bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Superposition Model of Droplet and Aerosol Risk in the Transmission of SARS-CoV-2
Authors: McCarthy John , Dewitt Barry , Dumas Bob , Bennett James
Published: September 2023

Considering three viral transmission routes— fomites, droplets, and
aerosols— two routes have been the focus of debate about the relative
role of droplets and aerosols in SARS-CoV-2 infection. We seek to
quantify infection risk in an enclosed space via short-range and
long-range airborne transmission to inform public health decision
making. Data from five published studies were analyzed to predict
relative exposure at distances of 1 m and farther, mediated by droplet
size divided into two bins: ≧ 8 μm (medium and large droplets that we
call “droplets”) and < 8 μm (small droplets that we call
“aerosols”). The results at 1 m from an infectious individual were
treated as a boundary condition to model infection risk at shorter and
longer distance. At all distances, infection risk was treated as the sum
of exposure to aerosols and droplets. It was assumed that number of
virions is proportional to particle volume. The largest infection risk
occurred close to the infectious individual, and out to approximately
1m, droplets and aerosols both contributed. Farther away, the largest
risk was due to aerosols. For one model, droplet exposure disappeared at
1.8 m. Policy concerning physical distancing for meaningful infection
reduction relies on exposure as a function of distance, yet within this
construct particle size determines respiratory deposition. This two-fold
distance effect can be used to evaluate measures such as plexiglass
barriers, masking, and ventilation.
Wybrane metody wskaźnikowe w ocenie aplikacji Booking.com
Authors: Balińska Agata , Łukasiak Małgorzata
Published: September 2023

Celem głównym badań było zweryfikowanie możliwości wykorzystania in¬deksu satysfakcji klienta (CSI) oraz wskaźnika orędownictwa netto (NPS) w ocenie aplikacji Booking.com. W badaniu wykorzystano analizę materiałów źródłowych oraz wyniki autorskich badań ankietowych. Badania wykazały, iż zaproponowane wskaźniki mogą być z powodzeniem wykorzystywane w procesie weryfikacji poziomu satysfakcji klientów używających aplikacji mobilnych. Wykazały też, że w badanej próbie zmienną w największym stopniu różnicującą zarówno wartości CSI i NPS, jak i dane cząstkowe była płeć respondentów.
Inter-institutional cooperation as a prerequisite for the human resource development in the tourism sector
Authors: Katunian Alina
Published: September 2023

The aim of this article is to investigate theoretical assumptions of inter-institutional cooperation as a prerequisite for the tourism human resource development. In times of uncertainty and rapid changes such sectors as tourism face many challenges. As one of the main factors influencing the successful adaptation to the changes can be mentioned the competencies of the human resources, which shall be developed constantly. Due to the systematic nature of the tourism sector, inter-institutional cooperation can be treated as prerequisite for the human resource development in this sector. Participation of different stakeholders in the human resource development for tourism sector may bring the common benefits on different levels and positively influence the development of such sector.
Portugalskie wyspy Makaronezji nowym kierunkiem zagranicznej turystyki poznawczej Polaków
Authors: Chojnacka-Ożga Longina , Ożga Wojciech
Published: September 2023

Celem artykułu było poszukiwanie odpowiedzi na pytanie, czy portugalskie ar¬chipelagi Makaronezji: Azory i Madera mogą być postrzegane jako nowe kierunki wyjazdów turystycznych Polaków. W pracy zawarto ogólną charakterystykę tych wysp oraz opisano dy¬namikę ruchu turystycznego na nich w latach 1991-2022. Następnie zbadano dynamikę ruchu turystycznego Polaków odwiedzających omawiane wyspy i określono udział tych destynacji w podróżach turystów do Makaronezji ogółem. W postępowaniu badawczym wykorzystano dane z krajowych i regionalnych baz statystycznych Portugalii i Światowej Organizacji Turystyki. Przeprowadzona analiza wskazuje, że Madera stała się współcześnie ważnym nowym kierun¬kiem podróży zagranicznych Polaków, z kolei Azory mogą się nim stać w najbliższej dekadzie.
Dual Tracer Test to Measure Tissue-Specific Insulin Action in Individual Mice Identifies In Vivo Insulin Resistance Without Fasting Hyperinsulinemia
Authors: Cutler Harry B. , Madsen Søren , Masson Stewart W.C. , Cooke Kristen C. , Potter Meg , Burchfield James G. , Stöckli Jacqueline , Nelson Marin E. , Cooney Gregory J. , James David E.
Published: September 2023

The ability of metabolically active tissues to increase glucose uptake in response to insulin is critical to whole-body glucose homeostasis. This report describes the Dual Tracer Test, a robust method involving sequential retro-orbital injection of [14C]2-deoxyglucose ([14C]2DG) alone, followed 40 min later by injection of [3H]2DG with a maximal dose of insulin to quantify both basal and insulin-stimulated 2DG uptake in the same mouse. The collection of both basal and insulin-stimulated measures from a single animal is imperative for generating high-quality data since differences in insulin action may be misinterpreted mechanistically if basal glucose uptake is not accounted for. The approach was validated in a classic diet-induced model of insulin resistance and a novel transgenic mouse with reduced GLUT4 expression that, despite ubiquitous peripheral insulin resistance, did not exhibit fasting hyperinsulinemia. This suggests that reduced insulin-stimulated glucose disposal is not a primary contributor to chronic hyperinsulinemia. The Dual Tracer Test offers a technically simple assay that enables the study of insulin action in many tissues simultaneously. By administering two tracers and accounting for both basal and insulin-stimulated glucose transport, this assay halves the required sample size for studies in inbred mice and demonstrates increased statistical power to detect insulin resistance, relative to other established approaches, using a single tracer. The Dual Tracer Test is a valuable addition to the metabolic phenotyping toolbox.

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Slowing of Peripheral Nerve Conduction Velocity in Children and Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Is Predicted by Glucose Fluctuations
Authors: Oberhauser Sarah S. , l’Allemand Dagmar , Willems Erik P. , Gozzi Tiziana , Heldt Katrin , Eilers Miriam , Stasinaki Aikaterini , Lütschg Jürg , Broser Philip J.
Published: September 2023

Nerve conduction velocity (NCV) abnormalities are the forerunners of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the effect of glucose profile quality on NCV in children and young adults with type 1 diabetes. Fifty-three children age 5 to 23 years with type 1 diabetes were recruited to participate in the study, which was conducted prospectively at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Switzerland from 2016 to 2022. Glycemic targets were recorded, and a cross-sectional nerve conduction study analyzing the peroneal, tibial, median motor, and median sensory nerves was performed. Data were compared with those of a control group of 50 healthy children. In the age- and height-matched diabetes subgroup aged 10–16 years, all four nerves showed significantly slower NCV, most pronounced for the peroneal nerve. Because height has a retarding effect on peroneal NCV, NCV was adjusted for height (dNCV). Peroneal dNCV correlated negatively with long-term glycated hemoglobin and highly significantly with glucose variability. Because high glucose variability clearly increases the risk of neuropathy, together with but also independently of the mean glucose level, this aspect of glycemic control should be given more attention in the care of individuals with diabetes.

Article Highlights

There is a strong need for the better identification of early subclinical manifestations of microvascular complications, such as diabetic peripheral neuropathy, in young individuals with diabetes. To identify peripheral neuropathy and contributing factors at an asymptomatic disease stage, and to exclude height as a known modifying factor, we performed association studies of height-adjusted nerve conduction velocity. We identified high glucose variability, especially the SD of mean glucose, as an unexpectedly strong predictor of slowed nerve conduction velocity. More attention should be paid to the goal of low glucose variability in the care of individuals with diabetes.
Ethnicity Affects A1C Levels in Patients With Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes in Southern Israel
Authors: Treister-Goltzman Yulia , Liberty Idit F. , Peleg Roni
Published: September 2023

Purpose

To assess whether ethnicity affects the association between A1C and fasting glucose in people with type 2 diabetes.

Methods

This investigation was an epidemiological, cross-sectional study based on computerized medical records of the Southern District of Clalit Health Services. The study population comprised patients ≥40 years of age with type 2 diabetes who underwent blood tests between 8 August 2015 and 20 July 2020. A normal-error multiple linear regression model was used to assess differences in associations among ethnic groups (i.e., Arabs, Ethiopian Jews, and non-Ethiopian Jews) and A1C.

Results

A total of 59,432 patients with type 2 diabetes were included in the study. Of these, 1,804 were Jews of Ethiopian origin, 49,296 were non-Ethiopian Jews, and 8,332 were Arabs. Compared with non-Ethiopian Jews, A1C levels were increased by 0.1% (1 mmol/mol) among Ethiopian Jews and by 0.3% (3 mmol/mol) among Arabs. Ethnicity was a strong predictor of A1C, explaining 0.6% of its variance. An A1C level of 7% (53 mmol/mol) correlated with fasting glucose levels of 141, 136, and 126 mg/dL in non-Ethiopian Jews, Ethiopian Jews, and Arabs, respectively.

Conclusion

Ethnic differences in A1C should be considered by clinicians, researchers, and policymakers.
Demographic Variables Associated With Diabetes Technology Awareness or Use in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Ye Yuting , Acevedo Mendez Bernardo A. , Izard Stephanie , Myers Alyson K.
Published: September 2023

Background

Studies in populations with type 1 diabetes highlight racial/ethnic disparities in the use of diabetes technology; however, little is known about disparities among those with type 2 diabetes. This project investigates the racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities in diabetes technology awareness and use in adults with type 2 diabetes in the ambulatory setting.

Methods

Adults ≥40 years of age with type 2 diabetes in ambulatory care were invited to participate via an e-mail link to a de-identified REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) questionnaire. Variables, including awareness and use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and insulin pumps, were summarized descriptively using frequencies and percentages and were compared across racial/ethnic groups, education level, and income using Pearson χ2 or Fisher exact tests.

Results

The study included 116 participants, most of whom (62%) were White, elderly Medicare recipients. Compared with White participants, those of racially/ethnically minoritized groups were less likely to be aware of CGM (P = 0.013) or insulin pumps (P = 0.001). Participants with a high school education or less were also less likely to be aware of insulin pumps (P = 0.041). Interestingly, neither awareness nor use of CGM or insulin pumps was found to be associated with income.

Conclusion

This cross-sectional analysis suggests that racially/ethnically minoritized groups and individuals with lower education have less awareness of CGM or insulin pumps.
ANALISIS PERBANDINGAN METAL-OXIDE ARESTER TERHADAP VARIASI ARUS SURJA
Authors: Nugroho Setyo Adi
Published: September 2023

Sistem tenaga listrik adalah satu kesatuan yang berfungsi untuk menyuplai tenaga listrik ke konsumen secara kontinyu. Dalam menjalankan fungsinya, pada sistem tenaga listrik dapat terjadi gangguan seperti tegangan lebih akibat arus surja petir maupun surja switching. Sehingga dapat mengganggu suplai tenaga listrik ke konsumen. Untuk mencegah hal tersebut maka diperlukan alat yang dapat mencegah gangguan arus surja. Arester jenis metal-oxide adalah peralatan proteksi yang dapat mencegah terjadinya tegangan lebih akibat arus surja dengan cara mengalirkannya ke tanah. Pada penelitian ini dibandingkan dua jenis varistor yaitu E32NR602S dan E41NR302E menggunakan simulasi ATPDraw. Hasil simulasi menunjukan varistor E32NR602S memberikan hasil yang lebih baik dibandingkan dengan varistor E41NR302E.
SISTEM MANAJEMEN PENGAIRAN PADA BUDIDAYA TANAMAN ANGGUR BERBASIS INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT)
Authors: Firdaus Sabang , Rismawan Tedy , Ristian Uray
Published: September 2023

Terdapat beberapa kondisi yang perlu diperhatikan dalam membudidayakan tanaman anggur di daerah tropis, salah satunya adalah kelembapan tanah. Pengendalian untuk menambah nilai kelembapan tanah dapat dilakukan dengan menyiramkan air. Penyiraman secara manual memiliki kendala yaitu perlu memantau kondisi kelembapan tanah secara berkala. Oleh karena itu, dibutuhkan suatu sistem berbasis Internet of Things yang dapat melakukan pemantauan kondisi kelembapan tanah dan mengendalikan penyiraman tanaman anggur secara otomatis. Pada penelitian ini, ESP32 digunakan sebagai mikrokontroler, sensor soil moisture digunakan untuk mengukur kelembapan tanah, dan relay digunakan untuk kendali solenoid valve dan pompa air. Website digunakan untuk menampilkan hasil pengukuran, status kendali, serta memasukkan jadwal penyiraman. Sistem akan melakukan penyiraman saat nilai kelembapan tanah ≤60%, atau saat nilai kelembapan tanah 61-74% serta waktu sesuai dengan jadwal masukkan pengguna. Hasil pengujian pengukuran kelembapan tanah oleh sensor pertama, sensor kedua, dan sensor ketiga mendapatkan nilai error rata-rata sebesar 2,24%, 1,68%, dan 1,11%. Rata-rata waktu respon on pada relay1, relay2, relay3, dan relay pompa adalah 2,32 detik, 2,68 detik, 2,67 detik, dan 3,41 detik. Sedangkan rata-rata waktu respon off adalah 2,62 detik, 2,61 detik, 2,73 detik, dan 3,76 detik. Dengan waktu respon tersebut, tanaman akan tersiram lebih lama, sehingga kelembapan tanah bisa melebihi 75%.
ANALISIS SENTIMEN BERITA PROGRAM CSR PADA APLIKASI SR-APP OLAHKARSA
Authors: Athallah Rifqi Muhammad Daffa' , Yunianto Dika Rizky
Published: September 2023

PT Olahkarsa Inovasi Indonesia adalah perusahaan B2B yang inovatif yang fokus pada Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) untuk mendorong ekosistem bisnis yang berkelanjutan. Sebagai bagian dari upaya ini, mereka telah mengembangkan SR-APP, sebuah aplikasi berbasis web yang membantu perusahaan dalam mengelola dan memantau program CSR. Salah satu tantangan yang dihadapi oleh SR-APP adalah pengembangan fitur sistem untuk membantu klien perusahaan PT Olahkarsa menganalisis sentimen publik melalui berita dan komentar terkait program CSR. Dengan menganalisis sentimen, perusahaan dapat menggunakannya sebagai referensi dalam menentukan dan meningkatkan kualitas layanan pada program CSR di masa depan. Analisis dan perancangan fitur sistem dilakukan melalui metode observasi dan wawancara dengan PT Olahkarsa. Pengembangan fitur sistem melibatkan pengambilan tweet melalui API Twitter, yang kemudian diproses menggunakan API analisis sentimen dengan metode Klasifikasi Sentimen RoBERTa Base untuk mengekstraksi sentimen publik terhadap program CSR. Pengujian fungsionalitas dilakukan menggunakan metode black box, dengan semua 8 fungsi berjalan dengan baik sesuai yang diharapkan. Pengujian performa menunjukkan waktu pemuatan halaman yang memuaskan, dengan rata-rata First Contentful Paint sebesar 4,7 detik dan Speed Index sebesar 6,9 detik. Pengujian Penerimaan Pengguna menghasilkan skor penerimaan positif sebesar 95% untuk sistem tersebut.
PERANCANGAN DAN IMPLEMENTASI WEBSITE DENGAN KONSEP UI/UX UNTUK MENGOPTIMALKAN MARKETING PERUSAHAAN
Authors: Hendra Hendra , Riti Yosefina Finsensia
Published: September 2023

Salah satu media pada era teknologi yang seringkali digunakan untuk membagikan informasi adalah melalui website. Melalui gagasan tersebut, jurnal ini secara khusus membahas terkait perancangan dan implementasi website untuk PT. Surya Agung Tehnik Utama dengan mempertimbangkan konsep UI/UX dan penerapannya dalam digital marketing. Upaya ini didasarkan atas permasalahan yang dihadapi perusahaan dimana tampilan pada website sebelumnya yang belum terlengkapi secara maksimal dan hanya dapat menampilkan informasi kontak perusahaan saja. Sehingga melalui penelitian ini diharapkan dapat membantu mengatasi permasalahan tersebut. Metode yang digunakan terdiri dari observasi, wawancara, studi literatur, dan perancangan. Website kemudian diimplementasikan dengan bahasa pemrograman HTML, CSS, Javascript, dan menggunakan framework Bootstrap. Hasil yang diperoleh bahwa website cukup membantu dalam menjawab permasalahan dan permintaan dari perusahaan. Melalui metode yang telah disusun, diharapkan website dapat membantu meningkatkan nilai perusahaan, banyaknya pembelian, dan memudahkan interaksi antara perusahaan dan pelanggan. Website ini dipublikasikan melalui nama domain website resmi perusahaan dan adapun pengaturan untuk bagian maintenance.
PERANCANGAN APLIKASI PENCATATAN PEMBAYARAN PAJAK BERBASIS WEB PADA CV KKB
Authors: Wade Daniel Sathya Jyoti , Ayuningtyas Ayuningtyas
Published: September 2023

Pembayaran pajak merupakan wujud dalam kewajiban kenegaraan yang berperan penting bagi para wajib pajak dengan bersama-sama ikut serta dalam melakukan kewajiban membayar pajak untuk membantu pembiayaan serta pembangunan nasional. Terutama pada orang yang sudah memiliki penghasilan wajib untuk ikut serta dalam pembayaran pajak. Seiring perkembangan zaman, sistem informasi sangat diperlukan dalam mengoperasikan proses bisnis suatu perusahaan. Sehingga perlu dilakukan penelitian untuk melakukan pencatatan data pembayaran pajak sesuai keperluan perusahaan tersebut. Penerapan metode pada penelitian ini dengan menggunakan metode Waterfall sebagai alur proses dalam pembuatan aplikasi. Berdasarkan hasil uji coba black box testing diperoleh aplikasi berjalan sesuai dengan fungsinya yaitu pengguna dapat mengakses aplikasi, pengelolaan data pembayaran dan kategori serta aplikasi dapat mencetak laporan per periode. Hasil penelitian diperoleh aplikasi yang mampu melakukan proses pencatatan dengan lebih mudah dan mengurangi tingkat kesalahan dalam pencatatan data, dan data tersebut secara otomatis tersimpan dan dapat dilihat sewaktu-waktu serta dimana saja.Keywords: Report; application; tax
O PAPEL DOS MONITORES NAS POLÍTICAS DE EDUCAÇÃO EM TEMPO INTEGRAL NO BRASIL
Authors: Andrade Bruno Carneiro de , Vidal Eloisa Maia
Published: September 2023

O artigo tem como objetivo realizar um levantamento sobre a atuação dos monitores nas experiências de educação em tempo integral, em âmbito nacional, nos últimos dez anos. O estudo é de natureza qualitativa, utilizando os procedimentos metodológicos do Estado da Questão, com uso dos descritores “educação integral”, “escola de tempo integral”, “monitor”, “monitoria”, de modo isolado ou combinado. Trabalhando com artigos publicados no Portal de Periódicos da CAPES, identificaram-se sete artigos revisados por pares, sendo que a maioria trata de experiências relacionadas ao Programa Mais Educação. As constatações mostram que esse novo sujeito adentra o ambiente educacional por meio das experiências de ampliação de jornada escolar, implementadas a partir da criação do Programa Mais Educação em 2007, embora suas funções e atribuições no escopo dos projetos e na articulação com as escolas não estejam claramente definidos. Além de um perfil de formação precário, os monitores enfrentam dificuldades no que diz respeito às condições de trabalho, carga horária e vínculo contratual.
Upgrading English Language Proficiency and Providing Optimum Nursing Care for Cardiac Patients: Perceptions of Non-native Nurses
Authors: Wannas Amr Selim , Hassan Inas Hussein
Published: September 2023

Linguistic competence and effective communication are essential for providing optimum care for patients. Cardiac care is among the high-alert settings that require highly proficient nurses to be attentive and provide the best possible care for patients with heart problems. This research aims to measure the perceptions of non-native nurses towards the correlation between upgrading their English language proficiency level and providing optimum nursing care for cardiac patients. To this end, a mixed-method research design, qualitative and quantitative, was adopted in the study. First, a questionnaire was constructed and disseminated to 210 Egyptian nurses working at the Magdi Yacoub Foundation (MYF) in Aswan, Egypt. Yet, 127 nurses responded to the questionnaire. Secondly, to ensure the reliability of the research results, observation and interviews with a selected number of questionnaire takers were used as data collection instruments. Findings revealed that upgrading the English language proficiency level is believed to contribute to enhancing the performance of cardiac care nurses, their professionalism, and their learning autonomy. In addition, a taxonomy of the nurses’ uses of English for Specific Purposes has been constructed during the study.  The proposed taxonomy was constructed from the data from the questionnaire, the interview, and the observation. It can be used to identify nurses’ needs when designing English-for-nurses courses. It is recommended that further research is conducted to investigate the correlation between the level of English language proficiency and the performance of nurses in other medical sub-domains.
Categorías estatales, burocracias del desplazamiento y posibilidades desde los márgenes
Authors: Menjívar Cecilia
Published: September 2023

En este discurso presidencial, planteo la importancia de las categorías y los sistemas de clasificación creados por el Estado que determinan la elegibilidad de los solicitantes para obtener recursos tangibles e intangibles. Mediante sistemas de clasificación basados en normas y reglamentos que reflejan poderosos intereses e ideologías, las buro­cracias mantienen en pie los sistemas que fomentan la desigualdad, incluyen a algunos, excluyen a otros y desatienden a muchos. Propongo adoptar una perspectiva crítica al momento de usar categorías formalizadas en nuestro trabajo, que reconozca la naturaleza artificial de dichas categorías, su naturali­zación por medio de las prácticas cotidianas y sus desajustes con respecto a las experiencias vividas. Esta manera de abordar el asunto puede revelar las estructuras sistémicas que engendran tanto patrones duraderos de desigualdad como sistemas estatales de clasificación, y puede replantear cuestiones sobre las personas a las que el Estado clasifica en las categorías que usamos. Concluyo con un breve análisis de los beneficios que pueden surgir a partir de la ampliación de nuestros repertorios teóricos mediante la inclu­sión de conocimientos producidos en el Sur Global.
Indirect estimation of black carbon concentration in traffic site based on other pollutants – time variability analysis
Authors: Kamińska Joanna A. , Kazak Jan K.
Published: September 2023

Aiming to create more sustainable cities it is necessary to understand and manage different ecological factors which influence human health. One of such factors is black carbon (BC) in atmosphere, which currently is not commonly monitored by environmental monitoring systems. The aim of this research was to estimate by indirect approach the relation between eBC (equivalent of black carbon) concentration and other air pollutants in order to define approximate level of eBC in more efficient approach. The study was conducted in Wrocław (Poland) in October 2021, and combined data on eBC concentration (measured by microaethalometer), air quality (from national environmental monitoring system) and traffic (from municipal traffic management system). Quantile regression was used to assess the relationship between the concentrations of pollutants. The obtained results show that for rise 1 mg∙m–3 of carbon monoxide, eBC concentration rise between 4.2 and 8.0 μg∙m–3, depending on the period of a day. Precision of eBC concentration evaluation is influenced by sun light which results in higher precision of defining a scaling factor for night hours. Outcomes of this study constitute an added value to understanding of interconnections between different factors describing environmental conditions in cities and might be helpful for more effective environmental assessment of human habitats.
Morphometric analysis of Klina River basin using geospatial technology and open access datasets
Authors: Çadraku Hazir , Hasa Xhesika
Published: September 2023

According to the Water Framework Directive 2000/60 EC, the river basin is the basic unit for integrated water management at the basin level. In this sense, the knowledge of the morphometric parameters of the river takes on special importance. Morphometric analysis helps in understanding the geo-hydrological characteristics of a river basin. Various authors point out that the morphometric analyses of a drainage watershed demonstrate the dynamic equilibrium that has been achieved due to the interaction between matter and energy. The analysis of morphometric parameters also facilitates and helps to understand the hydrological relations of the basin. This paper deals with the morphometric analysis of sub-basins in the Klina River basin which is located in the northeastern part of the Dukagjini depression. To determine the morphometric parameters in the Klina River basin, the digital relief model from the Advanced Land Observation Satellite (ALOS) platform with a resolution of 20 × 20 m and the ArcMap 10.5 software were used. The results reveal that the total number of streams is 753 of which 602 are 1st order streams, 119 – 2nd order, 23 – 3rd order, 6 – 4th order, 2 – 5th order, and 1 – 6th order streams. The mean bifurcation ratio is 3.81, drainage density is 1.52 km∙km–2. The data and information presented in this study will be helpful and interesting in the plan of the management of Klina River basin which covers an area of 477 km2 within which is estimated to live about 100,000 inhabitants.
The modelling of tomato crop response to the climate change with different irrigation schemes
Authors: Hendy Zeinab M. , Attaher Samar M. , Abdel-Aziz Ahmed A. , El-Gindy Abdel-Ghany M.
Published: September 2023

The inequality between available water supplies and growing water demand from diverse sectors, as well as the predicted climate changes are putting significant pressures on Egypt’s food security. There is a nation-wide demand for new scientifically proven on-farm practices to boost water productivity of major food crops. The objective of this study was to explore the use of various deficit irrigation schemes to improve water productivity ( WP) of tomato cultivated in Egypt under distinct climate change scenarios, RCP4.5 and RCP8.5, in three time-steps of the reference period (2006– 2016), 2030s, and 2050s. The AquaCrop model was used to simulate the influence of climate change on the tomato crop, as well as two deficit irrigation application schemes for the full growing season and the regulated application for the initial and maturity crop stages. With the same irrigation method, the predicted WP increased in a general pattern across all climate change scenarios. The combination of irrigation schedule with the 80% deficit irrigation can enhance WP near the optimum level (approximately 2.2 kg∙m–3), especially during early and mature stages of the crop, saving up to 16% of water. The results showed that the expected temperature rise by 2050s would reduce the crop growth cycle by 3– 11 days for all irrigation treatments, resulting in a 1–6% decrease in crop evapotranspiration ( ETc) and affecting the dry tomato yield with different patterns of increase and decrease due to climate change.
Effectiveness of using physical pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass
Authors: Piątek Milena , Bartkowiak Anna M.
Published: September 2023

Pretreatment is aimed at making lignin structures, which in turn causes decrystallisation and depolymerisation of cellulose. This treatment allows to increase the energy potential of substrates. A properly selected method allows for obtaining larger amounts of biogas with a high content of biomethane. The aim of the study was to analyse selected pretreatment methods (ultrasonic and hydrothermal) for biogas yield, including biomethane, and to demonstrate the effectiveness of obtaining additional electricity and heat from these methods. It was based on the literature data. On basis the study, the following information was obtained: average yield of biogas and biomethane before and after treatment, difference in yield of biogas and biomethane after treatment, and the effect of treatment on the substrate used. Moreover, an estimate was made of the effectiveness of obtaining additional electricity and heat from selected pretreatment methods compared to hard coal. Based on the analysis of the ultrasonic treatment analysis, it was shown that the best result was obtained with the ultrasound treatment of the mixture of wheat straw and cattle manure with the following parameters: frequency 24 kHz, temperature 44.30°C, time 21.23 s. This allowed a 49% increase in biogas production. The use of pretreatment would therefore allow the production of more electricity and heat capable of replacing conventional heat sources such as coal.
Microplastics contamination in commercial fish landed at Lengkong Fish Auction Point, Central Java, Indonesia
Authors: Hidayati Nuning Vita , Rachman Fenina O.B. , Muslih  , Hidayat Rizqi R. , Meinita Maria D.N. , Hendrayana  , Husni Iqbal A. , Andriyono Sapto , Sanjayasari Dyahruri
Published: September 2023

Plastic is one of the main pollutant sources that are difficult to decompose and then carried into the ocean and fragmented into smaller parts (microplastics) due to UV radiation and water currents. Their small size means that microplastics are often ingested by aquatic organisms, such as fish. This research aimed to determine the presence, abundance, and types of microplastics in the digestive tract of four dominant fishes landed at Lengkong Fish Auction Point, Cilacap, Central Java, i.e. threadfin ( Eleutheronema tetradactylum), mackerel ( Rastrelliger sp.), threadfin bream ( Nemipterus japonicus), and hairtail ( Trichiurus lepturus). We found microplastics in the digestive tract of four selected fishes with a frequency of occurrence of 100%. The concentration of microplastics in fish digestive tracts is relatively high, with a value range of 12 ±2.86 to 28.33 ±8.11 particles∙ind.-1. Microplastics were found in films, fibres, fragments, and granule shape types with various colours: brown, purple, blue, black, green, transparent, and yellow. The polymers found were polystyrene (PS), nylon, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyurethane (PU), polypropylene (PP), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and low-density polyethylene (LDPE). The present study provides baseline data for microplastics contamination in commercial fish species landed at Lengkong Fish Auction Point, Cilacap, Central Java, Indonesia. The fact that we discovered PU, the most harmful polymer, piques our attention.
Soil conditions under great cormorant and grey heron colonies in a wetland: Effect on soil nematode abundance and trophic structure
Authors: Kozacki Dawid , Ilieva-Makulec Krassimira , Hryniewicz Marek , Makulec Grzegorz
Published: September 2023

This study aimed to investigate how great cormorants and grey herons affect the density and trophic diversity of soil nematodes under breeding colonies located in Stawy Raszyńskie Nature Reserve (central Poland). Soil samples from the colonies were compared to control samples from adjacent areas unaffected by birds. Samples were taken at each site (two colonies and two relevant control sites) to a depth of 20 cm, and the soil cores were split into topsoil (0–10 cm) and subsoil (10–20 cm). A modified Baermann method was used to extract nematodes from the soil. The soil under nests supported more abundant nematode communities, but with a lower trophic diversity compared to the control sites. The cormorants had a greater impact on nematodes than the herons. We found that the external nitrogen input, the higher organic matter content and abundance of ammonifying bacteria, as well as the lower soil pH under the colonies than in the control sites, affected the nematode trophic groups in different ways. Compared to the control sites, there were significantly more bacterivorous nematodes but fewer herbivorous nematodes under the colonies. No predatory nematodes were found under the bird colonies and, in the case of the cormorant colony, no omnivorous nematodes. No significant differences in the abundance of fungivorous nematodes between the impact and the control plots were noticed. The results indicate that allochthonous input under bird colonies promotes microbial activity and the most opportunistic trophic group of nematodes, which may at least temporarily enhance decomposition and mineralisation processes and consequently affect nutrient cycling in the wetland soil.
Building a Qualitative Research Framework for Researching How Human Dignity is Realised in Judicial Proceedings†
Authors: Kleindienst Petra
Published: September 2023

The relationship between the judge and the parties to judicial proceedings must entail communication, including appropriate reactions, during the proceedings and be balanced and respectful, despite different views being held. Irrespective of a judge disagreeing with the parties and any actions by the parties in breach of the law, the judge is supposed to provide the parties with a genuine sense of respect. Judges thereby help realise the human dignity of the individuals involved in judicial proceedings. However, the abstract nature of the concept of human dignity means empirical research on the realisation of human dignity remains modest at the scientific level. This article builds a research framework for researching the ways in which the human dignity of an individual (more specifically, the accused person) is realised in the vertical relationships (judicial authority–individual) during criminal proceedings. In this respect, the article opens the door for future empirical research on the realisation of human dignity.
A Categorical Modelling Approach to Site and Growth of Eucalyptus Stands in Brazilian Eastern Amazon
Authors: Da Cunha Neto Ernandes Macedo , Araujo Emmanoella Costa Guaraná , Veras Hudson Franklin Pessoa , Pelissari Allan Libanio , Silva Thiago Cardoso , Corte Ana Paula Dalla , Sanquetta Carlos Roberto
Published: September 2023

Theoretical framework: Site index cannot be generalized to different eucalyptus clonal stands, since each clone has a distinct growth and yield pattern, in which categorical variables may add site-specific effects to assess model's interregional variability.   Objective: This study aimed to assess the statistical performance of site index, as well as growth and yield models in different configurations adding categorical variables.   Method: The study was carried out in eucalyptus stands in Eastern Brazilian Amazon with three clones of different ages and a different number of trees. Traditional Schumacher’s site model was fitted with the addition of categorical clone variable. Beck-Della Bianca’s model was fitted by ordinary least squares (OLS) and two-stage least squares (2SLS), adding dominant height as site variable and including clone variable.   Results and discussion: Schumacher’s clone model presented lower standard estimate error (9.50%) and higher adjusted coefficient of determination (0.61), correcting the lack of normality and homoscedasticity. 2SLS was more accurate than OLS for Beck-Della Bianca’s model. This model validation resulted in root-mean-squared error of 2.82% and bias of 0.03%.   Research implications: Additive and multiplicative effects on site index resulted in polymorphism. Clone variable provided more parsimonious and accurate models to estimate site index and forest growth and yield, in which 2SLS was recommended for forest prognosis.
Using a Killer’s Statements as Critical Evidence to Support a Charge of Third-Degree Murder (as Opposed to Self-Defense) When Physical Evidence is Inconclusive: A Case Report
Authors:   Department of anthropology, Criminal Justice and Sociology, Commonwealth University, Quintyn Conrad B
Published: September 2023

In a conversation over a few beers, a killer bragged to a witness that seven years earlier he had shot a man and buried the body.
Forensic Studies for the Students of Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology and Law: A New Needed Area for Forensic Science Education
Authors:   Criminal Justice And Forensic Studies Program, California State University-Long Beach, Wang John Z
Published: September 2023

From an academic point of view, educational disciplines are roughly divided into several general categories, each consisting of a few or a dozen disciplines or branches.
Análisis descriptivo de la movilidad, emociones y salud en la referencia verbal de adultos mayores
Authors: Urbina-Aceves Emma , Camacho-Gutiérrez Everardo , Pérez-Duarte Alejandro , Silva-Castillo Luis
Published: September 2023

En este artículo los autores proponen evaluar la correlación que existe entre la referencia verbal de la movilidad, el estado emocional y el estado de salud de los adultos mayores con el propósito de promover, mediante intervenciones planeadas, su calidad de vida. Algunos estudios han encontrado una relación entre la movilidad física de estas personas, el grado de salud y el bienestar emocional autorreferido. Así, se cuestiona si hay una correlación entre estas variables en una muestra de dieciocho adultos mayores de la zona urbana de Guadalajara (México). Los participantes se seleccionaron con base en una distribución socioeconómica similar a la del Estado y en un rango de entre 60 y 90 años, siendo los participantes siete hombres y once mujeres, a quienes se hizo una entrevista y se les aplicaron las escalas de Barthel, de Lawton y Brody, de Gijón y de Duke-UNC para evaluar su funcionalidad. Se analizaron las frecuencias de diferentes parámetros y se obtuvo el índice de bienestar emocional mediante el conjunto de puntajes previos integrados. Los resultados muestran una correlación moderada entre la actividad física y el bienestar emocional, así como también una correlación negativa entre la actividad física y la cantidad de enfermedades, la puntuación en la escala de apoyo social de Lawton y Brody (que evalúa el grado de dependencia) y el estrés social, evaluado mediante una pregunta específica durante la entrevista. Asimismo, se halló una relación positiva entre los logros personales y el capital social, al igual que entre la funcionalidad, medida por las escalas de Barthel y de Duke, con el uso del tiempo libre. Se discuten las implicaciones prácticas de estos datos para la elaboración de programas de intervención con esta población, y se concluye que se deben llevar a cabo nuevos estudios con muestras más amplias y representativas que incrementen la validez de los datos reportados.
Usos de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación y tecnoestrés en docentes y estudiantes de una universidad privada
Authors: Coppari Norma , Bagnoli Laura , González Lourdes , Marecos Claudia , Romero-Lévera María Laura
Published: September 2023

Introducción. Las dos caras de la moneda permiten disociar la utilización positiva de la negativa de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC). Su empleo tiene objetivos benéficos, pero la forma de su uso puede generar tecnoestrés. Por ello, cobra importancia la investigación con instrumentos válidos y confiables que evalúen el tiempo de exposición y los diversos usos de las TIC por los grupos etarios que hoy las emplean. Objetivo. Describir y correlacionar los usos de las TIC y los niveles de los comportamientos de tecnoestrés en docentes y estudiantes de diferentes carreras universitarias. Método. El diseño utilizado fue descriptivo y correlacional. La muestra se conformó con 535 participantes: 501 estudiantes y 34 docentes. Se utilizó el cuestionario Uso de las TIC y Comportamientos de Tecnoestrés. Resultados. Se reporta que un poco más de la mitad de los participantes utilizaba más de cinco horas al día las TIC, especialmente para la comunicación, la educación y el ocio, en ese orden. Sin embargo, se reportan puntajes bajos de tecnoestrés. En el presente estudio se halló una correlación positiva débil entre el tecnoestrés y dos de los tres factores de uso de las TIC. Conclusiones. Es necesario mejorar el muestreo y las propiedades psicométricas del instrumento, así como promover la educación acerca del uso autorregulado de TIC que prevenga el tecnoestrés.
Propiedades psicométricas del EPIC-Función Sexual en hombres mexicanos
Authors: Espinoza-Bello Marcos , Galindo-Vázquez Óscar , Penedo Frank J. , Jiménez-Ríos Miguel Ángel , Ortega-Andeane Patricia , Scavuzzo Anna , García-Méndez Mirna , Meneses-García Abelardo
Published: September 2023

Antecedentes. La función sexual masculina es una interacción compleja de diversos factores psicológicos, neurogénicos y vasculares. Una interrupción en cualquier parte de este proceso conduce a una disfunción sexual. En México, la disfunción sexual afecta a entre 30 y 35% de los varones, por lo que es necesario contar con un instrumento válido y confiable que mida la funcionalidad sexual en esta población. Objetivo. Determinar las propiedades psicométricas del Índice Compuesto para el Cáncer de Próstata (EPIC) para la valoración sexual en hombres mexicanos. Método. Estudio transversal, instrumental y no experimental en el que participaron 206 hombres. Instrumentos. Índice Compuesto Expandido para Función Sexual y la Evaluación Funcional de Enfermedades Crónicas en Población General. Resultados. Se obtuvo para el instrumento una consistencia interna de .93 y una varianza explicada de 67.6%. El análisis factorial confirmatorio arrojó un modelo de dos factores (Funcionalidad sexual y Malestar sexual), con índices que sugieren estabilidad y ajuste. Discusión. La versión mexicana del EPIC tiene confiabilidad y validez adecuadas, siendo su estructura factorial similar a la de la escala original, por lo que se recomienda para la práctica clínica y la investigación, a la vez que se sugiere emplearlo en varones con diversas afectaciones sexuales.
Prácticas sexuales, habilidades de negociación del uso del condón y enamoramiento en estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Aguirre-Ojeda Diana Patricia , Uribe-Alvarado J. Isaac , Rojas-Montoya Cecilia del Carmen , Pérez-Pimienta Mayra Consuelo
Published: September 2023

Las relaciones sexuales desprotegidas en jóvenes representan un problema de salud pública por su asociación con infecciones de transmisión sexual y embarazos no deseados. El objetivo del presente estudio predictivo y cuantitativo fue describir las prácticas sexuales de una muestra de 412 estudiantes universitarios sexualmente activos, de los cuales 271 fueron mujeres y 141 varones, y determinar la medida en que las habilidades para negociar el uso del condón y el enamoramiento predicen la frecuencia del uso de este dispositivo. Se da cuenta de los resultados en términos de edad en la primera relación sexual, edad de la primera pareja, uso del condón en la primera relación sexual y frecuencia posterior. De igual manera, se reportan los puntajes de la habilidad para negociar el citado uso y su relación con el enamoramiento. Los autores concluyen que es necesario crear estrategias dirigidas al fomento de las habilidades de negociación para el uso del condón y la promoción del enamoramiento con responsabilidad sexual.
Kasus penyakit mulut dan kuku di Indonesia: epidemiologi, diagnosis penyakit, angka kejadian, dampak penyakit, dan pengendalian
Authors: Rohma Mila Riskiatul , Zamzami Ahmad , Utami Herlinda Putri , Karsyam Hani Adelia , Widianingrum Desy Cahya
Published: September 2023

Hoof and mouth disease is an infectious and acute disease caused by a virus of the genus Apthovirus and can affect even-hoofed or split-hoofed animals such as cows, horses, goats and pigs. The writing method is carried out through the study of literature sourced from books, journals, proceedings, websites and news portals. There are seven types of FMD viruses, namely: A, O, C, Asia, South African Teritory (SAT) 1, 2, and 3. Each type of FMD virus is still divided into several sub-types and strains. So far in Indonesia there is only one type of FMD virus, namely the O type virus that attacks the mouth and nails. The diagnosis of FMD disease in cattle can be known by observing clinical symptoms such as the formation of vesicles / blisters and erosion in the mouth, tongue, gums, nostrils, nipples, and on the skin around the nails. The impact of FMD has a significant negative effect on livestock production and productivity ranging from a decrease in milk production, body weight, miscarriage to death. Testing for the detection of the virus can be carried out using RT-PCR, ELISA. It was recorded that until the end of June 2022, there were 19 provinces and 221 regencies/cities infectedwith mouth and nail disease with a total of 291,538 cases of illness, 96,060 recovered, 2,944 conditional cuts and 1,733 deaths. FMD disease can have an impact on losses economically and livestock products. strong synergy is needed from all livestock sector actors, both breeders, industry, or stakeholders together with the government and the community in the eradication of FMD through increasing knowledge and self-awareness to be responsive and swift to FMD.
Motivaciones lexicales y gramaticales de la transitividad escindida en Wayuu
Authors: Durand Tom , Ramírez González Rudecindo
Published: September 2023

El wayuu es objeto de atención de muchos tipólogos por el sistema actancial particular de sus construcciones tanto intransitivas como transitivas. Se pueden observar dos tipos de marcación actancial de argumentos motivados por parámetros de definitud y de pragmática. En este artículo sostenemos que la distribución de estos tipos de marcación en cláusulas transitivas es igualmente motivada por factores lexicales y gramaticales, más precisamente el Aktionsart, la modalidad y el aspecto. Para demostrar esta hipótesis, presentaremos en una primera parte nuestra terminología y el estado del arte correspondiente al fenómeno, con un foco sobre la modalidad, la insubordinación y la finitización en la familia arawak. En la segunda parte, mostraremos nuestros propios resultados comparados con datos de otros autores sobre los factores gramaticales. En la tercera parte, presentaremos los factores lexicales. Nos basamos sobre datos de primera fuente —elicitación y ejercicios dirigidos— y de segunda fuente.
Meningkatkan Life Skills dan Mentalitas Pada Remaja Putus Sekolah Melalui Minat Berwirausaha
Authors: Amran Ellyana , Tajib Erny , Tanuwijaya Justine
Published: September 2023

Jumlah angka remaja putus sekolah meningkat akibat masalah faktor sosial,  ekonomi, perhatian orang tua serta media sosial yang bebas merajalela. Tujuan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PkM) ini adalah untuk meningkatkan life skill dan mentalitas para remaja putus sekolah  terhadap minat berwirausaha  binaan  Dinas Sosial Taruna Jaya 2 Jakarta.  Metode yang digunakan adalah metode partisipatif. Hasil PkM menunjukkan bahwa secara umum peserta memiliki minat berwirausaha yang tinggi terkait pemahaman life skill dan mentalitas entrepreneurship. Walaupun  tingkat kepercayaan diri serta pemahaman potensi diri masih rendah, akibat lingkungan kehidupan yang kurang kondusif. Implikasi dari PkM ini adalah diperlukan pendampingan yang intensif dari berbagai pihak terkait nilai-nilai etika sosial religius, dalam  membentuk  akhak yang mulia  guna pengendalian  tindakan mereka.