bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A case study on the perspectives of University of Santo Tomas pharmacy professors on the influence of online classes in pharmacy education
Authors: Palomares Heidus Renzo G. , Pantoja Precious Pauline M. , Pascua Kristefanie E. , Pfleider Alyanna Lou D. , Polintan Andrea Nicole T. , Reyes Rania Mariel D. , Rivera Ann Patrizia A. , Ramos Rhona P. 
Published: November 2021

Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the academic environment into distance learning. In the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Faculty of Pharmacy, an Enriched Virtual Mode of Learning was used to deliver the online teaching and learning process. This study aimed to determine the influences that online learning had on the standard of pharmacy education.
Methods: A qualitative case study research design was utilised and gathered the perspectives of eight UST pharmacy professors.
Results: During thematic analysis, several themes were identified which were rooted in the ten key components of online learning.
Conclusions: The study concluded that online learning had more negative influences than positive influences on pharmacy education. Regarding pharmacy courses, the Quality Control, Microbiology, and Public Health clusters were identified as the most difficult to teach online while the Biochemistry and Pharmacognosy clusters were the least. Recommended adjustments to improve learning outcomes focused on enhanced review methods during the course audit.
BRASIL DO “MILAGRE” E “ANTIMILAGRE” ECONÔMICO: A SAÍDA DA CRISE DE 1980 NA INTERPRETAÇÃO DE IGNÁCIO RANGEL
Authors: NOGUEIRA LEANDRO 
Published: November 2021

Esse artigo analisa a interpretação que Ignácio Rangel fez da crise econômica brasileira dos anos 1980 e a conclusão a que chega: a necessidade de conceder os serviços de utilidade pública à iniciativa privada como alternativa para sair da maior e mais prolongada crise desde o início da industrialização do país. Segundo Rangel, as mudanças institucionais entorno da concessão viabilizariam a transferência de recursos ociosos presentes no Departamento I (indústria pesada) para a área estrangulada da economia brasileira, os serviços de utilidade pública. Desse modo, criaríamos um forte aparelho de intermediação financeira capaz de levantar e orientar esses recursos ociosos no desenvolvimento do país. Mais do que isso, essa alternativa representaria, na sua interpretação, a última etapa da substituição industrial de importações e a consolidação do capitalismo brasileiro. No entanto, o que assistimos foi a implantação de um modelo que dificultou a continuidade das transformações pelas quais a economia brasileira vinha passando. A partir da sua interpretação do capitalismo brasileiro, Rangel desenvolveu um diagnóstico e propôs uma intervenção, mas a história desenrolou-se na contramão do que ele propunha.
Palavras-Chave: Ignácio Rangel; Recursos ociosos; Concessões; Serviços de utilidade pública; Crise econômica.
Yoga Pose Perfection using Deep Learning
Authors: Goyal Satyam , Jain Animesh 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Even with lots of attention and work in the computer vision and artificial intelligence field, human body pose detection is still a daunting task. The application of human pose detection is wide-ranging from health monitoring to public security. This paper focuses on the application in yoga, an art that has been performed for over a millennium. In modern society yoga has become a common method of exercise and there-in arises a demand for instructions on how to do yoga properly. Doing certain yoga postures improperly may lead to injuries and fatigue and hence the presence of a trainer becomes important. As many people don’t have the resources to have a yoga instructor or guide, artificial intelligence can act as a substitute and advise people on their poses. Currently, the research surrounding pose estimation for yoga mainly discusses the classification of yogic poses. In this work, we propose a method, using the Tensorflow MoveNet Thunder model, that allows real-time pose estimation to detect the error in a person's pose, thereby allowing them to correct it.
Pelatihan Pengolahan Data Statistik Dengan Menggunakan Aplikasi SPSS
Authors: Sitopu Joni Wilson , Purba Ika Rosenta , Sipayung Tuahman 
Published: November 2021

Dalam aktivitas pengolahan data hasil penelitian diketahui bahwa masih banyak mahasiswa yang belum memahami program SPSS dalam mengolah data yang digunakan untuk menyusun tugas akhirnya. Hal tersebut dialami oleh mahasiswa Prodi Pendidikan Biologi FKIP Universitas Simalungun Pematangsiantar dimana masih banyak yang belum memahami cara pengoperasian program SPSS. Oleh karena itu perlu adanya pengenalan mengenai media pembelajaran berbasis teknologi yang terkait dengan program SPSS melalui pelatihan. Pelatihan ini merupakan bagian dari kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat yang bertujuan untuk memberikan tambahan ilmu pengetahuan, meningkatkan keterampilan, melatih pemikiran kreatif mahasiswa dan memudahkan dalam menentukan uji statistika yang digunakan dalam menyusun tugas akhir. Metode kegiatan pelatihan ini dibagi atas tiga bagian yaitu tutorial, workshop, dan simulasi. Setelah pelatihan selesai dilakukan, terlihat mahasiswa sangat antusias bahkan banyak diantara mereka mengajukan pertanyaan. Mahasiswa juga memberi apresiasi yang baik akan kegiatan pelatihan dan berharap diadakan lagi kegiatan yang berkaitan analisis data di waktu mendatang. Kegiatan pelatihan ini memberi nilai lebih bagi mahasiswa khususnya dalam menyelesaikan tugas akhir
Pengaruh Pemanfaatan E-Learning dan Minat Belajar Terhadap Perilaku Belajar Mahasiswa Fakultas Ekonomi Stambuk 2017 Universitas Negeri Medan
Authors: Dewi Desi Purnama , Nura Alfi 
Published: November 2021

The problems in this research are students difficulties in using e-learning, students interest in learning is still low and student learning behavior is not good. The purpose of this study was to determine how the influence of the use of e-learning and interest in learning on the learning behavior of students of the Faculty of Economics, Stambuk 2017, State University of Medan. This research was conducted at the Faculty of Economics, Medan State University, which is located on Jl. Willem Iskandar Pasar V Medan. This type of research is ex post facto. The population of this study was 629 students with a sample of 86 students using simple random sampling technique. The data collection technique used is a questionnaire. Before being used, the questionnaire was tested for validity and reliability. Then the data was collected and the results of the questionnaire were analyzed using multiple regression. From the results of the partial test analysis between the use of e-learning (X1) on learning behavior (Y) from the value of > (4.274 > 1.663) with a significance value smaller than the 0.05 level (0.000 < 0.05) and for the significance value between learning interest (X2) and learning behavior (Y) from the value of > (8,575 > 1,663) with a significance value less than 0.05 level (0.000 < 0.05). Simultaneously (F test) the value is shown that > (121.105 > 3.11) and a significant value of 0.000 <0.05. Thus, it can be concluded that the influence of the use of e-learning and interest in learning has a positive and significant influence on the learning behavior of students of the 2017 Stambuk Economics Faculty, State University of Medan
Sistem Informasi Geografis Pemetaan Area Menggunakan Arcgis (Studi Kasus Lokasi Organisasi Masyarakat (Ormas) Keagamaan Di Kota Palembang)
Authors: Rahmat Dwi Puji , Antoni Darius , Suroyo Heri 
Published: November 2021

The result of this research is a web-based WebGIS or Geographic Information System design using ArcGIS software, then input into ArcGIS online and system development using the Unified Process (UP). Geographic information system for mapping the area using Arcgis (Case Study of the Location of Religious Community Organizations in Palembang City) in its use, this Web-based GIS aims to facilitate various parties, especially KESBANGPOL Palembang City and KEMENAG Palembang in mapping the distribution of CSOs, especially in this case is Religious categories that have been registered and types the information. With the geographical information system mapping the location of religious organizations, it is hoped that it will be useful and assist in knowing the layout of the location and information for these organizations so that the delivery of information becomes more effective.
A Beacon-based Approach for RF Source localization in Outdoor NLOS Environment for Search and Rescue Missions
Authors: Fares Muhammad Hassan , Moradi Hadi , Shahabadi Mahmoud , Mohanna Yasser 
Published: November 2021

Due to its low implementation cost, the combination of the Received Signal Strength (RSS) with the Angle of Arrival (AOA) measurements is one of the solutions for Radio Frequency (RF) source localization, especially in a Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) environment. It is critical to determine the search space for a person who is lost in rural areas where the mobile network is unavailable due to a lack of Base Tower Stations (BTS) in order to reduce search time. In this paper, we introduce a new beacon-based approach for RF source localization, where the RF signal is received in NLOS after 1-bounce reflection, by combining the information coming from both the RSS-AOA sensors and the beacons, which are used as helpers- that move along a determined path. The proposed approach relies on determining the reflector’s pose first, after which the RF source is localized. The work has been verified in simulation and the Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) is used as a performance metric for RF source localization. Results show that our proposed approach has the lowest RMSE among localization methods mentioned in the literature under the same conditions.
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A new beacon-based approach for RF source localization in Non-Line Of Sight (NLOS) condition
A reflector’s pose is determined based on the signal received from beacons
The reflector’s pose is used to determine the location of the RF source
One bounce reflection is considered since the chance of receiving RF signal with more reflections is very low

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Simple Current-Mode Squaring and Square-Rooting Circuits: Applications of MO-CCCCTA
Authors: Roy Suvajit , Paul Tapas Kumar , Pal Radha Raman 
Published: November 2021

This work provides new designs of simple current-mode squaring and square-rooting circuits using multiple-output current controlled current conveyor transconductance amplifier (MO-CCCCTA) as an active building block. Since the proposed circuits need no other external components, they are capable of high-frequency operation and well fitted for IC fabrication. Furthermore, they are insensitive to ambient temperature and their gains can be controlled easily by adjusting the bias currents of MO-CCCCTA. Additionally, the effects of MO-CCCCTA non-idealities on the designed circuits have also been investigated and discussed. Simulation results generated through PSPICE software using TSMC 0.18 µm CMOS process parameters have been presented to justify the theoretical analysis. The static power consumption, bandwidth, and maximum linearity error in dc transfer characteristic measurement for the square-rooting circuit are found to be 0.17 mW, 445.63 MHz and 1.12 %, while for the squaring circuit they are 0.326 mW, 61.15 MHz and 2.38 %, respectively. The application of the reported circuits as a 2-input vector summation circuit has also been included to strengthen the design ideas.
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Simple structures of fully integrable current-mode squarers and square-rooters with low component count and lower power dissipation
The circuits are insensitive to temperature drift and their gains can be controlled easily by adjusting the bias currents of MO-CCCCTA
Bandwidth, static power dissipation, linearity error of square-rooter are 445.63 MHz, 0.17 mW & ≤ 1.12 %; and for the squarer 61.15 MHz, 0.326 mW & 2.38 %, respectively

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Família, suor e lágrimas: o início de uma (possível) trajetória de profissionalização para jogadoras de categorias sub-15 e sub-17 de um clube do Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Burch Martina , Kessler Cláudia Samuel 
Published: November 2021

O presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar a constituição “profissional” de carreiras esportivas de jogadoras das equipes sub-15 e sub-17 no Esporte Clube Pelotas/Phoenix, no interior do estado do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil, utilizando-se de observação participante e entrevistas semi-estruturadas realizadas em 2017. Ao longo deste estudo, identificou-se que fatores como recursos financeiros, mudanças no calendário de competições, apoio familiar, afetam diretamente as perspectivas de consolidação da carreira de jovens atletas. Conclui-se, pelos relatos ouvidos, que a constituição “profissional” da carreira dessas atletas era perpassada por atos de resiliência e rebeldia, tendo em vista que, para persistir na modalidade, precisavam constantemente reforçar seu desejo de continuidade na prática e, por vezes, estabelecer conflitos com os desejos de suas famílias de origem.
Ultrasonography features of the intrinsic foot muscles in patients with and without plantar fasciitis: A novel case-control research study
Authors: Canosa-Carro Lorena , López-López Daniel , García-Bermejo Paula , Navarro-Flores Emmanuel , de Labra-Pinedo Carmen , Romero Carlos 
Published: November 2021

IntroductionPlantar fasciitis (PF) is the most common cause of heel pain.(1) This condition was described as a degenerative syndrome associated with pain, lack of functionality and stiffness on the plantar fascia. The aim of the present study was to compare with ultrasound imaging (USI) the thickness and cross-sectional area of the intrinsic foot muscles between individuals with and without plantar fasciitis (PF).Material and methodsA total of 64 volunteers from 18 to 55 years were recruited for the present study. The sample was divided in two groups: A group, composed of participants diagnosed by PF (n = 32) and B group, composed by healthy participants (n = 32).ResultsUSI measurements for FBH CSA (p = 0.035) was decreasing showing statistically significant differences for the PF group, while the QP CSA (p = 0.40) was increasing reporting statistically significant differences for the PF group with respect the healthy group. The rest of the IFM did not show statistically significant differences, however in FHB, FDB, QP and AHB thicknesses and FDB CSA a slightly decrease for the PF group have been observed.ConclusionsUSI measurements showed that the CSA of the FHB muscle is reduced in patients with PF while the CSA of the QP muscle is increased in patients with PF.
Intestinal flora imbalance affects the prognosis of Parkinson's disease by regulating the expression of fecal microRNA-146a and GDNF: A Preliminary Study
Authors: Wei Hongchun , Hu Yinbao , Yang Liqing 
Published: November 2021

IntroductionThere is mounting evidence showing the association between the gut microbiome and Parkinson’s disease (PD). In this study, we aimed to explore the role of intestinal flora imbalance in the progression of PD and the underlying molecular mechanism involving the regulatory relationship between miR-146a and glial cell line–derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF).Material and methodsA total of 42 PD patients were recruited in this study and grouped according to their prognosis. Real-time PCR, computational analysis and luciferase assay were carried out to explore the role of miR-146a and GDNF in PD patients as well as the regulatory relationship between the expression of miR-146a and GDNF. A rat model was used to study the effect of intestinal flora imbalance by treating the rats with Lactobacillus rhamnosus NCDC17.ResultsA lower count of total lactobaccilus and B. fragilis may predict the progression of PD. GDNF was identified as a virtual target gene of miR-146a, whose expression in fecal, plasma and cerebral tissue samples was significantly reduced in PD patients. In addition, the presence of miR-146a precursors and GDNF siRNA significantly reduced the mRNA and protein levels of GDNF in SH-SY5Y and U251 cells, and the inhibitory effect of miR-146a precursors on GDNF expression was similar to that of GDNF siRNA.ConclusionsTaken together, the findings of this study demonstrated that GDNF is a key factor involved in the prognosis of PD. we suggested that the administration of Lactobacillus rhamnosus NCDC17 promoted the pathogenesis of PD by regulating the expression of miR-146a and GDNF in the brain.
Fabrication of Ag nanoparticles mediated by extract of plant and determination of the ‎anti-human lung cancer effects
Authors: Yan Hongjiang , Xu Ruoxuan , Song Yanmei , Gao Weinian , Zhang Helin , Jiao Xiaodan 
Published: November 2021

IntroductionThe present work demonstrates the synthesis of Ag nanoparticles (Ag NPs) by aqueous extract of Thymus ‎capitatus as green reductant and capping agent without any toxic reagent. ‎Material and methodsPhysicochemical characteristics of the said nanocomposite were elucidated by field emission scanning electron ‎microscopy (FE-SEM), fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and UV-Vis Spectroscopy. ‎ResultsThe biogenic Ag NPs are uniformly globular. The Ag NPs has been explored biologically in the anticancer and ‎antioxidant assays. In the cellular and molecular part of the recent study, the treated cells with Ag NPs were ‎assessed by MTT assay for 48h about the cytotoxicity and anti-human lung adenocarcinoma properties on ‎normal (HUVEC) and lung adenocarcinoma cell lines i.e. lung well-differentiated bronchogenic adenocarcinoma ‎‎(HLC-1), lung moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma (LC-2/ad), and lung poorly differentiated ‎adenocarcinoma (PC-14). The viability of malignant lung cell line reduced dose-dependently in the presence of ‎Ag NPs. The IC50 of Ag NPs were 209, 185, and 106 µg/mL against HLC-1, LC-2/ad, and PC-14 cell lines, ‎respectively. In the antioxidant test, the IC50 of Ag NPs and BHT against DPPH free radicals were 86 and 76 ‎‎µg/mL, respectively. ‎ConclusionsAfter clinical study, Ag NPs containing Thymus capitatus leaf aqueous extract may be used to formulate a new ‎chemotherapeutic drug or supplement to treat the several types of human lung adenocarcinoma. ‎
Biometric changes after vitrectomy with silicone oil tamponade
Authors: Hosseini Simin , Faramarzi Amir , Moradian Siamak , Yaseri Mehdi 
Published: November 2021

Background: The Lenstar LS 900 (Haag-Streit AG, Koeniz, Switzerland) is an optical biometer, and its measurements are highly repeatable and precise in cataractous eyes. This study investigated changes in biometric parameters, including axial length (AL), anterior chamber depth (ACD), lens thickness (LT), vitreous cavity depth (VD), and central corneal thickness (CCT) before and after three-port 23-Gauge pars plana vitrectomy with silicone oil tamponade.
Methods: This was a prospective follow-up study. Patients who were scheduled for surgery underwent a detailed slit-lamp examination and objective cycloplegic refraction preoperatively. In eligible cases, the Lenstar LS 900 was used to measure biometric parameters. At the 1-month postoperative follow-up, we repeated the same assessments for the silicone oil (SO)-filled eyes. Data were analyzed to assess the significance of changes and to test the possible correlation of values between the two time points.
Results: Twenty-three patients with a mean ± SD age of 60 ± 12 years completed the study. Postoperatively, we found a significant increase in AL and a decrease in ACD and CCT (all P < 0.05), with no significant changes in LT and VD. A significant correlation was found for ACD, CCT, and cylinder values between the two time points (all P < 0.05). Postoperatively, the spherical and cylindrical components of refraction demonstrated a hyperopic shift, but did not change statistically significantly.
Conclusions: The Lenstar LS 900 underestimated the ACD and overestimated the AL in SO-filled eyes when comparing pre- and postoperative values, in phakic as well as pseudophakic eyes. In planning for cataract surgery in this group of patients, it is more reasonable to calculate IOL power based on the biometric data of the fellow eye, although this may not eliminate possible errors. Further studies with a larger sample size, longer follow-up, and robust study design are necessary to confirm our preliminary results.
The effect of tamarind seed polysaccharidecontaining eye drop in dry eye syndrome: Results of an interventional, comparative, clinical study
Authors: Nozari Naser , Ramin Shahrokh 
Published: November 2021

Background: The mainstay of dry eye treatment is artificial tear solutions. Contralateral eye comparison of 2 types of artificial tears (Xiloial versus Tearlose) in managing dry eye disease was sought in this study.
Methods: This study was a prospective, interventional, contralateral eye comparison of 2 types of artificial tears used for managing dry eye disease. The study participants were categorized into mild (13–22 points), moderate (23–32 points), or severe (33–100 points) ocular surface disease according to the baseline ocular surface disease index (OSDI) questionnaire score. Schirmer I and tear film break-up time (TBUT) tests, as well as detailed slit-lamp examinations, were performed at baseline and at the end of the study. All participants received Xiloial monodose eye drops for the right eye and Tearlose eye drops for the left eye, administered as a single drop 4 times per day. Furthermore, they were instructed to perform lid hygiene every 12 hours per day for both eyes.
Results: Thirty-five patients (70 eyes) with a mean ± standard (SD) age of 50.2 ± 13.4 years were included, and 14 (40%) were men. The mean ± SD of the OSDI score was 44.24 ± 22.59 at baseline. Of the 35 patients, 10 (28.6%), 5 (14.3%), and 20 (57.1%) had mild, moderate, and severe ocular surface disease, respectively, according to the baseline OSDI score. Compared to baseline, the mean values of both TBUT and Schirmer I tests improved significantly in both groups (both P < 0.001). In comparing the final mean values between the 2 groups, this improvement was comparable for the Schirmer I test (P = 0.179), but TBUT in Tearlose-instilled eyes improved significantly more than in the fellow eyes (P < 0.001).
Conclusions: Both Xiloial and Tearlose eye drops improved tear stability and tear production after a 2 week treatment period in eyes with dry eye disease. This improvement was comparable for tear production, but Tearlose-instilled eyes showed significantly greater improvement in tear stability. Further studies with longer follow-up and larger sample sizes could provide more reliable results as a basis for the clinical use of this TSP-containing lubricant eye drop solution in dry eye disease.