bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ideology Restart: Liberal Project and Pandemic. Lessons of 2020
Authors: Mezhuev Boris V. , Birrjukov Sergey V. , Vanchugov Vasily V. , Ulyanova Lyubov V.
Published: November 2021

The present article is an abridged version of the paper of the “Russian Idea” site editors staff devoted to the ideological transformation in the Western countries and Russia in 2020, – the year of COVID pandemic and dramatic elections in the USA. The paper was drawn before the results of the elections were made public, but still it contains the correct forecast of the electoral victory of the liberal establishment representative. The authors also made the hypothesis confirmed by further course of events, that the winner of the ideological contest of 2020 would be the ideology described by the authors as the “new Atlantism”, – the doctrine about the Atlantic coalition interests priority over the national interests of the countries composing the coalition. The paper also forecasts the defeat of populism and Trumpism: in fact, having initiated the new cold war against China the supporters of those trends in the USA will surrender the initiative to their ideological opponents who are much more experienced in leading cold wars. On the basis of these conclusions the authors make the assumption of which new ideologies opposing the liberal establishment would be adopted by the conservative-minded intellectuals, and which conservative strategies could be of current importance for Russia as well.
Pengaruh Penerapan Model Flipped Learning dan Motivasi Belajar Terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa
Authors: Sahara Rani , Sofya Rani
Published: November 2021

This study aims to reveal the effect of applying the learning model and learning motivation on student learning outcomes. This type of research used a quantitative approach, especially quasi-experiments. Population in this study all students of class XI 2 Painan. The sampling technique is purposive sampling. The sample in this study amounted to 63 students. Data analysis techniques used questionnaires and tests. Data analysis techniques used were descriptive analysis, normality test, homogeneity test, and hypothesis testing. The results of this study indicate that: (1) Differences in learning outcomes obtained between students who have high learning motivation in class who apply the flipped learning model (2) Differences in learning outcomes obtained between students who have low learning motivation in the class applying conventional models (3) Differences learning outcomes obtained between students who have high learning motivation in the class implementing the flipped learning model and students who have high learning motivation in the class applying conventional models (4) Differences learning outcomes obtained between students who have low learning motivation in the class implementing the flipped learning model and students who have low learning motivation in the class applying conventional models (5) There is no interaction between learning models and learning motivation in influencing learning outcomes.Keywords : flipped learning model, learning motivation, learning outcomes
Analisis Pelaksanaan Ujian Sekolah Berbasis Android (USBA)
Authors: Putra Ricky Herpana , Siwi Menik Kurnia
Published: November 2021

This study aims to determine the implementation of the Android-Based School Examination (USBA) at SMAN 3 Sungai Penuh. This type of research is descriptive with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques by interview and documentation. The data sources used were primary data and secondary data, which were analyzed by using triangulation techniques. The number of informants in this study were 6 people, namely USBA operators and class XII students of SMAN 3 Sungai Penuh. The results showed that the USBA implementation process at SMAN 3 Sungai Penuh was the same as the conventional exam implementation process, but at USBA students were more independent. The advantages of USBA include exams that can be done anywhere, USBA costs are more efficient than paper exams, test results can be seen after students have finished taking exams, with this USBA minimizing the occurrence of cheating by students. Constraints in implementing USBA are the low capacity of the internet network. Comparing conventional exams with USBA, there are many differences between the two, this can be seen from the equipment used, the form of the questions, the time for taking the questions, the place and the operational costs of the exam.
Low bone mineral density in Thai children with systemic lupus erythematosus: prevalence and risk factors
Authors: Chanakul Ankanee , Khunrattanaphon Suriyaphon , Deekajorndech Tawatchai
Published: November 2021

Background

Improvement of disease recognition and management has increased the survival of children with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), but has shifted the morbidity focus toward long-term complications, such as low bone mass and osteoporosis. Studies in adults with SLE show older age, chronic inflammation, and corticosteroid therapy are risk factors for low bone mineral density (BMD) and osteoporosis.

Objectives

To determine the prevalence of and identify risk factors associated with low BMD in Thai children with SLE.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective review of demographic data and clinical variables for a cohort of 60 Thai children with SLE who underwent 2 dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) at their initial examination and later follow-up. We considered a BMD z score ≤ −2.0 to indicate low BMD. Binary logistic regression was used to assess risk factors potentially associated with low BMD.

Results

The prevalence of low BMD at the first visit was 40% and increased to 55% over follow-up. We found a significantly decreased hip BMD z score (median difference −0.25, 95% confidence interval [CI] −0.40 to −0.05; P = 0.016) and lumbar BMD z score (median difference −0.49, 95% CI −0.69 to −0.28; P < 0.001) over time. The cumulative steroid dose tended to be higher for patients with low BMD (adjusted odds ratio [OR] = 1.08, 95% CI 1.00 to 1.17; P = 0.050).

Conclusion

Low BMD has a 40% prevalence in Thai children newly diagnosed with SLE and progresses significantly over time. Higher cumulative corticosteroid dose tended to be associated with a low BMD, but we did not find a significant risk in this small sample.
Research on Simufact simulation data processing system based on QT and MySQL
Authors: Zhao Liang , Gu Hengzhi , Xu Jingxian , Cui Yang , Shuai Chunjiang
Published: November 2021

As the simulation data of the Simufact Additive software was inconvenient to process, QT and structured query language (MySQL) database were used to develop the database to solve the processing of the simulation data. The GUI interface that has the functions of processing and saving the simulation data was designed. The interface developed by QT was used to start the Simufact Additive software, connect to the MySQL database and save the simulation data. The results showed that using MySQL as the management of simulation data has achieved better results in the post-processing of simulation data.
Typifications, new combinations and new synonyms in IndianImpatiens(Balsaminaceae)
Authors: Singh Rajeev Kumar , Borah Dipankar , Taram Momang
Published: November 2021

One neotype, three second-step lectotypes and fourty lectotypes are designated for fourty four names in IndianImpatiensto fix the identity and to avoid the misapplication of names. Thirty nine names are synonymized, after a detailed ecological study of live plants in the field and examination of herbarium specimens including types. Six new combinations with change in their status are proposed for six taxa.
The Use of Hydroxyurea in the Treatment of COVID-19
Authors: Foster Melissa Robin Bowman , Hijazi Ali Atef , Opoku Rebecca , Varghese Priya , Li Chun
Published: November 2021

Introduction

The rapid worldwide spread of COVID-19 motivated medical professionals to pursue and authenticate appropriate remedies and treatment protocols. This article aims to analyze the potential benefits of one treatment protocol developed by a group of care providers caring for severe COVID-19 patients.

Methods

The clinical findings of COVID-19 patients who were transferred to a specialized care hospital after unsuccessful treatment in previous institutions, were analyzed. The specialized care hospital used a treatment protocol including hydroxyurea, a medication commonly used for sickle cell treatment, to improve respiratory distress in the COVID-19 patients. None of the COVID-19 patients included in the analyzed data were diagnosed with sickle cell, and none had previously taken hydroxyurea for any other conditions.

Results

In all presented cases, patients reverted to their baseline respiratory health after treatment with the hydroxyurea protocol. There was no significant difference in the correlation between COVID-19 and hydroxyurea. However, deaths were extremely low for those taking hydroxyurea.

Conclusions

Fatality numbers were extremely low for those taking hydroxyurea; death could be attributed to other underlying issues.
The B-team: Equal but different?
Authors: Pembroke Luke
Published: November 2021

As a person with haemophilia B, I have known there are differences between haemophilia A and haemophilia B and their respective treatment throughout my life – though I was shocked when I learnt about the impact inhibitors can have when it comes to bleeding. Despite being very rare, as well as difficult to manage, in a recent survey reported by Chaplin et al., many nurses had experience in managing haemophilia B inhibitors. Nurses in the survey also thought extended half-life (EHL) factor products would remain the optimal treatment for haemophilia B in 2025. Ongoing clinical trials for novel molecules like concuzimab and fitusiran signal the start of more treatment options for haemophilia B, and the development of gene therapy has focused on haemophilia B in the first instance. But the fact remains that the pharmaceutical industry has focused on developing treatments for the larger haemophilia A market. Could this have distorted perceptions around treatment? In a further ‘perception bias’ that impacts management, some nurses feel there are differences in bleeding phenotype between haemophilia A and B. Garner et al.'s paper discussing rIX-FX, suggests that treatment adherence is better in haemophilia B due to lower dosing frequency, making it an easier treatment option than for haemophilia A. The patient perception may be somewhat different. While dosing schedules in haemophilia B have been more consistent for longer, there has been less pharmacokinetic modelling in haemophilia B and, arguably, less opportunity for truly tailored treatment. Gene therapy has been shown to be more ‘successful’ for haemophilia B than haemophilia A, but emicizumab has raised questions about the need for gene therapy in haemophilia A. Having an ‘emi-equivalent’ for haemophilia B will raise the same questions and may give people haemophilia B and inhibitors an effective treatment that is as transformative as emicizumab has been in the haemophilia A population.
Removal of Copper (II) Ions from Polluted Water Using Modified Wheat Bran
Authors: Lomoko Gideon Masedi Nii Ayi , Paliulis Dainius , Valters Karlis
Published: November 2021

The discharge of wastewater containing heavy metals into waterbodies is a major environmental issue that can influence the quality of the water supply; therefore, it is important to remove the pollutants dangerous to living organisms. The adsorption of copper (II) ions on modified wheat bran was investigated with respect to initial solution pH (2.0-7.0), contact time (5–120 min), adsorbent mass (0.5 g and 1.0 g), and initial metal ion concentration (2.0–20 mg/L). The optimum adsorption conditions were found to be at pH 5.0 and a contact time of 60 min with an adsorbent mass of 1.0 g where the maximum efficiency was recorded as 84.5 %. The adsorption uptake (in mg/g) of copper (II) ions slowly reached equilibrium in around 30 min and this amount was 0.30 mg/g using an adsorbent mass of 0.5 g. The adsorption uptake of copper (II) ions decreased with increasing mass of adsorbent and the adsorption efficiency (in %) increased with increasing mass of adsorbent. The experimental results were described using the Langmuir and Freundlich models, with the Langmuir model fitting better than the Freundlich model. The maximum modelled adsorption capacity was 4.24 mg/g and the modelled specific surface area of modified wheat bran was 6.36 m2. It was observed that the adsorption of copper (II) ions on modified wheat bran is efficient and suitable, therefore modified wheat bran is a relatively good adsorbent for the removal of copper (II) ions from polluted water compared to other agricultural adsorbents.
Spatial Analysis of Renewable Energy Sources
Authors: Kacare Marika , Pakere Ieva , Grāvelsiņš Armands , Blumberga Dagnija
Published: November 2021

Renewable energy sources are expanding opportunities for industrial development and can boost economic growth and create new jobs. In all European Union (EU) countries, including Latvia, it is possible to use renewable energy resources cost-effectively. The world is now at the beginning of the global energy transformation. Cost-effective renewable energy technologies provided an opportunity for sufficient development to reach ambitious climate targets of the EU Directive 2009/28/EC. Some systems are not only dependent on the interaction of many elements and dynamics over time, but they are also variable in space. In this context, energy production from local and renewable resources is one of the most relevant examples. It is characterized by many spatially variable elements, such as biomass availability, wind speed, solar radiation, location of power plants, transmission network infrastructure, energy demand, etc. It is crucial to explore the spatial distribution of resources to plan territorially-unified development of renewable energy and, consequently, promote efficient use of resources. This paper describes the data acquisition process of the spatial distribution of renewable energy sources. ArcGIS PRO and data collected from the various databases were used to describe the energy sectors according to resources, spheres of consumption and regions.
Eucalypts for Tropical Rainforest (Af) climate
Authors: Brune Arno
Published: November 2021

The equatorial region of the world includes areas of Tropical Rainforest (Af) and Tropical Monsoon (Am) climate zones, which are distinguished by high temperatures and high rainfall, but soils which are often deficient. Potential productivity of plantation forestry in this area is high, and so are the pest and disease dangers which threaten it. This paper describes the Eucalyptus and Corymbia species which are adapted to this situation and also resistant to the main diseases like leaf blights. Based on the highly adapted E. biterranea and E. deglupta and several more, hybridization combined with vegetative propagation is discussed as an excellent alternative to obtain quick gains in short rotations while maintaining wide genetic diversity in such plantations. Management remedies are given for the possible backlash of quick soil depletion.
Expanding Pharmacy Services to Support Public Health
Authors: DiPietro Mager Natalie
Published: November 2021

Pharmacists have had long-standing roles in public health, and the COVID-19 pandemic has broadened and accentuated their efforts in this area.  Many pharmacists may be interested to expand pharmacy services to further support public health.  While not intending to be exhaustive, this paper suggests potential areas for increased engagement and provides ideas for pharmacists who want develop and implement new initiatives to optimize the health of their patients and communities. The core functions of public health and the natural history of disease are presented as models to identify opportunities for pharmacists’ interventions. A three-step framework with practical strategies and helpful resources is proposed to identify and operationalize new services. Finally, the pharmacist’s role in clinical-community linkages is presented.  It is hoped that this paper will stimulate additional ideas and actions in the pharmacy community to support public health.
Theoretical Investigation of the Effects of some Geometrical Parameters on the Performance of Wire-Plate Electrostatic Precipitator
Authors: Latif Wisam A. , Kadhim Mohammed O. , Ali Qays H.
Published: November 2021

Some geometric parameters affecting the performance of a wire-plate electrostatic precipitator (ESP) are investigated theoretically. A numerical model was built to investigate the influence of the discharge wire size, wire separation, collector plates spacing, and roughness factor on the ESP performance. The results show that thinner wires emit higher current than larger ones at the same applied voltage, which would be suitable for low voltage power supply to generate the desired current density at the collecting electrodes. The results also show that, as the discharge electrodes get closer, the corona gets suppressed, resulting in a diminished corona current flow. On the other hand, as the distance between electrodes increases, the total current density decreases, leading to a less efficient ESP performance. Narrow spacing between collector plates gives a better performance. With regard to the effect of the roughness factor, the results revealed that the emitted current is strongly affected by the wires physical conditions.
The Effects of Optical Power of Semiconductor Laser on the Characteristics of Si-diode in an Exposed Device
Authors: Mohammad Musab S. , Rasool Raad A. , Jassim Fathi M.
Published: November 2021

In this paper, we experimentally studied the effects of optical power of semiconductor laser on the electrical properties of silicon diode of an exposed device. The experimental results showed that the laser diode light of different optical powers (2, 3, and 4 mW) had effects on the silicon diode that are somewhat similar to those of thermal treatment. A shift in the current-voltage curve to the left side was also noticed, which led to a non-linear decrease of the barrier voltage of the diode by the effect of laser light. We also reveal a decrease by 344.8 nA/mW in the reverse saturation current of the silicon diode as a result of exposure to laser light. The forward resistance of the silicon diode decreased with increased incident optical power. The value of the maximum current of diode increased by 0.5 A/W with increasing the optical power incident on the diode.
Patient satisfaction survey: A gateway to quality improvement in primary healthcare in the IAF
Authors: Joshi VV , Dev R , Tripathy NK
Published: November 2021

Patient satisfaction is an important indicator to assess and improve quality of healthcare services. In Armed Forces Medical Services, studies on patient satisfaction are scant and mainly hospital based. Hence, a study was conducted with an objective to assess patient satisfaction in seven Primary Healthcare Delivery Centers (PHDCs) in one of the operational commands in the Indian Air Force (IAF). Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form 18 (PSQ-18), a simple tool, was used for the survey. The study was unique in the sense that few centers in the survey were remotely located from tertiary care hospitals and the Medical Officers in these PHDCs were relatively inexperienced. The analysis of the survey clearly brought out distinct differences in certain dimensions of patient satisfaction across the PHDCs. In addition, utility of the Hindi translated version of PSQ-18 was ascertained. Based on the results of the study, few important conclusions were drawn; (a) patient satisfaction could be assessed using simple questionnaire such as PSQ-18, (b) the Hindi translated version of PSQ-18 can also be used as a useful tool depending on the participants’ preference, and (c) the observed dimensions affecting patient satisfaction could be addressed through specific interventions. Similar survey is recommended to be conducted across primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare establishments in the IAF.
Characterization of Antibiotic Use, Documented Infection and Prevalence of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms in Palliative Care Patients Admitted to a Private Hospital in Brazil: A Retrospective, Cohort Study
Authors: Maciel Mara Graziele , Fruitg Mayra , Lawall Rebeca Pissolati , Maciel Alexandre Toledo
Published: November 2021

Objectives:

Antibiotic use in palliative care patients is a frequent dilemma. The benefits of their use in terms of quality of end-of-life care or survival improvement are not clear and the potential harm and futility of this practice not well established. Our aim was to characterise the prevalence of antibiotic use, documented infection and multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) colonisation among palliative care patients admitted to a private hospital in Brazil.

Materials and Methods:

Retrospective analysis of all palliative care patients admitted to our hospital during 1 year, including demographic characteristics, diagnosis of infectious disease at admission, antibiotic use during hospital stay, infectious agents isolated in cultures, documented MDRO colonisation and hospital mortality.

Results:

A total of 114 patients were included in the analysis. Forty-five (39%) were male and the median age was 83 years. About 78% of the patients had an infectious diagnosis at hospital admission and 80% of the patients not admitted with an infectious diagnosis used antibiotics during their stay, out of which a great proportion of large spectrum antibiotics. Previous MDRO colonisation and hospital mortality were similar between patients admitted with or without an infectious diagnosis.

Conclusion:

Infection is the leading cause of hospital admission in palliative care patients. However, antibiotics prescription is also very prevalent during hospital stay of patients not admitted with an infectious condition. Mortality is very high regardless of the initial reason for hospital admission. Therefore, the impact of multiple large spectrum antibiotics prescription and consequent significant cost burden should be urgently confronted with the real benefit to these patients.
Византийская гирька для взвешивания монеты, найденная в верховьях р. Воронеж
Authors: А.М. Обломский , А.Д. Швырёв
Published: November 2021

В статье опубликована бронзовая гирька-экзагий для взвешивания золотой монеты – солида ранней Византии (solidus). Вес гирьки составляет 3,76 г, потери веса при окислении в земле – 0,3–0,5 г. Экзагий обнаружен на поселении Стаево-5 Мичуринского р-на Тамбовской обл., расположенном в верховьях р. Воронеж. Во время работ 2014–2017 гг. выяснилось, что поселки у с. Стаево имеют ярко выраженный ремесленный характер. На поселении Стаево-4 зафиксированы многочисленные остатки черной металлургии, а на поселении Стаево-5 – ювелирного (бронзолитейного) ремесла. Судя по набору украшений культуры престижа (фибулы, зеркала, амулеты, детали ременных гарнитуры) обитатели поселка имели довольно тесные связи с югом (Причерноморье, Северный Кавказ). Экзагий предположительно датируется VII в. К VI–VII вв. в бассейне Оки и в верховьях р. Воронеж относится серия вещей византийского происхождения, в т. ч. и монет. Не исключено, что поселок у с. Стаево был ключевым пунктом в верховьях р. Воронеж на торговом пути, связывавшем юг Восточной Европы и бассейн Оки.

The paper publishes a bronze exagion (coin weight) used to weigh gold coins such as early Byzantine gold solidus. The exagion weighs 3.76 g, the loss of weight caused by oxidation in soil is 0.3–0.5 g. This coin weight was discovered at the settlement of Staevo-5, Michurinsk district, Tambov Region, located in the upper reaches of the Voronezh River. The 2014–2017 excavations found out that settlements near the village of Staevo had preserved traits of various productions. For example, numerous remains of ferrous metallurgy were recorded at Staevo-4, while remains of jewelry (bronze casting) production were documented at Staevo-5. Judging by a set of prestige jewelry pieces (fibulae, mirrors, amulets, details of belt sets, the inhabitants of the settlement had rather close links with the south (the Black Sea maritime steppes, the North Caucasus). The coin weight is, presumably, dated to the 7th century. A series of items of Byzantine origin, including coins discovered in the Oka River basin and the upper reaches of the Voronezh River, is dated to the 6th–7th centuries. It is quite possible that the settlement near the village of Staevo was a key location in the upper reaches of the Voronezh River on the trade route which linked the south of Eastern Europe to the Oka River basin.
Capital and Control: Neocolonialism Through the Militarization of African Wildlife Conservation
Authors: Jones Emily
Published: November 2021

Biodiversity loss is occurring at catastrophic rates worldwide. In sub-Saharan Africa, wildlife conservation efforts have centred around creating and managing protected areas. However, contemporary African states and their environmental policies are inseparable from the legacies of their former colonial powers, who sponsored the creation and continued management of protected areas to best serve their interests.  By reviewing existing literature and a case study on the colonial history of Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this paper examines how African wildlife has been accumulated as capital belonging to the nation-state, legitimizing the use of military force against perceived threats. Through this framing, former colonial powers have funded and sponsored militarized conservation in Africa, effectively retaining control over the narratives and management of the continent’s natural resources in the postcolonial period.
Quadruple Helix Collaboration in Efforts to Fulfill Human Security in Kemijen Village, Semarang City
Authors: Paramasatya Satwika , Pradipta Yemima Galih , Pratama Kevin Rendra , Ramadhani Desy
Published: November 2021

Human security is very vital for humans. Initially, security was defined as freedom from war. However, over time it began to shift into a broad and collective concept of security. The United Nations established three important pillars of Human Security, namely: freedom from want, freedom from fear, and freedom to live in dignity. The implementation of compliance with Human Security is complex and not simple. This paper argues that the Triple Helix model, the position of society is neglected because they are only positioned as an object where they should also be the one who play an active role as actors. Therefore, a new breakthrough is needed in the effort to fulfill Human Security in Kemijen Village, Semarang City through the Quadruple Helix concept that involves government, business, academics and the community. This study uses a descriptive-qualitative approach by combining literature studies and interviews. The Quadruple Helix is basically a collaboration between top-down and bottom-up approaches, and this study proves that the Quadruple Helix model is utmost important, because the solutions are more  well-targeted and meet the needs of the community. The Quadruple Helix model also allowed the people of Kemijen Village to be involved to become subjects through Focus Group Discussion.
Gender and Rural History: A Roundtable
Authors: Cabana Ana , Johnson Colin R. , French Henry , Van Molle Leen
Published: November 2021

The aim of this debate article is to promote a discussion of a historiographical nature (not ideological, not political) about the meaning, place and role of gender in both the rural past and the rural historiography. The discussion revolves around a variety of questions, ranging from the relevance, the opportunity and the very history of the use of gender category in rural history, to the analysis of gender (im)balances in the community of historians working in this broadly defined field of studies, not to mention the very definition of what is meant by gender. These and other related topics, for which there are no single or definitive answers, are debated here in a roundtable format.
Notes on the First Digital Libraries
Authors: Поляк Юрий Евгеньевич
Published: November 2021

Digital libraries in the XXI century have become the most important sources of information in all branches of science and technology, the main direction of development of world librarianship, any information activities. The first electronic library was Project Gutenberg, founded by Michael Hart exactly 50 years ago. It became world famous only in the 90s, after the appearance of Internet and the first browsers. Hart dreamed of 10,000 digitized books, and by his admission, he achieved all the goals that he set for himself. In Russia, one of the first and most significant is Maxim Moshkov’s library (1994). This paper traces the stages of creation of these libraries and the biographies of their creators; the difficulties in their work are analyzed. Special attention is paid to the issues of copyright duration legislation.
Retalho Duplo de Deslizamento em Ilha na Reconstrução de Defeitos Cirúrgicos do Lábio Superior
Authors: Dias Ferraz Pedro , Pinho André , Vieira Ricardo
Published: November 2021

O duplo retalho de deslizamento em ilha do tipo V-Y constitui uma opção viável para a reconstrução de defeitos labiais, com resultado cosmético-funcional favorável. Apresenta-se o caso de uma mulher com um carcinoma basocelular da região labial superior tendo sido reconstruída, após excisão, com recurso a retalho duplo de deslizamento em ilha. Os autores descrevem a técnica cirúrgica bem como as principais vantagens e aplicabilidade da mesma.
What is the nature of research conducted on regulating traditional health practitioners? A scoping review
Authors: Nzimande Siyabonga , Zuma Thembelihle , Moshabela Mosa
Published: November 2021

Background

Widespread use of traditional medicine (TM), the issue of their safety, combined with progressive lobbying from both practitioner groups and the public have made regulation of traditional health practitioners (THPs) an important issue. While there are questions on whether the regulation of THPs are worthwhile endeavour, literature continues to offer limited empirical evidence for clear answers. It is essential to synthesize the available literature in relation to this quest using a scoping study methodology.

Methods

This scoping review included publications from PubMed, Sabinet and Web of Science databases and included grey literature, primary research, journal reviews, published reports, as well as available policy articles. A methodological framework set out by Arksey and O’Malley was utilized.

Results

Out of 8040 searched publications, 25 met the criteria for full review. Regulation of THPs proved essential, but ways of regulating them showed many inconsistencies and challenges. The issues of recognition, integration, and colonization effects and the idea of viewing TM through a scientific lens dominated the themes arising from the 25 publications.

Conclusion

Evidence depicted that regulating THPs would be an arduous task, but the existing literature proved insufficient on the use of such regulations. However, the review calls for more studies looking at THP regulatory mechanisms, especially in developing countries, to learn best practices that embrace indigenous knowledges and promote a decolonized health system.
Home-based care practices and experiences influencing health-seeking behaviour among caregivers of children diagnosed with pneumonia in Endebess Sub-County, Kenya
Authors: Opuba Everlyne N , Owenga Jane A , Onyango Patrick O
Published: November 2021

Background

Pneumonia continues to be the second leading cause of both morbidity and mortality in children under five years in Kenya. In part, the high burden of the disease arises from delay and inappropriate health-seeking by caregivers. Caregivers delay seeking care at health facilities due to the administration of home-based remedies. Some home remedies may lead to a prolonged hospital stay and, in many cases, result in death. However, little is known about the home-based care practices for pneumonia. This study sought to examine predictors of home-based care practices and pneumonia experiences that influence health-seeking behaviour in Endebess Sub-County, Kenya.

Methods

A cross-sectional study involving 273 caregivers accompanied by the qualitative study in the 24 health personnel was conducted from May to August, 2019. Questionnaires and key informant interview guides were used to collect data. Simple random sampling was used to select caregivers visiting the seven public health facilities in the sub-county. Quantitative data were analysed using SPSS Version 22 at a statistical significance of P≤ 0.05, whereas qualitative data were analysed by searching for emerging themes on home-based care practices and experiences shared by caregivers.

Results

Timely health-seeking behaviour was associated with available home care remedies (P=0.035) and knowledge of pneumonia symptoms (P<0.001). Caregivers with pneumonia experience from the house-hold (P<0.001; odds ratio, OR=5.73, 95% confidence interval, CI=2.787-11.799) and from other community members (P<0.001; OR=6.49, 95% CI=3.71-11.34) were more likely to visit the hospital on time relative to those without experience.

Conclusions

To improve health-seeking behaviour among caregivers, there is a need for health facility focal persons to incorporate health education and behaviour change communication interventions on pneumonia management at the community and hospital visits as caregivers seek antenatal and postnatal care services.
Design, Modelling and Control of an Eight-Rotors UAV with Asymmetric Configuration for Use in Remote Sensing Systems
Authors: ÇABUK Nihat , YILDIRIM Şahin
Published: November 2021

The use of multirotor unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), which can take-off and landing vertically, is gradually expanding. Although there are many types of these vehicles with standard configuration, non-standard configurations may be required for special purposes usage. So, an octocopter UAV with asymmetric configuration is proposed in this study. In particular, this asymmetrically configured octocopter is intended to be used for imaging or mapping purposes, and may be a solution to widen the viewing angle of the camera or any sensor placed on the vehicle, especially in the use of multiple cameras and sensors. The mathematical model of this proposed UAV system was obtained and the trajectory tracking was performed using PID control method. The control parameters of the controller were determined using Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO). Considering the propellers determined in two different sizes due to its asymmetrical structure, it has been observed that the proposed UAV performs a satisfactory trajectory tracking.
Estimating an empirical equation connecting subgrade reaction modulus with cone penetration test for sandy soils
Authors: Abdelaziz Ahmed Bohagr  , Ghassan Ahmed El gehani  , Mohammed Mahmoud Boudejaja  , Mustafa M Amami
Published: November 2021

In geotechnical engineering, the coefficient of subgrade reaction is regarded as one of the most important parameters used for describing the interaction of soil and structure as well as describing some soil characteristics, subgrade reaction coefficient can be calculated theoretically using many different formulas, laboratory via specific well-known tests, and in site through field plate loading test. On the other hand, the cone penetration test is one of the most frequently used field tests to investigate the soil. The lately carried out researches showed a good relation between the subgrade coefficient and the tip resistance collected from the CPT, but the results obtained from the proposed method are still doubtable. In this paper, fifteen plate load tests and thirty CPTs, already collected for private site investigation project, have been used for finding the best fit equation connecting the subgrade reaction coefficient Ks with the tip resistance qc. The finds of the established equation have been compared extensively with those of other well-known related equations. The results show the ability of the concluded equation to get Ks results in the acceptable range of sandy soils. However, the depth and shape effect on the suggested formula need further investigations since all the plate load tests in this project have been carried out on the soil surface with a 45 cm diameter circular plate.
Implementasi Metode Penghalusan Ekponensial Tunggal Dalam Prediksi Penjualan Buku
Authors: Setyawan Heri , Fitriasih Sri Hariyati , Vulandari Retno Tri
Published: November 2021

The prediction of the quantity of product sales in the future is intended to control the amount of existing product stock, so that product shortages or excess stock can be minimized. When the quantity of sales can be predicted accurately, the fulfillment of consumer demand can be sought on time and the cooperation of the store with the relationship is maintained well so that the store can avoid losing both sales and consumers. The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of the use of the Single Exponential Smoothing method and methods Double Exponential Smoothing with a smoothing parameter value a = 0.5 for forecasting sales by comparing the error values in the two methods using the Mean Squared Error (MSE) method, the MSE results of the Single Exponential Smoothing method is 4967.75 while the MSE Double Exponential Smoothing is 5113.03. Thus, the Single Exponential Smoothing method is more accurate than Double Exponential Smoothing in calculating book sales forecasting because it has a low MSE value.
Application Of Fuzzy C-Means Clustering for Mapping Agent
Authors: Prabowo Iwan Ady , Rizaldy Yohan Alief , Siswanti Sri
Published: November 2021

Strict business competition in the field of mountain equipment providers and selling the same product makes the mapping of onsight agents needed to determine the priority of agents prioritized. Fuzzy C-means is one of the data grouping techniques in which the existence of each data point in a cluster is determined by the level of membership. The purpose of this study is to design and make applications for grouping agents. The research method used is direct interview to obtain information in the form of ordered item data. The design model uses the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The system design method used is the Unified Modeling Language (UML). Agent mapping system with web-based fuzzy c-means clustering uses the PHP and MySQL programming languages as the database. The results of this study are in the form of three data clusters that can be used to support decisions for priority and from 30 data agents, the first cluster consists of 15 agents, the second cluster consists of 1 agent, and the third cluster consists of 14 agents
Effect of the variable gear mesh model in dynamic simulation of a drive train in the wind turbine
Authors: Park Yonghui , Shi Wei , Park Hyunchul
Published: November 2021

To acquire transient response of a drive train, we consider more detailed mathematical model including variable gear mesh. The gear mesh is represented by the Fourier series. In transient analysis, gear’s angular velocity is considered as constant. It makes sense when we consider steady-state. However, the gear mesh is the only part which vary according to angular displacement. It should be considered not only by the Fourier series model but also as a modified system displacement. To establish the gear mesh model, we use a curve fitting theorem. Equations of motion are derived by the Lagrange’s equation, constrained equation and gear relation. The equations are solved by numerical integration method, the Newmark method. Through these processes, we get dynamic results including angular displacement, velocity, acceleration, gear mesh contact forces. Also, the Fourier transform is used to see signals more detailed. At last, we compared the variable gear mesh and constant gear mesh, gave physical meaning, and analyzed cause of the phenomenon.
Evaluation of Pain and Distress and Therapeutic Interventions for Rectal Prolapse in Mice to Reduce Early Study Removal
Authors: Mitchell Cara M , Salyards Gregory W , Theriault Betty R , Langan George P , Luchins Kerith R
Published: November 2021

Rectal prolapse (RP) is a common clinical condition in mice, that does not have a recognized or documented standard of care. At our institution, an average of 240 mice develop RP each year. Our practice has been to recommend euthanasia upon identifying a RP based on its appearance as
a painful or distressful condition. This study aimed to assess treatment options that would maintain the RP mucosa and allow mice to reach their study endpoint, and to evaluate the perception of this condition as a painful or distressful event. This study used 120 mice with spontaneous RP,
concurrently assigned to ongoing research protocols. Mice were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 treatment groups: petroleum jelly, lidocaine jelly, or no treatment. Fecal samples were collected for pathogen testing, and all mice received an initial base score, followed by weekly blind scores. Upon
euthanasia, RP tissue was collected for histopathology. Of the 120 mice identified with RP, 47 mice were breeders; 28% successfully produced 22 additional litters after developing RP. Seventy-three were nonbreeders, with 92% reaching their research study endpoint. No statistically significant
differences were detected between the 3 treatment groups based on gross mucosal health, pain and distress, or histopathology. In this study, none of the mice in any group were euthanized based on the RP endpoint scoring criteria. These findings demonstrate that treatment is unnecessary for
RP, and mice with RP did not show signs of pain or distress. In adherence to the 3Rs, this study supports animal number reduction and clinical refinement, allowing mice with RPs to reach their intended research study endpoints or produce additional litters.
DATA MINING UNTUK ANALISA PENGAJUAN KREDIT DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE LOGISTIK REGRESI
Authors: Ginting Jusia Amanda
Published: November 2021

Penerapan data mining sebagai media untuk menganalisa pengajuan kredit oleh nasabah sangat penting, dikarenakan kemampuan data mining dalam pengolahan data. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini merupakan data nasabah dari sebuah industri perbankan yang diambil dari Machine Learning Repository sebanyak sepuluh ribu data dan hasil dari pengolahan data dapat digunakan sebagai salah satu acuan oleh pihak bank untuk menyetujui apakah pengajuan nasabah tersebut dapat disetujui atau tidaknya. Proses analsisa data pada rapidminer melalaui beberapa proses yaitu data retrive data limiter dat, set role, spli data
Penerapan data mining sebagai media untuk menganalisa pengajuan kredit oleh nasabah sangat penting, dikarenakan kemampuan data mining dalam pengolahan data. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini merupakan data nasabah dari sebuah industri perbankan yang diambil dari Machine Learning Repository sebanyak sepuluh ribu data dan hasil dari pengolahan data dapat digunakan sebagai salah satu acuan oleh pihak bank untuk menyetujui apakah pengajuan nasabah tersebut dapat disetujui atau tidaknya. Proses analsisa data pada rapidminer melalaui beberapa proses yaitu data retrive data limiter dat, set role, spli data
SISTEM PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN PENENTUAN PEMESANAN BARANG MENGGUNAKAN LOGIKA FUZZY TSUKAMOTO (STUDI KASUS: STUDIO FOTO KENCANA)
Authors: Kosasih Billy Chrisdianta , Setiyawati Nina
Published: November 2021

Studio Foto Kencana adalah bidang usaha yang selain bergerak di bidang foto studio, juga menjual barang pendukung foto studio seperti pigura foto dan album foto. Permasalahan yang umumnya terjadi di Studio Foto Kencana adalah proses pengambilan keputusan dalam menentukan jumlah pemesanan barang yang dapat berdampak terhadap terjadinya over stock atau limit stock. Pencatatan riwayat data penjualan toko kepada konsumen yang juga tidak terorganisir membuat pemantauan akan barang-barang yang laku atau kurang laku menjadi tidak terlacak dengan baik. Sebagai solusi dari permasalahan tersebut, diperlukan suatu teknik pencatatan yang dipadukan dengan teknologi sistem pendukung keputusan untuk dapat membantu mendukung pengambilan keputusan pemesanan barang berdasarkan data stok barang masuk dari supplier serta data penjualan barang kepada konsumen. Sistem dibangun menggunakan bahasa pemrograman PHP dengan Framework CodeIgniter pada sisi back-end, Bootstrap Framework pada sisi front-end dan MySQL sebagai databasenya. Adapun sistem inferensi pada Sistem Pendukung Keputusan ini menggunakan Logika Fuzzy Tsukamoto. Rekomendasi yang dihasilkan fuzzy Tsukamoto membantu dalam proses pengambilan keputusan pemilik untuk penentuan jumlah pemesanan barang secara optimal.
PENENTUAN KECEPATAN PUTAR KIPAS ANGIN DAN INTENSITAS LAMPU DENGAN FUZZY LOGIC MAMDANI
Authors: Danuputri Chyquitha
Published: November 2021

Intelligent systems are one of the most important branches of the computer world. Computers are expected to be able to solve various problems in the real world, not just a tool for doing calculations. To make this system, algorithms are needed that are in accordance with the problems faced so that they can solve or produce the decisions needed to solve these problems appropriately. Mamdani fuzzy logic algorithm is one of the algorithms that can be applied in intelligent systems. Fuzzzy mamdani algorithm, is one part of the Fuzzy Inference System which is useful for making the best conclusion or decision in an uncertain problem. This research focuses on the calculation of the fuzzy logic algorithm in providing answers to the uncertainties found in smart home systems used to control the speed of a fan and lights, while the factors that become uncertain in controlling a fan are room temperature and humidity and For lamps, they have a factor of light intensity and time of the region, for these factors, the researchers use the Humanity Guide Hygiene standard reference for humidity and the Regulation of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia Number 1077 / Menkes / Per / V / 2011 concerning Guidelines for Air Sanitation in Home Spaces. Through this research, it can be seen that using the mamdani fuzzy logic algorithm can provide a result in the form of a decision to determine how fast a fan should rotate based on the temperature and humidity factors in the room as well as the level of light intensity that the lights must emit.
PENGAMANAN PESAN MENGGUNAKAN TEKNIK STEGANOGRAFI DENGAN ALGORITMA LEAST SIGNIFICANT BIT (LSB)
Authors: Permana Angga Aditya
Published: November 2021

Steganography is a technique or art to hide a secret message into a cover so that the existence of the secret message cannot be known by other people or third parties who do not have the ability to know the contents of the secret message. The Least Significant Bit (LSB) method is one of the methods used in steganography to hide a message by changing the value of the rightmost bit of a stego cover with a secret message. The purpose of this study was to hide a text message into an image using the LSB method.