bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Closed-Loop Insulin Delivery Versus Sensor-Augmented Pump Therapy in Older Adults With Type 1 Diabetes (ORACL): A Randomized, Crossover Trial
Authors: McAuley Sybil A. , Trawley Steven , Vogrin Sara , Ward Glenn M. , Fourlanos Spiros , Grills Charlotte A. , Lee Melissa H. , Alipoor Andisheh Mohammad , O’Neal David N. , O’Regan Niamh A. , Sundararajan Vijaya , Colman Peter G. , MacIsaac Richard J. 
Published: November 2021

OBJECTIVE
To assess the efficacy and safety of closed-loop insulin delivery compared with sensor-augmented pump therapy among older adults with type 1 diabetes.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
This open-label, randomized (1:1), crossover trial compared 4 months of closed-loop versus sensor-augmented pump therapy. Eligible adults were aged ≥60 years, with type 1 diabetes (duration ≥10 years), using an insulin pump. The primary outcome was continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) time in range (TIR; 3.9–10.0 mmol/L).

RESULTS
There were 30 participants (mean age 67 [SD 5] years), with median type 1 diabetes duration of 38 years (interquartile range [IQR] 20–47), randomized (n = 15 to each sequence); all completed the trial. The mean TIR was 75.2% (SD 6.3) during the closed-loop stage and 69.0% (9.1) during the sensor-augmented pump stage (difference of 6.2 percentage points [95% CI 4.4 to 8.0]; P &lt; 0.0001). All prespecified CGM metrics favored closed loop over the sensor-augmented pump; benefits were greatest overnight. Closed loop reduced CGM time &lt;3.9 mmol/L during 24 h/day by 0.5 percentage points (95% CI 0.3 to 1.1; P = 0.0005) and overnight by 0.8 percentage points (0.4 to 1.1; P &lt; 0.0001) compared with sensor-augmented pump. There was no significant difference in HbA1c between closed-loop versus sensor-augmented pump stages (7.3% [IQR, 7.1–7.5] (56 mmol/mol [54–59]) vs. 7.5% [7.1–7.9] (59 mmol/mol [54–62]), respectively; P = 0.13). Three severe hypoglycemia events occurred during the closed-loop stage and two occurred during the sensor-augmented pump stage; no hypoglycemic events required hospitalization. One episode of diabetic ketoacidosis occurred during the sensor-augmented pump stage; no serious adverse events occurred during the closed-loop stage.

CONCLUSIONS
Closed-loop therapy is an effective treatment option for older adults with long-duration type 1 diabetes, and no safety issues were identified. These older adults had higher TIR accompanied by less time below range during closed loop than during sensor-augmented pump therapy. Of particular clinical importance, closed loop reduced the time spent in hypoglycemic range overnight.
Agroecologia e Pedagogia da Alternância: um estudo de caso da Escola Tecnológica de Fraiburgo, Santa Catarina
Authors: Domingues Sérgio , Ferreira dos Santos Júnior Cezário , Nunes Aline , Bonadiman Ariel 
Published: November 2021

O objetivo da pesquisa foi compreender como o ensino de Agroecologia em uma escola agrícola, em regime de Pedagogia da Alternância, tem influenciado no ensino-aprendizagem dos estudantes e como isso tem afetado o âmbito familiar e comunitário. Utilizaram-se as metodologias quantitativa, com aplicação de questionário aos estudantes, e qualitativa, baseada em entrevistas abertas e estruturadas aos estudantes, professores, pais e pessoas ligadas à fundação da escola. O processo de ensino-aprendizagem baseado na interação com a realidade local, como propõe o método “Tempo Escola e Tempo Comunidade” aplicado na Pedagogia da Alternância, mostrou-se efetivo por apresentar maior ligação com as relações do campo. Os entrevistados relatam que essa metodologia tem proporcionado maiores trocas de conhecimento com a família e a comunidade, o que pode influenciar positivamente as formas de cultivo a partir de um novo pensar. No entanto, verificou-se que há uma distorção relacionada às práticas agrícolas locais e ao ensino de Agroecologia. De acordo com os estudantes e pais, há necessidade de realizar a transição agroecológica, pois muitos ainda seguem práticas convencionais de cultivo, o que dificulta o uso dos conhecimentos adquiridos pelos estudantes. Compreende-se que a alteração de paradigmas é feita gradativamente e a Pedagogia da Alternância aplicada ao ensino de Agroecologia pode auxiliar no aprimoramento de práticas para que as mudanças ocorram.
Big Five Personality Traits and Motivation in Learning Mandarin as Foreign Language
Authors: Jung Ku Chen , Yoke Lian Lau , Rizal Hamid , Rau Krishnan Anath , Amin Hanudin , Samsulbahri Mohd Nasir , Ghazali Mohd Fahmi 
Published: November 2021

Abstract: The present study aims to develop a model illuminating the relationship between student personality traits and motivation towards learning Mandarin as a foreign language. A model framework consisting of five exogenous variables and one endogenous variable of motivation are examined in the present study. Sample of 260 undergraduates taking Mandarin language at public university in East Malaysia was used as respondents for the present work. The path analysis revealed that the big five personality traits significantly influence and explained 52% of the variance in students' motivation. The analysis further indicates that extraversion and conscientiousness produce the strongest correlation with students' motivation. The results inferred that students who enjoy social visibility and self-discipline are also who will be motivated to learn the Mandarin language. Findings also demonstrated that agreeableness positively influence motivation, and neuroticism, as expected, produce negative direct relations with motivation towards learning Mandarin as a foreign language. On the contrary, the present study did not find any correlation between openness and motivation. The implications of this study are also discussed and interpreted within the context of what educators could do to encourage students' motivation.

Keywords: Big five, Extraversion, Mandarin language, Neuroticism, Personality traits.
Pharmacy Students’ Perceptions and Performance from a Microlearning-based Virtual Practical on the Elucidation of Absolute Configuration of Drugs
Authors: Yan Choo Chee , Abdul Rahim Aisyah Saad 
Published: November 2021

Abstract: The Covid-19 Movement Control Order imposed by the government converted the delivery of lessons to online learning in the education sector. Pharmaceutical chemistry is a core subject for pharmacy students and first-year students were taught the elucidation of the absolute configuration of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). The objective of this study is to investigate the pharmacy students’ perceptions and performance on learning new knowledge related to the concept of absolute configuration on API through micro-learning. Students were introduced and assessed on the stereochemistry of new terminologies through micro-learning activities. Various 3D molecular model capture in video format was uploaded on YouTube(YT) and embedded in the Google Form(GF) online assessment. The students’ video navigation was captured with YT video analytics, students learning performance was through GF quiz assessment responses, and the student’s attitudes through questionnaire survey. In conclusion, the performance of student pharmacists in learning and applying new knowledge delivered through online distance micro-learning was comparable to face-to-face active learning. Both YT video analytics and GF responses allowed real-time monitoring and interventions. Nonetheless, students required more time to learn new knowledge online compared to face-to-face active learning. In conclusion, the designed virtual micro-learning enabled students to learn bite-sized new knowledge while training their spatial ability through the application of 3D molecular models with reinforcement through quizzes. The virtual micro-learning design is practical and economical without much technological investment or training for both the educator and learner with easy access in an open distance learning environment and post-Covid.

Keywords: Absolute configuration, Analytics, Micro-learning, Online assessment, Video
Technology Addiction among UiTM Puncak Alam and UNNES Semarang Students
Authors: Johan Zaimy Johana , Hafit Nor Intan Adha , Tusyanah Tusyanah 
Published: November 2021

Abstract: Technology addiction has become an alarming disorder that has increasingly caught the attention of researchers, mental health counsellors and doctors. Unfortunately, those who are having the disorder do not realize that they are going through the phase of pleasurable, addictive experience of appealing themselves by long hours of social networking, gaming, and internet browsing; and affecting their psychological well-being. The symptoms of depression, anxiety, loneliness, avoidance of work and procrastination may be overlooked and hence be left untreated. The purpose of this study is to identify the factors contributing to technology addiction among UiTM Puncak Alam and UNNES, Semarang students applying SPSS v. 23. Data were collected from 656 undergraduate students of the two universities who participated in the survey: 317 and 339 questionnaires were collected from UiTM Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia and UNNES, Semarang, Indonesia students respectively. The results show technology usage influenced technology addiction but psychological well-being did not affect technology addiction. Additionally, UiTM Puncak Alam students are more technology addicted compared to UNNES Semarang students. This distressing condition could become worse during the current Covid-19 pandemic period and prolonged movement control order (MCO) for students, regardless whether they stay at home or on campus. Implications of the findings are further discussed.

Keywords: Covid-19,Psychological Well-being,Technology Addiction, Technology Usage, University Students
Acceptance, Readiness and Intention to Use Augmented Reality (AR) in Teaching English Reading among Secondary School Teachers in Malaysia
Authors: Mohamed Jamrus Mohd Hafizuddin , Razali Abu Bakar 
Published: November 2021

Abstract: This research reports on Malaysian English teachers’ readiness and acceptance in using Augmented Reality (AR) in English instruction and their intention to use AR in teaching English reading. Through a survey on 181 Malaysian English language teachers in Klang Valley, Malaysia, it was found that Malaysian English teachers possess quite a high level of acceptance in using Augmented Reality in the teaching of English reading with 60.8 % (n = 110); and have a high level of readiness in using Augmented Reality in the teaching of English reading at 63.0% (n = 114). The researchers also found significant correlation between level of acceptance and behavioral intention (r = .935**, p = .00, p < .05) between teachers’ acceptance with their intention to use Augmented Reality in teaching of English reading at .05 level of significance. There is also high correlation between teachers’ readiness with intention to use augmented reality in teaching English reading, with the correlation coefficient (r), at .924. In conclusion, Malaysian secondary school teachers’ acceptance and readiness to use Augmented Reality (AR) in teaching English reading are high and there is a positively significant relationship between acceptance and readiness with intention to use AR in teaching English reading.

Keywords: Acceptance, Augmented Reality, English Language Learning, English Reading, Readiness, Intention to Use
Ability of RTK-Based GPS Measurement Method in High Accuracy Work in Geomatics Study
Authors: Nordin Nor Azme , Mustapa Noraishah , Abdul Satar Asiah 
Published: November 2021

Abstract: Insfrastructure development require significant changes and transformation in Geomatics field for the upcoming decade. The use of new technology in Geomatics and surveying is essential and can be leveraged in many survey application that will help on building the nation towards a sustainable future. In the last 5 years, GNSS technology has been widely used and practiced to replace total station for survey work. Main factors that contributes to this busniness changes are the availability of much cheaper equipment with good technical capability in the market that helps surveyor to perform their work faster and more efficient. Global navigation satellite system services for accurate positioning has also rapidly increased and provide many option and solution for industry player or surveyor to choose. Combination of multiple global navigation satellite system providers such as GPS, GALILEO,GLONASS and BeiDOU has developed good satellite networks and increased numbers of available satellites for observation that improve absolute position accuracy. CHC i70 is among the best selling GNSS model on the market right now. The receiver can receive signal from GPS,GALILEO,GLONASS and BeiDOU simultaneously. This study will outline and focus on the capability of the RTK-Based method ( 30 second to 1 minute observation period) using CHC i70 instrument in high-precision measurement work. The research was done using the GPS calibration test site at Politeknik Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah (POLISAS) and was also practiced in the actual work for establishment of Temporary Bench Mark (TBM) along Jalan Melor to Ketereh, Kelantan. The result of the study found that RTK-Based method can meet the precision work that is permitted under 2cm accuracy. Studies show that the method of using RTK- Based is suitable for high precision work and improve the measurement time and work duration at field.

Keywords : Beidou, Chc and RTK-Based GPS and PDOP
Socioeconomic correlates of catfish production status in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors: Oke Folasade Olukemi , Kiyesi Cynthia , Akerele Dare 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Knowledge of the socioeconomic characteristics of fish farmers is crucial for increased output in fish production so as to bridge the gap between the current level of production and ever-increasing demand for fish due to its contribution to human population growth and development. The study examined the relationship between farmers’ socioeconomic characteristics and output in catfish production in Oyo State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was used in the selection of 120 catfish farmers. Primary data were collected through structured questionnaire from the selected catfish farmers. The data obtained from the farmers were analysed using descriptive statistics and ordinary least square (OLS) regression. Findings revealed that majority (63.3 %) of the farmers were male, 65 % were within the active and productive age of 31 – 40 years, capable of withstanding the stress in catfish production. Majority (82.4 %) of the farmers were married with an average household size of five individuals. The fish farmers were highly educated with most (91.8 %) of them having tertiary education. Two-thirds of the farmers were members of a cooperative society out of which 52.5 % were loan beneficiaries. Most (62.5 %) of the farmers operated on a part-time basis and managed between 1 – 2 ponds with output worth below N 500,000 ($1,315.79) per production cycle. The OLS regression result revealed that fish output was significantly determined by age (p < 0.01), marital status (p < 0.05) of fish farmers, education (p < 0.05), and cooperative membership (p < 0.05). Although there were indications of economic prosperity in catfish production in the study area, efforts to promote access to education and participation in cooperative society are critical to output expansion. This will engender knowledge acquisition and sharing, promote capacity building and synergies that will advance production outputs and business performance.
Controlling and the Use of UAVs as Important Components of Smart Logistical Operations
Authors: Holubčík Martin , Soviar Jakub 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Modern controlling is an interdisciplinary field that allows management to manage properly, thereby creating the basis for good decision-making. Logistics operations in smart companies need to be not only properly set up, but also properly controlled and improved. The purpose of the article is to analyze the controlling environment in a selected company and point out possible improvements in logistics activities and devices, with a view to preventing different types of problems. For this purpose, observations of the internal logistics processes in a selected company were used and quantified to assess its internal state. On the basis of the data, controlling measures are put forward to improve the management of the company’s logistics activities. The results of the research highlight the opportunities that exist through controlling activities to collect and analyze information about the logistics activities of a company. By doing so, employees can be given greater responsibility for the fulfilment of their tasks and contribute to the streamlining of logistics processes. For managers, the implementation of controlling represents a change in the way of thinking and managing a company.
Parameters of the corpus callosum and thalamuses in mesocephalic women of the second period of mature age according to MRI data
Authors: Balandin A. A. , Balandina I. A. , Zheleznov L. M. 
Published: November 2021

Introduction. One of the most important parts of the brain from a morphofunctional point of view is the corpus callosum and the thalamus. Today, the problem of the lack of clear morphometric characteristics of these parts of the brain in mesocephalic women of the second period of mature age is obvious.The objective of the study was to establish the morphometric characteristics of the corpus callosum and thalamuses in mesocephalic women of the second period of mature age using the method of magnetic resonance imaging.Methods and materials. The results of morphometric examination of the corpus callosum and thalamuses of 37 women aged 36 to 54 years using magnetic resonance imaging were analyzed. We determined the length and height of the corpus callosum, knee thickness, cushion thickness, its depth (anterior, upper and posterior). The transverse, longitudinal, and vertical dimensions of the thalamuses were determined.Results. The morphometric characteristics of the corpus callosum is characterized by the predominance of the knee thickness over the thickness of the cushion (p<0.01). The parameter of the posterior depth of the corpus callosum prevails over the parameters of the upper and anterior depths of its occurrence (p<0.01). When comparing the parameters of the upper depth and the anterior depth of the corpus callosum, there is a tendency for the upper depth indicator to prevail (p>0.05). The regularity of the morphometric characteristics of the thalamuses is the tendency to the predominance of all parameters in the left hemisphere (p>0.05).Conclusions. The results of the comparative analysis of the morphological characteristics of the corpus callosum in the elderly and senile age supplement the knowledge of age-related anatomy and will be useful in the clinical practice of doctors of radiation diagnostics and magnetic resonance imaging offices.
Bertahan untuk Hidup: Konvergensi Pers Cetak dalam Industri Digital Media
Authors: Hutomo Mulyono Sri 
Published: November 2021

Mass media industry particularly print media in Indonesia comes under heavy pressure to survive in the era of digital disruption. High printing costs, coupled with high distribution costs and employee salaries have caused difficulties for print media companies to maintain their businesses. Some print media companies have opted to shut down their businesses, while others have survived by making various efficient efforts and diversifying their businesses. The convergence of print media into digital media has offered an alternative to maintain print media as the management of Telaah Strategis magazine has done. This research aims to see the efforts made by the management of Telaah Strategis magazine to survive in the media industry in Indonesia. The results of this research show that Telaah Strategis magazine uses a variety of media convergence models to be able to maintain its task of disseminating information by transforming it into a news portal and digital magazine and appearing in the social media platform. In addition, it also markets its digital magazine at online product sale exchange.
Makna Simbolik Elemen-Elemen Lantai Teras Arupadhatu Candi Borobudur
Authors: Darmayuda I Gusti Putu 
Published: November 2021

Penelitian ini menganalisis makna simbolik elemen-elemen lantai teras Arupadhatu candi Borobudur menggunakan Semiotika Charles Sanders Peirce, dan Susanne Langger. Metode pendekatannya adalah kualitatif. Hasil penelitian adalah makna simbolis lantai teras Arupadhatu serta elemen-elemennya berdasarkan ajaran filosofis Buddha. Makna simbolik lantai teras Arupadhatu adalah unsur yang tak berwujud, merupakan simbol dari tahapan perjalanan spritual sang Buddha menuju kesempurnaan. Jalan menuju kesempurnaan disimbolkan dengan lantai teras melingkar bersusun tiga. Lantai teras lingkar terbawah adalah teras 7, lantai di atasnya teras 8. Di lantai teras 7 dan 8 terdapat stupa terawang belah ketupat, merupakan simbol dari jiwa yang masih terikat unsur-unsur pikiran dualisme. Di lantai teras 9 terdapat elemen stupa terawang bujur sangkar, merupakan simbol dari pencapaian keseimbangan jiwa, sehingga roh suci mampu masuk ke tahapan berikutnya menuju pencerahan tertinggi: sang roh suci berada di Alam kesunyata atau nirwana, terbebas dari ikatan reinkarnasi sesuai dengan tujuan utama ajaran Buddha. Perjalan akhir menuju ke-Buddhaan disimbolkan dengan elemen teras lantai 10, ditandai dengan elemen stupa Agung di puncak bangunan: simbol dari alam semesta.
Menumbuhkan Calon Wirausaha di Perguruan Tinggi
Authors: Zulhawati Zulhawati , Rofiqoh Ifah , Hidayati Lia Faj’rina Binuril 
Published: November 2021

Persaingan sumber daya manusia yang semakin ketat memaksa perguruan tinggi mepersiapkan lulusan yang harus memiliki kompetensi hardskill dan softskill. Untuk mengurangi pengangguran, kurang percaya diri, kurang pemahaman aktualisasi keilmuan, dan kendala lain yang dihadapi oleh lulusan perguruan tinggi, salah satu program yang dilaksanakan di UTY adalah memberikan bekal kewirausahaan. Program Pengembangan kewirausahaan (PPK) melalui berbagai tahapan merupakan suatu hubungan mahasiswa, kewirausahaan, dunia usaha dan UTY. Dukungan dan komitmen pengembangan kewirausahaan di UTY dikembangkan melalui Bidang Kreanopreneur meliputi kreativitas, inovasi dan kewirausahaan dengan memberikan dukungan inkubasi untuk tumbuh dan pembekalan mahasiswa dalam mengimplementasikan dunia usaha dan jiwa wirausaha.
Dramaturgi Profesi Wartawan dalam Realita Kehidupan
Authors: Wahdaniah Infra , Maring Prudensius 
Published: November 2021

Penelitian ini untuk mengetahui kehidupan profesi wartawan yang selama ini terlihat sebagai agen perubahan, penuh idealisme dalam menghadapi perubahan ke arah yang tidak lebih dari sekedar drama. Metode yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif dengan studi dramaturgi. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan snowball sampling, observasi, wawancara, dokumentasi. Analisis data dilakukan dengan teknik interaktif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa wartawan sering berada di panggung depan (front stage) yang berkilau sehingga kalau dia tidak bisa kembali ke panggung belakang (back stage), maka akan terus bermain peran. Semua diperankan sebagai sosok wartawan yang serba tahu dan merasa paling penting. Ada juga yang bukan panggung depan dan panggung belakang tetapi menjadi saksi dari pertunjukkan yang berlangsung: yaitu daerah luar (residual).