bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGARUH KONSENTRASI SARI TAUGE LAYU SEBAGAI SUMBER NITROGEN TERHADAP KARATERISTIK NATA JAMBU BIJI MERAH (Psidium guajava L.)
Authors: Murtius Wenny Surya , Fiana Risa Meutia , Purwanti Gita
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini menggunakan berbagai konsentrasi sari tauge layu sebagai sumber nitrogen. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh konsentrasi sari tauge layu sebagai sumber nitrogen serta mengetahui konsentrasi terbaik sari touge layu sebagai sumber nitrogen dalam memproduksi nata jambu biji merah. Penelitian ini menggunakan 5 perlakuan dan 3 ulangan. Perlakuan yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan konsentrasi nitrogen dari tauge layu yang berbeda (18,17%, 21,38%, 24,59%, 27,79%, 31,00%). Data yang diperoleh dianalisis secara statistika dengan ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) dan jika berbeda nyata dilanjutkan dengan uji DMRT (Duncan’s News Multiple Range Test) pada taraf nyata 5%. Pengamatan yang dilakukan pada penelitian ini yaitu kadar air, kadar nitrogen tauge layu, pH media, ketebalan, berat, yield, kadar serat kasar, warna dan organoleptik yang meliputi warna, tekstur, aroma, dan rasa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan konsentrasi nitrogen dari sari tauge layu yang berbeda berpengaruh terhadap ketebalan, berat, dan yield, serta tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap kadar serat kasar, dan warna. Berdasarkan analisa kimia perlakuan E (penambahan konsentrasi nitroge 31,00%) merupakan produk terbaik dengan ketebalan (0,503cm), yield (48,79%), berat (243,97g), serat kasar (6,50%).
Quantitative classification of invasive and noninvasive breast cancer using dynamic magnetic resonance imaging of the mammary gland
Authors: Miyazaki Yoshiaki , Shimizu Juichiro , Kubo Yuichiro , Tabata Nobuyuki , Aso Tomohiko
Published: August 2022

Objectives

Breast cancers are classified as invasive or noninvasive based on histopathological findings. Although time-intensity curve (TIC) analysis using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can differentiate benign from malignant disease, its diagnostic ability to quantitatively distinguish between invasive and noninvasive breast cancers has not been determined. In this study, we evaluated the ability of TIC analysis of dynamic MRI data (MRI-TIC) to distinguish between invasive and noninvasive breast cancers.

Material and Methods

We collected and analyzed data for 429 cases of epithelial invasive and noninvasive breast carcinomas. TIC features were extracted in washout areas suggestive of malignancy.

Results

The graph determining the positive diagnosis rate for invasive and noninvasive cases revealed that the cut-off θi/ni value was 21.6° (invasive: θw > 21.6°, noninvasive: θw ≤ 21.6°). Tissues were classified as invasive or noninvasive using this cut-off value, and each result was compared with the histopathological diagnosis. Using this method, the accuracy of tissue classification by MRI-TIC was 88.6% (380/429), which was higher than that using ultrasound (73.4%, 315/429).

Conclusion

MRI-TIC is effective for the classification of invasive vs. noninvasive breast cancer.
Combined endovascular and microsurgical management of complex traumatic carotid-cavernous fistula: Three case reports
Authors: Iampreechakul Prasert , Liengudom Anusak , Tirakotai Wuttipong , Wangtanaphat Korrapakc , Lertbutsayanukul Punjama , Hangsapruek Sunisa , Siriwimonmas Somkiet
Published: August 2022

Background:

With the evolution of the endovascular devices, the management of endovascular interventions has become the current standard therapy for traumatic carotid-cavernous fistula (TCCF). However, only endovascular treatment may not be feasible in some patients with atypical TCCF.

Case Description:

We described three complex TCCFs that could not be managed by conventional endovascular methods. The first patient had recurrent TCCF previously treated by muscle embolization and ligation of affected carotid arteries 23 years ago. Another two patients had TCCFs association with large pseudoaneurysm within the sphenoid sinus. In each patient, the fistula was successfully closed by trapping procedure using a combination of endovascular and surgical treatment.

Conclusion:

To reduce costs of treatment, trapping operation by combining surgical and endovascular treatment may be considered as an alternative option for complex TCCF which has some features including chronic stage, preexisting carotid artery ligation, or association with large venous pouch of the cavernous sinus or sphenoid sinus pseudoaneurysm.
Calvarial Langerhans cell histiocytosis in an adult presenting rapid growth
Authors: Sugiyama Hiroki , Tsutsumi Satoshi , Hashizume Akane , Kuroda Kiyotaka , Sugiyama Natsuki , Ueno Hideaki , Ishii Hisato
Published: August 2022

Background:

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) arising in the skull is rare in adulthood.

Case Description:

A 58-year-old woman experienced a durable headache. Cerebral magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at presentation showed no abnormalities; however, MRI and computed tomography (CT) performed 6 weeks later revealed the emergence of a well-demarcated, heterogeneously enhancing calvarial tumor accompanied by irregular-shaped bone erosion. On MRI, the temporalis muscle and subcutaneous tissue adjacent to the tumor were extensively swollen and enhanced. The patient underwent en bloc resection. The microscopic appearance of the tumor was consistent with that of LCH. Postoperative systemic 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/CT did not detect any abnormal accumulation.

Conclusion:

LCH may develop within a short period. It should be considered as a differential diagnosis when a rapidly growing calvarial tumor is encountered, even when the patient is an adult. Prompt histological verification is recommended in such cases.
Destructive spondylodiscitis associated with SAPHO syndrome: A case report and literature review
Authors: Takeuchi Shu , Hanakita Junya , Takahashi Toshiyuki , Minami Manabu , Kanematsu Ryo , Suda Izumi , Nakamura Sho
Published: August 2022

Background:

Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome is a rare sterile inflammatory disease characterized by cutaneous and osteoarticular lesions. Associated spinal lesions chronically manifest slight or no neurological symptoms. Only rarely does destructive spondylodiscitis occur.

Case Description:

A 62-year-old female with palmoplantar pustulosis presented with a rapidly progressive quadriparesis. When the cervical MR showed destructive spondylodiscitis at the C5–C7 level, the patient underwent anterior debridement followed by posterior reconstruction/fixation. The histopathology showed a nonspecific inflammatory process with vertebral sclerosis consistent with the diagnosis of SAPHO; cultures were negative. Postoperatively, the patient’s symptoms improved and SAPHO did not recur.

Conclusion:

Destructive spondylodiscitis associated with SAPHO syndrome is uncommon. Early diagnosis and surgical treatment result in the best outcomes.
Студентські наукові записки Національного університету «Острозька академія». Серія «Філологічна». Вип. 15.
Authors: Ковальчук Інна
Published: August 2022

У збірнику містяться статті студентів та молодих науковців, присвячені проблемам мовознавства, перекладознавства, літературознавства та методики викладання. Збірник рекомендується студентам-філологам та всім, хто цікавиться філологічною наукою.
COMPOSITION AND STRUCTURE OF FINTECH LANDSCAPE AS A SPACE FOR DIGITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES PROVISION
Authors: Semenog Andrii
Published: August 2022

The article deals with the author's approach and structural-logical scheme of the fintech landscape as a space in the system of economic relations where fintech companies provide digital financial services within different directions of fintech (digital payment services, digital banking, digital lending, crowdfunding, digital insurance, digital capital management), as well as representatives of fintech, which form fintech infrastructure. The paper also emphasises that fintech infrastructure helps to improve the quality and ensures confidence in digital financial services. It is determined that the success of the fintech landscape in the country is ensured by the effectiveness of interaction between fintech companies providing digital financial services and fintech infrastructure representatives in the form of innovative use of so-called enabling digital technologies. These include Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Big Data and Cloud Storage, the Internet of Things and Biometrics, and API. Besides, the paper presents the characteristics of fintech in the field of digital financial services, subtypes of fintech in different sectors of the financial services market and examples of companies engaged in the provision of digital financial services. The infrastructure of the fintech market is analysed in detail. It is determined that fintech infrastructure is provided by two groups of companies: those that promote the quality of digital financial services and those that promote trust. The first group includes fintech companies that provide fintech support (TechSup), digital financial planning and analytics services. The trust sector in digital financial services is represented by fintech companies engaged in digital security services, fintech regulation (RegTech) and fintech supervision (SupTech).
MARKETING TOOLS USAGE IN HR-MANAGEMENT OF THE ENTERPRISE
Authors: Danyliuk Natalia
Published: August 2022

The question of the HR-management and marketing areas interpenetration possibility in the process of the enterprise functioning in a market environment has been revealed in the article. The importance of the main functional tasks of HR-management and marketing specialists has been updated, as well as an attempt to systematize common and distinctive features of HR-management sphere and marketing sphere of the enterprise activity has been made with further identification of key links of business areas, where these areas are closely interrelated. It has been determined that HR-management and marketing are simultaneously combined with a common enterprise strategy, are able to use common marketing communication strategies, complement each other through the approaches used to recruitment, as well as development and maintenance the brand of the enterprise as an employer. The article describes such marketing strategies to attract consumers of the enterprise product and its potential employees, as social marketing and relationship marketing, in particular loyalty marketing. These marketing communication strategies successfully highlight the question of the possibility of integrating marketing elements in the field of enterprise HR-management. In addition, a structural and logical scheme allowing for a comparative characterization of the functional tasks, specialists' features in HR-management and HR-marketing has been provided in the study, as well as the common features of these departments have been highlighted. It has been determined that the presence of common features between HR-management and HR-marketing is due to external and internal factors. External factors, in particular, are the market, which is studied and worked with by specialists of relevant departments (labor market), as well as political, legal, socio-economic, financial and other conditions. While the internal factors are the enterprise strategy, its staff policy, corporate culture and are typical for both HR-management and HR-marketing functions that they perform (including the functions of information gathering and communication). Another area of ​​business processes, where HR-management and marketing are interrelated, which is the enterprise branding as an employer, as well as the main marketing communication tools, which along with branding are actively used by HR-marketing departments, have been outlined in the article.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE PRELIMINARY PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS' PERSONNEL POTENTIAL ON THE BASIS OF HUMAN RESOURCES STRATEGY
Authors: Khromushyna Lyudmyla
Published: August 2022

The article considers the theoretical and applied aspects of the development of professional higher education institutions' human resources on the basis of personnel strategy. The urgency of the study is due to the reform of the education system, competition in the market of educational services and the objective need to develop human resources, significant needs for specialists in the real sector of the economy to restore Ukraine in the postwar period. The purpose of the study is to work out recommendations for the development of the higher professional education institution' human resources on the basis of personnel strategy. The research methodology includes methods of generalization, synthesis and observation. The article summarizes the the concept of professional higher education institutions' human resources, identifies quantitative and qualitative characteristics and components of human resources. The factors of higher professional education institutions personnel potential development are given. The requirements to be met by the personnel strategy for human resources development are presented. A possible variant of the personnel strategy for the higher professional education institution personnel potential development is proposed, which contains the goal of the personnel strategy, a set of auxiliary goals, achievement indicators. This version of the personnel strategy can become a "road map" in making personnel management decisions in terms of the educational institution's long-term development, can be implemented in the process of higher professional education institution human resources managing.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF SOCIAL ADAPTATION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES DUE TO INTELLECTUAL DISORDERS
Authors:   Chortkiv Institute of Entrepreneurship and Business of Western Ukrainian National University, Chyzhyshyn Oksana
Published: August 2022

The study analyzed the socialization and adaptation of people with intellectual disabilities to society, their problems in communicating with others and in the occurrence of everyday worries, and as a result of psycho- emotional instability in the conditions of crisis phenomena in the life of each of them and society as a whole. The study revealed factors that influenced the occurrence of shock and fear in the beneficiaries, their fatigue and depression under the conditions of the influence of military actions on them. The study showed that it is important in the work of a psychologist to achieve the stabilization of the mental, emotional and physical states of people with disabilities due to intellectual disorders, conducting trainings, a clear work plan for getting out of a depressive state, working with parents to establish a favorable atmosphere in all aspects of the lives of people with special disabilities psychoemotional needs as a result of intellectual disorders. Methodical approaches in determining the needs and identifying the possibilities of beneficiaries in social adaptation in the existing conditions have been improved. According to this, modern methods for regulating and stabilizing the unstable conditions of the beneficiaries have been introduced. Among the main areas of the psychologist's work are the skills of self-control in stressful and crisis situations, occupational and art therapy, which contributed to the identification of the potential capabilities of the individual, the stimulation of coordinated work in groups for the performance of both individual and and group tasks, active promotion of the development of aesthetic taste, creative imagination. The average weighted intellectual development needs and physical capabilities of each beneficiary and their family's ability to perform household and independent tasks are considered. The impact of measures introduced by the psychologist on the development of intellectual abilities, improvement of friendship skills and mutual assistance and social interaction with people in new conditions is analyzed. In the course of the study, the most effective methods of working with recipients that gave a positive result were singled out.
THE EFFECT OF BUDAYA PERWIRA TO WORK MOTIVATION AND THE IMPACT ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE OF PT. MANDIRI TUNAS FINANCE PONTIANAK BRANCH
Authors: M. IRFANI HENDRI ARDHI GUNAWAN SULISTIOWATI
Published: August 2022

This study was conducted to examine and analyze the effect of budaya perwira to work motivation and the impact on employee performance of PT. Mandiri Tunas Finance Pontianak Branch. The research method uses the explanatory research, which provides an explanation of the causal relationship between the variables through hypothesis testing. Collecting data using primary data in the form of questionnaires and interviews and secondary data in the form of data sourced from PT. Mandiri Tunas Finance Pontianak Branch. The sample of this research is all employees of PT. Mandiri Tunas Finance Pontianak Branch as many as 45 people and using census sampling. The result showed that budaya perwira has a significant effect on employee work motivation. Budaya perwira has a significant effect on employee performance. Work motivation has a significant effect on employee performance
ANALISIS FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KEPUTUSAN PEMILIHAN TRAVEL UMROH
Authors: Wenny Pebrianti Korry Asri Barkah
Published: August 2022

Kegiatan ibadah haji dan umrah mempunyai dua sisi yang harus diperhatikan dalam pelaksanaannya yaitu, standar pelaksanaannya saat masih di tanah air banyak aspek penting yang harus diperhatikan pembinaannya seperti dalam pelayanan jasa (pembayaran setoran ONH ke bank, pengurusan dokumen haji dan umrah, pemeriksaan kesehatan calon jamaah), bimbingan manasik, (materi bimbingan, metode dan waktu bimbingan), penyediaan perlengkapan, dan konsultasi keagamaan. Fenomena yang terjadi pada travel haji dan umroh adalah meningkatnya intensitas persaingan dan jumlah pesaing menuntut setiap perusahaan untuk memperhatikan kebutuhan dan keinginan konsumennya serta berusaha memenuhi apa yang mereka harapkan dengan cara yang lebih unggul serta lebih memuaskan dari pada yang dilakukan oleh para perusahaan pesaingnya. Peluang inilah yang di lirik bukan saja oleh pemerintah namun juga oleh biro-biro penyelenggaraan berkompetisi untuk menarik simpati jamaah. Berdasarkan latar belakang yang telah diuraikan di atas, maka dapat dirumuskan masalah adalah analisis faktor yang mempengaruhi keputusan pemilihan travel umroh.Penelitian ini termasuk dalam penelitian deskriptif dengan sampel purposive dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 100 yang meliputi konsemen. Hasil penelitian ini menyatakan bahwa Legalitas Travel, Grup Referensi Pembimbing, Kualitas layanan, harga dan Kemudahan Prosedur berpengaruh terhadap keputusan konsumen Travel Umroh. Kata Kunci: Legalitas Travel, Grup Referensi Pembimbing, Kualitas layanan, harga, Kemudahan Prosedur dan keputusan konsumen.
Pengaruh Karakteristik Milenial, Budaya Kerja dan Person-Job Fit Terhadap Kinerja Melalui Employee Engagement Sebagai Variabel Intervening Dalam Revolusi Industri 4.0
Authors: Maria Christiana Iman Kalis Dia Purnawati Sulistiowati
Published: August 2022

Meningkatnya jumlah pekerja milenial didalam suatu organisasi dapat mempengaruhi kinerja dalam suatu organisasi. Permasalahan ini juga dialami oleh Badan POM. Penelitian ini menggunakan variabel karakteristik milenial, budaya organisasi dan person job terhadap kinerja melalui employee engagement. Penelitian yang dilakukan di Badan POM ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif yang menggunakan pendekatan explanatory research yang menjelaskan setiap variabel penelitian. Instrument penelitian ini menggunakan skala likert dimana setiap butir pertanyaan  dilakukan uji  validitas dan uji reliabilitas guna mengukur keabsahan butir-butir pernyataan tersebut. Data yang digunakan pada penelitian ini menggunakan data primer yang didapatkan langsung melalui responden dengan menggunakan kuesioner yang dibagikan melalui google form. Responden pada penelitian ini merupakan karyawan Badan POM yang dipilih menggunakan metode probability sampling yang berarti seluruh karyawan Badan POM memiliki kesempatan yang sama untuk menjadi responden.  Pengujian hipotesis penelitian ini menggunakan analisis SEM. didapatkan hasil bahwa variabel employee engagement sebagai variabel intervening mampu memediasi karakterisik milenial, budaya kerja dan person job fit terhadap kinerja karyawan Badan POM. Hal tersebut dapat terlihat bahwa nilai pengaruh langsung lebih kecil dibandingkan dengan melaui variabel intervening.
Tracer Study Program Study Magister Manajemen
Authors: Afifah Nur
Published: August 2022

Secara kelembagaan, lembaga pendidikan dituntut stakeholders untuk dapat berperan mencerdaskangenerasi bangsa dalam wujud melahirkan lulusan yang berkualitas secara akademis maupun yangberkepribadian serta berakhlak mulia. Oleh sebab itu, perguruan tinggi diharapkan mampu berperanuntuk mencerdaskan kehidupan bangsa khususnya dalam menghasilkan lulusan yang siap kerja sertasiap menghasilkan lapangan kerja di masyarakat. Salah satu tahapan kegiatan yang dilakukan dalamrangka mengetahui antara kompetensi dengan kebutuhan pasar adalah Tracer Study untukmengukur dan melacak kinerja lulusan sehingga dapat diperoleh indikator yang jelas tentang profillulusan dari Program Studi Magister Manajemen Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis (PS-MM FEB)Universitas Tanjungpura Pontianak. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif, yaitu penelitianyang berusaha menggambarkan dan menginterpretasikan objek secara sistematis fakta dankarakteristik objek yang diteliti secara tepat menggunakan teknik survey. Hasil penelitianmenunjukkan bahwa responden tracer study alumni Program Studi Magister Manajemen tahun 2021memulai perkuliahannya pada tahun yang bervariasi, mulai dari tahun 2012 hingga tahun 2019.Sebagian besar responden alumni Program Studi S2 Manajemen FEB Universitas Tanjungpuramemiliki pekerjaan sebagai Wiraswasta (35,7%) dan menempuh masa studi kurang dari 2 tahunsebanyak 60 orang (48,78%). Adapun tingkat kepuasan berada di kisaran cukup baik-sangat baik. Kata kunci: Tracer Study, Mahasiswa, Kepuasan, Magister Manajemen
Which corners to cut? Guidelines on choosing optimal settings to maximise sampling with limited computational resources
Authors: Coveney Peter V. , Wan Shunzhou , Bhati Agastya P. , Wade Alexander D.
Published: August 2022

Despite the increasingly wide availability of computational resources, it is still challenging for researchers to perform comprehensive molecular dynamics (MD) simulations on an industrial scale. With ensemble approaches, great accuracy and precision are achievable at the cost of considerable computational efforts. There is a trade-off between accuracy, precision and the compute cost of performing ensembles. A question frequently raised is what is the most optimal way to perform MD based calculation of one or more properties of interest? Here, we use our findings from extensive ensemble molecular dynamics simulations of ligand-protein systems to underpin the recommendations we are making in cases where computational cost is an important consideration. We recommend performing a minimum of 5 replicas for the ESMACS-style protocol and 3 replicas (per λ window) for the TIES-like protocol, and the use of a stepwise procedure to reduce costs so as to minimise the loss of accuracy and precision of the results obtained.
Comparing corrosion control treatments for drinking water using a robust Bayesian generalized additive model
Authors: Trueman Benjamin F , James Wendell , Shu Trevor , Doré Evelyne , Gagnon Graham A
Published: August 2022

Pipe loop studies are used to evaluate corrosion control treatment, and updated regulatory guidance will ensure that they remain important for water quality management. But the data they generate are difficult to analyze: non-linear time-trends, non-detects, extreme values, and autocorrelation are common attributes that make popular methods, such as the t- or rank-sum tests, poor descriptive models. Here, we propose a model for pipe loop data that accommodates many of these difficult-to-model attributes: a robust Bayesian generalized additive model with continuous-time autoregressive errors. Our approach facilitates corrosion control treatment comparisons without the need for imputing non-detects or special handling of outliers. It is well-suited to describing nonlinear trends without overfitting, and it accounts for the reduced information content in autocorrelated time series. We demonstrate it using a four-year pipe loop study, with multiple pipe configurations and orthophosphate dosing protocols, finding that an initially high dose of orthophosphate (2 mg P L-1) that is subsequently lowered (0.75 mg P L-1) can yield lower lead release than an intermediate dose (1 mg P L-1) in the long term. Water utilities face difficult tradeoffs in applying orthophosphate for corrosion control, and better models of pipe loop data can help inform the decision-making process.
Synthesis and Characterization of a Calcium-Pyrazolonato Complex. Observation of In-Situ Desolvation During MicroElectron Diffraction.
Authors: Mies Thomas , Schürmann Christian , Ito Sho , White Andrew J. P. , Crimmin Mark R. , Barrett Anthony G. M.
Published: August 2022

The synthesis and characterisation of a calcium pyrazolonato complex is reported. X-Ray diffraction (XRD) of single crystals revealed an octahedral geometry with two axial solvent ligands. Analysis of the bulk sample by means of microcrystal electron diffraction (micro-ED) measurement revealed a polymeric pentagonal bipyramidal coordination geometry joined via a central Ca2O2 ring with axial water ligands. During the micro-ED measurement, loss of water was observed resulting in a secondary structure with a polymeric distorted octahedral coordination geometry joined via a central Ca2O2 ring. These findings demonstrate that XRD and micro-ED methods can provide complemetary data during structural determination, and that even electrophilic metals are susceptible to desolvation under micro-ED measurements.
A High-Throughput Platform for Efficient Exploration of Functional polypeptides Chemical Space
Authors: Wu Guangqi , Zhou Haisen , Zhang Jun , Tian Zi-you , Liu Xingyi , Wang Shuo , Coley Connor , Lu Hua
Published: August 2022

Rapid and in-depth exploration of the chemical space of high molecular weight synthetic polypeptides via the ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of N-carboxyanhydride (NCA) is a viable approach towards protein mimics and functional biomaterials. The traditional synthetic workflow, however, has been labour-intensive and with limited throughput. Here, we develop an efficient chemistry for the high throughput diversification of polypeptides based on a click-like reaction between selenolate and various electrophiles in aqueous solutions. Importantly, the platform is amenable to automation, which allows rapid generation of up to 1200 homopolypeptides or random heteropolypeptides (RHP) within one day. With the assistance of machine learning, iterative exploration of the RHP library efficiently and effectively identifies candidates with improved glutathione peroxidase-like activity from complex chemical space of which we have little prior knowledge. This automated and high-throughput platform provides potential solutions to unmet challenges such as de novo design of artificial enzyme, biomacromolecule delivery, and understanding of intrinsically disordered proteins.
A SURVEY ON HAND GESTURE CONTROLLED ROVER
Authors: D J Chaithanya , B S Deekshitha Gowda , Balakrishna Dhanush , Gowda Dhanush M , M S Divyashree
Published: August 2022

The Gesture Controlled Rover is a robot that responds to simple human motions. Robots these days are playing quite a significant role in day-to-day life. This work aims to propose a new technique to operate a robot by utilizing gestures, as well as to develop a remote-control robot that can be controlled using only gestures from a distance. A gesture gadget is to be worn by a user that has a sensor attached to it. As instructed by this user, the sensor records the movement made and thus the robot will move in the same instructed direction. This concept can be used to create a robot whose navigation can be automated. Gesture commands that the user can freely train can be utilized to control external devices using a handheld wireless sensor unit. The accelerometer is controlled by hand movements. The signals received by the accelerometer are then processed by the Arduino microcontroller. The robot is moved in the instructed direction by the microcontroller. The sensors have control over vehicle since they act as the remote control that controls the vehicle. The user will be able to control the bot's forward, backward, left, and right movements using the same accelerometer sensor that controls the bot's throttle. The differential mechanism controls the robot's movement.
CONSEQUENCES OF THE SANCTIONS POLICY ON THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR OF RUSSIA FOR THE US AND EU ECONOMIСS
Authors:   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Chuvakhina Larisa G.
Published: August 2022

The article is devoted to the sanctions policy of the USA and the countries of the European Union in relation to the Russian oil and gas sector. The restrictive measures taken by Western countries in order to change the gas and oil geopolitics in Europe are considered. It is emphasized that the formal renunciation of Russian oil does not mean the final cessation of purchases of Russian oil and oil products. American and European companies intend to continue buying Russian oil using workarounds. As a retaliatory measure of Russia, the Russian banking scheme of payment for export gas supplies to the EU countries is given. It has been proven that the ban on the import of hydrocarbons from Russia has a negative impact on the economic performance of the United States and EU countries. The inability of the US and EU countries to deprive Russia of markets for energy resources through sanctions was emphasized. The reorientation of Russian oil and gas supplies from the European to the Asian market is substantiated, where China and India act as the main buyers of Russian energy resources, acquiring Russian oil at low prices and receiving additional income from the sale of petroleum products produced from Russian oil and entering the markets of Europe and USA. It is concluded that the goal of the US sanctions policy is not only to weaken Russia, but also to weaken the EU economy, which will lead to an outflow of financial capital from Europe to the United States in the near future.
Microwave treatment to optimize physicochemical properties of modified Busil
(Xanthosoma sagittifolium) starch
Authors: Hakim L. , Triwitono P. , Supriyanto  , Marseno D.W.
Published: August 2022

COVID-19 pandemic encourages the utilization of local food sources to ensure food
availability. Busil (Xanthosoma sagittifolium) was readily available and affordable in
Banjarnegara Regency in the Province of Central Java in Indonesia. However, the busil
starch utilization was still rare due to the low functional properties of the native busil
starch. The objective of this study was to explore busil starch physicochemical
characterization enhancement after microwave irradiation treatment, especially on the
stability of heat processing. This research was conducted in two steps. First, microwave
treatment (with a variation of energy and irradiation time) of native busil starch (NBS),
and the second was modified busil starch (MBS) physicochemical characterization. A rise
in amylose was observed on MBS. SEM analysis was shown MBS granules are
breakdown. Through viscosity, final viscosity, setback viscosity, peak time, and the
pasting temperature of MBS generally were increased. Meanwhile, peak viscosity and
breakdown viscosity of MBS was decreased. Thermal properties of MBS like onset (To),
peak (Tp), and conclusion (Tc) temperatures were also increased. The degree of whiteness
index (DW) of MBS was decreased. FTIR analysis has shown that microwave treatment
did not cause functional group alteration. XRD analysis has also demonstrated no change
in the diffraction pattern but a slight change in the crystallinity index. Generally,
microwave treatment leads to MBS thermal stability and potentially broaden MBS
utilization on food processing product.
MANAGERIAL STRATEGIES TO ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION IN THE PANDEMIC CONTEXT
Authors: ŢABĂRĂ Aura
Published: August 2022

The article presents the conclusions of a research carried out in 2021, in Iaşi County, in order to identify the managerial steps used by disadvantaged school principals in order to ensure access to education for all children. The data collection strategy aimed at a mixed design (quantitative and qualitative) and took place in six disadvantaged schools in Iaşi County, three in urban areas and three in rural areas. Approximately 5,000 children study in these schools, from preschool to high school. 18 databases were analyzed on students’ school results, the remedial programs implemented and the digital technological resources used by schools to ensure equal access to education. The quantitative data were correlated with the qualitative data obtained from the six interviews conducted with school principals. The research findings illustrate that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated problems with access to education. Thus, a quarter of students studying in the six schools included in the research (1167 children out of a total of 4714) studied in the first semester of the 2020-2021 school year only through educational packages and did not benefit from online courses, interaction with colleagues and teachers for an entire semester. Educational projects have been initiated to reduce the negative effects, but the problem remains with lasting consequences.
NEW INFLUENCES AND HIGHLIGHTS IN INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
Authors: ILIE Vali
Published: August 2022

The theory of instructional design has progressively developed, marking the transition from a traditional prescriptive, normative meaning to a modern one, based on various approaches that are opposed to unique recipes and rigid specifications. The knowledge technology which is strictly applied, the rigorous control of the learning stages are no longer the center of attention today, but the way and level of involvement in building knowledge, collaborating through the use of the new information technologies. Technology shapes the way we teach, learn, evaluate, as well as the way we plan and design these activities. As technology does not make teaching better or worse, simpler or more complex, but entirely changes it, teachers are sometimes confused in choosing an adequate instructional planning. During the process of identifying the new tendencies in the field of didactic planning, we focused on the instructional design models that encourage teachers to be creative. We started from some of the explanatory models of technology-based instruction and, in the second part of the study, we designed a didactic activity. The design method is based on the Learning Designer tool, developed by a team led by D. Laurillard. This is a tool that supports the design process, whether learning is mixed or fully online. The tool is web-based and allows designing and sharing learning experiences, supporting the integration of technology in the instructional process.
Pengaruh Kepemimpinan, Budaya Organisasi, Kepuasan Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Di Universitas Muhammadiyah Jember Dengan Motivasi Kerja Sebagai Variabel Intervening
Authors: Sanosra Abadi , Susanto Didik , Nursaid Nursaid
Published: August 2022

Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui pengaruh secara langsung ataupun tidak langsung antara Kepemimpinan, Budaya Organisasi, Kepuasan Kerja, Motivasi Kerja terhadap Kinerja pada karyawan Universitas Muhammadiyah Jember dengan sampel sebesar 137 responden. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kuantitatif, yaitu menggunakan metodologi SEM dengan aplikasi WarpPLS 7.0. Temuan penelitian membuktikan bahwa Kepemimpinan, Budaya Organisasi, berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Motivasi Kerja, sementara Kepuasan Kerja berpengaruh positif tapi tidak signifikan terhadap Motivasi Kerja, Kepemimpinan, Kepuasan Kerja, motivasi kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kinerja Karyawan, sementara Budaya Organisasi berpengaruh positif namun tidak signifikan terhadap Kinerja Karyawan. Untuk pengaruh tidak langsung terhadap kinerja karyawan ditemukan sebagian besar berpengaruh positif dan siginifikan kecuali variabel budaya organisasi. Originalitas penelitaian melakukan replikasi model yang menguji variabel motivasi kerja sebagai variabel intervening dengan variabel kepuasan kerja sebagai variabel anteseden untuk meningkatkan Kinerja.
Hepatitis of unknown aetiology in children – epidemiological overview of cases reported in Europe, 1 January to 16 June 2022
Authors: Romaní Vidal Adriana , Vaughan Aisling , Innocenti Francesco , Colombe Soledad , Nerlander Lina , Rachwal Natalia , Ciancio Bruno Christian , Mougkou Aikaterini , Carvalho Carlos , Delgado Enrique , Mook Piers , de Muylder Géraldine , Peeters Michael , Tenev Tencho , Golkocheva-Markova Elitsa , Vorobieva Solholm Jensen Veronika , Koch Anders , Figoni Julie , Brouard Cécile , Nikolopoulou Georgia , Zisouli Anastasia , Murphy Niamh , Broderick Annemarie , Goldberg Lital , Rich Rivka , Hecht Sagie Lior , Tosti Maria Elena , Suligoi Barbara , Joosten Rosa , Pijnacker Roan , Fjeldheim Ingvild , Heen Eli , Stępień Małgorzata , Polański Piotr , Tato Marinho Rui , Vieira Martins João , Varela Carmen , Avellón Ana , Andersson Emmi , Jansson Mörk Marie , Mandal Sema , Watson Conall , Coughlan Laura , Chand Meera , Neill Claire , Bradley Declan T , Li Kathy , O’Leary Maureen , McInnes Neil , Williams Christopher J , Moore Catherine , Gjini Ardiana , Duffell Erika , Pebody Richard
Published: August 2022

Following the report of an excess in paediatric cases of severe acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology by the United Kingdom (UK) on 5 April 2022, 427 cases were reported from 20 countries in the World Health Organization European Region to the European Surveillance System TESSy from 1 January 2022 to 16 June 2022. Here, we analysed demographic, epidemiological, clinical and microbiological data available in TESSy. Of the reported cases, 77.3% were 5 years or younger and 53.5% had a positive test for adenovirus, 10.4% had a positive RT-PCR for SARS-CoV-2 and 10.3% were coinfected with both pathogens. Cases with adenovirus infections were significantly more likely to be admitted to intensive care or high-dependency units (OR = 2.11; 95% CI: 1.18–3.74) and transplanted (OR = 3.36; 95% CI: 1.19–9.55) than cases with a negative test result for adenovirus, but this was no longer observed when looking at this association separately between the UK and other countries. Aetiological studies are needed to ascertain if adenovirus plays a role in this possible emergence of hepatitis cases in children and, if confirmed, the mechanisms that could be involved.
Functional immunity against SARS-CoV-2 in the general population after a booster campaign and the Delta and Omicron waves, Switzerland, March 2022
Authors: Amati Rebecca , Frei Anja , Kaufmann Marco , Sabatini Serena , Pellaton Céline , Fehr Jan , Albanese Emiliano , Puhan Milo A ,   on behalf of the Corona Immunitas Research Group
Published: August 2022

Functional immunity (defined here as serum neutralising capacity) critically contributes to conferring protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe COVID-19. This cross-sectional analysis of a prospective, population-based cohort study included 1,894 randomly-selected 16 to 99-year-old participants from two Swiss cantons in March 2022. Of these, 97.6% (95% CI: 96.8–98.2%) had anti-spike IgG antibodies, and neutralising capacity was respectively observed for 94%, 92% and 88% against wild-type SARS-CoV-2, Delta and Omicron variants. Studying functional immunity to inform and monitor vaccination campaigns is crucial.
IMPLEMENTASI APLIKASI MIND MAPPING SEBAGAI PERANGKAT PEMBELAJARAN ERA REVOLUSI INDUSTRI 5.0
Authors: Sokip Sokip , Sumbawati Meini Sondang , Sitompul Nurmida Catherine
Published: August 2022

Penelitan pengembangan ini mempunyai tujuan untuk mengetahui kelayakan perangkat pembelaajran menggunakan aplikasi mind mapping agar siswa tidak hanya menjadi objek pembelajaran, namun menjadi subjek serta pelaku dalam proses pembelajaran mata pelajaran ilmu pengetahuan alam. Penelitian dan pengembangan ini mempunyai inovasi dalam era revolusi 5.0 ini untuk menumbuhkan rasa percaya diri sebagai siswa untuk belajar mandiri dan berfikir kreatif, awalnya perangkat pembelajaran berupa cetakan, inilah yang menjadikan permasalahan awal seorang guru yang hanya fokus pada perangkat pembelajaran yang tidak pernah melihat krakteristik dan gaya belajar siswa. Perangkat pembelajaran menggunakan aplikasi mind mapping dapat dikembangkan dengan beberapa unsur media, diantarnaya gambar, video dan suara. Dalam pengujian validasi kelayakan dilakukan oleh ahli desain pembelajaran dan ahli materi, uji coba perorangan, uji coba kelompok kecil dan kelompok besar. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan model pengembangan ADDIE dengan sasaran penelitian siswa kelas VIII di MTs Hasyim Asy’ari Ds. Suru Kec. Dawarblandong Kab. Mojokerto Dawarblandong mata pelajaran ilmu pengetahuan alam. Hasil validasi ahli desain pembelajaran dari uji kelayakan perangkat pembelajaran menggunakan aplikasi mind mapping dengan rata-rata persentase sebesar 80%, sedangkan hasil validasi ahli materi dengan rata-rata persentase sebesar 76,36%. Pengujian perorangan didapatkan hasil rata-rata 77,82%, pada pengujian kelompok kecil memperoleh rata-rata 80,24%, dan pada pengujian kelompok besar memperoleh 81,20%. Dari validasi dan uji coba yang telah dilakukan maka perangkat pembelajaran menggunakan aplikasi mind mapping telah memenuhi persyaratan kelayakan sehingga dapat digunakan oleh siswa dalam proses pembelajaran.
Pengembangan Media Buku Bergambar Aku dan Profesiku Pada Pembelajaran IPS di Kelas IV SDN 18 Mataram Tahun Ajaran 2021/2022
Authors: Rizki Yanti , Dewi Nurul Kemala , Istiningsih Siti
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui langkah pembuatan dan kelayakan media pembelajaran buku aku dan profesiku pada mata pembelajaran IPS di kelas IV. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian dan pengembangan (R&D) model ADDIE. Metode pengumpulan data angket atau kuesioner dan dokumentasi. Instrumen pengumpulan data menggunakan lebar angket validasi ahli materi,angket validasi ahli media, dan angket respon siswa kelas IV sebagai penggunaan produk. Jenis data penelitian data kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas IV SDN 18 Mataram, tahun ajaran 2021/2022. Hasil penelitian secara umum menunjukan bahwa skor dari validasi ahli media sebesar 81,6% dengan kategori sangat layak digunakan sedangkan presentase media dari ahli materi sebesar 78,1% dengan kategori layak untuk digunakan, adapun hasil respon  peserta didik memproleh skor 80,7% dan di kategorikan sangat layak. Pada penelitian ini peneliti menggunakan materi pembelajaran tema 4 berbagai pekerjaan subtema 1 jenis – jenis pekerjaan muatan terpadu IPS pembelajaran 1 dikelas IV SD. Didalam penggunakan materi peneliti tidak hanya menggunakan acuan dari buku tema siswa, peneliti juga menggunakan materi dari sumber-sumber lain yang masih mencakup pembelajaran.
Measuring commute patterns over time: Using administrative data to identify where employees live and work
Authors: Fabling Richard , Maré David C.
Published: August 2022

We use administrative and survey data in the Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI) to allocate workers to job locations (plants), which enables the production of over a decade of commute distance population statistics for New Zealand employees. We find that average commute distance (meshblock centroid-to-centroid) fell from 2005 to 2009 before rising again through to 2018 (the final analysis year), with most regions displaying this general temporal pattern. Census 2013 place of residence and work is used to test our methodology against the alternative of using pre-existing plant allocations from the Linked Employer-Employee Data (LEED) production system. For a consistent set of individuals, our estimate of the commute distance distribution closely matches the corresponding distribution in Census. In contrast, LEED-based estimates tend to significantly overestimate commute distances, including radically overestimating the likelihood of inter-island commuting. Our more plausible results are primarily due to re-engineering the job allocation process, as opposed to exploiting better administrative data, though we make marginal improvements to residential address identification through a new prioritisation method, allowing us to use a broader set of residential address sources than available in LEED.
Cancer Awareness Among Airline Pilots
Authors: KILIC Bilal , BÜYÜKSOY Eser
Published: August 2022

A high level of cancer awareness may contribute to early diagnosis and improve cancer survival. This study is aimed to assess the level of awareness of occupational cancer among airline pilots. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study has examined pilots’ occupational cancer awareness levels for the first time. A brand-new cancer awareness survey was used to examine the awareness level of airline pilots on cancer. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) method was employed to analyze the survey results. The response rate was % 43.6. Data had been collected from 523 individuals, 48 of whom were female pilots. Of the participants 67.3% were long-haul pilots. Female airline pilots were much more aware of cancer in comparison to male airline pilots. Pilots flying 81-90 hours per month were much more aware of cancer in comparison to other participants. Academic articles, magazines and social media were sources of knowledge for 64.6 % of pilots whereas 39.5% of pilots were informed by e-learnings and recurrent trainings regarding the occupational cancer. According to the findings of this study, there is a need for training and media-based interventions to raise awareness and instil safe and healthy lifestyle practices at the workplace in the airline industry.
E-commerce and last mile delivery technologies in the European countries
Authors: Corejova Tatiana , Jucha Peter , Padourova Anna , Strenitzerova Mariana , Stalmachova Katarina , Valicova Alexandra
Published: August 2022

Society, companies and institutions are involved in a digital transformation that can be pervaded in various industries or sectors, and this also applies to communication, sales and distribution channels. The possibilities of e-commerce have also increased and world trade has been further developed. In 2020, more than two billion people bought goods or services over the Internet. Customer satisfaction depends on the solution of the last mile process, the method of picking up shipments as well as the time and place of picking up the shipment. The most common forms of off-premises delivery are automated parcel locker or machine (APM) and pick-up and drop-off delivery (PUDO). The aim of the paper is to analyse the level of the PUDO and APM network in European countries and in the V4 countries with regard to the size of the country and the population. For this purpose, it was necessary to focus on determining the population per 1 PUDO and the number of inhabitants per 1 APM in individual European countries and subsequently in the V4 countries. The obtained data were processed and recalculated in Excel. The results showed that within European countries the best values were achieved by Finland with 526 inhabitants per 1 PUDO and Spain with 188 inhabitants per 1 APM. Regarding the V4 countries, the Czech Republic achieved the best value in the case of inhabitants on PUDO with 729 inhabitants per 1 PUDO and in the case of APM Poland with 3,184 inhabitants per 1 APM.