bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An Efficiency Method for Assessment of Shear Stress in Prismatic Beams with Arbitrary Cross-Sections
Authors: Tran Dang-Bao , Navrátil Jaroslav , Čermák Martin
Published: January 2021

The dimensions of a bearing structure tend to be designed as slender as possible to ensure aesthetics and to save material, which makes the structure more susceptible to damage caused by shear forces. When the structure is subjected to an earthquake, the shear failure is even the primary mode of failure. Research on shear stress has always been of great interest to scientists. This paper presents an efficient method for the assessment of the shear stress for prismatic beams with arbitrary cross-section. The numerical method implemented in a MATLAB environment is validated by analyzing five examples. The study shows the efficiency and reliability of the numerical method, which allows for more precise analysis and design of cross-sections. Therefore, significant savings of material can be reached, which will have a positive impact on our environment and which can help sustainable growth.
The Feasibility of Using the MFC Concept to Upcycle Mixed Recycled Plastics
Authors: Kuzmanović Maja , Delva Laurens , Cardon Ludwig , Ragaert Kim
Published: January 2021

Several mixed recycled plastics, namely, mixed bilayer polypropylene/poly (ethylene terephthalate) (PP/PET) film, mixed polyolefins (MPO) and talc-filled PP were selected for this study and used as matrices for the preparation of microfibrillar composites (MFCs) with PET as reinforcement fibres. MFCs with recycled matrices were successfully prepared by a three-step processing (extrusion—cold drawing—injection moulding), although significant difficulties in processing were observed. Contrary to previous results with virgin PP, no outstanding mechanical properties were achieved; they showed little or almost no improvement compared to the properties of unreinforced recycled plastics. SEM characterisation showed a high level of PET fibre coalescence present in the MFC made from recycled PP/PET film, while in the other MFCs, a large heterogeneity of the microstructure was identified. Despite these disappointing results, the MFC concept remains an interesting approach for the upcycling of mixed polymer waste. However, the current study shows that the approach requires further in-depth investigations which consider various factors such as viscosity, heterogeneity, the presence of different additives and levels of degradation.
Information Technologies for Welfare Monitoring in Pigs and Their Relation to Welfare Quality®
Authors: Larsen Mona L. V. , Wang Meiqing , Norton Tomas
Published: January 2021

The assessment of animal welfare on-farm is important to ensure that current welfare standards are followed. The current manual assessment proposed by Welfare Quality® (WQ), although being an essential tool, is only a point-estimate in time, is very time consuming to perform, only evaluates a subset of the animals, and is performed by the subjective human. Automation of the assessment through information technologies (ITs) could provide a continuous objective assessment in real-time on all animals. The aim of the current systematic review was to identify ITs developed for welfare monitoring within the pig production chain, evaluate the ITs developmental stage and evaluate how these ITs can be related to the WQ assessment protocol. The systematic literature search identified 101 publications investigating the development of ITs for welfare monitoring within the pig production chain. The systematic literature analysis revealed that the research field is still young with 97% being published within the last 20 years, and still growing with 63% being published between 2016 and mid-2020. In addition, most focus is still on the development of ITs (sensors) for the extraction and analysis of variables related to pig welfare; this being the first step in the development of a precision livestock farming system for welfare monitoring. The majority of the studies have used sensor technologies detached from the animals such as cameras and microphones, and most investigated animal biomarkers over environmental biomarkers with a clear focus on behavioural biomarkers over physiological biomarkers. ITs intended for many different welfare issues have been studied, although a high number of publications did not specify a welfare issue and instead studied a general biomarker such as activity, feeding behaviour and drinking behaviour. The ‘good feeding’ principle of the WQ assessment protocol was the best represented with ITs for real-time on-farm welfare assessment, while for the other principles only few of the included WQ measures are so far covered. No ITs have yet been developed for the ‘Comfort around resting’ and the ‘Good human-animal relationship’ criteria. Thus, the potential to develop ITs for welfare assessment within the pig production is high and much work is still needed to end up with a remote solution for welfare assessment on-farm and in real-time.
Recognize Yourself—Innate Sensing of Non-LTR Retrotransposons
Authors: Lagisquet Justine , Zuber Kilian , Gramberg Thomas
Published: January 2021

Although mobile genetic elements, or transposons, have played an important role in genome evolution, excess activity of mobile elements can have detrimental consequences. Already, the enhanced expression of transposons-derived nucleic acids can trigger autoimmune reactions that may result in severe autoinflammatory disorders. Thus, cells contain several layers of protective measures to restrict transposons and to sense the enhanced activity of these “intragenomic pathogens”. This review focuses on our current understanding of immunogenic patterns derived from the most active elements in humans, the retrotransposons long interspersed element (LINE)-1 and Alu. We describe the role of known pattern recognition receptors in nucleic acid sensing of LINE-1 and Alu and the possible consequences for autoimmune diseases.
Activation of an Effective Immune Response after Yellow Fever Vaccination Is Associated with the Genetic Background and Early Response of IFN-γ and CLEC5A
Authors: Azamor Tamiris , da Silva Andréa Marques Vieira , Melgaço Juliana Gil , dos Santos Ana Paula , Xavier-Carvalho Caroline , Alvarado-Arnez Lucia Elena , Batista-Silva Leonardo Ribeiro , de Souza Matos Denise Cristina , Bayma Camilla , Missailidis Sotiris , Ano Bom Ana Paula Dinis , Moraes Milton Ozorio , da Costa Neves Patrícia Cristina
Published: January 2021

The yellow fever vaccine (YF17DD) is highly effective with a single injection conferring protection for at least 10 years. The YF17DD induces polyvalent responses, with a TH1/TH2 CD4+ profile, robust T CD8+ responses, and synthesis of interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), culminating in high titers of neutralizing antibodies. Furthermore, C-type lectin domain containing 5A (CLEC5A) has been implicated in innate outcomes in other flaviviral infections. Here, we conducted a follow-up study in volunteers immunized with YF17DD, investigating the humoral response, cellular phenotypes, gene expression, and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of IFNG and CLEC5A, to clarify the role of these factors in early response after vaccination. Activation of CLEC5A+ monocytes occurred five days after vaccination (DAV). Following, seven DAV data showed activation of CD4+ and CD8+T cells together with early positive correlations between type II IFN and genes of innate antiviral response (STAT1, STAT2, IRF7, IRF9, OAS1, and RNASEL) as well as antibody levels. Furthermore, individuals with genotypes rs2430561 AT/AA, rs2069718 AG/AA (IFNG), and rs13237944 AC/AA (CLEC5A), exhibited higher expression of IFNG and CLEC5A, respectively. Together, we demonstrated that early IFN-γ and CLEC5A responses, associated with rs2430561, rs2069718, and rs13237944 genotypes, may be key mechanisms in the long-lasting immunity elicited by YF17DD.
Effect of Current Velocity on Cd Accumulation in the Aquatic Moss Fontinalis antipyretica
Authors: Vázquez-Arias Antón , Debén Sofía , Casanova Adrián , Pacín Carme , Aboal Jesús , Fernández José
Published: January 2021

With the aim of further standardizing biomonitoring techniques with aquatic mosses, the relationship between the velocity of water flow and cadmium (Cd) accumulation in transplants of the moss Fontinalis antipyretica was investigated. For this purpose, moss transplants were exposed in a controlled aquatic environment to different concentrations of Cd (0, 4, 16 and 36 ng g−1) and different water velocities (10, 30, 50, 70 and 90 cm s−1). The Cd concentrations in the moss transplants mainly depended on the Cd concentration in the water, but a small fraction of the variance was explained by water velocity. The Cd concentrations in moss were standardized to remove the effect of the concentration in the water so all the data could be analyzed together. The regression model for the standardized concentrations explained 23% of the variance in Cd accumulation in F. antipyretica and water velocity proved to be a significant predictor of Cd accumulation.
Relative Abundance and Invasion Dynamics of Alien Fish Species Linked to Chemical Conditions, Ecosystem Health, Native Fish Assemblage, and Stream Order
Authors: Kim Ji , Atique Usman , An Kwang-Guk
Published: January 2021

The incidence and dispersal of invasive alien fish species (IAFS) have ecological impacts on biodiversity and environmental health at regional to global scales. We identified links between the presence of largemouth bass (Lb) and bluegill (Bg), and selected indicators of environmental water quality, trophic and tolerance guilds, ecological health factors, and stream order. We used the data collected from national biomonitoring study sites in four major rivers of South Korea. IAFS occurred in eutrophic waters (Lb = total phosphorus: 140 ± 170 µg/L, chlorophyll a: 16.7 ± 27.5 µg/L; Bg = total phosphorus: 160 ± 190 µg/L, chlorophyll a: 19.43 ± 28.05 µg/L) and dominated at higher ambient ratios of total nitrogen to total phosphorus (TN:TP). At TN:TP ≤ 100, the relative abundance of Lb and Bg was highest (95.3% and 96.0%, respectively). Concerning tolerance guilds, Lb (R2 = 0.78, p < 0.0001) and Bg (R2 = 0.59, p < 0.0001) had positive relationships with tolerant species in all four river watersheds and negative relationships with the percentages of insectivores and omnivores. This indicates the harmful impacts of IAFS on the aquatic food web. These invasive fish species also influenced stream health, particularly in the Nakdong and Yeongsan/Seomjin rivers. Our findings suggest that assessing chemical water quality can help identify the optimal and suboptimal survival and spread ranges of IAFS (Lb and Bg), as they directly influence tolerance and trophic guilds in the aquatic food web. In conclusion, these IAFS could be a major factor in the deteriorating ecosystem health, which had negative relationships with the abundance and occurrence of IAFS. Therefore, approaches that use appropriate water chemistry factors and species tolerance may provide critical insights into the efficient management of river health that has been perturbed by the presence of IAFS.
Mesocosm Experiments at a Tunnelling Construction Site for Assessing Re-Use of Spoil Material as a By-Product
Authors: Barra Caracciolo Anna , Grenni Paola , Mariani Livia , Rauseo Jasmin , Di Lenola Martina , Muzzini Valerio , Donati Enrica , Lacchetti Ines , Gucci Paola , Finizio Antonio , Beccaloni Eleonora , Patrolecco Luisa
Published: January 2021

Mechanized excavation of tunnels with Earth Pressure Balance-Tunnel Boring Machines requires the use of foaming agents. The latter contain the anionic surfactant sodium lauryl ether sulphate (SLES) as the main compound. The re-use as a by-product of excavated soil containing foaming agents (spoil material) can pose a risk for soil and particularly for aquatic ecosystems if they are close to the spoil material final destination site. This work reports the chemical results (SLES residual concentrations) and ecotoxicological effects (battery of five tests) of 28 day-mesocosm studies performed at a tunnelling construction site. The soil mesocosms were set up with two different lithologies, which contained four different foaming agent products at the highest amounts used for excavation. The decrease in SLES concentrations and the ecotoxicological tests were performed in soil and its water extract (elutriate) at different times (0, 7, 14, 28 d). Elutriates were prepared in order to simulate a possible SLES leaching from soil to water. The results showed a decrease in SLES over time and different ecotoxicological responses depending not only on the initial amount of each product, but also on the soil lithology and organism tested (aquatic or terrestrial). This study showed how only site-specific ecotoxicological evaluations can ensure a safe management of the spoil material, making possible the re-use of soil and avoiding production of waste.
Predictability of Seasonal Streamflow Forecasting Based on CSM: Case Studies of Top Three Largest Rivers in China
Authors: Liu Lyuliu , Wu Ying , Zhang Peiqun , Zhai Jianqing , Zhang Li , Xiao Chan
Published: January 2021

Accurate seasonal streamflow forecasting is important in reservoir operation, watershed planning, and water resource management, and streamflow forecasting is often based on hydrological models driven by coupled global climate models (CGCMs). To understand streamflow forecasting predictability, this study considered the three largest rivers in China and explored deterministic and probabilistic skill metrics on the monthly scale according to ensemble streamflow hindcasts from the hydrological model Hydrologiska Byråns Vattenbalansavdelning (HBV) driven by multiple climate forcings from the climate system model by the Beijing Climate Center (BCC_CSM1.1m). The effects of initial conditions (ICs) and meteorological forcings (MFs) on skill were investigated using the conventional ensemble streamflow prediction (ESP) and reverse-ESP (revESP). The results revealed the following: (1) Skill declines as lead time increases, and forecasting is generally the most skillful for lead month 1; (2) skill is higher for dry rivers than wet rivers, and higher for dry target months than wet months for the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers, suggesting greater skill in potential drought forecasting than flood forecasting; (3) the relative operating characteristic (ROC) area is greater for abnormal terciles than the near-normal tercile for all three rivers, greater for the above-normal tercile than the below-normal tercile for the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers, but slightly greater for the below-normal tercile than the above-normal tercile for the Xijiang River; and (4) the influence of ICs outweighs that of MFs in dry months, and the period of influence varies from 1 to 3 months; however, the influence of MFs is dominant in wet target months. These findings will help improve the understanding of both the seasonal streamflow forecasting predictability based on coupled climate system/hydrological models and of streamflow forecasting for variable rivers and seasons.
Future Changes in Wave Conditions at the German Baltic Sea Coast Based on a Hybrid Approach Using an Ensemble of Regional Climate Change Projections
Authors: Dreier Norman , Nehlsen Edgar , Fröhle Peter , Rechid Diana , Bouwer Laurens , Pfeifer Susanne
Published: January 2021

In this study, the projected future long-term changes of the local wave conditions at the German Baltic Sea coast over the course of the 21st century are analyzed and assessed with special focus on model agreement, statistical significance and ranges/spread of the results. An ensemble of new regional climate model (RCM) simulations with the RCM REMO for three RCP forcing scenarios was used as input data. The outstanding feature of the simulations is that the data are available with a high horizontal resolution and at hourly timesteps which is a high temporal resolution and beneficial for the wind–wave modelling. A new data interface between RCM output data and wind–wave modelling has been developed. Suitable spatial aggregation methods of the RCM wind data have been tested and used to generate input for the calculation of waves at quasi deep-water conditions and at a mean water level with a hybrid approach that enables the fast compilation of future long-term time series of significant wave height, mean wave period and direction for an ensemble of RCM data. Changes of the average wind and wave conditions have been found, with a majority of the changes occurring for the RCP8.5 forcing scenario and at the end of the 21st century. At westerly wind-exposed locations mainly increasing values of the wind speed, significant wave height and mean wave period have been noted. In contrast, at easterly wind-exposed locations, decreasing values are predominant. Regarding the changes of the mean wind and wave directions, westerly directions becoming more frequent. Additional research is needed regarding the long-term changes of extreme wave events, e.g., the choice of a best-fit extreme value distribution function and the spatial aggregation method of the wind data.
Comparative Study of Dual PM Vernier Machines
Authors: Qu Huan , Zhu Zi Qiang , Matsuura Toru , Ivanovic Dusan , Kato Takashi , Sasaki Kensuke , Greenough Jim , Bateman Bob , Stone David A. , Foster Martin P. , Riedemann Javier
Published: January 2021

In this paper, two types of dual permanent magnet (PM) machines, i.e., stator slot dual-PM (SSDPM) machine and split-tooth dual-PM (STDPM) machine, are investigated and compared. Both machines have consequent pole structure with Halbach array PMs. Their difference lies in the position of stator PM. The SSDPM machine has Halbach array PMs in the stator slots, while the STDPM machine has PMs between the split teeth. Torque characteristics, i.e., average torques and torque ripples, of different slot/pole number combinations of the two machines are compared. The 24 stator slots/20 rotor slots/4 armature pole pair (24S20R4Pa) SSDPM machine with distributed windings and the 24 stator slots/10 rotor slots/4 armature pole pair (12S20R4Pa) STDPM machine with concentrated windings are compared under both open-circuit and on-load conditions. The results show that the SSDPM machine is more competitive by delivering higher torque density and higher power density.
TOWARDS AN ADEQUATE ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTS OF STATE PROGRAMS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION: METHODOLOGICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL PROPOSALS
Authors: Gumerov R.R. , Kirichenko I.A.
Published: January 2021

The article is devoted to the substantiation of methodological approaches to the identification and assessment of long-term socially significant effects of state programs of the Russian Federation. In this regard, the domestic methodology and practice of developing and evaluating the effectiveness of state programs of the Russian Federation are subjected to critical analysis. It is stated that in the adopted model of assessing efficiency («as is»), socially significant effects of government programs are assessed indirectly through the program outcomes and indicators, and such an approach significantly reduces the completeness and reliability of the estimates obtained. The proposed model for assessing «how it should be», based on the implementation of the principles, procedures and tools used in the best foreign practice for assessing the effects of state programs, will increase the level of substantiation of the contribution of state programs of the Russian Federation to the socio-economic development of the country, individual industries and spheres of the national economy, human capital. Among the innovations are: differentiation of the concepts of «efficiency» and «effectiveness» of the state program; identification of the entire spectrum of effects (including external and negative) generated by program activities; assessment of the social and economic effects of government programs as additional benefits of the national economy, its individual sectors and spheres, the population in comparison with the so-called «status quo» scenario. During the transition period, it is proposed to use a number of analytical procedures to assess the effects of government programs of the Russian Federation based on the available information and currently adopted methods for their development and effectiveness assessment (on the example of several government programs).
Dual Antibiotic and Diffusible Signal Factor Combination Nanoliposomes for Combating Staphylococcus epidermidis Biofilm
Authors: Gerayelou Golara , Khameneh Bahman , Malaekeh-Nikouei Bizhan , Mahmoudi Asma , Fazly Bazzaz Bibi Sedigheh
Published: January 2021

Purpose: Microbial biofilms are one of the main causes of persistent human infections. Encapsulation of an antibiotic and a biofilm dispersal agent within a nano-carrier has been recognized as a novel approach to combat the problem of biofilm-related infections. Here, we develop the nanoliposomal formulation for delivery of vancomycin in combination with cis-2- decenoic acid (C2DA), to Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilm. The effects of the formulations were studied at two stages: biofilm growth inhabitation and biofilm eradication. Methods: Liposomal formulations were prepared by the solvent evaporation dehydration-rehydration method and were evaluated for size, zeta potential, and encapsulation efficacy. The ability of different agents in free and encapsulated forms were assessed to evaluate the anti-biofilm activities. Results: Vancomycin and C2DA were successfully co-encapsulated in the same nanoliposome (liposomal combination). The zeta potential values of the liposomal formulations of vancomycin, C2DA, and the liposomal combination were 37.2, 40.2, 51.5 mV, and the mean sizes of these liposomal formulations were 167.8±1.5, 215.5±8.8, 235.5±0.01, respectively. Encapsulation efficacy of C2DA was 65% and about 40% for vancomycin. The results indicated that liposomal combination exerted strong anti-biofilm activities, slightly exceeding those observed by the free form of a combination of vancomycin and C2DA, but higher than either agent used alone in their free forms. The anti-biofilm activity of formulations followed concentration and time-dependent manner. Conclusion: The combination of vancomycin and C2DA could inhibit biofilm formation. Employing the liposomal combination is a considerable method to remove bacterial biofilm.
Medicinal Plants in the Treatment of Hypertension: A Review
Authors: Kamyab Raha , Namdar Hossein , Torbati Mohammadali , Ghojazadeh Morteza , Araj-Khodaei Mostafa , Fazljou Seyyed Mohammad Bagher
Published: January 2021

Traditional medicine is a comprehensive term for ancient, culture-bound health care practices that existed before the use of science in health matters and has been used for centuries. Medicinal plants are used to treat patients with cardiovascular diseases, which may occur due to ailments of the heart and blood vessels and comprise heart attacks, cerebrovascular diseases, hypertension, and heart failure. Hypertension causes difficulty in the functioning of the heart and is involved in atherosclerosis, raising the risk of heart attack and stroke. Many drugs are available for managing these diseases, though common antihypertensive drugs are generally accompanied by many side effects. Medicinal herbs have several active substances with pharmacological and prophylactic properties that can be used in the treatment of hypertension. This review presents an overview of some medicinal plants that have been shown to have hypotensive or antihypertensive properties.
Five Challenges for Benefits Management in Complex
Digitalisation Efforts – and a Research Agenda to Address Current
Shortcomings
Authors: Askedal Kirsti , Flak Leif Skiftenes , Aanestad Margunn
Published: January 2021

Over the past decades a number of benefits realisation (BR)
frameworks have been developed. The benefits management model (BMM)
is considered to be the most widely adopted and is often seen as a
reference for good practice in digitalisation efforts in single
organisations. However, this literature provides little support for
complex, inter‑organisational efforts. This is problematic,
considering that digitalisation increasingly involves multiple
organisations. To explore this gap, we studied the phenomenon in a
Norwegian inter‑organisational eHealth effort. Based on a
qualitative study involving 50 interviews, observations and document
analyses, we identify five distinct challenges and suggest a
research agenda with five propositions for benefits management in
complex digitalisation settings that can be further explored and
tested by other researchers. The challenges and propositions
constitute novel insights into a poorly understood area and contain
implications and directions that can benefit both researchers and
practitioners working in similar contexts.
Enterprise Architecture Implementation Is a Bumpy Ride: A
Case Study in the Norwegian Public Sector
Authors: Ajer Anne Kristin S. , Olsen Dag Håkon
Published: January 2021

Enterprise architecture (EA) is a widespread approach for
the development of new digital solutions in a planned and controlled
way for large and complex organisations. EA is also viewed as a
prerequisite for the digitalisation of the public sector. However,
public sector organisations struggle to implement EA programmes, and
research has demonstrated that organisational and managerial issues
are critical obstacles to EA implementation. This study aims to
increase our understanding of EA implementation in the public sector
by investigating the central challenges for EA initiatives and to
trace the progress of current EA initiatives in the Norwegian public
sector. An additional goal is to disclose some ways to improve the
situation. We conducted three interpretive case studies in the
hospital, higher education, and labour and welfare sectors. We have
identified 28 challenges to the EA initiatives. We find that
organisational and technical complexities, as well as a limited
understanding of EA and lack of formal EA governance mechanisms, are
significant obstacles. Among others, the lack of understanding of EA
and its methodology will lead to problems with anchoring the EA
approach in the organisation and facilitating the necessary EA
arrangements to induce the promised benefits of EA, which are
necessary requirements to establish the EA initiative’s legitimacy
and foster the organisation’s willingness to implement change. Our
study provides four lessons learned for planning and implementing EA
initiatives, as follows: #1. It is advisable to take small steps.
#2. The use of external consultants should be carefully considered.
#3. Formal architectural governance mechanisms are important for
legitimacy and enforced use. #4. Executive commitment and
understanding of EA are crucial for achieving a sustainable EA
initiative. Finally, we find a common evolution of the EA
initiatives through the phases of optimism, resistance, decline and
finally, reconsolidation of the most persistent ones.
Knowledge Translation in the Healthcare Sector. A Structured
Literature Review
Authors: Dal Mas Francesca , Garcia-Perez Alexeis , Sousa Maria José , da Costa Renato Lopes , Cobianchi Lorenzo
Published: January 2021

Knowledge translation can be understood as the ability to
translate concepts between different contexts by stakeholders who
have different skills, aims, and even feelings in their relation to
such concepts. Knowledge translation tools allow for the effective
transfer of existing knowledge as well as the emergence of new
knowledge of value to some or all of the stakeholders involved in
the process. Knowledge translation is particularly challenging in
healthcare and medicine, where different practitioners (e.g.
physicians, biologists, engineers, researchers) and professionals
need methodologies and tools to communicate and share knowledge
among them and with patients in an effective manner. To better
understand this phenomenon, we conducted a Structured Literature
Review (SLR). The concepts knowledge, translation and either
healthcare or medicine were used as search terms in the title,
abstract or keywords on Scopus, which highlighted more than 2,000
contributions in the medical literature and only 22 in Business and
Management. Our review of these documents revealed a need in the
healthcare sector for better managerial and organisational practices
to cope with the various challenges related to the sharing of
knowledge among stakeholders. At the same time, the business and
management communities appear to have made significant progress in
addressing the same issues. We therefore decided to concentrate our
analysis on the works published by the business and management
community as a mean to highlight future research directions for the
healthcare management sector. Thus, our research identifies areas of
relevance which are currently underdeveloped, provides insights on
both theoretical and empirical developments and offers a critique of
the approaches, research frameworks and methods used, as well as
emerging trends in these domains. Despite a lack of an agreed
definition of the term Knowledge Translation, our findings highlight
a growing interest in the topic, with most of the contributions
published after 2015. Scholars have approached the term from a
variety of perspectives depending on the nature of the stakeholders
of relevance to their studies. Whilst there does not seem to be a
predominant framework, the literature reveals several tools and
techniques that are effective in enhancing Knowledge Translation in
different contexts. New research opportunities in this domain emerge
in terms of underinvestigated areas within the healthcare
sector.
Accelerating the Energy Transition Through Serious Gaming:
Testing Effects on Awareness, Knowledge and Efficacy Beliefs
Authors: Ouariachi Tania , Elving Wim
Published: January 2021

To have sustainable societies, we need to accelerate the
energy transition towards clean energy solutions, however, awareness
and understanding of the process as well as intentions to change
behaviors are still limited, especially among young people. An
optimal balance considering the point of view from all parties
involved is out of sight without a focus on social structures and a
dialogue among all parties. In this context, universities have a
critical role to play: these institutions build capacity through the
development of new knowledge, new understanding and new insights,
and can therefore provide effective solutions to complex societal
challenges. In search of innovative approaches to reach young
people, whose communicative paradigm has become more interactive and
participatory, the use of serious gaming in formal education is
gaining attention among scholars and practitioners: they can foster
skills and abilities, contribute to content development of complex
issues by integrating insights from different disciplines, and
permit learning experiences that are not possible in real life. In
this paper, we introduce “We‑Energy Game”, a serious game that
address the urgency and complexities in the provision of affordable
energy from renewable sources for an entire town. During the game,
players negotiate, from their respective roles, which energy source
they want to employ and on which location, with the goal to make a
village or city energy neutral. Then, we present findings from a
pretest and posttest completed by a hundred university students in
The Netherlands to analyze the effects of the game on players
awareness, understanding and efficacy beliefs. Results reveal
positive outcomes on all variables.
КУРМАНЖАН ДАТКА ЖАНА СТУДЕНТ КЫЗДАРДЫН ЛИДЕРДИК ӨЗГӨЧӨЛҮКТӨРҮ
Authors: Жумабай кызы Жылдыз
Published: January 2021

Аннотация: Бул илимий изилдөө ишинин максаты – Алай ханышасы Курманжан даткадагы лидердик өзгөчөлүктөрү жана кыргыз кыздарындагы лидер аялдардын сапаттарынын изилденүүсү максатталды. Максатка жетүү үчүн “Курманжан датка” фильмине мазмундук талдоо жана 2017-жылы декабрь айында Бишкек шаарындагы Кыргыз-Түрк «Манас», И.Арабаев жана К.Карасаев атындагы Бишкек мамлекеттик университетинде билим алган 186 студент кыздарга сурамжылоо жүргүзүлгөн. Изилдөөнүн жыйынтыгында студент кыздардан өзүнө ишенимдүүлүк, коммуникация жана өжөрлүк факторлору аныкталды жана КТМУнун студент кыздарынын башка жогорку окуу жайларынын студент кыздарына караганда өзүнө ишенимдүүлүктөрү төмөн болгондугу аныкталды.

Аннотации: Целью данного исследования было изучение лидерских качеств Алайской царицы Курманжан Датка и качеств женщин-лидеров среди кыргызских девушек. Для достижения этой цели проведен контент-анализ к фильму «Курманжан датка» и был проведен опрос среди 186 студенток Кыргызско-Турецкого Университета «Манас, КГУ им. И. Арабаева и БГУ им. К. Карасаева в декабре 2017 года. Исследование выявило среди студентов такие факторы как уверенность в себе, коммуникабельность и настойчивость и обнаружило, что студентки КТМУ имеют относительно низкую уверенность в себе, чем студентки других университетов.

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to research leadership features of the Queen
of Alay Kurmanjan Datka and Kyrgyz young leadership skills. The research focuses of a
film on “Kurmanjan Datka” and at the end of 2017 in the city of Bishkek, Kyrgyz-Turkish
University of “Manas”, I. Arabayev and Humanitar University of K. Karasayev 186
female students were surveyed. The result of interiew’s reported the female students hadself-confidence, communication and persistence factors. The results showed KTMU’s female students had relatively low self-confidence compared to other universities female students.
СОЦИАЛЬНО-ПСИХОЛОГИЧЕСКОЕ
СОПРОВОЖДЕНИЕ ОСУЖДЕННЫХ В РАМКАХ
ИНСТИТУТА ПРОБАЦИИ
Authors: Саякова Айзада , Садырова Гулзат
Published: January 2021

Аннотация: Статья посвящена анализу становления института пробации в Кыргызской Республике, также одной из актуальных проблем современности – содействию успешной социальной адаптации осужденных, освободившихся из мест лишения свободы. Раскрыта проблема эффективности применения пробации как формы социально-правового контроля над осужденными, которые состоят
на учете в службе пробации. Касаясь частных проблем психолого-педагогической деятельности в исправительных учреждениях, необходимо рассмотреть вопрос организации этой работы с отдельными категориями осужденных, нуждающихся в особом подходе. Актуальной задачей для психологических служб исправительных учреждений в обеспечении воспитательной работы остается повышение уровня психологической культуры и компетентности воспитателей, обучение их про-
фессионально значимым психологическим навыкам и методам работы, умению грамотно взаимодействовать с психологом и использовать полученные от него сведения и рекомендации.

Аннотация: Бул макала Кыргыз Республикасында пробация институтунун калыптануусуна, ошондой эле учурдагы актуалдуу проблемалардын бири – эркиндигинен ажыратуу жерлеринен бошотулган соттолгондорду ийгиликтүү социалдык көнүктүрүүсүнө көмөктөшүүгө арналган. Пробация кызматында эсепте турган соттолгондорго социалдык-укуктук контролдоонун формасы катары
пробациянын натыйжалуу колдонуу көйгөйү ачылып көрсөтүлгөн. Түзөтүү мекемелериндеги психологиялык-педагогикалык иштердин жеке проблемаларына токтолгон бул ишти өзгөчө мамилеге муктаж болгон соттолгондордун айрым категориялары менен уюштуруу маселесин кароо зарыл. Психологиялык кызматынын актуалдуу милдеттеринин бири түзөтүү мекемелерде тарбиялык иш-
терди камсыз кылуунун деңгээлин жогорулатуу, психологиялык маданият жана компетенттүүлүгүн тарбиячылардын, окутууга жана алардын кесиптик маанилүү психологиялык көндүмдөрүнө жана ыкмаларына өз ара аракеттенүүдө психологдон алынган маалыматтарды жана сунуштарды колдонууга шарт түзүү.

Abstract: The article is devoted to the analysis of the formation of the Institute of
probation in the Kyrgyz Republic , as well as one of the most pressing problems of our
time- the promotion of successful social adaptation of prisoners released from prison.
The problem of the effectiveness of probation as a form of social and legal control overprisoners who are registered in the probation service is revealed. Regarding specific problems
of psychological and pedagogical activity in correctional institutions, it is necessary
to consider the organization of this work with certain categories of convicts who need a
special approach. An urgent task for the psychological services of correctional institutions
in providing educational work remains to increase the level of psychological culture
and competence of educators, training them in professionally significant psychological
skills and methods of work, the ability to competently interact with a psychologist and use
the information and recommendations received from him
ASPEK SPIRITUAL DALAM NOVEL TUHAN IZINKAN AKU MENJADI PELACUR KARYA MUHIDIN M DAHLAN (Spiritual Aspects In The Lovely Of God Let Me Become A Property Of Muhidin M Dahlan)
Authors: HARZIKO
Published: January 2021

Literary work is a container of ideas, ideas, and an author about social phenomena that are captured andexperienced by the author as outlined in the form of work. Research describes aspects of spirituality in God'sNovel Let Me Become a Prostitute! the work of Muhidin M Dahlan. The method in this research is descriptivequalitative. Qualitative research is conducted by prioritizing the depth of appreciation of the interaction betweenconcepts being studied empirically. The results showed that the spiritual aspects contained in the novel Lord LetMe Be a Prostitute! Is Aqeedah, sharia, and morals. Aqeedah consists of monotheism and faith in destiny. Shariaincludes worship and siyasa while muamalah and munakahat are not found. As for the morals include themorals to God, the morals for both parents, and the morals in accepting Allah's provisions while the feeling ofshame (Al-Haya) is not found. It also found a religious feeling that is more directed to its existence as a humanbeing because it is personal in nature and its scope is broader than religion which is only limited to theteachings and links.Keywords: Spiritually, God's Novels Allow Me to Be a Prostitute
ALIH KODE DAN CAMPUR KODE PADA NOVEL BADAI MATAHARI ANDALUSIA KARYA HARY EL-PARSIA (Transfer code and mix code in Novels Badai Matahari Andalusia Karya Hary El-Parsia)
Authors: HARZIKO
Published: January 2021

AbstractThe language produced by speakers is a reflection of a culture that it adheres to because, incommunication, it certainly has a close relationship with the other person so that the language spoken can bewell understood. A discussion can take place if the style used can be followed so that the message delivered canbe received. This study aims to analyze code-switching and code-mixing in novels Badai Matahari CreationHary El-Parsia. The method in this research is descriptive qualitative carried out by not prioritizing the numbersbut prioritizes the depth of appreciation of the interaction between the concepts being studied imply. The type ofresearch in the literature is. The source and type of data of this research are the data written on novel BadaiMatahari Andalusia. The results of the study showed that in the Solar Storm novel, there were seven quotes fromthe Code and nine quotes from the Code. Code Transfer and Mix The most dominant code is the Transfer ofCode by mixing Indonesian, English, Arabic. In other words, the author Hary El-Parsia in his work uses theTransfer of Code and Mixed Code as the hallmark of his work.Keywords: Code Transfer, Code Combination. Novel. Badai Matahari Andalusia
PENTINGNYA MELESTARIKAN BAHASA DAERAH
Authors: HARZIKO
Published: January 2021

Bahasa-bahasa daerah yang ada di Indonesia memiliki ciri dan karakteristik yangberbeda antara satu bahasa dengan bahasa yang lain. Keunikan bahasa setiap daerahmenandakan identitas daerah tertentu, sehingga penting untuk dilakukan suatu kajian yangdapat dengan jelas menunjukkan keunikan tersebut. Hal itu perlu menjadi perhatian utama,karena kebanyakan dalam menyebut bahasa yang satu dengan yang lain merupakan bahasayang berbeda atau hanya perbedaan variasi, belumlah jelas. Masing-masing daerah tidak inginbahasanya disama-samakan dengan bahasa di daerah yang lain (S, Susiati, 2019).Kekayaan luar biasa yang tanpa kita sadari perlahan lenyap dan punah di negeri ini.Yaitu bahasa daerah. Bahasa daerah adalah kekayaan terakhir sebuah bangsa sebagai buktiadanya peradaban, seni dan budaya bahkan eksistensi bangsa itu sendiri yang diwariskan baiksecara lisan maupun tulisan. Kondisi terancamnya bahasa daerah mendorong Badan UnescoPBB menetapkan tanggal 21 Februari sebagai hari bahasa daerah internasional. Menurut dataOrganisasi Pendidikan, Keilmuan dan Kebudayaan PBB (Unesco: United Nations Education,Social and Culture Organization) pada 2014 menyebutkan bahwa sebanyak 3000 dari 6000bahasa di dunia hampir punah, sebagian besar milik etnis minoritas (Republika, 24/9/14).Menurut Direktur Unesco Sheldon Shaefffer bahwa 96 persen dari bahasa yang hampir punah(3000 bahasa) itu hanya digunakan oleh 4 persen populasi dunia. Lebih parahnya menurut datadari Ethnologue Languages of the World melaporkan bahwa untuk kawasan Asia Tenggaraterdapat 527 bahasa terancam hampir punah. Sedangkan di Indonesia menurut hasil penelitianLembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia (LIPI) bahwa dari 746 bahasa daerah yang ada di tanahair sebanyak 169 bahasa terancam punah dengan kondisi jumlah penutur di bawah 500 orang,sudah tua-tua serta tidak ada generasi muda pengganti dan berada di lokasiterpencil.Fungsi Bahasa Daerah.Sebagian besar masyarakat Indonesia menjadikan bahasa daerah sebagai bahasa ibu. Disamping itu ia juga berfungsi sebagai bahasa budaya, bahasa pemersatu intra-etnis,mempererat keakraban serta untuk mengetahui sejarah dan bukti peninggalan nenek moyangdalam bentuk perangkat bertutur. Bahasa daerah memegang peranan penting sebagai indentitas, ciri khas, alat komunikasi, dan instrument selama berabad-abad hingga ribuan tahun lewat lisan dan tulisan. Beruntung bagi anak yang lahir dari keluarga yang membiasakan berbahasa daerah dalam aktivitas sehari-hari di rumah. Misalnya kedua orantuanya suku Batak Mandailing dan berbicara Bahasa Batak Mandailing dalam keseharian, otomatis anaknya akan lancar, fasih dan paham aturan budaya, adat dan seni dalam suku Mandailing. Begitu pula yang
PEMANFAATAN LIMBAH BIJI DURIAN SEBAGAI PLASTIK BIODEGRADABLE DENGAN VARIASI SUHU GELATINASI DAN PENAMBAHAN CaCO3
Authors: Soraya Latifah
Published: January 2021

Saat ini jumlah limbah biji durian semakin meningkat seiring meningkatnya permintaan masyarakat akan  buah durian. Namun belum banyak masyarakat yang dapat memanfaatkan limbah biji durian sehingga dapat mempunyai nilai jual yang tinggi. Biji durian memiliki beberapa kandungan antara lain 66,49 % pati, 27,24% air, 1,19 % abu dan 5,08 % protein. Kandungan pati yang tinggi dalam biji durian membuat biji durian dapat dimanfaatkan lagi, salah satunya menjadi plastik biodegradable. Plastik biodegrdable merupakan plastik yang terbuat dari bahan organik dan dengan mudah dapat teruarai oleh mikroba dalam tanah. Limbah biji durian di proses mulai dari tahap penghilangan getah, pengeringan dan size reduction sampai menjadi tepung biji durian. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengkaji pengaruh banyaknya filler (CaCO3) dan variasi suhu gelatinasi.Plastik biodegradable dibuat dengan melarutkan tepung biji durian dengan aquades ditambah dengan sorbitol dan CaCO3. Selanjutnya variasi suhu gelatinasi (60°C, 70°C, dan 80°C) dengan CaCO3 (0,4% ; 0,6% ; 0,8% ; 1% ; dan 1,2% dari berat tepung biji durian ). Karateristik plastik biodegradable ditandai dengan adanya uji biodegradasi, uji kuat tarik, dan uji elongasi. Hasil karakterisasi plastik bioegradable yang memiliki hasil optimal untuk kuat tarik sebesar 7,1 MPa dengan variasi suhu 80°C dan 1,2% CaCO3, untuk uji elongasi sebesar 30% dengan variasi suhu 80°C dan 0,4% CaCO3. Sedangkan hasil biodegradasi sebesar 97,44% dengan variasi suhu 70°C dan 0,4% CaCO3.

Kata kunci: Limbah biji durian, Plastik biodegradable, Sorbitol, CaCO3
Contrast and dyes
Authors: Biyase NG
Published: January 2021

Contrast agents have long been used for the imaging of anatomic boundaries and to explore normal and abnormal physiologic findings. The introduction of increasingly faster and more discriminating radiographic imaging techniques has resulted in the need for radiation-attenuating contrast agents that can be used in traditional radiographic imaging or, more recently, in subtraction imaging, both of which can be projected and rotated in three dimensions. By far the most successful and widely applied contrast agents in use today are the iodinated contrast agents (ICAs), first introduced into clinical practice in the 1950s. It is estimated that approximately 75 million doses of ICAs are given worldwide each year.
اثر استراتيجيتي ورقة الدقيقة الواحدة وجيكسو المطورة في تحصيل مادة قواعد اللغة الكردية والتفكير الاستدلالي عند طلبة كلية التربية ابن رشد
Authors: جاسم عبيد أ.م.د. كوثر
Published: January 2021

يرمي هذا البحث تعرف اثر استراتيجتي ورقة الدقيقة الواحدة و جيكسو المطورة في تحصيل طلبة قسم اللغة الكردية في مادة قواعد اللغة الكردية تحدد هذا البحث بطلبة المرحلة الثالثة في قسم اللغة الكردية /الدراسة الصباحية في كلية التربية ابن رشد للعلوم الانسانية ،وموضوعات مادة قواعد اللغة الكردية المقرر تدريسها للعام الدراسي (2016م -2017م)، وقد بلغت عينة البحث (91)طالبا وطالبة، بواقع (30)طالباً لكلا المجموعتين التجريبيتين، و(31) طالبا وطالبة للمجموعة الضابطة ، واجرت الباحثة بينهم تكافئاً في عدد من المتغيرات ، أعدت الباحثة اختبارا تحصيليا للتفكير الاستدلالي طبقته على مجموعات البحث الثلاث ،وبعد تحليل  النتائج إحصائيا أظهرت النتائج تفوق طلبة المجموعتين التجريبيتين على المجموعة الضابطة في الاختبار التحصيلي و اختبار التفكير الاستدلالي.
MENUMBUHKAN WAWASAN EDUPRENEUR MAHASISWA MELALUI PROGRAM KKN PPM
Authors: Purnamasari Iin
Published: January 2021

Fokus program kegiatan adalah peningkatan penghasilan anggota Keluarga Mitra melalui program unggulan budi daya udang vannamei di tambak. Pembentukan kluster program yang meliputi: (1) kluster produksi dan pengembangan budi daya udang vannamei, (2) kluster pemasaran hasil, 3) kluster sosial, humaniora dan kesehatan masyarakat. Kluster yang terdiri atas dosen, mahasiswa, pemerintah kabupaten, dan masyarakat/mitra kerja ini bekerja secara sinergis dan terpadu untuk menghasilkan target/luaran/output yang telah ditentukan. Penjaminan berkelanjutan (sustainability) program dilakukan melalui pengembangan kerjasama (networking) dengan berbagai elemen masyarakat, akademisi, stake holder, serta industri. Pelaksanaan program KKN PPM berwawasan edupreneur mendapatkan penilaian dari mahasiswa selaku pelaksana kegiatan dalam kategori baik dan sangat baik. Mitra memberikan penilaian sangat baik dalam aspek pelaksanaan kegiatan.  Kata Kunci: Edupreneur, KKN PPM
PENYULUHAN PERPAJAKAN BAGI WAJIB PAJAK ORANG PRIBADI DI MINAPADI, NUSUKAN, SURAKARTA
Authors: Setijobudi Setijobudi , Mulyadi Mulyadi , Haryoso P.
Published: January 2021

Pengabdian telah dilaksanakan di Kelurahan Nusukan Kecamatan Banjarsari Surakarta. Pelaksanaan pengabdian selama 6 bulan dari bulan Januari sampai bulan Mei Tahun 2018. Tujuan Pengabdian ini untuk memotivasi dalam bentuk penyuluhan dan pendampingan melalui pelatihan tatacara perhitungan pajak sekaligus menyadarkan untuk membayar pajaknya yang terhutang. Metode yang digunakan adalah pelatihan dan pendampingan dalam perencanaan pajak dan pembukuan. Keberhasilan metode yang diterapkan diukur dengan menggunakan pendekatan proses dan produk melalui metode observasi dan wawancara selama dan setelah kegiatan pelatihan berlangsung. Data yang dikumpulkan adalah absensi peserta dan produk pelatihan dan penyuluhan berupa materi perpajakan PPh pasal 21. Kegiatan pelatihan dirancang dalam tiga tahapan yang terdiri dari tahap persiapan, implementasi dan monitoring. .Secara garis besar kegiatan pelatihan perhitungan PPh ps 21 di Minapadi Kal. Nusukan Kota Surakarta dapat dinyatakan berhasil sesuai dengan sasaran yang ingin dicapai. Meskipun demikian terdapat beberapa kendala yang dihadapi selama pelaksanaan pelatihan dan proses pendampingan. Pada waktu mendatang, mitra berharap diadakan lagi kegiatan pelatihan. Kata Kunci: Pajak Penghasilan ps 21, Wajib Pajak Pribadi, UKM