bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Properties and interpretation of the Skellam model -- a discrete-time contest competition population model
Authors: Šuba Jurģis , Kawata Yukichika , Lindén Andreas
Published: April 2023

The Skellam model describes discrete-time population dynamics of a
single species assuming uniform (i.e., random or Poissonian) individual
distribution and intraspecific contest competition. Apart from studies
on individual-based models derived from first principles, it has rarely
been applied to ecological research. However, in specific situations, it
may be more appropriate than, for instance, the frequently used Ricker
model. This is derived from assuming scramble competition among
individuals. In this paper, we offer insight into the first principles
underlying the Skellam model. In addition, we provide an alternative
parameterization of the model in terms of two commonly used parameters:
intrinsic rate of population increase and carrying capacity. In light of
these findings, the Skellam model may be a useful alternative for a
range of purposes where it has previously been overlooked, e.g., in
fitting population models to time series data.
Bird/Drone Detection and Classification using Classical and Deep Learning Methods
Authors: Zitar Raed Abu , Kassab Mohamad , Fallah Amal El , Barbaresco Frederic
Published: April 2023

Machine learning techniques have always been a strong candidate for
solving complex recognition problems. Drone/Bird detection and
classification is one of the most challenging tasks in recent years.
Both drones and birds come in different sizes, velocities, and
behaviors. The lack of bird images and videos is tackled in this work.
Deep learning, classical machine learning techniques such as Support
Vector Machines (SVM) and Random Forest (RF) in addition to shallow
neural network (NN) learning methods are used. Combined open-source data
sets and labeled bird images data sets are used in training and testing
for detection and classification. In particular, several deep learning
methods are used in the detection of RGB and IR drone images. They were
compared with the new SSD-AdderNet which showed the best results in the
detection of IR images while exhibiting the least complexity. The SVM
proved to be the best in classification.
EML4::ALK Fusions In Complex Lymphatic Malformations
Authors: Winger Beth Apsel , Devine Walter Patrick , Hsiao Edward C. , Zapala Matthew , Ziffle Jessica Van , Gupta Nalin , Friedan Ilona , Shimano Kristin
Published: April 2023

Gorham-Stout disease (GSD) and generalized lymphatic anomaly (GLA) are
subtypes of complex lymphatic malformations (CLMs) with osseous
involvement that cause significant complications in children, including
pain and pathologic fractures. Mutations in cellular growth pathways are
common, and the mTOR inhibitor sirolimus alleviates symptoms in some,
but not all, patients. We describe two patients, one with GSD and one
with GLA, who were found to have EML4::ALK fusions. This report of a
targetable, oncogenic fusion in vascular malformations expands our
understanding of the genetic basis for CLMs and suggesting additional
targeted therapies could be effective.
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Authors: Medina Wilderson
Published: April 2023

The ongoing destruction of habitats in the Tropics accelerates the
current rate of species extinction. Range-restricted species are
exceptionally vulnerable, yet we have insufficient knowledge about their
protection. Species’ current distribution, range size, and protection
gaps are key parameters to determine conservation priorities. Here, we
identified priority range-restricted bird species and their conservation
hotspots in the Northern Andes. We employed maps of the Area of Habitat,
AOH, that better reflect their current distributions than existing maps.
We estimated protection within each species’ AOH and for the cumulative
distribution of all 355 range-restricted birds found across the Northern
Andes. For the latter, we also calculated protection across the
elevational gradient. We estimated how much additional protection
community lands would contribute if they were focused on conservation.
AOHs ranged from 40 to 200,000 km2. We identified four conservation
priority hotspots based on cumulative species richness: the number of
AOHs stacked per unit area. These hotspots are high-resolution mapped
representations of Endemic Bird Areas for the Tropical Andes that we
consider critically important. Protected areas cover only 31% of the
cumulative AOH, but community lands (Indigenous and Afro-Latin American
lands) could add 22% more protection. Half of our 335 species have
ranges smaller than their published estimates, yet only 22% of these
are deemed as threatened by IUCN. We identified 45 species as top
conservation priorities. Most of these concentrate in areas of low
protection near community lands and at middle elevations where, on
average, only 34% of the land is protected. We highlight the importance
of collaborative efforts among stakeholders: governments are entailed to
support private and community-based conservation practices to protect
the region with the most range-restricted birds worldwide.
Temperature dependence of ESD effects on 28nm FD-SOI MOSFETs
Authors: Xiao yiping , Liu Chaoming , Zhang Yanqing , Qi Chunhua , Ma Guoliang , Wang Tianqi , Huo Mingxue
Published: April 2023

The failure mechanisms caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD) effects
at ambient temperatures ranging from -75℃ to 125℃ are investigated by
Silvaco TCAD simulator. The devices are NMOS transistors fabricated with
28nm fully depleted silicon-on-insulator (FDSOI) technology. Results
indicate that with an increase in temperature, the first breakdown
voltage of the device decreased by 27.32%, while the holding voltage
decreased by approximately 8.49%. The total current density, lattice
temperature, and potential etc. were extracted for a detailed insight
into the failure process. These findings provide valuable references for
the design and development of ESD protection devices applied at
different temperature ranges.
Prediction of US 30-years-treasury-bonds mouvement and trading entry point using Robust 1DCNN-BiLSTM-XGBoost algorithm
Authors: ZAAR Abdellah EL , BENAYA Nabil , BAKIR Toufik , MANSOURI Amine , ALLATI Abderrahim EL
Published: April 2023

This paper proposes a novel algorithm that accurately predicts market
trends and trading entry points for US 30-year-treasury bonds using a
hybrid approach of 1-Dimensional Convolutional Neural Network (1DCNN),
Long-Short Term Memory (LSTM), and XGBoost algorithms. We compared the
performance of various strategies using 1DCNN and LSTM and found that
existing state-of-the-art methods based on LSTM have excellent results
in market movement prediction tasks, but the effectiveness of 1DCNN and
LSTM in terms of trading entry point and market perturbations has not
been studied thoroughly. We demonstrate, through experiments that our
proposed 1DCNN-BiLSTM-XGBoost algorithm combined with moving averages
crossover effectively mitigates noise and market perturbations, leading
to high accuracy in spotting trading entry points and trend signals for
US 30-year-treasury-bonds. Our experimental study shows that the
proposed approach achieves an average of 0.0001% Root Mean Squared
Error and 100% R-Square, making it a promising method for predicting
the market trends and trading entry points.
Opportunities for sustainable development of the tourist superstructure in rural territories
Authors:   D.A. Tsenov Academy of Economics, Svishtov, Bulgaria, Pavlov Pavlin
Published: April 2023

The development of the tourism superstructure in rural areas is a driving force for the diversification of opportunities for economic progress in rural areas. On the one hand, it provides opportunities for sustainability in a rural area by using its resources for agricultural purposes. On the other hand, there is a prospect for the realization of alternative forms of tourism business. This paper examines some opportunities for development in the direction of sustainability of the tourism superstructure in rural areas in order to integrate and balanced territorial development.
Increased Technology Use Associated With Lower A1C in a Large Pediatric Clinical Population
Authors: Alonso G. Todd , Triolo Taylor M. , Akturk Halis Kaan , Pauley Meghan E. , Sobczak Marisa , Forlenza Gregory P. , Sakamoto Casey , Pyle Laura , Frohnert Brigitte I.
Published: April 2023

OBJECTIVE

While continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), insulin pumps, and hybrid closed-loop (HCL) systems each improve glycemic control in type 1 diabetes, it is unclear how the use of these technologies impacts real-world pediatric care.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

We found 1,455 patients aged <22 years, with type 1 diabetes duration >3 months, and who had data from a single center in between both 2016–2017 (n = 2,827) and 2020–2021 (n = 2,731). Patients were grouped by multiple daily injections or insulin pump, with or without an HCL system, and using a blood glucose monitor or CGM. Glycemic control was compared using linear mixed-effects models adjusting for age, diabetes duration, and race/ethnicity.

RESULTS

CGM use increased from 32.9 to 75.3%, and HCL use increased from 0.3 to 27.9%. Overall A1C decreased from 8.9 to 8.6% (P < 0.0001).

CONCLUSIONS

Adoption of CGM and HCL was associated with decreased A1C, suggesting promotion of these technologies may yield glycemic benefits.
Atopic Dermatitis Patients’ Preference on Patient Self-administered Tools Used in Clinical Practice
Authors: Mandelin Johanna M. , Ekman Anna , Ruohonen Suvi T. , Korhonen Laura
Published: April 2023

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Three Cephalic Plaques: A Quiz
Authors: Alzahrani Muslih , Vitte Franck , Aubin François
Published: April 2023

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Establishment and Utility of SwedAD: A Nationwide Swedish Registry for Patients with Atopic Dermatitis Receiving Systemic Pharmacotherapy
Authors: Alsterholm Mikael , Svedbom Axel , Anderson Chris D. , Holm Sommar Lena , Ivert Lina U. , Josefson Anna , Von Kobyletzki Laura , Lindberg Magnus , Lundeberg Lena , Lundqvist Maria , Nylander Elisabet , Sandström Falk MariHelen , Shayesteh Alexander , Sigurdardottir Gunnthorunn , Sonesson Andreas , Svensson Åke , Virtanen Marie , Vrang Sophie , Wahlgren Carl-Fredrik , Bradley Maria , Johansson Emma K.
Published: April 2023

SwedAD, a Swedish nationwide registry for patients with atopic dermatitis receiving systemic pharmacotherapy, was launched on 1 September 2019. We describe here the establishment of a user-friendly registry to the benefit of patients with atopic dermatitis. By 5 November 2022, 38 clinics had recorded 931 treatment episodes in 850 patients with an approximate national coverage rate of 40%. Characteristics at enrolment included median Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) 10.2 (interquartile range 4.0, 19.4), Patient-Oriented Eczema Measure (POEM) 18.0 (10.0, 24.0), Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) 11.0 (5.0, 19.0) and Peak Itch Numerical Rating Scale-11 (NRS-11) 6.0 (3.0, 8.0). At 3 months, median EASI was 3.2 (1.0, 7.3) and POEM, DLQI, and NRS-11 were improved. Regional coverage varied, reflecting the distribution of dermatologists, the ratio of public to private healthcare, and difficulties in recruiting certain clinics. This study highlights the importance of a nationwide registry when managing systemic pharmacotherapy of atopic dermatitis.
Research of Roman-period metallurgy: Remarks based on the chemical composition analyses of the eye brooches of the Prussian series from the burial ground in Malbork-Wielbark
Authors: Łuczkiewicz Piotr , Gan Paweł , Kleemann Jörg , Kuzioła Aneta
Published: April 2023

Analyses of the alloy composition of the 114 artefacts from 21 sites of the Wielbark and Przeworsk cultures indicate that these brooches largely correspond to the Roman categories of alloys. The most numerous group of brooches was made of an alloy type M – middle, that is the product of mixing new pure brass with scrap bronze. Such finds are most often found in the cemeteries of the Wielbark culture. Other items were made of metal type B, often found in Roman period artefacts. It is high in zinc content and created with the use of non-mixed brass. This smallest group in the analysed data set appears both in cemeteries of the Wielbark and Przeworsk cultures. Also quite prelevant were recycled alloys, obtained through melting together various raw materials (lower zinc content metal – type A). Most of such brooches are from the Mazovian sites. This may indicate the functioning of local workshops there, which worked using available, processed raw material.
Kolejny element układanki – kurhan III kultury ceramiki sznurowej na stanowisku 3 w Ulowie na Roztoczu Środkowym
Authors: Niezabitowska-Wiśniewska Barbara , Wiśniewski Tadeusz
Published: April 2023

W mikroregionie Ulowa na Roztoczu Środkowym jedna z najlepiej czytelnych faz osadniczych łączona jest z kulturą ceramiki sznurowej. W chwili obecnej tak datowanych jest 10 stanowisk archeologicznych. Na stanowisku 3 znajdowało się cmentarzysko kurhanowe tej kultury składające się z trzech kopców. Wszystkie zbadane zostały wykopaliskowo. Artykuł poświęcony jest wynikom badań kurhanu oznaczonego numerem III o niemal nieczytelnym nasypie. W jego centrum znajdowała się jama grobowa, w której strop wkopano kolejny grób tej kultury. W nasyp kurhanu wkopano także palenisko z brukiem kamiennym kultury wielbarskiej. W tekście omówiono również cmentarzysko na stanowisku 3 na tle innych cmentarzysk kurhanowych w mikroregionie Ulowa.
Baden culture settlement at Grodkowice site 4, Kłaj municipality, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in the context of pottery material
Authors: Borowska Agata
Published: April 2023

This paper presents results of excavations conducted by Zdzisław Sochacki at Grodkowice site 4 in 1959, 1962-1963. An area of 1.15 h was explored during these three seasons and 50 features of the Baden culture were unearthed. The recovered materials have never been published completely. Some of them, together with the whole field documentation, were lost. However, the storerooms of the Faculty of Archaeology of the University of Warsaw accommodate a collection of pottery vessels from this site, and these vessels were subjected to a number of analyses.

As a result of multi-proxy approach in the analysis of the pottery, mainly examination focussing on plant macro-remains, it was possible to establish the type of the economy of the Baden culture society at the site. Mineral and petrographic analyses indicated the composition and details of vessel production. Another important aspect of the study is an attempt at establishing the chronology of the settlement in relation to the pottery style. Radiocarbon dating contributed to clarification of this issue.

The settlement at Grodkowice is definitely very interesting, and importantly, one of the few explored settlements. Although some of the material was lost, it was possible to fill a gap on the map of Baden culture settlement activity in the region of Wieliczka and Bochnia.
SOMETING: Inisiasi model peningkatan brand image berbasis social marketing pada UMKM Kelapa Parut Kota Semarang
Authors: Reza Ahmad
Published: April 2023

Social marketing or social marketing is one way for a company to improve its brand image to be better known among the public. Social marketing activities can be based on activities such as caring for the environment and minimal waste generated from the business activities of an MSME or company. The purpose of this study is to find out more deeply about consumer perceptions of marketing activities carried out based on social marketing and to know whether social marketing can be a model for improving the brand image of a business. This research was carried out using qualitative methods by conducting in-depth interviews with grated coconut business owners and grated coconut consumers which in this study were taken from several Grated Coconut SMEs in Semarang City. By finding a new social marketing model, namely (SOMETING) as a basis for initiating an increase in MSME brand image or an effort to increase MSME awareness of the environment and make it easier for MSMEs to carry out social marketing to improve their business brand image. The contribution of the results of this research is that the new someting model can make it easier to describe in carrying out social marketing because the model is very easy to understand and run and the model is adapted to business conditions and consumers.Keywords: Brand Image, Social Marketing, Initiation, Something, Model
Analisis Strategi Produk Kecantikan Viral Menggunakan Integrasi Product Life Cycle dan Analisis SWOT
Authors: Prasetyo Wahyu Eko
Published: April 2023

The development ofproduct scycle is one of the keys to a product life cycle (product life scycle) in a company.  In retail companies, distributors of viral beauty products also have a life cycle center at the age of the viral period of a product that cannot be predicted.  So that business owners must prepare alternative strategies for development through their internal and external resources through the provision of their strengths, weaknesses, challenges, and threats (SWOT). This research was conducted on one of the viral products owned by a beauty product company / store. Data collection is carried out by the method of observation, interviews and the study of company documents.  The analysis method uses an internal analysis matrix of external SWOT (Strenghts, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats).  This analysis is used to find out the external internal potential possessed by the company.  The next analysis method is to use the principle of product life cycle (PLC).  From these 2 SWOT and PLC analyses, several alternative strategies were produced to develop sales as well as control over the life cycle of viral products based on the PLC study conducted. This research is focused on companies in the field of beauty products with  special cases on products that go viral or rise periodically. Recommendations for subsequent research are to further develop projections of subjects with a wider range of cases, so as to provide a broader picture as well as strategy.
ANALISIS PEMBERIAN MOTIVASI PADA MEMBER PT. SRIKANDHI JAYATAMA INDONESIA
Authors: Riantisari Rahmawati , Rokhman Nur , Ghazali Buya Al
Published: April 2023

Pemberian motivasi menjadi sesuatu hal yang mutlak bagi perusahaan untuk meningkatkan kinerja membernya, namun motivasi dari internal masing-masing member menjadi syarat yang tidak bisa diabaikan.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pemberian motivasi pada member yang dilakukan oleh PT. Srikandhi Jayatama Indonesia. Metode penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian analisis deskriptif. Data didapat melalui hasil wawancara secara langsung oleh pemilik dari PT. Srikandhi Jayatama Indonesia. Analisis pemberian motivasi didasarkan pada teori David McClelland. Adapun hasilnya adalah klasifikasi memberi, pemberian bonus, rumah, dan reward akan menaikkan kebutuhan prestasi. PT. SJI menyediakan complaint member center untuk member terkait dengan perilaku leader yang tidak sesuai dengan SOP, member bisa langsung melaporkan ke perusahaan dan adanya pertemuan berkala antar para member. Kebutuhan akan kekuasaan diberikan oleh PT. SJI untuk leader-leader seperti pelatihan focus meeting, pelatihan leadership program dan seminar penjualan untuk menginspirasi orang lain. Implikasinya pemberian motivasi yang dilakukan bukan hanya untuk meningkatkan kinerja tetapi untuk tetap mempertahankan kinerja yang tinggi dari member  PT.SJI.Kata Kunci : Motivasi, Member, PT. Srikandhi Jayatama Indonesia
Elderly people’s perceptions of ICT’s role in alleviating social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Silvennoinen Piia , Heikkinen Sari
Published: April 2023

Technological advances and increasing life expectancy create a situation where technology becomes embedded in the lives of the elderly in various ways. In March 2020, stay-at-home orders were put into place in Finland to reduce transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The physical distancing recommendations were especially targeted to the elderly over 70 years old, with guidance to avoid social contacts outside the family. The social isolation caused by the restrictions increased the use of technology among the elderly, for example, as a venue to maintain contact with other people. Based on semi-structured telephone interviews of 10 Finnish elderly gathered during spring 2021, we explored what kind of role Information and Communication Technology (ICT) had in maintaining their personal networks and social activity during the pandemic. The 10 interviewees (7 women and 3 men) were between 65 and 83 years old. They all lived independently in their homes, either alone or with a spouse. The interviews were analysed by using inductive content analysis. The results show that ICT mitigated the experience of social isolation in multiple ways. Technological devices were used for communication, replacing face-to-face interaction. Moreover, interviewees became active on social media, creating blogs and online materials for their children and grandchildren. The interviewees also used different kinds of devices for entertainment purposes. In addition, they participated in various types of online courses and learnt to use the needed everyday devices. The results highlight the importance of ICT in alleviating the social isolation of the elderly during the pandemic. As the pandemic restricted everyday life, it also provided the solitude to dwell in the digital world and learn to use it to maintain daily routines. Furthermore, due to the pandemic, the interviewees’ digital skills improved and expanded. This study highlights the importance of technology in promoting health, well-being and active ageing among the elderly.
Siun soten asiakkaille annettavan digituen malli
Authors: Koivula Mira , Laatikainen Irina , Vesa Pirjo
Published: April 2023

Digitalisaatio mahdollistaa parempien palveluiden tuottamisen asiakkaille edistäen yhdenvertaisuutta sekä terveyttä ja hyvinvointia. Tutkimuksellisessa kehittämistyössä käytettiin menetelminä kyselyä (n=346) ja kehittämispalavereja sekä hyödynnettiin näkökulmataulukkoa Valtiovarainministeriön AUTA-hankkeen digituen mallia. Kyselyn vastaukset analysoitiin Webropol-raportointityökalun avulla. Varsinainen kehittämistyö toteutettiin kyselyn tulosten pohjalta kehittämispalavereissa jatkuvana arviointina. Näiden pohjalta laadittiin Digituki-malli Siun sotelle.
Kyselytutkimuksen tulosten perusteella tukea digitaalisten palvelujen käyttöön tarvitaan jokaisessa ikäluokassa sekä eri taitotasoilla. Digitaaliset palvelut koetaan hyödyllisiksi ja asiakkaat ovat kiinnostuneita digipalvelujen oppimiseen.  Kyselyyn vastanneilla on kattavasti käytössä digitaalisten palvelujen käyttöön tarvittavia laitteita sekä vahvan tunnistautumisen välineitä. Enemmistö vastaajista toivoo digitukea verkkokoulutuksina tai lähikoulutuksina. Lähikoulutusta toivovat taitotasoltaan runsaasti apua tarvitsevat asiakkaat, kun taas taitavat digitaalisia palveluja käyttävät toivovat koulutuksen tapahtuvan etänä. Kyselyvastauksissa nousee myös esille tarve palveluiden piiriin ohjaamisesta. Taitoa palvelujen käyttöön on, mutta asiakkailla ei ole tietoa kaikista olemassa olevista palveluista.
Digituki-mallissa muodostettiin digituen palvelut asiakkaan digitaitojen mukaan. Tuloksista ilmeni, että digitaaliset palvelut ovat vahva osa Siun soten alueen asukkaiden arkea. Tuki digitaalisten palvelujen käyttöön on erittäin tärkeää, jotta jokaisella on tasavertainen mahdollisuus lisääntyviin ja kehittyviin sotepalveluihin. Mallin avulla digituki on mahdollista vakiinnuttaa osaksi hyvinvointialueen laadukkaita palveluita ja edistää sähköistä sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollon asiointia.
Local edge computing for radiological image reconstruction and computer-assisted detection: A feasibility study
Authors: Isosalo Antti , Islam Johirul , Mustonen Henrik , Räinä Ella , Inkinen Satu I. , Brix Mikael , Kumar Tanesh , Reponen Jarmo , Nieminen Miika T. , Harjula Erkki
Published: April 2023

Computational requirements for data processing at different stages of the radiology value chain are increasing. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a diagnostic imaging technique used in dental and extremity imaging, involving a highly demanding image reconstruction task. In turn, artificial intelligence (AI) assisted diagnostics are becoming increasingly popular, thus increasing the use of computation resources. Furthermore, the need for fully independent imaging units outside radiology departments and with remotely performed diagnostics emphasize the need for wireless connectivity between the imaging unit and hospital infrastructure. In this feasibility study, we propose an approach based on a distributed edge-cloud computing platform, consisting of small-scale local edge nodes, edge servers with traditional cloud resources to perform data processing tasks in radiology. We are interested in the use of local computing resources with Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), in our case Jetson Xavier NX, for hosting the algorithms for two use-cases, namely image reconstruction in cone beam computed tomography and AI-assisted cancer detection from mammographic images. Particularly, we wanted to determine the technical requirements for local edge computing platform for these two tasks and whether CBCT image reconstruction and breast cancer detection tasks are possible in a diagnostically acceptable time frame. We validated the use-cases and the proposed edge computing platform in two stages. First, the algorithms were validated use-case-wise by comparing the computing performance of the edge nodes against a reference setup (regular workstation). Second, we performed qualitative evaluation on the edge computing platform by running the algorithms as nanoservices. Our results, obtained through real-life prototyping, indicate that it is possible and technically feasible to run both reconstruction and AI-assisted image analysis functions in a diagnostically acceptable computing time. Furthermore, based on the qualitative evaluation, we confirmed that the local edge computing capacity can be scaled up and down during runtime by adding or removing edge devices without the need for manual reconfigurations. We also found all previously implemented software components to be transferable as such. Overall, the results are promising and help in developing future applications, e.g., in mobile imaging scenarios, where such a platform is beneficial.
Persepsi Guru tentang Pengelolaan Pembelajaran Daring (Dalam Jaringan) di SMK Negeri 5 Padang
Authors: Gustheana Elvi , Jasrial Jasrial
Published: April 2023

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian yang memaparkan serta menjelaskan bagaimana persepsi guru tentang pengelolaan pembelajaran daring (dalam jaringan) di SMK Negeri 5 Padang pada aspek perencanaan, pelaksanaan, evaluasi dan tindak lanjut. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kuantitatif dan strategi yang digunakan adalah stratified proportional random sampling, . populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah guru SMK Negeri 5 Padang sebanyak 112 orang, dengan sampel diambil sebanyak 52 orang. Instrumen pendugaan dari penelitian ini adalah angket dengan menggunakan skala Likert. Informasi yang dikumpulkan ditangani dengan memperkirakan nilainya.. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa persepsi guru tentang pengelolaan pembelajaran daring (dalam jaringan) di SMK Negeri 5 Padang, dilihat dari aspek (1) perencanaan pembelajaran daring berstatus sangat baik dengan nilai 4,23 , (2) pelaksanaan pembelajaran daring berstatus sangat baik dengan nilai 4,29, (3) evaluasi kegiatan daring berstatus sangat baik dengan rata 4,28, (4) tindak lanjut kegiatan berstatus baik dengan nilai 4,15. Secara keseluruhan persepsi guru tentang pengelolaan pembelajaran daring (dalam jaringan) di SMK Negeri 5 Padang berada pada kriteria sangat baik dengan nilai 4,23.
Post-Colonial Indian Woman: Journey from Subjugation to Emancipation
Authors: Subramanyam R.S.
Published: April 2023

In terms of emancipation, gender equality, female individuality and identity have become prominent themes in Indian feminist writings in the recent decades. The literary canon is dominated by men in most post-colonial countries. Patriarchal intellectuals did not pay serious attention to early feminist writings and ridiculed their radical ideas regarding women's freedom. It has become a natural social evil that a woman should not think about her freedom in India. This paper explores journey from subjugation to emancipation of Indian woman. Before independence of India, the Indian woman is not given higher education, not given social and political rights, not given economic security and she has to be dumb to ask anything for her existence. Unlike men, Indian feminist writers have been able to shine their subtle talents in the literary world. Indian feminist writers gave a new spirit to the Indian woman with the inspiring works of radical female protagonists in their novels. These works gave Indian woman new ideas, socio-political rights and economic freedom and she gained great confidence to stand with a man to show her influence in all walks of life.
White Man’s Burden(ed) by Others: Reading Chinua Achebe and Analysing Rudyard Kipling
Authors: Rakesh Ayushi
Published: April 2023

The chosen article by Chinua Achebe brought a hugely different angle of Conrad’s Heart of Darkness i.e., the racist angle. He mentioned the keyways a text becomes so oblivious that readers ‘normalize’ the racist angle of the novella. In Conrad’s critically acclaimed works, there is covert racism that Achebe pointed out to the global audience. Even as a reader from ‘Orient’ it took me some time to absorb the obvious fact staring right into the face of every reader. Achebe presents the very understanding of African culture, and it is absolute mockery by a renowned writer like Joseph Conrad. The major question here then arises is, what is culture?
DEMOCRACY GAMPÔNG AS AN INITIATIVE TO ELLIMINATE MONEY POLITICS IN ACEH SINGKIL
Authors: Hasan Effendi , Muliawati Muliawati , Helmi Helmi , Ikhsan Ikhsan , Hajad Vellayati
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACT. Money politics conducted by political actors has inadvertently harmed the order of democratic civilization, which seeks to produce exemplary leaders with competence and morality. The practice of money politics is still prevalent in the local community of Singkil Regency, where it is considered pervasive. This is evident in every political contest for the Pileg and Pilkada, where candidates distribute cash, goods, and basic necessities. Observations on the ground indicate that there is a strong suspicion that the people there are extremely pragmatic in their political choices; they do not see the potential figures of the candidates but rather candidates who can give money to the people they favor. For the analysis of the aforementioned issues, a qualitative method involving observation, interviews, and documentation was employed. The study’s conclusion demonstrates that money politics is a form of buying and selling votes, which is one of the issues that must be addressed in general elections. However, state election supervisors in the regions, such as Panwaslih, continue to have limited manpower, time, and resources to oversee the practice of money politics during elections. As a result, the establishment of Gampông Politik as a socio-political institution is an important strategy for eradicating money politics by instilling democratic values, providing political education, and enforcing the law.
Regional Tourism Development in Nusa Tenggara Barat: Maximizing Local Economic Development
Authors: Siswara Deri , Siahaan Dessy Rotua Natalina , Fitrianto Anwar , Sartono Bagus , Oktarina Sachnaz Desta
Published: April 2023

The diversity of each region causes different potentials in each region. The potential of the village can map how rich the area is, the advantages of the area, and the population and welfare. Tourism is one of them; this sector is potential for the area because it can lift its economy if it is adequately managed. Good management is born from the policies/regulations of the local government. Nusa Tenggara Barat is a province with many tourist attractions. However, from an economic and socio-cultural perspective, Nusa Tenggara Barat has yet to be able to compete with other major provinces in Indonesia, such as the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY). The 2018 Village Potential Data by BPS can assist the government in compiling efforts for the village's progress. In the process of data processing, especially big data, in-depth exploration is needed to produce meaningful insight. Clustering is one of the exploration techniques that can map areas in Nusa Tenggara Barat based on the tourism potential in each village. K-Prototypes are used in cases with mixed variables (numeric and categorical). Determination of the best number of clusters is using the silhouette index. It produced 5 clusters with their respective diversity. There are five clusters in Nusa Tenggara Barat by the villages based on tourism aspects and factors that support tourism. Cluster 3 is an ideal cluster, meaning tourism development in that cluster is complete. Cluster 5 has considerable potential in tourism because the supporting factors are analytically good. There are villages dispersed across Sumbawa Barat, Sumbawa, Lombok Tengah, Lombok Barat, Dompu, and Bima that are part of cluster 1. In Sumbawa Barat and Lombok Tengah, cluster 1 predominates numbers. The settlements in cluster 2 are then more prevalent in Sumbawa and Bima. Furthermore, Sumbawa, Dompu, and Bima have the highest concentrations of cluster 4. Unlike clusters 3 and 5, special attention should be paid to clusters 1, 2, and 4 in tourism development. Implications of this research are the government could take toward each cluster to increase the GDP-oriented service product, namely tourism; whether it is an improvement or reconstruction, clustering analysis works its role in learning the data to make the policy more focused.
Black bean aphid populations and chlorophyll composition changes as responses of guelder rose to aphid infestation stress conditions
Authors: Goławska Sylwia , Łukasik Iwona , Goławski Artur
Published: April 2023

Aphis fabae Scop. is phloem-feeding insect that cause substantial damage to horticulare and agriculture worldwide due to feeding – related damage and the transmission of economically important plant viruses. These aphids cause a detrimental effects in attacked organs, like depletion of photoassimilates. Insect feeding can among others reduced chlorophyll catabolism. In the present investigations we determined the chlorophyll a and b levels (SPAD readings) in uninfested leaves and in Aphis fabae-infested leaves of Viburnum opulus shrubs, wild plants and garden variety, which were grown in green areas around Siedlce, east central Poland. Feeding by A. fabae affected chlorophyll a + b level. The insect feeding reduces the concentration of photosynthetic pigment in the infested shrubs. The level of chlorophyll in plants occupied by aphids was clearly lower than the level in plants where aphids were not found. We also found that chlorophyll levels increased with the progress of growing season, the level of chlorophyll differed between date of survey, being higher for the latest survey (mid-June) and that the place where the plant is located is important, wild V. opulus have slightly more level of chlorophyll compared to garden ones. Chlorophyll level might be useful as an indicator of plant responses to aphid damage.
Sport-specific differences in key performance factors among handball, basketball and table tennis players
Authors: Horníková Henrieta , Skala Filip , Zemková Erika
Published: April 2023

Change of direction speed, reaction time, sprint speed, and explosive strength are important factors that determine athletes’ performance in the majority of sports. From the practical standpoint, it is of interest to investigate to what extent they differ among athletes of team and individual sports. We compared 7 handball, 11 basketball, and 15 male table tennis players in four reaction time tests, 505 Agility test, 5m and 20m sprints, squat, countermovement, and drop jumps. Basketball players performed better in reaction time to fast generating stimuli (12.6%, p=.001) and countermovement jump height (14.5%, p=.05) than handball players. In addition, they achieved a higher reactive strength index (25%, p=.01) than table tennis players. Handball players were faster in the 505 Agility test compared to table tennis players (4.6%, p=.04). Results revealed that performance of basketball players is mainly determined by explosive strength, handball players by change of direction speed, and table tennis by speed of response to visual stimuli. These differences may be ascribed to long-term adaptation to sport-specific stimuli. Novel assessment methods and devices should better determine key performance factors of athletes with regard to sport-specific tasks.
Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins, dibenzofurans and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls in bivalve molluscs. Risk to Polish consumers?
Authors: Mikołajczyk Szczepan , Warenik-Bany Małgorzata , Pajurek Marek
Published: April 2023

Introduction

Concentrations of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs) and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (DL-PCBs) were investigated in six species of bivalve mollusc purchased on the Polish retail market. The risk to consumers was calculated as a percentage of the tolerable weekly intake (TWI) (2 pg World Health Organization toxic equivalent (WHO-TEQ) kg−1 body weight (b.w.)).

Material and Methods

Altogether 32 samples were analysed using an isotope dilution technique with high resolution gas chromatography coupled with high resolution mass spectrometry.

Results

Low levels of all analysed compounds were found. The range of PCDD/Fs was 0.08–0.37 pg WHO-TEQ g−1 of wet weight (w.w.) and 0.04–0.41 pg WHO-TEQ g−1 w.w. for DL-PCBs. The highest concentrations of all analysed compounds were found in Pacific oysters, at 0.30 pg WHO-TEQ g−1 w.w. for the sum of PCDD/Fs and 0.19 pg WHO-TEQ g−1 for the sum of DL-PCBs. These concentrations were 2–4 times higher than those detected in the other analysed mollusc species. Different species-dependent congener profiles were observed for PCDD/F concentrations, while PCB congener concentration profiles were species independent. The risk to consumers was assessed relating theoretical intakes of PCDD/Fs and DL-PCBs per 25, 50 and 100 g of consumption of molluscs per week to the TWI.

Conclusion

Taking into account the low consumption of molluscs in Poland and low concentrations of analysed compounds, neither adults nor children are likely to exceed the TWI by ingestion of food in this category.
4. Didactic Challenges in Teaching Violin Skills, at the Level of Beginner Pupils
Authors: Stanciu Alina
Published: April 2023

The supporting idea of this work is to facilitate the acquisition and education of some violinist skills at the level of beginner pupils, using their little musical “creations”. The experimental study was implemented by the practicing students, within the activities of the “Pedagogical Practice” discipline.
8. The Evolution of Integrated Music Education From the 90’s to the Present
Authors: Karoli Carolina
Published: April 2023

The article marks the most important aspects of the evolution of Romanian pre-university music education during the last 30 years. The education reform highlighted the positive aspects as well as the shortcomings in the field of music education in the integrated system. An analysis of the current state sheds light on what is valuable in the system and what can be improved so that specialized music education remains a genuine educational and cultural landmark in a constantly changing society.
3. National Theatre Live. The Beginning of a Revolution
Authors: Cornici Antonella
Published: April 2023

In June 2009 at the initiative of Royal National Theatre in London, National Theatre Live appeared – a revolutionary project through which theatre performances are live streamed. The first one was Phedra69 by Racine. The show was live streamed in 73 movie theatres from Great Britain and in 200 others all over the world. The broadcasting was a great success about which The Guardian wrote: “The main lesson is that a theatre production can be made democratically available to a mass audience without any loss of quality. For generations we have been told that the theatre is elitist. Last night it was shown that a supposedly difficult classical tragedy can speak simultaneously to people across the globe… this is only the beginning of a revolution in making theatre available in ways of which we had never dreamed.”70 For more than 13 years, The National Theatre of London has been live streaming its shows, at the moment having over 5.5 million spectators and being present in over 5000 locations all around the world.
ДЕЙСТВИЯ ВОЙСКОВОЙ ГРУППИРОВКИ США И АРМИИ ЮЖНОГО ВЬЕТНАМА В ПЕРИОД «НАСТУПЛЕНИЯ ТЭТ», ЯНВАРЬ-ФЕВРАЛЬ 1968 г.
Authors: ИВАНОВ Валерий Владимирович
Published: April 2023

Статья посвящена «Наступлению Тэт», одной из масштабных операций Вьетнамской войны, ставшей поворотным пунктом вооруженного конфликта в Индокитае. Реконструируя ход наступательной кампании и анализируя ее последствия, автор обращается к воспоминаниям и свидетельствам американских, австралийских и вьетнамских военнослужащих, участвовавших в боевых действиях, а также других очевидцев событий.
ИДЕЯ «ТЕРАПЕВТИЧЕСКОГО ПОВОРОТА» Ф. ФУКУЯМЫ В КОНТЕКСТЕ ОСМЫСЛЕНИЯ ТРАНСФОРМАЦИИ СОВРЕМЕННОГО ОБЩЕСТВА
Authors: КАРПУНКОВА Виктория Викторовна
Published: April 2023

Статья посвящена идее «терапевтического поворота» Ф. Фукуямы в контексте его концепции современного общества как мозаики идентичностей. Особенности трактовки терапевтического поворота у Фукуямы выявляются через обращение к схожим концепциям и идеям других исследователей, среди которых – М. Фуко, А. Негри, Дж. Агамбен, Ж. Бодрийяр, Й. Радкау,Дж. Батлер и др. Автор приходит к выводу, что недостатком анализируемой концепции является тот факт, что Фукуяма упускает из виду промежуточное звено между индивидами и институтами, которым являются коммуникативные практики жизненного мира.
СТРАТЕГЕМЫ РАЗУМА: ВВЕДЕНИЕ В КОНЦЕПТУАЛЬНЫЙ КУРС ИСТОРИИ ФИЛОСОФСКИХ УЧЕНИЙ
Authors: ЯЧИН Сергей Евгеньевич
Published: April 2023

Статья знакомит читателей с ключевой идеей коллективного проекта концептуального курса истории философских учений. Замысел этого курса, рожденный опытом преподавания философии, состоит в том, чтобы взглянуть на философские учения как на особые коммуникативные стратегии. Понятая таким образом, философия предстает как обучение разумному пониманию родового опыта в его конкретно-исторической форме. Стратегической целью философского учения оказывается рефлексивное выстраивание опыта в определенном порядке. При этом ключевым условием достижения данной цели являются стратегемы разума: приемы, которые использует философ для пробуждения рефлексивного отношения к своему опыту, т.е. приемы пробуждения мысли. В их число входят парадоксы, апории, интеллектуальные уловки, антиномии, но исходным и основным приемом пробуждения мысли остается рефлексивно поставленный вопрос. Автор приглашает читателей, в случае заинтересованности, принять участие в данном проекте и предложить свою аналитику коммуникативной стратегии того или иного мыслителя.
Synthesis, Characterization and Evaluation of Some Meldrum's Acid Derivatives as Lubricant Additives
Authors: Hussien Hadeel A.K , Al-Messri Zainab A. K.
Published: April 2023

Aminomethylene Meldrum’s acid derivatives were synthesized by a three-component, one-pot reaction of Meldrum's acid with triethyl orthoformate and different aromatic amines. The prepared compounds were characterized using Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR and 13C NMR) and evaluated as anti-corrosion and anti-rust additives by blending with base lubricating oil, according to the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM-D130 and ASTM-D665). The blends of the synthesized compounds with the base lubricating oil showed better anti-rust and anti-corrosion effects than the base oil Blank).
The Effectiveness of using the Biofilter made from Bidara (Sidr) to reduce the negative effects of Mice Cigarette Smoke
Authors: Mulyono Agus
Published: April 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of exposure to cigarette smoke with a biofilter of bidara leaf powder on the histology of the liver, lungs and blood viscosity of mice. This test was carried out for 28 days by giving cigarette smoke with a biofilter of bidara leaf powder and observing the histology of the liver, lungs and blood viscosity. The results showed that exposure to cigarette smoke with a biofilter of bidara leaf powder was very effective in reducing damage to the liver and lungs of mice, and also very effective in reducing blood viscosity as in normal mice blood viscosity. The use of Bidara leaf powder biofilter can affect the histology of the liver, lungs and blood viscosity in mice. Bidara leaf powder biofilter can minimize the negative impact of cigarette smoke.
Biosynthesis of Nio Nanoparticles Using Prodigiosin Pigment and its Evaluate of Antibacterial Activity Against Biofilm Producing MDR- Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
Authors: Yaaqoob L. A. , Younis R. W. , Kamona Z. K. , Altaee M. F. , Abed R.  M.
Published: April 2023

The entire investigation's focus was on the production of nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiONPs), using prodigiosin pigments produced by Serratia marcescens as a stabilizing and reducing agent. Nickel oxide nanoparticles are synthesized using nickel sulfate NiSO4 (10mg) with a concentration of prodigiosin (10g/100ml). Biosynthesized NiO nanoparticles have been characterized by using many techniques, such as (UV-Vis, AFM, XRD, FTIR, and FE-SEM). The AFM analysis revealed that NiONPs have an average diameter size of (41.77 mm), and the FE-SEM Image displays Spherical. Additionally, the effect of NiONPs with different concentrations on the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa was measured and the inhibition zone reached to (29 mm). Biosynthesis of NiONPs using prodigiosin was shown to have promising activity as an antibacterial against the biofilm-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
CdO: SnO2 Composite UV-Assisted Room Temperature Ozone Sensor
Authors: Salman Mohammed O. , Kadhim Mohammed A. , Khalefa Abed A.
Published: April 2023

Cadmium-tin oxide (CSO) thin films were fabricated by spray pyrolysis method at different substrate temperatures (Ts). The results showed a significant effect of Ts on the surface morphology and the electrical properties, which in turn has a significant effect on sensor gas sensitivity. The sample prepared at 400 °C appeared in the form of a donut shape, which has the best ozone sensitivity. No ozone sensitivity appeared in-dark, while showed good sensitivity when illuminated with UV at room temperature (RT). The study showed that the photon exposure method can substitute for the conventional method of sensors heating.
Beam Shaping Technique for 5-mm Fiber-coupled Laser Diode Bars with Lens Group
Authors: Jawad Hind J
Published: April 2023

In the last few years, fiber-coupled diode lasers have shown massive applications in many fields of communication and scientific research. Particularly, the pumping of solid-state lasers is a key application for more powerful diode lasers enabling good solutions in various laser micro methods like metal cutting, sintering, structuring as well as drilling. In this work, a simple beam shaping method is demonstrated for coupling a high-power semiconductor laser diode into multi-mode fiber optic using optical lenses. The optical lenses as beam transformation components are utilized to reshape the asymmetrical irradiation of the diode laser bar and to circularize the laser beam. Using this simple method, compact, high-output-power, and high-brightness fiber-coupled laser diode systems are achieved. The obtained results show that the entire optical coupling efficiency of the system is more than 65%.