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Productivity and Phytochemicals of Asclepias curassavica in Response to Compost and Silver Nanoparticles Application: HPLC Analysis and Antibacterial Activity of Extracts
Authors: El-Hefny Mervat , Mohamed Abeer A. , Abdelkhalek Ahmed , Salem Mohamed Z. M.
Published: June 2023

The application of compost and metallic nanoparticles has a significant impact on the productivity and chemical composition of horticulture plants. In two subsequent growing seasons, 2020 and 2021, the productivity of Asclepias curassavica L. plants treated with various concentrations of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and compost was assessed. In the pot experiments, the soil was amended with 25% or 50% compost, and the plants were sprayed with 10, 20, and 30 mg/L of AgNPs. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), and dynamic light scattering (DLS) were used to characterize AgNPs. The TEM measurements of AgNPs showed that the particles had spherical forms and ranged in size from roughly 5 to 16 nm. Leaf methanol extracts (LMEs) were prepared from the treated plants and assayed against the growth of two soft rot bacteria, Dickeya solani and Pectobacterium atrosepticum. The maximum plant height, diameter, number of branches/plant, total fresh weight (g), total dry weight (g), and leaf area (cm2) was recorded when levels of 25% compost + AgNPs 20 mg/L, 25% compost, or 50% + AgNPs 20 mg/L, 25% compost + AgNPs 30 mg/L or 50% compost + AgNPs 20 mg/L, 50% compost + AgNPs 20 mg/L, 50% compost + AgNPs 30 or 20 mg/L, and 25% compost + AgNPs 30 mg/L, respectively, were applied. The plants treated with 25% or 50% compost + 30 mg/L AgNPs showed a high chlorophyll content, while the plants treated with 50% compost + AgNPs 30 mg/L or 20 mg/L showed the highest extract percentages. The highest inhibition zones (IZs), 2.43 and 2.2 cm, against the growth of D. solani were observed in the LMEs (4000 mg/L) extracted from the plants treated with compost (v/v) + AgNPs (mg/L) at the levels of 50% + 30 and 25% + 30, respectively. The highest IZs, 2.76 and 2.73 cm, against the growth of P. atrosepticum were observed in the LMEs (4000 mg/L) extracted from the plants treated at the levels of 50% + 30 and 25% + 30, respectively. Several phenolic compounds such as syringic acid, p-coumaric acid, chlorogenic acid, cinnamic acid, ellagic acid, caffeic acid, benzoic acid, gallic acid, ferulic acid, salicylic acid, pyrogallol, and catechol, as well as flavonoid compounds such as 7-hydroxyflavone, naringin, rutin, apigenin, quercetin, kaempferol, luteolin, hesperidin, catechin, and chrysoeriol, were identified in the LMEs as analyzed by HPLC with different concentrations according to the treatment of compost + AgNPs used for the plants. In conclusion, the specific criteria that were utilized to measure the growth of A. curassavica revealed the novelty of compost and AgNPs combination treatments, particularly at a concentration of 50% compost + AgNPs 30 mg/L or 20 mg/L, which is better for the growth and phytochemical production of A. curassavica in the field.
Biocontrol Efficacy of Endophyte Pseudomonas poae to Alleviate Fusarium Seedling Blight by Refining the Morpho-Physiological Attributes of Wheat
Authors: Ibrahim Ezzeldin , Nasser Raghda , Hafeez Rahila , Ogunyemi Solabomi Olaitan , Abdallah Yasmine , Khattak Arif Ali , Shou Linfei , Zhang Yang , Ahmed Temoor , Atef Hatamleh Ashraf , Abdullah Al-Dosary Munirah , M. Ali Hayssam , Luo Jinyan , Li Bin
Published: June 2023

Some endophyte bacteria can improve plant growth and suppress plant diseases. However, little is known about the potential of endophytes bacteria to promote wheat growth and suppress the Fusarium seedling blight pathogen Fusarium graminearum. This study was conducted to isolate and identify endophytic bacteria and evaluate their efficacy for the plant growth promotion and disease suppression of Fusarium seedling blight (FSB) in wheat. The Pseudomonas poae strain CO showed strong antifungal activity in vitro and under greenhouse conditions against F. graminearum strain PH-1. The cell-free supernatants (CFSs) of P. poae strain CO were able to inhibit the mycelium growth, the number of colonies forming, spore germination, germ tube length, and the mycotoxin production of FSB with an inhibition rate of 87.00, 62.25, 51.33, 69.29, and 71.08%, respectively, with the highest concentration of CFSs. The results indicated that P. poae exhibited multifarious antifungal properties, such as the production of hydrolytic enzymes, siderophores, and lipopeptides. In addition, compared to untreated seeds, wheat plants treated with the strain showed significant growth rates, where root and shoot length increased by about 33% and the weight of fresh roots, fresh shoots, dry roots, and dry shoots by 50%. In addition, the strain produced high levels of indole-3-acetic acid, phosphate solubilization, and nitrogen fixation. Finally, the strain demonstrated strong antagonistic properties as well as a variety of plant growth-promoting properties. Thus, this result suggest that this strain could be used as an alternate to synthetic chemicals, which can serve as an effective method of protecting wheat from fungal infection.
Time–Frequency–Energy Characteristics Analysis of Vibration Signals in Digital Electronic Detonators and Nonel Detonators Exploders Based on the HHT Method
Authors: Yin Haojie , Chen Hui , Feng Yin , Zhao Jingkun
Published: June 2023

The China Society of Explosives and Blasting required a larger than 20% annual increase in the national use of digital electronic detonators since 2018. So, this article conducted a large number of on-site tests and then used the Hilbert–Huang Transform method to analyze and compare the vibration signals of digital electronic and nonel detonators during the excavation process of minor cross-sectional rock roadways from the perspective of time, frequency, and energy. Then, through vibration energy analysis, identification of actual delay time, and formula derivation, it was proved that the delay time error of the detonator can control vibration wave random interference and reduce vibration. The analysis results showed that when using a segmented simultaneous blasting network for excavation in small-sectioned rock tunnels, nonel detonators may provide more excellent protection to structures than digital electronic detonators. In the same segment, the timing error of nonel detonators produces a vibration wave with a random superposition damping effect, resulting in an average vibration reduction of 19.4% per segment compared to digital electronic detonators. However, digital electronic detonators are superior to nonel detonators for the fragmentation effect on rock. The research conducted in this paper has the potential to facilitate a more rational and comprehensive promotion of digital electronic detonators in China.
Signal Processing Circuits and Systems for Smart Sensing Applications
Authors: Herencsar Norbert , Salama Khaled N.
Published: June 2023

The rising demand for reliable, real-time, low-maintenance, cost-efficient monitoring systems with a high accuracy is becoming increasingly more notable in everyday life [...]
Optimizing Yarn Tension in Textile Production with Tension–Position Cascade Control Method Using Kalman Filter
Authors: Neaz Ahmed , Lee Eun Ha , Jin Tae Hwan , Cho Kyung Chul , Nam Kanghyun
Published: June 2023

The production of textiles has undergone a considerable transformation, progressing from its primitive origins in hand-weaving to the implementation of contemporary automated systems. Weaving yarn into fabric is a crucial process in the textile industry that requires meticulous attention to output quality products, particularly in the tension control section. The efficiency of the tension controller in relation to the yarn tension significantly affects the quality of the resulting fabric, as proper tension control leads to strong, uniform, and aesthetically pleasing fabric, while poor tension control can cause defects and yarn breakage, leading to production downtime and increased costs. Maintaining the desired yarn tension during textile production is crucial, although it poses several problems, such as the continuous diameter change of the unwinder and rewinder sections leading to system change. Another problem faced by the industrial operation is maintaining proper tension on the yarn while changing the roll-to-roll operation velocity. In this paper, an optimized method for controlling yarn tension through the cascade control of tension and position, incorporating feedback controllers, feedforward, and disturbance observers, has been proposed to make the system more robust and suitable for industrial use. In addition, an optimum signal processor has been designed to obtain sensor data with reduced noise and minimal phase difference.
ECG-Based Stress Detection and Productivity Factors Monitoring: The Real-Time Production Factory System
Authors: Donati Massimiliano , Olivelli Martina , Giovannini Romano , Fanucci Luca
Published: June 2023

Productivity and production quality have become primary goals for the success of companies in all industrial and manufacturing sectors. Performance in terms of productivity is influenced by several factors including machinery efficiency, work environment and safety conditions, production processes organization, and aspects related to workers’ behavior (human factors). In particular, work-related stress is among the human factors that are most impactful and difficult to capture. Thus, optimizing productivity and quality in an effective way requires considering all these factors simultaneously. The proposed system aims to detect workers’ stress and fatigue in real time using wearable sensors and machine learning techniques and also integrate all data regarding the monitoring of production processes and the work environment into a single platform. This allows comprehensive multidimensional data analysis and correlation research, enabling organizations to improve productivity through appropriate work environments and sustainable processes for workers. The on-field trial demonstrated the technical and operational feasibility of the system, its high degree of usability, and the ability to detect stress from ECG signals exploiting a 1D Convolutional Neural Network (accuracy 88.4%, F1-score 0.90).
The Impact of Meat Consumption on Human Health, the Environment and Animal Welfare: Perceptions and Knowledge of Pre-Service Teachers
Authors: Almeida António , Torres Joana , Rodrigues Isilda
Published: June 2023

Although meat was considered fundamental for human health in the past, in recent decades, it has come to be considered a poison. The present study involved 197 pre-service primary teachers from two Portuguese institutions: one in an urban context and the other in a smaller city. It aimed to ascertain the main diet of the participants and their perceptions and knowledge about the impact of meat consumption on human health, the environment and animal welfare. It also aimed to identify which type of meat was considered better and worse for health, how important meat consumption is for adults and children, and to determine whether the participants would consider it important to reduce meat consumption in their diets and the reasons for doing so. The study uses mainly a methodological quantitative approach, and a questionnaire was designed and applied. The participants showed their preference for an omnivorous diet with no restrictions, considering this diet the best for human health, but the worst for the environment and animal welfare. Although meat consumption was considered important for human health, most participants considered that it would be important to consume less meat. From the answers given for the open questions, it was concluded that some respondents had difficulties in justifying their answers, revealing a certain lack of knowledge about the subject, which has important implications for teacher training courses.
An Efficient Smart Pharmaceutical Packaging Technology Framework to Assess the Quality of Returned Medication through Non-Intrusively Recording Storage Conditions after Dispensation
Authors: Gerrans James , Donyai Parastou , Finlay Katherine , Sherratt R. Simon
Published: June 2023

Medicine waste is a global issue, with economic, environmental, and social consequences that are only predicted to worsen. A structured review of the literature on medicine reuse revealed that there is a lack of technological applications addressing the key concerns raised by pharmaceutical stakeholders on the safety and feasibility of redispensing medication. A basis and guidelines for solutions aiming at enabling medicine reuse were devised by exploring a conceptual model of a Circular Pharmaceutical Supply Chain (CPSC), discussing concerns raised within the literature and identifying methods to influence the public and pharmaceutical companies. SPaRAS, a novel system to validate the storage conditions and streamline the assessment of returned medicines, is proposed. The Smart Packaging System (SPS) will record the storage conditions of medication while in patient care. The companion Returns Assessment System (RAS) will efficiently communicate with the SPS through RFID, configure the sensors within the SPS to the needs of its assigned medicine and assess the returns against tailored eligibility criteria. The increased safety and efficiency provided by SPaRAS addresses the concerns of large pharmaceutical companies and the public, offering a method to reuse previously owned medication and reduce the effects of unnecessary medicine waste.
Impact of Human Papillomavirus Vaccination on Male Disease: A Systematic Review
Authors: Rosado Catarina , Fernandes Ângela Rita , Rodrigues Acácio Gonçalves , Lisboa Carmen
Published: June 2023

Human papillomavirus (HPV)-related diseases are highly prevalent in men worldwide, comprising external anogenital condyloma, anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN), penile intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN), and anogenital and oropharyngeal cancers. There is exceptionally low vaccine coverage in the male population. Only 4% of men were fully vaccinated, worldwide, as of 2019. The aim of this review is to assess the impact of HPV vaccination on male disease. Three databases (MEDLINE, Web of Science, Scopus) and Clinical Trials.gov were searched. We included thirteen studies, eight randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and five cohorts, comprising a total of 14,239 participants. Regarding anal disease, seven studies reported HPV vaccine efficacy ranging from 91.1% to 93.1% against AIN1, and ranging from 89.6% to 91.7% against AIN2|3 and anal cancer. Five studies showed an efficacy against genital condyloma of 89.9% in HPV-naïve males, varying between 66.7% and 67.2% in intention-to-treat populations. Studies reporting no efficacy have included older participants. These results support vaccination of young men previously infected, beyond HPV-naïve males. The evidence quality was moderate to low for most outcomes, namely genital diseases. RCTs are needed to assess the efficacy of HPV vaccination on male oropharyngeal cancer.
A Meta-Analysis on the Association between Peptic Ulcer Disease and COVID-19 Severity
Authors: Wang Ying , Xu Jie , Shi Liqin , Yang Haiyan , Wang Yadong
Published: June 2023

The association between peptic ulcer disease and the severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is inconclusive across individual studies. Thus, this study aimed to investigate whether there was a significant association between peptic ulcer disease and COVID-19 severity through a meta-analysis. The electronic databases (Web of Science, Wiley, Springer, EMBASE, Elsevier, Cochrane Library, Scopus and PubMed) were retrieved for all eligible studies. The Stata 11.2 software was used for all statistical analyses. The pooled odds ratio (OR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) was calculated by a random-effects meta-analysis model. The heterogeneity was evaluated by the inconsistency index (I2) and Cochran’s Q test. Egger’s analysis and Begg’s analysis were conducted to evaluate the publication bias. Meta-regression analysis and subgroup analysis were done to explore the potential source of heterogeneity. Totally, our findings based on confounding variables-adjusted data indicated that there was no significant association between peptic ulcer disease and the higher risk for COVID-19 severity (pooled OR = 1.17, 95% CI: 0.97–1.41) based on 15 eligible studies with 4,533,426 participants. When the subgroup analysis was performed by age (mean or median), there was a significant association between peptic ulcer disease and a higher risk for COVID-19 severity among studies with age ≥ 60 years old (pooled OR = 1.15, 95% CI: 1.01–1.32), but not among studies with age < 60 years old (pooled OR = 1.16, 95% CI: 0.89–1.50). Our meta-analysis showed that there was a significant association between peptic ulcer disease and a higher risk for COVID-19 severity among older patients but not among younger patients.
A Phase 1 Two-Arm, Randomized, Double-Blind, Active-Controlled Study of Live, Oral Plasmid-Derived Adenovirus Type 4 and Type 7 Vaccines in Seronegative Adults
Authors: Beaty Shannon , Collins Natalie , Karasavvas Nicos , Kuschner Robert , Hang Jun , Adhikari Anima , Maljkovic Berry Irina , Fung Christian , Walls Shannon , Betancourt Elena , Mendy Jason , Lock Michael , Gierman Emma , Bennett Sean , Shabram Paul , Warfield Kelly
Published: June 2023

PXVX0047 is an investigational vaccine developed for active immunization to prevent febrile acute respiratory disease (ARD) caused by adenovirus serotypes 4 (Ad4) and 7 (Ad7). PXVX0047 consists of a modernized, plasmid-derived vaccine that was generated using a virus isolated from Wyeth Ad4 and Ad7 vaccine tablets. A phase 1 two-arm, randomized, double-blind, active-controlled study was conducted to evaluate the safety profile and immunogenicity of the investigational adenovirus vaccines. The two components of PXVX0047 were administered orally together in a single dose to 11 subjects. For comparison, three additional subjects received the Ad4/Ad7 vaccine that is currently in use by the US military. The results of this study show that the tolerability and immunogenicity of the PXVX0047 Ad7 component are comparable with that of the control Ad4/Ad7 vaccine; however, the immunogenicity of the PXVX0047 Ad4 component was lower than expected. Clinical trial number NCT03160339.
Prospects for using resveratrol in confectionery production
Authors:   All-Russian Research Institute of the Confectionery Industry — branch of the V.M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems of the RAS, Perfiliev D.S. , Zaitseva L.V. ,   All-Russian Research Institute of the Confectionery Industry — branch of the V.M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems of the RAS, Ruban N.V. ,   Department of Confectionery, Sugar, Subtropical and Food Flavor Technologies, ROSBIOTECH
Published: June 2023

Oxidative stress is a major factor in the development of noncommunicable diseases. Antioxidant consumption reduces the negative eff ects of oxidative stress. Resveratrol is one of the most potent antioxidants with proven effi ciency. The article discusses the prospects for using resveratrol in order to increase the antioxidant activity of confectionery.
Effect of disodium phosphate on the structural and mechanical properties of marmalade
Authors:   FSBEI HE ROSBIOTECH, Moscow, Morozov Leonid Alekseevich , Bortnik Taisiya Andreevna ,   FSBEI HE ROSBIOTECH, Moscow, Kazantsev Egor Valerievich ,   All-Russian Research Institute of the Confectionery Industry — branch of the V.M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems of the RAS, Moscow, Ruban Natalya Viktorovna ,   Department of Confectionery, Sugar, Subtropical and Food Flavor Technologies, FSBEI HE ROSBIOTECH, Moscow
Published: June 2023

Marmalade is in demand by domestic consumers. Demand for marmalade in 2022–2023 has increased compared to previous years. At the same time, there are tasks to increase its preservation and initial qualitative properties, including structural and mechanical ones. To solve these problems, model formulations of marmalade samples containing various concentrations of a food additive of disodium phosphate (E339 (ii)), which has water-retaining and stabilizing properties, were studied in the work. To study the strength of marmalade, the device "Structurometer ST-2" was used. It was found that the optimal amount of E339(ii) for marmalade was 0.34%. As a result, consumer properties of marmalade are improved. The addition of E339(ii) above the specified content leads to a deterioration in the structural and mechanical properties of marmalade.
Conversion of protein and feed energy into food protein and meat fat in steers of Simmental breed
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy”, Russia, Moscow, Prokhorov I. P. , Shoshina Yu. V. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “St. Petersburg State Agrarian University”, Russia, St. Petersburg, Pushkin, Kalmykova O. A. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy”, Russia, Moscow, Lukyanov V. N. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy”, Russia, Moscow
Published: June 2023

The organism of young cattle in postnatal ontogenesis can be considered as a system capable of effectively transforming feed nutrients into food protein and fat. The intensity of synthesis and accumulation of protein and fat in carcasses depends on the technological solutions used at all stages of beef production such as rearing and fattening. The purpose of the research was to study the character and intensity of protein and fat deposition in steers of Simmental breed, as well as the ability of their body to transform protein and metabolic energy of feed into the main nutrients of the beef of carcasses under conditions of various methods of housing. Using the method of pairs of analogues taking into account the origin, age and birth weight, 3 groups of steers with 15 heads in each were formed. The housing of steers of the 1st control group was in group-housed till 7 months, and then by keep tied method. Calves of the 2nd and 3rd experimental groups from birth to the age of 7 months were reared using the technology of beef cattle breeding on suckling method. After weaning from the cows, the steers of the 2nd experimental group were transferred to keep tied method, and the herdmates of the 3rd experimental group were transferred to free-stall housing. The slaughter of steers was carried out at birth, at the age of 6, 12, 15 and 18 months, determining the morphological composition of carcasses and the chemical composition of the average sample of meat, on the basis of which the conversion of protein and feed energy into food protein and fat of carcasses was calculated. It was found that weaning stress and free-stall housing negatively aff ected the ability of steers to transform protein and feed energy into nutrients of meat products, which resulted in a decrease in the conversion coeffi cients of protein, fat and energy. The value of the protein conversion coeffi cient at the end of the experimental period was in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd groups 6,7; 6,6; 6,1 %, respectively. The conversion coeffi cients of the metabolic energy of feed into fat and the energy of the edible part of carcasses in young animals of the 3rd experimental group aged 12, 15 and 18 months were, respectively, 1,4; 1,7 and 1,5 abs.% lower than in animals of the 1st control group.
"Soft power", "color revolution" and "hybrid war": public diplomacy vs political technology
Authors:   Kutafi n Moscow State Law University (MSAL), Executive office of the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Nitochkin F. V.
Published: June 2023

"Color revolutions" are a form of "hybrid war" unleashed by the global hegemon against uncontrolled states in order to maintain its dominance in the world. Today they are becoming the main destabilizing factor both for a single nation and for the system of international relations as a whole. A comparative analysis of the "color revolutions" since the collapse of the USSR allows us to conclude that the theses spread by Western propaganda about the positive impact of the "soft power" on the "progress of democracy" are unfounded. Despite the presence of real socio-economic diffi culties and the so-called "protest potential” in the impacted countries "color revolutions" are primarily staged and controlled from abroad. As a rule, the main object of infl uence in the preparation of "color revolutions" are traditional family values, historical memory and the country's top political leadership as a guarantor of national sovereignty. The key actors of color revolutions are foreign-funded NGOs and the media which broadcast values and meanings alien to national self-consciousness into the information space and also “heat up” protest relations in the society. The point of application to seize control within the "color revolution" is the election of the country's national leadership or referendums on socially signifi cant issues. Accordingly, the most crucial task of sovereign states is to protect the electoral process from external interference, the spread of false information about elections and their discredit. An important factor in protecting the electoral rights of citizens and legitimizing state power is public observation of voting. Tools and resources of “soft power” are underestimated and poorly used by the post-Soviet states to defend national interests, protect the sovereign choice of the people and counteract attempts of external interference into domestic political processes. Promising directions for expanding infl uence on international relations are concentrated in the information, communication and political fi eld of the Internet which is still a territory of relative legal “freedom”. Among the main areas of protection "information sovereignty" are the following: expansion of Russian jurisdiction to representative offi ces of foreign IT platforms operating within the Russian Federation, development of media literacy and critical thinking of citizens, the need for constant refutation of "fakes", introduction of special programs that can recognize them and determine their distributors, prohibition of anonymity in social media, increasing legal liability for the production and distribution of "fakes".
The problem of finding a target audience for hotel advertising on the Internet
Authors:   Department of Tourism and Hospitality, Voronezh State University of Engineering Technologies, Glagoleva L. E. , Zatsepilina N. P. ,   Department of Tourism and Hospitality, Voronezh State University of Engineering Technologies, Kovaleva E. N. ,   Department of Higher Mathematics, Voronezh State University of Engineering Technologies, Romanchenk V. V. ,   Voronezh State University of Engineering Technologies, Kalinichev Е. А. ,   Voronezh State University of Engineering Technologies
Published: June 2023

The article discusses an effective way to advertise hotels on the Internet using their unique features. The authors of the study suggest using the distinctive characteristics of each hotel, such as location, history, design, and other aspects, to create an advertising campaign strategy. The article provides specific examples of what characteristics can be used to attract the attention of potential customers, as well as how to present them properly in an advertising campaign. The authors also describe the main advantages of this approach to advertising and provide recommendations for its implementation. The article will be useful for marketing professionals who want to increase the efficacy of their advertising campaigns and attract more customers to the hotel business.
Plataformas digitales en las PYMES como herramienta de sostenibilidad en tiempos de pandemia
Authors: Camacho Tomas , Ramírez Fabián , Bautista Solís Juan
Published: June 2023

La digitalización de procesos empresariales y el acceso a internet de un mayor número de personas genera un ambiente de incertidumbre. Por tal motivo el estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar el uso de plataformas digitales en la PYMES del cantón Azogues como herramientas de sostenibilidad en tiempos de pandemia. Se empleó una metodología de tipo descriptiva, exploratoria, con un enfoque cuantitativo, no experimental, de corte transversal. La muestra estuvo conformada por 151 PYMES. Se obtuvo como resultado que existe una influencia de las plataformas digitales en el contexto de estudio, especialmente las orientadas a generar espacios de comunicación entre el cliente y la empresa. Concluyendo que las plataformas de redes sociales son las preferidas por las empresas para explorar los beneficios de la digitalización, mientras tanto, la carencia de conocimiento en temas tecnológicos se convierte en una barrera de entrada a la transformación digital
Competencias digitales en escolares peruanos con discapacidad visual: análisis y perspectivas
Authors: Sebastiani Ronquillo Milagros Rafaela , Bazualdo Fiorini Enzo Renatto , Sánchez Soto Juan Manuel
Published: June 2023

El campo de la educación inclusiva para niños con deficiencias sustanciales como la ceguera se ha visto afectado por la creciente anticipación de las nuevas tecnologías y sus múltiples usos. Por consiguiente, se planteó como objetivo analizar las competencias digitales en escolares peruanos con discapacidad visual. El estudio se llevó a cabo bajo un enfoque analítico, amparado en el diseño de revisión sistemática, se usó como metodología la declaración PRISMA, para ello, se recuperaron documentos a través de las bases de datos Scopus, Web of Science, PsycoInfo y Scielo, donde se reconocieron 20 producciones científicas. Se concluye que las competencias digitales son herramientas de apoyo para que los alumnos con discapacidades alcancen su máximo desarrollo, deberían facilitar la inclusión educativa y contribuir al desarrollo de entornos de aprendizaje para ellos, siempre que los escolares con discapacidades visuales puedan aprovechar sus ventajas.
Asynchronous Volunteer Engagement in Online Continuing Education Using Virtual Communities
Authors: Freidig Amy
Published: June 2023

The Wisconsin Master Gardener Program team used the Google+ Community platform to provide an engaging online discussion forum for asynchronous continuing education experiences. Applications of such a tool for volunteer online education have numerous benefits, including the capacity for asynchronous posting, ease of posting, privacy options, wide availability, and the potential for internal troubleshooting.
Use of a Timely Topics Web Tool to Enhance Research-Based Extension Program Impact
Authors: Ivey Jennie , Myer Phillip
Published: June 2023

Developing creative, impactful methods for delivering research-based Extension educational material is often challenging. However, options have increased as technological advancement has made online learning accessible to stakeholders, producers/farmers, and the general public alike. An interactive timely topics web tool (TTW) can enhance interaction with a program home page to aid Extension professionals in effectively disseminating relevant information to users. Use of an equine program TTW broadened the reach of programmatic resources to national and international scales and increased new and repeat contacts with the educational website. Providing opportunities for interactive web-based learning may enhance implementation of recommended practices and reportable outcomes within Extension programs
The Family Mealtime Study: Parent Socialization and Context During Family Meals
Authors: Kok Car , Torquati Julia , Guzman Maria
Published: June 2023

Research on the family mealtime has shown its importance for youths' dietary attitudes and behaviors. Youths who have more frequent family meals often have more healthful dietary behaviors. However, little is known about the context and processes related to how family mealtimes affect youths' dietary behaviors. To address this gap, we examined the context of family mealtimes and parent socialization that occurs during family meals through mealtime observations and interviews. Family mealtimes are valued by parents, and our findings can be useful to Extension professionals in educating parents and families regarding shaping of family mealtimes, feeding strategies, and nutrition.
Inclusive Scholarship: Extension Program Participants as Poster Coauthors
Authors: Wilkinson Deanna , Carroll Jan
Published: June 2023

The poster is a promising mechanism for inclusive scholarship. Inclusive scholarship provides direct opportunities for inclusion and representation. Community partner and youth participants in an urban gardening program were engaged in program-related scholarship via involvement in creation of a poster and its presentation at a community engagement conference. This article explains how including partners and youths as coauthors and copresenters helped Extension professionals reach a wider audience while deepening relationships, empowering youth participants, and improving data quality.
Variables Affecting First-Time Parents' Feeding Behaviors
Authors: Wright Lindsay , Jeanfreau Michelle
Published: June 2023

After deciding whether to breastfeed or formula feed, parents must determine when to introduce solid foods. We examined feeding behaviors of 131 first-time parents, applying the theory of planned behavior to our investigation. Results indicated that parents' attitudes influenced infant feeding behavior at 6 months old. Therefore, Extension professionals should consider providing programming and materials to encourage healthful attitudes, in addition to focusing on general nutrition information. Moreover, our sample relied heavily on health professionals, friends and family, and books or videos for infant feeding information, so Extension professionals should consider targeting other influential groups in addition to targeting parents directly.
Evaluating Promotional Efforts for Driving Traffic to an Extension Outreach Website
Authors: Campbell Tim , Shaw Bret , Rao Amulya , Klink Jenna
Published: June 2023

As online communication becomes more important to Extension professionals, understanding how promotional strategies affect the number of people accessing online content also becomes more important. We tracked website visits resulting from four different promotional efforts to understand relative effectiveness of these efforts. Each effort was unique in cost, efficacy, and efficiency. We found that using multiple promotional approaches to drive traffic to educational content can increase engagement over time and allow for reaching larger audiences.
Promoting Farmers' Markets: Preferences of Farmers' Market Leaders
Authors: Witzling Laura , Shaw Bret , Wilson Marlie , Morales Alfonso
Published: June 2023

Extension professionals across disciplines are involved with farmers' markets, and reports have indicated an increase in the number of farmers' markets across the country. We explored perspectives of farmers' market leaders regarding topics and data of interest and capacity and willingness to collect data related to market promotion. The purpose of our work was to provide Extension educators with information that may guide programming around farmers' markets. We collected data through an online survey of Wisconsin farmers' market leaders in spring 2017. Market leaders were most interested in learning how to encourage word-of-mouth communication between customers and engage in other low-cost strategies, such as having partners help promote a market.
The impact of operational factors on degradation of formaldehyde as a human carcinogen using Ag3 PO4 /TiO2 photocatalyst
Authors: Hadi Asghar , Niaei Aligholi , Seifi Azam , Rasoulzadeh Yahya
Published: June 2023

Background: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) identified formaldehyde as a carcinogen in 2004, yet formaldehyde is widely used in health care settings and various industries. In recent years, photocatalytic oxidation has been developed as a potential technique for removing pollutants arising from organic chemical agents and consequently promoting the health indices. This study investigated the effect of operational factors in optimizing formaldehyde removal from the air using Ag3 PO4 /TiO2 photocatalyst. Methods: An experimental study was designed to investigate the effect of operational factors on the efficiency of formaldehyde degradation. The variables investigated in this study include pollutant retention time, initial pollutant concentration and relative humidity. Sol-gel method was used to synthesize the nano-composite photocatalyst. An ideal experimental design was carried out based on Box-Behnken design (BBD) with response surface methodology (RSM). The sample size in this study includes all the glasses coated with Ag3 PO4 /TiO2 photocatalyst. Results: The maximum formaldehyde degradation of 32% was obtained at the initial concentration of 2 ppm, 20% relative humidity, and 90 minutes of retention time. Based on the statistical results, the correlation coefficient of the present study for the impact of operational factors on formaldehyde degradation was 0.9635, which means that there is only 3.65% probability of error in the model. Conclusion: The operational factors examined in this study (retention time, relative humidity, and initial formaldehyde concentration) were significantly influential in the degradation efficiency of formaldehyde by the photocatalyst. Due to the high exposure of employees and clients of health and treatment centers to formaldehyde as a carcinogenic substance, the results of this study can be used in ventilation systems to remove environmental pollutants in health care centers and other occupational settings.
Smoking cessation strategies for women: An analysis of smoking cessation determinants among Korean female smokers participating in a smoking cessation outreach program
Authors: Suh Minhee , Im Boae , Lee Hun Jae , Kim Kyu-Sung , Sohn Min
Published: June 2023

Background: Although there is strong evidence that behavioral counseling improves quit rates, limited data are available on individualized smoking cessation counseling provided to female smokers because they often are hesitant to identify as smokers. This study aimed to elucidate factors related to smoking cessation among Korean women who participated in the smoking cessation outreach program. Methods: This retrospective descriptive study used data retrieved from the Korea Health Promotion Institute. The data included individual participant characteristics, supportive services received, and self-reported smoking cessation outcomes from June 1, 2015, to December 31, 2017. Results: Data from 709 women were analyzed. We found cessation rates of 43.3% (confidence interval [CI]=0.40, 0.47) at four weeks, 28.6% (CI=0.25, 0.32) at 12 weeks, and 21.6% (CI=0.19, 0.25) at six months. Significant determinants of quitting at six months were regular exercise (odds ratio [OR]=3.02; 95% CI=1.28, 3.29; P=0.009) and the number of counseling sessions during the first four weeks of the program (OR=1.26; 95% CI=1.04, 1.82; P=0.041). Conclusion: Providing intensive counseling during initial phase of smoking cessation program and regular exercise would be effective strategies for smoking cessation programs for women smokers to promote their health.
Utilizing waste mango and avocado seeds for highly effective dye removal with activated carbon
Authors: Yousuf Rawa Ghassan , Sabbar Huda Adil , Atiyah Zainab Yaqoub
Published: June 2023

Activated carbon (AC) is a highly important adsorbent material, as it is a solid form of pure carbon that boasts a porous structure and a large surface area, making it effective for capturing pollutants. Thanks to its exceptional features, AC is widely used for purifying water that is contaminated with odors and removing dyes in a cost-effective manner. A variety of carbonic materials have been employed to prepare AC, and this study aimed to evaluate the suitability of utilizing waste mango and avocado seeds for this purpose, followed by testing their efficacy in removing dye from aqueous solutions. The results indicate that using waste mango and avocado as AC is technically feasible, achieving dye removal percentages of 98% and 93%, respectively. Equilibrium isotherms were explained using Langmuir and Freundlich adsorption models, with the former proving to be the best fit for the experimental data (R2=0.99). Additionally, adsorption kinetics were analyzed and found to be well represented by the pseudo-2nd kinetic model.
Hybridizing grid partitioning, rough set theory, and feature selection for fuzzy rule generation in dataset classification
Authors: Lawrence Ogange
Published: June 2023

This research investigates the hybridization of Grid Partitioning, Rough Set Theory, and Feature Selection for Fuzzy Rule Generation in Dataset Classification. The objective is to improve classification accuracy and interpretability by integrating multiple techniques. Grid partitioning is employed to divide the dataset into regions, allowing localized analysis. Rough set theory is utilized for attribute reduction and feature selection, identifying informative features within each region. Fuzzy rule generation is applied to generate interpretable classification rules using linguistic terms and membership functions. The hybrid model is optimized using metaheuristic algorithms to maximize classification performance. The research demonstrates the potential of the hybrid approach through experiments on the Iris flower dataset. The findings reveal improved classification accuracy, enhanced interpretability, and effective handling of complex datasets. The research contributes to the field by integrating these techniques into a cohesive framework and highlights the importance of parameter settings, computational complexity, and real-world applications. Future work should address these limitations and validate the approach on diverse datasets. The hybridization of Grid Partitioning, Rough Set Theory, and Feature Selection for Fuzzy Rule Generation holds promise for advancing classification models in various domains
Pembuatan Jaringan Local Area Network Menggunakan Protokol Routing OSPF di SMK NU Ungaran
Authors: Putra R.R Aqmal , Rohman Abdul , Iwan Setiawan Wibisono
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this research is to determine the efficiency of the access speed of the routing protocol itself, the implementation of this research at SMK NU Ungaran, using the ospf (Open Short Path First) routing protocol can at least reduce the risk of link-state on the network, this study uses a single method. area routin ospf protocol which is implemented using 3 routers with type 1814 which are implemented using Cisco packet tracer software. The results of the trials that have been carried out with the OSPF routing protocol are to maximize the best roting path. so that in developing the network can still be bigger and reduce link-state failures.AbstrakAqmal Putra Rahmatullah Rohim 2021.,Pembuatan Jaringan Local Area Network Menggunakan Protokol Routing OSPF..Skripsi Program Studi Teknik Informatika.Fakultas Komputer dan Pendidikan.Universitas Ngudi Waluyo Tujuan dari penelitia ini adalah untuk mengetahui efisiensi kecepatan akses dari routing protokol itu sendiri, pelaksanaan penelitian ini di SMK NU Ungaran,dengan menggunakan prtokol routing ospfÂ  (Open Short Path First) setidaknya bisa mengurangi resiko link-state pada jaringan,penelitian ini menggunakan metode single area routin protokol ospfÂ  yang penerapannya mengunakan 3 buah router dengan tipe 1814 yang di implementasikan mengunakan software cisco packet tracer.Hasil dari uji coba yang telah dilakukan dengan protokol routing ospf ini adalah memaksimalkan jalur roting yang terbaik.Â  sehingga dalam mengembangkan jaringannya masih bisa lebih besar serta mengurangi kegagalan link-State.
Augmented Reality Sebagai Media Pembelajaran Bangun Ruang Dengan Menggunakan Metode Single Marker Pada Anak Mi Wasilatul Huda Bojonegoro
Authors: Husnia Mamluatul , Iwan Setiawan Wibisono
Published: June 2023

Currently, in studying spatial structure only through a blackboard, books, and illustrations in ordinary books and the learning methods used so far are still conventional methods and lack of understanding, the interest of MI Wassilatul Huda Ngasem Bojonegoro students towards mathematics subjects , one of which is building material. This research was conducted with the aim of helping elementary school students in understanding spatial objects and to implement augmented reality as a learning medium so that mathematics learning is more fun, interactive and fun. The product is developed using the waterfall method and applies the single marker method in its 3D objects. Based on usability test results with 94.67% this application is very feasible to use. From the results of the study, it can be concluded that android-based learning media in the form of augmented reality using the single marker method is very feasible to use and can be implemented by teachers and students in learning to build spaces.AbstrakSaat ini dalam mempelajari bangun ruang hanya melalui sebuah papan tulis, buku, serta ilustrasi yang ada dalam buku-buku biasa serta metode pembelajaran yang digunakan selama ini masih metode yang konvensional dan kurang nya pemahaman, minat siswa MI Wasilatul Huda Ngasem Bojonegoro terhadap mata pelajaran matematika, salah satu nya materi bangun ruang. Penelitian ini dilakukan bertujuan untuk membantu anak peserta didik sekolah dasar dalam memahami objek bangun ruang serta untuk mengimplementasikan augmented reality sebagai media pembelajaran agar pembelajaran matematika lebih asyik, interaktif dan menyenangkan. Produk di kembangkan menggunakan metode waterfall dan menerapkan metode single Marker dalam objek 3D nya. Berdasarkan hasil uji usability dengan 94,67% aplikasi ini sangat layak di gunakan . Dari hasil penelitian bisa di simpulkan bahwa media pembelajaran berbasis android berupa augmented reality dengan menggunakan metode single Marker sangat layak di gunakan serta dapat di implementasikan oleh guru dan siswa dalam pembelajaran bangun ruang.