bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
FEATURES OF BONE REMODELING DURING THE USE OF ANTISENSE OLIGONUCLEOTIDES IN A RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS MODEL
Authors:   V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University, MAKALISH TATYANA P. , GOLOVKIN ILYA O. ,   V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University, MASLOVA GALINA V. ,   V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University, PILYAVSKY NIKOLAY N. ,   V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University, MARULOVA ALINA V. ,   V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University
Published: December 2024

Introduction. Despite the vast number of drugs against rheumatoid arthritis, new methods and targets are still
being searched for to treat this disease. In addition to changes in the joints, bone tissue also suffers significantly from
rheumatoid arthritis. Aim. To research the histological features of bone tissue in the adjuvant-induced arthritis model,
as well as the expression of matrix metalloproteinase 1 and 3 after the use of antisense oligonucleotides. Materials
and Methods. Rheumatoid arthritis model was obtained by introducing the complete adjuvant Freind into the base of
the tail of laboratory rats. For the therapy of the resulting disease, Tocilizumab and antisense oligonucleotides were
used, which block the synthesis of the factor of tumor necrosis and interleukin 6, both separately and together. The
morphological changes in the tails of rats and the activity of matrix metalloproteinase in various cell populations were
investigated. To identify statistically significant differences between the groups, the Kruskal — Wallis test and Mann–
Whitney U test were used. Results and Discussion. In the rheumatoid arthritis model, significant erosion of bone
and cartilage tissue, abundant inflammatory infiltrate around the bone and in the bone marrow cavity, and slower bone
growth were revealed. The use of antisense oligonucleotides significantly slowed down the progression of the disease.
Levels of metalloproteinases in bone tissue were lower in some experimental groups compared to the untreated group.
Conclusions. The use of antisense oligonucleotides slows down the inflammation development and prevents bone
tissue resorption in damaged bones. The most effective were injections of oligonucleotide, which blocks interleukin-6.
Combination of two oligonucleotides proved to be most effective in reducing the activity of matrix metalloproteinases
that reorganize the extracellular matrix of bone in arthritis, as well as reducing the synthesis of tumor necrosis factor.
Keywords: rheumatoid arthritis, antisense oligonucleotides, bone tissue.
ANALYSIS OF TUMBAORHYTHM PATTERNONCONGA IN NECESITAS TU
Authors: Margana Rangga , Saryanto  , Srimoko Gandung Joko , Retnowati Tjut Etty
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this study is to describe the results of the Analysis TumbaoRhythm PatternonConga in Necesitas Tu. The research method used is qualitative with a descriptive approach. This research was carried out from October 2020 to June 2021. The results of the study can be concluded that the most popular Basic of Latin Cuban is the tumbao pattern. The tumbao pattern is the basic pattern for playing conga in salsa music. In the song Necesitas Tu there are two types of variations of the tumbao pattern, namely: variation I and variation II. It can be concluded that the song Necesitas Tu by Blue Mambo has 9 (nine) parts, namely: intro, main theme, development section, interlude, solo, intro, main theme, development section, and coda. The section that has more than one variation of the tumbao rhythm pattern is the development section. Overall there are 4 (four) techniques used in the tumbao pattern such as heel, fingertip/toe, slap, and open tone. The implication of the results of this study is to explore conga instruments that are of interest in developing percussion skills. Music education institutions are to provide adequate facilities so that students are more active in exploring conga instruments, so that students are motivated to improve their abilities or skills in processing Latin percussion instruments as well as Indonesian ethnic percussion.
DEVELOPMENT OF AJENG TRADITIONAL ART IN 2010 – 2020 AT SANGGAR SINAR PUSAKA KARAWANG
Authors: Suhendy Suhendy
Published: December 2024

Ajeng is one of the traditional arts of Indonesia which is precisely located in Karawang regency, West Java province. Basically the function of Ajeng art as music to welcome guests - large guests. Ajeng is an art that is classified as old and feared extinct, therefore the purpose of this research is to know the development of Ajeng art from 2010 - 2020 and it is expected that Ajeng art can be better known and still show its existence. This research uses descriptive qualitative method, data collection in this research by interview, observation, documentation and theoretical analysis. The object of his research is one of Ajeng's surviving art groups, sanggar Sinar Pusaka Abah Tarim Karawang. The results of this study showed that Ajeng experienced developments, one of which in terms of performance examples: in the past Ajeng only presented instrumentalia music but over time added vocal elements to increase public interest in Ajeng art.
THE MOTIF OF THE BANYUWANGI KENDANG PERFORMANCE IN THE CAK MUNARNO STYLE OF CAK MUNARNO JEJER DANCE accompaniment
Authors: Aprian Willy , Supriadi Didin
Published: December 2024

This study aims to describe the Banyuwangi drum percussion motif found in the Jejer Gandrung Dance with the cak Munarno percussion style.  The research method used is descriptive qualitative research, this research was carried out at the TMII Pavilion in East Java and at the home of the resource person which was held from February 26, 2022 to May 17, 2022. The data obtained were the result of carrying out observations, interviews, documentation, and journals collected.  obtained.  The result of this research is that Banyuwangi art has unique characteristics and is very thick, by obtaining descriptions of various kinds of Banyuwangi drum beat motifs that exist, especially drums to the accompaniment of the Jejer Gandrung dance.  With this, traditional arts actors in DKI Jakarta and The Sanggars who are still active in performing and preserving the arts of the archipelago can understand the meaning and can give performances properly, both musicians and dancers.  In the world of education, of course, this wasp motif can be used as teaching material for music educators, especially traditional music in providing Banyuwangi art material, because this Gandrung art is an art that is already familiar and has become an icon of Banyuwangi Art itself.
THE APPLICATION OF THE KODÁLY METHOD IN INSTILLING CHILDREN’S MUSICIANSHIP
Authors: Shofia Ridha Putri  , Safrina Rien
Published: December 2024

This research aims to discover how to apply the Kodály Method of instilling Children’s Musicianship. Kodály Method was initiated by Zoltan Kodály, the Hungarian music educator. The principle of Kodály is that music education should be taught from an early age, music lessons must be enjoyable and prioritize the child's voice in their activities; the songs used are songs that the children already know. The characteristics are using tonic solfa, rhythm syllables, and hand signs. The method used in this research is literature review method with a narrative systematic review analysis technique. The data come from research results obtained from google's search engine, researchgate, repository, semantic scholar, 123doc.com, the physical journal of the Kodály Music Education Institute of Australia (KMEIA) 2000-2012, and the book Kodály in the first-grade classroom. The study was conducted in Depok, West Java, from May 2021 to June 2022. A total of 16 articles related to the research topic were analyzed by making marginal notes, giving colors, categorizing by creating tables, and summarizing existing research results to be integrated and then presented with more comprehensive facts to draw conclusions. (Creswell ; Miles & Huberman 2014). This study indicates that learning activities performed by using the Kodály method can reinforce children's musicianship; can introduce tones and melodies to children, increasing the precision of pitch, sense of rhythm, dynamics, and tempo of the song. In other words, the study results show that the Kodaly method's application is excellent in instilling Children’s Musicianship.
ANALYSIS OF ELLA FITZGERALD’S SCAT SINGING TECHNIQUE IN ALL OF ME
Authors: Dyah Paramitha Monica , Evelin Limbong Helena , Hardiarini Caecilia
Published: December 2024

The term “jazz” has a variety of meanings because it has been used to describe various styles of music. But, there are two aspects that almost all jazz styles have in common—swing feeling and improvisation. In jazz music, vocal improvisation has the same definition as an instrument improvisation, where the musician or vocalist creating melodies based on pre-exisiting chord progressions. Based on the writer's personal experience in a jazz community in Indonesia, singers have difficulty getting information to learn vocal improvisation or scat singing. This research was started on October 2020 and the writer used a qualitative approach to investigate Ella Fitzgerald’s scat singing technique. Fitzgerald’s scat singing skills consists of several interesting musical elements to learn such as motives and motivic development, chordal approach, and chromatic approach. For singers who want to learn about scat singing and it sounds interesting like Fitzgerald, must have at least a basic musical theory, basic vocal technique and ability mimicking the sound of musical instruments using the nonsense syllables.
THE EFFECT OF TRAP MUSIC INTERVENTION ON BENCH PRESS PERFORMANCE
Authors: Sagesio Fidro , Hardiarini Caecilia
Published: December 2024

This study aims to see the effect of trap music intervention on bench press performance. The method used in this research is experimental type research with a crossover design and non-random sampling techniques. The sample was divided into two groups who would do bench press training while listening to trap music and without trap music. Bench press performance is measured in terms of changes in heart rate, upper arm circumference, number of repetitions and total weight that can be lifted. The data obtained were tested using the Shapiro-Wilk normality test and the dependent t test. The research sample consisted of twenty male people with an age range of 18-33 years. The results obtained were the mean difference in heart rate without music compared to music (24.85 ± 8.15) with a P value <0.001. The mean change in weight that can be lifted without music is compared with music (7.25 ± 2.55) with a P value <0.001. The mean change in repetitions without music compared with music (1.05 ± 0.60) with a P value <0.001. The mean change in right upper arm circumference without music was compared with music (0.27 ± 0.24) with a P value <0.001. The results obtained showed an increase in bench press performance in the group with trap music compared to the group without music. Participants who listened to trap music showed an increase in heart rate, upper arm circumference, number of repetitions and total weight lifted.
EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE ABILITY TO READ BLOCK NOTATION THROUGH THE FIXED-DO SYSTEM IN ENSEMBLE SUBJECTS IN CLASS X-I AT SMA LABSCHOOL KEBAYORAN
Authors: Alam Thirza Maida , Martiati Lucy , Herdiati Dian
Published: December 2024

This research aims to improve the ability to read block notation through a fixed-do system. Because in the observation of low block notation reading scores, this is evidenced by the practical assessment and pre-test in Cultural Arts learning. The research method used in this study is a classroom action research method with the Kemmis and Taggart models. Research data was collected through observation, interviews, documentation, and literature studies. Then the data was analyzed using tests and field notes. The research was conducted from February 19 to May 27, 2024 in class X-I at Labschool Kebayoran with a total of 34 students. The number of students who have reached and have not reached the KKM shows an increase in the final score of student evaluation. The results of the study show that the application of the fixed-do system in an effort to improve the ability to read block notation is effective in delivering material about block notation, note value, rest value, and time signature. This method makes it easier for students to memorize the notation layout and understand the material presented because of the fun learning process. This is evident from the increase in the average score of students in each cycle, with an increase of 60.04% from pre-cycle to cycle 1 with an average score of 78.9 students, from these results there are still 11 students who have not reached the KKM. This made the researchers and collaborators decide to proceed to cycle 2. An increase of 17.99% from cycle 1 to cycle 2 with an average score of 93.1 students, from these results there are still 3 students who have not reached the KKM. The benefit of this research is to help read block notation for students.
ANALYSIS OF GUITAR PLAYING TECHNIQUES IN SONG “MOONTAN” BY ANDREW YORK
Authors: Junaidi Roby , Herdiati Dian
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this research is to know The Guitar playing technique used in the song Moontan by Andrew York. The research object focused on guitar palying Technique in the song Moontan by Andrew YorkThis research method using descriptive qualitative method. Data obtained by way of observation, documentation, interview, and literature study. The results of this study are the Moontan song which has a tuning called Scordatura. The techniques used in the Moontan song are categorized in 4 Important factor when playing guitar classic according to Shearer, namely Speed, Strength, Color Tone and Economic Movement. The game techniques that can be categorized in the speed of the moontan song are the techniques of Tirando, rasgueado, barre, hammer on, pull off, hammer on with the right and pull off with the left hand. Techniques that require power, use a Hammer with the Right Hand, Hammer with the Left Hand, Pull with the left hand, Slap, and Harmonic. The game techniques that require Color Tones used are the Tirando, Apoyando, and Rasgueado techniques. Techniques that require the Economic Movement on the Moontan song ask for Arpeggio, Barre and Damp String.
ORGANOLOGY OF THE HANDPAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MADE BY DANIV VEYANA REVIEWED FROM THE PROCESS OF MANUFACTURING
Authors: Aryo Maulana Agsha Sahkanto Dimas , Supriadi Didin , Saryanto
Published: December 2024

This research aims to describe the organology of handpan musical instruments made by Daniv Veryana in terms of the manufacturing process. This research focuses on Organology as seen from its physical classification, namely, the first criteria of raw materials / basic materials. Second, the shape and size. Third instrument, parts. Fourth, the manufacturing process. Fifth, the tuning or tuning process. This research uses qualitative methods and descriptive type. Researchers in this case made observations through a video of the manufacturing process sent directly by the resource person Daniv Veryana, in order to open the Handpan manufacturing process, as well as through literature studies and utilization studies in order to obtain optimal data by making a complete application and eliminating the findings. The results obtained are showing the process of making an accepted handpan musical instrument: Steel plate is intact, according to size, ring clamp, making the main dome, forming molds for dimpel / mortar and molding ding, hardening steel, tuning or tuning process. then the tools used in the process of making handpanit: hammer, large, hammer, medium, hammer, small all wrapped in plastic and rubber, drums, rings, ding molds, dimpel / dimple molds, ear muffs, steel scissors, tongs, stoves roses, 3kg gas, and canned welding gas. The material consists of steel containing 1mm and steel glue
ORGANOLOGY OF THE GAMBANG INSTRUMENT IN THE ART OF GAMBANG KROMONG PRODUCED BY TOTONG IN RAWA KUCING, TANGERANG
Authors: Setyatama Agung , Rustandi Mulyana Aton
Published: December 2024

This research discusses the study of gambang organology in the art of Gambang Kromong through the production of the Totong version of the gambang. Gambang is a Betawi traditional musical instrument in the form of a xylophone with a special wood called Merawan wood. This study aims to examine the organology of gambang based on observations, descriptions, and analysis of the aspects involved in it. The term organology comes from the ancient Greek "organon" which means tool, or in this case the manufacture of musical instruments, and "logos" science. So in simple terms orgonology is the study or science that studies musical instruments. In the production itself there are 4 things that must be considered, namely material, manufacture, adjustment, and maintenance. This Research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive analysis method, by presenting the facts that were then followed by analysis. The method used in this study was divided into four stages, namely data collection, data processing, data analysis, and drawing conclusions. Totong is one of the gambang craftsmen in the Tangerang area. The assembly stage itself goes through several stages, namely the preparation of tools and materials, design and formation, adjustment, until entering the finishing stage. In Organology we can study and analyze the relationship between organology (construction forms and production stages) and instruments when musical performances are used, of course there will be adjustments to improve the production quality of these musical instruments.
Efficient and Secure Data Aggregation Scheme for Wireless Body Area Network
Authors: Agha Dureshawar , Ali Khan Sadiq , Qazi Farheen
Published: December 2024

The growth of Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs) has become an integral part of electronic healthcare systems. WBANs use sensors to continuously collect patient data for health monitoring, which is later transmitted to a remote location, such as a medical server or mobile device, for record-keeping. Due to the limitations of sensors in terms of energy, power, and computational capacity, efficient data aggregation schemes are required to minimize communication overhead during data transmission in WBANs. Additionally, WBANs necessitate secure data transmission, as the records are private and confidential. In this research, we propose a secure and efficient data aggregation scheme for WBANs that utilizes a variance function for aggregation, an authentication code for secure data access, and ChaCha20 for data encryption.
Desenvolvimento da cadeia de carne bovina em Sata Catarina
Authors: Nogueira Martins Carlos Eduardo , De Oliveira Júnior Juahil Martins , Pereira Ramos Luis Felipe
Published: December 2024

A tecnologia está cada vez mais presente nos sistemas de produção animal e vegetal. A capacitação de todos os elos que compõem essas cadeias produtivas é fundamental para que consigam enfrentar essa nova realidade do mercado de trabalho. Neste sentido, o presente estudo vem apresentar os resultados do projeto de extensão intitulado “Desenvolvimento da cadeia da carne bovina catarinense”. Optou-se por trabalhar com postagens nas redes sociais, webinar e dia de campo para a transmitir informações atualizadas sobre as temáticas definidas pela equipe. 65 pessoas participaram do projeto, considerando os dois webinars e o dia de campo. Há necessidade de se rever as competências exigidas pelos profissionais que atuam nas áreas das Ciências Agrárias.
História musical: marketing
Authors: Felipe Giovani , Sartori Anderson , Ferraz dos Santos Daniel , Orige Luzietti Larissa , Alexandre Rodrigues da Silva Vitor , Ferro Cleber Luiz Damin , Pereira Patricia Kellen
Published: December 2024

Esta pesqusia  desenvolveu canções e jingles baseados em pesquisas com clientes para aprimorar a divulgação de produtos. O objetivo principal é utilizar a música como ferramenta de marketing, com objetivos específicos de apresentar produtos de confecção por meio de música/jingle, compreender as demandas dos consumidores e contribuir para o setor de marketing privado. A música, reconhecida como um poderoso instrumento de expressão, tem exercido influências significativas sobre culturas e provocado importantes mudanças ao longo da história. A pesquisa é qualitativa e busca entender as preferências dos clientes da empresa surf.com para a criação de jingles promocionais. O roteiro das propagandas inclui a apresentação da marca em diversos ambientes e situações cotidianas. A música é reconhecida como uma ferramenta eficaz para o desenvolvimento cognitivo, afetivo e social, tornando o ambiente de aprendizagem mais agradável. Esta pesquisa explora essa realidade por meio de uma abordagem básica, compreendendo os gostos e expectativas das pessoas em relação ao uso da música como ferramenta educacional. Conclui-se que, quando utilizada de forma estratégica, a música pode contribuir para o sucesso das campanhas de marketing, servindo não apenas como ferramenta de divulgação de produtos, mas também como um meio de fortalecer a relação entre a marca e seus consumidores
Generative Deep Neural Networks for Estimating Hypervariability in Hepatitis B and C Virus Genomes
Authors: Saqib Sharmeen , Mumtaz Zilwa , Ahmed Hania , Ali Ashiq , Qazi Obaidullah , Yousaf Muhammad Zubair
Published: December 2024

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) have always remained a greater global concern. Approximately 1.3 million deaths occur each year due to HBV and HCV. Due to the diverse genotypes and drug resistance, diagnostic challenges are being faced to treat these viruses. Therefore, the success ratio of the antiviral therapies has been decreasing with time in the last few decades. By deep learning predictive model, the pattern of evolution in hypervariable regions of HBV and HCV genes can be foreseen. In HCV, the hypervariable region is the Envelope glycoprotein (E2) gene, while in HBV, it includes the S1 and S2 genes. Generative models in deep learning have been used for evolutionary studies, but the application of these models is limited in viral research for predicting the evolving genotypes of viruses. The Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) model represented a satisfactory outcome in predicting the sequences of the hypervariable genes of the evolving genotypes of the HCV and HBV genes that might be of a great help in diagnosis and vaccine design. We collected data from databases like NCBI and BVBRC. Our proposed LSTM generative model was trained on 1500 sequences of hypervariable genes of the present 7 genotypes of Hepatitis C and 10 genotypes of HBV. Apart from the traditional generative models like Recurrent Neural Network (RNN), our model not only generates the sequence but also learns and develops the relationship between various parts of the virus’s genetic code. In this study, three generative models were compared, Simple RNN, 1-Dimensional Convolutional Neural Network (ConV1d) and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM). Among these three, LSTM demonstrated the least error rate with the highest efficiency and accuracy. While simple RNN and ConV1d illustrated relatively higher error rate and lower accuracy. LSTM gained success in reading long dependencies, hence, the proposed LSTM models are efficient at handling the sequential data along with preventing the conventional issue of losing the important information from the data, which happens frequently in generative models like Simple RNN and ConV1d.
BiEntropiGram: A Novel Time-Frequency Entropy Map for Rotating Machines Incipient Fault Diagnosis
Authors: Ohadi Abdolreza , Khoram-Nejad Emadaldin Sh , Almas-Ganj Farshad
Published: December 2024

Diagnosing incipient faults in rotating machinery is crucial for reducing maintenance costs and preventingthe occurrence of other faults. Accurately extracting fault-related features from vibrationaltime series is fundamental to early fault detection. Entropy has emerged as a robust metric for quantifyingcomplexity in time series; however, entropy-based feature extraction methods often requireparameter tuning and tend to overlook frequency-domain features. This paper introduces BiEntropi-Gram, a novel time-frequency entropy mapping technique synthesizing information from both thetime and frequency domains into a 2D image representation. In this framework, time-domain featuresare extracted using Time Shift Multi-Scale Attention Entropy (TSMAtE), while frequency-domainfeatures are derived through Time Shift Multi-Scale Spectral Entropy (TSMSpE). Noise analysisis employed to determine the optimal number of time scales and the ideal time series length tooptimize performance. Analytical studies with various noise types further demonstrate the superiorperformance of BiEntropiGram compared to features extracted solely via TSMAtE or TSMSpE. Theproposed fault diagnosis system utilizes an optimized convolutional neural network (CNN) coupledwith the Bees Algorithm (BA)—termed BACNN—to refine feature selection and classify faults usingan optimized support vector machine (SVM). The efficacy of BiEntropiGram is validated across fivepublicly available datasets, achieving 100% diagnostic accuracy on three datasets with faults of varyingseverity. Furthermore, BiEntropiGram outperforms traditional methods, including the Morlet andMexican Hat Continuous Wavelet Transforms (CWTs) and Short-Time Fourier Transform (STFT).These results confirm the effectiveness of the proposed BiEntropiGram-based fault diagnosis approachfor the diagnosis of incipient faults in rotating machinery.
Characterization of willow (Salix spp.) clones on the basis of morphological descriptors
Authors: . Anchal , Sharma JP , Thakur Shikha , . Tushal
Published: December 2024

Willows (Salix species) are vegetatively grown in short-rotation coppice and have the potential to produce a high yield in multiple harvests. Salix species easily hybridize in nature, which proves to be a rich source of variability for tree improvement programs. The recently developed hybrids, introduced clones/species, and local germplasm of willow in India were screened for quantitative and qualitative traits. There was significant variation between clones and non-significant variation between years for leaf and stipule characters. The distinct expressions of the leaf, stem, branch, and stipule traits were used to categorize the clones. As per Ward’s clustering method, two groups of clones were obtained, separating UHFS039, UHFS353, and UHFS370 clones having peculiar types of stipules from others. The clones with similar genetic homogeneity were grouped into one cluster, suggesting that many of the studied traits had common alleles. The findings of this study will be beneficial in identifying a clone/variety and grouping those clones into different categories for each trait.
Triticum araraticum subsp. hammeri subsp. nov.
Authors: Kilian Benjamin , Filatenko Anna A. , Neumann Kerstin , Keilwagen Jens , Börner Andreas , Badaeva Ekaterina D. , Zuev Evgeniy V. , Frei Michael , Graner Andreas , Özkan Hakan , Knüpffer Helmut , Harpke Dörte
Published: December 2024

Triticum araraticum Jakubz., one of the two wild tetraploid wheat species (2n = 4x = 28), was divided into two subspecies by Dorofeev et al. (1979), namely, T. araraticum subsp. kurdistanicum Dorof. et Migusch. and subsp. araraticum. Recently, a thorough study on T. araraticum showed that this species is indeed differentiated into two genetically and karyotypically clearly distinct groups. However, their differentiation was inconsistent with the current taxonomic classification. Therefore, here we evaluate morphological data and genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS) data for the inferred genetic and karyological groupings to revise the taxonomy of T. araraticum and its subspecies. As a result of our analysis, we present a new circumscription of T. araraticum subsp. araraticum and describe a new subspecies T. araraticum subsp. hammeri.
Comparative analysis of complete chloroplast genome of the Peruvian landrace of Capsicum chinense, arnaucho chili pepper, and related species of the Capsiceae tribe
Authors: Castillo Gianmarco , Quiroz-Hidalgo Kevin R. , Takei-Idiaquez Diego H. , Ballen-Gavidia Julio E. , Changanaqui-Rengifo Yhovana A. , Contreras-Liza Sergio , Arbizu Carlos I. , Rodriguez-Grados Pedro M.
Published: December 2024

Although many complete chloroplast (cp) genomes of different types of peppers have already been published, there has been no comprehensive study that summarizes all the characteristics of the Peruvian landrace “arnaucho” chili pepper (ACP) comparing it with other types of genomes in its Capsiceae tribe. In this study, a comprehensive analysis was conducted using data from cp genomes obtained from NCBI GenBank. These 14 genomes were annotated using Geseq, followed by genomic comparisons, chloroplast structure analysis, phylogeny, and repetitive sequence analysis, employing a variety of bioinformatics tools. The findings revealed length variations among the cp genomes, ranging from 156,583 bp in C. lycianthoides to 157,390 bp in C. pubescens, with a GC content of 37% across all genomes. The comparative genome analysis revealed that the greatest variation among the 14 genomes occurred in the non-coding regions. Arnaucho chili pepper exhibited greater divergence in coding regions with C. lycianthoides, specifically in the genes accD, rpl20, rps12, clpP, ycf2, ndhF, ndhA, ycf1, and rpl2. The results of the phylogeny and pairwise distance analysis in this study support that the arnaucho chili pepper clusters with C. galapagoense, with an average distance value of 0.00002733. Additionally, the repetitive sequence analysis determined that ACP maintains a number of repetitive sequences similar to other Capsicum species but possesses a lower number of SSRs (33). Finally, it was determined that the junction regions of ACP have a total length of 156,931 bp, similar to C. galapagoense with 156,959 bp. The four boundary regions exhibited consistent gene patterns, except for the JSB region, where the ycf1 gene in ACP was located only in the IRb region, whereas it was absent in other Capsicum species. This research provides additional effective evidence for characterizing the entire cp genome and classifying species and genera within the Capsiceae tribe.
Development of Perception and Control Applications for Collaborative Robots Using ROS2
Authors: Pinho Anonione da Silva Mascarenhas , Resende Cassius Zanetti , Cavalieri Daniel Cruz
Published: December 2024

This work explores the integration of perception systems in behavior-based control applications using ROS2, with a focus on safe and effective interactions between humans and collaborative robots. Unlike conventional industrial robots, collaborative robots are designed to interact directly with human operators without physical barriers, making automation more accessible, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises. A system integrating the UR3e robot and the Intel RealSense D435i camera was developed, enabling the robot to recognize objects and interpret gestures. YOLOv8 was used for object detection and segmentation, MediaPipe for gesture recognition and face detection, and Detectron2 for human detection, empowering the robot to manipulate objects and respond to gesture commands. The system's efficiency was validated through practical tests by moving objects between known points. The study highlights opportunities for improvement, such as replacing Detectron2 with YOLOv8, expanding the dataset, and adopting low-latency kernels. This research contributes to collaborative robotics by demonstrating the feasibility of integrating perception and behavior-based control, laying the foundation for future investigations and applications.
TEKNOKRASI MEDIA SINGAPORE TOURISM BOARD DALAM PROMOTE WISATA HALAL DI LAZARUS ISLAND
Authors: Restendy Mochammad Sinung
Published: December 2024

Abstrak: Peran Singapore Tourism Board (STB) dalam teknokrasi media sangat penting untuk mempromosikan Lazarus Island sebagai destinasi wisata halal di Singapura. Sebagai pulau yang relatif baru dalam pariwisata, Lazarus Island memiliki potensi besar untuk dikembangkan dengan fasilitas-fasilitas yang sesuai dengan prinsip-prinsip halal, seperti penyediaan makanan halal, tempat ibadah, dan lingkungan bebas alkohol. Bangkitnya sektor pariwisata Singapura melalui STB diharapkan mampu diharapkan mampu mempercepat pengembangan wisata halal di Lazarus Island melalui kampanye promosi yang efisien menggunakan media. Penelitian ini menganalisis teknik promosi media yang paling efektif untuk mengembangkan Lazarus Island sebagai tujuan wisata halal. Data dikumpulkan berdasarkan teori promosi pariwisata dan studi kasus pada promosi wisata halal di Singapura. Selain peran pemerintah, promosi wisata halal ini juga dapat dilakukan oleh masyarakat umum, terutama generasi muda yang melek teknologi, guna meningkatkan daya tarik Lazarus Island bagi wisatawan mancanegara.
Kata Kunci: Teknokrasi Media; STB; Wisata Halal; Lazarus Island.
 
Abstract: The role of the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) in media technology is crucial to promoting Lazarus Island as a halal tourist destination in Singapore. As a relatively new island in tourism, Lazarus Island has great potential to be developed with facilities that are in accordance with halal principles, such as the provision of halal food, places of worship, and an alcohol-free environment. STB, with its experience in reviving Singapore's tourism sector, is expected to be able to accelerate the development of halal tourism on Lazarus Island through an efficient promotional campaign using the media. This study analyzes the most effective media promotion techniques to develop Lazarus Island as a halal tourism destination. Data was collected based on tourism promotion theory and case studies on halal tourism promotion in Singapore. In addition to the role of the government, the promotion of halal tourism can also be carried out by the general public, especially the young generation who are technologically literate, in order to.
Keyword: Media Technocracy; STB; Halal Tourism; Lazarus Island.
THE ROLE OF HALAL AWARENESS IN AFFECTING COSMETIC PURCHASE BEHAVIOR
Authors: Hazmi Faiqul , Utami Cahyaning Budi
Published: December 2024

Abstract: The critical point of halal beauty products leads many consumers to prioritize the halal status of the products they purchase. In Indonesia, a country with a predominantly Muslim population, the demand for halal beauty products has made it the world’s second-largest market in this sector. This study applied online questionnaire. The study retained a total of 114 valid responses. Findings from this study indicate that the halal label significantly influences both halal awareness and purchase intention. Additionally, halal awareness has a substantial effect on purchase intention, which in turn significantly impacts purchasing behavior. However, halal awareness does not moderate the relationship between the halal label and purchase intention. Future research could consider examining product characteristics as factors influencing purchase intentions and behavior. The practical implications of this study include: (1) beauty manufacturers are encouraged to certify their products as halal; and (2) fostering halal awareness should be a shared responsibility across stakeholders.
Keywords: halal label, halal awareness; intention to buy; purchase behaviour.
 
Abstract: Titik kritis ketidakhalalan produk kecantikan membuat beberapa konsumen memperhatikan status kehalalan produk yang akan dibelinya. Indonesia dengan penduduk mayoritas muslim juga menjadi negara terbesar ke dua dalam pembelian produk kecantikan halal. Penelitian ini menggunakan kuesioner online dalam pengumpulan datanya. Jumlah respon yang valid sebesar 114. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa label halal berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kesadaran halal dan intensi untuk membeli, kesadaran halal memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap intensi untuk membeli, intensi untuk membeli berpengaruh signifikan terhadap perilaku pembelian, kesadaran halal terbukti tidak mampu memoderasi hubungan label halal terhadap intensi untuk membeli. Implikasi praktis dari studi ini (1) produsen produk kosmetik agar mendaftarkan produknya untuk memperoleh sertifikasi halal; (2) peningkatan kesadaran halal menjadi tanggungjawab bersama.
Keywords: label halal; kesadaran halal; intensi membeli, perilaku pembelian.
Radiobiological Model-Based Plan Evaluation for Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy Treatment
Authors:   , Patel Ganeshkumar Ramesh
Published: December 2024

Radiotherapy treatment becoming essential in the treatment of most of the cancers. It is realised that technology is advancing rapidly which also impacted the advancement of radiotherapy techniques. With new modern techniques evolved with time, complexity as complementary attached to it. Modern techniques demand accuracy, knowledge of additional parameters and new approaches. Keeping in mind present thesis focused on efforts that how the radiotherapy treatment can be improved for the benefit of patients. Radiobiological models started to appear in 1980s since then it is continuously evolving. Medical physicist community is now understanding the importance of radiobiological models and many vendors started to incorporate radiobiological models with their treatment planning system. Still, most of the Medical physicist of the community hesitate to use radiobiological models because of uncertainty and complexity. Therefore, radiobiological models remained the topic of research. But with the efforts of researchers plenty of data have been produced with respect to biological models which is strengthening the reliability of these models. This work is motivated from the discussion during plan evaluation when one of the organ at risk (spinal cord) received dose beyond tolerance limit and it was impossible to achieve. The discussion moved from physical parameter based assessment to basic radiobiology of specific tissue of interest. It gives a kick, to study radiobiological models to handle complex scenarios during plan evaluation. Presently number of radiation oncologists are practicing altered fractionation depends on many clinical trials, changes in fractionation regimen drastically changes the treatment outcome. Therefore, if it is possible to understand the probability of outcome before it appears, it can lead in improvisation of treatment. There are number of biological models exist in literature and varies in terms of biological parameters. It is needed to choose appropriate biological model for better outcome and its validation before implementing in routine clinical practice. Present thesis work tried to answer doubts of radiobiological models and intended to bring in general practice.
PAROTID TUMORS: MRI AND PATHOLOGIC EXAMINATION OF 50 CASES
Authors:   Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Department, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocoo., Moumni M. , Zalagh M. ,   Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Department, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocoo., Ould Cheikh El Wely H. ,   Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Department, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocoo., Oubenjah J. ,   Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Department, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocoo., Ouardi K. ,   Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Department, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocoo., Ftouhi A. ,   Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Department, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocoo., Costa A.H.Da ,   Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Department, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocoo., Ouraini S. ,   Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Department, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocoo., Hemmaoui B. ,   Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Department, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocoo., Errami N. ,   Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Department, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocoo., Benariba F. ,   Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Department, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocoo.
Published: December 2024

Parotid tumors account for 80% of salivary gland tumors and are benign in 80%. Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common benign tumor.Malignant tumors account for 10 to 20% of parotid tumors and are dominated by mucoepidermoid carcinoma.Magnetic resonance imaging is crucial in the diagnosis of these tumors and can suggest the histologic type.We report a series of 50 patients followed in the ENT department of HMI-MV who underwent surgery for a parotid gland tumorThe aim of our work is to focus on the radiological aspects of parotid tumors (MRI) and to correlate with the definitive anatomical pathological result this will confirm that the MRI aspects of parotid tumors can orient towards the histological typeOur study showed that MRI aspects of these tumors can be used for histological diagnosis and have the same predictive value as pathological examination of the parotid gland.
CATEGORIZATION OF PLEURAL EFFUSION SPECIMEN ON THE BASIS OF THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM FOR REPORTING SEROUS FLUID CYTOPATHOLOGY: AN INSTITUTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Authors: Singh Jyoti , Mohan Alok , Gupta Kamna , Jain Medha , Varshney Anupam
Published: December 2024

Background:The International System for Reporting Serous Fluid Cytology (ISRSFC) has been proposed to systemize serous fluid cytopathology reporting and to guide for further clinical management. The present study focused on assessing the feasibility of utilizing ISRSFC reporting categories for pleural fluids, estimating the risk of malignancy (ROM) of each category.

Methods: Samples of Pleural effusion sent to cytopathology lab in our institution were evaluated. Cases were categorized into one of the five categories proposed by ISRSFC: Non-diagnostic (ND), Negative for malignancy (NFM), Atypia of undetermined significance (AUS), Suspicious for malignancy (SFM), and Malignant (MAL) respectively. ROM was calculated for each category.

Result: The present study examined 200 Pleural effusion samples. The Pleural effusion samples were categorized as ND 10 (5%), NFM 160 (80%), AUS 12 (6%), SFM 06 (3%) and MAL 12 (6%), and ROM for each above category were 12.5%, 3.3%, 25%, 75% and 100%, respectively.

Conclusion: The ISRSFC for categorizing pleural effusion cytology sample is easy to use and reduces reporting diversity. ROM assessment for each category improves the quality of clinical care.
Generic Convergence and Narrative Divergence: Horror and Hauntings in Amitav Ghosh’s The Calcutta Chromosome and Stephen King’s The Shining
Authors:   Vice Principal, Associate Professor and Head, Department of English, Nehru Memorial College, Puthanampatti, India., K.T. Tamilmani. , V.S Sridheepika. ,   Full-Time Research Scholar in English, Nehru Memorial College, Puthanampatti, India.
Published: December 2024

Within the labyrinthine corridors of contemporary fiction, Amitav Ghosh’s The Calcutta Chromosome and Stephen King’s The Shining stand as a testament to the genre-blending potential of horror and science fiction. Despite their seemingly disparate narratives, both novels grapple with the monstrous not through spectral apparitions, but through the insidious workings of human nature and the lingering shadows of historical trauma. In The Calcutta Chromosome Ghosh weaves a tapestry of historical trauma and political allegory, where the monstrous manifests in the lingering specters of colonialism and political violence. King in The Shining, on the other hand, speaks about Jack Torrance’s descent into madness and exposes the monstrous potential within seemingly ordinary individuals, a chilling exploration of the psyche’s abyss. This shared thematic core transcends genre boundaries, forging a bridge between the psychological chills of horror and the unsettling realities of science fiction. However, their narrative approaches diverge dramatically. Ghosh, in fact, shatters linearity, employing a fragmented, multi-temporal narrative infused with magical realism. Whereas King’s The Shining adheres to a classic horror structure, employing suspenseful pacing, Gothic tropes, and archetypal characters to evoke claustrophobic dread. This narrative divergence reflects their distinct artistic visions; Ghosh’s sprawling critique of socio-historical forces versus King’s focused exploration of the individual psyche. One can gain a deeper appreciation for the genre-blending potential of contemporary fiction by examining these contrasting approaches. Horror and science fiction, often perceived as distinct, can be potent tools for exploring the monstrous, both within and beyond the individual comprehension. Ghosh and King, through their masterful manipulations of genre conventions, offer unique perspectives on the enduring power of these genres to unsettle, challenge, and illuminate the darkest regions of the human experience.
Aeration of square jets in an open channel: experimental analysis and modeling
Authors: Puri Diksha , Sihag Parveen , Thakur M. S. , Singh Balraj
Published: December 2024

A high concentration of dissolved oxygen is essential for the maintenance of healthy aquatic ecosystems. Aeration studies have been conducted in both closed systems and open channels utilizing conventional hydraulic structures. However, the feasibility of aeration through screens with square openings has not yet been explored. This study aimed to evaluate the aeration efficiency (E20) in an open channel system using screens with square jets. Five input parameters were analyzed: angle of inclination, number of square jets, discharge, cumulative hydraulic radius, and Froude number. The results showed that Nj, α, and Q significantly influence E20. The highest E20 recorded was 37% on level terrain with moderate discharge in the open channel. This method has the potential to enhance oxygen concentrations in rural regions where skilled labor and mechanised systems may be challenging. The study also focused on identifying suitable soft computing models for predicting E20. Five machine learning approaches were employed: artificial neural network, random forest with Bagging, Gaussian process utilizing the Pearson VII function kernel (GP_PUK), support vector machine with the PUK kernel function (SVM_PUK), and a radial basis function (SVM_RBF). The GP model employing the PUK kernel function demonstrated superior performance.
Out-of-wedlock births in Osijek-Baranja and Vukovar-Sirmium counties from 1995 to 2020
Authors:   University of Zagreb, Faculty of Science, Department of Geography, Zagreb, Croatia, Ivić Ivan , Spevec Dubravka ,   University of Zagreb, Faculty of Science, Department of Geography, Zagreb, Croatia
Published: December 2024

The paper analyses out-of-wedlock births in Osijek-Baranja and Vukovar-Sirmium counties in the 1995–2020 period. The main objective is to identify spatial differences in the frequency of out-of-wedlock births, especially at the settlement level. Particular attention was paid to the relationship between ethnic structure and out-of-wedlock births. In addition, the relationship between selected variables and out-of-wedlock births is analysed at the level of administrative towns and municipalities. The analysis is based on vital statistics and census data.