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3D Unity Snake Game to Demonstrate Control System Transfer Function in Both Time and S-Domain
Authors: Sutiangso John Allan
Published: July 2024

The transfer function, a key concept in control systems, is essential for undergraduate engineering students. This study aims to enhance the understanding and appreciation of control systems by visualizing transfer functions. The 3D Snake Game, developed using the Unity game engine, offers a real-time gaming experience that integrates both s and t domain transfer functions. It follows the function path using activated quantization, time, and input settings. The game features customizable settings, including game speed, pin tail, joystick, and collision toggle. It is deployable on Android, computers, and the WebGL online platform. The game was highly effective in the target population of 48 Electronics Engineering students enrolled in Control Systems. The majority of students reported that the game helped them visualize control systems (83.04%, x̄=4.15, p=0.004), appreciate their applications (89.13%, x̄=4.46, p<0.001), and apply various transfer functions (85.65%, x̄=4.28, p<0.001). Additionally, the game was considered presentable (80.00%, x̄=4.00, p<0.001), aided in obtaining correct settling times (83.91%, x̄=4.20, p<0.001), and was user-friendly (82.50%, x̄=4.13, p<0.001). Overall, the 3D Snake Game is a valuable educational tool, enhancing the learning experience by making complex control system concepts more accessible and engaging for students. The game's ability to provide a hands-on, interactive approach to learning allows students to grasp theoretical concepts better and see their practical applications in real-time. This innovative teaching method improves comprehension and increases student interest and motivation in the subject matter.
Migration of a TCu380A Intrauterine Device into the Abdominal Cavity after Insertion: A Rare Entity
Authors: Mohammed Ahmed Habib , Girma Woubishet
Published: July 2024

Intrauterine device (IUD) is most frequently used long acting reversible contraception.Uterine perforation is a serious problem which can happen after intrauterine device (IUD) insertion. Migrationof the IUD to the pelvic and abdominal cavity or adjacent organs may be seen following perforation of the uterus.Migration of an IUD to a far intra-abdominal site is extremely rare.Severe or unrelenting pelvic pain, active vaginal bleeding and unusually short string during or after IUD insertionsuggest uterine perforation with migrating IUD into abdominal cavity. Ultrasound and X-ray can be used to locatethe migrating IUD.The patient reported here had undergone IUD placement seven months back at local Health center three monthsafter delivery. Since the time of insertion she has lower abdominal pain. Because of its rarity, this case reportmay help in suspecting, diagnosing, approaching and management of patients’ with migrating IUD after uterineperforation.KEY WORDS: Missed/migrating IUD, uterine perforation
Case Report on Tuberculosis of Cervix: Rare Entity
Authors: Abera Hangachew Beyene , Araya Fitsum , Girma Wubishet
Published: July 2024

This is the case report of a rare form of genital TB, cervical tuberculosis, which accounts for only 5-15 % ofgenitourinary tuberculosis (GUTB). Although pulmonary tuberculosis remains the commonest and the mostinfectious type of tuberculosis, extra pulmonary tuberculosis is becoming more prevalent in reproductive age womenof developing countries. We report a case of 24 years old married nullparous lady presented with vaginal dischargeand mild lower abdominal pain despite repeated treatment with antibiotics. She became amenorrhea and failed toconceive for the last 5 years despite regular, unprotected sexual activity. She visited different health facilities beforeher referral to Jimma University Medical Centre where genital tuberculosis was confirmed histologically by thepresence of caseous necrosis and epithloid granuloma on cervical biopsyKEYWORDS: Cervical tuberculosis, amenorrhea, infertility(
MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA MA PADA MATERI PERAN PELAKU KEGIATAN EKONOMI DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PROBLEM BASED LEARNING
Authors: Tumangger Muslimah , Yulianda Maya , M Chandra Halim.
Published: July 2024

Minimnya motivasi dan minat belajar siswa pada pelajaran Ekonomi kelas X-C MAN 1 Subulussalam berdampak pada penurunan hasil belajar yang signifikan. Salah satu solusi yang dapat diterapkan adalah penggunaan model pembelajaran inovatif, yakni Problem Based Learning (PBL). Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui peningkatan motivasi belajar dan hasil belajar pada materi Peran Pelaku Ekonomi. Metodologi penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi literatur, observasi, dan eksperimen. Data dianalisis menggunakan statistik deskriptif. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa motivasi belajar meningkat signifikan, terutama dalam perasaan senang dan tekun sebesar 37% (dari 53% menjadi 90%). Kemauan dan minat belajar meningkat sebesar 35% (dari 49% menjadi 84%). Aspek kecerdasan dan kemandirian meningkat sebesar 33% (dari 56% menjadi 90%). Aspek prestasi belajar meningkat sebesar 33% (dari 58% menjadi 91%). Untuk hasil belajar, terjadi peningkatan jumlah siswa yang tuntas KKM. Sebelumnya, 17 dari 22 siswa (77,27%) tuntas pada konsep peran pelaku ekonomi, sedangkan 5 siswa (22,73%) tidak tuntas. Setelah penerapan PBL, semua siswa tuntas (100%). Dengan demikian, penerapan model Problem Based Learning terbukti berpengaruh signifikan terhadap peningkatan motivasi belajar dan hasil belajar siswa kelas X-C MAN 1 Subulussalam dalam pembelajaran Ekonomi.
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN POGIL TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK SMA KELAS XI PADA MATERI LARUTAN PENYANGGA
Authors: Yudha Sandy , Siregar Nur' Athiyyah Muyassar
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui adanya pengaruh model pembelajaran POGIL terhadap hasil belajar peserta didik SMA kelas XI materi Larutan Penyangga. Metode yang dipakai di penelitian ini yakni quasi eksperimen menggambarkan efektivitas model pembelajaran POGIL terhadap hasil belajar dengan desain nonequivalen control gruop design. Sampel diambil di lakukan teknik purposive sampling, diperoleh XI MIA 1 selaku kelas eksperimen (POGIL) serta kelas XI MIA 2 selaku kelas kontrol (Kooperative). Teknik pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini dengan menggunakan tes, berupa soal pretest serta posttest. Nilai rata-rata pretest kelas kontrol serta kelas eksperimen ialah 16,51 dan 19,68. Sedangkan nilai rata-rata posttest kelas kontrol serta kelas eksperimen yakni 73,18 dan 78,75. Nilai uji hipotesis dari dua kelas eksperimen tersebut yakni nilai sig. (2-tailed) sebesar 0,462 atau > 0,05 jadi nilai sig pada uji T di bawah 0,05 sehingga disimpulkan terdapat pengaruh model pembelajaran POGIL terhadap hasil belajar peserta didik SMA kelas XI materi Larutan Penyangga.
EVALUASI PENERAPAN SOSIALISASI TOEFL READING, STRUCTURE DAN WRITTEN EXPRESSION DALAM PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN MEMBACA SISWA SMA
Authors: Siagian Claudya Benesa , Simanjuntak Novita , Purba Elprinawati , Sitompul Heppy Theresia , Herman Herman
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi pelaksanaan sosialisasi TOEFL Reading, Structure & Written Expression dalam meningkatkan kemampuan membaca siswa kelas XII PMIA-4 SMA Negeri 5 Pematangsiantar. Metode sosialisasi dilakukan dengan ceramah, motivasi, diskusi, dan pemberian soal TOEFL kepada siswa. Evaluasi dilakukan dengan menganalisis kemampuan 32 siswa dalam mengerjakan 15 soal TOEFL. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar mahasiswa masih kurang dalam memahami dan mengerjakan soal-soal TOEFL. Penelitian ini juga menekankan pentingnya persiapan bahasa Inggris bagi siswa untuk persiapan memasuki perguruan tinggi dan dunia kerja.
The use of gamification for teaching algorithms
Authors: PAPA ANASTASIA
Published: July 2024

Gamification, the use of game elements in non-game settings, is increasingly used in education to increase student motivation, engagement and performance. Recent research in the field of gamification suggests that to be effective, game elements should be tailored to students. In this article, we conduct an in-depth literature review on adaptive gamification in education in order to provide a synthesis of current trends and developments in this field. The literature review that will be presented with this paper, addresses 3 research questions: (1) What are the current types of contributions to the field? (2) On what do current contributions base their adaptation and what is the effect of this adaptation on the gamified system? (3) What is the impact of adaptive gamification and how is this impact measured?
Attitudes of foreign language teachers in Primary Education on the role of digital technologies in foreign language teaching
Authors: VARSAMIDOU ATHINA , PATSIOMITI MAGDALINI
Published: July 2024

In recent years, digital technologies have penetrated all areas of human activity. The foreign language teacher has access to multimodal, multimedia texts that contribute to the development of language and communication skills, while using tools that provide the opportunity for interaction in authentic learning environments. This quantitative research aims to explore the views of foreign language teachers serving in public and private sector primary schools on the role of digital technologies in foreign language teaching. 80 foreign language teachers participated in the survey and an electronic questionnaire was used as a research tool. The main aspects of the survey are related to the extent to which digital tools are used in foreign language teaching and assessment, the technical equipment of classrooms, the identification of obstacles in the pedagogical use of digital media and, finally, the development of specific language skills in foreign language teaching. It emerged that issues of technical support and lack of equipment are of concern to teachers, the need for continuous training was highlighted and difficulties related to classroom management and the formation of a digital culture for students were recorded.
Raising 6th Grade Primary School Students’ Awareness about Children’s Rights via a Creative Storytelling Teaching Plan
Authors: NTRIZA ELISAVET , LAMPROPOULOU NIKI
Published: July 2024

Education for the Right to Education is developed in formal and non-formal education, with successful pedagogical methodologies for Primary Education. Creative Storytelling supports students to externalize and communicate their thoughts, feelings, and experiences through their own stories and actively participate through empathy, freeing them from a real, stressful action environment. The proposition can contribute to students’ cognitive skills acquisition, critical thinking and metacognition as individuals and as members of social groups. The mixed research methodology of the case study depicted that raising awareness was successful. However, the research as a case study and the number of students is not enough so more research is needed for the generalizability and validity of these results.
Trends in milkfish fry production in Sofronio Española, Palawan,Philippines with notes on 12-year province-wide production
Authors: Villalva Salvador , Dolorosa Roger
Published: July 2024

The gathering of wild milkfish fry in the Philippines remains an important livelihood activity among the coastal inhabitants as the milkfish growers continue to prefer the fry harvested from the wild over those produced from hatchery. However, up to date statistics on fry production from the wild is lacking. Given such shortage of information, the volume of fry and catch per unit effort (CPUE) from the two coastal villages in the municipality of Sofronio Española, Palawan were determined; and the 12- year data on volume of fry harvested within the province of Palawan were obtained from two major fry buyers in Puerto Princesa City. In Sofronio Española, the catch in 2011 was about 50% lower than in 2009; while the CPUEs in 2011 largely varied between the two villages. The dwindling volume of fry between 2000 and 2012 calls for further study to determine the causes of this decline which could be used as basis in proposing a management plan to sustain both fry and milkfish industry.
Georeferencing and characterization of nesting trees of commonly traded wild birds (Blue-naped Parrot Tanygnathus lucionensis and Hill Myna Gracula religiosa) in Talakaigan Watershed Aborlan, Palawan, Philippines
Authors: Bernardo Alejandro Jr
Published: July 2024

Forest degradation endangers the survival of nesting trees in the wild. Despite this threat, the nesting trees that support the commonly traded birds in Talakaigan Forest are not well documented. Hence, the study was conducted to provide information on the characteristics, species composition and geographical distribution of nesting trees. The study was participated by the indigenous Tagbanua bird poachers in the area. Preliminary information was obtained using key informant interview and focused group discussion. Appropriate parabiology training was conducted to equip the participants with practical skills needed in the data gathering. The study unfolded that there were only two species of birds commonly poached in the watershed, the Tanygnathus lucionensis and Gracula religiosa. These birds nest only on four species of trees which typically towers above the canopy layer. Remarkably, more than 60% of the recorded nesting trees belong to a single species of tree, the Koompassia excelsa. The GIS analysis unveiled that most nesting trees were located in the interior part of the forest. The skill needed to venture into the jungle highlights the role of Tagbanua Tribesmen in the poaching activity in the area. The study recommends an education campaign, enforcement of relevant environmental laws as well as conservation activities focusing on both the nest trees and the poached bird species to be implemented in the area.
Nesting incidence, exploitation and trade dynamics of sea turtles in Balabac Strait Marine Biodiversity Conservation Corridor, Palawan, Philippines
Authors: Antonio Rene Abdulhamed , Matillano Joie
Published: July 2024

The study assessed the nesting incidence, threats to nesting habitats, exploitation and trade dynamics of sea turtles in the Balabac Strait Marine Biodiversity Conservation Corridor (MBCC). The most number of nests found belonged to the green sea turtle Chelonia mydas and only very few were of hawksbill sea turtle Eretmochelys imbricata. The shoreline vegetation was the most preferred nesting area, followed by beach forest and open beach. The eggs and meat of sea turtles in Balabac Strait MBCC are exploited for local consumption and trade. Information on trade route and local perception on conservation issues about sea turtles is also presented herein.
Modelado tridimensional de estructuras anatómicas heterogéneas
Authors: Gómez Miller
Published: July 2024

Los modelos tridimensionales (3D) de estructuras anatómicas son de gran importancia, especialmente en áreas como la bioingeniería, la medicina asistida por computador, la simulación mediante elementos ? nitos y la realidad virtual. Sin embargo, su uso es limitado debido a los procesos manuales en su construcción, por lo cual se requieren investigaciones para aumentar el grado de automatización, tanto como sea posible. En este libro se aborda el modelado 3D de estructuras anatómicas heterogéneas a partir de imágenes médicas mediante el método RAM (Region Aware Modeling). Este método aplica un enfoque sistemático de modelado ascendente (botton-up) con base en ingeniería inversa, en el cual las imágenes médicas se segmentan en regiones de interés, de cada una se extrae una nube de puntos y se realiza una reconstrucción implícita de la super? cie; la geometría total de la estructura anatómica es modelada por medio de un vector de funciones implícitas (VFI). Diferentes experimentos permiten comprobar la versatilidad del método RAM en el modelado de una gran variedad de geometrías que tienen las estructuras anatómicas heterogéneas, lo que da como resultado modelos 3D independientes de la resolución y con un alto nivel de precisión, reproducibilidad y robustez.
FİKRİ HAKLARIN HAKSIZ REKABET HÜKÜMLERİNDE KORUNMASI
Authors: Havan Muhammet Emirhan
Published: July 2024

Fikri haklar şüphesiz bir ülkenin ekonomik düzeninde önemli bir role sahiptir. Bu yüzden fikri hakların koruma rejiminin dikkatli biçimde düzenlenmesi, bu haklardan gerek hak sahiplerinin gerek de kamunun en etkin biçimde yararlanmasına izin verir. Buna karşın bazen aynı fikri hakkı koruyan birden çok düzenleme ile karşılaşılabilir. Bunlardan biri de fikri hakları koruyan özel düzenlemeler yanında Türk Ticaret Kanununda düzenlenen haksız rekabet hükümleridir. Ancak fikri hakların haksız rekabet hükümlerinde korunması ise doktrinde tartışmalı olan bir husustur. Öğretide bir taraftan fikri hakları özel olarak koruyan düzenlemeler ile haksız rekabet hükümlerinin kümülatif olarak uygulanabileceği savunulurken, diğer bir taraftan bir görüş kümülatif uygulanmayı reddetmektedir. En nihayetinde son bir görüş ise fikri haklara ilişkin özel düzenlemelerden gelen taleplerle haksız rekabetten gelen taleplerin yığılabileceğini, başka bir deyişle aynı anda istenebileceğini savunmaktadır. Bu görüşlerden hangisinin benimsenecek olduğu hak sahiplerinin korunma imkanlarını uygulamada da oldukça değiştirecektir. Bu makalede öncelikle ilgili görüşler açıklanacak daha sonra benimsenecek görüşe göre özel bazı durumlarda nasıl bir sonuca varılacağı hem karşılaştırmalı hukuktaki durum hem de yargı kararları ışığında tartışılacaktır. Bu minvalde öncelikle süresi dolmuş fikri hakların haksız rekabet hükümlerince korunup korunamayacağı değerlendirilecektir. Daha sonra tescili olan ve tescilsiz hakların haksız rekabet kapsamında yeri ele alınacaktır. Bilindiği üzere hukukumuzda cezalandırıcı tazminat kavramı mevcut değildir, bu yüzden hükmedilecek tazminatın zararı geçmesi mümkün olmaz. Ancak Fikir ve Sanat Eserlerinin Korunması Hakkında Kanuna bakıldığında diğer hukuk alanlarından farklı olarak zararı aşabilen bir tazminata hükmedilmesine izin verildiği görülür. Bu durumun haksız rekabetten gelen koruma ile fikri hakların özel koruma rejimi arasındaki ilişkiye etkisi de makalede incelenecektir. Bu tartışmanın bütün etkileri sadece esasa uygulanacak hukuk ile sınırlı değildir. Bunun usul hukukuna da bazı etkileri vardır ve bu husus da bu makalede ayrıca ele alınacaktır. Son olarak kısaca fikri hakların korunması bakımından cezai yaptırımların haksız rekabet davası ile birlikte uygulanabilirliği ve bunun etkilerine değinilecektir.
Counseling on Stunting at Posyandu Harapan Nusa Banjarmasin
Authors: Habibie Muhammad , Rony Rony , Hadi Samsul , Sari Okta Mutia , Setiawan Deni
Published: July 2024

Stunting is a condition of failure to grow due to lack of nutrition over a long period of time. Another causal factor is the lack of monitoring and evaluation of family health practices as well as the mother's lack of knowledge regarding stunting prevention, causing stunting to still be a health problem in Indonesia. This activity aims to socialize the symptoms, causes, impacts and prevention of stunting to mothers at Posyandu Harapan Nusa. Health promotion will be held on Tuesday 10 October 2023, at 09.30-12.00 WITA. The health promotion method used is lectures with pretest and posttest evaluations using leaflets. The leaflet material contains the definition of stunting, signs and symptoms, causes, impacts and ways to prevent stunting. The results of the post-test conducted on 15 participants showed an increase from the pretest with an average of 74.67% to 89.33%. Based on this data, it shows that there was an increase in understanding after providing the material by 14.66%. This activity is expected to increase the knowledge of the mothers of the Harapan Nusa Banjarmasin posyandu group who can also become cadres to convey information about stunting. This activity is very important and is needed by the community to increase knowledge in an effort to reduce stunting rates, especially in the Banjarmasin area.
Building Licence Assistance (PBG) for Warehouse building in Banjar Regency Warehousing Complex
Authors: Alkausar Alkausar , Hafizha Farah , Yuniar Annisa , Hidayat Muya Ryan
Published: July 2024

Building Licences or abbreviated as PBG is a permit given from the local government to the owner of the building to build a new building, change, expand, reduce, and maintain the building in accordance with the technical standards of the building. This activity aims to assist building/warehouse owners to obtain building permits that have not completed the technical drawing document requirements. This activity took place for 6 days on Monday 18-23 December 2023. The method used is by surveying the warehouse to be able to make raw data such as surveying building plans, pole sizes and other things that are considered important to complete the drawing requirements. Then make the requirements for the completeness of the required documents in the form of architectural and structural technical drawings. Based on the results of the PBG assistance, the drawings produced are in accordance with the request of the Banjar district government regulations, namely 8 sheets of architectural technical drawings and 10 sheets of structural technical drawings. This activity is expected to make it important to complete the document requirements in the form of drawings and others before starting the construction process.
Analysis of Take-Over Implementation in Risk Mitigation in Murabahah Griya Financing Products at Bank Syariah Indonesia KCP Mojosari
Authors: Lu’lu’il Maknuun  , Kartika Andini
Published: July 2024

Due to the high-interest rates charged by conventional banks, many of their customers are looking to switch to Islamic financial institutions such as Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI), where they can take advantage of debt takeovers or takeover of Murabahah Griya financing products. This research aims to analyze the Take Over of Bank Syariah Indonesia KCP Mojosari in Mitigating the Risk of Griya Murabahah Financing Products. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach, with data collected from descriptions provided by researchers about phenomena in the field. Researchers conducted interviews and screened records to obtain information for this study. Based on the findings of this research, it can be concluded that the takeover of murabahah griya financing by Bank Syariah Indonesia is legal according to the provisions of DSN-MUI fatwa No.31/DSN-MUI/VI/2002. Bank Syariah Indonesia collects all documentation related to the takeover of financing, checks customer track records, and carries out financing restructuring in an effort to reduce risks related to the takeover of murabahah griya financing.
The Multi-Social Relation of the Cattle Industry in the Plaosan Subdistrict Animal Market of Magetan Regency
Authors: Isbahi Muhammad Baiqun , Zuana Muhammad Mujtaba Mitra , Toha Mohamad
Published: July 2024

As a legacy of the colonial era, the people of East Java have established cattle raising and development with four fundamental objectives in mind. To begin with, the cow signifies social standing. Social status in the local community is established not only by the financial resources of individual families, but also by the number of cows housed in a given pasture. Furthermore, the bovine serves as a support animal during the process of mating. The bovine is a sacred animal in East Java, representing matrimony to the local populace. Third, cows as economically beneficial animals. Furthermore, cattle are a commodity in which local economic authorities with vast business networks engage in commerce. Regarding cattle businessmen, this descriptive qualitative study seeks to investigate the socioeconomic networks of lower-class cattle producers who also practise subsistence agriculture. As qualitative research, this study collected field data through three primary methodologies. Initially, a comprehensive interview was undertaken with purchasers, the Magetan regency administration, and the local strong man business network. The second is the observation that was conducted in Plaosan subdistrict animal market and Dele villages in Magetan regency. Furthermore, an extensive focus group discussion (FGD) was conducted with stakeholders from the selling cycle, including local governments, businesses, cattle merchants, and the general community. This study's findings will be disseminated via scientific journals and local media.
Exploration of Community Empowerment in a Village as the Entrance to a Lake in East Java
Authors: Zuana Muhammad Mujtaba Mitra , Toha Mohamad , Isbahi M. Baiqun
Published: July 2024

The objective of this study is to investigate community empowerment initiatives aimed at providing support to communities located near a Lake in East Java, with a particular focus on Sidomukti village, which serves as the gateway to the Sarangan Lake (TNK). A case study strategy was employed to gather thorough data, utilising data-gathering approaches such as interviews, observation, and documentation. The employed methodology for data analysis is descriptive qualitative. Data analysis involves the systematic arrangement of data, its categorization into distinct units, its integration, the identification of patterns, the selection of significant elements for further investigation, and the formulation of conclusions. The findings of the study revealed that many empowerment initiatives were implemented in KNP-supporting villages, with a particular focus on villages. Notably, the Mandiri Tourism initiative within the National Community Empowerment Programme (PNPM) garnered a favourable reception from the local community. In addition to this, other local community empowerment programmes have emerged from both local and village government endeavours, as well as from the Sidomukti village community itself. One such initiative involves the establishment of tourism awareness clubs. The Sarangan Lake Tourism Association has led to the establishment of various entities in the accommodation industry, transportation services, restaurants, cafes, and art galleries. Additionally, the village-owned enterprise (BUMDES) STW of Village has empowered the local community in the fields of agriculture and agro-tourism. Furthermore, BUMDES has established strong connections with the wider society. BUMDES is comprised of nine hamlets. The organisation comprises three distinct business divisions, including the Coming Business Unit, the Tourism Unit, and the Savings and Loans Unit.
Instructional Design for Students with Visual Impairments in English Learning
Authors: Wardhani Norita Prasetya
Published: July 2024

Mastering English has become an essential ability for students in higher education, particularly at the university level. As a result of this, every university offers an English program for students in the faculty or language center. However, not every learner, such as those with visual impairments, can learn English quickly. Students with visual impairment are students who have a visual disability, such as low vision or blindness. Students with visual impairments require a particular approach to English learning. This situation pushes lecturers to modify specific instructional designs in order to promote classroom activities. Students’ characteristics, learning objectives, technique, and assessment are four crucial components to consider when building instructional design for students with visual impairment. The design should be modified to accommodate their full inclusion in the classroom. It is predicted that by providing instructional design for students with visual impairments, they will be able to comprehend the material and boost their motivation to learn English. The purpose of this paper was to better understand acceptable instructional design for students with visual impairment. This paper also includes case studies from an Inclusion English Class at a university level, where students with visual impairment and sighted students study together. By examining this subject, it is expected that every lecture recognizes the basic features of students with visual impairment and selects the appropriate instructional design to accommodate all of the students’ characteristics. Instructional design, vision impairment, and English learning are some of the terms used in this study.
Literacy of Employee Salary Distribution Through M-Banking Muamalat Din in Al-Rifa'ie
Authors: Nurwakhidah Ana , Soleh Amir
Published: July 2024

Mobile banking has become an inseparable part of modern society's life. This service allows bank customers to carry out various financial transactions online just by using a smartphone. This convenience and practicality is the main attraction for users, encouraging a shift from conventional transactions at banks to digital. Realizing the potential and benefits of mobile banking, Unira Malang students were moved to organize community service activities in the form of fieldwork programs (PKL). This activity focuses on assistance and literacy about MuamalatDIN, a mobile banking service from Bank Muamalat, one of the leading Sharia banks in Indonesia.
Women in atypical careers - labour market analysis in the cee countries
Authors: Vaskovi Agnes , Horvath Anna
Published: July 2024

In our study, we explore atypical forms of employment as a potential incentive for women's labour market participation. The main research question is, "How can women choosing atypical forms of employment be distinguished from their inactive counterparts?" In other words, we seek to identify specific personal characteristics of women opting for atypical forms of employment over inactivity. We utilize the EUROSTAT Labour Force Survey microdata for 10 Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries, focusing on a sample of approximately 54,000 female respondents aged 18-64 from the total dataset of around 220,000 individuals. We identify atypical workers as those engaged in temporary or part-time employment. Following detailed variable transformation preparation, our multivariate logistic regression model reveals that women with higher education living in greater cities are more likely to choose atypical employment. Regarding age, those in their forties (40-49 years old) are more inclined towards atypical employment as an alternative to inactive, stay-at-home roles.
Speech-to-jobshop: an ontology-driven digital assistant for simulation modeling
Authors: Ludwig Heiner , Betker Vincent , Schmidt Thorsten , Kuehn Mathias
Published: July 2024

This paper introduces a novel method utilizing speech-based digital assistants and large language models (LLMs) to streamline the creation of simulation models for Job Shop Scheduling Problems (JSSP). The system simplifies the process by allowing natural language interactions for ontology-based model generation. The study evaluates the performance of various LLMs in ontology-based simulation modeling by benchmarking their ability to extract and assign semantical entities and relations. We found that ChatGPT-4-Turbo is able to correctly identify all model elements given in descriptions of the production scenarios we tested, while less resource-intensive and open source models like Mixtral-8x7b and Zephyr-beta perform well in a less complex scenario. The findings demonstrate the potential of integrating LLMs and natural language processing in simulation modeling, significantly enhancing efficiency and reducing the need for manual modeling.
Structural investigation of clouds
Authors: Rylko Natalia , Szymanska Karolina
Published: July 2024

Clouds can be referred to as heterogeneous structures having various physical properties. The geometrical structure of a cloud is investigated by a method of structural approximation based on the structural sums. The method allows the classification of various types of clouds and quantitatively compares their characteristics related to physical processes in clouds.
Reinforcement approach using topology optimization
Authors: Altunay Rabia , Immonen Eero , Suuronen Jarkko , Rupp Andreas , Roininen Lassi
Published: July 2024

Reinforcement structures involve the use of advanced materials, optimization techniques, and computational methods to enhance the strength and performance of components. Modern multi-material three-dimensional printers can manufacture reinforced structures with complex topologies. We present a computational design method to reinforce an object through the Solid Isotropic Material with a Penalization method decreasing the structure's compliance by pinpointing particular areas in the structure that need strengthening while preserving the initial dimensions of the model. We demonstrate mathematically the typical topology optimization approach remains effective when substituting voids with an alternative material. The rationale of our approach is to utilize the Solid Isotropic Material with a Penalization for modelling a two-material structure, in which the second material replaces the voids indicated by the Solid Isotropic Material with a Penalization process. We apply our approach to a two-dimensional cantilever beam and perform a mesh convergence study to confirm our method's validity. Moreover, we compare the displacement and von Mises results of a baseline beam that has only a weak material and a reinforced beam that has two materials (weak and strong materials). The results indicate that von Mises stress is higher when the maximum displacement is lower in the reinforced beam.
Robot task assignment in dynamic factory environments
Authors: Dilefeld Maximilian , Claus Thorsten , Herrmann Frank , Teich Enrico
Published: July 2024

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are being applied more and more frequently in a wide range of use cases. Following the general trend of decentralisation of control structure in the Industry 4.0 paradigm, this paper analyses the application of auction algorithms to solve the robot task assignment problem. We focus on the use of mobile robots in production environments with a high level of uncertainty which places hight demand on the flexibility of the online scheduling architecture. A sequential single-item (SSI) auction algorithm is validated for a real-world use case where multiple mobile robots supply car bodies to manual rework stations in a paint shop application using simulation. The optimization objective of such an algorithm is discussed in regards to the examined use case.
Multi-site aggregate production planning with resilience consideration
Authors: Dai Chenghao , Schoen Maximilian , Claus Thorsten , Herrmann Frank
Published: July 2024

The recent years have shown a high frequency of disruptions like natural disasters or manmade disruptions, leading, for example, to transport routes or production facilities being unavailable for extended periods. Many manufacturing companies, which nowadays operate in a global production network, are heavily exposed to these disruptions. This results in both significant costs and substantial exceeding of promised deadlines. If it concerns the first company in a supply chain, it causes correspondingly significant delays in promised deadlines for subsequent companies in the supply chain, including a correspondingly significant increase in costs. Both are exemplified in this paper through a case study. This case study demonstrates that through resilience, both implications can be significantly reduced.
Fitting stochastic lattice models using approximate gradients
Authors: Schering Jan , Keemink Sander , Textor Johannes
Published: July 2024

Stochastic lattice models (sLMs) are computational tools for simulating spatiotemporal dynamics in physics, computational biology, chemistry, ecology, and other fields. Despite their widespread use, it is challenging to fit sLMs to data, as their likelihood function is commonly intractable and the models non-differentiable. The adjacent field of agent-based modelling (ABM), faced with similar challenges, has recently introduced an approach to approximate gradients in network-controlled ABMs via reparameterization tricks. This approach enables efficient gradient-based optimization with automatic differentiation (AD), which allows for a directed local search of suitable parameters rather than estimation via black-box sampling. In this study, we investigate the feasibility of using similar reparameterization tricks to fit sLMs through backpropagation of approximate gradients. We consider three common scenarios: fitting to single-state transitions, fitting to trajectories, and identification of stable lattice configurations. We demonstrate that all tasks can be solved by AD using three example sLMs from sociology, biophysics, and physical chemistry. Our results show that AD via approximate gradients is a promising method to fit sLMs to data for a wide variety of models and tasks.
Computational fluid dynamics simulation of sloshing inside beverage cans on a rotary filling machine
Authors: Solari Federico , Lysova Natalya , Montanari Roberto , Scano Federico , Bedogni Enrico , Copelli Gabriele
Published: July 2024

Sloshing is a critical issue in many industrial contexts. In the food industry, it becomes particularly relevant during the filling of beverage cans and bottles with automatic rotary machines, when the uncapped filled containers move to the transfer star wheel, suddenly changing direction of motion and potentially causing the spilling of the product. Deep knowledge of the system behavior and the fluid dynamics in the domain is essential to guarantee the safety and quality of the final products and of the processing environment. In this study, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) was used to simulate sloshing in beverage cans using two CFD software: commercial ANSYS Fluent and open-source OpenFOAM. Some modeling strategies are explored with the aim of making the simulation more efficient without impacting the results, and an approach for tracking the maximum fluid level in the can is proposed. The modeling methodology was validated by means of an analytical model and by comparing the results calculated by the two software. Finally, operational insights were derived based on the results of a sensitivity analysis carried out by varying the star wheel diameter and the system productivity.
Dashboard use case for supply chain resilience management and future research direction
Authors: Sekulovska Angela , Morelli Frank , Schaetter Frank
Published: July 2024

This paper builds upon the foundation of Key Resilience Areas to present a practical use case and to conceptualize a supply chain resilience dashboard. Expert evaluation from process mining and supply chain operations raised concerns regarding the usability and feasibility of such a dashboard. Additionally, future research directions, encompassing platform-based dashboards, resilience-sustainability fusion, and stress testing, are also explored.
Pairing state automata and petri nets - simulation of processes in logistics
Authors: Simon Carlo , Haag Stefan
Published: July 2024

After the authors had successfully modelled and simulated the outdoor traffic of a warehouse with the aid of high-level Petri nets, they failed to do so for the combined in- and outbound traffic using the same technique. Even worse, this failure showed that the previously developed modelling technique does not scale, is hard to adapt to other scenarios, and difficult to teach. This paper explains a new modelling approach which not only solves the simulation problem but also overcomes the above-mentioned limitations. Now, the different types of logistic processes in the warehouse are represented as finite automata that define the states of inbound and outgoing goods, the resources needed, and the time limitation of state transitions. A high-level Petri net is then tailored to execute several instances of these automata in parallel with respect to the formulated constraints. The paper explains the real-world example, the development of the finite automata, the bottom-up construction of the Petri net, and an environment to run simulations of the warehouse with real-world data and to represent the results on a dashboard.
Multi-agent system for intelligent scheduling
Authors: Alooeff Eugene , Adzinets Dzmitry
Published: July 2024

This work is dedicated to the development of a multi-agent system for intelligent scheduling: to simulate, to analyze and to optimize used parameters to achieve the best performance in terms of increasing the speed of Technician agents (they provide a field service), reducing transport and time costs for their movement to Service Appointment agents (they are waiting for the Technician agent's active interaction) and Dispatcher agents (they analyze and distribute the relations between another agents. Nowadays the most of the current scheduling models on the market are centralized. This paper exposes a way to use a multi agent-based approach to shift the scheduling system from centralized control to decentralized decisions made by agents. The implemented model allows us to check the model of dynamic scheduling with the real data under a real-time environment and it allows us to test interactions between the agents of three different types.
Evaluating the effects of nudging and deterrence on users' behavior for privacy-by-design
Authors: Iacono Mauro , Mastroianni Michele
Published: July 2024

The definition of privacy-related specifications is crucial in the design process of any system which is subject to the GDPR. Privacy-related requirements can be seen as qualitative non-functional requirements which result in additional functional requirements during the specification process. As the application of GDPR is basically assessed by means of risk analysis of data treatments, a quantitative aspect of evaluation is anyway needed: consequently, defining a quantitative approach to privacy-related specifications is desirable, and suitable tools should be identified or provided. While there is some analogy with the field of security and the field of dependability, so that tools might be somehow and to some extent borrowed from those domains, the privacy domain also requires that human factor must be modeled, and external influences on human factors should be modeled as well. In this sense, risk can be evaluated similarly to what can be done in the security field, and this is actually done in the privacy domain by approaches like DPIA, but nudging and deterrence play a different role and are worth some reflections. In this paper we discuss this perspective on privacy-related specification and discuss the use of a tool, Pythia, which is not related to the risk analysis domain but can be profitably used, in our opinion, to define privacy policies as complementary to privacy-aware systems design cycles and to assess their impact. We present an improved analysis of a model from our previous research to show that this point of view on privacy-aware systems design is peculiar and should be considered in the design processes.
Body Mass and Foot-dominance Disparities in the Foot Plantar Pressure Parameters of Older Women
Authors: Liu Min , Zhang Yalu , Kang Ning , Mei Donghui , Wen Erya , Wang Dongmin , Chen Gong
Published: July 2024

Objectives: To examine the effects of foot dominance and body mass on foot plantar pressures in older women of regular, overweight, and obese weights.

Methods: 96 female adults were divided into regular-weight group (68.30 ± 4.19 yr), overweight group (69.88 ± 3.76 yr), and obesity group (68.47 ± 3.67 yr) based on their body mass index scores. Footscan® plantar pressure test system was used to assess the dynamic plantar pressures, and parameters were collected from risk analysis, foot axis analysis, single foot timing analysis, and pressure analysis.

Results: (1) The local risks of lateral forefoot and midfoot, the minimum and maximum subtalar joint angles, the flexibility of subtalar joint, foot flat phase, as well as the average pressures on toes, metatarsals,, midfoot, and lateral heel, with the peak pressures on toe 2–5, metatarsal 2, metatarsal 5, midfoot, and lateral heel had significant within-subject differences. (2) The phases of initial contact and foot flat, the average pressures on toe 2–5, metatarsals, midfoot, and heels, with the peak pressures on metatarsal 1–4, midfoot, and heels exhibited significant between-subjects differences. (3) There was an interaction effect of foot dominance and body mass index on the flexibility of subtalar joint.

Conclusions: The non-dominant foot works better for stability, especially when touching on and off the ground. The dominant foot works better for propulsion but is more susceptible to pain, injury, and falls. For obese older women, the forefoot and midfoot are primarily responsible for maintaining stability, but the lateral midfoot and hindfoot are more prone to pain and discomfort.
Enhancing Bone Regeneration and Osseointegration using rhPTH(1-34) and Dimeric R25CPTH(1-34) in an Osteoporotic Beagle Model
Authors: Shin Jeong-Oh , Lee Jong-Bin , Lee Sihoon , Kim Jin-Woo
Published: July 2024

Despite continuous parathyroid hormone (PTH) exposure potentially accelerating bone resorption, intermittent PTH administration has shown anabolic effects on bone microarchitecture. This study investigates the therapeutic impacts of two PTH analogs, rhPTH(1-34) and dimeric
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PTH(1-34) on bone regeneration and osseointegration in a postmenopausal osteoporosis animal model.Twelve female beagles, osteoporotic post-ovariectomy, underwent implant surgeries. Animals were divided into three groups: control, daily rhPTH(1-34) injection, and daily dimeric
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PTH(1-34) injection. After 10 weeks, bone regeneration and implant osseointegration were evaluated using micro-CT, histological/histomorphometric analyses, and serum biochemical analysis.While the rhPTH(1-34) group demonstrated improved microarchitectural characteristics, such as BMD, BV, trabecular metrics, and osseointegration degree, the dimeric
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PTH(1-34) group showed similarly enhanced anabolic effects around the titanium implants, albeit these were less pronounced than the rhPTH(1-34), yet significantly better than the control group. Histologic and TRAP assays revealed that both PTH analogs significantly promoted bone regeneration and remodeling, especially in artificially created bone defects.This study demonstrated the therapeutic effects of rhPTH(1-34) and dimeric
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PTH(1-34) on bone regeneration and titanium osseointegration in a beagle model with osteoporosis.