bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A Procedure for 3D Seismic Simulation from Rupture to Structures by Coupling SEM and FEM
Authors: Zhang Lei , Wang Jin-Ting , Xu Yan-Jie , He Chun-Hui , Zhang Chu-Han 
Published: May 2020

ABSTRACTThis article aims at numerically simulating the 3D seismic wave propagation from rupture to structures. A two-step method coupling the spectral element method (SEM) and the finite-element method (FEM) is proposed based on the domain reduction method to simultaneously simulate the seismic wave propagation in large-scale regions and analyze the dynamic behavior of structures in local sites. First, the concept of the proposed two-step method is illustrated. In the first step, the seismic wave propagation of the entire area, involving the source, propagation media, and local region of interest, is simulated using the SEM. In the second step, the dynamic analysis of structure-foundation system with local geological and topographical conditions is implemented using the FEM in a fine mesh based on the results in the first step. Subsequently, the FEM grid size is evaluated to match the SEM results, and the proposed SEM–FEM procedure is verified using both point-source and finite-fault model in a layered flat model. Finally, two analysis examples are presented using the proposed procedure. The analysis results show that the proposed SEM–FEM procedure can well consider the effects of local geological and topographical conditions on synthesized ground motions and can be applied to the rupture-to-structure simulations in earthquake engineering.
Types and Areal Distribution of Ground Failure Associated with the 2019 Ridgecrest, California, Earthquake Sequence
Authors: Jibson Randall W. 
Published: May 2020

ABSTRACTThe July 2019 Ridgecrest, California, earthquake sequence included the largest earthquake (M 7.1) to strike the conterminous United States in the past 20 yr. To characterize the types, numbers, and areal distributions of different types of ground failure (landslides, liquefaction, and ground cracking), I conducted a field investigation of ground failure triggered by the sequence around the periphery of the epicentral area (which had limited access). The earthquake sequence triggered sparse and widely scattered landslides over an area of ∼22,000  km2 and at a maximum epicentral distance of 114 km; these metrics are within the upper bounds as compared with global averages for earthquakes of similar size. Some rock falls blocked primary and secondary roads, but no other landslide damage was reported. Almost all of the landslides in the peripheral area were small rock falls (∼1–10  m3), but a few larger (∼100  m3) rock slides also occurred. Though there are only informal reports about ground failure in the immediate epicentral area and we lack a detailed survey there, the small number (hundreds) and size of the landslides still seems to be far below global averages for M 7.1. This could be a result of the arid landscape and lack of a deeply weathered zone of soil and regolith. Liquefaction occurred along part of the western margin of Searles Valley. One large (∼0.4  km2) lateral spread caused by liquefaction severely damaged parts of Trona. Minor liquefaction also occurred in a ∼100-m-wide band along the fault-rupture zone in some places.
The Healthy Eating Index 2005 among 13-17 Year-Old Students in Iran
Authors: Yaghoobloo Khadijeh , Azadbakhat Leila , Nourian Mojgan , Mahaki Behzad 
Published: May 2020

Background: Quality of diet is one of the most important factors in maintaining and improving the children's health; whereas, the quality of children's diet has not been studied in Isfahan City of Iran. This study was conducted to assess the adequacy of diet using healthy eating index (HEI)-2005 among 13-17 year-old students in Isfahan during 2014.
Methods: The empirical data on dietary intakes were collected after three-days of food record. Later, a valid and reliable standard questionnaire was administered to measure the participants' physical activities. The participants' dietary intakes, daily energy, and nutrients were recorded by four researchers and were analyzed using SPSS 22by running ANOVA and Tukey tests.
Results: The mean score of HEI in adolescents was 67.72. The correlation of calorie intake and mother's career with the HEI score was statistically significant (P < 0.05).
Conclusion: Adults taking care of adolescents are recommended to improve the quality of diet among teenagers. They should also apply relevant methods to correct the adolescents' nutritional habits.
Isolation of Beta-Lactamase Producing Genes (SHV, CTX-M1, CTX-M2, CTX-M3) in Escherichia coli Isolated from Pregnant Woman Patients
Authors: Rezaie Kahkhaie Kolsoum , Rezaie Kehkhaie Ashrafali , Rezaie Kahkhaie Leili , Koochakzai Maryam , Rezaie Keikhaie Khadijeh , Nakhaee Moghaddam Maryam 
Published: May 2020

Background: In recent decades, extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) generating bacteria have increased universally. Among the most important causative agents of nosocomial infections throughout the world, Escherichia coli as main ESBL-producing bacteria are so highly regarded. Trends in the treatment of infections by such bacteria have led to a global concern.

Methods: All strains were cultured and identified by the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory and were recovered from blood and urine cultures. In-vitro presence of ESBL was confirmed with Clinical and Laboratory Standard Institute double disc and PCR for CTX-M1, CTM-M2, CTX-M3 method.

Results: The results of this study showed that Escherichia coli samples were resistant to AN (42.85%), GM (28.57%), AM (35.71%), AMC (35.71%), CZ (35.71%), and AZM (50%) antibiotics. While the most susceptible to antibiotic was ampicillin (64.28%), the least resistance to antibiotics was gentamicin.

Conclusion: The current situation of multiple bacterial antibiotic resistance has become a worrisome issue in UTI. Multi-drug-resistant E. coli can be readily encountered in hospital settings during daily clinical practice, and urologist should act timely. The management of such infections is extremely important for the future, with particular reference to prevention of new antibiotic resistance patterns.
Association between IRF6 rs642961 Polymorphism and Nonsyndromic Cleft Lip with or without Cleft Palate Risk in an Iranian Population
Authors: Niktabar Seyed Mohammadreza , Amooee Abdolhamid , Piroozmand Parisa , Farahnak Soudabeh , Foroughi Elnaz , Nasiri Rezvan , Latifi Seyed Mojtaba , Neamatzadeh Hossein 
Published: May 2020

Background: The extent of the contribution of rs642961 polymorphism of interferon regulatory factor-6 (IRF6) gene with susceptibility to the syndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate (NSCL/P) in the Iranian patients is still unknown. Thus, to test the role of IRF6 in NSCL/P susceptibility in an Iranian population, we performed a population based case-control stud.

Methods: One-hundred ten patients with NSCL/P and 110 matched healthy subjects were recruited to this population-based study. The IRF6 rs642961 polymorphism was genotyped by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) assay.

Results: Participants did not differ significantly by age and gender(P > 0.05). The AA, AG, and GG genotypes frequencies of the IRF6 rs642961 polymorphism in the NSCL/P cases were 27.3%, 53.6% and 19.1%, respectively while the corresponding frequencies in the healthy subjects were 34.5, 56.4% and 9.1%, respectively. There was a significant association between homozygote mutant genotype (GG) of IRF6 rs642961 polymorphism and increased risk of NSCL/P (OR = 2.360, 95% CI 1.055-5.280, P = 0.037).

Conclusion: the current study suggested that IRF6 rs642961 polymorphism might be associated with susceptibility to NSCL/P in an Iranian population. However, well-designed epidemiological studies with larger sample size are needed to further validate our results.
Genetic Disorders in the Fetus from Diagnosis to Treatment
Authors: Rabaninia Tayebeh , Amjadi Nooshin 
Published: May 2020

Background: Today there are many diseases that genetics contributes to these, including diabetes, hypertension, cancer, heart disease, various types of cancers and even mental illness, and by the advancement of medical knowledge The number of genetic diseases is increasing now. most people think about genetic diseases as inherited diseases, which are mostly caused by gene mutations and other genetically inherited factors. Most of the genetic disorders currently do not have 100% treatment, and the only way is to preventing the prevalence of them before marriage.

Methods: Eligible articles were identified by search of databases including NCBI, PubMed, ISI Web of Knowledge and Google scholar up to July 2017.

Results: In the field of prevention of disability and genetic disorders, many members who are at risk of genetic disease should have genetic counseling to get useful information about it. Without genetic counseling, genetic testing is meaningless, as people do not go to the laboratory without a doctor's visit; Genetic counselors won’t be able to stop people from getting married, but they provide solutions to prevent them from possible disorders.

Conclusions: This study provides information on genetic diseases and prevents them in newborns and suggests new solutions for the treatment of these diseases.
A Girl with Farber Disease Treated with Bone Marrow Transplantation
Authors: Ali Mirhosseini Naser , Farasat Elham , Sheikhpour Elnaz 
Published: May 2020

Background: Farber disease is a very rare autosomal recessive disease of lipid metabolism caused by deficient activity of lysosomal acid ceramidase. Symptoms can begin in the first year of life by a triad of painful and swollen joints and subcutaneous nodules, progressive hoarseness and variable central nervous system involvement.

Case Report: A 5 months old girl with subcutaneous nodules in limbs, pain and swelling in her fingers, Knees, elbow and hoarseness was referred to our clinic. She had neurodevelopment delay in walking and talking. Genetic analysis was reported homozygosity for a c.830C>A mutation in exon 11 of N-Acylsphingosine Amidohydrolase 1 (ASAH1) gene. She diagnosed with Farber disease and treated with bone marrow transplantation. After that her signs and symptoms were improved and she could to walk.

Conclusion: Farber disease is associated with characteristics including swollen joints, subcutaneous nodules, progressive hoarseness and variable CNS involvement. Moreover, bone marrow transplantation improved these symptoms.
XENOPHOBIA AND CITIZENSHIP IN MEG VANDERMERWE’S ZEBRA CROSSING
Authors: Mohammed Abdullah Mustafa , Kaur Hardev , Baizura Bt Bahar Ida , Mani Manimangai 
Published: May 2020

Purpose of the study: In the past two decades several researchers have explored the concern of xenophobia in South African fiction. Studies sought to determine the reasons behind the prevalence of xenophobic violence in South Africa. Previous research on xenophobia claims that xenophobic violence is prevalent in the state is, in fact, due to economic and social reasons only. Yet, this article aims to correct the misconception of the Rainbow Nation that South Africa was supposed to have been achieved after 1994.
Methodology: The text Zebra Crossing (2013) by the South African novelist Meg Vandermerwe is under the focus. The concept of Michael Neocosmos of Citizenship from the postcolonial theory is applied to the selected text. A close reading of the text and qualitative research is the method of my analysis. The article will focus on the acts of violence reflected in the text in an attempt to find the reasons behind such acts. Neocosmos' valid conceptualization about the outbreaks of xenophobia in South Africa in the post-apartheid is applied to the selected text.
Main Findings: the article will conclude that the notion of the rainbow nation in South Africa is no more than a dream due to the outbreaks of xenophobia and the ongoing violence against foreigners. It will also prove that the continuous xenophobic violence in South Africa is not because of social or economic reasons only yet, there is a political discourse that engenders and triggers the natives to be more xenophobic. Thus, the state politics of exclusion, indigeneity, and citizenship are the stimuli for citizens to be more aggressive and violent against foreigners.
Applications of this study: the study will add new insight to the domain of English literature generally and the South African literature specifically. The study will be valuable in immigration literature as it deals with the plights of migrants in South Africa and their suffering from xenophobic violence. The study is located in the postcolonial approach.
Novelty/Originality of this study: the study offers new insight towards xenophobia in South Africa. The concept applied in the study has not been explored so far in the selected text. Previous research claimed that xenophobia in South Africa is due to economic and social reasons but did not focus on the legacies of postcolonialism nor the new political system. The study is original and new as it discusses an ongoing and worldwide phenomenon utilizing a new concept.
Impact of speed reading training on reading speeds and comprehension skills of secondary school students
Authors: Durukan Erhan 
Published: May 2020

The aim of this research is to study the impact of speed reading training on reading speeds and comprehension skills of secondary school students. The research has been conducted on 40 students receiving education at the level of secondary school 8th grade in Trabzon province. Experimental pattern with single group pretestâ€“posttest was applied in the study. First of all, reading speeds and comprehension levels of the students were determined during the research, and then 20 hours of speed reading training was provided to the students every other day for 5 days. Before applying the last test after the training, 2 weeks of time was given to the students in order to repeat the exercises. Reading speed and comprehension levels of the students were detected with two separate texts and reading comprehension questions related to these texts at the start and finish of the process. Data were analysed with dependent/independent groups t-test and Pearson correlation coefficient on SPSS 20.
Keywords: Comprehension level, reading speed, reading training, secondary school.
Availability of virtual museum applications in courses based on the views of classroom teachers
Authors: Eguz Sule 
Published: May 2020

Virtual museum applications allowed individuals to access the museums that are located in distant areas and those who could not visit due to various reasons independent of time and space. The aim of this study was to determine the utilisation of virtual museum applications in life science courses based on the views of classroom teachers and the contribution of the applications to the students. This study was designed as a qualitative research based on the phenomenology method. The study data were collected using an interview form, developed by the author, in March 2019 during the 2018â€“2019 academic year spring semester. The study findings demonstrated that classroom teachers considered virtual museum applications important in life science courses; however, they also stated that not all curriculum topics were suitable for the virtual museum application, and the application was most frequently used in the second grade elementary school.
Keywords: Classroom teacher, life science, virtual museum.
Family environment and emotional quotient in primary school 3rd grade students
Authors: Kucukkaragoz Hadiye 
Published: May 2020

In this research, Emotional Quotient (EQ) levels of 3rd grade primary school students are investigated with respect to a number of psycho-social variables. The EQ level is examined according to the income status of the family, education level and professions of parents and etc. Whether its environment makes a significant difference on eq when these variables are limited is examined. Target population of the study consists of 3rd grade primary school students who are registered to five middle socio-economic status schools in the city center and two townshipsâ€™ schools in the countryside within Izmir city borders in the 2015-2016 academic term. Sample group consists of randomly selected 167 students who are 3rd graders studying in the same classes in mentioned schools. Research is designed in relational screening model. In this research, personal information form and EQ scale for children both developed by researcher are used as data collection tools. For the statistical analysis of the collected data, independent samples t test, one-way analysis of variance, Kruskal Wallis, Mann Whitney U tests are used. According to the search results, EQ levels of 3rd grade students vary significantly with respect to family income, motherâ€™s and fatherâ€™s profession, motherâ€™s and fatherâ€™s educational level, household size and preschool experience. There are significant differences according to family income levels, mothers' professions and education levels, fathers' professions and education levels, the number of members of the students' families and whether students continue their pre-school education. The results are discussed on the basis of the literature and suggestions are presented..
Key words: Emotional intelligence; student; family; primary school; environment;
Development of teacher-parent communication competence scale (TPCCS)
Authors: Ozcinar Zehra 
Published: May 2020

The purpose of this study was to develop teacher-parent communication competence scale in order to measure the communication competences utilized by teachers while communicating with the parents of their students. In the development phase of the scale, an item pool was generated and draft form was designed which were later subjected to expert opinion for content and face validity. The finalized scale was administered to 196 teachers teaching fourth and fifth grade students, and explanatory factor analysis was performed. As a result of these procedures, 4 factors including 33 items in total were generated in the â€œteacher-parent communication competence scaleâ€. Apart from these, the reliability coefficients (Cronbachâ€™s Î±) of all scales and their sub-dimensions, factor-based differentiation operations, matter-remaining and matter-total correlations were calculated. After all these validity and reliability processes, it was concluded that the scale is valid in determining teacher - parent communication competences.

Keywords: Primary School, Teacher, Parent, Communication Competence, Scale Development
Investigation of game perceptions of elementary school students through the pictures they draw in the context of social powers
Authors: Hicyilmaz Yahya 
Published: May 2020

This study aims to investigate the perception of games in students who study in the elementary school period through the pictures they draw in the context of social powers. In this study, the phenomenology design, one of the qualitative research designs, was used. The study group of the research consisted of a total of 1,818 students, who studied in 23 elementary schools in the Marmara, Black Sea, Central Anatolia and Eastern Anatolia regions. Within this scope, after providing the students with the required materials, the question, â€˜What do you think about when you hear â€œgamesâ€?â€™, was asked and they were asked to draw a picture with the theme, games. The data obtained in this framework were analysed through content analysis. According to the obtained findings, it is suggested that the playgrounds enjoyed by the children should be regulated to develop their social skills.
Keywords: Elementary school, students, childrenâ€™s drawings, social power, game, perception.
Analisis Pengukuran Kualitas Penggunaan Sistem Informasi Akademik (Studi Kasus Sistem Informasi Akademik STIQ Al-Lathifiyyah Palembang)
Authors: Hafasri Johan , Irfani M. Haviz , Nopriani Fathiyah 
Published: May 2020

Teknologi informasi pada era globalisasi ini, telah membawa banyak perubahan yang begitu cepat di berbagai bidang dan pihak. Pemanfaatan teknologi informasi ini memberikan berbagai kemudahan untuk memperoleh informasi dan membantu menyelesaikan. Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Al- Qur’an (STIQ) Al-Lathifiyyah merupakan salah satu perguruan tinggi di Palembang yang telah memanfaatkan teknologi informasi dalam mengelola kegiatan data akademik yang biasa dikenal sebagai Sistem Informasi Akademik (SIAKAD). Diketahui bahwa, pihak STIQ Al-Lathifiyyah khususnya di bagian pengembang sistem sejak berdirinya SIAKAD STIQ Al-Lathifiyyah ini belum pernah ada penelitian tentang analisis dan melakukan pengukuran kualitas penggunaannya. Hal ini tentu saja dapat menimbulkan ketidaktahuan akan kualitas dari SIAKAD yang mereka kelola bagi para penggunanya. Untuk melakukan analisis pengukuran kualitas penggunaan tersebut akan mengacu pada standarisasi ISO/IEC 9126-4 Quality In Use dengan berdasarkan faktor effectiveness, productivity, safety dan satisfaction. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah effectiveness metrics dengan nilai 0,8838 termasuk ke dalam kategori high, productivity metrics dengan nilai 0,8744 termasuk ke dalam kategori high, safety metrics dengan nilai 0,1650 termasuk ke dalam kategori low, dan satisfaction metrics dengan nilai 0,4147 termasuk ke dalam kategori medium. Hal ini membuktikan bahwa SIAKAD STIQ Al-Lathifiyyah Palembang sudah memenuhi standarisasi suatu sistem informasi akademik yang baik berdasarkan model ISO/IEC 9126-4 quality in use metrics.
Peran Ekstrakurikuler dalam Penanggulangan Bencana di SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Wedi dan 2 Wedi Kabupaten Klaten
Authors: Puspitasari Windy 
Published: May 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan (1) Peranan ekstrakurikuler dalam penanggulangan bencana gempa bumi di SMK Muhammadiyah 1 dan 2 Wedi dan (2) Merancang model dan metode integrasi materi mitigasi bencana ke dalam ekstrakurikuler di SMK Muhammadiyah 1 dan 2 Wedi. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif, subjek dari penelitian ini adalah siswa SMK Muhammadiyah 1 dan 2 Wedi. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi dengan instrumen kuesioner. Responden dalam penelitian ini adalah 339 siswa yang diperoleh dari perhitungan dengan formula slovin dari 105 populasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan (1) Intregasi materi dalam kebencanaan dalam kegiatan ekstrakurikuler dan (2) Peran sekolah dalam pendidikan mitigasi bencana.