bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Estimation of Air Pollutants Along with Meteorological Parameters and Study of Their Impact on Human Health
Authors: Bhat Mehraj Uddin , Pandey Anish C. , Deva Mohd Aadil
Published: March 2023

The research studies have shown that air pollution has been well thought-out as the main warning to health globally. It requests the participation of researchers from time to time to address and revive the problem sincerely. In India concentration of air pollutants has become a serious issue. In most Indian cities, the level of air pollutants is above the prescribed level as per the CPCB. Gwalior City of Madhya Pradesh (India) is at the entrance of speedy urbanisation and industrialisation which causes the worsening air quality of the city. As per the reports of 2015, Gwalior is listed among the top polluted city in India. To address this problem an investigation of air pollutant concentration was carried out at three stations in Gwalior. In this study SO2, NO2 and RSPM and SPM were collected over three stations categorised as residential, industrial and commercial and estimation was done by chemical methods. Meteorological parameters like temperature and relative humidity were also recorded during the sampling period. Seasonal variations of these pollutants have been analysed and noted. From the study, the concentrations of the pollutants were observed to be high in summer and winter than in monsoon and post-monsoon seasons. In this study, it was noticed that the RSPM and SPM levels at all selected sites exceed the prescribed limits. While the level of gaseous SO2 and NO2 are observed to remain under prescribed limits. The main objective of this study was to know the quality of air in Gwalior and study its health impacts as the city has been selected as one of the hundred Indian cities that can be developed into a smart city under PM Narendra Modi’s flagship Smart Cities Mission.
Carbon Capture and Storage with Ionic Liquids: Industrial Flue Gas Trapping in Calcination Process
Authors: Govindaraj Venkatesan , Murugan Kuberan , Sathaiya Jegadeesh , Baskar Praveen
Published: March 2023

Despite significant advancements in this area, techniques for collecting commercialised CO2 relying on absorption processes still have significant limits. The main barriers to CO2 capture include high capital costs, lower absorption, and desorption rates, evaporation of solvents and usage of corrosive solvents. Ionic liquids (ILs) and CO2 capture have received a lot of interest recently. Different amines are currently used as solvents, however, ILs are a viable option due to their unique features, such as their affinity to collect CO2 molecules and their minimal vapour pressure. Since greenhouse gas emissions, particularly those of carbon dioxide have a significant impact on global warming, and this subject is generating increased public concern. The carbon capture, use, and sequestration technique appears to be effective in lowering carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere. An overview of previous engineering and research work on many topics, previous engineering and research work on many topics, CO2 capture techniques is provided in this study.
Design and experiment of a large displacement linear piezoelectric actuator
Authors: Tong Yujian , Li Chong , Fang Jiwen , Xing Jichun , Fu Xiaorui
Published: March 2023

To increase the output displacement of the linear piezoelectric actuator, a linear piezoelectric actuator with large displacement and three operation modes is proposed. The operating principle of the piezoelectric actuator is presented. The magnification factor of the displacement amplification mechanism is deduced and verified by finite element analysis. To improve the output precision of the actuator, a feedforward PID control model is established. Based on the experimental test platform, the output characteristics of the piezoelectric actuator are tested. Results show the maximum output displacement of the piezoelectric actuator is 558.3 μm under a driving voltage of 150 V with two piezoelectric stacks. When the driving frequencies are less than 3 Hz, the control accuracy of feedforward PID is higher than that of PID, and the error between the measured displacement and the ideal value is less than 10% after applying the control to the piezoelectric actuator.
Fractional poisson process: Long-range dependence in DNA sequences
Authors: Linhares Raquel Romes
Published: March 2023

Modeling DNA sequences with stochastic models and developing statistical methods to analyze the multiple projects of DNA sequencing are challenging questions for statisticians and biologists. Some of the most manifestations are the study of long-range dependence in DNA sequences that transform the DNA sequence into a numerical time series to study the long-range dependence in a DNA sequence. It is still discussed in the works if the type of transformation can alter the conclusion of long-range dependence on the DNA sequence. Here we model the DNA sequence considering the Fractional Poisson Process, propose a method based on moments for estimating the parameters of the Fractional Poisson Process in the DNA sequence, and analyze the long-range dependence in various DNA sequences by the detrended fluctuation analysis method.
A random coefficient integer autoregressive model of order one with seasonal structure (RCINAR(1)s)
Authors: Awale Manik , Kashikar Akanksha S.
Published: March 2023

Seasonality is an inherent part of most of the epidemic data. The fixed coefficient INAR(1) models with seasonal structure have been studied by many authors. The varying immunity and susceptibility affect the chances of catching or escaping an infection. This brings in the randomness in the phenomenon of the spread of the diseases. The fixed coefficient INAR models assume that the chance of infection remains the same for every individual, which is not true practically and hence one needs to study the disease spread phenomenon using random coefficient INAR models. The parameters of the proposed model have been estimated using quasi maximum likelihood estimation. Various probabilistic and inferential properties of the model have been studied. A simulation study has been carried out for parameter estimation. Two data sets having seasonal structures have been analyzed using the model. The model fits well to the data sets compared to the existing models.
The odd extended log-logistic family: Properties, regression, simulations and applications
Authors: Cordeiro Gauss M. , Prataviera Fábio , Ortega Edwin M.M. , Vila Roberto , Nogueira Erica V.
Published: March 2023

We define the odd extended log-logistic-G family, and obtain some of its statistical properties. We construct a new extended regression based on the logarithm of the proposed distribution, which can be better than other known regressions to fit real data.
Evidence-based cosmology and galactic rotation curves
Authors: Šorli Amrit
Published: March 2023

A bijective analysis is confirming, the expansion of universal space has never been directly observed, and this assumption is unproven thus far. The measurement of the gravitational redshift, which was confirmed using the Mossbauer experiment, proves only the gravitational redshift and nothing more because there is no causality between the gravitational redshift and hypothetical expansion. Thus, even if the universal space is assumed to expand, the gravitational redshift cannot be assumed to be proof of the expansion. In addition, the Doppler effect was never observed in an expanding space; thus, the claim that the cosmological redshift is partially caused by the Doppler effect, which is caused by the expansion of space, is an unproven assumption. Furthermore, the discovery of cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation simply proves that the radiation is emitted by the entire universal space, but does not prove the existence of a recombination period. In evidence-based cosmology, every element in the model has a corresponding element in physical reality that is observed and measured. The evidence-based cosmology model is related to the real universe by a bijective function of set theory. Supermassive black holes in the centre of galaxies are rejuvenating systems of the universe. They rotate their local superfluid space which is the physical origin of galactic rotation curves.
The Czech EU Presidency: Strengthening Energy Security Amidst the Crisis
Authors: Jirušek Martin
Published: March 2023

The Czech Republic took over the presidency of the European Union Council from France during a deep crisis ignited by the aggressive Russian invasion of Ukraine. In fact, as a result of the invasion, the Czech presidency had to deal with a multitude of crises: not only the actual security crisis, that is, Russian forces attacking a country at the EUʼs border, but also an energy crisis manifested by price hikes and supply insufficiency, and an economic crisis caused by both of the above. As energy was among the priorities of the presidency, the article focuses on this area, assessing the presidencyʼs performance in strengthening the blocʼs energy security. The text focuses on electricity and natural gas markets, given the impact of the crisis on these areas and the fact that their functioning is communitarized. Retrospectively, it also takes on the topic of what the presidencyʼs main message and legacy were when it passed the proverbial baton to Sweden at the end of 2022. The research found that the agreements reached under the Czech presidency can increase the Unionʼs energy security, namely the availability and affordability of energy supplies. The presidency also showcased the Czech Republic’s ability to achieve broad agreement even on controversial points.
6 Şubat 2023’te Kahramanmaraş’ta Yaşanan Depremler Ekseninde Türkiye’de Deprem Haberciliğine Bakış: Prof. Dr. Süleyman İrvan ile Söyleşi
Authors: Maden Selin
Published: March 2023

Türkiye’de deprem haberciliğini akademik bir perspektif ile değerlendirerek alana katkı koymak amacıyla Üsküdar Üniversitesi İletişim Fakültesi Gazetecilik Bölüm Başkanı Prof. Dr. Süleyman İrvan ile bir söyleşi gerçekleştirilmiştir. 6 Şubat 2023’te yaşanan depremlerin ardından Üsküdar Üniversitesi İletişim Fakültesi tarafından yayımlanan Deprem Haberciliği Rehberi ’nin hazırlanmasına da öncülük eden Prof. Dr. İrvan, Türkiye’de deprem haberciliğini ve son dönemde yapılan deprem haberciliği faaliyetlerini yorumlamıştır. Ayrıca, medya ve etik ilişkisi üzerine kaleme aldığı yazılar ve yaptığı çalışmalar ile gazeteciliğe yeni bir boyut kazandıran Prof. İrvan, deprem haberciliğini gazetecilik etiği bağlamında da irdeleyerek konunun çeşitli yönlerine ışık tutmuştur.
Interoception and premonitory urges in children and adolescents with tic disorders
Authors: Schütteler Christina , Woitecki Katrin , Döpfner Manfred , Gerlach Alexander L.
Published: March 2023

Background

Compared to healthy controls (HCs), adult Tic Disorder (TD) patients exhibit a lower interoceptive accuracy (IAcc) in heartbeat perception. Since the lower IAcc is not evident in children, the age at which tics develop, but in adults only (Pile et al., 2018, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3608-8), lower IAcc may reflect a pathological mechanism relevant with regard to tics, premonitory urges (PUs) or the resulting impairment. Although tics are a motor phenomenon, up to date, IAcc has been assessed only with a heartbeat-counting task. This study aims at comparing cardiac and muscular IAcc using two different paradigms and investigates how IAcc is related to premonitory urges in youth.

Method

Interoceptive measures (heartbeat-counting task, muscle tension paradigm) of 28 youth with TD were compared to 23 control participants and related to self-rated premonitory urges and tic symptoms.

Results

TD patients did not differ from HCs in any IAcc measures. However, within TD patients, IAcc explained additional variance in PUs when controlling for tic severity. Muscular IAcc in TD patients is related to urges and tics, but the direction of this association is unclear. IAcc is lower in TD patients than in HCs, indicating imprecise sensory input which is more easily overcome by priors within the predictive coding framework.

Conclusions

Muscle tension feedback tasks could extend interoceptive trainings aimed at improving IAcc to improve accuracy of urge perception (more precise sensory input) to foster the ability to control tics via HRT. Longitudinal studies could provide further insights in causal relationships between IAcc, premonitory urges and tics.
PROPER BEEKEEPING PRACTICES IN THE TECHNOLOGY OF KEEPING HONEY BEE
Authors: Rudenko Yevhen , Maslii Iryna
Published: March 2023

The integration of Ukraine into the EU obliges beekeepers to use advanced beekeeping technologies, because under such conditions they can obtain high-quality products, increase the volume in the season and successfully sell them.The article examines the issue of implementing the principles of proper beekeeping practices and the HACCP system, which will enable the production of high-quality and safe products, using the example of specific apiaries: in the city of Sviatohirsk (140 bee colonies) and in the city of Vovchansk (450 bee colonies).The purpose of the work was to determine the effectiveness of the implementation of proper beekeeping practices in terms of the impact on the state of families, their productivity and livelihoods.The study was conducted in the period 2017–2021. A complex of zootechnical and veterinary sanitary measures was applied in accordance with the season of the year in order to organize general (planned spring and autumn) revisions, as well as to detect the damage of bees by infectious diseases. The data of entries were analyzed in journals relative to the number, strength and availability of fodder in bee colonies during the autumn revision.
It was determined that during the period of implementation of proper beekeeping practices, it was possible to restore the number of families, to ensure their livelihood at a high and medium level, and to increase the productivity of bees.The amount of commercial honey in the apiary in the city of Sviatohirsk in 2019 was 8820±840 kg, in 2020 – 10360±1050 kg, in 2021 – 11209±952 kg, in the city of Vovchansk in 2019 – 35100±2070 kg , 2020 – 40950±2925 kg, 2021 – 45000±3735 kg.In addition, apiary owners received a significant economic effect from the pollination of entomophilous crops, such as rapeseed, sunflower, buckwheat, and forage. The yield of these crops turned out to be 5-6% higher than the average for the studied regions.
The implementation of the principles of proper beekeeping practices and the HACCP system contributed to the maintenance of strong and healthy bee families in apiaries, increased productivity and their preservation, and also made it possible to produce high-quality and safe products.
Assessing the Elements of National Unity in the Context of Afghanistan's Contemporary History Subject from the Perspective of Students
Authors: Sirat Abdul Wali , Nadry Zabihullah
Published: March 2023

The contemporary History of Afghanistan is included in the curriculum of all fields of studies in university as an inclusive university subject throughout the country to familiarize students with the nation's contemporary history and foster national cohesion and unity among all ethnicities living in Afghanistan. Therefore, the present study assesses the Elements of national unity in the context of Afghanistan's contemporary history subject. However, this subject plays a pale role in cohesion and solidarity. The research used both qualitative and quantitative methods. The data for this study was collected through an appropriate questionnaire. The population of this study included all Samangan university students of education faculty and agriculture faculty. From 2150 students in education and agriculture faculties, 345 were selected and studied using multistage cluster random sampling. The research measurement tools included a researcher-made questionnaire with 21 questions Likert scale, and Cronbach's alpha was 0.825. In addition, the researcher-made questionnaire was based on the results of the data analysis. The findings show that the contents of contemporary Afghan history subject are written with a political and military approach and have no effect on enhancing the students' national unity. The results show that the elements of national unity, such as the place of Islam, common land, common history, and common culture are present in the context of the contemporary history of Afghanistan.
Rekomendasi Kelayakan Penerima Kredit Menggunakan Metode TOPSIS dengan Pembobotan ROC
Authors: Sholihaningtias Dian Nur
Published: March 2023

The process of applying for credit (loan funds) by customers is one of the many forms of service at the Bank. To approve credit applications, the bank, especially the credit manager, must carry out a complex assessment in accordance with the standard requirements that apply to the bank, this is due to minimizing the risk of bad credit because customers cannot make installment payments in the future. Due to the complexity of the considerations in determining the eligibility of customers who apply for credit, limited employees (labor) and also the evaluation process that is still done manually so it takes a long time, so to overcome these problems, we need a system that can provide recommendations for customer decisions that are acceptable. in applying for credit using a decision support system method, one of which is used in this study is the Technique For Others Reference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) method with the weighting Rank Order Centroid (ROC) method. The criteria used in this appraisal process include the price of the vehicle, down payment (DP), income, customer character and housing status. Based on the calculation results according to predetermined criteria, the highest value is 0,86 and the lowest value is 0,10.
Din Kültürü ve Ahlak Bilgisi Öğretmenlerinin Dinî Danışmanlık ve Rehberlik Yeterlikleri -Araştırma, Geliştirme ve Eğitim Projesi-
Authors: ÇAPCIOĞLU Fatma , ZENGİN Halise Kader
Published: March 2023

Din Eğitimi, dini danışmanlık uygulama beceri ve yöntemlerini de içerisinde barındıran bir eğitim alanıdır. Dini danışmanlık bireyin hayata dair anlam arayışına katkı sunmayı amaçlamaktadır. Din eğitimi açısından insanın bu anlam arayışı sürecine yapılacak katkı çok önemlidir. Çeşitli araştırmalar, DKAB öğretmenlerinin öğretim sırasında öğrencilerin dini soru ve problemlerine danışmanlık ve rehberlik yapmak durumunda kaldıklarını ortaya koymaktadır. Bunun yanında öğrenciler dinin inanç boyutuna dair pek çok soruyu da gündeme getirmektedir. Dolayısıyla günümüz din eğitimcileri öğrencilerin dini inanç ve dini yaşayış konularında pek çok sorusuyla karşılaşmaktadırlar. Bu sorulara verilecek geleneksel cevapların kimi zaman yeterli olmadığı da yine tecrübe edilmektedir. Öğretmenlerin karşılaştıkları bu durumları doğru analiz edebilmeleri, öğrencilerin sorularının arka planında neler olabileceğine dair farkındalık oluşturmaları, doğru tavır ve iletişim kodlarını bilmeleri ve uygulamaları, öğretmenlerin dini danışmanlık ve rehberlik yeterlikleri açısından geliştirilmesi gerekliliğini ortaya koymaktadır. Bu yazı, Ankara Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi ve MEB Din Öğretimi Genel Müdürlüğü 'nün desteği ile gerçekleştirilen “Din Kültürü ve Ahlak Bilgisi Öğretmenlerinin Dini Danışmanlık ve Rehberlik Yeterlikleri –Araştırma, Geliştirme ve Eğitim Projesi-” ni tanıtmaktadır.
Impacto da pandemia de COVID-19 na saúde integral das pessoas LGBT+: uma reflexão a partir da Teoria da Motivação Humana de Abraham Maslow
Authors: Bahia Alexandre Gustavo Melo Franco de Moraes , Camilloto Ludmilla Santos de Barros , Dezem Lucas Teixeira , Bessa Arthur Correia , Neto Mauri Antunes Caldeira , Taets Gunnar Glauco De Cunto Carelli
Published: March 2023

Introdução: Por todas as particularidades afetas à população LGBTQIA+, especialmente no contexto brasileiro que apresenta índices alarmantes de violência e exclusão, a sua vulnerabilidade é uma realidade inegável. A pandemia de coronavírus, todavia, descortinou tais vulnerabilidades, potencializando-a e gerando impactos consistentes no atendimento das necessidades humanas desta população, nas mais variadas esferas da vida, sobretudo no tocante à saúde mental. Objetivo: Refletir sobre os impactos da pandemia da COVID-19 na saúde integral da população LGBTQIA+, a partir da Teoria da Motivação Humana de Abraham Maslow. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo de revisão com abordagem qualitativa realizado de abril a julho de 2021. Resultados: Refletindo sobre os cinco níveis hierárquicos da pirâmide de Maslow, que elencam as necessidades humanas universais – básicas ou fisiológicas, de segurança, sociais, de ego ou de estima e de autorrealização –, nota-se uma correlação direta entre o momento pandêmico e o aumento da vulnerabilidade deste grupo minorizado no contexto brasileiro, potencializando-a e gerando impactos significativos no atendimento das necessidade humanas desta população, nas mais variadas esferas da vida, sobretudo no tocante à saúde integral. Conclusão: Este estudo aponta para um descortinamento e potencialização de vulnerabilidades já experienciadas pela população LGBTQIA+ no cenário brasileiro, no contexto da pandemia de COVID-19. Consequentemente, observa-se a ocorrência de consistentes abalos ou impossibilidade de realização de suas necessidades humanas, desde as mais básicas até as mais elevadas.
Impressões sobre trabalho, saúde e qualidade de vida na ótica de residentes multiprofissionais brasileiros
Authors: Oliveira Amanda Larissa Gomes Bonfim , Lima Itallizi Camila do Nascimento Lima , Barros Mônica Dantas de Barros , Costa Tatiana Karla Siqueira da , Rique Juliana , Silva Fernanda da Mata Vasconcelos
Published: March 2023

Introdução: Fatores intrínsecos e extrínsecos determinam a percepção individual sobre trabalho, saúde e qualidade de vida, uma vez que uma mesma condição de trabalho pode gerar fatores que comprometem ou não a qualidade de vida de quem a vivencia. Objetivo: Analisar as impressões sobre trabalho, saúde e qualidade de vida na ótica de residentes multiprofissionais brasileiros. Métodos: Revisão integrativa da literatura realizada através do cruzamento dos descritores padronizados pelo Mesh (“quality of life”, “internship and residence” e “patient care team”) e seus análogos em português (Decs) e em espanhol nas bases de dados da Medline, Lilacs e Cinahl. O processo de seleção dos artigos considerou as recomendações Prisma e os artigos foram classificados quanto ao nível de evidências através referencial americano AHRQ. Resultados: Foram encontrados 2.001 artigos, dentre os quais onze abordaram o tema proposto e foram selecionados para amostra. Conclusão: A troca de conhecimentos, o reconhecimento social, familiar e por seus pares da conquista dessa nova fase, assim como o reconhecimento por parte dos pacientes dos benefícios gerados pela sua prática corroboram as percepções positivas. Em contrapartida a sobrecarga de trabalho, dificuldades relacionais entre pares, perdas de pacientes e erros na prática clínica provocam percepções negativas geradoras de sofrimento, que levam ao adoecimento e até mesmo a desistência do programa de residência.
Percepções da cuidadora familiar de crianças com necessidades especiais de saúde em uso de dispositivos tecnológicos
Authors: Custodio Gisele Fabiane Zimmermann , Kratsch Maria Teresa Wolf , Schultz Lidiane Ferreira
Published: March 2023

Introdução: O perfil epidemiológico de mortalidade e morbidade infantil vem se modificando nas últimas décadas. Com o aumento da sobrevida das crianças com doenças crônicas, surge um novo grupo denominado Crianças com Necessidades Especiais de Saúde (CRIANES). Objetivo: Descrever as percepções do cuidador familiar de crianças com necessidades especiais de saúde em uso de dispositivo tecnológico. Métodos: Estudo descritivo de abordagem qualitativa. Participaram sete cuidadoras familiares de crianças em uso de dispositivo tecnológico. Os dados foram coletados a partir de uma entrevista com perguntas abertas e fechadas, transcritas na íntegra e analisadas pela análise temática. Resultados: Foram elaboradas seis categorias temáticas: Transformando o susto e o medo em aceitação para o uso do dispositivo na CRIANES; A transição do cuidado hospitalar para o cuidado domiciliar; Múltiplas dificuldades no cuidado com a CRIANES no domicílio; Vivenciando as intercorrências relacionadas aos cuidados da CRIANES e ao uso do dispositivo; Fragmentação das redes de serviço em saúde; Aceitação como missão para o enfrentamento e a importância da rede de apoio. Conclusão: Este estudo pode contribuir para a prática profissional ampliada e direcionada a CRIANES em uso de dispositivo no domicílio e sua família.
Validação de instrumento para o risco clínico a criança hospitalizada
Authors: Ferreira Thalys Maynnard da Costa , Cruz Ronny Anderson de Oliveira , Nascimento Wellyson Souza do , Ferreira Josefa Danielma Lopes , Miriam Lopes Costa Marta Miriam Lopes , Silva Kenya de Lima
Published: March 2023

Objetivo: Averiguar a validade clínica de um instrumento para coleta de dados quanto à capacidade de mensurar as necessidades humanas básicas através do risco clínico de crianças entre 0 e 5 anos hospitalizadas. Métodos: Estudo metodológico, com abordagem quantitativa, realizado com 150 crianças em uma clínica pediátrica de um hospital escola. Resultados: Confirmou-se a existência dos grupos de baixo, médio e alto risco clínico. Quanto à diferenciação das crianças inseridas nos respectivos grupos, apresentou-se um Tukey test com escore total médio de 114,13 para alto risco. Como produto da aplicação do modelo descritivo de classificação binária Weight of Evidence, verificou-se alteração prioritária das necessidades de eliminação e nutrição. Após análise de agrupamento hierárquico, consolidou-se a informação de que houve grande similaridade entre as necessidades nutrição e hidratação, segurança e crescimento. Conclusão: Clinicamente, o instrumento mostrou-se válido quanto à capacidade de mensurar as alterações a partir do risco clínico.
Cuidados de enfermagem de reabilitação à pessoa com lesão medular metastática: relato de caso
Authors: Sousa Eunice Salomé Sobral , Andrade Maria João , Fernandes Carla Sílvia , Barbeiro Sara Rodrigues , Teixeira Vanessa Taveira , Martins Maria Manuela
Published: March 2023

Introdução: A Lesão Medular Metastática (LMM) apresenta-se como uma emergência oncológica, para prevenir lesões neurológicas irreversíveis, tratar a dor, manter a mobilidade e a funcionalidade dos doentes. O foco na alta precoce para casa exige uma rápida adaptação à nova condição, tornando o tempo de internamento complexo e desafiante. Objetivo: Descrever as necessidades de cuidados de enfermagem de reabilitação de uma pessoa com LMM no internamento hospitalar. Métodos: Relato de caso baseado nas guidelines CARE. Resultados: Verificaram-se constantes adaptações ao programa de reabilitação, que exigiram a articulação da equipa multidisciplinar. A intervenção dos enfermeiros de reabilitação na identificação de necessidades, na prevenção de complicações, na capacitação da pessoa e cuidador, foi determinante para um célere e seguro regresso a casa. Conclusão: Identificaram-se necessidades e repostas providenciadas ao doente com LMM em fase aguda. A enfermagem de reabilitação contribuiu para a prevenção de complicações, preparação para a alta e para um regresso a casa seguro.
Perfil clínico-epidemiológico da hanseníase no município de Coroatá-MA
Authors: Matos Fabiane Melquiades , Pereira Maurienne Araújo , Feitosa Adrielly Haiany Coimbra , Viana Luzia Helena Silva Chaves , Silva Márcia Daiane Ferreira da , Santos Kezia Cristina Batista dos
Published: March 2023

Objetivo: caracterizar o perfil clínico-epidemiológico dos casos de hanseníases no município de Coroatá-MA. Métodos: estudo epidemiológico, retrospectivo, descritivo e quantitativo. Utilizaram-se dados de pacientes com hanseníase, referentes ao período de 2012 a 2021, obtidos a partir da base de dados do Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação, disponibilizados pelo Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde. Resultados: no período analisado, notificaram-se 646 casos de hanseníase. Observou-se maior frequência no sexo masculino (56,7%) e na faixa etária de 15-59 anos (60,1%). Quanto aos aspectos clínicos, 56,3% eram da forma dimorfa, 74,9% classificados como multibacilar e 60,1% sem incapacidades físicas. Apresentaram algum grau de incapacidade 226 casos (34,9%). O diagnóstico da hanseníase ainda é realizado tardiamente devido à detecção da classificação multibacilar e forma clínica dimorfa, além da presença de incapacidade física no momento do diagnóstico. Conclusão: os resultados demonstraram que a hanseníase continua sendo um grave problema de saúde pública no município necessitando de implementação de políticas públicas que impactem diretamente nos indicadores para redução da doença.
Coal from the outburst hazardous mine seams: Spectroscopic study
Authors: Krasnovyd Serhii , Konchits Andrii , Shanina Bella , Valakh Mykhailo , Yukhymchuk Volodymyr , Skoryk Mykola , Molchanov Oleksandr , Kamchatny Oleksandr
Published: March 2023

Purpose is to analyze influence mechanisms of physicochemical coal properties on the degree of outburst risk as well as desorption kinetics of methane. Methods of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), infrared spectroscopy (IR) and Raman scattering (RS) have been applied. The samples have been taken from Donbas coal seams varying in their ranks (i.e. carbonization degree). Findings. It has been identified that in the context of outburst hazardous zones, the ratio between integral intensity of spectral RS bands D and G, K = I(D)/I(G) shows abnormal dependence upon the nominal amount of volatile compounds connected with the impact by iron impurities. It has been defined that within the ferriferous coal samples, concentration of spins ns (i.e. the broken carbon bonds) correlates with iron content. Methane adsorption/desorption processes in the studied coal samples have been studied with the help of NMR method; in addition, they have been described using superposition of diffusion and filtration mechanisms. Originality. It has been understood that high iron content is typical for coal with a greater outburst hazardous degree. The abovementioned iron content and I(D)/I(G) and Ns correlation between the values determines the key role of iron impurities for coal metamorphism processes. For the first time, correlation between the outburst hazardous degree of coal seam and intensity of 3030 cm-1 IR band, stipulated by aromatic CH groups where hydrogen is in atomic status, has been identified. Practical implications. Predictability of outburst risk has been improved in the context of coal seam mining.
Optimization of gas recycling technique in development of gas-condensate fields
Authors: Matkivskyi Serhii
Published: March 2023

Purpose. The research purpose is to increase the efficiency of development of gas condensate fields with a high condensate yield in the reservoir gas and to develop optimal ways of increasing their hydrocarbon recovery. Methods. The effectiveness of the implementation of reservoir pressure maintenance technologies using dry gas for the development of gas condensate fields with a high condensate yield in the reservoir gas is studied on the basis of a heterogeneous 3D model using the Schlumberger Eclipse and Petrel software packages. The technological indicators of the development of gas-condensate reservoir are studied for different pressure values at the beginning of the dry gas injection. Calculations were made for pressures at the beginning of injection at the level of: 1.0 Рinit; 0.8 Рinit; 0.6 Рinit; 0.4 Рinit; 0.2 Рinit. Findings. It has been determined that when the dry gas is injected into a gas-condensate reservoir, reservoir pressure is maintained at a significantly higher level than it is in the case of depletion. This ensures stable operation of production wells over a longer period of the reservoir development. According to the research results, it should be noted that in the case of implementation of the reservoir pressure maintenance technology, a part of the precipitated condensate is transferred to the gas phase, which makes it necessary to extract it together with the reservoir gas. Based on the modeling results, the ultimate condensate recovery factor have been calculated. The calculation results indicate that in the case of the cycling process implementation, the ultimate condensate recovery factor of the gas-condensate reservoir increases by 7.26% compared to depletion development. Originality. Based on the calculation data analysis, the optimal pressure value at the beginning of dry gas injection into a gas-condensate reservoir has been determined, which is 0.842 Рinit. Practical implications. The use of the conducted research results will optimize the development system of gas-condensate fields with high initial condensate yield in the reservoir gas and increase the efficiency of development the explored hydrocarbon reserves in the conditions of a significant shortage of hydrocarbon raw materials in Ukraine. The conducted research results indicate the high technological efficiency of the reservoir pressure maintenance technology using dry gas.
VILLAGE GOVERNMENT IMPLEMENTATION BASED ON LAW NUMBER 6 OF 2014
Authors: Santoso Budi , Awangga Arif
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this research is to find out how the village government functions in carrying out village autonomy. Based on Law no. 6 of 2014 concerning Village Autonomy and how the concept of village financial management is based on Law no. 6 of 2014 concerning Village Autonomy. This study uses normative legal research methods so that it can be concluded: 1. The government and BPD are village administrations that have a very important role in administering village governance. With the existence of Law Number 6 of 2014 in its implementation it reflects village genuine autonomy, democratization, participation and diversity as the foundation of village thinking. The village government is the village head and village apparatus as elements of village administration. Meanwhile, village officials consist of a village secretariat led by a village secretary, field technical implementers and regional elements adapted to the needs and conditions of the local region. 2. The concept of village finance is almost the same as the concept of state finance, carried out through the Village Revenue and Expenditure Budget mechanism, which consists of the village revenue, expenditure and financing sections, which are carried out by the Village Head and his apparatus which are discussed jointly with the Village Consultative Body. Village financial management has juridical implications for the Village Head and the Village Consultative Body to be able to compile, authorize, implement, supervise and be accountable for village financial management. If there is negligence or intentional action, it will result in accountability both administratively and criminally. Regency/City Governments are obliged to allocate a budget for village finances, as well as provide guidance and supervision.
The Professional Poet in the Romantic Period: Unpublished letters from Samuel Rogers to William Wordsworth
Authors: May Charlotte
Published: March 2023

This article sheds new light on the literary relationship between William Wordsworth and the banker-poet Samuel Rogers through transcriptions of previously unpublished letters from Rogers to Wordsworth. The discussions in these letters reveal how both poets were responding to rapid changes in the commercial bookselling market. As a bestselling author with an extensive social network, Wordsworth sought Rogers’s advice for himself and also to discuss the potential publication of his sister Dorothy Wordsworth’s travel journals. The letters provide Rogers’s perspective on the material practice of writing and publishing in the Romantic period, revealing his knowledge about the transactions of other published authors. Consequently, sociability played a pivotal role in the forging and cultivation of professional poetic identity.
The By-Product of Ozone from Electrostatic Air Cleaners
Authors: Cerrato Giovanni , Fumo Nelson
Published: March 2023

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) contributes to the health and comfort of people living and working indoors. Poor IAQ can be linked to indoor and outdoor sources of contaminants. One recent solution for improving IAQ is the use of Electrostatic (ES) Air Cleaning technology. An ES air cleaner can be installed in an heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system where it pre-filters large dust particles and shocks smaller particles into a collection tray. However, ES air cleaners have been known to give off ozone as a by-product, which is, itself, an air contaminant. Ozone is found outdoors as product of sunlight combining nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds generated from man-made pollution. Indoor ozone concentration will depend on the introduction of outdoor ozone indoors through natural ventilation, mechanical ventilation, and infiltration through the building’s envelope (in order of importance). Two different ES air cleaners, A and B, were installed in the air conditioning system of research House #2 of the TRANE Residential Heating and Cooling Research Lab at the University of Texas at Tyler. A series of ozone experiments were conducted, which included measuring the baseline ozone levels at the research houses with different levels of insulation, observing the increase in ozone due to the powering on of mechanical ventilation, and observing the increase in ozone due to the powering on of the installed ES air cleaners. The baseline ozone levels observed in research house #2, whose envelope is more tightly insulated, was found to be lower than in research house #1 whose envelope is less tightly insulated. With regards to mechanical ventilation, an increase in ozone levels were seen in addition to an even higher increase in ozone levels when the ES air cleaners were powered on in tandem. In terms of the single contribution of the ES air cleaners in raising indoor ozone levels, the data shows that although the ES air cleaners increased the ozone concentration in the house, the levels are not of concern as they were less than the FDA limit on indoor ozone generation. KEYWORDS: Indoor Air Quality; Ozone; Electrostatic Air Cleaner; Infiltration; Mechanical Ventilation; HVAC; Pollutant; Indoor Contaminant
The Comparing the Impact of Asynchronous Online Quizzes on Student Learning Outcomes in a Computer Communication and Networking Course
Authors: Ahmadi Julaihi Azlina
Published: March 2023

This study investigates the effectiveness of asynchronous online quizzes in improving student learning outcomes in higher education. Specifically, we compare the impact of two teaching methods - Synchronous Lecture and Asynchronous Tutorial pair (SLAT) versus Asynchronous Lecture and Synchronous Tutorial pair (ALST) - in delivering weekly quizzes to 70 undergraduate computer science students. Our results show that the SLAT outperformed the ALST method in enhancing students' academic performance after each learning unit. The findings highlight the potential of asynchronous quizzes as a valuable learning tool, particularly when combined with live lecture classes and asynchronous tutorials. These results have implications for educators looking to implement blended learning models that prioritize student engagement and academic achievement.
Gamified Learning Intervention to Promote Music Literacy and Creativity in Elementary Music Education
Authors: Robert Denny , Bt. Jamri Nurfazila , Sandra Hazel Ling  , Bt. Amin Ainur Athirah , Bt. Yazid Fatin Afiqah
Published: March 2023

Music education often emphasises the acquisition of practical components, with students assessed on their ability to handle and operate musical instruments. The theoretical aspects of music education, particularly music theory, have been relegated to a secondary role. However, recent research has shown that music creativity, including composition, improvisation, performance of composed music, and ideation, is a core element in music studies. Teaching music theory is becoming less popular among music teachers, and consequently, the stigma associated with learning music theory limits students' ability to explore music independently. This study proposes a gamified learning intervention through Music Rhythm Tour Board Game to promote music literacy and creativity in elementary music education. Observations on players’ behaviour were conducted to test the efficacy of the board game in promoting music composition. The gameplay analysis showed how the intervention successfully reduced the stigma associated with constructing rhythmic phrases, facilitating a smoother transition to music composition and rhythmic sight reading (kinetic responses of players). The findings showed that Music Rhythm Board Game effectively reflects the potential of capitalising on collaborative structures of cooperative board games. It provides a promising avenue for improving music education by encouraging students to develop their creativity and musical skills through gamified learning.
PEMBUATAN EDIBLE FILM BERBASIS GLUKOMANAN
Authors: Faizin Nur Aminah Hasanah , Moentamaria Dwina , Irfin Zakijah
Published: March 2023

Penggunaan plastik di Indonesia sebagai bahan kemasan untuk memenuhi keperluan seharian sangat besar karena keunggulan sifatnya yang ringan, tidak mudah pecah, dan sebagai penahan yang baik dan memiliki kelemahan karena sifatnya tidak mudah didegradasi. Akibatnya terjadi penumpukan limbah plastik menjadi penyebab pencemaran lingkungan. Maka perlu dikembangkan jenis kemasan dari bahan organik yang berasal dari bahan yang terbarukan dan ekonomis, yaitu dengan mengembangkan plastik biodegradable dalam bentuk edible film. Salah satu polisakarida yang digunakan edible film adalah pati dari glukomanan yang berasal dari Umbi Porang. Glukomanan adalah bahan alternatif yang dikembangkan karena adanya kandungan polisakarida yang tinggi dalam umbi porang yaitu mannan yang memiliki kemampuan membentuk lapisan film yang baik. Edible film bertujuan sebagai pengganti kemasan plastik. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh konsentrasi Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC), gelatin, minyak kelapa, gliserol, dan lidah buaya terhadap pembuatan edible film. Pembuatan edible film dilakukan dengan metode melalui 1) pencampuran bahan dan pemanasan pada suhu 50⁰C - 85⁰C, 2) pencetakan hasil pada plat kaca, 3) pemanasan pada suhu 60⁰C selama 1 hari, 4) uji hasil. Hasil terbaik edible film diperoleh dengan formulasi CMC 1 g, gelatin 2 g, gliserol 3 mL, minyak kelapa 0,7 mL, dan 10 mL larutan lidah buaya. Produk edible film yang dihasilkan memenuhi Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) yaitu ketebalan 0,05 mm, kuat tarik 8,03 kgf/cm2, elongasi 12,57%, dan laju transmisi uap air 1,006 g/m2hari. Formulasi ini menunjukkan bahwa edible film dapat digunakan sebagai kemasan pangan.
STUDI LITERATUR: PENETAPAN LOKASI PABRIK PADA PRA RANCANGAN PABRIK VCO DI BEBERAPA ALTERNATIF LOKASI JAWA TIMUR MENGGUNAKAN METODE FACTOR RATING
Authors: Maulana Muhammad Ravly , Lusiani Cucuk Evi
Published: March 2023

Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) merupakan bentuk olahan daging buah kelapa yang memiliki banyak manfaat terutama di bidang kesehatan dan industri kecantikan serta memiliki nilai ekonomi yang tinggi sehingga dapat menjadi peluang usaha bagi masyarakat. Dalam proses pendirian pabrik VCO banyak faktor yang perlu diperhatikan, salah satunya adalah penetapan lokasi pabrik. Pemilihan lokasi pabrik ditentukan oleh beberapa hal yaitu ketersediaan bahan baku, pemasaran, utilitas, keadaan geografis dan masyarakat, transportasi, tenaga kerja, sistem penanganan dan pengolahan limbah pabrik, site dan karakteristik lokasi, serta peraturan perundang-undangan. Tujuan daristudi literaturini adalah untuk menetapkan lokasi pabrik pada pra- rancangan  pabrik VCO dengan kapasitas 50.000 ton/tahun di beberapa alternatif lokasi Jawa Timur dengan menggunakan  

metode factor rating. Metode ini dilakukan dengan cara memberikan skor pada masing-masing faktor yang telah  dipertimbangkan untuk mendapatkan lokasi pendirian pabrik yang tepat. Berdasarkan hasil analisis  menggunakan metode factor rating maka didapatkan bahwa Daerah Banyuwangi, Provinsi Jawa Timur adalah  lokasi yang cukup strategis dan memiliki peluang terbesar untuk pendirian pabrik pada pra-rancangan pabrik  VCO dengan kapasitas 50.000 ton/tahun. Daerah Banyuwangi memiliki beberapa kelebihan yaitu faktor ketersediaan bahan baku, pemasaran, utilitas, keadaan geografis dan masyarakat, transportasi, tenaga kerja, serta peraturan buangan limbah yang baik untuk pendirian pabrik VCO.
PENINGKATAN SIFAT FISIK BIODEGRADABLE FILM DARI KULIT PISANG KEPOK (MUSA ACUMINATA) DENGAN VARIASI PENAMBAHAN FILLER DARI BAHAN ALAM
Authors: Humairi Ainul Yaqein , Aji Hanif Achmad Fianto , Suharti Profiyanti Hermien
Published: March 2023

Biodegradable film berasal dari karbohidrat dan protein alam, seperti pati dan gelatin. Biodegradable film ini  mudah terurai dibandingkan dengan plastik konvensional yang menghasilkan banyak limbah. Umumnya,  Biodegradable film berasal dari komponen karbohidrat. Sumber karbohidrat banyak ditemukan pada tempat  cadangan makanan dari tumbuhan, seperti umbi-umbian atau kulit dari buah-buahan jenis tertentu. Salah satu  sumber karbohidrat yang dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai bahan pembuatan biodegradable film adalah limbah kulit  buah pisang. Kulit buah pisang yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kulit pisang kepok (Musa Acuminata).  Metode yang digunakan dalam pembuatan biodegradable film adalah metode solution casting. Penelitian ini  menggunakan variasi jenis dan jumlah filler. Filler yang digunakan adalah paper pulp, ampas tebu, dan serbuk  sengon, dengan variasi penambahan 1-4% filler berbanding dengan 12,5 gr pati. Hasil dari penelitian ini  menunjukkan bahwa filler dari bahan alam yang memberikan hasil biodegradable film terbaik adalah filler paper  pulp 4% [PP4]. Biodegradable film ini memiliki karakteristik sebagai berikut: (1) kuat tarik sebesar 9,65 N/mm2,  (2) daya serap air sebesar 35,05 %, (3) kemampuan biodegradasi sebesar 29,73%, (4) elongasi sebesar 18,55%  dan (5) mengalami biodegradasi 90% dalam waktu 180 hari dalam penelitian ini. Perlu adanya studi lanjutan  mengenai Variasi jumlah filler yang dapat meningkatkan kualitas biodegrdable film dengan formulasi pati,  jumlah plasticizer, dan jumlah pelarut yang sama