bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Application of Process Mining with Fuzzy Models to Loan Processing
Authors: Yazıcı Ibrahim Ethem , Engin Orhan
Published: March 2022

Background and purpose:

Process mining is used extensively in recent years to develop the steps of the business. Also, process mining is an important technique to remove waste and reduce process costs. The aims of this study indicate that congestion, workflow which lived a long time, and stuff or system statistics in the banking real estate transaction process.

Methods:

In this work, the process mining practice is applied in bank business loans. In the bank process, the most used and more complicated business is a bank loan transaction. The process mining implementation pattern is created with sample and flow gains of process development. Then, the new workflow designed and the pattern is executed.

Results:

In this study, in the first stage of the total loan period, 7.84 hours of earnings are obtained. Visualizations of the process have been affected with the help of fuzzy model algorithms necessary to the huge number of incidents and activities. Workflow analysis and gather information for studies were set up to be effortless with the support of fuzzy models. As a result of the analysis based on the flows, the knowledge pool is created by getting the knowhows such as the average duration of the process and the deviations in the users or systems.

Conclusion:

The results indicated that process mining is a significant methodology for developing bank loan transactions and enhancement their performance.
Coulomb Drag Study of Non-Homogeneous Dielectric Medium: Hole-Hole Static Interactions in 2D-GaAs DQW
Authors: Upadhyay S.K.
Published: March 2022

Abstract. The induced (drag) resistivity (ρ_D) is calculated numerically in low temperature, large interlayer separation and weak interactive regime for 2D hole-hole (h-h) static interactions using the RPA method, with the geometry of non-homogeneous dielectric medium. Exchange-correlations (XC) and mutual interaction effects are considered in low/high density regime for analysing the drag resistivity. It is found that the drag resistivity is found inhanced on using the XC effects and increases on increasing the effective mass. In Fermi-Liquid regime, drag resistivity is directly proportional to r2/n3 at low temperature. Temperature (T), density (n), interlayer separation (d) and dielectric constant (ϵ2) dependency of drag resistivity is measured and compared to 2D e-e and e-h coupled-layer systems with and without the effect of non-homogeneous dielectric medium.
Effect of Various Process Parameter of GTA Cladding on Surface Properties of Mild Steel: A Critical Review
Authors: Kumar S.
Published: March 2022

Abstract. Mild steel has considerable importance in the field of engineering due to its high strength, good mechanical properties and low cost. However, its application is restricted in some industries where wear failure is considered as major problem. Wear attacks on the moving components from the upper surface, which proves wear is often a surface phenomenon. Many researchers have used the gas tungsten arc (GTA) cladding process to deposit a thick alloy layer, metal matrix composite layer and ceramic composite layer on low carbon steel substrate due to its high deposition efficiency, inexpensive, easy to operate and good performance. The metal matrix composite (MMC) coating makes the components reusable because of the synergetic effect of the combination of hard reinforcement and ductile matrix. Researchers also investigated that the deposition of hard coating synthesized by the in-situ method gives better properties rather than the ex-situ method due to the mismatch of the wetting properties between the various phases of ceramics materials during the ex-situ method. This review paper summarizes the literature related to the GTA cladding on mild steel and its applications. Further, it was also described here about the effect of coating materials, process parameters of GTA cladding on surface properties of mild steel such as resistance to wear, corrosion resistance and hardness. This review paper will provide reference for the researchers working in the GTA cladding area.
Exploring Electronic Structure and Optical Properties of 2D Monolayer As2S3 by First-Principle’s Calculation
Authors: Patel A.R.
Published: March 2022

Abstract. In the present work, the structural, electronic and optical properties of the 2D monolayer As2S3 have been systematically investigated by the first principles calculations. The monolayer As2S3 has stable structure in the 2D oblique lattice which is confirm by phonon dispersion. Here, the elemental projected band-structure and density of states of the monolayer As2S3 have been determined by using HSE functional. The calculated bandgap of the monolayer As2S3 has 3.29 eV (of the indirect nature). In the optical properties, the complex dielectric function and optical absorption spectrum have been studied. The results suggest that the 2D monolayer As2S3 as hopeful candidate for potential applications in nano-electronics and opto-electronics.
Russia and Information Power
Authors: Riehle Kevin
Published: March 2022

On November 23, 2021, Dr. Kevin Riehle, Associate Professor at the University of Mississippi, presented on Russia and Information Power at the 2021 CASIS West Coast Security Conference. The presentation was followed by a question and answer period with questions from the audience and CASIS Vancouver executives. The key points discussed were Russia’s foreign policy goals in its information warfare campaign, as well as how Russia exploits information and wields military and diplomatic power as levers to accomplish its political and strategic goals.
Leadership, Intelligence Management, and Complex Crises
Authors: Kelshall Richard
Published: March 2022

On November 26, 2021, Rear Admiral Richard Kelshall, former CARICOM Regional Advisor, presented on Leadership, Intelligence Management, and Complex Crises at the 2021 CASIS West Coast Security Conference. The key points discussed included the characteristics of effective leadership, problems that might impede good leadership, and the changing nature of leadership. The presentation was followed by a question and answer period with questions from the audience and CASIS Vancouver executives.
IMPLEMENTASI PEMBELAJARAN KIMIA BERBASIS INKUIRI PADA MATERI TERMOKIMIA DI SMAN 1 SUNGAILIAT
Authors: Emiliya Emiliya
Published: March 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk peningkatan penguasaan konsep dan partisipasi aktif peserta didik pada pokok bahasan termokimia di SMAN 1 Sungailiat. Upaya yang dilakukan adalah dengan cara penerapan pembelajaran IPA berbasis inkuiri. Tahapan pembelajaran berbasis inkuiri (learning sequence) meliputi discovery learning, interactive demontrations, inqury lesson, inqury laboratory, real word application dan hypothetical inquiry.Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif kualitatif, dimana dalam penelitian ini penulis mendeskripsikan gambaran proses  yang terjadi pada saat dilaksanakannya pembelajaran di kelas dan intrumen data yang diambil adalah berupa hasil belajar dan partisipasi aktif peserta didik.Berdasarkan dari data penelitian diperoleh nilai rata-rata hasil belajar peserta didik pada level  discovery learning, interactive demontrations, inqury lesson, inqury laboratory diperoleh nilai postes berturut turut sebesar 86,06 ; 90,92 : 91,91 : 80,30 dan 88,48 dengan persentase ketuntasan kelas tiap level berturut-turut 75%, 72,72%, 82%, 81,81%, dan 85%. Sedangkan partisipasi aktif dalam bentuk diskusi kelompok, menyajikan pesentasi, melaksanakan praktikum dan mengerjakan lembar kerja peserta didik memperoleh berturut turut kategore cukup, cukup baik, dan baik. Dari data diatas sesuai dengan kriteria indikator keberhasilan yang sudah ditentukan sebelumnya maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa pembelajaran kimia berbasis inkuiri dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar dan partisipasi aktif dari peserta didik
Conversational Agents in Health Education: Protocol for a Scoping Review
Authors: Powell Leigh , Nizam Mohammed Zayan , Nour Radwa , Zidoun Youness , Sleibi Randa , Kaladhara Warrier Sreelekshmi , Al Suwaidi Hanan , Zary Nabil
Published: March 2022

Background

Conversational agents have the ability to reach people through multiple mediums, including the online space, mobile phones, and hardware devices like Alexa and Google Home. Conversational agents provide an engaging method of interaction while making information easier to access. Their emergence into areas related to public health and health education is perhaps unsurprising. While the building of conversational agents is getting more simplified with time, there are still requirements of time and effort. There is also a lack of clarity and consistent terminology regarding what constitutes a conversational agent, how these agents are developed, and the kinds of resources that are needed to develop and sustain them. This lack of clarity creates a daunting task for those seeking to build conversational agents for health education initiatives.

Objective

This scoping review aims to identify literature that reports on the design and implementation of conversational agents to promote and educate the public on matters related to health. We will categorize conversational agents in health education in alignment with current classifications and terminology emerging from the marketplace. We will clearly define the variety levels of conversational agents, categorize currently existing agents within these levels, and describe the development models, tools, and resources being used to build conversational agents for health care education purposes.

Methods

This scoping review will be conducted by employing the Arksey and O’Malley framework. We will also be adhering to the enhancements and updates proposed by Levac et al and Peters et al. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) extension for scoping reviews will guide the reporting of this scoping review. A systematic search for published and grey literature will be undertaken from the following databases: (1) PubMed, (2) PsychINFO, (3) Embase, (4) Web of Science, (5) SCOPUS, (6) CINAHL, (7) ERIC, (8) MEDLINE, and (9) Google Scholar. Data charting will be done using a structured format.

Results

Initial searches of the databases retrieved 1305 results. The results will be presented in the final scoping review in a narrative and illustrative manner.

Conclusions

This scoping review will report on conversational agents being used in health education today, and will include categorization of the levels of the agents and report on the kinds of tools, resources, and design and development methods used.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/31923
Participant Experiences of a COVID-19 Virtual Clinical Study Using the Current Health Remote Monitoring Platform: Case Study and Qualitative Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Pugmire Juliana , Lever Taylor Jessie , Wilkes Matt , Wolfberg Adam , Zahradka Nicole
Published: March 2022

BACKGROUND

During the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals with a positive viral test were enrolled in a study, within 48 hours, to remotely monitor their vital signs to characterize disease progression and recovery. A virtual trial design was adopted to reduce risks to participants and the research community in a study titled Risk Stratification and Early Alerting Regarding COVID-19 Hospitalization (RiskSEARCH). The Food and Drug Administration–cleared Current Health platform with a wearable device is a continuous remote patient monitoring technology that supports hospital-at-home care and is used as a data collection tool. Enrolled participants wore the Current Health wearable device continuously for up to 30 days and took a daily symptom survey via a tablet that was provided. A qualitative substudy was conducted in parallel to better understand virtual trial implementation, including barriers and facilitators for participants.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to understand the barriers and facilitators of the user experience of interacting with a virtual care platform and research team, while participating in a fully virtual study using qualitative and quantitative data.

METHODS

Semistructured interviews were conducted to understand participants’ experience of participating in a virtual study during a global pandemic. The schedule included their experience of enrollment and their interactions with equipment and study staff. A total of 3 RiskSEARCH participants were interviewed over telephone, and transcriptions were inductively coded and analyzed using thematic analysis. Themes were mapped onto the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) to identify and describe the factors that influenced study adherence. Quantitative metrics, including adherence to wearable and scheduled tasks collected as part of the RiskSEARCH main study, were paired with the interviews to present an overall picture of participation.

RESULTS

All participants exceeded our definition of a fully adherent participant and reported that participation was feasible and had a low burden. The symptoms progressively resolved during the trial. Inductive thematic analysis identified 13 main themes from the interview data, which were deductively mapped onto 11 of the 14 TDF domains, highlighting barriers and facilitators for each.

CONCLUSIONS

Participants in the RiskSEARCH substudy showed high levels of adherence and engagement throughout participation. Although participants experienced some challenges in setting up and maintaining the Current Health kit (eg, charging devices), they reported feeling that the requirements of participation were both reasonable and realistic. We demonstrated that the TDF can be used for inductive thematic analysis. We anticipate expanding this work in future virtual studies and trials to identify barriers and enabling factors for implementation.

CLINICALTRIAL
Development of a web-based system to report medication-related adverse effects: a design and usability study (Preprint)
Authors: Lim Renly , Thornton Christopher , Stanek Jan , Ellett Lisa Kalisch , Thiessen Myra
Published: March 2022

BACKGROUND

Medicine use is the most common intervention in healthcare. The frequency with which medicines are used means medication-related problems are very common. One common type of medication-related problems is adverse medicines events, which are unintended and harmful effects associated with use of medicines. Reporting of adverse medicine events to regulatory authorities are important for evaluation of safety of medicines; however, these adverse effects are frequently unreported due to various factors including a lack of consumer-friendly reporting tools.

OBJECTIVE

To develop a user-friendly digital tool for consumers to report medication-related adverse effects.

METHODS

The project consisted of three parts: (1) content development including a systematic literature search, (2) iterative system development, and (3) usability testing. The project was guided by participatory design principles, which suggest involving key stakeholders throughout the design process. The first two versions were developed as a mobile application, and were tested with end-users in two workshops. The third version was developed as a web application and were tested with consumers who were taking regular medicines. Consumers were asked to complete a modified version of the mHealth app usability questionnaire (MAUQ), an 18-item questionnaire with each item scored using a seven-level Likert scale ranging from 0 (strongly disagree) to 7 (strongly agree). The MAUQ assessed three subscales including ease of use (5 items), interface and satisfaction (7 items) and usefulness (6 items).

RESULTS

The content for the system was based on a systematic literature search, shortlisting of questions, followed by feedback from project team members and consumers. Feedback from the consumers in the two workshops were incorporated to improve the functionality, visual design and stability of the third (current) version. The third version of the system was tested with 26 consumers. Seventy nine percent of all responses on the MAUQ were scored 6 or 7, indicating that users generally strongly agree with the usability of the system. When looking at the individual domains, the system had an average score of 6.3 (standard deviation SD 0.9) for “ease of use”, 6.3 (SD 0.8) for “interface and satisfaction”, and 5.2 (SD 1.4) for “usefulness”.

CONCLUSIONS

The web-based system for medicine adverse effects reporting is a user-friendly tool developed using an iterative participatory design approach. Future research include further improving the system, particularly usefulness of the system, as well as testing the scalability and performance of the system in practice.
Junior High School Student’s Literacy of Science Concept: Electricity & Heredity
Authors: Djulia Ely , Restuati Martina , Sihotang Roma , Sianturi Rosinta L.P. , Hutagaol Mona M. , Syabrina Jihan
Published: March 2022

High Order Thinking Skills (HOTs) is the way of thinking which should have been mastered by students everywhere early for their life skills. This HOTs skill has been internationally assessed since 2000 every three years attended by all OECD members includes Indonesia through Program International for Student Assessment (PISA). Result of PISA of Indonesian students from 2000 until 2018 still have achieved at level 1a of highest level 6 as national average. Considering geographical area located from West to East, it is very important to map students literacy in each area as base-line of creating integrated effort for Junior High School to increase student’s literacy. This descriptive study aims to promote the profile of Junior High School Literacy. About 40 of 9-grade students and two science teachers involved in this study as research subject. Data were obtained through participative observation, test and video typing for classroom activity during two months on the topic of heredity and electricity. Data were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively as well. Result showed that students literacy still in low category based on national competence assessment. However there is increase of learning outcome proven by pretest (24.46), post test (33.46), and second post test (59.82). Looking into class level in detail based on daily assessment on the topic of electricity and heredity percentage of students literacy can be categorized as scientific comprehension (57%), higher than partial comprehension (19%) and naïve or wrong comprehension (24%). Student scientific comprehension promoted close to PISA literacy competencies includes explaining phenomena scientifically, evaluating and designing scientific enquiry, interpreting data and evidence scientifically. The study imply the important of keep improving daily science classroom activity which promote students higher order thinking skills in order to achieve better scientific literacy.
Partial Replacement of Aggregate by Utilization of Waste Stone Dust and Coconut Shell
Authors: Arjaria Ayush , Sharma Rahul
Published: March 2022

Abstract: The large amount of red sand stone dust waste during its production for industrial purposes as an available construction resource has not only diminished but also created a threat to our environment. Indeed, the dumped waste negatively affects the aquifers. Therefore, a better way of its recycling may be its use in the manufacture of concrete products during construction as a substitute for sand in a fixed and safe proportion. The current work is an explanation of experimenting with concrete mix of grades M15 and M20 by replacing approximately 30% sand. A constant water/cement ratio was followed during the experiment and by comparing the compressive strength results. With the help of this project report, we can find an appropriate operation for a particular sample of red sandstone dust. This reduces the need for a large area for disposal of redstone dust which in turn causes significant environmental damage. The usefulness of red sandstone powder in a particular work of mixing grades M15 and M20 of concrete as a replacement for cement and sand has been proven within the framework of the significant results obtained. Workability of concrete is the ease with which concrete can be handled, placed and transferred. The workability of concrete depends on many factors, but water plays a major role. The amount of water added a little more or a little less can affect the workability of the concrete. Industrial waste such as red stone powder can replace sand in the event that the availability of sand is less and far from the site. Therefore, redstone powder can be used by replacing a fixed percentage of sand, not only to maintain project economy, but also to manage industrial waste. Keywords: conventional concrete, lightweight concrete, coconut shell, coconut fibre, red stone dust.
Real Estate Land Transaction System Using Blockchain
Authors: Gaikwad Dipak D. , Hambir Akshay N. , Chavan hantanu S. , Khedkar Gayatri K. , Athawale Dr. Shashikant V.
Published: March 2022

Abstract: Real Estate Management in India as well as in many parts of the world is a very inefficient and insecure process. Developing a secure system that not only accelerates the process of land registration but also makes it efficient and secure will be effective. Blockchain technology is one of the latest and secured technologies on the horizon and has evolved over the last 9-11 years. There is tremendous potential for usage of Blockchain technology in the land industry. This paper presents a blockchainpowered real estate management system that will impart transparency, efficiency, and security in Real Estate Management. The decentralized data storage application and its interactions with Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) are presented to point out the event of a sensible contract which will be used for blockchain smart contracts in real estate management. Further, a detailed design and interaction mechanism are highlighted for the estate owners and users as parties to a sensible contract. It will store all the transactions on a distributed blockchain which will be very secure and will not be prone to hacking. A list of functions for initiating, creating, modifying, or terminating a sensible contract is presented and this will help the user enjoy a more immersive, user-friendly, and visualized contracting process, whereas the owners and real estate agents can enjoy more business and sales. It is a practical solution to the real estate management problem in the real world. Keywords: Blockchain, Smart Contracts, Real Estate Management, Ethereum Virtual Machine, Transparent Contracting Process
Seismic Analysis of Irregular Planned RC Frame: Capacity Based Design Criteria
Authors: Chaubey Dev Dutt , Singh Dr. Raghvendra
Published: March 2022

Abstract: This study examines the capacity-based design of structure that is increasing commonly in earthquake resistance design. For making any structure earthquake resistant capacity-based design approach is good to hire because it takes less specialization. Low to medium rise buildings are performing well for the seismic actions when designed as per capacity- based criteria. The other method is to install lateral load resisting element such as shear wall, dampers, base isolators etc. These methods of seismic resistance are costly and requires special attention while installation. On the other hand, capacity based designed approach requires no extra element in frame although making existing frame elements to be stronger. In the present work, three type of irregularity is being taken and those are being imposed over RC frame which has designed as per capacity-based design criteria for four different heights of G+3, G+5, G+7, G+10. Those models are analyzed for commercial use and located at seismic zone IV. Linear static, linear dynamic and nonlinear static methods are used to analyze those models with help of CSI ETABS v19 software. Results which are discussed is modal analysis, storey drift, torsional ratio, ductility ratio, performance point and hinge results. Keywords: Beam column capacity ratio, collapse mechanism, Strong column–weak beam design, plastic hinge, irregularity, geometry, shape and size of the building, ETABS.
Ecommerce Assisted by Machine Learning
Authors: Kandekar Nikhil
Published: March 2022

Abstract: E-commerce applications are growing and becoming complex day by day. Every new feature is taking the time of the user and reducing the speed or the process of purchasing anything. Consumers demand comfortability, usability, authenticity on E-commerce websites, and hence to provide with these needs Machine learning should be introduced in the E-commerce website. In this paper, we will learn various methods to help boost E-commerce using Machine Learning. Product Recommendation will severely help reduce the time of users on purchasing a product as it recommends products based on history. Cloth size estimation can be used for taking measurements for helping users purchase clothes with accurate measurements. Dynamic Pricing can be used to generate discounts and prices based on user history for maintaining users. Fake Review Prediction can be used to filter the reviews for better business. A chatbot can be used to help users during any stage of purchase or after the purchase as support. All of this can contribute towards the personalized experience of consumers and will be discussed in this paper. Keywords: Ecommerce, Machine Learning, Dynamic pricing, Chatbot, Product Recommendation, Cloth Size Estimation, Fake Review Prediction, Ecommerce
Improving the Motivation of Students in Arabic Language Learning through Learning Management System
Authors: Fauzi Moh. Fery , Anindiati Irma
Published: March 2022

Learning Arabic language for novice students can be something difficult if they do not have a right motivation and teachers do not have a good approach. The Attention, Relevance, Confidence, and Satisfaction (ARCS) model of motivation should be applied to real-world educational settings, including computer-based learning approaches, to find more effective ways of understanding the major influences on learning motivation and for systematic ways of identifying and solving problems with learning motivation. This study aimed to improve the motivation of students in Arabic language learning through learning management system and to improve students’ outcome of Arabic speaking skills. This classroom action research was conducted two cycles (repeated five times). Each cycle referred to Spiral Model by Kemmis, McTaggart, and Nixon. The subjects were 39 students of C Class and D Class in Kalam Ibtida’i Course at academic year 2021-2022 in the Department of Arabic, Faculty of Letters, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia. The data of students’ motivation were obtained from performance grading rubric of the relevance component of the ARCS Model and the data of students’ outcome in Arabic language learning were obtained from students worksheet assesment and end-of-cycle Arabic speaking test. The results showed the improving of: (1) the motivation of students in Arabic language learning through learning management system and (2) the students’ outcome of Arabic speaking skills. This ARCS Model was effectively used for this Kalam Ibtida’I course because novice students need good motivation to learn Arabic speaking skills.
Reflexões sobre o espaço público em centros preservados: possíveis relações entre patrimônio e desenho urbano
Authors: Fabre-Dias Adriana , Afonso Sonia
Published: March 2022

The urban space of a city is the result of social interactions with and between people who use and experience this space, thus configuring the public sphere of a city. We can also consider that the construction of these spaces is directly related to the way in which their free building spaces relate to their built spaces. In a city of heritage character, these characteristics are added to the historical and cultural values that must be protected and valued through safeguarding and protection actions. However, current Brazilian legislation acts more on the building, and despite including urban complexes and their surroundings, does not seem to consider that the safeguarding and protection of a city's heritage also involve urban planning, i.e., the safeguarding and protection actions must be related to urban planning actions, present both in the master plans and in the intervention and maintenance actions of the existing public space. The general objective of this research was to establish and identify the existing relationships between urban design and urban environmental heritage, that comprise both the safeguard and protection aspects and those of urban quality. The case study methodology was used, choosing for this the city of Laguna, on the southern coast of Santa Catarina. The procedures used were: the historical-structural analysis through the study of the urban evolution of the city; the registration process; and the current characteristics of its public spaces. It is possible to consider that the research thus contributed to the reflection on the practices of urban environmental heritage protection, related to urban development actions and qualification of public spaces.
El Pabellón 24 de la Feria de América (1954): una aproximación en clave biográfica
Authors: Bianchi Pablo Federico
Published: March 2022

Held during the second presidential term of Juan Domingo Perón, in Mendoza, the Fair of the Americas (1954) took place. It was a continental exhibition that sought to promote regional production and strengthen Argentina's commercial and international relations with neighboring countries. It was also praised as an attractive event for visitors and locals. Likewise, it stood out as a space for international competition, given that stands from industries, business chambers, and chambers of commerce took part in the call. Conceived as elements of ephemeral architecture, the pavilions designed for the Fair displayed the disciplinary precepts typical of their time. Recent research has sought to account for the historical and symbolic relevance of this event for the region, as well as the disciplinary debates on Architecture and Design, that led to this international gathering. In this framework, this article aims to study the case of the only material testimony of the Fair that still stands, starting from a critical-analytical reading of the project documentation and of the architectural work as a messenger, considering the professional backgrounds of the technical players involved with its conception and materialization.
¿Hombres invencibles? Hablemos de desventajas
Authors: Navarro Ceja Nadia , Torres Velázquez Laura Evelia , Plancarte Cansino Patricia Anabel , Nabor Govea Margarita
Published: March 2022

Hablar de género es analizar las condiciones de vida de mujeres y hombres; sin embargo, poco se sabe de las necesidades que surgen en los hombres si nos detenemos a reflexionar acerca de las posibles desventajas con que ellos tienen que aprender a vivir. Se utilizó el construccionismo social como enfoque teórico de esta investigación, incorporando la perspectiva de género. El objetivo es analizar el proceso de socialización y aprendizaje del ser hombre dentro de la familia, identificando algunas desventajas que viven los hombres en su proceso de construcción identitaria. La metodología es cualitativa; se entrevistó a tres hombres y se utilizó el análisis de contenido para analizar la información obtenida. Los resultados mostraron cómo la educación en torno al género es importante en la construcción de hombres, ya que los participantes fueron aprendiendo estos roles y estereotipos asignados socialmente, lo cual los conduce a ocultar sus verdaderas emociones por el temor a ser señalados o juzgados. Se sugiere abrir más espacios de reflexión donde sea posible reconocer las necesidades y desventajas que ellos viven en su condición de hombres “invencibles”, donde puedan hablar de sí mismos, propiciando el autocuidado de su salud y su cuerpo, analizando esas formas de vida basadas en estereotipos que los llevan a riesgos innecesarios.
Solute-rich clusters as nucleation medium of small organic molecules: a case of p-nitrobenzoic acid
Authors: Zong Shuyi , Wang Jingkang , Huang Xin , Feng Yaoguang , Wang Na , Wang Ting , Liu Qi , Hao Hongxun
Published: March 2022

Solute-rich clusters, which generally exist stably in solution, are
necessary intermediates for the formation of crystal nuclei. Studying
the properties of these pre-nucleation species is very important for
understanding and controlling the nucleation process of crystals. In
this work, clusters as nucleation medium were studied using
p-nitrobenzoic acid (PNBA) in acetonitrile as model system, and the
observed PNBA clusters were characterized and analyzed by using DLS, NTA
and 1H NMR. It was found that the clusters were thermodynamically stable
and were spatially heterogeneous mixtures of PNBA monomers, PNBA
homodimers and acetonitrile molecules. The existence of dimers is an
important factor for the formation and stable existence of clusters.
Clusters can be formed under the combined effect of monomer-dimer
reaction and diffusion. The spatial distributions of monomer and dimer
density at different concentrations were obtained by reaction-diffusion
kinetics, and the different effects of filtration on clusters were
theoretically explained.
Inborn Errors of Immunity caused by defects of the DNA damage response pathways
Authors: Fournier Benjamin , Mahlaoui Nizar , Moshous Despina , VILLARTAY Jean-Pierre DE
Published: March 2022

Several inborn errors of immunity are caused by defects in the general
DNA repair machinery as exemplified by the T-B- RS-SCID condition owing
to impaired resolution of programmed DNA double strands breaks
introduced by RAG1/2 during V(D)J recombination. The genome instability
generally associated with these conditions results in an increased
propensity to develop malignancies requiring genotoxic based anti-cancer
treatments. Moreover, the extent of immune deficiency often calls for
hematopoietic stem cell transplantation as a definitive treatment, thus
also demanding genotoxic based conditioning regimen prior to
transplantation. In both cases, the underlying general DNA repair
defects may result in catastrophic iatrogenic consequences. It is
therefore of paramount importance to assess the functionality of the DNA
repair apparatus prior to any genotoxic treatment when the exact
molecular cause of the disease is unknown. For this purpose, two simple
assays can be used on patient’s derived peripheral blood lymphocytes. 1)
The PROMIDISα biomarker, based on the next generation sequencing
analysis of the TCRα will highlight specific signatures of DNA repair
deficiencies. 2) Direct analysis of the sensitivity of peripheral
lymphocytes to ionizing radiations will formally identify patients at
risk to develop toxicity towards genotoxic based treatments.
Lower sFlt-1/PlGF Ratio in Positive Prediction of Preeclampsia for Women with Hypertension in Pregnancy
Authors: MAO Di , Chen Yunshan , Liu Yunfeng , Pan Xiuyu , ZHANG Guozheng , Liu Huishu
Published: March 2022

Objective To evaluate the optimal Kryptor threshold for sFlt-1/PlGF on
PE among the hypertensive pregnant women. Design A single centre
prospective study. Setting Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Care
Center. Population or Sample 565 singleton pregnant women with
hypertension from January 2018 to June 2021. Methods PlGF/sFlt-1 and
perinatal data were collected and logistic regression was used to
explore the cutoffs of sFlt-1/PlGF for PE from different hypertension
types in HDP. Main outcome measures PlGF/sFlt-1 cutoff of PE and chrHBP
with PE in HDP . Results: The sFlt-1 /PlGF ratio in PE and chrHBP with
PE were significantly higher than GH & chrHBP, in which early-onset
were higher. For gestatioanl hypertension, sFlt-1 /PlGF
ratio> 36.44 could rule in PE occurence(AUC=76.17% -
78.39%) in 1-4week with PPV 0.91-0.94 & NPV 0.67 before 34 weeks,
while sFlt-1 /PlGF ratio< 51.52 could rule out PE occurrence
(AUC=75.29% - 78.39%) in 1-4 weeks with NPV 0.91-0.96 & PPV 0.62-0.73
after 34 weeks. For chronic hypertension, sFlt-1 /PlGF
ratio> 47.78 could rule in PE occurrence (AUC=82.5% -
86.36%) in 1-4 weeks with PPV 0.9-0.96 & NPV 1.0 before 34 weeks,
while sFlt-1 /PlGF ratio< 28.61 could rule out PE
occurence(AUC=72.41% - 73.03%) in 1-4 weeks with NPV 0.88 & PPV
0.43-0.79 after 34 weeks. Conclusion: Lower sFlt-1/PlGF had high
positive potential to identify the patients to develop early onset PE
from gestational and chronic hypertension, which could complement the
strategy to hypertensive disorders in pregnany. Funinding Guangzhou
science and technology Program Project (202102010163) .
The factors that favor adaptive habitat construction versus non-adaptive environmental conditioning
Authors: Scheiner Samuel , Barfield Michael , Holt Robert
Published: March 2022

Adaptive habitat construction is a process by which individuals alter
their environment so as to increase their (inclusive) fitness. Such
alterations are a subset of the myriad ways that individuals condition
their environment. We present an individual-based model of habitat
construction to explore what factors might favor selection when the
benefits of environmental alterations are shared by individuals of the
same species. Our results confirm the predictions of inclusive fitness
and group selection theory and expectations based on previous models
that construction will be more favored when its benefits are more likely
to be directed to self or near kin. We found that temporal variation had
no effect on the evolution of construction. For spatial heterogeneity,
construction was disfavored when the spatial pattern of movement did not
match the spatial pattern of environmental heterogeneity, especially
when there was spatial heterogeneity in the optimal amount of
construction. Under those conditions, very strong selection was
necessary to favor genetic differentiation of construction propensity
among demes. We put forth a constitutive theory for the evolution of
adaptive habitat construction that unifies our model with previous
verbal and quantitative models into a formal conceptual framework.
Characterization and comparison of oleogels and emulgels prepared from Schizochytrium algal oil using monolaurin and MAG/DAG as gelators
Authors: Hyatt Joseph , Zhang Siyu , Akoh Casimir
Published: March 2022

Oleogels and emulgels were developed with winterized algal oil from
Schizochytrium spp. rich in ω-3 fatty acids (FAs) to overcome physical
limitations of using a highly unsaturated lipid source in food
applications. Both gel types were developed using monolaurin or a
combination of mono- and diacylglycerols (MAG/DAG) as the gelator at
concentrations of 8, 10, or 12%, w/w, in oil or emulsion. A 14-day
accelerated oxidation study was conducted using peroxide value,
p-Anisidine value, and change in FA composition to measure the level of
oxidation. Oleogel and emulgel samples exhibited a higher oxidative
stability than bulk algal oil and oil-in-water emulsion as control
groups, respectively. The 12% monolaurin oleogel outperformed others in
oxidative stability, preventing oxidation of approximately 17.96% and
20.43% of EPA and DHA, respectively, compared to algal oil. Physical
characteristics including thermal behavior, solid fat content (SFC),
rheology, morphology, and polymorphism were studied. Results indicated
that MAG/DAG oleogels and monolaurin emulgels were the most physically
stable. The SFC of 12% MAG/DAG oleogel at 30 °C was 10.27% whereas
12% monolaurin oleogel was only 4.51%. Both gel types developed with
monolaurin and MAG/DAG could be used for different applications as they
exhibited desirable qualities such as oxidative stability and improved
physical characteristics.
COVID-19 Entwined the Dynamic Relationship between Stock Returns and Macroeconomic Variables
Authors: Malik Amina , Butt Babar Zaheer , Aziz Haroon
Published: March 2022

This study examines the dynamic relationship between macroeconomic variables and stock prices in Pakistan in the COVID-19 pandemic scenario. For this purpose, monthly data has been taken from Jan 2019 to June 2021 and divided into Pre-COVID, COVID and overall periods. Data have been retrieved from various sources including Statistical Reviews & Bulletins of State Bank of Pakistan, Karachi Stock Exchange and Pakistan Economic Survey. To assess the relationship between economic variables and stock prices, Cointegration, Granger-causality and Impulse Repose Function Tests have been applied on three data series. The results of the study reveal that there is a long-term equilibrium relationship between all economic variables and stock prices in the Pre-COVID period. However, most of the economic variables do not have such a relationship during the COVID period and the pattern of the relationship is almost the same in the overall period. Even the short-run dynamic relationship between economic variables and stock returns is affected by the pandemic. The results show that economic variables affect stock returns differently in the COVID situation than in the Pre-COVID scenario and it also affects the short-run relationship in the overall period. This research study provides imminent findings on the linkage between macroeconomic variables and stock prices in the Pakistani context. It helps investors and regulators in customizing their decisions and macroeconomic regulations respectively to improve the financial and economic stability of the country in the wake of the pandemic.
The Development of Growth Model with the Implication of Crisis Regime
Authors: Nizam Mohd Shahrol , Rambeli Norimah
Published: March 2022

This conceptual paper aims to develop the theory of growth proposed by Keynes by considering crises or events that occur as well as incorporating interaction variables into the model to be studied simultaneously. Studies related to growth theory have been conducted before. However, previous studies have ignored crises or important events that affect economic growth. Although the Keynesian theory has been used to achieve the objectives of the study, past studies have proven that Wagner's Law may exist in some situations. Therefore, the opinions of these two economic figures related to the theory of government expenditure and economic growth should be given attention. The main objective of this conceptual paper was to assess the relationship between interactional variables and dummy variables of structural change in three regimes or different crises occurring simultaneously and the effects on economic growth in Malaysia for the long-term and short-term periods. The Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) method will be used to ascertain long-term and short-term relationships between endogenous and exogenous variables. Then, the results from previous studies are included in the findings section of the study.
Multi-objective optimization of elastomeric bearings to improve seismic performance of old bridges using eigen analysis and genetic algorithms
Authors: ABBADI M.S. , LAMDOUAR N.
Published: March 2022

Old bridges present several seismic vulnerabilities and were designed before the emergence of seismic codes. In this context, partial seismic isolation has given a special attention to improve their seismic performance. In particular, elastomeric bearings are the simplest and least expensive mean for this, enabling to resist both non-seismic actions and earthquake loads. In order to assess the initial structural performance and the improvement done by the isolation, this paper attempts to combine multi objective optimization using genetic algorithms with linear and non-linear analysis using FE program OpenSees. A prior screening of the columns states is settled and then a multi objective optimization of a population of standard sized bearings meeting non-seismic and stability requirements is established to optimize the linear and non-linear behavior of the structure, finding the best compromise between displacements and forces at the columns
Study on potential of soil stabilization using concrete sludge of batching plant (CSBP)
Authors: NAWI N.M. , MAT YUSOF D.A. , SHARIPUDIN S.S. , MOHD HALIM N.F. , MOHAMAD N.M.
Published: March 2022

More than 8 t of fresh concrete waste may be created and returned to the batching plants throughout Malaysia, where it will degrade into concrete sludge. Most batching plants will dump their concrete sludge on the ground or at a landfill which is not eco-friendly at all. Consequently, this study is to investigate the potential of concrete sludge of batching plant (CSBP) to be used as the stabilized material for organic soil which indirectly can help to recycle CSBP from end up at the landfill. The Atterberg limit test was conducted to identify the characteristic of soil used in this study. Four different percentages of CSBP were used which are 0, 5, 10 and 15%. Then, the standard Proctor test and California bearing ratio test were performed, and it shows that the CBR value remarkably increases from 4.8 to 20.7%, with the rise of CSBP percentages from 0 to 15%. The finding shows that CSBP can be used as the potential material to enhance the trend of strength value of CBR. Thus, using CSBP as a stabilized material for organic soil would alleviate the problem of overflowing landfills with concrete sludge and encourage a more sustainable approach in the construction industry.
INFORMASI PRAKTIS DESTINASI WISATA BERBASIS CHSE UNTUK PENGEMBANGAN POTENSI WISATA DESA MANGUNAN
Authors: Hardjanti, S.H., M.H. Dewi Krisna
Published: March 2022

Kuliah Kerja Nyata adalah merupakan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat di daerah tertentu yang dilaksanakan secara kelompok. KKN 80 UAJY mengusung KKN jenis Society 5.0 yang dilakukan tanpa adanya kegiatan KKN yang dilakukan secara langsung didaerah yang ditentukan dan melalui daing. Kelompok 06 mendapatkan lokasi penempatan di Desa Mangunan, Kecamatan Dlingo, Kabupaten Bantul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta. Program kerja yang akan dilakukan oleh kelompok adalah potensi desa dan membuat buku saku tentang wisata-wisata yang ada di Desa Mangunan. Program kerja potensi Desa Mangunan ini dengan memberikan informasi panduan wisata berbasis CHSE yang diberlakukan oleh pemerintah. Program kerja lainnya yang dibuat adalah membuat buku saku tentang wisata-wisata yang ada di Desa Mangunan. Harapannya program kerja yang dibuat oleh kelompok dapat berguna untuk masyarakat untuk kemajuan desa. Kata Kunci – Kuliah Kerja Nyata, Desa Mangunan, Program Kerja, Potensi Desa, CHSE.
An Experimental Study: Multimedia Reading Materials on Teaching Reading Comprehension
Authors: Siswandi S.
Published: March 2022

The main focus of this research is to investigate whether there was a significant effect of using Multimedia Reading Materials on students’ reading comprehension of narrative text at SMA Negeri 12 Pekanbaru. This research had two variables, Multimedia Reading Materials as an independent variable and students’ reading comprehension as a dependent variable. This research was a quasi-experimental research. The writer selected two classes from total eleven  classes by using cluster random sampling technique: experimental and control class. There were 70 students as sample out of 391 students. In collecting the data, the writer used multiple choice and short-answer question test. In analyzing the data, the writer used independent sample t-test formula calculated by using SPSS 25 version continued by using eta-square formula. Based on the analysis of t-test Formula, the sig. value is 0.000. It could be stated that 0.000<0.05. Then, the effect size is 0.41 categorized into moderate level.  The writer concluded that there is significant effect of using Multimedia Reading Materials on students’ reading comprehension of narrative text at SMA Negeri 12 Pekanbaru. And the biggest effect was occurred on the fourth component of reading comprehension that is identifying the meaning of words where the effect size is 0.14 categorized into large effect.