bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cryoballoon ablation without use of contrast for the treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
Authors: Derejko Paweł , Kuśnierz Jacek , Bardyszewski Aleksander , Dzwonkowska Dobromiła , Polańska Magdalena , Orczykowski Michal , Szumowski Lukasz
Published: February 2023

Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) using cryoballoon ablation (CBA) is a
well-established method for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF).
As a rule, cryoenergy delivery is preceded by demonstrating full
pulmonary vein (PV) occlusion by injecting contrast. Research on CBA
without the use of contrast is sparse. The aim of the study was to
determine efficacy and safety of a simplified protocol for CBA performed
without demonstrating PV occlusion by venography and compare achieved
results with those observed in patients undergoing conventional CBA.
Methods This was a dual-centre, prospective, nonrandomized
study (NCT04344743). The study cohort consisted of consecutive patients
with paroxysmal AF, with 4 separate pulmonary veins (PVs), undergoing a
first-time CBA. All ablations were performed using a 28-mm cryoballoon
catheter (Arctic Front Advance, Medtronic). In the non-contrast (NC)
group CBA was performed using standardized protocol without
demonstrating PV occlusion by venography prior cryoapplication. In the
case of PV isolation failure after a total of 5 minutes of cryoenergy
delivery further attempts to isolate the vein were preceded by
venography. A similar protocol was used in the conventional contrast
(CC) group, where ablations were performed after confirmation of
complete vein occlusion by venography. In both groups PVI was confirmed
by demonstrating entrance and exit block using a diagnostic circular
catheter (Achieve, Medtronic). Results The NC and CC groups
comprised 51 and 22 patients, respectively. There were no differences
between the NC and CC groups regarding baseline demographic, clinical
and echocardiographic data. In the NC group 184 (90%) out of 204 veins
were isolated without previous venography. Isolation of all 4 PVs
without venography was possible in 34 (67%) patients. There were no
differences between the NC and CC groups in terms of procedure duration
(89.7 ± 22.6 vs. 90.0 ± 20.6 min; p=0.7) , left atrium dwelling time
(71.2 ±21.3 vs 69.9 ± 19.1 min; p=0.8), fluoroscopy time (15.3 ± 6.3 vs.
15 ± 4.5 min; p=0.8) and radiation dose exposure (815 ± 594 vs. 945 ±
529 cGy*cm ). In the NC group, the use of contrast
was significantly lower compared to the CC group (4.9 ± 10.1 vs. 19.4 ±
8.6 ml, p<0.001). The time to isolation and the minimum
temperature achieved were comparable between the NC and CC groups. There
were no serious adverse events in both groups. A one year freedom from
AF was achieved in 73.5% and 71.5% of patients from the NC group the
CC group, respectively (p=1). Conclusions Cryoballoon ablation
without demonstrating vein occlusion with contrast is feasible, safe and
enables isolation of the vast majority of pulmonary veins. The acute and
one-year results for non-contrast cryoballoon ablation are comparable to
those obtained using the conventional protocol with contrast.
Predicting the Main Pollen Season of Broussenetia papyrifera (Paper mulberry) Tree in Islamabad, Pakistan
Authors: Kakakhail Ahmad , Rextin Aimal , Buters Jeroen , Lin Chun , Manzano Jose Maria Maya , Nasim Mehwish , Oteros Jose , Picornell Antonio , Pinnock Hilary , Schwarze Jürgen , Yusuf Osman
Published: February 2023

Paper mulberry pollens are known to trigger severe allergies that can
also cause asthma exacerbations. In Islamabad, the paper mulberry pollen
concentrations are thought to peak between the 10th and 31st of March
each year, depending on the weather in the preceding months. However,
more accurate prediction of high pollen days would allow patients to
take more timely precautionary measures. We developed and validated two
prediction algorithms that took historical pollen data and historical
weather data in Islamabad as its input. One is based on linear
regression and the other is based on phenological modelling. These
algorithms gave encouraging results where the mean absolute error for
start day was between 2.33 and 3.67 days. On the other hand, for peak
day, the mean absolute error was recorded between 3.33 and 4 days. These
results could be used in a website or app to notify patients and
healthcare providers to start preparing for the paper mulberry pollen
season and its adverse effects.
Newfound features associated with Hennekam Syndrome (Intestinal Lymphangiectasia-Lymphedema-Intellectual-Disability Syndrome) complicated with comorbid Waldmann’s disease resulting in celiac disease
Authors: Safari Tannaz
Published: February 2023

As far as we know, this is the 51st case of Hennekam Syndrome (HS)
worldwide and the first one in an African American.1 Our patient met all
diagnostic criteria for HS, type 2 (FAT4 mutation), as the disease onset
was in adolescence.2,3
Ligand regulation of the pro-inflammatory G protein-coupled receptor GPR84
Authors: Marsango Sara , Milligan Graeme
Published: February 2023

GPR84 is an understudied rhodopsin-like class A G protein-coupled
receptor which is arousing particular interest from a therapeutic
perspective. Not least this reflects that gpr84 expression is
significantly up-regulated following acute inflammatory stimuli and in
inflammatory diseases and that receptor activation plays a role in
regulating pro-inflammatory responses and migration of cells of the
innate immune system such as neutrophils, monocytes, macrophages and
microglia. Although most physiological responses of GPR84 reflect
receptor coupling to Gαi/o G-proteins, several studies indicate that
agonist-activated GPR84 can also recruit arrestin adaptor proteins and
this regulates receptor internalisation and desensitisation. To date,
very little is known on the patterns of GPR84 phosphorylation and how
these might control these processes. Here, we consider what is known on
the molecular basis of GPR84 signalling with a focus on how GRK-mediated
phosphorylation regulates arrestin protein recruitment and receptor
function.
A Relative Review of Operation Theater Environment Management
Authors: Fayyaz Maria , Muneer Bushra , Tahir Hafiz Muhammad Sohaib
Published: February 2023

The operation theater is a very critical area and everything needs to be
done in an ordinate manner to maintain efficacy. However, managers are
needed to maintain the functionality of the OT suite. An OR manager is
responsible for many things, like scheduling OT but most importantly, OT
efficiency. An OR manager faces different challenges during management
of an OR suite. These vary from organization to organization. The most
common types of diversity found in OT are cultural diversity, religious
diversity, organizational and environmental diversity, and so on. An OR
manager should manage these diversities ethically and professionally to
overcome an ethical dilemma. OR managers should encourage ethical
behavior to improve OT efficacy and effectiveness, but change may reduce
or hinder OT effectiveness due to resistance to change. Ideally, the OR
manager should manage sustainability to reduce resistance to change
without compromising OT efficacy or inducing socio-ethical conflicts
among the OR team. For this, OR teams are managed in such a way to
facilitate high-quality teamwork and promote good communication skills.
However, many barriers hinder communication, which may cause
misconceptions and compromise efficacy. Many tactics and strategies are
used to reduce these conflicts peri-operatively and OT performance
indicators are used to determine the efficiency. To increase
productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness as needed while lowering
personnel costs, an OR manager organizes and schedules the OT.
Mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced polymer composites containing graphene-carbon nanotube hybrid materials
Authors: Chen Junjie
Published: February 2023

Introducing a uniform distribution of carbon nanotubes into a polymer
matrix can yield property enhancements that go beyond that of a simple
rule of mixtures. The challenge is to take full advantage of the
exceptional properties of carbon nanotubes in the composite material.
Carbon nanotubes are ideal reinforcing material for polymer matrices dur
to their remarkable properties. However, property improvements are not
significant due to poor interfacial bonding and severe agglomeration.
The present study is focused primarily upon the mechanical properties of
fiber-reinforced polymer composites containing graphene-carbon nanotube
hybrid materials. The polymer composites utilize nanotechnology
enhancements to provide advantageous durability and structural stability
improvements over conventional fiber-reinforced polymer composites. The
effect of hybrid material weight fraction on the modulus of elasticity
and hardness is evaluated. Stress-strain responses of the composite
tensile deformation are illustrated and the effect of strain on the bond
order parameters is investigated. The present study aims to explore how
to effectively improve the mechanical properties of polymers by
utilizing graphene-carbon nanotube hybrid materials. Particular emphasis
is placed upon the effect of weight fraction on the mechanical
properties of polymer composites reinforced with graphene and carbon
nanotubes. The results indicate that graphene-carbon nanotube
multi-stack three-dimensional architectures can overcome the limitations
and restricted performance typically encountered with carbon-based
materials by using the combined strategies of three-dimensional
architecture and low-dimensional nanomaterial characteristics. Poor
dispersibility greatly affects the characteristics of the polymer
composites. The modulus of elasticity of the polymer composite is
enhanced as compared to the neat polymer. The hybrid material exhibits
great improvements in hardness and yield strength and major
deteriorations in strain at break. The carbon nanotubes exhibit no
preferred orientation and are approximately random. The doping
permanently increases the charge concentration in semiconducting carbon
nanotubes present in the film, thereby decreasing the sheet resistance
of the network. The ability to strengthen polymers is limited by the
strength of interfacial bonding. The polymer composite differs from a
conventional carbon-fiber composite where there is a much higher
interface area between reinforcing carbon and polymer matrix phases.

Keywords: Graphene; Carbon; Composites; Polymers; Fibers;
Hardness
Hospitalización a domicilio para pacientes quirúrgicos ante una pandemia por SARS-CoV-2: nuestra experiencia
Authors: Mias Carballal Maria Carmen , Villalobos Mori Rafael , Escartín Arias Alfredo , Maestre González Yolanda , Vela Polanco Frank Fulthon , Ribalta Reñé Ramón , Rufas Acín María , Olsina Kissler Jorge Juan
Published: February 2023

Introducción: La hospitalización a domicilio para pacientes quirúrgicos (HaDQ) es una alternativa a la hospitalización convencional para pacientes quirúrgicos estables clínicamente, que precisen procedimientos de enfermería complejos por intensidad, frecuencia o características, y control por especialista quirúrgico en el domicilio.
Método: Estudio transversal, descriptivo y retrospectivo de la actividad de la HADQ de nuestro hospital durante los primeros seis meses del 2020, para analizar la repercusión de la pandemia por SARS-CoV-2 en la unidad. Se distinguen tres periodos: prepandemia (enero-febreo), confinamiento (marzo-abril), posconfinamiento (mayo-junio). Se diferencian dos grupos: A (HaD convencional) y B (despistaje preoperatorio COVID19). Se recogieron diversas variables: mes, tipo, estancia (HaD y hospital), procedimientos, reingresos, domicilio, tipo visitas, COVID+. Se realizó un análisis estadístico descriptivo cuantitativo y cualitativo de los resultados obtenidos
Resultados: Ingresaron 345 pacientes, 225 en el grupo A (fase Pre (34%), fase C (40%), y fase Pos (25%)), y 120 en el B (fase C (75%), fase Pos (25%)). El confinamiento (fase C) fue el período más activo de la HADQ, tanto por número de ingresos (53%), como por la complejidad del grupo A que requería más procedimientos (71%) y más visitas domiciliarias (52%). También aumentaron los pacientes de zona de no cobertura (42%), que implicaron visitas médicas y de enfermería en Hospital de Día (HD) (21%), y aumento de consultas telefónicas médicas (36%). En la fase Pos disminuyeron un 37% los ingresos del grupo A.
Conclusiones: La HaDQ se reorganizó por la pandemia para atender a más pacientes quirúrgicos, siendo un recurso asistencial esencial, especialmente durante el confinamiento.
Principales tecnologías de indización en las ciencias de la salud que se emplean en Occidente
Authors: Chbab Habiba
Published: February 2023

En la actualidad, las tecnologías de indización en las ciencias de la salud están aportando muchos beneficios para el ámbito biomédico y la estandarización de su correspondiente terminología, puesto que esta cuestión es fundamental para lograr un diagnóstico médico más preciso e inequívoco Por esta razón, en este artículo se ha explicado con detalle cómo funcionan estas tecnologías: Terminología Anatómica Internacional (TAI), Medical Subject Headings y el Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine Clinical terminology (SNOMED CT), así como, las razones de la importancia de su uso para los sanitarios y los terminólogos.
Investigation of aerodynamics education based on the waverider parameterized design procedure
Authors: Hu Songjian , Qu Shuaibin , Zheng Zhimeng , Zhu Pengyu , Zou Chenghao , Li Yiqing
Published: February 2023

This paper describes the development and coding of a design tool for waverider parameterization based on the Taylor-Maccoll equation and streamline tracing method. This tool, intended for undergraduates studying in the field of aerody-namics, illustrates the relationship among various parameters in terms of their effect on the aerodynamic performance of waverider models with the same freestream Mach number. The design procedure is evaluated and validated for multiple shock wave profiles and freestream Mach numbers, and is found to be in good agreement with the CFD results. For undergraduates studying aeronautical engineering, the suggested design tool offers an intuitive image of waverider cre-ation and a clear picture of the guiding principles of waveriders. By imposing a set of design criteria, the tool also gives students enough freedom to arrive at their own waverider shape.
Gas path diagnosis method for gas turbine fusing performance analysis models and extreme learning machine
Authors: Li Shiyao , Li Zhenlin , Zhang Meng , Han Song
Published: February 2023

The gas path analysis, which can quantify the performance degradation of gas turbine components, has been extensively applied to the gas path diagnosis. However, the precondition of this method is that the number of measurable parameters for the gas turbine to be diagnosed should not be less than the number of its health factors. In the existing research, this precondition can be guaranteed through common approaches such as screening the degraded components by a model-based prediagnosis process or recognizing the degraded components by using tools such as an ANN or a support vector machine. However, the diagnosis speed, recognition accuracy, and robustness of these approaches need to be improved. Therefore, a diagnosis method fusing the gas path performance analysis model and the extreme learning machine was proposed in this paper and applied to a GE LM2500+SAC gas turbine. The working mechanism of similarity ranking-gas path diagnosis-rationality check was introduced in the fusion method, endowing it with a higher recognition accuracy rate, stronger robustness, and higher diagnostic accuracy.
Increased Resting-state Functional Connectivity as a Compensatory Mechanism for Reduced Brain Volumes in Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: jing jing , Liu Chang , Zhu Wanlin , Pan Yuesong , Jiang Jiyang , Cai Xueli , ZHANG Zhe , Li Zixiao , ZHOU Yijun , Meng Xia , Cheng Jian , Wang Yilong , Li Hao , Jiang Yong , Zheng Huaguang , Wang Suying , Niu Haijun , Wen Wei , S. Sachdev Perminder , Wei Tiemin , Liu Tao , Wang Yongjun
Published: February 2023

  

OBJECTIVE

To investigate the contribution of alterations in the brain structure and function to cognitive function and their interactions in prediabetic individuals and patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

This population-based study included 2483 participants who had undergone structural magnetic resonance imaging (sMRI) (569 normal glucose metabolism (NGM),1353 prediabetes and 561 T2DM) and cognitive testing. Of these, 2145 participants also had functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) (496 NGM, 1170 prediabetes and 479 T2DM). Multivariate linear regression models were used to assess the association of brain volumes and functional connectivity with cognition, as well as the association of brain volumes and functional connectivity.

RESULTS

Compared with NGM participants, those with T2DM had lower brain volumes in a wide range of brain regions and stronger functional connectivity between bilateral thalamus and brain functional network (visual network and default mode network), and prediabetes had lower brain volumes in the specific local regions (subcortical gray matter volume and subcortical subregions (bilateral thalamus, bilateral nucleus accumbens and right putamen)) and stronger functional connectivity between right thalamus and visual network. The cognition was associated with higher right thalamus volume and lower functional connectivity between right thalamus and visual network. The functional connectivity between right thalamus and visual network was associated with lower right thalamus volume. 

CONCLUSIONS

Cognition was associated with higher brain volumes and lower functional connectivity in T2DM. Increased functional connectivity may indicate a compensatory mechanism for reduced brain volumes that begin in the prediabetic phase.
Violaceous Papules and Plaques on the Fingers during COVID-19: A Quiz
Authors: La Placa Michelangelo , Fuccio Lorenzo , Guglielmo Alba , Misciali Cosimo , Montagnani Marco
Published: February 2023

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Determination of copper, magnesium, and manganese in aluminum alloys using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy based on fiber laser ablation
Authors: Lv Chao , Zhang Ning , Lin Zhanjian , Ou Tianxue , Li Jiaming , Zhao Nan , Yang Xinyan , Ma Qiongxiong , Guo Liang , Zhang Qingmao
Published: February 2023

Fiber lasers are characterized by high efficiency, good beam quality, and high reliability and are widely used in industries. In addition, the high repetition frequency of fiber lasers can increase the analytical efficiency greatly. In this paper, a nanosecond fiber laser was introduced to be the ablation source in laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) for determining copper, magnesium, and manganese in aluminum alloys. Because of the high repetition frequency of the fiber laser, the conventional delay-acquisition strategy was unavailable. Discrete wavelet transform (DWT) was used to mitigate the interference of the Bremsstrahlung background. Standard calibration and internal calibration methods were also compared for quantitative analyses. The results demonstrated that the combination of DWT and internal calibration effectively improved the analytical accuracy. After optimization, the R2s of the FL-LIBS system for Cu, Mg, and Mn were 0.9897, 0.9964, and 0.9979, respectively; the root mean squared error of cross validation was 0.0414, 0.0462, and 0.031 wt. %, respectively. This study provides a convenient method for the rapid elemental analysis of aluminum alloys.
Pemberdayaan Digital Comic dan Strategi PQRST dalam Pengembangan Pemahaman Membaca Teks Bahasa Inggris
Authors: Sakriani Sakriani , Ammade Salasiah , Nur Rafi’ah
Published: February 2023

san ini berfokus pada optimalisasi komik digital yang didukung oleh strategi PQRST (Preview, Questions, Review, Summary, dan Test) dalam meningkatkan pemahaman membaca siswa. Komik digital yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini diambil dari internet dan dipilih dengan cermat berdasarkan kebutuhan siswa termasuk mempertimbangkan usia, tingkat membaca, minat, jangkauan akses yang mudah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh komik digital yang didukung oleh strategi PQRST terhadap pemahaman membaca siswa. Secara rinci menekankan pada peningkatan pemahaman membaca siswa setelah pengajaran menggunakan komik digital melalui Strategi PQRST. Desain eksperimen semu dilakukan oleh peneliti dalam penelitian ini. yang melibatkan sampel 30 siswa dari kelas 8. Teknik random sampling digunakan untuk mendapatkan sampel ini. Dalam pengumpulan data tersebut, tes mem-baca merupakan instrumen penelitian yang diberikan sebelum dan sesudah perlakuan penelitian. Data tersebut kemudian dianalisis menggunakan format SPSS. Temuan penelitian ini mengungkapkan bahwa pemahaman membaca siswa meningkat ketika mereka menggunakan komik digital melalui Strategi PQRST terlihat dari hasil belajar siswa. Strategi ini membuat siswa memahami awal bacaan, menanyakan yang belum dipahami, lau membaca bacaan, menyimpulkan dan dites kemam-puan pemahaman bacaannya. Langkah dalam strategi ini membuat siswa lebih mudah memahami bacaan karena diiringi dengan kegiatan yang bertahap yang melatih kemampuan metakognitifnya. Temuan lainnya ada-lah menggunakan komik digital melalui strategi ini menawarkan pen-galaman baru bagi siswa, mudah diakses, tampilan menarik, dan kalimat cerita yang mudah dipahami. Peneliti juga menemukan bahwa siswa kelas delapan di UPTD SMPN 18 Barru sangat antusias dalam pembelajaran membaca pemahaman.
Pembiasaan Penerapan Protokol Kesehatan Dalam Beraktivitas Sehari-hari Pada Masyarakat Dukuh Ketel Dusun Jetak
Authors: Yoanisaputri Aisadela , Sari Desi Ambar , Khairunnisa Hakimah , Haryanto Sigit , Wulandari Murfiah Dewi , Kusudaryati Dewi Pertiwi Dyah , Marfuah Dewi
Published: February 2023

Pandemi Covid-19 sekarang ini tidak hanya mengkhawatirkan di negara Indonesia tetapi seluruh dunia juga merasakannya. Banyak masyarakat yang merasa takut dan resah akan terjangkitnya virus covid-19 pada dirinya sendiri atau orang terdekatnya. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mencegah penularan dan mencegah terjangkitnya tubuh dari virus covid-19. Tujuan dari pengabdian ini yaitu untuk membiasakan menerapkan protokol kesehatan dalam beraktivitas sehari-hari pada masyarakat Dukuh Ketel Desa Jetak. Penelitian ini dilakukan karena kurang sadarnya masyarakat Dukuh Ketel tentang pentingnya membiasakan menerapkan protokol kesehatan dalam beraktivitas sehari-hari seperti 3M (memakai masker, mencuci tangan, menjaga jarak) pada masa pandemi covid-19. Metode yang dilakukan dalam pengabdian ini berupa pemberdayaan secara langsung kepada masyarakat dan data yang diambil berupa hasil observasi dan dokumentasi, kemudian dilakukan sosisalisasi untuk memberikan himbauan kepada masyarakat agar selalu terbiasa menerap-kan protokol kesehatan dalam beraktivitas sehari-hari. Hasil yang di-tunjukkan setelah dilakukan sosialisasi yaitu masyarakat lebih patuh dan taat akan protokol kesehatan covid 19 dengan memakai masker, rajin mencuci tangan setelah beraktivitas diluar, dan saling menjaga jarak. Selalu menjaga protokol kesehatan saat masa pandemi sangatlah penting dilingkungan masyarakat karena dengan terbiasanya menerapkan protokol kesehatan saat beraktivitas sehari-hari dapat memperkecil kemungkinan penyebaran paparan virus covid-19 di lingkungan masyarakat Dukuh Ketel.
Efektivitas Digital Marketing Sebagai Alternatif Pengembangan Strategi Marketing di Konveksi BUMDes
Authors: Rahmayanie Ananda Muslimah , Afiffah Aliftya Virgy , Anggraini Indah Dewi , Hermawan Hardika Dwi , Mukhlasin Latutik , Kurniawan Dani
Published: February 2023

Seiring dengan perkembangan teknologi, muncul banyaknya platform seperti Sosial Media, E-Commerce dan web yang sering dimanfaatkan masyarakat dalam kegiatan kehidupan sehari - hari contohnya dalam kegiatan jual beli. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode pengabdian, dalam kegiatan pengabdian ini tim pengabdian mendemonstrasikan atau memberikan contoh untuk menghasilkan keterampilan mengenai pengembangan dalam penggunaan media digital marketing. Tujuan dari pengabdian ini adalah mengetahui tingkat efektivitas digital marketing terhadap proses transaksi dan marketing produk di Konveksi BUMDes. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa digital marketing sangat efektif untuk digunakan dalam pengembangan strategi marketing, hal ini dilihat dari kunjungan terhadap produk yang dipasarkan. Kesimpulan hasil pengabdian ini adalah penggunaan digital marketing sebagai strategi marketing dapat meningkatkan jangkauan produk, memudahkan customer untuk menemukan produk, serta mempermudah proses jual beli, maka dianjurkan agar meneruskan penggunaan digital marketing untuk tujuan marketing produk di konveksi BUMDes.
An adaptive wavelet shrinkage based accumulative frame differencing model for motion segmentation
Authors:   Faculty of Sciences and Technics, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh, Morocco, Lahgazi M. J. , Hakim A. ,   Faculty of Sciences and Technics, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh, Morocco, Argoul P. ,   MAST-EMGCU, Université Gustave Eiffel, IFSTTAR, F-77477 Marne-la-Vallée, France
Published: February 2023

Motion segmentation in real-world scenes is a fundamental component in computer vision. There exists a variety of motion recognition algorithms, each with varying degrees of accuracy and computational complexity. The most widely used techniques, in the case of static cameras, are those based on frame difference. Those methods have a significant weakness when it comes to detect slow moving objects. Therefore, we introduce in this paper a novel approach that aims to improve motion segmentation by proposing an accumulative wavelet based frame differencing technique. Moreover, in the proposed approach we exploit a combination of several techniques to efficiently enhance the quality of motion segmentation results. The approach's performance on real-world video sequences shows that comparing frames using the 2D wavelet transform increases motion segmentation quality.
ANALISIS TINGKAT KESEHATAN BANK: METODE RISK-BASED BANK RATING (RBBR)
Authors: Puspitasari Raja Gita , Rachmawati Titiek
Published: February 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisa Tingkat Kesehatan Bank Swasta Nasional Devisa tahun 2017-2020 yang ditinjau dengan metode Risk-Based Bank Rating secara keseluruhan. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kuantitatif dengan subjek penelitian pada Bank Swasta Nasional Devisa yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia tahun 2017-2021. Data pada penelitian ini menggunakan data sekunder berupa Laporan Keuangan yang berasal dari Annual Report. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling. Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis kesehatan bank dengan pendekatan risiko (Risk-Based Bank Rating) dengan cakupan penilaian berdasarkan faktor-faktor risk profile, good corporate governance (GCG), earnings, dan capital. Hasil penelitian tingkat kesehatan bank swasta nasional devisa yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia pada tahun 2017-2021 secara keseluruhan menunjukkan kondisi yang sehat dengan capaian peringkat komposit 1-2.
Lev?�s Minimax Strategy in Translating a Popular Article: Theory in Practice
Authors: Darta Deta Maria Sri
Published: February 2023

Translation is not merely a process of changing meaning from source language into the target one. It stretches far beyond to produce the result. To translate means to communicate; it conveys the message through language. As an act of communication, it touches other areas of disciplines, one of which is culture. Thus, in line with Lev?s proposal, translation is a decision process. This article would like to explore the process of translating an article taken from popular magazine Readers Digest Canada. It shows the application of Lev?s minimax strategy in coping with the problem of translating cultural aspect found in the text. The article concludes that some considerations need to be deeply thought before deciding the best way or choice to translate a text into the target language.Keywords: translating culture, minimax strategy, translation shift
C.S. Lewis� Use of Symbol to Express Christian Concepts, Stories, and Teaching as Seen in The Chronicles of Narnia: the Magician�s Nephew
Authors: - Hermawan , Putranti Adventina
Published: February 2023

Literature is said to be the medium where author expresses his experience in life, especially on the relationship with the creator. This idea could be clearly seen in the Chronicles of Narnia: The Magicians Nephew where C.S. Lewis, the author, expresses Christian concepts, stories, and teaching he understands throughout his life. Those all are expressed through symbolism due to its capability in making association with human experience as well as conveying any complex ideas in a form of concrete objects which are easily understood by the readers.Keywords: expressive approach, symbol, Christianity
On Ethnic Jokes in Indonesia
Authors: Wijana I Dewa Putu
Published: February 2023

This paper aims to describe various scripts opposed in ethnic jokes found among diverse ethnic groups in Indonesia. By examining carefully the humorous discourses extracted from humor collection, English lesson, linguistics text books, and jocular discourses ever heard as well, it is found that several scripts which are often opposed by the joking creators are language distortion, dumbness, stinginess and deceitfulness, and cunningness script. Ethnic jokes found amid various Indonesian ethnic groups essentially constitute a wealthy source to promote a harmonious multicultural society in Indonesia
The Mastery of Prepositions for and to Among the Sixth Semester Students at English Letters Department of Sanata Dharma University
Authors: Palamba I Made Alvianto Putra , Fitriati Anna
Published: February 2023

This research aims to measure the mastery of prepositions for and to among the sixth semester students at English Letters Department of Sanata Dharma University. The researcher is also eager to identify whether or not the students find difficulties to decide which prepositions (for or to) they should use in making a correct sentence, especially in translating the Indonesian prepositions untuk, kepada, ke, buat and bagi into English. This will be related to certain conditions in which the students first language (mother tongue) influences their second language learning. Thus, it is also very important to find out whether or not the students are influenced by their first language (Indonesian) in second language (English) learning process. Keywords: prepositions, errors, mastery, accuracy
Modality Analysis in Melania Trump�s and Ivanka Trump�s Campaign Speeches in Republican National Convention, July 19th, 2016
Authors: Pionery Hepie , Isti'anah Arina
Published: February 2023

Style is a distinctive feature found in language use. One example of language use is a speech. In stylistics, the use of modality in a speech can reveal the speakers style. Subsequently, a style that is shown through the modality can reflect the speakers ideology. This study aimed to find out the ideology reflected by the modality of Melania Trumps and Ivanka Trumps campaign speeches. The speeches were delivered at the Republican National Convention last July 19th, 2016. There were two objectives discussed in this study. First is to find out the type of modality employed by Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump in their campaign speeches. Second is to reveal the ideologies reflected by the use of the modality. A stylistic approach was employed to discuss the types of modality to figure out the ideologies reflected. The data were taken by employing population study. From the analysis, it was found out that there were four types of modality employed by Melania Trumps speech: inclination, obligation, potentiality and ability, and probability. In Ivanka Trumps speech, there were five types of modality found: inclination, usuality, potentiality and ability, probability, and obligation. There were two ideologies reflected by the use of modality. The ideologies found in both speeches were similar. Those were commitment and self-promotion. The commitments were proved by the existence of inclination, while self-promotion is proven by the existence of potentiality and ability, and usuality types of modality. Keywords: speech, modality, ideology, stylistics
Willy Wonka�s Narcissistic Personality in Roald Dahl�s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Authors: Pratama Bovis Narendra , Aji G. Fajar Sasmita
Published: February 2023

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl is one of the most popular childrens novels. This novel talks about the adventure of five children who have the opportunity to pay a visit to the most famous chocolate factory in the world, Wonkas. This study aims to reveal Wonkas personality disorder as well as the cause of the disorder. The first objective is to identify Willy Wonkas characteristics. Then, the second objective is to reveal Wonkas personality disorder and to explain the causes of the disorder.The analysis shows that Willy Wonka is innovative, flamboyant, stubborn, arrogant, and authoritarian. He loves to be the center of attention by putting on outrageous attire. He cannot stand questions and considers them as criticisms or threat. He always brags the products he creates to his guests. Lastly, he always wants to take control of every situation, including taking control of his successor. The last four characteristics mentioned imply that Wonka has narcissistic personality disorder. There are three causes of Willy Wonkas personality disorder. The first cause is living alone for years without any direct contact with human beings. He exiles himself from the society for years; he only pays attention to himself. The second cause is constantly being media frenzy. People give so much credit to his products and gradually he thinks that he is the best for everything because the society already thinks so. The third cause is the spies who pretend to be his employees and try to steal his recipes. He becomes really devastated because of the tragedy. He fires all of his employees and chooses to never come out of the factory ever again. He has lost his trust on people, and he is too afraid to be betrayed by his workers for the second time. Keywords: narcissistic personality disorder, Freudian psychoanalysis, Roald Dahl
Male and Female Students� Use of Textual Discourse Markers in Writing Academic Essays
Authors: Pasaribu Truly Almendo
Published: February 2023

Growing discussion related to gender differences and language includes studies on discourse markers. Not only do these markers play an important role in spoken communication, but they are also important in written one. Previous studies (Tse Hyland, 2008; Yeganeh and Ghoreyshi, 2015) reveal that there are some discrepancies among scholar whether gender differences influence the use of language, including the choice of discourse markers. Moreover, gender differences and the use of textual discourse markers by Indonesian EFL students in EFL essays have not been extensively discussed. Therefore, this study aimed at elaborating the use of textual discourse markers in male and female students essays. This study involved 40 essays, 20 essays written by female students and 20 essays written by male students. Those essays were selected randomly from Critical Reading and Writing 1 (CRW 1) courses. The study aimed at analyzing the differences and similarities in the use of discourse markers between female and male students essays based on Frasers classifications (1999) of textual discourse markers. Finally, this research concluded the discussion by giving some implication which can be applied in writing classes.Keywords: gender, writing essays, discourse markers
Crisis of Identity and Mimicry in Orwell�s Burmese Days Seen through a Local Native Character U Po Kyin: A Postcolonial Readin
Authors: Perdana B. Endo Gauh , Wardani Elisa Dwi
Published: February 2023

This study analyzes how crisis of identity and mimicry occurs in the postcolonial discourse. A local native character whose name is U Po Kyin is the focus of the study. As a native character, he holds a high ranking position for local in the British Raj in Burma. However, he is portrayed as a corrupt official as he accepts bribes and denounces his rival. His ambition to get the membership, an elite European Club, drives him infuriated to destroy his rivals reputation because naturally it is him who would be elected as the first local member of the Club. At the end of the novel, Kyin finally secures his membership but he fails to atone his evil-doings by building pagodas as a Buddhist. Kyins attitude is seen as how he manages to deal with his inferiority towards the British. He is also observed to mimic the British as his strategy to erase the idea of being colonized.There are two problem formulations in this study. The first is to find out how U Po Kyin suffers from crisis of identity through his characterization in the novel. Then, the second objective is to understand how his crisis of identity leads him to mimic the British.This study condludes that U Po Kyin suffers from crisis of identity. He is oppressed conscious and unconsciously by the British. This causes his self-image to be eroded. Even though he is relatively wealthier than his fellow natives, he still craves for more as he realizes that there is something more than money. He wants to be detached from his inferiority. The elite European Club represents his ambition because it offers him status to be like the British. That is why he schemes to crush his rival. In his schemes, denigrating his rival means to mimic the British because he needs to differ himself from the natives. However, he is still powerless because the British still consider him as the subject of colonialization. Keywords: crisis of identity, mimicry, postcolonial reading
Exploitation of Pragmatic Aspects in Indonesian Humorous Discourses
Authors: Wijana I Dewa Putu
Published: February 2023

This paper is intended to analyze and describe various pragmatic aspects exploited by humorous discourse creators in creating jocular texts in Indonesian. By assuming that nearly all jokes are created through a non bona fide process of communication, in which cooperative and politeness principles are intentionally violated in various ways, there must be extensive exploitations of pragmatic aspects. The examples are many kinds of speech acts, presupposition, pragmatic implicature, etc. found in Indonesian humorous discourse to create activities. All of these aspects so far have not been seriously studied by Indonesian linguists, especially whose works concern with humorous discourses.Key words: humor, discourse, text, pragmatics.
Self-Determination to Fight Oppressions as Seen in the Main Character of The Color Purple by Alice Walker
Authors: Budi Levita Setya , Widyastuti Dewi
Published: February 2023

In several cultures in the world, women usually receive inequality and experience oppression. These experiences are reflected in a literary work by Alice Walker entitled The Color Purple. This novel tells about a woman, named Celie, who is oppressed. However, she fights the oppression by having her self-determination. This study tries to identify how the characteristics of Celie are described, to find out how the oppressions that she experiences are described, and to examine how her self-determination to fight the oppressions are described.The Color Purple proves that self-determination helps women to fight oppression whatever characteristic that they have. Celie is described as an uneducated, submissive, and unattractive woman in the story. She experiences sexual oppressions and non-sexual oppression. She proves that her sexual self-determination, by having a lesbian relationship with Shug, and non-sexual self-determination, leaving her husband to Memphis and running her own business, helps her to fight oppressions that she experiences, and she could live her life without any oppression. Feminist approach and radical feminism theory were used in this study to analyze self-determination to fight oppression of the main character of The Color Purple.Key words: self-determination, oppression, women
From Tripitaka to Isan Phaya: On Common Characteristics of Existence
Authors: Sa-ngiamwibool Amporn , Srinok Somchai
Published: February 2023

Phaya, or a philosophical verse of local people in northeastern Thailand or locally called Isan whose culture is intimate to that of Lao Peoples Democratic Republic, is believed to be influenced by Buddhist Dhamma. It is, therefore, interesting to analyze how the local Isan philosophers borrowed ideas from the source and composed this valuable cultural heritage, with a specific focus on the theme of common characteristics of existence, consisting of anicca (impermanence), dukkha (suffering) and anatta (non-self). 252 existing verses were explored with a focus on common characteristics of existence. The findings revealed that the essence of the verses was literally borrowed from the source, Tripitaka, and figuratively adjusted for literary purposes. Implications of this analysis reassure that phayas are a truly cultural and religious heritage for the two countries.Keywords: Tripitaka, Isan phaya, common characteristics of existence
Criticisms towards the Idea of Proper Woman in Jessie Burton�s The Miniaturist
Authors: Wardana Theresia Anggarani , Rosiandani Ni Luh Putu
Published: February 2023

A discussion about a proper woman always includes the discussion of the concept of separate spheres. In Victorian Age for instance, a proper woman is perfectly described by the term Angel in the House. Seventeenth century Netherlands also expected the same thing for women in that era. The concept of separate spheres along with its expectations of womens proper roles is an example of social construction of gender which defines women. This study is conducted to reveal the criticisms towards the idea of proper woman in The Miniaturist.The results of this study are: first, women who are considered proper by the society in The Miniaturist have two roles, which are being a wife and being a mother. Moreover, women are also expected to have five characteristics: obedient, powerless, submissive, dependent, and domesticated. Second, The Miniaturist, using the setting in the 17th century Netherlands as a tool to criticize people in the 21st century, tries to redefine the way society thinks, including women, about womens life. The criticisms found in the novel cover four things: criticism towards womens expected roles; criticism towards womens obedience; criticism towards womens powerlessness, submissiveness, and dependence; and criticism towards womens domestication. The text tries to make women more aware of their own value. Women are also suggested to have self-dominion over themselves, and be more critical, independent, and tougher. Societys mindset regarding womens value and capability in the present time is also redefined. The most important thing is the text tries to make people in the 21st century understand women as individuals or persons who have their own right and independence.Keywords: criticism, proper woman
A Study of English Proficiency Test among the First Year University Students
Authors: Yuyun Ignasia , Meyling Meyling , Laksana Naftalia , Abenedgo Demus
Published: February 2023

The study aims at analyzing the English skills in an English Proficiency Test (EPT) shown bystudents at tertiary level or university students, particularly the first year university students (freshmen).The study centers around the students English skills represented in English Proficiency Test, which arethen related to the students common problems investigated in this study. The three sections in EnglishProficiency Test analyzed in this study including listening, structure and written expressions, andreading. This study revealed reading skill was the major problems faced by the first year of universitystudents, particularly, in reviewing overall reading text. To solve this problem, the cognitive strategies,particularly the top-down reading strategies are suggested to anticipate the authors purpose, previewthe text, think about what one already knows about the topic, skim for main points, etc. An effectivereading strategies training which is more focused and explicit should be regularly practiced andenhanced since it can significantly boost reading proficiency and language acquisition.Keywords: English Proficiency Test, university student
The Pitfalls of National Consciousness as Depicted in Matigari by Ngugi wa Thiong�o
Authors: Athiemoolam Logamurthie
Published: February 2023

The paper provides insights into how national consciousness is eroded in post-colonial Africa with reference to Matigari by Ngugi wa Thiongo and the impact of this erosion on the marginalized, largely impoverished masses, who continue to live on the periphery of society. The African elite (bourgeoisie), who are the new rulers after colonialism, become so obsessed with their own material enrichment and their new found power, that the imagined state, for which so many had fought and sacrificed their lives, becomes a mere pipe dream. It is with this background in mind that the paper intends to examine how the pitfalls of national consciousness highlighted by Fanon in his text The Wretched of the Earth find resonance in Ngugis non-fiction work Matigari and the crucial issues that the text raises in terms of how the new rulers abuse their power and the mechanisms that they implement to entrench their authority. Through Ngugis use of the fictional protagonist Matigari, we are taken on a journey that unearths the rampant corruption and brute force of the regime as they strive to annihilate any opposition that dare question their abuse of power.Keywords: Post-colonialism, National consciousness, Othering, Oppressive regime
Written vs Spoken Narratives by Indonesian ESL Young Learners: A Case Study
Authors: Nicolau Maria Fe Suganob , Sukamto Katharina Endriati
Published: February 2023

This study explores how Indonesian ESL Grade 2 elementary students studying in an international school in Jakarta produce written and spoken narratives. The stimulus material used to obtain the data was a four-panel comic strip with no written text. The findings revealed that both productions follow the basic global structure such as story elements, linearity of the storyline, and coherence. However, the written narratives contextually demonstrated formality while the spoken narratives displayed higher frequencies in using structure of discourse (e.g. hedges, contraction, repair and repetitions) and sentence complexity in T-units. Hedges were used as delaying tactics to allow more time for language processing. The use of contractions was due to the rapid production of language that constraints the ability of the students to produce syntactic richness. Repairs illustrated specificity of the chosen words, while repetition stemmed from the linguistic device like onomatopoeia that demonstrated the creative sides of the students to amplify their thoughts. Apparently, sentence complexity using the T-units demonstrated that the spoken narratives outnumbered the written mode. Nevertheless, it was apparent that the 2 T-units or 3 T-units followed a pattern (e.g. independent clause to independent clause with extension) which was a product of the participants knowledge on spellings and construction of formal and complete sentences. These results may implicate that language educators need to heighten the learners awareness of the unique linguistic features of each mode, to provide a clear understanding on how these modes work best in English language, and to attempt in establishing a balance in structure discourse and sentence complexity in T-units.Keywords: ESL young learners, written and spoken narratives, pattern of differences