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The Role of Technology Usage in Mediating Intellectual Capital on SMEs Performance During the Covid-19 Era
Authors: Faisol Faisol , Astuti Puji , Winarko Sigit Puji 
Published: November 2021

This study examines technology in mediating human capital, customer capital, and organizational capital on SMEs' performance during Covid-19. To test the hypothesis, the PLS-SEM method was applied. Data collection was conducted by sharing questionnaiers to 150 owners of small industrial cluster in East Java, Indonesia.The empirical results show that human capital and technology usage directly affect significantly on SMEs' performance. Furthermore, technology usage has a significant influence in mediating human capital on firms' performance. We provide implications for using technology for practice and using a socio-technical approach by SMEs to face challenges related to their work organization in response to COVID-19 while maintaining their activities. We hope that our reflection will be a source of thought for scholars and practitioners to explore further using technology for SMEs to secure business continuity during COVID-19.JEL Classification: O2, O34, M21How to Cite:Faisol, Astuti, P., Winarko, S. P. (2021). The Role of Technology Usage in Mediating Intellectual Capital on SMEs Performance During the Covid-19 Era. Etikonomi, 20(2), xx – xx. https://doi.org/10.15408/etk.v20i2.20172.
Evaluation of a policy enforcement solution in telemedicine with offline use cases
Authors: Szabó Zoltán 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
The emerging popularity of telemedicine solutions brought an alarming problem due to the lack of proper access control solutions. With the inclusion of multi-tiered, heterogeneous infrastructures containing Internet of things and edge computing elements, the severity and complexity of the problem became even more alarming, calling for an established access control framework and methodology. The goal of the research is to define a possible solution with a focus on native cloud integration, possible deployment at multiple points along the path of the healthcare data, and adaptation of the fast healthcare interoperability resources standard. In this paper, the importance of this issue in offline use cases is presented and the effectiveness of the proposed solution is evaluated.
Street character and current practices influence
Authors: Alamoush Saja Jamil , Ja'afar Nor Haslina , Kertész András 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Rapid development has affected the elements of urban spaces adversely, particularly streets. These changes produce faceless cities with high dependency on vehicles for transportation to key ‘consumers’ aside from buildings that are not designed for the local environment and local needs. In urban design, concerns on character affect the sense of place. Thus, this paper assesses the crucial element of streets with respect to design and character in the urban setting, the subsequent issues, and the recommended solution. This study focuses on the scenarios that threaten today's street design. This work will discuss the advantages of traditional streets, which could be a potential solution to the issues mentioned earlier. Finally, a street design based on the traditional street model is proposed to fulfill the criteria necessitated by the local community.
Examining the Effectiveness of Think-Aloud Procedure and Reading Strategy Inventory: Insights From Reading Process Research
Authors: Nalliveettil George Mathew 
Published: November 2021

A study was conducted to explore the reading strategies of ESL (English as a Second Language) engineering students. The subjects of the study were 52 B.Tech students. The research focused on investigating the reading process of ESL students. The think-aloud procedure and reading strategy inventory were used to collect the data. Three pilot studies were conducted to validate quantitative and qualitative research procedures. A 40-item reading strategy inventory was administered to identify the engineering students' reading strategy use. The scores obtained in the reading strategy inventory has been compared to the verbal reports elicited through the think-aloud procedure. Data analysis presents an overview of the frequency of strategy use while reading an academic-related text. The paper examines the effectiveness of reading strategy inventory and think-aloud procedure for reading process research. The findings of the study discuss the data collection procedure relevant to reading process research. The study highlights challenges in validating quantitative and qualitative research procedures and suggests ways to overcome them.
Brownian Noise and Temperature Sensitivity of Long-Period Lunar Seismometers
Authors: Erwin Andrew , de Paula Leandro A. N. , Schmerr Nicholas C. , Shelton David , Hahn Inseob , Williamson P. Roger , Paik Ho Jung , Chui Talso C. P. 
Published: November 2021

ABSTRACT
As long-period ground motion holds the key to understanding the interior of the Earth’s Moon, reducing long-period noise sources will be an essential area of focus in the design of future lunar seismometers. For the proposed Lunar Geophysical Network (LGN), the International Lunar Network (ILN) Science Definition Team specifies that an LGN enabling seismometer will need to be more sensitive than any previous seismometer at frequencies below 1 Hz. In an effort toward lowering the seismometer noise floor for lunar geophysical missions, we evaluate the 1/f Brownian noise and the temperature sensitivity of a seismometer. Temperature sensitivity of a seismometer is related to an important component of the seismometer output noise that is proportional to the temperature noise in the environment. The implications of the ILN requirement are presented in the context of the state-of-the-art InSight Seismic Experiment for Interior Structure (SEIS) Very Broad Band (VBB) planetary seismometer. Brownian noise due to internal friction was estimated for future lunar operation after accounting for the rebalance of the product of mass and distance to the center of gravity of the pendulum for the SEIS-VBB sensor. We find that Brownian noise could be a limiting factor in meeting the ILN requirement for lunar seismometers. Further, we have developed a formalism to understand the temperature sensitivity of a seismometer, relating it quantitatively to the local gravity, the thermoelastic coefficient of the spring, change in center of gravity, and the coefficient of thermal expansion of the mechanical structures. We found that in general the temperature sensitivity of a seismometer is proportional to the local gravity, and so the temperature sensitivity can be reduced when operating on a planetary body with lower gravity. Our Brownian noise and temperature sensitivity models will be useful in the design of the next generation of planetary seismometers.
Energy Envelope and Attenuation Characteristics of High-Frequency (HF) and Very-High-Frequency (VF) Martian Events
Authors: Menina Sabrina , Margerin Ludovic , Kawamura Taïchi , Lognonné Philippe , Marti Jules , Drilleau Mélanie , Calvet Marie , Compaire Nicolas , Garcia Raphaël , Karakostas Foivos , Schmerr Nicholas , van Driel Martin , Stähler Simon C. , Plasman Matthieu , Giardini Domenico , Carrasco Sebastian , Knapmeyer-Endrun Brigitte , Sainton Grégory , Banerdt William B. 
Published: November 2021

ABSTRACTSince its deployment at the surface of Mars, the Seismic Experiment for Interior Structure (SEIS) instrument of the InSight mission has detected hundreds of small-magnitude seismic events. In this work, we highlight some features of two specific families: high-frequency (HF) and very-high-frequency (VF) events. We characterize the shape of the energy envelopes of HF and VF events with two parameters: (1) the delay time td between the onset and the peak of the dominant arrival; and (2) the quality factor Qc, which quantifies the energy decay rate in the coda. We observe that the envelope of HF and VF events is frequency independent. As a consequence, a single delay time suffices to characterize envelope broadening in the 2.5–7.5 Hz band. The typical coda decay time is also frequency independent, as attested by the close to linear increase of Qc with frequency. Finally, we use elastic radiative transfer theory to perform a series of inversion of seismogram envelopes for the attenuation properties of the Martian lithosphere. The good fit between synthetic and observed envelopes confirms that multiple scattering of elastic waves released by internal sources is a plausible explanation of the events characteristics. We quantify scattering and attenuation properties of Mars and highlight the differences and similarities with the Earth and the Moon. The albedo, that is, the contribution of scattering to the total attenuation, derived from VF events is very high, which we interpret as a signature of a mostly dry medium. Our results also suggest a stratification of the scattering and attenuation properties.
Resonances of the InSight Seismometer on Mars
Authors: Hurst Kenneth , Fayon Lucile , Knapmeyer-Endrun Brigitte , Schmelzbach Cedric , van Driel Martin , Ervin Joan , Kedar Sharon , Pike William T. , Calcutt Simon , Warren Tristram , Charalambous Constantino , Stott Alexander , Bierwirth Marco , Lognonne Philippe , de Raucourt Sebastien , Gabsi Taoufik , Nebut Tanguy , Robert Oliver , Tillier Sylvain , Ceylan Savas , Böse Maren , Clinton John , Giardini Domenico , Horleston Anna , Kawamura Taichi , Khan Amir , Orhand-Mainsant Guenole , Scholz John-Robert , Stähler Simon , Stevanovic Jennifer , Banerdt William B. 
Published: November 2021

ABSTRACT
The Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport (InSight) seismometer was deployed to the surface of Mars in December 2018–February 2019. The specific deployment conditions, which are very different from those of a standard broadband instrument on the Earth, result in resonances caused by different parts of the sensor assembly (SA) that are recorded by the seismometer. Here, we present and characterize the resonances known to be present in the SA and their causes to aid interpretation of the seismic signals observed on Mars. Briefly, there are resonances in the SA at about 2.9, 5.3, 9.5, 12, 14, 23–28, and 51 Hz. We discuss various methods and tests that were used to characterize these resonances, and provide evidence for some of them in data collected on Mars. In addition to their relevance for the high frequency analysis of seismic data from InSight, specifically for phase measurements near the resonant frequencies, the tests and observations described here are also of potential use in the further development of planetary seismometers, for example, for Mars, the Moon, or Europa.
Evaluation of Intensity Prediction Equations (IPEs) for Small-Magnitude Earthquakes
Authors: Teng Ganyu , Baker Jack W. , Wald David J. 
Published: November 2021

AbstractThis study assesses existing intensity prediction equations (IPEs) for small unspecified magnitude (M ≤3.5) earthquakes at short hypocentral distances (Dh) and explores such earthquakes’ contribution to the felt shaking hazard. In particular, we consider IPEs by Atkinson and Wald (2007) and Atkinson et al. (2014), and evaluate their performance based on “Did You Feel It” (DYFI) reports and recorded peak ground velocities (PGVs) in the central United States. Both IPEs were developed based on DYFI reports in the central and eastern United States with moment magnitudes above Mw 3.0. DYFI reports are often used as the ground truth when evaluating and developing IPEs, but they could be less reliable when there are limited responses for small-magnitude earthquakes. We first compare the DYFI reports with intensities interpolated from recorded PGVs. Results suggest a minimal discrepancy between the two when the intensity is large enough to be felt (i.e., M &gt;2 and Dh&lt;15  km). We then compare intensities from 31,617 DYFI reports of 3049 earthquakes with the two IPEs. Results suggest that both the IPEs match well with observed intensities for 2.0&lt; M &lt;3.0 and Dh&lt;10  km, but the IPE by Atkinson et al. (2014) matches better for larger distances. We also observe that intensities from DYFI reports attenuate faster compared with the two IPEs, especially for distances greater than 10 km. We then group DYFI reports by inferred VS30 as a proxy for site amplification effects. We observe that intensities at sites with VS30 around 300 m/s are consistently higher than at sites with VS30 around 700 m/s and are also closer to the two IPEs. Finally, we conduct hazard disaggregation for earthquakes at close distances (Dh=7.5  km) using the observed records. Results suggest that earthquakes with magnitudes below M 3.0 contribute more than 40% to the occurrence of felt shaking.
Manajemen Sumber Belajar untuk Pembelajaran Integrasi Vocational dan Entrepreneur Skills
Authors: Arini Penni Desti , Ulfatin Nurul , Zulkarnain Wildan 
Published: November 2021

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to describe the management of learning resources for learning vocational integration and entrepreneur skills. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study research design. The results of this study are learning the integration of vocational and entrepreneurial skills is supported by the existence of a learning resource called Technopark, which connects the industrial world into the world of education. Then the school is expected to make the best use and management of Technopark.
Abstrak: Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan pengelolaan sumber belajar untuk pembelajaran integrasi vocational dan entrepreneur skills. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan rancangan penelitian studi kasus. Hasil dari penelitian ini yaitu pembelajaran integrasi vocational dan entrepreneur skills ini didukung dengan adanya sumber belajar yang bernama Technopark, yaitu penghubung dunia industri ke dalam dunia pendidikan. Maka sekolah diharapkan untuk memanfaatkan dan mengelola Technopark dengan sebaik mungkin.
INFECÇÕES FÚNGICAS CUTÂNEAS PODAIS COMO PREDITORAS DE COMPLICAÇÕES EM PESSOAS COM DIABETES: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Lemos Patrícia Ferraccioli Siqueira , Faria Magda Guimarães de Araújo , Koopmans Fabiana Ferreira , Daher Donizete Vago , Pires Bruna Maiara Ferreira Barreto , Souza Norma Valéria Dantas de Oliveira 
Published: November 2021

Objetivo: Analisar, segundo as produções científicas nacionais e internacionais, a presença de infecções fúngicas cutâneas periféricas e os principais fungos identificados em pessoas com diabetes mellitus tipo 2. Método: Trata-se de revisão integrativa de literatura, com estudos publicados nas bases de dados MEDLINE, LILACS, Web of Science e bibliotecas eletrônicas BDENF, SciELO e PubMed. Resultados: Os principais dermatófitos encontrados nas culturas isoladas de indivíduos com diabetes foram o Trichophyton rubrum e o Trichophyton metagraphyte, assim como, os fungos do tipo leveduras identificados foram a Candida albicans e a Candida tropicalis, sendo a prevalência de onicomicose 2,5 vezes mais elevada em pessoas com diabetes. Conclusão: As infecções fúngicas superficiais e cutâneas periféricas não se referem apenas de complicações estéticas ou cosméticas, principalmente para as pessoas com diabetes, mas sim, de um sério problema de saúde pública, devido às complicações e o seu potencial de morbi-mortalidade
Experimental Investigation on the Initiation of Hydraulic Fractures from a Simulated Wellbore in Laminated Shale
Authors: Liu Yang , Chen Congrui , Ma Tianshou , Zhu Gongsheng , Peng Nian , Zhang Xi 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Understanding the formation mechanisms of complex fracture networks is vitally important for hydraulic fracturing operations in shale formation. For this purpose, a hydraulic fracturing experiment under a core-plunger scale is conducted to investigate the impact of the bedding plane angle, borehole size, and injection rate on fracture initiation behaviors of laminated shale rock. The results on rock properties demonstrate that the anisotropic characteristics of shale rock are reflected not only in elastic modulus but also in tensile strength. The results of fracturing experiments show that the bedding plane dip angle and borehole size have significant effects on fracture initiation behaviors, in that fracture initiation pressure (FIP) decreases with the increase of those two factors. The impact of injection rate, by contrast, has no obvious variety regulation. The above data is further used to validate our previously proposed fully anisotropic FIP model, which shows better agreement with experimental results than those using other models under various parameter combinations. Finally, a postfracturing analysis is performed to identify the fracture growth patterns and the microstructures on the fracture surfaces. The results show that the hydraulic fractures (HFs) always grow along mechanically favorable directions, and the potential interaction between HFs and bedding planes mainly manifests as fracture arrest. Meanwhile, the roughness of fracture surfaces is physically different from each other, which in turn results in the difficulties of fluid flow and proppant migration. The findings of this study can help for a better understanding of the fracture initiation behavior of laminated shale rock and the corresponding fracture morphology.
Development and Evaluation of a New Questionnaire to Assess Social Cognitive Factors of Self-Management in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Psychometric Study
Authors: Mirzaei Hamed , Siavash Mansour , Shahnazi Hossein , Eslami Ahmad Ali 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Background
Self-care behaviors are essential in controlling blood sugar and preventing mortality and complications of diabetes. The evidence suggests that social cognitive factors play crucial role in adopting self-care behaviors ..
Objectives
this study aimed to develop and examine the psychometric properties of the Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire based on the social cognitive theory (DSMQ-SCT).
Methods
The present methodological cross-sectional study investigated 460 patients with T2DM referred to Isfahan Endocrine and Metabolism Research Centre, Isfahan, Iran using the convenience sampling method. We assessed the reliability (internal consistency), content validity, convergent validity and construct validity. Construct validity was evaluated using exploratory factor analysis (calibration sample=230) and confirmatory factor analysis (validation sample= 230).
Results
In the EFA with the varimax rotation, we extracted four factors that could explain 65.9% of the total variance of the DSMQ-SCT scale. The CFA exhibited a satisfactory fit level for the four-factor structure extracted from the EFA with the following measures. CFI: .971, IFI: .971, NFI: .942, TLI: .966, RMSEA: .046).Internal consistency was good (Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the whole scale: 0.88; the subscales: 0.85 to 0.92). The convergent validity showed significant negative correlations between DSMQ-SCT subscales and HbA1c.
Conclusion
The DSMQ-SCT is a valid and reliable instrument to assess social cognitive factors associated with self-management behaviors in patients with T2DM. Therefore, this instrument can be used in both future research and clinical practices.
Fn14 Exacerbates Acute Lung Injury by Activating the NLRP3 Inflammasome in Mice
Authors: Guan Xin-Xin , Yang Hui-Hui , Zhong Wen-Jing , Duan Jia-Xi , Zhang Chen-Yu , Jiang Hui-Ling , Xiang Yang , Zhou Yong , Guan Cha-Xiang 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Background: Uncontrolled inflammation is an important factor in the occurrence and development of acute lung injury (ALI). Fibroblast growth factor-inducible 14 (Fn14) takes part in the pathological process of a variety of inflammatory diseases. However, the role of Fn14 in ALI has not yet been elucidated. Methods: C57BL/6J mice were used in this study. ALI model was induced by intratracheal injection of lipopolysaccharide (LPS, 5 mg/kg). The effects of Fn14 receptor blocker ATA (20 mg/kg) on lung injury, inflammatory cell infiltration, inflammatory factor secretion, and oxidative stress in mice were observed. The activation of NLRP3 inflammasome was detected by qPCR, Western blot, and ELISA. Prophylactic or therapeutic ATA was administered to observe its effect on the survival rate of ALI mice. In vitro, primary mouse peritoneal macrophages were used to activate the NLRP3 inflammasome by LPS or LPS+ATP. Fn14 was activated by recombinant TWEAK, or knockdown by lentivirus, and the effects on NLRP3 inflammasome activation was detected.Results: We found that ATA significantly downregulated the expression of Fn14 in the lungs and improved the survival rate of mice receiving a lethal dose of LPS. ATA also attenuated lung tissue damage by decreasing the infiltration of macrophages and neutrophils, reducing inflammation, and suppressing oxidative stress. Interestingly, we found that ATA strongly inhibited the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome in the lungs of ALI mice. Furthermore, in vitro, exogenous TWEAK, a natural ligand of Fn14, enhanced the levels of NLRP3 and Caspase-1 p10 and the maturation and secretion of IL-1β in the primary murine macrophages, eventually leading to the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome. In addition, the expression of Fn14, NLRP3, and Caspase-1 p10 and the production of IL-1β were effectively blocked by Fn14 shRNA in macrophages. In mechanism, the activation of Fn14 promoted the production of reactive oxygen species in activated macrophages. Conclusion：Our study first reports that the activation of Fn14 aggravates ALI by amplifying the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome. Therefore, blocking Fn14 may be a potential way to treat ALI.
A holistic framework for reshaping urban energy infrastructure in Global South cities, a case study of the Greater Cairo Region, Egypt
Authors: Khalifa Yesmeen , George Sharon , Catney Philip 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Key Messages- Cities are complex systems that need integrated approaches to understand their characteristics and to identify challenges and opportunities for sustainable development.- Context-based and tailored solutions are required for achieving SDGs and developing circular flows. This is particularly important in the Global South.- Integrated and cross-sectoral planning and collaboration are necessary to improve the development of sustainable strategies and interventions to reduce trade-offs. Areas like the Greater Cairo Region in Egypt demonstrate the complexities of action across formal/informal sectors of waste management.