bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Características del crecimiento de una plantación adulta de Abies pinsapo en un sitio de Valdivia, Chile
Authors: Escànez Eloi , Droppelmann Fernando , Gerding Víctor
Published: December 2023

Abies pinsapo es una especie en peligro de extinción originaria del Mediterráneo (España y Marruecos), se encuentra en Chile como ornamental, pero en Valdivia existe una plantación experimental de 42 años que permite conocer su desarrollo como especie de interés forestal. Los objetivos del trabajo fueron caracterizar el rodal dasométricamente, analizar su crecimiento en diámetro, determinar la densidad básica de la madera y caracterizar el sotobosque, el mantillo y el arraigamiento. Mediante un censo de los árboles se midieron las variables de diámetro normal y basal y se estimaron las alturas. Se evaluó el crecimiento diametral según el ancho de anillos (muestras radiales de 5 mm de diámetro) y la densidad básica de la madera en muestras radiales de 12 mm de diámetro. Además, se caracterizó el sotobosque, el suelo, el mantillo y el arraigamiento. El clima local es más húmedo y frío que en su origen, pero adecuado para la especie. El suelo es estructuralmente adecuado, pero pobre en nutrientes. El rodal presentó 1830 árboles por hectárea, área basal de 105,6 m2/ha, diámetro medio cuadrático de 27 cm, altura dominante de 22 m y densidad básica promedio de la madera de 350 kg/m3. El sotobosque cubrió 9% y el mantillo presentó 40,5 Mg/ha de materia orgánica. El arraigamiento fino alcanzó hasta 1 m de profundidad, con alta concentración superficial (50% desde 0 cm hasta 21 cm). Se concluyó que Abies pinsapo se ha desarrollado mejor en Valdivia que en su hábitat natural, que su crecimiento diametral indicó mayor estrés por competencia que por limitaciones climáticas y que su madera fue de baja densidad básica.
Conference on wetland protection in Poland on the occasion of World Wetlands Day February 4–7, 2023, Warsaw, Poland
Authors: Kapler Adam
Published: December 2023

Wetlands have been drained for millennia. However, for over a century, many of them have been recognized and protected as reserves, national parks, and/or Natura 2000 sites. Nevertheless, most of Poland’s swamps have suffered degradation, making it worth considering their restoration. This is an immensely challenging issue, especially in the context of the war in Ukraine, growing social polarization around the NRL (Nature Restoration Law) project, the humanitarian crisis at the Polish-Belarusian border, and the ecological crisis in the Odra River. Therefore, World Wetlands Day 2023, celebrated annually on the initiative of the Wetlands Conservation Centre, on the anniversary of the Ramsar Convention signing, had an unusually rich program this year. Apart from the usual debates, open lectures, poster presentations, and field trips held each year, in February 2023, the agenda also included: a strictly scientific conference on wetland protection, two extra field trips, and a series of workshops for practitioners. Key words: World Wetlands Day 2023, Ramsar Convention, wetlands, swamps, climate change
Mathematical Model of an Automated System for Learning to Play the Piano
Authors: Ostrenko A. A. , Ryzhkova M. N.
Published: December 2023

Purpose of research. Nowadays, the automation of the distance learning process or self-study is relevant. However, to increase its effectiveness, there is a need for a personality-oriented approach to the student. The creation of adaptive learning technologies is becoming a priority. Development of a mathematical model of an automated system for learning to play the piano was the purpose of this work.

Methods. The article discusses one of the approaches to modeling educational processes and systems - the cybernetic approach. The use of this approach allows us to consider the model of the educational system from the point of view of internal blocks and their functions, it allows us to identify sets of input and output data and internal relationships of various components of the system. The mathematical model is based on the operations of the algebra of logic and set theory.

Resalts. Based on the cybernetic approach, the article provides a functional diagram of the system, which clearly demonstrates the sequence of actions performed, as well as the flow of various sets of input and output data. The functionality of the blocks is described in the terminology of operators, which determine the sequence and the required number of questionnaire questions to determine the initial knowledge, skills, and abilities of the trainee and his goals, select the most optimal initial training plan, assess progress and adjust the initial training plan depending on the results of the student. For each operator, sets of inputs and outputs are defined. The description of the data shows what information the system must operate in order for it to work correctly and efficiently. Another significant result of the work was the mathematical model of the system obtained as a result of research, which determines the relationship between input and output data.

Conclusion. The cybernetic approach to modeling educational activities, including in the system of additional education, allows you to structure complex logical connections in the educational system, to determine the sequence and options for the system. The model will form the basis of the information system for piano playing teaching.
Digital Recording Computer System with the Function of Recording Measurement Data to SDHC Memory Card
Authors: Martyshkin A. I. , Danilov E. A.
Published: December 2023

Purpose of research. The main idea of the article is to develop a digital device created on domestic components and designed to record measurement information with the function of recording on a memory card and transferring it to a personal computer using a USB-interface. The article also considers the tasks to be solved.

Methods. Having analyzed possible alternative variants of development of the registering computer system, the authors offer a variant of its realization on the microcontroller, in the software of which it is necessary to provide the following functions: realization of information exchange via RS-485 interface; realization of exchange via USB 2.0 interface for transfer of the accumulated registered information to the computer; realization of recording, reading and erasing of the registered information on the flash-drive; realization of the counter of its own time with uninterrupted work at the time of the registration of the information on the microcontroller.

Results. This paper develops a digital device designed for digital registration with the function of recording measurement information on an SDHC memory card. The operation of the device consists in providing registration of information with saving it in the form of files on a memory card of SDHC format. Access to the registered information is made from a computer via USB 2.0 interface in the memory device mode by means of a software driver realized in the microcontroller 1986BE92T of the Milandr company. Initialization of the device is carried out with the help of a computer, through the driver implementing hardware bridge USB-UART on the standard USB 2.0.

Conclusion. The obtained results satisfy the set goal and objectives. A textual description of the microcontroller firmware in C language is developed. In addition, the paper develops application software designed to obtain measurement results and send control commands to the microcontroller. The field of application of the proposed device is specialized computing systems designed for digital recording of information.
Algorithm for Creating 3d Scenes of Recognized Objects from Depth Maps
Authors: Bobyr M. V. , Emelyanov S. G. , Milostnaya N. A.
Published: December 2023

Purpose of research.Development of an algorithm for constructing 3d scenes of recognized objects from synthesized depth maps in order to improve the speed of real-time image processing.

Methods.The 3d scene construction algorithm is based on the method of stereo image construction using a threelevel fuzzy depth map construction model. At the first level of this model the boundaries of objects are determined using a modified Canny algorithm, at the second level the values of disparity are calculated on the basis of the sum of absolute differences algorithm modified by fuzzy logic methods, and at the final level the gradients of distances from the boundaries of images to the edges of recognized objects are calculated first and then according to the obtained values of disparity at the second and third levels of the fuzzy hierarchical model, the refined values of disparity are calculated, which are used to carry out the analysis of the depth map.

Results.An algorithm for constructing 3d scenes of recognized objects using synthesized depth maps has been developed. It was determined that the proposed algorithm has better performance compared to existing depth map algorithms such as conjugate point algorithm and pyramidal algorithm.

Conclusion.The experimental results showed that the proposed algorithm has a lower complexity compared to the analyzed algorithms (conjugate points and pyramidal). The minimum average execution time of the 3d scene construction operation was about 1-2 minutes, which is almost 120 times better compared to the conjugate point algorithms.
Metaforología e Inconceptuabilidad. Hans Blumenberg y el lugar olvidado de la metáfora en la formación de conceptos
Authors: Oscar A. Quintero-Ocampo  , Enver J. Torregroza-Lara
Published: December 2023

Mediante el presente artículo se pretende analizar el proyecto metaforológico de Hans Blumenberg en relación con los desarrollos filosóficos de la historia conceptual de mediados del siglo XX. Se sostiene que Blumenberg, a partir del estudio de la metáfora, procura dotar a la filosofía de un sustrato histórico que da origen al concepto, olvidado por la herencia de la filosofía cartesiana. De este modo, las metáforas, pero también los mitos y las anécdotas, cumplen una función pragmática orientadora del pensamiento y la experiencia, haciéndose así indispensables para la vida humana.
Some Value-Added Met-Ocean Products to the RAMMB’s TC Surface Analysis for Marine Meteorological Applications
Authors: Hsu Shih Ang
Published: December 2023

In the realm of air-sea interaction and marine meteorology, during a tropical cyclone (TC) worldwide since 2006, the Regional and Mesoscale Meteorological Branch (RAMMB) has issued surface wind analysis. Based on this TC’s isotach (line of equal wind speed) analysis, in this paper, much more meteorological-oceanographic (met-ocean) products are developed and value-added to these isotachs. They are, for marine meteorology, overwater friction velocity, wind stress, atmospheric vorticity and the mean vertical velocity, and for oceanography, significant wave height, drift-current velocity, wind-stress tide and wave set-up. Furthermore, in order to estimate the wind-stress induced storm surges, two case studies are presented. They are the Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Nargis which devastated Myanmar in May 2008 from the Bay of Bengal and in August 2023 Hurricane Idalia which impacted northeastern Gulf of Mexico coastal region of Florida.
Evaluating Messaging on Prenatal Health Behaviors Using Social Media Data: Systematic Review (Preprint)
Authors: Frennesson Nessie Felicia , McQuire Cheryl , Aijaz Khan Saher , Barnett Julie , Zuccolo Luisa
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND

Social media platforms are increasingly being used to disseminate messages about prenatal health. However, to date, we lack a systematic assessment of how to evaluate the impact of official prenatal health messaging and campaigns using social media data.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to review both the published and gray literature on how official prenatal health messaging and campaigns have been evaluated to date in terms of impact, acceptability, effectiveness, and unintended consequences, using social media data.

METHODS

A total of 6 electronic databases were searched and supplemented with the hand-searching of reference lists. Both published and gray literature were eligible for review. Data were analyzed using content analysis for descriptive data and a thematic synthesis approach to summarize qualitative evidence. A quality appraisal tool, designed especially for use with social media data, was used to assess the quality of the included articles.

RESULTS

A total of 11 studies were eligible for the review. The results showed that the most common prenatal health behavior targeted was alcohol consumption, and Facebook was the most commonly used source of social media data. The majority (n=6) of articles used social media data for descriptive purposes only. The results also showed that there was a lack of evaluation of the effectiveness, acceptability, and unintended consequences of the prenatal health message or campaign.

CONCLUSIONS

Social media is a widely used and potentially valuable resource for communicating and evaluating prenatal health messaging. However, this review suggests that there is a need to develop and adopt sound methodology on how to evaluate prenatal health messaging using social media data, for the benefit of future research and to inform public health practice.
Correction: The Patient Experience of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Its Treatment: Social Media Review (Preprint)
Authors: Crawford Rebecca , Sikirica Slaven , Morrison Ross , Cappelleri Joseph C , Russell-Smith Alexander , Shah Richa , Chadwick Helen , Doward Lynda
Published: December 2023

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Tobacco and Alcohol Content in Top Vietnamese YouTube Music Videos: Content Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Tran Thi Phuong Thao , Vu Thu Trang , Li Yachao , Popova Lucy
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND

Seeing portrayals of tobacco and alcohol in music videos (MVs) may reduce perceived risks, increase susceptibility, and lead to the initiation of tobacco and alcohol use among adolescents and young adults. Previous studies have predominantly concentrated on assessing tobacco and alcohol contents in English-language MVs within Western countries. However, many other countries have not only been influenced by the English music market but have also produced music in their native languages, and this content remains underexamined.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to investigate the prevalence of tobacco- and alcohol-related content in top Vietnamese MVs on YouTube from 2013 to 2021, to describe how tobacco and alcohol are portrayed in these MVs, and to examine associations between these portrayals and MV characteristics.

METHODS

A total of 410 Vietnamese MVs, including the top 40 or 50 most viewed released each year between 2013 and 2021, were analyzed. General information, such as the song name, its release date and ranking, age restriction, musical genre, and type of MV, was collected. We examined tobacco and alcohol content in the MVs, with specific details such as tobacco types, their brands, as well as the number, age, sex, and roles of individuals smoking or drinking.

RESULTS

Among the 410 MVs, 36 (8.8%) contained tobacco-related content and 136 (33.2%) featured alcohol-related content. Additionally, 28 (6.8%) out of 410 MVs included both tobacco and alcohol content. The prevalence of videos with tobacco and alcohol content fluctuated over the years. In MVs with tobacco-related content, a higher proportion of hip-hop or rap songs contained tobacco-related content (n=6, 30%) compared to other music genres. In MVs with tobacco-related content, cigarettes were the most frequently shown product (n=28, 77.8%), and smoking scenes were often depicted at parties (n=13, 36.1%) and during dancing and singing scenes (n=12, 33.3%). Among the 31 MVs portraying actual tobacco use, tobacco use was typically depicted with 1 person, often a young adult male, while 38.7% (n=12) showed singer(s) smoking. For MVs with alcohol-related content, there was a high proportion showing alcohol images at parties, bars, or pubs (n=96, 70.6%). Among 87 MVs containing drinking scenes, 60.9% (n=53) involved groups of young adults of both sexes, and 64% (n=56) depicted singers drinking. Additionally, only 2 (5.6%) MVs included health warnings about tobacco harm, and 2 MVs (1.5%) included warnings about drinking restricted to individuals 18 years and above.

CONCLUSIONS

The notable prevalence of tobacco and alcohol content in leading Vietnamese YouTube MVs raises concerns, especially as most of this content is portrayed without any warnings. The study underscores a regulatory gap in addressing such content on the internet, emphasizing the urgent need for stricter regulations and age restrictions on platforms such as YouTube.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Adolescents’ Mental Healthcare: A Scoping Review (Preprint)
Authors: Ghadiri Pooria , Yaffe Mark J , Pinkham Laura , Sharma Gauri , Gore Genevieve , Rahimi Samira
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND

Given the increasing prevalence of mental health problems among adolescents, early intervention and appropriate management are needed to decrease mortality and morbidity. Artificial Intelligence (AI) 's potential contributions, although significant in medicine, have not been adequately studied in this context.

OBJECTIVE

Therefore, this review aimed to identify AI interventions that have been tested and/or implemented for use in adolescents' mental healthcare.

METHODS

We used Levac et al. and the Joanna Briggs Institute scoping review framework for conducting this review. We followed PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) checklist for reporting the study. We searched five electronic databases from inception date until February 2020. Two independent reviewers screened the articles and extracted the data. A third reviewer resolved disagreements. We evaluated the risk of bias for prognosis and diagnosis-related studies using Prediction model Risk Of Bias Assessment Tool (PROBAST).

RESULTS

We retrieved 1044 records, and 30 papers were included after the two-level screening. In the included papers, AI was used for diagnostic (n=23), monitoring and evaluation (n=8), treatment (n=5), and prognosis (n=2). For diagnosis purposes, the papers focused on: autism spectrum disorder (n=3) and unspecified outcomes of psychological stress/pressure level in adolescents (n=3), followed by substance use disorder (n=2) and dysfunctional behavior in adolescents (n=2). Machine learning methods were the most frequently reported AI methods. The "overall" risk of bias for diagnosis/prognosis models was unclear (84%)

CONCLUSIONS

Overall, within our included papiers, AI has been utilized to support various aspects of adolescent mental healthcare, including diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prognosis. However, there is a notable emphasis on diagnosis in the available literature, with limited exploration of AI applications in other areas. This research gap should be addressed in future studies. Moreover, future studies should address work on meaningful and active involvement of end-users in designing, developing, and validating AI interventions, as well as better reporting of AI models, data collection, and analysis process.
Analisis Strategi Persaingan PT Kalbe Farma Tbk
Authors: Aryanti Jessica , Kaltum Umi
Published: December 2023

Competitive strategy analysis can be fundamental for responding to external conditions and increasing internal capabilities in generating a company’s competitive advantage. The purpose of this research is to determine the company's position in the industry as a basis for selecting alternative strategies so the company can strengthen its competitiveness and overcome its weaknesses in facing competitors. The methodology is descriptive qualitative research. Observation is done by data obtained from secondary sources. The analysis carried out includes: The Input Stage with Competitive Profile Matrix; The Matching Stage with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Matrix and the Grand Strategy Matrix based on competitive analysis according to Porter's Five (Plus One) Forces; The Decision Stage with the Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM). Justification was carried out based on a Forum Group Discussion with several experts using the Delphi Method. The result shows that there is a change in competitive conditions, thus the market leader company, Kalbe Farma, needs to make strategic adjustments. In conclusion, the results of strategy alternatives’ formulation through BCG Matrix and Grand Strategy, as well as the selection of strategies using the QSPM show that the priority strategies for Kalbe Farma, respectively sorted from the most recommended are Market Penetration, Market Development, and Product Development.
The Effect of Binahong Leaves (Anredera cordifolia Steenis) Extract on Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Creatinine Serum and Renal Histopathology of Male White Rats (Rattus norvegicus) with Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Tandi Joni , Patala Recky , Towulu Dessy Gracelia , Lidongi Putri Marcelita , Handayani Tien Wahyu , Kanan Maria
Published: December 2023

Diabetic nephropathy is one of the complications of diabetes mellitus on the pancreas that can end up in chronic pancreas failure. Various treatment options to repair pancreas damage due to diabetic nephropathy, one of which is by using Anredera cordifolia leaves. This study aims to determine the content of secondary metabolites in Anredera cordifolia leaves ethanol extract, and to determine the effective dose of Anredera cordifolia leaves ethanol extract in regenerating male white rat kidney cells. This study uses a laboratory experimental method. This study used 30 rats divided into 6 treatment groups, each group consisting of 5 test animals, namely normal group, negative control, positive control, dose of 25 mg/kg BW, dose 50 mg/kg BW, and dose 100 mg/kg bw. The level of histological damage to the renal tubules was observed with HE staining using an Olympus CX23 microscope. The data from the scoring of the level of renal tubular damage were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test followed by the Mann-Whitney test to see the differences between treatments. The results showed that the Anredera cordifolia leaves ethanol extract contained secondary metabolites of alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, and tannins; Anredera cordifolia leaves ethanol extract has an effect on kidney cell repair; Anredera cordifolia leaves ethanol extract at a dose of 100 mg/kg bw is effective reducing urea and creatinine; with an average decrease of 17.0 and 0.71 mg/dL in repairing kidney cells with an average damage value of 1.
The Exploration of the Application and Management of Project Cost in Smart Buildings Using BIM Technology
Authors: Nie Tingting , Liang Bo
Published: December 2023

In recent years, the slow development of engineering construction management in China has been attributed to outdated management models and low level of informatization. To address the deficiencies in project cost management, relevant departments have proposed the application of BIM technology. BIM technology encompasses a wide range of areas, including planning, construction processes, and cost management. It enables the simulation of these processes to create dynamic real-time building models. Additionally, BIM technology facilitates the rapid transmission of various information during the construction process, thereby improving the overall efficiency of the construction project. Information technology has become ubiquitous in people’s daily lives, and this foundation has led to the emergence of smart buildings. The operation and development of smart building projects require effective project cost management. Accurate cost estimation can help construction enterprises effectively control project costs and increase economic benefits. However, many companies still rely on traditional methods such as manual measurement based on drawings, bill of quantities, or engineering rates, which often lead to calculation errors. The application of BIM technology in project cost management can help alleviate this problem.
ANTI-ALOPECIA ACTIVITY OF MORINGA (MORINGA OLEIFERA LAMK.) SEED OIL AGAINST DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE-INDUCED RABBITS
Authors: KORASSA YULIUS BAKI , SAPTARINI NYI MEKAR , MUSTARICHIE RESMI , HENDRIANI RINI , OLA ANTONIUS R. B. , NOVICADLITHA YOAN , KAPITAN LELY A V
Published: December 2023

Objective: Alopecia is a condition where there is hair loss or no growth of hair, which can occur as a result of stress, heredity, hormonal factors or due to certain diseases such as diabetes mellitus. This study aimed to determine the anti-alopecia activity of moringa seed oil against rabbits induced by dihydrotestosterone (DHT).

Methods: The methods used was the alopecia rabbit model according to Matias with moringa seed oil concentrations of 7.5, 10 and 12.5%, positive control (0.1% finasteride) and negative control (1% tween 80) with parameters hair length and hair weight test.

Results: Results showed that moringa seed oil concentrations of 7.5, 10 and 12.5% had anti-alopecia activity with average hair length of 3.4±0.17, 3.9±0.20 and 4.5±0.28 cm, respectively and average hair weight of 118±23.148±30.9 and 175±47.2 mg respectively.

Conclusion: Moringa seed oil concentration of 12.5% had optimal activity for developing as anti-alopecia based on the statistical analysis value of hair length (125x10-3>0.05) was not significantly different while hair weight (3x10-3<0.05) was significantly different from the positive control of 0.1% finasteride.
ANTI-ACNE CREAM OF LEAVES EXTRACT OF FIG (FICUS CARICA L.) FROM CIWIDEY DISTRICT, INDONESIA, AGAINST PROPIONIBACTERIUM ACNES AND STAPHYLOCOCCUS EPIDERMIDIS
Authors: SAPTARINI NYI MEKAR , AULIFA DIAH LIA , MUSTARICHIE RESMI , HENDRIANI RINI , HERAWATI IRMA ERIKA , CORPUZ MARY JHO-ANNE T.
Published: December 2023

Objective: This study aimed to formulate and evaluate an anti-acne cream of fig leaves extract.

Methods: The methods included formulation and evaluation of anti-acne cream, antibacterial activity assay against Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis, irritancy test, and preference test. The oil-in-water creams were made with various extract concentrations (1, 2, and 3%).

Results: Greenish cream with fig fragrant, viscosity ranging from 332 to 388 cP, pH ranging from 6.69 to 7.23, and oil-in-water type. Antibacterial activity was dose-dependent, without irritancy, erythema, and edema, and the most preferred cream based on the texture and fragrance was the 3% extract formula.

Conclusion: Fig leaves extract can be made into a safe cream with antibacterial activity against P. acnes and S. epidermidis.
IN SILICO IDENTIFICATION OF NATURAL PRODUCTS WITH ANTITUBERCULOSIS ACTIVITY FOR THE INHIBITION OF INHA AND ETHR PROTEINS FROM MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS
Authors: RAMDHANI DANNI , KUSUMA SRI AGUNG FITRI
Published: December 2023

Objective: The rise of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MT) strains that are resistant to antibiotics poses a serious threat to public health, particularly in middle and low-income countries. The important role of natural products (NPs) in the discovery of new drugs to treat infectious diseases is driving the success of synthetic chemistry in the production of new drugs. In our study, 15 NPs were selected to be investigated for their anti-TB properties by in silico method.

Methods: Molecular reverse docking approach to predict the interaction of NPs as a drug lead against the regulatory proteins (InhA, EthR) of MT. For each mycobacterial target, the docking scores/binding free energies were predicted and calculated using AutoDock Vina along with the physicochemical and structural characteristics of the NPs, and they were compared to the established inhibitor (control) drugs.

Results: The specific interactions of luteolin, piperine, butein, tiliacorinine against the targets InhA and EthA (-9.1 and-6.7 kcal. mol-1;-9.1 and-8.4 kcal. mol-1;-8.4 and-6.6 kcal. mol-1;-8.3 and-7.6 kcal. mol-1) had significantly superior docking scores compared to controls.

Conclusion: Our research proposed these compounds as potent therapeutic agents for the development of anti-tuberculosis medications; however, additional in vitro and in vivo testing is required to confirm their potential as novel therapeutics and mechanisms of action.
Pelatihan Penggunaan Teknologi Informasi dalam Pemasaran Makanan dan Minuman di Kampung Tehyan Tangerang
Authors: Kevin Gustian Yulius  , Deandra A. Pakasi  , Theodosia C. Nathalia  , Yustisia Kristiana  , Ivorine Ivorine  , Pamela F. Nugraha  , Karen F. Fong
Published: December 2023

Background: Kampung Tehyan merupakan kampung tematik yang mengangkat budaya Cina Benteng di Tangerang, Provinsi Banten. Di Kampung ini terdapat komunitas yang menjual makanan dan minuman secara konvensional. Padahal di era digital, penggunaan teknologi informasi dalam pemasaran makanan dan minuman tidak dapat lagi dielakkan. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan pemahaman warga tentang penggunaan teknologi informasi dalam pemasaran makanan dan minuman. Metode: Mitra dalam pelatihan ini adalah warga Kampung Tehyan yang memiliki usaha makanan dan minuman dengan jumlah 30 orang. Penyampaian materi dilakukan secara langsung di kawasan Kampung Tehyan, dengan metode ceramah. Pretest dan Post-test dilakukan untuk memeriksa peningkatan pemahaman peserta perihal penggunaan teknologi informasi dalam pemasaran makanan dan minuman. Hasil: Dari pelatihan yang dilakukan oleh tim pengabdian kepada masyarakat ditemukan hasil yang sangat positif. Peningkatan pemahaman peserta mengenai teknologi informasi yang digunakan dalam pemasaran makanan dan minuman terjadi secara signifikan. Peningkatan paling tinggi terjadi pada pemahaman atas topik e-commerce dan QRIS. Kesimpulan: Kegiatan ini berhasil dan diharapkan warga dapat menggunakan teknologi informasi dengan lebih baik dalam pemasaran usaha makanan dan minuman.
Persebaran, Aksesibilitas, dan Arah Lokasi Rumah Sakit Bersalin Di Kota Blitar
Authors: Nurul Hidayah  , Novi Andareswari  , Mira Setiawati Abdullah  , Firman Afrianto
Published: December 2023

Background: Tindakan mengurangi ketidaksiapan dalam melakukan pertolongan pada ibu dan anak saat melahirkan diperlukan untuk menurunkan angka kematian ibu dan anak di Kota Blitar. Salah satu tindakannya adalah memberikan arahan lokasi fasilitas kesehatan terdekat. Penentuan lokasi terdekat ini membutuhkan analisis jumlah persebaran, aksesibilitas dan lokasi Rumah Sakit Bersalin.Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui arahan lokasi Rumah Sakit Bersalin terdekat yang dapat dijangkau masing-masing Kelurahan di Kota Blitar. Metode: Metode yang digunakan adalah analisis secara spasial dengan menggunakan data geografis dan GIS (Geographic Information System). Data yang digunakan berupa titik koordinat lokasi Sarana Kesehatan Rumah Sakit Bersalin yang ada di Kota Blita. Hasil: Dari hasil analisis beberapa arahan untuk Rumah Sakit Bersalin yang dapat dikunjungi di saat darurat dengan lokasi paling dekat dengan daerah di Kota Blitar adalah RS Islam Aminah Blitar, RS Siti Khadijah, Rumah Sakit Umum Aminah Blitar, Rumah Sakit Syuhada Haji, RSK Budi Rahayu, Rumah Bersalin Bidan Sitti, dan Dr. I Wayan Rupana, Sp.OG. Kesimpulan: Hampir seluruh wilayah di Kota Blitar terjangkau oleh Sarana Kesehatan Rumah Sakit Bersalin ataupun  sarana kesehatan untuk persalinan lainnya dengan jarak dan waktu tempuh yang berbeda-beda dari masing-masing wilayah. Sarana Kesehatan Rumah Sakit Bersalin berpusat di Kelurahan Kepanjen Lor.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Media Pengatur Sirkulasi Udara Berbasis Sensor untuk Menunjang Proses Pembelajaran dan Kesehatan Siswa SMP PGRI 1 Tempurejo
Authors: Prabandari Audri Mely , Divian Chandhani Erika , Kasanah Nur , Nur Wulandari Pria , Septi Pratiwi Anisa , Widi Inayati Hamidah Latifa , Dewi Cahyani Vandaria , Muhammad Syahreza Hery Putra  , Rifqi Abrori  , Batrisyia Rumidzati  , Alex Harijanto
Published: December 2023

Background: Perkembangan di bidang ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi maka perlu generasi yang memiliki kompetensi unggul dalam menghadapi era tersebut dengan cara mengembangkan media dari penerapan Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Teknologi (IPTEK) di dunia pendidikan. Sayangnya, di SMP PGRI 1 Tempurejo belum ada fasilitas media yang dapat digunakan sebagai penunjang proses pembelajaran di sekolah. Adanya pelatihan pembuatan media pengatur sirkulasi udara sebagai bentuk untuk meningkatkan kompetensi siswa serta sebagai sarana penunjang proses pembelajaran dan kesehatan siswa. Metode: Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian ini yaitu menggunakan pendekatan Service Learning. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan dalam bentuk lokakarya yang berisi pemberian materi dan pelatihan pembuatan media pengatur sirkulasi udara berbasis sensor. Hasil: Hasil menunjukkan data dari angket dan hasil nilai pre-test serta post-test menunjukkan presentase respon siswa sebesar 88% hal ini menunjukkan kriteria sangat positif. Hasil belajar siswa pretest rata-rata nilainya sebesar 62.67 dan nilai rata-rata hasil belajar pada posttest sebesar 85.33. Hal ini menunjukkan terdapat peningkatan hasil belahar siswa sebelum dan setelah menggunakan media pembelajaran berbasis sensor pokok bahasan suhu. Kesimpulan: Siswa SMP PGRI 1 Tempurejo sebagai peserta dalam pelatihan ini sudah mampu memahami bagaimana pembuatan dan penggunaan media pengatur sirkulasi udara berbasis sensor untuk menunjang proses pembelajaran dan kesehatan di sekolah.
Tracing the Evolution and Legacy of Professor A.P. Iofinov’s Scientific School
Authors: Mudarisov S. G. , Kamaletdinov R. R.
Published: December 2023

The scientific ideas and contribution of Professor A.P. Iofinov to the development of agricultural science remain relevant in our time. The paper emphasizes Professor August Pavlovich Iofinov’s pivotal role in the exploration of quality management and the modeling of technological processes for agricultural machines. The scientific concepts introduced by A.P. Iofinov continue to hold significance in contemporary times. Their development and application contribute to improving the operational capabilities of agricultural machinery and bolstering the overall efficiency of the agricultural industry. (Research purpose) The study seeks to consolidate historical and scientific materials about the activities of professor A.P. Iofinov and the creation of a scientific school under his leadership at the Department of Agricultural Machinery of the Bashkir State Agrarian University. (Materials and methods) The establishment and evolution of the scientific school are examined through the problem-chronological method. Scientific issues articulated by Professor A.P. Iofinov, are presented chronological sequence of their progression, moving from hypothesis to practical testing and eventual generalization in scientific works. (Results and discussion) The paper chronicles the founding and progression of the scientific school affiliated with the Department of Agricultural Machines at the Bashkir State Agrarian University, guided by Professor A.P. Iofinov. The established scientific school delved into significant research domains, including the statistical dynamics of agricultural machinery, quality management of agricultural machinery, modeling of technological processes, and yield forecasting. At present, these research areas are experiencing renewed development, with new tasks being formulated to align with contemporary trends and the latest achievements in science and technology. (Conclusions) Professor A.P. Iofinov’s works and his scientific school have given rise to the development of new algorithms and computer programs essential for automating the control processes of agricultural machinery and forecasting yields. Furthermore, they have played a crucial role in the creation of digital twins for agricultural machines, based on models of technological processes. This advancement significantly enhances the precision and efficiency in resource utilization, improves the quality of work, and boosts productivity in agriculture.
Development and Use of Biotechnological System Models in Applied Scientific Research
Authors: Kerimov M. A.
Published: December 2023

The paper highlights the difficulties of functioning in multi-parameter systems due to the diverse nature of their link connections. The paper examines a specific case of an «operator-machine-animal» biotechnological system employed in the context of machine milking operations. The system includes three subsystems: two of them have a biological nature and exhibit probabilistic behavior, while the milking machine, serving as a connecting element with inanimate characteristics, is to be regarded as a deterministic technical subsystem. (Research purpose) The research aims to substantiate the conceptual approach to the functioning of an «operator-machine-animal» biotechnical system, taking into account the subsystem interaction patterns. (Materials and methods) The paper explores the conditions governing the operation of biotechnical systems characterized by inherent randomness (in the probabilistic-statistical sense). It was determined that the operation of such a system is influenced by a significantly greater number of factors compared to the «man-machine» system. The biotechnical system as a whole remains stochastic, while its control algorithms maintain a probabilistic nature. The study was conducted by assessing the results obtained through statistical analysis of experimental data, employing methods and techniques of mathematical modeling for technological processes, and exploring key avenues for the development of intelligent digital technologies. (Results and discussion) The utilization of adaptive control principles ensures a high probability of successfully attaining the ultimate objectives. A model for an «operator-machine-animal» system functioning has been developed. The rationale for the efficacy of the interaction between the «machine» and «animal» subsystems is illustrated through the case study of the DeLaval™ DelPro MU480 linear milking machine. A block scheme for the «operator-machine» control system was developed. The performance of the machine milking operator was assessed. A mathematical model detailing the operator's errors was outlined. Criteria for ensuring the operational reliability of the «operator-machine» system were introduced. (Conclusions) The efficiency of a multiply connected biotechnical system is constrained by the zone of maximum adaptation. A mathematical model is provided to describe the functioning of a machine milking operator. The professional stability of an operator, acting as an adaptive and stochastic component, depends on individual attributes and working conditions that need statistical evaluation. The adaptation concept is indicated as a promising area of research. Engineering decisions about the cow milking process are to be based on practical insights into animal ethology, formalized through logical-linguistic models.
Retrospective Analysis of Tools for Blackened Soil Tillage from 1900 to 1950
Authors: Tsench Yu. S. , Mironova A. V.
Published: December 2023

The paper explores the design characteristics of tillage tools during the period 1900-1950. (Research purpose) The primary objective of the paper is to undertake a retrospective analysis of the design characteristics of tillage tools used on blackened soils in the first half of the 20th century. (Materials and methods) The paper analyzes the stages involved in the creation and improvement of horse-drawn and tractor plows. The findings reveal the following categories of plows: suspended, front, frame, shuttle (balance), and reversible. (Results and discussion) The designs of horse-drawn and early tractor plows are examined. The paper highlights the benefit of balanced and reversible tools such as plowing without the formation of ridges and furrows, attributed to the alternating operation of right-handing and left-handing bodies. It is revealed that the development of wide-cut arable units occurred due to the modernization of frame sections and the possibility of their restructuring into three- and four-hull versions. It is determined that the October Revolution Plant and the All-Union Scientific Research Institute of Mechanization and Electrification of Agriculture (VIME), the predecessor to the Federal National Research Center VIM, were the pioneers behind the creation of the initial five-furrow plow in 1936, boasting a working width of 35 centimeters. (Conclusions) With the advent of wide-cut arable units, there was a reduction in labor intensity and energy consumption during the soil cultivation process. Plows equipped with screw moldboards were commonly employed for more effective incorporation of plant residues.
Está o capitalismo em vias de extinção?: as condições de sustentação do capitalismo dentro do quadro da crítica de valor
Authors: Gonçalves Borges David
Published: December 2023

"Está o capitalismo em vias de extinção?" é a mais recente contribuição de David G. Borges, professor da Universidade Federal do Piauí. Borges, um erudito com uma diversificada formação – abrangendo filosofia, ciência política e ciências biológicas – oferece neste trabalho uma perspicaz análise das predições da Teoria Crítica do Valor, movimento intelectual que ganhou visibilidade no Brasil através dos ensaios de Robert Kurz. Esta obra, emergindo de sua tese de doutorado, não é apenas uma exegese de Marx e da escola da Wertkritik, mas também uma análise incisiva sobre o papel do trabalho na produção de valor, as transformações do Estado de bem-estar social e a influência da tecnologia na economia contemporânea. Borges nos convida a explorar uma exposição metódica do pensamento marxista e das teorias de valor, conduzindo-nos, por meio de uma argumentação robusta e dados estatísticos, a reavaliar as crenças das militâncias de esquerda e a repensar a natureza do trabalho. Com isso, ele desafia o senso comum e explora o motivo pelo qual as predições da Teoria Crítica do Valor permanecem não realizadas, oferecendo insights cruciais para o futuro da economia política. Autor de “Lógica 1” (UFES, 2016) e coorganizador de publicações sobre a dinâmica política brasileira, como “Brasil em crise: o legado das jornadas de junho” (Praia, 2015) e “O que resta das jornadas de junho” (Fi, 2017), Borges se destaca também como coautor em pesquisas sobre a dinâmica política, econômica e agrária brasileiras, exibindo sua versatilidade e comprometimento com as questões sociais urgentes de nosso tempo. Este livro é indispensável para estudantes, acadêmicos e militantes que buscam entender as dinâmicas contemporâneas do capitalismo e sua interseção com a política, a economia e a tecnologia. "Está o capitalismo em vias de extinção?" promete enriquecer o debate acadêmico e oferecer novos caminhos para a crítica econômica e social.
DINÂMICA TERRITORIAL DO DISTRITO DE LUZIMANGUES E O FENÔMENO DA MIGRAÇÃO PENDULAR
Authors: Silva Mirlene Alves da , Bazzoli João Aparecido
Published: December 2023

Apresenta-se, neste artigo, parte da análise realizada acerca da dinâmica territorial de Luzimangues, distrito de Porto Nacional (TO) a partir do fenômeno de migração pendular em direção à capital Palmas (TO). O objetivo do estudo, realizado durante o mestrado, foi compreender como o processo de urbanização periférica do distrito reflete no exercício do direito à cidade considerando as variáveis de migração pendular e a participação social dos seus moradores na cobrança por investimentos públicos que melhorem a qualidade de vida local. A metodologia compreendeu o estudo de caso partindo de um levantamento bibliográfico e documental, levando-se em conta o método exploratório-descritivo com abordagem quantitativa e qualitativa. Neste sentido, foram coletados dados em duas etapas: a primeira por meio de questionário direcionado aos moradores e, em seguida, entrevistas com gestores e lideranças políticas e sociais. Concluiu-se, com a pesquisa, que as transformações ocorridas no espaço urbano e sua dinâmica territorial têm como referência a cidade vizinha, Palmas (TO), constatando-se o fenômeno da migração pendular identificado a partir da observação da diferenciação de como o espaço é concebido, percebido e vivido pelos seus diversos agentes sociais. Verificou-se também que a participação social no local ainda é tímida, mas já é perceptível nas movimentações de formação de lideranças, vista, na linha institucional, como forma de reunir esforços para eleger representantes políticos que objetivem fortalecer a luta por infraestrutura e por investimentos neste local.
análise dos discursos de professores de Educação Física sobre trabalho pedagógico
Authors: Dalla Nora Daiane , Ferreira Liliana Soares
Published: December 2023

O objetivo foi analisar os discursos dos professores de Educação Física sobre o trabalho pedagógico que realizam em uma rede municipal do interior do RS. Para produção de dados foi realizada entrevista semiestruturada com 14 professores da Rede de um município da região central do Rio Grande do Sul. As entrevistas foram analisadas tendo como referência as categorias do Materialismo Histórico Dialético: totalidade, historicidade, contradição, mediação e práxis. Também foram consideradas as categorias de conteúdo: Trabalho pedagógico, Sentidos e Educação Física. Compreendeu-se que os professores produzem os sentidos do trabalho pedagógico por meio da descrição de desafios e possibilidades, por meio dos quais se tornam professores. Portanto, a produção dos sentidos do trabalho pedagógico ocorre a partir da relação dialética entre trabalho, significados e tornar-se professor, num movimento contínuo que ocorre no interior da escola durante o trabalho pedagógico.
A Hong Kong Scholar’s Troubled Identity in Dorothy Tse’s Owlish
Authors: Lashin Roman
Published: December 2023

Owlish is a part-realist part-surreal tale of a disgruntled professor in Hong Kong’s fictional double Nevers who unexpectedly falls in love with a ballerina doll. The novel’s plot unfolds against the backdrop of the growing pressure on Hong Kong’s freedoms and its very identity resulting in protests – events concealed by the veil of Dorothy Tse’s inventive language but still unmistakably discernable. This essay approaches Owlish as an academic novel i.e. literary work concerned with university professors and the vicissitudes of their lives within and outside the campus walls. The novel's protagonist, Professor Q, appears to be a brilliant cosmopolitan intellectual on the surface. Yet, deep down, he grapples with conflicting identities, mirroring the predicaments faced by Hong Kong itself. This essay’s focus lies in examining the portrayal of scholar in Owlish and comparing it to those depicted by the PRC and Sinophone writers. By doing so, the essay traces the different traits that construct Hong Kong scholar’s troubled identity, for instance, traditional Chinese literatus, renaissance-esque free-spirited thinker, and overloaded contemporary academic. Elaine Showalter observes that the best works of the academic fiction genre are not merely literary accounts of academic routine but boldly play with the genre itself and comment on pressing contemporary issues. Accordingly, the essay’s primary emphasis is on how Hong Kong professor’s identity crisis reflects the precarious state of the city’s intellectual sphere and what the outcome Tse warns against in her academic narrative.