bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Actividad en el tiempo libre como determinante de la atención psicológica en personas con discapacidad
Authors: Barreda Gutiérrez Marina , Pascual Marta , Cantarero David
Published: March 2024

Los España ha avanzado significativamente en la promoción de los derechos y la inclusión de las personas con discapacidad. Asimismo, cuenta con una amplia gama de servicios y apoyo disponibles para las personas con discapacidad, que incluyen atención médica, educación, empleo y servicios sociales. Sin embargo, a pesar de estos esfuerzos, las personas con discapacidad todavía se enfrentan a retos importantes en España que contribuyen a empeorar la salud mental de las personas con discapacidad. En este trabajo analizamos el problema de no realizar ninguna actividad en el tiempo libre de las personas con discapacidad en España y su efecto sobre la utilización sanitaria psicológica utilizando la Encuesta de Discapacidad, Autonomía personal y situaciones de Dependencia 2020. Aplicamos una técnica de emparejamiento basadas en métodos de puntaje de propensión para evaluar el impacto de no realizar actividades sobre la prestación psicológica. Los resultados obtenidos en este trabajo añaden más datos empíricos y evidencia que respalda el efecto negativo de no realizar actividades en el tiempo libre sobre la salud mental de las personas con discapacidad. En definitiva, la falta de actividad genera un problema para la prestación sanitaria psicológica del conjunto de la población pudiendo ser más efectiva y con menores listas de espera si los hacedores de políticas públicas consideran dichos resultados sobre las personas con discapacidad.
Assessing the impact of mixed reality-assisted informed consent: A study protocol
Authors: Scalia Gianluca , Priola Stefano Maria , Ranganathan Sruthi , Venkataram Tejas , Orestano Valeria , Marrone Salvatore , Chaurasia Bipin , Maugeri Rosario , Iacopino Domenico Gerardo , Strigari Lidia , Salvati Maurizio , Umana Giuseppe Emmanuele
Published: March 2024

Background:

Informed consent is a crucial aspect of modern medicine, but it can be challenging due to the complexity of the information involved. Mixed reality (MR) has emerged as a promising technology to improve communication. However, there is a lack of comprehensive research on the impact of MR on medical informed consent. The proposed research protocol provides a solid foundation for conducting future investigations and developing MR-based protocols that can enhance patients’ understanding and engagement in the decision-making process.

Methods:

This study will employ a randomized controlled trial design. Two arms will be defined: MR-assisted informed consent (MRaIC) as the experimental arm and conventional informed consent (CIC) as the control arm consent, with 52 patients in each group. The protocol includes the use of questionnaires to analyze the anxiety levels and the awareness of the procedure that the patient is going to perform to study the impact of MRaIC versus CIC before medical procedures.

Results:

The study will evaluate the impact of MR on patients’ information comprehension, engagement during the process of obtaining informed consent, emotional reactions, and consent decisions. Ethical concerns will be addressed.

Conclusion:

This study protocol provides a comprehensive approach to investigate the impact of MR on medical informed consent. The findings may contribute to a better understanding of the effects of MR on information comprehension, engagement during the process of obtaining informed consent, psychological experience, consent decisions, and ethical considerations. The integration of MR technology has the potential to enhance surgical communication practices and improve the informed consent process.
Effect of laser bioprinting on growth characteristics of yeasts
Authors: Cheptsov Vladimir , Zhigarkov Vyacheslav , Maximova Irina , Minaev Nikita , Yusupov Vladimir
Published: March 2024

Laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT) can be helpful for bioprinting of microbial cells, but data on its impact on the microbial physiology are scarce. The aim of study was to investigate the LIFT effect on eukaryotic microorganisms (yeasts) growth characteristics. Candida albicans, Lipomyces lipofer and Saitozyma podzolica yeasts were printed on solid and liquid nutrient media and compared with traditional methods of inoculation. The laser bioprinting affects growth patterns of yeasts, leading to formation of subpopulations with different growth characteristics. The data obtained highlight necessity of studies of the LIFT effect on microorganisms’ physiology.
Yang Xiinzi as a Representative of the Jin Telin Vocal and Performing School: Adapting the Principles of Bel Canto for the National Repertoire
Authors: Muhan Ji
Published: March 2024

The article highlights the work of the Chinese singer Yang Xiinzi, who gained popularity as a performer of mainly national vocal repertoire. The article examines the creative path of the singer, especially noting the successive relation of her performing principles with the school of Jin Telin, an outstanding teacher who produced a whole galaxy of famous vocalists playing iconic roles in the panorama of modern vocal culture in China. Special attention is paid in the article to the adaptation of the principles of bel canto for the performance of the national Chinese repertoire, which, using the example of Yang Xiinzi’s work, seems relevant and promising both professionally and in terms of voice hygiene.
The Embodiment of the Tragic in the Qin and Peking Operas
Authors: Tianyi Dai , Abdullina Galina V.
Published: March 2024

The article is devoted to the problem of refl ecting the “tragic” in Chinese art. The tragic genre in Chinese culture dates back to antiquity, and a vivid example of its embodiment in national music are the Qin and Peking operas, in which emotions, shades of moods, feelings, images and tragic life situations are subtly expressed. The origins of the Chinese tragedy lie in the contradictory political situation and the tragic life of the people, which signifi cantly infl uenced the psychology of people. An important expressive means of the Qin opera is specifi c “bitter voices” (⧰⍽ⱘ)) and “scattered and mournful sounds” (㔖ᢔಌढ़ⱘ)), conveying tragic pictures and stories that serve as an expression of pain and bitterness. The Peking opera performance is based on the “unique descending sound of singing” (⁛․⊛)), the use of microtones and imitation of crying, which contributes to a specifi c vocal sound and creates a special atmosphere, forming a singing style with strong tragic overtones. The purpose of the article is to explore the specifi cs of refl ecting the tragic in Chinese operas.
Molecular set representation learning
Authors: Boulougouri Maria , Vandergheynst Pierre , Probst Daniel
Published: March 2024

Computational representation of molecules can take many forms, including graphs, string-encodings of graphs, binary vectors, or learned embeddings in the form of real-valued vectors. These representations are then used in downstream classification and regression tasks using a wide range of machine-learning models. However, existing models come with limitations, such as the requirement for clearly defined chemical bonds, which often do not represent the true underlying nature of a molecule. Here, we propose a framework for molecular machine learning tasks based on set representation learning. We show that learning on sets of atomic invariants alone reaches the performance of state-of-the-art graph-based models on the most-used chemical benchmark data sets and that introducing a set representation layer into graph neural networks can surpass the performance of established methods in the domains of chemistry, biology, and material science. We introduce specialised set representation-based neural network architectures for reaction yield and protein-ligand binding affinity prediction. Overall, we show that the technique we denote molecular set representation learning is both an alternative and an extension to graph neural network architectures for machine learning tasks on molecules, molecule complexes, and chemical reactions.
Combined Machine Learning and Molecular Dynamics Reveal Two States of Hydration of a Single Functional Group of Cationic Polymeric Brushes
Authors: Ishraaq Raashiq , Akash Tanmay Sarkar , Das Siddhartha
Published: March 2024

The state of hydration of a macromolecular system regulates a plethora of different properties of such a system. In this article, we develop a novel machine learning (ML) approach, based on the unsupervised clustering algorithm, for probing the hydration behavior of the {N(CH3)3}+ functional group of the PMETAC [Poly(2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl trimethylammonium chloride] polyelectrolyte (PE) brush system. The PE brushes and the brush-supported water molecules and counterions (chloride ions) are first described using all-atom molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. The simulation data is subsequently used in our ML framework to identify that (1) the {N(CH3)3}+ functional groups of the PMETAC brushes have two distinct hydration states with one state (state 1) being characterized by less structured water molecules and the other state (state 2) being characterized by more structured water molecules and (2) an enhancement in the brush grafting density leads to the progressive dissapparenace of state 2. An increase in the grafting density increases the number of chloride counterions in a given volume around the {N(CH3)3}+ functional group and increases the number of shared water molecules between the {N(CH3)3}+ and Cl-. The chloride counterions are associated with a hydration layer with much less structured water molecules. Therefore, with an increase in the grafting density, an increase in the percentage of shared water molecules leads to the prevalence of the hydration state [of the {N(CH3)3}+ moiety] with less structured water molecules. Finally, we explain how the present findings are commensurate with two key previous related results, namely a significantly large chloride ion mobility inside the PMETAC brush layer and the {N(CH3)3}+-Cl- average distance remaining independent of the PMETAC brush grafting density. We anticipate that the combined ML-MD-simulation approach proposed in this study can be adapted to probe other soft matter systems to reveal new insights of the underlying mechanisms of emergent phenomenon.
Generic Conditions for Electromembrane Extraction of Acids with Low to Moderate Hydrophilicity in Human Plasma
Authors: Song Chenchen , Dowlatshah Samira , Gaznawi Somayeh , Hay Anne Oldeide , Hasvold Grete , Hansen Frederik André
Published: March 2024

The current paper reports the first set of generic conditions for electromembrane extraction of acidic substances from human plasma. Two systems were developed, based on eutectic solvents; A1 (“A” for acid) comprised dodecyl methyl sulfoxide and thymol in 1:2 ratio (w/w) as liquid membrane, while A2 used [6-methylcoumarin:thymol (1:2)]:2-nitrophenyl octyl ether in 2:1 ratio (w/w). A1 and A2 were applied for extraction of 31 acidic model analytes spiked into 100 µL human plasma diluted 1:1 (v/v) with phosphate buffer pH 7.4. The acceptor solution was 50 mM NH4HCO3 buffer pH 10.0, and extraction was performed at an agitation rate of 750 RPM. Voltage and extraction time were 30 V for 30 min and 10 V for 20 min for A1 and A2, respectively. Under optimal conditions, A1 extracted analytes with 1.8 ≤ log P ≤ 6.0 with an average recovery (R) of 85.1%, while A2 extracted in a range of 0.5 ≤ log P ≤ 6.0 with an average recovery of 79.9%. Meanwhile, extraction current was low at 9 and 26 µA, respectively, which is indicative of good system robustness. Using UHPLC-MS/MS analysis of the acceptor solution, repeatability of the A1 and A2 methods was determined to be 2.8-7.7% and 3.3-9.4% for R > 40%, matrix effects were 82-117% and 84-112%, respectively, and linear calibration curves were obtained. With these methods, generic conditions are now available for electromembrane extraction of bases in the range -2.0 ≤ log P ≤ 6.4 and acids in the range 0.5 ≤ log P ≤ 6.0.
Advancing Vapor Pressure Prediction: A Machine Learning Approach with Directed Message Passing Neural Networks
Authors: Lin Yen-Hsiang , Liang Hsin-Hao , Lin Shiang-Tai , Li Yi-Pei
Published: March 2024

The knowledge vapor pressure of a chemical as a function of temperatures is important in many chemical and environmental engineering applications. This study introduces a novel approach utilizing a machine learning model based on the directed message passing neural network (D-MPNN) architecture to predict the vapor pressure of organic molecules over a broad temperature spectrum. We investigate various strategies for incorporating temperature effects into our models, a key factor for accurate vapor pressure predictions. Our results show that the D-MPNN model markedly surpasses the traditional PR + COSMOSAC method, achieving a significantly lower average absolute relative deviation (AARD) of 0.617 (from D-MPNN vs. 1.36 from PR + COSMOSAC) for an extensive dataset of 19,081 molecules. This improvement is notable as it does not require additional critical property measurements or quantum mechanical calculations for the molecules. This study underscores the potential of machine learning to accurately capture complex molecular features for reliable vapor pressure prediction, presenting a robust alternative to traditional methods dependent on critical property data or quantum mechanical calculations. This breakthrough is especially advantageous for assessing the properties of a novel or under-characterized chemical species.
Singlet Oxygen Insertion into Hydrocarbons: The Role of First- and Second-Generation Pathways in Astronomically Relevant Ices
Authors: Daniely Amit , Zamir Alon , Eisenberg Helen R. , Livshits Ester , Piacentino Elettra , Bergner Jennifer B. , Oberg Karin , Stein Tamar
Published: March 2024

Complex organic molecules are widespread in different areas of the interstellar medium, including cold areas such as molecular clouds where chemical reactions occur in ice. The underlying molecular mechanisms responsible for the observed rich chemistry are still not understood. O(1D) atom reactions provide a pathway for chemical complexity even in cold areas, as the reactions are typically barrierless, and O(1D) is a photofragmented product of astronomically relevant ices such as CO2. In this work, we use quantum chemistry methods to model reactions in astronomical ices containing oxygen with small C1 and C2 hydrocarbons in the presence of UV radiation. Our results demonstrate that the underlying molecular mechanism of reactions in ice includes the oxygen insertion reaction (first-generation reactions), photofragmentation of products and radical recombination reactions (second-generation reactions). The mechanism explains the formation of formaldehyde in methane ice, acetaldehyde in ethane ice, CO in acetylene ice and the consumption of alcohol in all systems. This work demonstrates the important role of first- and second-generation reactions in the unique chemical processes in astronomical ices; where basic molecular building blocks are fragmented and recombined into new molecules resulting in enhanced chemical complexity.
Deracemization of Chiral Ozanimod Key Intermediate using Homogeneous Ir-based Racemization Catalyst
Authors: Oketani Ryusei , Shiohara Koki , Hisaki Ichiro
Published: March 2024

Deracemization by crystallization of a solid solution salt composed of 4-cyano-1-aminoindane and di-p-toluoyl-L-tartaric acid was achieved using (pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)iridium(III) diiode dimer as racemization catalyst affording up to 60% diastereomeric excess (de). This maximum de could be understood as the composition of the solid phase in the equilibrium with the liquid phase at 0% de.
Exploring Reversible Redox behavior in the 6H-BaFeO3-d (0 < d < 0.4) System. Impact of Fe3+/Fe4+ Ratio on Catalytic Properties.
Authors: Gutiérrez-Martín Daniel , Varela Áurea , Hernando María , Torres-Pardo Almudena , Matesanz Emilio , Gómez-Recio Isabel , González-Calbet José María , Fernández-Díaz María Teresa , Calvino José Juan , Cauqui Miguel Ángel , Yeste María Pilar , Parras Marina
Published: March 2024

This work is devoted to evaluating the relationship between oxygen content and catalytic activity on the CO oxidation process of the 6H-type BaFeO3-δ system, showing that a higher Fe oxidation state improved the catalytic performance of the oxides, confirming the involvement of the lattice oxygen in the catalytic process. The redox behavior of the catalyst, followed mainly by neutron thermodiffraction under different atmospheres, allows us to determine the structure of the anionic and cationic sublattices showing a structural transition from the hexagonal symmetry (P63/mmc) of the ideal 6H type to orthorhombic (Cmcm) caused for the octahedra distortion when the Fe3+ concentration increases up to 40% (δ values higher than 0.2) The redox process is topotactic and the 6H basic structure is maintained in the δ range (0<δ<0.4).
Effects of foraging mode and group pattern on vigilance behavior in water birds: a case study of mallard and black-winged stilt
Authors: Li Chunlin , Zhou Lizhi , Li Hongkai , Jiang Zhigang
Published: March 2024

Vigilance behavior is affected by many factors including foraging mode and group pattern which we attempted to understand through a case study of mallard Anas platyrhynchos and black-winged stilt Himantopus himantopus in the Hengshui Lake National Nature Reserve, China. Mallard, a swimming bird, forages in irregular and loose circular groups in open water and its foraging mode (with its head underwater looking for food) does not allow for simultaneous monitoring of potential threats above the water surface, which is why its foraging is called “blind period of foraging”. In contrast, black-winged stilt is a wading bird and forages along riversides in long linear foraging groups. Its long beak, neck and legs enable it to scan around while foraging without any obviously blind period. We used the focal sampling method and measured vigilance behavior by the time spent vigilant, vigilance frequency, average duration of vigilance, alert distance and flee distance for the two species. We predicted higher levels of vigilance and longer alert and flee distance in mallard with long blind periods of foraging. Our results indicated significant differences (p
Fish assemblages across a salinity gradient in the Zeeschelde estuary (Belgium)
Authors: Breine Jan , Maes Joachim , Ollevier Frans , Stevens Maarten
Published: March 2024

Between 1991 and 2008 a total of 71 fish species was recorded in the brackish and fresh water zone of the Schelde estuary (Zeeschelde). The results were obtained from fish surveys from the cooling water filter screens of the power plant at Doel (between 1991 and 2008) and fyke net surveys along the length of the estuary between 1995 and 2008. Species abundance in the different salinity zones was analysed using the fyke net data only. The ten most abundant species represent 90.8% of the total number of individuals caught. In decreasing order of abundance: flounder (Platichthys flesus), roach (Rutilus rutilus), herring (Clupea harengus), eel (Anguilla anguilla), pike-perch (Sander lucioperca), sole (Solea solea), common goby (Pomatoschistus microps), seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax), three-spined stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus) and white bream (Blicca bjoerkna). With fyke nets 33 species were caught in the tidal freshwater zone, 43 species in the oligohaline zone and 59 species in the mesohaline zone. Each salinity zone is characterised by a typical fish assemblage, although some species are shared between all three salinity zones: e.g. three-spined stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus), Prussian carp (Carrasius gibelio), roach (Rutilus rutilus) and eel (Anguilla anguilla). Diadromous species occur in all zones and make up, on average up 22% of the species richness. Freshwater species comprise about 70% of the species in the tidal freshwater zone. In the oligohaline zone the contribution of the freshwater species to the species richness is less while marine migrants become more abundant. As expected, the contribution of marine migrants and estuarine species is higher in the mesohaline zone. The recent increase in species richness in the freshwater and oligohaline zone coincides with a remarkable increase in dissolved oxygen since 2007.
Importance of emotional intelligence in higher education
Authors: M. Vaijo Prema
Published: March 2024

In this era of rapid technological advancement and global interconnectedness, the challenges facing students extend beyond academic excellence. Navigating the complexities of a dynamic world requires not only intellectual prowess but also a heightened awareness of emotional intelligence. The proposed New Policy on Education recognizes the evolving demands on students and seeks to fortify their educational journey by placing a significant emphasis on emotional intelligence. The proposed policy envisions an educational landscape where students not only acquire knowledge but also cultivate emotional resilience, interpersonal skills, and a nuanced understanding of the human experience. The investigation into emotional intelligence in higher education thus serves as a strategic exploration into the potential benefits and implications of integrating emotional intelligence into the academic curriculum. In essence, the proposed New Policy on Education reflects a forward-looking perspective that acknowledges the intricate interplay between intellectual and emotional capacities. By nurturing emotionally intelligent minds, higher education institutions can equip students not only to thrive academically but also to excel as resilient, empathetic, and adaptable contributors to the ever-evolving global landscape.
Мінливість морфологічних ознак вегетативних органів видів родів Festuca L., Miscanthus Anderss. при інтродукції в степову зону України
Authors: Зубровська О. М.
Published: March 2024

В умовах постійних кліматичних аномалій та швидких змін навколишнього середовища необхідна розробка заходів із упередження й нівелювання близьких і віддалених їх наслідків для біорізноманіття. Це викликає необхідність вивчення перебудов різного рівня розвитку в аборигенних та інтродукованих трав’янистих багаторічників, які зростають в колекціях ботанічних садів. У статті наведено еколого- біологічні особливості розвитку видів родин Poaceae Barnhart та мінливість морфологічних ознак їх асиміляційних органів в умовах Криворізького ботанічного саду НАН України (степова зона України). Встановлено, що Festuca cinerea і Miskantus sinensis, які зростають на території саду значний час, добре пристосовуються до ґрунтово- кліматичних умов району інтродукції, проходять повний цикл розвитку і відзначаються високою декоративністю. Міскантус характеризувався середнім весняним відростанням і розтягнутими фенофазами, тоді як костриця – раннім весняним відростанням зі швидкими темпами розвитку. За життєвою формою обидва види щільнокущові трав‘янисті полікарпіки, гемікриптофіти. Доведено, що рослини F. cinerea за останні 15 років достовірно не змінили ритми розвитку, хоча цвісти починали на 15 діб раніше, ніж в природних ареалах України. У M. sinensis на 35-40 діб збільшився вегетаційний період (за рахунок відносно теплої осені та зими). Порівняно з показниками природних місцезростань в умовах інтродукції рослини M. sinensis формували в 1,5-1,7 раза коротші пагони, тоді як ростові параметри F. cinerea залишалися незмінними. З’ясовано, що довготривала посуха у серпні-вересні 2023 р. впливала на скорочення загальної площі листка на 11% у M. sinensis та 16% у F. cinerea внаслідок зменшення його ширини. Очевидно, більш значні зміни в морфології листка F. cinerea свідчать про здатність виду краще пристосовуватися до зміни сезонних кліматичних умов через прояв ксероморфних ознак.
Agrotóxicos em foco: estudo sobre as contribuições de um paradidático para o Ensino de Química e/ou Biologia em Mato Grosso a partir de reflexões docentes
Authors: Cruz Núbia Duarte da , Ribeiro Marcel Thiago Damasceno
Published: March 2024

Os agrotóxicos estão presentes no cotidiano de boa parte dos estudantes do estado de Mato Grosso e se torna um tema relevante para se articular com conceitos de Química e Biologia. Nesse ambiente, considerando a importância da contextualização e da interdisciplinaridade para o ensino das Ciências, o objetivo desta pesquisa foi investigar quais as contribuições do paradidático Agrotóxicos em foco, como ferramenta pedagógica para o Ensino de Química e/ou Biologia em uma escola pública estadual pertencente ao município de Campo Verde-MT. Nesse sentido, a metodologia nessa pesquisa se pauta na abordagem qualitativa, baseada no estudo de caso. Conclui-se que o paradidático aborda um tema sociocientífico de relevância e se apresenta como um material didático útil e viável, em especial, quando informaram que o utilizariam no planejamento de suas aulas.
FROM NATURE'S PHARMACY TO SWINE HEALTH: HARNESSING NATURAL COMPOUNDS AGAINST PRRSV INFECTION
Authors: Orosco Fredmoore
Published: March 2024

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is a significant viral pathogen that causes substantial economic losses to the swine industry worldwide. The limited efficacy of current therapeutic approaches and emergence of new PRRSV strains highlight the urgent need for novel antiviral strategies. Natural compounds de-rived from plants, animals, bacteria, and fungi have attracted increasing attention as po-tential antiviral agents. This comprehensive review focuses on natural compounds with antiviral activity against PRRSV and explores their mechanisms of action, efficacy, and potential applications. These compounds exhibit diverse antiviral mechanisms such as viral attachment and entry inhibition, replication suppression, and modulation of host immune responses. This review also highlights challenges and future directions in this field. Research gaps include the need for further elucidation of the precise mechanisms of action, comprehensive evaluation of safety profiles, and exploration of combination therapies to enhance efficacy. Further research and translational studies are warranted to harness the full potential of these natural compounds and pave the way for the effec-tive control and management of PRRSV infections in the swine industry.
Od naravne lekarne do zdravja prašičev: Izkoriščanje naravnih spojin proti okužbi z virusom PRRSVIzvleček: Virus prašičjega reprodukcijskega in respiratornega sindroma (PRRSV) je pomemben virusni patogen, ki povzroča znatne gospodarske izgube v prašičereji po vsem svetu. Zaradi omejene učinkovitosti obstoječih terapevtskih pristopov in pojavov novih sevov PRRSV so nujno potrebne nove protivirusne strategije. Naravne spojine, pridobljene iz rastlin, živali, bakterij in gliv, so vse bolj poznana kot potencialna protivirusna sredstva. Ta izčrpen pregled se osredotoča na naravne spojine s protivirusnim delovanjem proti PRRSV ter raziskuje mehanizme njihovega delovanja, učinkovitost in morebitno uporabo. Te spojine imajo različne protivirusne mehanizme, kot so zaviranje pritrjevanja in vstopa virusa, zaviranje razmnoževanja in modulacija gostiteljevega imunskega odziva. Pregled izpostavlja tudi izzive in prihodnje usmeritve na tem področju. Raziskovalne vrzeli vključujejo potrebo po nadaljnjem pojasnjevanju natančnih mehanizmov delovanja, celoviti oceni varnostnih profilov in raziskovanju kombiniranih terapij za povečanje učinkovitosti. Potrebne so nadaljnje raziskave in translacijske študije, da bi izkoristili celoten potencial teh naravnih spojin in utrli pot učinkovitemu nadzoru in obvladovanju okužb z virusom PRRSV v prašičereji.
Ključne besede: protivirusna sredstva; naravne spojine; PRRSV; prašičereja
The Correlation between Vocabulary Mastery and Students’ Ability in Writing Descriptive Text
Authors: Novitri Manggar Rizka , Sophia Budiman Theresia Cicik , Hawa Faiza
Published: March 2024

This research is aimed to find out correlation between two variables, the vocabulary mastery as the objective variable (X) and the writing ability in descriptive text as the subjective variable (Y). The research method used is quantitative method. The population used is 7 grade of SMPN 2 Pringapus with a total of 194 students. For the sample, only one class is used, there is 7E grade with 38 students. To analyzed the instrument, there are two types of analysis, namely the technique of dividing students into three criteria and the analysis technique using Pearson Product Moment correlation. With the results, there is a significant correlation between vocabulary mastery and writing ability in writing descriptive text in 7 grade at SMPN 2 Pringapus, with the following results: With degree of significance 5%, the score of r table () obtained is 0.329, therefore,  >  (0.603 > 0.329), meanwhile, with degree of significance 1%, the score of rt gained is 0.424, therefore,  >  (0.603 > 0.424). The conclusion is HA is accepted.
Das Schaffen des Danziger Malers Anton Möller in der Prosa von Günter Grass
Authors: Kowalewska-Mróz Anna
Published: March 2024

Gegenstand dieses Beitrags sind Günter Grass‘ literarische Bezüge zum Werk des Danziger Renaissancemalers Anton Möller. Die Texte, die das Forschungsmaterial bilden, sind ausgewählte Prosawerke von Günter Grass: Örtlich betäubt, Der Butt, Die Rättin und Unkenrufe. In seiner Prosa bezieht sich der Schriftsteller sowohl auf bekannte Werke Möllers wie das Jüngste Gericht im Artushof, den Zinsgroschen im Rathaus oder die Kreuzigung in der Katharinenkirche als auch auf weniger bekannte Werke – Holzschnitte und Zeichnungen. Eine eigene Kategorie bilden jene in den Texten erwähnten Gemälde, die Möller von Grass zugeschrieben werden, deren Existenz aber nicht bestätigt werden kann.
Die kulturelle und historische Dimension der Kinder- und Jugendliteratur am Beispiel des Kriminalthrillers „Zartbittertod“ von Elisabeth Herrmann
Authors: Kuzminykh Ksenia
Published: March 2024

Im Beitrag wird die Analyse der historischen und kulturellen Dimension des jugendliterarischen Werks Zartbittertod (2020) von Elisabeth Herrmann vorgenommen. Sie erfolgt vor dem Hintergrund der Theorien des dokufiktionalen Erzählens und der historiographischen Metafiktion. Darüber hinaus werden die spannungstragenden Strategien des Kriminalthrillers untersucht. Einen weiteren Schwerpunkt bildet die Analyse der kulturellen Konstituenten des Thrillers. Sie erfolgt vor dem Hintergrund der Alteritätsmodelle. Als Methode dient das close-reading-Verfahren.
Redistribuir la tierra: Estado, empresarios y campesinos en la zona bananera del Magdalena (Colombia) durante la reforma agraria, 1961-1976
Authors: Lévy Benjamin
Published: March 2024

La historia de la reforma agraria en las plantaciones bananeras del norte del Magdalena, una de las regiones agroindustriales tradicionales de Colombia, ilustra tanto el alcance de una política de desarrollo rural sin precedentes como el rápido fallo de su componente redistributivo. Este artículo explora, a nivel local, la evolución de las estrategias que empresarios, funcionarios y campesinos emplearon para promover, debilitar o dirigir la reforma agraria hacia la redistribución o la modernización agrícola. Mediante el análisis de archivos institucionales, publicaciones oficiales y académicas y entrevistas de historia oral, esta investigación destaca el papel clave de los actores locales. Demuestra que el uso de la violencia ha sido un instrumento importante para limitar la redistribución de la tierra, así como la contrarreforma política y la presión del mercado sobre las explotaciones reformadas.
High proportion of post-migration HIV acquisition in migrant men who have sex with men receiving HIV care in the Paris region, and associations with social disadvantage and sexual behaviours: results of the ANRS-MIE GANYMEDE study, France, 2021 to 2022
Authors: Palich Romain , Arias-Rodríguez Andrés , Duracinsky Martin , Le Talec Jean-Yves , Rousset Torrente Olivia , Lascoux-Combe Caroline , Lacombe Karine , Ghosn Jade , Viard Jean-Paul , Pialoux Gilles , Ohayon Michel , Duvivier Claudine , Velter Annie , Ben Mechlia Mohamed , Beniguel Lydie , Grabar Sophie , Melchior Maria , Assoumou Lambert , Supervie Virginie ,   GANYMEDE study group
Published: March 2024

Background

Some migrant men who have sex with men (MSM) acquire HIV in France.

Aims

We investigated, in migrant MSM receiving HIV care in France, the (i) rate of post-migration-HIV acquisition in France, (ii) delay between arrival and HIV acquisition and (iii) factors affecting HIV acquisition within 1 year after migration.

Methods

This cross-sectional study focused on ≥ 18-year-old MSM born outside France, receiving HIV care in the Paris region. Information on migration history, socioeconomic condition, sexual activity, and health was collected in May 2021–June 2022 through self-administered questionnaires and medical records. Post-migration-HIV-acquisition rate and delay between arrival in France and HIV acquisition were estimated from biographical data and CD4+ T-cell counts. Predictors of HIV acquisition within 1 year after migration were determined using logistic regression.

Results

Overall post-migration HIV-acquisition rate was 61.7% (715/1,159; 95%CI: 61.2–62.2), ranging from 40.5% (95%CI: 39.6–41.6) to 85.4% (95%CI: 83.9–86.0) in participants from Latin America and North Africa. Among post-migration-HIV acquisitions, those within 1 year after migration represented 13.1% overall (95%CI: 11.6–14.6), being highest in participants from sub-Saharan Africa (25%; 95%CI: 21.5–28.3). Participants ≥ 15-years old at migration, with post-migration-acquired HIV, had a 7.5-year median interval from arrival in France to HIV acquisition (interquartile range (IQR): 3.50–14.75). Older age at arrival, region of origin (sub-Saharan Africa and Asia), degree of social disadvantage and numbers of sexual partners were independently associated with acquiring HIV within 1 year in France.

Conclusion

Our findings may guide HIV prevention policies for most vulnerable migrants to Europe.
Empowering Qur’anic: Inovasi Model Pembelajaran Qiro’ah Sab’ah.
Authors: Mahfudhoh Roudhotul , Rohmawati Laila Fitria
Published: March 2024

Kajian ini mengusulkan model baru pembelajaran Al-Quran yang mengintegrasikan metode tajwid sab’ah dengan media digital. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menjelaskan bagaimana integrasi teknologi dalam pembacaan Al-Quran metode Sab'ah dapat mempertahankan tradisi, meningkatkan efektivitas, dan mengoptimalkan penggunaan media digital. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kombinasi antara studi literatur dan analisis kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa integrasi teknologi dalam pembacaan Al-Quran metode Sab'ah memberikan manfaat yang signifikan dalam mempertahankan tradisi. Dengan menggunakan aplikasi dan perangkat lunak khusus, pembaca Al-Quran dapat melibatkan diri dalam metode Sab'ah secara lebih efisien dan akurat. Selain itu, integrasi teknologi juga dapat meningkatkan efektivitas pembelajaran dengan menyediakan fitur-fitur interaktif, seperti penekanan tajwid, terjemahan, dan catatan tambahan yang memudahkan pemahaman dan penghapalannya. Penerapan media digital dalam pembacaan Al-Quran metode Sab'ah juga mengoptimalkan pengalaman pembacaan. Melalui aplikasi mobile dan platform online, pengguna dapat mengakses Al-Quran dengan mudah di mana saja dan kapan saja. Media digital juga memungkinkan pengguna untuk berbagi pengalaman, catatan, dan pemahaman mereka dengan komunitas pembaca lainnya, memperluas jangkauan dan mendukung kerjasama dalam mempelajari dan mempraktikkan pembacaan Al-Quran. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa integrasi teknologi dalam pembacaan Al-Quran metode Sab'ah memberikan potensi besar dalam mempertahankan tradisi, meningkatkan efektivitas, dan mengoptimalkan media digital. Namun, penting untuk memperhatikan bahwa nilai-nilai tradisional dan spiritualitas tetap menjadi pijakan utama dalam pembacaan Al-Quran, dan teknologi hanya berfungsi sebagai alat bantu yang mendukung proses pembelajaran.
ELECTRIC FISH OPTIMIZATION FOR ECONOMIC LOAD DISPATCH PROBLEM
Authors: ARIKAN YILDIZ Yağmur , AKKAŞ Özge Pınar , SAKA Mustafa , ÇOBAN Melih , EKE İbrahim
Published: March 2024

The Economic Load Dispatch (ELD) problem is an essential aspect of power system planning and operational scheduling. Different techniques and algorithms have been recommended to solve it, aiming to minimize the cost of power generation with satisfying the load requirements. In this paper, a new algorithm called Electric Fish Optimization (EFO) is used to solve the ELD problem by considering the line losses, ramp rate limits, maximum and minimum capacities of the generators and prohibited operating zones (POZ). The algorithm has been utilized in test systems consisting of 6 and 15 units and its outcomes have been compared to those from previous research studies. The proposed algorithm has been shown to achieve minimum cost, indicating its superiority and effectiveness in addressing power system planning challenges. It is evident that the presented algorithm offers a valuable solution for optimizing ELD problems.
Building Blocks of Reintegration: Practical reentry guides as support for justice-involved individuals’ reintegration into communities.
Authors: Groff Melinda
Published: March 2024

As justice-involved individuals are released from incarceration, are the reentry guides
provided by correctional facilities comprehensive to their intended audience? Are they
inclusive of information needed to reintegrate into their communities successfully? This
study aims to determine the content and readability of the reentry guides available upon
release from US prisons. Deedose is used for content analysis, and readability is
determined using the Flesch Kincaid Readability Scale and the Flesch Kincaid Grade
Level. Sixteen unique guides from sixteen states were retrieved from Department of
Corrections websites, email requests, or FOIA submittals. Readability levels average
thirteen (college level) on the Flesch Kincaid Scale Grade Level. The guides shared
common content such as money, employment, and education, while content on record
expungement, behavioral changes, and victim services were limited. The guides in the
sample are all above the reading level of the intended audience and focus more on
addressing immediate needs than helping to make overall behavioral and lifestyle
changes to prevent recidivism.
Contribution to the Molecular Phylogeny of Anthribidae (Coleoptera: Curculioniodea) Inferred from COI Sequences
Authors: Döngel Polen , Ekiz Ali Nafiz
Published: March 2024

Fungus weevils, Anthribidae, is a relatively small family, including about 3861 species worldwide, of the diverse superfamily Curculioniodea. Currently, three subfamilies are recognized within Anthribidae (Anthribinae, Choraginae and Urodontinae); however, this subfamily division is somewhat controversial and not accepted by all authors of the field. In this study, we constructed family level evolutionary histories within Anthribidae by using COI sequences and discussed the phylogenetic relations between these three subfamilies and also between tribes. Estimates of evolutionary divergence between sequences used in this study are calculated and the overall average divergence was 0,274 where minimum was 0,133 and maximum was 0,365. Phylogenetic and evolutionary histories were inferred by using 34 COI sequences representing most of the tribes and subfamilies currently recognized within Anthribidae. The phylogenetic trees were inferred by using Neighbor-Joining (NJ) and Maximum Likelihood (ML) methods. Both method provided quite similar evolutionary histories. According to the phylogenetic trees, Anthribinae + Coraginae members together constitute a monophyletic clade, which makes currently recognized Anthribinae paraphyletic and Coraginae polyphyletic. Urodontinae seems to form a monophyletic clade with respect to used COI sequences. Tribal classification which fully seem to depends on morphological characters are useful for practical taxonomic purposes but most tribes (those represented with more than one species/sequence) does not constitute monophyletic clades.
Occupational Safety and Health
Authors: Fedorov Petr
Published: March 2024

The manual allows the reader to quickly navigate the regulations on labor protection; check whether all labor protection requirements are observed in the organization, and if necessary, study these requirements in detail and consider examples of the practical application of regulations. The use of the information contained in the manual on obligations in the field of labor protection, legal risks, and available opportunities for financing labor protection measures opens up opportunities for the employer to increase the efficiency of production activities. The book is supplied with an electronic appendix with forms of all documents necessary for the organization of labor protection. The publication is intended for employees of personnel services, labor protection specialists, heads of structural divisions of enterprises; it can be used by students of various specialties and directions for training in educational disciplines related to labor protection and HRM.
Mitopoiesis: dança, educação somática e biologia celular
Authors: Pizarro Diego
Published: March 2024

Este texto articula a prática somática do Body-Mind Centering® – compreendendo visualização, somatização e corporalização – como elemento propulsor de um processo híbrido de composição em dança que in
Performance, privacy, and security issues of TCP/IP at the application layer: A comprehensive survey
Authors: Timothy Murkomen
Published: March 2024

TCP/IP is the backbone of modern network communication, connecting devices across the world. TCP/IP at its core is a suite of protocols that enables the transmission of data between computers, facilitating the foundation of the interconnected global network. At the Application Layer of TCP/IP is where the interaction between software applications and the network occurs. The user-centric protocols such as HTTP, SMTP, FTP, POP3, IMAP and DNS facilitate various tasks at this layer such as web browsing, email communication, and file transfer. This comprehensive survey conducted an exploration of the performance, security and privacy issues at the application layer of the TCP/IP. It initiated by providing a background of TCP/IP model, it’s architecture and the core characteristics, with major focus on the application layer. This paper aimed to discuss the state-of-the-art of performance, privacy and security concerns in TCP/IP application layer. It also proposed future research areas to equip researchers, practitioners, policy makers and the decision makers with tangible knowledge, offering guidance in navigating the performance, privacy and security concerns in TCP/IP Application Layer. It aimed to discuss the current performance, privacy and security research gaps at the Application Layer of the TCP/IP Model. The findings of this research sheds light on the performance, privacy and security issues while suggesting the countermeasures to strengthen and optimize the overall performance, security and privacy of TCP/IP model at the application layer. The paper finally suggests future directions and research areas at the TCP/IP application layer.
COMPARISON OF LOCAL POLYNOMIAL REGRESSION AND ARIMA IN PREDICTING THE NUMBER OF FOREIGN TOURIST VISITS TO INDONESIA
Authors: Pratama Bagas Shata , Suryono Alda Fuadiyah , Auliyah Nina , Chamidah Nur
Published: March 2024

Indonesia is a country that has a variety of exotic tourist destinations and can attract tourists to visit. Currently, tourism is one of the sectors that plays a major role in driving the Indonesian economy. Various tourists, both domestic and foreign, are expected to continue to increase in number every year. Therefore, appropriate policies are needed from the government to develop the tourism sector so that it can be even better over time. This research aims to predict the number of foreign tourist visits to Indonesia using the Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) model and local polynomial regression. The data used in this research is the number of foreign tourist visits per month from January 2017 to December 2022 obtained from the the Kemenparekraf website. This data is fluctuating so that the method a local polynomial approach is appropriate for this study. The data analysis method used are local polynomial regression and ARIMA model. In the ARIMA model there are assumptions that must be met. In this study, the ARIMA model obtained has met the assumption of residual normality but does not meet the assumption of homoscedasticity so that ARIMA modeling cannot be continued and analysis is only carried out with local polynomial regression. The result of this study is a prediction of future tourist visits. The MAPE value of the local polynomial regression approach is 1.43% which is categorized as a prediction with high accuracy because the value is less than 10%. Thus, the local polynomial regression approach is very well used to predict the number of foreign tourist visits to Indonesia.
IMPLEMENTATION OF MACHINE LEARNING ALGORITHM C4.5 IN CLASSIFICATION OF PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS
Authors: Purwaningrum Dyah Ayu Sekar Kinasih , Agustina Dina
Published: March 2024

The neglect of a healthy lifestyle among the Indonesian population has led to an increased risk of diabetes mellitus, which currently affects 643 million people worldwide. Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for preventing the progression of the disease. This study utilized the C4.5 machine learning algorithm to develop a model that can classify individuals as diabetic or non-diabetic based on factors associated with diabetes. The data used in this research consisted of medical records from patients with and without diabetes at Padang General Hospital. The model's performance evaluation resulted in a recall value of 91%. By promoting a healthy lifestyle and raising awareness about the importance of regular check-ups, the burden of diabetes can be reduced, and the overall health of the population can be improved.
UNDERWATER OBJECT SHAPE DETECTION BASED ON TONAL DISTRIBUTION AND EDGE DETECTION USING DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING
Authors: Suryowinoto Andy , Herlambang Teguh , Baital Muhammad Sawal , Tomasouw Berny Pebo
Published: March 2024

Underwater exploration activities always have their own charm, many exotic objects that exist in underwater ecosystems have not been mapped properly, due to the lack of related databases of the shapes and names of these underwater objects. Another factor that affects the visibility of objects related to the quantity of light intensity that enters under water, also not as much above the surface of the abundant water, especially during the day. This also hinders the process of documenting underwater objects. The main purpose of this study was to obtain the shape of underwater objects for several conditions of light intensity under water using a low cost digital image sensor camera. The method used in this research is to combine tonal distributions with object edge detection in digital image processing. The test results show that object detection tests in clear and turbid water can detect objects even though they are using a low-cost and low-resolution camera, but with the help of adequate lighting it can be done. From that it can be concluded that the detection of underwater objects is successful.