bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Utilizing Optical Satellite Imagery to Monitor Temporal and Spatial Changes of Crop Water Stress: A Case Study in Alfalfa
Authors: Beeri Ofer , Tarshish Rom , Pelta Ran , Shilo Tal
Published: May 2022

Since the 1980s, thermal imagery has been used to assess crop water stress. The increase in the temporal resolution of optical satellite sensors (in the range of 400–2500 nm) and the better spatial resolution compared to the thermal imagery call for the definition of a new way for crop water stress monitoring. Hence, we are suggesting a new method utilizing spectral indices from three subsequent images to address this challenge. This method predicts the current water stress with the two past images and compares it to the current stress: if the existing conditions are better than the predicted stress, the crop is not under stress and has sufficient water for development. To evaluate the suggested method, we downloaded Sentinel-2 images and compared the stress found with that method to the leaf area index, leaf water potential, and yield from seven alfalfa growth cycles. The results outline the ability of the new optical stress index to depict spatial and temporal changes in the alfalfa water stress and especially illustrated the changes in the crop water stress over the growth cycle and after each irrigation. This new method needs to be validated with different crops and satellite sensors to verify its success.
How to grow a culturally responsive career practice
Authors:   , Apulu Peter
Published: May 2022

As a career practitioner working towards opening a career service in South Auckland, I intended to explore the lived experience of Pacific youth in shaping their entry into their careers whilst negotiating the dual expectations of self and community in the backdrop of the Pacific diaspora in Tamaki Makaurau. I investigate the role of existing career practitioners supporting the career pathways of Pacific youth, including unpacking South Auckland's cultural, political, social, and historical landscape in playing a significantly influential role in Pacific youth's career decisions and aspirations. Collectivist societies of the Pacific diaspora communities of Aotearoa revolve around what is best for the collective. Therefore, the collective inherently influences the career pathway of a Pacific person. The underpinning themes that induce the career decisions of Pacific peoples are the social norms grounded in the bedrock values and beliefs of family, faith and culture (Thomson et al., 2018). As a process, career development is a practice that intrinsically emphasises the individual's journey to accomplish future career goals. Consequently, the predominant ideology of individualism in Aotearoa governs the landscape of employment and career aspirations. Career management is a process that espouses self-awareness to help individuals become apt at managing their career pathway, which is often measured by their success. But for a Pacific person to motivate their career pathway, one needs to consider the unique experience of the duality of walking in both worlds, the individual pursuit versus the service to family and community. Therefore, the measurement of success is complex for a Pacific person when career aspirations are governed by the collective's social norms and expectations. This thesis reveals layers of challenges for individuals and communities of Pacific peoples; when asking the research participants in a focus group their definition of cultural responsiveness, one participant wrote, "The only reason we discuss cultural responsiveness is because of our colonial history. Cultural responsiveness is needed to try to readdress societal inequality. But is yet another compartmentalised way of addressing inequity." Tackling the provocative topic of colonialism and its impact on the Pacific communities gave me insight into how deeply rooted the hegemonic ideologies are entangled in our ways of being as a diaspora. This study addresses the complexities of a broader structural change in South Auckland secondary schools, let alone deficit theorising, tokenism, and cultural biases. It is with certainty that the power of the collective, spirituality and indigeneity when working with the Pacific community are solutions and answers to the challenges within. The impact on my professional practice has been profoundly shifted from an Indigenous lens that infuses a collectivist approach that can best be described as a co-design framework that is holistic and distinctly Pacific in my professional practice.
Solvent Effects on Kinetics and Electrochemical Performances of Rechargeable Aluminum Batteries
Authors: Gu Sichen , Haoyi Yang , Yuan Yanxia , Gao Yaning , Zhu Na , Wu Feng , Bai Ying , Wu Chuan
Published: May 2022

The rechargeable aluminum batteries (RAB) have shown great potential for energy storage applications due to their low-cost and superior volumetric capacity. However, the battery performances are far from satisfactory owing to the poor kinetics of electrode reactions, including the solid-state ionic diffusion and interfacial charge transfer. The charge transfer reaction, typically the cation desolvation at the interface (Helmholtz plane), is crucial for determining the interfacial charge transfer, which induces the solvent effect in batteries but has not been explored in RABs. Herein, we provide a comprehensive understanding of solvent effects on interface kinetics and electrochemical performance of RAB by analyzing the desolvation process and charge transfer energy barrier. The pivotal role of solvent effects is confirmed by the successful application of Al(OTF)
3
-H
2
O electrolyte, which displays easy desolvation, low charge transfer resistance, and thus superior Al-ion storage performance over other electrolytes in our studies. In addition, based on the strong correlation between the calculated desolvation energy and charge transfer energy barrier, the calculation of dissociation energy of ion-solvent complex is demonstrated as an efficient index for designing electrolytes. The in-depth understanding of solvent effects provides rational guidance for new electrolyte and RAB design.
AUTOMATION OF CONTROL OF THE VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM OF A COUNTRY HOUSE
Authors: Boyko R. , Starikov Aleksandr
Published: May 2022

The article discusses the possibilities and features of automation control of the ventilation and air conditioning system of a country house
SORTING LINE AUTOMATION WITH 3D SCANNERS
Authors: Mescheryakova Anna , Bekchanov B.
Published: May 2022

The possibilities of introducing automated quality control systems of the technological process using 3D scanners are considered
AUTOMATION SYSTEMS FOR TRAVEL AGENCIES
Authors: Mescheryakova Anna , Volkova K.
Published: May 2022

The article discusses the main functions of the travel agency automation system. Comparative characteristics of existing automation software for travel agencies are made
SIMULATION OF THE HEATING SYSTEM IN THE "SMART HOME"
Authors: Polyakov Sergey
Published: May 2022

The article deals with the problem of intelligent control of "Smart Home" systems. Special attention is paid to the heating system. The design scheme of the object is presented. A diagram of a virtual heating system is presented. The control programs are made in the language of ladder diagrams.
PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE "SMART HOME" HEATING SYSTEM
Authors: Polyakov Sergey
Published: May 2022

The article discusses one of the ways to control the heating system of a residential building. A virtual object and a working layout of the heating system have been created. An algorithm that implements the operation of a virtual object is proposed. The heating system stand consists of three main parts: hydraulic, electrical and software.
STRUCTURAL MODELING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE "SMART HOME" HEATING CONTROL SYSTEM
Authors: Polyakov Sergey
Published: May 2022

The article deals with the structural two-and three-circuit modeling of the heating control system of a residential building. To reduce the inertia of the object, cascade control is applied. Two methods of regulation are proposed: two-position and 2-PID regulation. Transients in a closed self-propelled gun with regulators of various types are obtained.
HORIZONTAL INERTIA FORCES DURING THE OPERATION OF SIEVE MILLS OF GRAIN CLEANING MACHINES
Authors: Mba Esidang , Aksenov I.
Published: May 2022

An equation is given that relates the horizontal movement of the grating mill with its geometric and operating parameters. The numerical solution of this equation allows us to establish the dependence of the horizontal movement on time. By approximating the numerical values, the analytical dependence of the horizontal displacement on time is established, the second derivative of which determines the horizontal acceleration of the grating mill.
ФЕНОМЕН ЭМОЦИОНАЛЬНОГО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТА
Authors: Сабиров Т.
Published: May 2022

Cтатья посвящена рассмотрению понятия эмоционального интеллекта и его взаимосвязи с эмоциональной и когнитивной сферами психики. Актуальность работы связана с проблемой определения эмоционального интеллекта и важностью изучения данного феномена с позиции психологической науки. Проведён краткий экскурс в историю изучения проблемы психологии эмоций и чувств. Представлен теоретический анализ основных моделей эмоционального интеллекта на сегодняшний день. В данной работе установлено, что эмоциональный интеллект представляет собой сложный конструкт, который выражается в понимании эмоций и умении их контролировать. Изучена взаимосвязь между эмоциональным интеллектом и рядом личностных характеристик. Обозначены основные механизмы формирования эмоционального интеллекта. Определено место эмоционального интеллекта в качестве системно-функционального свойства личности.
Макала эмоционалдык интеллект түшүнүгү жана анын психиканын эмоционалдык жана когнитивдик
чөйрөлөрү менен байланышы каралды. Иштин актуалдуулугу психологиялык илимий аспектиде эмоционалдык интеллекттин жана аны изилдөөнүн мааниси менен тыгыз байланышкан. Макалада сезимдерди жана эмоция психологиясын изилдөөүн кыскача тарыхый экскурсу көрсөтүлдү. Психология илиминде бүгүнкү күнгө чейинки эмоционалдык интеллекттин негизги моделдерине теориялык талдоо кылынды. Бул эмгекте эмоционалдык интеллект сезимдерди түшүнүү жана аларды башкара билүү аркылуу туюнтулган татаал конструкция экендиги аныкталды. Эмоционалдык интеллект менен бир катар жеке мүнөздөмөлөрдүн ортосундагы байланыш изилденген. Эмоционалдык интеллектти калыптандыруунун негизги механизмдери көрсөтүлгөн. Системалык-функционалдык инсандык касиет катары эмоционалдык интеллекттин орду аныкталды.
This article is devoted to investigation of emotional intelligence and interrelation between emotional and cognitive spheres. The relevance of the work is related with definition of emotional intelligence and importance of learning about it from the standpoint of psychological science. The article contains a short summary into the history of psychology of emotional and feelings. The theoretical analysis of emotional intelligence basic models is given. It is determined that the emotional intelligence is a composite construct which is based on understanding emotions and ability to manage them. Correlations between emotional intelligence and different personal characteristics are reviewed. The mechanisms that determine emotional intelligence are described.
ФОРМИРОВАНИЕ ПЕНСИОННОЙ СИСТЕМЫ В КЫРГЫЗСКОЙ РЕСПУБЛИКЕ В УСЛОВИЯХ ЕАЭС НА СОВРЕМЕННОМ ЭТАПЕ
Authors: Джалилова Л. , Гапурбаева Ш.
Published: May 2022

В данной статье рассматривается проблемы пенсионного обеспечения в Кыргызстане на современном этапе. А также размеры пенсии, от которых зависит благополучие нынешнего населения, на которое пенсионеры повлиять не могут. Размер пенсии зависит от благополучия нынешнего населения, на которое пенсионеры повлиять не могут. При определении размера пенсии учитывается общий трудовой стаж, средний заработок и сумма накоплений на страховых счетах плательщика. Общий размер пенсии – это сумма базовой и страховых частей пенсии. Базовую часть пенсии получает любой гражданин в старости, ее выплату гарантирует государство, а ее размер зависит от общего трудового стажа пенсионера. Рассмотрены предложения о снижении коррупции в Соцфонде Кыргызской Республики.
Бул макалада Кыргызстандагы азыркы этаптагы пенсиялык камсыздоо көйгөйлөрү каралат. Ошон-
дой эле учурдагы калктын жыргалчылыгы көз каранды пенсиянын өлчөмү, пенсионерлер ага таасир эте албайт. Пенсиянын өлчөмү учурдагы калктын жыргалчылыгына байланыштуу, пенсионерлер ага таасир эте алышпайт. Пенсиянын өлчөмүн аныктоодо жалпы эмгек стажы, орточо эмгек акы жана төлөөчүнүн камсыздандыруу эсептериндеги топтолгон сумма эске алынат. Жалпы пенсия - бул пенсиянын негизги жана камсыздандыруу бөлүктөрүнүн суммасы. Пенсиянын базалык бөлүгүн ар бир жаран картайганда алат, анын төлөнүшү мамлекет тарабынан кепилденет жана анын өлчөмү пенсионердин жалпы эмгек стажына жараша болот. Кыргыз Республикасынын Социалдык фондундагы коррупцияны азайтуу боюнча сунуштар каралды.
This article examines the problems of pension provision in Kyrgyzstan at the present stage. As well as the size of the pension, on which the well-being of the current population depends, which pensioners cannot influence. The size of the pension depends on the well-being of the current population, which pensioners cannot influence. When determining the size of the pension, the total length of service, average earnings and the amount of accumulations on the payer’s insurance accounts are taken into account. The total pension is the sum of the basic and insurance portions of the pension. Considered proposals to reduce corruption in the Social Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic.
КЫРГЫЗ ЖАНА ТҮРК ТИЛИНДЕ ДЕНЕ-МҮЧӨ АТАЛЫШТАРЫНЫН ПОПУЛЯРДУУ ЖАСАЛЫШ ЫКМАЛАРЫ
Authors: Акалын Режеп
Published: May 2022

Бул илимий макалада кыргыз жана түрк тилдериндеги дене-мүчө аталыштарынын популярдуу жасалыш жолдору тууралуу сөз болот. Кыргыз жана түрк элинин тили окшош болгонуна байланыштуу сөз жасоодо бул эки окшош ыкмаларды колдонушкан. Илимий иликтөө кезегинде кыргыз тилинин да, түрк тилинин да дене-мүчө аталыштарынын жасалыш жолун сүрөттөө ар бир элдин өзүнө тиешелүү тилдик каражаттар менен ишке ашты. Кыргыз жана түрк тилдеринде дене-мүчө аталыштары күнүмдүк турмушта жыш кездешкендиктен анын актуалдуулугу артууда. Дал ушул себептен улам, эки тектеш тилдеги дене-мүчө аталыштарынын жасалыш жолдору, сөз жасоо баскычтары, коомдун аң-сезиминде кандай сыпатта колдонулганы бул макалада көрсөтүлѳт. Кыргыз жана түрк тилдеринде дене-мүчө аталыштарынын жасалыш жолдору илимий иликтөөгө алынды.
В этой научной статье рассматриваются популярные способы словообразования имен частей тела на кыргызском и турецком языках. Из-за схожести языков кыргызского и турецкого народов они использовали эти два схожих способа речи. В свою очередь, описание формирования частей тела как кыргызского, так и турецкого языков проводилось с помощью языковых средств каждого народа. В кыргызском и турецком языках названия частей тел становятся все более актуальными в повседневной жизни. Именно по этой причине в данной статье описаны способы образования названий частей тела на двух родственных языках, этапы словообразования и их употребление в сознании общества. Изучены способы изготовления частей тела на кыргызском и турецком языках.
This article discusses popular ways of making body parts in Kyrgyz and Turkish languages. Kyrgyz and Turkish peoples used these two similar methods of speech. The description of the formation of body parts of both languages was carried out with the help of language tools of each nation. Body names are becoming more relevant, for this reason, this article describes the ways in which the names of body parts in two related languages are formed, the stages of word formation, and how they are used in the consciousness of society. Ways of making body parts in relative languages were studied.
İl Afet Risk Azaltma Planları (İRAP) Sonrası Yapılacak Risk Azaltma Yatırımlarında Best-Worst Metodu (BWM) ile Kriter Önceliklendirme
Authors: BOZKURT Önder , ÇİÇEKDAĞI Halil İbrahim
Published: May 2022

Kısa adı İRAP olan “İl Afet Risk Azaltma Planları”, afetler ile mücadele yerelde başlar yaklaşımı temelinde, il ölçeğinde afetler konusunda sorumluluğu bulunan kamu kurumlarını, yerel yönetimleri, üniversiteleri, özel sektör ve sivil toplum kuruluşlarını bir araya getirmeyi amaçlayan ve ortak paydası afet risklerinin azaltılması olan planlardır. 2019-2023 yıllarını kapsayan On Birinci Kalkınma Planının İl Afet Risk Azaltma Planlarının hayata geçirilmesi hedefi doğrultusunda hazırlanan İRAP’lar, mahalli düzeyde planlanarak uygulamaya geçirilmesi hedeflenen afet tehlike ve risk azaltma çalışmalarının merkez ve taşra arasındaki koordinasyonunda önemli fonksiyonları bünyesinde barındırmaktadır. Bu bağlamda İRAP’ların; hem risk azaltma çalışmalarının sürekliliğinin sağlanmasında, hem de kamu ve sivil alanda afet risklerine karşı daha dirençli bir toplumun inşasında ciddi katkılar sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir. Çalışmada; kriter ağırlıklandırmayı sağlayan Best-Worst Metodu (BWM) kullanılmış olup uzman görüşleri analiz edilerek herhangi bir ilin afet risk azaltma planı hazırlanırken hangi kriter sıralamasına göre illerin önceliklendirileceği ve ortaya çıkan sonuca göre, hangi yatırımların hayata geçirilmesi gerektiğinin cevabı aranmaktadır. Çalışmanın afet risk azaltma alanında yürütülecek araştırmalara fayda sağlaması temenni edilmektedir.
Gambaran Karakteristik, Pengetahuan, Dan Tingkat Kecemasan Pasien Pre Operasi Sectio Caesarea Di Instalasi Bedah Sentral
Authors: Astuti Astuti , Abiyoga Aries , Safitri Kiki Hardiansyah
Published: May 2022

Latar Belakang: Pembedahan merupakan suatu peristiwa besar dalam hidup seseorang yang menjalaninya, oleh karenanya stress psikologis dalam bentuk kecemasan menjadi hal yang umum ditemukan dan kondisi ini menjadi tantangan dalam persiapan pasien menjelang tindakan operasi (pre operasi). Tujuan: mengidentifikasi gambaran tingkat kecemasan pada pasien pre operasi sectio caesarea. Metode : Jenis penelitian Deskriptif, pendekatan cross-sectional. Sampel 50 responden dengan teknik pengambilan sampel metode nonprobability sampling dengan kriteria inklusi: pasien pre operasi sectio caesarea, pasien sadar dan paien tidak mengalami gangguan kognitif. Instrumen kecemasan menggunakan VFAS (Visual Facial Anxiety Scale). Hasil: ditemukan kecemasan meliputi tingkat sedang (38%), ringan (32%) dan tidak cemas (30%). Kesimpulan: Pasien pre operasi sectio caesarea mengalami kecemasan sedang dominan berusia dewasa, berpendidikan tinggi, dengan riwayat pernah mengalami operasi sebelumnya, dan berpengetahuan baik. Diharapkan edukasi pasien yang akan menjalani pembedahan dapat lebih dioptimalkan.
Studi Deskriptif : Distress Psikologi Pada Pasien Penyakit Jantung Koroner
Authors: Krisnawati Endang , Damanik Chrisyen , Layun Marina Kristi
Published: May 2022

Latar Belakang : Penyakit jantung koroner selain menyebabkan masalah fisik biasanya mengakibatkan masalah psikologi, baik karena perubahan fisiologi tubuh, fungsi peran, konsep diri, perubahan lingkungan maupun perubahan situasi karena dirawat. Distress psikologi yang tidak ditangani akan memperlambat proses penyembuhan, perburukan kualitas hidup dan mengakibatkan sudden death. Tujuan : teridentifikasi gambaran distress psikologis pada pasien penyakit jantung koroner. Metode : jenis penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan Cross Sectional, 21 sampel, consecutive sampling, instrumen kuisioner HADS. Hasil : Mayoritas responden berjenis kelamin laki-laki, menikah, berusia 51-60 tahun dengan pekerjaan wiraswasta dan berpenghasilan kurang dari satu juta. Distres psikologi sebagian besar responden berada pada tingkat sedang yaitu sebanyak 14 responden (66,7%), 5 responden (23,8%) mengalami distres psikologi tinggi dan 2 responden (9,5%) mengalami distres psikologi ringan. Kesimpulan : sebagian besar pasien dengan penyakit jantung koroner mengalami distres psikologi tingkat sedang. Saran : penting dilakukan asesment awal faktor penyebab distress psikologis pasien PJK agar dapat melakukan intervensi keperawatan dengan tepat
Korelasi Screen Time Selama Pandemi Covid-19 Dengan Kualitas Tidur Pada Mahasiswa S1-Ilmu Keperawatan Itkes Wiyata Husada Samarinda
Authors: Putri Oktavia Darwito , Sinaga Sumiati , Sumiati Sumiati , Abiyoga Aries
Published: May 2022

Latar Belakang: Pemberlakuan kebijakan social distancing menjadi dasar kebijakan pendidikan untuk belajar dari rumah atau pembelajaran daring. Kebijakan ini berdampak pada meningkatnya screen time pada mahasiswa. Selain itu, mahasiswa juga berusaha menghabiskan waktu dirumah dengan memanfaatkan aktivitas untuk bermain gadget atau menonton. Meningkatnya screen time dapat mempengaruhi kualitas tidur seseorang. Metode : Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan rancangan deskriptif analitik dan pendekatan cross sectional. Sampel pada penelitian ini sebanyak 88 responden yang dipilih menggunakan teknik consecutive sampling, alat ukur yang digunakan pada screen time yaitu lembar observasi dan pada kualitas tidur menggunakan kuesioner PSQI. Hasil penelitian : Hasil uji spearman rank test didapatkan ada korelasi yang bermakna antara screen time dengan kualitas tidur (p-value 0,000, nilai r = 0,395 atau interpretasi lemah, dan arah korelasi positif) dimana semakin tinggi skor screen time  maka akan semakin tinggi skor  kualitas tidur mahasiswa. Kesimpulan : mahasiswa yang memiliki screen time berlebihan akan berdampak pada kualitas tidur yang berupa gangguan tidur dan disfungsi siang hari
Korelasi Stigma Sosial Dengan Depresi Pada Pasien Tuberkulosis Paru
Authors: Sari Heni Puspita , Safitri Kiki Hardiansyah , Kholifah Siti , Wardani Desy Ayu
Published: May 2022

Latar Belakang: Penyakit Tuberkulosis Paru (TB) merupakan penyakit infeksi dan masa penyembuhan yang lama sehingga tidak jarang penderita tuberkulosis paru mendapatkan stigma sosial yang berlebihan dapat menyebabkan terjadinya depresi pada pasien tuberkulosis paru. Tujuan: Menganalisis arah korelasi stigma sosial dengan depresi pada pasien tuberkulosis paru. Metode: Desain penelitian korelasi dengan pendekatan cross sectional dengan teknik pengambilan data Consecutive Sampling. Sampel yang digunakan sebesar 46 responden masyarakat disekitar pasien tuberkulosis paru dan 22 responden tuberkulosis paru yang menjalani pengobatan, masih sehat dan tidak rawat inap. Pengumpulan data dengan kuesioner stigma sosial dan BDI (Beck Depression Inventory). Uji dengan menggunakan korelasi person. Hasil: Skor rerata stigma sosial 37,07 (SD: 8,928, min-max: 15-45). Skor rerata BDI (Beck Depression Inventory) 51,18 (SD: 9,669, min-max: 26-63). Uji korelasi person didapatkan (pvalue 0,47, r -0,294). Kesimpulan: Adanya korelasi dengan arah negatif antara stigma sosial dan depresi pada pasien tuberkulosis paru dengan kekuatan sedang dimana semakin rendah stigma maka akan semakin tinggi depresi pasien tuberkulosis paru.
Can OpenEHR, ISO 13606 and HL7 FHIR work together? An agnostic perspective for the selection and application of EHR standards from Spain
Authors: Pedrera-Jiménez Miguel , Spanish Expert Group on EHR standards  , Kalra Dipak , Beale Thomas , Muñoz-Carrero Adolfo , Serrano-Balazote Pablo
Published: May 2022

Due to the heterogeneity of Electronic Health Record (EHR) standards, the decision-making teams, who are not experts in health information, express confusion for selecting and applying these resources in their data platforms. For this reason, a group of experts has analyzed strengths and weaknesses about design, modeling capabilities, flexibility and resources implemented of three relevant standards based on Detailed Clinical Models: OpenEHR, ISO 13606 and HL7 FHIR. Thus, it was concluded that: (1) they are useful for the purposes for which they have been designed and show shortcomings in those for which they have not; (2) they are functionally compatible in health data platforms and methodologies developed in a standards-agnostic perspective; and (3) they are conceptually and technically compatible with each other, so the choice of one or the other does not have a high impact as long as one starts from the one richer in modeling capabilities and flexibility.
FC1: A Powerful, Non-Deterministic, Symmetric Key Cipher
Authors: Fabbrini Michele
Published: May 2022

 In this paper we describe a symmetric key algorithm that offers an unprecedented grade of confidentiality. Based on the uniqueness of the modular multiplicative inverse of a positive integer a modulo n and on its computability in a polynomial time, this non-deterministic cipher can easily and quickly handle keys of millions or billions of bits that an attacker does not even know the length of. The algorithm’s primary key is the modulo, while the ciphertext is given by the concatenation of the modular inverse of blocks of plaintext whose length is randomly chosen within a predetermined range. In addition to the full specification, we present a working implementation of it in Julia Programming Language, accompanied by real examples of encryption and decryption.

 
Enhanced EKF-based Time Calibration for GNSS/UWB Tight Integration
Authors: guo yihan , VOUCH OLIVIERO , Zocca Simone , Minetto Alex , Dovis Fabio
Published: May 2022

Tight integration of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) is growing popularity as a positioning strategy relying on mass-market devices for applications dealing with localisation and tracking of agents in challenging environments. However, due to independent clocks of Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) devices, the offset between the time-scales with respect to which measurements are time tagged must be mitigated to achieve accurate state-estimation via centralised, recursive filtering architectures. In this paper, it is analysed a GNSS/UWB Tightly-Coupled (TC) scheme based on an Extended Kalman Filter (EKF), and the integration of asynchronous GNSS/UWB measurements is investigated to highlight how it can induce state-estimation errors under different receiver kinematics. GNSS/UWB time calibration is addressed as a filtering problem, for which an EKF-based framework is developed to recursively model the GNSS/UWB time-offset as a further unknown in the system state-space model. Moreover, a double-update filtering model is proposed with embedded optimisations for the adaptive tuning of UWB ranging statistics. Experimental results with simulated data show that the double-update EKF algorithm can achieve a horizontal positioning accuracy gain 41.60 % over a plain EKF integration with uncalibrated time-offset and of 15.43 % over the EKF with naive time-offset calibration.
Extension of FBSE-EWT for Complex Signal Analysis
Authors: Tyagi Aahan , Singh Vivek Kumar , Pachori Ram Bilas
Published: May 2022

In this letter, a new framework based on Fourier- Bessel series expansion (FBSE)-empirical wavelet transform (EWT) is proposed with the aim of analyzing complex signals. The critical part of this framework is to separate the real- time equivalent positive and negative frequency components of complex signals using suitable filters and then decompose both the real-time signals into their corresponding intrinsic mode functions (IMFs) using the FBSE-EWT technique. After that, the obtained IMFs are represented in a set of complex IMFs (CIMFs) using the Hilbert transform. In the end, joint time-frequency distribution (TFD) is obtained using Hilbert spectral analysis of CIMFs. Two synthetic multicomponent complex signals are considered for simulation purposes, along with a real-world wind signal. The results of proposed framework compared with complex empirical mode decomposition (CEMD) and complex iterative eigenvalue decomposition of Hankel matrix (CIEVDHM) and found to be providing a better result.
If You Eat the Food Deliciously, My Husband, It is My Great Joy! (Tcheonzamun 193rd-208th)
Authors: Kim Sangdeog Augustin
Published: May 2022

The French missionary, Dallet (1874) wrote in his book that Tcheonzamun (The thousand character essay) has been utilized as an instructing textbook for the ancient Chinese children and the ancient Korean children. The present researcher tried to translate the poem of Tcheonzamun 193rd-208th through two methods; one is through Korean pronunciation of those Chinese characters and the other through the meaning of Chinese character. 193-196 墨(Mug) 悲(Bi) 絲(Sa) 染(Yeom) 무엇이여? Mueot iyeo? I am surprised! What is that? 197-200 詩(Si) 讚(Tchan) 羔(Go) 羊(Yang) 쉬 차거워! Shi Tchageoweo! The food is now warm and delicious! But if you do not take this food now, it will be soon changed into the cool state and it will be not delicious! 201-204景(Kyeong) 行(Hang) 維(Yu) 賢(Hyeon) 가아위 혀! Kaawi Hyeo! My wife, let’s select the person who will take this food first! To play ‘Kaawi bai bo’ is a kind of game with the hands among two persons or more than two persons. 205-208 克(Keug) 念(Nyeom) 作(Zag) 聖(Seong) 그냥 잡숴! Keunyang Zabsuo! No, no, my husband, please take the food without considering me! I tried to make the food delicious and warm for you! If you eat the food deliciously, my husband, it is my great joy!
Evaluation of Bacteria Species Associated with the Skin and Oral Surface of Different Occupational Groups
Authors: O Iyevhobu K. , AI Airefetalor , LE Omolumen , EK Osagiede , RE Ikede , BA Ken-Iyevhobu , A Elimian
Published: May 2022

The normal human skin is colonized by huge numbers of bacteria that live as commensals on its surface. At times bacteria not normally found there may colonize the epidermis and lead rapidly to disease. The oral cavity is comprised of many surfaces, each coated with a plethora of bacteria, the proverbial bacterial biofilm. Some of these bacteria have been implicated in oral diseases such as caries and periodontitis, which are among the most common bacterial infections in humans. In addition, specific oral bacterial species have been implicated in several systemic diseases, such as bacterial endocarditis, aspiration pneumonia, osteomyelitis in children, preterm low birth weight, and cardiovascular disease. The aim of this study is to evaluate the bacteria species associated with the skin and orals of different occupational groups in Ekpoma. This study was carried out in the Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State. Participants were selected from the list of five (5) different occupational groups (Students, Office workers, Bike riders, Food handlers and Brick layers) in Ekpoma. Informed consent was sought from the various individuals. A total of one hundred (100) samples were collected from different occupational groups in the study area. The sample analysis was carried out using standard methods. Results obtained showed the rate of bacterial isolates from the skin and orals of the occupational groups studied is 63% and 43% respectively. Out of the 20 samples collected from the skin of each occupations, 9(45%) were positive for students, 16(80%) were for bike riders, 8(40%) for office workers, 17(85%) were for food handlers and 13(33%) for bricklayers. Food handlers appeared to be the occupation with the highest bacterial isolates on the skin followed by bike riders, bricklayers, students and office workers being the least. While out of the 20 samples collected from the mouth of each occupations, 7(35%) were positive for students, 11(55%) were for bike riders, 4(20%) for office workers, 12(60%) were for food handlers and 9(45%) for bricklayers. Office workers the highest bacteria isolates in the mouth followed by bike riders, food handlers and students been the least. In order to meet the huge challenge of occupational safety in the 21st century, a coordinative and cooperative approach is required. This will be a major task of the public health community and will require the use of new methods of identifying, monitoring and assessing of skin and oral infections, including the wide application of the hazard analysis and critical control point system.
Review of Biosecurity Perception in the COVID-19 Era
Authors: Quezada Alejandra Navarrete , Lirios Cruz García , Morales Francisco Espinoza
Published: May 2022

Biosafety, understood as a protocol to avoid contagion, illness and death of people, has established itself as a central topic for discussion on the public agenda. The objective of the present work was to explore the perceptual dimension of biosafety. A retrospective, exploratory and documentary work was carried out with a selection of sources indexed to regional repositories. The prevalence of the informative and speculative dimension of biosecurity was established, suggesting to extend the project to other risk scenarios.
Detection of CTX-M Gene β-Lactamase in Gram Negative Bacteria Isolate from Shendi Health Facilities
Authors: Ahmed Entisar Ayoub , Abdelgadeir Leila M. , Mahjaf Ghanem M. , Hamad Mosab Nouraldein Mohammed , Mohamed Tarig Mohamed Ahmed
Published: May 2022

Background: The emergence of antibiotic resistance pathogen is an important health risk, usually gram-negative bacteria acquire resistance to antibiotics by the production of beta-lactamase enzyme, CTX-M-type enzymes are a group of class A extended-spectrum B-lactamases (ESBLs) that are rapidly Spreading among gram-negative worldwide. CTX-M-type ESBLs exhibit powerful activity against cefotaxime and ceftriaxone antibiotics but generally not against ceftazidime, in some geographical areas, CTX-M is now the most prevalent ESBLs in Enterobacteriaceae. There are 172 known variants of CTX-M genes identified until August 25, 2016. Objectives: This present study aims to identify the gene, namely: CTX-M, Responsible for extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) among Enterobacteriaceae isolated from different samples of Sudanese patients in Shendi city (urine, pus, and wound). Methodology: 200 samples were identified as gram-negative bacteria. Identification of the isolates was done by using conventional biochemical methods, and ESBLs were screened according to (CLSI) guidelines. ESBLs Positive strains were tested for the presence of ESBL encoding CTX-M, Gene by using PCR with specific primers for the detection of CTX-M. Results: ESBL found to be higher in P. aeruginosa n=18(78.3%) Klebsiella spp n=45 (64.2%). Escherichia coli n=51(57.3%) Proteus n=8(53.3%) the total of ESBL from all gram-negative isolate represent n=122 (61%). The presence of the CTX-M, the gene was confirmed in n=57(46.8%) in all isolates. The CTX-M gene were detected in n= 17 (37.8%) Klebsiella spp, n=28(55%) of Escherichia coli, n=3(37.5%) in Proteus and n=9 (50%) in P. aeruginosa isolates. Conclusion: P. aeruginosa isolates represent a high percentage of ESBL producers followed by Klebsiella spp, then Escherichia coli and proteus spp CTX-M gen detected commonly in Escherichia coli followed by P. aeruginosa then Klebsiella spp and Proteus spp. The study concludes that the ESBL production within gram-negative bacteria was high and the CTX-M gene was spread in Shendi city.
A Comparative Study of Sevoflurane with Halothane as Inhalational Anaesthetic Agent in Paediatric Patients
Authors: Ferdous Afifa , Nahar Nazmoon , Islam Jahirul
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Inhalational anaesthesia is commonly used in paediatric patients. The study was designed to compare sevoflurane and halothane anaesthesia in the neonate and paediatric patients and to assess the haemodynamic status of both agents during induction, maintenance and recovery of anesthesia. Material and Methods: We studied 60 patients aged between 1 day to 7 years. All routine and emergency surgery were included. Children were randomly selected between two groups receiving halothane and sevoflurane. Induction time, intubating condition and haemodynamic changes were recorded. Results: Induction of anaesthesia was smooth in both groups but induction was smooth in the sevoflurane group. Maintenance of anaesthesia was smooth in both groups but recovery was rapid in the sevoflurane group. There was no unwanted side effect.
Agromorphological Characterization and Evaluation of the Susceptibility of 19 Cassava Clones (Manihot esculenta crantz) to Cassava Mosaic Disease and Cassava Bacteriosis in Togo
Authors: Larounga Tchaniley , Djodji Adjata Kossikouma , Tissalitiyén Agata Takpa
Published: May 2022

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is an important tuber crop grown in many countries around the world that contributes to people's food security and is a source of income for producers. But it is clear that cassava cultivation encounters enormous constraints, among which cassava mosaic disease (CMD) and cassava bacteriosis are the most important. Thus, knowledge and exploitation of the diversity of cassava is of particular importance for maintaining and improving its productivity. It is in this perspective that the present study is carried out, the objective of which is to identify the morphological characteristics of 19 cassava clones, and to evaluate the susceptibility of the clones to cassava mosaic disease (CMD) and cassava bacteriosis at the Lomé Agronomic Experimentation Station. The results of this study revealed significant phenotypic variability within the clones. The evaluation of the phytosanitary state of the clones showed that the mean attack severity varied from 1.07 to 2.70 for CMD and from 1.81 to 2.11 for bacteriosis. Fresh tuber yields varied from 12.86 t/ha to 75.71 t/ha. Seven clones (GB20, GA24, D24, N22, Cm, C04, C02) obtained a higher yield than the control clone C01 (40 t/ha). The GB20 clone (75.71 t/ha) was the most productive, 89.26% more than the control clone.
Devolution of State Personnel Management in Cameroon: An Analysis of the Impact of new Information Technologies on the Quality of Public Services
Authors: Zabagai Ametissa , Christelle Naambow Anaba Edwige , Ernest KIAMBA Claude-
Published: May 2022

The objective of this article is to study the impact of new technologies on the quality of public services within the Cameroon Public Administration, a system put in place through the project of devolution of the management of State personnel and payroll, of which SIGIPES constitutes its IT base. To carry out this study, we used the qualitative method of analysis of the sociology of organisations and in particular the strategic analysis of Crozier (1979) through the theory of the strategic actor. An interview guide was administered to the various stakeholders, i.e. staff and users. The results of this work show that, although the speed of files processing has increased substantially, the technology has not fundamentally improved the quality of public services within the Cameroon Public Administration. It is no less cumbersome, burdensome, inefficient and corrupt. It continues to be plagued by ills that undermine it and prevent it from increasing its performance and providing quality services. It is a reflection of its public officials who develop behaviours resistant to change and strategies aimed at preserving their particular interests at the expense of the general interest.
Severe Renal Failure Following Ophidian Envenomation in Niger
Authors: Diongole Hassane Moussa , Bonkano Djibrilla , Tondi Zeinabou Maiga Moussa
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Data on kidney lesions during ophidian envenomation in Niger are rare. The aim of the study was to describe a case of severe renal failure secondary to ophidian envenomation occurring in our hemodialysis nephrology department. Observation: This is a 53-year-old patient, resident in a rural town near the city of Niamey. She was referred to us from the National Hospital's Internal Medicine Department for severe renal impairment secondary to a snakebite. Clinical examination showed poor general condition, impaired consciousness with a Glasgow 10/15, severe uremic syndrome, hemorrhagic syndrome and metabolic dyspnea. On biology, severe anemia was noted at 5.3 g/dl, thrombocytopenia at 32,000 elements/µl, white blood cells at 18,109/L, urea level at 50 mmol/l and serum creatinine at 1009 µmol/l i.e. an eGFR= 4 ml/min. Despite the initiation of hemodialysis and transfusions, the patient died in a picture of septic and hemorrhagic shock. Conclusion: ARF secondary to ophidian envenomation is accompanied by a considerable risk of mortality, especially in the event of delay in treatment.
Case Report: Deep Vein Thrombosis Following a Wild Bee Sting
Authors: Bramwel Dr. Nyatogo Joel , Waweru Dr. Ngatia Justus
Published: May 2022

Deep vein thrombosis is one of the rare reactions that can occur after bee envenomation. A 40-year-old female presented at our facility for evaluation and management of a left lower limb swelling two weeks after suffering a bee sting. She was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The development of DVT was attributed to thrombogenic properties of bee venom and endothelial injury caused by released inflammatory cytokines. The patient’s mainstay treatment was with anticoagulants.
Primary Biliary Cholangitis in a Patient with Ulcerative Colitis: About an Unusual Association
Authors: Boulajaad S. , Bouatmani M. El , Errami A. Ait , Oubaha S. , Samlani Z. , Krati K.
Published: May 2022

Primary biliary cholangitis may be another hepatobiliary association of ulcerative colitis, and although less common than primary sclerosing cholangitis should be considered as a cause of cholestasis in these patients. Here, we report a case of A 26-year-old female patient.
Rheumatological Manifestations in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients at the National Hospital of Zinder
Authors: Diongole Hassane Moussa , Yacouba Alkassan , Tondi Zeinabou Maiga Moussa , Taofik Moussa , Garba Abdoul Aziz , Garba Maman Salissou , Aboubacar Illiassou , Laouali Chaibou , Djibril Bonkano , Serib Abdoul Aziz
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Hemodialysis can be used restoratively for patients with end-stage chronic renal failure [1, 2]. However, patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can develop rheumatological complications that cannot be or only poorly controlled by hemodialysis. Indeed, rheumatological manifestations that develop in hemodialysis patients can be multiple and varied, and can occur early and then worsen depending on the duration of dialysis therapy [3,4]. Other complications, some not yet fully elucidated, can also adversely affect quality of life. Rheumatological abnormalities can result in clinical polymorphisms within bones and joints, but also entheses, muscles and tendons. Pathophysiologically, these manifestations can be associated with various abnormalities: e.g., calcium-phosphate metabolism disorders, immunological disturbances with increased susceptibility to infections, induced auto-inflammatory pathologies, microcrystalline arthritis, β2 microglobulin amyloidosis, etc…Despite scientific progress, there is a paucity of detailed knowledge on the many mechanisms involved and, in particular, on their multiple interactions. Overall, these conditions can lead to a significant deterioration in quality of life, and increased morbidity and mortality. Worldwide, rheumatological manifestations are found in hemodialysis patients with a frequency of between 47 and 72% in the West and in North Afric[5,6,7]. Although they have been the subject of several studies, few data are available from sub-Saharan Africa. Thus, we conducted a study in the Nephrology Department of the National Hospital of Zinder (Niger) to determine the epidemiological profiles and diagnostic characteristics of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) patients receiving hemodialysis.
“Mediastinal Pseudocyst: A Case Report and Review of Literature”
Authors: Dr. Anbumani Dr. Anbumani , Dr. Aravind Dr. Aravind , T Dr. Shree varshini , M Dr. Prabakaran
Published: May 2022

A mediastinal pseudocyst is the extension of pancreatic pseudocyst into the posterior mediastinum through esophageal or aortic hiatus or rarely through the foramen of Morgagni. It is a rare complication of acute or chronic pancreatitis. We report a rare case of mediastinal pseudocyst of a 35-year-old male alcoholic who was presented with dyspnea, hemoptysis.
Evaluation of Lateral Flow Assay on Skin Specimen for Scaling up Canine Rabies Surveillance
Authors: Aparna Sujatha , Swapna Abraham Susan , Abeena B. , Prathiush PR , Mini Jose
Published: May 2022

Surveillance of animal rabies is severely constrained in resource poor developing countries. The traditional reference method of brain testing has several limitations. Hence there is need for alternative method which is rapid, simple, sensitive and specific on a less invasive sample to scale up rabies surveillance. The present study evaluated the efficacy of Lateral Flow Assay (LFA) on skin specimen for post mortem screening of rabies in dogs. Skin sample and brain tissue of 56 dogs including two wild dogs which came for routine rabies surveillance were collected at necropsy. LFA on skin, LFA on brain and Fluorescent Antibody Test (FAT) on brain were conducted. The diagnostic efficacy of LFA on skin was compared against FAT on brain, the reference method for rabies diagnosis. Correlation between LFA on skin and LFA on brain was also evaluated. The study found that LFA on skin has equal efficiency as that of LFA on brain for post mortem detection of rabies in dogs. It revealed a sensitivity of 96.6% and specificity of 100% against the traditional reference method of brain testing by FAT. Based on the results, LFA on skin looks promising as a practical field tool to improve reporting and strengthen surveillance. The findings warrant further evaluation on a large sample set under different field conditions.
Government's Strategy and Role in the Internationalization of MSMEs
Authors: Halim Abdul , Mukhlis Imam
Published: May 2022

This study aims to discuss the strategy and role of the government in the internationalization of MSMEs. The research method used in this study is a qualitative descriptive method. The type of data used in this research is qualitative data, which is divided into primary data and secondary data. Sources of data obtained through library research techniques that refer to resources available online and offline, such as: scientific journals, books, and news from trusted sources. The results showed that the internationalization strategy conceptually and theoretically can be divided into two categories, namely internationalization theory and selectivity theory. The emergence of internalization theory can threaten the existence of MSMEs due to the development of large companies in the 1970s. Furthermore, in its development, the theory seeks to internalize the benefits that can be obtained from internationalization, localization, and ownership. At the same time, the eclectic theory in the internationalization strategy places more emphasis on the resources owned by MSMEs and knowledge of the markets and networks that MSMEs choose to market their products. The steps taken by the current government by creating a special portal at INSW are appropriate, but if this is achieved not only through existing portals, but also through direct engagement with business people, including through seminars and workshops by interacting with them more often and socialize.