bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An Interpretable Approach to Prediction of Sepsis Using Multivariate Time Series
Authors: Baghaei Kourosh , Rahimi Shahram , Bozorgzad Sean
Published: November 2022

Sepsis is the major cause of death in ICUs and amounts to a large portion of medical expenses. Earlier prediction of sepsis can assist in reducing inpatient mortality and healthcare costs. Despite predictive capabilities of the state-of-the-art approaches, deep models still lack the transparency that provides some sort of reasoning for their predictions. In this work, we studied the predictive performance of an attention-based recurrent neural network and its ability to provide interpretability for the relative contribution of each medical factor to the final prediction. We also qualitatively assess the explainability of the proposed model. This approach sheds light on the opacity issue of deep predictive models. Moreover, it enables the clinical staff to make more reliable decisions based on the status of the patient in ICU thus decreasing the sepsis inpatient mortality.
An approach for joint optimization of probabilistic group test based on cost and time value - taking nucleic acid detection of COVID-19 as an example
Authors: Ma Qianli , Gao Zihui , Ma Baiyu
Published: November 2022

Aiming at people who are susceptible to sudden and infectious diseases, considering the control of viral nucleic acid detection cost and completion time, a probabilistic group test optimization method based on the cost and time value is proposed. Firstly, use different cost functions to express the pooling and testing cost, establish a probability group test optimization model that considers the pooling and testing cost, obtain the optimal combination number of samples for nucleic acid testing, and explore the positive probability and the cost functions of the group testing on the optimization result influences. Secondly, considering the impact of the detection completion time on epidemic control, the sampling ability and detection ability were incorporated into the optimization objective function, then a probability group testing optimization model based on time value is established. Finally, take the nucleic acid detection of the COVID-19 as an example to verify the applicability of the model and obtain the Pareto optimal curve under the minimum cost and shortest completion time. The results show that under normal circumstances, the optimal combination number of samples for nucleic acid detection is about 10. Generally, 10 is used to calculate for the convenience of organization, arrangement and statistics, except for cases where there are special requirements for testing cost and detection completion time.
Grid Integrated Analysis of Hybrid Photovoltaic and Wind Power Generation
Authors: VERMA CHNADRA PRAKASH , Verma K S , SINGH SATYENDRA
Published: November 2022

This paper presents the complex reliability of the PV and the wind power system linked to the grid. The power provided by a wind turbine is designed to suit the linear induction generator. The Archimedese wave swing (AWS) theory is used for the induction generator. A typical connection from dc bus bar through the voltage source converter connects the output terminal of the hybrid system (VSC). This dc power is therefore transformed into ac power by the inverter of the voltage source (VSI).. In order to smooth the rib, the electricity supplied to the power grid of the distribution side is indicated by a supercapacitor (SC). This paper suggests a control system to maintain the equilibrium between the distribution network's generated side and grid. To achieve the purpose, the traditional stabilization tool is added to the device under different conditions and approves the efficiency and performance of the topology used for control and the hybrid photovoltaic and wind turbines.
Estimation of compressive strength of concrete cement using random vector functional link networks: a case study
Authors: Nayak Sarat Chandra , Das Subhranginee , Misra Bijan Bihari
Published: November 2022

Manual estimation of compressive strength of concrete (CSC) is a time consuming and difficult task. It has been an active area of research in the domain of manufacturing engineering. Soft computing techniques are found better to statistical methods applied for prediction of CSC. However, sophisticated prediction models are still missing and need to be explored. Random vector functional link network (RVFLN) significantly reduces the time complexity by assigning input layer weights and bias randomly without further modification. Only, output layer weights are calculated iteratively by gradient methods or non-iteratively by closed form solution like least square methods. It is an efficient algorithm with low time complexity and is able to handle complex domain problems without compromising on accuracy. Motivated from characteristics of RVFLN, in this work we develop a RVFLN-based forecast for estimating compressive strength of concrete cement. A publicly available dataset from UCI repository is used to develop and access the performance of the model. For comparative analysis, few other models such as FLANN, MLP, RBFNN, MLR, and ARIMA are also developed and used for the forecasting considering samples with curing ages at 14, 28, 56, and 91 days. All the models are evaluated in terms of MAPE, ARV, U of Theil’s statistics (UT), NMSE, and execution time. Outcomes of the comparative studies and statistical significance tests are in favor of RVFLN-based forecasting.
Inertial-type Method for Solving Image Restoration Problems
Authors: shehu yekini , Izuchukwu Chinedu , Reich Simeon
Published: November 2022

We first establish weak convergence results regarding an inertial Krasnosel'skiĭ-Mann iterative method for approximating common fixed points of countable families of nonexpansive mappings in real Hilbert spaces with no extra assumptions on the considered countable families of nonexpansive mappings . The method of proof and the imposed conditions on the iterative parameters are different from those already available in the literature . We then present some applications to the Douglas - Rachford splitting method and image restoration problems , and compare the performance of our method with that of other popular inertial Krasnosel'skiĭ-Mann methods which can be found in the literature.
2020 MSC classification: 47H05, 47J20, 47J25, 65K15, 90C25.
BEST PRACTICES IN THE USE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO FIGHT CORRUPTION
Authors: Bozhenko V. , Petrenko K.
Published: November 2022

Artificial intelligence technologies, machine learning, and big data analysis are increasingly used to improve anti-corruption systems globally. Establishing international standards and cooperation at the international level allows forming a basis for reducing the manifestations of business misconduct in the global dimension. Innovative methods and algorithms for processing big data allow identifying anomalies, establishing patterns of informal relationships, as well as minimizing the role of human in the system of decision support for corruption. The purpose of the research is to analyze the world's best practices in the introduction of digital technologies and artificial intelligence to reduce corruption in society. In 2021 were published 279 publications, while in 2017 - 198 publications, which indicates the relevance of the chosen field of study worldwide. Half of the scientific work on the impact of digitalization on the fight against corruption belongs to scientists from four countries (USA, China, India, UK). Systematization of scientific literature suggests that the main causes of corruption are lack of strict social and legal control over the activity of authorities, imperfect legal system, low wages, and social services in the civil service, low tolerance of society to corruption. The authors have analysed the current digital tools for combating corruption in Ukraine, the world experience of using artificial intelligence to combat corruption. Estonia is the leader in the introduction of digital information technologies in the economy among the countries of the European Union. The paper analyzes the dependence of the Corruption Perceptions Index on such indicators as the level of digital technology development and the level of e-government. The object of the study was 28 countries of the European Union. The source of primary data was Transparency International (Corruption Perceptions Index), European Commission (Digital Economy and Society Index) and United Nations (E-government Development Index). According to the results of the correlation analysis, the following is established: first, the higher the level of development of digital technologies, the lower the value of the corruption perception index in the country; secondly, reducing the level of corruption depending on the growth of the digitalization of public sector processes. The results of the study have practical value for public authorities to improve the anti-corruption system in the national economy through innovative information technologies.
Characteristics and transmission dynamics of COVID-19 in healthcare workers in a tertiary teaching hospital
Authors: Qazi Mahvish , Saqib Najmus , Singh Shivang
Published: November 2022

Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) transmission significantly affected Healthcare workers (HCWs) worldwide. As a result, they have paid a heavy toll to the COVID-19 outbreak. However, the literature on its transmission routes and risk factors in HCWs is limited. The aim. The authors seek to characterize and know the transmission dynamics of COVID-19 infection in the HCWs of our hospital. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted by the authors. Staff records and virology testing results were used to identify SARS-CoV-2 positive HCWs and study the demographic characteristics and transmission dynamics over one and a half years. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 23. Results: A total of 169 healthcare workers were positive for SARS-CoV-2. 6 doctors were positive from non-clinical branches, and 17 were positive from clinical branches. One health worker also died of cardio-pulmonary compromise. 88.2 % of healthcare workers got infected while managing patient’s positive for COVID-19. The most frequent clinical manifestation was myalgias in 90.53 % of health workers, followed by arthralgia in 86.98 %. The least common symptoms were loss of taste/smell followed by radiographic changes, and only 19 (11.24 %) presented with shortness of breath. 79.88 % have taken self-medication to relieve COVID symptoms. Maximum number of health workers got infected from July to September. Conclusions: Universal masking, reinforcement of hand hygiene, PPE kits with medical masks, appropriate infection control measures and testing of both clinical and non-clinical staff were essential measures for reducing transmission amongst HCWs
A cross-sectional study to assess proteinuria and lipoprotein (a) levels in chronic kidney disease
Authors: Radhakrishnan Subalakshmi , Indirajith Vijayapriya , Chandran Periyandi , Subramanyam Ganesan , Ramu Menaha , Kandhi Suganya , Sasikala Pothanur Mayavan
Published: November 2022

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a reduced glomerular filtration rate and/or increased urinary albumin excretion. The worldwide prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) ranges from 8 to 16 %, and the prevalence of CKD is rising.

The aim: To study the association between CKD stages, proteinuria, and lipoprotein (a) levels among the study participants.

Materials and methods: This study was an institution-based observational case-control study involving CKD patients as study group and healthy volunteers as control one. Blood samples were tested for urea, serum creatinine, uric acid levels, triglycerides, total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, VLDL cholesterol and serum lipoprotein. Statistical analysis was done with SPSS version 20.0.

Result: In our study, the most common age group affected among cases was 41 to 50 years (5th decade), and there was a male preponderance in CKD. CKD patients had a higher mean protein creatinine ratio than controls, and this difference was statistically significant. In addition, CKD patients had significantly higher total cholesterol, triglyceride levels and lower HDL cholesterol levels than controls. Also, they had significantly elevated serum lipoprotein (a) levels than controls.

Conclusion: Based on our study findings, we can conclude that because of the potential role of lipoprotein (a) in the development of cardiovascular disease, it is imperative to include an estimation of lipoprotein (a) levels in all CKD patients, especially in later stages to give a targeted therapy for dyslipidemia among CKD patients
Ruang Ketiga sebagai Upaya Pendidikan Kristiani bagi Generasi Z dalam Konteks Budaya Populer
Authors: Mediawati Priskila Ditya
Published: November 2022

AbstractThis article is based on observations of Generation Z, which is currently one of the generations that are close to popular culture. The popular culture that opened this article specifically refers to the “third space idea”, such as hanging out culture. The Third Room by Keith Anderson will provide an overview that will help in building Christian education, especially for generation Z who have diff erent characteristics from the previous generation. Therefore, in this paper, the author does not see popular culture as something that the church should avoid, but rather something through which the church can have the opportunity to reach generation Z. This idea is also supported by the theology of the incarnation which opens general understanding to both ministers and educators as well as congregation in the church that Christian education is not always in the church alone, but must be present in the midst of the world. In addition, the church also needs an open, critical and contextual attitude to dialogue with popular culture. The church as a faith community cannot simply apply all forms of popular culture. The church must still have an open response, but also be theologically responsible.

AbstrakArtikel ini ditulis berdasarkan pengamatan penulis terhadap generasi Z, yang pada masa kini menjadi salah satu generasi yang dekat dengan budaya populer. Budaya populer yang dimaksudkan pada tulisan ini secara spesifi k mengarah pada “ide ruang ketiga”, seperti budaya nongkrong. Gagasan ruang ketiga oleh Keith Anderson akan memberikan gambaran yang akan membantu dalam membangun pendidikan Kristiani terutama bagi generasi Z yang memiliki karakteristik berbeda dengan generasi sebelumnya. Oleh karena itu, dalam tulisan ini penulis tidak melihat budaya populer sebagai hal yang harus dihindari oleh gereja, melainkan sesuatu yang melaluinya gereja bisa memiliki peluang untuk menjangkau generasi Z. Teologi inkarnasi juga menopang gagasan ini yang membuka pemahaman umum, baik kepada tenaga pelayan atau pendidik maupun jemaat di gereja, bahwa pendidikan Kristiani tidak selalu berada di gereja saja, namun justru harus hadir di tengah dunia. Di samping itu gereja juga tetap memerlukan sikap terbuka, kritis, dan kontekstual untuk berdialog dengan budaya populer. Gereja sebagai komunitas iman tidak bisa langsung menerapkan begitu saja semua bentuk budaya populer. Gereja harus tetap memiliki respon yang terbuka, namun juga bertanggung jawab secara teologis.
Gadis, Istri, atau Janda: Pendapat Paulus Tentang Seksualitas Perempuan dalam 1 Korintus 7
Authors: Yudhita Rena Sesaria
Published: November 2022

AbstractWomen’s sexuality has been defi ned, regulated and restricted throughout history, religions and cultures. Bible teachings regarding women’s sexuality have also responded to the concept of sexuality in its world. Thisresearch analyzes 1 Corinthians 7 using a socio-historical perspective to see how Paul applies specifi c rhetorical patterns to revise the concept of female sexuality lived by the Corinthians. The central theme of 1 Corinthians 7 is marriage and celibacy. Examining Corinth’s social and cultural context, this study verifi es that Paul’s opinion regarding women’s sexuality transcended those of the Jewish tradition and Greco-Roman culture. Nevertheless, behind his parallel statement pattern that appears more egalitarian, Paul is more interested in regulating women’s bodies and sexualities.

AbstrakSeksualitas perempuan telah senantiasa didefi nisikan, diatur dan dibatasi dalam berbagai masa, agama dan budaya. Alkitab sebagai teks suci juga turut ambil bagian dalam merespon konsep seksualitas perempuan yangada dalam dunianya. Artikel ini meneliti 1 Korintus 7 dengan pendekatan sosio-historis untuk melihat bagaimana Rasul Paulus menggunakan pola-pola retoris tertentu untuk merevisi konsep seksualitas perempuan yang dihidupi oleh Jemaat di Korintus. Tema utama dari 1 Korintus 7 adalah kawin dan selibat. Dengan mempertimbangkan konteks sosial dan budaya yang dihidupi orang-orang Korintus, penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa pendapat Paulus mengenai seksualitas perempuan telah melampaui tradisi Yahudi dan budaya Greko-Roma. Meskipun demikian, di balik pola pernyataan paralelnya yang terkesan lebih egaliter, Paulus lebih tertarik untuk mengatur tubuh dan seksualitas perempuan.
Moderasi Beragama Sebagai Hidup yang Baik
Authors: Singgih Emanuel Gerrit
Published: November 2022

AbstractWary of hate speeches and intolerant acts by leaders of radical groups and repeated terrorist attacks in Indonesia, in the second period of Joko Widodo’s presidency, two of these radical groups (HTI and FPI)are disbanded, their leaders apprehended and sentenced, and the terrorist cells are hunted and destroyed. The government launches a program of de-radicalization, using security and legal approaches. At the same timethe Ministry of Religious Aff airs realizes that these approaches are not sufficient, and promotes a program which is termed as ‘religious moderation’ in the form of a directive. The program is intended to neutralize religious radicalism through awareness of the religiously plural context of Indonesia, and the fact that all religions of Indonesia have accepted Pancasila as the state ideology. The three responses are on the whole appreciative toward this program, but raise critical remarks on some aspects of this program, which remind them of the totalitarian era of the past.

AbstrakDalam rangka mengatasi wacana kebencian, tindakan intoleran dan aksi-aksi teror dari kelompok-kelompok radikal di Indonesia, maka pada periode kedua dari pemerintahan presiden Joko Widodo (2019-2024), dua dari kelompok kelompok ini yaitu HTI dan FPI dibubarkan, pemimpin-pemimpinnya diadili dan dipenjarakan.Banyak sel-sel teroris diburu dan dihancurkan. Tindakan pemerintah ini dilakukan dalam rangka deradikalisasi. Namun Kementerian Agama RI menyadari bahwa pendekatan keamanan dan legal saja tidak mencukupi, oleh karena itu mereka mempromosikan program yang disebut ‘moderasi beragama’ dalam bentuk buku pedoman. Program ini bertujuan menetralisir radikalisme agama melalui kesadaran akan konteks kemajemukan agama dari Indonesia, dan fakta bahwa semua agama di Indonesia telah menerima Pancasila sebagai ideologi negara. Tiga tanggapan secara umum menyambut program ini, tetapi sekaligus memberi catatan-catatan kritis terhadap beberapa aspek dari program ini, yang dikhawatirkan dapat mengembalikan praktik labelisasi dan indoktrinasi yang bersifat wajib bagi semua dari masa Orde Baru.
Quantitative impacts of climate change and human activities on runoff in the Huolin River catchment
Authors: Dan Dan , Xi Chun , Haijun Zhou , Zhiqiang Wan , Yingying Xia , Na Wang
Published: November 2022

The Huolin River is located in the monsoon marginal zone in Northeast China. It is an important source of the wetland system on the Northeast Plain. Recently, a dramatic reduction in the observed river runoff has resulted in a record high level of dried-up days in the Huolin River catchment (HRC). In this study, we used the hydrological simulation approach of the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model to evaluate the influences of climate change and human activities on runoff in the HRC. The SWAT model effectively simulated the streamflow changes in the HRC with a high accuracy. The R2 values were 0.71 and 0.69 for the calibration and validation periods, respectively. In addition, the Nash-Sutcliffe efficiency (NSE) index reached 0.69 and 0.66 for the calibration and validation periods, respectively. The simulation results demonstrated that the variations in runoff have mostly been caused by combined influence of climate change and land use/land cover (LULC) changes, but the contributions of these factors varied in each period. The climate factors contributed 84.5% of runoff fluctuations before 2000, while the effect of LULC changes gradually grew to 63.6% after 2000. The increase in the influence of LULC changes was mainly apparent in the considerable growth of the areas of the arable land and construction land, which increased by 607 and 113 km2, respectively. This study provides an effective scientific basis for establishing long-term water management in catchment scale and regional social and economic development under the changing environment.
Understanding the gap between knowledge and practice of handwashing in rural India: evidence from a cross-sectional study
Authors: Chatterjee Sayantani , Roy Manabendra Nath , Banerjee Koushiki , Mojumdar Sujoy , Osbert Nicolas
Published: November 2022

Limited studies in India had captured the gap in knowledge and practice of handwashing in the community. This study assesses the gap in knowledge and practice of handwashing in rural India. The study was conducted across 10 districts in five states of India – Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Maharashtra, Odisha and West Bengal from December 2021 to January 2022 by the SIGMA Foundation, Kolkata in collaboration with UNICEF India. Descriptive statistics, bivariate analysis, creation of indices and multinomial logistic regression were employed. Findings demonstrated that both knowledge of different aspects of hand hygiene and practice of handwashing with soap and water (HWWS) at critical times varied by socio-economic groups and also across the districts/states. Half of the respondents used only water to wash their hands after taking meals, before serving food, whenever their hands seemed dirty and before eating or cooking. Overall, the ‘HWWS knowledge index’ was 0.46, whereas the ‘HWWS practice index’ was 0.36. The correlation coefficient between the two was 0.36. The HWWS practice index was lower than the HWWS knowledge index for 50% of the sampled households. Both HWWS knowledge and practice indices were higher among females, higher educated and younger population. The gap between handwashing practice and knowledge was also higher among females and higher educated.
Prevalence of enteric viruses in wastewater in Egypt after the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Abd-Elshafy Dina Nadeem , Nadeem Rola , Bahgat Mahmoud Mohamed
Published: November 2022

People's hygienic habits greatly affect the spreading rate of enteric viruses. After the COVID-19 pandemic, many people followed announced precautions and improved their hygienic status to protect themselves from SARS-CoV-2 infection. Here, we studied if this indirectly affected the prevalence of enteric viruses in Egypt. A total of 21 samples (one sample per week) were collected from the Zenin wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) through the period between August 2021 and March 2022. Detection of adenovirus, hepatitis A virus (HAV), and rotavirus showed their presence in 66, 14.3, and 9.5% of the collected samples, respectively. Comparing those percentages to previously published data concerned with the detection of the same viruses from the same WWTP or others revealed a remarkable decrease in the prevalence of the three viruses after the COVID-19 pandemic. This allows the conclusion that safety precautions against SARS-CoV-2 lead indirectly to a reduction of adenovirus, HAV, and rotavirus prevalence rates.
Innovative Ingredients Fortified Nutrients Enriched Biscuits and Cookies: Quality and Sensory Analyses
Authors: Chakraborty Niladri , Chakraborty Rajat
Published: November 2022

Global suffering from COVID-19 has necessitated augmenting the immunity systems of humans through consumption of macro-micro-nutrients and antioxidant-enriched fortified foods. In this article, fortifications of popular bakery products, viz. biscuits, cookies, have been reviewed, encompassing the novel fortifying ingredients and innovative methods employed with an emphasis on the overall enrichment in the final product quality. A few notable features concerning novel fortified biscuit and fortified cookie have been decisively summarized. Wheat flour blended with 40% sesame-cake flour resulted in a fortified biscuit possessing higher protein (16.6%), crude fat (16.95%), and dietary fiber (8.2%) with acceptable sensory characteristics. About 9% toting up of chicken-eggshell dried-powder could result in high Ca content in biscuits with customary changes in texture and sensory properties. A remarkable 5% addition of bee pollen to wheat flour appreciably improved the nutrient compositions (carbohydrate 65.18%, protein 7.32%, and total dietary-fiber 1.47%) along with high polyphenol and antioxidant potentials. Notably, mixing fish fillet protein concentrate with wheat flour could yield enhanced nutritional content (protein 14.63-19.52%, fat 16.2-16.5%), as well as augmented amino acids. Remarkably, wheat flour fortified with fermented jack bean flour resulted in an overall fortified biscuit with substantial carbohydrate, crude protein, fat, fiber, ash, and appreciable macro-micro mineral contents and sensory characteristics. Innovative fortified cookies were made by blending wheat flour or Brewer’s spent grain flour with one or more ingredients, e.g. full fat soya, mushroom, cardamom powder, moringa leaves, coconut, sweet potato flour rendering amplified values of nutrients, superior physical properties, increased mineral and flavonoid contents and organoleptic qualities.
A Review of Punarnava’s Pharmacological Profile Focusing on its Beneficial
and Adverse Effects
Authors: Tiwari Pallavi , Soni Neetu , Wal Pranay , Srivastava Mayank
Published: November 2022

Background:

Punarnava is recognized as an essential remedy because it treats a wide
range of health problems. It is commonly known as a rejuvenator. Its chemical constituents are all
responsible for pharmacological activity in the body in some ways. There is a lot of evidence that
the leaves, stems, and roots can be used as medicine.

Objective:

The morphological, chemical, and pharmacological characteristics of Boerhaavia diffusa
are discussed in this article. The purpose of this review is to discuss the pharmacological profile of
Punarnava and its chemical elements, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of its steroidal component
β-Ecdysone.

Method:

This article compiled information by reviewing a variety of published articles and research
papers from several sources, including Research Gate, WJPRT, IJPSM, Elsevier, Taylor &
Francis, Springer Nature, and The Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medicine.

Result:

It is a widely used remedy for numerous ailments among diverse cultural groups, Ayurvedic,
and traditional practitioners. To some extent, it is used in a variety of formulations to treat sciatica,
cancer, immunomodulation, obesity, diabetes, jaundice, inflammation, asthma, rheumatism,
nephrological difficulties, ascites, anemia, and gynaecological disorders.

Conclusion:

Herbal medications are becoming increasingly popular nowadays. Punarnava is one of
the most beneficial herbs available. More analysis is needed to investigate the impacts of each
chemical ingredient in Punarnava. β-Ecdysone is a key component of Punarnava, which is both
beneficial and detrimental to humans in different ways. Hence, further research is also needed to
emphasize the impacts of each Punarnava chemical ingredient.
A Design and Challenges in Energy Optimizing CR-Wireless Sensor
Networks
Authors: Shaker Reddy Pundru Chandra , Sucharitha Yadala
Published: November 2022

Background:

The progress of the Cognitive Radio-Wireless Sensor Network is being influenced by advancements in wireless sensor networks (WSNs), which significantly have unique features of cognitive radio technology (CR-WSN). Enhancing the network lifespan of any network requires better utilization of the available spectrum as well as the selection of a good routing mechanism for transmitting informational data to the base station from the sensor node without data conflict.

Aims:

Cognitive radio methods play a significant part in achieving this, and when paired with WSNs, the above-mentioned objectives can be met to a large extent.

Methods::

A unique energy-saving Distance- Based Multi-hop Clustering and Routing (DBMCR) methodology in association with spectrum allocation is proposed as a heterogeneous CR-WSN model. The supplied heterogeneous CR-wireless sensor networks are separated into areas and assigned a different spectrum depending on the distance. Information is sent over a multi-hop connection after dynamic clustering using distance computation.

Results:

The findings show that the suggested method achieves higher stability and ensures the energy-optimizing CR-WSN. The enhanced scalability can be seen in the First Node Death (FND). Additionally, the improved throughput helps to preserve the residual energy of the network which helps to address the issue of load balancing across nodes.

Conclusions:

Thus, the result acquired from the above findings shows that the proposed heterogeneous model achieves the enhanced network lifetime and ensures the energy optimizing CR-WSN.
Development of character learning program evaluation based on Pancasila student profile at SMP Negeri 20 Tangerang
Authors: Rahmawati Destiani , Muhyidin Asep , Anriani Nurul , Denny Yusrama , Komalasari Dewi Tri
Published: November 2022

This research aims to improve quality through curriculum modification. Through the development of student character and has the characteristics of Pancasila by applying character values, namely: Faith and piety, noble character, global development, cooperation, critical thinking, independence, and creativity. This qualitative study methodology was used at SMP Negeri 20 Tangerang to evaluate the implementation of a program for character education by enhancing the Pancasila student profile. The research focuses on teacher readiness, infrastructure and facilities, curriculum development, and students' readiness for school. Additionally, it assesses the effectiveness of the character education implementation program by raising the prominence of Pancasila students in instructional activities and habit-forming programs. Research at SMP Negeri 20 Tangerang revealed that while infrastructure and facilities were in good shape, there were several challenges to managing and utilizing them. The development of the Pancasila student profile in character education has been incorporated into the curriculum structure created by SMP Negeri 20 Kota Tangerang. It can be argued that human resources, specific teachers, have taken part in numerous socializations and pieces of training so that they are prepared to implement character education by enhancing the profile of Pancasila pupils in the autonomous curriculum.
name game behind labeling terrorist groups in Syria
Authors: Al-Mugtef Rawda , Raii Jalal
Published: November 2022

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of terrorist groups' names on attracting a certain audience to join a specific terrorist group. The study tries to prove that there is a name game behind picking terrorist groups' names and hence it is a main reason in members' decision to follow the group. There is a  number of cues present in the environment, which guide people to make their decisions about being members of a particular  terrorist group. This study hypothesizes that one of these cues is the attractiveness of groups' names which were chosen in a deliberate way to affect some people. This study is made on thirty ex-members of different terrorist groups who were led into error and were deluded by the names of terrorists groups to be a member in the terrorists’project. These deluded ex-members found that what is called ' jihadist groups' were not more than terrorist groups and decided not to get dragged into the terrorists' project. The 30 ex-members are all Syrian citizens, educated, aged between 20 to 35 years old.
Integrating learning strategies for efl learners’ vocabulary enrichment and retention
Authors: Al-Malki Norah Said
Published: November 2022

This research investigates the impact of an integrated method based on Key-Word Strategy (KWS) and Mind-Mapping Strategy (MMS) on learning and retention of English vocabulary. The sample consisted of 80 Saudi female EFL students enrolled in the first grade of high school. The data were collected using pre-tests and post-tests and statistical analysis of the results compiled by employing a series of procedures, with all differences tested using statistical significance benchmark of 0.05. Results showed the outperformance of experimental group over the control group in the post-test. Similarly, the performance of the experimental group in the post test was much better than that in the pre-test. These results establish the positive impact of using the integrated method based on the MMS and the KWS for developing/ enriching and retaining vocabulary knowledge. The study recommends EFL teachers, learners and educational curriculum developers to integrate KWS and MMS in the Saudi context.
Novel n-3 very-long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and their potential role in
skin tissue
Authors:   Epax, Torrissen Martina , Nilsson Astrid ,   Nofima, Minh Trinh Binh ,   University of
            Waterloo, Ytteborg Elisabeth ,   Nofima, Berge Gerd Marit ,   Nofima, Svenson Harald ,   EPAX Norway, Stoknes Iren ,   Epax Norway
            AS, Bou Mira Marta ,   Nofima
Published: November 2022

Very-long-chain fatty acids (VLC-FA) have a chain length of â‰¥24 carbon atoms.
They are generally not provided through dietary sources but generated endogenously,
involving chain elongation of LC-FA by ELOVL4. There is emerging substantial evidence
suggesting they play important roles in tissues where they are naturally found,
including retina, skin, testis, and brain. Mutations in ELOVL4 have been associated with
several tissue-specific conditions, suggesting these FA may be involved in the disease
pathology. A lack of availability of these fatty acids for dietary interventions has
however, until recently, made them difficult to investigate. After identifying VLC-FA in
fish oil and developing a method for concentrating n-3 VLC-PUFAs in kg scale, our
research team have conducted feeding trials to determine if they are taken up directly
from diet through supplementation, and their effect on development and maturation of
skin tissue. Salmon fed different dietary levels of the concentrate were analysed for
tissue fatty acid composition by GC and histology by H&E and Von Kossa staining.
After establishing a clear tissue-specific uptake, we conducted in-vitro trials where we
observed promising effects by incubating skin cells from human and Atlantic salmon with
n-3 VLC-PUFA concentrate in scratch assay and cell migration trials. The in-vitro
results show improved cell migration, which is in line with our in-vivo findings and
demonstrates a promising effect on skin tissue development, maturation, and skin cell
migration. Here we will present our data and discuss the relevance of this in skin
biology. As VLC-FA potentially play a critical role in skin barrier function and skin
biology, understanding these FAs may lead to improvements in treatment of dermatological
diseases and conditions.
An academic approach to structuring systems without trans fats
Authors:   Ghent University, Van Bockstaele Filip
Published: November 2022

TBD
Local distribution of limonene in phospholipid vesicles
Authors:   University of California
            Davis, Webley Ann-Dorie , Dungan Stephanie ,   University of California
            Davis, Ebeler Susan ,   University of California
            Davis
Published: November 2022

The efficacy and quality of food products is affected by the distribution of
hydrophobic solutes such as flavours and bioactive compounds. In order to improve food
design, it is important to determine the local distribution of these solutes and the
factors that affect their stability, incorporation and release. Colloidal assemblies of
phospholipids are of particular interest, as they comprise safe, widespread natural
amphiphiles that can solubilize hydrophobic compounds. However, there is a lack of
accurate and non-destructive methods to study the local distribution of solutes between
the sample matrix elements, the aqueous phase, and the vapor phase, making it difficult
to assess the effect of structure on stability and release. Short time headspace
microextraction allows us to determine the local distribution of hydrophobic solutes and
the effect of colloidal structure while keeping the system intact. Using thermodynamic
relationships, the detected concentrations of compounds in the vapour phase are used to
determine local properties within the sample matrix. The colloids of focus in this study
were phosphatidylcholine vesicles which were used to extend our previous work on
micellar solutions by developing a quantification method for the solubilization and
retention of volatile nonpolar compounds in vesicles. The local partitioning of the
aroma molecule, limonene, was investigated in vesicles of various structures, lipid
compositions, and at different temperatures. Vesicles were found to be much more
effective at solubilizing limonene than short-chain phosphatidylcholine micelles. They
yielded vesicle-water partition coefficients of ~104Mâ€“1 while the micelles had
micelle-water partition coefficients of ~103M-1. Lipid composition and vesicle size did
not have a significant effect on the partitioning properties, however, reducing the
limonene concentration in the vesicles lowered the partition coefficient, suggesting
some interaction effect at higher limonene concentrations. In addition, with saturated
lipids, limonene fluidizes the gel membrane and lowers the phase transition
temperature.
Comparison of Sputum and Oropharyngeal Microbiome Compositions in Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Authors: Baranova Elizaveta , Druzhinin Vladimir , Matskova Ludmila , Demenkov Pavel , Volobaev Valentin , Larionov Alexey
Published: November 2022

Recent findings indicate that the microbiota is involved in the development of lung cancer by inducing inflammatory responses and generating genome damage. This study aimed to compare sputum microbiomes from the mouth and oropharynx in non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) patients. A second goal was to search for bacterial taxonomic units that behave differently in the microbiome of NSCLC patients and healthy subjects. In the study, the taxonomic composition of the sputum and oropharyngeal microbiomes of 23 male patients with untreated NSCLC and 20 healthy subjects were compared. Next-generation sequencing of bacterial 16S rRNA genes was used to determine the taxonomic composition of the respiratory microbiome. Using the Kruskal-Wallis test, increased alpha diversity was observed in the sputum microbiome compared to that of the oropharynx, but this was evident only in NSCLC patients and not in healthy subjects. Using the Robust Aitchison PCA test, differences in beta diversity were found between sputum and oropharynx samples, and these differences were significant both for NSCLC patients (p = 0.045) and healthy controls (p = 0.009). However, no significant statistical differences were detected using the Robust Aitchison PCA when only comparing oropharyngeal samples from NSCLC patients and controls, nor when comparing sputum samples alone. Analysis of differences in the relative percentage of individual bacterial taxa using the Mann-Whitney U-test, and taking into account the FDR correction, showed an increase in the genus Rothia in oropharyngeal samples of NSCLC patients, as compared to control subjects (4.98 ± 6.33 vs 2.21 ± 6.28; p = 0.0008). However, linear discriminant analysis using LefSe did not show Rothia as a differentially regulated feature between NSCLC and controls in the oropharynx. Thus, more research is needed to identify possible bacterial NSCLC biomarkers in the oropharynx.
Use of a Rapid Qualitative Method to Inform the Development of a Text Messaging Intervention for People With Serious Mental Illness Who Smoke: Formative Research Study
Authors: Nagawa Catherine S , Lane Ian A , McKay Colleen E , Kamberi Ariana , Shenette Lisa L , Kelly Megan M , Davis Maryann , Sadasivam Rajani S
Published: November 2022

Background

People with serious mental illness are disproportionately affected by smoking and face barriers to accessing smoking cessation treatments in mental health treatment settings. Text-based interventions are cost-effective and represent a widely accessible approach to providing smoking cessation support.

Objective

We aimed to identify key factors for adapting text-based cessation interventions for people with serious mental illness who smoke.

Methods

We recruited 24 adults from mental health programs who had a serious mental illness and currently smoked cigarettes or had quit smoking within the past 5 years. We then conducted virtual qualitative interviews between November 2020 and August 2021. Data were analyzed using the rapid thematic analytic approach.

Results

We identified the following 3 major themes: (1) interplay between smoking and having a serious mental illness, (2) social contextual factors of smoking in adults with serious mental illness, and (3) smoking and quitting behaviors similar to the general population. Participants reported barriers and facilitators to quitting across the 3 themes. Within the “interplay between smoking and having a serious mental illness” theme, barriers included smoking to manage stress and mental health symptoms, and facilitators to quitting included the awareness of the harm of smoking on mental health and patient-provider discussions on smoking and mental health. In the “social contextual factors of smoking in adults with serious mental illness” theme, barriers included high social acceptability of smoking among peers. Positive support and the combined social stigma of smoking and having a mental health condition outside of peer groups motivated individuals to quit. Some participants indicated that low exposure to other smokers during the COVID-19 pandemic helped them to engage in cessation efforts. In the “smoking and quitting behaviors similar to the general population” theme, barriers included smoking after eating, having coffee, drinking alcohol, and experiencing negative social support, and facilitators included health concerns, improvement in the general quality of life, and use of evidence-based tobacco treatments when available.

Conclusions

People with serious mental illness often smoke to cope with intense emotional states, manage mental health symptoms, or maintain social bonds. Text message content emphasizing equally effective and less harmful ways for stress reduction and mental health symptom management may improve quit rates in individuals with serious mental illness.
Gender Inequality in Tri Utami’s Novel Entitled Dunia Padmini
Authors: Lestari Sri , Nugroho Arif
Published: November 2022

The present study examines the issue of women’s internal struggle in response to patriarchal culture and gender inequality portrayed in Tri Utami’s novel entitled Dunia Padmini. Drawing on textual analysis, this study describes empirical facts and evidence related to gender inequality in the novel. The analysis results demonstrate that the financial dependence and subordination of women are forms of gender inequality. This is also supported by social constructions that give negative stereotypes to the role of women as second-class citizens. This construction has not changed much even when women have juggled dual roles (domestic and public). The results of this study contribute to literature enrichment regarding the issue of gender equality based on socio-feminism theory, particularly on strengthening the roles and rights of women in social life, and how they get their rights in society.
Providing Space to the Marginalized: Bertolt Brecht’s Reception of John Gay’s The Beggar’s Opera
Authors: Haryati Isti
Published: November 2022

The popularity of John Gay’s political satire play The Beggar’s Opera in the English literary world prompted a German writer, Bertolt Brecht, to respond to the work. The purpose of this study is to describe Bertolt Brecht's reception of Gay’s Play The Beggar’s Opera in Brecht’s Play Die Dreigroschenoper. The data sources in this study are the text of Brecht’s play entitled Die Drei Groschenoper and the text of Gay’s play The Beggar's Opera. This research is based on the theory of Reception Aesthetics by Hans Robert Jauss. The results show that Brecht’s reception was influenced by his horizon of expectations, which plays a central role in determining a writer’s reception of a work of literature. Brecht’s horizon of expectations, which is related to his Marxist view, distinguishes Brecht’s play from that by Gay. Brecht’s intention to make a play that enlightens his audience made him present a more explicit depiction of marginalized people in Die Dreigroschenoper, which was performed in the form of epic theater (episches Theater). By providing space to the marginalized, Brecht aimed to criticize capitalism which began to grow in Germany after the country’s loss in the First World War and divided the German society into two classes, resulting in various social issues. Brecht’s criticisms are different from Gay’s criticisms in shedding some light on the moral degradation in England at the time.
Environmental Studies: Bottlenecks and Prosperities
Authors: Nagendran Natarajan Arun , Balachandran Chellapandian , Krishnan Selvam Murali , Baskar Kathirvelu
Published: November 2022

The environmentalists of the entire world are crying by forecasting the depletion of biotic and abiotic resources at an accelerating rate which may make the survival of life on earth questionable. The main cause of this disastrous degradation is due to unmindful anthropogenic activities. The present generation is unaware of consequences of environmental degradation and the need for the conservation of species and their habitats. It is an imperative need and responsibility to inculcate the culture of loving and living with nature among the youth. The University Grants Commission as per the directions of the Honourable Supreme Court of India directed all the Universities and Colleges to include Environmental Studies course in the curriculum. Accordingly, all the institutions have introduced this course in their curriculum. Nevertheless, there are several constrains in teaching this course to all students in letter and spirit of the law. Though there are certain constrains, there is scope for the enhancement of teaching and learning efficacy. This paper briefly describes the need for the introduction of the course, challenges in teaching and possible solutions.
Applying the Algorithm of Fuzzy K-Nearest Neighbor in Every Class to the Diabetes Mellitus Screening Model
Authors: Ulfanita Maizairul , Hadi Alfian Futuhul , Fatekurohman Mohamat
Published: November 2022

Heart disease is the number one killer in the world. Someone who has the potential to experience heart disease is a person with Diabetes Mellitus (DM). Diabetes that is detected early can reduce the risk of heart disease and various other complications. This study aims to analyze the performance of the model that is expected to be an alternative for screening DM by using a machine learning method, namely the Fuzzy K-Nearest Neighbour in Every Class (FKNNC) algorithm. The input in this study was clinical data from Hospital X which consisted of 7 predictor variables and 1 response variable. We used the confusion matrix and the Area Under Curve (AUC) value of the Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve to maseure the performance of the FKNNC model, with the help of the Python programming language. The results obtained indicate that the FKNNC model is classified as a “good classification” model. This can be seen from the accuracy of the FKNNC model of 86% and F1-score of 81,8%.