bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
RIS-Enhanced MIMO Channels in Urban Environments: Experimental Insights
Authors: Rains James , tukmanov anvar , Abbasi Qammer H. , Imran Muhammad
Published: November 2023

Can the smart radio environment paradigm measurably enhance the performance of contemporary urban macrocells? In this study, we explore the impact of reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs) on a real-world sub-6 GHz MIMO channel. A rooftop-mounted macrocell antenna has been adapted to enable frequency domain channel measurements to be ascertained. A nature-inspired beam search algorithm has been employed to maximize channel gain at user positions, revealing a potential 50% increase in channel capacity in certain circumstances. Analysis reveals, however, that the spatial characteristics of the channel can be adversely affected through the introduction of a RIS in these settings. The RIS prototype schematics, Gerber files, and source code have been made available to aid in future experimental efforts of the wireless research community.
Blade Fault Diagnosis Based on Hybrid Physics and Domain Adaptation: A Case Study of Variable-Speed Marine Current Turbines
Authors: Xie Tao , Hu Zhihuang , Wang Tianzhen , zhang weidong , Chen Hongtian
Published: November 2023

As a machine learning approach, domain adaptation methods are widely applied in cross-scenario fault diagnosis. However, the target domain may need more annotated data, posing challenges to the performance of domain adaptation methods. This paper proposes a fault diagnosis method based on hybrid physics and domain adaptation (HPDA) with its application to marine current turbines (MCTs) scenarios. Specifically, this method first establishes a rotational feature alignment model based on physical variables. Then, it aligns the feature of the target domain data with physical parameters. Finally, an augmented domain adversarial model is trained using pre-alignment samples. Data from MCT prototypes are collected to validate the effectiveness of the proposed method. Experimental results demonstrate the proposed method's superior stability and data transferability compared with the state-of-the-art.
A Review of Evaluation Approaches for Explainable AI With Applications in Cardiology
Authors: Salih Ahmed , Boscolo Galazzo Ilaria , Gkontra Polyxeni , Rauseo Elisa , Mark Lee Aaron , Lekadir Karim , Radeva Petia , Petersen Steffen , Menegaz Gloria
Published: November 2023

Explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) elucidates the decision-making process of complex AI models and is important in building trust in model predictions. XAI explanations themselves require evaluation as to accuracy and reasonableness and in the context of use of the underlying AI model. This review details the evaluation of XAI in cardiac AI applications and has found that, of the studies examined, 37% evaluated XAI quality using literature results, 11% used clinicians as domain-experts, 11% used proxies or statistical analysis, with the remaining 43% not assessing the XAI used at all. We aim to inspire additional studies within healthcare, urging researchers not only to apply XAI methods but to systematically assess the resulting explanations, as a step towards developing trustworthy and safe models.
A Fixture-Free 2D Sewing System by a Dual-Arm Manipulator and Visual Feedback Control
Authors: Tokuda Fuyuki , Murakami Ryo , Seino Akira , Kobayashi Akinari , hayashibe mitsuhiro , Kosuge Kazuhiro
Published: November 2023

This paper proposes a fixture-free 2D sewing system using a dual-arm manipulator, i.e., the seam lines of the top and bottom fabric parts are the same. The proposed 2D sewing system sews two stacked fabric parts together along a desired seam line printed on the top fabric part without the use of a fixture by applying a novel vision-based seam line tracking control. In the proposed system, the set of aligned and stacked fabric parts is held by the end-effectors of the dual-arm manipulator in coordination. The dual-arm manipulator controls the motion of the fabric parts on the flat sewing table stitch by stitch in coordination, while keeping the manipulated fabric parts flat using the internal force applied to the set of fabric parts. A novel vision-based seam line tracking control is proposed to control the motion of the set of fabric parts along the printed seam line on the top fabric. The convergence of the tracking error is analyzed for sewing along both straight and curved seam lines and is shown to be specified by the control parameters. Sewing experiments show that the tracking error converges to zero as analyzed. The sewing experiments also show that synchronization of the coordinated motion of the manipulators and the motion of the sewing needle is essential for sewing with sub-millimeter accuracy.
Isolation and genetic analysis of the chikungunya virus from Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes captured in Central America
Authors: Ignatyev Georgy M. , Oksanich Alexey S. , Kazakova Elena V. , Samartseva Tatyana G. , Otrashevskaya Еlena V. , Uyba Stanislav V. , Trukhin Victor P.
Published: November 2023

Introduction. The habitat of mosquitoes belonging to the genera Aedes spp., Culex spp., Culiseta spp. is in South and Central America, including Nicaragua. Monitoring of the spread of mosquito vectors and assessment of the infection with arboviruses can provide information on possible occurrence of new diseases or an increase in the reported cases, changes in the infectivity of viruses for humans due to changes in pathogen transmitters.
The purpose of this study was isolation and identification of arboviruses belonging to the Flavivirus and Alphavirus genera from A. albopictus, A. aegypti, Culiseta spp., Culex spp. mosquitoes captured in forests of Nicaragua.
Materials and methods. A. albopictus, A. aegypti, Culiseta spp., Culex spp. mosquitoes were captured during the dry season in 2021 in forested areas of Nicaragua in four different locations. Mosquitoes were sorted into pools, each containing 5-8 mosquitoes (236 pools in total). Using the reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, the pools were tested for the presence of chikungunya (CHIKV), dengue, Zika, and yellow fever viruses. Positive pools were inoculated into the C6/36 cell culture to obtain isolates and for their further sequencing.
Results. The dengue virus was detected only in Aedes spp. mosquitoes: in 7 pools — A. aegypti, in 1 — A. albopictus. CHIKV was also detected only in Aedes spp. mosquitoes: in 3 pools — A. aegypti, in 1 — A. albopictus. The sequencing of nucleotide sequences of 6К, Е1, Е2, and NS1 genes of CHIKV isolated from A. albopictus mosquitoes showed that compared to the similar gene sequences from CHIKV isolates recovered from A. aegypti mosquitoes, the 6K gene region contained 4 nucleotide and 4 amino acid substitutions, while the E1 region contained 16 nucleotide substitutions, 10 of them led to amino acid substitutions; the E2 region contained 14 nucleotide and 11 amino acid substitutions; the NS1 region contained 33 nucleotide and 19 amino acid substitutions.
Analysis of changes in the genome of Vibrio cholerae O1 El Tor genovariants during the current period of the cholera pandemic
Authors: Smirnova Nina I. , Rybalchenko Darya A. , Lozovskiy Yulii V. , Krasnov Yaroslav M. , Kutyrev Vladimir V.
Published: November 2023

Introduction. The genome variability of genetic variants of El Tor cholera agent has led to the emergence of strains carrying mutations in various genes associated with epidemically important pathogen properties. This situation requires an assessment of the trends in these changes in order to predict the pathogenic potential of previously unknown variants and promptly develop new tools for their diagnostics and prevention.
The purpose of this work was to analyze the dynamic changes in pathogenicity and drug resistance genes of V. cholerae El Tor genetic variants from endemic countries and Russia.
Materials and methods. We analyzed complete genome nucleotide sequences of 104 V. cholerae El Tor strains from the NCBI Gen Bank and European Nucleotide Archive databases, as well as those obtained by us. The nucleotide sequences were analyzed using the UGEN v. 45.1 software. The dendrogram was constructed using maximum parsimony algorithm in BioNumerics v.7.6 software package based on the multiple alignment generated using the Snippy 4.6.0 program.
Results. Genomic sequences of 103 strain genovariants isolated on the territory of nine endemic countries of Asia and Africa, as well as in Russia in 1991-2022, have been compared. It is shown that the process of genovariant genome changing was multistage and occurred due to the continuous accumulation of point mutations in key (ctxB and tcpA) and additional (rtxA) genes of pathogenicity and core genes of antibiotic resistance (gyrA, parC and carR), as well as a deletion in SXT element. The most important was the change in the ctxB gene and the emergence of new genovariants with the ctxB7 allele, which replaced the previously prevalent strains. Analysis of altered genome regions of 83 strains from endemic regions has revealed eight genotypes, while the strains (21 isolates) imported to Russia belonged to only five of them including highly virulent strains with the ctxB7 allele and lost PolR biovar-specific feature due to carR gene mutation. The established close phylogenetic relatedness of genovariants from Russia with strains from endemic Asian countries confirms their importation from this region.
Conclusion. The sequential occurrence and accumulation of mutations in the pathogenicity and drug resistance genes in the genome of genovariants in endemic regions have been shown, which leads to a change in their epidemically important features. The importation of new highly virulent genovariants into Russia has been established, which indicates the need for an ongoing assessment of changes in the genome of this pathogen for the timely development of adequate means of gene diagnostics and prevention.
Natura, politica e popolazione
Authors: Livi Bacci Massimo
Published: November 2023

During the first XXth century, war, violence, forced migration, man-made famines, and epidemics were responsible of tens of million deaths. They left deep scars in the survivors, altered the equilibrium between genders and between generations, and affected in multiple ways the European demographic system, including the geographical distribution of the population. The collapse of multinational empires led to the identification of the State with the nation, and of the nation with an ethnic group, and bred an intolerant hyper-ethnicism, culminated in ferocious episodes of ethnic cleansing and genocide. This book is about the victims of these unrests, caused by political choices, and it carries out an analysis of the elements that led to the convincement that States could manipulate the number, the structure and the distribution of populations.
Architettura islamica nel Mediterraneo fatimide (X-XII secolo)
Authors: Hadda Lamia
Published: November 2023

Despite a rather conflicted origin and a controversial genealogy, the Fatimids were one of the most promising and flourishing dynasties in Islam. Their two-century reign, from 969 to 1171, represents a significant period in the history of the medieval Mediterranean. The dynasty took its first steps in Ifriqiya, present-day Tunisia, and from there extended their rule throughout North Africa until the capture of Egypt. Sicily, conquered by the Muslims in the 9th century, also fell under Fatimid rule until 1091, the date of the Norman conquest of the island. In this historical context, the book attempts to shed light on the main events starting with the architecture built in North Africa and the cultural exchanges between the two shores of the Mediterranean.
MENINGKATKAN BERFIKIR KRITIS SISWA DENGAN MODEL KOOPERATIF LEARNING MATA PELAJARAN AL-QUR'AN DAN HADITS KELAS X MAN 1 LAMPUNG TIMUR
Authors: Zakaria Aziz , Q Ikhwan Aziz , Hayati Rina Mida
Published: November 2023

Berpikir Kritis adalah proses memfokuskan dan mengamati pertanyaan atau masalah, menilai dan memahami situasi masalah, menganalisis masalah, membuat dan mengevaluasi keputusan atau solusi dan menghasilkan suatu tindakan. Perlu adanya model pembelajaran yang diatur sedemikian rupa sehingga akan diperoleh dampak pembelajaran secara langsung kearah perubahan tingkah laku sebagaimana dirumuskan dalam tujuan pembelajaran. Model kooperatif Learning adalah model pembelajaran yang melibatkan siswa dengan membentuk kelompok-kelompok kecil yang saling membantu dan bekerja sama secara interaktif, yang berarti bahwa guru tidak lagi bertindak sebagai satu-satunya narasumber dalam Pelaksanaan Kegiatan Belajar Mengajar (PKBM), tetapi siswa juga berpartisipasi aktif dalam mencapai tujuan pembelajaran. Dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi, hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penerapan model pembelajaran kooperatif dapat meningkatkan berfikir kritis siswa. Keberhasilan ini dapat dilihat dari siswa yang lebih berani dalam mengajukan pertanyaan kepada guru dan siswa lebih antusias dalam menjawab ketika guru mengajukan pertanyaan saat diskusi kelas berlangsung. Kata Kunci: Berpikir Kritis, Model Pembelajaran, Kooperatif Learning
PENERAPAN METODE TIKRAR DALAM MENGHAFAL AL-QUR’AN DI RUMAH QUR’AM DZURRIYATULHUFFAZH DESA HAJIMENA KABUPATEN LAMPUNG SELATAN
Authors: Pradana Herdani Ahmad , Luviadi Ahmad , Machsun Muhammad
Published: November 2023

ABSTRACTThis research discusses the Tikrar Method, which is one of the methods used to memorize the Qur'an which is widely applied in various Qur'anic educational institutions in Indonesia. This method is used by repeating the verses that want to be memorized and those that have been memorized, so that by using this method the memorization becomes stronger and does not forget easily.Therefore, this thesis discusses the application of the Tikrar method in memorizing the Qur'an at the Dzurriyatul Huffazh Hajimena Qur'an House in South Lampung Regency. This study aims to determine how the implementation of the Tikrar method in the institution and how the learning stages of the Tikrar method.This research uses descriptive qualitative research with a field approach. In this study the techniques used in data collection are using observation, interview, and documentation techniques. The subjects of research are the Head of the Foundation, tahfizh Supervising Teacher and Santri.Based on the results of the researcher's observations, it can be concluded that the tikrar method is very effective in memorizing the Qur'an, with this method the achievement of memorization targets can be achieved with good memorization quality. This method is very typical by repeating verses so that they can memorize without memorizing aloud. Keywords: Method, Tikrar, RQ-Duha.
Improving the Quality of the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Faculty According to a Competency-Based Approach at Vietnamese Universities
Authors: Dung Pham Quang , Dung Nguyen Thi , Huyen Nguyen Thi Thu
Published: November 2023

In the context of global economic integration, the logistics and supply chain management industry is becoming a spearhead sector driving the development of Vietnam's economy. However, the current growth of this industry is facing difficulties due to a shortage of high-quality human resources in terms of both quantity and skills. The teaching activities of logistics and supply chain management at Vietnamese universities still have many limitations and do not meet the specific needs of developing students' capacity after graduation. This article is based on a survey of the general situation of teaching logistics and supply chain management at Vietnamese universities. In which, the current situation of the teaching staff is still lacking in experience and expertise in the field of logistics and supply chain management. In addition, teaching methods are still quite traditional and do not meet the requirements for interaction, application, practical skills, and creative thinking for students. Through analyzing the factors affecting the teaching process, the article introduces a solution to improve the quality of the teaching staff of logistics and supply chain management based on a competency-based approach.
The Risk Factors in Patients of Myocardial Infarction: An Observational Study
Authors: Paul Protap Kumar , Rahman Mohammad Shafiqur , Hasan Md. Kamrul , Siddique Nure Alam , Sharkar Mohammad Alwalid , Islam Nureza , Bhowmick Koushik , Islam Md. Saiful , Paul Prohlad Kumar
Published: November 2023

Background: Acute myocardial infarction is a condition where the blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked, leading to the death of heart tissue. It is a major cause of heart failure and fatalities worldwide. Objective: To assess risk factors in MI patients and determine clinical criteria for patients with MI. Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was done from January 2023 to June 2023 at the Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, Mymensingh, Bangladesh. A total of 100 people were observed in this study. Results: Our study showed that a maximum of 32 individuals aged 50-59 suffered from acute myocardial infarction. Most were male (74%) and Muslim (93%). 83% had hypertension, 78% had diabetes mellitus, and 77% were smokers. Different types of MI were identified, with anterolateral MI being the most common (25 patients). Conclusion: Several risk factors increase the chance of developing acute myocardial infarction, including family history, sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, smoking, lack of exercise, and certain health conditions like diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, SLE, vasculitis, or obesity.
Correlation of Umbilical Cord Weight and Length with Placental and Birth Weight Using Pearson Co-efficient
Authors: Alim Afshan Jesmin , Banu Nasima Arjumand , Noor Thamina
Published: November 2023

Introduction: The relationship between umbilical cord dimensions and placental and birth weight has been a subject of scientific inquiry. Studies suggest that the weight and length of the umbilical cord may serve as indicators for fetal well-being and are often correlated with placental weight and overall birth weight. Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to assess the correlation of umbilical cord weight and length with placental and birth weight using Pearson co-efficient. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Department of Gynaecology, Bangladesh Medical College Hospital and Dhaka medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh, during the period from June 2017 to June 2018. Total 150 umbilical cords were collected from women giving birth in our hospital for this study. Result: The maternal age predominantly ranged between 30-34 years, accounting for 35.3% of the sample. The mean gestational age was 38.8 weeks, with most births occurring at 38 weeks (49.3%). The gender distribution of newborns was balanced, with 52% males and 48% females. The study also revealed a gradual increase in both neonatal and placental weights from 37 to 42 weeks of gestation. Pearson correlation coefficients indicated moderate but significant relationships between umbilical cord weight and placental weight (r=0.2708, P=0.013), and umbilical cord weight and birth weight (r=0.3183, P=0.008). The strongest correlation was observed between placental weight and birth weight (r=0.5156, P<0.0001). Conclusion: This study found moderate but statistically significant correlations between umbilical cord weight and both placental and birth weights. The strongest correlation was observed between placental weight and birth weight, underscoring the importance of placental health in neonatal outcomes.
Kualitas Sperma pada Laki-Laki Defisiensi Vitamin D di Palembang
Authors: Apriyanti Maya Eka , Effendi Yusuf , Hafy Zen
Published: November 2023

Vitamin D deficiency may play some roles in male infertility. Abundant vitamin D receptors exist in male reproductive tracts, implying some significant functions of vitamin D in spermatogenesis and/or testosterone synthesis. This study aims to measure sperm parameters in males with vitamin D deficiency in Palembang, South Sumatra. This study was a conducted as observational, cross-sectional descriptive study on single mother and child hospital in Palembang. Subjects’ serum vitamin D was measured in an accredited external clinical laboratory and sperm samples were collected and examined in same laboratory according to standard protocols. Median age of subject was 30,0 (24-49) years old. Mean serum vitamin D concentration was 21.372 ± 4.202 ng/mL. Median sperm concentration was 21.75 (0.00-137.00) millions/mL. Median sperm count was 66.14 (0.00-370.80) millions. Average progressive motility was 35.64 ± 18.573%. Median normal morphology was 5.00 (0.00-7.00)%. Normal sperm parameters observed in this study implicated vitamin D plays no significant role in sperm quality.
Identifikasi dan Peran Stakeholder dalam Pengelolaan Zona Penangkapan Ikan Di Kecamatan Samboja Kabupaten Kutai Kartanegara
Authors: Darmasetiadi Doni , Ningsih Etik Sulistiowati , Oktawati Nurul Ovia , Darmansyah Oon
Published: November 2023

Dalam ruang gerak zona penangkapan ikan yang relatif lebih sempit akibat ditetapkannya Kecamatan Samboja sebagai bagian dari Ibukota Negara (IKN), maka sangat bisa dipahami jika pengelolaan pesisir memerlukan pengelolaan yang melibatkan banyak pemangku kepentingan (stakeholder). Dengan metode kualitatif, penelitian ini dapat menerima banyak narasi dari yang merupakan pemangku kepentingan dalam pengelolaan zona penangkapan ikan di Kecamatan Samboja Kabupaten Kutai Kartanegara, yaitu Kepala Desa Tanjung Harapan, Kepala UPT Air Payau, dan ketua kelompok nelayan. Para stakeholder ini terdiri atas stakehoder kunci, utama, dan pendukung dengan masing-masing peran, yakni policy creator, koordinator, fasilitator, implementer, dan akselerator. Pengelolaan zona penangkapan ikan juga membahas terkait pengelolaan potensi konflik yang dapat dilakukan dengan negosiasi dan mediasi dengan para stakeholder.
EFEITOS DO USO PROLONGADO DE LENTES DE CONTATO NA SAÚDE OCULAR
Authors: Cavalier Natália Toledo , Duarte Tayrine Bernardes , Dayube Alana Lemos , Bordignon Ana Carolina Gatto , Côrtes Pedro Henrique , Oliveira Michaela Gomes de , Barros Natali Cristina Sousa , Ponte Renata Bittencourt , Gonçalves Paola Costa
Published: November 2023

O uso prolongado de lentes de contato é uma prática comum entre pessoas que buscam correção visual. Embora ofereçam benefícios significativos, como melhoria na qualidade de visão e estética, o impacto dessa prática na saúde ocular é uma área de crescente preocupação. A exposição constante a lentes de contato pode estar associada a uma série de efeitos adversos que variam desde desconforto leve até complicações mais sérias. Diante dessa complexidade, uma revisão integrativa se faz necessária para compilar e analisar as evidências científicas disponíveis sobre os efeitos do uso prolongado de lentes de contato na saúde ocular. Este estudo tem como objetivo realizar uma revisão integrativa da literatura para avaliar os efeitos do uso prolongado de lentes de contato na saúde ocular. A revisão integrativa será conduzida por meio de uma busca sistemática em bases de dados científicas, como PubMed, Scopus e Web of Science. Serão incluídos estudos que abordam os efeitos do uso prolongado de lentes de contato na saúde ocular. A análise compreenderá desenhos de estudo, amostras, métodos de avaliação, resultados e conclusões. A abordagem integrativa permitirá uma síntese abrangente das informações disponíveis, identificando lacunas no conhecimento e consolidando as descobertas relevantes. Ao término da revisão integrativa, espera-se oferecer uma visão clara e atualizada sobre os efeitos do uso prolongado de lentes de contato na saúde ocular. As considerações finais abordarão as principais descobertas, destacam áreas que necessitam de mais investigação e discutirão implicações práticas para profissionais de saúde e usuários de lentes de contato. A conscientização sobre os potenciais riscos e cuidados adequados pode contribuir para a promoção de práticas mais seguras no uso de lentes de contato.
TERMOGRAFIA INTRAVERMELHA NAS DORES OROFACIAIS
Authors: Silva Laís Sousa , Ferreira Antônio Fabrício Alves , Seixas Deborah Rocha , Guimarães Samara de Freitas , Pereira Katia Caetana , Nascimento João Vitor Pereira , Lopes Thiago Pereira , Silva Vinicios Fernando Silva da , Soares Nielly dos Santos , Monteiro Vinicius Ribeiro
Published: November 2023

Nas ciências da saúde o uso de ferramentas de diagnóstico está disponível para auxiliar na identificação da patologia, no tratamento e acompanhamento dos casos clínicos apresentados, de modo que se pode destacar a termografia infravermelha que é uma ferramenta baseada em um exame não anatômico e sim funcional, onde sua técnica consiste em um registro gráfico de temperaturas do corpo gerado pela radiação emitida. O objetivo deste trabalho através da revisão de literatura é identificar a importância e eficácia no diagnóstico das desordens e estabilidade muscular pelo exame de termografia infravermelha. Pode-se concluir que o uso de exames complementares como a termografia para infravermelha, para o tratamento das dores orofaciais, é eficaz por ser capaz de evidenciar as regiões de inflamação corporal, permitindo ao clínico a execução de um melhor planejamento do tratamento a ser executado o que auxilia no resultado da execução do tratamento proposto.
Rejuvenating Economic Empowerment: A Study on Women-led Entrepreneurship in Molasses Production in Manipur
Authors: MD FAIZUL HAQUE  , DR. SURESH SAH
Published: November 2023

Women in Manipur have exhibited their entrepreneurial spirit by engaging in various occupations to secure their livelihoods. Historically, some women were involved in selling locally-made liquor, although this came with the burden of societal stigma and discrimination. Subsequently, a group of women entrepreneurs ventured into molasses production, paving the way for their own success stories and inspiring others to pursue better earning opportunities. This research delves into the socio-economic landscape of Scheduled Caste (SC) women engaged in molasses production in Kakching, Manipur. The study aims to assess the current status of women's participation in molasses entrepreneurship, evaluate the potential for sustainable economic growth, identify challenges faced by women in successfully conducting their trade, and explore the prospects presented by India's Look East Policies. The study concludes by offering insightful recommendations based on the research findings.
Vegetation monitoring in the Santa Monica Mountains and Simi Hills region: 2014?2020 annual report
Authors: Mendelsohn Mark , Tiszler John , Sagar Tarja
Published: November 2023

Our Inventory & Monitoring team surveyed over 200 Terrestrial Native Vegetation Monitoring Plots in the Santa Monica Mountains and Simi Hills (SAMO) Region over the first seven years of this program?s history, 2014?2020. During this period, the park experienced a large wildfire in 2013 followed by historic drought, and then in 2018 the largest wildfire in the region?s recorded history, succeeded by well-timed rainfall. The goal of this monitoring program is to detect and understand the nature of vegetation change, for example in drought or post-fire environments, providing a knowledge base for developing effective management strategies. Our metrics include vegetation cover, species richness, shrub/tree abundance, survival, and recruitment. In general, SAMO experienced widescale native shrub dieback during the extended drought. Dry shrublands that subsequently burned to the ground in 2018 converted into a rich and widespread green-up with the substantial rains received in 2019, producing a very diverse assemblage of wildflowers (including many fire followers not seen in many years) and a strong recruitment of our native shrubs via resprouting and seedlings into 2020 across most of the park?s more pristine areas. We documented post-fire expansions in several populations of the federally endangered Braunton?s milkvetch. Non-native herbaceous species such as mustards dominated previously disturbed lands and expanded their coverage following the 2018 wildfire. The data we collected will be available for advancing the science of fire ecology, and informing future park management and interpretation programs.
2022 Arches National Park Visitor Spending and Experience Study (Final Report and Appendices on 2022 Data Collection)
Authors:   The Otak Team (Otak)
Published: November 2023

? This report describes the results of a visitor use study at Arches National Park conducted from May 27 through June 6, 2022. During the sampling period, 1,121 visitor groups were contacted to participate in the survey. Of those groups, 942 agreed to participate in the on-site intercept survey (84 percent on-site response rate) and 840 agreed to participate in the mail-back survey by accepting a mail-back survey packet (75 percent cooperation rate). Questionnaires were completed and returned by 465 visitor groups, resulting in a completion rate of 55 percent among those visitor groups that accepted a mail back questionnaire, and an overall mail-back response rate of 42 percent for the study.
? This report profiles a systematic random sample of Arches National Park visitors. Most of the results are presented in graphs and frequency tables. Summaries of visitor comments are included in the body of the report. Verbatim comments are included in the Visitor Comment Appendix (bound separately).
The Future Population Growth and Its Geographical Distribution
Authors: Vávra Zdeněk
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this paper is to describe the latest views on the future growth of world population. The first part explains the basic principles which must be taken into account in estimating prospective populations. Here estimates are given for the more and less developed areas, as well as for eight major geographic regions and 24 sub-regions (table 5). The second part is concerned with projections for world population as divided between the more and less developed areas (according to the three variants - low, medium, high) and as compared with past population growth (table 1). Detailed analysis is offered only for the medium variant (table 2), including changes in population density per 1 km2. The third part describes changes in age structure. Particular attention is given to the tendency toward demographic aging, a factor of increasing importance for the technologically advanced area (table 3). Part four deals with the active proportion of the population and analyses the dependency ratio (table 4). In the last part, an expression of opinion is given as to the main results from the future population growth. According to the medium variant, world population, nearly 3 billion in 1960, may attain about six billion by the year 2000, i. e. may nearly double. The largest contribution to world population growth is made by the less developed area. The medium variant suggests that in the less developed area, population would more than double, increasing from some 2 billion in 1960 to more than 4,4 billion by 2000. The influence which this future population growth will have on the age structure must also be noted. Using a criterion which has been applied by UN, the world population can be considered as aging (4,9 % being aged 65 years and over) and it will continue in this phase, at an advancing rate, up to the century's end. A great contrast appears, however, when the criterion is applied separately to the more and less developed areas and their individual regions. In the more developed area, the population was an aged one already in 1960 (8,3 % at ages 65 an over) and yet the aging process will continue, so that it is estimated the percentage of persons of advanced age will reach 10,8 % by 1980 and 11,4 % by 2000. In the underdeveloped area only about 3,3 % of population were aged 65 and over in 1960, 4 % may be atteined by 1980 and 4,9 % by the century's end. An interesting tendency is observed in the dependency ratio, especially considering children and old persons separately. Old-age dependency tends to increase, whereas child dependency to decrease. This fact emphasized the problem of aging as a topic for study, particularly its social and economic aspects. It, is the opinion of the author, that the present and future principal world population problems are demographic aging and enormous population growth in the underdeveloped area. Both problems will require investigation with regard to each geographical region separately.
Effect of Temperature on Drying Kinetics and Quality of Partially Deoiled Chia Flour Wheat Pasta
Authors: C Aranibar , A Aguirre , R Borneo
Published: November 2023

After chia oil extraction, a by-product, partially-deoiled chia flour (PDCF) with a high nutritional value (high content of fiber, protein, and antioxidant properties) remains. The effect of drying temperature on the quality and drying kinetics of wheat pasta enriched with PDCF was evaluated. Wheat pasta was prepared with different proportions of PDCF (0, 5 and 10%, wheat based) and dried at 45, 55 and 65 °C for 24 hours. Experimental data were fitted to different empirical models. Drying kinetics, drying rate (DR), effective moisture diffusivity (Deff), pasta cooking parameters, microstructure, textural and color were analyzed. The Midilli model had the most suitable performance to describe pasta drying kinetics behaviour. Pasta enriched with PDCF required higher energy input for drying. High drying temperatures had a great impact on enriched pasta quality. Pasta was darker, opaque, irregular, and porous. Cooking time and cooking losses decreased. Hardness was not affected. The strength and microstructure properties of enriched pasta improved at 65 °C, while the non-enriched pasta properties improved at 55 °C.
Perancangan Video Iklan Animasi 2D dengan Mengusung Karakter Cerita Rakyat Lokal dalam Rangka Mengenalkan Daerah Wisata Alam Baturraden Kabupaten Banyumas
Authors: Anjani Viki , Kurniawan Rendya Adi , Rachman Anung
Published: November 2023

Wisata menjadi daya tarik setiap orang untuk menyegarkan pikiran dari lelahnya kegiatan atau pekerjaan sehari-hari. Ada begitu banyak wisata di Indonesia salah satunya yaitu wisata alam daerah Baturraden yang terkenal dengan wisata pegunungannya yang sejuk, namun sangat disayangkan karena promosi wisata yang dilakukan terbilang masih kurang. Oleh karena itu peneliti bertujuan untuk membuat atau menciptakan video animasi 2D yang mengusung karakter cerita rakyat lokal Baturraden guna memperkenalkan serta mempromosikan wisata alam Baturraden. Proses pembuatan projek ini mengambil data yang ada pada jurnal, website, survey google form serta sumber lain yang tervalidasi, kemudian dijabarkan dalam bentuk deskriptif menggunakan metode kualitatif dan metode MDLC (Multimedia Development Life Cycle) milik Luther. Penelitian ini menghasilkan sebuah video berdurasi 39 detik dengan menampilkan berbagai macam ilustrasi dan karakter yang dapat menyampaikan informasi mengenai wisata alam Baturraden. Berdasarkan hasil survey yang dibagikan melalui google form juga menyatakan keefektifan video tersebut.
Perancangan Motion Graphic tentang Pentingnya Menikah di Usia Ideal oleh IPPNU Jawa Barat untuk Remaja Usia 13-18 Tahun di Kabupaten Bandung
Authors: Rizkiani Meti Agni , Nurfajriyah Saidah , Putri Citra Kemala
Published: November 2023

Kabupaten Bandung menduduki peringkat tertinggi di Jawa Barat selama 3 tahun berturut-turut. Sekitar 500 anak diketahui menikah dini pada 2019, meningkat menjadi 669 pada 2020, dan pada Juli 2021, jumlah pernikahan di Kabupaten Bandung mencapai 679 kasus. Data dispensasi nikah menunjukan    bahwa pengadilan agama Soreang telah menerima 419 perkara dispensasi nikah, dimana 90% disetujui, dan sebagian kecil ditolak. Selain itu, dampak dari pernikahan dini antara lain kurangnya kesadaran orang tua, kurangnya pemahaman tentang faktor reproduksi dan ekonomi, serta tekanan lingkungan yang menyebabkan pergaulan bebas. Melalui program tentang pentingnya menikah di usia ideal, IPPNU Jawa Barat membutuhkan media edukasi dan informasi yang lebih efektif, terutama untuk sosialisasi anak muda di sekolah, khususnya media sosial seperti Instagram. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, observasi dan penyebaran kuisioner. Perancangan video motion graphic ini melalui 3 tahapan produksi, yaitu pra produksi, produksi dan pasca produksi. Melalui tahapan pembuatan storyline, storyboard, pembuatan karakter, animating, hingga rendering. Hasil dari perancangan ini berupa video motion graphic mengenai pentingnya menikah di usia ideal yang akan digunakan sebagai media edukasi oleh IPPNU Jawa Barat melalui platform Instagram.
Studi Dramaturgi dalam Presentasi Diri Dalang Gejul Pada Program Acara Wayang Golek Si Cepot Show SMTV
Authors: Ilham Yanuar , Fazriah Dina Atila , Hanafi Hanafi , Lestari Anggita , Sugiarta Nugraha
Published: November 2023

Presentasi diri menjadi suatu tindakan yang dilakukan setiap individu dalam memilih perilaku mana yang dapat ditampilkan di lingkungan tertentu agar terbentuk kesan yang ingin dicapai oleh individu. Dalang wayang golek di SMTV Sumedang tentunya melakukan presentasi diri dalam pertunjukannya, termasuk Dalang Wayang Golek Ki Andrian Syaputra atau biasa dikenal dengan Dalang Gejul. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui panggung depan dan realitasnya di belakang panggung dalang serta tanggapan dari budayawan dan penonton pada presentasi diri dalang. Metode yang digunakan kualitatif dengan pendekatan  studi dramaturgi Erving Goffman. Perolehan data penelitian ini didapatkan dari hasil observasi, wawancara, studi pustaka, dan studi dokumentasi. Teknik penentuan informan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling dan Teknik keabsahan data yaitu Triangulasi sumber. Hasil penelitian ini ditemukan bahwa pada panggung depan dalang Ki Andrian memainkan perannya sebagai seorang dalang dengan pakaian yang dikenakan menggunakan baju adat sunda, totopong dan menggunakan makeup yang natural, selain itu karakter yang ditunjukan humoris, dan lucu. Pada panggung belakang cenderung menampilkan jati dirinya sesuai dengan realitas di kehidupan nyata yakni penampilan yang sederhana dan memiliki sifat yang humoris, namun mudah tersentuh atau perasa dan tidak bisa mengontrol emosinya ketika marah. Tanggapan penonton dan budayawan mengenai presentasi diri dalang Ki Andrian telah memenuhi karakteristik dalang yang mengacu kepada mengikuti peraturan perdalangan. Dapat disimpulkan dalam penelitian ini bahwa dalang Ki Andrian melakukan presentasi diri pada panggung depan dan panggung belakang sehingga ditemukan perbedaan dari penampilan dan perilaku dalang di setiap panggungnya.
Strategi Dakwah Daarut Tauhid Peduli Medan dalam Menggalang Dana ke Masyarakat
Authors: Rambe Hardayati , Putri Sri Nurhafmi Widia Hermawan
Published: November 2023

Lembaga sosial harus menggunakan strategi yang dikembangkan dengan baik untuk mencapai hasil yang optimal, karena upaya penggalangan dana membutuhkan pertimbangan yang cermat dan upaya yang tekun untuk tahap-tahap selanjutnya.   Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi taktik yang diterapkan oleh Daarut Tauhid Peduli Medan dalam upaya penggalangan dana mereka, serta tantangan yang dihadapi oleh organisasi dalam strategi dakwah mereka selama kegiatan penggalangan dana tersebut.   Penelitian ini menggunakan metodologi penelitian kualitatif, dengan menggunakan alat analisis model interaktif dan menggunakan teori Bryson sebagai kerangka kerja. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa semua teknik yang diterapkan oleh Daarut Tauhid Peduli Medan untuk menggalang dana menghasilkan peningkatan jumlah donatur yang signifikan.
Depiction of Exile as dispossession in Leila Aboulela’s Minaret (2005)
Authors: Sarah Kyomuhendo
Published: November 2023

Exile as a key feature in Leila Aboulela’s Minaret (2005). Also prevalent is the theme of dispossession in exile. This article discusses the experiences of exiles in Leila Aboulela’s (2005) Minaret; it investigates the depiction of exile as dispossession in the mentioned novel. It traces why and how exile becomes a subject of dispossession due to the undesirable but sometimes inevitable experiences associated with exile. The study was premised on the postcolonial theory – which seeks to deconstruct the legacy of colonialism and is concerned with the impact of European imperialism on both the colonised and coloniser. Texts based on this theory were used to analyse the novel under study. The data was obtained by a close reading of the primary texts along with secondary texts from the internet and others in print. A textual checklist was used to guide and organise the data collection stage. The study found that forms of dispossession include displacement and rootlessness, identity crisis, cultural loss, and Islamophobia. It was seen that most of these forms were a result of the attitudes and structures that were developed during European imperialism and have been perpetrated by the imbalance of power that existed between the colonisers and the colonised. It was also revealed that these negative experiences are brought about by a cultural and power dynamic that makes an exile an outsider and inferior in society; the exile, thus (exiles), lacks representation and a voice. This hinders the integration into the new society and leaves an exile without a concrete sense of belonging or identity
Immunopathogenesis of Orthopoxviridae: insights into immunology from smallpox to monkeypox (mpox)
Authors: Brown Brent , Fricke Ingo , Imarogbe Chinua , Padrón González Alexander Ariel , Batista Osvaldo Aguilera , Mensah Pascal , Chacon-Cruz Enrique
Published: November 2023

Since 2019, notable global viral outbreaks have occurred necessitating further research and healthcare system investigations. Following the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, in 2022, whilst severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) strains evolved, monkeypox virus (MPXV) infections became more evident. MPXV is of the Orthopoxviridae genus, belonging to the family Poxviridae. Zoonotic transmission (animal-to-human transmission) may occur. The Orthopoxviridae genus includes other orthopoxviruses (OPXVs) present in animal host reservoirs that include cowpox viruses (CPXVs), vaccinia virus (VACV), and variola virus (VARV), with the latter being a causal agent of smallpox and excessive mortality. This review aims to present facts about MPXV-specific pathogenesis, epidemiology, and immunology alongside historical perspectives. MPXV was rarely reported outside Africa before April 2000. Early research since 1796 contributed towards the eradication of VARV leading to immunisation strategies. The World Health Organisation (WHO) announcement that VARV had been eradicated was confirmed in 1980. On the 23rd of July 2022, the WHO announced MPXV as a health emergency. Therefore, concern due to the propagation of MPXV causing monkeypox (mpox) disease requires clarity. Infected hosts display symptoms like extensive cellular-initiated rashes and lesions. Infection with MPXV makes it difficult to differentiate from other diseases or skin conditions. Antiviral therapeutic drugs were typically prescribed for smallpox and mpox disease; however, the molecular and immunological mechanisms with cellular changes remain of interest. Furthermore, no official authorized treatment exists for mpox disease. Some humans across the globe may be considered at risk. Historically, presenting symptoms of mpox resemble other viral diseases. Symptoms include rashes or lesions like Streptococcus, but also human herpes viruses (HHVs), including Varicella zoster virus (VZV).
Recent advancements in iodide/phosphine-mediated photoredox radical reactions
Authors: Liu Tinglan , Zhou Yu , Tang Junhong , Wang Chengming
Published: November 2023

Photoredox catalysis plays a crucial role in contemporary synthetic organic chemistry. Since the groundbreaking work of Shang and Fu on photocatalytic decarboxylative alkylations in 2019, a wide range of organic transformations, such as alkylation, alkenylation, cyclization, amination, iodination, and monofluoromethylation, have been progressively achieved using a combination of iodide and PPh3. In this review, we primarily focus on summarizing the recent advancements in inexpensive and readily available iodide/phosphine-mediated photoredox radical transformations.
Metal Catalyzed Coupling/Carbonylative Cyclizations for Accessing Dibenzodiazepinones: An expedient route to Clozapine and other drugs
Authors: Moutayakine Amina , Burke Anthony J
Published: November 2023

A sequential strategy to access 10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenzo[b,e][1,4]diazepinones (DBDAPs) is disclosed in this article through Palladium and Copper catalyzed amination (Buchwald-Hartwig (B-H) or Chan-Lam (C-L))  followed by palladium catalyzed carbonylative cyclization with Mo(CO)6 as CO surrogate (to avoid toxic CO handling) of readily available o-pheneylenediamine and either 1,2-dibromobenzene or 2-bromobenzeneboronic acid. 10,11-Dihydro-5H-dibenzo[b,e][1,4]diazepinone could be synthezised in good yield using a sequential catalytic procedure, using both C-L and B-H approaches. Gratifingly, the use of the C-L reaction was more impressive, and afforded the dibenzodiazepinones in good yields (up to 45%; 2 steps) and much milder conditions using copper as the catalyst. The synthetic utility of this novel strategy was showcased by demonstrating a formal synthesis for the anti-psychotic drug clozapine and to an anti-cancer triazole-DBDAP hybrid.
Pemanfaatan PJUT sebagai Penerangan Jalan di Wilayah RW.04 Desa Neglasari Kecamatan Majalaya
Authors: Sopha Hafitriani  , Dwi Legianto Sinan Azfa , Aska Choirunisa  , Rina Ayuni  , Muhammad Sobari  , Elda Oktaviani
Published: November 2023

Desa Neglasari merupakan desa sebagian besar wilayahnya persawahan dan perkebunan. Pencahayaan yang kurang menjadi salah satu kendala utama masyarakat dalam beraktivitas. Kondisi ini dapat mengakibatkan risiko keselamatan bagi masyarakat dan menghambat aktivitas masyarakat di malam hari. Dari hal tersebut dapat diimplementasi penerangan jalan tenaga surya sebagai solusi untuk mengatasi masalah di desa yang minim pencahayaan. Tujuan dari pemasangan Penerangan Jalan Umum Tenaga Surya (PJUT) untuk memberikan penerangan jalan di wilayah kurang pencahayaan. Kurangnya fasilitas penerangan jalan di Kampung Cibeunying Desa Neglasari, sehingga aktivitas masyarakat menurun pada saat malam hari. Kegiatan ini dilakukan di wilayah RW.04 Desa Neglasari Kecamatan Majalaya dengan menggunakan lampu panel surya (solar cell) dan tiang lampu berbahan dasar besi. Kegiatan dilakukan dengan survei terlebih dahulu, untuk ketepatan pemasangan sistem solar cell di wilayah yang baik terkena sinar matahari dan pengenalan kepada pihak wilayah mengenai sistem kerja lampu solar cell. Dari hasil kegiatan ini pemasangan lampu berhasil dilakukan pemasangan pada 3 titik di kampung Cibeunying Desa Neglasari Majalaya ini. Dari pemasangan PJUT ini, hal yang terpenting yang didapatkan masyarakat mengenai bagaimana pemanfaatan energi secara efisien. Dengan adanya pemasangan penerangan jalan ini masyarakat sangat terbantu dalam beraktivitas di malam hari dengan mengurangi risiko kecelakaan lalu lintas dan tindakan kriminal.