bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparative advantages and factors affecting agriculture production and income in the food estate area on the Indonesia–Timor-Leste border
Authors: Taena Werenfridus , Sipayung Boanerges Putra , Blegur Fried Allung , Klau Anggelina Delviana
Published: March 2023

The Indonesian government has created a food estate area in Belu Regency, supported by the construction of the Rotiklot Dam, in the expectation that it would increase agricultural production and income, as well as stimulate the economy of the border region. The study aims to analyze (i) the comparative advantage of agricultural commodities in the food estate area and (ii) the effect of social characteristics and physical inputs on increasing farmers’ production and income in the food estate area in the border region. The data used consisted of primary data obtained from interviews with 300 respondents, selected through purposive sampling from a population of 4500, and secondary data from related agencies. The data analysis employed location quotient (LQ) and the partial least squares approach to structural equation modeling (SEM-PLS). Social input was reflected by 5 variables and physical input by 3 variables, while production was reflected by 6 variables and income by 7 variables. The LQ results show that maize and rice production in the food estate area is superior to other areas, and maize grows faster than rice crops. The comparative advantage is due to physical and social factors; based on the results of SEM-PLS, physical factors have direct and indirect effects on production and income, while social factors have an indirect effect on farmers' income through agricultural production. Expansion of the planting area by utilizing water from the Rotiklot Dam and increasing the motivation of farmers through input subsidies are needed to optimize the increase in farmers' production and income.
Edge-side task scheduling: Auction mechanism and genetic algorithm based methods
Authors: Ren Peng , Zhang Ruiyou , Li Zhiyou
Published: March 2023

Edge computing is an emerging computing architecture. The scheduling and optimization of the tasks on the edge side of the smart factory can effectively reduce the processing delay and improve the utilization efficiency of servers. This study focuses on the problem of edge-side task scheduling with the goal of minimizing the maximum completion time of the tasks.  A first-price sealed-bid auction based algorithm and a genetic algorithm with elite retention strategy are designed to solve the problem. The experimental results indicate that the auction-based scheduling algorithm has better real-time performances compared to the genetic algorithm.
Study on the Influence of Earthquakes with Different Frequency Content on the Peak Liquid Sloshing Wave Height of Liquid Storage Tank
Authors: Ren Jiaqi , Vafaei Mohammadreza
Published: March 2023

Liquid storage tank is an irreplaceable and extremely important vessel structure used to store liquid medium. In earthquake disaster, the liquid storage tank will not only be seriously damaged directly, but also cause serious secondary disasters, such as fire, explosion, poisoning, nuclear radiation, etc. The peak liquid sloshing wave height is an important reference index to judge whether the seismic design of the liquid storage tank is reasonable or not. The ratio of peak ground acceleration to peak ground velocity of the earthquake records (shown by A/V ratio) can well represent the characteristics of frequency content of earthquake records. In this paper, the finite element numerical simulation method is used to analyze the seismic response of six rectangular concrete tanks with different liquid heights, and their respective peak liquid sloshing wave heights are calculated. Nine seismic records with different A/V ratios are used, which are low frequency category, medium frequency category and high frequency category and there are three records in each category. At the same time, the equation in Eurocode 8 is used to calculate the peak liquid sloshing wave height of each tank for comparative study. The study results show that the peak liquid sloshing wave height calculated by the Eurocode 8 is greater than that calculated by the finite element method under low frequency and medium frequency earthquake records, indicating that Eurocode 8 is conducive to the preliminary design of the seismic performance of the liquid storage tank. However, in the case of high frequency earthquake records, the calculation result of the finite element method is larger than that of the equation in Eurocode 8. The peak liquid sloshing wave height of the liquid storage tank is more sensitive to the earthquakes with high frequency content, and the Eurocode 8 underestimates the impact of high frequency seismic response on the liquid storage tank.
Research and Application of Qt Graphic View Framework
Authors: Zhu Junfeng
Published: March 2023

Qt is a cross platform C++GUI application development framework. It can develop both GUI programs and non GUI programs. Qt is an object-oriented framework that is easy to extend and allows true component programming. Qt provides the Graphics View Framework to realize more advanced graphic applications. Using this framework, we can quickly design dynamic GUI applications and various drawing, collision detection and other applications.
4DFA: Four-Dimensional Full-Anatomy Reconstruction of Individualized Digital Human Models Based on Motion Videos
Authors: Zhao Rui , Mi Jiachen , Jiang Yanxin , Chen Zhefu , Wang Hongkai
Published: March 2023

Reconstructing personalized models of the human body is a key step for digital twin modeling of sports motion. There have been many studies reconstructing the body surface models based on video sequences, but these algorithms lack the modeling of internal structures (bones, muscles, blood vessels, etc.). Some researchers map internal organ structures into the 3D point cloud scanning of the body surface, but such mapping does not guarantee realistic tissue deformation and is not developed for video processing. This paper focuses on the video-based reconstruction of a personalized full-anatomy digital model in sports motion. Our method creates a four-dimensional (4D) model of the moving process composed of the 3D models of each time moment. We first use a deep network to regress the body surface of each time point and then estimate the internal structures by registering a previously constructed deformable human anatomy atlas to the body surfaces. To mimic realistic internal structure deformation, we applied articulated linear transform to the bony structures to avoid bone shape distortion and applied smooth nonlinear transform to the soft tissue to mimic the motion deformation. We also developed an intersection removal method to prevent the possible intersection between bones and soft tissues during the deformation. Our method is tested with athletes' sports videos and automatically generates full-anatomy motion models which cannot be achieved by previous methods. Our method also surpasses the existing video-based body surface modeling method by providing additional internal structures. The 4D human motion model constructed by our method is useful in sports modeling, biomechanics simulation, wearable device design, etc.
A Survey of Blockchain-Based Smart Contract Application Testing Framework in the Energy Industry
Authors: Chao Jingjian , Ding Huixia , Fang Shuai , Rui Ting , Zhang Lining , Xue Honglin
Published: March 2023

Blockchain is the fundamental component of smart contract applications. Testing technology plays a special and irreplaceable role in the development of smart contract applications in blockchain-based applications, especially in distributed renewable energy transaction scenarios in the energy industry. In practice, the formulation of blockchain technology as a standard infrastructure is an essential means to improve the reliability of blockchain-based applications in the energy industry. However, the quality of the organization-level blockchain still encounters many challenges, such as password attacks, and double spending attacks, which attract much attention from both research and academic area. Much research has focused on quality improvement through testing to fulfill the requirement toward functional, performance, and security requirements of the industry. However, the framework to accomplish the specific testing task was not present comprehensively yet. In This paper, an investigation was given on the supervision and testing of blockchain-based applications in the energy industry after its operation online. The existing testing indicator, model, and application scenario combined with the practice in the state grid industry were illustrated, in which the process, models, and methods were shown, and also suggestions were given on promoting the blockchain-based smart contract testing evaluation in the energy industry.
Experimental study on engineering mechanical properties of loess-like backfill under various conditions
Authors: Wang Xudong , Qiu Manman , Li Xiaohui
Published: March 2023

Aiming at the loess-like backfill soil in the Lanzhou area, the samples with different compaction coefficients and different moisture content were prepared in the laboratory and tested by a double-line method. In the analysis of compression deformation, the pore ratio change rate is introduced, and the interval with the pore ratio change rate less than 10% is defined as the corresponding insignificant compression area. The corresponding compaction coefficient and water content of this area are summarized. The critical compaction coefficient is introduced in the analysis of collapsible deformation, according to which the subdivision is carried out, and the corresponding compaction coefficient and water content of the non-collapsible area are summarized. According to the variation curves of the subsidence coefficient under different compaction coefficients, the deformation mechanism of backfill soil after flooding is discussed. It is divided into two areas: water-compression area (low-pressure solid area) and water-subsidence area (high-pressure solid area).
Application of New Materials in Aerospace Thermal Management
Authors: Lu Pan , Yang Tao , Gao Teng , Xia Chenhui , Yu Feng
Published: March 2023

This paper summarizes the mission, scheme and main technology of spacecraft thermal management. The development requirements of new thermal control technologies, especially new thermal control materials, for future spacecraft are analysed. The research progress of new high thermal conductivity materials, new interface filler materials and intelligent thermal control coatings at home and abroad and their applications in the thermal control field of spacecraft are reviewed.
Patients risk factors and pulmonary nodule characteristics in the differentiation of malignant pulmonary nodules
Authors: Hülya Dirol , Keven Ayse , Alkan Ege
Published: March 2023

Background: We have been encountering pulmonary nodules more frequently due to increased lung cancer screening programs and lung tomography imaging for other reasons. Although various guidelines have been developed regarding pulmonary nodules, uncertainty continues on the follow-up and management of nodules. Aim of the study: To define the patients risk factors and pulmonary nodule characteristics that differentiate malignant nodules from benign nodules.Material and Methods: Patients with pulmonary nodules, detected between August 2014 and January 2019 in a university hospital were analyzed retrospectively. The data about the patient-risk factors (age, gender, smoking history, occupational-environmental risks, comorbidities, cancer history, family history) and nodule characteristics (Nodule Diameter, Nodule Type, Border Properties, Nodule Localization) were obtained. The features of malign nodules and benign nodules were examined.Results: There were 40 patients with pulmonary nodules whose final diagnosis could be classified as benign or malign. The mean age was 63.28 (12.06) years. Twenty-two (55%) patients were female. Eleven (27.50%) patients had never smoked. Nineteen (47.50%) of the patients were asymptomatic. Two of the nodules were malignant. There was no significant difference in the mean age, gender, smoking history, comorbidities, occupational and environmental risk factors, familial risk factors, nodule type, localization, size, and border properties between the benign and malign nodules.Conclusion: There is a high overlap in nodule characteristics and patient-risk factors between benign and malign nodules. Despite a comprehensive clinical and radiological evaluation, it is not easy to decide whether the nodule is benign or malign.
CHILDRENS GEOLOGY. 6, 7 AND 8 YEAR-OLD CHILDRENS UNDERSTANDING OF THE PHENOMENA OF VOLCANIC EXPLOSION, MOUNTAINS FORMATION AND ACCUMULATION OF SNOW ON MOUNTAIN PEAKS
Authors: Jelinek Jan Amos
Published: March 2023

At the early stages of schooling, existing misconceptions may cause that children find difficulties in accepting scientific explanations. The article presents childrens beliefs related to the phenomena of volcanic eruption, mountain formation and the accumulation of snow on mountain peaks. The research was conducted in the form of individual interviews with 50 children aged from 6 to 8 years old. The research results present childrens beliefs, which have been arranged from those consisting of personal experiences, through those including information obtained from adults, to those being close to scientific explanations. The knowledge of these beliefs allows teachers to organize educational situations in a better way.
Impact of weaning age on post-partum reproductive performance and stress level in Murrah buffaloes
Authors: BHARTI P K , DUTT TRIVENI , PATEL B H M , PANDEY H O , GAUR G K , SINGH MUKESH , KAMAL REENA , VERMA K K , UPADHYAY DEEPAK
Published: March 2023

The present study was conducted to see the impact of weaning ages on post-partum reproductive performance and stress level in buffaloes. Murrah buffaloes (42) were equally and randomly divided into three groups viz. group 1, suckling (control); group 2, Weaning of calves at birth and group 3, Weaning of calves at 45th day. Reproductive parameters were recorded from calving to 90 days post- partum. The average days of first post-partum heat and first post-partum artificial insemination (AI) were earlier in dams of group 2 than group 3 and group 1. However, the number of service per conception and first service conception rate were better in group 3 than group 2 and group 1. Keeping in view the early resumption of ovarian activity and better reproductive performance in weaned buffaloes, the weaning practice could be more successful at earliest possible time after calving (at birth).
Demographic parameters and disposal pattern in Sahiwal cattle herd
Authors: UPADHYAY VIPIN KUMAR , MEHLA R K , GUPTA A K , BHAKAT M
Published: March 2023

The knowledge of disposal rate, its causes and factors affecting it at various ages are very essential in a given herd for producing replacement stock to maintain proper herd structure. The relevant data for the present study on Sahiwal cows and their calves from 1994 to 2013 (20 years) were collected and recorded at ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (ICAR-NDRI), Karnal. The analysis of influence of various non-genetic factors on disposal pattern was carried out by Chi-square method using the SPSS software. The age specific disposal of Sahiwal cattle at various age groups i.e. 0â€“1 month, 1â€“3 month, 3â€“6 month, 6â€“12 month, 12â€“18 months and 18 month to AFC were 13.79, 4.95, 2.80, 4.53, 1.29 and 3.21%, respectively. The mortality of female from birth to AFC in respective age groups was 13.79, 4.95, 2.00, 2.47, 0.72 and 1.90%, respectively. The incidence of mortality was decreased, while culling increased as the age advanced. Maximum mortality was observed mainly due to pneumonia and enteritis while poor growth and late maturity were the major reasons for culling. It was also observed that about 15.86% of the cows died while they were in the herd and the rest 84.13% were culled from the herd. The expected herd life at first lactation was found to be 2.52 lactations which showed the decreasing trend along the parity. The present study concluded that the first three months of age is more critical period for the survival of calves. Therefore there is need of intensive feeding and healthcare management to minimize involuntary disposal.
Growth performance, abdominal fat and fat digestibility in broiler chicken fed with synthetic emulsifier and natural biosurfactant
Authors: CHEAH Y S , LOH T C , AKIT H , KIMKOOL S
Published: March 2023

An experiment was conducted to evaluate the response of exogenous emulsifier on broiler performance, abdominal fat and fat digestibility. A corn-soy based broiler diet was formulated with fixed ratio 2:1 (oil-to-water), supplemented with glyceryl polyethylene glycol ricinoleate (GPGR) synthetic emulsifier and lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) natural biosurfactant. One-day-old Cobb 500 male broilers (1,800) with nine treatments diet were used in this study. The treatments were T1, Basal diet with metabolizable energy (ME) 3,000 kcal/kg in starter (S) and 3,100 kcal/kg in grower (G); T2, Basal diet with ME 2,900 kcal/kg (S) and 3,000 kcal/kg (G); T3, Basal diet with ME 2,800 kcal/kg (S) and 2,900 kcal/kg (G); T4, T5 and T6 consisted of T1, T2 and T3 supplemented with GPGR; T7, T8 and T9 consisted of T1, T2 and T3 supplemented with LPC. The study was conducted 14 days for starter and another 21 days for grower phase. The results of the experiment demonstrated the effect of emulsifier on broiler performance was dependent on the ME level used in the diet formulations and ages of the bird. Emulsifier improved FCR in starter phase at higher ME level, but was not significantly improved at lower ME levels of diets. Correlation between emulsifier and low ME diet in FCR was not observed in present study. Fat digestibility at all levels of ME were higher in birds fed with emulsified diets. However, compensatory effect to recover the energy value to control level was not found. Significant reduction in abdominal fat and digesta fat was observed in birds which consumed emulsified grower diets. However, significant difference between synthetic emulsifier and natural biosurfactant was not observed.
Organizational performance and management constraints of sheep and wool producers' co-operatives in Karnataka
Authors: KUMAR H DILEEP , TIWARI RUPASI , DUTT TRIVENI , PACHAIYAPPAN K , BALARAJU B L
Published: March 2023

Co-operatives are democratic institution which brings together people across all section of the society having common economic and social interests. However, majority of the co-operatives failed to perform their basic roles and look towards government patronage. The present study was undertaken to examine the issues of performance and constraints of primary sheep and wool producers' co-operatives in the state of Karnataka. A sample of 50 randomly selected primary sheep co-operatives was studied in the Mysuru and Bengaluru region of Karnataka. The results revealed that sheep co-operatives were poor performers in providing service to members, cooperative production and market linkages. However, their performance was moderate in the domains of planning and administrative procedures, human resource management, financial management and membership strategies. Overall performance of the co-operatives although average but was more close towards red line of poor performance. Sheep co-operatives performance was constrained by so many endogenous as well as exogenous factors viz. lack of resource, poor market participation, lack of income, poor management, lack of communication etc.Thus these primary co-operatives have failed to perform effectively which was evident from the findings of the study. In order to make them function as viable and sustainable institutions, these co-operatives need to concentrate their energy to increase their market presence in near future and in long run they can also federate at the state level which provides them strategic advantage in mobilizing resources using this statewide network for the wellbeing of their members and larger community.
Detection of Mandarivirus and greening bacterium using electron microscopy, PCR and RT-PCR in Kinnow mandarin nurseries in Punjab
Authors: PANT R P , KUMAR RAKESH , ARORA ANITA , BARANWAL V K
Published: March 2023

Kinnow mandarin is one of the most important fruit crops in northern India particularly in Punjab. Indian citrus ringspot virus (ICRSV), Citrus yellow vein clearing virus (CYVCV) and citrus greening bacterium (CGB) are very important graft transmissible pathogens causing reduced productivity in Kinnow mandarin. A survey was undertaken in 11 kinnow mandarin nurseries, 2 to 4 star rated by National Horticultural Board in Punjab. Samples collected from these nurseries were indexed by electron microscopy, immunosorbent electron microscopy (ISEM), PCR and RT-PCR. In RT-PCR test, out of 33 samples of kinnow mandarin mother plants, 3 samples were found positive for CYVCV and 6 samples for ICRSV. In two nurseries, both the viruses were detected in the same plant indicating mixed infection in the mother plants. In ISEM test, 4 samples out of 12 samples were positive for ICRSV and 2 samples were positive for CYVCV. CGB was detected in two plants out of nine plant leaf samples collected from four nurseries. In view of these studies it is evident that molecular diagnostics as indexing tool need to be applied for the production of clean planting material of kinnow mandarin.
Long-term impact of organic and conventional farming on soil physical properties under rice (Oryza sativa)-wheat (Triticum aestivum) cropping system in north-western Indo-Gangetic plains
Authors: KAJE V V , SHARMA D K , SHIVAY Y S , JAT S L , BHATIA A , PURAKAYASTHA T J , BANDYOPADHYAY K K , BHATTACHARYYA RANJAN
Published: March 2023

Long-term (13 years) impact of organic and conventional farming on soil physical properties was evaluated under a rice (Oryza sativa L.) – wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cropping system in a sandy clay loam soil at New Delhi. The treatments included unfertilized control (T1), conventionally managed (T2) and five organic treatments (T3: FYM @ 10 t/ha to rice and wheat, T4: SGM for rice and LGLM for wheat, T5: SGM + BGA for rice and LGLM + Azotobacter for wheat, T6: SGM + FYM for rice and LGLM + FYM for wheat, and T7: SGM + FYM + BGA for rice and LGLM + FYM + Azotobacter for wheat). The application of organic amendments had positive influence on soil physical properties such as saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ks), field capacity (FC) and permanent wilting point (PWP), plant-available water capacity (PAWC), water holding capacity (WHC), distribution of aggregate size fractions, bulk density (Db), and porosity in the 0-15 and 15-30 cm soil layer. A favourable effect of organic amendments was also found on soil strength (at depth 0-70 cm). Even, values related to these properties were significantly affected by the kinds of organic amendments. But, T1 and T2 had no improvement in soil physical properties over the organic ones. Value of Ks decreased with increase in soil depths. T7 and T3 were superior in Ks to other treatments for 0-15 and 15-30 cm soil depths. Volumetric moisture content at FC (θFC) and PWP (θWP) increased with addition of organic amendments and got varying response due to the kinds of organic amendments or their combinations. θFC and θWP were decreased substantially under T1 and T2, because of no addition of organic inputs. As a result of θFC and θWP, PAWC had also signified an improvement under the influence of different organic amendments over T1 and T2. Generally (for both depths), PAWC of T3, T6 and T7 were 17-26% more than T1, T2, T4 and T5. WHC of upper soil layer (0-15 cm) was greater for organic amended plots than plots devoid of organic inputs and lower values were recorded for 15-30 cm soil layer. WHC of T3, T7 and T6 was highest in comparison to plots amended only with (without FYM) green manure, BGA or Azotobacter as well as T1 and T2 for both depths (0-15 and 15-30 cm). A better soil aggregation was observed under organic amended plots for large and small macro-aggregates (LM - >2 and SM-0.25-2 mm) in both soil depths. Lowest value of Db with highest percentage of pore space was noted under T7 than other treatments in both soil layers. Soil strength was significantly lower in organic amended plots than T1 and T2. This study clearly indicated that application of organic inputs especially FYM, improved the soil physical properties, which resulted in better soil aggregation, porosity and soil moisture retention.
Analysis of the Effectiveness of Security Sector Reform in Afghanistan—The Case of 2002 to 2014
Authors: Wei Jingyu
Published: March 2023

The term SSR was coined by Clare Short, the UK Secretary of State for International Development at the end of the 20th century and has since been adopted by various international organisations and development agencies, such as the UN, the EU, and the UNDP. The role of SSR is particularly important in the context of the global war on terror, which brings together decision-makers from different civil and military organisations. However, SSR has been repeatedly criticised in practice as a theory that is sound in theory but problematic in practice, as SSR processes tend to ignore the reform agenda of recipient countries, have overly optimistic estimates of reform structures, and mostly focus on technocratic settings rather than on the political context of recipient countries. This paper aims to analyse the security sector reform in Afghanistan between 2002 and 2014 in terms of the dilemmas faced in reforming the military, police and justice systems and to analyse the effectiveness of this reform in terms of the criteria set by the OECD. It also verifies whether the security sector reform does have these problems. The results show that despite the billions of dollars invested in this reform, there has been limited success. The results are disappointing according to the OECD's criteria and the problems that have arisen.
Making Mites Fertilizer in Hydroponic Plants as a Form of Community Empowerment in Creating a Healthy Environment in Cibitung Wetan Village
Authors: Lestari Hana , Rahmawati Ima , Rudiansyah Iis , Ardianti Sri , Desy Lestari Fitri
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan  untuk memberdayakan masyarakat Desa Cibitung Wetan dalam mengenal dan membuat pupuk MiTel secara mandiri serta untuk mengetahui manfaat pupuk MiTel yang diaplikasikan pada tanaman hidroponik. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode survei, dengan teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik kuesioner dan wawancara. Subjek penelitian ini ialah Anggota KRL Seroja dan KRL Kondang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 83% masyarakat sudah bisa membuat dan mengaplikasikan pupuk MiTel pada tanaman.  Melalui penelitian ini juga, terungkap banyaknya manfaat pupuk MiTel  yang di aplikasikan pada tanaman hidroponik yaitu dapat menambah kesuburan pada tanaman,  batang  tanaman lebih kuat, warna daun yang hijau segar dan  masa pertumbuhan tanaman yang cukup cepat. Selain itu, hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa pupuk MiTel dapat dijadikan sebuah inovasi di Desa Cibitung Wetan dengan memberdayakan masyarkat. Keberlanjutan dari penelitian ini yaitu  memberdayakan masyarakat melalui pembuatan secara masal pupuk MiTel ini.
Kemitraan antara Dosen dan Mahasiswa KKN dalam Penyelenggaraan Kegiatan Penyuluhan Pendidikan bagi Masyarakat Desa
Authors: Ardy wiyani Novan
Published: March 2023

Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini ditujukan untuk: (1) mengidentifikasi masalah pendidikan di desa lokasi KKN UIN Prof K.H Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto pada kabupaten Banyumas tahun 2022; dan (2) menyampaikan solusi atas masalah pendidikan melalui penyelenggaraan penyuluhan pendidikan di desa lokasi KKN UIN Prof K.H Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto pada kabupaten Banyumas tahun 2022. Penulis menggunakan metode Participatory Action Research (PAR) untuk melaksanakan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat. Kegiatan pengabdian berlokasi di desa Kalisogra kecamatan Kalibagor, desa Lumbir kecamatan Lumbir dan beberapa desa di kecamatan Purwojati kabupaten Banyumas. Hasil pengabdian kepada masyarakat menunjukkan bahwa: (1) kegiatan penyuluhan pendidikan didesain dan dilaksanakan untuk mengatasi masalah sosial di desa; (2) kegiatan penyuluhan pendidikan dilaksanakan dalam bentuk penyuluhan pendidikan anak bagi orangtua, penyuluhan administrasi PAUD bagi pengelola dan guru PAUD, dan penyuluhan pendidikan agama bagi siswa SMP.
Queer and Disabled: Voices from People Who Have Been Hidden
Authors: INGRAM JAMES K. , NOVELLI MICHELLE , LUGANOB HOLLY B. , GABALDON CHRISTINA M.
Published: March 2023

There is a reluctance to discuss sex and gender within the context of special education. Often, the assumption is that individuals with disabilities are asexual or too immature to have thoughts about sex and sexuality. Misconceptions about individuals with disabilities concerning sex and sexuality exclude this population from resources or avenues to explore this very important aspect of being human. Individuals with disabilities who also identify as queer face further isolation from support and a sense of community. The group of people who identify as disabled and queer struggle to find support from either of the intersectional Identities. The queer and disabled population is often excluded from the queer community because of a disability while at the same time being ostracized from the support of the disability community because they are queer. This article investigates data collected from Internet postings, involving individuals who self-identify as queer and disabled to examine issues and concerns faced by this unseen population. In these data, individuals expose their feelings about sex, sexuality, gender identity, access, and disability as they express their very personal accounts of living in two worlds. These analyzed narratives uncover the voices of an intersectional population who the ableist and heteronormative culture has ignored and pushed aside. The goal of an exploration into the perspectives and experiences of the project contributors is to provide insight that eventually leads to understanding and enables more effective support systems to be provided for individuals who simultaneously identify as queer and disabled.
Vascular age detected by volumetric sphygmography in patients with arterial hypertension
Authors:   Иркутский государственный медицинский университет Russian Federation, Goma Tatyana V.
Published: March 2023

Aim. Assessment of vascular age by volumetric sphygmography and its relationship with the main clinical and laboratory parameters in patients with arterial hypertension. Materials and methods. 46 patients with arterial hypertension were examined, including 26 women (56.5%) and 20 men (43.5%). The mean age was 67.0 [60.0; 73.5] years. Clinical and laboratory parameters were analyzed, including body mass index, lipidogram, fibrinogen, blood creatinine levels, and glomerular filtration rate. Vascular age was assessed using the BPLab-Vasotens apparatus (LLC Petr Telegin, Russia). Results. Vascular age in patients with arterial hypertension was 69.0 [64.0;76.0] years and did not differ statistically from the passport age (p>0.05). Positive relationships were found between vascular age and the level of pulse pressure (r=0.65, p<0.001), index of reflection (augmentation) of pulse wave growth (r=0.29, p=0.04). No relationship was found between the stage of arterial hypertension, the presence of comorbid pathology, body mass index, lipid profile, creatinine, glomerular filtration rate, fibrinogen, and vascular age. In men, vascular age was less than in women – 65.5 [59.0; 70.5] years and 72.5 [67.0; 78.0] years, respectively (p = 0.02). In the group of women, the augmentation index of pulse wave growth and the level of fibrinogen were higher than in the group of men. Conclusions. There were no statistically significant differences in passport and vascular age, determined by volumetric sphygmography, in patients with hypertension at various stages of the disease, depending on the presence of comorbid pathology, lipid status, and renal dysfunction. When analyzing hemodynamic parameters, direct links were established between vascular age and pulse arterial pressure, the index of reflection (augmentation) of the pulse wave increase. In the group of women with a higher indicator of vascular age, an increase in the augmentation index of the increase in pulse wave and fibrinogen was revealed.
MODERN ASPECTS OF NEBULIZER THERAPY
Authors: Buynova Svetlana N.
Published: March 2023

Nebulizer therapy is widely used in modern respiratory medicine. Nebulizers are devices that convert a liquid into a suitable for inhalation by a patient aerosol, which meets the requirements of the European standard for nebulizer therapy prEN 13544-1. The fundamental differences between nebulizers and other inhalation devices (metered aerosol inhalers, powder inhalers) are the possibility to perform maneuvers on spontaneous breathing, the use of drugs, which do not involve the use of other inhalers, and the possibility to select drug doses depending on patients need. Although this delivery method is effective for many respiratory diseases, and it is preferred for special groups (children, the elderly, as well as severe exacerbations, etc.), there are some peculiarities and limitations of its use, which should be taken into account by clinicians. According to the principle of operation, nebulizers are divided into compressor, ultrasonic and electronic-mesh, which differ in technical characteristics and indications for use. Compressor nebulizers are most widely used in medical institutions (intensive care units, hospitals, offices) and at home, relatively inexpensive, simple and easy to maintain, have additional components (chambers with inhalation-exhalation valves, masks for children and children) adults, nasal aspirator, etc.). Modern jet nebulizers are equipped with spray mode switches, so that the aerosol feed rate and the aerodynamic diameter of particles of an average mass from 2-3 to 10 microns can be adjusted. Depending on the selection of the switch mode and the corresponding medication, the nebulizer can be used in the treatment of rhinitis, laryngitis, bronchitis, asthma and other diseases of both upper and lower respiratory tract.
Postoperative Sore Throat
Authors: Bobadilla Suárez Lorena , Cendejas Schotman Ailyn , Jair Mendoza Reyes Jonathan , Fernanda Castillo Dávila Luisa , Mondragón Rodríguez Fernando
Published: March 2023

Postoperative sore throat is a common complaint amongst patients who have received general anesthesia and airway management. Several risk factors have been associated to the presence of postoperative sore throat as well as interventions aimed at reducing the incidence and intensity of the pain. The intensity of pain varies widely through populations and can be as insignificant as a complaint or negatively associated with the quality of care during a procedure. The length of duration can be from a few hours postoperatively up to a couple of days following the procedure and is also linked to some surgical related factors. To this day there is no consensus on the best way to prevent its appearance but understanding its pathophysiology as well as how our medical interventions can affect the patient’s outcome is a step forward towards decreasing its significance in the postoperative setting.
Current Treatment of ANCA Vasculitis
Authors: Bouattour Yosra , Snoussi Mouna , Bahloul Zouhir
Published: March 2023

Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) constitute a group of necrotizing systemic vasculitis with preferential involvement of small- to medium-sized vessels. None treated; they are considered as a life-threatening illness by their renal, cardiac and neurologic damages. Therefore, treatment is usually aggressive, with high-dose corticosteroid therapy combined with immunosuppressive drugs in the major part of cases. New biologic drugs have been introduced such as rituximab. In this chapter, we will present the update and recent advances in the treatment of AAV.
Appropriate Post-Harvest Technologies for Biofortified Crops Pro Enhanced Utilization, Value Addition, and Micronutrient Retention
Authors: Phorbee Olapeju , Olatunde Ganiyat , Aderonmu Dotun , Ikerionwu Desmond , Ojo Adeola , Oguzor Gift , Sanni Lateef , Onabolu Adeyinka
Published: March 2023

Biofortified cassava and sweet potato, targeted for vitamin A deficiency reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa, are highly perishable at post-harvest. Appropriate technologies for processing these crops should primarily be protective of their micronutrients otherwise the purpose of their biofortification is defeated. One of the value-added OFSP root products is the puree, which several techniques have been developed for its consistent quality, preservation and packaging. However, use of aseptic packaging and continuous flow microwave system of rapid sterilization have been reported most suitable, for its high temperatures (≥125°C) and short time principle. For biofortified cassava varieties, post-harvest advances have been on drying, moving from sun drying on bare floor to use of raised platform, solar and mechanical drying. Flash-drying technology is an effective and efficient drying technology that uses rapid heat transfer, which makes it suitable for biofortified cassava. With these advanced technologies, OFSP puree, wet or dried and flash-dried biofortified cassava mash can be targeted for diverse end uses in the food industry-baby foods, jam, pastries, and confectionaries. These technologies, with increased adoption through favorable policies, can enhance availability of diverse nutritious food products, utilization, consumption, and commercialization of locally produced staples, for improved food system transformation.
Coronavirus 19 (COVID-19) and Syndrome of Inappropriate Anti-Diuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH): A Review of Literature
Authors: Somaili Mohammed
Published: March 2023

The current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory distress syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a serious public health concern worldwide. Over time, it became more evident that COVID-19 can affect multiple endocrine organs and hormonal substances, eventually negatively affecting patients with COVID-19 infection. The mechanism underlying hyponatremia in patients with COVID-19 is not fully understood but many postulated hypotheses have been tested. The exact mechanism of hyponatremia following COVID-19 infection also has yet to be established. The management options in those patients need to be taken carefully and to be directed to the primary disease. In this chapter, we summarize the association of syndrome of inappropriate anti-diuretic hormone secretion (SIADH)-induced hyponatremia with COVID-19 infection.
POE-Based E-Module (Predict, Observe, and Explain): Improving Students' Critical Thinking Skills on Kinetic Theory of Gases
Authors: Aulia Maryam , Yuliani Hadma
Published: March 2023

Based on interviews and observations, students' critical thinking skills at SMAN 5 Palangka Raya could have been more optimal. Therefore, the researchers offer a solution by using POE-based e-modules. This study aimed to see the improvement in critical thinking skills after using the POE-based e-modules in physics learning. This research method is quantitative with a one-group pretest-posttest design. Students’ critical thinking skills were determined usinga description test and analyzed using the N-Gain calculation. Based on the purposive sampling technique, the sample of this study was class XI MIPA 2 with 25 students. The result of this study was an increase in critical thinking skills after implementing a POE-based e-module, as indicated by an N-Gain of 0.73 (high category). This study concludes that POE-based e-modules can improve students' critical thinking skills.
Reconceptualization of the Da'wah Movement in Indonesia: Perspectives on Da'wah Communication
Authors: Kholili H. M.
Published: March 2023

The digital era has given birth to many impromptu ustadz - preachers. However, its presence often causes controversy and unrest. This study shows that, the problems that arise in the reality of da'wah that are currently rife, cannot be separated from how a preacher-cleric prepares himself as a communicator in a da'wah communication process, maps and prepares da'wah messages that are appropriate for his audience, and uses communication methods. da'wah that is appropriate to the condition of the congregation the audience is facing. This paper aims to examine the process of da'wah activities (interconnection-integration) with the perspective of communication theories to map and provide solutions to the problems of da'wah that occur. This paper applies a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collected from online sources related to da'wah activities are analyzed, interconnected-integrated, with a study of communication concepts and presented descriptively. The rise of preaching in cyberspace, many Ustadz or da'i have emerged whose reality is as preachers/communicators who are incompetent, because most of them are not equipped with sufficient religious knowledge and preaching skills. An ustadz-da'i can actually use the wisdom-wise da'wah method: firstly broadcasting da'wah that seeks to introduce Islamic teachings to those who access the da'wah; the second is counseling preaching which seeks to dialogue the teachings so that they can be implemented in their lives. Both of them can be integrated and developed into developmental propaganda that seeks to build the life of the people in meeting their needs. However, what often emerges is judging the disbelievers or misguided audience members, which in fact are not included in the da'wah method. The digital era has made it easier for people to participate in preaching, although later some of the preachers' preaching has disturbed the people. This condition requires the government and related institutions to carry out training and certification for ustadz or da'i in preaching, with the hope that they will have complete knowledge about Islam; and have adequate knowledge and skills in preaching.
Analysis of The Impact of Early Marriage On Children's Parenting Patterns
Authors: Ibnus Salam Amrullah
Published: March 2023

Early marriage will definitely have an impact on child rearing. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to analyze the impact of early marriage on child parenting. The research method used in this study is a qualitative descriptive method. The type of data used in this study is qualitative data, which is divided into primary data and secondary data. Sources of data obtained through library research techniques refer to sources available online and offline, such as scientific journals, books, and news from trusted sources. The results of the study concluded that married couples who married young, did not have a mature and mature thought and were not able to take care of their children properly. They often ignore, scold, yell, even treat them harshly such as pinching and even beating their children when they behave that they do not like or otherwise they spoil their children too much.
Implementation Of The Teachings Of The Tijaniyah Target In Islamic Sharia In Buntet Cirebon Islamic Boarding School
Authors: Puspitaningrum Intan
Published: March 2023

The existence of a kyai, pesantren and tarekat are three elements of diversity that cannot be separated. Pondok Pesantren Buntet Cirebon is one of the places where the Tijaniyah teachings develop. This study aims to determine the practice of the teachings of the Tijaniyah tarekat in Islamic sharia in the Buntet Boarding School, Cirebon. The method used in this research is qualitative research, the researcher directly observes and participates in small-scale social research and observes local culture through field research. This research was conducted at Pondok Pesantren Buntet Cirebon. The results of this study are that the teachings of Sharia which are mandatory practice in the Tijaniyah tarekat include the common wirid teachings which are usually practiced in activities such as manakib, wedding ceremonies, events related to baby birth, tahlil events, events related to Islamic holidays and events related to the month of Ramadan. From the results of this study, it was concluded that the Bunten Islamic Boarding School

located in Cirebon, West Java has an important role in the continuation of the Tijaniyah Order, which continues to be preserved by the followers of its teachings.
Nghiên cứu tách sáp trong cám trước khi trích ly dầu trong quy trình sản xuất dầu cám gạo trung hòa
Authors: Lâm Đức Cường
Published: March 2023

Trong cám gạo, chất béo chiếm khoảng 15%, chứa các hợp chất có hoạt tính sinh học, điển hình là Oryzanol. Dầu cám được thu nhận bằng quá trình trích ly và tinh chế hóa học. Tuy nhiên, do hàm lượng sáp trong cám khá cao, chiếm khoảng 30% theo khối lượng. Do đó, quá trình xử lý hóa học tinh luyện dầu cám thường sử dụng nhiều hóa chất, trong thời gian dài và ở nhiệt độ cao. Kết quả làm hao hụt hàm lượng Oryzanol, do đó dầu cám thương phẩm có hàm lượng Oryzanol chỉ khoảng 5000 ppm. Nghiên cứu thực hiện quá trình trích ly dầu cám trong đó sáp được xử lý trước khi trích ly dầu. Mục đích của nghiên cứu là đánh giá việc trích ly sáp trước khi trích ly dầu trong cám có tác dụng tăng hàm lượng Oryzanol trong dầu đồng thời giảm việc sử dụng hóa chất trong quá trình tinh luyện dầu cám. Kết quả nghiên cứu thu nhận dầu cám trung hòa với chỉ số: Iod 92,6g Iod/100g, Peroxit 22,9 meq/kg, hàm lượng axít béo tự do 24,4%, hàm lượng Oryzanol đạt 12763 ppm, và không hình thành trans fat.
Nhân tố ảnh hưởng đến hiệu quả kỹ thuật (TE) trong sản xuất táo ta quy mô nông hộ tại huyện Ninh Phước, tỉnh Ninh Thuận, niên vụ 2019-2020
Authors: Nguyễn Thị Trà , Đặng Tường Anh Thư , Nguyễn Hữu Lộc , Phạm Trung Hậu , Trần Hoài Nam
Published: March 2023

Táo ta là loại cây trồng đang được phát triển mạnh trong những năm gần đây tại tỉnh Ninh Thuận. Tuy nhiên, hiệu quả kỹ thuật của sản xuất táo vẫn còn là một câu hỏi cho các nhà sản xuất cũng như các nhà hoạch định tại địa phương. Trong nghiên cứu này, phương pháp ước lượng bình phương tối thiểu (OLS) và ước lượng cực đại (MLE) được sử dụng để ước lượng hàm sản xuất cho các hộ trồng táo. Mục đích của nghiên cứu này là đo lường hiệu quả kỹ thuật (TE) trong sản xuất táo của các nông hộ và chỉ ra mức độ ảnh hưởng của các yếu tố đầu vào tới năng suất táo. Số liệu được thu thập từ 240 hộ trồng táo ta trên địa bàn huyện Ninh Phước, tỉnh Ninh Thuận. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy hiệu quả kỹ thuật trung bình đạt được của nhóm hộ điều tra là 67,74% và các biến đầu vào đều có ý nghĩa thống kê trong mô hình. Cụ thể biến phân hữu cơ, phân vô cơ, thuốc bảo vệ thực vật (BVTV) và công lao động ảnh hưởng đến năng suất táo ta với hệ số tác động lần lượt là 0,041***; 0,021***; 0,045*** và 0,023**. Các biến trình độ học vấn, tuổi, lao động, quy mô, khuyến nông và hình thức canh tác có ảnh hưởng tích cực đến hiệu quả kỹ thuật của các nông hộ trồng táo ta. Ngoài ra, kết quả nghiên cứu cũng cho thấy các yếu tố trình độ học vấn, tuổi, khuyến nông, hình thức canh tác có ảnh hưởng đến hiệu quả kỹ thuật của các nông hộ trồng táo. Điều này cho thấy hiệu quả kỹ thuật của các nông hộ còn có thể tăng thêm nếu nông hộ áp dụng đúng và đủ kỹ thuật canh tác