bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Intelligent Road Management System for Autonomous, Non-Autonomous, and VIP Vehicles
Authors: Naeem Awad Bin , Senapati Biswaranjan , Islam Sudman Md. Sakiul , Bashir Kashif , Ahmed Ayman E. M.
Published: September 2023

Currently, autonomous vehicles, non-autonomous vehicles, and VIP (emergency) autonomous cars are using intelligent road management techniques to interact with one another and enhance the effectiveness of the traffic system. All sorts of vehicles are managed and under control using the intersection management unit approach. This study focuses on transportation networks where VIP cars are a major disruption, accounting for 40% of accidents and 80% of delays. Intelligent Mobility (IM) is a strategy promoted in this study that proposes setting up intelligent channels for all vehicle communication. As part of its function, the IM unit keeps tabs on how often each junction is used so that it may notify drivers on traffic conditions and ease their workload. The suggested layout may drastically cut average wait times at crossings, as shown in SUMO simulations. The entrance of a VIP car should disrupt all traffic, but the IM (intersection management) unit effectively manages all traffic by employing preemptive scheduling and non-preemptive scheduling techniques for all types of vehicles. We are employing Nishtar roads, the M4 motorway, Mexico, and Washington roads in our scenario. In comparison to all other routes, the simulation results demonstrate that the Washington road route is better able to manage all vehicle kinds. Washington’s traffic delays for 50 cars of all sorts are 4.02 s for autonomous vehicles, 3.62 s for VIP autonomous vehicles, and 4.33 s for non-autonomous vehicles.
Modern approaches to the diagnosis of xerostomia
Authors: Izrailov A. M. , Antonova I. N.
Published: September 2023

Relevance. Xerostomia is a common problem that significantly deteriorates patients’ quality of life and contributes to the development of hard dental tissue diseases and inflammatory diseases of the oral mucosa. The study aimed to determine the informative value of xerostomia diagnosis methods.

Material and methods. The study examined 45 people, namely, 36 patients with xerostomia and 9 relatively healthy individuals aged 38 to 64 years old. Prior radiation therapy, type 2 diabetes mellitus and medications caused xerostomia. Patients had a standard dental examination, repetitive saliva swallowing test (RSST); clinical oral dryness score (CODS) and stimulated and unstimulated salivation flow rates were determined, salivary short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) concentrations were measured and the BANA test was done.

Results. The RSST, CODS, stimulated and unstimulated salivation showed significant differences between relatively healthy individuals and patients with xerostomia. The measurement of SCFA concentrations revealed significant differences in the acetic acid concentration (switching point is 0.376 mg/g), the concentration of all isoacids (switching point is 0.010 mg/g) and the anaerobic index (switching point is 0.248 units). Total concentration of isoacids and anaerobic index values significantly differed by xerostomia causes. The RSST result below 7 indicated the risk of xerostomia development.

Conclusion. A complex of clinical and laboratory methods allows for the effective detection of changes in the condition of patients with dry mouth and the personalization of prognosis and treatment.
GP specialty trainees’ knowledge and values towards physical activity: a national survey of Scottish trainees
Authors: Leese Callum , Mann Robert H , Cockcroft Emma J , Abraham Kirstin
Published: September 2023

Background

Despite the known benefits of physical activity (PA), one-third of adults in the UK fail to meet recommended levels of PA. PA promotion in primary care has been shown to be effective at improving PA in patients but implementation of PA promotion by GPs remains poor. Research has shown a need to improve PA education in undergraduate medical education, but, to the authors’ knowledge, no review of postgraduate medical education has been performed.

Aim

To assess the knowledge and values of general practice specialist trainees (GPSTs) towards PA promotion in Scotland.

Design & setting

Cross-sectional survey distributed to GPSTs in Scotland.

Method

A mixed-methods cross-sectional survey, informed by previous research, was developed and distributed to all (n= 1205) GPSTs in Scotland in December 2022. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse quantitative data. A content analysis of free-text responses was also performed.

Results

A total of 168 GPSTs responded, representing 13.9% of all GPSTs in Scotland. Of responders, 93.5% reported no previous experience in the subject of sports and exercise science and medicine. Overall, 38.9% of responders stated they were unaware of the current UK PA guidelines, with 33.9% unable to correctly identify the UK PA guidelines when presented with multiple choice options. In addition, 83.3% felt they had been inadequately trained to deliver PA advice during their medical training.

Conclusion

This study highlights a lack of knowledge, confidence, and education in PA promotion in GPSTs in Scotland. Given the importance of primary prevention, this urgently needs to be addressed.
La biografia posible de José Lezama Lima
Authors: Valdés-Zamora Armando
Published: August 2023

« Une biographie possible de José Lezama Lima ».

II n'y a pas de biographie consacrée à l'écrivain cubain José Lezama Lima. Cette communication analyse d'une part les raisons de cette absence et, d'autre part, expose un hypothétique modèle de récit biographique sur cet écrivain.

La première partie précise l'évolution des études à caractère biographique consacrées à Lezama, avant de caractériser les deux courants idéologiques qui prédominent dans ces études depuis « l'affaire Padilla » de 1971 : le courant représenté par les historiens exilés et le courant officiel qui représente le ministère de la Culture de Cuba.

À partir des postulats théoriques de Martine Boyer-Weinmann sur un modèle de biographie qui s'articule autour des paradoxes entre fiction et Histoire, entre intention et vérité, ce travail propose une typologie d'écriture biographique intellectuelle non fictive de Lezama Lima.
Analisis Penerimaan Pajak Atas Bumi dan/ atau Bangunan Pada Kecamatan Lareh Sago Halaban
Authors: Yolanda Dizza , Basri Yesi Mutia , Hanif Rheny Afriana
Published: August 2023

This research purpose is to observe low acceptance of Rural and Urban Land or Building Tax receipts in Lareh Sago Halaban District. The method used in this research is qualitative research with the purpose to explain a phenomenon in depth through data collection, interviews, and observations. The technique used in choosing the population is the snowball sampling method from the Head of Finance. Triangulation is used to test the validity of the data by comparing each research method, which means the result of the interview compared to observation, then compared to the data. from the result of interviews, observation, and documentation it is known that low acceptance of Rural and Urban Land and Building (PBB P2) in Lareh Sago Halaban District is caused by the error in tax payable notification letter, taxpayer's economic factors, lack of tax payer's awareness, inappropriate tax collection wages, overlapping tax policies, and data reporting errors. Therefore, to increase Rural and Urban and Building Tax Revenues (PBB P2), local governments need to set the right policies
Transparansi Pengelolaan Keuangan Daerah Pemerintah Kabupaten/Kota di Kalimantan Barat
Authors: Kusmana Endang , Mustafa Bob , Noor Uray Muhammad
Published: August 2023

This study aims to describe the level of transparency in regional financial management that has been carried out by the Regency/City Government based on the Minister of Home Affairs Instruction No. 188.52/1797/SJ of 2012. This research was conducted in 14 districts/cities in West Kalimantan. The data analysis method used in this research is the descriptive quantitative analysis which focuses on measuring the transparency index of regional financial management. Descriptive statistics in this study were used to look at the level of regional transparency in general and based on each indicator at the APBD planning stage, APBD implementation stage, and APBD reporting and accountability stages consisting of 10 (ten) indicators. The results of the study show that the average level of transparency in regional management for 14 district/city governments in West Kalimantan is still very low, namely 5.30% or overall the district/city governments in West Kalimantan are still in the qualification of insufficient transparency. . The Sanggau District Government has the highest regional financial management transparency index, with a score of 4.5 out of a maximum score of 29 (15.52%). Meanwhile, Mempawah Regency Government, Ketapang Regency Government, Bengkayang Regency Government, Sekadau Regency Government, Melawi Regency Government, Kayong Utara Regency Government, Kubu Raya Regency Government, and Pontianak City received the lowest score, and index, namely a score of 1 (3.45%).Keywords: Transparency, Regional Finance
Optimization of Inventory Ordering Decision in Retail Business using Exponential Smoothing Approach and Decision Support System
Authors: Sihotang Jonhariono
Published: August 2023

In the context of a challenging retail business, optimizing inventory ordering decisions is crucial to maintain product availability and avoid excessive storage costs. Decision Support System (DSS) approach with the application of exponential smoothing method has emerged as an effective solution to integrate data analysis and more precise decision making. This abstract discusses how exponential smoothing is used in optimizing inventory ordering decisions in retail businesses. We explain the concept of exponential smoothing as a forecasting technique that integrates historical data and future predictions. We also analyze the steps of implementing exponential smoothing in DSS, including smoothing parameters, initialization of initial levels, and forecast calculation. The benefits and challenges in the use of exponential smoothing are discussed in the context of inventory optimization and ordering decision making. The results show that exponential smoothing can provide forecasts that are more adaptive and responsive to changes in demand, with the potential to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Nonetheless, an understanding of the product characteristics and limitations of the method needs to be considered. This research illustrates how the use of exponential smoothing in DSS can provide valuable guidance for retailers in optimizing inventory and making inventory decisions.
Mulatu Numbers That Are Concatenations of Two Lucas Numbers
Authors: ERDUVAN Fatih
Published: August 2023

In this paper, we find that all Mulatu numbers, which are concatenations of two Lucas numbers are 11,17,73,118. Let 〖(M_k)〗_(k≥0) and 〖(L_k)〗_(k≥0) be the Mulatu and Lucas sequences. That is, we solve the Diophantine equation M_k=L_m L_n=10^d L_m+L_n in non-negative integers (k,m,n,d), where d denotes the number of digits of L_n. Solutions of this equation are denoted by (k,m,n,d)=(4,1,1,1),(5,1,4,1),(8,4,2,1),(9,1,6,2). In other words, we have the solutions M_4=L_1 L_1=11, M_5=L_1 L_4=17, M_8=L_4 L_2=73, M_9=L_1 L_6=118. The proof based on Baker’s theory and we used linear forms in logarithms and reduction method to solve of this Diophantine equation.
Patrones espacio-temporales asociados a características del sedimento respecto a la disponibilidad de áreas de anidación para tres especies de tortugas el Amazonas colombo-peruano
Authors: Franco-Arciniegas Valentina , Díaz-Perdomo Javier
Published: August 2023

El análisis de patrones espaciales, temporales y ambientales en las áreas de anidación de las tortugas es indispensable para entender los factores asociados a su supervivencia, así como para lograr un óptimo desarrollo en las labores de conservación. El objetivo fue identificar patrones de influencia espacial asociados a características de sedimentos respecto a la disponibilidad de áreas de anidación para tres especies de tortugas, en un marco multitemporal. La metodología comprende dos fases. La primera fase de campo realizada durante junio y agosto de 2019 se hizo parte de las actividades de conservación que desarrollan cinco comunidades indígenas, fueron visitadas seis playas y se tomaron muestras del suelo (por especie) de los lugares donde las hembras anidaban. La segunda fase de oficina, se llevó a cabo un análisis de laboratorio de las características físicas y químicas de las muestras de suelo. Por otro lado, se realizó una clasificación supervisada a partir de imágenes satelitales Landsat 5, 7 y 8 correspondientes al mes de septiembre para cada año de actividad del programa de conservación. Fueron analizadas en total 14 muestras de suelo. Estas evidenciaron las condiciones idóneas y/o de preferencia por las tortugas para desarrollar los procesos de oviposición referente a textura, color, densidad, pH, materia orgánica, presencia de alófanos (material volcánico) y carbonatos. En paralelo, se obtuvo un total de 12 clasificaciones supervisadas en las que se evidenció variabilidad asociada con la disponibilidad de las seis playas en términos de tamaño, forma y ubicación, así como la aparición de dos nuevas extensiones y el cambio en la morfología del río. En conclusión, en la ecología reproductiva de las tortugas de río intervienen diversos factores geoespaciales y multitemporales que se relacionan con las condiciones del ecosistema acuático, así como con la disponibilidad y características propias de las playas de anidación.
The Seine River Basin
Authors: Güiza González Sonia Yanira
Published: August 2023

La serie de libros dedicada a la química ambiental publicados por Springer con acceso gratuito, con el objetivo el difundir estudios ambientales acerca de los cambios, impactos y riesgos que generan las actividades realizadas, por las poblaciones que habitan un territorio delimitado por un parámetro geográfico como el de una cuenca.El libro sirve de referencia para la caracterización cartográfica y ambiental de otras cuencas hidrográficas, debido al importante número de urbes que fueron construidas, pobladas, desforestadas e impactadas por las actividades humanas desarrolladas cerca a sus afluentes.
KOLABORASI GEN Z DAN GEN X DALAM MENGELOLA MASJID NURUL FIRDAUS PADANG RANJAU JORONG BINJAI TIGO NAGARI KABUPATEN PASAMAN
Authors: Marh Noor Fadli , Gusmawati Rina
Published: September 2023

Perkembangan Islam di Nusantara ditandai dengan berdirinya masjid sebagai episentrum kegiatan keagamaan di samping tempat ibadah. Dalam pembangunannya pada masa dahulu banyak diinisiasi oleh kerajaan pembangungannya berdekatan dengan pusat pemerintahan dan posisi masjid sekaligus berfungsi sebagai pusat kegiatan keagamaan kerajaan. Dalam penelitian kali ini pengabdian berbasis riset dengan metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Lokasi penelitian di Masjid Nurul Firdaus Padang Ranjau Jorong Binjai Nagari Tigo Kota Kabupaten Pasaman, informan penelitian menggunakan purposive sampling Gen Z Gen X dan Tokoh Masyarakat. Pendampingan yang dilakukan oleh Gen Z untuk mengaktifkan masjid sangat membantu gen X dalam menjalankan kegiatan. Sangat terasa sekali perkembangan di masjid setelah Gen Z turut serta dalam mengawal keberlangsungan kegiatan.
KONTEKSTUALISASI MAKNA IBNU SABIL DALAM AL-QUR’AN DI ERA MODERN-KONTEMPORER
Authors: Kusroni Kusroni , Al-Maulidia Shiela , Abdillah Mas'ud
Published: September 2023

The premodern context places classical commentators on a single interpretation of the term ibn sabil in the Qur'an. They only interpret ibn sabil as a traveler (musafir) who has run out of supplies. This limited meaning can no longer be maintained, because the social, economic, and political context in the modern-contemporary era has changed. This research seeks to contextualize the verses of ibnu sabil in the Qur'an in the modern-contemporary era. This research is a qualitative type by utilizing library data collected through the maudhu'i method, with a focus on verses that offend ibn sabil. Meanwhile, Abdullah Saeed's contextual approach is used as an analytical tool. This research compiles eight verses about ibnu sabil in the Qur'an which are spread over seven surahs, consisting of two makkiyah surahs and six madaniyyah. The finding is that the verses of ibn sabil are included in the second hierarchy of values, namely fundamental values. Contextualization of ibn sabil's verses in the modern-contemporary era places ibn sabil in a broader meaning than just travelers, as in premodern interpretations. Ibnu sabil currently includes “anak jalanan” and those who do not have a permanent residence (homeless). Therefore, zakat management institutions, both from the private sector and the government, should be able to expand the scope of zakat recipients (mustahik) from the ibnu sabil cluster, as found in this study.
Audit Sistem Informasi Peminjaman Kendaraan Menggunakan Framework COBIT 5.0
Authors: Tri Hadiansyah Bagas , Nia Wahyuningsih  , Rendy Alfianto  , Albert Riyandi
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengelolaan sistem informasi yang sedang berjalan, sesuai dengan kajian terhadap framework COBIT 5.0 dan menjadikan penilaian atau evaluasi dalam penerapan sistem informasi audit untuk mengetahui manfaat dan dampak yang diperoleh dari penerapan teknologi informasi di Sekolah Islam Al Azhar Summarecon. Menggunakan kerangka kerja COBIT 5.0 beserta perhitungan Maturity Level, dengan domain APO01, BAI01, DSS01. Sampel penelitian ini adalah auditor yang bekerja di Sekolah Islam Al Azhar Summarecon. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan kuesioner disebarkan langsung keauditor sebenyak 11 responden. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan. Menerapkan audit sistem informasi menghasilkanbahwa untuk semua domain belum mencapai target level yang diharapkan dan untuk perhitunganrata-rata maturity level dari ke tiga sub domain yaitu 1,19 atau 199 % dimana jika dilihat dari skala peratingantermasuk ke dalam level F yaitu sudah mencapai nilai Fully achievement dan dari skala pembulatan indeks ditemukannya kondisi model kapabilitas ada dilevel 1 yaitu Performed Process.
STRATEGI PENERAPAN KESELAMATAN KESEHATAN KERJA PADA CABANG PERUSAHAAN PERGUDANGAN: MENGGUNAKAN METODE ANALISIS SWOT DAN AHP
Authors: Shadiq Jafar , Sukwika Tatan , Basriman Iman
Published: September 2023

Penerapan Keselamatan Kesehatan Kerja (K3) pada cabang perusahaan pergudangan diyakini dapat meningkatkan kinerja pekerja, perbaikan sistem kerja terhadap perusahaan. Namun demikian, penerapannya memerlukan strategi dari manajemen dalam menentukan program prioritas agar penerapan K3 di cabang perusahaan. Kebaruan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis strategi penerapan Keselamatan Kesehatan Kerja pada cabang perusahaan pergudangan dengan menggunakan metode analisis SWOT dan AHP. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis faktor-faktor internal dan eksternal dalam penerapan K3, serta strategi prioritas penerapan K3 pada cabang perusahaan pergudangan. Jenis penelitian ini deskriptif kualitatif menggunakan metode analisis SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) dan AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process) atau AWOT. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner dan wawancara kepada karyawan dan pimpinan cabang perusahaan pergudangan. Analisis matriks internal dan eksternal (IE) menghasilkan, Total Weight Score (TWS) internal pada sumbu horizontal sebesar 3.42, sedangkan TWS eksternal pada sumbu vertikal yakni 3.48. Secara kondisional posisi cabang perusahaan pergudangan berada pada sel nomor I (satu) atau berkategori strategi Grow and Build. Hasil AHP menunjukkan strategi prioritas tertinggi penerapan K3 cabang perusahaan pergudangan adalah strategi pengembangan sistem K3 dan strategi integrasi horizontal sistem K3. Kondisi penerapan K3 pada cabang perusahaan pergudangan membutuhkan pengembangan secara intensif dan integrasi. Strategi prioritas untuk penerapan K3 pengembangan sistem K3 dan integrasi horizontal sistem K3. Kesimpulan penelitiannya bahwa kondisi penerapan K3 pada cabang perusahaan pergudangan membutuhkan strategi Grow and Build yaitu perlu pengembangan secara intensif dan integrasi dan strategi prioritas adalah pengembangan sistem K3 dan integrasi horizontal sistem K3.
The Core Progress of Staggered PRF Modulation Technique in MTI Radar
Authors: Tang Lei
Published: September 2023

For a long-distance guard radar, MTI filter usually employs low staggered pulse repetition frequencies (PRF) modulation technique to overcome blind speed and detect the targets at low altitude in the presence of clutter. For a given ratio of the maximum-to-the minimum period, we find that there exists an optimum stagger ratios construction criterion (OSRCC) which can guarantee the first null depth minimum, and the associated estimation formula containing variable    has been derived successfully. In addition, based on more understanding to the properties of staggered PRF, we introduce a new stagger ratios optimization method that is much simple, efficient and flexible. In brief, this paper has thoroughly deconstructed this important basic technique in radar system. 
Motion-based Lidar-camera Calibration via Cross-Modality Structure Consistency
Authors: Ou Ni
Published: September 2023

Hand-eye calibration is popular in targetless sensor calibration, as it just requires the motion information of each sensor. However, hand-eye calibration is not applicable in degenerate scenes, where sensor motion lacks sufficient rotation. In this article, we propose a novel motion-based method to address this problem. The robustness and accuracy of our method are verified on six sequences of  the KITTI Odometry dataset. Furthermore, our codes will be public on https://github.com/gitouni/Spatial-Temporal-LiDAR-camera-Calibration after acceptance.
Global Scale Mapping of Subsurface Scattering Signals Impacting ASCAT Soil Moisture Retrievals
Authors: Wagner Wolfgang , Lindorfer Roland , Hahn Sebastian , Kim Hyingglok , Vreugdenhil Mariette , Gruber Alexander , Fischer Milan , Trnka Miroslav
Published: August 2023

Microwave pulses can penetrate several centimeters to decimeters into dry soils. As a result, active microwave sensors are sensitive to discontinuities in the soil profile caused by the presence of stones, rocks or distinct soil layers. Such subsurface scattering effects can disturb the retrieval of soil moisture, vegetation and other land surface properties from active microwave measurements. In this study we mapped subsurface scatterers impacting C-band backscatter measurements acquired by the Advanced Scatterometer (ASCAT) on a global scale. Users of ASCAT soil moisture data distributed by the EUMETSAT Satellite Application Facility on Support to Operational Hydrology and Water Management are recommended to use the subsurface scattering masks generated within this study.
Out2In: Towards Machine Learning Models Resilient to Adversarial and Natural Distribution Shifts
Authors: Amich Abderrahmen , Eshete Birhanu
Published: August 2023

 Despite recent progress, the susceptibility of machine learning models to adversarial examples remains a challenge —which calls for rethinking the defense strategy. In this paper, we investigate the cause-effect link between adversarial examples and the out-of-distribution (OOD) problem. To that end, we propose Out2In, an OOD generalization method that is resilient to not only adversarial but also natural distribution shifts. Through an OOD to in-distribution mapping intuition that leverages image-to-image translation, Out2In translates OOD inputs to the data distribution used to train/test the model. First, we experimentally confirm that the adversarial examples problem is related to the wider OOD generalization problem. Then, through extensive experiments on three benchmark image datasets (MNIST, CIFAR10, and ImageNet), we show that Out2In consistently improves robustness to OOD adversarial inputs and outperforms state-of-the-art defenses by a significant margin, while preserving the exact accuracy on benign (in-distribution) data. Furthermore, it generalizes on naturally OOD inputs such as darker or sharper images 
Beyond the Surface of Digital Contact Tracing: Delving into the Interconnected World of Technology, Individuals, and Society
Authors: Hu-Bolz Jiejun , Farrahi Katayoun , Cebrian Manuel
Published: September 2023

Digital Contact Tracing (DCT) is a great example of information systems assisting societal problems. However, privacy concerns lead to reduced DCT adoption rates. When dealing with critical societal issues, policymakers seek to use various strategies, such as interventions and financial subsidies, to steer the behavors of individuals. This causes individuals to face a sophisticated decision-making process when coping with the public health crisis and the adoption of DCT, i.e., giving up privacy and freedom to gain information to remain healthy. In this paper, we consider a scenario, where policymakers allocate rewards to individuals to motivate their compliance with the interventions; And the individuals decide the optimal compliance effort based on their health state, privacy loss, interaction with their neighbors, and rewards. To tackle the trade-off between a number of individuals and policymakers, in this paper, we propose a Leader-Followers Mean-Field Game model to analyze this time-dependent, dynamic, and large-scale decision-making problem. The numerical results demonstrate that by allocating appropriate rewards, policymakers can play a role in guiding the behavior of individuals in various scenarios.
Advancing Equity in Opioid Use Disorder Prediction: A Bias Mitigation Algorithm for Accurate and Fair Outcomes
Authors: Yaseliani Mohammad , Hasan Md Mahmudul , Noor-E-Alam Md
Published: September 2023

Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is a major public health crisis in the US affecting over 2.4 million Americans across all age groups and backgrounds. Previous studies have developed machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) models with strong predictive performance for OUD; however, bias related to sociodemographic features remains unaddressed. In this study, we propose a bias mitigation algorithm, based on equality of odds (EO), to mitigate ML model bias in OUD prediction. Our algorithm adjusts the classification threshold to minimize the difference between specificity and recall across sociodemographic groups. We develop a neural network (NN) model using stochastic gradient descent (NN-SGD) and Adam (NN-Adam) for OUD prediction and analyze bias by comparing the area under the curve (AUC) values. We implement our algorithm to mitigate bias related to gender, marital status, working condition, race, and income. The proposed algorithm, applied to NN-SGD, achieves significant improvements in bias reduction: 21.66% for gender, 1.48% for race, and 21.04% for income. Similarly, for the NN-Adam, the algorithm reduces bias by 16.96% (gender), 8.87% (marital status), 8.45% (working condition), 41.62% (race), and 0.20% (income). We also propose a fairness-aware weighted majority voting (WMV) classifier, achieving recall values of 85.37% and 92.68%, and accuracy values of 58.85% and 90.21% using the NN-SGD and NN-Adam, respectively. Furthermore, we evaluate the proposed methods using logistic regression and support vector machine classifiers with linear and radial basis function kernels, confirming the significant bias reduction and high performance of the WMV classifier for OUD prediction.
Effectiveness of Ultrasonography Guided Pectoral Nerve Block for Post-Operative Analgesia in Modified Radical Mastectomy
Authors: Akter Afroza , Nahar Meherun , Boby Nasreen , Islam Md. Ashraful , Afroz Sadia , Husna Asmaul
Published: August 2023

Background: Modified radical mastectomy surgery results in high morbidity and patient dissatisfaction due to incomplete postoperative pain relief. The most frequent malignancy among women worldwide is breast cancer. Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess effectiveness of ultrasonography-guided Pectoral nerve block for postoperative analgesia after Modified radical mastectomy. Methods: This descriptive type of cross-sectional study was carried out in the Department of Anaesthesia, Analgesia, Palliative and Intensive Care Medicine in collaboration with department of surgery, Dhaka Medical College & Hospital, Dhaka during July 2021 to June 2022. A total of 28 patients were participate in this study. Purposive sampling technique was followed. After taking consent and matching eligibility criteria, data were collected from patients using the predesigned structured questionnaire by interview. Statistical analyses of the results were obtained by using window-based Microsoft Excel and Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS-25). Results: Mean age of patient was 54.7 ± 7.3 years majority belonged to 50-59 years of age (39.2%). Maximum patient had ASA Class II (60.7%). In case of staging of the cancer 39.2% were in stage I and 60.8% were in stage II. Average duration of surgery was 119.4 ± 14.2 minutes. The mean VAS score of the patients at 2nd hrs was 0.52±0.2, at 4th hrs was 0.65±0.3, at 6th hrs was 1.12±0.6, at 8th hrs was 2.31±1.35, at 10th hrs was 3.34±1.45, at 12th hrs was 4.83±1.40, at 14th hrs was 2.24±1.30, at 16th hrs, at 18th hrs 2.74±1.65, at 20th hrs was 4.48±1.70 and at 24th hrs was 2.28±1.80. the mean 1st analgesic demand (hour) was 12.2±2.1 and the Total opioid consumption (mg) was 165.7±18.2. Conclusion: For postoperative pain management after breast surgery, various procedures have been employed, including local anesthetic infiltration, intercostal nerve block, thoracic epidural block, and paravertebral block. They might not be appropriate ..
Epidemiological Aspects of Lefort II Fractures Treated at Nianankoro Fomba Hospital in Segou: About 17 Cases
Authors: Dramé BM , Diarra I , Toungara H , Koné O , Diallo M , Koné N , Diallo M , Touré A
Published: August 2023

The Lefort II fracture (pyramidal fracture) or high transfacial is a solution of bone continuity of the middle stage of the face whose fracture line concerns the glabella, the ethmoid massif, the two maxillary sinuses and the pterygoids causing more or less important the mobility of the middle stage of the face. Objectives: of this study were to study the frequency of Lefort II fractures at Nianankoro FOMBA Hospital in Segou; to study the target population of Lefort II fractures at the Nianankoro FOMBA hospital in Segou; evaluate the treatment option for this pathology; to study the fate of treated patients. This was a prospective study, carried out in the stomatology and maxillofacial surgery department of Nianankoro FOMBA Hospital in Ségou over a period of 3 years, i.e. 36 months from October 1, 2016 to October 1, 2019. It covered all cases of Lefort II fractures admitted to this department for their care. During our study we recorded 225 cases of maxillofacial trauma including 17 cases of Lefort II fractures or 7.55% of all traumatic injuries admitted to the service. Lefort II fractures are a social and public health problem affecting mainly young male subjects in the 20 to 29 age group most often following accidents on public roads. Their diagnosis is made by clinical examination associated with paraclinical examination (computed tomography) which makes it possible to locate the fracture foci.
A Case Report on Recurrent Gastro Intestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
Authors: Rajeev Rathuna , Nelson Shanet Nissy , Malik Abdul
Published: August 2023

Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a rare sarcoma, typically starts in the cells that line the gastrointestinal tract’s (GIT) wall. While certain GISTs may develop slowly over time, others might spread drastically. However, it will indicate recurrence for certain people. Patients with locally resectable gastro intestinal stromal tumours continue to be treated primarily with radical surgery, which, in more than 50% of instances, results in a long-term remission of this disease. The first targeted medication for the GISTs treatment was the tyrosine kinase inhibitor imatinib, and is now the preferred option for treating advanced gastro intestinal stromal tumours. This case highlights recurrence of GIST for two times even after laparotomy which provides an information, that the hazards associated with this type of tumour must be reduced by receiving appropriate therapy because it can recur.
A conceptual framework for asthma self-management in Ecuadorian children and adolescents: A qualitative study
Authors: Ochoa-Avilés Cristina , Peñaherrera María Jose , Morillo Diana , Andrade Susana , Peralta Katherine , Lazo Nelly , Vargas Signe , Vasquez Denisse , Rodas Claudia , Donoso Silvana , Ochoa-Avilés Angélica
Published: August 2023

Asthma symptoms can be controlled through proper self-management, medication adherence, and avoidance of triggers, thus avoiding high costs for multiple hospitalizations, emergency or outpatient visits. This article seeks to develop a conceptual framework of the factors that influence asthma self-management in a pediatric population living in the Andean urban area of Cuenca-Ecuador. A phenomenological study was carried out (February-April 2021) in 10 children and adolescents from 7 to 17 years old with asthma attending public and private hospitals. In-depth interviews were applied using open questions created after reviewing the literature. Factors influencing asthma self-management include individual (attitudes, self-education, seeking medical attention, managing crisis triggers) and environmental (health system, school/family support). The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed by two independent researchers. Our results show that the pediatric population identifies individual and environmental influences that affect asthma self-management, with age and socioeconomic status moderating the influential factors. The participants described the beliefs, attitudes, practices, perceptions, and specific experiences in the family, school, and health system contexts as relevant to comply with asthma self-management. In addition, problems or barriers that hinder the self-management of the disease, mainly related to adherence to treatment, were identified. In conclusion, our analysis highlights the need to empower the pediatric population in asthma self-management. When delivering patient-centered education for effective asthma management, future interventions must consider children´s age and socioeconomic status influences in individual and environmental factors.
Pengaruh Corporate Governance dan Media Coverage terhadap Real Earnings Management dengan Risk Management Sebagai Variabel Moderasi
Authors: Annisa Fima Nur , Herawaty Vinola
Published: September 2023

Adanya penelitian ini karena peneliti ingin meneliti pengaruh antara komisaris indepeden, komite audit, media coverage dengan risk management sebagai pemoderasi.Penelitian ini menggunakan model analisi regresi berganda dengan data sekunder yang didapat dari laporan keuangan perusahaan consumer goods yang terdafar di BEI pada periode 2019 - 202. Berdasarkan kriteria yang diterapkan, terdapat 93 observasi penelitian. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa komisaris independen, media coverage danrisk management berpengaruh terhadap real earnings management dan risk management memperkuat pengaruh komisaris independent dan media coverage terhadap real earnings management, sedangkan komite audit tidak memiliki pengaruh dan risk management memperlemah pengaruh komite audit terhadap real earnings management.
Pengaruh Disiplin Kerja, Budaya Organisasi dan Lingkungan Kerja Non Fisik terhadap Produktivitas Kerja Pegawai Dinas Tanaman Pangan, Holtikultura dan Perkebunan Kota Sungai Penuh
Authors: Siswadhi Ferry , Yelnim
Published: September 2023

This   research   aims   to   know   the   influence   of   work   discipline, organizational culture and nonphysical working environment against work productivity in food crops, holticulture and plantation department at sungai penuh city partially and simultaneous. Respondents to this study is The Food Crops, Holticulture and Plantation Department at Sungai Penuh City 43 people. Instrument in this study have passed the stage of test validity and reliability, by performing multiple linear regressaion test, statistical test, determination of koefesien F (simultaneous) and the test statistic t (partial). The result of the research there is influence between work discipline towards work productivity as evidenced by t hitung > t tabel (2,173 > 2,022) as well as the significance value = 0,036 < 0,05. There is the influence of organizational culture toward work productivity as evidenced by t hitung > t tabel (2,499 > 2,022) as well as the significance value = 0,017 < 0,05. There is the influence of nonphysical working environment against workproductivity as evidenced by t hitung > t tabel (4,910 > 2,022) as well as the significance value = 0,000 < 0,05. Simultaneously, work discipline, organizational culture and nonphysical working environment towards work productivity as evidenced by F hitung > F tabel (29,827 > 2,85) as well as the significance value = 0,000 < 0,05. Data analysis results showed big influence work discipline towards work productivity in persial of 15,67%, large influence organizational culture towards work productivity in persial amounted to 17,47% and great nonphysical working environment towards work productivity in persial of 36,42%. Data analysis results showed big influence work discipline, organizational culture and nonphysical working environment toward work productivity simultaneously of 69.7%.
PREVALÊNCIA DE SINTOMAS DEPRESSÃO ENTRE ESTUDANTES DE MEDICINA DE UMA UNIVERSIDADE DE IMPERATRIZ – MA
Authors: Alves Isabela Almeida , Simões Roberta Carvalho Branco , Aragão Monica Andréa Miranda
Published: September 2023

A depressão é definida como uma tristeza persistente por ao menos duas semanas. A responsabilidade e a rotina intensa do curso de medicina, pode contribuir para o surgimento de tal distúrbio psiquiátrico. Essa pesquisa teve como objetivo identificar a prevalência de sintomas depressivos nos estudantes de medicina de uma universidade de Imperatriz-MA. Trata-se de um estudo transversal, com abordagem quantitativa. Fora aplicado, presencialmente, aos estudantes de medicina o Inventário de Depressão de Beck. O tamanho da amostra compreendeu 294 alunos. Esses estavam regularmente matriculados no curso e foram selecionados aleatoriamente entre o segundo e décimo primeiro período. Observou-se que 73,3% dos estudantes apresentaram sintomas mínimos, 11,14% apresentavam sintomas moderados e 4,4% apresentavam sintomas graves. As mulheres se destacaram em relação aos homens no escore grave, principalmente aquelas acima de 28 anos, sendo que 15,38% estavam no escore grave. Além disso, 61,6% dos alunos afirmaram se sentirem muito pressionados com a metodologia ativa, PBL. Conclui-se, que apesar de os sintomas graves estarem presentes em uma minoria de alunos, eles ainda chamam atenção devido ao impacto causado na qualidade de vida dos mesmos. E que o gênero e a metodologia ativa podem ser fatores que influenciam o aparecimento de tal sintomatologia.
Uso dos mini-implantes em tratamentos ortodônticos.
Authors: Lima Júnior Djalma Antonio de , Dias Ellen Angélica Ferreira , Ferreira Luciana Coelho , De Azevedo Talyta Cristina Santos
Published: September 2023

Os mini-implantes podem ser usados em várias situações clínicas em ortodontia. Ele é uma alternativa de tratamento de ancoragem muito satisfatória, não precisando da colaboração direta do paciente, diminui tempo de tratamento, além de possibilitar uma mecânica segura. A adequada instalação do mini-implante vai depender de acordo com o planejamento do caso clínico. O trabalho tem como objetivo abordar em quais situações clínicas o mini-implante deve ser usado, já que o mesmo é capaz de auxiliar no tratamento de diversos casos em ortodontia. A estratégia de busca consistiu na consulta de bases de dados eletrônicos: PubMed, SciELO, LILACS e literatura cinzenta (Google Acadêmico). Dentre as diversas aplicações clínicas do mini-implante, pode-se citar: retração de dentes anteriores, distalização de molares, mesialização de molares, intrusão de dentes posteriores e anteriores; nivelamento do plano oclusal, tracionamneto de dentes retidos e correção de mordida cruzada posterior. Conclui-se que o mini-implante é uma manobra eficaz que possibilita ao ortodontista a resolução de diversos tratamentos.
OPTIMALISASI LOYALITAS, SEMANGAT, DAN DISIPLIN KERJA DALAM UPAYA MENINGKATKAN PRODUKTIVITAS KARYAWAN
Authors: Desi Rahmawati  , Lona Chinsia Alfattama  , Dian Respati Rindang
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Employee productivity in managing an organization and institution is the driving force behind this study. This study is a descriptive qualitative study that uses data reductionanalysis techniques, data presentation, and data verification to show how the objectlimitations of loyalty, excitement, and work discipline were determined through the processof interviews, observation, and documentation. Using fingerprint attendance, implementingthe work culture of the Indonesian National Narcotics Agency, providing activities thatincrease cohesion, spiritual and mental development of employees, and enforcingdisciplinary measures are some of the steps taken to increase productivity of the NationalNarcotics Agency employees in Tulungagung Regency.

Abstrak Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh produktivitas karyawan dalam mengelola suatu organisasi dan lembaga. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif yang bersifatdeskriptif, dimana data yang diperoleh melalui proses wawancara, observasi dandokumentasi yang mengenai batasan objek loyalitas, semangat, disiplin kerja dengan teknikanalisis reduksi data, penyajian data dan verifikasi data. Upaya yang dilakukan untukmeningkatkan produktivitas karyawan badan narkotika nasional kabupaten tulungagungadalah menggunakan absensi fingerprint, menerapkan budaya kerja BNN RI, menyajikankegiatan yang menambah kebersamaan, pembinaan rohani dan mental karyawan,memberikan sanksi terhadap karyawan yang melanggar aturan kedisiplinan.
Hidroksiapatit (HAp) dari Cangkang Kerang Mutiara Air Tawar (Kijing) (Anodonta woodiana) Rawa Pening Kabupaten Semarang
Authors: Gintu Agung Rimayanto
Published: August 2023

Hidroksiapatit adalah salah satu jenis biomaterial untuk perbaikan jaringan keras yang dapat disintesis dari bahan baku cangkang Mollusca. Pada penelitian ini dilakukan sintesis HAp dari cangkang kerang Anodonta woodiana yang diperoleh dari Danau Rawa Pening, Kabupaten Semarang, Jawa Tengah. Karakterisasi Fisikokimia terhadap cangkang menunjukkan kadar abu 0,9985 Â± 0,0005g/g; Kalsium / CaO 0,4460 Â± 0,0082g/g; Kalsium / CaCO3 0,1845 Â± 0,0012g/g; dan Fosfat 0,1893 Â± 0,0102g/g, sesuai dengan kebutuhan sintesis HAp. HAp pada penelitian ini disintesis dengan metode Pengendapan Basa dan diperoleh Rendemen sintesis 50,25 Â± 0,0384% dan HAp dengan  Rasio Ca/P sebesar 1,4611% menurut perhitungan Bray dan 1,3847% menurut Olsen; Porositas 50,25 Â± 0,0384%; Biodegradabilitas 70,22 Â± 0,0203%; Daya Kembang 65,28 Â± 0,0291%; Densitas 0,8898 Â± 0,0008g/mL; Viscositas Kinetik 1,1986 Â± 0,0982CTs; dan Berat Molekul (MW) 0,0076 Â± 0,0007g/mol. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian disimpulkan bahwa HAp berhasil disintesis dari cangkang kerang A. woodiana dengan metode Pengendapan Basa.

Kata Kunci: Biomaterial, Hidroksiapatit, Tulang
Impact of Pradhan Mantri Jhan Dhan Yojna on Financial Inclusion in Jammu and Kashmir: A Case Study of District Pulwama
Authors: - Ishfaq Mohi Ud Din Para , - Irshad ahmad wani
Published: August 2023

1. To study the existing status of PMJDY in Jammu and Kashmir.
2. To analyze empirically the performance of PMJDY in light of its objectives.
3. To study the relationship between the resident place of respondents and their awareness about PMJDY.
Comparative Study of Effect of Cultural Asana on Physiological Variables of College Students
Authors: - Suneeta Devi
Published: August 2023

Purpose of the study was to compare the effect of some selected cultural asana on physiological variables of college going students . 60 students were selected from the colleges affiliated to Punjab university Chandigarh in Ludhiana district of Punjab. 30 male and 30 female students were selected six week training schedule was constructed with the help of in respected field and was implemented on students at yoga centre of GHG Khalsa College Gurusar Sadhar . training was given to students six days a week. Pre test was taken before starting the training and mid and post test was taken after 4th weel and 6th week respectively. Data was collected in sports medicine laboratory of GHG Khalsa College and data wad further put for analysis. Mean SD , 2*3 way analysis of variance ANCOVA and post hoc test was used for the analysis of data . results of study shown significant effect of cultural asanas on physiological variables of students.
Security System Enhancement using Iris Scan Biometric Technology for ATM Machine
Authors: - Mudassir Abdullahi Mayare , - Owais Shah , - Avinash Kumar Singh
Published: August 2023

Banking is currently very simple, however there are often many opportunities for cybercrime. Numerous banking transactions have been the victim of fraud. Concerns around consumer security and privacy have always revolved around authentication and verification. It is challenging to uphold the integrity and authenticity of people in the ever-shifting environment. On how to combat ATM fraud, many ideas and recommendations have recently been put out. We need some trustworthy security findings that we can utilize in conjunction with the current technologies to combat all of these frauds. One of the technologies that we can use in conjunction with the existing technology is biometrics. Combining related technology may help to decrease ATM fraud and hence increase the security of other financial transactions. This essay offers an overview of important iris recognition studies. An iris identification system goes through three main phases: template matching, point birth, and picture preprocessing. The most popular algorithms used in each stage are reviewed in the literature.
IMPLEMENTATION OF RISK MANAGEMENT FOR OUTCOME-BASED LEARNING
Authors: Rosiawan Muhammad , Trisnawati Juliani Dyah
Published: August 2023

This classroom action research discusses the application of risk management in delivering results-based learning. The author uses a conceptual model development approach and examples of application in a course. This research is essential to guide the teaching team in conducting risk management to achieve learning outcomes by developing conceptual models. The study results show that the teaching team that carries out risk management in the learning process can guarantee more in achieving Graduate Learning Outcomes and Course Learning Outcomes. Furthermore, the teaching team continuously improves learning outcomes through the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle. This conceptual model's development helps teaching staff identify, assess, evaluate, and control risks and enhance learning objectives.Keywords: Risk management; Outcome-based learning; PDCA cycle; Continuous improvement. Abstrak Penelitian tindakan kelas ini membahas penerapan manajemen risiko dalam penyampaian pembelajaran berbasis hasil. Penulis menggunakan pendekatan pengembangan model konseptual dan contoh penerapan di sebuah mata kuliah. Penelitian ini penting untuk memandu bagaimana tim pengajar menerapkan manajemen risiko untuk pencapaian hasil belajar melalui pengembangan model konseptual.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tim pengajar yang melakukan manajemen risiko di proses pembelajaran dapat lebih menjamin dalam pencapaian Capaian Pembelajaran Lulusan dan Capaian Pembelajaran Mata Kuliah. Selanjutnya, tim pengajar melakukan peningkatan capaian pembelajaran secara berkelanjutan melalui siklus Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA). Pengembangan model konseptual ini bermanfaat memandu staf pengajar dalam mengidentifikasi, menilai, mengevaluasi, dan pengendalian risiko serta peningkatan tujuan pembelajaran.Kata Kunci: Manajemen risiko; Pembelajaran berbasis hasil; siklus PDCA; peningkatan berkelanjutan