bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Integration of Operation Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) Through Intelligent Automation in Manufacturing Industries
Authors: Kuppusamy Elamvazhuthi , Mariappan Kailash
Published: September 2021

The results of integrating OT and IT in Manufacturing Industries are Increase in Productivity, Reduction in Waste, Savings in Labor and Energy and Better Maintenance. The convergence of IT and OT in IoT has been going on for a while and there isn’t a strict division between them in the real world. Traditionally, IT is responsible for creating, storing and securing an organization’s data. At the same time, OT focuses primarily on processes that take place in the physical world-think managing productivity, people, and machinery. There are Pre Design Phases and Final Design Phases for Implementation of the Integration process. Under the Pre Design Phases, Identify the types of Assets in Industrial Zone and those that support Production and then Identify “Who” owns the hardware and software in the asset. In the final Phases of implementation we have: Requirements Phase: Interview all the system owners to gather requirements for operations, configuration and maintenance. Architectural Phase: Produce High level documentation and drawings to meet every requirement. Technical Design Phase: Produce detailed documentation such as drawings, switch configuration and VLAN, IP Address and Firewall ACLs. Implementation Phase: VERIFY “was the product built right?” and VALIDATE “was the right product built?” process. Maintain Phase: Modify configurations and assets to fix anomalies or required operational changes. The Intelligent Automation is Transforming Manufacturing Processes. The explosive growth of the cloud has made on – demand processing more accessible, more efficient and relatively lower cost. Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools use Cognitive capabilities will replace those that don’t. There are several obvious benefits of automation that can be found in various automation projects as primary positive results. Among others, they include: #Cost Reduction #Higher Accuracy #Increased focus on core competencies #Improved productivity #Better compliance #Creating New jobs #Reducing Employee turnover. Three types of automation in production can be distinguished: 1. Fixed automation, 2. Programmable automation, and 3. Flexible automation. In many industries IT and OT convergence already happens since quite some time (Oil and Gas is just one of the many). Utilities are realizing that to reap the full benefits of advanced metering and smart grid systems, IT and OT must work together. The convergence of IT and OT is about systems, standards and a new way of thinking. We are in the start of Industry 4.0, the industrial internet, cyber – physical systems and evolutions in areas and markets such as Building Management systems, smart metering and critical power.
Research into Early-Stage Identification of Entrepreneurs and Innovators with Development of an Identification Guidance Framework
Authors: Pearson Stephen Robert , Shafik Mahmoud
Published: September 2021

Youth unemployment is increasing and some countries are exhibiting unprecedented levels of youth unemployment, which according to research from Price Waterhouse Cooper (PwC), is costing the British economy £45bn per year, as well as blighting the careers of workers who miss out on a job in their teens and twenties. Unemployment exists because jobs do not, therefore one way to act to reduce it is to create jobs. It isn’t the governments remit to create jobs, not in the private sector therefore this responsibility is falling more and more on entrepreneurs. This paper seeks to establish a paradigm as to what it is that makes someone entrepreneurial, primarily focussed on positively identifying traits exhibited by entrepreneurs which can be used to assist in that identification process. It seeks to identify the traits and characteristics that make individuals entrepreneurs with a view to devising a framework of identifiable indicators for the tertiary education age group of 16–18-year-olds, leading potentially to early-stage identification of entrepreneurs.
Assessing the Enablers and Barriers to Quality and Supply Chain Management Based Approach to Sustainable Operations in the Manufacturing Context
Authors: Bastas Ali , Liyanage Kapila
Published: September 2021

Sustainability is becoming the prominent concept of focus for manufacturing research and practice. Various research streams are endeavouring to facilitate its integration and implementation to manufacturing organisations including approaches that use quality management and supply chain management. Sustainability integration is a complex matter for the manufacturing industry, identification of associated enablers and barriers proving fruitful to catalyse the transition of manufacturing organisations into sustainable operations and management practices. This research investigated the enablers and barriers to quality and supply chain management based integration of sustainability in manufacturing organisations through a focussed action research study. The key factors were noted as; integration to existing management systems and processes, familiarity and awareness level of sustainability concepts and terminology, absence of a minimum starter package for Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) sustainability reporting standards, resource constraints, leverage over supply base, culture and human resource limitations, willingness to learn, commitment, support and engagement of leadership, management system maturity, change facilitation and championing, governmental subsidisation and support, and sustainability awareness of public and market.
An ISM Analysis of the Critical Success Factors in ERP Implementation
Authors: Hankin Paul , Almanei Mohammed , Salonitis Konstantinos
Published: September 2021

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) offers many benefits in aligning business operations. However, these implementations can be problematic and prone to failure. Critical success factors (CSF) which can improve the success rates of implementation have been researched and an interpretive structural modelling (ISM) was conducted to identify the interrelationships between factors. An ISM based model was created and this was achieved by completing the self-interaction matrix (SSIM), reachability matrix and level partitioning. This led to an ISM-based model being created followed by a cross-impact matrix multiplication (MICMAC) analysis to identify the factor’s relative driving power and level of dependence. The project revealed that top management support was the strongest CSF with a high driving power and low dependence. In addition, fourteen other factors displayed strong driving power with high dependence. The findings from the project were summarized into a recommended framework for manufacturing organizations to follow to increase the likelihood of a successful ERP implementation.
When is the Peak Performance Reached? An Analysis of RDF Triple Stores
Authors: Khan Hashim , Ali Manzoor , Ngonga Ngomo Axel-Cyrille , Saleem Muhammad
Published: September 2021

With significant growth in RDF datasets, application developers demand online availability of these datasets to meet the end users’ expectations. Various interfaces are available for querying RDF data using SPARQL query language. Studies show that SPARQL end-points may provide high query runtime performance at the cost of low availability. For example, it has been observed that only 32.2% of public endpoints have a monthly uptime of 99–100%. One possible reason for this low availability is the high workload experienced by these SPARQL endpoints. As complete query execution is performed at server side (i.e., SPARQL endpoint), this high query processing workload may result in performance degradation or even a service shutdown. We performed extensive experiments to show the query processing capabilities of well-known triple stores by using their SPARQL endpoints. In particular, we stressed these triple stores with multiple parallel requests from different querying agents. Our experiments revealed the maximum query processing capabilities of these triple stores after which point they lead to service shutdowns. We hope this analysis will help triple store developers to design workload-aware RDF engines to improve the availability of their public endpoints with high throughput.
A Fully Decentralized Triplestore Managed via the Ethereum Blockchain
Authors: Graux Damien , Mahmoodi Sina
Published: September 2021

The growing web of data warrants better data management strategies. Data silos are single points of failure and they face availability problems which lead to broken links. Furthermore the dynamic nature of some datasets increases the need for a versioning scheme. In this work, we propose a novel architecture for a linked open data infrastructure, built on open decentralized technologies. IPFS is used for storage and retrieval of data, and the public Ethereum blockchain is used for naming, versioning and storing metadata of datasets. We furthermore exploit two mechanisms for maintaining a collection of relevant, high-quality datasets in a distributed manner in which participants are incentivized. The platform is shown to have a low barrier to entry and censorship-resistance. It benefits from the fault-tolerance of its underlying technologies. Furthermore, we validate the approach by implementing our solution.
Educación inclusiva y accesibilidad digital
Authors: De Souza Godinho Selediana , Rivela Carolina Viviana , Oliveira Medrado Suzaneide , Marmo Julieta , Lanuque Alejandro
Published: September 2021

El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar el rol que desempeña la accesibilidad digital en la educación inclusiva como un medio de eliminar las barreras frente a múltiples demandas de las personas con discapacidad y los desafíos en un entorno de aprendizaje virtual. A través de una revisión sistemática a partir del uso del método PRISMA, se tomaron a 16 artículos que demuestran que la accesibilidad digital en el proceso de inclusión educativa se expresa en una alfabetización y participación colaborativa entre docentes y alumnos con/sin discapacidad, donde las herramientas de TICs deben ser utilizada para favorecen a una igualdad de derechos en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje.
Association between relative telomere length and a genetic variant of SIRT1 gene and age-related macular degeneration
Authors:   Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russian Federation, Moshetova L.K. , Dmitrenko O.P. ,   Research Institute of General Pathology and Pathophysiology, Moscow, Russian Federation, Abramova O.I. ,   Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russian Federation, Karpova N.S. ,   Research Institute of General Pathology and Pathophysiology, Moscow, Russian Federation, Turkina K.I. ,   Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russian Federation, Saburina I.N. ,   Research Institute of General Pathology and Pathophysiology, Moscow, Russian Federation,   Research Institute of Molecular and Personalized Medicine, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: September 2021

One of the most important factors predisposing to the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is aging. Telomeres are important for aging by maintaining genome stability. Aim: to identify the association between relative telomere length of buccal epithelial cells and SIRT1 rs12778366 genetic variation and late AMD. Patients and Methods: 100 patients (200 eyes) were enrolled, i.e., 50 patients with AMD (AREDS category 4) and 50 patients without AMD. Genomic DNA isolated from buccal epithelial cells by phenol-chloroform extraction was used. Genotyping of SIRT1 rs12778366 polymorphic locus was performed by TaqMan® real-time PCR. Telomere length was measured by real-time PCR as described earlier [Cawthon, 2002] using specific primers. Relative telomere length was assessed by the relative telomere to single-copy gene (T/S) ratio. Results: the rate of allele C was 25% in the study group and 14% in the control group (p=0.049). The rate of heterozygotic TC genotype was twice higher in the study group compared to the control group (p=0.045). In heterozygotic carriers of the allele C of the SIRT1 rs12778366 gene, the risk of AMD is 2.048- and 2.425-times higher in сodominant and dominant inheritance pattern, respectively. In patients with late AMD, there are more short telomeres (64% vs. 48% in the control group, р=0.0002). Conclusions: further studies of a polymorphic SIRT1 gene locus in the association with telomere length in a larger sample are required. In the future, these molecular markers can be applied to predict the individual course of AMD and to implement preventive measures. Keywords: age-related macular degeneration, relative telomere length, rs12778366, SIRT1 gene, age-related diseases, buccal epithelium, genetic testing. For citation: Moshetova L.K., Dmitrenko O.P., Abramova O.I. et al. Association between relative telomere length and a genetic variant of SIRT gene and age-related macular degeneration. Russian Journal of Clinical Ophthalmology. 2021;21(3):143–146 (in Russ.). DOI: 10.32364/2311- 7729-2021-21-3-143-146.
Engineering Mechanics: Statics
Authors: Osgood Libby , Cameron Gayla , Christensen Emma
Published: September 2021

Introduction to engineering mechanics: statics, when acceleration is 0. Concepts include: particles and rigid body equilibrium equations, distributed loads, shear and moment diagrams, trusses, method of joints and sections, & inertia. This book is intended for those who love to learn.
Leptospirosis in cats: misconceptions and reality
Authors: Soboleva Galina , Nepoklonova Irina
Published: September 2021

The present article addresses issues related to feline leptospirosis. The causative agent of the infection is reviewed, alongside its morphology and up-to-date taxonomic classification including the concepts of serogroup and serovar. The fact that leptospirae can infect cats is confirmed. Reservoirs and sources of the infection are listed, as well as transmission routes represented as schemes courtesy of the world’s leading institutions specialising in research into human and animal leptospirosis. Taking into account current statutory regulations and scientific knowledge on leptospirosis, the present article offers an analysis of common myths and misconceptions regarding leptospirae, clinical manifestation of the infection in cats and pertinent issues related to the diagnosis of leptospirosis, including differential diagnosis. Cats’ resistance to leptospirosis on the level of the species is reviewed, and data are presented substantiating that treating leptospirosis in cats is unnecessary and might have detrimental impact on their welfare. Additionally, the absence of tools for the specific prophylaxis of feline leptospirosis worldwide is highlighted.
PATIENTS KNOWLEDGE AND OPINION OF IN-OFFICE AND HOME BLEACHING IN RIYADH ELM UNIVERSITY CLINICS
Authors: Alshammrani Sultan
Published: September 2021

A dull smile has social repercussions. Demand for improved and beautiful smile has become an integral part of dental procedures (AlOtaibi et al., 2020). A large number of people, especially young females are concerned of their smiles and this is because of the reason that the first thing people notice when meeting a new person is their smile (Alshamrani and Wahid, 2018). In the present era, patients are increasingly demanding for a perfect smile due to a shift in priorities and the impact of the media (Hatherell et al., 2011, Pretty et al., 2006).
FACTORS RESTRICT TREATMENT EFFICIENCY IN ASTHMA PATIENTS
Authors: Hassan Khaled
Published: September 2021

Background: A number of modifiable factors that contribute to poor asthma control have been identified. We wanted to know how many patients had insufficient therapy, adherence, or major inhaler technique errors, and how they affected asthma control.

Methodology: We conducted a cross-sectional multicenter observational research with asthma patients who were referred for the first time from primary to specialized treatment. Adequate prescription according to guidelines, treatment adherence, and illness control were among the data collected. 35.9% of the 1682 patients (age 45-17 years, 64.6 percent men) had insufficient prescriptions, 76.8% had low adherence, and 17 percent had critical inhaler technique errors, with Easyhaler users making significantly fewer critical errors than other dry powder inhaler users (10.3 versus 18.4%; p 0.05). Inadequate prescription (OR: 3.65), non-adherence to therapy (OR: 1.8), and inhaler abuse were all linked to poor asthma control (OR: 3.03). A greater number of risk variables were linked to a greater likelihood of having poorly managed asthma.

Keywords: Asthma, interdental cleaning, elderly, prevention, periodontal disease, caries.
STUDY OF FINGERPRINT PATTERN IN RELATION TO GENDER AND BLOOD GROUP IN JHALAWAR REGION
Authors: Dhaker Ramrekh , Varma Ramakant , Bhatnagar Vabhav , Meena Mukesh Kumar
Published: September 2021

Dermatoglyphics, the study of epidermal ridges on palm, sole, and digits, is considered as most effective and reliable evidence of identification. Finger prints are the impressions made by fine ridges present on finger tips which are highly individualistic. The fingerprint ridges develop between 2nd and 3rd months of intra uterine life and remain unchanged in an individual throughout life. Out of many blood grouping systems available, ABO and Rh systems are the most important and are considered for the present study. Due to the immense potential of fingerprints as an effective method of identification an attempt has been made in the present work to analyse their correlation with gender and blood group of an individual. This study is carried out on 100 subjects (50 male and 50 female) having different ABO blood groups and belonging to different age groups. All the 10 fingerprints are taken and divided into loops, whorls, arches and composite. The results show that majority of the subjects belonged to blood group O. The fingerprint pattern of loops is most commonly found followed by whorls, arches and composite. Loops are higher in males whereas whorls and arches are found more in females. Composites are being in same proportion in both sexes. Highest frequency of loops is seen in O positive blood group followed by B positive. Among loops ulnar loops are predominant.

Keywords: Fingerprints, Loops, Whorls, Arches, Blood Group, Pattern, Gender.
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SINGLE BUNDLE ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION USING THE PERONEUS LONGUS TENDON AUTOGRAFT VERSUS HAMSTRING TENDON AUTOGRAFT
Authors: Jain Pankaj , Kushwaha Rajesh Kumar , Khan Ahteshyam , Modi Prashant , Saini Hari
Published: September 2021

Introduction: Arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction can be performed using autograft from various sources namely bone patellar tendon bone graft, hamstring graft, or peroneus longus tendon. Purpose of this study was to compare the clinical outcome and donor site morbidity of ACL reconstruction with peroneus longus tendon versus hamstring tendon autograft in patients with an isolated ACL injury.

Methods: Patients who undervent isolated single bundle ACL reconstruction were allocated in peroneus and hamstring groups and observed prospectively. Functional score (IKDC, & Modified Cincinnati score) was recorded preoperatively and 1 year post-operatively. Graft diameter was measured intra-operatively. Donor site morbidity were assessed with thigh circumference measurments and ankle scoring by MRC grading and FADI Score.

Results: 56 patients (28-Hamstring and 28-peroneus group) met the inclusion criteria. The average Peroneus longus graft diameter (8.8±0.8) was significantly larger than the Hamstring graft diameter (8.1±0.9). In terms of 1-year postoperative outcomes statistically there is very little comparable difference between both these grafts when used for arthroscopic ACL reconstruction.

Conclusion: Our study brings forth the superior efficacy and quality of double stranded peroneus longus tendon autograft in term of good functional score (IKDC, & Modified Cincinnati score), larger graft diameter, less thigh hypotrophy, and excellent ankle function based on FADI Score. Prospective cohort study, level II.

Abbreviations:

ACL- Anterior cruciate ligament

BPTB- Bone-patellar tendon-bone

IKDC – International knee documentation committee

FADI- Foot and ankle disability index.
МЕТОД ІНТЕГРОВАНОГО ПРОЕКТУВАННЯ НОСОВОЇ ЧАСТИНИ ФЮЗЕЛЯЖУ ЛІТАКА ТРАНСПОРТНОЇ КАТЕГОРІЇ
Authors: Двейрін О. З. , Гребеніков О. Г. , Гуменний А. М. , Чумак А. С.
Published: September 2021

Regulatory and technical documentation, design features and methods of fuselage transport category aircraft design was performed and identified the need to update design methods and calculate the characteristics of the fuselage using parametric models and integrated design systems CAD / CAM / CAE / PLM. The method of integrated fuselage design of transport category aircraft is developed and theoretically substantiated. Within the framework of the proposed method, parametric models of master geometry, aerodynamic flow and mass-inertial characteristics of the fuselage were created, taking into account the design features of transport aircraft.The proposed method was used to study the influence of geometric parameters of fuselage nose section on aerodynamic and mass characteristics of the fuselage, showing the efficiency of work with parametric models.The choice of parameters of the fuselage nose section in preliminary and sketch design of a promising aircraft for local airlines is justified, which allowed to implement and test the suitability of the proposed method for in new competitive aircraft designing process.The use of the method for integrated fuselage design for local aircraft allowed to determine the rational configuration of the nose section of the fuselage and increase the fuel efficiency of the aircraft by 6.4%, reduce the aerodynamic drag of the fuselage by 10%, increase the viewing angle from the cockpit by 10%. and ensure compliance with current regulatory and technical documentation, as well as determine the mass-inertial characteristics of the fuselage and its parts and form a list of cockpit equipment that will meet flight safety requirements, taking into account the operating conditions and modifications of the aircraft.The configuration of the nose section of the aircraft fuselage for local airlines has been developed, which allows to fit modern requirements for cockpit equipment and layout, low fuselage impedance and high aerodynamic quality and fuel efficiency in cruising mode at speeds up to 850 km / h (M = 0, 8). As a result of verification using other methods and parameters of existing aircraft, the accuracy of the results obtained using the proposed method at the level of 5% was confirmed.
СТРУКТУРА ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ ЕНЕРГОСИЛОВИХ ПАРАМЕТРІВ ПРОЦЕСІВ ЛИСТОВОГО ШТАМПУВАННЯ
Authors: Онопченко А. В.
Published: September 2021

One of the main tasks of theoretical research is to identify optimal conditions for deformation. The greatest interest for practice is determination of main technological parameters of shaping process and their connection with external factors. The solution to the problem is a very important and crucial stage of theoretical investigation. It is inextricably linked with choosing theoretical method of analysis and design scheme, which most fully meets requirements and particular case of shaping conditions. The article discusses structure of complex theoretical and experimental investigations sheet drawing energy-power parameters of technological processes. Mathematical model has been proposed based on the constructed structural-logical scheme for effective forecasting of energy-power parameters, which determines methods and sequence of theoretical and experimental researches. It reflects correlation between functional characteristics of machining and technological parameters of the sheet stamping-drawing. The character of shaping has been determined, which is provided by plastic deformations in the processes of metal working by pressure. It has been determined that loss workpiece stability or its destruction impose restrictions on allowable deformation degree, which is defined in the deformation zone by stress field. Method for calculating processes of plastic deformation metals is proposed which it is using to theoretical investigation energy-power parameters of technological processes of sheet stamping. It is based on closed system equations of continuum mechanics. The form of particles velocity functional dependence of plastically deformable material on coordinates in stamping-drawing process of sheet has been determined. Expressions are analyzed which make it possible to make the spatial picture distribution of deformation in metal during sheet stamping. This allows visualizing deformation mechanism and simplifying the analysis material deformed state. The relationship between velocity and energy dissipation function is shown at total work deformation is found, which makes it possible to determine force parameters of sheet stamping-drawing process. A functional relationship between the deformation power and the parameters of processing modes during sheet stamping has been investigated. Approaches to determining deformed material state are considered.
МОДЕЛЮВАННЯ ДУГОВОГО РОЗРЯДУ НА МІДНОМУ КАТОДІ ДЛЯ ГЕНЕРАЦІЇ НАНОСТРУКТУР
Authors: Широкий Ю. В. , Костюк Г. І.
Published: September 2021

The paper considers the model of processes acting in the ionization layer of the cathode assembly during plasma generation of nanostructures. In the given model the processes in electrodynamic and gas - dynamic layers of plasma and their coordination are rather densely considered. Therefore, the solution of the model allows to adequately determine the magnitude of the cathode potential jump in the electrodynamic layer, which allows to compensate for all energy losses during the generation of nanostructures, and the magnitude of ion and electron fluxes at the cathode. The calculations were performed at a constant value of the elongation of the ionization layer, because it has little effect on the change in the ion current density along the length of the cathode layers. Also, the calculations confirmed a non-significant dependence of the initial pressure from the ionization layer on the temperature of the electrons. The obtained dependences, the fraction of ionic current at the cathode and the cathode potential drop from the current density at different cathode temperatures, showed that the change in the proportion of ionic current makes it possible to compensate for energy costs to maintain the cathode temperature. And consideration of the equation of energy balance allowed to establish the range of losses of the working fluid at which it is possible not to take into account the energy of evaporation of the working fluid and steam heating. To determine the current density at the cathode, the dependence of the thermoemission current on the cathode temperature and the dependence of the current density on the cathode on the plasma concentration at different cathode drops and different representations of electric field strengths were obtained. This allowed to determine the cathode temperature due to the ionic current density and to estimate the plasma concentration. Depending on the plasma concentration, the electric transfer coefficient for different emission mechanisms and cathode drops is obtained. All this allowed us to determine the dependence of the specific gravity leaving the cathode per unit time per unit area, on the cathode temperature and heat flux density for the copper cathode. Determining the specific gravity and the transfer coefficient makes it possible to determine the life of the cathode during plasma generation of nanostructures.
МЕТОД, МОДЕЛЬ ТА ІНФОРМАЦІЙНА ТЕХНОЛОГІЯ ВИЗНАЧЕННЯ СТАЛОСТІ ІНФОРМАЦІЇ ПРИ ДИСТАНЦІЙНОМУ КОНТРОЛІ СТАНУ ТЕХНІЧНИХ ОБ’ЄКТІВ
Authors: Полярус О. В. , Лебединський А. В.
Published: September 2021

In information technology, it is expedient to determine the sustainability of information, that is, the ability to receive accurate information in changing conditions. In such circumstances, input processes are described by non-stationary random processes. The article proposes a model and a method for the numerical determination of the sustainability of information (sustainability index) under conditions of nonstationarity of input processes, as well as information technology that allows you to visually obtain information about the constancy of specific information depending on the decision on the state of a technical object. For example, a bridge structure was chosen as such an object, and the information is formed on the basis of signals describing the deflections of the lower part of the structure.In the article the probability densities of stationary and non-stationary processes of deflection of bridge structures for various types of loads were analyzed.The dependence of the sustainability of information on the root-mean-square value of the deflection of bridge structures was found, as well as the dependence of the sustainability of information on the root-mean-square value of the deflection at large fluctuations of stationary deflections.A graphical user interface was developed, which allows you to see the graph of the distribution of the probability density of deflection at a certain point of the bridge structure visually, as well as to numerically determine the index of information sustainability, which, by definition, can vary from 0 to 1. The presence of a minimum value of the index can be interpreted as the lack of sustainability of information and the maximum value of the sustainability index can be interpreted as the presence of information sustainability.It is concluded that this method is universal and can be used for various technical objects under non-stationary conditions. After analyzing the graphs of the dependence of the sustainability index and the root-mean-square deflection, it was found that with an increase of the root-mean-square value of the deflection for a non-stationary process at small fluctuations of stationary deflections, the sustainability of information significantly decreases.
Examining the Challenges Faced by International Women with Preschool Children Studying for a Postgraduate Built Environment Degree in the UK
Authors: Rhoden Maureen D , Kinchington Francia
Published: September 2021

This paper examines the academic experiences of five mature, mid-career female international student-parents with preschool children studying on a one-year Built Environment master’s degree in the United Kingdom. The group was selected to form a purposive small-scale study because they had preschool children with them while studying. Tinto’s “sense of belonging” was used as a theoretical framework and the data revealed the stress that this group experienced when returning to full-time study while caring for a preschool child or children. Balancing the academic demands of a one-year full-time degree with childcare was compounded by a lack of appropriate support from the university. Although universities in general were viewed as offering a welcoming environment, this group of students often felt disappointed with their experience. Strategies for addressing identified barriers are proposed that contribute to widening existing inclusive university policies that address the specific needs of this group of female students.
Biopsychosocial Factors Associated with Depression among U.S. Undergraduate International Students
Authors: Zeng Fanyi , Brunsting Nelson , Brocato Nicole , Kiang Lisa , Jayawickreme Eranda , Kathuria Sonali
Published: September 2021

Using a biopsychosocial framework, our study examined the biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors associated with depression among a cross-sectional sample of undergraduate international students (N = 712) attending 28 U.S. colleges and universities. Consistent with hypotheses, regression analysis revealed that self-esteem, life satisfaction, and coping self-efficacy were negatively associated with depressive symptoms, and that ethnic minority status, perceived discrimination, and financial concerns were positively associated with depressive symptoms. Contrary to predictions, age, optimism, friendships, and school belonging were not significant predictors, and perseverance predicted increased depression in this sample. The novel findings provide implications for researchers, university administrators, and counselors.
Duality of Persistence
Authors: Kaul Vasundhara , Renzulli Linda
Published: September 2021

International students have been a growing presence in U.S. higher education institutions for over a decade. However, how feelings of belonging shape their adjustment to these institutions has only recently become a subject of inquiry. In particular, there has been limited examination of how university-level factors interact with feelings of belonging to shape the persistence of international students within the U.S. This research takes a step towards addressing this scholarship gap by examining how social and academic belonging interact with the presence of on-campus co-nationals in engendering aspirations to persist in the U.S. after graduation for international graduate students. We demonstrate the presence of, what we call, an academic enclave effect wherein large communities of co-nationals have a positive influence on the aspirations of international students with initial low levels of social belonging.
Adjustment or Inclusion?
Authors: Volkova Natalia , Kolesov Anatoliy A.
Published: September 2021

With the increasing focus on the internationalization of higher education, universities are actively developing student mobility. This paper examines the challenges experienced by domestic and international students who adapt to a Russian English-medium instruction university. A mixed-method approach with interviews and surveys was utilized to specify, evaluate, and discuss the students’ internationalization experiences in these educational settings. The results indicated that both groups of students mentioned different aspects of language barriers, friendship networks, and university social life as the most critical areas for adjustment. Furthermore, social integration varied, internationals being more socially integrated than locals. The specific finding of the Russian educational landscape is that there are no differences between domestic and international students with regard to academic integration. All of this suggests institutions to adopt more student-oriented adaptation mechanisms, informed by the concept of inclusion in education; these implications are discussed.
Impact of coronavirus pandemic on mental health of children
Authors: Bagla Jyoti , Rajan Mahima , Maheshwari Ananya , Chaudhry Sangeeta , Dubey Anand Prakash
Published: September 2021

Background: The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has forced the children to stay indoors and minimize social interaction that has impacted their mental health. Aim: This study aims to assess the psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic on children. Methods: This observational cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Pediatrics, ESIC PGIMSR, Basaidarapur, New Delhi, in the month of June 2020. Parents of children aged 6–17 years were asked to answer a questionnaire comprising questions from Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition scale and questions regarding COVID-19 pandemic which were structured by the authors. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: Among the 150 responses, 57% were boys and 43% were girls with mean age of 11.62±3.5 years. The most common source of information about the pandemic was a family member (80%). About 99.7% of children were worried about getting infected. Inattention was the most common psychiatric symptom (49%), followed by mania (29%), anxiety (23%), and depression (23%). Predisposition to substance abuse and suicidal thoughts was majorly observed in adolescents. Conclusion: The pandemic is definitely causing psychosocial impact on children. The government and community need to be aware of such effects so that they can be dealt well in time.
Correlation of HbF, HbA2, and HbS in sickle cell disease and its prevalence in Nigerian patients: A case series of 2 patients
Authors: Agarwal Garima , Goyal Shefali , Singh Natasha , Garg Gaurav , Mishra Jyoti
Published: September 2021

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited disorder of hemoglobin worldwide. In Nigeria, the prevalence of SCD is 20–30/1000 live births. The burden of the disease has reached a level where it contributes 9–16% of the under-five mortality in many West African countries. This case series evaluated the chromatographic patterns and red blood cell indices of sickle cell homozygous patients. Red cell indices, blood film, sickle solubility test, and chromatographic patterns using Bio-Rad HPLC D10 were evaluated for both patients. Both the patients were Nigerian and HPLC showed HbS window 81.7 and 81.6% and increased HbF, that is, 7.5 and 8.8%. HbA2 was normal in both the cases, that is, 2.2 and 2.6%. Our data suggest that homozygous sickle cell disease is very common among the Nigerian population with an increase in HbF along with HbS and HbA2 is normal.
An unusual presentation of giant pancreatic pseudocyst in the parietal wall
Authors: Laha Ishita , Sen Swapnil , Das Achintya Kumar
Published: September 2021

A true cyst is a localized fluid collection covered by a capsule lined by epithelium, whereas, a pseudocyst does not consist specific lining of cells. We report one such case of a 37-year-old gentleman with giant pancreatic pseudocyst in the anterior abdominal wall which had developed secondary to acute necrotizing pancreatitis. A contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan showed a pseudocyst in the lesser sac and left pre-renal fossa. He was planned for exploration but within a month, he was at the emergency with yet another episode of gastric outlet obstruction with a huge hypogastric swelling compressing the stomach. The patient was resuscitated and immediately posted for exploratory laparotomy. To the surprise of surgeons, the lump was just below the umbilicus with whatsoever no relation with the pancreas. However, the expert opinion of the histopathologists suggested it to be a pseudocyst.
Ucapan Terima Kasih
Authors: Terima Kasih Ucapan
Published: September 2021

Ucapan Terima Kasih
Pemberdayaan Ekonomi Masyarakat Melalui Edukasi Investasi Di Pasar Modal Sesuai Fatwa Mui No. 80 Bagi Pengurus Masjid Kota Depok
Authors: Warsini Sabar , Masjono Ali , Seno Petrus Hari Kuncoro , Nuraeni Fatimah , Aminah Indianik
Published: September 2021

Fatwa of Majelis Ulama Indonesia No 80/DSN-MUI/III/2011 about sharia capital market, should be told to the general public that society understand about sharia investment. Galery Investasi PNJ have significant roles in educate people that understand why investment in accordance sharia truth and Islamic.Program study of D4 Financial Management PNJ have competence in the field of capital market, have an obligation to do an activity education about sharia investment through the Community Social Activity to the mosque management in Depok City. Objectives of the Community Social Activity is to increase community understanding about the truth and the importance of investment in accordance with the islamic sharia so that community can be avoided from fraud investment. Method is carried out by providing lectures education by expert sharia capital market do accompanied by a trading use application MNC-trade. This Community Social Activity done in cooperation with MUI Depok
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN GURU DALAM PEMBELAJARAN DARING MENGGUNAKAN GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Authors: Fatira AK Marlya , Syafitri Emmy , Ramadhani Rahmi , Mesran Mesran
Published: September 2021

Latar Belakang dan tujuan: Program Pengabdian Masyarakat tentang Peningkatan Kemampuan Guru Dalam Pembelajaran Daring Menggunakan Google Classroom ini bertujuan bertujuan untuk mengoptimalkan peran guru sebagai pembelajar sejati dalam memberikan materi pembelajaran secara daring menggunakan google classroom. Mitra pada program Pengabdian ini adalah Sekolah Sekolah Dasar Islam Terpadu Al Munadi yang berlokasi di Gg. Tribakti, Tanah Enam Ratus, Kec. Medan Marelan, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara. Permasalahan yang ditemukan para guru sering mengalami kesulitan dalam melaksanakan pembelajaran secara daring dikarenakan masih minimnya pengetahuan guru dalam pemanfaatan tekhnologi berupa media pembelajaran daring salah satunya menggunakan google classroom. Kondisi ini menjadikan peserta didik, tidak maksimal memperoleh pembelajaran dari Guru dan cenderung waktu yang dimiliki peserta didik yang berada di usia sekolah dasar lebih banyak terbuang untuk ber santai dan bermain, bukan belajar karena kegiatan dilakukan dirumah dan materi belajar sangat minim. Metode: Tim pelaksana Pengabdian melakukan kegiatan survey, observasi, dan wawancara untuk mengumpulkan data awal. Kemudian pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian dilakuan melalui kegiatan pelatihan, edukasi dan penyampaian informasi berupa pelatihan penggunaan google classroom untuk pembelajaran daring. Semua fitur yang ada di Google Classroom diajarkan kepada guru melalui kegiatan pelatihan tersebut. Hasil dari kegiatan  adalah tim pengabdian memperhatikan dan mendapingi guru peserta pelatihan dihari pelaksanaan kegiatan, mengarahkan dan membantu guru sebagai peserta pelatihan untuk mengikuti arahan dari narasumber. Materi pelatihan yang diampaikan terkait google classroom adalah: Mengelola kelas dengan menggunakan google classroom, Membuat Kelas di Google Classroom, Mengundang Murid masuk ke kelas, menyampaikan materi di google classroom, melakukan komunikasi dengan murid melalui google classroom, menyampaikan materi dalam bentuk file, video, dan link kepada murid melalui google classroom, membuat soal ujian, kuis dan tugas di google classroom serta melakukan tatap muka langsung menggunakan google meet.Kesimpulan: Peningkatan Kemampuan Guru Dalam Pembelajaran Daring Menggunakan Google Classroom di SDIT Al Munadi Medan kini telah tercapai melalui pelaksanaan kegiatan pelatihan dengan Tanggapan positif dan pemahaman guru terhadap materi yang disampaikan mencapai rerata 91,94% dari 35 peserta guru yang hadir mengikuti pelatihan.
PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN USAHA DAN PEMBUKUAN UNTUK USAHA MIKRO JAMU TRADISIONAL DI WILAYAH BOGOR
Authors: Suhartati Titi
Published: September 2021

Abstract
Bookkeeping financial transactions are significant for a business. Micro enterprises are overgrowing in society but have weaknesses in developing business processes, recording, and financial accounting transactions. This activity aims to provide training and assistance for business development and simple bookkeeping to micro-business managers, mainly traditional herbal medicine entrepreneurs, as activity partners. Through community service activities, the Diploma 4 Program of Accounting Department of Politeknik Negeri Jakarta seeks to improve the micro-business manager's ability and expecting to have an impact on improving the economic quality of the community in the activity partner areas. This activity expects to provide benefits for activity partners and study programs related to curriculum development to develop student's teaching materials. Implementing activities is in the form of training and assistance to activity partners to provide optimal results for improving the community's economy. -Sample of twenty micro-businesses selected as participants in the activity. The training is in the form of lectures and practicum, accompanied by consultation and assistance. The results of this activity are in the way of a simple business guide and bookkeeping that can be understood by activity partners.
 
Keywords --small/micro enterprises, jamu/herbal, develop, bookkeeping
 
Abstrak
Pembukuan transaksi keuangan merupakan hal yang sangat penting bagi suatu usaha.  Usaha mikro sangat berkembang pesat di masyarakat tetapi memiliki kelemahan dalam pengembangan proses usaha, pencatatan dan pembukuan transaksi keuangan. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah untuk memberikan pelatihan dan pendampingan atas pengembangan usaha dan pembukuan sederhana kepada pengelola usaha mikro terutama para pengusaha jamu tradisional sebagai mitra kegiatan.  Kegiatan ini diharapkan dapat memberikan manfaat bagi mitra kegiatan dan bagi program studi terkait pengembangan kurikulum dalam bentuk pengembangan materi ajar kepada mahasiswa. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan dalam bentuk pelatihan dan pendampingan kepada mitra kegiatan sehingga dapat memberikan hasil optimal untuk peningkatan ekonomi masyarakat.  Pada pelaksanaan kegiatan dihadiri sejumlah dua puluh orang peserta kegiatan yang terdiri dari anggota masyarakat dan pengusaha mikro jamu tradisional. Pelaksanaan kegiatan dalam bentuk ceramah dan praktikum disertai dengan konsultasi dan pendampingan. Hasil dari kegiatan ini berupa panduan usaha dan pembukuan yang sederhana yang dapat dipahami oleh mitra kegiatan.
 
Kata Kunci –usaha kecil/mikro, jamu, pengembangan, pembukuan
KERAN OTOMATIS SEBAGAI SOLUSI PENERAPAN PERILAKU HIDUP BERSIH DAN SEHAT DI MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH MUHAMMADIYAH 1 BEJI TIMUR DEPOK
Authors: Supriyanto Toto
Published: September 2021

Abstract
Covid-19 pandemic has affected the education sector. Having implemented physical distancing policy to stop virus transmission in the second semester of 2019-2020 made learning from home policy for school children by using internet access. Almost all schools undergo learning from home during pandemic covid-19 including schools in Depok, West Java. To protect student health conditions returning study at school, infrastructure for health and clean sanitary system must be strengthened. The telecommunication study program of the Electronic Engineering department of Politeknik Negeri Jakarta offers electric washing hand tools or electric washbasin at Islamic Madrasa Muhammadiyah 1, Beji Timur Depok. This elementary school is a partner for the community development program of the study program. Washbasins are placed in front of classes equipped with a water tap as well as an appropriate drainage system. Water tap is built by using an infrared sensor which is based on microcontroller Atmega 328p. This electric water tap enables students and teachers to wash their hands merely by getting closer their hands on the water tap. Water will be poured and be stopped automatically.
 
Keywords –Covid-19, electric water tap, health system, washbasin.
 
Abstrak
Akibat adanya pandemi virus Corona yang disebut COVID-19, dunia pendidikan ikut terdampak akibatnya. Dengan berlakunya Lock down dan Physical distancing, pada semester genap 2019-2020 pembelajaran dilakukan dari rumah dengan menggunakan bantuan teknologi internet.  Hampir semua sekolah melakukan hal yang sama, apalagi Depok yang masuk zona merah dari pandemi COVID19. Siswa dapat hidup sehat dengan adanya sarana prasarana di rumah masing-masing, misalkan untuk cuci tangan menggunakan sabun dan air mengalir. Setelah pandemi kebiasan hidup sehat harus tetap dilanjutkan. Pembelajaran kembali ke model semula yaitu face to face. Sarana prasarana PHBS harus disiapkan disekolah. Program studi Telekomunikasi Jurusan Teknik Elektro menawarkan membuat tempat cuci tangan atau wastafel  di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Muhammadiyah 1 Beji Timur sebagai mitra pelaksanaan pengabdian kepada masyarakat program studi. Wastafel dipasang di depan kelas dilengkapi dengan keran air dan pembuangan air yang benar. Untuk menerapkan keilmuannya dalam bidang teknik elektro, pelaksanaan pengabdian kepada masyarakat berbasis program studi Telekomunikasi ini dibuat keran otomatis menggunakan sensor infra red berbasis mikrokontroler Atmega 328p. Dengan keran otomatis ini jika ingin mencuci tangan cukup dekatkan tangannya kepada sensor, dan otomatis air akan keluar. Jika tangan dijauhkan dari sensor otomatis air akan berhenti mengalir. Jadi tidak perlu untuk membuka keran secara manual.  
 
Kata Kunci –covid, keran otomatis, PHBS, wastafel.