bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
VIDEO CAMERA TECHNOLOGY FOR VEHICLE COUNTING IN TRAFFIC CENSUS: ISSUES, STRATEGIES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Authors: Mohd Shariff Khairul Khaizi , Megat Ali Megat Qamarul Zaffi , Jahidin Aisyah Hartini , Megat Ali Megat Syahirul Amin , Mohd Yassin Ahmad Ihsan
Published: August 2023

This study provides an overview of the sensor technologies commonly used for automated vehicle classification and counting, with a focus on non-intrusive sensors. Video cameras are found to be the most feasible solution for data collection in traffic census as it can operate in portable mode and used at any location. Several factors must be considered to ensure accurate counting. These involve optimum placement of the camera to ensure that all vehicles can be observed, and the lighting conditions must be considered to ensure good video quality. These further contributes to accurate classification and counting of vehicles by dedicated deep learning algorithm. As the data collection may involve location with poor access to cloud computing and storage, offline processing is therefore recommended. The study also revealed opportunities for solving issues related to strategic placement of video cameras, and development of dedicated deep learning algorithms.
THE EFFECT OF PLACEMAKING ATTRIBUTES ON TOURISM EXPERIENCES: A CASE STUDY OF PETALING STREET IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Xiang Tan Hwee , Mohamad Diana
Published: August 2023

Cultural heritage tourism, a form of tourism in Malaysia that is vital for identity and place attachment, has a positive influence on the country's economy and society and helps individuals build a strong sense of place. Petaling Street is a well-known traditional street in Malaysia. However, in light of the tremendous increase in tourism and urbanisation, it now faces the threat of losing its Chinese cultural heritage due to commercialisation and touristification, which also affects the tourism experiences (TEs) of its tourists. Although placemaking is a relatively new concept in Malaysia, it is becoming an increasingly important component of the community as it is able to create a bond between a place and people. As such, the government is pushing for the concept to be included in urban regeneration. The findings indicated that placemaking attributes (PAs) may actually influence TEs at cultural heritage sites. This present study also identified three new factors. As the results indicate that PAs closely relate to TEs, it can be concluded that Petaling Street's TEs would be enhanced if it were to provide the appropriate services and facilities; which are considered PAs.
INFLUENCING FACTORS OF NEIGHBOURHOOD ATTACHMENT: A CASE STUDY OF PENANG, MALAYSIA
Authors: Han Teu Yu , Isa Mohd Ismail , Marzbali Massoomeh Hedayati
Published: August 2023

Many studies have examined the influencing factors of neighbourhood attachment. However, there are relatively lesser empirical studies regarding the influencing factors of neighbourhood attachment in the aftermath of COVID-19. This study investigates the influencing factors of neighbourhood attachment in two Penang Island, Malaysia neighbourhoods. Neighbourhood attachment is a second-order factor structure assessed by a first-order factor structure that includes place dependence and social bonding. A questionnaire survey with a Likert scale was used to measure the residents’ assessment of economic, physical and social factors as well as neighbourhood attachment level. The findings were then analysed by Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). These results support the theoretical findings in the literature that economic, physical and social factors affect neighbourhood attachment. Social factors are the most substantial influencing factors of neighbourhood attachment among the three factors. Neighbourhood attachment comprises multiple factors and processes rather than just one. Social interactions, cultural practices, environmental factors, and other experiences all contribute to the development of attachment. It can encourage residents to stay for a more extended time or permanently by fostering neighbourhood attachment. Therefore, this study can serve as a guide for community stakeholders to design attractive neighbourhoods that evoke pleasant memories and sentiments, which in turn encourage a sense of neighbourhood attachment.
Identification of clinical Proteus isolates by using rpoB gene sequence analysis
Authors: Ali Mutlag Hussein , N. Khelkal Intesar
Published: August 2023

: Some bacterial genera and species could not be identified by 16S
rRNA sequencing, so the rpoB gene has been suggested to be the alternative because the sequence of the rpoB gene is more distinguished than the 16S rRNA
gene to discriminate various species of bacteria. Thus, this study has been designed to show the usefulness of the rpoB gene in accurately identifying Proteus
clinical isolates. Fifty bacterial isolates were collected and identified phenotypically according to the culture, microscopic examination and biochemical tests.
VITEK 2 compact system was used to confirm identification. Genotypic identification was performed after DNA extraction for 10 selected isolates and amplification with rpoB gene-specific primer and gel electrophoresis. The products were
detected with a (1090 bp) molecular size band, which was sent for Sanger sequencing using an ABI3730XL automated DNA sequencer, and data were analyzed and compared with standard sequences in GenBank. It has been concluded
that identifying and discriminating Proteus species by rpoB gene sequence analysis is more correct and accurate.
Keywords: 16S rRNA, rpoB gene, Proteus spp. identification, sequencing
Advanced Messaging Intervention for Medication Adherence and Clinical Outcomes Among Patients With Cancer: Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Ni Chen-Xu , Lu Wen-Jie , Ni Min , Huang Fang , Li Dong-Jie , Shen Fu-Ming
Published: August 2023

Background

Medication adherence is crucial for improving clinical outcomes in the treatment of patients with cancer. The lack of adherence and adverse drug reactions can reduce the effectiveness of cancer therapy including the quality of life. The commonly used intervention methods for medication adherence continue to evolve, and the age of fifth-generation (5G) messaging has arrived.

Objective

In this study, we conducted a prospective, pilot randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effect of 5G messaging on medication adherence and clinical outcomes among patients with cancer in China.

Methods

The research population was patients with nonsmall cell lung cancer undergoing pemetrexed chemotherapy who require regular folic acid (FA) and vitamin B12 supplements. The intervention and control groups were assigned to 5G messaging and second-generation (2G) messaging, respectively. The patients’ medication adherence and quality of life were assessed at baseline and 1-month and 3-month time points. Moreover, the chemotherapy-related hematologic or nonhematologic toxicities, as well as the serum levels of FA and vitamin B12, were measured.

Results

Of the 567 patients assessed for eligibility between January and May 2021, a total of 154 (27.2%) patients were included. Overall, 80 were randomized to the control group and 74 to the intervention group. The odds of adherence in the 5G messaging intervention group were significantly higher than the control group at the 1-month (62/69, 90% vs 56/74, 76%; adjusted odds ratio 2.67, 95% CI 1.02-7.71) and 3-month (50/60, 83% vs 48/64, 75%; adjusted odds ratio 2.36, 95% CI 1.00-5.23) time points. Correspondingly, the FA and vitamin B12 serum levels of patients in the 5G messaging group were higher than those of the control group. Regarding hematologic toxicities, only the incidence of leukopenia in the intervention group was lower than that in the control group (25/80, 31% in the control group vs 12/74, 16% in the intervention group; P=.04). There were no differences in nonhematologic toxicities and quality of life between the 2 groups.

Conclusions

In summary, we conclude that compared with conventional 2G text-based messaging, a 5G messaging intervention can better improve medication adherence and clinical outcome among patients with cancer.

Trial Registration

Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR2200058188; https://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.html?proj=164489
Consolidated Reporting Guidelines for Prognostic and Diagnostic Machine Learning Modeling Studies: Development and Validation
Authors: Klement William , El Emam Khaled
Published: August 2023

Background

The reporting of machine learning (ML) prognostic and diagnostic modeling studies is often inadequate, making it difficult to understand and replicate such studies. To address this issue, multiple consensus and expert reporting guidelines for ML studies have been published. However, these guidelines cover different parts of the analytics lifecycle, and individually, none of them provide a complete set of reporting requirements.

Objective

We aimed to consolidate the ML reporting guidelines and checklists in the literature to provide reporting items for prognostic and diagnostic ML in in-silico and shadow mode studies.

Methods

We conducted a literature search that identified 192 unique peer-reviewed English articles that provide guidance and checklists for reporting ML studies. The articles were screened by their title and abstract against a set of 9 inclusion and exclusion criteria. Articles that were filtered through had their quality evaluated by 2 raters using a 9-point checklist constructed from guideline development good practices. The average κ was 0.71 across all quality criteria. The resulting 17 high-quality source papers were defined as having a quality score equal to or higher than the median. The reporting items in these 17 articles were consolidated and screened against a set of 6 inclusion and exclusion criteria. The resulting reporting items were sent to an external group of 11 ML experts for review and updated accordingly. The updated checklist was used to assess the reporting in 6 recent modeling papers in JMIR AI. Feedback from the external review and initial validation efforts was used to improve the reporting items.

Results

In total, 37 reporting items were identified and grouped into 5 categories based on the stage of the ML project: defining the study details, defining and collecting the data, modeling methodology, model evaluation, and explainability. None of the 17 source articles covered all the reporting items. The study details and data description reporting items were the most common in the source literature, with explainability and methodology guidance (ie, data preparation and model training) having the least coverage. For instance, a median of 75% of the data description reporting items appeared in each of the 17 high-quality source guidelines, but only a median of 33% of the data explainability reporting items appeared. The highest-quality source articles tended to have more items on reporting study details. Other categories of reporting items were not related to the source article quality. We converted the reporting items into a checklist to support more complete reporting.

Conclusions

Our findings supported the need for a set of consolidated reporting items, given that existing high-quality guidelines and checklists do not individually provide complete coverage. The consolidated set of reporting items is expected to improve the quality and reproducibility of ML modeling studies.
Artificial Intelligence–Based Methods for Integrating Local and Global Features for Brain Cancer Imaging: Scoping Review (Preprint)
Authors: Ali Hazrat , Qureshi Rizwan , Shah Zubair
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND

Transformer-based models are gaining popularity in medical imaging and cancer imaging applications. Many recent studies have demonstrated the use of transformer-based models for brain cancer imaging applications such as diagnosis and tumor segmentation.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to review how different vision transformers (ViTs) contributed to advancing brain cancer diagnosis and tumor segmentation using brain image data. This study examines the different architectures developed for enhancing the task of brain tumor segmentation. Furthermore, it explores how the ViT-based models augmented the performance of convolutional neural networks for brain cancer imaging.

METHODS

This review performed the study search and study selection following the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) guidelines. The search comprised 4 popular scientific databases: PubMed, Scopus, IEEE Xplore, and Google Scholar. The search terms were formulated to cover the interventions (ie, ViTs) and the target application (ie, brain cancer imaging). The title and abstract for study selection were performed by 2 reviewers independently and validated by a third reviewer. Data extraction was performed by 2 reviewers and validated by a third reviewer. Finally, the data were synthesized using a narrative approach.

RESULTS

Of the 736 retrieved studies, 22 (3%) were included in this review. These studies were published in 2021 and 2022. The most commonly addressed task in these studies was tumor segmentation using ViTs. No study reported early detection of brain cancer. Among the different ViT architectures, Shifted Window transformer–based architectures have recently become the most popular choice of the research community. Among the included architectures, UNet transformer and TransUNet had the highest number of parameters and thus needed a cluster of as many as 8 graphics processing units for model training. The brain tumor segmentation challenge data set was the most popular data set used in the included studies. ViT was used in different combinations with convolutional neural networks to capture both the global and local context of the input brain imaging data.

CONCLUSIONS

It can be argued that the computational complexity of transformer architectures is a bottleneck in advancing the field and enabling clinical transformations. This review provides the current state of knowledge on the topic, and the findings of this review will be helpful for researchers in the field of medical artificial intelligence and its applications in brain cancer.
Ecological Tourism in the Mountainous Regions of Russia: Essence and Development Prospects
Authors: Zaburaeva Khava , Zaburaev Chingizkhan , Sedieva Milana , Shaipova Aminat , Alieva Khava
Published: August 2023

The article analyzes modern concepts and approaches in the works of Russian and foreign researchers to the formation of ecological tourism as a form of nature-oriented tourism. The peculiarities of mountain ecotourism consist in taking into account the specific conditions inherent in mountain ecosystems (ecological vulnerability to anthropogenic impact, dynamism of landscape-forming processes, etc.). In the mountainous regions of Russia, favorable prerequisites have been identified for the development of various areas of ecotourism (apitourism, agritourism, geological tourism, scientific tourism, etc.) both within specially protected natural areas and outside their borders. SWOT analysis on the example of mountain regions of the Northeast Caucasus showed that there are many strengths and opportunities for the development of ecotourism within the boundaries of specially protected natural areas (unique natural complexes and objects, attractive natural landscapes, high biological diversity, the presence of endemics and relics in the structure of biodiversity, favorable climate, transport accessibility, significant labor resources, etc.). Also, weaknesses were identified that impede the development of ecotourism, and possible threats (poor development of tourist infrastructure, organized tourist routes, equipped ecological trails, a shortage of qualified personnel in the field of ecotourism, etc.).
Energy-efficient quantum non-demolition measurement with a spin-photon interface
Authors: Maffei Maria , Goes Bruno O. , Wein Stephen C. , Jordan Andrew N. , Lanco Loïc , Auffèves Alexia
Published: August 2023

Spin-photon interfaces (SPIs) are key devices of quantum technologies, aimed at coherently transferring quantum information between spin qubits and propagating pulses of polarized light. We study the potential of a SPI for quantum non demolition (QND) measurements of a spin state. After being initialized and scattered by the SPI, the state of a light pulse depends on the spin state. It thus plays the role of a pointer state, information being encoded in the light's temporal and polarization degrees of freedom. Building on the fully Hamiltonian resolution of the spin-light dynamics, we show that quantum superpositions of zero and single photon states outperform coherent pulses of light, producing pointer states which are more distinguishable with the same photon budget. The energetic advantage provided by quantum pulses over coherent ones is maintained when information on the spin state is extracted at the classical level by performing projective measurements on the light pulses. The proposed schemes are robust against imperfections in state of the art semi-conducting devices.
ANALISIS BASIS SUBSEKTOR PERTANIAN DI PROVINSI SULAWESI TENGAH
Authors: Tangkelangi Sandarupa , Lamusa Arifuddin , Hadayani Hadayani
Published: August 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui subsektor pertanian basis di Sulawesi Tengah pada saat ini dan dimasa yang akan dating, dengan menggunakan data sekunder. Analisis data menggunakan metode LQ dan DLQ. Berdasarkan hasil analisis Location Quotient, subsektor perkebunan, kehutanan serta perikanan adalah subsektor basis dengan rata-rata nilai LQ>1. Subsektor tanaman pangan, tanaman hortikultura serta peternakan adalah subsektor non basis dengan rata-rata nilai LQ<1 pada sektor pertanian di Provinsi Sulawesi Tengah.  Hasil analisis Dynamic Location Quotient, subsektor tanaman pangan, tanaman perkebunan, tanaman hortikultura, kehutanan, perikanan dan peternakan adalah subsektor basis di masa yang akan datang pada sektor pertanian di Provinsi Sulawesi Tengah dengan rata-rata nilai DLQ>1.
De la bio-pedagogía al bio-aprendizaje
Authors: Rangel Grass Franklin Ferney
Published: August 2023

En los últimos años una de las principales preocupaciones de los maestros es promover aprendizajes para la vida en entornos de participación activa. En este sentido la bio-pedagogía surge como un método además de innovador capaz de movilizar al estudiante hacia un aprendizaje autónomo, reflexivo y autorregulado. Pedagógicamente la bio-pedagogía tiene como eje principal la metacognición, la búsqueda de estrategias contextualizadas, la planificación y la aplicación de los aprendizajes en la vida cotidiana. Toda esta nueva concepción de la enseñanza ha permitido desarrollar un nuevo concepto “bio-aprendizaje” que significa instruirse para la vida, priorizando procesos de aprendizaje autónomo, reflexivos y autorregulados.
A Nomogram Combining Body Composition Analysis and Clinical Factors for Predicting the Prognosis of Patients with Resectable Rectal Cancer
Authors: Sun Mingjie , Bo Juan , Wang Chuanbin , Wei Longyu , Xiong Baizhu , Liu Xudong , Fu Baoyue , Dong Jiangning , Gao Fei
Published: August 2023

Objective To investigate the value of quantitative computed
tomography (QCT) body composition parameters in assessing the prognosis
of patients with resectable rectal cancer (RC). Methods A total
of 94 patients with colorectal adenocarcinoma from 2016 to 2021 were
retrospectively collected. All patients underwent QCT scan before
operation. Skeletal muscle cross-sectional area, total fat area,
subcutaneous fat area and visceral fat area were measured, and skeletal
muscle index (SMI), total fat tissue index (TATI), subcutaneous fat
index (SATI) and visceral fat index (VATI) were calculated. TATI, SATI,
and VATI truncation values were obtained to predict postoperative
outcomes in RC patients, and sarcopenia (SA) was evaluated by SMI.
Results The cut off values of TATI, SATI, and VATI were 106.39
cm /m , 47.33 cm
/m , and 42.61 cm
/m . The overall incidence of SA
was 30.0% (28/94). Tumor N-stage, SA, and VATI were independent risk
factors for postoperative outcomes in RC patients ( P <
0.05). The AUC of the nomogram model was 0.844 (95% CI: 0.755 - 0.911).
Conclusion Tumor N-stage, SA, and VATI correlated with
prognosis in RC patients undergoing surgery. The nomogram model
established in this study has some value for evaluating the prognosis of
patients with resectable RC.
Assessment of Changes in Secondary School Learning Outcomes in Post-COVID-19 Bhutan
Authors:   Asian Development Bank, Hayashi Ryotaro , Raitzer David ,   Asian Development Bank, Javier Xylee ,   Asian Development Bank, Thomas Milan ,   Asian Development Bank
Published: August 2023

Bhutan’s schools maintained their relatively strong performance during the pandemic as access to remote learning, the opening of boarding facilities, and moves to prioritize education for secondary school pupils prevented performance gaps widening. This brief shows how Bhutan tried to minimize the impact of school closures on students, provided social safety nets to vulnerable households, and offered a mix of remote learning methods including television and internet. Analyzing exam grades for the Dzongkha national language, English, and science, it shows how the compensatory actions and steps to ensure continuity for secondary school pupils resulted in little decline in their results.
Repercussões do choro dos bebês durante o processo de adaptação à creche
Authors: Uellner Lindsay Guimarães , Frizzo Giana Bitencourt
Published: August 2023

O presente estudo buscou compreender a percepção das mães e dos pais sobre o choro dos bebês no contexto de adaptação à creche. Participaram do estudo dez mães e dois pais e a idade dos bebês variou de dois meses e meio a quinze meses. A partir de análise de conteúdo qualitativa, os resultados apontaram uma preocupação quanto ao choro, considerando-o, às vezes, como uma dificuldade no processo de adaptação. A discussão salientou a naturalidade dessa reação manifestada pela criança durante esse momento, ressaltando-se a importância de se compreender o choro como uma forma de comunicação. É preciso observar outros aspectos ao refletir sobre como esse momento está sendo sentido pelo bebê, visto que a ausência do choro não garante o bem-estar. Dessa forma, compreende-se que o processo de adaptação contempla a tríade: criança, família e escola. Além disso, o choro pode estar relacionado aos diversos sentimentos vivenciados pelos envolvidos e a partir das relações estabelecidas entre eles.
The Effect Of Adding Isolate Soy Protein And Porang Flour Towards Tilapia Sausage Organoleptic
Authors: Aslim Fauzyah , Faridah Anni , Kasmita Kasmita , Holinesti Rahmi
Published: August 2023

This research was motivated by the use of fish as the main ingredient in making sausages which are still rarely found. Tilapia is one of the leading sources of animal protein in fisheries in Indonesia because of its easy cultivation. The addition of soy protein isolate and porang flour in this study is as a binder and sausage filler.  The purpose of this research was to analyze the organoleptic properties of tilapia sausage with the addition of soy protein isolate and porang flour. This study used a Complete Randomized Design method (RAL) with 4 treatments and 3 repeats. The research data was obtained from organoleptic tests by 5 limited panelists in May 2023 at the Culinary Workshop of Padang State University. Data were analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANAVA), if Fcount > Ftable then Duncan's Test was continued. The results showed that there was a significant influence on texture. While shape, color, odor and taste did not show a significant effect. Overall, the best results of this study were found in X2 treatment with the addition of soy protein isolate and porang flour 1: 1.
The Influence Of Learning Creative Product And Entrepreneurship Subject In The Culinary Field To The Passion Of The Students Class Xii Culinary In Entrepreneurship At Smk.N 9 Padang
Authors: Andini Vanisa , Yelfi Reno
Published: August 2023

this study aims to describe The effect of learning outcomes on creative and entrepreneurial product subjects in the culinary field on the passion of class XII Culinary students in entrepreneurship at SMK N 9 Padang. This research method is a quantitative correlational approach. The results of the study are from the average variable score, creative product learning and entrepreneurship obtain a respondent achievement level (TCR) of 4.14 with a very high category. From the average variable score, the desire for entrepreneurship obtained a respondent achievement level (TCR) of 4.14 in the high category. There is a positive and significant relationship between the learning variables of creative and entrepreneurial products and the desire of Class XII Tata Culinary students to become entrepreneurs at SMKN 9 Padang, where the level of relationship between the two variables is in a fairly strong category.
The Influence Of Knowledge Of Hygiene And Sanitation On The Selection Of Student Snacks
Authors: Hidayaturrahmi Hidayaturrahmi , Yulastri Asmar , Fridayati Lucy
Published: August 2023

The background of this research is that students in choosing snacks are more likely to choose snacks in terms of taste, appearance, shape and aroma without paying attention to hygiene and the chemicals contained in a snack. The purpose of this study was to describe the knowledge of culinary concentration students on food hygiene and sanitation, to analyze the selection of snacks for students with a culinary concentration concentration, and to analyze the influence of hygiene and sanitation knowledge on the selection of snacks for students of culinary management concentration at Padang State University. This type of research is quantitative. The sample for this research was culinary students of 2018 and 2019. The research data analysis technique was descriptive analysis, simple linear regression test, coefficient of determination test and t test. The results obtained were that students' knowledge of culinary concentration on hygiene and sanitation was in the good category as evidenced by a TCR value of 86%, Selection of student snack food patterns with a concentration of culinary arts was quite good as evidenced by a TCR value of 69%, and Knowledge of hygiene and Sanitation has a positive effect on the selection of snacks for students of culinary concentration at Padang State University as evidenced by the significance value in the simple linear regression test of 0.000 <0.05 and through the comparison of t count and t table in the t test, where the t count value is 6.126 > t table which is equal to 1.99834.
The Effect of Potato Starch Substitution on the Quality of the Cake Flower Shake
Authors: Jayusman Yesi , Gusnita Wiwik
Published: August 2023

This study aims to analyze the effect of potato starch substitution on the quality of the cake with the addition of 20%, 40%, and 60% potato flour. This type of research is a pure experimental study with a completely randomized design method (RAL) consisting of 4 treatments and 3 repetitions. The object of this research is the cake flower shake with potato flour substitution as much as 20%, 40%, 60% of the quality of the cake flower shake. The technique of collecting data in this research was carried out by organoleptic tests given to 5 expert panelists, namely lecturers of Family Welfare Sciences, Padang State University. The independent variable in this study was potato starch. The dependent variable of this research is the quality of the cakes produced, including the shape, color, aroma, texture and taste. The data analysis technique used was Analysis of Variance (ANAVA) to analyze organoleptic test data. The data that has been obtained is then tabulated in tabular form and analyzed according to the test of each data. Then the data analysis was carried out, if the data obtained by Fcount was greater than Ftable, then it was continued with Duncan's test. The results of this study indicate that there is a significant effect on the color quality of the cake, while the quality of shape, aroma, texture, and taste cannot be significantly different. It can be concluded that the results of the best quality test for potato starch cake are in treatment (X3) with 60% potato flour substitution.
The Relationship Between Food Packaging Knowledge And Attitude Of Unp Culinary S1 Students To Using Plastic For Hot Food
Authors: Fauzi Rifdahul , Faridah Anni
Published: August 2023

This research is motivated by processed food products that are widely sold today packaged in various attractive forms. various types of materials, one of which is plastic. However, problems arise because there are people who use plastic packaging that is not in accordance with the standards for hot food which can endanger health. The purpose of this study was to describe: 1) the level of knowledge of food packaging, 2) the attitudes of students in using plastic for hot food, 3) to analyze the relationship between knowledge of food packaging and attitudes of S1 culinary students towards the act of using plastic for hot food. This type of research uses quantitative methods, correlational approaches. The population in this study were Catering students of 2019 and 2020. The research sample was 65 people who were selected by Proportional Random Sampling. Data is collected by distributing questionnaires via the Google form. The results showed: 1) the level of students' knowledge about food packaging was in the medium category with a percentage of 34%, 2) the attitude level of students towards the act of using plastic for hot food was in the medium category with a percentage of 43%, 3) there was a positive and significant relationship between knowledge of food packaging and students' attitudes towards the act of using plastic for hot food with a correlation value of rxy 0.621 and Tcount (6.283) > Ttable (1.999). meaning that the higher the knowledge, the higher the attitude of students in using plastic for hot food and vice versa.
The Influence of the Hawrami Dialect on Mawlawi Tawagozi’s Poems
Authors: Wali Awat Hassan , Mohammed Salih Hemn Karim , Aziz Salm Hassan , Hama Ali Aso Ahmed , Abdulla Shwana Noori
Published: August 2023

The Goran dialect is crucial to our literary history as the Kurdish nation. It has also remarkably impacted the works of some famous authors and poets of our Kurdish nation. Mawlawi Tawagozi wrote his poems (Poetry) in Hawrami, a branch of the Gorani dialect. In the present study, the questions regarding the factors that have driven this Sorani dialect poet to adopt Hawrami in writing his poetry have been answered. Moreover, according to the scientific sources as well as analyzing his poems, the prominent factors which resulted in the supremacy of the Hawrami dialect in the poetry of the poet mentioned above are explained. In the practical part of this study, the factors that fascinate this poet with the Hawrami dialect are described and exemplified. The following questions in this study are answered: Why has this dialect been so significant, and has this poet written his entire poetry in it? Was it his love for that dialect, the beauty and charm of the Hawraman area and the love for Naqshabandi Sufism, or maybe due to his love for Tawela and Byara religiously It was Islam Sheiks? Did the ruling and policy of the Ardalan Emirate (Vassaldom) have any role?.
Characterizing the structural and physicochemical properties of medicinal plants as a proposal for treating of viral malady
Authors: Mollaamin Fatemeh
Published: August 2023

Regarding coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, this research article wants to study some herbals as the probable therapy for this disease. Cinnamon leaves, curcuma longa (turmeric), ginger, mentha pulegium (pennyroyal), rosemary, salvia divinorum and thyme including some principal chemical compounds of cynnamil, curcumin, gingerol, pulegone, rosmarinic acid, salvinorina A and thymol, respectively, as a probable anti COVID-19 receptor have been selected. The possible roles of these medicinal plants in COVID-19 treatment have been carried out through quantum sensing methods. Formation of hydrogen bonding between principal substances selected in COVID-19 natural drugs bound to Tyrosine-Methionine-Histidine (Tyr-Met-His) or (TMH) (the database amino acids fragment) as the active area of the COVID-19 protein has been evaluated. In fact, it has been exhibited the role of oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen atoms in the active sites of these anti-virus medications towards hydrogen bonding in the active site if “TMH” protein. The physical and chemical attributes of nuclear magnetic resonance, vibrational frequency, the highest occupied molecular orbital energy and the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital energy, partial charges and spin density and have been accomplished using density functional theory (DFT) method and 6-311+G (2d,p) basis set by Gaussian 16 revision C.01 program toward the industry of drug design. This research has exhibited that there is a relative agreement among the results that these medicinal plants could be efficient against COVID-19 symptoms.
Anaerobic Digestion and Composting as Methods of Bio-Waste Management
Authors: Czekała Wojciech , Nowak Mateusz , Bojarski Wiktor
Published: August 2023

The management of biodegradable waste from various sectors of economy is an essential element in terms of environmental protection. The paper discusses issues related to the possibility of bio-waste treatment using anaerobic digestion technologies and composting processes, highlighting the conditions for the processes and their advantages and disadvantages. The challenges of overproduction of bio-waste faced by highly developed countries around the world are also presented. Research showed that the anaerobic digestion of this waste combines both biofuel production and a circular economy. The popularity of this method is linked, among others to a low cost of raw materials and wide range of possible uses for biogas (i.e. electricity, heat, or biomethane). In addition, an alternative bio-waste management option, compost production, was discussed. The study aimed to compare anaerobic and aerobic bio-waste management processes.
Modeling the Shape of Wheat Kernels with the Use of Solids of Revolution
Authors: Anders Andrzej
Published: August 2023

Numerical models approximating a kernel shape in wheat cv. Eta were developed with the use of a 3D scanner and applied to analyze selected geometric properties of wheat kernels. Geometric models were built in ScanStudio HD PRO, FreeCAD, and MeshLab programs. Ten geometric models describing the shape of wheat kernels were generated with the use of basic geometric figures and drawing tools in FreeCAD. The geometry of numerical models and geometric models was compared in GOM Inspect. The surface area, volume, and accurate geometric dimensions of the developed models were determined. Deviations in the dimensions of geometric models were mapped. The relative error of surface area measurements was the lowest in solid of revolution obtained by rotating a polygonal chain around an axis at 0.36%. The relative error of measurement reached 4.44% in sphere and around 5% in solid of revolution obtained by rotating two curves around an axis and solid of revolution obtained by rotating three curves around an axis. The relative error of volume measurements was the lowest in rotational ellipsoid (spheroid) and ellipsoid at 3.58% and 4.48%, respectively. The developed geometric models can be used in research and design.
Clinical characteristics, management, and prevention of coronavirus disease 2019
Authors: Guan Weijie , He Jianxing
Published: August 2023

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is the third severe acute respiratory disease of the 21st century and the most aggressive global pandemic to date. The whole population has been susceptible to the disease, particularly the emerging variants of the virus. The core pathophysiological mechanism is viral sepsis that can lead to the respiratory tract disorders and even systemic disorders such as cytokine release syndrome, thrombosis, abnormal angiogenesis, and multiple organ dysfunction. Despite only few licensed treatments to date, rapid advances have been made in exploring the effectiveness and safety of pharmacological interventions and vaccines. However, three pillars of preventative and control measures - proactive contact tracing, wearing facial masks, and social distancing - are essential to combat the ongoing pandemic. As the number of patients recovering from COVID-19 rapidly increases, the world has entered the era of caring for patients during the convalescence phase. This phase still represents a largely unmet medical need globally.
The impact of low ambient temperature on cardiovascular health
Authors: Zhang Guoqing , Liu Cuiqing , Sun Qinghua
Published: August 2023

Extreme weather events and climate change have witnessed a substantial increase in recent years, leading to heightened concerns. The rise in abnormal ambient temperatures, both in intensity and frequency, directly and indirectly impacts cardiovascular health. While the impact of high ambient temperatures on cardiovascular response is a common concern in the context of global warming, the significance of low temperatures cannot be overlooked. The challenges posed by low temperatures contribute to increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, posing a significant threat to global public health. This review aims to provide an overview of the relationship between low ambient temperature and cardiovascular health, encompassing the burden of cardiovascular outcomes and underlying mechanisms. Additionally, the review explores strategies for cold adaptation and cardioprotection. We posit that to optimize cold adaptation strategies, future research should delve deeper into the underlying mechanisms of cardiovascular health in response to low ambient temperature exposure.
Design, Additive Manufacturing and Testing of a Quadcopter Drone
Authors: Țura Diana-Mihaela , Zaharia Sebastian-Marian
Published: August 2023

In a world where technology and aviation are developing at a rapid pace, and where innovations and designs in this field are growing exponentially, drone-like aircraft has become an extremely popular topic in both the civilian and military fields in recent years. In this study, a complete development cycle of a quadcopter drone has been carried out, starting from preliminary design to flight validation of the model manufactured by additive processes. Thus, the preliminary design of the drone was performed, followed by aerodynamic and finite element analyses of the drone structure, and then the additive manufacturing of the drone components. The final steps of this study are the assembly of the drone components and the flight testing of the quadcopter drone model.
Fremde Welt: Nur eine Minderheit teilt Deutschlands „Werte“
Authors: Menkhoff Lukas
Published: August 2023

Countries in the world need cooperation to solve global problems, and Germany with its strongly outward-oriented economy has a particular interest in world-wide cooperation. The generally accepted human rights seem to provide a solid ground for this, but at a closer look, the area of generally shared values is much smaller. In particular, Germany with its moral concepts is not representative of the world. This applies to several values and consequently can also be seen in aggregated analyses. The number of partners sharing the same values is rare beyond Europe.
Grunderwerbsteuer: Finanzministerium plant Möglichkeit zur Abschaffung
Authors: Rasquin Christian
Published: August 2023

The Federal Ministry of Finance wants to allow German Federal States to lower the property transfer tax rates for owner-occupied housing. There is evidence that such tax heavily distorts the housing market. However, since the tax is an important source of revenue for the Federal States, it remains to be seen whether these will cut tax rates.
GAMBARAN TINGKAT DEPRESI MAHASISWA FAKULTAS KEDOKTERAN UNIVERSITAS BAITURRAHMAH ANGKATAN 2017
Authors: Anissa Mutiara , Akbar Resti Rahmadika
Published: August 2023

Latar Belakang: Depresi adalah gangguan jiwa yang paling sering ditemukan pada populasi umum. Pendidikan kedokteran di Indonesia bertujuan untuk menghasilkan dokter yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan pelayanan kesehatan masyarakat. Proses tersebut menyebabkan mahasiswa kedokteran akan menghadapi berbagai macam stressor seperti beban akademik yang cukup besar, tekanan waktu, penyesuaian dengan lingkungan kampus dan relasi dengan teman sebaya. Apabila paparan stres ini terus berlangsung dalam jangka waktu yang lama makin kondisi ini dapat menimbulkan depresi. Kondisi ini dapat mempengaruhi performa akademik mahasiswa dan kemampuannya sebagai calon dokter umum. Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan teknik pengambilan sampel yakni Concecutive sampling. Responden penelitian adalah 83 mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Baiturrahmah Angkatan 2017. Responden akan mengisi kuesioner Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS) 21 untuk mengukur gejala depresi. Kuesioner ini telah divalidasi dalam bahasa Indonesia. Hasil: Pada penelitian diperoleh bahwa 75,9 % responden adalah perempuan, sebagian besar responden  (80,7%) masuk fakultas kedokteran adalah atas keinginan sendiri dan selama masa pendidikan, 90,4% responden tinggal sendiri baik di kosan atau rumah kontrakan.  Simpulan: Responden paling banyak mengalami gejala depresi  dan berada pada tingkat depresi ringan. Berdasarkan hasil atas maka peningkatan atmosfir pendidikan yang mendukung proses pendidikan sangat penting untuk mencegah munculnya depresi pada mahasiswa.
SPEKTRUM GAMBARAN RADIOLOGI OSTEOSARKOMA PRIMER PADA BERBAGAI MODALITAS DI RSUP SANGLAH DENPASAR
Authors: Eveline Ency , Martadiani Elysanti Dwi
Published: August 2023

ABSTRAK

Osteosarkoma merupakan tumor tulang malignan primer tersering pada anak-anak dan dewasa muda dengan prevalensi 4,4 kasus per 1 juta penduduk per tahun. Osteosarkoma merupakan tumor mesenkimal malignan yang memproduksi matriks osteoid dan sebagian dapat juga memproduksi matriks kartilago dan fibrous. Insiden puncak osteosarkoma primer terjadi pada usia 10-14 tahun dikaitkan dengan pubertas akibat terjadinya percepatan pertumbuhan (growth spurt). Terdapat sebanyak 41 kasus osteosarkoma primer baik konvensional maupun non-konvensional yang terbukti secara histopatologi dalam periode tahun 2017 hingga Juli 2021 di RSUP Sanglah Denpasar, dimana mayoritas yaitu 87,8% merupakan subtipe konvensional. Usia rerata osteosarkoma primer pada tulang panjang didapatkan 14,7 tahun dan insiden pada lelaki didapatkan lebih tinggi dari perempuan dengan rasio 3:2. Predileksi osteosarkoma tersering didapatkan pada femur distal (42%) diikuti tibia proksimal (29%), humerus proksimal (16%), femur proksimal (5%), radius ulna (5%), dan tibia distal (3%). Osteosarkoma non-konvensional memiliki gambaran histologi dan makroskopis yang berbeda, sehingga dapat terlihat pada pemeriksaan radiologi. Terkadang, gambaran radiologi osteosarkoma non-konvensional dapat mimicking sejumlah diagnosis tumor jinak dan ganas lainnya. Masing-masing modalitas radiologi dapat memiliki peran dan keunggulan yang berbeda dalam membantu menegakkan diagnosis subtipe osteosarkoma. Pilihan modalitas terbaik untuk mendiagnosis suntipe osteosarkoma saat ini adalah foto radiografi dan Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

Kata kunci: osteosarkoma konvensional, non-konvensional
KARAKTERISTIK KLINIKOPATOLOGI GIANT CELL TUMOR TULANG DI RSUP SANGLAH DENPASAR BALI TAHUN 2008 – 2018
Authors: Bawantika Adi Putra I Ketut , Sumadi I Wayan Juli , Sriwidyani Ni Putu , Ekawati Ni Putu
Published: August 2023

Giant cell tumor (GCT) tulang adalah tumor jinak pada tulang yang memiliki sifat lokal agresif dan sering mengalami rekurensi yang ditandai dengan proliferasi sel-sel stroma mononuklear dan sel datia yang menyerupai osteoklas. Oleh karena itu mengetahui karakteristik klinikopatologi tumor ini diperlukan untuk membantu mengarahkan diagnosis dan manajemen terapi. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui karakteristik klinikopatologi GCT tulang di RSUP Sanglah Denpasar Bali dengan rentang tahun 2008-2018. Desain penelitian adalah deskriptif cross-sectional dengan pendekatan retrospektif dengan 45 sampel yang diperoleh dari arsip pemeriksaan histopatologi di Instalasi Laboratorium Patologi Anatomi RSUP Sanglah. Data karakteristik klinikopatologi yang dikumpulkan berupa umur, jenis kelamin, gejala klinis, lokasi anatomi, dan mitosis. Analisis data menunjukkan bahwa pasien GCT tulang ditemukan paling tinggi pada dekade ke-4, cenderung pada perempuan daripada laki-laki dengan perbandingan 2 : 1, lokasi GCT umumnya pada tulang ekstremitas namun juga terjadi pada sakrum dan illium, gejala yang sering dikeluhkan adalah benjolan disertai nyeri dan keterbatasan pada range of motion (ROM), mitosis yang teramati pada rentangan 0–12 per 10 lpb dengan mitosis 3 per 10 lpb paling banyak dijumpai.

 

Kata Kunci : Giant cell tumor, tulang, karakteristik klinikopatologi, Bali
POLA MUTASI EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR RECEPTOR (EGFR) PADA PENDERITA ADENOKARSINOMA PARU DI RSUP SANGLAH DENPASAR TAHUN 2013-2018
Authors: Purnama Sandhi I Kadek Adi , Saputra Herman , Mahendra Dewi I Gusti Ayu Sri , Sumadi I Wayan Juli
Published: August 2023

Karsinoma paru merupakan jenis keganasan penyebab kematian pertama terkait kanker di dunia. Diperlukan suatu sarana diagnostik yang memiliki sensitifitas dan spesifisitas tinggi untuk mendeteksi awal lesi kanker paru guna mencegah berkembangnya lesi menjadi kanker stadium lanjut. Tujuan daripada penilitian ini untuk mengetahui data pola mutasi EGFR pada penderita adenokarsinoma paru di RSUP Sanglah Denpasar 2013-2018. Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif retrospe`ktif dengan pendekatan cross-sectional menggunakan data sekunder pasien adenokarsinoma paru dengan pola mutasi EGFR yang didapat dari laporan pemeriksaan sitologi di Laboratorium Patologi Anatomi RSUP Sanglah Denpasar tahun 2013-2018 yang kemudian dianalisis secara deskriptif.Selama penelitian ini terkumpul sebanyak 71 kasus yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi sehingga didapatkan hasil gambaran diagnosis sitologi yang paling banyak adalah adenokarsinoma paru (90,1%) dengan pola mutasi exon 19 (52,1%). Adenokarsinoma paru secara umum paling banyak terjadi pada kelompok usia 61-71 tahun (26,8%), jenis kelamin perempuan (53,5%).        

Kata kunci: Adenokarsinoma paru, EGFR, Mutasi
UJI DAYA HAMBAT EKSTRAK ETANOL KULIT BATANG CEMPAKA KUNING (MICHELIA CHAMPACA L.) TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN BAKTERI STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS DAN ESCHERICHIA COLI SECARA IN VITRO
Authors: Palgunadi I Gede Agus Darsana , Darwinata Agus Eka , Hendrayana Made Agus , Fatmawati Ni Nengah Dwi
Published: August 2023

Infeksi masih merupakan masalah kesehatan berbagai negara, terutama negara berkembang seperti Indonesia. Belakangan ini banyak dilakukan penelitian untuk mengembangkan obat baru sebagai alternatif pilihan antibiotika untuk mengatasi infeksi. Perkembangan penelitian mengarah pada pengembangan bahan alam. Kulit batang cempaka kuning(Michelia champaca L.) merupakan salah satu bahan alam yang dapat dimanfaatkan. Penelitian ini adalah studi dengan desain true experimental post test only group design. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh ekstrak kulit batang cempaka dengan konsentrasi 25%, 50%, dan 75% terhadap pertumbuhan S. aureus ATCC 25923 dan E. coli ATCC 8739 dengan metodi difusi cakram. Hasil penelitian menunjukan ekstrak etanol kulit cempaka kuning konsentrasi 25%, 50%, dan 75% memiliki aktivitas antibakteri terhadap S. aureus dengan rerata diameter zona hambat masing-masing yaitu 17,4 mm, 18,3 mm, dan 20 mm. Uji komparabilitas menggunakan Dunn's multiple comparisons test. Hasil uji antara kelompok kontrol positif dengan kelompok konsentrasi 25% memiliki perbedaan yang bermakna (p<0,05). Hasil uji antara kelompok kontrol positif dengan kelompok konsentrasi 50% dan kelompok konsentrasi 75% menunjukan tidak terdapat perbedaan yang bermakna (p>0,05). Sedangkan pada bakteri E. coli, ekstrak etanol kulit cempaka kuning pada berbagai konsentrasi tidak menunjukan adanya aktivitas antibakteri.

Kata kunci : Uji daya hambat; ekstrak kulit batang cempaka kuning; Staphylococcus aureus; Escherichia coli