bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Subsidy from State Public Universities and Solidarity Support in Mexico from 2012 to 2021
Authors: Vega Jose Luis Arcos , Quintero Marja Johana López , Paredes Marissa Lopez
Published: March 2024

The present research is a documentary study that analyzes the trend in annual subsidies granted to the Mexican higher education system in the period from 2012 to 2021, generating an overview of the government’s budget to higher education institutions and its current impact on the system by considering national public spending at both the federal, state and private levels. In addition, it establishes the budget granted in these years to different types of institutions such as State Public Universities (UPES), State Public Universities and Solidarity Support (UPEAS), as well as Technological Universities (UT) and Polytechnic Universities (UP). The institutions have been affected over the years, since the budget granted has not represented an increase in management for the operation of the investment of the universities, as a result, various support programs have had to be sought to cover their recurrent costs which are not sufficient for their teaching operations, research, extension of culture and institutional services and on certain occasions had to resort to intervention with own resources. In conclusion, in 2012 a total of $ 193,145,10 million current pesos was awarded, However, in 2021 there were only $270,487.30 million pesos corresponding to the support granted nationally to all higher education institutions as a whole, which implies greater expenses for universities throughout the states.
English loanwords in Hong Kong Cantonese: false friend cognates and English vocabulary acquisition
Authors: Yip Jesse W. C. , Wakefield John C.
Published: March 2024

Research on loanword semantics seldom investigates systematic patterns of change because semantic change is not nearly as constrained and predictable as phonological change. Hong Kong is a bilingual city of English and Chinese/Cantonese, where people frequently use English loanwords in Hong Kong Cantonese (ELCs). Drawing upon the notion of cognates, this questionnaire-based study examines the extent to which Hong Kong Cantonese speakers are aware of the contrasts in meaning between ELCs and the English words from which they have been borrowed. Three ELCs that are false friend cognates with their English source words were selected to be included in the study. Respondents who completed the questionnaire included a group of native English speakers (N = 19) and a group of native Cantonese speakers (N = 107). Their responses were compared and contrasted through both qualitative and quantitative methods. The results show that the ELCs affect the Cantonese speakers’ understanding of the English source words. The English proficiency of native Cantonese speakers has been identified as a contributing factor that correlates with the accuracy of understanding word meanings. This study delineates the relationship between false friend cognates, ELCs and English vocabulary acquisition. It offers pedagogical implications for vocabulary learning and teaching in bilingual contexts.
Genetic analysis of Ulva (Ulvaceae, Chlorophyta) type specimens resolves northeast Pacific blade-forming species
Authors: Hughey Jeffery R. , Miller Kathy Ann , Gabrielson Paul W.
Published: March 2024

Misapplication of Ulva epithets in GenBank has led to confusion in the scientific literature and community. To solve some of the problems, targeted DNA sequencing of plastid encoded rbcL gene amplicons or high-throughput sequencing was performed on all blade-forming Ulva type specimens from the northeast Pacific. Recently collected specimens from at or near type localities were also analyzed for some taxa. Based on these genetic analyses, we confirmed currently recognized species: U. californica, with U. angusta and U. scagelii as heterotypic synonyms, U. stenophylla, U. taeniata, and U. tanneri. Ulva dactylifera, currently considered a synonym of U. taeniata based on morpho-anatomy, is recognized as a distinct species, as is U. expansa whose type specimen was sequenced in 2018. All but two of the ITS, rbcL and tufA sequences in GenBank that were labeled U. californica were correctly named, in contrast to U. taeniata, for which only one of 14 sequences was correctly labeled. These results show that DNA sequencing of Ulva type specimens is essential for the correct application of names.
The design and decoupling of TX/RX antenna with omnidirectional conical beam operating at V band
Authors: Duan Zhu , Bai Rubing , Li Zhongyun , Hu Rong , Ling Qian , Tang Yunhua
Published: March 2024

In this work, a high isolation transmitter–receiver antenna with omnidirectional conical beam operating at 61.5 GHz is presented. The proposed dual-antenna system consists of a transmitter (TX) antenna and a receiver (RX) antenna with the same structure, composed of a circular metal patch with ring slot and metal shorting vias, fed by a coaxial probe at their respective geometric center. And both antennas are placed on a circular metal platform, positioned symmetrically with each other. To increase the isolation between them, three different decoupling methods are proposed, and the one with an electromagnetic band gap (EBG) structure added in-between shows the most promising decoupling effect, as the surface wave current can be maximally suppressed. The overall size of the antenna system is 2.2552 × π × 0.579 λ
0
3, where λ
0 is the free space wavelength at 61.5 GHz. A prototype of the proposed antenna system with EBG decoupling structure is fabricated and measured, demonstrating that the TX–RX isolation is 57.9 dB at 61.5 GHz, 21.6 dB better than that without decoupling structure, with omnidirectional conical beam radiation achieved at the same time.
Design and investigation of cavity backed bowtie antenna with unidirectional radiation pattern using characteristic mode analysis
Authors: Kamili Jagadeesh Babu , Bhattacharya Amitabha
Published: March 2024

In this work, a novel cavity backed leaf-shaped bowtie antenna is designed using Characteristic Mode Analysis (CMA). An analytical expression is proposed to arrive at the leaf shape of the bowtie antenna using optimization process. The developed antenna is backed by a square-cavity to get unidirectional radiation pattern with high gain and good front-to-back-ratio characteristics. CMA technique is used in the design and optimization of the cavity structure and generalized design equation is proposed to design the cavity for getting good impedance bandwidth and broadside radiation characteristics in the Desired Band of Interest (DBI). The developed antenna resonates from 0.8 to 4.3 GHz with stable and unidirectional radiation characteristics giving maximum gain and FBR of 11.5 dBi and 15.2 dB respectively, making it suitable for Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) applications.
Identification of similarities and clusters of bread baking recipes based on data of ingredients
Authors: Anlauf Stefan , Dorl Sebastian , Hirz Theresa , Lasslberger Melanie , Grassmann Rudolf , Himmelbauer Johannes , Winkler Stephan
Published: March 2024

We define the similarity of bakery recipes using different distance calculations and identify groups of similar recipes using different clustering algorithms. Our analyses are based on the relative amounts of ingredients included in the recipes. We compare different clustering algorithms (k-means, k-medoid, and hierarchical clustering) to find the optimal number of clusters. Besides the standard distance calculation (euclidean distance), we test three other distance metrics (hamming distance, manhattan distance, and cosine similarity). Additionally, we reduce the impact of raw materials used in large quantities by applying two different data transformations, namely the logarithm of the original data and the binarization of the original data. Clustering recipes based on their ingredients can improve the search for similar recipes and therefore help with the time-consuming process of developing new recipes. Using the hierarchical clustering on the logarithm of the original data, we can separate 704 recipes into three different clusters, achieving a Silhouette Score of 0.531. We visualize our results via dendrograms representing the recipes’ hierarchical separation into individual groups and sub-groups.
Modeling of UV-C survival of foodborne pathogens and predicting microbial inactivation on fresh-cut ‘Tommy Atkins’ mango using CFD
Authors: Garzón-García Alba M. , Ramos-Enríquez José R. , Ruiz-Cruz Saúl , Dussán-Sarria Saúl , Hleap-Zapata José I. , Márquez-Ríos Enrique , Del-Toro-Sánchez Carmen L. , Lobatón-García Hugo F.
Published: March 2024

Shortwave ultraviolet light (UV-C) disinfection is an emerging technology used to enhance food safety by reducing the pathogen load. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) served as a numerical simulation tool to calculate the average radiation intensity within a disinfection chamber. The resulting CFD data was employed to estimate the UV-C inactivation kinetic parameters for Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella Typhimurium, and Listeria monocytogenes. Experimental procedures involved irradiating bacterial suspensions with UV-C doses ranging from 0 to 6.028 kJ/m2. The inactivation of S. Typhimurium was described using a log-linear equation, while UV-C survival curves for E. coli O157:H7 and L. monocytogenes were best fitted to Weibull model. Subsequently, the integration of CFD simulations and kinetic parameters enabled the estimation of UV-C doses approaching 6 kJ/m2 for the treatment of fresh-cut ‘Tommy Atkins’ mangoes inoculated with the mentioned microorganisms. This integrated approach partially predicted the inactivation of pathogens on the surface of mango spears.
Ohmic heating of chicken sausage: electrical conductivities, heating characteristics, temperature prediction, and the comparison with conventional heating methods
Authors: Jantapirak Suveena , Vangnai Kanithaporn , Tumpanuvatr Titaporn , Jittanit Weerachet
Published: March 2024

In this study, chicken sausages were prepared with different levels of salt (1.50 or 1.125 %) and sodium nitrite (0, 80, 125, or 250 ppm) for electrical conductivity determination. Three different heating methods were applied: smokehouse, water bath, and ohmic. The main objectives were to investigate: (1) the electrical conductivity of sausages with different formulations; (2) the heating pattern of sausages during ohmic heating compared to the conventional techniques; and (3) the accuracy of mathematical models for sample temperature prediction. The results demonstrated that the electrical conductivity values of sausage samples were suitable for ohmic heating. In ohmic heating experiments, the heating rate in the sausage center was greater than on the surface. The sausage temperature was higher than the surrounding liquid at the end of ohmic heating experiment which was opposite to the conventional heating. Overall, the most accurate model for sausage temperature prediction was basic model case iii.
Uniqueness of roots up to conjugacy in circular and hosohedral-type Garside groups
Authors: Garnier Owen
Published: March 2024

We consider a particular class of Garside groups, which we call circular groups.
We mainly prove that roots are unique up to conjugacy in circular groups.
This allows us to completely classify these groups up to isomorphism.
As a consequence, we obtain the uniqueness of roots up to conjugacy in complex braid groups of rank 2.
We also consider a generalization of circular groups, called hosohedral-type groups.
These groups are defined using circular groups, and a procedure called the Δ-product, which we study in generality.
We also study the uniqueness of roots up to conjugacy in hosohedral-type groups.
In-situ and operando Grazing Incidence XAS: a novel set-up and its application to model Pd electrodes for alcohols oxidation
Authors: Berretti Enrico , Giaccherini Andrea , Dell’Aquila Vincenzo , Di Benedetto Francesco , Montegrossi Giordano , Lepore Giovanni Orazio , Innocenti Massimo , D’Acapito Francesco , Vizza Francesco , Lavacchi Alessandro
Published: March 2024

In this article, we present an in-situ and operando time-resolved X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (XAS) technique which exploits a combination of Grazing Incidence XAS (GIXAS) and Fixed Energy X-ray Absorption Voltammetry (FEXRAV), the Grazing Incidence FEXRAV (GI-FEXRAV). A case-study is also outlined. Palladium ultra-low loadings were deposited above Au polycrystalline iso-oriented substrates adopting three different deposition methods: surface-controlled electrochemical methods, direct electrodeposition, and physical vapour deposition (PVD). These catalytical surfaces were prepared for the investigation by GI-FEXRAV of the Pd oxidation/dissolution phenomenon that could occur when the metal is used in the anodic compartment of Direct Alcohol Fuel Cells (DAFCs) or in electrochemical reformers. Moreover, we report a robust, low cost and versatile procedure to obtain wide and flat iso-oriented gold substrates that can mimic monocrystalline gold (1 1 1) in the electrochemical response. The use of GI-FEXRAV for the operando characterization of the catalysts, in conjunction with the designed experimental cell and our flexible Au-based electrochemical substrates show an invaluable potential in the operando study of fundamental phenomena in heterogeneous electrocatalysis model systems and, due to its versatility, paves the way to further studies on a wide selection of electrochemical systems.
Applications of samarium complexes as cytotoxic, bioimaging and DNA interacting agents: a comprehensive review
Authors: Inamdar Poonam R. , Bhandari Shashikant , Kulkarni Mrunalini , Rai Neeta , Kolsure Anuja
Published: March 2024

Cisplatin coined a term Metallodrug and later a tradition of Metallodrugs was established. Later, severe renal and metabolic toxicities of the platinum based drugs prompted the medicinal chemists to develop new and novel metallotherapeutics with different metal cores. Henceforth, chemists designed the metal complexes based on copper, cobalt, vanadium iron and zinc. These complexes were reported for their antibacterial, anticancer, antidiabetic and enzyme inhibitors. Later, chemists also focused on lanthanide metal ions and resulted in the design of metal complexes for the application of bio imaging cellular studies as well as chemotherapeutic agents. This review throws a light on the recent advances in the development of the samarium complexes as efficient and versatile biological agents. Samarium complexes based on various ligand systems and ancillary ligands have been mentioned in this review stating their biological efficacy and potency against variable cancer cell lines, their DNA interactive behaviour.
High serum angiopoietin-like protein-4 levels are associated with gestational hypertension and preeclampsia: a case-control study
Authors: Açikgözoğlu M. Kağan , Pala Şehmus , Atılgan Remzi , Ilhan Nevin , Ilhan Necip
Published: March 2024

Objectives

Investigation of angiopoietin-like protein-4 (ANGPTL-4) and vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) levels as a biochemical marker in gestational hypertension (GH) and preeclampsia (PE), which are known to have important roles in the maintenance of angiogenesis and endothelial functions.

Methods

A total of 90 patients included in this case-control study. Group 1 (G1) (n=30)=patients with healthy pregnancy between 37 and 41 weeks, G2 (n=30)=patients diagnosed with gestational hypertension between 20 and 37 weeks, G3 (n=30)=patients diagnosed with preeclampsia between 20 and 37 weeks. The sera obtained from the patients were stored at −80 °C until they were studied. Demographic parameters, systolic, diastolic and mean arterial blood pressure were recorded. VEGF-A and ANGPTL-4 levels were studied with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit.

Results

The mean age was similar in both groups. The number of primigravida pregnant was higher in G2 and G3 than in G1. Gestational week was more advanced in G1 compared to G2 and G3. While ANGPTL-4 and VEGF-A levels were similar between G2 and G3, they were significantly higher in both groups compared to G1.

Conclusions

We showed that ANGPTL-4 and VEGF-A levels were elevated in maternal serum in GH and PE cases. Increased maternal serum ANGPTL-4 levels may be a biomarker that can be used in the early diagnosis of PE.
Correlation between surface morphology and photocatalytic performance of electrochemically anodized SnO2 nanoparticles
Authors: Mojar Ali Jabbar , Hussein Emad H.
Published: March 2024

Dependence of photocatalytic activity of tin oxide nanostructures (SnO2 NS) on the surface morphology is reported. In contrast to previous literature, an electrochemical anodization of Sn foils was successfully carried out to switch SnO2 porous into nanoparticles (NPs). Modifying the surface was limited to a short-time anodization between 10 and 20 min with fixing electrolyte concentration and anodization voltage. Semi-circular tetragonal-phased SnO2 NPs were figured out by field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Also, fluorescence spectra confirm that the energy gap was expanded to 4.14 eV. Accordingly, high photo-efficiency (93.08 %) for degrading methylene blue (MB) dye was obtained. Therefore, unlike several studies on porous, the results suggest that the anodized nanoparticles are promising for high-performance catalysts.
Enzyklopädisches Wissen in einer Kultur der Digitalität: Religionspädagogische Erwägungen aus Anlass des zehnjährigen Jubiläums von WiReLex
Authors: Kumlehn Martina
Published: March 2024

Der Beitrag würdigt das „Wissenschaftlich-Religionspädagogische Lexikon“ (WiReLex) anlässlich seines zehnjährigen Bestehens. Dazu wird zunächst der Referenzrahmen enzyklopädischen Wissens seit der Aufklärung skizziert und auf WiReLex bezogen. Dabei wird gezeigt, welche lexikographischen Grundüberzeugungen und welche systematische Ordnung das Projekt tragen. In einem zweiten Schritt wird untersucht, wie WiReLex in die Veränderungen digitaler Wissenskulturen einbezogen ist und wie die Reflexion einer Kultur der Digitalität im Kontext verschiedener Artikel in Zukunft die programmatische Ausrichtung des Lexikons weiter entwickeln kann.
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Support in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction with Ventricular Septal Rupture
Authors: Luo Xiao-Liang , Xu Haobo , Guo Chao , Li Jia , Yuan Jiansong , Ma Yue , Zhang Jun , Qiao Shubin
Published: March 2024

Background: An intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is the device most frequently used as a bridge to surgical repair in cases of myocardial infarction. However, robust evidence of IABP support for patients with postinfarction ventricular septal rupture (VSR) remains lacking. This study was aimed at assessing the effect of IABP support on 30-day prognosis in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) complicated by VSR.

Methods: Retrospective data for patients with VSR after AMI at Fuwai Hospital between April 2002 and August 2020 were analyzed. Patients were initially stratified into two groups according to IABP implantation. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to determine the cumulative incidence of 30-day all-cause mortality. Multivariate logistic regression was used to evaluate the independent risk factors for 30-day mortality.

Results: A total of 92 patients (mean age of 67.8 ± 8.3 years; 46.7% male) were included, 59 of whom underwent IABP implantation. Patients with rather than without IABP treatment were younger, were more often male, and had a higher body mass index and lower mean blood pressure at the onset of VSR. At 30 days, all-cause death occurred in 21 patients in the IABP group (35.59%) and 31 patients in the group without IABP (93.94%). After adjustment for age, sex, left atrial diameter, left ventricular diameter, perforation diameter and ventricular aneurysm, IABP support was found to be an independent protective predictor of 30-day all-cause mortality (hazard ratio: 0.22; 95% confidence interval: 0.12 to 0.42; P < 0.001).

Conclusions: IABP support was associated with lower 30-day mortality in patients with VSR after AMI. Patients with postinfarction VSR with hemodynamic instability or cardiogenic shock could receive IABP treatment as a bridge to surgical repair.
Low-temperature and low-concentration sodium hydroxide pretreatment for enhanced enzyme hydrolysis rate from Quercus variabilis Blume
Authors: Ha Si Young , Jung Ji Young , Kim Hyeon Cheol , Lim Woo Seok , Yang Jae-Kyung
Published: March 2024

A surface response design was employed to develop a sodium hydroxide (NaOH) pretreatment method for Quercus variabilis Blume using low NaOH concentration at low temperature. Nevertheless, the persistent issues associated with alkaline pretreatment of lignocellulose, namely high-water consumption and wastewater generation, remain prevalent in this pretreatment process. To address these challenges, this study aimed to conduct enzymatic hydrolysis of NaOH-treated Q. variabilis Blume without the intermediary washing steps. The results revealed that, following pretreatment and solid-liquid separation, NaOH-treated Q. variabilis Blume could be directly subjected to cellulase-mediated hydrolysis with pH adjustment, eliminating the need for washing steps. The maximum enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency reached 95.9% under specific conditions (1.2% NaOH, 8.9 °C, 32.1 h). This approach offers a promising avenue to enhance the enzyme hydrolysis rate of NaOH-treated lignocellulose. Notably, the low-temperature and low-concentration NaOH treatment effectively removed a substantial portion of lignin and hemicelluloses, resulting in a higher crystallinity index of the cellulose-rich residue compared to substrates treated solely with steam explosion. The integration of direct pretreatment and alkaline treatment emerges as an environmentally friendly and economically viable method for producing glucose and high-purity lignin. The obtained lignin can be further transformed into high-value products within the biorefinery framework.
Airway Management in Pan Facial Fracture: An Outcome Analysis of Elective Tracheostomy and Submental Endotracheal Intubation
Authors: Nair Vipin Venugopal , Issar Yuvraj , Singh Dhillon Harmanjot , Singh Ghotra Gurpinder , Pratap Pranay , Mathur Ayush , Singh Kamalpreet
Published: March 2024

Background and Aims. Pan facial fractures are complex and often requiring complex airway management. Elective tracheostomy (ET) and submental endotracheal intubation (SEI) are the two major techniques for airway management. The aim of this article is to compare the management outcome between these techniques. Methods. This study was done in a tertiary care hospital from Jan 2019 to Dec 2019. Data were retrieved for all patients from hospital admission-discharge reports, operation room records, follow-up notes, and clinical photograph records which was recorded prospectively after ethical clearance. Total 38 patients were included in the study after the exclusion criteria into two groups: submental endotracheal intubation (SEI) and elective tracheostomy (ET). Demographic data, intraoperative time (IOT), length of hospital stay (LOHS), postoperative pain score at three and seven days, and Vancouver Scar Score (VSS) at 4 and 12 weeks was compared between the two groups. Results. SEI consisted of 23 patients (60%) while ET had 15 (40%) patients. The mean age was 32.77±8.24 years in the SEI and 29.36±7.32 years in the ET. The IOT in SEI was 15.36±1.53 min and 24.60±1.40 min in the ET which was statistically significant (p = 0.00001). The LOHS was 11±3.87 days in SEI and 25.2±3.88 days in ET (p = 0.0001). The mean VSS at 4 and 12 weeks for SEI were moderate and mild respectively and for the ET was moderate and mild respectively. Both were statistically significant with a p = 0.003 and p = 0.006. Conclusion. Submental intubation is a safe airway management technique in pan facial fracture. It provides the surgeon with an excellent operative field for achieving the proper dental occlusion. Both short- and long-term outcomes are better compared to the alternative airway method of elective tracheostomy.
The Name and Taste of Indo-European Mead
Authors: Dalby Andrew
Published: March 2024

The article takes an historical linguisitic approach to nailing down what might have gone into the original mead and what how it might have tasted.
ELECTRON-BEAM SYNTHESIS OF ZIRCONIA CERAMIC COATINGS IN THE FOREVACUUM PRESSURE RANGE
Authors: Yushkov Yury G. , Andronov Artem A. , Nazarov A. Yu. , Oks Efim M. , Ramazanov K. N. , Tyunkov Andrey V. , Zolotukhin Denis
Published: March 2024

We report the results of our experimental investigations on the synthesis of ceramic protective coatings based on zirconium oxide stabilized with yttrium oxide (ZrO2-Y2O3) by electron-beam evaporation of a solid target in the forevacuum pressure range (5-50 Pa). The mass-to-charge composition of the beam plasma was measured in the course of target evaporation. The obtained thick coatings (over 100 μm) have a columnar structure. The article includes analysis of the factors that affect changes in morphology, hardness, and tribological properties of the obtained coatings.
3D TUMOR SEGMENTATION AND DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM OF LUNG CANCER USING MULTISCALE APPROACHES
Authors: Langat Gilbert , Zou Beiji , Kui Xiaoyan , Njagi Kevin
Published: March 2024

A deadly disease that affects people in various countries in the world is lung cancer (LC). The rate at which people die
due to LC is high because it cannot be detected easily at its initial stage of tumor development. The lives of many people who are affected by LC are assured if it is detected in the initial stage. The diagnosis of LC is possible with conventional computer-aided diagnosis (CAD). The process of diagnosis can be improved by providing the associated evaluation outcomes to the radiologists. Since the results from the process of extraction of features and segmentation of lung nodule are crucial in determining the operation of the traditional CAD system, the results from the CAD system highly depend on these processes. The LC classification from computed tomography (CT) images of three dimensions (3D) using a CAD system is the key aspect of this paper. The collection of the 3D-CT images from the standard data source takes
place in the first stage. The obtained images are provided as input for the segmentation stage, in which a multi-scale 3D TransUNet (M-3D-TUNet) is adopted to get the precise segmentation of the LC images. A multi-cascaded model that
incorporates residual network (ResNet), visual geometry group (VGG)-19, and DenseNet models is utilized to obtain
the deep features from the segmented images. The segmented image from the M-3D-TUNet model is given as input to
this multi-cascaded network. The features are obtained and fused to form the feature pool. The feature-pool features are provided to the enhanced long short-term memory with attention mechanism (ELSTM-AM) for classification of the
LC. The ELSTM-AM classifies the images as normal or healthy segments. The classifier's parameters are optimized
with the help of the modified fluctuation-based queuing search algorithm (MF-QSA). The output from implementing
the suggested model on 3D-CT images from Lung Nodule Analysis of 2016, with a sample of 888 CT scans with 1186
nodules dataset, achieved; Accuracy 90.9%, Precision 91.1%, Sensitivity 91%, Specificity 90.8%, and F-Score 91%, which shows that the generated framework for LC detection is better than existing models for LC classification.
DOH Workshop Protocol Part 3: Library preparation for Rapid Sequencing DNA V14 Barcoding kit (SQK-RBK114.24) with Pronex modification v1
Authors: Qarkaxhija Vesa
Published: March 2024

This protocol performs creation of Nanopore sequencing libraries for the MinION flow cell using the Rapid Barcoding Kit
DOH Workshop Protocol Part 1: Purification of High- Molecular Weight Genomic DNA from Gram-Negative Bacteria (MagAttract HMW DNA) v1
Authors: Qarkaxhija Vesa
Published: March 2024

This protocol enables extraction of high-molecular-weight DNA from gram-negative bacterial cultures.
DOH Workshop Part 2: Promega Pronex protocol v1
Authors: Qarkaxhija Vesa
Published: March 2024

This protocol is to purify extracted dsDNA, removing contaminants (e.g., buffers, proteins, salts, etc.) and low molecular weight DNA (e.g., dsDNA adapters, ssDNA oligonucleotides and nucleotides).
Dispensing (non-L1) C. elegans to 96 well imaging plates using Integra VIAFILL v1
Authors: Warren e.warren , Evans Bonnie
Published: March 2024

Protocol for dispensing later larval stage C. elegans into 96 well plates using the Interga VIAFILL dispenser. A bleach synchronised C. elegans population should be "re-fed" onto agar plates in advance.
Strengthening student literacy about Asesmen Kompetensi Minimum (AKM) questions at MI Luqman Al-Hakim Slawi
Authors: Shalihah Hasna’ Nadia , Nugraha Risris Hari
Published: March 2024

Literacy is still a study of unresolved issues in Indonesia. Until now, all parties are still organizing various programs to increase the literacy level of Indonesian society. An effective way to improve literacy is to start at the primary level. This service aims to strengthen the literacy level of students participating in AKM (Minimum Competency Assessment) from their understanding of AKM questions. It also aims to discover how to overcome the problems experienced by students. This service carries out a student literacy strengthening program based on understanding the AKM questions that have been worked on. So that if students find similar questions, they are expected to do it more quickly and precisely. This activity results in students needing help with AKM in literacy, such as taking a long time to read, needing to be more careful about details, and needing help answering reflection questions correctly. The obstacles in AKM in the field of numeration are the difficulty in understanding the meaning of the questions and the need for more proficiency in basic calculations. The solution to the problem above is to strengthen students' habits of reading and doing math problems because these two things are the most basic knowledge in the learning process and enhance literacy.
MEMBANGUN KARAKTER PEMUDA MELALUI PARTISIPASI DALAM PROGRAM PEMBANGUNAN DESA
Authors: Ali Mutamam Mohamad Hadi , Shantini Yanti
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini di latar belakangi oleh terbitnya Permendes Nomor 16 Tahun 2018 Tentang Prioritas Penggunaan Dana Desa. Dimana, pemuda merupakan salah satu prioritas utama pembangunan yang mempunyai hak untuk berpartisipasi aktif di dalam pemanfaatan dana tersebut. Pemanfaatan dana desa digunakan untuk membangun karakter pemuda agar mampu berpartisipasi aktif di dalam pembangunan yang berkelanjutan. Beberapa literatur menjadi bahan kajian dalam penulisan artikel ini. Dari hasil kajian tersebut ditemukan bahwa bentuk partisipasi pemuda dalam pembangunan desa diantaranya partisipasi buah pikiran, tenaga, harta benda, keterampilan dan sosial. kemudian karakter yang dibangun dalam partisipasi tersebut yaitu karakter hubungannya dengan tuhan, diri sendiri, keluarga, masyarakat dan bangsa.
POSDAYA SEBAGAI MEDIA PEMBERDAYAAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KESEJAHTERAAN KELUARGA
Authors: Ramadhanti Anistiara
Published: March 2024

Posdaya merupakan sebuah forum dalam masyarakat yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan sosial masyarakat dalam berbagai bidang. Sebagai bukti peran posdaya, sejak tahun 2019 Kampung Sukamaju sudah tidak ada kategori pra-keluarga sejahtera (PKS). Kondisi tersebut menjadi dasar bagi peneliti untuk melakukan kajian lebih mendalam tentang peran serta posdaya dalam memberdayakan masyarakat. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis tentang peran Posdaya Plamboyan RW 11 Kampung Sukamaju dalam meningkatkan kesejahteraan keluarga dilihat dari: 1) strategi yang dilakukan; 2) upaya peningkatan partisipasi anggota keluarga, dan; 3) upaya pemeliharaan keberlanjutan program. Objek penelitian ini adalah Posdaya Plamboyan RW 11 Kampung Sukamaju dengan subjek penelitian adalah pengurus dan anggota posdaya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keberhasilan posdaya dalam meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat didukung atas berbagai upaya, yaitu: 1) penggunaan pendekatan dan strategi top down dan bottom up, sehingga terjadi proses pengembangan program yang berbasis pada kebutuhan dan masalah yang dihadapi oleh masyarakat, maka program disusun dalam bentuk pemungkinan, penguatan, perlindungan, penyokongan dan pemeliharaan; 2) peningkatan partisipasi anggota yang dilakukan melalui upaya: penjangkauan masyarakat dan pendekatan berbasis masyarakat, dan; 3) pemeliharaan keberlanjutan program pemberdayaan masyarakat yang menekankan kepada prinsip sustainability yaitu membangun sumber daya manusia yang berkualitas secara berkelanjutan dan memperhatikan ketersediaan sumber daya yang dilakukan melalui tiga tahapan yaitu penyadaran, peningkatan kapasitas, dan pendayaan.
SUPERVISI DAN MONITORING PENYELENGGARAAN PROGRAM PAUD DI KOBER AL-HIDAYAH
Authors: Damayanti Ellsya , Kamarubiani Nike
Published: March 2024

Kompetensi pendidik dan tenaga kependidikan yang harus terus dibina, mendorong diselenggarakannya supervisi dan monitoring yang dilaksanakan penilik di Kober Al-Hidayah kec. Sukajadi, Bandung. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pemahaman penilik mengenai supervisi dan monitoring, mengetahui penyelenggaraan supervisi dan monitoring yang dilaksanakan penilik, dan faktor-faktor penghambat dan pendukung penyelenggaraan supervisi dan monitoring yang dilaksanakan penilik di Kober Al-Hidayah.Teori yang digunakan adalah teori supervisi dan monitoring mengenai prinsip, pendekatan, dan langkah-langkah supervisi dan monitoring. Metode yan digunakan adalah metode deskriptif. Subjek penelitian adalah penilik, tutor dan kepala Kober Al-Hidayah. Pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik wawancara, observasi, studi dokumentasi, dan triangulasi data. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa pemahaman penilik mengenai supervisi dan monitoring adalah dengan menjalankan prinsip-prinsip supervisi, yaitu saling mempercayai, hubungan yang sejajar, komunikatif, dan saling membantu. Sedangkan prinsip monitoring yang dijalankan oleh penilik adalah kejujuran, kesahihan atau keterandalan data, berkesinambungan, dan menyeluruh. Penilik melakukan dua pendekatan dalam supervisi dan monitoring, yaitu pendekatan langsung dan tidak langsung. Penilik menyelenggarakan supervise dan monitoring dengan melaksanakan langkah-langkah supervisi dan monitoring yaitu persiapan, pelaksanaan kegiatan supervisi akademik serta manajerial dan monitoring, dan tindak lanjut supervisi dan monitoring. Faktor-faktor pendukung supervisi dan monitoring yang dilaksanakan penilik adalah kompetensi akademik penilik, dan mitra penilik. Sedangkan faktor-faktor penghambatnya adalah kurangnya waktu dan kreatifitas yang dimiliki oleh penilik.Penilik perlu meningkatkan kinerja demi peningkatan mutu penyelenggaraan pendidikan Kober Al-Hidayah.
EFFECT OF PAD WARM FOR PREVENTION HYPOTHERMIA IN NEWBORN AT THE HOUSEHOLD LEVEL AT KABUPATEN KARAWANG
Authors: Warliana Warliana , Solihah Eneng
Published: March 2024

Background: The body temperature of newborns is very vulnerable to changes in room temperature, especially during the first day of birth and the neonatal period. Baby care has an important role in ensuring the stability of body temperature during the adaptation period. Prevention of hypothermia in newborns aims to maintain a stable body temperature by avoiding exposure to cold and wind. Most parachute materials contain plastic, the basic ingredients of which are polyester, which have the properties of a waterproof and heat-resistant material, often used as a material for warm jackets in cold climates because of its ability to withstand the wind. Research objective: to determine the effect of a Padwarm or warm sleeping bag in preventing hypothermia in normal newborns. Method: this type of research is Quasy Experiment with the design "One group pre test-post test design" the study sample is 35 normal newborns. The sampling technique is accidental sampling, the analytical test used is the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. Results: there is a significant difference between before using Padwarm and after using Padwarm where the average temperature before use was 36.26°C; 95% CI (36.21 -36.31) and the average temperature after use was 36.709°C; 95% CI ( 36.652 -36.765) p value of 0.000. Suggestion: Padwarm warm sleeping bags can be an alternative choice for baby sleeping bags in early neonates.
Vitamin A Program for Giving Toddlers in Posyandu Neighborhoods Ledeng with CIPP Model
Authors: Aq Zahra Dera Isgi , Wahyudin Uyu , Sukmana Cucu
Published: March 2024

This study aims to evaluate the facilities of the Posyandu (Integrated Health Service Post) in the vitamin A supplementation program for toddlers at Posyandu Ledeng. The vitamin A supplementation program at Posyandu Ledeng was evaluated using the CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product) model to assess the program's context, resources utilized, program implementation, and achieved outcomes. The evaluation results showed that although the vitamin A supplementation program was implemented successfully, there are still deficiencies in the available facilities. The measuring equipment for body weight and height and the storage facilities for vitamin A are inadequate, and there is a need to replenish the vitamin A stock. These facility shortcomings can impact the program's effectiveness and the quality of healthcare services at Posyandu Ledeng. Therefore, it is necessary to update and improve the facilities and inventory management to enhance the effectiveness of this program, ensuring its sustainability and success in providing vitamin A supplementation to toddlers at Posyandu Ledeng.
Tutor Assistance in Increasing Citizens' Motivation to Learn in Night Class Learning
Authors: Yulianti Yuli , Karwati Lilis , Yuliani Lulu
Published: March 2024

This research was motivated by the lack of motivation of learning residents, boredom in participating in learning activities and the presence of learning residents who sometimes did not attend and were late for learning. The aim of this research is to determine tutor assistance in increasing students' motivation to study in evening class learning at PKBM Cerdik, Tasikmalaya City. The reason for conducting this research was because of the lack of motivation of residents to study package C in evening classes at PKBM Cerdik, Tasikmalaya City. The method used in this research is a qualitative approach with descriptive methods with data collection techniques, namely interview, observation and documentation techniques. Meanwhile, data analysis techniques are data reduction, data presentation, data verification and drawing conclusions. The research results obtained in this study are tutor assistance in increasing student motivation in evening class learning, namely tutors provide convenience in learning activities such as more flexible teaching methods for students, adapted to learning needs, learning methods and media are made in videos. learning, Power points and modules, as well as computer facilities to facilitate residents in taking part in night class learning as well as support from the environment and surrounding community, there is an increase in the motivation of residents to learn such as being able to use computers well, participating in learning well even though some residents' learning has not improved . The conclusion is that after participating in learning activities, students can get a job or be able to adapt to a better job. Earn sufficient income, have self-actuality and live a better life.
MEMBANGUN KESADARAN MITIGASI BENCANA MELALUI SOSIALISASI DAN EDUKASI KERAWANAN WILAYAH DAN BANGUNAN DI JALUR SESAR LEMBANG DESA KERTAWANGI, KECAMATAN CISARUA, KABUPATEN BANDUNG BARAT
Authors: Ramadhan Try , Dewi Nitih Indra Komala , Minggra Restu , Aryanti Tutin , Fitria Dian , Surasetja Irawan
Published: March 2024

Sesar lembang memiliki potensi bencana alam yang mengancam masyarakat disekitarnya. Peristiwa bencana alam dapat mengakibatkan korban jiwa, serta kerusakan bangunan. Hal ini seringkali disebabkan oleh rendahnya kesadaran masyarakat terhadap bencana yang mengakibatkan ketidaksiagaan. Pemahaman kerawanan wilayah serta kerentanan bangunan menjadi hal yang kurang diperhatikan oleh masyarakat. Kegiatan ini  bertujuan untuk memberikan sosialisasi dan edukasi kepada masyarakat terkait kerawanan wilayah dan bangunan di jalur sesar lembang sebagai upaya membangun kesadaran mitigasi bencana di Desa Kertawangi, Kecamatan Cisarua, Kabupaten Bandung Barat.Desa ini merupakan salah satu kawasan yang berada di sekitar titik sesar lembang.Metode yang digunakan adalah ceramah, penyebaran informasi, dan penataan. Hasil kegiatan ini adalah penyuluhan langsung, penyebaran video edukasi, poster edukasi infografis, hingga pemasangan signage mitigasi bencana. Kegiatan ini merupakan tindakan awal dari kegiatan yang berkelanjutan desa binaan untuk membangun masyarakat yang berketahanan (resilience) dan lingkungan yang berkelanjutan (sustainable) dimasa mendatang.
Pahlawan, Pengkhianat, Atau Penjahat (Hero, Traitor, or Villain): A Personal Journey Through Indonesian History
Authors: Farram Steven
Published: March 2024

This article concerns Indonesian heroes, traitors, and villains from different regions and eras. The factors influencing the categorisation of individuals as heroes or villains are examined. Examples include regional leaders who opposed the Dutch East India Company or collaborated with it. Similar cases are examined from the period of the Netherlands Indies colonial state. Also discussed are nationalists who were members of the Indonesian Communist Party, and people now deemed heroes who collaborated with the Japanese during the Second World War. Next for consideration are individuals involved in Confrontation with Malaysia and the occupation of East Timor. The last cases come from the world of popular music and show how performers idolised by fans can be considered villains by others.
INFLUENCE OF CONFINING MATERIALS ON DETONATION PARAMETERS OF ANFO EXPLOSIVE
Authors: Bohanek Vječislav , Sućeska Muhamed , Dobrilović Ivana , Pleše Paulo
Published: March 2024

Due to the low manufacturing cost and ease of handling, ammonium nitrate-fuel oil (ANFO) is one of the most popular mining explosives. ANFO explosive is a typical representative of non-ideal explosives, which means that its detonation properties are strongly dependent on the charge diameter and the existence and properties of the confinement. In this work, the effect of different confining materials on the detonation properties of ANFO explosive is studied experimentally, and by hydrocode simulation by varying charge diameter, and the type and thickness of the confining materials. The results show that, along with the diameter of the charge, density and thickness of the confining material have a key impact on the detonation properties. An empirical confinement model, applicable in the range 0.3 < mC/mE < 15, is proposed. The model enables the estimation of detonation velocity of confined ANFO charges with a mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) of 14.25%.
Investigation of Fault Diagnosis and Prognostics Techniques for Predictive Maintenance in Industrial Machinery
Authors: Varghese Aleena , Ande Janaki Rama Phanendra Kumar , Mahadasa Ravikiran , Gutlapalli Sai Srujan , Surarapu Pavani
Published: March 2024

This research looks into fault detection and prognostic methods for industrial machinery predictive maintenance to maximize equipment dependability, reduce downtime, and improve operational effectiveness. The project aims to investigate integrated fault diagnosis and prognostics methodologies, analyze their applications in different industrial sectors, and determine policy implications to encourage implementation. Peer-reviewed articles, industry reports, case studies, and other current material are thoroughly reviewed as part of the technique. Major conclusions demonstrating the value of integrated fault diagnosis and prognostics in early fault identification, proactive decision-making, and optimal maintenance scheduling have been drawn from case studies in the power generating, petrochemical refining, and automotive manufacturing industries. The policy ramifications encompass the requirement for staff training, data standardization, investment in R&D, and regulatory frameworks to surmount constraints and stimulate innovation in industrial maintenance procedures. Organizations must adopt predictive maintenance technology to maintain competitiveness, cut expenses, and guarantee the dependable operation of vital mechanical assets in changing circumstances.
A study of short period Indoor air pollution analysis in home level and its recommendations
Authors: Rajkumar P. , Bhaskar B.Vijay
Published: March 2024

India had large number of villages (6.50 lakhs) around the cities and Tamil Nadu state having 12,619 villages around the town. Due to urbanization, village peoples having less number of job opportunities in their own village. The house holds women in villages use their country wood fuel for their long term cooking at low cost. The rural outside air having more air pollution as compared to indoor air pollution in the ratio of 2:1 in villages.  The most significant  parameters were identified and air quality levels at specific place were determined with help of  PM2.5, PM10, Temperature and Humidity. The village women are affected more by skin allergy, asthma, eye power loss in advance, and cancer  at various levels due to long usage of country wood. In general,  village men using tobacco based items like cigarette and other items. This project deals with monitoring  indoor air pollution in a village house (for a middle class income family) and better understanding of indoor air quality in real time.   Also, it focuses on village women facing other  health-related problems like asthma, eye problems and cancer in large numbers continuously increasing day by day in a village environment. It affects the normal work done by the villagers.  A powerful statistical tool also used to compare the relationship between the indoor parameters in a selected village.
IOT: Key Automation Solution to Efficate the Lean System in Manufacturing Industry
Authors: J Vyas Yagneshnath , O Junare Shankarrao
Published: March 2024

The research paper is based on the secondary data of the published literature review. The paper is informative to the current and future techno-functional trends and transformations required in the industry for its growth. The research study is to make aware of the use of automation technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) as an efficient and effective solution to lean implementation in the manufacturing and engineering industry. The research study is done to understand the strategic techniques and their applications of lean manufacturing systems. And add to it the use of technologies like Industrial IoT (IIoT), which will help the manufacturing industry to smoothly implement lean system. The study uses secondary data only and is kept for future research on quality and quantitative survey aspects to study the impact and effectiveness on financial performance and human resource productivity using automation for lean manufacturing systems.
The Stability of Shear Flow of Viscous Electrically Conducting Fluid in the Presence of Velocity and Magnetic Shears
Authors: R Vijayalakshmi A
Published: March 2024

Abstract

The linear stability of shear flow of an incompressible, viscous electrically conducting fluid permeated by sheared magnetic field is investigated. An unbounded two layer model consisting of different viscosity and magnetic diffusivity fluids with different velocity shear and magnetic shears is examined for the two dimensional disturbances. An analytical study using the short wavelength approximation shows that the configuration is always unstable for different diffusivities and for different shears. When the magnetic field does not vanish on the interface it may be stabilizing or destabilizing the system depending on the values of certain parameters.

Key words: Stability, shear flow, electrically conducting fluid, unbounded two layer model magnetic shear, short wavelength approximation