bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Smartphone-Based Ecological Momentary Assessment as the New Standard Measure for Post-Stroke Functioning (Preprint)
Authors: Bui Quoc , Kaufman Katherine J. , Pham Vy , Lenze Eric J. , Lee Jin-Moo , Mohr David C. , Fong Mandy W.M. , Metts Christopher L. , Tomazin Stephanie E. , Wong Alex W.K.
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND

Functional disability is common after stroke. To inform new treatments, better measures are needed to advance our understanding of post-stroke functioning. Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) provides a putatively valid measure of everyday functioning by assessing patients during their lived experiences.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to validate the smartphone-based EMA to characterize post-stroke everyday functioning and symptoms.

METHODS

Participants (N=212) with mild to moderate stroke were assessed five times daily for 14 days with EMA surveys to appraise mental, somatic, and cognitive symptoms, and what, with whom, and where participants were doing activities. Participants also completed standardized assessments during lab visits.

RESULTS

Most participants (median age = 60 years) were ischemic stroke (90%) and neurologically mild (median NIHSS = 2). Total 14,140 EMA surveys were analyzed. Participants were home 78% of the time and primarily participated in passive, unproductive activities, especially watching television and resting. EMA was sensitive to indicators of post-stroke disability; unemployed participants reported fewer vocational activities (W =12183.5, P < .001) but more activities of daily living (ADL) (W =6995, P < .001) and passive activities (W =7499.5, P =.003) than employed counterparts. Users of mobility devices and participants with cognitive problems spent significantly less time on vocational activities (W =2717, P< .0001 for mobility devices; W =7278, P= .03 for cognitive problems) and more on ADL (W =4807.5, P= .010 for mobility devices; W =9516.5, P< .001 for cognitive problems) than non-users and those without cognitive problems. Our data supported the validity of EMA methods in stroke, with small-to-moderate correlations of EMA with in-lab measures of daily functioning and very large correlations between EMA and in-lab measures of symptoms, especially those measuring the same constructs.

CONCLUSIONS

Our findings reveal that EMA tracked post-stroke functioning precisely. EMA may be beneficial in examining post-stroke functional recovery, monitoring patients for home-based interventions, and for longitudinal research.

CLINICALTRIAL

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Implementing technology literacy programs in retirement homes and residential care facilities: A conceptual framework (Preprint)
Authors: Li Karen See-Wai , Nagallo Nathan , McDonald Erica , Whaley Colin , Grindrod Kelly , Boluk Karla
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND

The COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread societal disruption, with governmental stay-at-home orders resulting in people connecting more using technology than in person. This shift had a large implication on older adult residents staying in retirement homes and residential care facilities, where older adult residents may lack the technology literacy needed to stay connected. The enTECH Computer Club from the University of Waterloo created a knowledge translation toolkit to support organizations interested in starting technology literacy programs (TLPs) by providing guidance and practical tips.

OBJECTIVE

This paper aimed to present a framework for implementing TLPs in retirement homes and residential care facilities, through expanding on the knowledge translation toolkit and the Framework for Person-Centred Care.

METHODS

Major concepts relating to the creation of a technology literacy program in retirement homes and residential care facilities were extracted from the enTECH knowledge translation toolkit. The domains from the Framework for Person-Centred Care were modified to fit a TLP context. The concepts identified from the toolkit were sorted into the three framework categories: Structure, Process, and Outcome. Information from the knowledge translation toolkit were extracted into the three categories and synthesized to form foundational principles and potential actions.

RESULTS

All 13 domains from the Framework for Person-Centred Care were redefined to shift the focus on TLP implementation, with 7 domains under Structure, 4 domains under Process, and 2 domains under Outcome. Domains in the Structure category focus on developing an organizational infrastructure to deliver a successful TLP; 10 foundational principles and 25 potential actions were identified for this category. Domains in the Process category focus on outlining procedures taken by stakeholders involved to ensure a smooth transition from conceptualization into action; 11 foundational principles and 9 potential actions were identified for this category. Domains in the Outcome category focus on evaluating the TLP to consider making any improvements to better serve the needs of older adults and staff; 6 foundational principles and 6 potential actions were identified for this category.

CONCLUSIONS

Several domains and its Foundational Principles and Potential Actions from the TLP framework were found to be consistent with existing literatures that encourage taking active steps to increase technology literacy in older adults. Although there may be some limitations to the components of the framework with the current state of the pandemic, starting technology literacy programs in the community can yield positive outcomes that will be beneficial to both older adult participants and the organization in the long-term.
Factors impacting self-management ability in patients with chronic diseases in the United Arab Emirates, 2019
Authors: Ladner Joel , Alshurafa Sawsan , Madi Farah , Nofal Anas , Jayasundera Roshel , Saba Joseph , Audureau Etienne
Published: November 2021

Aim:
Poor adherence to chronic disease therapy is a critical global problem that negatively effects the long-term therapy for chronic diseases, resulting in negative population health and economic effects. The WHO multidimensional model proposed a systems-based approach for improving adherence to chronic disease therapy.
Patients & methods:
In the current study, the WHO five-dimension framework was used to evaluate factors among, chronic-disease patients in the United Arab Emirates.
Results:
We show that patient’s understanding of disease, involvement in treatment decision, age more than 40 years, time spent with physician and fear of how patients were perceived by others were the most predictive factors associated with a high ability to self-manage a chronic disease.
Conclusion:
Sociocultural factors have an indirect impact on disease self-management.
PODRŠKA CIVILNOG SEKTORA RANJIVIM DRUŠTVENIM GRUPAMA TOKOM PANDEMIJE COVID-19 U REPUBLICI SRBIJI
Authors: Mihajlovic Babic Suzana , Pavlovic Danijela
Published: November 2021

Poslednje globalne krize doprinele su pojačanoj ranjivosti određenih društvenih grupa i postavile izazov pred državnim sektorom da obezbedi društvene mreže podrške i solidarnosti kao direktan odgovor na krizom narušeno socijalno blagostanje. Organizacije civilnog društva, koje tradicionalno sprovode aktivnosti podrške ranjivim društvenim grupama, prepoznate su kao važan akter u ublažavanju posledica kriza, kako na globalnom nivou, tako i u Republici Srbiji u poslednje tri dekade.
Na osnovu analize sadržaja relevantnih dokumenata i sprovedenog empirijskog istraživanja u kome je učestvovalo dvadeset organizacija civilnog društva, u ovom radu se nastoji odgovoriti na osnovno istraživačko pitanje: kakva je uloga civilnog sektora u prevazilaženju posledica kriza u Republici Srbiji? Sa posebnim fokusom na krizu izazvanu pandemijom COVID-19, ciljevi istraživanja su prikaz delovanja civilnog sektora u Republici Srbiji u prevazilaženju posledica krize i mapiranje izazova u sprovođenju aktivnosti podrške i međusektorske saradnje sa javnim sektorom u Republici Srbiji. Nalazi istraživanja pokazuju da je civilni sektor nastavio da obezbeđuje podršku ranjivim grupama u izmenjenim okolnostima tokom pandemije COVID-19, kao i da razvija nove aktivnosti podrške u skladu sa potrebama ranjivih grupa. Ostvarena je intenzivna saradnja sa drugim organizacijama civilnog društva, dok je primerenost i efektivnost podrške ranjivim grupama koju pruža državni sektor ocenjena najlošije, kao i kvalitet saradnje između civilnog i javnog sektora u prevladavanju posledica krize. Civilni sektor u Republici Srbiji predstavlja značajnu mrežu podrške ranjivim grupama, čije se aktivnosti podrške naročito intenziviraju u situacijama krize, dok su dometi ove podrške ograničeni usled nestabilnih izvora finansiranja i izostanka saradnje sa javnim sektorom.
Društvene devijacije
Authors: Birmancevic Jelena
Published: November 2021

Prikaz knjige: Milosavljević, M., Brkić, M., Stoeckel, D. 2020. Društvene devijacije, Fakultet političkih nauka, Univerzitet u Beogradu, Beograd
РЕСУРСНЫЕ ИСПЫТАНИЯ ХОЛОДНЫХ КАТОДОВ, СОЗДАННЫХ НА ОСНОВЕ УГЛЕРОДНЫХ НАНОСТЕНОК
Authors: Бавижев З.Р. , Самородов В.А. , Бавижев М.Д. , Тимошенков С.П. , Хузин И.М.
Published: November 2021

Работа посвящена экспериментальным исследованиям по созданию автоэмиссионных катодов на основе углеродных пленок, полученных осаждением углеродной пленки на кремниевую подложку, и их ресурсному испытанию при больших токах. Исследования могут помочь при создании микросистем источников сильноточных электронных пучков.
МЕМБРАННЫЙ МЭМС-ДАТЧИК ДАВЛЕНИЯ НА ТЕПЛОВОМ ПРИНЦИПЕ ДЕЙСТВИЯ ДЛЯ ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ СУБАТМОСФЕРНОГО ДИАПАЗОНА ДАВЛЕНИЙ
Authors: Поздняков М.М. , Евсиков И.Д. , Демин Г.Д. , Орешкин Г.И. , Дюжев Н.А. , Машевич П.Р.
Published: November 2021

Предложена оригинальная концепция теплового датчика давления и проведен численный анализ его рабочих характеристик. Показано, что оптимальная конструкция датчика обеспечивает чувствительность до 4,4 мК/Па в широком диапазоне давлений (от 0,01 до 100 кПа).
НОВЫЕ ТЕХНОЛОГИЧЕСКИЕ РЕШЕНИЯ ЛАЗЕРНОЙ ОБРАБОТКИ МАТЕРИАЛОВ ЭЛЕКТРОННОЙ ТЕХНИКИ
Authors: Горный С.Г. , Юдин К.В. , Юревич В.И.
Published: November 2021

Разработаны промышленные лазерные станки для обработки материалов электронной техники. Высокие характеристики получены за счет реализации принципа бесконечного поля зрения, сочетающего перемещение объекта линейными приводами и угловое сканирование лазерного пучка через специальный объектив, что позволяет создавать оцифрованные решения для различных технологий обработки материалов.
ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ РЕШЕНИЯ ЗАДАЧ МЕТРОЛОГИЧЕСКОГО ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЯ РАЗРАБОТКИ И ИСПЫТАНИЙ ИЗДЕЛИЙ МИКРОЭЛЕКТРОНИКИ НА БАЗЕ ОТЕЧЕСТВЕННЫХ СРЕДСТВ ИЗМЕРЕНИЙ И ЭТАЛОНОВ РАДИОТЕХНИЧЕСКИХ ВЕЛИЧИН
Authors: Малай И.М.
Published: November 2021

Представлены результаты анализа измерительных задач, решаемых на этапах разработки изделий микроэлектроники, и потребностей предприятий в средствах измерений и эталонах радиотехнических величин. Изложены предложения по основным направлениям развития средств метрологического обеспечения измерений радиотехнических величин в процессе разработки и испытаний изделий микроэлектроники.
ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ МНОГОКАНАЛЬНОЙ СИСТЕМЫ ИНСПЕКЦИИ ДЛЯ КОНТРОЛЯ ЧИСТЫХ ПЛАСТИН, ИСПОЛЬЗУЕМЫХ В УСТРОЙСТВАХ СИЛОВОЙ ЭЛЕКТРОНИКИ
Authors: Минин М.Г. , Шафоростов А.А.
Published: November 2021

Многоканальная система автоматизированной инспекции KLA Candela 8520 позволяет существенно повысить эффективность определения дефектов поверхности чистых пластин в ходе пооперационного контроля. Запатентованная оптическая технология, позволяющая одновременно измерять интенсивность рассеяния при изменяющихся углах падения, изменения топографии, коэффициент отражения поверхности, фазовый сдвиг волны и фотолюминесцентный отклик, дает возможность анализировать 100 % поверхности пластины за несколько минут.
НЕЙРОМОРФНЫЙ КОМПЬЮТЕР: ОТ ФИЗИЧЕСКИХ КОМПОНЕНТ ДО СИСТЕМЫ ЦЕННОСТЕЙ
Authors: Демин В.А. , Нехаев Д.В. , Емельянов А.В. , Некируй К.Е. , Суражевский И.А. , Миннеханов А.А. , Рыльков В.В. , Ковальчук М.В.
Published: November 2021

Представлен оригинальный способ математического обоснования оптимальных локальных правил обучения спайковых нейронных сетей (СНС) с частотным кодированием информации и их возможная связь с правилами обучения типа STDP. Обсуждаются подходы к реализации системы ценностей интеллектуального агента на базе локальных правил обучения с подкреплением в СНС. Также демонстрируются возможные аппаратные решения для моделей нейронов и синаптических весов на базе оригинальных мемристоров, подходящих для указанных типов локального обучения. Таким образом, представлена попытка обоснования компонент, необходимых для будущих нейроморфных систем универсального искусственного интеллекта на основе СНС.
РЕШЕНИЕ ЗАДАЧ СОВРЕМЕННОГО HPC НА КОГНИТИВНОЙ ПЛАТФОРМЕ ROBODEUS SHB
Authors: Янакова Е.С. , Колесников Д.С. , Мачарадзе Г.Т.
Published: November 2021

Предлагаются методы решения задач современных высокопроизводительных вычислений на когнитивной платформе НПЦ «ЭЛВИС». Изложены требования к платформам подобного класса, организация вычислительных процессов с использованием нейросетевых алгоритмов, включая задачу прямого хода и обучения. Приведены схемы обучения нейросетей с использованием платформы ГНС разработки ФГУП «ГосНИИАС».
ШИРОКОПОЛОСНЫЕ НЕЙРОМОРФНЫЕ ФОТОСЕНСОРЫ НА ОСНОВЕ ФОТОМЕМРИСТИВНЫХ НИЗКОРАЗМЕРНЫХ КРИСТАЛЛОВ И ВАН-ДЕР-ВААЛЬСОВЫХ ГЕТЕРОСТРУКТУР
Authors: Панин Г.Н.
Published: November 2021

Рассмотрены фотомемристорные нульмерные и двумерные структуры на основе графена, оксида графена, дисульфида молибдена и Ван-дер-Ваальсовы гетероструктуры из низкоразмерных слоевых материалов для создания нейроморфных фотосенсоров, чувствительных в широком диапазоне электромагнитного излучения.
ТЕОРЕТИЧЕСКИЕ И ЭКСПЕРИМЕНТАЛЬНЫЕ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЯ ЭЛЕМЕНТОВ ЭНЕРГОНЕЗАВИСИМОЙ МНОГОУРОВНЕВОЙ ПАМЯТИ ДЛЯ НЕЙРОМОРФНЫХ СИСТЕМ
Authors: Ковешников С.В. , Федотов М.И.
Published: November 2021

В работе проведено детальное экспериментальное исследование процессов переключения в элементе многоуровневой памяти RRAM на основе оксида гафния. Сформулирована и доказана гипотеза множественности проводящих филаментов. Предложен способ создания в ячейке памяти единственного проводящего филамента.
МОДЕЛИРОВАНИЕ ВЛИЯНИЯ ТЕПЛОВЫХ ПРОЦЕССОВ НА ВОЛЬТ-АМПЕРНУЮ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКУ БИПОЛЯРНОГО МЕМРИСТОРА НА ОСНОВЕ ОКСИДА ГАФНИЯ
Authors: Алёшин А.Н. , Зенченко Н.В. , Рубан О.А.
Published: November 2021

Была разработана конечно-элементная модель, позволяющая рассчитывать вольт-амперную характеристику биполярного мемристора на основе оксида гафния Pt/ HfO2 / TiN, которая отражает как высокоомное, так и низкоомное состояние мемристора. Модель позволяет оценивать связь свойств материалов, входящих в конструкцию мемристора, с его рабочим током, а также учитывает изменение свойств материалов вследствие нагрева.
AN EXTENSIBLE FRAMEWORK FOR OBSERVATORY SYSTEM BASED ON DOCKER CLOUD
Authors: Han J. , Cui C. , Fan D. , Xu Y. , Li C. , Li S. , Mi L.
Published: November 2021

Remote observatory is playing more and more important role in scientific research, astronomy education and citizen science. With many years' development, remote observatory whether hardware or software has made great progress. It supports single telescope well and has been very mature. For high utility rate of an observatory, more and more observatories has began to run multiple telescopes to provide more observation services. But it also takes some challenges, for example how to manage telescopes, how to manage lots of observers, how to update driver or application quickly and how to realize coordination and cooperation between different telescopes. After taking into full consideration of the problems, we propose an extensible framework for observatory system based on Docker cloud. It not only could solve that challenges from multi telescopes, but also could make software application to support more hardware platform easily.
Thermal Lens Technique as a Potential Optical Tool
Authors: K Niyati
Published: November 2021

Abstract: The spectroscopic characterization of materials involves the use of various optical tools. Spectrometers, interferometers etc, are some of the examples of optical tools. Thermal lens technique is one of the potential optical tools for the thermal characterization of different materials. The thermal lens effect is a photothermal effect which results when energy from a laser beam is absorbed by a sample, causing heating of the sample along the beam path. In this paper an overview of thermal lensing, its significance as potential optical tool and its applications are discussed. Index Terms: Optical tool, Photothermal spectroscopy, TLS application, Thermal diffusivity
GSM Based SMS Alert Fire Alarm System
Authors: Makandar Dr. Aziz
Published: November 2021

Abstract: The design of a fire alarm with Arduino-based system by means of GSM Module. The work purposely for house safety where the main point is to avoid the fire accidents occurred to the residents and the properties inside the house. In order to prevent losses accrued from fire accidents, various alarm systems have been developed such as smoke detectors, temperature sensor based systems etc. The design and implementation of a cost effective and reliable GSM based SMS Alert fire alarm system. The device will be able to monitor the temperature of the environment, the smoke level, send SMS alert to an inbuilt GSM number. When the system detects the temperature of 100C or more, it will immediately display an alert notification on LCD display and simultaneously sending an SMS alert to the users upon the high raise temperature in the house. This fire detection system consists of a smoke sensor, buzzer, LCD display and GSM module is interfaced with Arduino board. Keywords: Smoke sensor, GSM Module, Arduino, LED display, Buzzer
Impact of the New Textile Policy and Textile Waste Management System in India and a Move towards Sustainable Management
Authors: Bhattacharya Dr. Sumanta
Published: November 2021

Abstract: Textile Industry is a very old and second most growing industry in India . It is also the second largest producer after China. Textile manufacturing process produces humongous amount of chemical toxic and utilizes excess amount of water which can serve a rural village for a year , Textile industry has contributed to climate change and air and water pollution ,today the world is adopting sustainable methods in textile sector to reduce their emission followed by Textile waste , India produces 1 million tonnes of textile waste per years where the household also amounts to good amount of it . Many of brands have to burn their product because of less sell and many because of over production which not only results in lost but also contributes to carbon footprints. Countries have started to utilize alternative textiles like pineapple leaves instead of cotton to reduce soil erosion , followed by man made fabric , use of plastic for making clothes. We need to introduce PPP model to collect waste and adjoin skill development programme and entrepreneurship for better sustainable economical growth and proper management. Keywords: Textile Industry, manufacturing, textile waste, carbon footprints, alternative textile, cotton, water pollution
The Effect of Various Concentrations of Ethanol Extract of the Leaves of Paederia foetida L. on the Growth of Escherichia Coli Bacteria
Authors: Silaban Hertina
Published: November 2021

Bacterial infection of Escherichia coli (E. coli) as the cause of gastrointestinal disorders in humans has increased their prevalence. Treatment using natural ingredients can be a choice of therapy because of the minimal side effects. One of the rare plants believed by the community as an antibacterial is stinking vin’e known as the ‘leaf fart’. The purpose of this research is for knowing the activity of the ethanol extract of Paederia foetida L can affect the growth of E.coli. The serial diffusion disc method is being used as the antibacterial activity test. The concentration  of this extract are 10%, 20%, 40%, 80%, 100% with positive control (ciprofloxacin) and negative control (aqua dest). The inhibition zone diameter characterized the effect of Extract on bacterial growth were 6.16 mm of the concentration 10%, 6.667 mm of the concentration 20%, 7.10 mm of the concentration 40 %, 7.78 mm of the concentration 80%, and 10.03 mm of the concentration 100%. As for the negative control has no effect. The study stated that the higher concentration of antibacterial agent used, the greater the inhibition zone formed. Based on the result of the analysis of the data by using the One-Way ANOVA Test showed a probability value (p) = 0.000 or value (p) < 0.05, that H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted. The conclusion is that the Extract of stinking vin’e has an antibacterial effect on the growth of E.coli.

Keywords: Antibacterial, E.coli, Extract of  Sembukan leaf
Polyphenols contents and antioxidant potential of Nauclea latifolia Smith (Rubiaceae) acetonic fractions from Burkina Faso
Authors: Konate Almamy , Meda Roland Nâg-Tiéro , Dicko Amadou , Kam Eric Sami , Koama Benjamin Kouliga , Belem Hadidjatou , Kabore Adama , Traore Amadou , Tamboura Hamidou Hamadou
Published: November 2021

Scientific information on antioxidant properties and phenolic content of Nauclea latifolia used in ethnoveterinary medicine in Burkina Faso are limited. Therefore, the quantification of the antioxidant activity of different parts of this specie remains an interesting and useful task, particularly for finding new sources for natural antioxidants. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant activity and total polyphenols of Nauclea latifolia Smith (Rubiaceae) acetonic fractions from Burkina Faso. n-hexane, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate and n-butanol fractions of leaves, barks and root barks were tested for their antioxidant activities using DPPH, ABTS and FRAP methods. Folin-Ciocalteu and AlCl3 reagents were used to quantify the polyphenols. n-butanol fraction of barks (58.16 ± 0.76 mg GAE/100 mg), dichloromethane fraction of barks (51.13 ± 0.99; 26.14 mg GAE/100 mg) have presented the best total phenolic contents while the best total flavonoid contents were found in n-butanol fraction of leaves and n-hexane fraction of leaves with 4.85 ± 0.14 mg EQ/100mg and 2.92 ± 0.13 mg EQ/100mg, respectively. It was observed that n-hexane fraction of leaves was scavenge more DPPH free radicals with a value of 1011.98± 17,01 µmol EAA/g. That of n-butanol fractions of barks was showed the best ferric reduction power (3056.37 ± 96.66 µmol EAA/g) and the highest ABTS cation radicals scavenging capacity (7031.52 ± 254.98 µmol EAA/g). Nevertheless, this work encourages investigations on Burkina Faso plant species used in the ethnoveterinary medicine as sources of antioxidants.

Keywords: Fraction; Ouagadougou; Barks, Total Polyphenols Contents; Radicals.
Bibliometric Visualisation of Research Performance of Post COVID -19 and Mucormycosis: Where Do We Stand?
Authors: Mallikarjun Kappi , B Mallikarjun , T Vidyashree
Published: November 2021

Purpose: The second wave of the covid-19 pandemic has impacted global healthcare tremendously and mucormycosis associated with coronavirus disease is one of the deadly fungi that hit India in April 2021. An increasing number of research papers are upcoming with mucormycosis associated with coronavirus research and this paper aims at performing a bibliometric visualisation of all the available research on post covid-19 and mucormycosis.
Method: The Scopus database was selected and the search query (ALL (novel coronavirus 2019 OR coronavirus 2019 OR COVID 2019 OR COVID 19 OR nCOV OR SARSCoV2 OR COVID19) and (black fungus or white fungus or yellow fungus or mucormycosis) was developed on 25 May 2021 to retrieve all the bibliographic records on the domine of interest. VOSviewer software tool was used to constructing and visualising bibliometric networks to measure co-authors, countries, and institutions document citation, keyword metrics.
Results: A total of 154 documents were retrieved in the search, these were authored by 3,806 authors and published in 133 sources (journals, books, etc.). USA, India, and UK ware contributed the highest papers. Journal of Fungi (4), Heliyon (3), International Journal of Molecular Sciences (3), and Phytotherapy Research (3) are the journals that published the highest papers. Author per document was 24.7; Documents per author were 0.0405 and collaboration index was marked 26.5 during the period.
Conclusion: this bibliometric visualisation presents the qualitative and quantitative metrics for post-covid-19 and mucormycosis research and provides evidence that research in this domine is more in-depth than before. It is hoped that this well-directed research in different countries will provide new avenues for understanding diseases caused by mucormycosis associated with coronavirus.
Keywords: Bibliometric Visualisation; Post-Covid-19; Mucormycosis; Annual Growth Rate; Research Performance; India
EFEKTIFITAS SANKSI ADAT BAGI PELAKU KHALWAT DITINJAU DARI PERSPEKTIF HUKUM PIDANA ISLAM (Studi kasus Kecamatan Ketol Kabupaten Aceh Tengah)
Authors: Dewi Satiya Citra , Adan Hasanuddin Yusuf
Published: November 2021

Tujuan dari penelitian ini, pertama, untuk mengetahui apakah bentuk sanksi adat yang dijatuhkan bagi pelaku khalwat di Kecamatan ketol kabupaten Aceh Tengah. Kedua, tingkat efektifitas sanksi adat di Kecamatan Ketol terhadap pemberantasan tindak pidana khalwat. Ketiga, tinjauan hukum Islam terhadap sanksi adat di Kecamatan Ketol bagi pelaku tindak pidana khalwat. Adapun metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif Kualitatif dengan menggunakan data lapangan (field research) dan data pustaka (Library research).Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana Islam mengatur tentang penyelesaian khalwat dan sistem putusan Peradilan Adat di Aceh Tengah. Hasil penelitian dalam skripsi ini adalah penyelesaian sengketa khalwat di Kecamatan Ketol Kabupaten Aceh Tengah, dalam penyelesaian sengketa tersebut diselesaikan secara adat dengan proses musyawarah. Kemudian masing-masing pelaku dibebankan untuk membayar satu atau lebih dari satu ekor lembu sesuai dengan kesepakatan musyawarah antara para pihak. Adapun sanksi yang berlaku tersebut sangat tidak efektif di kalangan masyarakat yang tingkat perekonomiannya menengah keatas, bagi mereka yang menengah ke atas tidak merasakan efek dari sanksi yang dijatuhkan, karena sangat mudah bagi mereka untuk membayar sanksi tersebut. Tinjauan hukum Islam sanksi adat tidak bertentangan dengan hukum Islam karena dalam hukum Islam sanksi bagi khalwat ialah ta’zir yaitu hukuman yang ditentukan oleh penguasa atau hakim, yang dimana dalam hukum adat di Aceh Tengah yang berperan sebagai hakim adalah Reje Kampung.
Corporate Sustainability through Stakeholders’ Engagement in Mining: Experiences from Shared Practices of Corporate Social Responsibility
Authors: Arrosquipa Percy
Published: November 2021

The shared practices of corporate social responsibility with local stakeholders is one of the few relevant experiences that are undertaken to contribute to sustainable development in a mining context of high social complexity. This study characterises the relationships with local stakeholders that allow them to carry out shared practices of Corporate Social Responsibility in the district of Pataz, La Libertad Region, in the north of Peru, through two case studies and data collection that included 23 local stakeholders working with the Mining Company. This applied research included interviews and participatory observation. The findings indicated that 80% of local entrepreneurs have shown their interest in carrying out shared practices of corporate social responsibility in education, environment, health, water and sanitation, respectively. The study describes the contribution of artisanal mining enterprises and local supplier enterprises in shared practices of social responsibility, within the locations where they carry out their business activities. This research enriches knowledge of experiences that promote a shared culture of corporate social responsibility and how attending to the social demands from the perspective of the local community and business risks from the perspective of the mining company. These two sometimes conflicting perspectives coexist and complement one another for corporate sustainability after overcoming certain local and corporate paradigms which facilitates contributing to the sustainable development of the surrounding communities.
Fieldwork in a Foreign Culture: Business
Authors: Powell Elisabeth
Published: November 2021

Fieldwork in a Foreign Culture: Business
Investigate the Crashworthiness of high-velocity bird impact on three different designed model wings by using Coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian approach
Authors: SAEED MUHAMMAD HASSAM , Muhammad Noaman , Smith Joseph
Published: November 2021

Bird strike is a significant threat to the parts of the flying
aircrafts. The wing is a central part, which provides stability to the
aircraft. Mostly at wing, bird attack the leading edge. Worldwide
aviation regulation FRA, EASA, required 4Ib bird strike on the wing of
aircraft, and after this bird strike, aircraft is able to be safely
landed. This study aims to investigate the resistance of the wing
against the bird strike and damage analysis of the high-velocity bird
collision on the model wing, inner structure, spar, and ribs. By using
the Coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian (CEL) approach in ABAQUS/Explicit. Our
contribution 1) bird strike on a wing with assembled inner structure by
aluminium and outer skin composed of unidirectional fiber-reinforced
composite material. 2) bird strike on-wing which is similar with the
first test in which the difference is of spar designed layers of
horizontal plates like a comb. 3) bird strike on-wing which is similar
with second model wing difference in this wing put an aluminium leading
edge on the skin leading-edge, final to analyze the damage of bird
impact on the wing, the velocity of bird strike is 200m/s and analyze
the behavior of the bird at this velocity. Resistance behavior of
composite skin After penetration in the wing, analyze the impact on the
spar and stress on the inner structure. Analysis of the kinetic and
internal energy graph and Comparison all of these results and check the
performance, which gives an excellent result at this velocity. based on
these results suggest which inner part is sensitive.
Similarity and Consistency Assessment of Three Major Online Drug-Drug Interaction Resources
Authors: Kontsioti Elpida , Maskell Simon , Bensalem Amina , Dutta Bhaskar , Pirmohamed Munir
Published: November 2021

AIM: To explore the level of agreement on drug-drug interaction (DDI)
information listed in three major online drug information resources
(DIRs) in terms of: (1) interacting drug pairs; (2) severity rating; (3)
evidence rating and (4) clinical management recommendations. METHODS: We
extracted DDI information from the British National Formulary (BNF),
Thesaurus, and Micromedex. Following drug name normalisation, we
estimated the overlap of the DIRs. We annotated clinical management
recommendations either manually, where possible, or through application
of a machine learning algorithm. RESULTS: The DIRs contained 51,481
(BNF), 38,037 (Thesaurus), and 65,446 (Micromedex) drug pairs involved
in DDIs. The number of common DDIs across the three DIRs was 6,970
(13.54% of BNF, 18.32% of Thesaurus, and 10.65% of Micromedex).
Micromedex and Thesaurus overall showed higher levels of similarity in
their severity ratings, while the BNF agreed more with Micromedex on the
critical severity ratings and with Thesaurus on the least significant
ones. Evidence rating agreement between BNF and Micromedex was generally
poor. Variation in clinical management recommendations was also
identified, with some categories (i.e. Monitor and Adjust dose) showing
higher levels of agreement compared to others (i.e. Use with caution,
Wash-out, Modify administration). CONCLUSIONS: There is considerable
variation in the DDIs included in the examined DIRs, together with
variability in categorisation of severity and clinical advice given.
DDIs labelled as critical are more likely to appear in multiple DIRs.
Such variability in information could have deleterious consequences for
patient safety, and there is a need for harmonisation and
standardisation.
The alternative splicing landscape of a coral reef fish during a marine heatwave
Authors: Chan Stanley Kin Nok , Suresh Sneha , Munday Philip , Ravasi Tim , Bernal Moises , Schunter Celia
Published: November 2021

Alternative splicing is a molecular mechanism that enables a single gene
to encode multiple transcripts and proteins by post-transcriptional
modification of pre-RNA molecules. Changes in the splicing scheme of
genes can lead to modifications of the transcriptome and the proteome.
This mechanism can enable organisms to respond to environmental
fluctuations. In this study, we investigated patterns of alternative
splicing in the liver of the coral reef fish Acanthochromis polyacanthus
in response to the 2016 marine heatwave on the Great Barrier Reef. The
differentially spliced (DS; n=40) genes during the onset of the heatwave
(i.e. 29.49°C or +1°C from average) were related to essential cellular
functions such as the MAPK signaling system, Ca(2+) binding and
homeostasis. With the persistence of the heatwave for a period of one
month (February to March), 21 DS genes were detected, suggesting that
acute warming during the onset of the heatwave is more influential on
alternative splicing than the continued exposure to elevated
temperatures. After the heatwave, the water temperature cooled to
~24.96°C, and fish showed differential splicing of genes
related to cyto-protection and post-damage recovery (n=26). Two-thirds
of the DS genes detected across the heatwave were also differentially
expressed, revealing that the two molecular mechanisms act together in
A. polyacanthus to cope with the acute thermal change. This study
exemplifies how splicing patterns of a coral reef fish can be modified
by marine heatwaves. Alternative splicing could therefore be a potential
mechanism to adjust cellular physiological states under thermal stress
and aid coral reef fishes in their response to more frequent acute
thermal fluctuations in upcoming decades.
Use of hyperthermal heating and intraoperatively administered applicator for the treatment of local malignant tumors
Authors: Vasilchenko Ilya , Braginsky Vladimir , Rynk Vitaly , Osintsev Aleksey
Published: November 2021

This article describes a method for non-contact local hyperthermal heating of patient's tissue using inductive electromagnetic radiation. Aim: The aim of the study was a theoretical and experimental assessment of the thermal and electromagnetic parameters of the proposed method based on heating of intraoperatively administered, personal, tissue-replacing applicator using induction magnetic field. Methods: Theoretical estimates of the thermal and electromagnetic parameters of this method were performed based on heat conduction equations. An experimental study of the process was carried out using originally designed laboratory inverter and confirmed theoretical calculations. Results: The performed assessments and calculations confirmed the possibility of creating clinically effective hyperthermia in the removed tumor bed by the method of local non-contact intraoperative hyperthermia. Conclusion: The proposed method can be used both independently and in combination with chemo- and radiotherapy, thus reducing the risk of recurrence for locally advanced forms of malignant tumors of the oropharyngeal region after surgical treatment.
Common Fundamentals of Psoriasis and Depression
Authors: Hölsken Stefanie , Krefting Frederik , Schedlowski Manfred , Sondermann Wiebke
Published: November 2021

Psoriasis is an inflammatory, immune-mediated disease that is frequently associated with psychological comorbidities such as depression. The stigma patients feel because of the appearance of their skin may contribute to the high psycho-social burden of psoriasis. However, there is emerging evidence that overlapping biological mechanisms are, to a substantial degree, responsible for the close interaction between psoriasis and depression. Increased proinflammatory mediators, such as C-reactive protein or interleukin-6, are present in both psoriasis and depression, indicating that inflammation may represent a pathophysiological link between the diseases. Anti-inflammatory biologic therapies treat the clinical manifestations of psoriasis, but might also play a significant role in reducing associated depressive symptoms in patients with psoriasis. Comparison between single studies focusing on the change in depressive symptoms in psoriasis is limited by inconsistency in the depression screening tools applied.
Evolution of Drug Survival with Biological Agents and Apremilast Between 2012 and 2018 in Patients with Psoriasis from the PsoBioTeq Cohort
Authors: Bettuzzi Thomas , Bachelez Hervé , Beylot-Barry Marie , Arlégui Hugo , Paul Carle , Viguier Manuelle , Mahé Emmanuel , Beneton Nathalie , Jullien Denis , Richard Marie-Aleth , Joly Pascal , Tubach Florence , Dupuy Alain , Sbidian Emilie , Chosidow Olivier
Published: November 2021

Drug survival reflects treatment effectiveness and safety in real life. There is limited data on the variation of drug survival with the availability of systemic treatments with additional biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) or synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (sDMARDs). The aim of this study was to determine whether the increasing number of available systemic treatments for psoriasis affects drug survival over time. Patients were selected from the PsoBioTeq cohort, a French prospective observational cohort enrolling patients with moderate to severe psoriasis. All patients initiating a first bDMARD or sDMARD were included. The primary outcome was comparison of drug survival over time. A multivariate Cox proportional hazard ratio model was computed. A total of 1,866 patients were included; 739 females (39%), median age 47 years. In the multivariate Cox model, no association was found between the calendar year of initiation and drug survival (hazard ratio) overlapping from 0.80 (0.42–1.52) to 1.17 (0.64–2.17), p = 0.633). In conclusion, drug survival in psoriasis is not affected by the year of initiation.
Differentiation Between Benign and Malignant Pigmented Skin Tumours Using Bedside Diagnostic Imaging Technologies: A Pilot Study
Authors: Von Knorring Terese , Israelsen Niels Møller , Ung Vilde , Formann Julie L. , Jensen Mikkel , Hædersdal Merete , Bang Ole , Fredman Gabriella , Mogensen Mette
Published: November 2021

Rapid diagnosis of suspicious pigmented skin lesions is imperative; however, current bedside skin imaging technologies are either limited in penetration depth or resolution. Combining imaging methods is therefore highly relevant for skin cancer diagnostics. This pilot study evaluated the ability of optical coherence tomography, reflectance confocal microscopy, photo-acoustic imaging and high-frequency ultrasound to differentiate malignant from benign pigmented skin lesions. A total of 41 pigmented skin tumours were scanned prior to excision. Morphological features and blood vessel characteristics were analysed with reflectance confocal microscopy, optical coherence tomography, high-frequency ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging images, and the diagnostic accuracy was assessed. Three novel photoacoustic imaging features, 7 reflectance confocal microscopy features, and 2 optical coherence tomography features were detected that had a high correlation with malignancy; diagnostic accuracy > 71%. No significant features were found in high-frequency ultrasound. In conclusion, optical coherence tomography, reflectance confocal microscopy and photoacoustic imaging in combination enable image-guided bedside evaluation of suspicious pigmented skin tumours. Combining these advanced techniques may enable more efficient diagnosis of skin cancer.
First principle-based Research on properties of twisted bilayer of Graphene and GaN
Authors:   , Cai Xiang
Published: November 2021

Since quantum theory was founded in 1920s, it has developed quite rapidly and led people to a new field that totally different from the classical ones. As the size of an object decrease to a certain level, the classical physical law would be invalid and quantum mechanics would become the ruler of object behaviors. The property under quantum mechanics achieves functions that never been seen before. So, scientist would invent new materials and devices with properties that never found before. This is the reason that new materials and devices have been emerging due to vast developments in nanotechnologies. The project of my PHD research in four years is to research and analysis the property of nano semiconductor materials. In this thesis, there are mainly four parts. The first part is Introduction. In this part the basic concepts and related information would be listed. The second part is the first project that guide me to the further study. This project is set to simulate the electronic transport in quantum region based on the Schrodinger equation for random shaped energy barriers, which is very basic to quantum mechanics. The method of simulation is matlab coding. The simulation will help in understanding the concept of quantum field and applications in design and analysis of nanometer scale devices and systems. The third part is my first paper. In this paper I cooperate with my workmate Shuo Deng and we investigate the electron transport and thermoelectric property of twisted bilayer graphene nanoribbon junction (TBGNRJ) in 0o, 21.8o, 38.2o and 60o rotation angles by first principles calculation with Landauer-Buttiker and Boltzmann theories. It is found that TBGNRJs exhibit a strong reduction of thermal conductance compared with the single graphene nanoribbon (GNR) and negative differential resistance (NDR) in 21.8 o and 38.2 o rotation angles under ±0.2 V bias voltage. More importantly, three peak ZT values of 2.0, 2.7 and 6.1 can be achieved in the 21.8o rotation angle at 300K. The outstanding ZT values of TBGNRJs are interpreted as the combination of the reduced thermal conductivity and enhanced electrical conductivity at optimized angles. The fourth part is my second paper. In this paper I report electronic and optical properties of the GaN bilayer structures that are rotated in plane at several optimized rotation angles by using the density functional theory method. For the aim of maintaining the structural stability and using a small cell size, the twisting angles of the GaN bilayer structures are optimized to be 27.8°, 38.2° and 46.8° using the crystal matching theory. The last part is conclusion, possible further study and acknowledgement.
Managemen Kepemimpinan Partisifatif Di Perpustakaan Perguruan Tinggi
Authors: Iqbal Rahmat
Published: November 2021

Abstrak

Setiap organisasi dibutuhkan sebuah kepemimpinan yang efektif, sehingga tujuan dari organisasi tersebut tidak terjadi kesalahan dalam melakukan pengambilan keputusan atau tindakan, bila kita mencoba membuka kembali ingatan tentang makna kepemimpinan. Kepemimpinan yang efektif sangatlah tergantung dari landasan manajerial yang kokoh.Kepemimpinan (leadership) yang ditetapkan oleh seorang manajer dalam organisasi dapat menciptakan integrasi yang serasi dan mendorong semangat kerja karyawan untuk mencapai sasaran yang maksimal. Kepemimpinan adalah kata benda dari pemimpin (leader). Pemimpin (leader=head) adalah seseorang yang mempergunakan wewenang dan kepemimpinannya, mengarahkan bawahan untuk mengerjakan sebagian pekerjaannya dalam mencapai tujuan organisasi. Leader adalah seorang pemimpin yang memiliki sifat-sifat kepemimpinan dan kewibawaan (personality authority). Falsafah kepemimpinannya bahwa pemimpin adalah untuk bawahan dan milik bawahan. Pelaksanaan kepemimpinannya cenderung menumbuhkan kepercayaan, partisipasi, loyalitas dan internal motivasi para bawahan dengan cara persuasive.

Penulisan ini menggunakan metode kualitatif yang ditinjau melalui metode penelitian kepustakaan (Library Reserch), maknanya metode penelitian kepustakaan merupakan penelitian yang dilaksanakan dengan menggunakan literature (kepustakaan) baik berupa buku, catatan maupun laporan hasil penelitian dari penelitian terdahulu. Gaya kepemimpinan partisipatif sangat cocok apabila diterapkan di Indonesia, karena Indonesia merupakan Negara yang ramah, taman dan jiwa kebersamaan dan jiwa soladiritas sangat kuat dinegera Indonesia. Oleh karena itu keputusan yang diambil akan bener-bener dipikirkan demi kebaikan bersama tanpa mengutamakan nilai ego atau kepentingan pribadi atau golongan.
Al-Quran Dalam Perspektif Masyarakat Islam Kejawen dan Implikasinya dalam Kehidupan Praksis
Authors: Novelia Intan
Published: November 2021

This article discusses the Quâ€™ran from the perspective of the Kejawen Islamic community and its implications in the lives of praxis. This research is a type of field research with the theory of social construction from Peter L. Berger that emphasizes the meaning and a shared-interpretation constructed in community networks. The results showed that the syncretic Kejawen Bonekeling Islamic community had its own views and beliefs about the Qur'an, not as a way of life like Muslims, but as a holy book that would be asked by angels in the grave. This view has implications for their lives. They understand the teachings of Islam in the Qur'an, such as prayer and aurat, different from Muslims in general. Prayer as sembahyang is interpreted as doing good to fellow human beings, getting along well, helping each other to help and protect the traditions of their ancestors. While regarding aurat, they do not have boundaries that must be covered, but they emphasize that the most important thing is to improve themselves first to become a good human being
Rahasia Ketenangan Jiwa dalam Al-Qur'an
Authors: Nawawi Sarihat Cihat
Published: November 2021

This article aims to examine the verses of Al-Quran that relate to actions that will give to faith and have implications for peace of soul. This type of research will be used is library research, which is collecting data from the library. Researchers used a thematic interpretation method regarding the tranquility of the soul. Sources of data to be taken consist of primary data sources, namely verses of the Al-Qur'an and secondary from books, commentaries, and other scientific journal articles. The result of the discussion is that there are many verses of the Al-Qur'an which mention the soul or the nafs. Verse of the Al-Quran that shows the soul is at peace is Surah Al-Fajr verses 27-30. Meanwhile, peace can be obtained through zikir as mentioned in Surah Ar-Ra'd verse 28. Apart from zikir, many acts of worship can be done to achieve peace of mind, such as praying, fasting, zakat, and reciting Al-Quran. Apart from being mentioned in the Al-Quran, these acts of worship are scientifically proven to be able to calm the soul.
Use of Selected Spectral Ratios to Assess the Response of Pineapple to Potassium Nutrition
Authors: Balasundram Siva K. , Chong Yen Mee
Published: November 2021

Potassium (K) nutrition in pineapple grown on tropical peat can be problematic due to high precipitation which encourages leaching losses. Non-destructive tools that can assess K deficiency and the accompanying changes in biophysical and biochemical properties within pineapple is a good strategy to employ. In this study, we assessed the biophysical changes in pineapple (var. MD2) in response to different K rates by using a hyperspectral approach. K deficiency was detected at 171 days after planting. Shortage of K also exhibited a shift in red edge towards shorter wavelengths between 500-700 nm. In addition, spectral ranges of 430-680 nm, as well as 680-752 nm were found to be most effective in differentiating spectral response to varying K rates. Three vegetation indices, i.e. Normalized Pigment Chlorophyll Index (NPCI), Plant Senescence Index (PSRI) and Red-edge Vegetation Index (RVSI) were found to best describe K treatment effects on pineapple canopy reflectance. This study could be extended further to include pineapple varieties other than MD2, and also key nutrients, such as N and P, for better fertilizer management in peat-grown pineapple.