bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluasi Kinerja Bangunan Rumah Sakit Santa Maria Pemalang dengan Non-linier Static Pushover Analysis Metode ATC-40 dan FEMA 440
Authors: Hutama Bima Priya
Published: February 2022

ABSTRACTThe study of this final assignment was conducted by evaluating the earthquake-resistant performance of Santa Maria Hospital Structure in Pemalang to figure out the building’s performance level based on the methods of ATC-40 and FEMA 440, as well as to find out the mechanism of formed plastic joints on the beam-column and to predict the collapse behavior. The research method used a response spectrum using a SAP2000v19 program. Based on ATC-40, performance point values for x-direction and y-direction were 0.00433 and 0.00408. Those results show that the reviewed building structure categorized in the performance level of Immediate Occupancy (IO). Meanwhile, the analysis of structure damage level using FEMA 440 has resulted values for structure’s lateral displacement target of x-direction was 0.17819 m and y-direction of 0.13524 m, and categorized in the performance level of Immediate Occupancy (IO). Most of the plastic joint level on the beam and column has been categorized in the Immediate Occupancy (IO). In this category, it can be said that the performance of structure components are still in secured condition when displacement target achieved.  ABSTRAKPenelitian ini dilakukan dengan mengevaluasi kinerja tahanan gempa Gedung Rumah Sakit Santa Maria Pemalang untuk mengetahui level kinerja bangunan (performance level) berdasarkan metode ATC-40 dan  FEMA 440. Serta mekanisme terbentuk sendi plastis pada balok kolom dan memprediksi perilaku keruntuhan. Metode penelitian menggunakan respons spektrum dengan program SAP2000v19. Berdasarkan ATC-40 diperoleh nilai  performance point  untuk arah x = 0,00433 dan arah y =0,00408. Hasil tersebut  menunjukkan bahwa struktur gedung yang ditinjau  termasuk dalam tingkat kinerja Immediate Occupancy (IO). Sedangkan hasil analisis tingkat kerusakan struktur menggunakan FEMA 440 menghasilkan nilai target perpindahan lateral struktur arah x = 0,17819 m, dan arah y = 0,13524 m dan termasuk dalam kategori tingkat kinerja struktur Immediate Occupancy (IO). Sebagian besar tingkat sendi plastis balok dan kolom masih dalam Immediate Occupancy (IO). Dalam kategori ini dapat dikatakan kinerja komponen struktur masih dalam keadaan aman saat target perpindahan tercapai.
Evaluasi Kenyamanan Termal Ruang Kuliah IKIP PGRI Wates Kulon Progo DIY
Authors: Sativa Sativa - , Adilline Putri Salsa
Published: February 2022

ABSTRACTThermal comfort is one of the factors that affect the comfort level of the occupants of the room, because if it is not up to standard it can reduce work productivity. This study was conducted to find out how the thermal conditions of the lecture hall at the IKIP PGRI Wates Yogyakarta campus were. This study uses a quantitative descriptive method. The data was obtained through field observations to obtain the value of air temperature, wind speed, humidity, and the value of hourly air change (ACH). The data from the measurement and calculation analysis were then compared with the standards of SNI 03-6572-2001 and EnREI 1991. This study found that: (1) the percentage of ventilation openings met the standard of SNI O3-6572-2001, (2) the thermal comfort index which includes air temperature, wind speed, humidity, and ACH do not meet the standards of thermal comfort according to SNI 03-6572-2001 and EnREI 1991, (3) there are differences in the values of air temperature, humidity, and wind speed between open and closed windows. To support maximum air flow, it is recommended that the window opening type be replaced with a casement side hung type. In addition, the outlet opening on the east side can be added with curtains to reduce solar radiation which can increase air temperature. ABSTRAKKenyamanan termal adalah salah satu faktor yang berpengaruh pada tingkat kenyamanan penghuni ruangan, karena jika tidak sesuai standar dapat mengurangi produktivitas kerja. Kajian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui bagaimana kondisi termal ruang kuliah Kampus IKIP PGRI Wates Yogyakarta. penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif. Data diperoleh melalui observasi lapangan untuk mendapatkan nilai temperatur udara, kecepatan angin, kelembapan udara, serta nilai pergantian udara per jam (ACH). Data hasil pengukuran dan analisis perhitungan kemudian dibandingkan dengan standar SNI 03-6572-2001 dan EnREI 1991.  Studi ini menemukan bahwa: (1) prosentase bukaan ventilasi ruang telah memenuhi standar SNI O3-6572-2001, (2) indeks kenyamanan termal yang meliputi temperatur udara, kecepatan angin, kelembapan udara, dan ACH belum memenuhi standar kenyamanan termal sesuai SNI 03-6572-2001 dan EnREI 1991, (3) terdapat perbedaan nilai temperatur udara, kelembapan udara, dan kecepatan angin antara jendela terbuka dan jendela tertutup. Untuk mendukung agar aliran udara lebih maksimal, disarankan tipe bukaan jendela diganti dengan tipe casement side hung. Selain itu,  bukaan outlet pada sisi timur dapat ditambahkan tirai untuk mengurangi radiasi matahari yang dapat meningkatkan suhu udara.
Person to Person Peacebuilding, Intercultural Communication and English Language Teaching
Authors: Minett Amy Jo , Dietrich Sarah E. , Ekici Didem
Published: February 2022

This book maps person to person peacebuilding as it intersects with, and is embedded in, intercultural communication. It foregrounds the voices and discourses of participants in an intercultural online service-learning project focused on peace through education in Afghanistan, primarily through synchronous English language tutoring.
Christians and Christianity in Rashi's Commentaries. Overview and Disscusion of the Most Important Studies
Authors:   University of Gdańsk, Walewski Piotr
Published: February 2022

The article provides a critical analysis of both linguistic and historical aspects of selected Talmudic texts containing the preserved commentaries of Rashi, one of the most prominent medieval Jewish exegetes. It soon appeared that the undertaken studies would be hindered by the scarcity of source material on the one hand, and by the censorship of Talmudic manuscripts on the other. The implemented inductive study, which consists of lexical tracing of the words nosrim and minim in selected Talmudic texts, seemed to be a plausible solution. The presented study, which falls into the scope of theological and religious studies, argues that Rashi explains the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) above all as a rabbi, by showing the literal as well as the hidden meaning of the text. As the commentaries contain no elements of polemics or dispute with Christianity, it can be assumed that it is beyond his scope of interest. Even if such polemics is present implicite, it still cannot be considered as the purpose of the commentaries per se.
(De) Constructing Sanctity. Josaphat Kuntsevych and the “Reversed” Historiography of Iosif Semashko
Authors:   Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa, Morawiec Norbert
Published: February 2022

The article presents the phenomenon of “reversed” interpretation of Jozaphat Kuntsevych's martyrdom in the writings of a Uniate hierarch, Iosif Semashko. The article conducts an analysis of epistemologically understood metaphors created by him before and after his conversion to Orthodoxy.
Modlin Fortress as a Military Garrison of the Second Polish Republic
Authors:   University of Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski in Warsaw, Mikołajczyk Zbigniew Kazimierz
Published: February 2022

The interwar period was a time of rapid development of our statehood. After 123 years, Poland regained its independence and began the reconstruction of the devastated country. The main task was to ensure the security of the state by creating a strong army. The Modlin Fortress, due to its convenient location and the existing infrastructure, was a suitable place to set up a strong garrison. Many military units were brought there to create training centres for various types of armed forces. Housing estates were developed to accommodate soldiers and their families. This large garrison quickly became a significant centre of military, educational, cultural, and religious life.
Анализ магнитокалорического эффекта в кристалле ферромагнитного сплава с памятью формы
Authors: Малыгин Г.А.
Published: February 2022

В рамках теории размытых термоупругих мартенситных переходов (РТМП), основанной на термодинамических и кинетических соотношениях, теоретически обсуждается механизм магнитокалорического эффекта в кристалле ферромагнитного сплавов, испытывающего магнитоструктурный (мартенситный) переход. На примере кристалла сплава гейслеровского типа близкого к стехиометрическому составу продемонстрировано, что теория адекватно описывает магнитокалорический эффект в этом сплаве при адиабатическом включении и выключении магнитного поля и учитывает влияние на него магнитной анизотропии кристалла. Ключевые слова: магнитоструктурные мартенситные переходы, ферромагнитные сплавы гейслеровского типа, изотермическое изменение энтропии, магнитокалорический эффект.
Термодинамические свойства и фазовые переходы мультиферроиков (1-x)BiFeO-=SUB=-3-=/SUB=--xPbFe-=SUB=-0.5-=/SUB=-Nb-=SUB=-0.5-=/SUB=-O-=SUB=-3-=/SUB=-
Authors: Каллаев С.Н. , Омаров З.М. , Билалов А.Р. , Павленко А.В.
Published: February 2022

Studies of the heat capacity and dielectric properties of (1-x)BiFeO3-xPbFe0.5Nb0.5O3 ceramic multiferroics in the temperature range of 300-800 K were carried out. Based on studies of the temperature and concentration dependences of the heat capacity and dielectric constant, the phase transition temperatures of the (1-x)BiFeO3 system were determined. -xPbFe0.5Nb0.5O3 with various x concentrations. It is shown that with an increase in the PbFe0.5Nb0.5O3 component, the temperatures of the ferroelectric and antiferromagnetic transitions in BiFeO3 shift to low temperatures. Taking into account structural studies, a "temperature-concentration" phase diagram has been constructed.
One-Pot Tandem Synthesis of Nitriles and Amides from Biomass Platform Compounds
Authors:   Department of Engineering Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P.R. China, Wei Xiu-Zhi ,   CAS Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New and Renewable Energy Research and Development, Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, P. R. China, Liu Jianguo ,   Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, P. R. China, Ma Longlong ,   Department of Engineering Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P.R. China,   Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, P. R. China
Published: February 2022

In recent years, research on converting biomass platform compounds into high-value chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates has garnered huge interest. Nitrile and amide groups are key structures in natural products and biologically active molecules. The direct conversion of biomass platform compounds into nitriles and amides will undoubtedly be an important guide for biomass utilization. In this paper, a facile and efficient triphosgene-assisted one-pot conversion for aldehydes and ketones into nitrile and amides is presented. Triphosgene is a phosgene alternative that contains both ester linkage and chloromethyl units and easily reacts with oximes for the preparation of nitriles and amides. However, due to the hydrolysis of oximes to aldehydes or ketones, the reaction of oximes with triphosgene cannot fully convert the corresponding nitriles and amides. The protocol tandem ensures a smooth process without the use of organic bases or metal catalysts. Using biomass-derived platform compounds, various functionalized aromatic, aliphatic, and allylic aldehydes and ketones were successfully converted to nitriles and amides in excellent yields. In comparison to step-by-step reactions, this tandem strategy features multi-step reactions in one pot, mild reaction conditions, and fewer by-products.
The Quality of Indian Obesity-Related mHealth Apps: PRECEDE-PROCEED Model–Based Content Analysis
Authors: Selvaraj Shanmuga Nathan , Sriram Arulchelvan
Published: February 2022

Background

The prevalence of obesity in India is increasing at an alarming rate. Obesity-related mHealth apps have proffered an exciting opportunity to remotely deliver obesity-related information. This opportunity raises the question of whether such apps are truly effective.

Objective

The aim of this study was to identify existing obesity-related mHealth apps in India and evaluate the potential of the apps’ contents to promote health behavior change. This study also aimed to discover the general quality of obesity-related mHealth apps.

Methods

A systematic search for obesity-related mHealth apps was conducted in both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. The features and quality of the sample apps were assessed using the Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS) and the potential of the sample apps’ contents to promote health behavior change was assessed using the PRECEDE-PROCEED Model (PPM).

Results

A total of 13 apps (11 from the Google Play Store and 2 from the Apple App Store) were considered eligible for the study. The general quality of the 13 apps assessed using MARS resulted in mean scores ranging from 1.8 to 3.7. The bivariate Pearson correlation between the MARS rating and app user rating failed to establish statistically significant results. The multivariate regression analysis result indicated that the PPM factors are significant determinants of health behavior change (F3,9=63.186; P<.001) and 95.5% of the variance (R2=0.955; P<.001) in the dependent variable (health behavior change) can be explained by the independent variables (PPM factors).

Conclusions

In general, mHealth apps are found to be more effective when they are based on theory. The presence of PPM factors in an mHealth app can greatly influence the likelihood of health behavior change among users. So, we suggest mHealth app developers consider this to develop efficient apps. Also, mHealth app developers should consider providing health information from credible sources and indicating the sources of the information, which will increase the perceived credibility of the apps among the users. We strongly recommend health professionals and health organizations be involved in the development of mHealth apps. Future research should include mHealth app users to understand better the apps’ effectiveness in bringing about health behavior change.
An interpretable framework to discover the medical decision rules of the length of ICU stay for patients undergoing craniotomy based on electronic medical records (Preprint)
Authors: Wang Shaobo , Li Jun , Liu Youjun , Wang Qiqi , Jiao Zengtao , Yan Jun , Yu Rongguo
Published: February 2022

BACKGROUND

Craniotomy is a kind of operation with great trauma and many complications, and patients undergoing craniotomy should enter the ICU for monitoring and treatment. Based on the electronic medical records (EMR), the discovery of high-risk multi-biomarkers rather than a single biomarker that may affect the length of ICU stay (LoICUS) can provide better decision-making or intervention suggestions for clinicians in ICU to reduce the high medical expenses of these patients and the medical burden as much as possible. The multi-biomarkers or medical decision rules can be discovered according to some interpretable predictive models such as ensembling methods.

OBJECTIVE

Our study aims to develop an interpretable framework based on the real-world EMRs to predict the LoICUS and discover some high-risk medical rules of patients undergoing craniotomy.

METHODS

The EMR data sets of patients undergoing craniotomy in ICU are separated into pre-operative features and post-operative features. The paper proposes a framework called Rules-TabNet (RTN) based on the data sets. It is a rule-based classification model and the high-risk medical rules can be discovered from RTN, and a risk analysis process is implemented to validate the rules discovered by RTN.

RESULTS

The performance of post-operative model is significantly better than that of pre-operative model. The post-operative RTN model has the best performance compared with other baseline models, and it achieves 0.93 accuracy and 0.98 AUC for the task. Seventeen key decision rules that may have impact on the LoICUS of patients undergoing craniotomy are discovered and validated by our framework.

CONCLUSIONS

The proposed post-operative RTN model in our framework can precisely predict whether the patients undergoing craniotomy are hospitalized for too long (more than 12 days) in ICU. We also discover and validate some key medical decision rules from our framework.
Systematic literature review of evidence in amyloid light-chain amyloidosis
Authors: Lee Charlene , Lam Annette , Kangappaden Teresa , Olver Pyper , Kane Sarah , Tran Diana , Ammann Eric
Published: February 2022

Introduction:
Treatment of amyloid light-chain (AL) amyloidosis, a rare disease with a <5-year lifespan, remains challenging. This systematic literature review (SLR) aimed to evaluate the current evidence base in AL amyloidosis.
Methods:
Literature searches on clinical, health-related quality of life, economic and resource use evidence were conducted using the Embase, MEDLINE and Cochrane databases as well as gray literature.
Results:
This SLR yielded 84 unique studies from: five randomized controlled trials; 54 observational studies; 12 health-related quality of life studies, none with utility values; no economic evaluation studies; and 16 resource use studies, none with indirect costs.
Conclusion:
This SLR highlights a paucity of published literature relating to randomized controlled trials, utility values, economic evaluations and indirect costs in AL amyloidosis.
Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Syphilis, Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Co-infections among Antenatal Women in a Tertiary care Hospital, Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors: Yadav Kiran , Verma Preeti , Mishra Prakash Kumar , Yadav Suresh Kumar , Tripathi Sanjeev Kumar
Published: February 2022

Sexually transmitted infections (STI) associated with pregnancy poses a great threat to fetal well being due to vertical transmission. This study was conducted to determine the seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus, hepatitis B virus, HIV and syphilis infection in pregnant women. This retrospective study was conducted in Microbiology department over a period of one year from December 2018 to December 2019 at a tertiary care teaching hospital, Uttar Pradesh, India. In this study, hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), antibodies against hepatitis C virus, HIV and syphilis infection were detected in antenatal women. Total 4037 pregnant women attending antenatal clinic were enrolled in this study. The seroprevalence of HBV was 1.34% (54/4037), HCV was 0.52% (21/4037), syphilis was 0.07% (3/4037), and HIV was 0.12% (5/4037). Only one patient had coinfection of HBV and HCV. Regular antenatal screening of all pregnant females for various infections should be done for proper and timely intervention.
Characterization and Optimization of Fungal L-Asparaginase Isolated From Soil and Medicinal Plants
Authors: Priya S. Ranjini , Subhashini A.
Published: February 2022

L-asparaginase is a therapeutic enzyme that converts L-asparagine into ammonia and L-aspartate. L-asparaginase is used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. In food manufacturing industries, it is used to inhibit the acrylamide formation. The current investigation has been performed to isolate L-asparaginase producing fungi from different medicinal plants and soil samples, through serial dilution. A total number of 15 fungal isolates were obtained from soil samples and 6 endophytic fungi isolated from medicinal plants. By performing screening of L-asparaginase 67% of positive isolates were obtained from endophytes and soil samples. Optimization of L-asparaginase production was performed for parameters such as pH, temperature, carbon and nitrogen source, and it was found that pH 6, 30˚C, 2 g of glucose, and 1 g of L-arginine is suitable for maximum enzyme production. By performing Sodium dodecyl sulphate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis the molecular weight of an enzyme was determined to be approximately 11.2 kDa.
Comprehensive Genome Analysis of Halolamina pelagica CDK2: Insights into Abiotic Stress Tolerance Genes
Authors: Gaba Sonam , Naitam Mayur G. , Kumari Abha , Medema Marnix H. , Kaushik Rajeev
Published: February 2022

Halophilic archaeon Halolamina pelagica CDK2, showcasing plant growth-promoting properties and endurance towards harsh environmental conditions (high salinity, heavy metals, high temperature and UV radiation) was sequenced earlier. Pan-genome of Halolamina genus was created and investigated for strain-specific genes of CDK2, which might confer it with features helping it to withstand high abiotic stress. Pathways and subsystems in CDK2 were compared with other Halolamina strain CGHMS and analysed using KEGG and RAST. A genome-scale metabolic model was reconstructed from the genome of H. pelagica CDK2. Results implicated strain-specific genes like thermostable carboxypeptidase and DNA repair protein MutS which might protect the proteins and DNA from high temperature and UV denaturation respectively. A bifunctional trehalose synthase gene responsible for trehalose biosynthesis was also annotated specifying the need for low salt compatible solute strategy, the probable reason behind the ability of this haloarchaea to survive in a wide range of salt concentrations. A modified shikimate and mevalonate pathways were also identified in CDK2, along with many ABC transporters for metal uptakes like zinc and cobalt through pathway analysis. Probable employment of one multifunctional ABC transporter in place of two for similar metals (Nickel/cobalt and molybdenum/tungsten) might be employed as a strategy for energy conservation. The findings of the present study could be utilized for future research relating metabolic model for flux balance analysis and the genetic repertoire imparting resistance to harsh conditions can be transferred to crops for improving their tolerance to abiotic stresses.
Effect of Bacteriocin (ALC102) of Enterococcus faecium GRD AA on Biofilm Forming Listeria monocytogenes MTCC 657
Authors: Krishna Arya Radhakrishnan , Jayalekshmi Swathy Krishna , Antony Trisha Mary Pandipilly , Ramasamy Suganthi
Published: February 2022

Antilisterial bacteriocin producing strain were isolated from milk samples and were subjected to 16S rRNA sequencing and found to be of genus Enterococcus faecium. The bacteriocin ALC102 were partially purified by Amberlite XAD-16 adsorption followed by column chromatography. The biofilm formation capacity of Listeria monocytogenes MTCC 657 were evaluated by tube method and CV binding assay. Biofilm formation on different abiotic substrates were also evaluated. Among three substrates stainless steel had a strong biofilm formation followed by glass and aluminum foil. From the results of biofilm eradication studies, the bacteriocin ALC102 showed almost similar activity of commercial bacteriocin nisin on all the substrates at 45°C, 30°C, 4°C and -20°C. Based on CBD® biofilm eradication assay, the eradication potential of ALC102 and nisin were found to be similar on high (45°C) and freezing (-20°C) temperatures. From the study, antilisterial bacteriocin ALC102 found to be able to inhibit the biofilm formed Listeria monocytogenes MTCC 657 at different temperatures and different incubation periods (24h, 48h and 72h). The biofilm eradication potential of antilisterial bacteriocin ALC102 was similar to nisin. Neither incubation temperature nor incubation period doesn’t altered the activity of the bacteriocin. So this bacteriocin can be considered as a potential competitor in food industry and we strongly recommend the use of this bacteriocin from Enterococcus faecium GRD AA in the food preservation industry to a higher temperature (45°C) to freezing temperature (-20°C).
Plasmid Replicon Diversity of Clinical Uropathogenic Escherichia coli Isolates from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alangari Abdulaziz , Jaffal Ahmad Abu , Almutairi Naif , Alyousef Abdullah A.
Published: February 2022

The aim of this study was to identify and compare the plasmid replicons of clinical uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) isolates, involving extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-positive and ESBL-negative, E. coli ST131 and non-ST131 and various ST131 subclones. Plasmid replicon typing on 24 clinical UPEC isolates was carried out using polymerase chain reaction-based replicon typing. A statistical analysis was performed to assess the associations between plasmid replicon types and ESBL carriage, and to evaluate the link between ST131 isolates and high replicon carriage. Eight replicons, I1α, N2, Iγ, X1, FIIS, K, FIA, and FII were detected. The FII was the most common replicon identified here. ESBL-positive E. coli isolates were highly associated with I1α, N2, Iγ, X1, and FIIS replicons, while FIA was present only in ESBL-negative group. ST131 isolates were highly associated with I1α and N2 replicons compared to non-ST131. No link was found between replicon carriage and the number or type of ESBLs in E. coli isolates. The diversity observed in replicon patterns of our clinical E. coli isolates indicates that they might be originated from different sources. The presence of replicons reported previously in animal sources suggests a possible transfer of antimicrobial resistance between animal and human bacterial isolates.
Office Productivity Enhancement using an Online Appointment Manager App
Authors: Rasal Abhishek , Kulkarni Aditi , Patle Aditya , Kalbhor Apekshita , Kapare Suresh , Pagare Reena
Published: February 2022

Abstract: Booking appointments and meetings online is quite common nowadays. However, it can be a time-consuming & tedious process, especially if the appointment system is poorly developed. The paper explains how we established a seamless experience for accepting appointments and scheduling meetings using our app. The Appointment Manager App is an android application built in Flutter to view, schedule, manage and track appointments. It uses Google Firebase for the authentication of users. Users can schedule appointments with the higher authorities of the organisation by selecting a suitable date and time, title and description of the meeting and the designation of the attendee. The appointment data is stored in the Firebase Firestore NoSQL database. These meetings can be effortlessly approved, rescheduled and tracked. Keywords: Appointment Manager, Appointment Scheduling, Appointment Booking, Android Application, Flutter, Google Firebase, Firebase Firestore
A Bibliometric Review and the Direction of Future Vegan-Related Research: A Qualitative Approach
Authors: Loh Hong Chuan , Kwan Jia Ni , Lim Yi Fang , Hoo Fan Kee , Looi Irene
Published: February 2022

Veganism, a lifestyle that encourages healthy and sustainable living, is gaining more attention. The rising demand for sustainable ways of living has stimulated research initiatives globally. We sought to comprehend the topics of interest to researchers and took a qualitative approach in examining vegan-related research trends worldwide. This article aims to provide a synthesis of underlying research themes and identify the direction of future vegan-related research. We selected relevant articles published between 1960 and 2020 from the Scopus database and performed a bibliographic coupling analysis with the open-source R programming software-based Bibliometrix package followed by a content analysis. We identified four main clusters and the associated sub-clusters for each of them: a) consumerism (cultural, social, personal, and psychological factors), b) medical and health sciences (nutrition, biomarkers, anthropometry, fat and/or cholesterol, blood glucose, gut health, blood pressure, general health, ageing and/or quality of life, physical or exercise performance, mortality or longevity, bone health, and genetics), c) food science and technology (vegan food products or by-products, vegan vitamins or supplements, and vegan food content or toxic elements), and d) environmental impacts (greenhouse gas emissions, land and water use). Our study provides a wide-ranging overview of research domains and introduces readers to key studies, concepts, and methods. These are essential to help researchers conduct more studies for effective policy prescriptions
Conocimiento campesino sobre fertilización del maíz en comunidades Mazahua (Jñatjo) de México
Authors: Albino Garduño Rocio , Santiago Mejía Horacio , Avendaño Gómez Aidé , González Álvarez Lizbeth , Cruz Reyes Rosaura
Published: February 2022

La fertilización es un factor determinante en el rendimiento del maíz (Zea mays L.). Sin embargo, el conocimiento indígena de este proceso es poco documentado para su revaloración. El objetivo fue analizar los factores involucrados en la fertilización campesina del maíz. Se realizaron entrevistas estructuradas, observación participativa y un cuestionario a 103 campesinos de tres comunidades mazahuas: San Juan Coajomulco, Fresno Nichi y San Pedro el Alto, Estado de México, en el año 2015. Se hizo análisis multivariable. El índice de fidelidad, fuentes, dosis y costos de fertilización fueron calculados. El rendimiento del grano estimado se comparó con la referencia regional. El índice de fidelidad mostró que la altura de la planta, la floración femenina y el color de las hojas determinan el momento de la fertilización. Los análisis multivariables mostraron que la similitud entre la fertilización campesina también se debe a la comunidad de origen, ocupación, superficie cultivada y cantidad de fósforo aplicada. Los campesinos combinan fertilizantes minerales con estiércol; el costo promedio anual fue $4043 MX por hectárea. El rendimiento del grano en dos de las comunidades fue mayor que el reportado localmente. Los campesinos practican el diálogo de saberes al incorporar la tecnología sin dejar atrás su conocimiento tradicional.
La cobertura de riesgos agricolas en México: una propuesta de fondo contingente para los estados
Authors: Mendoza Velazquez Alfonso
Published: February 2022

Este trabajo propone la implementación de un fondo de contingencia para cubrir las pérdidas potenciales de producción agrícola. El fondo se alimenta de los recursos provenientes del pago de una prima que otorga el derecho de recibir el valor nominal de la pérdida de producción respecto a la producción agrícola esperada. La estructura de la cobertura que proponemos es similar a una opción de venta, donde el precio de ejercicio es el valor de la producción agropecuaria esperada, mientras que el precio spot en la madurez del instrumento es el valor de la producción agropecuaria en el mercado en la fecha de ejercicio. Entre las bondades que ofrece el fondo está la protección de recursos en caso de una contingencia agrícola, es decir, cubrirá el riesgo de las Entidades Federativas ante minusvalías en el valor de la producción agropecuaria en períodos específicos evitando que el Estado deba resarcir esa disminución del valor de la producción. Es una alternativa de cobertura noble que permite estabilizar los flujos de producción agrícola nacional que puede evitar el desabasto e incluso disminuir la posibilidad de que la población de los estados presente cuadros de inseguridad alimentaria.
Exploring the phycosphere of Emiliania huxleyi: from bloom dynamics to microbiome assembly experiments
Authors: Reis Mariana Câmara dos , Romac Sarah , Gall Florence Le , Marie Dominique , Frada Miguel José , Koplovitz Gil , Cariou Thierry , Henry Nicolas , Vargas Colomban de , Jeanthon Christian
Published: February 2022

Coccolithophores have global ecological and biogeochemical significance
as the most important calcifying marine phytoplankton group. The
structure and selection of prokaryotic communities associated with the
most abundant coccolithophore and bloom-forming species, Emiliania
huxleyi, are still poorly known. In this study, we assessed the
diversity of bacterial communities associated with an E. huxleyi bloom
in the Celtic Sea, exposed axenic E. huxleyi cultures to prokaryotic
communities derived from bloom and non-bloom conditions and followed the
dynamics of their microbiome composition over one year. Bloom-associated
prokaryotic communities were dominated by SAR11, Marine group II
Euryarchaeota, Rhodobacterales and contained substantial proportions of
known indicators of phytoplankton bloom demises such as
Flavobacteriaceae and Pseudoalteromonadaceae. Taxonomic richness of
replicated co-cultures resulting from natural communities with axenic E.
huxleyi rapidly shifted and then stabilized over time, presumably by
ecological selection favoring more beneficial populations. Recruited
microbiomes from the environment were consistently dependent on the
composition of the initial bacterioplankton community.
Phycosphere-associated communities derived from the E. huxleyi bloom
depth were highly similar to one another, suggesting deterministic
processes, whereas cultures from non-bloom conditions show an effect of
both deterministic processes and stochasticity. Overall, this work sheds
new light on the importance of the initial inoculum composition in
microbiome recruitment and elucidates the temporal dynamics of its
composition and long-term stability.
Editorial: Good bye exams, hello eportfolio
Authors: Farrell Orna , Buckley Karen , Donaldson Lisa , Farrelly Tom
Published: February 2022

The aim of this special issue of the Irish Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning is to explore eportfolio in Ireland and further afield. An eportfolio can be a tool or technology, a practice, a pedagogical model, an assessment method and a framework for learning (Chen & Black, 2010).  There is growing interest in Ireland in the affordances of eportfolio and their potential to positively impact student learning and achievement. However, there was a dearth of empirical research on eportfolio practice in the context of the Irish educational system. This special issue on eportfolio aims to fill this gap in the literature, and enable us to better appreciate eportfolio practice and ground this in research.

Women scholars have been disproportionately affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, in this special issue, the editorial team acknowledged and identified actions we could take to help to mitigate such effects on women scholars. These supports paid off; 83% of the authors in this issue are women.

Creating a special issue of a journal takes community and hard work. The editors thank the IJTEL team, and the authors for their support and perseverance during a challenging time. Through this special issue of eportfolio, we are proud to add to the scholarship on eportfolio and to support women scholars during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Using Reflective Online Diaries to Enhance Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Online Apprenticeships
Authors: Doherty Aine , McLaughlin Christopher
Published: February 2022

This paper explored the use of reflective online diaries to enhance teaching, learning and assessment in the context of an apprenticeship programme delivered online. An action research mixed methodology was employed; including qualitative reflective practice and a quantitative survey of students enrolled on a sales module over four academic years. Quantitative data analysis included Spearman Rank-Order Correlations, Exploratory Factor Analysis and Path Analysis using IBM AMOS v25 and explored the relationship between each student cohort and other key factors including assessment value, manageability, frequency, student enhancement and module satisfaction.

The outcome is a conceptualisation of a student enhancement and module satisfaction process, in a tested framework model. The findings indicate student enhancement’s crucial role in predicting student satisfaction with the module; the more an apprentice learner perceives a reflective assessment activity will inform different areas of their overall learning, the more likely they are to be satisfied with the module. The use of reflective online diaries also demonstrates their role in overcoming challenges associated with online teaching and learning. The benefits of critical reflective practice for educators are also reinforced, where the outcome can lead to an enhancement in teaching, learning and assessment.

This research significantly adds to growing evidence that ePortfolio based learning has potential to support many higher education objectives connected to achievement of knowledge, skills, and competence by third level learners. The implications advocate for higher education institutions to create opportunities for educators to test new assessment methods, strategies, and tactics.
Gravity-Based Tools for Assessing the Impact of Tariff Changes
Authors: Gnutzmann-Mkrtchyan Arevik , Hugot Jules
Published: February 2022

The first tool estimates the impact on bilateral trade for 5,020 products in a partial equilibrium framework. The second quantifies the general equilibrium impact on bilateral aggregate trade, allowing estimates of trade reallocation and welfare changes. The paper uses these to estimate the impact for Armenia of tariff changes including (i) alignment with the external tariff of the Eurasian Economic Union, (ii) free trade agreements between the Eurasian Economic Union and other economies—Iran and the People’s Republic of China, and (iii) loss of beneficiary status for the European Union’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences.
Introducing the λ-Scale DEMATEL method: Developing the classical DEMATEL technique
Authors: EBRAHİMİ Seyed Hossain
Published: February 2022

DEMATEL method is a methodology to deal with complex systems. Its core process is to visualize structurally the graphical interrelation among some critical factors known as the most important factors affecting on the performance or the decision making issues. The initial direct influence matrix in DEMATEL methodology would be assessed by the integer scale of 0,1,2,3,4 for "no influence" , "low influence", "medium influence", "high influence" and "very high influence" respectively. Linguistically this scale is not symmetric because of that there has been no value considered for the term of " very low influence". Additionally there is a challenge for the infinity test of the normalized matrix in DEMATEL procedure. In this research, it would be intended to redefine the input scale of DEMATEL and propose a modificationto redesign the DEMATEL method. Eventually, a threshold value formula has been presented for filtering out the final total influence matrix.
Disiplin Kerja terhadap Kinerja Karyawan
Authors: Ariesni Selfi , Asnur Lise
Published: February 2022

Kinerja karyawan belum sesuai dengan yang diharapkan, hal ini disebabkan adanya karyawan front office dan F&B yang saat bekerja tidak berada ditempat, pergi keluar hotel dan baru kembali saat akan mengambil absen pulang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis displin kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan. Pendekatan asosiatif kausal dengan bentuk penelitian kauntitatif adalah jenis penelitian yang dipakai pada penelitian ini. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan total sampling dengan jumlah karyawan sebanyak 30 orang yang dijadikan sebagai populasi dan sampel pada penelitian ini. Jenis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian yaitu data primer melalui penyebaran kuesioner dan data sekunder dari absensi dan performance review karyawan. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan angket. Teknik analisis data dengan uji persyaratan analisis dan juga pengujian hipotesis dengan teknik analisis regresi linear sederhana dan koefisien determinan dengan bantuan SPPS 20.00. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan displin kerja di kategori baik (50%), kinerja karyawan di kategori tinggi (63,33%.). Uji regresi linear sederhana sebesar 12,494 nilai signifikan sig 0,007 < 0,05. Nilai R square 0,229. 22,9% disiplin kerja dapat mempengaruhi kinerja karyawan dan 77,1%  selebihnya yang mempengaruhi kinerja karyawan adalah faktor lain. Nilai t sebesar 007dengan nilai signifikan 0,007 < 0,05 sehingga diperoleh adanya pengaruh yang signifikan antar kedua variabel. Pengujian koefisien regresi nilai 0,585 yang nilai signifikannya 0,007 < 0,05 dimana setiap satuan disiplin kerja dapat menaikkan 0,585 satuan kinerja karyawan. Maka, disiplin kerja berpengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan.
Determinan Faktor yang Mempengaruhi E-Trust dan Minat Menggunakan Aplikasi Alodokter
Authors: Pradita Kadek Yoga
Published: February 2022

Pandemi Covid-19 menyebabkan keresahan pada masyarakat, sehingga peran aplikasi kesehatan digital sangat penting di masa pandemi. namun posisi aplikasi Alodokter digantikan oleh pesaingnya, sehingga diindikasikan bahwa minat menggunakan Alodokter menurun. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis determinan faktor yang mempengaruhi e-trust dan minat menggunakan aplikasi Alodokter. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah pengguna aplikasi Alodokter. Penentuan sampel menggunakan insidential sampling, dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 105 orang responden. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Teknik analisis data mengunakan pendekatan PLS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa E-WOM berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap E-Trust pada aplikasi Alodokter. Fitur layanan tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap E-Trust pada aplikasi Alodokter. Perceived usefullness berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap E-Trust pada aplikasi Alodokter. E-WOM tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat menggunakan pada aplikasi Alodokter. Fitur layanan tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat menggunakan pada aplikasi Alodokter. Perceived usefullness tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat menggunakan pada aplikasi Alodokter. E-Trust berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap minat menggunakan pada aplikasi Alodokter. Implikasi penelitian ini diharapkan dapat menjadi bahan masukan serta pertimbangan bagi manajemen aplikasi Alodokter agar lebih membuka wawasan dalam meningkatkan minat menggunakan aplikasi Alodokter yang dapat dilakukan dengan meningkatkan perceived usefullness dari aplikasi Alodokter.
Dampak Kualitas Pelayanan Terhadap Kepuasan Pasien Puskesmas
Authors: Imran Imran , Yulihasri Yulihasri , Almasdi Almasdi , Syavardie Yimmi
Published: February 2022

Kualitas pelayanan yang disebabkan oleh sumber daya manusia, fasilitas, dan rujukan yang belum optimal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kualitas pelayanan terhadap kepuasan pasien Puskesmas. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode asosiatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh pengunjung yang datang ke  Puskesmas. Pengambilan sampel dailakukan dengan teknik purposive sampling. Adapun mjumlah sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah 100 responden. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu kuesioner dengan skala likert. Teknik analisi yang dilakukan dengan metode analisis regresi berganda dengan menggunakan SPSS. Hasil penelitian menujukkan bahwa  dimensi tangible mempunyai pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kepuasan pasien, dimensi reliable mempunyai pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kepuasan pasien, dimensi responsiveness mempunyai pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kepuasan pasien, dimensi anssurane mempunyai pangruh yang signifikan terhadap kepuasan pasien, dimensi emphaty  mempunyai pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kepuasan pasien. Dimensi yang paling dominan pengaruh yaitu tangible, sedangkan yang paling rendah yaitu responsiveness.  Dimensi tangible, reliable, responsiveness, assurance dan emphaty secara simultan mempunyai pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kepuasan pasien. Hasil penelitian diharapkan agar pihak pengelolan Puskesmas Banja Loweh Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota lebih meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan terutama pada dimensi responsiveness yang paling rendah.
Dampak Penempatan Kerja dan Motivasi Kerja terhadap Prestasi Kerja di OTI Fried Chicken
Authors: Sidupa Efo Vista , Sugiarto Agus
Published: February 2022

Rekrutmen dan penempatan karyawan yang tidak tepat akan mengakibat- kan prestasi kerja karyawan tidak tercapai secara optimal. Oleh karena itu, dibutuhkan managemen yang efektif terhadap penempatan kerja dan motivasi, pemberikan motivasi ini juga sangatlah diperlukan karena akan menuju pada pencapaian prestasi kerja di perusahaan. Motivasi yang diberikan kepada karyawan sebaiknya dipertahankan oleh perusahaan, dalam hal pemberian penghargaan, perhatian, persaingan, partisipasi, kebanggaan dan hukuman yang diperlakukan secara adil pada setiap karyawannya. Sehingga tidak terjadi kecemburuan sosial antara karyawan dan dapat meningkatkan kinerja karyawan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh penempatan kerja dan motivasi kerja terhadap prestasi kerja di OTI Fried Chicken.  Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif. Teknik yang digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data yaitu observasi, wawancara, dan kuesioner. Instrument yang digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data yaitu angket.  Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kuantitatif dengan teknik analisis regresi linear berganda. Populasi penelitian ini adalah sebanyak 30 orang dan jumlah reponden sebanyak 30 orang, dengan menggunakan metode sampling jenuh. Penempatan kerja berpengaruh terhadap prestasi kerja pada karyawan. Motivasi kerja berpengaruh terhadap prestasi kerja pada karyawan. Disimpulkan bahwa penempatan kerja dan motivasi kerja berpengaruh terhadap prestasi secara berganda.
Efektivitas Pengurusan Hak Tanggungan Elektronik di Kantor Pertanahan Kabupaten Buleleng
Authors: Mariadi Ni Nyoman , Arta I Komang Kawi
Published: February 2022

Pengguna baik pihak PPAT maupun pihak kreditor pengguna HT-el yang salah memasukkan data, sehingga dari BPN (Badan Pertanahan Nasional)  terhambat untuk menyelesaikan secara cepat pengurusan HT-el. HT-el memang dapat mempercepat prosedur pengurusan hak tanggungan, namun masih ada suatu kendala lain seperti sistem atau jaringan yang eror pada saat proses pengurusan HT-el. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu menganalisis efektivitas Pengurusan Hak Tanggungan Elektronik di Kantor Pertanahan Kabupaten Buleleng dan kendala serta upaya Pengurusan Hak Tanggungan Elektronik di Kantor Pertanahan Kabupaten Buleleng. Jenis penelitian ini yaitu penelitian hukum empiris pendekatan melalui yuridis sosiologis. Sumber data penelitian dari wawancara yang dilakukan di Kantor Pertanahan Kabupaten Buleleng dan ditambah melalui studi kepustakaan untuk dapat memperoleh data sekundernya. Sampel penelitian menggunakan sampel purposive sampling. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Efektivitas Pengurusan Hak Tanggungan Elektronik sudah efektif, namun apabila dikaji dengan teori efektivitas hukum. Pada bagian budaya hukum mengenai HT-el yang masih terdapat beberapa kendala yang harus perlu penyeseuaian budaya hukum yang semula pengurusan Hak Tanggungan secara manual dengan perkembangan teknologi sekarang menjadi pengurusan Hak Tanggungan secara elektronik. Kendala yang dihadapi dari sisi server dan jaringan, serta teknis penggunaan dari HT-el tersebut. Diperlukan suatu server yang memadai dan terus dilakukan sosialisasi dan pembekalan terhadap HT-el tersebut kepada pengguna Ht-el, supaya pengguna dapat cepat beradaptasi dengan budaya hukum pengurusan HT-el saat ini.