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The Future Dreams of Ireland’s Youth: Possibilities for Rural Regeneration and Generational Renewal
Authors: Murtagh Aisling , Farrell Maura , Kuhmonen Tuomas , Weir Louise , Mahon Marie
Published: June 2023

The renewal of younger generations in farming and rural areas is a key European policy concern and rural sustainability issue. European literature discusses what drives young people from rural areas while identifying diverse and often interlinked factors as responsible. This study uses a future foresight approach to understand what would facilitate young people to remain in or return to rural areas. Targeting youth aged 18 to 30 and examining their personal dream futures in 2035, this paper presents the ideal lifestyle and livelihoods young people envision for themselves in rural Ireland. However, future approaches to alleviate rural decline, support regeneration, and the wider issue of generational renewal must consider the wider impact on rural sustainability. Generational renewal is just one challenging part of rural decline, including wider social, environmental, economic, and cultural issues. Driven by this wider concern, this paper also explores the implications of the youth’s future dreams for rural regeneration and generational renewal from a broad rural resilience perspective. The results identify a range of issues. However, rural jobs emerge as a key issue, and the paper outlines how policy attention is particularly needed here for improved resilient rural regeneration and generational renewal.
Research of Metro Stations with Varying Patterns of Ridership and Their Relationship with Built Environment, on the Example of Tianjin, China
Authors: Pang Lei , Jiang Yuxiao , Wang Jingjing , Qiu Ning , Xu Xiang , Ren Lijian , Han Xinyu
Published: June 2023

The metro station ridership features are associated significantly with the built environment factors of the pedestrian catchment area surrounding metro stations. The existing studies have focused on the impact on total ridership at metro stations, ignoring the impact on varying patterns of metro station ridership. Therefore, the reasonable identification of metro station categories and built environment factors affecting the varying patterns of ridership in different categories of stations is very important for metro construction. In this study, we developed a data-driven framework to examine the relationship between varying patterns of metro station ridership and built environment factors in these areas. By leveraging smart card data, we extracted the dynamic characteristics of ridership and utilized hierarchical clustering and K-means clustering to identify diverse patterns of metro station ridership, and we finally identified six main ridership patterns. We then developed a newly built environment measurement framework and adopted multinomial logistic regression analysis to explore the association between ridership patterns and built environment factors. (1) The clustering analysis results revealed that six station types were classified based on varying patterns of passenger flow, representing distinct functional characteristics. (2) The regression analysis indicated that diversity, density, and location factors were significantly associated with most station function types, while destination accessibility was only positively associated with employment-oriented type stations, and centrality was only associated with employment-oriented hybrid type station. The research results could inform the spatial planning and design around metro stations and the planning and design of metro systems. The built environment of pedestrian catchment areas surrounding metro stations can be enhanced through rational land use planning and the appropriate allocation of urban infrastructure and public service facilities.
SND@LHC: A New Experiment in Neutrino Physics at the LHC
Authors: Di Crescenzo Antonia , Galati Giuliana
Published: June 2023

The SND@LHC detector experiment is located at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), about 480 m downstream of the ATLAS interaction point. The detector is designed to measure, for the first time ever, high-energy neutrinos produced at the LHC in the pseudorapidity region of 7.2<η<8.4, which is inaccessible to other LHC experiments. The detector comprises a hybrid system that incorporates multiple components. The detector includes a 830 kg target composed of tungsten plates arranged in alternating layers with nuclear emulsion and electronic trackers: this arrangement functions as an electromagnetic calorimeter. Following the electromagnetic calorimeter, there is a hadronic calorimeter and a muon identification system. The detector possesses the ability to differentiate interactions involving all three neutrino flavours, enabling investigations into the physics of heavy flavour production in the forward region. This research is particularly significant for future circular colliders and high-energy astrophysical neutrino experiments. Furthermore, the detector has the ability to search for the scattering of Feebly Interacting Particles. The detector started operating during the LHC Run 3, and it collected a total of ∼39 fb−1 in 2022. The detector aims to collect approximately 250 fb−1 in the whole of Run 3.
Venture Capital Syndication Network Structure of Public Companies: Robustness and Dynamic Evolution, China
Authors: Luo Xinyuan , Yin Jian , Jiang Hongtao , Wei Danqi , Xia Ruici , Ding Yi
Published: June 2023

Venture capital plays a vital role in boosting economic growth by providing an inexhaustible impetus for economic innovation and development. We use all the joint venture capital events of Chinese listed companies in the past 10 years to describe the characteristics of the joint venture capital network structure, identify the dynamic evolution characteristics of the community, and introduce random attacks and deliberate attacks to explore the resilience of joint venture capital cooperation. The study finds that the joint venture capital network in China has expanded in scale, with an increasing number of participants and a diversified investment industry. However, the connection between members within the network remains relatively loose, indicating fragmentation and a need to improve network quality. The community structure of core members is significant, with evident differences in scale. The network exhibits weak robustness, relying heavily on key enterprises and demonstrating a poor ability to resist external interference. The study proposes countermeasures and suggestions for optimizing the network structure of joint venture capital, aiming to enhance the environment and performance of joint venture capital and promote the high-quality development of China’s joint venture capital market.
Credit Card Fraud Detection Based on Unsupervised Attentional Anomaly Detection Network
Authors: Jiang Shanshan , Dong Ruiting , Wang Jie , Xia Min
Published: June 2023

In recent years, with the rapid development of Internet technology, the number of credit card users has increased significantly. Subsequently, credit card fraud has caused a large amount of economic losses to individual users and related financial enterprises. At present, traditional machine learning methods (such as SVM, random forest, Markov model, etc.) have been widely studied in credit card fraud detection, but these methods are often have difficulty in demonstrating their effectiveness when faced with unknown attack patterns. In this paper, a new Unsupervised Attentional Anomaly Detection Network-based Credit Card Fraud Detection framework (UAAD-FDNet) is proposed. Among them, fraudulent transactions are regarded as abnormal samples, and autoencoders with Feature Attention and GANs are used to effectively separate them from massive transaction data. Extensive experimental results on Kaggle Credit Card Fraud Detection Dataset and IEEE-CIS Fraud Detection Dataset demonstrate that the proposed method outperforms existing fraud detection methods.
Data-Driven Decision-Making (DDDM) for Higher Education Assessments: A Case Study
Authors: Kaspi Samuel , Venkatraman Sitalakshmi
Published: June 2023

The higher education (HE) system is witnessing immense transformations to keep pace with the rapid advancements in digital technologies and due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic compelling educational institutions to completely switch to online teaching and assessments. Assessments are considered to play an important and powerful role in students’ educational experience and evaluation of their academic abilities. However, there are many stigmas associated with both “traditional” and alternative assessment methods. Rethinking assessments is increasingly happening worldwide to keep up with the shift in current teaching and learning paradigms due to new possibilities of using digital technologies and a continuous improvement of student engagement. Many educational decisions such as a change in assessment from traditional summative exams to alternate methods require appropriate rationale and justification. In this paper, we adopt data-driven decision-making (DDDM) as a process for rethinking assessment methods and implementing assessment transformations innovatively in an HE environment. We make use of student performance data to make an informed decision for moving from exam-based assessments to nonexam assessment methods. We demonstrate the application of the DDDM approach for an educational institute by analyzing the impact of transforming the assessments of 13 out of 27 subjects offered in a Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) program as a case study. A comparison of data analysis performed before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic using different student learning measures such as failure rates and mean marks provides meaningful insights into the impact of assessment transformations. Our implementation of the DDDM model along with examining the influencing factors of student learning through assessment transformations in an HE environment is the first of its kind. With many HE providers facing several challenges due to the adoption of blended learning, this pilot study based on a DDDM approach encourages innovation in classroom teaching and assessment redesign. In addition, it opens further research in implementing such evidence-based practices for future classroom innovations and assessment transformations towards achieving higher levels of educational quality.
Relevance of Soil Heavy Metal XRF Screening for Quality and Landscaping of Public Playgrounds
Authors: Răcușan Ghircoiaș Oana , Tănăselia Claudiu , Chintoanu Mircea , Crișan Ioana , Hoble Adela , Ștefan Răzvan , Dîrja Marcel
Published: June 2023

Heavy metals have become widespread urban pollutants, exposing vulnerable age groups such as children to potential risk. Specialists need feasible approaches that can routinely assist them in customizing options for sustainable and safer urban playgrounds. The aim of this research was to explore the practical relevance of the X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) method from the perspective of landscaping specialists, and the practical significance of screening for those heavy metals that currently present elevated levels across urban environments Europe-wide. Soil samples from six public children’s playgrounds of different typologies from Cluj-Napoca, Romania, were analyzed. The results indicated that this method was sensitive to identifying thresholds stipulated in legislation for the screened elements (V, Cr, Mn, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, and Pb). Coupled with the calculation of pollution indexes, this method can serve as a quick orientation in landscaping options for urban playgrounds. The pollution load index (PLI) for the screened metals showed that three sites displayed baseline pollution with incipient deterioration in soil quality (PLI = 1.01–1.51). The highest contribution to the PLI among the screened elements, depending on the site, was due to Zn, Pb, As, and Mn. The average levels of the detected heavy metals were within admissible limits according to national legislation. Implementable protocols addressed to different categories of specialists could help to transition towards safer playgrounds and more research on accurate cost-effective procedures to overcome the limitations of existing approaches is currently needed.
The Formation of a Rubble Pile Asteroid: Insights from the Asteroid Ryugu
Authors: Ota Tsutomu , Potiszil Christian , Kobayashi Katsura , Tanaka Ryoji , Kitagawa Hiroshi , Kunihiro Tak , Sakaguchi Chie , Yamanaka Masahiro , Nakamura Eizo
Published: June 2023

The Hayabusa2 mission returned primitive samples from the C-type asteroid Ryugu to Earth. The C-type asteroids hold clues to the origin of Earth’s water and the building blocks of life. The rubble pile structure of C-type asteroids is a crucial physical feature relating to their origin and evolution. A rubble pile asteroid is hypothesized to be bound primarily by self-gravity with a significant void space among irregularly shaped materials after catastrophic impacts between larger asteroids. However, the geological observations from Hayabusa2 and the analyses of the returned sample from Ryugu revealed that the high microporosity was common to various >10 m- to mm-sized materials of Ryugu, which suggests that the asteroid Ryugu is not just a loosely bound agglomeration of massive rocky debris from shattered asteroids. For a better understanding of the origin and evolution of the rubble pile asteroid, the current most accepted hypothesis should be verified by observations and laboratory analyses and improved upon based on this information. Here, the previous models are examined using Hayabusa2’s geological observations of the asteroid and the analytical data from the samples returned from Ryugu’s surface and subsurface material. Incorporating the new findings, a hypothesis for the evolution of the rubble pile asteroid Ryugu from a cometary nucleus through sublimation and subsequent dynamic resurfacing is proposed. The proposed hypothesis is applicable to other rubble-pile asteroids and would provide perspectives for near-Earth objects in general.
Parents’ Intentions, Concerns and Information Needs about COVID-19 Vaccination in New Jersey: A Qualitative Analysis
Authors: Kohler Racquel E. , Wagner Rachel B. , Careaga Katherine , Vega Jacqueline , Btoush Rula , Greene Kathryn , Kantor Leslie
Published: June 2023

Background: In 2019, the World Health Organization identified vaccine hesitancy as a top ten global health threat, which has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite local and nationwide public health efforts, adolescent COVID-19 vaccination uptake in the US remains low. This study explored parents’ perceptions of the COVID-19 vaccine and factors influencing hesitancy to inform future outreach and education campaigns. Methods: We conducted two rounds of individual interviews via Zoom in May–September 2021 and January–February 2022, with parents of adolescents from the Greater Newark Area of New Jersey, a densely populated area with historically marginalized groups that had low COVID-19 vaccination uptake. Data collection and analysis was guided by the Increasing Vaccination Model and WHO Vaccine Hesitancy Matrix. Interview transcripts were double-coded and thematically analyzed in NVivo. Results: We interviewed 22 parents (17 in English, 5 in Spanish). Nearly half (45%) were Black and 41% were Hispanic. Over half (54%) were born outside of the US. Most of the parents described that their adolescents had received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. All but one parent had received the COVID-19 vaccine. Despite strong vaccination acceptance for themselves, parents remained hesitant about vaccinating their adolescents. They were mostly concerned about the safety and potential side effects due to the novelty of the vaccine. Parents sought information about the vaccines online, through healthcare providers and authorities, and at community spaces. Interpersonal communication exposed parents to misinformation, though some personal connections to severe COVID-19 illness motivated vaccination. Historical mistreatment by the healthcare system and politicization of the vaccine contributed to parents’ mixed feelings about the trustworthiness of those involved with developing, promoting, and distributing COVID-19 vaccines. Conclusions: We identified multilevel influences on COVID-19 vaccine-specific hesitancy among a racially/ethnically diverse sample of parents with adolescents that can inform future vaccination interventions. To increase vaccine confidence, future COVID booster campaigns and other vaccination efforts should disseminate information through trusted healthcare providers in clinical and also utilize community settings by addressing specific safety concerns and promoting vaccine effectiveness.
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among English-Speaking Pregnant Women Living in Rural Western United States
Authors: Cox Elizabeth , Sanchez Magali , Baxter Carly , Crary Isabelle , Every Emma , Munson Jeff , Stapley Simone , Stonehill Alex , Taylor Katherine , Widmann Willamina , Karasz Hilary , Adams Waldorf Kristina
Published: June 2023

This mixed-method study investigated vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women living in rural western United States and their response to social media ads promoting COVID-19 vaccine uptake. Thirty pregnant or recently pregnant participants who live in rural zip codes in Washington, Oregon, California, and Idaho were interviewed between November 2022 and March 2023. Interviews were transcribed and coded, while the ad ratings were analyzed using linear mixed models. The study identified five main themes related to vaccine uptake, including perceived risk of COVID, sources of health information, vaccine hesitancy, and relationships with care providers. Participants rated ads most highly that used peer-based messengers and negative outcome-based content. Ads with faith-based and elder messengers were rated significantly lower than peer messengers (p = 0.04 and 0.001, respectively). An activation message was also rated significantly less favorably than negative outcome-based content (p = 0.001). Participants preferred evidence-based information and the ability to conduct their own research on vaccine safety and efficacy rather than being told to get vaccinated. Primary concerns of vaccine-hesitant respondents included the short amount of time the vaccine had been available and perceived lack of research on its safety during pregnancy. Our findings suggests that tailored messaging using peer-based messengers and negative outcome-based content can positively impact vaccine uptake among pregnant women living in rural areas of the Western United States.
Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in the Water, Sediment, and Organisms from The Sea Ranching Areas of Haizhou Bay in China
Authors: Zhang Shuo , Fu Kang , Gao Shike , Liang Baogui , Lu Jikun , Fu Guanghui
Published: June 2023

Heavy metals (HMs) have the characteristics of high toxicity, long residual time, and difficult degradation, which pose a potential threat to aquatic ecosystems. The distribution and migration of HMs in different media can reflect their potential impact on aquatic ecosystem health. In this study, we analyzed the distribution characteristics of seven HMs (Zn, Cu, Cr, Ni, Hg, As, and Pb) in the water and sediment and five groups of organisms (fish, Crustacean, cephalopod, bivalvia, and gastropoda) in the sea ranching area of Haizhou Bay and explored the regularity of HM accumulation from water and sediments to organisms. The results showed that in the water, Zn and Hg had the smallest concentrations in the nearshore area, Cr had the lowest concentrations in the offshore area, and As, Cu, Pb, and Ni had the lowest concentrations in the central area. In the sediment, Hg had the smallest concentrations in the nearshore area and As, Pb, Cr, Cu, Ni, and Zn had the lowest concentrations in the offshore area; the average contents of seven heavy metals all meet the Class I standard of sediments in China. The concentrations of Cu and Zn in crustaceans were significantly higher than those in fishes (p < 0.05), and As showed a higher enrichment effect in cephalopods. Under the influence of feeding habits and habitat environment, the BAF value of benthic crustaceans and bivalvia accumulated HMs from sediments is high, and the BAF value of fish accumulated HMs from water and sediments is low. Overall, the concentration of HMs in water is high, and HMs in sediments are in good condition, crustaceans and bivalviaa have a strong ability to accumulate HMs from water and sediments, while fish are weak. Therefore, in order to ensure the safety of biological quality, it is necessary to focus on the discharge of heavy metal pollutants near the coast in the future.
Health Risk Assessment of Nitrate and Fluoride in the Groundwater of Central Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alharbi Talal , El-Sorogy Abdelbaset S.
Published: June 2023

High nitrate and fluoride contamination in groundwater cause a variety of disorders, including methemoglobinemia, teratogenesis, and dental and skeletal fluorosis. The present work assesses the non-carcinogenic health risks posed by nitrate and fluoride in infants, children, and adults using the daily water intake (CDI), hazard quotient (HQ), and non-carcinogenic hazard index (HI). Groundwater samples were collected from 36 wells and boreholes in three central Saudi Arabian study areas for nitrate and fluoride analysis using ionic chromatography and fluoride selective electrode, respectively. Nitrate concentrations varied from 0.70 to 47.00 mg/L. None of the 36 studied boreholes had nitrate levels that exceeded WHO guidelines (50.00 mg/L). Fluoride ranged from 0.63 to 2.00 mg/L, and 30.55% of the fluoride samples (11 out of 36) exceeded the WHO recommendations for acceptable drinking water (1.5 mg/L). The average hazard index (HI) values for adults, children, and infants were 0.99, 2.59, and 2.77, respectively. Water samples surpassed the safety level of 1 for adults, children, and infants at 44.44, 97.22, and 100%, respectively. Accordingly, water samples from Jubailah and a few from Wadi Nisah may expose infants, children, and adults to non-cancer health concerns. Infants and children are more vulnerable to non-carcinogenic health risks than adults, possibly due to their lower body weight. Immediate attention and remedial measures must be implemented to protect residents from the adverse effects of F- in the study area.
An Improved Shallow Water Temperature Model for An Australian Tidal Wetland Environment Using Publicly Available Data
Authors: Staples Kerry , Richardson Steven , Neville Peter J. , Oosthuizen Jacques
Published: June 2023

Larval mosquito development is directly impacted by environmental water temperature. Shallow water less than 1 m deep is a common larval mosquito habitat. Existing mathematical models estimate water temperature using meteorological variables, and they range in complexity. We developed a modification of an existing one-layer heat balance model for estimating hourly water temperature and compared its performance with that of a model that uses only air temperature and water volume as inputs and that uses air temperature itself as an indicator of water temperature. These models were assessed against field measurements from a shallow tidal wetland—a known larval habitat—in southwest Western Australia. We also analysed publicly available measurements of air temperature and river height to determine whether they could be used in lieu of field measurements to allow cost-effective long-term monitoring. The average error of the modified version of the heat balance equation was −0.5 °C per hour. Air temperature was the second-best performing method (x¯ error = −2.82 °C). The public data sources accurately represented the onsite water temperature measurements. The original heat balance model, which incorporates a parameterisation of evaporative heat flux, performed poorly in hot, dry, windy conditions. The modified model can be used as an input to larval mosquito development models, assisting Local Government Environmental Health officers to determine optimal mosquito development periods and the timing of mosquito monitoring activities to enhance mosquito control.
Electrochemical Behavior of AZ31 Mg Alloy in Neutral Aqueous Solutions Containing Various Anions
Authors: Kwon Duyoung , Van Pham Hien , Song Pungkeun , Moon Sungmo
Published: June 2023

This work was performed to characterize the electrochemical behavior of AZ31 Mg alloy in neutral aqueous solutions where Cl−, SO42−, PO43−, and F− ions were present and pH was adjusted to 6 to exclude the contribution of H+ and OH− ions. Open-circuit potential (OCP) transient, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and potnetiodynamic polarization curves were employed. The OCP value appeared to decrease in the order of F− > Cl− > SO42− > PO43− ions while corrosion current density increased in the same order. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) data showed two capacitive arcs in all the solutions and one more inductive arc appeared in PO43−-containing solution. By fitting of two capacitive arcs, capacitance of dense film (Cdf), resistance of porous film (Rpf) and double layer capacitance (Cdl) and charge transfer resistance (Rct) beneath the porous films were obtained. A simplified model in which various thicknesses and coverages of dense and porous films are assumed to be present on the AZ31 Mg alloy surface, is suggested to explain the effects of four different anions on the electrochemical behavior of AZ31 Mg alloy.
Acompañamiento Pedagógico para el fortalecimiento del desempeño docente
Authors: De La Rosa Ochoa Ana María , Chumpitaz Panta Javier , Gallegos Caballero Carmen Rosa
Published: June 2023

La educación se encuentra en una etapa de grandes retos, una de ellas es la formación de docente, en ese sentido, es de suma importancia fortalecer su práctica pedagógica debido a que ésta incidirá directamente en los aprendizajes de los estudiantes. En relación a esta problemática se planteó como objetivo analizar la importancia del acompañamiento pedagógico y el desempeño docente en las instituciones públicas de la educación básica. La metodología empleada fue la revisión bibliográfica bajo el enfoque cualitativo, fueron analizados diversas fuentes referenciales como artículos de revistas académicas, libros, tesis, entre otros, las categorías analizadas fueron acompañamiento pedagógico y desempeño docente. En ese sentido, el acompañamiento pedagógico es una estrategia que se desarrolla en la institución educativa para evaluar al docente sobre su desempeño en pro de fortalecer sus necesidades formativas y de gestión
La salud mental en los estudiantes de secundaria durante la pandemia
Authors: Roldán Baluis Walter Luis , Ramos De la Rosa Karol Kristel
Published: June 2023

Los adolescentes experimentan diversos trastornos de salud mental que deben ser abordados en las escuelas, de lo contrario podría conllevar a resultados negativos en la edad adulta. La presente investigación tiene como propósito identificar los trastornos de salud mental en los estudiantes de la educación secundaria en el contexto de la pandemia COVID-19. La metodología usada fue la revisión sistemática, para lo cual se elaboró una fórmula de búsqueda integral de investigaciones en la base de datos SCOPUS. Luego de aplicar los criterios de elegibilidad se identificaron 37 artículos para el análisis respectivo. De los resultados, se puede señalar que el continente asiático tiene la mayor cantidad de investigaciones con el 32.43%, seguido de USA y Corea del Sur con 10.81% cada uno. Se concluye la existencia de la alta prevalencia de síntomas de depresión y ansiedad en los adolescentes.
Oportunidades y desafíos de la educación híbrida en el contexto pospandémico
Authors: Coaguila Mayanaza Dante Vidal , García Palomino Roque , Cruz Arpi Fredy Nelio
Published: June 2023

Uno de los problemas que generó el COVID-19 en el sector educativo, fue suspensión de las clases presenciales y el cierre masivo de las escuelas; evidenciado las brechas que existen en cuanto a igualdad de oportunidades y el acceso a la educación. Por ello, el presente artículo tiene como finalidad analizar oportunidades y desafíos del modelo de educación híbrida en el contexto pospandémico. Se efectuó una revisión sistemática usando la declaración PRISMA, bajo la ecuación de búsqueda educación hibrida como variable principal, la búsqueda se llevó acabo en bases de datos como ProQuest, Scopus, Scielo, Dialnet y Redalyc; siendo el criterio de búsqueda artículos originales publicados en revistas científicas en los últimos cinco años, tanto en el idioma español como en inglés. Se concluye que la educación híbrida es una alternativa para lograr mitigar la crisis educativa que atraviesa el sistema educativo tradicional a consecuencia de la pandemia; esta metodología resulta valiosa cuando se trabajan con modelos pedagógicos de enseñanza y aprendizaje. Es necesario que se preste atención a los docentes en el desarrollo de competencias bajo esa modalidad.
Sistem Informasi Pengukuran Kadar Hemoglobin Non-Invasif Berbasis Android Menggunakan Algoritma Extreme Gradient Boosting
Authors: Syarifuddin Sri Dewi Sartika , Khurniawan Amri , Munadi Rendy , Sussi Sussi
Published: June 2023

Pengukuran kadar hemoglobin secara nasional dilakukan dengan cara invasif menggunakan metode sahli sebesar 27.9 %. Pengukuran kadar hemoglobin invasif membutuhkan waktu yang lama disebabkan proses analisis sampel darah pasien secara kimiawi di laboratorium darah. Secara umum, sampel darah diambil menggunakan jarum suntik, dimana hal tersebut dapat menyebabkan rasa sakit dan meningkatkan resiko penyebaran penyakit lainnya melalui luka akibat jarum suntik. Pengukuran kadar hemoglobin dapat dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik multiwavelength oximetry.  Oleh karena itu, pada penelitian ini dibuat sistem pengukuran kadar hemoglobin non-invasif secara real-time berbasis internet of things menggunakan teknik multiwavelength oximetry dengan algoritma Extreme Gradient Boosting yang terintegrasi dengan Real-time Database dan sistem informasi berbasis android mampu memetakan pengguna menggunakan QR Code. Hasil pengujian menggunakan parameter RMSE didapatkan nilai 0.801085 yang menunjukkan tingkat kategori tinggi dan akurasi sebesar 94.91%. Sistem informasi dapat menampilkan informasi pengukuran kadar hemoglobin secara real-time dengan delay sebesar 317 ms dan throughput sebesar 3138 bps. Hasil pengujian fungsionalitas saturasi oksigen sebesar 0.654 % dengan selisih nilai pengukuran kadar saturasi oksigen tertinggi sebesar 1.33 % dan terkecil sebesar 0.08 %.
Robot Panen Hidroponik Berbasis Human Following
Authors: Basit Abdul , Budihartono Eko
Published: June 2023

– Pertanian modern banyak diminati oleh petani modern terutama di perkotaan karena banyak pengalihfungsian lahan. Hidroponik menjadi pertanian yang pailing popular karena tidak membutuhkan lahan yang besar, minim perawatan karna tidak membutuhkan pemupukan yang rutin akantetapi menghasilkan panen yang maksimal. Meningkatnya hasil panen perlu adanya proses panen lebih efisien, dengan teknologi robotic memungkinkan kita untuk membuat keranjang panen yang interaktif, dengan membuat robot human following. Robot dibangun menggunakan microcontroller arudino uno, ada 4 sensor untuk mendukung proses robot berjalan dengan baik, sensor ulrasonik digunakan untuk mendeteksi hambatan agar robot berjalan kedepan dengan jarak distance > 40 dan distance < 20. Sensor, Sensor ir digunanakan untuk proses mendeteksi hambatan agar robot bisa berbelok ke kanan dan kekiri, data dari sensor dikirm ke microcontroller untuk di proses oleh motor driver agar roda robot bisa bergerak sesuai dengan data sensor. Untk mempermudah mengetauhui berapa berat hasil panen digunakan sensor loadcell dan modul HX711 sensor merubah dari resistensi menjadi berat, data sensor akan dikirimkan ke microcontroller untuk diproses ke LCD 16x2 untuk menampilkan hasil proses timbang.
Implementasi Sistem Penghitung Kendaraan Otomatis Berbasis Computer Vision
Authors: Indra Dolly , Herman Herman , Budi Firman Shantya
Published: June 2023

The development of computer technology today is very helpful for humans in completing their work in various fields. One application of computer technology i.e., in the field of computer vision which has a very important role for object recognition. In this study, we designed a computer vision-based automatic vehicle counting system. The system that we created uses the MobileNetV2 Single Shot Multibox Detector (SSD) which is placed on the Raspberry Pi 4 to carry out the process of classifying cars and motorcycles and the raspberry pi 4 also functions as a system controller. This automatic vehicle counter system has been integrated between Raspberry Pi 4 and a mobile application on a smartphone where the smartphone functions to display information such as day, date, month, year and together with the number of cars and motorcycles. We tested this automatic vehicle counting system on steam services (car and motorcycle washing) for 3 days where 10 vehicles were collected every day. The test results show that the system is capable of detecting cars and motorcyles with an average accuracy rate of 46.6%.
Increasing Extension Visibility by Involving Undergraduates in Research
Authors: Henley Shauna , Herceg Megan , O'Grady Amanda
Published: June 2023

With baby boomer Extension professionals at or nearing retirement, recruitment strategies for future hires are important. Reaching out to undergraduate students is not uncommon; however, involving them in research may be an untapped tool for exposing them to a profession in Extension. Using community-based research that involves undergraduate research assistants is a positive way to increase awareness about professions in Extension.
RELAX to Relajarse: A Framework for Culturally Adapting Educational Programming in Extension
Authors: Tiret Holly , Reck Katie , Perry Georgina , Quintin Veronica
Published: June 2023

Family life and Extension family and consumer science educators are encouraged to adapt existing curricula to effectively use with ethnically diverse audiences. Scholars have described different methods for culturally adapting programming; however, few have documented the process by which Extension educators may tackle this endeavor. The purpose of this article is to provide a framework and step-by-step example for how one Extension program was translated and culturally adapted for U.S. Latino participants. Lessons learned and recommendations are provided.
The Georgia Master Composter Program: Increasing Small-Scale Waste Reduction and Education
Authors: Tedrow Amanda
Published: June 2023

The Georgia Master Composter Program is both an adult environmental education course and an Extension volunteer program addressing the growing demand for composting education across the state of Georgia. The 9-week program includes lectures by experts, hands-on learning, and field trips and differs from traditional master Extension programs because of the rigor of its hands-on component. Through collaboration with statewide organizations, program coordinators provide participants with current and scientifically accurate composting information. Upon course completion, volunteers share composting knowledge by volunteering in the community through an annual commitment. Participants widen the efforts of University of Georgia Extension, fulfilling composting education requests and fostering relationships with diverse community groups.
Grandfamilies: Characteristics and Needs of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Authors: Dunn Bonita , Wamsley Brenda
Published: June 2023

Households in which grandparents are raising grandchildren, known as grandfamilies, represent a growing and underserved population. The Healthy Grandfamilies Project, a program for grandparents raising grandchildren, comprises 3 months of educational discussion group sessions delivered by West Virginia State University Extension staff followed by 3 months of support services delivered by a licensed social worker. We collected data for a preliminary study of the program through an intake form, pre- and posteducation measures, and a participant satisfaction survey. Preliminary results suggest a profile of grandfamilies and indicate that a model of education combined with social support holds potential for addressing unmet needs of this population.
Informing Innovations Through Deeper Insight on Strategic Priorities and Expansive Ideas
Authors: Geith Christine , Immendorf Margaret , Griffin Ashley , Stiegler Theodor
Published: June 2023

Recent national Extension initiatives and reports provide insight into innovation trends and issues. In response to questions from participants in eXtension Impact Collaborative events, we adapted two business frameworks to provide deeper insight about innovation. The adapted frameworks are helpful for identifying strategic areas of focus for innovation and prompting expanded thinking about potential types of innovation.
What Influences Whether Family Forest Owners Participate in Outreach Campaigns?
Authors: Butler Brett , Butler Sarah , Dennings Kelley , Knoot Tricia
Published: June 2023

We used an experimental design to analyze factors affecting participation rates for family forest owner outreach campaigns. Through logistic regression, we assessed the participation rates as a function of campaign and landowner attributes. Participation rates ranged from 3% to 14%. Owners offered a publication were on average 4.3 times more likely to participate than those offered a forester visit. Owners with a college degree were on average 1.5 times more likely to participate than those with lower levels of formal education. Extension and other outreach professionals can use knowledge of these factors to design more effective outreach campaigns.
Good Agricultural Practices Training for Limited-Resource Produce Growers and Extension Educators
Authors: Nthenge Agnes , Ricketts John , Pitchay Dharma
Published: June 2023

We delivered to growers and Extension educators a workshop addressing good agricultural practices (GAP) for produce safety. To assess the workshop's effects as applicable to behavioral intervention theory, we studied past behaviors, behavioral intentions, and changes in knowledge. Workshop participants had been aware of but did not fully understand certain GAP, such as implementing written food safety plans; after the workshop, both groups reported improved understanding of various concepts. Producers were mixed regarding intent to make GAP-related changes after workshop participation, whereas the educators overall were likely to make changes related to teaching GAP. We concluded that producers need more training on GAP and Extension educators should develop programs accordingly.
Ensuring Food Safety as Demand for Improved Food System Efficiency Increases
Authors: Snyder Abigail , Shumaker Kate , Nelsen Nicole
Published: June 2023

Food security and safety issues have been central to Extension programming since its inception, but emerging concerns over the issues of food waste and system inefficiency have brought new challenges to the forefront. Social change ideas related to reducing food waste include use of secondary quality produce, date label elimination, repurposing of food scraps, and donation and gleaning of food. Implementation of these ideas often intersects with issues of food safety. Therefore, it is incumbent on Extension professionals nationwide to consider how best to use content and expertise to address modern food security, food waste, and food safety challenges.
Outcomes of a Multiyear Multicounty Marriage Celebration
Authors: Payne Pamela , Brower Naomi , Lefthand Matthew
Published: June 2023

Couples often seek marital education to strengthen their relationships. This article explores the program effectiveness of a multiyear, multicounty marriage enrichment event. Analysis of retrospective "pre-then-post" evaluations across 2 years of the event (N = 480 in 2015; N = 554 in 2016) suggests that participant knowledge increased but that middle-aged participants showed lower levels of perceived knowledge following program participation as compared to younger and older attendees. Future researchers may consider exploring the trend of younger and older audiences reporting higher levels of knowledge following such events. Overall, we determined that practitioners should consider date night events to be an effective channel for relationship education.
Using American Indian Legends to Teach Youths Financial Literacy: Innovative Approaches to Cultural Adaptation
Authors: Garbow Jennifer , Jokela Rebecca , Rudi Jessie , Serido Joyce
Published: June 2023

In this article, we report on pilot implementation of a financial education program for American Indian (AI) youths. Our purpose is to share our experience engaging AI youths in a culturally relevant experience in which they learn financial education concepts. Specifically, we incorporated Ojibwe legends into lesson content to connect Ojibwe culture to the information being taught. We report a combination of quantitative survey data and qualitative observational notes that overall suggest evidence of success regarding effectively engaging AI youths in financial education. Our approach may be of particular interest to Extension educators working with youths from culturally underserved audiences.
Using an Innovative Multiple-Methods Approach to Evaluate Extension Conferences
Authors: Edwards Harriett , Culp Ken , Jordan Jenny
Published: June 2023

Engaging attendees of a 4-H volunteer conference in a multiple-methods approach to conference evaluation met the needs of our conference planning team by resulting in diverse opportunities for determining impact, assessing satisfaction, and understanding conference participants' experiences. The multiple-methods approach also appealed to conference participants by providing them with a variety of ways to share input and reflection while building a sense of community and belonging. Every participant was involved in multiple assessment strategies. We received both quantitative and qualitative data for assessing conference success and gathered impact data by using multiple creative evaluation tools.
Telework and internal corporate social responsibility: Insights from New Zealand back-office personnel during COVID-19
Authors:   , Alexander Churilov
Published: June 2023

The contemporary work landscape has experienced substantial transformations in recent years due to technological advancements, digital communication tools, and shifting employee expectations. Telework has become an essential element of the modern work environment and gained significant attention. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the widespread adoption of telework for business continuity and social distancing. This research investigates the demand and drivers of telework among New Zealand back-office personnel post-pandemic. Back-office personnel, in this study, refers to employees who perform functions related to administration, operations, and support, roles that do not involve direct interaction with clients or customers but are integral to an organisation's functioning. The focus on this group is crucial as they represent a significant portion of the workforce, and their adaptation to and perceptions of telework can significantly impact organisational effectiveness and employee satisfaction. This research examines the attitudes of its effects on work-life balance, job satisfaction, and potential as an internal corporate social responsibility (CSR) extension. Using a mixed-methods research design, 101 back-office personnel in New Zealand participated in a questionnaire and ten in semi-structured interviews. Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were utilised to analyse quantitative and qualitative data, respectively. Results indicated a strong demand for telework due to improved work-life balance, enhanced flexibility, reduced commuting, and increased productivity. Most participants preferred a hybrid telework model, combining the benefits of remote work with in-person collaboration. Telework was generally seen as positively impacting work-life balance and job satisfaction, but challenges like work-personal life boundaries and social isolation must be addressed for sustained benefits. Moreover, findings suggest telework can serve as an internal CSR extension. By incorporating telework into CSR strategies, organisations can tackle key internal CSR components, boosting their reputation and long-term success. This study offers insights and recommendations for organisations aiming to implement telework policies, emphasising the need to accommodate employee preferences while maximising benefits and tackling telework-associated challenges. Keywords: New Zealand, back-office personnel, remote work, telecommuting, corporate social responsibility (CSR), COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-
Spatial management of air and missile defence operations
Authors:   Institute of Mathematical Machines and Systems Problems of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Sapaty P.S.
Published: June 2023

This paper relates to the accepted presentation presented at the international Air and Missile Defence Technology Conference, held on November 16–17, 2022, in London, the UK, (day two), reflecting the contents of the presentation slides. It describes applications of the patented and internationally tested Spatial Grasp Technology (SGT) and its Spatial Grasp Language (SGL) for integrated air and missile defense (IAMD). Based on holistic space navigation and processing by recursive mobile code self-spreading in distributed words, SGT differs radically from the traditional management of large systems since it consists of parts exchanging messages. The dynamic network of SGL interpreters can be arbitrarily large and cover terrestrial and celestial environments as powerful spatial engines. The paper contains an example of tracking and destruction of multiple cruise missiles by self-evolving spatial intelligence in SGL using networks of radar stations. It also briefs the growing multiple satellite constellation in low Earth orbits (LEO) for potential IAMD applications. Starting from the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) of the past and then briefing the latest project of the Space Development Agency, the paper shows SGL solutions for discovery, tracking, and destroying ballistic missiles and hypersonic gliders with the use of collectively behaving constellations of LEO satellites. It also shows how to organize higher levels of supervision of groups of mobile chasers fighting multiple targets (potentially both missiles and drones), by providing global awareness and even consciousness in SGL which can drastically improve their performance. The latest version of SGT can be implemented on any platform and put into operation in a short time, similar to its previous versions in different countries.