bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pelatihan Pembuktian Perselisihan Hasil Pemilu Di Kota Bengkulu
Authors: Amancik Amancik , Ahmad Saifulloh Putra Perdana , Illahi Beni Kurnia , Barus Sonia Ivana
Published: July 2021

The Constitutional Court has the authority to protect the constitutional rights of citizens and provide interpretations of the constitution, ideally in an election which is a political contestation that is built up by many things in its implementation. The Constitutional Court's function is to keep the Election in line with Election Principles which are regulated by Positive Law. Based on the above assumptions, it is worth discussing whether the process of proving PHPU in the Constitutional Court has been able to guarantee the implementation of an overly judicial election, or simply whether the proof of PHPU is ideal. This activity is about providing understanding to Participants of Evidence and Evidence Tool on Election Result Disputes; Providing understanding to Participants regarding updated matters regarding the Legal Evidence of Election Result Dispute; and especially for Lecturers as a means of Community Service which is part of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education.

 

Keywords: Evidence, Evidence Tool, Election Result Disputes

 

Abstrak

 

Mahkamah Konstitusi memiliki kewenangan untuk melindungi hak konstitusional warga negara dan memberikan interpretasi terhadap konstitusi, idealnya dalam Pemilu yang merupakan kontestasi politik dipengaruhi oleh banyak hal dalam pelaksanaanya. MK berfungsi untuk menjaga agar Pemilu sejalan dengan Asas Luber dan Jurdil sebagaimana yang diatur Hukum Positif. Berdasar pada anggapan di atas, maka patutlah didiskusikan, apakah proses pembuktian PHPU di MK telah mampu menjamin terlaksanya Pemilu yang Luber Jurdil, atau sederhananya apakah Pembuktian PHPU tersebut telah ideal. Kegiatan ini dimaksudkan untuk  memberikan pemahaman kepada Peserta tentang Pembuktian dan Alat Bukti Perselisihan Hasil Pemilu; Memberi pemahaman kepada Peserta tentang hal-hal update tentang Pembuktian Hukum Acara PHPU; dan khusus Dosen sebagai sarana Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat yang merupakan bagian dari Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi.

 

Kata kunci: Pembuktian, Alat Bukti, Perselisihan Hasil Pemilu
Pelatihan Kondisi Fisik Atlet Padepokan Judo Kesatria
Authors: Pasaribu Ahmad Muchlisin Natas
Published: July 2021

Abstract

 

The purpose of this Community Service activity is to provide physical condition training to novice athletes, training programs for physical trainers at Padepokan Judo Ksatria Bhayangkara (PJKB). This training needs to be done because the training process is still minimal. Trainers have the obligation to provide training and make athletes excel, but there are still limitations in doing so. Training for novice athletes is still very much needed because of the lack of planning and maturity in carrying out training activities both in terms of training material and from the intensity given. Higher education as an institution that produces trainers and educators, as well as an organization that organizes community service activities, has a moral obligation to carry out coaching and training. For this reason, community service programs providing athlete training are the way to be taken to overcome this problem. Activities include physical condition training. The material discussed is the judo training program. The training is planned to be held on October to December 2020.

 

Keywords: Judo, Physical Condition, Training

 

Abstrak

 

Tujuan kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini adalah memberikan pelatihan kondisi fisik kepada para atlet pemula, program latihan kepada para pelatih fisik di Padepokan Judo Ksatria Bhayangkara (PJKB). Pelatihan ini perlu dilakukan karena adanya proses latihan yang masih minim. Pelatih memiliki kewajiban untuk memberikan latihan dan menjadikan atlit berprestasi, namun masih ada keterbatasan dalam melaksanakannya. Pelatihan bagi atlet pemula masih sangat diperlukan karena kurangnya perencanaan dan kematangan dalam melakukan kegiatan latihan baik dari segi materi latihan maupun dari intensitas yang diberikan. Perguruan Tinggi sebagai lembaga penghasil pelatih maupun pendidik, sekaligus lembaga yang secara terorganisisir melaksanakan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat memiliki kewajiban moril untuk melakukan pembinaan dan pelatihan. Untuk itu program pengabdian kepada masyarakat menghadirkan untuk memberikan pelatihan atlet adalah cara yang ditempuh untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut. Kegiatan meliputi pelatihan kondisi fisik. Materi yang dibahas adalah program latihan judo. Pelatihan direncanakan akan dilaksanakan pada tanggal Oketober hingga Desember 2020.

 

Kata kunci: Judo, Kondisi fisik, Pelatihan
Empowering UMKM Dengan Pemanfaatan Digital Marketing Di Era New Normal (Literasi Media Digital Melalui Webinar)
Authors: Veranita Mira , Yusuf Ramayani , Sahidin Yuda , Susilowati Rini , Fatihah Dian Candra , Warsiati Wiwi
Published: July 2021

Abstract

 

There are many problems faced by MSMEs due to the Covid-19 pandemic, even though MSMEs have a large enough contribution to national economic growth. Even though several types of businesses have actually experienced development, in general, MSMEs have been greatly affected. MSMEs must be able to adapt to the changes that occur, between innovating and utilizing digital marketing in running their business, especially in marketing their products. To support the digitization of MSMEs so that they are able to adapt to these changes, community service activities are carried out. This digital literacy is in a webinar format using the Zoom Meeting and Youtube Streaming application, which was attended by 147 participants, MSME owners, observers and academics from various cities in Indonesia. Activities run smoothly, with materials delivered by academics and practitioners in their fields. The participants were quite enthusiastic because the delivery was clear and interesting, so that the feedback obtained was quite satisfying, although there were still a few shortcomings.

 

Keywords: Branding, Digital Marketing, Literacy, MSMEs

 

Abstrak

 

Banyak permasalahan yang dihadapi UMKM akibat pandemi Covid-19, padahal UMKM memiliki kontribusi yang cukup besar terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi nasional. Meskipun beberapa jenis usaha benar-benar mengalami perkembangan, namun secara umum UMKM sangat terpengaruh. UMKM harus mampu beradaptasi dengan perubahan yang terjadi, antara berinovasi dan memanfaatkan digital marketing dalam menjalankan usahanya, khususnya dalam memasarkan produknya. Untuk mendukung digitalisasi UMKM agar mampu beradaptasi dengan perubahan tersebut maka dilakukan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat. Literasi digital ini dalam format webinar dengan menggunakan aplikasi Zoom Meeting dan Youtube Streaming yang diikuti oleh 147 peserta, pemilik UMKM, pemerhati dan akademisi dari berbagai kota di Indonesia. Kegiatan berjalan dengan lancar, dengan materi yang disampaikan oleh akademisi dan praktisi dibidangnya. Peserta cukup antusias karena penyampaiannya jelas dan menarik, sehingga feedback yang didapat cukup memuaskan walaupun masih ada beberapa kekurangan.

 

Kata kunci: Brand, Digital Marketing, Literasi, UMKM
Pelatihan Membuat dan Mempercantik Blog Untuk Remaja Pada Karang Taruna Katana 22 Bekasi
Authors: Palasara Nicodias , Mukhayaroh Anna , Yana Adelia Alvi , Siregar Juarni , Yoraeni Ani
Published: July 2021

Abstract

 

Youth is the next generation of the nation. Youth is a potential investment that needs good guidance and assistance, so that its activities can be directed and participate in the development of the nation and state. For this reason, it is necessary to accommodate their activeness and creativity in directed organizational associations. In Pengasinan Village, Rawa Lumbu Sub-district, Bekasi City, a Katana 22 Youth Organization has been formed, precisely in RW.022 Pengasinan Village, Rawa Lumbu Sub-district, Taman Narogong Indah Housing Estate, Bekasi City, which is stipulated by a Decree of the Village Head of Pengasinan. At the youth organization a lot of expertise is given in the field of management, human resources related to youth development programs. The problem that exists at Karang Taruna Katana 22 is that they do not understand the use of blogs in organizational activities. For this reason, Nusa Mandiri University lecturers and students hold community service activities in the form of learning to create blogs so that youth youth organizations can use it as a promotional event, adding to the creativity of youth youth writing activities.

 

Keywords: Blog, Training, Youth Organization

 

Abstrak

 

Pemuda merupakan generasi penerus bangsa. Pemuda merupakan investasi potensi yang perlu mendapat bimbingan dan pendampingan secara baik, sehingga kegiatannya bisa terarah dan berperan serta dalam pembangunan bangsa dan negara. Untuk itu perlu diwadahi keaktifan dan kreativitasnya dalam perkumpulan organisasi yang terarah. Di Kelurahan Pengasinan Kecamatan Rawa Lumbu Kota Bekasi telah terbentuk Karang Taruna Katana 22 tepatnya di RW.022 Kelurahan Pengasinan Kecamatan Rawa Lumbu Perumahan Taman Narogong Indah Kota Bekasi yang ditetapkan dengan Surat Keputusan Lurah Pengasinan. Pada karang taruna banyak keahlian yang diberikan di bidang manajemen, sumber daya manusia yang terkait dengan program perkembangan karang taruna. Permasalahan yang ada pada Karang Taruna Katana 22 yaitu kurang paham penggunaan blog dalam kegiatan berorganiasasi. Untuk itu dosen dan mahasiswa Universitas Nusa Mandiri mengadakan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat berupa pembelajaran pembuatan blog agar para remaja karang taruna dapat memanfaatkannya sebagai ajang promosi, menambah kreatifitas kegiatan menulis para remaja karang taruna.

 

Kata kunci: Blog, Pelatihan, Karang Taruna
Esfiha with added chayote peel flour
Authors: Molinari Letícia Costa , Amaral Luane Aparecida do , Menezes Mariana Biava de , Santos Elisvânia Freitas dos , Schiessel Dalton Luiz , Novello Daiana
Published: July 2021

The aim of the study was to evaluate the sensory acceptability of sfiha added to different levels of chayote peel flour (CPF). Also, determine the physical-chemical composition of the standard formulation and that containing the highest CPF content and with acceptance similar to the standard. Five sfiha formulations were developed: F1 (standard, 0% CPF) and the others added 2% (F2), 6% (F3), 9% (F4) and 12% (F5) of CPF. Sixty evaluators aged 7 to 10 years participated in the sensory evaluation. The addition of levels greater than 2% of CPF reduced sensory acceptability (p<0.05) of the sfiha for all attributes and for the overall acceptance and purchase intention, in relation to the standard product. Formulation F2 was the one with the highest CPF content and with acceptance similar to the standard formulation. Higher levels of moisture, ash and dietary fiber and lower levels of carbohydrate and energy were observed for F2 compared to F1. There was no significant difference (p>0.05) for protein and lipid content between the two formulations. It is concluded that an addition level of up to 2% of CPF in sfiha is well accepted by schoolchildren. In addition, the CPF improves the nutritional value of the product, especially with the increase in dietary fiber and mineral matter.
PERCEPTION OF THE PERSON WHO LIVES WITH HIV / AIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN RELATION TO THE CARE IN THE HOSPITALIZATION
Authors: Quintanilha Analice Cristhian Flavio , Nascimento Valdir Aragão , Souza Albert Schiaveto de
Published: July 2021

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was discovered in the 1980s, it affects the immune system and when not treated with appropriate medications it can lead the person to develop acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The antiretroviral therapy (ART) that makes HIV undetectable was discovered in 1990. However, despite the free ART in Brazil, there is still a challenge regarding the adherence of people (100%) living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), because the abandonment of the medication or the non-regular use reduces future treatment options which cause illness and death. The objective of this research was to understand the perception of the person living with HIV/AIDS and their family members, regarding the care offered in the infectious and parasitic diseases unit. In addition, the anxiety and depression rate that affects them during the hospitalization period will be considered. This study was carried out in the Infectious and Parasitic Inpatient Sector DIP Infirmary (Enf/DIP), which is part of the Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Unit (UNIDIP) of the Hospital Maria Aparecida Pedrossiam (HUMAP), in the municipality of Campo Grande - MS. The prospective collection of primary data was obtained through questionnaires that were replaced by words and expressions in the title and in the content. Changes were made and elaborated with the objective of improving the understanding of the sentences, which became a semantic evaluation of content by a committee of evaluators. Thus, before the final application of the questionnaire to the participants, all the steps cited constituted the methodological strategies for capturing data.
E- LEARNING
Authors: Bustos Ruth Claire , Tan Emily
Published: July 2021

The Coronavirus Pandemic has brought about vast changes in the lives of people, from daily routines to social interactions. These abrupt changes hugely affected the education system, bringing about initiatives such as online classrooms and asynchronous activities. This scenario is tough for everyone, but it is more challenging to people with special needs and disabilities, particularly those who have Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families. Some mitigating factors that the government has imposed to curb the spread of the virus include social distancing and health protocols, contributing to the struggles faced by the children and their families. With the use of technology, E- Learning has been made possible.  Schools help lighten up the load by creating learning management system which acts as a replacement of traditional learning. Aside from children with disabilities, their parents or guardians should also be taught how to use the e-learning platforms for them to be effective partners of the teachers in guiding and nurturing these students. Through the literature review, this paper seeks to analyze the role of the school and the educators in promoting and fostering a culture of inclusivity for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder during the COVID-19 Pandemic outbreak, and to analyze how the Universal Design for Learning success model as an intervention that can support learners with special needs. The paper gives future directions for educators and researchers.   Keywords: E-learning, Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Inclusion during COVID-19
Individualization of Dosage Regimen-an Approach Towards Improved Clinical Outcomes
Authors: Naqvi Syed Faaez Ul Hassan , Haider Tehreem
Published: July 2021

Dosage regimen plays the most important role in obtaining the desired therapeutic outcomes. The focus perpetually is on the design of doses, their intervals and duration to acquire the optimum response. Many factors like age, gender, weight, body surface area, pathological state play a role in formulating these regimens and each factor is given importance in deciding regimen that gives the optimum response. The experiments gradually reveal the correct regimens after repeatedly being worked upon. Different parameters such as Cmax, Tmax, are calculated and estimated in order to decide by which dose and its interval the therapeutic level is maintained in the blood. Therapeutic drug monitoring is one of the most important aspects in dosage regimen where the narrow therapeutic index drugs are given and designed in such a way as to get the therapeutic response with minimized toxicity.
Quality Determination (In-process & Finished product Quality Testing Parameters) of Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable Suspension
Authors: Khan Rana Muhammad Awais , Rehman Mubashar
Published: July 2021

Triamcinolone acetonide is an antiinflammatory drug that has been used for more than 50 years for the treatment of various inflammatory disorders including the arthritis & gout etc. Moreover, in recent years its use has been rapidly increased for the treatment of retinal vasculature disease and Uveitis, periocular and intraocular treatment. This review summarizes the whole manufacturing process of this formulation along with the complete in-process QC & Finished dosage form test parameters that ensures the efficacy and safety of this drug. Furthermore, the industrial requirements in the production and QC department to manufacture this product are emphasized to optimize the production as well as the quality of the Product.
Current Pharmaceutical Options for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Noreen Sobia , Mahmood Hassan , Hussain Ifrah
Published: July 2021

Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory and autoimmune disease that describes the joints persistent inflammation and tendon sheets synovial lining. The primary symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis are stiffness, pain, and swelling of peripheral joints. Persistent inflammation results in many systemic and extra-articular manifestations involving many organ systems. Rheumatoid arthritis treatment goals are symptomatic management of pain, stiffness and restricted mobility. NSAIDs are commonly prescribed for people with rheumatoid arthritis. Analgesic effects of NSAIDs are based mainly on the inhibition of COX-enzyme and consequently the production of prostaglandins.
Advancements in Diagnosis and Treatment of Influenza virus
Authors: Amjad Huma , Ahmed Fahima , Ullah Ihsan , Rehman Mubashar
Published: July 2021

Flu is caused by influenza A and B virus leading an acute respiratory illness. This review summarizes advance diagnostic techniques for detecting and confirming influenza virus and treatments involve. RADTS are beneficial tools but with the limited sensitivity. Pandemic confirmation H1N1 influenza A infection done by real-time reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR) or viral culture. Several approaches are as of now accessible for determination of flu contaminations like serological tests are generally used to identify flu infection in immunizer reactions incorporate hemagglutination restraint test that depends on capacity of HA-explicit antibodies. Rapid molecular assays that produces results in approximately in 15-30minutes by detecting nucleic acids of influenza in upper respiratory tract. For treating influenza antiviral medications are given to patients based on clinical and epidemiological factors. Neuraminidase inhibitor (NI) is the drug of choice. A good way to prevent the disease is to give individuals annual vaccine and another way is to start an early diagnosis and give medications in short time to patients to prevent further spread of disease and reduce complications otherwise.
A Detailed Review of Pathophysiology, Management and Epidemiology of Acute and Chronic Gout
Authors: Shahid Arooj , Imran Ayesha , Fatima Syeda Komal , Khan Muhammad Saadullah , Rehman Mubashar
Published: July 2021

Gout is one of the utmost encountered inflammatory arthritis in clinical practice. The purpose of this article is to review the pathophysiology, management and epidemiology of acute and chronic gout. The occurrence of gout throughout the globe has also been documented. Therapies for pain management during gout have also been discussed. Treatment medications of gout can be mainly classified as uricosurics and uric acid synthesis inhibitors, these are discussed in detail in reference to their pharmacokinetics.
Kretanje prema suncu Proljeća Ivana Galeba Vladana Desnice i Camusov mediteranski duh
Authors: Czerwiński Maciej
Published: July 2021

U radu se analiziraju srodnosti između romana Vladana Desnice Proljeća Ivana Galeba i Camusovih djela, napose lirskih eseja (Pirovanje, Ljeto) te romana Sretna smrt. Autor izdvaja dva zadnja poglavlja Desničina romana kao ključ za razumijevanje njegove egzistencijalističke filozofije (to se pak tumači referirajući se na Camusov Mit o Sizifu). Strukturni se problemi analiziraju kao izraz dubinskih semantičkih i filozofskih odrednica. Odnos Desnice i Camusa nije postavljen s ciljem da se dokaže posuđivanje ili imitacija nekih literarnih koncepata, nego da se naglase izvori zajedničkih preokupacija koje se referiraju na mediteranske idiome, napose na tzv. sunčanu misao.
Effects of the abdominal drawing-in maneuver on hamstring rotational activity and pelvic stability in females
Authors: Ko Min-Joo , Oh Jae-Seop , An Duk-Hyun , Yoo Won-Gyu , Noh Kyung-Hee , Kang Min-Hyeok
Published: July 2021

BACKGROUND: The medial hamstring (MH) and lateral hamstring (LH) can be selectively trained through tibial internal and external rotation during prone knee flexion. However, no study has identified how a combined tibial rotation and lumbo-pelvic stability strategy influences MH and LH muscle activities. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the combined effects of tibial rotation and the abdominal drawing-in maneuver (ADIM) on MH and LH muscle activities as well as pelvic rotation during prone knee flexion. METHODS: Fifteen female volunteers performed prone knee flexion with tibial internal and external rotation, with and without the ADIM. Under each condition, MH and LH muscle activities were measured by surface electromyography (EMG), and the pelvic rotation angle by a smartphone inclinometer application. RESULTS: The results showed increased MH (without the ADIM: p< 0.001, effect size (d) = 2.05; with the ADIM: p< 0.001, d= 1.71) and LH (without the ADIM: p< 0.001, d= 1.64; with the ADIM: p= 0.001, d= 1.58) muscle activities under internal and external tibial rotation, respectively. However, addition of the ADIM led to increased MH (internal tibial rotation: p= 0.001, d= 0.67; external tibial rotation: p= 0.019, d= 0.45) and LH (internal tibial rotation: p= 0.003, d= 0.79; external tibial rotation: p< 0.001, d= 1.05) muscle activities combined with reduced pelvic rotation (internal tibial rotation: p< 0.001, d= 3.45; external tibial rotation: p< 0.001, d= 3.01) during prone knee flexion. CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that the ADIM could be useful for reducing compensatory pelvic rotation and enhancing selective muscle activation in the MH and LH, according to the direction of tibial rotation, during prone knee flexion.
Breach of employer obligation and employee well-being during COVID-19 unlock phase
Authors: Karani Anushree , Deshpande Revati , Jayswal Mitesh , Trivedi Payal
Published: July 2021

BACKGROUND: The current study explored the relationship between breach of employer obligations, family-work conflict, psychological distress and well-being during COVID-19 unlock phase. OBJECTIVE: The study aimed to understand the breach of how the breach of employer obligation lead to decreased well-being through the family-work conflict and psychological distress during the COVID-19 unlock phase. METHODS: The data was collected through structured questionnaire via Google doc from 397 employees across the industries. Snowball sampling was adopted, and SmartPLS 3.0 was used for the structural equation model. RESULTS: Breach of employer obligations are positively affecting family-work conflict. Further, family-work conflict increases the psychological distress, and psychological distress decreases the well-being (life satisfaction and family satisfaction) of the employees. CONCLUSION: The novel contribution of the study is integrating SET, COR and SIP theory during the pandemic situation. The results highlighted meticulous empirical evidence which answers the question of how the unmet expectations cause a detrimental effect on the employees as well as the organizations in this COVID-19 pandemic situation.
The establishment of primary cell culture from canine mammary gland tumor
Authors: Ardicli Sena , Samli Hale , Mecitoglu Gülnaz , Vatansever Buse , Mutlu Ayse Meric
Published: July 2021

BACKGROUND: In dogs, an insufficient variety of cell lines commercially available or difficulties in obtaining the existing cell lines developed from various studies results in a limited number of cytotoxicity and related molecular studies integrated with clinical practice. Hence, the doses of many drugs or supportive treatments used in canine tumor cases are adjusted based on studies in humans. OBJECTIVE: A cell line was established from a benign mixed tumor of the canine mammary gland. METHODS: Following surgical removal of the tumor, mechanical dissociation, and PBS washing, a culture process of the tumor cells was performed, including the passaging, freezing, and thawing stages. After several passages, the morphological characteristics of the cells at the logarithmic growth phase were observed under a phase-contrast microscope. RESULTS: The microscopy of the cells cultured on plastic dishes revealed monolayer colonies. The average passage time, which was 5–6 days in the first three passages, decreased to 2–3 days after the third passage. Microscopic examination of tumor cells revealed an adherent, stellated, and spindle-shaped structure. CONCLUSIONS: No difference was observed in the viability and morphology of the cells thawed even after the long period of freezing (∼18 months). The different canine cell lines can provide promising molecular applications that can be adapted into practical clinics in veterinary science.
The risk evaluation of PPP projects: A technique based on probabilistic linguistic terms with weakened hedges
Authors: Lina Wang , Zeshui Xu
Published: July 2021

Risk management is a significant part of the success of a public-private partnership (PPP) project. There are four phrases for the process of risk management: Constructing a risk management environment, identifying risk factors, evaluating risk factors, and allocating risk factors. After identifying risk factors, it is imperative to analyze and evaluate critical risk factors, which can help participants formulate strategies to allocate risk factors, and thus alleviate the possible adverse results. The objectives of analyzing and evaluating risk factors focus on two aspects: The possibilities of risk occurrence and the degrees of risk loss. On behalf of determining the critical risk factors effectively, we take the probability degree and linguistic expressions into consideration to manifest experts’ perspectives. We consider critical risk factors in terms of the probabilistic linguistic terms with weakened hedges from the evidential reasoning approach view. The linguistic terms with weakened hedges are applied to express the degree of risk risk loss, and the possibilities of risk occurrence collect from the probabilities of linguistic terms with weakened hedges. First, the commonality function and plausibility function are applied to correct the possibilities of risk occurrence for linguistic terms with weakened hedges. Next, we build a risk evaluation model from experts’ risk propensity and risk perceptions. Moreover, a case study of the risk analyzing and evaluating process of a PPP project is applied to illustrate the availability and effectiveness of the proposed model. We contrast the introduced model with other approaches. Finally, the advantages of this model intend to improve the linguistic terms with weakened hedges for the probabilistic linguistic terms with weakened hedges and evaluate risk factors considering the evidence reasoning approach.
Multi-criteria decision-making algorithm based on aggregation operators under the complex interval-valued q-rung orthopair uncertain linguistic information
Authors: Garg Harish , Ali Zeeshan , Yang Zaoli , Mahmood Tahir , Aljahdali Sultan
Published: July 2021

The paper aims to present a concept of a Complex interval-valued q-rung orthopair uncertain linguistic set (CIVQROULS) and investigated their properties. In the presented set, the membership grades are considered in terms of the interval numbers under the complex domain while the linguistic features are added to address the uncertainties in the data. To further discuss more, we have presented the operation laws and score function for CIVQROULS. In addition to them, we present some averaging and geometric operators to aggregate the different pairs of the CIVQROULS. Some fundamental properties of the proposed operators are stated. Afterward, an algorithm for solving the decision-making problems is addressed based on the proposed operator using the CIVQROULS features. The applicability of the algorithm is demonstrated through a case study related to brain tumors and their effectiveness is compared with the existing studies.
A new hesitant fuzzy KEMIRA approach: An application to adoption of autonomous vehicles
Authors: Onar Sezi Çevik , Kahraman Cengiz , Öztayşi Başar
Published: July 2021

Autonomous vehicles are one of the emergent advances of the new technology era that has the prospective to redesign transportation structures. Understanding and measuring the limitations of adopting autonomous vehicles and selecting the best autonomous vehicle based on different aspects is crucial for enhancing the adoption process. Defining the criteria and the appropriate evaluation methodology is very important for selecting the best autonomous vehicles. However, this selection process is a human judgment-based process where both benefit and cost criteria with imprecise linguistic assessments should be considered. The KEmeny Median Indicator Ranks Accordance (KEMIRA) method is a method that enables ranking the benefit and cost criteria independently. In this paper, a new KEMIRA method based on hesitant fuzzy linguistic term sets is defined. Hesitant Fuzzy Linguistic Term Sets (HFLTS) are newly utilized to represent the hesitancy of the decision-makers. The proposed new KEMIRA is approach the first study that defines the alternative scores and weights of the criteria via HFLTS. The computational steps of the new model are applied to autonomous vehicle selection. A real application is employed to show the applicability of the new KEMIRA method.
A state-of-the-art survey on spherical fuzzy sets1
Authors: Ozceylan Eren , Ozkan Baris , Kabak Mehmet , Dagdeviren Metin
Published: July 2021

In addition to the well-known fuzzy sets, a novel type of fuzzy set called spherical fuzzy set (SFS) is recently introduced in the literature. SFS is the generalized structure over existing structures of fuzzy sets (intuitionistic fuzzy sets-IFS, Pythagorean fuzzy sets-PFS, and neutrosophic fuzzy sets-NFS) based on three dimensions (truth, falsehood, and indeterminacy) to provide a wider choice for decision-makers (DMs). Although the SFS has been introduced recently, the topic attracts the attention of academicians at a remarkable rate. This study is the expanded version of the authors’ earlier study by Ozceylan et al. [1]. A comprehensive literature review of recent and state-of-the-art papers is studied to draw a framework of the past and to shed light on future directions. Therefore, a systematic review methodology that contains bibliometric and descriptive analysis is followed in this study. 104 scientific papers including SFS in their titles, abstracts and keywords are reviewed. The papers are then analyzed and categorized based on titles, abstracts, and keywords to construct a useful foundation of past research. Finally, trends and gaps in the literature are identified to clarify and to suggest future research opportunities in the fuzzy logic area.
Multifocal Noninvasive Magnetic Stimulation of the Primary Motor Cortex in Type 1 Myotonic Dystrophy –A Proof of Concept Pilot Study
Authors: Greene Ericka , Thonhoff Jason , John Blessy S. , Rosenfield David B. , Helekar Santosh A.
Published: July 2021

Background: Repeated neuromuscular electrical stimulation in type 1 Myotonic Dystrophy (DM1) has previously been shown to cause an increase in strength and a decrease in hyperexcitability of the tibialis anterior muscle. Objective: In this proof-of-principle study our objective was to test the hypothesis that noninvasive repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation of the primary motor cortex (M1) with a new portable wearable multifocal stimulator causes improvement in muscle function in DM1 patients. Methods: We performed repetitive stimulation of M1, localized by magnetic resonance imaging, with a newly developed Transcranial Rotating Permanent Magnet Stimulator (TRPMS). Using a randomized within-patient placebo-controlled double-blind TRPMS protocol, we performed unilateral active stimulation along with contralateral sham stimulation every weekday for two weeks in 6 adults. Methods for evaluation of muscle function involved electromyography (EMG), hand dynamometry and clinical assessment using the Medical Research Council scale. Results: All participants tolerated the treatment well. While there were no significant changes clinically, EMG showed significant improvement in nerve stimulus-evoked compound muscle action potential amplitude of the first dorsal interosseous muscle and a similar but non-significant trend in the trapezius muscle, after a short exercise test, with active but not sham stimulation. Conclusions: We conclude that two-week repeated multifocal cortical stimulation with a new wearable transcranial magnetic stimulator can be safely conducted in DM1 patients to investigate potential improvement of muscle strength and activity. The results obtained, if confirmed and extended by future safety and efficacy trials with larger patient samples, could offer a potential supportive TRPMS treatment in DM1.
Multiple Pathways of LRRK2-G2019S/Rab10 Interaction in Dopaminergic Neurons
Authors: Fellgett Alison , Middleton C. Adam , Munns Jack , Ugbode Chris , Jaciuch David , Wilson Laurence G. , Chawla Sangeeta , Elliott Christopher J.H.
Published: July 2021

Background: Inherited mutations in the LRRK2 protein are common causes of Parkinson’s disease, but the mechanisms by which increased kinase activity of mutant LRRK2 leads to pathological events remain to be determined. In vitro assays (heterologous cell culture, phospho-protein mass spectrometry) suggest that several Rab proteins might be directly phosphorylated by LRRK2-G2019S. An in vivo screen of Rab expression in dopaminergic neurons in young adult Drosophila demonstrated a strong genetic interaction between LRRK2-G2019S and Rab10. Objective: To determine if Rab10 is necessary for LRRK2-induced pathophysiological responses in the neurons that control movement, vision, circadian activity, and memory. These four systems were chosen because they are modulated by dopaminergic neurons in both humans and flies. Methods: LRRK2-G2019S was expressed in Drosophila dopaminergic neurons and the effects of Rab10 depletion on Proboscis Extension, retinal neurophysiology, circadian activity pattern (‘sleep’), and courtship memory determined in aged flies. Results: Rab10 loss-of-function rescued LRRK2-G2019S induced bradykinesia and retinal signaling deficits. Rab10 knock-down, however, did not rescue the marked sleep phenotype which results from dopaminergic LRRK2-G2019S. Courtship memory is not affected by LRRK2, but is markedly improved by Rab10 depletion. Anatomically, both LRRK2-G2019S and Rab10 are seen in the cytoplasm and at the synaptic endings of dopaminergic neurons. Conclusion: We conclude that, in Drosophila dopaminergic neurons, Rab10 is involved in some, but not all, LRRK2-induced behavioral deficits. Therefore, variations in Rab expression may contribute to susceptibility of different dopaminergic nuclei to neurodegeneration seen in people with Parkinson’s disease.
Asymmetry at Disease Onset Is Not a Predictor of Parkinson’s Disease Progression
Authors: Cotogni Marco , Sacchi Lucia , Sadikov Aleksander , Georgiev Dejan
Published: July 2021

Background: Even though a significant fraction of Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients presents with only minor or no motor asymmetry, the motor symptoms in PD typically start on one side of the body and worse symptoms on the side of the disease onset usually persist long after the disease has become clinically bilateral. The asymmetric presentation of PD has been studied over the years, with some studies showing slower progression in PD subjects with asymmetric disease presentation. In other studies, however, it was not possible to relate the asymmetry to disease progression. Objective: The main objective of the present study was to assess the effect of asymmetry at disease onset on disease progression. Methods: Using the data available in the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) database, at baseline, 423 subjects with de-novo PD were included in the study. Instead of dichotomizing the subjects in asymmetric and symmetric, we kept the asymmetry index and the non-motor, disability, and motor progression at one-, three-, and five-year follow-up continuous. Pearson’s r correlational analysis and the coefficient of determination R2 were used to correlate asymmetry indices and disease progression. Results: There was no correlation between neither clinically, nor DatSCAN defined asymmetry and non-motor, motor, and disability progression in the de-novo PD subjects with a 5-year follow-up. Conclusion: Asymmetry at disease onset does not predict progression of PD. Further studies are needed to investigate whether early detection of asymmetry on clinical grounds could successfully distinguish between PD and symmetric types of atypical parkinsonism in the early stages of the disease.
Bringing Advanced Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease to the Clinic: The Scientist’s Perspective
Authors: Tomishima Mark , Kirkeby Agnete
Published: July 2021

After many years of preclinical development, cell and gene therapies have advanced from research tools in the lab to clinical-grade products for patients, and today they constitute more than a quarter of all new Phase I clinical trials for Parkinson’s disease. Whereas efficacy has been convincingly proven for many of these products in preclinical models, the field is now entering a new phase where the functionality and safety of these products will need to stand the test in clinical trials. If successful, these new products can have the potential to provide patients with a one-time administered treatment which may alleviate them from daily symptomatic dopaminergic medication.
An improved scrambled model for estimating the mean of a sensitive character
Authors: P. Singh Housila , Patidar Preeti
Published: July 2021

This paper suggests a new randomized response model useful for gathering information on quantitative sensitive variable such as drug usage, tax evasion and induced abortions etc. The resultant estimator has been found to more efficient than the estimator of the Saha (2007) under some realistic conditions. We have illustrated results numerically.
Tuning design weights to deal with non-response in successive sampling
Authors: Priyanka Kumari
Published: July 2021

The estimation of finite population mean at current occasion in two occasion successive sampling in presence of non-response is investigated using tuned jackknife estimators. Based on the availability of auxiliary information at population level (Info U) and sample level (Info s) and using tuned jackknife technique, estimators have been proposed. Estimator of variance of proposed estimators have also been discussed. Different cases of occurance of non-response have been explored. The estimators are mutually compared. The properties of these estimators are studied via simulation study using natural population.
Stratified sampling in highly polluted data as an effective and reliable alternative to high breakdown point estimators
Authors: P. Dibal Nicholas , Dallah Hamadu
Published: July 2021

Observations on certain real-life cases include units that are incompatible with other data sets. Values that are extreme in nature do influence estimates obtained by conventional estimators. Robust estimators are therefore necessary for efficient estimation of parameters. This paper uses stratification with simple random sampling without replacement to optimize sample allocation in stratum for efficient parameter estimation as an alternative method of handling highly contaminated samples. Our proposed method stratifies the highly contaminated population into two non-overlapping sub-populations, and stratified samples of sizes 50, 200, and 500 was drawn. We estimate the model parameters form the contaminated sampled data using ordinary least squares under the proposed method, and using the two high breakdown point estimators; the Least Median of Squares and Least Trimmed Squares. Our findings shows that the proposed method did not perform well for low contamination levels (⩽ 30%) but outperformed Least Median of Squares and Least Trimmed Squares for higher contamination rates (⩾ 40%). This indicates that our proposed method compares well and compete favorably with the two high breakdown point estimators.
Inferences for generalized Topp-Leone distribution under dual generalized order statistics with applications to Engineering and COVID-19 data
Authors: Kumar Devendra , Nassar Mazen , Dey Sanku , Elshahhat Ahmed
Published: July 2021

This article accentuates the estimation of a two-parameter generalized Topp-Leone distribution using dual generalized order statistics (dgos). In the part of estimation, we obtain maximum likelihood (ML) estimates and approximate confidence intervals of the model parameters using dgos, in particular, based on order statistics and lower record values. The Bayes estimate is derived with respect to a squared error loss function using gamma priors. The highest posterior density credible interval is computed based on the MH algorithm. Furthermore, the explicit expressions for single and product moments of dgos from this distribution are also derived. Based on order statistics and lower records, a simulation study is carried out to check the efficiency of these estimators. Two real life data sets, one is for order statistics and another is for lower record values have been analyzed to demonstrate how the proposed methods may work in practice.
Simultaneous prediction of functionally dependent random variables by maximum likelihood estimation
Authors: Moiseev Nikita A.
Published: July 2021

The paper presents a fundamental parametric approach to simultaneous forecasting of a vector of functionally dependent random variables. The motivation behind the proposed method is the following: each random variable at interest is forecasted by its own model and then adjusted in accordance with the functional link. The method incorporates the assumption that models’ errors are independent or weekly dependent. Proposed adjustment is explicit and extremely easy-to-use. Not only does it allow adjusting point forecasts, but also it is possible to adjust the expected variance of errors, that is useful for computation of confidence intervals. Conducted thorough simulation and empirical testing confirms, that proposed method allows to achieve a steady decrease in the mean-squared forecast error for each of predicted variables.
Beauty or money? Statistical analysis
Authors: Mandel Igor , Mastandrea Stefano , Rachenkov Kirill , Shamshurin Ivan
Published: July 2021

There are many studies investigating relationship between paintings’ meta information (author, age, etc.) and their prices, however, there is limited research on how people’s aesthetic perception of paintings is related to their prices. To bridge this gap, we designed a website (pollart1000.com) collecting survey responses on people’s opinions regarding aesthetic values of paintings; survey and data were complemented with price information. Comprehensive statistical analysis of that data is presented, including scoring of the best and worst works, correlations between variables, typology of respondents, and more. The results quantify relationships between aesthetic values and art prices. Particularly, we showed that aesthetic preference is inclined to figurative and innovational rather than to abstract art and that relations between price and aesthetic values are rather weak except of special cases.
Determinants of voluntary turnover: A data-driven analysis for blue and white collar workers
Authors: Rombaut Evy , Guerry Marie-Anne
Published: July 2021

BACKGROUND: There is a growing interest in HR-analytics because of its ability to analyze employee behavior based on HR data. Predicting voluntary turnover of employees is an important topic of study, both in academia and industry. OBJECTIVE: The current study analyzes determinants for turnover, distinguishing between blue and white collar workers. The turnover analyses are based on a dataset from a payroll company, in contrary to previous turnover studies that used survey and interview data. METHODS: The studied dataset contains demographic and work specific factors for more than 380000 employees in 15692 Belgian corporations. Logistic regression is used to estimate individual turnover probabilities, the goodness of the model is tested with the AUC method. RESULTS: The study confirms turnover determinants and differences between blue and white collar workers that were described in previous work based on survey and interview data. Additionally, the study exposes so far unstudied turnover determinants and differences between blue and white collar workers. Confirmed determinants are among others age, seniority, pay and work distance. New determinants are company car, meal vouchers, night work and sickness. Different relationships to turnover are revealed for blue and white collar workers based on gender, number of children, nationality and pay. CONCLUSIONS: The presented dataset-based approach has its merit in analyzing turnover: it enables to study actual turnover instead of turnover intentions, and reveals new turnover determinants and differences between blue and white collar workers.
Faktor - faktor yang Mempengaruhi Manajemen Laba Perusahaan
Authors: Thyas Nanda Ayu Cahyaning
Published: July 2021

Abstract : This study aims to determine and analyze the effect of leverage, firm size, free cash flow, and operating cash flow on the earnings management of the food and beverage subsector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in the 2015-2018 period. The population in this study were 26 companies. The technique of determining the sample using purposive sampling technique, so that the final sample obtained was 12 companies. The data used are secondary data obtained from the financial statements of the food and beverage sub-sector companies listed on the Stock Exchange in the 2015-2018 period. The data analysis technique used is the classic assumption test and multiple linear regression analysis with the help of the application SPS version 21. Based on the results of the study showed that leverage, free cash flow, and operating cash flow have no effect on earnings management, while firm size affects earnings management.
Pengaruh Kompleksitas Pajak terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak: Apakah Kultur Nasional Memiliki Peran?
Authors: Viliona Viliona , Kristanto Ari Budi
Published: July 2021

This study examines the effect of tax complexity on tac compliance, and examines the effect of national culture as moderating variables between the relationship of tax complexity and tax compliance. Moreover, the national culture itself consist of 6 dimensions, namely masculinity, individualism, uncertainty avoidance, power distance, short-term normative orientation, and indulgences. The population in this study are all countries around the world. The sample consist of countries that were included in the studies of Tax Effort 2015 and National Culture 2015. After sorting the data based on the variables, the sample were 45 countries. The analysis technique is using Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA). Before conducting the test, the data was tested using the classical assumption test. The result showed that tax complexity had no effect on tax compliance (beta -0,307; significance 0,426). This study also proves that national culture with the dimensions of masculinity, individualism, uncertainty avoidance, power distance and indulgence as moderating variables can strengthen the negative relationship between tax complexity and tax compliance. In addition, the dimension of short-term normative orientation cannot moderate the relationship between tax complexity and tax compliance. This research can be used as an evaluation material for the government in considering the role of national culture in solving problems related to non-compliance with taxpayers in a country.
Keywords: Tax Complexity, Tax Compliance, and National Culture