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Spatial Modeling for Residential Optimization in Dukuh Atas Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Area, Jakarta, Indonesia
Authors: Irsal Ridho Masruri , Hasibuan Hayati Sari , Azwar Sylvira Ananda
Published: December 2022

Jakarta, as a metropolitan city, has a complexity of urban problems, one of which is the shape of the city, which is spread out and results in people’s dependence on motorized vehicles. Transit-oriented development (TOD) areas are one alternative to solving these problems by increasing density and accessibility between destinations and integrating modes of public transportation. This article aims to predict the occupancy density that has not been optimized by vertical development to optimize the use of space in the Dukuh Atas TOD area through spatial analysis. This study uses quantitative analysis through the Geographic Information System (GIS) method by analyzing land suitability through overlay techniques, calculating environmental carrying capacity in residential areas, analyzing building density index using the Normalized Difference Built-up Index (NDBI) method, and extracting dense areas by superimposing on Floor Area Ratio (FAR) data. Based on the results of the conformity analysis, it was found that there were areas that were not suitable for approximately 16.33% of the total area of the Dukuh Atas TOD area, especially in the western part. The calculation of environmental carrying capacity results shows that the TOD area of Dukuh Atas can still accommodate 2.05 times the current population. To re-optimize it, an allocation of residential density area is generated following the FAR in Jakarta’s Detailed Spatial Plan so that the maximum number of floors can be achieved. The results of these calculations can produce predictions of residential needs that are more detailed and consistent with the conditions of the TOD area in Dukuh Atas.
Evaluating Sustainable and Environment Friendly Growing Media Composition for Pot Mum (Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat.)
Authors: Singh Ajay Kumar , Singh Rajat , Kumar Rakesh , Gupta Arbind Kumar , Kumar Hitesh , Rai Ashutosh , Kanawjia Amit , Tomar Krishna Singh , Pandey Geeta , Singh Babita , Kumar Sunil , Dwivedi Satya Vart , Kumar Sanjeev , Pathania Kiran , Ojha Gurudutt , Singh Anita
Published: December 2022

The use of different growing media offers a valuable alternative to the conventional use of soil for quality flower production due to their good water holding capacity, aeration and nutrient status. The experiment was conducted in a Completely Randomised Design with three replications in the years 2021–2022 to study the influence of different compositions of growing media [Soil, Sand, Vermicompost, Cocopeat, Vermiculite, Perlite and Leaf mould] in different ratios on the growth and development of pot mum (Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat.).The growing media compositions of cocopeat, vermicompost and leaf moulds improve the water retention and aeration of media. The results revealed vegetative growth with maximum plant height at first bud appearance, plant height at harvesting stage, number of primary branches per plant, number of secondary branches per plant, number of leaves per plant, leaf biomass, average fresh weight of leaf, dry weight of root and flowering parameters with maximum flower longevity, flower diameter, number of flowers per plant, number of ray florets, average fresh weight of flower, flower yield per plant and vase life of flower in case of media composition of Cocopeat + Vermicompost + Leaf mould (2:1:1) among all the growing media compositions. The combination of cocopeat with vermicompost and leaf mould (2:1:1 v/v/v) was found best for lighter media weight, better plant morphological development and sustained quality flower production of pot mum.
An Integrated Approach with CLFPR-Based ANP and Fuzzy TOPSIS for Evaluating Business Performance of Rural Homestays: Study from China
Authors: Peng Lei-Yi , Xu Hong , Lu Jia , Luo Jian-Ji , Zhan Hui-Hua
Published: December 2022

Given the high importance of the performance of rural homestays to the local economy, this study aims to fill the gap in homestay performance research and make rural homestays more competitive and sustainable after the coronavirus disease epidemic (COVID-19). Integrating a consistent linguistic fuzzy preference relations-based analytic network process (CLFPR-based ANP) and a fuzzy technique for order performance by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS), this study constructs a comprehensive evaluation model of the performance of rural homestays and empirically analyzes homestay performance in Zhejiang. The results show the following: (1) Among the criteria’s weights by CLFPR-based ANP, homestay operation and management, service quality, and homestay geist and community co-prosperity should be given much more attention; the importance of factors regarding the environment and building of rural homestays is gradually weakening. (2) In light of ranking alternatives based on performance evaluation by fuzzy TOPSIS, the homestay with the optimal performance has been found, which practitioners can use as a benchmark. Therefore, the priorities of these criteria further deepen the understanding of the performance of rural homestays and underline the development direction for practitioners. Simultaneously, in terms of feasibility and reliability, the integrated approach comprises a beneficial attempt and becomes an effective evaluation tool for practitioners to improve effectiveness.
Land Subsidence Characteristics and Numerical Analysis of the Impact on Major Infrastructure in Ningbo, China
Authors: Gao Feng , Zhao Tuanzhi , Zhu Xuebin , Zheng Lingwei , Wang Wenjun , Zheng Xudong
Published: December 2022

For the construction and safe operation of major infrastructure in coastal cities, the impact of regional land subsidence that has occurred or is slowly proceeding deserves attention. Previous studies have mainly focused on the surrounding land subsidence caused during construction or operation, as well as the superposition effect of land subsidence caused by groundwater extraction. However, research on the different impacts of damage due to land subsidence in the construction and operation of urban infrastructure needs to be carried out according to the actual geological environmental conditions, reflected in parameters such as the soil properties and common loads. Numerical simulation cannot fully reflect the details of reality; however, it can avoid the influence of other conditions to focus on different factors influencing land subsidence and thus highlight the contribution of a single factor influencing land subsidence. Therefore, in this paper, we adopt field measurement data and carry out a numerical simulation analysis of different influencing factors. First, taking the Ningbo Jiangdong subsidence center (now located in Yinzhou District) as an example, area growth, cumulative subsidence and the occurrence and development of the subsidence rate of a typical urban subsidence funnel area are analyzed. Then, taking the Ningbo Chunxiao–Meishan area as an example, based on the physical and mechanical characteristics of the main soil layers in the coastal reclamation area, a numerical analysis of the self-weight/backfill and surcharge consolidation settlement of the soil layer (considering the water permeability/impermeability of the bottom surface) and a numerical analysis of the nonuniform settlement caused by pile foundation engineering are carried out. Finally, the Ximenkou–Gulou area is taken as the analysis object. Numerical simulation of metro tunnel pipeline deformation is carried out considering uniform/nonuniform settlement. The results show that the comprehensive prohibition of groundwater exploitation is beneficial to slow the land subsidence rate, while the sedimentation of silty clay in Layer 4 (muddy clay) is the largest among all the soil layers. Compared with uniform settlement, nonuniform settlement is more likely to cause connection failure between tunnel segments. The above research results can provide references for the prevention and control of land subsidence and thus the safe operation of major infrastructure.
Food Supply Chain Sustainability Strategy for Fresh Retailer and Multi-Output Random Fresh Suppliers after COVID-19
Authors: Wang Lijie
Published: December 2022

Feeding people sustainably during the COVID-19 pandemic remains a challenge, as food productivity is declining and there is a risk of chain breakage at any time. To maintain the core function of supplying food to end consumers, a new framework must be developed to investigate the strategies for coordinating a new supply chain comprised of multiple suppliers with random output. Thus, in both decentralized and centralized systems, this paper constructs a supply chain model of a retailer procuring from multiple suppliers and characterizes each party’s optimal decisions. These results show that: (1) the optimal order quantity, profit of each part, and overall profit of the supply chain in the concentrated situation are better than those in the decentralized situation, and the transmission mechanism is slightly different from the classic newsboy model; (2) a supply chain coordination contract consisting of price discounts and compensation is designed, which can realize the coordination of a retailer and multiple suppliers with random yield in the endogenous price situation. These results imply that managers can develop sustainable food supply chains during uncertain times by ordering from these multi-suppliers with random yield. This paper adds to the literature on random yield assembly systems by taking into account that multiple suppliers have random component distributions.
Experimental Study on Mechanical Properties and Failure Mechanism of Damaged Sandstone
Authors: Zhao Yongqiang , Li Quansheng , Zhang Kai , Yang Yingming , Zhang Dongxiao , Zhang Weilong , Ding Xiaojun
Published: December 2022

Solid materials such as rocks can contain primary defects, and internal defects are activated in the event of mining disturbance, which causes rock damage and destruction. Therefore, it is of great significance for rock engineering to study the mechanical properties and failure mechanism of damaged rock. In this study, damaged prefabricated crack sandstone specimens were prepared with the cyclic loading-unloading test, and the uniaxial loading test was carried out with damaged specimens. The evolution law of peak strength, elastic modulus, and peak strain of specimens with different damage degrees was studied, the quantitative relationship between the P-wave velocity and the damage degree was obtained, and the acoustic emission (AE) count and energy evolution characteristics of specimens with different damage degrees were analyzed. The energy evolution law of damaged specimens was revealed, and with the increase in damage degree, the elastic energy stored in the specimens can be converted into crack propagation more quickly, and the dissipated energy density increases rapidly, resulting in complete rock failure. The research results can provide theoretical support for the stability analysis and control of underground engineering rock mass in the event of multiple disturbances.
Banking Industry Sustainable Growth Rate under Risk: Empirical Study of the Banking Industry in ASEAN Countries
Authors: Isnurhadi  , Sulastri  , Saftiana Yulia , Jie Ferry
Published: December 2022

This research examines how the banking industry maintains its sustainable growth rate. The sample consists of 328 commercial banks in the ASEAN area. A fixed effect model is employed to analyze the data. The study reveals several findings: (1) The countries with the most risk in the banking industry are Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore. (2) Operational risk has a negative effect on sustainable growth and a positive effect on actual growth. Asset utilization positively affects sustainable growth and positively affects actual growth. (3) Business risk has a positive effect on sustainable growth but a negative on actual growth. (4) Liquidity risk positively affects both sustainable growth and actual growth. (5) Financial risk has a negative effect on sustainable growth but not on actual growth. These findings contribute to the body of knowledge of financial management specifically in terms of determining dividend and financing policy, operational activities and bridging conflicting objectives of managers and shareholders. Furthermore, these findings have implications for the practice, especially for shareholders, in how to maintain and set sustainable growth targets in conditions of various risks in banking. For banks within the framework of ASEAN integration, it is important to place SGR as a measure of sustainable finance.
Blockchain and Sustainability Disclosure: A Scenario-Based Application for Supply Chains
Authors: Corazza Laura , Zhang Junru , Arachchilage Dilhani Kapu , Scagnelli Simone Domenico
Published: December 2022

This paper presents the implications of blockchain technologies on sustainability reporting and disclosure, and specifically proposes blockchain use-cases as a possible solution for problems experienced in the field of supply chain carbon information. This study addresses how the reliability of supply chains’ carbon-related information can become more transparent and reliable through a decentralized approach based on blockchain thinking (BT), issues that have been identified as a gap in the literature and in the practice. Scenario analysis and design science research (DSR) are used as a methodological driver to conceptualize over the nature of practical solutions using unified modeling language (UML) diagrams. The resulting use-case focuses on data retrieval in the supply chain. The paper also presents implications for the audit industry and their role in the assurance of such technological architecture implementations. The study is visionary as it offers a conceptualization based on scenario analysis. Developing a scenario enables researchers to depict a prospective situation, develop ability to solve future problems, and to back cast them in current policies, technologies, and actions.
Recent Measurements of Decay Asymmetry Parameter and CP Asymmetry for Charmed Baryon Decays at Belle
Authors: Tang Shi-Shuai , Li Long-Ke , Zhou Xing-Yu , Shen Cheng-Ping
Published: December 2022

We review the recent results from the Belle experiment on the measurements of branching fractions and decay asymmetry parameters (α) for the hadronic weak decays of charmed baryons, including Λc+→B+P: Λc+→(Λ,Σ0)h+ (h=π,K) and Λc+→Σ+(π0,η,η′); Ξc0→B+P: Ξc0→Ξ−π+; Ξc0→B+V: Ξc0→ΛK¯*0, Ξc0→Σ0K¯*0, and Ξc0→Σ+K*−. In addition, we present an overview of the searches for CP violation via the α-induced CP asymmetry for Λc+→(Λ,Σ0)h+ and Ξc0→Ξ−π+. Finally, we discuss the promising decay modes of Ωc0 which can be measured in the near future and are indispensable in searching for CP violation in the charm sector.
Numerical Study on Heat Transfer Characteristics of Dielectric Fluid Immersion Cooling with Fin Structures for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Authors: Han Jeong-Woo , Garud Kunal Sandip , Kang Eun-Hyeok , Lee Moo-Yeon
Published: December 2022

Electric vehicles (EVs) are incorporated with higher energy density batteries to improve the driving range and performance. The lithium-ion batteries with higher energy density generate a larger amount of heat which deteriorates their efficiency and operating life. The currently commercially employed cooling techniques are not able to achieve the effective thermal management of batteries with increasing energy density. Direct liquid cooling offers enhanced thermal management of battery packs at high discharging rates compared to all other cooling techniques. However, the flow distribution of coolant around the battery module needs to be maintained to achieve the superior performance of direct liquid cooling. The objective of the present work is to investigate the heat transfer characteristics of the lithium-ion battery pack with dielectric fluid immersion cooling for different fin structures. The base structure without fins, circular, rectangular and triangular fin structures are compared for heat transfer characteristics of maximum temperature, temperature difference, average temperature, Nusselt number, pressure drop and performance evaluation criteria (PEC). Furthermore, the heat transfer characteristics are evaluated for various fin dimensions of the best fin structure. The heat transfer characteristics of the battery pack with dielectric fluid immersion cooling according to considered fin structures and dimensions are simulated using ANSYS Fluent commercial code. The results reveal that the symmetrical temperature distribution and temperature uniformity of the battery pack are achieved in the case of all fin structures. The maximum temperature of the battery pack is lower by 2.41%, 2.57% and 4.45% for circular, rectangular, and triangular fin structures, respectively, compared to the base structure. The triangular fin structure shows higher values of Nusselt number and pressure drop with a maximum value of PEC compared to other fin structures. The triangular fin structure is the best fin structure with optimum heat transfer characteristics of the battery pack with dielectric fluid immersion cooling. The heat transfer characteristics of a battery pack with dielectric fluid immersion cooling are further improved for triangular fin structures with a base length -to -height ratio (A/B) of 4.304. The research outputs from the present work could be referred to as a database to commercialize the dielectric fluid immersion cooling for the efficient battery thermal management system at fast and higher charging/discharging rates.
Sensitivity to Axion-like Particles with a Three-Beam Stimulated Resonant Photon Collider around the eV Mass Range
Authors: Homma Kensuke , Ishibashi Fumiya , Kirita Yuri , Hasada Takumi
Published: December 2022

We propose a three-beam stimulated resonant photon collider with focused laser fields in order to directly produce an axion-like particle (ALP) with the two beams and to stimulate its decay by the remaining one. The expected sensitivity around the eV mass range has been evaluated. The result shows that the sensitivity can reach the ALP-photon coupling down to O(10−14) GeV−1 with 1 J class short-pulsed lasers.
Investigation of Alpha-Proton Drift Speeds in the Solar Wind: WIND and HELIOS Observations
Authors: Jagarlamudi Vamsee Krishna , Bruno Roberto , De Marco Rossana , D’Amicis Raffaella , Perrone Denise , Telloni Daniele , Raouafi Nour E.
Published: December 2022

In this paper, we present an analysis of how alpha–proton drift speeds (the difference between the magnitudes of alpha and bulk proton speeds) are constrained in the inner heliosphere using observations from the WIND and twin HELIOS spacecraft. The solar wind is separated based on its bulk proton speed into the fast wind (>600 km/s) and slow wind (<400 km/s). The slow wind is again separated based on its normalized cross-helicity; slow wind intervals with average absolute normalized cross-helicity greater than 0.6 are considered Alfvénic, and those less than 0.6 are considered non-Alfvénic. Analysis of different types of wind intervals between 0.3 to 1 au have shown that the alpha-proton drift speeds are very much constrained by the angle between the B and V vectors for fast and slow Alfvénic wind intervals. Depending on the polarity of the magnetic field, there is a clear correlation or anti-correlation between the drift speeds and the angle between the B and V vectors. Interestingly, we did not observe any such relation in the non-Alfvénic slow wind intervals. Large-amplitude Alfvénic fluctuations present in the fast and slow Alfvénic winds control the drift between the alpha and proton core in the Alfvénic solar wind. The drift speeds can be modeled using the equation +/−VArAcosθBV, where VA is the Alfvén speed and rA is the Alfvén ratio. Because the observations of drift speed constrained by the angle between the B and V vector for the fast and slow Alfvénic wind intervals are observed throughout the inner heliosphere, it is possible to consider this observed behavior to be a universal phenomenon of Alfvénic wind above the Alfvénic surface.
Hepatitis A Outbreak in Men Who Have Sex with Men Using Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis and People Living with HIV in Croatia, January to October 2022
Authors: Bogdanić Nikolina , Begovac Josip , Močibob Loris , Zekan Šime , Grgić Ivana , Ujević Josip , Đaković Rode Oktavija , Židovec-Lepej Snježana
Published: December 2022

The hepatitis A virus (HAV) is a highly hepatotropic virus transmitted mainly via the fecal–oral route. The purpose of this study is to describe a prolonged HAV outbreak in HIV-infected men who have sex with men (MSM) and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) users in Croatia in 2022. Croatia has a centralized system of HIV care and the PrEP service is only available at the University Hospital for Infectious Diseases (UHID), Zagreb. We reviewed all MSM living with HIV and MSM PrEP users at UHID and identified those diagnosed with HAV between January and October 2022. During this period, a total of 1036 MSM living with HIV and 361 PrEP users were followed, and 45 (4.4%) and 32 (8.9%) were diagnosed with HAV, respectively. Most cases were diagnosed in mid-February. A total of 70.1% (726/1036) MSM living with HIV and 82.3% (297/361) PrEP users were susceptible to HAV. Sequencing information was available for 34 persons; in all cases the HAV subtype IA was found. Our findings indicate that both MSM living with HIV and HIV-uninfected PrEP users are vulnerable to HAV infection and might be a potential source for a more widespread HAV epidemic.
Near-Complete SARS-CoV-2 Seroprevalence among Rural and Urban Kenyans despite Significant Vaccine Hesitancy and Refusal
Authors: Nasimiyu Carolyne , Ngere Isaac , Dawa Jeanette , Amoth Patrick , Oluga Ouma , Ngunu Carol , Mirieri Harriet , Gachohi John , Dayan Moshe , Liku Nzisa , Njoroge Ruth , Odinoh Raymond , Owaka Samuel , Khamadi Samoel A. , Konongoi Samson L. , Galo Sudi , Elamenya Linet , Mureithi Marianne , Anzala Omu , Breiman Robert , Osoro Eric , Njenga M. Kariuki
Published: December 2022

Considering the early inequity in global COVID-19 vaccine distribution, we compared the level of population immunity to SARS-CoV-2 with vaccine uptake and refusal between rural and urban Kenya two years after the pandemic onset. A population-based seroprevalence study was conducted in the city of Nairobi (n = 781) and a rural western county (n = 810) between January and February 2022. The overall SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence was 90.2% (95% CI, 88.6–91.2%), including 96.7% (95% CI, 95.2–97.9%) among urban and 83.6% (95% CI, 80.6–86.0%) among rural populations. A comparison of immunity profiles showed that >50% of the rural population were strongly immunoreactive compared to <20% of the urban population, suggesting more recent infections or vaccinations in the rural population. More than 45% of the vaccine-eligible (≥18 years old) persons had not taken a single dose of the vaccine (hesitancy), including 47.6% and 46.9% of urban and rural participants, respectively. Vaccine refusal was reported in 19.6% of urban and 15.6% of rural participants, attributed to concern about vaccine safety (>75%), inadequate information (26%), and concern about vaccine effectiveness (9%). Less than 2% of vaccine refusers cited religious or cultural beliefs. These findings indicate that despite vaccine inequity, hesitancy, and refusal, herd immunity had been achieved in Kenya and likely other African countries by early 2022, with natural infections likely contributing to most of this immunity. However, vaccine campaigns should be sustained due to the need for repeat boosters associated with waning of SARS-CoV-2 immunity and emergence of immune-evading virus variants.
Vaccine Hesitancy and Perceptions of the Community about Polio in High-Risk Areas of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Authors: Abbasi Fayaz Hussain , Shaikh Ahmed Ali , Mehraj Jaishri , Raza Syed Musa , Rasool Shumaila , Bullo Umar Farooq , Mehraj Sandeep , Phul Zamir Ali , Sahitia Sundeep , Zardari Asif Ali , Chandio Shoukat Ali
Published: December 2022

The study aimed to determine the reasons for polio vaccine hesitancy among parents of persistently missed children (PMCs) in the high-risk areas of Karachi, Pakistan. A cross-sectional survey of parents of PMCs was conducted in April 2019 in 34 high-risk union councils of Karachi. PMCs were randomly selected from the polio program database, and further information was collected on a questionnaire by trained staff using face-to-face interviews with parents of PMCs. A total of 325 participants were included in the study. Among refusals, 112 (37.3%) had no trust in vaccine quality, followed by 45 (15.0%) who were afraid of side effects, 42 (14.0%) whose elders did not allow polio vaccination, 39 (13.0%) who refused due to the influence of negative social media videos, and 20 (6.7%) who had no trust in polio teams. We concluded that misconception is still a big challenge, and the program needs to strive for community acceptance. Low levels of trust in vaccines and teams as well as fear of OPV side effects were among the main reason for vaccine hesitancy. The participant communities recommended involving famous medical doctors, religious influencers, and TV or sports stars to enhance knowledge and acceptance of polio vaccination.
A Multi-Centre, Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase III Clinical Trial Evaluating the Impact of BCG Re-Vaccination on the Incidence and Severity of SARS-CoV-2 Infections among Symptomatic Healthcare Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Poland—Evaluation of Antibody Concentrations
Authors: Zapolnik Paweł , Kmiecik Wojciech , Nowakowska Anna , Krzych Łukasz Jerzy , Szymański Henryk , Stopyra Lidia , Jackowska Teresa , Darmochwał-Kolarz Dorota , Mazur Artur , Czajka Hanna
Published: December 2022

Tuberculosis (TB) was the predominant cause of death from a single infectious agent worldwide before the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic. Although TB vaccines have been successfully used for about 100 years, their full effect is still unknown. In previous studies, a reduced incidence and mortality from a coronavirus disease in TB-vaccinated populations were reported. In this article, we present the secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial, reporting the results of a serological assessment evaluating the effect of the Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine on SARS-CoV-2. Participants—healthcare workers—were assessed 1–2 and 8 months after the second dose of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine. We found no associations between antibody concentration, BCG revaccination, and additional characteristics, such as age, gender, or Body Mass Index. The effect of BCG vaccination on the immunological response against SARS-CoV-2 requires further research.
Baseflow Trends for Midsize Carpathian Catchments in Poland and Slovakia in 1970–2019
Authors: Siwek Janusz , Mostowik Karolina , Liova Soňa , Rzonca Bartłomiej , Wacławczyk Patryk
Published: December 2022

Global warming affects, among many other things, groundwater recharge conditions. Over recent decades, this phenomenon in the Carpathians has been emphasized by the changing role of snowmelt recharge in winter and spring. The aim of the study was to assess baseflow trends in 20 medium-sized Carpathian catchments in Poland and Slovakia. The baseflow was calculated using Eckhardt’s digital filter. The trend analysis was performed using the non-parametric method separately for the series representing the baseflow throughout the whole year, and separately for seasons. The most evident changes were noted for the low baseflow in the summer and autumn, especially in foothill catchments. Statistically significant decreases in the low daily baseflow were expressed as a relative change, and ranged from −9% to −66% per 10 years for the summer, and from −12% to −82% per 10 years for the autumn. In winter and spring, trends in the low baseflow were not significant, except in high mountain catchments where 14% of increases in the low baseflow were noted in the winter and spring. The results indicate the changing role of snowmelt recharge in the Carpathians and the increasing problem of groundwater depletion in the summer and autumn, mainly in foothill areas.
Noninvasive Monitoring of Subsurface Soil Conditions to Evaluate the Efficacy of Mole Drain in Heavy Clay Soils
Authors: Aziz Akram , Berndtsson Ronny , Attia Tamer , Hamed Yasser , Selim Tarek
Published: December 2022

Soil degradation and low productivity are among the major agricultural problems facing farmers of the newly reclaimed agricultural area in the Nile Delta region, Egypt. High content of clay and silt characterizes the soil texture of all farms in the area, while farmers still rely on the traditional mole drainage (MD) system to reduce the salinity of the farm soil. We present a comparison of innovative geo-resistivity methods to evaluate mole drains and the salinity affected clay soils. Geoelectrical surveys were conducted on three newly reclaimed farms to image the subsurface soil drainage conditions and to evaluate the efficiency of using the traditional MD systems in these heavy clay environments. The surveys included measuring the natural spontaneous potential (SP), apparent resistivity gradient (RG), and electrical resistivity tomography (ERT). Integrating the results of the three methods reduced the ambiguous interpretation of the inverted ERT models and allowed us to determine the subsurface soil structure. The inverted ERT models were suitable for locating the buried MDs and delineating the upper surface of the undisturbed clay beds. The proximity of these layers to the topsoil reduces the role played by MDs in draining the soil in the first farm and prevents the growth of deep-rooted plants in the second farm. Time-lapse ERT measurements on the third farm revealed a defect in its drainage network where the slope of the clay beds opposes the main direction of the MDs. That has completely obstructed the drainage system of the farm and caused waterlogging. The presented geo-resistivity methods show that integrated models can be used to improve the assessment of in situ sub-surface drainage in clay-rich soils.
What changes have happened in budget pricing in the first half-year 2022?
Authors:   ", Vasilyeva E. Yu. ,   Budget-and-contracted work in construction",   Journal
Published: December 2022

The review of the legislative, standard and methodical changes, which took place in the domestic budget education in the first half of the year 2022 is presented in the article.
Influence of the remote operating mode of youth on city-planning of the housing estate
Authors:   Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Andreyeva L. O.
Published: December 2022

The article contains the results of the analysis, based on the conducted survey. The trends in the relation of the youth, aged from 17 up to 25, to the possibility of the remote format of work are revealed. The influence of the remote format of work on the aspiration to moving to the large cities and respectively, on city-planning decisions is revealed.
Comparative morphological assessment of crosslinked and non-crosslinked xenograft biointegration quality
Authors: Melezhechkina I. A. , Atrushkevich V. G. , Berchenko G. N.
Published: December 2022

Relevance. Autografts are nowadays the gold standard for soft tissue augmentation and gingival recession coverage. However, as this method has a number of significant disadvantages, xenografts of various origins are more frequently used in dental practice. The study aimed to conduct a comparative morphological assessment of crosslinked and non-crosslinked xenogenous scaffold biointegration quality at different healing times.Materials and Methods. The study used 108 Wistar rats (54 males, six months old, fat mass 462 ± 20; 54 females, six months old, fat mass 414 ± 7) and randomly divided them into three groups. Group 1 had a xenogenous collagen matrix (Mucograft) placed in the subperiosteal tunnel in the mandibular vestibule area; Group 2 had an acellular dermal collagen matrix (Mucoderm) implanted in the subperiosteal tunnel, group 3 had D-ribose crosslinked xenogenous scaffold (Ossix Volumax) placed in the subperiosteal tunnel.Results. The studied xenogenous materials showed different integration and biodegradation extents. By postoperative day 7, Group 1 (Mucograft) showed a more pronounced inflammation. Non-crosslinked collagen materials had almost completely resorbed by the 30th day of observation, while a crosslinked collagen matrix was detected as homogenous masses. By the 90th day, all groups demonstrated the formation of new connective tissue with different functional characteristics; only Group 3 histologically revealed microfragments of the graft.Conclusion. The study shows that the xenogenous crosslinked and non-crosslinked collagen membranes may promote an increase in soft tissue thickness to a different extent. However, it is essential to improve the available materials to reach an outcome comparable to the autologous soft tissue graft treatment result.
First genetically confirmed case of Lethal Acrodermatitis in a Bull Terrier in Türkiye
Authors: KUTLU Furkan , BİLGEN Nüket
Published: December 2022

Lethal acrodermatitis (LAD) is a rare disease affecting bull terriers and miniature bull terriers characterized by poor growth, progressive skin lesions, and immunodeficiency. A mutation in the Muskelin 1 (MKLN1) gene was determined as the causative mutation for LAD, and a genetic testing method for affected dogs has been established. A bull terrier representing symptoms similar to those of LAD was submitted to clinics, and a blood sample was taken for genetic testing. DNA was extracted, and direct mutation screening confirmed the causative mutation MKLN1:c.400+3A>C. Due to the severe progression of the disease and lack of available treatment, we have been informed that the patient was euthanised. This is the first reported case of LAD from Turkiye, and based on our findings, we strongly suggest that owners and breeders implement genetic testing before breeding to reduce and eventually eradicate this mutation from the population.
Population Genetic Structure of Silver Croakers, Pennahia argentata (Houttuyn, 1782), in the Gulf of Thailand Based on Cytochrome Oxidase Subunit I Gene Sequences
Authors:   Department of Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya, Nakhon Si Thammarat Campus, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80110, Thailand, SUPMEE VERAKIAT , SUPPAPAN JUTHAMAS
Published: December 2022

Genetic information is crucial to manage fish resources, and a good case in point is the population of silver croakers, Pennahia argentata (Houttuyn, 1782), which is economically important for Thailand. In the present study, 102 silver croaker samples were collected along the coast of the Gulf of Thailand and analysed for genetic variation based on nucleotide sequences in the cytochrome oxidase subunit I gene (510 bp). Of these, 33 haplotypes were examined, and 21 were singleton haplotypes, indicating a historical pattern of large female effective population sizes (female reproductive success). An analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA) and pairwise FST analysis showed that the geographic barrier did not affect the genetic structure of the silver croakers in the Gulf of Thailand. The minimum spanning network and phylogenetic tree revealed that the silver croaker population in the Gulf of Thailand separated into two haplogroups. Various methods to examine demographic history showed that the silver croaker population in the Gulf of Thailand had expanded. This study’s findings can guide the management of silver croaker populations in the Gulf of Thailand to conserve genetic diversity.
Integrasi Sistem Logistik Nasional Berbasis Domestic Integrated Mutualism ke dalam Sistem Inovasi Daerah (SIDa): Telaah Tafsir Qs Yusuf Ayat 43-49 Dan Qs Yasiin Ayat 55
Authors: Utami Cahyaning Budi , Hazmi Faiqul
Published: December 2022

Mayoritas mata pencaharian penduduk Indonesia ialah petani, sehingga Indonesia dikenal sebagai negara agraris. Namun hal tersebut belum mampu dimaksimalkan melalui pengelolaan yang terpadu dan profesional untuk kesejahteraan rakyat Indonesia. Meski produktivitas pertanian tinggi, Indonesia tetap menjadi importir produk pertanian. Melalui telaah tafsir QS Yusuf ayat 43-49 dan QS Yaasin ayat 35, penulis mencoba memberikan gagasan teknologi agraria untuk memenuhi kebutuhan pangan domestik berbasis produk pertanian dalam negeri maupun melakukan ekspor melalui integrasi Sistem Logistik Nasional ke dalam Sistem Inovasi Daerah (SIDa). SIDa di tiap daerah akan berbeda sehingga komoditas yang akan tersedia pun beraneka macam yang selanjutnya akan disimpan ke dalam Sislognas berbasis domestic integrated mutualism. Tujuan dari gagasan ini adalah menjaga kecukupan pangan dan harga yang relatif stabil tanpa dipengaruhi oleh musim ekstrim atau pada saat panen. Semua solusi yang ada merupakan hasil dari telaah tafsir QS Yusuf ayat 43-49 dan QS Yaasin ayat 35.
PENGARUH LAMA SIMPAN DAN KONSENTRASI MANITOL PADA PACKED RED CELL SAGM TERHADAP KADAR HEMOGLOBIN DAN HEMATOKRIT
Authors: Indah Indah , Nurhayati Betty , Marliana Nina , Hayati Eem
Published: December 2022

Penyimpanan Packed Red Cell dapat menyebabkan perubahan biofisik dan biokimia, perubahan tersebut antara lain penurunan stabilitas eritrosit yang diukur dengan pelepasan hemoglobin dan dapat mempengaruhi nilai hematokrit. Penambahan zat preservatif ditujukan untuk mencegah terjadinya pembekuan darah dan menjaga fungsi sel. Dengan penambahan larutan aditif, dapat memberikan volume dan nutrisi tambahan untuk penyimpanan yang lebih lama dan aliran yang lebih baik. Larutan aditif yang banyak digunakan adalah SAGM yang terdiri dari saline, adenine, glucose dan mannitol. Lisisnya eritrosit dapat diminimalkan dengan cara menambahkan 1-2% manitol yang dapat mengurangi lisis sampai 50%. Larutan aditif akan mendukung kelangsungan hidup eritrosit sehingga dapat disimpan hingga 42 hari. Tujuan dari penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh penyimpanan pada Packed Red Cell SAGM terhadap kadar hemoglobin dan hematokrit serta untuk mengetahui pengaruh konsentrasi manitol pada Packed Red Cell SAGM terhadap kadar hemoglobin dan hematokrit. Jenis penelitian yang dilakukan adalah eksperimen dengan penelitian quasy experimental. Desain penelitian adalah dengan rancangan acak lengkap dengan memberikan perlakuan lama penyimpanan Packed Red Cell (PRC) SAGM selama 0 hari, 14 hari dan 28 hari dan variasi konsentrasi manitol 0,525%, 1% dan 1,5% terhadap kadar hemoglobin dan nilai hematokrit. Data penelitian yang didapatkan dianalisis secara statistik menggunakan General Linear Model Repeated Measures Two Way, didapatkan hasil pemeriksaan kadar hemoglobin dan hematokrit nilai Asymp. Sig > 0,05. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa lama penyimpanan dan konsentrasi manitol Packed Red Cell SAGM tidak berpengaruh terhadap kadar hemoglobin dan hematokrit.
Kılıçarslan, O. (2022). Eğridirli Hacı Kemâl Câmiʿü’n-Neẓâʾir Eksik Şiirler Bâyezîd Nüshası No: 5782 (İnceleme-Metin-Tıpkıbasım). Grafiker Yayınları.
Authors: PAKSOY Betül
Published: December 2022

Bu çalışmada “Orhan Kılıçarslan (2022), Eğridirli Hacı Kemâl Câmiʿü’n-Neẓâʾir Eksik Şiirler Bâyezîd Nüshası No: 5782 (İnceleme-Metin-Tıpkıbasım). Grafiker Yayınları, 375 s. ISBN: 978-625-7305-74-7” künyeli kitabın tanıtımı yapılmıştır.
Development and Application of Simulation Module on Interprofessional Education for Nursing and Health Science Students
Authors:   Korean Society of Nursing Research, Kang Ji Young , Hwang Shin Woo
Published: December 2022

Purpose : This study aims to develop an interprofessional education (IPE) simulation module and explore the effect of IPE on nursing and health science students. Method : In this study, simulation on IPE was developed, and IPE practice was adopted for students of nursing and health science (clinical pathology, health administration, occupational therapy, physical therapy, radiology). In December 2019, the satisfaction, self-confidence, and learning flow of 119 students were analyzed as a descriptive study by applying the convergent design of a mixed study. Students’ learning experience was explored through group debriefing and individual self-reflection journals. Results : Flow was positively correlated with satisfaction (r＝.66) and self-confidence (r＝.81), whereas positive correlation was found between satisfaction and self-confidence (r ＝.70). The significant predictors of the flow in learning were the satisfaction (β＝.15) and self-confidence (β ＝.70). The theme was derived from three core themes and eight sub-themes, with “Be a healthcare professional approached as a team, who collaborate and communicate for the patient’s health with mutual respect” proving to be the one that students assimilated. Conclusion : When designing an IPE simulation module, realistic IPE-simulated practice modules promoting inter-professional interaction should be developed, and their effectiveness should be continuously evaluated.
In vitroSodium Fluoride Treatment Significantly Affects Apoptosis and Proliferation in the Liver of Embryonic Chickens
Authors: Grzegorzewska Agnieszka K. , Wojtysiak Dorota , Jaszcza Klaudia , Sechman Andrzej
Published: December 2022

Sodium fluoride (NaF), although helpful in preventing dental decay, may negatively affect the body. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of a 6-hin vitrotreatment of livers isolated from 14-day-old chicken embryos with NaF at doses of 1.7 (D1), 3.5 (D2), 7.1 (D3) and 14.2 mM (D4), with regard to apoptosis, cell proliferation and tissue structure. The mRNA expression of the apoptosis regulatorsCYCS,APAF1,BCL2,CASP3,CASP9andTMBIM1was analysed by the qPCR method. Apoptotic cells were detected by a TUNEL assay. The tissue and DNA structure were also analysed by histological staining (H&E, Feulgen). The number of proliferating cells was determined and the apoptosis regulatory proteins were localised by the immunohistochemical staining of PCNA, CASP3 and APAF1. The results showed that the mRNA expression ofCYCS,BCL2,CASP3,CASP9andAPAF1increased significantly in the D1 group, as did that ofCASP9in the D3 group and ofBCL2andAPAF1in the D4 group. The number of apoptotic cells increased significantly in the D4 group, where they increased from 18% to 49%. On the other hand, the number of proliferating cells decreased gradually, in a dose-dependent manner, from 84% in the control group to 5.5% in the D4 group. The expression of apoptosis-regulating factors also increased: in the D3 and D4 groups, the CASP3 immunopositive reaction was more intensive in single cells in the embryonic livers, whereas that of APAF1 increased in the hepatocytes as well as in the hepatic blood vessel walls. The mechanism of the effect of NaF on apoptosis in the embryonic liver is very complex. In the groups exposed to higher doses of NaF, apoptosis was significantly stimulated, while proliferation was inhibited and the tissue structure was damaged. The expression of apoptosis regulators at the mRNA and protein levels increased, but the mRNA expression did not depend on the NaF dose. These results reveal that NaF, by changing the balance between apoptosis and the proliferation of hepatocytes, may disturb the development and function of the liver in embryonic chickens. Therefore, the risk of exposure to NaF should be considered when determining the standards for human and animal exposure to this compound.
Metacrítica teatral. Rehabilitación política de la crítica teatral mexicana
Authors: Castro Rivera Andrea Isabel
Published: December 2022

A partir de la identificación de tres problemas específicos que derivan de la tergiversación de la función valorativa de la crítica teatral en México, que la convierte en un ejercicio superficial, legitimador, policial y sexista,  este artículo realiza una crítica de la crítica, proponiendo una intervención analítica y minoritaria con el objetivo de reactivar su operatividad política al interior del sistema teatral.
Os impactos da ciência aberta na divulgação científica
Authors: Pereira Daniervelin Renata Marques
Published: December 2022

A divulgação científica tem sido questionada em seus métodos a partir do movimento da ciência aberta, que reivindica um percurso mais colaborativo e democrático no fazer científico. Nesse cenário, abordamos os valores da ciência aberta e como ela impacta a divulgação científica. Para reflexão sobre a prática, apresentamos um estudo de caso de dois eventos do Grupo Texto Livre. Algumas constatações da pesquisa mostram que, desde 2007, quando as discussões da ciência aberta, pelo menos no nível nacional, ainda não tinham ganhado atenção, as atividades em eventos do grupo já colocavam na agenda a cultura livre e questões relevantes para o movimento que vem se consolidando atualmente, a saber: o acesso aberto e gratuito às informações; o código aberto e a documentação no desenvolvimento e uso de softwares livres; a adoção de formatos técnicos abertos como forma de preservar e contribuir no reúso dos recursos e a visão crítica em relação à presença de organizações privadas no setor público.
The Failure of Neo-Ottomanist Foreign Policy in Turkey: The Case of Palestinian Reconciliation Process
Authors: KARAKAYA Mustafa
Published: December 2022

This article aims to examine the Middle East-oriented neo-Ottomanist policies in Turkish foreign policy during the JDP era and to explain the reason for the failure of neo-Ottomanism through Turkey’s mediation in the reconciliation process between Hamas and Fatah in the Palestinian politics. It is argued that Turkey’s neo-Ottomanist foreign policy failed due to the presence of other regional and global actors competing for influence in the Middle East. When Turkey’s neo-Ottomanist policies conflicted with the interests of the other states seeking influence, Turkey could not achieve its neo-Ottomanist goals. The article shows Turkey’s mediation efforts in the intra-Palestinian reconciliation process as an example to this failure. In the Palestinian reconciliation process, Turkey played a mediator role for years and supported each reconciliation attempt, in accordance with its neo-Ottomanist agenda. However, as two strong actors in the Palestinian politics, the US and Israel, opposed this reconciliation and blocked all reconciliation attempts between Hamas and Fatah, Turkey’s efforts were not enough to bring the process to a permanent solution.
Türkiye Kısa Dönem Elektrik Yük Talep Tahmininde Makine Öğrenmesi Yöntemlerinin Karşılaştırılması
Authors: KAYSAL Kübra , AKARSLAN Emre , HOCAOĞLU Fatih Onur
Published: December 2022

Enerji sektöründe arz-talep yönetimi, gelişmekte olan ve büyüyen ülke ekonomileri için öncelikli öneme sahiptir. Artan nüfusa, yükselen ekonomiye ve sanayideki gelişmelere bağlı olarak ülkelerin enerji ihtiyaçları da büyük ölçüde artmaktadır. Bu nedenle, gelecekteki elektrik arz-talep eğilimlerinin doğru ve güvenilir bir şekilde tahmin edilmesi için modeller kullanılması, tüketiciler ve bu alandaki yatırımcılar için dikkat çeken bir konu olmuştur. Bu çalışmada, Türkiye kısa dönem elektrik yük talep tahminini gerçekleştirebilmek için başarıları literatürde kanıtlanmış makine öğrenmesi yöntemlerinden, Yapay Sinir Ağları, Ridge Regresyon, Lasso Regresyon ve Destek Vektör Regresyonu kullanılmıştır. Tahmin modellerinde kullanılan veriler Türkiye Elektrik İletim Anonim Şirketi’nden temin edilmiştir. Geçmişe dönük saatlik frekansta ölçülmüş bir yıllık veri seti ile bir saatlik ileriye yönelik tahminler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Yöntemlerden elde edilen sonuçların karşılaştırılabilmesi için literatürde sık kullanılan performans ölçüt kriterlerinden RMSE, MAE ve R^2değerleri hesaplanmıştır. Yapay Sinir Ağları, geliştirilen makine öğrenmesi modelleri arasında RMSE=0,86, MAE=0,62 ve R^2=0,97 sonuçları ile daha başarılı bulunmuştur.