bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mecanismos de autentificación para el acceso del recurso humano-docente a las infraestructuras tecnológicas y redes de computadoras en el C.R.U de Veraguas
Authors: Rodríguez C. Oscar E. , Dutari D. Raúl E. , Rodríguez F. David A. , Fernández G. Libertad , Quintero P. Juan G. , Chang M. Humberto J.
Published: June 2024

Con el propósito de identificar las fortalezas y debilidades de los mecanismos de autentificación para el acceso a las infraestructuras tecnológicas que se administran y gestionan bajo el entorno de las redes de computadoras en el Centro Regional Universitario de Veraguas, se aplicó durante los meses de noviembre-diciembre del año 2023, un formulario en línea dirigido de manera remota y con el consentimiento informado, a 373 profesores que forman las 16 facultades en esta unidad académica.  El 79.08% (295) respondieron dicho instrumento, el cual recopiló el promedio de los años de servicios académicos y la dedicación docente como elementos generales; y como aspecto concluyente, se determinó que el 93.22% (275) considera muy importante la capacitación técnica del recurso humano-docente, en materia de seguridad para el diseño de contraseñas para el acceso a las infraestructuras tecnológicas y de la aplicación de nuevas políticas de protección de la información para la mejor administración de los métodos de autentificación en el uso de las redes de computadoras.
Design for disassembly and cultural sites. The use of modular architecture and prefabrication in exhibition venues
Authors: Resta Giuseppe , Gonçalves Samuel
Published: June 2024

The article discusses the use of modular architecture and prefabrication in exhibition venues, looking at the possibility of designing installations with multiple temporalities. Through four concrete experimentations, we discuss ways of repurposing precast modules in new layouts with different functional programs in line with the “design for disassembly” concept. The article also emphasises the relevance of the massive residential construction programme based on modular and prefabricated systems launched by the German Democratic Republic in the mid-1970s, and the importance of reducing the environmental impact of concrete production today.  Moreover, aiming at the need to devise new strategies, it presents a research agenda towards the adoption of prefabricated modules or the cultural sector. The four cases presented here are derived from the experimental use of modular solutions by the Porto-based practice  SUMMARY:  the  GOMOS  system  indicates  that  prefabricated  modules  may  have  a  longer  lifespan  than  traditional  building  layouts, as they can be repurposed, making their reuse economically viable and environmentally friendly; the “Infrastructure-Structure-Architecture”  installation  at  La  Biennale  2016  reflects  on  possible  adjustments  in  the construction industry; the project for the 2018 YAP MAXXI showcases the design process of a temporary installation  that  becomes  a  permanent  building;  and  the  VR  exhibition  “The  Reasons  Offsite”  addresses  prefabrication as a portable dissemination project.
Functional impairment of knee muscles after walking with backpack load: a systematic review
Authors: Machado Fabio Alves , Csuka Renan de Siqueira , da Rosa Samir Ezequiel , Marson Runer Augusto , Martinez Eduardo Camillo , Reis Victor Manuel Machado de Ribeiro
Published: June 2024

To review the available literature on the acute and temporal effects of backpack load carriage on knee muscle force production post-walking. Data sources: The databases were PubMed, Lens, ScienceDirect, Scopus, BVS, and EBSCO. Study selection: The eligibility criteria were: sample aged between 18 and 45 years old, backpack load carriage walking, knee flexor and/ or extensor muscle strength measurement comparing post-walking with pre-walking or with no-load walking; articles that reported at least one acute response, and/or temporal response; randomised controlled trials and prospective cohort studies that have a longitudinal design that compared two or more groups, or one group with a test and re-test output described and written in English. This systematic review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 Statement. We used the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical review tool for randomised controlled trials and prospective cohorts to assess the methodological quality of the studies. A total of 1004 records were screened, and five studies were included in the review. Data extraction: Participant details, study design, load carriage system, load carriage conditions, walking conditions, and method and instrument used to measure strength. Conclusions: The acute and temporal neuromuscular impairments are load-dependent and are independent of the intervention performed. Acute impairments seem to occur due to a decreased ability to modulate motor output rapidly and accurately, and temporal impairment by eccentric motor activity increased by the external load. Carbohydrate or whey protein accelerates the recovery of neuromuscular function after prolonged load carriage occurs in isometric strength, but not in isokinetic strength.
An Overview of Sports-Mediated Brain Injuries and Its Management Ap-proaches: A Narrative Review
Authors: Grover Parul , Nobari Hadi , Bhardwaj Monika , Mehta Lovekesh , Kapoor Garima , Chawla Pooja A. , Paolo Ardigò Luca
Published: June 2024

Purpose

The objective of the present study was to provide an update on the 16 sports with the highest incidence of brain injuries. Thereafter, its diagnosis, treatment, and management strategies are discussed.

Methods

The manuscript addresses the brain-related injuries individually in each of the 16 sports with the highest incidence. To simplify the reading, the mentioned 16 sports are sorted alphabetically. A subpart mentioning the management of brainrelated sports injuries, including pharmacological management, is also included in the manuscript.

Results

The incidence of sports-mediated brain injuries within hospital-based studies ranged between 3.5 and 31.5 per 100,000. One community-based study using multiple case ascertainment sources identified a higher incidence of 170 per 100,000. Brain injuries due to sports total 1.2–30.3% of all TBIs (traumatic brain injuries). Men have a higher prevalence than women (75.6% vs. 66.1%), and adolescents and young adults had the highest incidence of sports-mediated brain injuries. Almost 50% of head injuries reported during the practice of sports or recreational activities occur in bicycling, skateboarding, or skating incidents. More than 775,000 children, aged 14 and younger, are treated yearly in hospital emergency rooms for sports-related injuries.

Conclusions

Brain injuries are common in sports and difficult to manage, but athlete health and injury prevention should be the priority. Preventive measures should be stricter in sports with a higher incidence of brain injury. As for treatment, a comprehensive approach should be adopted.
Eğitim harcamaları ve gelir dağılımı ilişkisi: Avro bölgesi ülkeleri için panel Fourier nedensellik testi
Authors: Yağış Onur
Published: June 2024

Gelir dağılımının ve sürdürülebilir büyümenin sağlanması açısından kamu eğitim harcamalarının artırılması ve nitelikli eğitim hizmetlerinin geliştirilmesi politikaları büyük öneme sahiptir. Beşeri sermayenin artırılmasına yönelik olarak yapılan eğitim harcamaları ekonomik büyümenin artmasına ve gelir eşitsizliğinin azalmasına önemli katkılar sunabilmektedir. Bu çalışmada 2008-2020 döneminde Avro bölgesi ülkeler için eğitim harcamaları ve gelir dağılımı ilişkisini panel fourier nedensellik analizi ile incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Analiz sonucunda, söz konusu ülkelerde nedenselliğin geneli için eğitim harcamalarından gelir dağılımına doğru tek yönlü nedensellik elde edilmiştir. Ülkeler bazında bakıldığında, Finlandiya, İrlanda, İtalya, Letonya, Slovak Cumhuriyeti ve Slovenya’da eğitim harcamalarından gelir dağılımına nedensellik sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Gelir dağılımından eğitim harcamalarına Letonya, Portekiz ve İspanya’da nedensellik ilişkileri tespit edilmiştir. Letonya için ise iki yönlü nedenselliğin bulunduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Çalışmada yer alan diğer ülkelerde ise herhangi bir nedensellik söz konusu değildir. Araştırma bulgularından yola çıkarak eğitim düzeyinin artırılmasının gelir dağılımında eşitsizliğin ortadan kalkmasına katkı sağlayabildiğini söylemek mümkündür.
The main biological features and resistance to antibacterial drugs of Streptococcus agalactiae isolated from the cow’s milk
Authors: Alieva G. K. , Aisin M. Zh. , Aubakirov M. Zh. , Dyusembekov S. K.
Published: June 2024

Background and Aim. The main goal of our research, as stated in the article, was to study the phenotypic characteristics of strains of S. agalactiae isolated from milk, identify and evaluate the effectiveness of the main groups of antibiotics recommended for use in veterinary medicine, including those provided by EUCAST.
Materials and Methods. The study of the phenotypic characteristics of S. agalactiae and the research on antibiotic resistance were carried out at the base of the Microbiology Laboratory of the Biotechnology Research Institute of Kostanay State University named after A. Baitursynov in 2023, using mastitis milk samples brought to the microbiology laboratory. The biological characteristics of streptococci in the milk samples were identified using classical microbiological methods. The antibiotic susceptibility testing was performed using the disk diffusion method in Mueller-Hinton agar.
Results. The results of the study indicate that out of 631 milk samples from animals in the region’s dairy farms, 35 of them were found to be S. agalactiae isolates. The text you provided seems to report the results of a study that investigated 631 samples of raw milk for mastitis, identifying 35 S. agalactiae isolates. It details the antibiotic susceptibility of these isolates, indicating a high susceptibility to benzylpenicillin (90.4%), amoxicillin (80.9%), kanamycin (76.1%), and moderate susceptibility to ampicillin and neomycin. However, the isolates demonstrated lower susceptibility to doxycycline (47.6%), tylosin (42.8%), gentamicin, and erythromycin (33.3%).
Conclusion. Thus, various mechanisms of antibiotic resistance and ways of their acquisition by bacteria significantly complicate the process of selecting effective antibiotic therapy both in agroindustrial organizations and in medical institutions. The mechanisms of acquired and natural antibiotic resistance are inherently complex and vary from species to species, from strain to strain of microorganisms. Basically, intraspecific and interspecific acquisition of antibiotic resistance genes is carried out through horizontal transfer - conjugation, transformation, and transduction.
ON ρ-STATISTICAL CONVERGENCE OF SEQUENCES OF FUZZY NUMBERS
Authors: Barlak Damla
Published: June 2024

In this study, we present the concepts of ρ-statistically convergence for sequences of fuzzy numbers as well as strong (w_ρ (F)) summability and ρ-Cauchy statistically convergence for sequences of fuzzy numbers. We also provide several results concerning these concepts.
PENENTUAN BAHAN BAKU MENGGUNAKAN METODE FUZZY GOAL PROGRAMMING PADA UKM FURNITURE
Authors: Purnama Jaka , Putri Erni Puspanantasari , Sajiyo Sajiyo , Aulia Dian Rahma , Pratama Novi Ariyan
Published: June 2024

Jombang Regency is one of the furniture producers which supplies many cities in Indonesia. Production activities are carried out at the furniture SMEs center in Catak Gayam village, Mojowarno, Jombang. Furniture SMEs strive to serve consumer needs according to demand. SMEs prepare teak wood raw materials by ordering wood from suppliers. It is difficult for furniture SMEs to determine the number of teak wood orders that match consumer product demand. The Fuzzy Goal Programming method is able to provide solutions for determining of raw materials according to consumer needs. The results of this research formed a model that was used to determine the amount of teak wood raw material according to demand of 25.03 m3 per order. Furniture SMEs set a profit target of 0.25. This condition shows the most optimal conditions in production activities at SMEs Furniture.
Kabupaten Jombang merupakan salah satu penghasil furniture yang banyak menyuplai di kota-kota berada di Indonesia. Kegiatan produksi dilakukan di sentral UKM furniture di desa Catak Gayam, Mojowarno, Jombang. UKM furniture berupaya dalam melayani kebutuhan konsumen sesuai dengan permintaan. UKM menyiapkan bahan baku kayu jati dengan cara memesan kayu ke supplier. Sulitnya UKM furniture dalam menentukan pesanan kayu jati yang sesuai dengan permintaan produk yang dibutuhkan konsumen. Metode Fuzzy Goal Programming mampu memberikan solusi penentuan jumlah bahan baku sesuai dengan kebutuhan konsumen. Hasil penelitian ini terbentuk suatu model yang digunakan untuk menentukan jumlah bahan baku kayu jati sesuai dengan permintaan sebesar 25,03 m3 setiap kali order. UKM furniture memberikan target keuntungan sebesar 0,25. Kondisi ini menunjukan kondisi yang paling optimal dalam kegiatan produksi pada UKM Furniture.
PENGARUH PENDEKATAN CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING TERHADAP KEAKTIFAN DAN HASIL BELAJAR IPA
Authors: SYA’BANA MALIHA , HARIYONO EKO , MAHARANI TETY DWI
Published: June 2024

This research focuses on students' lack of interest in actively participating in the learning process. This study aims to determine how students' activeness and learning outcomes in science content are affected by the Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) approach. This research is included in the type of classroom action research which includes a class of 28 seventh-grade junior high school students. Research data was obtained by classroom observation and written tests at each stage. According to the study's findings, students who were actively engaged in the learning process performed better and had better learning outcomes. This research shows that the CRT approach has a positive influence on students' activeness in participating in learning and student learning outcomes. Learning with the CRT approach is an innovation in conducting learning so that the science learning process becomes more interesting and meaningful by integrating real experiences that students have encountered which are adapted to science learning materials.
ABSTRAKPenelitian ini berfokus pada rendahnya ketertarikan perserta didik untuk belajar secara aktif dalam proses pembelajaran. Tujuan dilakukannya penelitian ini untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh pendekatan Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) terhadap keaktifan peserta didik dan hasil belajarnya pada materi IPA. Penelitian ini termasuk dalam jenis penelitian tindakan kelas yang melibatkan satu kelas sebanyak 28 peserta didik tingkat SMP kelas VII. Data penelitian diperoleh dengan tindakan observasi kelas dan tes tertulis pada setiap tahapan. Hasil penelitian diperoleh adanya peningkatan keaktifan peserta didik yang terlibat secara aktif dalam proses pembelajaran dan juga peningkatan hasil belajarnya. Dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pendekatan CRT memberikan pengaruh positif terhadap keaktifan peserta didik dalam mengikuti pembelajaran dan hasil belajar peserta didik. Pembelajaran dengan pendekatan CRT merupakan inovasi dalam melakukan pembelajaran agar proses belajar IPA menjadi lebih menarik dan bermakna dengan mengintegrasikan pengalaman nyata yang pernah dijumpai peserta didik yang disesuaikan materi pelajaran IPA.
ESTUDO DE CASO: USOS MÚLTIPLOS DA ÁGUA NAS BACIAS HIDROGRÁFICAS DO PURAQUEQUARA E TARUMÃ, MANAUS – AM
Authors: Rodrigues Igor Mesquita , Araújo Nelcioney José de Souza , Almeida Bruna Lorena Oliveira dos Santos
Published: June 2024

As bacias hidrográficas do Puraquequara e Tarumã são regiões ricas em biodiversidade, abrangendo cerca de 694.834 e 1.337,68 km² respectivamente, sendo formada por rios perenes e majestosos de mesmo nome, além de lagos e outros grandes afluentes. Elas são habitadas por diversos grupos que dependem da floresta e dos recursos hídricos para sua sobrevivência, mas também enfrenta ameaças, como a degradação ambiental em vários níveis. A sazonalidade da cheia e seca dos rios é uma característica marcante, sobretudo, no Puraquequara, impulsionando uma série de atividades econômicas da região. Assim como, traz problemas, como inundações de moradias, feiras e comércio, aumentando o risco de doenças de veiculação hídrica e diminuindo a oferta de produtos básicos a citar o pescado que se torna escasso, que é uma importante fonte de renda da população ribeirinha. Utilizou-se o método de pesquisa descritiva, com partes da pesquisa aplicada com entrevistas, acrescida de registros fotográficos, que embasaram um Estudo de Caso. Os resultados apontam que as bacias hidrográficas supracitadas, lar de uma população considerável, além de servir de abrigo como no caso dos flutuantes, são essenciais para a sobrevivência dessas populações, fornecendo-lhes água para consumo dos mais variados tipos, alimento e renda.
Mg/Ca and δ18O in multiple species of planktonic foraminifera from 15 Ma to Recent
Authors: Boscolo-Galazzo Flavia , Evans David , Mawbey Elaine , Gray William , Pearson Paul , Wade Bridget
Published: June 2024

Abstract. The ratio of the trace element Mg over Ca (Mg/Ca) and the oxygen isotopic composition (δ18O) of foraminiferal calcite are widely employed for reconstructing past ocean temperatures, although geochemical signals are also influenced by several other factors that vary temporally and spatially. Here, we analyze a global dataset of Mg/Ca and δ18O data of 59 middle Miocene to Holocene species of planktonic foraminifera from a wide range of depth habitats, many of which have never been analyzed before for Mg/Ca. We investigate the extent to which Mg/Ca and δ18O covary through time and space, and identify several sources of mismatch between the two proxies. Once the data are adjusted for long term non-thermal factors, Mg/Ca and δ18O are overall positively correlated in a way consistent with temperature being the dominant controller of both through space and time and across many different species, including deep-dwellers. However, we identify several species with systematic offsets in Mg/Ca values, to which multispecies calibrations should be applied with caution. We can track the appearance of such offsets through ancestor-descendent species over the last 15 million years and propose that the emergence of these offsets may be the geochemical expression of evolutionary innovations. We find virtually all of the Mg/Ca and δ18O-derived temperatures from the commonly used genera Globigerinoides and Trilobatus are within uncertainty of each other, highlighting the utility of these species for paleoceanographic reconstructions. Our results highlight the potential of leveraging information from species lineages to improve sea surface temperature reconstruction from planktonic foraminifera over the Cenozoic.
Review article: Feature tracing in radio-echo sounding products of terrestrial ice sheets and planetary bodies
Authors: Moqadam Hameed , Eisen Olaf
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Radio-echo sounding (RES) is a useful technique for measuring the subsurface properties of ice sheets and glaciers.  One of the most important and unique outcomes is the mapping of ice sheets' englacial layer stratigraphy, mainly consisting of isochronous reflection horizons. Mapping those is still a labour-intensive task. This review provides an overview of state-of-the art (semi-)automated methods for identifying ice surface, basal, and internal reflection horizons from radargrams in radioglaciology.  We discuss a variety of methods which were developed or applied to RES data over the last decades, including image processing, statistical techniques, and deep learning approaches. For each approach, we briefly summarize their procedures, challenges, and potential applications. Despite major advances, we conclude that gaps remain in effectively mapping internal reflection horizons in an automated way, but with deep learning representing a potential advancement. This paper aims to inform researchers and practitioners in radioglaciology about current and future trends in mapping the englacial stratigraphy of ice sheets.
Leveraging the satellite-based climate data record CLARA-A3 to understand trends and climate regimes relevant for solar energy applications over Europe
Authors: Devasthale Abhay , Andersson Sandra , Engström Erik , Kaspar Frank , Trentmann Jörg , Duguay-Tetzlaff Anke , Meirink Jan Fokke , Kjellström Erik , Landelius Tomas , Thomas Manu Anna , Karlsson Karl-Göran
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Efficient transitioning to renewable energy requires fundamental understanding of the past and future climate change. This is particularly true in the case of solar energy since the surface incoming solar radiation (SIS) is regulated heavily by atmospheric essential climate variables (ECVs) such as aerosols and clouds, and by their long-term trends. Given the complexity of the interactions and feedbacks in the Earth system, even small changes in ECVs could have large direct and indirect effects on SIS. The net efficacy of the designed solar energy systems therefore depends on how well we account for the role of ECVs in modulating SIS at decadal scales. In this study, by leveraging the satellite-based climate data record CLARA-A3, we investigate the recent trends in SIS and cloud properties over Europe during the 1982–2020 period. Further, we derive emerging climate regimes that are relevant for solar energy applications. Results show a large-scale increase in SIS in spring and early summer over Europe, particularly noticeable in April and June. The corresponding trends in cloud fraction and cloud optical thickness, and their correlation with SIS suggest an increasingly important role of clouds in defining the favorable and unfavorable climate regimes for solar energy applications. We note also a strong spatio-temporal variability in trends and correlations. The results provide valuable metrics for the evaluation of climate models that have a dynamically integrated solar energy component.
Extreme Heat and Wildfire Emissions Enhance Volatile Organic Compounds: Insights on Future Climate
Authors: Salvador Christian Mark Garcia , Wood Jeffrey D. , Cochran Emma Grace , Seubert Hunter A. , Kamplain Bella D. , Overby Sam S. , Birdwell Kevin R. , Gu Lianhong , Mayes Melanie A.
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Climate extremes are projected to cause unprecedented deviations in the emission and transformation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which trigger feedback mechanisms that will impact the atmospheric oxidation and formation of aerosols and clouds. However, the response of VOCs to future conditions such as extreme heat and wildfire events is still uncertain. This study explored the modification of the mixing ratio and distribution of several anthropogenic and biogenic VOCs in a temperate oak–hickory–juniper forest as a response to increased temperature and transported biomass burning plumes. A chemical ionization mass spectrometer was deployed on a tower at a height of 32 m in rural central Missouri, United States, for the continuous and in situ measurement of VOCs from June to August of 2023. The maximum observed temperature in the region was 38 °C, and during multiple episodes the temperature remained above 32 °C for several hours. Biogenic VOCs such as isoprene and monoterpene followed closely the temperature daily profile but at varying rates, whereas anthropogenic VOCs were insensitive to elevated temperature. During the measurement period, wildfire emissions were transported to the site and substantially increased the mixing ratios of acetonitrile and benzene, which are produced from burning of biomass. An in-depth analysis of the mass spectra revealed more than 250 minor compounds, such as formamide and methylglyoxal. The overall volatility, O:C, and H:C ratios of the extended list of VOCs responded to the changes in extreme heat and the presence of combustion plumes. Multivariate analysis also clustered the compounds into five factors, which highlighted the sources of the unaccounted-for VOCs. Overall, results here underscore the imminent effect of extreme heat and wildfire on VOC variability, which is important in understanding future interactions between climate and atmospheric chemistry.
MUDA: dynamic geophysical and geochemical MUltiparametric DAtabase
Authors: Massa Marco , Rizzo Andrea Luca , Scafidi Davide , Ferrari Elisa , Lovati Sara , Luzi Lucia ,   the MUDA working group
Published: June 2024

Abstract. In this paper, the new dynamic geophysical and geochemical MUltiparametric DAtabase (MUDA) is presented. MUDA is a new infrastructure of the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), published on-line in December 2023, with the aim of archiving and disseminating multiparametric data collected by multidisciplinary monitoring networks. MUDA is a MySQL relational database with a web interface developed in php, aimed at investigating in quasi real time possible correlations between seismic phenomena and variations in endogenous and environmental parameters. At present, MUDA collects data from different types of sensors such as hydrogeochemical probes for physical-chemical parameters in waters, meteorological stations, detectors of air Radon concentration, diffusive flux of carbon dioxide (CO2) and seismometers belonging both to the National Seismic Network of INGV and to temporary networks installed in the framework of multidisciplinary research projects. MUDA daily publishes data updated to the previous day and offers the chance to view and download multiparametric time series selected for different time periods. The resultant dataset provides broad perspectives in the framework of future high frequency and continuous multiparametric monitorings as a starting point to identify possible seismic precursors for short-term earthquake forecasting. MUDA is now quoted with the Digital Object Identifier https://doi.org/10.13127/muda (Massa et al., 2023).
The Veramin meteorite – when and where did it fall?
Authors: Holtstam Dan , Hassani Ataollah
Published: June 2024

Abstract. The Veramin meteorite, believed to have fallen in 1880, near Varamin, Tehran province, Iran (then Persia), is one of few witnessed falls of a mesosiderite, a rare type of stony-iron meteorite. However, historical records show inconsistencies regarding the fall, and consequently, the naming of the meteorite. The earliest printed account, by Ferdinand Dietzsch in 1880, reported that the meteorite fell near the village ‘Karand’ east of Tehran, with a thunder-like sound. The Shah had ordered an examination of it. Later, meteoricist Aristides Brezina named it "Veramin". Further historical accounts include descriptions by Iranian official Mohamad Hasan Khan Sani’ od-Dowlah and the explorer Sven Hedin. A key document is Persian text on a cardboard, preserved with the main meteorite mass in Tehran’s Golestan Palace. Members of the nomadic Shahsevan-e Baghdadi tribal confederacy, who had winter settlements west of Tehran, are reported as eyewitnesses. The geologist Henry A. Ward provided a detailed description in 1901, confirming the meteorite's composition and securing a larger mass for analysis and distribution to museums. The exact location and date of the fall remain uncertain due to imprecise and conflicting sources. The most likely impact field is the Booghin-Eshtehard area west of Tehran, with the event happening sometime in the period February to April 1880. The original mentioning of “Karand” is a confusion with Zarand(ieh), 70 km to the west of Varamin.
3D Segmentation and Analysis for Masonry Bridge Preservation
Authors: Garozzo Raissa , Riveiro Rodríguez Belén , Santagati Cettina
Published: June 2024

Abstract. In recent years, laser scanning and other survey techniques have become popular for documenting and preserving architectural and structural heritage, including masonry bridges. These bridges require careful monitoring to ensure proper structural integrity analyses. However, analysing large datasets of complex point clouds can be challenging and time consuming. This research introduces an automated method to quickly assess the geometric characteristics of vault of bridges by means of a simple algorithm purposely developed for this application. The developed methodology was implemented in MATLAB. The main geometric features, such as length, arrow, and span, are extracted, and conditional algorithms classify the vault types based on specific thresholds. The methodology is tested on surveyed masonry bridges coming from a case study: the historical Circumetnea railway bridges in Sicily, Italy. A digital survey campaign was conducted using various survey techniques such as laser scanning and photogrammetry to obtain the vault point clouds. This research represents a step forward from previous methodologies by efficiently segmenting and analysing vaults from point clouds, enabling accurate classification and geometric analysis.
Mapping geochemical anomalies by accounting for the uncertainty of mineralization-related elemental associations
Authors: Wang Jian , Zuo Renguang , Liu Qinghai
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Geochemical mapping is a fundamental tool for elucidating the distribution and behaviour of economically significant elements and providing valuable insights into geological processes. Nevertheless, the quantification of uncertainty associated with geochemical mapping has only recently become a subject of widespread concern. This study presents a procedure that primarily consists of the determination of homogeneous clusters, the recognition of elemental associations for each cluster, and the identification of geochemical anomalies, with the aim of accounting for the uncertainty of elemental association in geochemical mapping. To illustrate and validate the procedure, a case study was conducted wherein geochemical stream-sediment samples from the northwestern region of the province of Sichuan, China, were processed to map anomalies associated with disseminated gold mineralization. The results indicate that (1) the representativeness of elemental association for the underlying geological process is an important source of uncertainty for geochemical mapping; (2) the procedure presented here is effective in addressing the uncertainty of elemental associations in geochemical mapping; and (3) the study area can be classified into two clusters, each characterized by unique elemental associations that align well with the distribution of Paleozoic and Triassic lithological units, respectively. Furthermore, the region still holds great potential for the discovery of gold deposits, particularly in areas proximal to known mineralization sites.
Probabilistic lifetime extension assessment using mid-term data: Lillgrund wind farm case study
Authors: Mozafari Shadan , Rinker Jennifer , Veers Paul , Dykes Katherine
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Estimating the site-specific fatigue reliability of wind turbines is an integral part of probabilistic lifetime extension assessment. Limitations in type, accuracy, and availability of site-specific data is one of the main challenges in such estimations. The present research tackles the challenge of estimating long-term fatigue loads using short-term strain gauge measurements via statistical extrapolation. The case study wind turbine is a Siemens 2.3 MW, in the Lillgrund wind farm, located in the Øresund strait between Denmark and Sweden. The turbine is heavily instrumented and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) is also available. The study also reassesses the performance of the Frandsen model – as a simplified approach for estimating higher turbulence due to wakes – in a compact wind farm layout using aeroelastic simulations of the case study wind turbine. Furthermore, it shows the sensitivity of the site-specific reliability with respect to the uncertainty in material strength, fatigue load, and damage accumulation model. The results reveal that for the case-study site, the Frandsen model underestimates turbulence in below-rated mean wind speeds and overestimates the turbulence in above-rated mean wind speeds. However, using the Frandsen model for estimating the long-term fatigue loads in the case study location leads to a 35 % lower reliability index than a site-specific assessment using data from the SCADA system and, thus, is relatively more conservative. The study reveals that the sensitivity of the fatigue reliability to the load’s uncertainty is negligible in assessment using site measurements and relatively high when using the Frandsen model. The extrapolation approach used in the current study can facilitate the use of digital twins when strain gauge measurements are unavailable for a part or the whole span of the lifetime. In addition, the assessment of the Frandsen model in the case study wind farm, as an example of a wind farm with short spacing, adds valuable information to the ongoing studies in the literature about the performance of the model in intense and mixed-waked conditions. Finally, the provided information about robustness of the reliability based on the load estimation approach, is useful for considering uncertainty in the lifetime extension assessment.
The Development and Pilot Testing of a Fidelity Checklist for a Family-Centered Telehealth Intervention for Parents of Children with Motor Delay
Authors: Hurtubise Karen , Phoenix Michelle , Camden Chantal , Gauthier Raphaëlle , Stratford Paul , Dostie Rosalie , Beaudoin Audrée Jeanne , Maltais Désirée , Berbari Jade , Gaboury Isabelle
Published: June 2024

This multi-methods study describes the development of a pediatric rehabilitation telehealth intervention fidelity checklist, estimates its inter-rater reliability, and documents raters' implementation experience. A literature scan and expert consultation identified eighteen key behaviors and categorized them into three subdomains, measured using a 5-point measurement system. To estimate the checklist’s inter-rater reliability, three raters scored 33 video recordings. A Shrout and Fleiss Class 1,1 intraclass correlation (ICC)) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) calculated ICCs = 0.5 (CI: 0, 0.9) for both the Therapist and the Parent-Therapists subdomains, and the Parent subdomain an ICC = 0.3 (CI: 0, 0.8). In the implementation surveys, raters reported high levels of satisfaction (100%), ease of use (84% to 88%), and confidence in their video ratings (87% to 100%). Changes in procedures and scoring were recommended. Capturing raters’ implementation experiences is crucial in the early evaluation of the fidelity checklists for telehealth.
“This Is Going To Be Different, But It’s Not Impossible”: Adapting To Telehealth Occupational Therapy For Autistic Children
Authors: Angell Amber , Taylor Elinor , Akrofi Joana Nana Serwaa , Carreon Elaine D. , Franklin Marshae , Miller Julie , Crowley Catherine , Maher Shona
Published: June 2024

This qualitative study examined participants’ experiences of transitioning to telehealth-delivered pediatric occupational therapy for autistic children during the COVID-19 pandemic. We interviewed three clinic administrators, four occupational therapists, and six parents of autistic children (n=13) from three Los Angeles area clinics over a 7-month period. Our narrative and thematic analyses yielded three overarching themes: Transformative Experiences, Reimagining Therapy, and Going Forward. Overall, we found that the transition to telehealth shifted participants’ preconceptions about themselves, their relationships, and the nature of occupational therapy. Many deepened their relationships; adapted interventions; uncovered surprising capabilities; and challenged the occupational therapy status quo to advocate for ongoing virtual delivery. Our findings bear relevance to the body of current literature debating the post-pandemic viability of telehealth-delivered occupational therapy.
Digital Technology Enablers of Tele-Neurorehabilitation in Pre- and Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Era – A Scoping Review
Authors: Uddin Mohy , Ganapathy Krishnan , Syed-Abdul Shabbir
Published: June 2024

Neurorehabilitation (NR), a major component of neurosciences, is the process of restoring a patient’s damaged/disorganized neurological function, through training, therapy, and education, while focusing on patient’s independence and well-being. Since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, various applications of telecare and telehealth services surged drastically and became an integral part of current clinical practices. Tele-Neurorehabilitation (TNR) is one of such applications. When rehabilitation services were disrupted globally due to lockdown and travel restrictions, the importance of TNR was recognized, especially in developed, low, and middle-income countries. With exponential deployment of telehealth interventions in neurosciences, TNR has become a distinct stand-alone sub-specialty of neurosciences and telehealth. Digital technologies, such as wearables, robotics, and Virtual Reality (VR) have enabled TNR to improve the quality of patients’ lives. Providing NR remotely using digital technologies and customized digital devices is now a reality, and likely to be the new norm soon. This article provides an overview of the needs, utilization, and deployment of TNR, and focuses on digital technology enablers of TNR in pre- and post- COVID-19 pandemic era.
АДАПТАЦІЯ ЮРИДИЧНОЇ ОСВІТИ ДО ВИМОГ СУЧАСНОГО СВІТУ: ПРОБЛЕМИ, ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ ТА ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ЯКОСТІ
Authors: Письменна Олена Пилипівна , Ільченко Катерина Романівна
Published: June 2024

Динамічні зміни, що відбуваються у світі, генерують нові виклики та завдання для юристів. Юридична освіта, в якій формуються майбутні фахівці права, має відповідати потребам суспільства і вимогам ринку праці, а також враховувати технологічні та культурні трансформації, щоб забезпечити випускникам необхідні знання, навички та компетенції для успішного функціонування в сучасному світі. Щоб юристам залишатися конкурентоспроможними, юридична підготовка повинна йти в ногу з часом, адаптуватися до нових реалій та відповідати високим стандартам якості. Без цього юристи ризикують опинитися позаду динамічного розвитку правового поля, не здатними задовольнити потреби суспільства та ефективно захищати права та інтереси своїх клієнтів. Адаптація юридичної освіти до сучасних викликів – це не лише оновлення програм та методів навчання, а й трансформація мислення. Юристи нового покоління повинні бути не просто знавцями законів, а й гнучкими, адаптивними, креативними особистостями, готовими до постійного самовдосконалення. Проте процес адаптації юридичної освіти до вимог сучасного світу супроводжується численними проблемами та викликами. Ці проблеми включають нестачу практичних навичок у випускників, недоліки в методиках навчання, а також відсутність уваги до міждисциплінарного підходу. Крім того, важливо врахувати виклики глобалізації, які вимагають від юристів новітніх навичок та компетенцій. Недостатнє орієнтування на потреби ринку праці також може ускладнювати процес адаптації юридичної освіти. Тому важливо постійно оновлювати навчальні програми та забезпечувати здобувачів вищої освіти необхідними знаннями та навичками для успішної кар’єри в сучасному світі. У статті розглянуто ключові проблеми, з якими стикається юридична освіта сьогодні, а також окреслено перспективи її розвитку та шляхи забезпечення її якості, вказано на головні аспекти, які необхідно враховувати для успішної підготовки здобувачів вищої освіти в цій галузі. Розглянуто, які кроки можуть бути вжиті для вдосконалення системи юридичної освіти з урахуванням поточних викликів і тенденцій.
ОБОВ’ЯЗОК ПРОКУРОРА ПРИПИНИТИ ПРОВЕДЕННЯ НЕГЛАСНИХ СЛІДЧИХ (РОЗШУКОВИХ) ДІЙ У КОРУПЦІЙНИХ КРИМІНАЛЬНИХ ПРОВАДЖЕННЯХ: ТЕОРЕТИЧНЕ ОБҐРУНТУВАННЯ ТА ПРАКТИКА РЕАЛІЗАЦІЇ
Authors: Маленко Олександр Васильович
Published: June 2024

Статтю присвячено теоретичним та практичним проблемам реалізації повноваження прокурора щодо припинення подальшого проведення негласних слідчих (розшукових) дій за наявності певних умов. Автор наголошує на надзвичайній важливості негласних процесуальних заходів ведення досудового розслідування корупційних кримінальних проваджень для сторони обвинувачення, що зумовлює випадки численних зловживань із боку правоохоронців, які намагаються здобути докази винуватості особи будь-якими методами. Констатовано факт неналежного рівня нормативно-правового регулювання в чинному Кримінальному процесуальному кодексі України порядку прийняття рішення про припинення подальшого проведення негласних слідчих (розшукових) дій. Крім того, в науковій статті відзначається, що надання відповідних повноважень лише прокурору без будь-якого контролю з боку інших учасників кримінального провадження (судового контролю слідчого судді) зумовлює негативні наслідки для кримінального провадження у вигляді невиконання його завдань, оскільки прокурор як представник сторони обвинувачення не зацікавлений у припиненні проведення негласних заходів ведення досудового розслідування. Зазначені висновки автор підтверджує статистичною інформацією щодо кількості отриманих слідчими та прокурорами дозволів на проведення негласних слідчих (розшукових) дій та кількості прийнятих прокурором рішень про припинення подальшого їх проведення. Також у статті наведено приклади актуальної судової практики по корупційним кримінальним провадженням, де судом визнавалась недопустимість доказів через наявність факту провокації стосовно обвинуваченого внаслідок бездіяльності прокурора щодо неприпинення проведення негласних слідчих (розшукових) дій. Беручи до уваги досвід зарубіжних країн, автор пропонує запровадити судовий контроль за результатами проведення негласних слідчих (розшукових) дій та надати слідчому судді повноваження з прийняття рішення про припинення їх подальшого проведення з урахуванням здобутих (або не здобутих) доказів стороною обвинувачення, що сприятиме забезпеченню дотримання інтересів усіх учасників кримінального судочинства.
Pendampingan Desain Mesin Tempa Bagi UKM Pande Besi Desa Suwoyuwo Kecamatan Sukorejo Kabupaten Pasuruan
Authors: Soedarmadji Wisma , Wahid Abdul , Munir Misbach
Published: June 2024

Pande besi merupakan industri informal (home industri), umumnya dikerjakan disekitar rumah dan merupakan industri keluarga. Usaha pande besi biasanya bersifat turun temurun dan hanya berdasarkan pengalaman di lapangan. Industri pande besi merupakan usaha yang dikerjakan secara manual yaitu dengan menggunakan bara api untuk memanggang besi dan produk jadi yang dihasilkan berupa pisau, cangkul, sekop, sabit parang dan lain-lain. Permasalahan yang dihadapi pelaku pande besi ini adalah keterbatasan teknologi yang dikuasai, dikarenakan kemampuan sumber daya manusia yang ada. Mengingat bahwa dalam proses pengerjaannya pande besi masih banyak menggunakan tenaga tradisional yaitu dengan cara memukul benda kerja secara terus menerus. Hasil pengabdian ini bahwa penggunaan mesin tempa dapat mengurangi tingkat kelelahan, fokus penempaan berkurang, keluarnya keringat yang berlebihan serta dapat meningkatkan proses produksi, meningkatkan efisiensi waktu dan tenaga. Berdasarkan hasil monitoring menunjukkan bahwa lamanya waktu produksi untuk 1 buah produk 30 menit yang dikerjakan 2 orang, setelah menggunakan Mesin Tempa lama penyelesaian 1 produk hanya 15 menit dan bisa dikerjakan hanya 1 orang.
Penerapan Augmented Reality Sebagai Media Bercerita Pada Anak Paud TK. ABC
Authors: Destiawati Fitriana , Dhika Harry , Fatmala Sari Siti
Published: June 2024

Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk menerapkan teknologi Augmented Reality (AR) sebagai media bercerita pada anak PAUD. Yang menjadi latar belakang penerapa AR dikarenakan metode sederhana yang selalu dilakukan terus menerus oleh para guru, untuk itu diperlukan suasana baru dalam neingkatkan pembelajaran dan semangat siswa. Metode yang digunakan meliputi implementasi langsung, pembuatan aplikasi AR dengan tema pengenalan hewan mamalia, studi pustaka, dan evaluasi menggunakan quiz. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan AR meningkatkan pemahaman konten, keterlibatan anak-anak selama sesi bercerita, dan retensi informasi. Skor pemahaman awal rata-rata anak-anak meningkat dari 5 menjadi 8, keterlibatan meningkat dari 5,7 menjadi 8,1, dan hasil quiz rata-rata mencapai 8,1. Pelatihan guru juga berhasil meningkatkan kemampuan mereka dalam menggunakan teknologi AR. Pelaksanaan pengabdian sebelum dan sesudah menunjukkan bahwa AR dapat menjadi alat yang efektif dalam pendidikan anak usia dini, sebelum ada AR minat dan semangat cukup baik namun setelah dilakukan penerapan AR maka hasilnya lebih baik lagi dalam meningkatkan minat dan semangat siswa dalam pemebelajaran. Kesimpulannya, teknologi AR memiliki potensi besar untuk meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran di PAUD.
Pendampingan Produksi dan Perizinan Legalitas Usaha Setaci di Kabupaten Nganjuk
Authors: Budi Santoso Eko , Achmad Syaichu  , Sukarsono Agustin , Kurniawati Denny
Published: June 2024

Home industry setaci merupakan usaha kecil menengah yang bergerak dibidang jajanan tradisional. Usaha kecil menengah ini dimiliki oleh Afifatul Afngidah yang berada di ranting Getas atau di Desa Getas, Kecamatan Tanjunganom, Kabupaten Nganjuk. Home industri Setaci berdiri sejak tahun 2020 dengan modal seadanya. Usaha ini memproduksi jajanan tahu walek, sempol dan cireng. Melalui kepercayaan orang kepada Afifatul ini. Penjualan awal hanya sempol ayam saja dan buka lapak didepan rumah dengan perlengkapan seadanya. Seiring bertambahnya hari, Afifatul menambah varian menunya dengan tahu walek. Akibat melonjaknya harga bahan baku, Afifatul memutuskan untuk menjual cireng saja seraya menunggu modal lebih untuk membeli bahan baku lainnya. Tujuan dari pelaksanaan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah untuk membantu pengurusan aspek legalitas hukum usaha yang dijalankan yaitu Nomor Induk Berusha (NIB), SPP-IRT (Sertifikat Produksi Pangan Industri Rumah Tangga) dan PIRT (Pangan Industri Rumah Tangga), hal ini agar usaha yang dirintis benar-benar mempunyai aspek legalitas formal dan diakui oleh negara.
Penentuan Harga Pokok Produksi dengan Metode Full Costing di Toko XYZ
Authors: Hafrida Elisa
Published: June 2024

Penentuan harga pokok produksi yang tidak tepat, maka harga jualnya juga tidak akan tepat, bisa terlalu tinggi atau terlalu rendah, hal ini tentunya dapat mengakibatkan kerugian bagi perusahaan karena tidak dapat menutup biaya yang digunakan selama proses produksi (Hayat, 2019). Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui penentuan harga pokok produksi dengan menggunakan metode Full Costing di Toko XYZ. Sampel pada penelitian ini adalah semua biaya yang dikeluarkan selama produksi pada bulan Maret 2023. Data yang dikumpulkan berupa data biaya bahan baku, biaya tenaga kerja langsung, dan biaya overhead. Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan dengan metode Full Costing diperoleh harga pokok produksi, sebagai berikut : donat (Rp.4472), bolu klepon (Rp.20.472), roti tawar (Rp.10.408), bolu karamel (Rp.23.125), bolu pisang (Rp.14.269), brownies (Rp.14.463), bolu marmer (Rp.14.354), donat paha ayam (Rp.10.465), donat abon (Rp.15.155), roti sosis (Rp.10.739), roti pisang (Rp.10.612), roti keju (Rp.10.545) dan roti mesis coklat (Rp.10.532). Disarankan agar menerapkan metode Full Costing dalam menentukan harga pokok produksi untuk memperoleh laba yang akurat.
Implementasi Metode Preference Selection Index Dalam Memilih Media Pembelajaran Matematika Barbasis Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Sari Febrina , Mahmud Soni Fajar
Published: June 2024

Saat ini kita berada pada era revolusi industry 4.0 yang ditandai dengan adanya perkembangan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi berbasis internet atau lebih dikenal dengan teknologi digital, salah satu perangkat digital yang sangat popular digunakan adalah handphone. handphone memberi dampak perubahan yang signifikan dalam dunia pendidikan, hal ini terlihat dari maraknya siswa maupun tenaga pendidik yang menggunakan handphone sebagai media pembelajaran. Berbagai software pembelajaran matematika berbasis artificial intelligence disajikan oleh para pakar yang membuat siswa kebingungan dalam menetapkan software mana yang layak digunakan, untuk mengatasi permasalahan diatas maka perlu dibuat sebuah sistem pendukung keputusan dengan menerapkan metode Preference Selection Index. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa software yang layak untuk digunakan sebagai media pembelajaran matematika berbasis artificial intelligece adalah Photomath dengan nilai skor tertinggi yakni 0,90978