire substrate that are synthesized by the metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) method are essential for the realization of high-efficiency deep ultraviolet light-emitting diodes. The micro-strains of 0.18 × 10−3 cm−2 for flat substrate AlN and 0.11 × 10−3 cm−2 for nano-patterned substrate AlN are obtained by X-ray diffractometer (XRD). The screw and edge dislocation densities of samples are determined by XRD and transmission electron microscope (TEM), and the results indicate that the nano-patterned substrates are effective in reducing the threading dislocation density. The mechanism of the variation of the threading dislocation in AlN films grown on flat and nano-patterned substrates is investigated comparatively. The etch pit density (EPD) determined by preferential chemical etching is about 1.04 × 108 cm−2 for AlN grown on a nano-patterned substrate, which is slightly smaller than the results obtained by XRD and TEM investigation. Three types of etch pits with different sizes are all revealed on the AlN surface using the hot KOH etching method.
Hypoiconicity as Intentionality
Authors: Ruthrof Horst
Published: November 2022

The paper analyses Peirce’s hypoiconicity through the lens of Husserlian intentionality. Peirce’s triple structure of hypoiconicity as resemblance relation, diagrammatical reasoning and metaphoric displacement is shown to require intentional acts in its production and interpretation. Regarding hypoiconicity as a semiotic schematization of Vorstellung, the paper places it in the context of Husserl’s conception of intentionality in which iconicity appears as a stepping-stone towards the skeletonization of resemblance in diagrammatical abstraction and as schematic displacement in metaphor. As such, hypoiconic intentionality is argued to play a role also in Peirce’s community conception of language. The paper’s core claim is that intentionality provides an avenue for revealing hypoiconicity as a major, critical concept of semiotics, functioning as paradigm case for investigating the convergence of semiotics and phenomenology.
Recent Advances in Porous Polymers for Solid-State Rechargeable Lithium Batteries
Authors: Zou Junyan , Ben Teng
Published: November 2022

The application of rechargeable lithium batteries involves all aspects of our daily life, such as new energy vehicles, computers, watches and other electronic mobile devices, so it is becoming more and more important in contemporary society. However, commercial liquid rechargeable lithium batteries have safety hazards such as leakage or explosion, all-solid-state lithium rechargeable lithium batteries will become the best alternatives. But the biggest challenge we face at present is the large solid-solid interface contact resistance between the solid electrolyte and the electrode as well as the low ionic conductivity of the solid electrolyte. Due to the large relative molecular mass, polymers usually exhibit solid or gel state with good mechanical strength. The intermolecules are connected by covalent bonds, so that the chemical and physical stability, corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance and fire resistance are good. Many researchers have found that polymers play an important role in improving the performance of all-solid-state lithium rechargeable batteries. This review mainly describes the application of polymers in the fields of electrodes, electrolytes, electrolyte-electrode contact interfaces, and electrode binders in all-solid-state lithium rechargeable batteries, and how to improve battery performance. This review mainly introduces the recent applications of polymers in solid-state lithium battery electrodes, electrolytes, electrode binders, etc., and describes the performance of emerging porous polymer materials and materials based on traditional polymers in solid-state lithium batteries. The comparative analysis shows the application advantages and disadvantages of the emerging porous polymer materials in this field which provides valuable reference information for further development.
Measuring Structural Changes in Cytochrome c under Crowded Conditions Using In Vitro and In Silico Approaches
Authors: Parray Zahoor Ahmad , Naqvi Ahmad Abu Turab , Ahanger Ishfaq Ahmad , Shahid Mohammad , Ahmad Faizan , Hassan Md. Imtaiyaz , Islam Asimul
Published: November 2022

It is known from in vitro studies that macromolecular crowding in the cell effects protein structure, stability and function; but predictive studies are relatively unexplored. There are few reports where the effect of various crowder mixtures has been exploited to discern their combined effect on the structural stability of proteins. These studies are more significant because their effect can mimicked with in vivo conditions, where the environment is heterogeneous. Effects of two crowders, polyethylene glycol (PEG 400 Da), and its monomer ethylene glycol (EG) alone and in mixture on the structural stability of cytochrome c (cyt c) were determined using various spectroscopic and bioinformatics tools. The main conclusions of our study are (i) the monomer EG has a kosmotropic effect on the protein (stabilizes the protein), and has no significant effect on the tertiary structure; (ii) PEG 400 destabilizes the structure as well as the stability of the protein; and (iii) EG counteracts the destabilizing effect of PEG 400. From this investigation, it seems evident that proteins may fold or unfold in the crowded environment of the cell where various interactions assist them to maintain their structure for their functions. Bioinformatics approaches were also used to support all of the in vitro observations. Cyt c is functional protein; if the structure of the protein is modulated due to change in the environment its nature of function will also change. Our research addresses the question by modulating the environment around the protein, and the macromolecule (protein) conformation dynamics and interaction study via in vitro and in silico approaches which indirectly compares with that of the environment in-cellular milieu, which is highly crowded.
Building National Open Science Cloud Initiatives (NOSCIs) in Southeast Europe: Supporting Research and Scholarly Communication
Authors: Ševkušić Milica , Toli Eleni , Lenaki Katerina , Kanavou Kalliopi , Sifakaki Electra , Kosanović Biljana , Papastamatiou Ilias , Papadopoulou Elli
Published: November 2022

The Horizon 2020 project National Initiatives for Open Science in Europe—NI4OS Europe supports the development of the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) by integrating 15 countries in Southeast Europe into the governance structure of this new pan-European research environment. Through a qualitative secondary analysis of the data collected during the project, the paper focuses on the main instrument developed by the project with the aim of enabling the integration of the partner countries in the EOSC—a network of national Open Science Cloud Initiatives (NOSCIs)—and explains how the concept of NOSCI and a wide range of related activities, tools, services, and resources foster research and open scholarly communication. The paper has three main sections: the first identifies challenges to scholarly communication in Southeast Europe, the second describes the methodology used to deal with these challenges revolving around the concept of NOSCI, whereas the third presents a set of indicators to track the change generated by project actions and discusses the impact of this methodology and project outputs in the area of scholarly communication.
Sterba’s Problem of Evil vs. Sterba’s Problem of Specificity: Which Is the Real Problem?
Authors: Jones Michael S.
Published: November 2022

In 2019 the noted ethicist and political philosopher James Sterba published a new deductive version of the argument from the problem of evil to the conclusion that an Anselmian God does not exist. In this article I will argue that Sterba’s argument involves a problematic sorites-type paradox that, in order to be consistent, he should view as undermining his argument, since in his previous work on ethics he viewed this same sort of problem as counting as a significant objection to moral cultural relativism. I show how his arguments involve a sorites-like paradox, explain how this is damaging to the argument from evil, and conclude by offering suggestions for how Sterba might address this weakness.
Apocalyptic Phenomenology: The Culmination of the Phenomenological Movement
Authors: Mezei Balázs M.
Published: November 2022

In this article, I delineate a notion of phenomenology, which differs in many ways from earlier approaches. I term this understanding apocalyptic in the sense that this phenomenology discloses not only the essences of particular things, logical entities, ideas, and transcendental processes, but beyond them, it reveals reality in its essential openness to newness. The term apocalupsis refers not simply to the unveiling of something unknown earlier, but more importantly to the central determinant of reality in that it discloses irreducible newness. I show that the phenomenon of self-disclosure or revelation was at the center of the work of the first phenomenologists, such as Franz Brentano and Edmund Husserl; I emphasize the notion of phenomenological revelation in the thought of Max Scheler and Martin Heidegger. In this context, I offer an interpretation of the phenomenologies of Emmanuel Lévinas, Michel Henry, and Jean-Luc Marion. I argue that the notion of nouveauté novatrice of Miklos Vetö is a phenomenologically inspired insight into the nature of the essence of phenomenology. I claim that newness is the core of reality engendering a new conception of phenomenology as a philosophy of reality–a phenomenology aptly termed neology, a development of what is known as “the phenomenological movement”.
Digital-Twin-Based Flexibility Wires of a Circular Connector Automatic Disassembly Process
Authors: Lin Yu-Ren , Lin Yu-Cheng , Ho Chao-Ching
Published: November 2022

Circular connector four-core wires are created by winding in the cable; however, wires of different colors cannot be distributed fixedly within the cables. The exact positions of the four wires inside the cable cannot be determined because the cables are stripped. In addition, the core wire is flexible and can easily bend in any direction because of the external force interference. Therefore, fully automating this process is difficult. This study aimed to employ finite element analysis software to simulate the flexibility of the core wire in a four-core cable and to design a separate module that only uses a single-axis robot and a stepper motor. The core wires wound within the cable were separated by the designed separate module, which facilitated the subsequent welding process, improved the production efficiency, and reduced the labor costs.
Novel Asymmetric Pyramid Aggregation Network for Infrared Dim and Small Target Detection
Authors: Lv Guangrui , Dong Lili , Liang Junke , Xu Wenhai
Published: November 2022

Robust and efficient detection of small infrared target is a critical and challenging task in infrared search and tracking applications. The size of the small infrared targets is relatively tiny compared to the ordinary targets, and the sizes and appearances of the these targets in different scenarios are quite different. Besides, these targets are easily submerged in various background noise. To tackle the aforementioned challenges, a novel asymmetric pyramid aggregation network (APANet) is proposed. Specifically, a pyramid structure integrating dual attention and dense connection is firstly constructed, which can not only generate attention-refined multi-scale features in different layers, but also preserve the primitive features of infrared small targets among multi-scale features. Then, the adjacent cross-scale features in these multi-scale information are sequentially modulated through pair-wise asymmetric combination. This mutual dynamic modulation can continuously exchange heterogeneous cross-scale information along the layer-wise aggregation path until an inverted pyramid is generated. In this way, the semantic features of lower-level network are enriched by incorporating local focus from higher-level network while the detail features of high-level network are refined by embedding point-wise focus from lower-level network, which can highlight small target features and suppress background interference. Subsequently, recursive asymmetric fusion is designed to further dynamically modulate and aggregate high resolution features of different layers in the inverted pyramid, which can also enhance the local high response of small target. Finally, a series of comparative experiments are conducted on two public datasets, and the experimental results show that the APANet can more accurately detect small targets compared to some state-of-the-art methods.
The Role of Bidirectional VLC Systems in Low-Latency 6G Vehicular Networks and Comparison with IEEE802.11p and LTE/5G C-V2X
Authors: Caputo Stefano , Mucchi Lorenzo , Umair Muhammad Ali , Meucci Marco , Seminara Marco , Catani Jacopo
Published: November 2022

In this paper, we present very recent results regarding the latency characterization of a novel bidirectional visible light communication (VLC) system for vehicular applications, which could be relevant in intelligent transportation system (ITS) safety applications, such as the assisted and automated braking of cars and motorbikes in critical situations. The VLC system has been implemented using real motorbike head- and tail-lights with distances up to 27 m in a realistic outdoor scenario. We performed a detailed statistical analysis of the observed error distribution in the communication process, assessing the most probable statistical values of expected latency depending on the observed packet error rate (PER). A minimum attainable observed round-trip latency of 2.5 ms was measured. Using our dataset, we have also estimated the probability to receive correctly a message with a specific average latency for a target PER, and we compare it to the ultra-reliable low-latency (URLL) 5G communications service. In addition, a mobility model is implemented to compare the VLC and radio frequency (RF) technologies (IEEE802.11p, LTE, 5G) to support an automated braking systems for vehicles in urban platooning.
0.5 V, nW-Range Universal Filter Based on Multiple-Input Transconductor for Biosignals Processing
Authors: Khateb Fabian , Kumngern Montree , Kulej Tomasz , Akbari Meysam , Stopjakova Viera
Published: November 2022

This paper demonstrates the advantages of the multiple-input transconductor (MI-Gm) in filter application, in terms of topology simplification, increasing filter functions, and minimizing the count of needed active blocks and their consumed power. Further, the filter enjoys high input impedance, uses three MI-Gms and two grounded capacitors, and it offers both inverting and non-inverting versions of low-pass (LPF), high-pass (HPF), band-pass (BPF), band-stop (BS) and all-pass (AP) functions. The filter operates under a supply voltage of 0.5 V and consumes 37 nW, hence it is suitable for extremely low-voltage low-power applications like biosignals processing. The circuit was designed in a Cadence environment using 180 nm CMOS technology from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). The post-layout simulation results, including Monte Carlo and process, voltage, temperature (PVT) corners for the proposed filter correlate well with the theoretical results that confirm attractive features of the developed filter based on MI-Gm.
Advances in E-Health and Mobile Health Monitoring
Authors: Delir Haghighi Pari , Burstein Frada
Published: November 2022

E-health as a new industrial phenomenon and a field of research integrates medical informatics, public health and healthcare business, aiming to facilitate the provision of more accessible healthcare services, such as remote health monitoring, reducing healthcare costs and enhancing patient experience [...]
A Data-Driven Noninteractive Authentication Scheme for the Internet of Vehicles in Mobile Heterogeneous Networks
Authors: Wang Zongzheng , Dong Ping , Zhang Yuyang , Zhang Hongke
Published: November 2022

The rapid development of intelligent vehicle networking technology has posed new requirements for in-vehicle gateway authentication security in the heterogeneous Internet of Vehicles (IoV). The current research on network layer authentication mechanisms usually relies on PKI infrastructure and interactive key agreement protocols, which have poor support for mobile and multihomed devices. Due to bandwidth and interaction delay overheads, they are not suitable for heterogeneous IoV scenarios with network state fluctuations. In this study, we propose a data-driven noninteractive authentication scheme, a lightweight, stateless scheme supporting mobility and multihoming to meet the lightweight data security requirements of the IoV. Our scheme implements device authentication and noninteractive key agreement through context parameters during data communication. Due to saving the signaling interactive delay and certificate overhead, in the IoV scenario, the proposed scheme reduced the delay by 20.1% and 11.8%, respectively, in the authentication and handover processes and brought higher bandwidth aggregation efficiency.
How Does Ambient Light Affect the Image Quality of Phosphor Plate Digital Radiography? A Quantitative Analysis Using Contemporary Digital Radiographic Systems
Authors: Sampaio-Oliveira Matheus , Marinho-Vieira Luiz Eduardo , Wanderley Victor Aquino , Ambrosano Gláucia Maria Bovi , Pauwels Ruben , Oliveira Matheus L.
Published: November 2022

The aim of this study is to quantitatively evaluate the influence of the duration of ambient light exposure on the image quality of digital radiographs obtained with contemporary phosphor plate (PSP)-based systems. Radiographs of an aluminum step-wedge were obtained using VistaScan and Express systems at five X-ray exposure times: 0.10, 0.20, 0.32, 0.40, and 0.50 s; the resulting dose-area products were, respectively, 21.93, 43.87, 70.19, 87.75, and 109.6 mGycm2. Before PSP read-out, half of the sensitive surface of the PSP plates was exposed to ambient light for 5, 10, 30, 60, and 90 s. The effect of light exposure on brightness, contrast, contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR), signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and image saturation was compared using ANOVA with the Tukey test (α = 0.05). Ambient light exposure increased brightness and contrast and reduced CNR and SNR in PSP-based radiographs of contemporary digital systems. At the longest X-ray exposure times, ambient light exposure reduced the dark saturation (mean gray values ≤ 1) observed in Express. In conclusion, the negative effects of ambient light observed on the image quality of PSP-based radiographs are directly proportional to the duration of exposure. Clinicians should be aware of such harmful effects when handling and scanning PSP plates in bright environments.
Digital Finance, Industrial Structure, and Total Factor Energy Efficiency: A Study on Moderated Mediation Model with Resource Dependence
Authors: Zhang Xiaoheng , Bao Keyu , Liu Zebin , Yang Li
Published: November 2022

China’s main energy structure is dominated by coal. The burning of coal is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, making China the largest carbon emitter. Facing double pressure on ecological protection and economic development, improving energy efficiency is more practical than reducing coal utilization. In this context, digital finance can be a vital engine that supports a transition to a low-carbon economy. Based on panel data for 2011 to 2019 of 30 provinces in China, this study probes the effect of digital finance on the total factor energy efficiency and constructs a moderated mediating effect model to analyze the mechanism of action. The results show that: (1) digital finance is able to improve the total factor energy efficiency, (2) the industrial structure plays a mediating effect, which is regionally heterogeneous, and (3) the above transmission path is affected by the degree of regional resource dependence. With the deepening of resource dependence, the role of digital finance in driving energy efficiency through the industrial structure is enhanced. This research demonstrates the effectiveness of digital finance in energy efficiency improvement and develops ideas for ecological governance and sustainable development.
Improving Typical Urban Land-Use Classification with Active-Passive Remote Sensing and Multi-Attention Modules Hybrid Network: A Case Study of Qibin District, Henan, China
Authors: Yang Zhiwen , Zhang Hebing , Lyu Xiaoxuan , Du Weibing
Published: November 2022

The study of high-precision land-use classification is essential for the sustainable development of land resources. This study addresses the problem of classification errors in optical remote-sensing images under high surface humidity, cloud cover, and hazy weather. The synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images are sensitive to soil moisture, and the microwave can penetrate clouds, haze, and smoke. By using both the active and passive remote-sensing data, the Sentinel-1A SAR and Sentinel-2B multispectral (MS) images are combined synergistically. The full-band data combining the SAR + MS + spectral indexes is thus constructed. Based on the high dimensionality and heterogeneity of this data set, a new framework (MAM-HybridNet) based on two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) hybrid convolutional neural networks combined with multi-attention modules (MAMs) is proposed for improving the accuracy of land-use classification in cities with high surface humidity. In addition, the same training samples supported by All bands data (SAR + MS + spectral index) are selected and compared with k-Nearest Neighbors (KNN), support vector machine (SVM), 2D convolutional neural networks, 3D convolutional neural networks, and hybridSN classification models to verify the accuracy of the proposed classification model. The results show that (1) fusion classification based on Sentinel-2B MSI and Sentinel-1A SAR data produce an overall accuracy (OA) of 95.10%, a kappa coefficient (KC) of 0.93, and an average accuracy (AA) of 92.86%, which is better than the classification results using Sentinel-2B MSI and Sentinel-1A SAR images separately. (2) The classification accuracy improves upon adding the spectral index, and the OA, KC, and AA improve by 3.77%, 0.05, and 5.5%, respectively. (3) With the support of full-band data, the algorithm proposed herein produces better results than other classification algorithms, with an OA of 98.87%, a KC of 0.98, and an AA of 98.36%. These results indicate that the synergistic effect of active-passive remote-sensing data improves land-use classification. Additionally, the results verify the effectiveness of the proposed deep-learning classification model for land-use classification.
Experimental Research on the Effect of Fiberglass on the Performance of Epoxy Asphalt Concrete
Authors: Wei Jintao , Mao Xin , Xu Wei , Xi Chenchen , Yan Shoujing , Sun Tuanwei , Hu Xuquan , Wang Yangyang , Chi Fengxia
Published: November 2022

Fiberglass prepared from broken waste glass can be used in epoxy asphalt mixtures for performance enhancement and a toughening effect. There is no systematic study on the influence mechanism of the size and the amount of glass fiber on the properties of epoxy asphalt mixtures. The effects of fiberglass on the properties of epoxy asphalt concrete were evaluated using a tensile test, three-point bending test, four-point bending fatigue test and an SEM scanning test. The results verify that the tensile strength of epoxy asphalt mastic with a 6 mm length and 2% content increased the most. Compared with the nondoped glass fiber, it increased by 69.2%. Under the influence of the internal composition of the asphalt mixture, the optimal ratio scheme is different from that of epoxy asphalt mastic. A microscopic analysis showed that uniformly dispersed fiberglass in the epoxy asphalt mixture forms a spatial network structure, leading to reinforcement and the restraint of microcrack expansion. The addition of fiberglass with a length of 9 mm and at a concentration of 5% to the epoxy asphalt mixture resulted in the maximum road performance. The Marshall stability increased by 43.5%, and the flexural and tensile strength increased by 33.7%. The fiberglass length is the most important factor limiting the strength and toughening effects of epoxy asphalt mixtures.
A Garbage Classification Method Based on a Small Convolution Neural Network
Authors: Yang Zerui , Xia Zhenhua , Yang Guangyao , Lv Yuan
Published: November 2022

To improve the efficiency of social garbage classification, a garbage classification method based on a small convolutional neural network (CNN) is proposed in this paper. For low accuracy caused by light and shadow interference, an adaptive image-brightening algorithm is developed to average the brightness of the background in the image preprocessing stage, and a threshold replacement method is used to reduce shadow noise. Then, the Canny operator is used to assist in cropping the blank background in the image. For debugging low efficiency caused by the complex network, the neural network is optimized based on the MLH-CNN model to make its results simpler and equally efficient. Experimental results show the preprocessing in this study can improve the accuracy of model garbage classification. The CNN model in this study can achieve an accuracy of 96.77% on the self-built dataset and 93.72% on the TrashNet dataset, which is higher than the 92.6% accuracy of the MLC-CNN model. The network optimizer can also enhance the classification ability of the network model using the Adamax optimization algorithm based on Adam variants. In this paper, the network model derived from training is combined with the host computer software to design a garbage detection page so the model has a wider range of uses, which has a good effect on promoting the development of social environmental protection and improving residents’ awareness of environmental protection.
The Submodular Inequality of Aggregation Operators
Authors: Bo Qigao , Li Gang
Published: November 2022

Aggregation operators have become an essential tool in many applications. The functional equations related to aggregation operators play an important role in fuzzy sets and fuzzy logic theory. The modular equation is strongly connected with the distributivity equation and can be considered as a constrained associative equation. In this paper, we consider the submodular inequality, which can be viewed as a generalization of the modular equation. First, we discuss the submodular inequality of two general aggregation operators under duality and isomorphism. Moreover, one result of the submodular inequality is presented for the ordinal sum aggregation operators. In the cases of triangular norms and triangular conorms, we present the solutions and validate the symmetry in the related results for some classes of aggregation operators.
Human Streptococcus suis Infections in Thailand: Epidemiology, Clinical Features, Genotypes, and Susceptibility
Authors: Kerdsin Anusak
Published: November 2022

Streptococcus suis is a zoonotic pathogen causing substantial economic losses to the pig industry, as well as being a human health burden due to infections worldwide, especially in Southeast Asia. In Thailand, there was high cumulative incidence in humans during 1987–2021, mostly in males. At least five large outbreaks have been documented after the largest outbreak in China in 2005, which was related to the consumption of raw pork or dishes containing pig’s blood. The major clinical features are sepsis or meningitis, with hearing loss a major complication of S. suis disease. Thai human S. suis isolates have shown diversity in serotypes and sequence types (STs), with serotype 2 and STs 1 and 104 being major genotypes. β-Lactam antibiotics can be used in empirical treatment for human S. suis infections; however, intermediate resistance to penicillin has been reported. Reducing S. suis incidence in Thailand requires a multidimensional approach, with combined efforts from the government and public health sectors through policy, regulations, education, and active surveillance.
From secondary to higher school: institutional transformations and social consequence
Authors:   Institute of Sociology of FCTAS RAS, Moscow, Russia, Cherednichenko Galina A.
Published: November 2022

The author analyzes the social impact of the institutional transformation of the transition from secondary to higher education (the Unified State Exam), taking place against the backdrop of an increasing stratification of educational organizations and programs of secondary and higher education. This leads to the reproduction of former and the manifestation of new forms of social inequality and territorial and settlement restrictions in access to higher education, which differs in terms of the quality and future economic benefits in the labor market. The data of statistics and sociological surveys show that two types of educational trajectories have developed. Graduation from high school, the use of the USE and enrollment in full-time education, especially in selective universities, is typical mainly for people from upper and middle strata. Completion of the 9th grade, intermediate studies in secondary vocational education and admission (bypassing the USE) to correspondence courses are much more common for representatives of families with reduced economic and sociocultural resources. Differences in the material and sociocultural status of the families of students and young people, which significantly determine the chances of access to a stratified higher school, are multiplying by interregional and settlement heterogeneity. As a result, the motivation and opportunities for obtaining higher education (valued by the labor market) among young people from low-resource families, small settlements, and remote territories are declining, and their push into the vocational education sector has been intensifying in recent years. All this leads to the deformation of the social function of higher education as an institution, the purpose of which is to form (based on natural abilities and cognition) the intellectual potential of society, capable of responding to various social challenges, including those urgent ones that have arisen before our country.
Improving the efficiency of rotary vane machines
Authors:   BMSTU, Moscow, Prudnikov S. N. , Novgorodskaya A. V. ,   BMSTU, Moscow, Yarots V. V. ,   BMSTU, Moscow, Savko N. S. ,   BMSTU, Moscow
Published: November 2022

This article discusses various ways to unload force factors in rotary vane machines. The effectiveness of unloading with the help of electromagnetic forces is shown. Methods for reducing mechanical losses due to the friction of the plates against the machine body are given.
“O fim da revolução é resolver a questão sexual”
Authors: Akemi Saraiva Samara
Published: November 2022

Este artigo apresenta uma análise sobre a produção e a publicação do romance Parque Industrial, escrito por Patrícia Galvão (sob o pseudônimo de Mara Lobo) e lançado em 1933. Em um período marcado pela crescente industrialização e urbanização da cidade de São Paulo, além das consequentes lutas por direitos da classe trabalhadora, a obra constitui-se numa produção literária de denúncia sobre a exploração e opressão a que os trabalhadores, em especial, as mulheres operárias, eram submetidas nas indústrias de São Paulo. Sob a perspectiva da História Social, examina-se as relações entre a obra e o contexto histórico do período. Além disso, trata-se de inserir Patrícia Galvão na luta das mulheres por direitos, observando de que modo a autora posicionou-se dentro dos debates de sua época, fazendo do romance uma forma de intervir na sociedade e participar do movimento da história.
Content Analysis or Thematic Analysis: Doctoral Students' Perceptions of Similarities and Differences
Authors: Humble Niklas , Mozelius Peter
Published: November 2022

This paper is a review of content analysis or thematic analysis which is further explored though the lens of impressions of doctoral students who attended a presentation on the subject.The long tradition of quantitative research still dominates many university courses on research methodology and data analysis. During the 20th century the field of qualitative research has had a growing need for new analysis methods that accommodate qualitative data and two frequently used methods are content analysis and thematic analysis. They have several things in common and sometimes, they have been understood by researchers to be interchangeably. It has been argued by some researchers that conventional content analysis has really the same functional approach to analysing data as an inductive thematic analysis. This study reports on two webinars on qualitative analysis involving doctoral students and facilitated by the authors. The webinars presented, discussed content analysis and thematic analysis, and gathered participants’ reflections on these methods using a Padlet (padlet.com). The aim of the study was to analyse and describe doctoral students' perceptions of content analysis and thematic analysis. The data collected has been analysed using conventional content analysis applying an abductive coding approach. The study identifies several perceived similarities and differences between the two methods, but also opportunities and challenges for applying them. Findings highlight that the two methods are perceived to be applicable to different types of research. Furthermore, they offer similar challenges to the researcher including their potential for bias and could be considered a choice between an intuitive and a practical approach to analysis. Many of the identified perceptions can be related to previous literature on content analysis and thematic analysis. However, other perceptions seems to indicates a need for more thorough and nuanced discussions on methods for qualitative analysis. The study suggest that more efforts should be made to support doctoral students in attaining a nuanced understanding of qualitative methods for analysis.
Mapeamento geomorfológico: Entrevista com o Dr. Jurandyr Luciano Sanches Ross
Authors: Sanches Ross Jurandyr Luciano , Claudino-Sales Vanda , Falcão Sobrinho José , Lins de Freitas Antonio Jerfson
Published: November 2022

Mapeamento geomorfológico: Entrevista com o Dr. Jurandyr Luciano Sanches Ross
Erosão de Encostas: Entrevista com o Dr. Antonio José Teixeira Guerra
Authors: Teixeira Guerra Antonio José , Claudino-Sales Vanda , Cortez Lima Ernane , Lins de Freitas Antonio Jerfson
Published: November 2022

Erosão de Encostas: Entrevista com o Dr. Antonio José Teixeira Guerra
Teknik Pendederan Ikan Kerapu Cantik (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus x Epinephelus polyphekadion) dengan Pemberian Probiotik
Authors: Yunarty Yunarty , Renitasari Diana Putri
Published: November 2022

Kerapu cantik adalah hasil persilangan antara kerapu macan dan kerapu batik. Pemberian Probiotik berperan dalam meningkatkan enzim didalam saluran pencernaan sehingga ikan lebih cepat tumbuh. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode surve. Teknik pengumpulan data yakni primer dan sekunder. Analisis yang digunakan regresi dan deskriptif kuantitatif. Penambahan probiotik dalam pakan dapat meningkatkan pertumbuhan bobot dan panjang tubuh ikan. Tingkat kelulushidupan ikan selama masa pemeliharaan 65%. Hubungan panjang dan berat kan mempunyai korelasi yang cukup tinggi. Kualitas air pH, DO, suhu dan salinitas yang masih dalam kisaran layak untuk pertumbuhan ikan. Artinya bahwa penambahan probiotik memberikan peningkatan yang positif untuk pertumbuhan dan kualitas air.
Manajemen Kesehatan Larva Kerapu Cantang (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus x Epinephelus lanceolatus) di BBRBLPP Gondol
Authors: Dadiono Muh. Sulaiman , Widodo Maheno Sri , Listiowati Emyliana , Kusuma Baruna
Published: November 2022

Manajemen kesehatan larva merupakan permasalahan serius yang dihadapi oleh pembenihan kerapu cantang (E. fuscoguttatus x E. lanceolatus) agar tidak terjadi kerugian finansial yang besar akibat kematian larva. Manajemen kesehatan larva kerapu cantang meliputi proses pemeliharaan larva, pengelolaan pakan larva, pengendalian penyakit larva dan pengelolaan kualitas air. Metode pengambilan data primer dengan cara partisipasi aktif, observasi dan wawancara langsung. Pengambilan data sekunder dengan cara studi literatur. Larva kerapu cantang dipelihara di hatchery untuk mengontrol suhu dan kondisi larva. Kolam disterilisasi dengan klorin 3-5 ppm pada pagi hari dan tiosulfat 3-5 ppm pada sore hari. Kemudian dibilas agar tidak ada sisa klorin. Larva dipelihara mulai umur hari ke 1 sampai hari ke 45. Pemberian pakan larva mulai saat larva umur 2 hari dengan Nannochloropsis occulata. Rotifer diberikan saat larva umur 2-3 hari dengan kepadatan 5 individu/ml. Artemia diberikan saat larva umur 18 hari sampai umur 40 hari. Pellet diberikan saat larva umur 8-10 hari dengan ukuran pellet level 1. Ukuran pellet terus bertambah sesuai bukaan mulut larva hingga panen. Penyakit yang menyerang larva yaitu Viral Nervous Necrosis. Ciri-ciri larva yang terinfeksi VNN adalah nafsu makan berkurang, pergerakan lemah, larva mengapung di permukaan dan tergeletak di dasar kolam. Bakteri yang sering menyerang larva yaitu Vibrio alginolyticus. Vibrio alginolyticus dapat ditangani menggunakan obat dari baham alami. Suhu di kolam larva sebesar 28 – 30 oC dan salinitas sebesar 34 – 35 ppt. suhu dan salinitas ini masih tergolong baik untuk hidup larva kerapu.
Analisis Kadar Histamin pada Produk Olahan Ikan Pindang di Kabupaten Sidoarjo, Jawa Timur Menggunakan ELISA
Authors: Wahidi Budi Rianto , Suseno Adi , Suseno Dewi Alima Nostalia , Suseno Dewi Nurmalita , Hakimah Nisa
Published: November 2022

Histamin merupakan salah satu indikator keamanan mutu pangan untuk produk olahan ikan. Histamin dimungkinkan terkandung pada ikan pindang karena beberapa faktor. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kadar histamin pada ikan pindang yang dijual dan dikonsumsi oleh masyarakat serta faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi terbentuknya dan kenaikan kadar histamin pada ikan pindang. Sampel ikan pindang diperoleh dari beberapa pasar tradisional di Sidoarjo dan diuji menggunakan metode ELISA. Hasil uji terhadap beberapa parameter menujukkan bahwa nilai pH berkisar antara 6,05 – 6,95; kadar air 13,11 – 27,79%; kadar garam 6,71 – 12,31%; dan kadar histamin 4,143 – 11,450 ppm. Kadar histamin tertinggi diperoleh dari sampel ikan pindang dengan kadar air yang tinggi dan kadar garam yang rendah.
PENGARUH PEMBERIAN AIR FERMENTASI LIMBAH ORGANIK TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN TANAMAN PAKCOY (Brassica rapa L.) VARIETAS NAULI F1
Authors: Fardany Hany Retna , Rahmi Hayatul
Published: November 2022

Pakcoy merupakan sayuran yang bernilai ekonomis tinggi. Produksi tanaman pakcoy mengalami fluktuasi dari 2017-2020, sehingga perlu peningkatan produksi pakcoy yaitu dengan pemupukan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh konsentrasi air fermentasi limbah organik yang optimum untuk pertumbuhan tanaman pakcoy (Brassica rapa L.) Nauli F1. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada bulan Januari sampai Maret 2022 di Desa Sukaluyu, Kecamatan Telukjambe Timur, Kabupaten Karawang, Provinsi Jawa Barat. Metode penelitian yang dipergunakan adalah metode eksperimen Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) 1 faktor dengan konsentrasi air fermentasi limbah organik yaitu: A0 (kontrol), A1 (100 ml/L), A2 (200 ml/L), A3 (300 ml/L), A4 (400 ml/L), A5 (500 ml/L), A6 (POC NASA 6 ml/L), A7 (pupuk NPK 250 kg/ha). Terdiri dari 8 perlakuan dan 4 ulangan, sehingga terdapat 32 satuan percobaan. Hasil dari analisis ragam dan DMRT taraf 5% menerangkan bahwa pemberian air fermentasi limbah organik tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap tinggi tanaman dan jumlah daun tanaman pakcoy. Konsentrasi air fermentasi limbah organik 200 ml/L telah menunjukkan hasil yang baik pada pertumbuhan pakcoy varietas Nauli F1.Kata kunci: fermentasi, limbah organik, pakcoy (Brassica rapa L.)
ANALISIS MINAT PETANI DALAM USAHATANI TANAMAN KELOR DI KABUPATEN SUMBA TIMUR
Authors: Linda Anggreni Madik , Suwarno Windy Paskawati
Published: November 2022

Kelor adalah tanaman yang memiliki banyak manfaat karena kaya akan gizi. Saat ini, tanaman kelor sedang ramai dibudidayakan di Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur. Minat petani dalam melakukan usahatani sangat penting karena dapat menjadi alasan untuk terus melakukan dan mengembangkan usahatani yang sedang dijalankan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui minat petani dalam usahatani tanaman kelor di Kabupaten Sumba Timur. Data yang digunakan adalah data primer yang diperoleh dari 45 petani responden. Analisis data yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah analisis statistik deskriptif. Pengukuran minat petani dalam usahatani tanaman kelor menggunakan Skala Likert. Pengukuran variabel penelitian dilakukan dengan cara menguraikan indikator-indikator variabel dalam bentuk item-item pernyataan yang disusun dalam kuesioner dengan bobot nilai (skor) jawaban 1-5. Indikator variabel yang digunakan adalah peran pemerintah, lahan, modal, pribadi petani, dan selera masyarakat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata skor dari seluruh indikator adalah 4,05 dengan kategori “tinggi”, ini menunjukkan bahwa minat petani terhadap usahatani kelor tinggi di Kabupaten Sumba Timur.Kata kunci: Usahatani, Minat petani, tanaman kelor
EVALUATION OF ANTIBIOTICS USAGE RATIONALITY ON DIABETES MELLITUS TYPE II PATIENTS AT INPATIENT INSTALLATION OF GRANDMED HOSPITAL LUBUK PAKAM IN 2022
Authors: Meirita Efilia , Sari Anita
Published: November 2022

Latar Belakang: Diabetes Melitus (DM) adalah sekelompok penyakit metabolik dengan karakteristik hiperglikemia yang berhubungan dengan gangguan metabolisme karbohidrat, lemak dan protein sebagai akibat adanya difesiensi sekresi insulin, penurunan efektivitas insulin maupun keduanya. Penggunaan antibiotik yang tidak rasional akan menimbulkan dampak negatif seperti masalah resistensi dan potensinya terjadinya kejadian efek samping. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran dan mengevaluasi penggunaan antibiotik pada pasien diabetes melitus tipe II di Rumah Sakit Grandmed Lubuk Pakam Tahun 2022 sebanyak 57 pasien. Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian non eksperimental dengan pengumpulan data secara retrospektif dan dianalisis secara deskriptif berdasarkan tepat indikasi, tepat obat, tepat dosis dan tepat lama pemberian. Hasil: Hasil penelitian dari 57 penderita diabetes melitus tipe II diketahui bahwa jenis kelamin laki-laki 28,1% (16 pasien) dan jenis kelamin perempuan 71,9% (41 pasien). Berdasarkan usia 36-48 tahun 14,0% (8 pasien), usia 49-58 tahun 28,1% (16 pasien) dan usia 59-68 tahun 57,9% (33 pasien). Pola penggunaan antibiotik tunggal dan antibiotik kombinasi. Penggunaan antibiotik tunggal yaitu ceftriaxone 65,8%, meropenem 18,4%, levofloxacin 7,9% dan metronidazole 7,9%. Penggunaan antibiotik kombinasi yaitu ceftriaxone + metronidazole 78,9%, meropenem + metronidazole 10,5% dan levofloxacin + metronidazole 10,5%. Kesimpulan: Dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat 34 pasien (59,6%) yang sudah mendapatkan terapi pengobatan yang rasional dan 23 pasien (40,4%) yang belum mendapatkan terapi secara rasional berdasarkan parameter yaitu tepat indikasi 100%, tepat obat 89,5%, tepat dosis 86,0% dan tepat lama pemberian 82,5%.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PHYSICAL CONDITION OF THE HOUSE AND THE HABITS OF THE PATIENT WITH THE INCIDENCE OF ACUTE RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS (ISPA)
Authors: Soedjadi Th. Teddy Bambang
Published: November 2022

Unhealthy housing conditions will have a negative impact on human health, one of the impacts is ISPA. From the results of the Stabat Health Center data, ISPA is included in the 10 biggest diseases. Based on 2019 data, there were 1572 cases, an increase in cases occurred in 2020 to 1692 cases with a total of 206 cases in Sidomulyo Village. As well as the physical condition of the existing houses in Sidomulyo, there are still those that do not meet the requirements of a healthy house. This research is an analytic survey by exploring the causes of a phenomenon to occur with a cross sectional study design. The total population is 1.346 heads of families with a sample of 93 respondents. From the results of the study, it was found that there was a significant relationship between bedroom occupancy density and ISPA with a p value of 0.03, a significant relationship between ventilation and ISPA with a p value of 0.03, a significant relationship between smoking habits and ISPA with a p value of 0.011. there is a significant relationship between the habit of opening windows and ISPA with a p value of 0.01.