bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Leprosy in Post Elimination Era
Authors: Paudel Vikash , Shrestha Brijesh
Published: February 2022

No abstract available.
Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography Evaluation of Intrahepatic Biliary Tree Variants in Nepalese Population based on Yoshida classification
Authors: Sharma Rupesh , Acharya Sumnima , Sharma Alina
Published: February 2022

Introduction

The meticulously arranged hierarchical structure of the biliary tree is pivotal for liver function. This biliary tree is divided into intra and extrahepatic components. The anatomic variations of the biliary tree are notoriously common with studies reporting variations in 20% to 55% of the population in different parts of the world. This may result in misdiagnosis and serious injury to the biliary system during surgical procedures. Thus, accurate knowledge of the biliary tree is essential for the interpretation of radiological examination and presurgical planning for hepatobiliary surgery such as laparoscopic cholecystectomy and liver transplant. Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a non-invasive and safe modality for the accurate evaluation of the biliary tree.

Materials and Methods

It was a prospective cross-sectional study performed using a 1.5 Tesla MRI machine. The complete morphology of intrahepatic bile ducts was evaluated and categorized as per Yoshida classification and compared with past literature.

Results

A total of 76 patients were studied during the period out of which 24 (31.6%) were males and 52 (68.4%) were females. The normal morphology of intrahepatic ducts (Yoshida type I) was found only in 44 (57.9%) cases and the rest of the cases (42.1%) showed variant anatomy. Yoshida type II was the next most common morphology. The study also found no significant correlation between the sex of the patient and the morphological variant.

Conclusion

Morphological variation of intrahepatic biliary ducts is very common. MRCP is a non-invasive and reliable method for the evaluation of intrahepatic biliary anatomy and its variants.
Urgensi Penetapan Hak Ulayat Masyarakat Hukum Adat Terkait Kebijakan Pelayanan Pertanahan Di Papua
Authors: Rahmadi Arif
Published: February 2022

Keberadaan masyarakat hukum adat yang hingga saat ini belum mendapatkan pengakuan melalui peraturan daerah menimbulkan ketidakpastian yang menjadi salah satu penyebab terjadinya sengketa pertanahan di berbagai wilayah di Papua. Berangkat dari kondisi tersebut, tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk memberikan gambaran mengenai perkembangan dan urgensi penetapan hak ulayat masyarakat hukum adat terkait kebijakan pelayanan pertanahan di Papua. Penulis menggunakan metode penelitian hukum normatif, dengan pendekatan studi kasus dan analisis data kualitatif yang bertumpu pada data sekunder yang diperoleh melalui studi pustaka dengan tahapan meliputi 1) pengumpulan data; 2) analisis data; dan 3) penarikan kesimpulan dari berbagai literatur yang relevan dengan permasalahan penelitian. Hingga saat ini belum ada kabupaten/kota di Papua yang telah menetapkan peraturan daerah tentang pengakuan hak ulayat masyarakat hukum adat. Padahal, berbagai sengketa pertanahan disebabkan belum adanya kejelasan mengenai hak ulayat masyarakat hukum adat. Penetapan hak ulayat menjadi sangat penting untuk segera dilakukan karena 1) amanat UU Otsus; 2) dapat mengurangi sengketa pertanahan; 3) pendaftaran tanah pertama kali akan semakin mudah; dan 4) penetapan tersebut merupakan kebutuhan negara. Penulis menyarankan kepala daerah perlu menginternalisasi penetapan ini ke dalam visi misi dan memprioritaskan anggaran untuk pelaksanaannya serta membangun komunikasi dengan berbagai pihak terkait penelitian keberadaan hak ulayat masyarakat hukum adat.
Starozavjetno pravo
Authors: Heka László
Published: February 2022

Židovsko pravo halaha, kanonsko pravo i islamsko šerijatsko pravo počivaju na Svetom pismu (Bibliji), odnosno Kuranu kao glavnim izvorima prava. Budući da njihove temelje čini Božja objava, ti su pravni sustavi nepromjenljivi, vječni, obvezni za sve. U židovskim je zajednicama vjersko pravo i danas mjerodavno u pitanjima obiteljskih odnosa, a u sporovima o vjerskim pitanjima sude vjerski sudovi. Tijekom povijesti u židovskom je pravu posebnu ulogu imao Veliki sanhedrin kao vrhovni sud i najviše državno tijelo. U ovom radu analiziramo strukturu, nadležnost i djelovanje židovskih sudova u povijesnom kontekstu s posebnim naglaskom na Veliki sanhedrin.
Declínio do pH pós mortem de cordeiros Santa Inês alimentados com silagem de capim Elefante com diferentes níveis de casca desidratada de maracujá
Authors: Cruz Christian Albert Carvalho da , Cruz Cristiane Leal dos Santos , Cruz Braulio Crisanto Carvalho da , Rocha Jefferson Bonfim , Santos Suely
Published: February 2022

Foram utilizados 16 cordeiros, machos, não castrados, da raça Santa Inês, mantidos em baias, em 04 tratamentos: silagem de capim elefante com 0, 10, 20, 30% de casca de maracujá desidratada. O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar o declínio do pH pos mortem mensurado no Longissimus dorsi da carcaça de cordeiros da raça Santa Inês alimentados com silagem de capim elefante sob diferentes níveis de casca de maracujá desidratada. As medidas de pH foram submetidas a analise de regressão. O valor de pH para ambos os tratamentos foi expresso através de equações de regressão do tipo exponencial, apresentando uma rápida queda nas primeiras horas, seguido de uma gradativa estabilização. Observou-se que a velocidade do declínio do pH foi mais rápida nos tratamentos T2 e T3. À medida que aumentou o nível de casca de maracujá na dieta, houve um aumento na correlação entre temperatura da carcaça e da câmara fria, podendo-se observar valores de 0,60 (0%CMD); 0,75 (10% CMD); 0,88 (20% e 30% CMD). Portanto, o controle da temperatura e umidade da câmara fria são importantes medidas por estarem influenciando no encurtamento das fibras musculares e estabelecimento do rigor mortis, além de interferir na qualidade da carne quanto à aparência e outras características sensoriais.
Mumarasah Extracurricular Learning and Its Effectiveness in Improving Arabic Speaking Skills
Authors: Wahidah Zulfa Amalia , Rosyadi Faiq Ilham
Published: February 2022

Purpose - This study aims to determine the implementation of the extracurricular mumārasah program at MA Ali Maksum and the extent to which the extracurricular mumārasah in improving Arabic speaking skills.

Design/methodology/approach - This research is quantitative descriptive. To collect data, researchers used a questionnaire. To test the effectiveness of mumārasah extracurricular, the authors used pre-test and post-test tests.

Findings - The study results indicate that implementing extracurricular activities for mumārasah runs with a learning model using direct methods, small group discussions, role-playing, memorizing dialogue, role-playing, and group conversations.  However, the extracurricular implementation is considered ineffective due to several factors, such as the unformed lughāwiyyah and the low discipline level. The mumārasah extracurricular effectiveness test results in improving students' Arabic speaking skills proved effective with a significant increase, namely, 3.388.

Originality/value - Extracurricular mumārasah teacher also expected to make rules or agreements discipline with students in class individual, so that students are more disciplined and follow classes with regular.

Paper type – Research paper
Planning Management of Takhaṣṣuṣ al-Lughah al-ʿArabiyah Program at The Al-Kamal Integrated Islamic Boarding School Blitar
Authors: Munir Achmad Sirojul
Published: February 2022

Purpose - This research describes the model, shape, planning process, and design of the Takhaṣṣuṣ al-Lughah al-'Arabiyah program at Al-Kamal Integrated Islamic Boarding School Blitar.

Design/methodology/approach - This research method uses qualitative research, with data in the form of descriptive. Data collection is used employing observation, interviews, and documentation.

Findings/result - The results of this study are as follows: 1). Takhaṣṣuṣ al-Lughah al-ʿarabiyah program uses a bottom-up planning model, where the concept of the idea of this activity is created and arranged by the language administrator and then coordinated by the chairman and the board of daily administrators, and approved by the caretaker of the cottage. 2). This form of program planning includes short-term and institutional. 3). The planning process is carried out optimally with clear activity procedures and is easily understood by the students. 4). Learning design is not like formal schools in general, so there is no standard competency and basic competence. The learning strategy uses a jigsaw system to enrich mufradāt or vocabulary by repeating the words that have been learned so that they are quickly memorized.

Originality/value - knowing planning management of Takhaṣṣuṣ al-Lughah al-ʿarabiyah Program is very important to be able to measure how good the administration of educational planning in this program.

Paper type – Research Paper
Listener adapted Speech: How EFL Junior High School Students Adapt English Listening
Authors: Hadi Muhamad Sofian , Izzah Lidiyatul , Putri Almira Faramadila
Published: February 2022

Purpose - This study aims to determine whether the learning process with full English will be able to improve students' abilities in English skills more quickly.

Design/methodology/approach - This research method is a qualitative method with a case study approach. This research was conducted in Malang. Researchers used junior high school students from grades 7 to 9 who have the same case for sampling. The method of data collection is by observation and a questionnaire containing ten statements. Then the authors analyzed the data using data reduction patterns, data presentation, and verification/conclusions. After that, the authors tabulated the data so that they could be described easily.

Findings/result - The results of this study indicate that the use of full English in learning to listen to a procedural and a narrative text with gestures has positive opinions and perceptions from students, this also helps them find out some difficult vocabulary that is not yet known, helps students understand faster and last longer to remember vocabulary, besides that it also gives them the motivation to learn English.

Originality/value - Optimistic and innovative teachers, are the keys to student success in improving English comprehension by listening to full English.

Paper type – Research paper
Distance Learning During Covid-19 Pandemic: Students’ Engagement in English Foreign Language Class
Authors: Agustina Noni , Susanto Ratnawati , Lestari Sri , Chelsea Chelsea , Yona Yona , Selindah Selindah , Diana Diana
Published: February 2022

Purpose - This study aims to explore students’ behaviour, emotional, and cognitive engagement in EFL class during Covid-19 pandemic.  

Design/methodology/approach - A qualitative approach with class observation, interview, and questionnaire was undertaken to examine the students’ engagement. Teachers and student of two public junior senior high schools in Jakarta, Indonesia involved voluntarily to this study. 5 teachers’ (1 man and 4 women) classes were observed and they were interviewed. 467 (187 male and 280 female) students were administered the questionnaire and 9 of them were interviewed.

Findings - The result suggested that the students were disengaged behaviourally, emotionally, and cognitively in English class during distance learning. It occurred due to some factors such as uninteresting learning activities, unstable signal, and lack of students’ understanding. The study provides practical implications for English language teachers. They need to construct the interesting and various learning activities and effective strategies to gain their students’ engagement.

Originality/value - Abundance of literatures investigated teaching and learning practices during Covid-19. However, a few studies examined students’ engagement in distance learning. Thus, this study concerned on students’ engagement in EFL class for junior high school level.

Paper type – Research paper
Educational Values in ‘Imārah Ya’qūbiyān Novel by ‘Alā’ Al-Aswānī
Authors: Kusumawati Endah
Published: February 2022

Purpose - This research aims to describe the educational values on ‘Imārah Ya’qūbiyān novel written by ‘Alā’ Al-Aswānī.

Design/methodology/approach - The research design is descriptive-qualitative research. The data gained are written words and sentences from the novel that imply an educational value.

Findings - The result of the research shows that ‘Imārah Ya’qūbiyān novel contains educational values, i.e.: (1) religious values consisting of (a) human existence before god, (b) human trust in god, and (c) human submission before God; (2) personality values which consist of (a) responsible, (b) honest, (c) hard-working, (d) qanā'ah, and (e) determined; (3) social values which consist of (a) being fair to other human beings, (b) unity of life, and (c) loyalty between humans.

Originality/value - Educational values obtained from ‘Imārah Ya’qūbiyān novel is one of the good ways to educate readers in general, and Arabic learners, in particular, to take advantage of Arabic literature. It can be used as educational media in building character to become better individuals in religiosity, personality, social, and can be implemented in real life.

Paper type – Research paper
SIFAT KIMIA DAN ORGANOLEPTIK BAKSO DAGING KERBAU DENGAN PENAMBAHAN TEPUNG TALAS LOKAL PADA LEVEL BERBEDA
Authors: Anjalani Ria , Astuti Maria Haryulin , Pertiwi Febriana Dewi
Published: February 2022

This study aimed to find out the effect of adding local taro flour at different levels on the chemical and organoleptik properties of buffalo meatballs. This study used a Completely Randomized Design with 5 treatments and 4 replications for each treatment i.e. P0 (100% tapioca flour), P1 (87,5% tapioca flour and 12,5% taro flour), P2 (75% tapioca flour and 25% taro flour), P3 (62,5% tapioca flour and 37,5% taro flour), and P4 (50% tapioca flour and 50% taro flour). Chemical properties of buffalo meatballs were analyzed with variance analysis and further results were evaluated by Tukey Test. Organoleptic properties of buffalo meatballs were analyzed non parametrically by Friedman Test. The difference percentage of taro flour showed a significant different on dry matter and protein content of buffalo meatballs (P<0.05). However, it showed a non significant difference on fat content  of buffalo meatballs (P>0.05). The difference percentage of taro flour also showed a non significant difference on organoleptic properties of buffalo meatballs (P>0.05). The best of dry matter, protein, and fat content were obtained in P0 and P2  at 30.51%; 9.08%; and 1.13%, respectively. Color, taste, and flavor of meatballs were preferred by panelists in P0. Texture and elasticity of meatballs were preferred by panelists in P1.
Pengaruh Beberapa Dosis Abu Janjang Kelapa Sawit Terhadap Pertumbuhan Bibit Kakao (Theobroma cacao L.)
Authors: Efendi Siska , Diana Putri , Akhir Nasrez
Published: February 2022

The plant medium condition in the nursery will affect the growth of cacao seedlings. The oil Palm ash is one of the soil ameliorants because it content complete nutrient both macro and micro, the capability to increasing soil pH and having a high base saturation. The objectives of the research were to study the effect of oil palm ash on the growth of cacao seedlings and to get the dose for cacao in nurseries. This research was conducted in experimenta field of 3rd Campus Andalas University Dharmasraya, in December 2018 until March 2019. The experimental method used was a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) consisted of 5 treatments and 5 replications, each of experiment unit consistent of 2 plant polybag so the total of 50 plants was obtained. The Treatments were some doses of oil palm ash of 0 g of oil palm ash/polybag, 150 g of oil palm ash/polybag, 300 g of oil palm ash/polybag, 450 g of palm oil ash/polybag, and 600 g of oil palm ash/polybag. Data analysis was performed by analysis of variance (F test) at the level of 5%. If its results are significant, then further tests with DNMRT at the level of 5%. The results of the present study showed that oil palm ash had an influence on the growth of cacao seedlings on the variables of stem height, stem diameter, number of leaves, and the root length. The dosage of 450 g oil palm ash/polybag showed the best results for stem height and number of leaves of cacao seedlings, while the dosage of 600 g oil palm ash/polybag showed the best results for stem diameter and root length of cacao seedlings. The recommended dose for cacao in the nursery is 450 g of oil palm ash/polybag.
FAKTOR PENENTU KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN BERAS DI KIOS REJO MAKMUR, SALATIGA
Authors: Ayu Laila Kusumaning , Sunaryanto Lasmono Tri
Published: February 2022

Indonesia is the highest consumer of rice per capita in the world with the largest amount. The main factor driving high consumption is the large population. The high consumption of rice also affects the competition for rice sales. Increasingly high competition makes rice producers begin to learn about rice purchasing decisions. This study aims to analyze the factors that influence rice purchasing decisions in Rejo Makmur Kiosk, Salatiga. This research uses descriptive qualitative method with multiple linear regression analysis. Respondents obtained by accidental sampling method and data obtained using a questionnaire. The results showed that price (X1), product (x2), promotion (X3), and location (X4) factors simultaneously had a significant effect on rice purchasing decisions (Y) in Rejo Makmur Kiosk. Partially the factors that have a significant influence on consumer purchasing decisions are price, product and promotion factors, while location factors have no effect. The ability of the independent variable in explaining the purchase decision variable is 75.4%, while the remaining 24.6% is influenced by other variables outside this regression equation or unknown variables.
Analisis Efektivitas Penggunaan Kartu Tani di Eks-Karesidenan Pati
Authors: Isabella Mesiastri Prisnia , Sunaryanto Lasmono Tri
Published: February 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis efektivitas penggunaan Kartu Tani di Eks-Karesidenan Pati. Pemilihan lokasi menggunakan teknik multistage purposive sampling dan simple random sampling. Multistage purposive sampling untuk menentukan kabupaten dan simple random sampling untuk menentukan kecamatan dan desa. Penelitian ini menggunakan deskriptif kuantitatif. Variabel penelitian ini yaitu keberhasilan program (X1), keberhasilan sasaran (X2) dan kepuasan terhadap program (X3). Hasil penelitian ini, menunjukkan bahwa variabel keberhasilan program(X1), keberhasilan sasaran (X2), dan kepuasan terhadap program (X3) berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap efektivitas penggunaan kartu tani. Kata kunci: Efektivitas, Kartu Tani, Keberhasilan Program, Keberhasilan Sasaran, Kepuasan Terhadap Program
KONTRIBUSI PRODUK SEKUNDER AMPAS TAHU PADA USAHA INDUSTRI RUMAH TANGGA UD. DUA PUTRI DI DESA GUNUNG ANTASARI KECAMATAN SIMPANG EMPAT KABUPATEN TANAH BUMBU PROVINSI KALIMANTAN SELATAN
Authors: Mahyudi Fitri , Husinsyah Husinsyah
Published: February 2022

This Research aim to know technically about Seconder Product Contribution of Tofu Dregs UD Dua Putri Home Industries in Gunung Sari Village Simpang Empat Subdistrict Tanah Bumbu Regency City South Kalimantan Province. From result of knowable analysis that level of amount of acceptance from result of processing know Rp. 5.040.000/day and Rp. 151.200.000/month. Others at this tofu home industry there are addition of acceptance from tofu dregs know yield up with detail in 1 day yield 230 kg /day  and 6.900 kg dregs each month. Price sell tofu dregs know per kg Rp.1.000,-, hence result of total acceptance from tofu dregs know equal to Rp. 230.000/day and Rp.6.900.000/month. Become total acceptance from effort UD. Two Putri tofu home industry equal to Rp.5.270.000,-/Hari and Rp. 158.100.000,-/month. From result analyse known benefit effort processing know equal to Rp. 61.508.652,79,/month.
MORFOGENESIS EKSPLAN TUNAS EUCALYPTUS PELLITA F. MUELL SECARA IN VITRO PADA MEDIA MURASHIGE AND SKOOG DENGAN ZAT PENGATUR TUMBUH BENZIL AMINO PURIN
Authors: Sulichantini Ellok Dwi , Eliyani Eliyani , Dewi Nazari Alvera Prihatini
Published: February 2022

Eucalyptus pellita  is fast growing species and have many advantages such as: pulp and paper industry raw material, building construction, charcoal, and medicine.  The research was carried out to study plant morphogenesis from shoot explant of E. pellita F. Muell by in vitro technique. The experiment was conducted at Tissue Culture Laboratory, Agriculture Faculty of Mulawarman University from March until June, 2016.Single factor experiment was arranged in Completely Randomized Design with 10 replications.  The factor was BAP concentrations (B) consisted of 1.00 mg BAP L-1 (b1); 2.00 mg BAP L-1 (b2); 3.00 mg BAP L-1 (b3); and 4,00 mg BAP L-1 (b4). The explants was innoculated on MS medium supplemented with BAP according to the treatments. Data analyzed by analysis of variance (anova) and continued by Least Significant Difference  (LSD) test  with level 5%. Results of the experiment showed that the BAP concentrations can promote shoot formation of E. pellita.  Statistical analysis indicated that the  effect of BAP concentrations significantly difference on number of shoots at 8 weeks after innoculation (WAI), shoot length, and number of leaves at  4; 6; and 8 WAI, however it’s no significantly difference on shoot formation time and number of shoots at 4 and 6 WAI.  The highest number of shoots,  shoot length, and number of leaves achieved by 4,00 mg BAP L-1.
Craniological variability of sables from Far East
Authors: Ranyuk M.N. , Monakhov V.G.
Published: February 2022

Sable is a valuable game species with modern area from Urals to Kamchatka Peninsula. There is a hypothesis of the Far East origin of the species and existing of the Pleistocene refugia wherefrom sables dispersed on the territory of Eurasia. We studied the intraspecies diversity of sable populations from different regions of the Far East. Previous studies have found high level of variability for skulls size and fur color of Far East populations of the sable. We analysed 22 non-metric traits of the skull of 826 animals from 14 geographic samples. Mean measure of divergence between 14 samples varied from 0.001 to 0.238. Among studied isolated populations, the sables from Sakhalin Island do not demonstrate differences from the continental sample in small aberrations of the skull, whereas the sample from the Kamchatka Peninsula is somewhat different from other samples in craniological characters. There are some population differences in sexual dimorphism: some samples (Amgun, Kamchatka, V. Kolyma, Pilda, Uda) shows similarity between males and females in frequencies of non-metric characters; other samples (Sakhalin, Zeya, Okhota, Nyukzha) have a population level of phenetic distances between sex groups. Populations of the sables from the Far East demonstrate spatial heterogeneity in variability of non-metric traits of the skull, which is also characteristic of other morphological and genetic characters studied by previous researches.
Behavior of Arvalis and Obscurus chromosomal forms of common vole (Microtus arvalis Pallas, 1779) males in the Partition test
Authors: Sablina S.A. , Tikhonova E.P. , Belozertseva I.V.
Published: February 2022

To compare the social and individual behaviors of common vole (Microtus arvalis Pallas, 1779) chromosomal forms («arvalis» and «obscurus») the Partition test was performed using different compositions of opponents (conspecific or heterospecific). Tests were performed in «arvalis» and «obscurus» males kept in animal facilities of the Zoological Institute (St. Petersburg, Russia). Laboratory populations originate from animals caught in the hybrid zone of these chromosome forms of voles (Vladimir region). Independent groups of animals were used for test with conspecific (N=28 for «arvalis» form; N=32 for «obscurus» form) and/or heterospecific (N=31 for both chromosomal forms) opponent. Test duration – 10 min. The behavior of animals (consequence and duration of behavioral elements) was registered by video films with special computer program «Ethograph» (ver. 2.07, RITEC, Russia). It was established that locomotor activity was greater in «obscurus» males. The level of anxiety estimated by amount of fecal boluses was higher in «arvalis» males. There were no differences in aggressive behavior of vole’s chromosomal forms, though both «arvalis» and «obscurus» were more aggressive towards individuals of heterospecific chromosomal form. The results of the present study confirm our previously published assumption about different behavioral strategies of common vole’s chromosomal forms: active-offensive for «obscurus» and passive avoidance (hiding behavior) for «arvalis».
Desperate Aspirations among Paraguayan Youths
Authors: Land Corinna
Published: February 2022

This article explores how young Paraguayan migrants, returnees, and not-yet migrants negotiate contradicting aspirations and desperations that they attach to urban and rural spaces in the present and future. While a protracted crisis of small-scale agriculture in Paraguay increases pressure to migrate, the economic crisis in Argentina challenges the established migration trajectories between rural Paraguay and Buenos Aires. The article shows how young adults continuously weigh up current living conditions and future prospects both “here” and “there” and are torn between leaving, staying, or returning. Based on multi-sited ethnographic field research, it reconstructs the ways in which they navigate between four ambiguous aspirations: security, advancement, belonging, and attachment. Whereas rural out-migration of young people is often interpreted as a yearning for modern city life, the analysis reveals that both rural and urban areas are linked with aspirations as well as desperations.
The Post-Deportation Desperation and Refunneling of Aspirations of the Mexicans Deported from the United States
Authors: Radziwinowiczówna Agnieszka
Published: February 2022

This article uses Carling’s aspiration/ability model and the social anchoring concept proposed by Grzymala-Kazlowska to explain the post-deportation experience of Mexicans deported from the United States of America. I analyze how deported people’s aspirations are shaped by US migration policies and by their families, as well as by local community obligations. The data comes from seven years of longitudinal research in a rural community in Oaxaca. I conclude that under the immobility regime produced by the US for the deported Mexicans, their aspirations of remigration evolve into desperation. Often unable to remigrate to the US, they are stuck in a limbo of desperation until they refunnel their aspirations and anchor them in Mexico. At the same time, they resynchronize their life courses with other community members.
What Went Wrong with National Action Plan in Pakistan? An Analysis
Authors: Said Hakeem , Gul Brekhna , Akbar Aneela
Published: February 2022

The 2014s APS incident shook the entire state apparatus,which caused all the stakeholders to sit and join hands to effectively deal with terrorism. The ultimate outcome was the formulation of the National Action Plan (NAP), which provided for a twenty points comprehensive plan to uproot terrorism. The plan was the reflection of Government resilience to show zero tolerance for terrorist networks.However, after the passage of almost seven years, it is high time to look into where the NAP missed its stated goals. This paper looks deeply into those factors and causes and, in the end, makes recommendations as to how to improve things. What it concludes is that the real stakeholders, the street-level bureaucrats, have not been included in the consultation process. They are the ones whose opinions must have been listened to as they are much closer to the issue at hand. Data was collected through secondary sources, including books, newspaper articles, and research papers to make a balanced analysis.
Anxiety among the General Population of Himalayan District during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Pandit Sanjib , Thapa Niresh , Sharma Asha , Pokhrel Bishal , Bham Gajendra , Acharya Nandaraj
Published: February 2022

Introduction: COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent measures taken by the government to control the situation have imposed adverse impacts on the mental health and wellbeing of the general population. We conducted a study to determine the prevalence of anxiety among general population of a Himalayan district during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in rural communities of the Himalayan district during the early stage of the pandemic using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Data was collected for a period of one month from 13th April 2020 to 13th May 2020. Ethical approval was sought from the Institutional Review Committee of Karnali Academy of Health Sciences (Reference number: 2076/2077/07). All the participants of age 18 or above were included in the study excluding those with known mental illness. Convenience sampling method was used. A total of 427 participants were included in the study. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 20. Point estimate at 95% confidence interval was calculated along with frequency and proportion for binary data.
Results: The prevalence rate of anxiety was 196 (45.9%) (41.15-50.64 at 95% Confidence Interval). Anxiety was more prevalent among farmers, illiterate, widowed, and old aged.
Conclusions: The study indicates a higher prevalence of anxiety amidst the COVID-19 pandemic compared to reported studies and highlights the need for a strategic intervention to promote awareness and wellbeing at mental health level.
Methodical Contributions for the Training of the Representative Basketball Teams at the High School Level
Authors:   Department of Physical Education and Sport”, University of Pitesti, COJANU F. , NAIBA O. ,   Department of Physical Education and Sport”, University of Pitesti, CĂTĂNESCU A. ,   Department of Physical education and special motor skills”, Transilvania University of Braşov
Published: February 2022

The problems of the theory and practice of the basketball game are multiple and of great complexity, some of them being elucidated through works, researches and observations performed by specialists in the field: teachers, coaches, psychologists, etc. The importance of this theme is given by the characteristics and particularities of this age category, of the high school cycle, because at this age it is acted according to methods and means that aim at consolidating and perfecting the fundamental procedures in the basketball game. In parallel with the activity of consolidating and perfecting the fundamental technical procedures of the basketball game, exercises for a harmonious physical development are also used at this age, using acyclic movements in unbalanced conditions with rapid changes of directions, stops, turns, jumps
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HEALTH ANXIETY, PERCEIVED STRESS AND SATISFACTION OF PET OWNERS
Authors:   West University of Timișoara, BUDIMIR Mădălina
Published: February 2022

Introduction: The aim of the study is to see if and in what way pets influence certain aspects of their owners˴ lives. Methodology: A number of 856 participants filled in the online form, out of which 586 have at least one pet. Results: The results show that there are significant differences between the two groups. Animal owners are less anxious about their health, have a lower perceived stress level and higher life satisfaction than non-owners. Conclusion: Given the results obtained, pets positively influence the life of the owner. This link should be studied in more detail in future research.
Clock Synchronization Methods of Electric Meters Based on Wireless Communication
Authors: Sun Ying , Su Zhipeng , Wu Qiong , Yu Feiou , Zhao Ying , Hou Enzhen
Published: February 2022

Aiming at the inaccurate clock calibration of electric meters and the shortcomings of traditional clock synchronization methods, this article briefly summarizes the reasons of inaccurate meter clocks, and proposes a method of electric meter clock calibration based on wireless communication, which solves the problem of meter clock synchronization accuracy. It is verified by field test. The test results show that the error of electric meters clock after clock calibration can be controlled at the second level. And the data error of collected import active electrical energy is smaller, which meets the requirements of real-time analysis of electricity spot trading and other businesses, providing more accurate data to ensure the results reliability.
A Forced Commutation Breaking Method of Dc Circuit Breaker Taking Account of Load Current Occasions
Authors: Li Bo , Peng Zhendong , Xie Pengfei , Ren Zhigang
Published: February 2022

In the DC power system, the circuit breaker must not only complete the rapid disconnection and isolation of the high short-circuit fault current, but also undertake the frequent switching tasks of the small load rated current. First of all, this research adopts the topological structure of double-breaker series connection and introduction of auxiliary oscillating branch on the basis of forced commutation.Different control strategies can be adopted according to different current levels, which can realize the rapid breaking of small currents while improving high current breaking performance.Secondly, through the mathematical analysis of the working process of the circuit structure, and based on the PSCAD/EMTDC electromagnetic transient simulation software, the influence of different branch parameters on the breaking process is analyzed, and the circuit parameter optimization design is carried out for the breaking process of different load current levels.
A New Ensemble Reinforcement Learning Recursive Network for Traffic Volume Forecasting in a Freeway Network
Authors: Yan Guangxi , Dong Shuqin , Yu Chengqing , Liu Xinwei
Published: February 2022

While recent development, the freeways promote economic and traffic demand, but it also increases a lot of traffic congestion and accidents. The effective traffic volume forecasting technology can reduce traffic congestion, and improve traffic network planning and information management. In this research, a new ensemble forecasting model is proposed to forecast traffic volume. The framework of the model consists of the TCN model, the GRU model, and the ensemble SARSA algorithm. TCN and GRU are utilized as predictors to construct the prediction model for deep mining of the traffic volume data and SARSA can integrate the prediction results from these two predictors and achieve satisfactory results. We used two sets of the traffic data collected from a freeway in Changsha to verify the performance. The experiment results proved the effectiveness of the hybrid model that had the best accuracy in both cases, and the MAPEs of TCN-GRU-Sarsa are 7.8281% and 6.9015%.
Statistical Research on Pulsars with the Gigahertz-Peaked Spectra
Authors: Cai Hongbing , Xu Jingsong , Wang Beibei
Published: February 2022

The pulsar’s radio spectra in the high frequency shows the power law form in general, but people has also found 23 pulsars with the turn-over spectra peaking near GHz, i.e., the Gigahertz-peaked spectrum (GPS) pulsars. We launch the statistical research on these GPS pulsars, and find the peak frequency of 73.9% GPS pulsars in the sample is between 0.5 GHz and 1.0 GHz. The magnetic star has the higher peak frequency relative to other GPS pulsars, whose average peak frequency is 3.35GHz. The average spectral index of GPS pulsars is -1.33 which is higher than ones of ordinary pulsars. This phenomenon may be caused by the interstellar medium absorption for the pulsar’s radiation in the low frequency band. The statistical average of the dispersion measure of GPS pulsars is 348 pc cm-3, which is higher than the ones of ordinary pulsars. We also find the strong positive correlation between the period and dispersion measure of GPS pulsars, which imply that the interstellar medium may cause the pulsar’s rotation slow down.
Cyclic Scheduling of Single-Arm Cluster Tools with Multiple Wafer Types: A Case Study
Authors: Li Xin , Tian Jiongjiong
Published: February 2022

Cluster tools are widely used in the industrial production process, such as semiconductor wafers, printing circuit board and other fields. In this paper, the scheduling problem of cluster tools with multi-type wafers is studied, including robot handling jobs sequencing and wafer processing sequencing. Based on the detailed analysis of the operations in the problem, there are the processing time window constraints, robot available constraints, processing capacity constraints. Then, due to the complexity in the general conditions, a case with four different wafers (including one for each type in a cycle) is considered. The applied model was solved by the third-party library Gurobi in PyCharm.
Research and Development of Automatic Width Measurement and Alignment Equipment for Cold Rolled Aluminum Strip Based on Machine Vision
Authors: Lian Shan , Zhang Lishan , Xu Sinuo , Liu Hongfei
Published: February 2022

Aiming at the inevitably offset phenomenon in the cold rolling process of aluminum strip, this paper introduces the automatic width measurement and centering scheme based on machine vision. With the Raspberry Pi as the main control unit, each frame of picture is processed through median filtering and Canny edge detection algorithm to obtain the edge pixel coordinates on both sides of the aluminum sheet, which are then converted to the world coordinate system to obtain its actual position. Calculate the width of the aluminum sheet via Ethernet communication to the main control computer; at the same time, calculate the offset of the aluminum sheet relative to the rolling line, and use the PID algorithm to control the hydraulic servo system of the uncoiling reducer to achieve closed-loop centering control. The actual measurement shows that this scheme effectively replaces the tedious operation steps of the console, and has good stability and performance.
Vorticity Transports in Wall Turbulent Flow Under Spanwise Wall Jet Forcing and Blowing-Suction Control
Authors: Ji Yong , Chen Xi
Published: February 2022

This study investigates vorticity transports in wall turbulent flow under blowing-suction (BS) and spanwise opposed wall jet forcing (SOJF) control via direct numerical simulation of the Navier-Stokes equation. For combining SOJF and BS control, the drag reduction can achieve maximum value about 33% – obviously larger than individual control (18% for SOJF and 27% for BS). Following Ji et al. [1], the mean spanwise vorticity(Ωz), the vorticity fluctuation transports in spanwise direction(−v′ωz′) and normal direction(w′ωy′) are investigated. Results support our previous conclusion that the frictional drag is considerably contributed by the transports of vorticity fluctuations. A triple decomposition (mean, coherent and random) shows that the role of the random −v′′ωz′′ is drag adding, but other terms – random w′′ωy′′ and the coherent −ṽω̃z and w̃ω̃y transports – are all drag decreasing.
Modeling of Covid-19 Transmission Using Machine Learning
Authors: Tian Zhuang , Cao Yu , Zheng Xuting , Zhang Jingping
Published: February 2022

A susceptible-infected-susceptible (SIS) model with a nonlinear infection rate, a forecast model based on autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA), and a forecast model based on long short-term memory (LSTM) artificial neural networks were developed using the COVID-19 epidemic data from four countries (China, Italy, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Poland) to simulate and forecast the epidemic trends in these countries. The models were compared in terms of forecast errors, and the LSTM model was found to forecast virus transmission very well.
Satisfaction Analysis of Online Shopping Based on Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process
Authors: Su Zhongqian , Wang Hongyan
Published: February 2022

Through collected data from general consumer questionnaire and scored the key degree of influencing factors with 1–9 scale method, we analyse the consumers’ satisfaction with software Python about online shopping. Fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP) is used to score the satisfaction degree of online shopping, and the rationality model is analyzed with the actual data to obtain the fuzzy evaluation model of satisfaction degree of online shopping.In the last several Consumers’s reference factors in online shopping were tested, but it is the first time that an exact, parametric, the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process is compared to data.
Football Result Prediction Based on Machine Learning
Authors: Yu Wenbo
Published: February 2022

By constructing features such as goal difference, FIFA team ratings and league points, and by using machine learning technologies such as logistic regression and support vector machine, appropriate models are constructed to make binary prediction of match results.
3D Reconstruction of Digestive Tract Based on Wireless Capsule Endoscope Images
Authors: Li Nianfeng , Lu Jia , Wang Yuying , Xiao Zhiguo , Zhao Nan
Published: February 2022

Based on the rapid development of 3D reconstruction technology and its expanding application in the direction of medical images, this paper proposed a research direction of 3D reconstruction of part of digestive tract based on single wireless capsule endoscope image by referring to Pixel2Mesh network. Experiments were carried out on the Data set of Kvasir-Capsule, and the results showed that compared with previous studies, the 3D model realized in this paper was more three-dimensional. At the same time, this paper provides a new idea for the development of 3D reconstruction technology in the direction of wireless capsule endoscope images.
Image Segmentation of Lesions in Wireless Capsule Endoscopy Based on Mask R-CNN
Authors: Li Nianfeng , Zhao Nan , Xiao Zhiguo , Lu Jia
Published: February 2022

The wireless capsule endoscope can comprehensively inspect the digestive tract. It has the advantages of safety, painlessness, and no postoperative reaction, but it has some disadvantages. When the most critical issue is, the entire inspection process is very time-consuming. Using image segmentation technology, the digestive tract lesion tissue and surrounding areas can be locally enhanced, and the Region of Interest (ROI) can be segmented, which is helpful for the doctor to read the image. Based on the Mask R-CNN network, this paper proposes a wireless capsule endoscope lesion image segmentation method. Experimental results show that this method can achieve effective segmentation of the capsule lens lesion image.
An Analysis of the Authenticity of Financial Data of Listed Companies Based on Vector Machines
Authors: Gong Mingmin , Zheng Lei , Hou Jiayang , Wang Letao , Lu Xing
Published: February 2022

Driven by the benefits of listing at a high premium, financial fraud in listed companies has become a widespread problem worldwide. In the face of economic interests, even developed countries with relatively complete laws and policies cannot completely eliminate financial fraud. The financial fraud incidents of listed companies have seriously disrupted the normal order of my country’s capital market. Therefore, the specific financial data of listed companies are analyzed to obtain the influence of financial indicators on the identification of financial fraud and to determine whether there is financial fraud in listed companies.
Similarity Calculation Under Multiple Expression of Polygon Entity
Authors: Zong Qin , Zuo Qiu , Tian Kuan , Liu Yanxia
Published: February 2022

Aiming to understand the morphological differences under the multiple expressions of spatial entities, after optimizing the shape segmentation ratio, the shape inner distance segmentation ratio matrix and the shape outer distance segmentation ratio matrix are established. The shape similarity model under the multiple expressions of a polygon entity is then established to provide quantitative indicators for the query, matching and change detection of spatial entities.
Application of Model Predictive Control on Real-Time Hybrid Simulation
Authors: Shao Ping , Guo Wei , Zeng Chen
Published: February 2022

Due to the nonlinear behaviour in hydraulic shake table system and control-structure-interaction (CSI) effect, the phase-lag between displacement command and response can be clearly discovered in time domain. This problem is very crucial since the phase-lag of the actuator control can diminish the testing fidelity and might cause numerical instability in real-time hybrid simulation (RTHS). In this paper, the optimal model-based control algorithm named model predictive control (MPC) is adopted to compensate the time delay of the hydraulic shake table control system. The performance of the newly developed MPC is compared to that of the state-of-the-art PID controller numerically. The results show that the proposed MPC algorithm can successfully improve the tracking performance and time delay issue of the hydraulic shake table control system. This fact makes MPC a great method to implement the hydraulic shake table control part for the RTHS application.
Numerical Simulation of Mechanical Properties of Defect Grouting Sleeve
Authors: Wang Changjun , Liang Shibo , Zhao Zhijian , Xu Xiaonan , Pang Sen , Zhu Hongguang
Published: February 2022

This paper proposes to use the cohesive bilinear contact model that comes with ABAQUS to simulate the bond-slip between steel grouting material; Establish a grouting sleeve connecting steel bar specimen model to simulate the mechanical performance of the end defect specimen and the middle defect specimen under different anchorage lengths, through the stress cloud diagram, Analyze the force transmission mechanism, reveal the influence mechanism of the end defect and the middle defect on the mechanical properties of the grouting sleeve.
Research on Credit Decision Issues of the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Based on TOPSIS and Hierarchical Cluster Analysis
Authors: Wang Zhipeng , Lin Bo
Published: February 2022

Small and medium-sized enterprises have promoted the development of the national economy, but they often ask for loaning from banks due to the shortage of funds and mortgage assets. Therefore, it is very important for banks to formulate reasonable credit strategies. This paper introduces TOPSIS and hierarchical cluster analysis algorithm, establishes a credit decision-making model based on the strength, stability of supply and demand, reputation and anti-risk ability of enterprises, quantitatively scores the risk of each enterprise, then obtains the lending rates, and establishes an objective function through RAROC theory to obtain the loan amount when the bank’s profit is the maximum. In addition, the missing indicators of enterprises without credit records can be predicted by BP neural network prediction model. This paper studies and solves the credit decision-making problems of small and medium-sized enterprises, and provides a reference for banks to put forward more accurate credit strategies.