bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analisis risiko pada Saham PT. Unilever Indonesia dengan metode expected shortfall berdasarkan model GBM with jump diffusion
Authors: Utami Rossy Prima Nada , Haris M. Al , Wasono Rochdi
Published: October 2023

Stock investment activities had a high level of profit and a high level of risk as well. The risk could be known from fluctuations in stock price data on stock returns. Fluctuations in stock price data on stock returns in each period could not be controlled, so predicting stock prices through returns was relatively difficult to do. The Geometric Brownian Motion (GBM) with Jump Diffusion model was proposed because it was able to capture fluctuations in stock return value data. The GBM with Jump Diffusion model was used when the data has extreme data or jumps that did not meet the assumption of normality, for example stock price data. This research was conducted to calculate the estimated risk of predicting the value of stock returns at PT Unilever Indonesia (UNVR) data for the period January 4, 2021, to January 27, 2023. Based on the results of the analysis, the estimated investment risk in UNVR stocks using the Expected Shortfall method showed that at a confidence level of 95% was generated a risk value of 0.05229, at 90% confidence level resulted in a risk value of 0.04436, at 85% confidence level resulted in a risk value of 0.03747 and 80% confidence level resulted in a risk value of 0.03645. So it could be said that the higher the level of trust, the higher the level of risk.Keywords:  GBM, jump diffusion, PT Unilever Indonesia, expected shortfallMSC2020: 62P05, 91G70
Analysis of Cooperative Educational Finance: a Case Study of the Netherlands
Authors:   Korean Comparative Education Society, Choi Hyunjung , Nam Sookyong
Published: October 2023

[Purpose] The study aims to provide implications for implementing the debate between educational autonomy and local autonomy from the perspective of educational finance in South Korea, using the analysis of Dutch educational finance, which is a decentralized unitary state.
[Method] The specific objectives are progressed by utilizing the literature review as follows; first, to overall review Dutch education finance trends and its main characteristics; second, to analyze educational finance sources according to households and enterprises so that students, parents, and institutions are supported from pre-primary to upper secondary education; and lastly, to suggest implications for education finance in South Korea in accordance with discourses on cooperation and linkages autonomy from Dutch education finance.
[Result & Implications] Based on the research results, first, as an operating principle of education finance, mutual and linked cooperation between educational autonomy and general autonomy based on securing an appropriate scale should be strengthened; second, it was proposed to expand support and autonomy for overall finance for public and private schools, but maintain a sustainable performance management system by strengthening accountability at a school level. Third, it requires to enhance the support role of local governments and enterprises in education finance.
A Problems and Tasks of the Regulations on Opening 'Subjects' in Schools through Comparison of Laws and National Curriculum on 'Subjects' Regulations in Korea and Japan
Authors:   Korean Comparative Education Society, Park Changun
Published: October 2023

[Purpose] The purpose of this study is to present problems and tasks for our subject regulations by comparing the laws and regulations of the national curriculum for Korean and Japanese subjects.
[Methods] In this study, literature analysis, comparison of subject- related matters, and legal interpretation methods were used.
[Results] As a result of this study, the legal systems of Korea and Japan and the fact that subjects could be opened in the national curriculum were similar. Japan had limitations in granting authority to high schools, but there were differences in granting authority to open subjects as well as subjects. In addition, Japan suggests that the name, goal, content, and number of units of the subject should be determined based on the school-level educational goals in the opening of the subject, and the subject should be determined based on the subject goals. However, in the case of Korea, the national curriculum only grants the right to open subjects without such a basis, and terms such as subjects, subject matters are mixed, so discussions and tasks were requested. Such tasks were sought through discussions on the classification of concepts of subjects and subject matters, violation of the legal system of the right to open subjects, the possibility of time allocation of subjects to the time dividend of the national curriculum, and the possibility of additional achievement standards.
[Conclusion] As a result of the discussion, in using terms of subjects, subject matters, it was necessary to prepare subject names, goals, contents, and hours based on educational goals by elementary and secondary school. In addition, it was necessary to prepare the subject name, goal, content, and number of hours based on the goal of the subjects used as a higher concept. Otherwise, separate guidelines should be prepared to present directions for the opening of subject matters in the educational field. This is because it is closely related to establishing the scope and sequence of the curriculum.
Factors associated with quality of life among patients undergoing hemodialysis in Indonesia
Authors: Wiwit Dwi Nurbadriyah  , Nursalam  , Ika Yuni Widyawati  , Ardhiles Wahyu Kurniawan
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease patients will suffer a variety of health issues throughout their lifetimes, particularly with regard to their quality of life, whether they are receiving treatment or undergoing hemodialysis (HD). This study aimed to determine factors associated with QOL among patients undergoing HD in Indonesia.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Malang, Indonesia during August to December of 2020. The inclusion criteria were patients undergoing HD two times a week and aged over 18 years old. QOL was measured using the World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief Version (WHOQOL-BREF). Linear regression was used to determine factors associated with QOL.
Results: About 150 participants agreed to join in this study (response rate: 84.4%) with their mean age 52.76 (SD=13.45). The total mean of the QOL in patients undergoing HD was 74.4 ± 27.7 with a range from 10 to 100. The highest mean score was reported for physical health (78.3 ± 24.8) and the lowest score was reported for environmental (72.6 ± 24.3). Linear regression showed that long duration of HD, hemoglobin concentration and blood urea with R2 was 34.6%.
Conclusions: Longer duration of HD, low hemoglobin concentration and high blood urea were factors associated with lower QOL in patients undergoing HD. The results of the above study recommend to nurses and health workers to improve critical thinking skills, including measuring levels of urea and hemoglobin, which have an impact on the QOL of patients undergoing HD
Psychometric testing of the indonesian version of beck depression inventory-ii among Indonesian floods survivors
Authors: Ariani Tutu April , Anna Anastasia , Rahayu Henik Tri , Aini Nur , Windarwati Heni Dwi , Hernawaty Taty , Mudiyanselage Sriyani Padmalatha Konara , Lin Mei-Feng
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Indonesia is a multi-linguistic country using the official language of Bahasa Indonesia. It is important to use formal language to collect research data without misinterpretation of study outcome and intervention effect with high accuracy. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze whether the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) instrument translated into the Indonesian version was reliable and valid for measuring depression in floods-affected communities.
Methods: The forward-backward translation was used to translate the BDI-II from English to Indonesian version. We tested the reliability and validity including content and construct validity through exploratory factor analysis (EFA) with varimax rotation and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). We recruited 107 annual flood survivors in West Java, Indonesia as participants to test the psychometric testing.
Results: The structures shown by the EFA are two factors, with Factor 1 representing negative cognitive-attitude domains and somatic symptom items consisting of Factor 2. The CFA concludes that the general factor model best fits the data on the basis Goodness-of-Fit Index (GFI)= 0.8; Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA)= 0.09; Standard Root-Mean-Square Residual (SRMSR)); Comparative Fit Index (CFI)= 0.81; Tucker–Lewis Index (TLI)= 0.79; and p-value χ2 = < 0.01, χ2/df: 1.82).
Conclusions: The results showed that the BDI-II Indonesian version has good reliability and validity and can be used to measure depression status among people who suffer floods in community setting. Future studies need to be validated within multiple socio-cultural groups.
"SEDIA" PROGRAMME BASED ON STRUCTURED SUPPORTIVE EDUCATION TO INCREASE SELF-EFFICACY OF DIABETICS
Authors: Pratiwi Ika Nur , Widyawati Ika Yuni , Nimah Lailatun , Dewi Lingga Curnia , Tauhidiyah Sari
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease and good self-efficacy encourages patients to carry out diabetes management in a comprehensive and consistent manner towards quality of life. The purpose of this community service activity is to provide “SeDia” (Healthy Diabetes) education and training based on structured supportive education in an effort to increase self-efficacy in people with diabetes.
Method: In this study using a Community Based Research (CBR) approach, education and training on DM material, diabetic foot exercises and the introduction of mobile phone-based applications to social health partner, DM patients and families in Pantenan, Panceng, Gresik are carried out. Final evaluation of the PKM program by comparing pre-test and post-test scores on knowledge of the DKQ-24 Questionnaire (Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire). The analysis used was univariate and bivariate analysis using SPSS.
Results: There were 41 participants with an average age of 49 years and consisting of 14 social worker (34.1%), 16 DM patients (39%) and 11 families (26.9%) who participated in this activity. The measurement results on the level of knowledge p = 0.000 (p <0.05) so that there is a significant difference between before and after being given education and training in terms of increasing knowledge.
Conclusion: Education and training on the five pillars of DM, simulation/practice of diabetic foot exercises and the introduction of mobile phone-based applications can increase the knowledge of social health, DM patients and their families to be able to carry out good self-efficacy.
Pengujian User Experience pada Aplikasi ITTP IGracias Menggunakan System Usability Scale (SUS) dan Usability Testing
Authors: Candra Haryanto Erlan , Gustalika Muhamad Azrino
Published: October 2023

In the first time published, the IGracias ITTP android application has never experienced usability analysis testing of the application. Application analysis is a step to determine the successful implementation of an application. The purpose of this study is to determine the level of User Experience in the IGracias ITTP android application by implementing the Usability Testing and System Usability Scale (SUS) methods as an analysis of the usability of the IGracias ITTP android application. The research was conducted by utilizing the Maze and Google Form applications to collect questionnaire data. The results of the research on the reliability test showed that the Cronbach's α score was 0.818. Then in the Pearson Moment Product correlation validity test, it obtained a T-Table score of 1.734 which was stated as valid. Furthermore, the IGracias ITTP android application obtained a SUS score of 62. From the results of the SUS score, the IGracias ITTP android application was included in category D with the adjective Ok and for the results of Usability it obtained a score of 60.
Penerapan Augmented Reality sebagai Media Pembelajaran Perubahan Wujud Benda untuk Sekolah Dasar Berbasis Android
Authors: Budy Putri Raden Neomy Lusie Ratna Deseina , Prasetyo Novian Adi , Wahyuningrum Tenia
Published: October 2023

The COVID 19 outbreak has had a tremendous impact. In Indonesia in the education sector, face-to-face learning in the classroom is replaced by online learning by utilizing internet applications and technology. With such sudden changes in learning methods, UNICEF Indonesia and the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia conducted a survey on the level of development and satisfaction in learning, and the results in elementary school learning are very many children who find it difficult to learn and understand the material, especially materials that require time, practice and reasoning, as well as material Changes in The Form of Objects in the subjects of Natural Sciences Elementary School  Third grade. With such case studies, the authors provide solutions by providing more interesting and easy-to-understand learning methods, namely using the concept of Augmented Reality. This android-based Perwuda CPG app combines the concept of markers in the form of picture cards with Augmented Reality apps. Markers contained on the picture card will be captured by the camera from the smartphone device and then processed to bring up 3D objects and some 3D objects that have been animated from changes in the shape of objects on the layer in realtime. The results of this Perwuda CPG trial on several types of smartphones show that all functions in the Application are running well. Then for user satisfaction researchers use heuristic evaluation method with 10 heuristics to three expert usability evaluators. There are 30 questions for each evaluator, in evaluating the application evaluators find problems, but the problem is found by some evaluators only, where the first evaluator finds 17 problems, the second evaluator finds 6 problems, the third evaluator finds 12 problems. The results of each evaluator in the number and in average so as to produce the highest severity rating for CPG application problems that is in visibility of system status with an average number of values - average value of 1.22, and severity rating is the lowest consistency and standards with an average number - average value of 0.22
Alternative use of the hydrogel 3005K4® copolymer with ligninolytic enzymes for treating contaminated soil
Authors:   División de Ciencias de la Vida, Campus Irapuato-Salamanca, Universidad de Guanajuato, Vargas-Romero Mónica Cristina , Esther Cinto Isabel ,   Institute of Mycology and Botany, National Council of Scientific and Technical Research, University of Buenos Aires, Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences, Department of Experimental Biology and Botany, Nuñez Palenius Héctor Gordon ,   División de Ciencias de la Vida, Campus Irapuato-Salamanca, Universidad de Guanajuato, Saldaña Robles Adriana ,   Adriana Saldaña Robles División de Ciencias de la Vida, Campus Irapuato-Salamanca, Universidad de Guanajuato, Costilla Salazar Rogelio ,   Department of Environmental Science, Division of Life Sciences, Campus Irapuato-Salamanca, Universidad de Guanajuato., Ruiz-Aguilar Graciela M.L. ,   Department of Environmental Science, Division of Life Sciences, Campus Irapuato-Salamanca, Universidad de Guanajuato.
Published: October 2023

In this study, we found that a copolymer of acrylamide and potassium acrylate (Hydrogel 3005K4®) in two particle sizes (1-2 mm and 2-4 mm) could absorb conditioned Galhaup media recovered from Trametes versicolor growth containing ligninolytic enzymes. It was found that the most efficient absorption capacity of the copolymer in the presence of the conditioned medium was using a 0.2:10 weight/volume (w/v) copolymer-conditioned medium ratio for both particle sizes. This ratio is a quarter of its absorption capacity in distilled water. A different desorption behavior of the medium was also observed, depending on whether the copolymer was exposed to the soil, water, or air. The ligninolytic enzyme media absorbed by the Hydrogel 3005K4® showed slower desorption of conditioned medium in soil for 10 days and faster desorption in air and water between 24 and 72 h. The enzymes were capable to preserve the activity after absorption. The versatility of this vector holding the enzymes may be attractive for reduce the presence of organic compounds (pesticides, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, synthetic and natural dyes) on soil as part of a bioremediation technique, with a possibility of being reused.
Fiscalização das atividades de mineração pelos municípios brasileiros: possibilidade e limites à luz da Constituição Federal
Authors: Moreira Rogério De Souza , Rezende Elcio Nacur
Published: October 2023

Para que estados e municípios tenham assegurados a participação no resultado da exploração dos recursos minerais constitucionalmente previstos, é preciso estabelecer mecanismos registro, fiscalização e acompanhamento destas atividades. As receitas provenientes deste se incorporam aos orçamentos destes entes e possibilitam o desenvolvimento de políticas públicas em favor da sociedade. Diante deste fato, o presente artigo, utilizando-se do método hipotético-dedutivo, traz luz à discussão acerca da competência dos entes subnacionais em fiscalizar as atividades de mineração em seus territórios, discutindo ainda os limites deste poder fiscalizatório no caso de ações realizadas por um único ente e elencando a melhor forma de cooperação entre os mesmos.
Governo por plataforma e serviços públicos na Lei nº 14.129/2021: considerações para uma transformação digital adequada
Authors: Lima Caio Monteiro Mota , Sousa Thanderson Pereira de , Cristóvam José Sérgio Da Silva
Published: October 2023

A Lei nº 14.129, de 2021, avançou na configuração do modelo de Governo digital no Brasil, especificamente na Administração Pública federal: dispõe sobre os princípios, diretrizes e estruturação deste novo paradigma de atuação pública. Nesse sentido, busca-se analisar como a Lei de Governo Digital modifica a seara de prestação de serviços públicos, sobretudo pela noção de plataformização. A problemática gira em torno da compreensão do conceito de Governo por plataforma e a utilidade das Plataformas de Governo Digital, bem como os desafios impostos pela digitalização. Metodologicamente, emprega-se abordagem dedutiva, apoiada nas técnicas de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental. Em conclusão, concebe-se o Governo por plataforma como nova manifestação para a atuação pública. As Plataformas de Governo Digital consistem em instrumentais dessa nova forma de gestão e, por fim, a transformação digital adequada deve passar pela cultura da inovação, superação da exclusão digital e o bom tratamento dos dados de cidadãos e cidadãs.
O papel do Supremo Tribunal Federal para uma cultura constitucional do federalismo cooperativo sanitário
Authors: Cruz Silva Thyerrí José , Cardoso Machado Jaborandy Clara
Published: October 2023

Este artigo objetiva investigar em que medida a atuação do Supremo Tribunal Federal nas ADIs 6341 e 6343 e na ADPF 672 favoreceu uma cultura constitucional do federalismo cooperativo em matéria de saúde no Brasil. A expressão alude a um comportamento solidário, pautado na Constituição, entre as unidades federadas no que tange à concretização do direito à saúde. Partiu-se da hipótese de que a argumentação realizada pelos Ministros, em seus votos, serviu de estímulo a essa conduta solidária entre os entes federados. Para cumprir com o objetivo, utilizou-se o Método de Análise de Decisão, que permite compreender o contexto fático-normativo e o resultado das decisões, bem como analisar criticamente os argumentos utilizados pelos decisores, suas “palavras de valor”. A pesquisa tornou possível verificar a existência de um engajamento “pedagógico”, institucional e jurídico do STF, por meio dos votos dos Ministros, na implementação da cooperação interfederativa em matéria de saúde, o que pode trazer implicações teóricas quanto a julgamentos futuros sobre cooperação, e práticas, no que se refere a um relacionamento mais solidário entre os entes federados.
Organizações sociais de saúde e responsabilização direta do Estado: perspectivas de diálogo a partir da tese fixada pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal no recurso extraordinário n. 842.846/SC (Tema 777)
Authors: Nery Ana Rita De Figueiredo
Published: October 2023

O presente trabalho tem por objetivo discutir os impactos da tese fixada pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal no Recurso Extraordinário n. 842.846/SC, julgado em regime de repercussão geral (Tema 777), na compreensão do regime jurídico de responsabilização das Organizações Sociais de Saúde. Para chegar a esta finalidade, o texto é desenvolvido a partir de três objetivosespecíficos: a) apresentar as bases do regime jurídico de responsabilização do Estado e a interpretação contemporânea do artigo 37 §6º da Constituição da Repúblicaà luz da jurisprudência do Supremo Tribunal Federal, b) destacar as premissas tradicionalmente estabelecidas para responsabilização das Organizações Sociais de Saúdee c) trazer reflexões sobre as contribuiçõesque a tese fixada sobre a responsabilidade dos tabeliães e registradores oficiaispode trazer para uma nova leitura da responsabilidade civil do Estado porpelos danos causados a terceiros por Organizações Sociais de Saúde. O método utilizado é o dialético, buscando trataro tema pela tríade tese-antítese-síntese, com ofim de trazer, como resultado, uma crítica ao tratamento contemporâneo do tema da responsabilidade civil das Organizações Sociais de Saúde,lançando luz sobre a perspectiva de responsabilização direta do Estado.
Lei de conflitos de interesses e Lei de Improbidade Administrativa reformada
Authors: Oliveira Jose Roberto Pimenta , Grotti Dinorá Adelaide Musetti
Published: October 2023

O presente trabalho analisa o conflito de interesse, como prática de ato de improbidade administrativa, à luz da Lei de Improbidade Administrativa Revisada. O delineamento normativo do conflito de interesses quer proteger a confiabilidade do exercício de funções públicas, em prol de interesses públicos. O tratamento da matéria é medida estruturante contra a corrupção, no setor público, onde agentes públicos agem em nome da coletividade, no exercício de competências públicas, em vínculos com caráter fiduciário invariável. Ausência de potencial ou efetivo conflito de interesses imprime confiabilidade, e, como corolário, assegura impessoalidade e imparcialidade à ação do agente público, revelando proteção ao bem jurídico da probidade no aparelho e funcionamento do Estado.
Privacy, internet and pluralist democracy
Authors: Stamile Natalina
Published: October 2023

The aim of this study is to discuss some important criticism of digital rights, in particular of the right to privacy, by feminist and law economics scholars.Then,its relation to security and transparency is proposed. In particular, I argue that such theoretical lenses would help shed light on recent cases concerning controversial surveillance leaks, which highlight the deficiency of legitimacy as well as of the jurisdiction and ethical agency of leading democratic states: e.g. The NSA scandal. Finally, I will criticize this approach and will highlight some real treats to the fundamental rights when I consider the possibility of a pluralist democracy in the dimension of the Internet.
Design Thinking For Business
Authors:   Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo, Pebrianggara Alshaf
Published: October 2023

Puji syukur kepada Tuhan Yang Maha Esa, sehingga Buku Design Thinking For Business ini dapat disusun dengan baik meskipun perlu penyempurnaan lebih lanjut. Design Thinking For Business merupakan mata kuliah pendekatan interdisipliner yang berpusat pada manusia terhadap inovasi. Design Thinking bertujuan untuk membantu perusahaan besar dan kecil (misalnya startup) untuk berubah dan berinovasi. Buku Design Thinking For Business ini dikhususkan untuk pegangan Mahasiswa Bisnis Digital Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo. Mata kuliah Design Thinking yang harus diselesaikan.Desain bukan lagi sekadar tentang estetika atau tampilan visual, tetapi juga tentang memecahkan masalah, menciptakan pengalaman yang memuaskan, dan menghasilkan inovasi yang signifikan. Design thinking adalah kerangka kerja yang kuat yang memungkinkan para profesional untuk mendekati tantangan dengan pemikiran yang lebih kreatif, berpusat pada pengguna, dan berorientasi pada hasil.
COMERCIO Y COMERCIANTES EXTRANJEROS EN MANILA, INTERESES ECONÓMICOS Y PROBLEMAS POLÍTICO-SOCIALES. EL CASO DE LA COMUNIDAD ARMENIA A COMIENZOS DEL SIGLO XVIII
Authors: FENOY CUBERO JUAN MIGUEL
Published: October 2023

Este trabajo se centra en el análisis de los problemas suscitados entre españoles y extranjeros en Filipinas, en las primeras décadas del siglo XVIII. A lo largo del mismo se muestra cómo el intenso comercio que se desarrollaba en Manila, donde confluían las rutas occidentales y orientales, atrajo a una gran variedad de gentes que se resistían a volver a sus patrias, una vez concluidos los tratos comerciales. Entre quienes mostraron una mayor inclinación a permanecer en Filipinas destacan los armenios, objeto de especial atención en este trabajo. La presente investigación se ha realizado sobre documentación del Archivo General de Indias (Sevilla) y constituye una aportación a un tema escasamente estudiado por los historiadores.
DE LA HOGUERA A LA GRANDEZA: EL ASCENSO SOCIAL DE LA FAMILIA BERNUY (SS. XVI-XIX)
Authors: Rivas de la Torre José Antonio
Published: October 2023

La familia Bernuy constituye un caso paradigmático para el estudio de las vías de promoción social en la Edad Moderna. Se trata de una familia abulense de origen judeoconverso que, tras reponerse de la condena inquisitorial al patriarca de la familia, se valdrá de su ventajosa situación económica, como una de las mayores fortunas de la Europa del XVI, para iniciar un impresionante proceso de ascenso social que les conducirá desde el patriciado urbano burgalés hasta la nobleza titulada, con la consecución del título de Marqueses de Benamejí, y, más tarde, la Grandeza de España.
Application of the Thermal Diffusivity Standard for the Heat Transfer Parameter Control in Absorbing Materials
Authors: Ivakin E. V.
Published: October 2023

Metrological support creation and use of heat transfer etalons are important stages in the development of modern materials science. This is especially concerned to the emergence of new materials in the world with previously unattainable thermophysical parameters. The purpose of this work was to develop and experimentally verify the idea of joint application of the transient gratings method which is well-known in nonlinear optics and the single thermal diffusivity etalon of conventional type for the heat transfer metrological control in materials of a wide values range. The method proposed is based on thermal diffusivity etalon application as a source of calibrated optical signals that are excited in it by short laser pulses. Their lifetime is formed by the etalon thermal diffusivity and on the transient grating spatial period. The etalon linear graph of gratings lifetimes as a function of the gratings periods squared and grating lifetime of the material under study are used for the thermal diffusivity calculation. Thermal diffusivity of thin sub-surface layers of the samples under study – duraluminium, monocrystalline silicon and thermoelectric lead telluride film was measured. The results obtained are in close agreement with the reference values.
A formal two-parameter generalization of Kaniadakis κ-Gaussian distribution
Authors: Trifonov Mikhail
Published: October 2023

We introduce a new family of statistical distributions, the (κ,μ)-deformed Gaussian
distributions, which are based on the generalized κ-deformed Kaniadakis
exponential function. They are represented in terms of the Gauss hypergeometric
function, 2F1, and formally generalize the Kaniadakis κ-Gaussian distribution,
coinciding with it when μ = 0. The choice of the additional deformation parameter
μ under given κ value allows adjusting both the heavy tail behaviour and
the shape (unimodal or bimodal) of the (κ,μ)-deformed Gaussian distributions.
Changes in the craniofacial morphology and hyoid bone position in the neutral and forward head posture in healthy people
Authors: Ye Jiling , Lei Jin , Cheng Rongshan , lv Xiaolong , Yao Yuan , Xu Lili , Fang Zhongyi , Tsai Tsung-yuan
Published: October 2023

Background
Posture assessment is an important part of clinical physical examination. Head posture changes may be considered in the measurement of the craniofacial morphology and hyoid bone position. This study aimed to compare the craniofacial morphology and hyoid bone position in the neutral head posture (NHP) and forward head posture (FHP) in healthy individuals.
Methods
Forty healthy participants (16 male and 24 female individuals) were included in this study. Using lateral cephalograms, we assessed the craniofacial, craniocervical, and hyoid bone positions based on 27 distinct variables. For comparison between the two groups, the paired-samples t-test was used for normally distributed data. Pearson’s correlation analysis determined correlations between the craniofacial and hyoid bone positions and craniofacial variables in both postures.
Results
There were significant differences in the craniocervical angles between the NHP and FHP groups. For the hyoid bone position, all parameters except the linear distance between the hyoidale and cv3ia showed differences. Vertical variables of craniofacial morphology, such as the anterior and posterior facial heights, were influenced by head posture. Pearson's correlation coefficients showed that head posture had a significant correlation with craniofacial morphology, particularly for vertical variables.
Conclusions
This study found a relationship between the craniocervical and hyoid positions and craniofacial morphology. Different head postures can influence the hyoid position and craniofacial morphology. For studies involving these parameters and related conditions, maintaining cervical spine posture is crucial.
Giant superconducting diode effect in ion-beam patterned Sn-based superconductor nanowire / topological Dirac semimetal planar heterostructures
Authors: Anh Le Duc , Ishihara Keita , Hotta Tomoki , Inagaki Kohdai , Kobayashi Masaki , Tanaka Masaaki
Published: October 2023

Superconductor/topological material heterostructures are intensively studied as a platform for topological superconductivity and Majorana physics1-15. However, the high cost of nanofabrication and the difficulty of preparing high quality interfaces between the two dissimilar materials are common obstacles that hinder the observation of intrinsic physics and the realisation of scalable topological devices and circuits. Here, we demonstrate an innovative method to directly draw nanoscale superconducting beta-tin (β-Sn) patterns of any shape in the plane of a topological Dirac semimetal (TDS) alpha-tin (α-Sn) thin film16 by irradiating a focused ion beam (FIB). We utilise the property that α-Sn undergoes a phase transition to superconducting β-Sn upon heating by FIB. In β-Sn nanowires embedded in a TDS α-Sn thin film, we observe giant non-reciprocal superconducting transport, where the critical current changes by 69% upon reversing the current direction. The superconducting diode rectification ratio η reaches a maximum when the magnetic field is applied parallel to the current, distinguishing itself from all the previous reports. Moreover, it oscillates between alternate signs with increasing magnetic field strength. The angular dependence of η on the magnetic field and current directions is similar to that of the chiral anomaly effect in TDS α-Sn, suggesting that the SDE may occur at the α-Sn/β-Sn interfaces where the TDS α-Sn becomes superconducting by a proximity effect. As superconducting TDSs are expected candidates for topological superconductivity and harboring Majorana bound states,17,18,19 the ion-beam patterned Sn-based superconductor/TDS planar structures thus show promise as a universal platform for investigating novel quantum physics and devices based on topological superconducting circuits of any shape.
Mentorship Impact for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Physician Assistants/Physician Associates
Authors: Louwagie Victoria S. , Herndon Justine S. , Strelow Brittany A. , Schenzel Holly A , Cumberland Elizabeth A , Oxentenko Amy S.
Published: October 2023

Objective
Mentorship has many notable benefits, including academic advancement and career satisfaction. Limited research regarding mentorship for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and Physician Assistants/Physician Associates (PAs) exists.
Methods
A survey was sent via email to all APRNs and PAs at a single academic medical center. The univariable analysis included Chi-square and Kruskal-Wallis tests to compare those with and without a mentor. The multivariable analysis determined independent predictors of factors associated with mentorship.
Results
The response rate was 32.4% (n = 934). 185 (19.8%) identify having a mentor. Multivariable analysis shows those with a mentor are statistically more likely to function as a mentor (OR 1.8 [1.2–2.7], p = .003), have an academic rank of assistant professor or higher (OR 2.9 [1.7–4.9], p = .001), be < 45 years old (OR 2.6 [1.6–4.2], p < .001), and be < 10 years into their career (OR 1.8 [1.2–2.8], p = .006). Those with a mentor are statistically more likely to be satisfied with mentorship (84.3% vs. 25.1%, p < .001) and agree mentorship was important for academic success (80.5% vs. 7.3%, p < .001) and attaining leadership positions (69.7% vs 48.2%, p < .001).
Conclusion
This study demonstrates that mentorship for APRNs and PAs is imperative and can profoundly affect academic and career satisfaction. Future research may explore more profound organizational and professional benefits of mentorship among APRNs and PAs.
Accumulation of microplastics in edible tissues of livestock (cow and sheep)
Authors: Bahrani Farkhondeh , Mohammadi Azam , Dobaradaran Sina , De-la-Torre Gabriel E. , Arfaeinia Hossein , Ramavandi Bahman , Saeedi Reza , Tekle-Röttering Agnes
Published: October 2023

Plastic pollution is widely recognized as a major environmental concern due to the entry of small plastic particles into the food chain, thereby posing potential risks to human health. However, the current understanding of microplastic (MP; <5 mm) particles in livestock, which serve as an important food source, is limited. This study aims to investigate the abundance and characteristics of MPs in edible tissues of cow and sheep, namely liver, meat, and tripe, obtained from butcher shops in five areas of Bushehr port, Iran. The average concentration of MPs in different tissues of cow and sheep were 0.14 and 0.13 items/g, respectively. Among the examined tissues, cow meat exhibited the highest concentration of MPs, with a concentration of 0.19 items/g. Nylon and fiber were identified as the predominant polymer types and shapes of MPs found in cow and sheep tissues, respectively. Furthermore, no statistically significant difference was observed in MP abundance across different tissues of cow and sheep. Significantly, this study highlights the elevated risks associated with exposure to MPs through the consumption of edible cow and sheep tissues, particularly for children who consume meat. The results underscore the potential transfer of MPs from the environment to livestock bodies through their food, potential accumulation within their tissues, and subsequent health risks for consumers.
A Digital Twin-Based Manufacturing System for Advanced Technical Training
Authors: Vasco Joel Oliveira Correia , Cremonini Carlos Eduardo , Capela Carlos Alexandre Bento , Silva Agostinho Manuel Antunes da , Gaspar Marcelo Rudolfo Calvete
Published: October 2023

The fast evolution of Industry 4.0 technologies has led to a new era of manufacturing systems, with Digital Twins at the forefront. These virtual replicas offer invaluable opportunities for simulation and optimization for new manufacturing processes, since their most transformative impact may lie in the realm of Advanced Technical Training. This article dives into the integration of Digital Twins into manufacturing systems, with a particular focus on their role in training engineers and technicians for real-world challenges, especially in the stone sector dimension. Through the InovMINERAL 4.0 project, it is possible to demonstrate how Digital Twins serve not just as diagnostic tools but as robust educational platforms. It was introduced a comprehensive remote training algorithm that ensures effective, secure, and hands-on training experiences. The algorithm covers everything from secure VPN setup to real-time machining simulations, providing a holistic training approach that prepares trainees for the complexities of modern manufacturing. As the industry shifts to a more digitized landscape, the proper implementation of Digital Twins in technical training emerges as a critical factor for maintaining competitiveness and fostering innovation.
A Multi-Task Learning Speech Synthesis Optimization Method Based on CWT: A Case Study of Tacotron2
Authors: Hu Guoqiang , Ruan Zhuofan , Guo Wenqiu , Quan Yujuan
Published: October 2023

Text-to-speech (TTS) synthesis plays an essential role in human-computer interaction. Currently, the vast majority of TTS acoustic models select only the Mel spectrum as an intermediate feature from text to speech. However, the resulting Mel spectrograms can be ambiguous in some aspects due to the poor ability of the Fourier transform to capture the mutation signal during the acquisition of the Mel spectrograms. With the aim of improving the clarity of synthesized speech, we propose a multi-task learning optimization method and conduct experiments on Tacotron2 speech synthesis system to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method. Our method introduces an additional task: wavelet spectrograms. The continuous wavelet transform (CWT) has been widely used in tasks such as speech enhancement and speech recognition due to its ability to adaptively vary the time-frequency resolution and its excellent performance in capturing non-stationary signals. This study demonstrates, both theoretically and experimentally, that the clarity of Tacotron2 synthesized speech can be improved by introducing Wavelet-spectrogram as an auxiliary task: a CWT feature extraction network is added, and Wavelet-spectrogram features are extracted from the Mel spectrum output by the decoder. Experimental results show that the Mean Opinion Score (MOS) achieved for the speech synthesized by the model using multi-task learning are 0.17 higher than with the baseline model. Furthermore, based on the analysis of the reasons for the success of the CWT based multi-task learning method in the Tacotron2 model and the effectiveness of multi-task learning, we conjecture that the proposed method can be applied to improve the performance of other acoustic models. This approach represents a promising direction for future research.
Cybersecurity Training and Healthcare: the AERAS Approach
Authors: Frati Fulvio , Darau Georgiana , Salamanos Nikolaos , Leonidou Pantelitsa , Iordanou Costas , Plachouris Dimitrios , Syrmas Efstratios , Floros Evangelos , Nikitakis George , Spanoudakis George , Kalais Konstantinos , Tsichlaki Stella , Damiani Ernesto , Kagadis George C. , Nazar Jihane , Sirivianos Michael
Published: October 2023

Cyber ranges gained great importance in cybersecurity training in the last years and it is still playing a role of paramount importance, thanks to its ability to give hands-on experience to trainees on real-world exercises. This paper presents the motivation and objective of the AERAS project, including a thorough analysis of data coming from ad-hoc interviews and surveys specifically designed and administered for the project's goals. AERAS aims to apply the cyber range concept to the critical Healthcare sector. The AERAS platform will be a virtual cyberwarfare solution enabling the simulation of the operation and effects of security controls and offering hands-on training on their development, assessment, use and management.
Optimization of Window Integrated Photovoltaic Systems (in Terms of Energy Production, Thermal Comfort, and Daylight Provision for an Office Room Using EnergyPlus)
Authors: Barzanouni Narges , Kheybari Abolfazl Ganji
Published: October 2023

The authors have requested that this preprint be removed from Research Square.
Experiences of nursing students and professors on teaching and learning about gender-based violence in Lima (Peru): a qualitative study.
Authors: Leyva-Moral Juan Manuel , Aguayo-González Mariela , Moran-Paredes Gladys Ivonne , Zagarra Roberto , Chero-Pacheco Victor Humberto , Gómez-Ibañez Rebeca
Published: October 2023

Background
The World Health Organization recognizes gender-based violence (GBV) as a public health concern and the primary cause of disability and mortality among women. Studies indicate that 58.9% of Peruvians tolerate or justify violence directed towards women. Nurses have a crucial responsibility to prevent and resolve cases of GBV, which requires up-to-date and rigorous formal training in this area. Western countries have shown encouraging results with creative methods of teaching nursing students about GBV, such as high-fidelity simulations or multidisciplinary virtual games. Unfortunately, there is little evidence from Latin American countries. The purpose of this study is to examine nursing students and faculty member's experiences with GBV and their educational experiences in this area.
Methods
Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted with 13 nursing students and 4 faculty members at a private university in Lima, Peru. The data was analysed using Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis method.
Results
Three themes emerged from the analysis: understanding GBV, addressing GBV, and meeting the training requirements of nursing students. The underlying causes of GBV have been identified as lack of understanding and to the widespread belief that women are inferior to men simply because of their gender. Personal beliefs play a significant role in shaping one's perception of GBV and its causes. Teachers consider GBV training to be crucial, but they feel that it is a personal decision rather than an institutional one.
Conclusions
Misconceptions about GBV exist among nursing students and faculty, and GBV training in nursing is insufficient and influenced by faculty interests. Finally, innovative teaching approaches are necessary to improve significant learning outcomes in addressing GBV.
Low drug load，high retention mometasone furoate cream with Polyglyceryl - 3 oleate as a chemical enhancer: formulation development, in vivo and in vitro evaluation and molecular mechanisms
Authors: Jia Wenxuan , Pang Yu , Zhao Chenyu , Cai Yu , Zhang Yang , Liu Chao , Fang Liang
Published: October 2023

In the present study, an oil-in-water (O/W) cream containing 0.05% mometasone furoate (MF) was prepared for the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) using Polyglyceryl-3 oleate (POCC) as a chemical enhancer. The cream formulation was screened by stability and in vitro skin retention studies and optimized by Box-Behnken design. Appearance, rheological and irritation were investigated. The formulations were evaluated by in vivo tissue distribution and pharmacodynamic experiments. The molecular mechanisms by which POCC increases MF release and skin retention were investigated using rheology, molecular simulation, tape stripping, CLSM, ATR-FTIR and SAXS. The optimized formulation contained 10% POCC. Its addition made the cream smoother, more fluid and non-irritating. It increased MF release by 1.77-fold and skin retention in vivo by 3.14-fold. It demonstrated a good therapeutic effect in a mouse model of chronic AD, with a 59.52% reduction in ear weight difference, with no significant difference compared to a commercial cream (Elocon®) with 0.1% MF. The incorporation of POCC decreased the cohesive energy density of the oil phase of the cream and increased the fluidity of the drug in the cream, which increased the release of MF. It disrupts the long-period phase of lipids in the stratum corneum of the skin and facilitates the entry of MF into the skin, while POCC forms hydrogen bonds with MF and collagen in the dermis, thereby increasing the retention time. This study demonstrated that POCC can be used as a chemical enhancer in creams, providing a reference for the development of semi-solid formulations.
Having a real say: findings from First Nations Community Panels on pandemic influenza vaccine distribution
Authors: Crooks Kristy , Taylor Kylie , Burns Kiara , Campbell Sandy , Degeling Chris , Williams Jane , Andrews Ross , Massey Peter , McVernon Jodie , Miller Adrian
Published: October 2023

Background
Recent deliberations by Australian public health researchers and practitioners produced an ethical framework of how decisions should be made to distribute pandemic influenza vaccine. The outcome of the deliberations were that the population should be considered in two categories, Level 1 and Level 2, with Level 1 groups being offered access to the pandemic influenza vaccine before other groups. However, the public health researchers and practitioners recognised the importance of making space for public opinion and sought to understand citizens values and preferences, especially First Nations peoples.
Methods
We conducted First Nations Community Panels in two Australian locations in 2019 to assess First Nations people’s informed views through a deliberative process on pandemic influenza vaccination distribution strategies. Panels were asked to make decisions on priority levels, coverage and vaccine doses.
Results
Two panels were conducted with eighteen First Nations participants from a range of ages who were purposively recruited through local community networks. Panels heard presentations from public health experts, cross-examined expert presenters and deliberated on the issues. Reasons for this decision included First Nations people’s lives, culture and families are important; are at-risk of severe health outcomes; and experience barriers and challenges to accessing safe, quality and culturally appropriate healthcare. We found that communication strategies, utilising and upskilling the First Nations health workforce, and targeted vaccination strategies are important elements in pandemic preparedness and response with First Nations peoples.
Conclusions
First Nations Community Panels supported prioritising First Nations peoples for pandemic influenza vaccination distribution and offering greater protection by using a two-dose full course to fewer people if there are initial supply limitations, instead of one dose to more people, during the initial phase of the vaccine roll out. The methodology and findings can help inform efforts to increase SARS-CoV-2 vaccination strategies for First Nations peoples in Australia.