bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Design and Evaluation of Maliki V-Lab: A Metaverse-Based Virtual Laboratory for Computer Assembly Learning in Higher Education
Authors:   Department of Informatics Engineering, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim, Malang, Indonesia, Karami Ahmad Fahmi
Published: June 2024

Some schools keep using online learning media even after the new normal of COVID-19 to provide broader reach for students and teachers. Online learning in practicum class requiring physical practice equipment remains a challenge. This research proposes Maliki V-Lab, a metaverse-based VR laboratory that provides practicum class for computer assembly as an online learning media platform. The developed system then evaluated for the usefulnes and sense of virtual presence. System usability was measured using the System Usability Scale (SUS) questionnaire, and virtual presence was measured using the Igroup Presence Questionnaire (IPQ) that consist four categories. The system usability test result is marginally acceptable, while virtual presence test result is acceptable for general presence, spatial presence, and expected realism category, and marginally acceptable for involvement category. Based on these results, this system can used for practical learning specifically according to the criteria that have been tested. Maliki V-Labs needs to improve the level of usability and virtual presence before it can be expanded with another practicum class and another type of respondent.
Disability evaluation after latissimus dorsi muscle transfer in breast reconstruction using DASH score
Authors: Sanchez Jazmin V. , Guerrero Rene R. , Rubio Karla F. G. G. , Mancilla Noe I. G. , Piña Raymundo T.
Published: June 2024

Background: Breast reconstruction with latissimus dorsi muscle transfer is one of the most frequent procedures at our hospital. The objective is to evaluate if there is any functional impairment after the surgery with a potential impact of patient´s daily life.
Methods: Functional morbidity was analyzed applying the disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) questionnaire and shoulder range of motion with goniometer in 42 patients whose breast reconstruction was between 2016 and 2022 at our hospital. We collected data using Microsoft excel V16.47.1 and analyzed data with statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) software, v23.0.
Results: There was statistically significant difference for disability/symptom DASH score in cases of bilateral reconstruction and for cases undergoing a procedure on the right side versus left side.
Conclusions: In patients with bilateral breast reconstruction, we found a greater DASH score in dysfunction and symptoms which associates with poor quality of life, as well as when the flap is on the contralateral extremity of the hand dominance; in those cases, there are other reconstructive procedures that provide greater safety and less disability to the patient. For evaluating extension, we need more prospective and comparative studies with strict follow up of the patients and same series of rehabilitation.
Surgical site infections in elective and emergency general surgery cases in a tertiary public hospital of South India: a retrospective study
Authors: Reji Rahul G. , Vijayakumar Chellappa , Sreenath G. S.
Published: June 2024

Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are responsible for increased morbidity and mortality among post-operative patients worldwide. They also increase healthcare costs and prolong the duration of hospital stay. This study aims to determine the incidence of SSIs in elective and emergency general surgery and its association with various risk factors.
Methods: A retrospective cohort study was carried out using the case sheets of 200 patients who underwent general surgery in a tertiary public hospital of South India. The patients were selected from two cohorts- emergency and elective (100 from each). The data retrieved from the hospital’s electronic medical records were analyzed using STATA version 14.0.
Results: Of the 200 patients included in the study, 57% were men and the mean (range) age was 49.3 (18-88) years; 122 patients (61%) had contaminated wounds, 68 patients (34%) had a pre-existing comorbidity and the average duration of hospital stay was 6.98 days. The overall surgical site infection rate was 11%; 13% in emergency surgery and 9% in elective surgery. Staphylococcus aureus was isolated from 36% of the patients with surgical site infections.
Conclusions: Emergency surgery reported a higher infection rate than elective surgery. Old age, pre-existing medical illnesses, wound contamination and prolonged hospital stay were also found to increase the risks for developing SSIs.
Verification of declarative LTL-specification of control programs behavior
Authors: Neyzov Maxim V. , Kuzmin Egor V.
Published: June 2024

The article continues the series of works on development and verification of control programs based on LTL-specifications of a special type. Previously, it was proposed a declarative LTL-specification, which allows describing the behavior of control programs and building program code based on it in the imperative ST-language for programmable logic controllers. The LTL-specification can be directly verified for compliance with specified temporal properties by the model checking method using the nuXmv symbolic verification tool. In general, it is not required translating LTL-formulas of the specification into another formalism — an SMV-specification (code in the input language of the nuXmv tool).

The purpose of this work is to explore alternative ways of representing a program behavior model corresponding to the declarative LTL-specification during its verification within the nuXmv tool.
In the article, we transform the declarative LTL-specification into various SMV-specifications with accompanying changes of formulation of the verification problem, what leads to a significant reduction in time costs when checking temporal properties by using the nuXmv tool. The acceleration of verification is due to the reduction of the state space of a model being verified. The SMV-specifications obtained as a result of the proposed transformations specify identical or bisimulationally equivalent transition systems. It is ensuring the same verification results when replacing one SMV-specification with another.
Mathematical properties of the agent-based model of extinction — recolonization for population genetics
Authors: Gaianov Nikita V.
Published: June 2024

The individual-based model describes the dynamics of genetic diversity of a population scattered on a spatial continuum in the case of a finite number of individuals. During extinction events in a certain area, a portion of the population dies, after which new individuals with the genotype of the parent are born during recolonization event. In this paper we examine the model, as well as its modification, and derive properties related to population parameters. The study demonstrates that the lifespan of individuals follows an exponential distribution, allele probabilities remain constant over time, and the average heterozygosity, constrained by the number of individuals during extinction and recolonization, equals a similar quantity in the Moran model. The joint distribution of alleles is generalized for populations continuously scattered in space. Joint allele distribution and heterozygosity are computed through simulations.
Articulación interinstitucional en las políticas públicas: alcances y limitaciones
Authors: Cattaneo Carlos Alberto , Bocchicchio Ana María
Published: June 2024

Un orden político y administrativo donde la sectorialización y la fragmentación priman por sobre la articulación y coordinación presenta serias dificultades para dar cuenta de la complejidad de las sociedades contemporáneas y de sus problemáticas. Se ha impuesto, entonces, la necesidad de adoptar nuevas perspectivas en el diseño y la gestión de las políticas públicas lo que ha dado lugar a la institucionalización de ámbitos que abordan problemas multicausales y multisectoriales. Este trabajo analiza las principales características de estas modalidades, exponiendo la tensión de las estructuras y prácticas convencionales respecto del avance de estas nuevas formas que intentan superarlas, junto con sus alcances y limitaciones. Se concluye en la necesidad de recuperar los planteos weberianos originales, en términos de las responsabilidades diferenciales de decisores políticos y aparatos burocráticos, de profundizar el avance hacia verdaderas políticas integradas y de consolidar una nueva generación de funcionarios que “piensen” los problemas públicos en clave de transdisciplinariedad, un proceso en el que las universidades tienen un papel relevante a desempeñar.
Dinámica institucional y políticas productivas y laborales en municipios del conurbano bonaerense (2019-2022)
Authors: Carmona Rodrigo , Couto Bárbara , Calvo Crende Matías
Published: June 2024

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo central analizar la dinámica institucional y las políticas desplegadas en materia productiva y laboral en distintos municipios del conurbano bonaerense con una sólida trama industrial (Tres Febrero, La Matanza, San Martín, Quilmes, Lanús y Malvinas Argentinas), durante el período 2019-2022. En primer lugar, se presenta el marco conceptual examinando los principales debates sobre intervenciones públicas a nivel local, la problemática institucional, el fomento de procesos de desarrollo territorial y los desafíos en términos de gobernanza que se plantean para los ámbitos metropolitanos. En segundo término, se exploran los rasgos que presentan los modelos de intervención local a partir de una metodología de análisis cualitativo para abordar políticas, acciones y capacidades en materia productiva y laboral en los municipios seleccionados. A continuación, se examina el perfil productivo en cada uno de los casos y sus principales rasgos distintivos. Por último, se esbozan unas consideraciones finales donde es posible destacar la ausencia de una clara distinción de “estilos” de gestión socioeconómicos o “modelos” según los signos políticos, con una tendencia general hacia un mayor pragmatismo e innovación en términos de diseño y ejecución de herramientas de promoción en el actual escenario.
¿Espectadores administrativos del desarrollo inmobiliario natural? Representaciones e imaginarios de “progreso/desarrollo” en la política de renovación urbana en Lanusita
Authors: Galgano Matías
Published: June 2024

Desde el fin de la convertibilidad monetaria y la recuperación del poder adquisitivo de estratos de clase media-alta y alta, las centralidades tradicionales de varios distritos del conurbano bonaerense se tornaron atractivos al capital inmobiliario y gastronómico. En el municipio de Lanús se observa una dinámica de construcción en altura y densificación conjugada con el negocio gastronómico que distingue a un territorio lindante al centro tradicional y lo convierte en una zona de selectividad de la demanda considerable. Desde una metodología cualitativa este trabajo tiene como objetivo reconstruir las opiniones, imaginarios y representaciones de la renovación urbana que está sucediendo en el caso seleccionado: “Lanusita”. Los/as actores/ as relevados/as fueron de tres tipos: políticos/as, empresarios/as y vecinos/as organizados/as. La conclusión principal refiere a la escasa conciencia socio-territorial de los problemas que conlleva este tipo de iniciativas respecto al desarrollo territorial desigual en la periferia de la periferia global.
Aetiology and Outcome of Childhood Convulsive Status Epilepticus
Authors: Wasim Areeba , Al Maawali Shihab S , AlJabri Abdulrahman S , Al Amrani Fatema , Ahmad Faraz , Mansi Ahmed , Al Futaisi Amna
Published: June 2024

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the etiology, management, and outcomes of convulsive status epilepticus (CSE) in children highlighting the factors that affect patient outcome. Methods: In a retrospective study spanning 2020 to 2023, 93 children with convulsive status epilepticus (CSE) treated at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital's emergency department (ED), High Dependency (HD), and intensive care unit (ICU) were analyzed. The Modified Rankin Scale at discharge determined CSE outcome. Results: Study of 93 children (mean age 4.84 years ± 3.64), predominantly Omani (92.47%). Acute 14 symptomatic (37.7%) and  febrile tatus (31.2%) were primary causes. Diazepam used in 67.44% 15 cases as first-line treatment, with median seizure duration of 45 minutes. Successful control achieved in 16 76.34% within 60 minutes. Return to baseline in 55.9%, 5.38% mortality, and 38.7% disability. Etiology and 17 duration significantly impacted outcomes (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Acute symptomatic is the most common etiology of CSE, and a longer duration is associated with higher mortality and neurological disability. Therefore, managing CSE promptly and appropriately is crucial. Furthermore, identifying and treating the underlying cause is essential to reduce the duration of CSE and improve the outcome.
Keywords: Etiology, Outcome, Convulsive Status Epilepticus, Modified Rankin Scale
Surgical Management of Renal Cell Carcinoma
Authors: Junejo Noor N , AbuDraz Najib , Aquil Shahid , Mathew Joseph K , Al Badaai Ghalib , Al-Marhoon Mohammed S , Siddiqui Khurram M
Published: June 2024

Objectives: Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) is one of the foremost urological malignancies. In Oman, an age-standardized incidence rate of 2.5 per 100,000 per year is reported. There is a trend towards early detection and use of minimally invasive technology for the treatment of RCC. Aim of our study was to report the changing trend in clinical presentation and RCC management, including to compare the outcomes of laparoscopic versus open nephrectomy in Oman. Methods: After ethical committee’s approval, the bio-data for adult patients and peri-operative details were collected, who were diagnosed with RCC between 2011 and 2022. We analyze the variables, both continuous and categorical by Chi-square analysis. The p-value <0.05 was set as a level of significance. Results: Fifty-six patients underwent surgical treatment of RCC. Among them, 34 patients underwent laparoscopic nephrectomy (LN) and 22 open nephrectomy (ON). The mean age in the LN group was 53.82 years ± 13.44, and 56.2 years ± 15 (p-value 0.535) in ON group. Forty-seven patients were of Omani descent and 9 patients were expatiates. The mean tumor size was 6.25 ± 3.16 and 9.2 ± 5.20 cm for the LN and ON groups, respectively.  More than 55% cases were incidentally diagnosed. Over the years there has been a trend towards LN. Conclusion: In our study, we found a trend towards early diagnosis with majority of cancers discovered incidentally. We also recognized that laparoscopic approach is more commonly employed in the surgical management with acceptable morbidity. These trends are in congruence with the global literature.
Keywords: nephrectomy, laparoscopic, open, renal cell carcinoma
الصحة العامة في الإمارات العربية المتحدة ورأس الخيمة
Authors: مؤسسة القاسمي
Published: June 2024

منذ الاستقلال واكتشاف النفط وبداية التطور السريع، نظرت الإمارات العربية المتحدة إلى البلدان المتقدمة كنماذج يحتذى بها في الإدارة العامة، بما في ذلك نظام الرعاية الصحية العامة. وعلى الرغم من كونها دولة حديثة النشأة وكون نظام الرعاية الصحية فيها حديث العهد، فإنها تملك واحداً من أكثر أنظمة الرعاية الصحية تقدماً في منطقة الخليج العربي، كما أنها اتبعت استجابة فعالة وتقدمية ومركزة على الوقاية من كوفيد-19، وقامت بتوسيع مرافق الرعاية الصحية ونطاق التغطية ليصل إلى الجزء الأكبر من سكانها. ومع ذلك، كان لديها تحديات وطنية فريدة تشاركها مع دول أخرى في منطقة الخليج. وتسعى ورقة الاسترشاد هذه إلى معالجة ندرة المصادر المعرفية التي تحدد الوضع الحالي والاتجاهات المستقبلية للرعاية الصحية في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة.
Nachruf auf Dipl. Psych. Thomas Auchter
Authors: Tilkeridou-Wolf Fotini , Hartung Thomas
Published: June 2024

Nachruf auf Dipl. Psych. Thomas Auchter (1948–2024)
Jaką rolę powinna odgrywać edukacja emocjonalna w wychowaniu moralnym?
Authors: Baciero Ruiz Francisco T.
Published: June 2024

Artykuł dostarcza argumentów na rzecz uwzględnienia w wychowaniu moralnym edukacji społeczno-emocjonalnej. W pierwszej części artykułu przedstawia się analizę pojęcia „inteligencja emocjonalna” uwzględniając przy tym historię jego powstania i trudności metodologiczne, jakimi pojęcie to jest obciążone. W drugiej części artykułu sformułowane zostały oczekiwania, jakie można wysuwać pod adresem zajęć z edukacji emocjonalnej. Punktem wyjścia są przy tym badania empiryczne, które dotyczyły skuteczności podejmowanych w przeszłości prób prowadzenia edukacji emocjonalnej u młodzieży i osób dorosłych. W ostatniej części artykułu omawia się założenia powstałego w latach 90. ruchu pedagogicznego, który postuluje prowadzenie zajęć z zakresu tak zwanego „kształtowania charakteru” (Character Education). Omawiane są doświadczenia z zajęć z edukacji emocjonalno-społecznej (Social-Emotional Learning, SEL) opracowane przez Uniwersytet Illinois. W tekście uwzględnione zostały także krótko pierwsze doświadczenia Hiszpanii w zakresie edukacji emocjonalnej.
Pochwała złotego środka, czyli o rozwiązaniach pośrednich w gospodarce przestrzennej
Authors: Sokołowicz Mariusz E.
Published: June 2024

Współcześnie nie docenia się wystarczająco dobrodziejstw rozwiązań pośrednich w społeczeństwach i gospodarkach. Gdy wymaga się od nas bycia najlepszymi i gdy każde miasto czy region mają ambicje być największymi, zwiększa się ryzyko przekroczenia i tak już mocno naruszonych granic wzrostu i frustracji, znajdujących ujście w napięciach politycznych. Odpowiedzią na to może być powrót do kultury „złotego środka” i rozwiązań pośrednich (między doskonałością a bylejakością, bogactwem a biedą, centralizacją a rozproszeniem, władzą a wolnością), jako antidotum na skrajności prowadzące do napięć i kryzysów. Laboratorium dla tych zmian mogą być samorządy lokalne, oparte na wspólnotach działających na rzecz dóbr wspólnych, dyskutujących o wspólnej przyszłości. Tytułowy „złoty środek” posiada głębokie uzasadnienie ontologiczne, etyczne, aksjologiczne i pragmatyczne, oraz znajduje zastosowanie w naukach społecznych, do których należy gospodarka przestrzenna. Autor monografii przekonuje, że przeciętni ludzie w swojej masie są kluczem dla współczesnego rozwoju, w tym dla dalszego rozwoju samorządności terytorialnej. Wymaga to jednak budowania w społeczeństwie i polityce kultury akceptacji różnorodności jako immanentnej cechy gatunku ludzkiego. Aby działania były skuteczne, muszą być akceptowane przez zwykłych ludzi. Aby były akceptowane, muszą wyjść od nich, a nie być narzucone. Aby od nich wyszły, muszą wynikać z poczucia sprawczości nawet na poziomie najmniejszych, oddolnych działań zbiorowych. Aby wzmacniać takie poczucie, należy systemy terytorialno-administracyjne decentralizować de facto a nie de iure, a terytorialną różnorodność rozwiązań instytucjonalnych, rozumianych jako wiele dróg do tego samego celu, uznać za naturalną.
Effect of Colchicine on Andrographis Variety Phichit 4-4 for Plant Breeding in Stem and Leaf Characteristics
Authors: Surson Suntaree , Sitthaphanit Suphasit , Wongkerson Khumpanat
Published: June 2024

Background: Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Nees is a plant native to Thailand. Thais use andrographis as an herb for treating the common cold. During pandemic the Andrographis leaves and stem has been used to treat COVID-19. In Thailand, there is a demand for andrographis, leading to a shortage of andrographis. Breeding andrographis by inducing polyploid plants is one way to increase yields in stem and leaf sections. Methods: The study was conducted in May-September 2022 at Kasetsart University, Chalermprakiat Sakon Nakhon Campus, Thailand, by inducing andrographis of Phichit 4-4 variety into polyploids with colchicine concentrations of 0.0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 and 0.4%. After that, study of agricultural characteristics and identification of polyploids with flow cytometry analysis were carried out. Result: A study on the characteristics of andrographis Phichit 4-4 after inducing colchicine in various treatments at 2 months of age showed that andrographis received with colchicine had a higher stem height and number of node than those without colchicine. Comparison of characteristics of andrographis Phichit 4-4 at 4 months of age. The number of leaves per plant and leaf weight are greater than those treated without colchicine. When examining the polyploids of andrographis plants using flow cytometry analysis, it was found that the plants with abnormal characteristics with tall stems, large leaves, thick leaves, dark green leaves are mixoploids. Studies have found that there are many abnormal plants in colchicine-treated treatments. 0.1% for 24 and 48 hours.
Foreign Body Lodges in Maxillary Sinus via Preauricular Penetration and Remains for 2 Decades
Authors: Öksüz Resul Arjin , Uyar Muhammed Sefa , Ocak Emre
Published: June 2024

The occurrence of foreign bodies in the nasal cavity is relatively frequent, especially among young children. It is quite uncommon in adults, but it can occur in those who suffer from mental illnesses and psychosomatic problems. Several atypical foreign objects in the nasal cavity have been documented in literature. However, the presence of a foreign body entering the nasal cavity from a different entrance point rather than the nostrils and remaining lodged in the paranasal sinuses for a prolonged period is unusual. In this case, the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up process of a shrapnel fragment that has settled in the maxillary sinus and persisted for 20 years will be discussed.
“Las comunistas de siempre”
Authors: Abad García Eduardo
Published: June 2024

Este artículo analiza la historia de las mujeres dentro de la disidencia ortodoxa del comunismo español. Un colectivo olvidado que desarrolló importantes redes transnacionales a través del Telón de Acero. Con este objetivo, se analizan sus principales características y su evolución entre 1968 y 1989, prestando especial atención a los factores sociales y culturales que modularon su actividad sociopolítica durante estas décadas. De esta manera, no sólo se estudiará su papel en la Federación Democrática Internacional de Mujeres (FDIM), sino también cómo influyeron en su imaginario colectivo los modelos de “mujer” provenientes del campo socialista.
Transnational Women’s Activism in Eurocommunist Politics
Authors: Strazzeri Victor
Published: June 2024

This article examines the phenomenon of “Eurocommunism” through the lens of the transnational dialogue between Italian and Spanish communist women activists as Spain transitioned from dictatorship to rebuilding democracy (1974-1982). Eurocommunism emerged in the mid-1970s as a trend of West European communist parties aiming to leverage democratic politics as a strategy of transition to socialism. The paper sheds light on the little-known female protagonists of the phenomenon by reconstructing the exchanges and collaborations between Italian and Spanish communist women on various fronts: from solidarity initiatives in the twilight of the Franco dictatorship to the exchange of political strategies to advance women’s rights in their respective contexts. As such, it provides evidence to the key role of women’s cross-border activism in propelling Eurocommunism in the 1970s. Finally, it highlights that female militants saw the renewal of their parties’ policies on the ‘women’s question’ as integral to the Eurocommunist platform.
Duhâ ve İnşirâh Sûrelerinde Hz. Peygamber’e Dönük Hitapların İzdüşümleri
Authors: Yaşar Mehmet
Published: June 2024

Mekkî dönem, Hz. Peygamber’in ve müminlerin en meşakkatli dönemini oluşturmaktadır. Zira İslamî davet, çok çeşitli zorluk ve iftiralarla karşılaşmıştır. Nâzil olan âyetler, müşriklerin tavırlarını eleştirerek, müminlerin karşılaştıkları zorluklara karşı destek olmuştur. Bu bağlamda başta Hz. Peygamber olmak üzere müminleri destekleyen ve müşriklerin iftiralarına cevap veren sûrelerin başında Duhâ ve İnşirâh sûreleri gelmektedir. Bu çalışma, Duhâ ve İnşirâh sûrelerinin, Mekkî dönemdeki izdüşümlerinin irdelenmesini hedeflemektedir. Konu bütünlüğü açısından sûrelere bakıldığında, her iki sûrenin, tek bir sûre gibi olduğu açıkça görülmektedir. Her iki sûrede de Hz. Peygamberin geçmişteki bazı vasıflarına vurgu yapılmakta ve onun yaşadığı sıkıntıların Allah’ın yardımıyla çözüleceğine işaret edilmektedir. Bu bağlamda Hz. Peygamber’den geçmişte olduğu gibi gelecekte de Allah’a güvenmeye devam etmesi talep edilmekte ve tüm eylemlerinde onun rızası çerçevesinde hareket etmesi istenmektedir. Bu iki sûrenin tamamında İlâhî iradenin Hz. Peygamber üzerindeki etkisini canlı ve hissedilir bir şekilde ortaya konmaktadır. Bu bağlamda bu çalışma, siret-nüzûl ilişkisi göz önünde bulundurularak, bu sûrelerin Hz. Peygamber’in üzerindeki etkisinin yanı sıra Mekkî dönemdeki yansımalarını ortaya koymaktadır. Çalışmada sûrelerde zikri geçen dalâlet, vizr gibi bazı mücmel ifadelerin, zâhirî anlamdan hareketle Hz. Peygamber’in günah işlediği yahut risâlet öncesi dalâlet üzerine olduğu şeklindeki yorumların bütüncül olmadığı görülmüştür. Bunun yanı sıra, sûrelerde zikri geçen âhiret, rıza gibi ifadelerin sadece cennet bağlamında zikredilmesinin yeterli olmayacağı, Hz. Peygamber’in daveti üzerinde de olumlu yansımaları olduğu vurgulanmıştır.
Toricelli-Based Defensive Riding Training for Peer Educators of SMKN 1 Banjarbaru Students
Authors: Anhar Vina Yulia , Istiana Istiana , Noor Ihya Hazairin , Yolanda Zuhrufa Wanna , Al-Ayyudi Hafiz Akmal Hidayatullah , Hibatullah M Naufal
Published: June 2024

Defensive riding training is a strategy that helps motorcyclists to always be in control and not be surprised by the actions of others. SMK Negeri 1 Banjarbaru, a school with many students using motorbikes for transportation, is located in an area with high-traffic accidents. This activity aims to provide students with an understanding of how to drive defensively and Toricelli-based. The method of implementing the service is to form peer educators, as many as six people from students aged 17 or this year aged 17, given education and training on Toricelli-based defensive riding training. The organizer evaluates knowledge through a pre-post test. The evaluation results showed increased knowledge about defensive riding training in students of SMKN 1 Banjarbaru.The role of peer educators of SMKN 1 Banjarbaru students can continue to remind their peers of the importance of safe driving culture, so that the role of peer educators does not only stop when this activity ends.
Meta Analysis: Factors Relating to Clean and Healthy Living Behaviors (CHLB)
Authors: Sari Rima Permata , Husaini Husaini , Suhartono Eko , Arifin Syamsul , Tri Febriana Silvia Kristanti
Published: June 2024

Clean and healthy living behavior (CHLB) is a health program implemented in 1996. It is a social engineering to make as many agents of change from the community as possible to improve their quality of daily life for more clean and healthy. Riskesdas data for 2007, 2013, and 2018 state that CHLB in Indonesia has increased by only 28%, but has yet to reach the Ministry of Health's primary target, around 100% of Indonesians implement CHLB. This study aims to analyze health workers' associated knowledge, attitude, and role with clean and healthy living behaviors (CHLB).  This research uses a meta-analysis research design with a correlation meta-analysis research plan. Articles were taken from Google Scholar and PubMed databases. The 12 relevant articles according to the inclusion criteria using Review Manager 5.4. The result of the study showed knowledge is associated with CHLB with p=0.00001 and pOR value= 3.80; CI 95% 2.40-6.02, attitude is associated with CHLB with p=0.00001 and pOR value= 3.12; CI 95% 2.41-4.04 and role of health workers are associated with CHLB p=0.0001 and pOR value= 3.01; CI 95%= 1.93-4.72. Knowledge, attitude and role of health workers are related to clean and healthy living behavior (CHLB).
Predicting compressive strength of AAC blocks through machine learning advancements
Authors: Harirchian Ehsan
Published: June 2024

Determining the strength properties of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) through conventional compression experiments is both time-consuming and costly. Using sophisticated Machine Learning (ML) algorithms to forecast concrete compressive strength can expedite time-consuming experimental procedures and reduce expenses. In this study, four ML models were proposed, including Random Forest (RF), Support Vector Regression (SVR), Linear Regression (LR), and Stochastic Gradient Descent (SGD). These models were developed to forecast the compressive strength of AAC blocks based on a dataset of 525 cubic samples. By comparing the results using different evaluation indices, the study analyzed each input variable’s relative importance and impact on the output. The findings revealed that the SVR model had the least error and is thus the most suitable for concrete compressive strength estimation. This approach results in cost savings on both specimens and laboratory tests. Out of the seven input factors, which encompass the proportions of water, cement, sand, lime, fly ash, aluminum powder, and gypsum, the proportions of cement and water content were pinpointed as the most crucial characteristics. In contrast, aluminum powder and gypsum displayed less prominent significance.
Effect of different trimline extension of clear aligners in combination with Class II elastics on the mandibular dentition: a finite element analysis
Authors: Karslı Nurver , Kisbet Bahanur Hilal
Published: June 2024

Objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of different trimline extension of aligners and the effect of elastics applied through the slit cutouts and buttons on the mandibular dentition using Class II intermaxillary elastics combined with clear aligner treatment. Three-dimensional (3D) finite element models that simulate the effects of Class II elastics on the mandibular arch in four different scenarios were studied, named, straight and high trimline aligner (HTLA) model with elastic applied through buttons (Model 1), straight and low trimline aligner (LTLA) model with elastic applied through buttons (Model 2), HTLA model with elastic applied through slit cutout (Model 3), LTLA model with elastic applied through slit cutout (Model 4). 3D displacements of the teeth, von Mises stress (VMS) in the periodontal ligament (PDL) were calculated. In all models, the crown of the mandibular anterior teeth moved labially, the root moved lingually, and the mandibular first molars moved mesially. Among all models, labialization of incisors and mesialization of molars was highest in Model 2 and lowest in Model 3. In clear aligner treatment combined with Class II elastics, HTLA was more effective in controlling mandibular incisor proclination and mesial tipping of mandibular molars. The slit cutout models were more effective in controlling mesial tipping of mandibular molars.
Towards Safer Roads: Predicting the Severity of Traffic Accident in Montreal Using Machine Learning
Authors: Muktar Bappa , Fono Vincent
Published: June 2024

Traffic accidents are among the most common causes of death worldwide. According to statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO), 50 million people are involved in traffic accidents every year. Canada, particularly Montreal, is not immune to this problem. Data from the Société de l’Assurance Automobile du Québec (SAAQ) shows that there were 392 deaths on Québec roads in 2022, 38 of them related to the city of Montreal. This value represents an increase of 29.3% for the city of Montreal compared to the average for the years 2017 to 2021. In this context, it is important to take concrete measures to improve traffic safety in the city of Montreal. In this article, we present a web-based solution based on machine learning that predicts the severity of traffic accidents in the city of Montreal. This solution uses dataset of traffic accidents that occurred in Montreal between 2012 and 2021. Classification algorithms such as eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost), Categorical Boosting (CatBoost), Random Forest (RF) and Gradient Boosting (GB) were used to develop the prediction model. When evaluating the prediction model, performance metrics such as precision, recall, F1 score, and accuracy are taken into account. The performance analysis shows an excellent accuracy of 96% for the prediction model based on the XGBoost classifier. The other models (CatBoost, RF, GB) achieved 95%, 93% and 89% accuracy, respectively. The prediction model based on the XGBoost classifier was deployed using a client-server web application managed by Swagger-UI and the Flask Python framework.
Rare-ID: The First Neonate Diagnostic Approach Using Genome Sequencing for Complex Pediatric Cases in a Greek Cohort
Authors: Loukas Yannis L. , Anagnostopoulou Katherine , Thodi Georgia , Spanou Maria , Gavalas Christos , Dotsikas Yannis , Alvanou Maria , Pons Roser , Tziouvas Konstantinos , Vartzelis Georgios , Skouteli Eleni , Loukatou Eirini , Charitou Antonia , Douros Konstantinos , Siahanidou Soultana , Giorgi Melpomene , Stephanede Artemis Theodora , Angeli Maria , Nikolaidou Maria , Kokkinou Eleftheria , Kouri Ioanna , Koute Vasiliki , Dinopoulos Argirios
Published: June 2024

Newborn screening using biochemical tests is a widespread practice. However, the recent availability of genetic sequencing has enabled the rapid screening of many monogenic disorders. The purpose of our study was to assess the outcomes of whole exome sequencing (WES) and whole genome sequencing (WGS) as the primary newborn screening test. This cohort study enrolled 26 symptomatic neonates and infants exhibiting a spectrum of neurological symptoms and issues. Genome sequencing (GS) identified relevant diagnostic variants in 9 patients (point mutations, CNVs and one case of aneuploidy), suggesting that using GS as the primary newborn screening test in a general newborn population enhances traditional screening's detection capabilities. This evidence-based finding may support considering GS as a critical method for first-tier screening.
The Impact of Liquids and Saturated Salt Solutions on Polymer-Coated Fiber Optic Sensors for Distributed Strain and Temperature Measurement
Authors: Weisbrich Martin , Messerer Dennis , Holzer Frank , Trommler Ulf , Roland Ulf , Holschemacher Klaus
Published: June 2024

The application of distributed fiber optic strain and temperature measurement can be utilized to address a multitude of measurement tasks across a diverse range of fields, particularly in the context of structural health monitoring in the domains of building construction, civil engineering, and special foundation engineering. However, a comprehensive understanding of the influences on the measurement method and the sensors is essential to prevent misinterpretations or measurement deviations. In this context, this study investigated the effects of moisture exposure, including various salt solutions and a high pH value, on a distributed strain measurement using Rayleigh backscattering. Three fiber optic sensors with different coating materials and one uncoated fiber were exposed to five different solutions for 24 hours. The study revealed significant discrepancies in deformation between the three coating types depending on the surrounding solution. Furthermore, in contrast to the prevailing literature, which predominantly describes swelling effects, a negative deformation was observed in a magnesium chloride solution. The findings of this study indicate that corresponding effects can impact the precision of measurement, potentially leading to misinterpretations. Conversely, these effects could be used to conduct large-scale monitoring of chemical components using distributed fiber optic sensing.
Enhancing Sustainable Analytical Chemistry in Liquid Chromatography: Guideline for Transferring Classical HPLC and UHPLC Methods into Greener, Bluer, and Whiter Methods
Authors: El Deeb Sami
Published: June 2024

This review is dedicated to sustainable practices in liquid chromatography. HPLC and UHPLC methods contribute significantly to routine analytical techniques. Therefore, the transfer of classical liquid chromatographic methods into sustainable ones is of utmost importance in moving toward sustainable development goals. Among other principles to render a liquid chromatographic method green, substitution of the organic solvent component in the mobile phase with a greener one received great attention. This review concentrates on choosing the best alternative green organic solvent to replace the classical solvent in the mobile phase for easy rapid transfer to a more sustainable normal phase or reversed-phase liquid chromatography. The main focus of this review will be on describing the transfer of non-green to green and white chromatographic methods in an effort to elevate the sustainability best practice in analytical chemistry. The greenness properties and greenness ranking in addition to the chromatographic suitability of seventeen organic solvents for liquid chromatography are mentioned to have a clear insight into the issue of rapidly choosing the appropriate solvent to transfer a classical HPLC or UHPLC method into a more sustainable one. A simple guide is proposed for making the liquid chromatographic method more sustainable.
Let’s Get Biophysical – How to Get Your Favorite Protein’s Digits
Authors: Long marcus , Aye Yimon
Published: June 2024

In these days of information overload and high-throughput analysis, it is easy to lose focus on the study of individual proteins. It is our conjecture that such investigations are still crucially important and offer uniquely penetrative insights. We thus present a discussion of biophysical methods to allow readers to get to know their protein of interest better. Although this perspective is not written with the expert in mind, we hope that for interdisciplinary scientists, or researchers who do not routinely perform biophysical analyses, the content will be helpful and inspiring.
Exploring Bioactive Components and Assessing Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities in Three Seaweed Extracts from the Northeastern Coast of Algeria
Authors: Bouzenad Nawal , Ammouchi Nesrine , Chaib Nadjla , Meeaoudi Mohammed , Bousabaa Walid , Bensouici Chawki , Sawicka* Barbara , Atanassova Maria , Ahmad Sheikh F , Zahnit Wafa
Published: June 2024

Keywords: Antibacterial activity, Antioxidant activity, Bioactive compounds, Elementary analysis, Nutritional and phytochemical composition, Seaweed.
WH-In Situ in Islands. A Semantic Analysis Based on Corpus Data.
Authors: Kellert Olga
Published: June 2024

This paper deals with wh-in situ elements (i.e. wh-elements that stay in the argument position) in islands such as adverbial clauses, conditionals, relative clauses, complement clauses, etc. extracted from corpora of Italian and Spanish. I will show that there are two types of wh-in situ embedded inside an island in these languages. One type is a real genuine question. Another type is an echo question. There are several approaches that convincingly account for the insensitivity of echo questions to islands. The genuine question type is still a puzzle for semantic and syntactic approaches. It turns out that wh-in situ questions with a genuine question interpretation are only possible inside islands that are not marked for sentence type and do not contain any operator that could block the question interpretation of the wh-in situ. This way question alternatives can be passed higher up the clause until they meet a question operator in the matrix clause that interprets them. Consequently, the question is well-formed and interpreted without any problem. Real islands contain semantic operators or quantifiers that interpret question alternatives triggered by wh-in situ until they reach the question morpheme to be interpreted as question alternatives. The result is that the derivation crashes.
Dynamic Analysis of Stool Microbiota of Simmental Calves and Effects of Diarrhea on Their Gut Microbiota
Authors: Wang Qianxun , Na Mula , Jia Shiyu , Sun Miao , Gao Song , Pan Shiwei , Dong Wu , Song Yang , Yang Jingfeng
Published: June 2024

(1) Background:The objective of this study was to explorethe dynamic changes of gut microbiota in Simmental calves before weaning, and compared microbial composition and functionality differences between diarrhea and health calves; (2) Methods: Fourteen neonatal Simmental calves were divided into a health group (n = 8) and diarrhea group (n = 6). The rectal stool samples were collected from each calf on days 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, 15, 18, 22, 26, 30, 35, and 40. The high-throughput sequencing analysis of the 16S rRNA gene V1–V9 region was conducted to explore the changes in gut microbiota over time in both groups and assess the influence of diarrhea on microbiota structure and function; (3) Results: E.coli, B.fragilis, and B.vulgatus were the top three bacterial species of pre-weaning Simmental calves.Meanwhile, the major functions of fecalmicrobiota included the “Metabolic pathways”,“Biosynthesis of secondary metabolites”,“Biosynthesis of antibiotics”, “Microbial metabolism in diverse environments”, and “Biosynthesis of amino acids”. For calves in health group, PCoA revealed that the bacterial profiles generated from days 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 separated from days 15, 18, 22, 26, 30, 35, and 40. While the microbial profiles of calves on day 12 crossed with both clusters, suggesting that the dynamic changes of microbial structures with the increasing of ages. When compared the difference of the relative abundance of bacteria between calves in health and diarrhea groups, the results showed that the relative abundance of the beneficial L.johnsonii, F.prausnitzii, and Limosilactobacillus in the health group were significantly higher than those in the diarrhea group (p
Development of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Models for Methane Emissions Forecasting in Seaweed
Authors: Louime Clifford Jaylen , Raza Tariq Asleem
Published: June 2024

This research project aimed to address the growing concern about methane emissions from seaweed by developing a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) model capable of accurately predicting these emissions. The study used PANDAS to read and analyze the dataset, incorporating statistical measures like mean, median, and standard deviation to understand the dataset. The CNN model was trained using the ReLU activation function and mean absolute error as the loss function. Model performance was evaluated through MAPE graphs, comparing the mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) between training and validation sets and between true and predicted emissions, and analyzing trends in yearly greenhouse gas emissions. The results demonstrated that the CNN model achieved a high level of accuracy in predicting methane emissions, with a low MAPE between the expected and actual values. This approach should enhance our understanding of methane emissions from Sargassum, contributing to more accurate environmental impact assessments and effective mitigation strategies.
Wool Greenwashing
Authors: Płonka Magdalena Barbara
Published: June 2024

Although being one of the most popular world fibres, wool industry is addressed with severe environmental allegations. While majority of scientific texts does not leave to much doubt about its production negative impact on the ecosystem, wool business does not stop to promote itself via green claims. The internet popular links present a divergent, positive picture of that material, where one might recognize parties being financially involved in such communication. As wool producers or organizations linked to wool business are top positioned in the web as providers of wool green image, the below article brings an interpretation of the industry greenwashing techniques. This comparative analysis of wool umbrella institutions’ webpages exposes myths endorsed about wool’s sustainability. The investigation follows case study of Woolmark brand, where associations to similar, highly ranked websites were conducted likewise. The results have been additionally matched with available scientific data from LCA relative statistics and The Higg Index, to provide contra argumentation from academic sources. The results of this paper could be used both by researchers or fashion lecturers, likewise by fashion marketers to recognize greenwashing techniques, to deliver adequate scientific numbers about unsustainable aspects of wool and to support them in creating a relevant content about wool’s environmental impacts.
Quantifying and Mapping Vulnerability to Extreme Heat Using Socio-Economic Factors at the National, Regional and Local Level
Authors: Ziliaskopoulos Konstantinos , Petropoulos Christos , Laspidou Chrysi
Published: June 2024

Extreme heat is a climate hazard that has been linked with high morbidity and mortality. The way extreme heat events are felt in the population varies depending on a variety of factors, such as age, employment status, living conditions, air-conditioning, housing conditions, habits, behaviors, and other socio-demographic parameters. To quantify and locate vulnerabilities of populations to extreme heat, we analyze socio-economic data at the NUTS3 level for the national case study of Greece and at the census tract level for the local case study of the city of Athens. The target variable for this study is defined as the average daily mortality during heatwaves per 100,000 individuals and a methodology is developed for constructing this variable, based on socio-economic data available in public databases. Independent variables were selected based on their contribution to socioeconomic vulnerability; they include the percentage of elderly, retired, unemployed, renting, living alone, residing in smaller houses, living in older houses, and immigrants from developing countries. An ensemble gradient boosted tree model was employed for this study to obtain feature importance metrics that was used to construct a composite index of socioeconomic heat vulnerability. The socioeconomic heat vulnerability index (SHVI) was calculated for each prefecture in Greece and for each census tract in the city of Athens, Greece. The unique feature of this SHVI is that it can be applied to any geographical resolution using the same methodology and produces a result that is not only quantifiable, but also allows comparison between vulnerability scores of different regions. This application aimed to map the SHVI of both prefecture and city, to examine the significance of scale, to identify vulnerability hotspots, and rank the most vulnerable areas, which are prioritized by authorities for interventions that protect public health.
Default Risk With Imperfect Information Under Regime-Switching Model
Authors: Zarban Ashwaq Ali , Colwell David , Salopek Donna Mary
Published: June 2024

We propose a pricing formula for a defaultable zero-coupon bond with imperfect information under a regime-switching model using a structural form of credit risk modelling. While the value of the firm’s equity is observed continuously, we assume that the total value of the firm is only observed at discrete times, such as the dates of the release of the firm’s annual reports, or quarterly reports. This uncertainty about the true value of the firm results in credit spreads that do not approach zero as the debt approaches maturity, which is a problem with many structural models. The firm’s value is typically defined as its equity and debt; however, we consider the asset-to-equity ratio, an accounting ratio used to examine a firm’s financial well-being. A dependent regime-switching process models the components of this ratio, and the Markov chain represents the states of the economy. The main contribution is to study this problem when the dynamics of a firm’s assets have different parameters with regime changes.