bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ASSESSMENT OF THE POSSIBILITY OF USING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES FOR WORK IN MOUNTAINOUS AREAS
Authors:   Kabardino-Balkarian State University, Senov H. , Adzhiev A. ,   High-Mountain Geophysical Institute, Bolgov Yu. ,   Kabardino-Balkarian State University, Kalazokov Z. ,   Kabardino-Balkarian State University, Shogenov B. ,   Kabardino-Balkarian State University, Nogerov I. ,   Kabardino-Balkarian State University
Published: December 2022

An assessment of the possibility of using unmanned aerial vehicles to work in mountainous areas is given. For work in mountainous areas, helicopter-type devices are more suitable, due to the possibility of hovering over a given area. Calculations of the possible flight mass of an unmanned helicopter from the height above sea level have been carried out. The use of unmanned aerial vehicles in the altitude range up to 4000 m above sea level is a rather stringent requirement for the flight performance of helicopter-class vehicles. The most suitable for work in mountainous areas can be considered devices weighing 25 - 150 kg, with a piston or hybrid engine.
CONTROL - MEASURING PREDICTION OF GLYCEMIC LEVEL IN DIABETES MELLITUS AND ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION
Authors:   Kabardino-Balkarian state university named by H.M. Berbekov, Elbaeva A.D. , Elbaev A.D. ,   Albina LLC
Published: December 2022

The current direction of medicine is the prediction of blood pressure disorders and carbohydrate metabolism in risk groups. Early diagnosis of blood pressure variability and blood glucose levels in patients with arterial hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus contributes to the implementation of preventive measures. The aim of the work is to develop a method for predicting blood glucose levels in patients with arterial hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Control-measuring diagrams of statistical controllability of the process (Shewhart's control charts) were built. They characterize the prediction of sample values of parameters measured sequentially at certain intervals of time. For the current control of the obtained measurements, two control charts were used: X-chart (observation chart) and R-chart (range chart). With the help of control charts, the stability of blood pressure readings and the level of glycaemia, which correspond to the standards and control lines of the interval (±3σ), and measurement errors that go beyond the control lines, were established. The construction of control and measurement charts can be used for the practical determination of blood pressure and carbohydrate metabolism disorders during the examination of patients, which indicates the prognostic orientation of the proposed research methodology.
ESPECIALLY OF THE FORMATION OF INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Authors:   Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University), Ahramovich A.A. , Borisova E.V. ,   Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University)
Published: December 2022

In this article, the authors describe the main aspects of the formation of integrated management systems based on the draft GOST R ISO 9001-2015 «Quality management systems. Requirements», GOST R ISO 14001-2016 «Environmental Management Systems. Requirements and guidance for use», GOST R ISO 45001-2020 «Occupational safety and health management systems. Requirements and guidelines for use» and STO Gazprom 9001-2018 «Quality management system. Requirements». Algorithms for the formation of an integral management system are given. In this article, the authors use statistical data and analysis of the results of the internal audit of system management in the process of forming an internal management system.
TRAINING PERSONNEL SYSTEM IN THE FIELD OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF ORGANIZATIONS
Authors:   St. Petersburg State Electrotechnical University, Kuzmina S.N. , Silaeva V.V. ,   St. Petersburg State Electrotechnical University
Published: December 2022

The article substantiates the relevance of sustainable development and its practical significance for organizations in the context of digital transformation and the transition to the digital economy. The feasibility of creating a training personnel system in the field of sustainable development, taking into account the modern trends related to the digitalization of education, is justified. The results of researching the implementation of educational programs of higher education and vocational education on sustainable development are presented. A description of new educational programs for training masters in the direction of «Management,» including the educational program «Management of sustainable development of production systems» is given.
Kentsel Karakterin Oluşumuna Tarihi Kent Strüktürünün Etkisi: Silifke Örneği
Authors: AKYÜREK Meltem , HOSKARA Sebnem
Published: December 2022

Tarihi niteliklere sahip kentlerin kurulma hikayesi ve tercih edilme sebepleri sözü edilen kentlerin yerleşme tarihi prensiplerini de şekillendirirler. Tarihi süreçte öncelikle doğal çevrenin sonucu olarak ortaya konan fiziksel veriler sosyoekonomik, kültürel ve siyasi bileşenlerle harmanlanarak kent çekirdeklerini oluştururlar. Böylece bir sürecin sonucu olan kent formları, birçok öğenin yan yana gelme kararlarına bağlı olarak biçimlenirler. Kentlerin anlam kazanmasında bu öğelerin oluşturduğu kompozisyon biçimi her kenti diğerinden farklı kılar. Bu çalışmanın amacı geleneksel Silifke kent çekirdeğinin kentsel karakterinin oluşumunda en önemli öğelerden olan ana arterleri ve ara aksları kentsel morfoloji bağlamında analiz etmek ve kentsel formun en önemli belirleyicilerinden olan yolların kronolojik gelişimiyle ortaya çıkan kent desenini irdelemektir. Silifke kent merkezinin 3. derece arkeolojik sit alanı sınırları ile kesiştiği yaklaşık 150 hektar büyüklükte alanda yapılan analizler sözlü ve ikincil kaynakların dışında 19. yüzyıldan itibaren elde edilen gravürler ve haritalar üzerinden üretilmiştir. Çalışmanın tarihi kent merkezlerinde gelişen tarihi katmanlaşmanın, kentsel karakterin oluşumuna etkilerinin anlaşılması ve benzer alanlarda yürütülecek araştırmalar için yol gösterici olması hedeflenmektedir.
1960-1980 İstanbul, Kadıköy Konut Mimarlığında Cephede Öne Çıkan Bir Eleman Olarak Balkon Korkuluklarının Analizi
Authors: TULUM Hande , EKENYAZICI GÜNEY Efsun
Published: December 2022

İkinci Dünya Savaşı sonrasında mimarlık yaklaşımlarında genel bir standartlaşma yaşanmıştır. Buna karşın bazı mimarlar çözüm üretebilmek adına yapılara çeşitli yöntemlerle kimlik kazandırmaya çalışmıştır. Yapıların cephe organizasyonlarına balkon korkulukları gibi hususlar aracılığıyla özen göstermek bu yöntemlerdendir. Böylece estetik bir cephe elemanı olarak ele alınmaya başlanan balkon korkulukları Türk modernizminde, özellikle apartman yapılarında bu bağlamda öne çıkmıştır. Literatür taraması neticesinde bu konuya ilişkin literatürde bir boşluk olduğu anlaşılmıştır. Bu çalışma ile Kadıköy bölgesinde konumlanan seçili apartman yapıları ele alınmış ve onların korkulukları üzerinden bir analiz gerçekleştirilerek literatürdeki bu boşluğun doldurulması hedeflenmiş ve çalışmada balkon korkuluklarına odaklanılmıştır. Burada, korkulukların konut yapılarının cephe tasarımları üzerindeki etkisi seçili örnekler üzerinden incelenmiş ve korkulukların formülasyonunu anlamak adına bir literatür analizine yer verilmiştir. Bu çalışma için 1960-1980 aralığı belirlenmiş ve Kadıköy hala bu döneme ait pek çok konut barındırması sebebiyle çalışma alanı olarak seçilmiştir. Yapılan saha araştırmasında balkon korkulukları özelinde dikkat çeken 173 yapıya odaklanılmış ve 1960-1980 aralığına uygun 100 yapı belirlenmiştir. Bu yapıların korkulukları analiz edilmiş ve böylece bir tipoloji oluşturulmuştur. Bu tipoloji (ikişer örnek üzerinden) fotoğraflar, Belediye arşivi verileri ve yapılan çizimler yardımıyla irdelenmiştir.
Mengenal sejarah, fungsi, dan properti Lego-Lego
Authors: Laoere Maria Titania Putri
Published: December 2022

Tujuan yang ingin dicapai dari penulisan ini adalah menjelaskan arti dari tarian Lego-Lego di suku Abui. Tarian Lego-Lego adalah dasar dari budaya. Tarian Lego-Lego ditarikan pada saat ritual,membangun rumah, penjemputan tamu, acara adat serta kerjasama yang sejajar di lihat dari formasi gerakan dan koreografi dari penari. Hasil penelitian Lego-Lego di suku Abui memiliki makna kesetaraan antara laki-laki dan perempuan yang di lihat dari susunan dan gerakan penari. Tetapi faktanya, makna dan nilai kesetaraan antara laki-laki dan perempuan belum sepenuhnya di terapkan dalam kehidupan bermasyarakat. Untuk itu masyarakat perlu untuk belajar dari tarian Lego-Lego yang memiliki nilai dan makna kesetaraan antara laki-laki dan perempuan
The Influence of Farmer Groups, the Role of Cooperatives, and Derivative Products on the Income of Farmers (A Survey on Smallholder Oil Palm Farmers)
Authors: Haykal Muhammad , Bensaadi Iswadi , Yunus Saifuddin , Maamir Narimane , Samyra Dhuha
Published: December 2022

This research examined the influence of farmer groups, the role of cooperatives, and derivative products on the income of farmers of palm oil in East Aceh Regency. There were 100 oil palm smallholders appointed to represent all oil palm smallholders in East Aceh Regency using convenience sampling. The data were collected using questionnaires distributed by research assistants. The question items were based on the indicators of each variable and analyzed using multiple linear regression. The results indicated that farmer groups significantly and positively affected the income of farmers. The role of cooperatives and derivative products had no significant effect on the income of farmers. The results provide theoretical implications about the substantial roles of farmer groups formed based on adjacent plots of land in increasing the income of oil palm farmers. Oil palm smallholders need to build local community cohesion, values, and principles of togetherness among farmer members, between cooperatives and cooperative members to realize higher welfare for oil palm smallholders.
Estrategias óptimas de reaseguro proporcional para una cartera de pólizas de incendio
Authors: Ayala Daniela , Chabat Cecilia García , Scavino Marco
Published: December 2022

An insurance company may opt to transfer and distribute to a reinsurance company part of the risks assumed in its policy portfolio to mitigate losses that could generate financial inconveniences and weak its economic capacity.The relationship between the direct insurer and the reinsurer is carried out through a reinsurance contract, which specifies the obligations between both parties.In the present work, proportional reinsurance contracts of quota-share and surplus type are considered, in which the reinsurer assumes a certain proportion of the premiums and claims.Given a portfolio of national fire insurance policies, the main objective of this work is to determine the optimal level of risk retention that corresponds to the selected reinsurance contracts from the perspective of the mean-variance approach proposed by Bruno de Finetti (de Finetti, 1940). Under the assumption of independent risks, for each selected contract, the solution to the corresponding convex optimization problem is found. Given a selection of probability distributions for risk exposure and aggregate cost of claims, it is shown how to find in R (R Core Team, 2022) the optimal retention rates by risk class, also in the cases that require their truncation, as well as other characteristics of the portfolio under consideration that is relevant to compare the obtained results.
AKUSTIKA DAN ORGANOLOGI GENDANG MANGGARAI
Authors: Ndun Frederiko
Published: December 2022

Umumnya negara Indonesia menyimpan berbagai macam kekayaan kesenian. Tiap-tiap pulau memiliki keunikannya sendiri. Salah satu pulau di bagian tengah Indonesia yang memiiki alat musik yang khas terdapat di Pulau Flores, Kabupaten Manggarai, Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT). Kabupaten Manggarai adalah sebuah kabupaten yang berada di pulau Flores, provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia. Ibu kota kabupaten Manggarai yakni kecamatan Ruteng. Luas wilayahnya adalah 7.136,4 km², dengan jumlah penduduk pada tahun 2021 sebanyak 325.530 jiwa. (Kemendageri, 2021)
ANALISIS KEBIJAKAN IMPLEMENTASI REVITALISASI SMK PADA PROGRAM SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEJURUAN PUSAT KEUNGGULAN (SMK PK) KEPUTUSAN MENTERI PENDIDIKAN DAN KEBUDAYAAN NOMOR 17/M/2021
Authors: Saudi Muallim
Published: December 2022

Analisis mengenai Kebijakan Revitalisasi SMK melalui Program SMK Pusat Keunggulan
Network Working Group, RFC1 and Leeson's work (Supplement I:4)
Authors: Akmut Camille
Published: December 2022

Supplement to the Historiography (of computer science and technology)
Pentingnya peran Pendidikan Agama Kristen dalam keluarga masa kini
Authors: Bantaika inri
Published: December 2022

Pendidikan Agama Kristen atau yang biasa di kenal dengan istilah PAK adalah sebuah proses pembelajaran yang utuh, bukan hanya pembelajaran secara kognitif, melainkan juga secara emosional.
Ujian Akhir Semester Kritik Seni
Authors: Saetban Juwindro Yakob
Published: December 2022

Musik gerejawi telah mengalami perkembangan dari zaman ke zaman. Berdasarkan dari latar belakang sejarah, musik dikelompokkan ke dalam beberapa zaman yaitu music Abad pertengahan, Renaisans, Barok, Klasik, Romantik, Impressionis, Modern dan Post-Modern(Kabnani et al., 2022). Musik Abad Pertengahan yaitu musik yang berkembang di daerah Yunani danRomawi, ide-ide musiknya banyak dihubungkan dengan filsafat dan alam semesta.Salah satu jenis musik yang terkenal pada zaman ini adalah musik Gregorian atau musik liturgy Gereja Roma Katolik(Arnold & Iswanto, 2020). Setelah Zaman Abad Pertengahan, dunia musik memasuki zaman baru yaitu Zaman Renaisans (1450-1600). Ada satu peristiwa penting yang mempengaruhi musik gereja pada zaman ini, yaitu Reformasi yang dipelopori Martin Luther pada tahun 1517. Peristiwa ini menjadi penting karena Martin Luther berhasil mengembangkan Nyanyian Jemaat yang sederhana, yang memakai bentuk strofik (setiap ayat disusun dengan melodi yang sama).Dengan demikian, setiap anggota jemaat boleh ikut serta menyanyikan lagu pujian dalam ibadah umum.
THE ORIGIN OF LANGUAGE ACCORDING TO VOCAL PLAY THEORY
Authors: Nisa Rizky Ayu Khoirun
Published: December 2022

In simple terms, language can be interpreted as a tool to convey something that comes to mind. Meanwhile, broadly language is the words used by society as a tool to communicate, work together, convey thoughts and feelings, and identify oneself. Unfortunately, it is not certain where all the languages in the world actually come from. However, several experts have put forward various theories about it. This article discusses the origins of language according to vocal play theory. The data collection for this article uses a qualitative method of literature study by reviewing historical comparative linguistics books, reading journals and online sources that are appropriate to the topics discussed in this article. The results reveal that language according to the theory of vocal play originates from incessant hums and hums just as parents hum to lull and please a baby. Thus, the purpose of writing this article is to describe the origins of the emergence of language through the lens of vocal play theory so that it is hoped that it can add to the reader's insight in the field of language.
Identifying Themes of Right-Wing Extremism in Hindutva Discourse on Twitter
Authors: Ghasiya Piyush , Ahnert Georg , Sasahara Kazutoshi
Published: December 2022

Hindutva, the core political ideology of India's current ruling party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), seeks to transform constitutionally secular India into a Hindu Rashtra (`Hindu nation'). Although Hindutva has all of the features of right-wing extremism (RWE), it is nevertheless viewed as an insular sociopolitical phenomenon due to the Eurocentric nature of RWE discourse. Recent theoretical and analytical research has sought to showcase the similarity between RWE and Hindutva, whereas empirical research on their relationship has been largely missing. To fill that gap, in our study we collected 15 million tweets, and in network analysis, identified prominent themes of RWE, including exclusionary nationalism, conspiracy theories, and anti-minority violence and hate speech among the supporters of Hindutva and BJP. Furthermore, in our toxicity analysis performed to understand which themes produced higher levels of toxicity, we found that Hindi-language tweets related to conspiracy theories and anti-minority violence or hate speech were more toxic than English-language tweets. Given that the growing global presence and normalization of RWE-based ideas and movements are sources of concern for everyone invested in the idea of liberal democratic society, our research broadens the discussion on RWE in the Indian context and invites researchers to further investigate Hindutva from the perspective of RWE.
Rethinking Sexual Identity Development
Authors: Bagadia Kesha , Parekh Hetvi
Published: December 2022

Sexuality is one of the most important facets of our identity. In the past few decades, a number of theoretical and empirical advances have been made in an attempt to understand and map the process of sexual identity development for queer and heterosexual identity groups alike. For our purpose, we intend to conceptualise this developmental process in a manner that is all-inclusive and non-linear.
Adaptation protokol
Authors: Kurtzhals Mette , Melby Paulina S. , Elsborg Peter , Nielsen Glen , Amholt Thea Toft , Bentsen Peter
Published: December 2022

Introduction: In recent years, the concept of physical literacy (PL) has gained interest worldwide. Yet, only a few interventions targeting PL exist on a global scale. A promising theory-based and nationally tested intervention, Youth-Physical Activity Towards Health (Y-PATH), has proven to be effective in improving children and adolescents’ physical activity levels and motor skills in Ireland. Aim: Using this protocol we aim to context-adapt the Irish Y-PATH into an intervention that works through the schools in Denmark and targets PL among pupils in 4th and 5th grades. Methods and analysis: We apply a stepwise approach to intervention adaptation, inspired by the Medical Research Council’s guidance for developing complex interventions as well as the ‘consensus informed guidance for adapting interventions to achieve a good fit between the intervention and context’ (ADAPT) process model and its principles and actions outlined by Graham Moore and colleagues. First, we combine evidence synthesis with stakeholders and researchers’ engagement to identify relevant and tentative adaptations and to understand barriers and enablers to the promotion of physical literacy in school-based interventions. Next, we further adjust and improve our intervention adaptation ideas by collecting detailed data through interviews with purposively sampled stakeholders and pre-pilot tests of selected prototypes of materials in a ‘real-world’ setting. Finally, we clarify the intervention adaptations – its components, materials, and content – in a discussion with purposively sampled stakeholders, and finally, we test the study design. Expected results and outcomes: A Danish version of the Y-PATH intervention, ready for feasibility testing within a Danish context, and a TIDieR intervention description checklist suitable for testing and further refinement in a feasibility study. The process will further increase our knowledge and understanding of the Danish school context as well as the teacher and pupil’s needs for an intervention promoting PL.
Perceived Inequality and Populism
Authors: Stoetzer Lukas , Giesecke Johannes , Klüver Heike
Published: December 2022

Rising inequalities have been described as a fertile ground for populist parties allover the globe. In this article, we argue that the perception of inequality alone canstrengthen populist attitudes and increase support for populist parties. Using datafrom the International Social Survey Programme, we find that those who perceivegreater inequality in society are more likely to support populist parties. To explorethe causal relationship, the study also conducts a survey experiment in Denmark,Germany, and Italy, randomly exposing participants to factual information aboutthe wealth distribution. The results show that the perception of inequality canincrease populist attitudes, but does not immediate affect the likelihood of votingfor populist parties in this context. The findings speak to current debates on howinequality and their perception became a pre-condition for the rise of populistparties all over Europe.
Early Acquisition of Phonological Categories Depends on the Duration of Features in Speech
Authors: Menn Katharina , Männel Claudia , Meyer Lars
Published: December 2022

During language acquisition, infant speech perception becomes selective for the speech sounds of their native language. It is unclear how infants can infer native speech sounds given a critical neurobiological limitation:The infant brain is too slow to match the rate of speech sounds-or phonemes-in natural speech. Infant brains are characterized exclusively by slow electrophysiological activity. Here we show that early categorical acquisition hinges on the timing of phonological features. In particular, the order of acquisition seems to depend on the duration of features in speech. We employ deconvolution modeling of EEG recorded during speech processing from a large sample of children across the first five years of life. From about 14 months of age, the EEG indicates neural sensitivity to categories that are continuous across sequences of multiple subsequent phonemes, thus fitting infants' long temporal receptive windows. Features that alternate at faster rates are added step by step, with the fastest rates acquired last.Categorical sensitivity was not observed for a non-native baseline. Trajectories of acoustic processing did not differ across native- and non-native languages, suggesting that emerging categorical processing was not driven by an enhancement of auditory processing abilities.Category-continuous stretches may thus allow categorical knowledge to emerge in spite of slow electrophysiology. Early language acquisition may rely on a symmetric relationship between electrophysiological resolution and the timing of the to-be-acquired linguistic units.
Person-specific priorities in solitude
Authors: Ren Dongning , Loh Wen Wei , Chung Joanne M. , Brandt Mark John
Published: December 2022

People value solitude in varying degrees. Theories and studies suggest that people’s appreciation of solitude varies considerably across persons (e.g., an introverted person may value solitude more than an extraverted person), and solitude experiences (i.e., on average, people may value some functions of solitude, e.g., privacy, more than other functions e.g., self-discovery). What are the unique contributions of these two sources? To answer this question, we surveyed a quota-based sample of 501 US residents about their perceived importance of a diverse set of 22 solitude functions. Variance component analysis reveals that both sources contributed to the variability of perceived importance of solitude (person: 22%; solitude function: 15%). Crucially, individual idiosyncratic preferences (person by solitude function interaction) had a substantial impact (46%). Further analyses explored the role of personality traits, showing that different functions of solitude hold varying importance for different people. For example, neurotic individuals prioritize emotion regulation; introverted individuals value relaxation; and conscientious individuals find solitude important for productivity. These results show that people value solitude for idiosyncratic reasons. Scientific inquiries on solitude must consider the fit between a person’s characteristics and the specific functions a solitary experience affords. This research suggests that crafting or enhancing positive solitude experiences requires a personalized approach.
Two Sides of the Same Fence: A Model of the Origins and Consequences of Meat-Related Conflict in Omnivores and Veg*ans
Authors: Buttlar Benjamin , Pauer Shiva , Ruby Matthew , Scherrer Vsevolod
Published: December 2022

Eating meat is a prime example of cognitive conflict. Research on meat-related conflict has focused on people who eat meat (omnivores), and mostly neglected that people who avoid eating meat (vegetarians and vegans; veg*ans) can also experience conflict in the form of ambivalence. Here, we provide a conceptual model explaining how ambivalence comes to exist in omnivores and veg*ans, and how it is associated with dietary behavior. We hypothesize that ambivalence in omnivores arises when they become aware of the negative aspects of meat. Yet, even veg*ans, who predominantly hold negative attitudes towards meat, may experience ambivalence if past positive attitudes resurface. We investigated this model in a cross-sectional study (N = 1,028) via the stages of change, which explain qualitative steps in people's adoption and maintenance of new behaviors such as a veg*an diet. Our data show that meat consumption decreases linearly across the five stages of change. In line with our model, ambivalence increases from the pre-contemplation via the contemplation to the preparation stage among omnivores and decreases right after people become veg*ans (action stage) until they reach the maintenance stage. This inverted u-shaped trajectory was accompanied by a) an increase in negative evaluations of meat and b) a decrease in positive evaluations of meat from the pre-contemplation to the preparation stage. However, especially positive hedonic evaluations that render meat pleasurable partly persisted in the action stage and only dissolved in the maintenance stage. We thus argue that the observed pattern of felt ambivalence might explain why a growing number of people become open to eschewing meat and why veg*ans often eat meat and/or return to their omnivorous diets shortly after becoming veg*an.
Prediction of violent reoffending in people released from prison in England: external validation study of a risk assessment tool (OxRec)
Authors: Beaudry Gabrielle , Yu Rongqin , Miller Owen , Prescott-Mayling Lewis , Fanshawe Thomas , Fazel Seena
Published: December 2022

Purpose: We aimed to externally validate the Oxford Risk of Recidivism (OxRec) tool to estimate 1- and 2-year risk of violent reoffending in people released from prison in England.Methods: We identified people released from prison using administrative data shared between official prison and police services. We extracted information on criminal history, clinical and sociodemographic risk predictors, and outcomes. The outcomes were violent reoffending at 1 and 2 years after release from prison, identified using official police data. Predictive ability was examined using measures of calibration (calibration statistics and plots) and discrimination (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve [AUC]; sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values [PPV; NPV]) for predetermined risk thresholds. Recalibration of the model was conducted when necessary.Results: In total, 1,770 individuals (median age = 33 [IQR 27–40]; 92% were male) were identified as recently released from prison. 31% (n = 550) and 43% (n = 765) reoffended within 1 and 2 years, respectively. Simple validation of the original model found a systematic underestimation of the probability of reoffending. However, after recalibration, OxRec was associated with AUCs of 0.71 (95% CI: 0.69-0.74) for 1-year and 0.71 (0.68-0.74) for 2-year follow-up. At a pre-specified threshold of 40% for 2-year violent reoffending risk, sensitivity was 77% (95% CI: 74%-80%), specificity 54% (51%-58%), PPV 56% (53%-59%) and NPV 76% (73%-79%). In addition, in the revised model, measures of calibration were good (calibration in the large was null for both time points). Conclusions: External validations of risk assessment tools for reoffending with adequate sample sizes can be conducted using linked data between prison and police services, and may require model recalibration before implementation. In this validation, OxRec had good performance on measures of discrimination and calibration. It can be considered as part of approaches to improve decision-making about risk of serious offending and the allocation of resources in the criminal justice system.
The Perspectives of EMDR Therapists on a Digital Psychotherapeutic Application, A Thematic Analysis Approach
Authors: Shakeel Aleen , Clark Emma , Fernandez Madison , Abbasi Ilham , Chiang Vic Shao-Chih , Choma Becky , Mihar Sakeena
Published: December 2022

Globally, 70% of the population reported exposure to at least one lifetime trauma, with nearly 6% developing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a result. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an effective psychotherapeutic treatment for PTSD emphasizing sensory stimulation and eye movements to facilitate the reprocessing of traumatic memories. However, many patients cannot access treatment due to social, cultural, and economic barriers. The goal of this study was to solicit critical insight about a digital EMDR platform that could potentially overcome these ongoing accessibility issues. Eight EMDR therapists were shown a demonstration of the platform and participated in structured interviews and surveys. The findings provide preliminary evidence for the potential of a holistic digital EMDR intervention in addressing multiple barriers to healing trauma.
Ethnobotany of Kepuh (Sterculia foetida L.) Samawa Ethnic Communities in Sumbawa Regency, West Nusa Tenggara
Authors: Metananda Arya Arismaya , Zuhud Ervizal AM , Hikmat Agus , Qomar Nurul , Yoza Defri , Masruri Niskan Walid , Darlis Viny Volcherina
Published: December 2022

Kepuh is multipurpose plant which began endangered. Information on ethnobotanical studies or knowledge and use of this species is still limited. This research is structured to answer this problem. By using the method of interviewing community leaders in Sumbawa, this study found that local wisdom related to kepuh is quite diverse. Good knowledge as well as the use of kepuh found among others for food, medicine, bio-fuel, jewelry, building materials, traditional ceremonies, handicrafts, traditional games, and environmental services. Information on the benefits of kepuh should be disseminated. It is hoped that the ethnobotanical study of kepuh can be a good start to support kepuh conservation in the future.
Phytochemical Analysis, Cytotoxicity, Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities of Extracts of Leaf of Ageratina adenophora (Spreng.)
Authors: Thapa Arjun , Pokharel Aaradhana , Karki Homa , Yadav Rakesh Kumar , Paudel Namuna , Bharati Samjhana , Shrestha Timila , Maharjan Binita , Karanjit Sangita , Shrestha Ram Lal
Published: December 2022

The powdered leaf of Ageratina adenophora was subjected to extraction using a cold percolation method with methanol. After suspending the crude methanol extract in 1% HCl and neutralizing with NH4OH, the obtained solution was extracted with hexane, chloroform, and ethyl acetate solvent, respectively. Qualitative phytochemical analysis of methanol, hexane, chloroform, and ethyl acetate extracts of A. adenophora plant showed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, steroids, quinones, saponins, tannins, cardiac glycosides, carbohydrate, terpenoids, proteins, and amino acids. GC-MS analysis of chloroform extract showed 10 different major compounds in which α-Muurolol (24.33%) was found most abundant. The IC50 value of chloroform extract was found to be 1460 µg/mL from DPPH scavenging antioxidant assay, and the LC50 value was found to be 174.78 µg/mL from the brine shrimp lethality assay. Antibacterial activity was shown the highest against Escherichia coli and Proteus vulgaris with ZOI of 12 mm on each in chloroform extract. It was determined that 89.75 mg of gallic acid equivalent/g of dry extract accounted up the total phenolic content and 49.25 mg of quercetin equivalent/g of dry extract was observed to be the total flavonoid content in the chloroform extract.
Effect of Permittivity of Plasma Medium on the Particle Properties and Electric Field in a Magnetized Plasma Sheath
Authors: Dahal Prem , Chalise Roshan , Khanal Raju
Published: December 2022

The plasma sheath, a thin layer having sharp gradients, is necessary to be formed at any material wall in exposure with plasma for its stability. Characteristics of magnetized plasma sheath formed in front of a material wall for different permittivity of plasma medium has been studies using the kinetic trajectory simulation (KTS) model. The electron density, ion density, electric field and potential decreases on moving away from the sheath entrance but total charge density increases. As plasma is composed of charged particles, any variation in the permittivity of the medium has significant effects on the sheath properties. It is found that on increasing the permittivity of the medium, the electric potential strength and hence electric field decreases because of increased shielding ability of the plasma. The results are in qualitative agreement with earlier studies based on the fluid approach but the kinetic approach is more accurate quantitatively providing a better perception of plasma-wall transition phenomena.
A Statistical Analysis of College Students Academic Performance: A Case Study of Amrit Campus
Authors: Nepal Surendra Raj , Pradhan Bijay Lal
Published: December 2022

Every Universities/Colleges want their more students are able to pass their exams. That is why they are looking for effective policies and programs. This study helps them to make new policies for the betterment of the students and change inefficient old policies if any in their Universities/Colleges. This investigation’s purpose is to evaluate the consequences of gender, level, group and system on students’ academic performance by taking students in Amrit Campus. After analyzing through chi-square and logistic regression, it is found that except gender other three variables have significant impact on performance. The performance of biological group students is better than physical group students. Likewise, bachelor level students have performed well as compared to master level. Additionally, semester students pass at a higher rate than those enrolled in the yearly system. Among various combinations of bachelor level, EBC (Environment, Botany, and Chemistry) and among Master level Zoology students are more serious about their exam.
The Usefulness of Perfusion Index Derived from a Pulse Oximeter in Predicting Hypotension following Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Section
Authors: Thapa Chitra , Bajracharya Gautam Ratna , Acharya Samyukta , Thakur Aarati
Published: December 2022

Hypotension is a frequent complication of spinal anesthesia. Decrease in peripheral vascular tone that occurs during pregnancy is one of the factors causing hypotension in patients undergoing cesarean section under spinal anesthesia. Perfusion index derived from pulse oximeter can be an easy and non-invasive measure of peripheral perfusion. This study was conducted to test the usefulness of pulse oximeter in predicting hypotension following spinal anesthesia for cesarean section. In this study, 247 parturients undergoing elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia were included. Parturients who had baseline PI<3.5 were kept in Group I and parturients who had baseline PI>3.5 were kept in Group II. All the patients were given 0.5% bupivacaine heavy 2.2 ml for spinal anesthesia. In group I, 30 patients (23.62%) had hypotension whereas in Group II, 119 patients (100%) had hypotension. The episodes of hypotension were significantly lower in Group I as compared to Group II (p<0.001). The dose of mephentermine (p<0.001) used was also significantly lower in Group I as compared to Group II. Therefore, we concluded that a baseline PI>3.5 is a prediction of hypotension following spinal anesthesia in patients undergoing cesarean section.
Knowledge, Awareness and Expectations of Root Canal Treatment: Patients’ Perspective
Authors: Gautam Suman , Thapa Asha , Joshi Rojin , Joshi Barsha , Joshi Barsha , Karmacharya Aakash
Published: December 2022

Root canal treatment (RCT) is one of the common procedures done in order to retain the natural tooth and avoid extraction. The major reason for patient not opting for RCT is due to lack of knowledge. The factors that discourage the patient and hinder the treatment when identified will help the understanding of the clinician to adequately address the issue. Thus, this study with aim to assess the knowledge, awareness and expectation of RCT from patients’ perspective was undertaken. This survey was conducted with pre-structured questionnaire consisting of 13 questions and were distributed to random 404 patients attending the department. The completed questionnaire was the analyzed. 61.4 % of participants had knowledge of RCT. Participants with previous experience of RCT were more likely to undertake the procedure again despite the cost issue, when required, then those who had no previous experience.72% of the participants choose specialized service. In comparison to other studies the knowledge and awareness regarding RCT was higher in this study.
Government Health Insurance Services, Its Effectiveness and Covid-19 Impact Assessment in Nepalese Perspectives
Authors: Pandey Dhruba Lal , Risal Nischal , Malla Puspa
Published: December 2022

The study aims to assess the public perception on the effectiveness of health insurance services provided by the Government of Nepal. This study adopts a descriptive and analytical research design. A sample of usable 135 respondents was collected using purposive sampling method from the respondents in Kathmandu District. The influencing factors of public perception taken were level of awareness, information sources, level of satisfaction and problems faced. The study also examined the public perception influenced on the health insurance service growth in Nepal. The study concluded that for the successful implementation of health insurance coverage, it was found necessary to understand the basic dynamics of consumer preferences, service providers, acceptability, and pricing of health insurance products.
Applying Bayesian neural network to evaluate the influence of specialized mini projects on final performance of engineering students: A case study
Authors:   University of Sciences, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Nguyen Minh Truong , Dang Viet-Hung ,   Faculty of Building and Industrial Construction, Hanoi University of Civil Engineering, Nguyen Truong-Thang ,   Faculty of Building and Industrial Construction, Hanoi University of Civil Engineering
Published: December 2022

In this article, deep learning probabilistic models are applied to a case study on evaluating the influence of specialized mini projects (SMPs) on the performance of engineering students on their final year project (FYP) and cumulative grade point average (CGPA). This approach also creates a basis to predict the final performance of undergraduate students based on their SMP scores, which is a vital characteristic of engineering training. The study is conducted in two steps: (i) establishing a database by collecting 2890 SMP and FYP scores and the associated CGPA of a group of engineering students that graduated in 2022 in Hanoi; and (ii) engineering two deep learning probabilistic models based on Bayesian neural networks (BNNs) with the corresponding architectures of 8/16/16/1 and 9/16/16/1 for FYP and CGPA, respectively. The significance of this study is that the proposed probabilistic models are capable of (i) providing reasonable analysis results such as the feature importance score of individual SMPs as well as an estimated FYP and CGPA; and (ii) predicting relatively close estimations with mean relative errors from 6.8% to 12.1%. Based on the obtained results, academic activities to support student progress can be proposed for engineering universities.
DFT studies of the copper active site in AA13 polysaccharide monooxygenase
Authors:   NTT Hi-Tech Institute, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, N. Le Chinh , X. Luu Cuong ,   NTT Hi-Tech Institute, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ngo Son Tung ,   Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Biophysics, Ton Duc Thang University,   Faculty of Applied Sciences, Ton Duc Thang University, V. Vu Van ,   NTT Hi-Tech Institute, Nguyen Tat Thanh University,   Faculty of Biotechnology, Nguyen Tat Thanh University
Published: December 2022

AA13 polysaccharide monooxygenases (AA13 PMOs) are novel enzymes that break down starch using a copper active site in a substrate binding groove on a solvent-exposed surface. The structure of the copper active site is influenced by the residues in the groove, while the crystal structure of Cu(II)-AA13 was damaged by photoreduction and lacked two exogenous ligands. We utilized density functional theory (DFT) calculations to obtain insights into the structure of Cu(II)-AA13 in the presence and absence of a key residue (G89) of the groove that interferes with the distal coordination site. Results show that the copper active site of AA13 PMOs can exhibit both 6-coordinate and a 5-coordinate structures depending on position of G89. The active site features are intermediate to those in AA9 and AA10 PMOs, which are the most abundant and well characterized PMO families. In addition, the superoxo species of AA13 has structural parameters halfway between those in AA9 and AA10 PMOs. The structural relationship between the active site and intermediates of AA13 with AA9 and AA10 PMOs is also consistent with their evolutionary relationship.
An open-architecture integration solution for the research and development of smart robots
Authors:   Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Do Tran Thang , Dinh Van Phong ,   Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Nguyen Quang Hoang ,   Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Chu Duc Hoang ,   Ministry of Science and Technology
Published: December 2022

Many key factors driving the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) are to construct industrial robots to become increasingly intelligent, multi-functional, flexible, and efficient, as well as a complementing platform for collaboration with people. The latest generation of intelligent robots, known as Cobots (collaborative robots), can now cooperate and stand side-by-side with humans in a safe way and perform many tasks that require the same skills as humans. This paper firstly overviews the new generation of Cobots used for manufacturing and other applications to see forward into the future. Secondly, we briefly mention innovation technologies that should be integrated and extended deeper into smart robots to develop their applications in smart manufacturing, science and technology, high education, and so on. As a result, it is necessary to build new prototype robot systems that possess open hardware and software architectures for the development of both their smartness and dynamic skills. The main content of this paper will propose an open-architecture system for smart robots as well as like-robot machines using a CompactDAQ platform from National Instruments (NI). In the end, some information about the realized system implemented at the Institute of Mechanics of Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology will be shown for far joint discussion.
Fuzzy finite element analysis based on the transformation between fuzzy and random variables
Authors:   Faculty of Civil Engineering, Thuyloi University, Nguyen Tuan Hung , Le Huynh Xuan ,   Hanoi University of Civil Engineering
Published: December 2022

In this paper, a fuzzy finite element method (FFEM) for determining the responses of structures is proposed by using the transformation between fuzzy and random variables. Firstly, the formulae for establishing normal random variables equivalent to symmetric triangular fuzzy numbers are presented based on the combination of the principle of insufficient reason and that of maximum specificity. As a result, fuzzy finite element analysis is transferred into stochastic finite element analysis. To solve this problem, the response surface method with the aid of standard normal random variables is utilized to approximate the real responses of structures. Then, the errors between the training and test sets are estimated to select a suitable response surface model amongst the regression models. Lastly, the formulae for determining the mean and the standard deviation values of the responses of structures are established. The accuracy and effectiveness of the proposed method are verified via an illustrative example.
In-vitro synthesis of RNA fragments specifying envelope protein gene and RdRp gene of SARS-CoV-2 as positive standards for molecular diagnosis tests
Authors:   Institute of Biomedicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam Military Medical University, Dinh Hang Thi Thu , Nguyen Mai Ngoc ,   Institute of Biomedicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam Military Medical University,   University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Hoang Su Xuan ,   Institute of Biomedicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam Military Medical University
Published: December 2022

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), has rapidly spread through the entire world and has become the worst pandemic from December 2019 until now. The establishment of positive standards for molecular diagnostic testing for SARS-CoV-2 plays a critical role in development and assessment of diagnostic assays associated with the shortage of positive specimens and viral culture fluids. This study aims to establish a novel assay for in-vitro RNA fragment synthesis based on amplicons of self-priming PCR targeting envelope protein gene and RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) gene of SARS-CoV-2. The cDNA library of the targeted genes of SARS-CoV-2 was generated by using long-primers named sMn1 forward/reverse primer (E gene) and sMn2 forward/reverse primer (RdRp gene) for self-priming PCR assays. The synthesised amplicons that overlap the target sequence of the World Health Organization (WHO) assay were cloned into a pGEM-T easy vector, then transformed into E. coli competent cells by conventional methods. The recombinant plasmids were used as materials for in-vitro RNA transcription. Concentrations of the in-vitro transcribed RNA were 200-800 ng/μl with A260/A280 ratios of 2.0-2.2. Gel electrophoresis showed a single band of each RNA molecule with sizes of 216 and 214 bases for sMn1- E and sMn2- RdRp gene, respectively. Furthermore, we effectively evaluated the in-vitro transcribed RNA by a one-step, real-time RT-PCR assay according to the standard WHO protocol. The stability of in-vitro RNA over a 6-month storage period was then investigated. In conclusion, our assay for in-vitro synthesis of RNA fragments transcribed from self-priming amplicons were successfully established and thus these positive standards were useful for molecular diagnosing of SARS-CoV-2.
Review Cannabis: A new strategy against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Authors:   Central Michigan University, Addison Emerson Joseph
Published: December 2022

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a global health concern. Many antibiotics are no longer effective at treating MRSA, which causes an increase in adverse patient outcomes. This has led to calls for new antibiotics and treatment strategies to combat the spread of MRSA and multidrug resistance (MDR). The antimicrobial secondary metabolites found in plants are a promising source for new antibiotics and treatment strategies. Cannabis sativa L. is especially promising, as it produces dozens of antimicrobial secondary metabolites that are active against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and MRSA strains. In addition to its antimicrobial properties against S. aureus and MRSA, cannabis has many other desirable properties for potential antibiotics. Cannabis secondary metabolites are active against a wide range of microorganisms, are generally safe, target multiple bacterial processes and structures, have antimicrobial synergies, have a low potential for resistance development, can be produced inexpensively and combined with existing antibiotics to further reduce costs, and contain secondary metabolites capable of penetrating a variety of in vivo environments. These characteristics make cannabis a potential resource against MRSA and MDR bacteria.