bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Neuroanatomic Correlates of Olfactory Identification Impairment in Healthy Older Adults and in Persons with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Authors: Kamath Vidyulata , Senjem Matthew L. , Spychalla Anthony J. , Chen Honglei , Palta Priya , Mosley Thomas H. , Windham B. Gwen , Griswold Michael , Knopman David S. , Gottesman Rebecca F. , Jack Clifford R. , Sharrett A. Richey , Schneider Andrea L.C.
Published: July 2022

Background:

Olfactory identification (OI) impairment appears early in the course of Alzheimer’s disease dementia (AD), prior to detectable cognitive impairment. However, the neuroanatomical correlates of impaired OI in cognitively normal older adults (CN) and persons with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are not fully understood.

Objective:

We examined the neuroanatomic correlates of OI impairment in older adults from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Neurocognitive Study (ARIC-NCS).

Methods:

Our sample included 1,600 older adults without dementia who completed clinical assessment and structural brain imaging from 2011 to 2013. We characterized OI impairment using the 12-item Sniffin’ Sticks odor identification test (score ≤6). We used voxel-based morphometry (VBM) and region of interest (ROI) analyses to examine the neuroanatomic correlates of impaired OI in CN and MCI, after adjusting for potential confounders. Analyses were also separately stratified by race and sex.

Results:

In CN, OI impairment was associated with smaller amygdala gray matter (GM) volume ( p < 0.05). In MCI, OI impairment was associated with smaller GM volumes of the olfactory cortex, amygdala, entorhinal cortex, hippocampus, and insula (ps < 0.05). Differential associations were observed by sex in MCI; OI impairment was associated with lower insular GM volumes among men but not among women (p-interaction = 0.04). There were no meaningful interactions by race.

Conclusion:

The brain regions associated with OI impairment in individuals without dementia are specifically those regions known to be the primary targets of AD pathogenic processes. These findings highlight the potential utility of olfactory assessment in the identification and stratification of older adults at risk for AD.
Striatal Induction and Spread of the Huntington’s Disease Protein: A Novel Rhes Route
Authors: Subramaniam Srinivasa
Published: July 2022

The CAG/CAA expansion encoding polyQ huntingtin (mutant huntingtin [mHTT]) causes Huntington’s disease (HD), which is characterized by atrophy and loss of striatal medium spiny neurons (MSNs), which are preceded by neuropathological alterations in the cortex. Previous studies have shown that mHTT can spread in the brain, but the mechanisms involved in the stereotyped degeneration and dysfunction of the neurons from the striatum to the cortex remain unclear. In this study, we found that the mHTT expression initially restricted in the striatum later spread to the cortical regions in mouse brains. Such transmission was diminished in mice that lacked the striatal-enriched protein Ras-homolog enriched in the striatum (Rhes). Rhes restricted to MSNs was also found in the cortical layers of the brain, indicating a new transmission route for the Rhes protein to the brain. Mechanistically, Rhes promotes such transmission via a direct cell-to-cell contact mediated by tunneling nanotubes (TNTs), the membranous protrusions that enable the transfer of mHTT, Rhes, and other vesicular cargoes. These transmission patterns suggest that Rhes and mHTT are likely co-transported in the brain using TNT-like cell-to-cell contacts. On the basis of these new results, a perspective is presented in this review: Rhes may ignite the mHTT transmission from the striatum that may coincide with HD onset and disease progression through an anatomically connected striato-cortical retrograde route.
Small touches to big walks –the impact of rehabilitation on Sjögren-Larsson syndrome: A case report
Authors: Yolcu Gunay , Huseynli Leyla , Kenis-Coskun Ozge , Karadag-Saygi Evrim
Published: July 2022

Sjögren-Larsson syndrome (SLS) is a rare neurocutaneous disorder characterized by the presence of congenital ichthyosis, spasticity, and mental retardation. As with other rare genetic diseases, treatment is mainly symptomatic. Due to the absence of definitive treatment, lifelong follow-up and support of patients are important to improve the quality of life. A 7-year-old female child who was diagnosed as having SLS was referred to the rehabilitation clinic. After 20 sessions of a rehabilitation program, she started walking independently with the additional contribution of ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs). The contribution of the short-term rehabilitation approach and especially the administration of AFOs to the independence level of the patient is emphasized herein.
The uneven effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on National Statistical Offices
Authors: Wollburg Philip , Contreras Ivette , Carletto Calogero , Morales Luis Gonzalez , Perucci Francesca , Zezza Alberto
Published: July 2022

This paper presents an analysis of how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the operations of National Statistical Offices (NSOs), how NSOs responded and adjusted to the disruptions, and how they are transitioning to a post-pandemic equilibrium. The paper uses four rounds of the Global COVID-19 survey of NSOs conducted by The World Bank and the United Nations Statistical Division (UNSD), in coordination with the UN Regional Commissions. The paper highlights the heterogeneity of the COVID-19 disruptions among NSOs and provides evidence that statistical operations have been hardest hit in low- and lower middle-income countries. We find that NSOs with weaker Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure, and those more impacted by declines in funding tended to be more affected and lag in their recovery trajectory. These NSOs tend to be concentrated in low- and lower-middle income countries. The paper concludes that without targeted action the effects of the pandemic will exacerbate and widen pre-existing data production inequalities, despite the best efforts of NSOs that have in most cases responded to the pandemic with the adoption of innovative solutions and have ingeniously used this crisis as an opportunity to accelerate the modernization of the national statistical systems.
Nowcasting impact of COVID-19 on multidimensional child poverty
Authors: Fiala Oliver , Kielem Aristide , Delamónica Enrique , Obaidy Mohamed , Espinoza-Delgado Jose , Giacoponello Mariela , Martinez Ismael Cid
Published: July 2022

From the onset, it was clear that the impact of the global economic and social crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic was unlikely to affect all children equally. Thus, it was necessary to ascertain the impact of COVID-19 on child poverty as the events unfolded. Many of the indirect effects of the pandemic – disruptions to health services, delayed vaccination programmes, widespread school closures, and increases in food insecurity – have significant impacts on the realisation of children’s rights and, consequently, were expected to increase material deprivations across different dimensions. The question was by how much? In this article we explain the modelling and methodological approach to project or nowcast the answer to that question. The method is dynamic as it was revised as additional information emerged during 2020 and 2021.
Bayesian synthetic prediction of state level poverty using Indian Household Consumer Expenditure Survey Data1
Authors: Das Soumojit , Basu Atanushasan , Lahiri Partha , Sengupta Shreya
Published: July 2022

Goal 1 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations member States in 2015, is to end poverty in all forms everywhere. The major indicator to monitor the goal is the so-called headcount ratio or poverty rate, i.e., proportion or percentage of people under poverty. In India, where nearly a quarter of population still live below the poverty line, monitoring of poverty needs greater attention, more frequently at shorter intervals (e.g., every year) to evaluate the effectiveness of planning, programs and actions taken by the governments to eradicate poverty. Poverty rate computation for India depends on two basic ingredients – rural and urban poverty lines for different states and union territories and average Monthly Per-capita Consumer Expenditure (MPCE). While MPCE can be obtained every year, usually from the Consumer Expenditure Survey on shorter schedules with a few exceptions where the information is obtained from another survey, determination of poverty lines is a highly complex, costly and time-consuming process. Poverty lines are essentially determined by a panel of experts who draws their conclusions partly based on their subjective opinions and partly based on data from multiple sources. The main data source the panel uses is the Consumer Expenditure Survey data with a detailed schedule, which are usually available every five years or so. In this paper, we undertake a feasibility study to explore if estimates of headcount ratios or Poverty Ratios in intervening years can be provided in absence of poverty lines by relating poverty ratios with average MPCE through a statistical model. Then we can use the fitted model to predict poverty rates for intervening years based on average MPCE. We explore a few in this work models using Bayesian methodology. The reason behind calling this ‘synthetic prediction’ rests on the synthetic assumption of model invariance over years, often used in the small area literature. While the data-based assessment of our Bayesian synthetic prediction procedure is encouraging, there is a great potential for improvements on the models presented in this paper, e.g., by incorporating more auxiliary data as they become available. In any case, we expect our preliminary work in this important area will encourage researchers to think about statistical modeling as a possible way to at least partially solve a problem for which no objective solution is currently available.
Feasibility of utilizing clinical and driving simulator assessments to indicate driving performance deficits in adults with multiple sclerosis
Authors: Krasniuk Sarah , Classen Sherrilene , Morrow Sarah A.
Published: July 2022

BACKGROUND:

Drivers with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) experience visual-cognitive impairment that impact on-road driving performance.

OBJECTIVE:

This study examines the feasibility of utilizing visual-cognitive and driving simulator assessments to indicate driving performance deficits (operational, tactical, and strategic maneuvers) in drivers with MS.

METHODS:

Through an evidence-informed feasibility framework, we evaluated recruitment capability and resulting sample characteristics, data collection procedures and outcome measures, participants’ acceptability and suitability of the driving simulator, the resources and ability to implement the study, and clinical and driving simulator assessment results.

RESULTS:

Thirty-eight persons with MS (median age [Formula: see text] 43 years, IQR [Formula: see text] 19) and 21 persons without MS (median age [Formula: see text] 41 years, IQR [Formula: see text] 14) participated. Missing data on the driving simulator resulted from scenario complexity (13 with MS, 4 without MS) or the onset of simulator sickness (1 with MS, 1 without MS). Seven participants with MS and two participants without MS reported symptoms of simulator sickness. Participants with MS (vs without MS) made more adjustment to stimuli errors (tactical maneuvers). For participants with MS, immediate verbal/auditory recall or divided/selective attention correlated with simulated driving maneuvers.

CONCLUSIONS:

Study findings identified challenges (missing data, simulator sickness), but established feasibility for executing a full-scale study to predict driving simulator performance in drivers with MS.
Empirical Analysis of Air Pollution Impacts on Jordan Economy
Authors: Al-Kasasbeh Omar , Alzghoul Amro , Alhanatleh Hasan
Published: July 2022

Pollution and the economy appear to be intertwined throughout human history. Our knowledge of the connection between environmental damage and economic growth is fragmented due to disciplinary biases. Accordingly, the purpose of this research is to gain an understanding of the dynamic relationship that exists between air pollution and the economy of Jordan, as well as to investigate the existence of the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC), in order to determine which policy options would be most effective in reducing emissions while still allowing for continued economic growth. This study adopted the Bayer-Hanck Cointegration test and Granger Causality tests to achieve the objectives. Bayer-Hanck cointegration indicate that there exists a long-term relationship between air pollutants and economic growth. Moreover, Granger causality test shows that economic growth has a causal effect on the three air pollutants at a significance level of 0.05. By scholarly contributions to the debate between air pollutants and economic growth, this study aims to fill a gap in the existing literature by investigating the EKC hypothesis and the impacts of air pollution on economic growth in Jordan.
The Prospect of Rooftop Photovoltaic Development Considering Global Horizontal Irradiation Uncertainty and Government Policies: A Case of Java Island, Indonesia
Authors: Firmansyah Setya Budi Rizki , Sarjiya Sarjiya , Pramoho Hadi Sasongko
Published: July 2022

Global horizontal irradiation uncertainty and government policy significantly affect the economics of rooftop photovoltaic development. Unfortunately, previous studies neglect these aspects. Therefore, it is necessary to undertake the economic analysis of rooftop photovoltaic development by considering its global horizontal irradiation uncertainty and government policies.  This research creates a model that can be used to perform analysis and assess rooftop photovoltaic development prospects by considering irradiation uncertainty and government policies. The attractiveness of rooftop photovoltaic development is indicated by the value of the Levelized cost of electricity, net present value, and internal rate of return. Monte Carlo simulation models irradiation uncertainty. Java Island in Indonesia is used as a case study to show the performance of the proposed model. The research results show that the rooftop photovoltaic is not economically viable if built by the utility. Rooftop photovoltaic systems are only profitable when built by the private sector and is used for internal usage only. These rooftop photovoltaic investments provide an internal rate of return above 14%, which shows that investors with green capital funds and local investors are interested in investing. The emission reductions from a 100 m2  rooftop photovoltaic system vary from 214 to 384 tons of CO2 per year.
The Impact of Oil Prices on the Macroeconomic Indicators of Kazakhstan and the Consequences for the Formation of Social Policy
Authors: Moldabekova Gulmira , Raimbekov Zhanarys , Tleppayev Arsen , Tyurina Yuliya , Yesbergen Raushan , Amaniyazova Gulimai
Published: July 2022

The article analyzes the impact of the dynamics of oil prices on the main macroeconomic indicators of the Kazakhstani economy and the consequences of the formation of national social policy. The article applies different hypotheses about the sensitivity of macroeconomic indicators of the economy of Kazakhstan to fluctuations of oil prices, and in addition, it specifies and evaluates a system of simultaneous equations that allows to test these hypotheses. Scenarios for the reaction of the Kazakhstani economy to exogenous shocks associated with a sharp change in the level of oil prices are considered, and some measures are proposed to reduce the negative consequences of fluctuations in oil prices for the Kazakhstani economy. Finally, the article discusses some of the results of understanding the challenges and realities in the field of social policy, which are generated by the model of economic growth.
The Impact of Board Structure on Voluntary Environmental and Energy Disclosure in an Emerging Market
Authors: Amalia Siti , Lesmana Dadang , Yudaruddin Yanzil Azizil , Yudaruddin Rizky
Published: July 2022

This study aimed to investigate the effect of board structure on voluntary environmental and energy disclosure of listed firms in Indonesia. The study employed a one-step and two-step system generalized method of moments (GMM) using an unbalanced data panel of 356 non-finance companies. The findings showed that board size positively and significantly affected environmental and energy disclosure. Moreover, board independence negatively and significantly influenced environmental and energy disclosure, while women on board and CEO duality have an insignificant impact. The strategic implication showed that adding more members to the board of directors boosted voluntary environmental and energy disclosure.
EU Financial Instruments in Practice: SMEs’ investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy in Croatia
Authors: Celic Florijan , Vlahinic Lenz Nela
Published: July 2022

In the context of the EU development strategy based on a climate neutral economy by 2050, an important dilemma for policy makers is how to provide an incentive for companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to make energy efficiency and renewable energy projects their high priority. The aim of this paper is to provide an independent empirical assessment of EU financial instruments and its barriers, used by SMEs targeting energy efficiency and renewable energy. Ex-Ante evaluation was carried out on a sample of 320 SMEs in Istria County, Croatia. The results of the empirical research suggest that despite of a low interest of investors in green projects, the use of the innovative financial instrument would significantly contribute to an increase in the number and value of investments in energy efficiency and renewables. Similar to most of other studies, our results also confirmed that administrative and bureaucratic barriers are perceived as the biggest obstacle for SMEs. It is therefore necessary to reduce the number of bodies involved, improve the quality of information dissemination and simplify procedures.
An Analysis of the Impact of the 2030 Agreement on R&D Intensity in the Energy Sector
Authors: Estevao Joao
Published: July 2022

European Union countries signed the 2030 Climate and Energy Framework Agreement on October 24, 2014. This framework brings with it changes in the expectations of energy consumers and producers that has opened new avenues of research. Because the 2030 Agreement imposed targets to be achieved by 2030, energy companies could increase their R&D expenditures as they search for increased efficiency through a reduction of carbon dioxide emissions and stronger base in renewable sources that promotes innovation. In addition, the risks that arise from climate change can compromise the successful achievement of the targets, such as 27% renewable energy consumption, reduction in emissions of carbon dioxide by at least 40% and to improve energy efficiency. In this study, I conduct an evaluation of the behavior of R&D intensity in this sector. It analyze the behavior of companies related to the electricity sector in two different moments, before and after the 2030 Agreement, by using panel data and comparing the listed companies with headquarters in European Union countries with companies headquartered elsewhere in Europe. The results show that the 2030 Agreement had no effect on R&D intensity in companies in the electricity sector in the countries of the European Union.
Green Energy Products and The Relationship of The Customer's Consideration for The Environment and Perceived Risk Involved with The Mediating Position of Customer Purchasing Intentions
Authors: Omar Jawabreh  , Al Fahmawee Emad Al Dein , Al-Rawashdeh Osama Mohammad , Alrowwad Ala’aldin , Alrjoub Ashraf
Published: July 2022

The goal of this study is to examine green energy goods and the relationship of the consumer concern for the atmosphere and perceived danger associated with the mediating role of the customer buying intentions; the point of view of international tourists in Jordan. The sampling technique was accompanied by a cross-sectional, quantitative, and explanatory design, whereby 340 individuals were chosen using a random population method reflecting the tourists of the Jordan for a two-week span beginning on 11/11/2020. By circulation of a paper questionnaire and with the aid of some tourist guides, the person sample was achieved. Moreover, through two stages, the structural model was being analyzed. In the first stage (direct effect) the effect (PK-appropriate CPI) was not important, so H1 was not sponsored. However, the result was important with regard to (PK ΔPR), and hypothesis 2a was supported. (PK ΔEC) were not significant, so hypothesis 2a was not supported. Furthermore, the direct impact of product danger and environmental problems on purchasing intentions were explored, resulting in negative/positive and important findings (PR over CPI, P < 0.05; and environmental concerns over purchase intentions, P > 0.05), so H3awere was endorsed, however, H3b was not supported.
Factors Affecting Dividend Policy: Study on Food and Beverage Manufacturing Sector Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange
Authors: Pradika Riri , Rediyono Rediyono
Published: July 2022

The distribution of dividends to the company to investors is determined through a dividend policy. Factors that can affect dividend policy include profitability, liquidity, company growth rate, and company size. This study aims to determine the significance of the company's growth rate and the size of the company to the dividend policy of manufacturing companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2016-2020. The population in this study is a manufacturing company in the food and beverage industry sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2016-2020, for total of 17 companies. This study used multiple linear regression methods to test hypotheses with a statistical analysis tool in the form of SPSS Version 21 software. The growth rate, Profitability, Solvency and Size of the Company have a significant effect simultaneously on deviden policy (Study on Food and Beverage Manufacturing Sector Companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2016 to 2020). The results of the analysis showed that profitability, liquidity, company size are positive and significant to dividend policy while the results of the analysis of the company's growth rate have a negative and significant effect on dividend policy in manufacturing companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange.
Capital Mobility vs. Labor Mobility:Theory and Implications
Authors: Song Garrison Hongyu
Published: July 2022

A random search-based model is proposed to study the impact of the relative mobility of capital with respect to labor on income inequality and financial globalization for the first time. Our simulation results indicate that capital is less mobile than labor domestically. Our simulation results further suggest the duality of capital mobility in financial globalization, in which more mobile capital may not always promote financial globalization. Lastly, our simulation results show that the share of labor income in the gross proceeds is negatively related to the relative mobility of capital, the separating rate between capital and labor, and the bargaining power of capital, which may shed light on income inequality in the U.S.
On Export and Economic Growth: A Comparative Analysis of Selected West African Countries
Authors: Oluwatobi Adekunle Ahmed , Daniel Gbadebo Adedeji , Akande Joseph Olorunfemi
Published: July 2022

The effect of export on economic growth has attracted much attention amongst researchers and practitioners. Conventional theories posit that output growth is attainable if countries produce and export the goods in which they have comparative advantages or are resourcefully endowed. Available evidence, however, sometimes present negative or inconclusive results on export-growth nexus. The study applied the panel cointegration and panel corrected standard errors (PCSE) on a sample of thirteen selected West African countries for the period 1990-2018. The result shows existence of cointegration amongst the variables. The PCSE results indicate positive long run relationships between export and growth, on one hand and exchange rate and growth, on the other. The study recommends measures to improve trade and attain growth in region such as the complete removal all forms of export restrictions and tariff on primary products, as well as administrative tax exemptions for domestic firms that engage in production of export goods.
STUDI KASUS PEMILIHAN HINDU SEBAGAI AGAMA MASYARAKAT TENGGER
Authors: Zakia Sukha Jamilah  , Faza Dhora Nailufar
Published: July 2022

This paper intends to find out the reasons and backgrounds why the Tengger people chose their religion to Hinduism amid the invasion of major religions such as Islam and Christianity. In 1965, precisely after the emergence of Law No.1 / PNPS / 1965 concerning the prevention of misuse and  or blasphemy of religions which were recognized by the state, people with traditional beliefs were required to choose religion they would write down on their ID card column. Most of the Tengger people choose to write "Hindu" as their religion. This election has gone through a long history, the Tengger community has received various invasions from major religions starting from the Majapahit kingdom to the present. The data collection method used was the collection of documents and literature about the Tengger community. The analysis was carried out by linking the reasons for choosing the Hindu religion with the theory of community choice. The Hindu religion was finally chosen after the Tengger community (who still believed in traditional) saw the similarity of the rituals and habits they often did. In addition, several political reasons that are sensitive to Islam and Christianity have also been the driving force for the selection of Hinduism as the religion of the majority of the Tengger community.
Peranan Badan Kredit Desa (BKD) Terhadap Kesejahteraan Masyarakat Di Kecamatan Jombang
Authors: Supriyanto  , Heru Widodo
Published: July 2022

The welfare of the people is an absolute national goal that must be achieved by the Indonesian nation. The services provided by the Village Credit Agency (BKD) are one of the breakthroughs in efforts to achieve community welfare in accordance with our national goals. The purpose of this study is: to find out the background of the emergence of the Village Credit Agency (BKD) and the extent to which the role of the Village Credit Agency (BKD) services for micro-enterprises in Jombang district. This research method is descriptive with a case study approach which is carried out to answer the problems that have been formulated. In this study, the authors use the people of Jombang District who are customers of the Village Credit Agency (BKD) in 20 (twenty one) villages in Jombang District by being represented or using the Village Credit Agency (BKD) customers of 4 villages, as many as 100 customers. The time used by the author is from August to September 2021. Data analysis technique uses regression analysis method. From the data analysis, it is known that the loan services provided by the village credit agency (BKD) have a significant role in the welfare of the community, especially micro-enterprises in Jombang District. The history of BKD is inseparable from the Dutch Government Regulation to minimize illegal credit that occurs in the community, BKD is an extension of BRI. In the regression analysis, it can also be proven that the credit provided has a significant role in the welfare of the community, especially micro-enterprises. From the analysis of the t test also shows the X2 variable obtained t count is greater than the t table, then Ho is rejected and Ha accepts. This means that the service of the village credit agency plays a significant role in the welfare of the community in Jombang District.
Makna Filosofis Tradisi Ambengan di Hari Raya Idul Fitri dan Idul Adha Bagi Masyarakat Tulungagung
Authors: Hani Ananda Aprilisa  , Bagus Wahyu Setyawan
Published: July 2022

Dalam artikel ini bertujuan untuk menggali makna filosofis tradisi ambengan di hari Idul Fitri dan  Idul Adha bagi masyarakat Tulungagung sebagi sumber sejarah budaya.
Jenis data dalam penelitian ini berbentuk kualitatif yang berbentuk narasi, deskripsi, dan uraian terkait masalah tradisi Ambengan. Sumber data bersifat primer dan sekunder. Instrumen dalam penelitian yaitu berupa pedoman wawancara dan observasi. Dalam penelitian ini, data dilakukan secara deskriptif kualitatif.
Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tradisi Jawa merupakan bentuk turun temurun dari leluhur kita. Sebuah tradisi yang harus dihadapi dan dilestarikan. Dalam masyarakat Tulungagung memiliki tradisi ambengan di saat hari raya Idul Fitri dan di hari raya Idul Adha. Tradisi yang ada dan turun temurun dan dilestarikan oleh masyarakat Tulungagung.
Kata kunci : Makna Filosofis, Budaya Jawa,Tradisi Ambengan, Hari Raya Idul Fitri, Hari Raya Idul Adha
Tradisi Larung Sesaji Sebagai Upaya Memperkuat Solidaritas Masyarakat di Desa Tambakrejo Kecamatan Wonotirto Kabupaten Blitar
Authors: Dwi Amita Noviarwati  , Bagus Wahyu Setyawan
Published: July 2022

Larung sesaji adalah sebuah ritual religi sebagai wujud rasa syukur kepada Tuhan yang didalamnya terdapat paham animisme dan terdapat mitos, dan hingga kini masih mendarah daging pada tradisi orang Jawa, khususnya desa Tambakrejo. Desa Tambakrejo adalah sebuah daerah di pesisir pantai ujung selatan kabupaten Blitar yang hingga kini masih erat akan pelestarian budayanya. Begitu juga dengan karakteristik masyarakatnya yang masih sangat menjaga  tradisi nenek moyang. Salah satu tradisi yang masih terjaga adalah upacara Larung Sesaji yang dilaksanakan pada bulan Sura. Dalam pelaksanaannya, terdapat beberapa rangkaian acara yang tentunya membutuhkan kerja sama dan kekompakan antar masyarakatnya. Terlebih lagi, saat ini kawasan desa tersebut didominasi oleh penduduk asli dan pendatang. Tujuan dari penulisan artikel ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan tradisi larung sesaji yang merupakan salah satu bentuk upaya dalam memperkuat solidaritas masyarakat setempat, yakni desa Tambakrejo.
Kata kunci: Larung Sesaji, Solidaritas, Tradisi
Application of the Reverse Time Migration Method to Ultrasonic Nondestructive Imaging for Anisotropic Materials
Authors: Mizota Hirohisa , Amano Yuui , Nakahata Kazuyuki
Published: July 2022

In this study, we applied the reverse time migration (RTM) method to ultrasonic defect imaging in anisotropic materials. RTM offered that the defect shape could be uniquely determined by calculating a cross correlation of the incident and the reverse propagated waves from the array transducer. 2D simulations demonstrated that defect imaging by the RTM method requires an accurate numerical setup. We validated our technique using measured scattered waves from a slit in unidirectional solidified 316L stainless steel. By using the elastic constants determined from the ultrasonic wavefield data, the slit shape was correctly reconstructed. This provides a proof of principle that the RTM method is effective in nondestructive imaging of composite structures containing anisotropic materials.
A hadkötelezettség történeti áttekintése Magyarországon
Authors: Bodó Szabolcs
Published: July 2022

Az 1868 és 2004 közötti 136 évben a magyar haderő  végrehajtói állományát elsősorban a hadkötelezettség intézménye biztosította, azonban az azt megelőző  időszakokban többször, különböző formában megjelent a katonai szolgálat teljesítésére való kötelezettségek széles  tárháza. A koronként változó formában megjelenő  kötelezettségeket teljes egészében még nem nevezhetjük  hadkötelezettségnek, elemeiben azonban már megjelentek  annak részei. Az írásmű összefoglalja, hogy Magyarország  1100 éves történelmében hogyan alakult ki az 1868-ban bevezetett hadkötelezettségen alapuló hadkiegészítési forma.
Forradalmi változás vagy propagandacélok? Az Oroszországi Föderáció elmúlt időszakban végrehajtott hiperszonikusfegyver-fejlesztései
Authors: Lesták Tamás
Published: July 2022

Az utóbbi néhány évben nagy nemzetközi sajtóvisszhangot keltett orosz hiperszonikusfegyver-fejlesztések jelentős technológiai ugrást jelentenek, és az elemzések egy része szerint komoly előnyt biztosítanak a nagyhatalmi katonai versengésben az Oroszországi Föderáció javára. A tanulmány e fegyverkategória alapvető jellemzőit vizsgálja, valamint vázlatosan ismerteti a legfontosabb orosz fejlesztési programok jelenlegi állását, az eddig elért eredményeket. Megkísérli beazonosítani a lehetséges felhasználási területeket, illetve vizsgálni azt az előfeltevést, hogy Oroszország jelentős és valódi előnnyel rendelkezik-e ezen a részterületen.
Turkish School Counsellors’ Views of the Importance of Multicultural Awareness, Knowledge, and Skills
Authors: Yöntem Mustafa Kemal , Jencius Marty , Kandemir Mehmet
Published: July 2022

This study aims to determine the Turkish school counselors’ views of the importance of multicultural awareness, knowledge, and skills. In this context, participants were selected using the purposive sampling method. The participants consisted of 15 males and 27 females. All participants were selected from school counselors with experience in counseling with refugees. The Q methodology was used in the present study to identify the views of school counselors on multicultural counseling competencies. Three dimensions of multicultural counseling were used in developing the Q statements within the scope of this study. The data collection instrument of the study consisted of a total of 18 Q items regarding the multicultural counseling needs of school counselors. Basic component analysis and varimax rotation analysis showed that 42 participants could be grouped under three factors. Twenty four out of 42 participants (57.14%) were grouped under a dimension, which might indicate that the participants had a general characteristic. According to study findings, the vast majority of the participants considered themselves adequate in the dimension of self-awareness, while they considered themselves inadequate in terms of skills and knowledge.
Symptoms of Education Deficiency in Social Reality: Evaluation and Pedagogical Proposals for Addressing Them
Authors: Konstantinou Charalambos , Konstantinou Ioannis
Published: July 2022

The main issue of this article is education as a meaning “process” and as the requested point (desideratum) in accordance with its role in educational and social reality. More specifically, by illustrating the aspects of this relation, we seek to give prominence to the role of education at an ethical and practical level, concerning not only citizens’ social behavior but educational institutions and wider society, as well. It is our primary intention to highlight education’s relationship with social learning and its effect on students’ social behavior, within the family and school environment. At his point, the practices that the child becomes familiar with within the family, school, and social environment in general and which eventually, play a decisive role in the development of personality and more specific in a person’s behavior, will be discussed. In addition, specific samples of young individuals’ and adults’ social behavior, which reveal the deficiency of education and at the same time concerning prevailing culture and its causes, will be determined. The article is concluded with the final observations, findings, and pedagogical suggestions.
Análisis del método multisensorial de Gardner en el pensamiento matemático en el entorno educativo de niños preescolares
Authors: Rivera Arianha Aranda , Chavez Centeno Enngiluz , Moreno Gomez Noelia , Ramos Espinoza Marysol , Ventura Vasquez Alejandra
Published: July 2022

El presente estudio tiene como objetivo realizar un análisis del método multisensorial de Gardner en el pensamiento matemático en el entorno educativo de los niños del preescolar, a través del método etnográfico, empleando la técnica historia de vida y la entrevista estructurada como instrumento de recolección de información, se quiere comprender el rol del pensamiento matemático en el entorno educativo de los niños del preescolar. En el estudio participaron tres docentes de la carrera de Educación Inicial. Los resultados evidencian el interés de las docentes por implementar este método multisensorial para reforzar su metodología de enseñanza, ya que existe una falta de práctica del pensamiento matemático en las aulas del nivel inicial.
Diversidad de moscas carroñeras (Diptera: Calliphoridae) en un remanente de selva baja caducifolia en Yautepec, Morelos, México
Authors:   Zoologisches Forschungsmuseum Alexander Koenig, Jaume Santiago , Ibañéz-Bernal Sergio ,   ed Ambiente y Sustentabilidad, Instituto de Ecología, A.C., Carretera antigua a Coatepec 351, Colonia El Haya, Xalapa, Veracruz, México. C.P. 91073
Published: July 2022

A year-long entomological survey was performed in 2016-2017 using carrion-baited traps (chicken, pork, squid, or beef) to assess the diversity of necrophagous flies in the municipality of Yautepec, Morelos, Mexico. A total of 4,765 flies from 18 families were collected, more than 50 percent of the specimens collected (2,644) belonged to Calliphoridae represented by five genera and eight species. Out of these eight species we evaluated if the species presented a preference fora specific type of bait, our results show that Chrysomya rufifacies and C. megacephala preferred squid, while Cochliomyia macellaria, Hemilucilia segmentaria, and Lucilia mexicana preferred chicken.
Description of the male of 𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑦𝑟𝑖𝑑𝑖𝑢𝑚 𝑠𝑢𝑙𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑚 (Ohaus, 1905) (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae)
Authors:   Sección de Entomología, Colecciones Biológicas, Instituto de Investigación de Recursos Biológicos Alexander von Humboldt, Villa de Leyva, Boyacá, Colombia, Clavijo-Bustos J. , Neita Moreno Jhon Cesar , Vallejo-Espinosa Luis Fernando ,   Laboratorio de Entomología, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias, Universidad de Caldas, C.P. 170004, Manizales, Caldas, Colombia
Published: July 2022

The male of 𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑦𝑟𝑖𝑑𝑖𝑢𝑚 𝑠𝑢𝑙𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑚 is described for the first time, and its first precise distributional record is presented. A map pretending to clarify the distribution of the species of the genus 𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑦𝑟𝑖𝑑𝑖𝑢𝑚 is also presented.
Una nueva especie de 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑐𝑒𝑝ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑠 Wittmer (Phengodidae) y notas sobre la distribución del género
Authors:   Colección entomológica IEXA “Dr. Miguel Ángel Morón Ríos”, Instituto de Ecología, Vega-Badillo Viridiana , González-Ramírez Mireya , Cifuentes-Ruiz Paulina , Domínguez-León Daniel E. ,   Departamento de Zoología, Instituto de Biología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, López-Pérez Sara , Rodríguez-Mirón Geovanni M. ,   Colección Coleopterológica, Museo de Zoología, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Zaragoza, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Zaragoza-Caballero Santiago ,   Instituto de Biología, UNAM.
Published: July 2022

Se describe e ilustra 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑐𝑒𝑝ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑠 𝑔𝑜𝑛𝑧𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑧𝑖.sp. nov., procedente de Ixtlahuacán, Colima, México y se compara con 𝐷. 𝑤𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑖 Zaragoza-Caballero, 1986 por ser una especie cercana. Se presenta un nuevo registro estatal de 𝐷. 𝑙𝑒𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑙𝑎𝑒 Zaragoza-Caballero, 1986.Se comentan aspectos sobre la distribución del género Distremocephalus en México.
Herramientas visuales para el diseño estratégico de marcas de emprendimientos
Authors: Jiménez-León Edgar
Published: July 2022

Este artículo describe la experiencia docente sobre el diseño de una herramienta gráfica que facilita el análisis y diagnóstico de las necesidades de negocios y emprendimientos, para el diseño es-tratégico de sus marcas tanto en aspectos conceptuales como visuales. Para esto se explicó su uso y se trabajó con estudiantes, equipos multidisciplinarios, emprendedores y empresarios reales en tiempos de pandemia. Esta herramienta fue utilizada para la difusión del conocimiento sobre la importancia del diseño y rol del diseñador para agregar valor, dar identidad y crear diferencia-ción en nuevas marcas. AbstractThis article describes the teaching experience on the design of a graphic tool that facilitates the analysis and diagnosis of the needs of businesses and enterprises, for the strategic design of their brands, both in conceptual and visual aspects. Its use was ex-plained, and work was done with students, multidisciplinary teams, entrepreneurs, and real businessmen during the pandemic. This canvas was also used to spread knowledge about the importance of design and the designer's role in adding value, giving identity and creating differentiation in new brands.
ADAPTIVE INITIAL CONTOUR AND PARTLY-NORMALIZATION ALGORITHM FOR IRIS SEGMENTATION OF BLURRY IRIS IMAGES
Authors: Mohamad Ayob Ahmad Faisal
Published: July 2022

Iris segmentation is a process to isolate the accurate iris region from the eye image for iris recognition. Iris segmentation on non-ideal and noisy iris images is accurate with active contour. Nevertheless, it is currently unclear on how active contour responds to blurry iris images or motion blur, which presents a significant obstacle in iris segmentation. Investigation on blurry iris images, especially on the initial contour position, is rarely published and must be clarified. Moreover, evolution or convergence speed remains a significant challenge for active contour as it segments the precise iris boundary. Therefore, this study carried out experiments to achieve an efficient iris segmentation algorithm in terms of accuracy and fast execution, according to the aforementioned concerns. In addition, initial contour was explored to clarify its position. In order to accomplish these goals, the Wiener filter and morphological closing were used for preprocessing and reflection removal. Next, the adaptive initial contour (AIC), δ, and stopping function were integrated to create the adaptive Chan-Vese active contour (ACVAC) algorithm. Finally, the partly -normalization method for normalization and feature extraction was designed by selecting the most prominent iris features. The findings revealed that the algorithm outperformed the other active contour-based approaches in computational time and segmentation accuracy. It proved that in blurry iris images, the accurate initial contour position could be established. This algorithm is significant to solve inaccurate segmentation on blurry iris images.
Eksplorasi Sumber Daya Alam dan Ketahaan Ekonomi Lokal (Studi Literatur pada Destinasi Wisata Labuan Bajo)
Authors: Alysia Vinka , Kurniawati Erly Erlian , Aini Alfadia Fitri , Yudha Ana Toni Roby Candra
Published: July 2022

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah Praktek Eksploitasi SDA yang Terjadi di Labuan Bajo serta Dampak Perekonomian yang Terjadi pada Masyarakat Lokal Labuan Bajo terhadap Adanya Praktek Eksploitasi SDA. Metode penelitian ini adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan library study. Studi yang menekankan pada elaborasi dari studi empiris dan studi literatur. Hasil penelitian ini adalah Dalam analisis dampak eksploitasi SDA di Labuan Bajo, diketahui bahwa adanya eksploitasi SDA melalui privatisasi lahan yang dilakukan oleh para investor untuk menjalankan rencana pembangunan pariwisata dan meraih keuntungan pribadi dan nelayan dan pramuwisata sebagai warga lokal mengalami marginalisasi akibat hilangnya lokasi pencaharian, karena nelayan kehilangan lahan akibat kekayaan sumber daya alam bawah lautnya diprivatisasi oleh investor yang digunakan untuk dive tourism. Begitu pula dialami oleh masyarakat lokal yang bergelut di industri pariwisata, karena kalah saing dengan pebisnis asing dalam lingkup pariwisata.
Penanaman Modal dalam Negeri dan Financial Inclusion sebagai Determinan Dinamika PDRB Provinsi Jawa Timur
Authors: Zainuri Zainuri - , Priyono Teguh Hadi , Budiartini Anissa Sri
Published: July 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat kausalitas dan pengaruh variabel infrastruktur transportasi, penanaman modal dalam negeri, financial inclusion terhadap pendapatan daerah regional bruto (PDRB) di Jawa Timur. Jenis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data panel yang bersumber dari Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) dan Badan Penanaman Modal (BPM) di 7 kabupaten dan 4 kota Provinsi Jawa Timur dari tahun 2009 hingga 2019. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah metode kausalitas granger dan dilengkapi dengan Panel VECM. Berdasarkan hasil uji kausalitas granger ditemukan bahwa tidak terdapat hubungan antara infrastruktur transportasi dengan PDRB, disisi lain terdapat hubungan kausalitas dua arah antara PMDN dengan PDRB, sedangnkan inklusi keuangan memiliki hubungan kausalitas satu arah dengan PDRB di Jawa Timur. Hasil analisis menggunakan P-VECM menemukan bahwa dalam jangka pendek semua variabel independen tidak memiliki pengaruh terhadap PDRB di Jawa Timur, sedangkan dalam jangka panjang variabel PMDN dan inklusi keuangan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap PDRB Jawa Timur. Dari kedua alat analisis tersebut konsisten menjadikan variable PMDN dan inklusi keuangan berkaitan erat dengan dinamika PDRB Jawa Timur.
Simulasi Peredam Getaran TDVA dan DDVA Tersusun Seri terhadap Respon Getaran Translasi Sistem Utama
Authors: Lostari Aini
Published: July 2022

A system can be subjected to excessive vibration if the force acting on it approaches the natural frequency of the system. The way to do it, especially for single operating frequency, is adding the dynamic vibration absorber. Generally, the dynamic vibration absorber is a mass-spring-damper addition to the main system. This study researches the effects comparison of Without Dynamic Vibration Absorber and Series Double Dynamic Vibration Absorber on the main system response. Electric motor with unbalanced masses is used as the exciter and placed on the two beams. The main mass is supported by these beams. This system has the specified dynamic equations. The main system response absorber TDVA addition gives 0.008291meter displacement rms at 1, 002 frequency-ratio. The one with DDVA system response absorber with Ma1=1/20 and Ma2 =1/20, Ma1=2/30 and Ma2 =1/30, and Ma1=1/40 and Ma2 =1/40 gives 0.001484 meter, 0.002691 meter, and 0.001343 meter. The system with SDVA gives better response than DDVA. The first absorber mass ability to reduce main mass response is disturbed by the second absorber mass existence.
Impact of Velocity and Wind Direction to Drag Force of Commercial Train Locomotive
Authors: Khoiruddin Ahmad Imam
Published: July 2022

An analysis of the relationship between locomotive speed and wind direction was carried out on the amount of drag force faced by the CC203 locomotive, one of the fastest locomotives used in Indonesia today. Based on the results of the analysis, an alternative geometry option was made for the CC203 locomotive’s nose. In the geometry option, changes are made to the front structure of the locomotive in order to reduce the amount of air drag that occurs. Based on the results of the analysis that has been carried out, the greater the speed of the locomotive, the value of the drag coefficient will tends to be constant, but the overall value of the drag force will increase. In addition, changes in wind direction facing the locomotive will also significantly increase the coefficient and air drag force. In changing the locomotive geometry, the results of geometric options are obtained that can significantly reduce the coefficient and total air resistance force. Locomotive velocity was assumed as resultant of wind velocity.