bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
CAM-Vtrans: real-time sports training utilizing multi-modal robot data
Authors: LinLin Hong , Sangheang Lee , GuanTing Song 
Published: October 2024

IntroductionAssistive robots and human-robot interaction have become integral parts of sports training. However, existing methods often fail to provide real-time and accurate feedback, and they often lack integration of comprehensive multi-modal data.MethodsTo address these issues, we propose a groundbreaking and innovative approach: CAM-Vtrans—Cross-Attention Multi-modal Visual Transformer. By leveraging the strengths of state-of-the-art techniques such as Visual Transformers (ViT) and models like CLIP, along with cross-attention mechanisms, CAM-Vtrans harnesses the power of visual and textual information to provide athletes with highly accurate and timely feedback. Through the utilization of multi-modal robot data, CAM-Vtrans offers valuable assistance, enabling athletes to optimize their performance while minimizing potential injury risks. This novel approach represents a significant advancement in the field, offering an innovative solution to overcome the limitations of existing methods and enhance the precision and efficiency of sports training programs.
Dietary strategies and nutritional supplements in the management of heart failure: a systematic review
Authors: Yu Xinyi , Chen Qilan , Xu Lou Inmaculada 
Published: October 2024

Background and objectiveHeart failure (HF) is a syndrome of increased intracardiac pressure or decreased cardiac output. There is a lack of conclusive evidence to recommend the regular use of any dietary supplement in patients with HF. However, certain studies have shown nutritional interventions to be beneficial for patients with HF. Therefore, the purpose of this systematic review was to understand and map the updates of dietary interventions and nutritional supplementation measures related to patients with HF over the past 5 years.Study designA systematic review.MethodsThe PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for randomized clinical trials on the association between dietary interventions and nutritional supplements and HF published between 2018 and 2023. A total of 1755 documents were retrieved, of which 19 were finalized for inclusion.ResultsThe findings suggest that individualized nutritional support reduces mortality and risk of major cardiovascular events in chronic heart failure inpatients at high nutritional risk. The Mediterranean diet improves functionality, quality of life, and cardiac function. Additionally, supplementation with thiamine, ubiquinol, D-ribose, and L-arginine enhances left ventricular ejection fraction. Probiotic yogurt may effectively improve the inflammatory and antioxidative status of chronic heart failure. Whey protein and melatonin have a positive effect on improving endothelial function in HF patients.ConclusionCertain dietary interventions and nutritional supplements may provide some benefit to patients with HF. However, there is no relevant definitive evidence on the impact of nutritional interventions on the prognosis of HF, and more high-quality clinical trials are needed for further in-depth studies.Systematic review registrationIdentifier, CRD42024510847
Microvascular invasion is associated with poor prognosis in renal cell carcinoma: a retrospective cohort study and meta-analysis
Authors: Xu Jinbin , Tan Yiyuan , Gao Shuntian , Lee Weijen , Ye Yuedian , Deng Gengguo , Huang Zhansen , Li Xiaoming , Li Jiang , Cheong Samun , Di Jinming 
Published: October 2024

BackgroundThis retrospective cohort study and meta-analysis aims to explore the association between microvascular invasion (MVI) and clinicopathologiccal features, as well as survival outcomes of patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC).Material and methodsThe retrospective cohort study included 30 RCC patients with positive MVI and another 75 patients with negative MVI as controls. Clinicopathological features and follow-up data were compiled. The meta-analysis conducted searches on PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Embase, and WanFang Data from the beginning to 30 September 2023, for comparative studies relevant to MVI patients. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale and Egger Test were used to assess the risk of biases and certainty of evidence in the included studies.ResultsThe cohort study showed that MVI was associated with advanced primary tumor stage, high pathological grades, high tumor size, high clinical symptoms and lymph node invasion (P &lt;0.05). Kaplan-Meier analyses demonstrated MVI was associated with worse CSS rates when compared to MVI negative group (P &lt;0.05). However, in the multivariate analysis it was not presented as an independent predictor of cancer survival mortality (P &gt;0.05). The meta-analysis part included 11 cohort studies. The results confirmed that patients with MVI positive had worse 12 and 60 mo CSS rates (HR12mo = 0.86, 95%CI 0.80–0.92; HR60mo = 0.63, 95% CI 0.55–0.72; P &lt; 0.00001). Moreover, the meta-analysis also confirmed that MVI group was associated with higher rate of advanced tumor stage, pathological grades, tumor size diameter, higher rate of clinical symptoms and lymph node invasion (P &lt;0.05).ConclusionsThe presence of MVI in renal cell carcinoma patients is linked to poorer survival outcomes and worse clinicopathological features. In spite of this, it does not seem to be an independent predictor for cancer survival mortality in renal cell carcinoma.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42023470640, identifier CRD42023470640.
Uptake and correlates of influenza vaccine among older adults residing in rural regions of south China: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Zhao Peizhen , Xu Wenqian , Wang Jinshen , Liang Peng , Li Haiyi , Wang Cheng 
Published: October 2024

BackgroundSeasonal influenza continues to pose a substantial public health challenge for older adults residing in rural areas worldwide. Vaccination remains the most efficacious means of preventing influenza. This study aimed to investigate the extent of influenza vaccine coverage and identify the factors influencing vaccine uptake among older adults in rural regions of south China.MethodsA cross-sectional study utilizing convenience sampling was conducted in two rural sites in Guangdong Province. Individuals needed to meet specific inclusion criteria: (1) attainment of 60 years of age or older; (2) originating from rural households; (3) demonstrating a voluntary desire to partake in the survey, either through written or verbal informed consent. Data encompassed variables such as socio-demographic information, influenza infection and vaccination history, knowledge and attitudes toward influenza vaccination, and perceived beliefs regarding the influenza vaccine. Univariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were employed to ascertain the factors associated with influenza vaccine utilization. In the multivariable model, adjustments were made for gender, age, legal marital status, highest educational attainment, and monthly income.ResultsA total of 423 participants were ultimately included in this study, with the majority falling within the age range of 60–75 years (81.3%). Only one-third of the participants had received an influenza vaccine in the past year (30.0%). Notably, nearly half of the older adults exhibited hesitancy toward influenza vaccination (45.1%). The multivariable analysis revealed that rural older people with a robust understanding of influenza vaccines and a positive attitude toward them (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 2.60, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.41–4.81), along with a high level of trust in vaccination service providers (aOR = 2.58, 95% CI: 1.01–6.63), were positively associated with receiving influenza vaccination in the past year.ConclusionThis study reveals a low rate of influenza vaccine uptake among older adults residing in rural areas of south China. Given the limited adoption of influenza vaccination and the significant threat it poses, there is an urgent imperative to devise precise interventions aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of influenza vaccination programs.
Impact of medical-nursing combined policy pilot on hospitalization frequency of middle-aged and older patients with chronic diseases: a quasi-experimental study based on China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study
Authors: Fan Penghao , Li Hongying , Xu Hongyan , Rong Chao 
Published: October 2024

BackgroundTo address the growing burden of older adult care, the Chinese government has introduced a policy that integrates medical care with elder care, launching two batches of national pilot projects. A majority of the older adult population suffers from one or more chronic diseases, with many experiencing multiple chronic conditions, necessitating support from both elder care and medical services.MethodsUsing panel data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) spanning 2011 to 2020, this study employs the difference-in-difference (DID) model to analyze the impact of the integrated medical-nursing policy on the physical health of older patients with chronic diseases.ResultsThe study found that the average annual number of hospitalizations for older individuals with one or more chronic diseases was 0.276. The integrated medical-nursing policy reduced hospitalizations by 0.0405. Additionally, the average annual hospitalization rate for older individuals with two or more chronic diseases was 0.339, higher than the former group. The integrated medical-nursing policy reduced hospitalizations by 0.0738 in this group.ConclusionThe pilot study demonstrates that the implementation of the integrated medical-nursing policy has significantly improved the physical health of older patients with chronic diseases. The government should promote these policies on a larger scale, explore various forms of integrated medical care, and provide more comprehensive medical and elder care services for older patients with chronic diseases.
Determination of Compressed Liquid Densities for CO2 + n-Decane Using a Vibrating Tube Densimeter
Authors: Jia Tao , Yang Jinpeng , Yu Jia 
Published: October 2024

Understanding the density of CO2 + n-decane is crucial for designing and operating CO2 capture, transport, and storage. The safety and effectiveness of CO2 burial is directly affected by the density of CO2 + n-decane mixtures. The liquid densities of CO2(1) + n-decane(2) mixtures with mole fractions of CO2 x1 = 0, 0.2032, 0.4434, 0.7589, and 0.8947 were measured using a vibrating tube densimeter. The combined expanded uncertainties of density with a level of confidence of 0.95 are estimated to be 0.6 kg·m−3. A total of 221 compressed liquid densities of CO2(1) + n-decane(2) mixtures along the five isotherms between T = (283 and 363) K with pressures up to 100 MPa were presented. The densities of mixtures were correlated by the modified Tait equation, resulting in absolute average deviations between the experimental and calculated values of 0.028%, 0.013%, 0.017%, 0.044%, and 0.042%. In addition, the isothermal compressibility, isobaric thermal expansivity, and excess molar volume were derived from the modified Tait equation.
Microfinanzas, pagadiario y constitución
Authors: Guzmán Javier Darío Canabal , Assías Jairo José Villadiego , Marrugo Sofia Reyes , Gámez Sergio Andrés Arias , Soto Miguel Ángel Durango 
Published: October 2024

El objetivo general de la investigación fue promover las condiciones para que el principio constitucional a la igualdad sea real y efectivo en favor de grupos discriminados o marginados para que gocen de los mismos derechos, libertades y oportunidades financieras que el resto de la gente y con tasas equitativas, de tal manera que se permita la adopción de medidas por parte del Estado y que reconozca que la autonomía negocial respete la Constitución Política de Colombia; más aún cuando se establece que esta actividad financiera tiene como uno de sus fines la prestación de un servicio público, analizando desde diferentes escenarios el concepto de microcrédito y cuál es su direccionamiento, demostrando mediante casos reales, las diferencias existentes entre las tasas de créditos ordinarios y las tasas del microcrédito dirigido a grupos discriminados incluyendo el paga diario y determinando desde las matemáticas financieras la equivalencia en tasas efectivas anuales de las diferentes tasas de colocación efectivas mensuales que otorgan las instituciones financieras, incluido el paga diario o gota a gota. Esta investigación posee un enfoque mixto, bajo un método analítico aplicable a las ciencias sociales que se caracterizan por ser ciencias descriptivas. y un tipo de investigación Proyectiva.
Estrategias de marketing digital y contaminación visual en el entorno universitario
Authors: Paredes Rumazo Silvia Judith , González Garcés Liliana Elizabeth , Santamaría Freire Edwin Javier 
Published: October 2024

El marketing digital en el entorno universitario se manifiesta en el método de aprendizaje como herramienta de apoyo en factores como plataformas institucionales, interfaces de usuarios, sitios web. Sin embargo, puede surgir alteraciones visuales y estéticas las cuales se conocen como contaminación visual. Por ello, el objetivo de esta investigación fue relacionar las estrategias del marketing digital y la contaminación visual en los estudiantes de la carrera de Mercadotecnia de la Facultad de Ciencias Administrativas de la Universidad Técnica de Ambato. Para esto, se empleó una metodología con un enfoque cuantitativo con un alcance correlacional, modalidad bibliográfica y un diseño no experimental transversal. Además, se aplicó como técnica una encuesta compuesta por 20 preguntas entre categóricas y escala de Likert a la población finita de 418 estudiantes. También para determinar la relación que mantienen las variables, se aplicó el modelo de correlación de Spearman, mismo que determinó una correlación positiva principalmente entre las dimensiones de Marketing de motores de búsqueda con Comportamiento personal, así como Social Media y Comportamiento cultural y finalmente Marketing de motores de búsqueda con Comportamiento psicológico.
Intervención de la realidad aumentada para potenciar la comprensión lectora en los estudiantes de educación general básica
Authors: Sangoquiza Cuenca Shaira Yadira 
Published: October 2024

La realidad aumentada en la educación contribuye en la intervención del mundo actual con la tecnología, por medio de representaciones gráficas y elementos virtuales interrelacionados al entorno actual educativo. La investigación se desarrolló con base al objetivo de sugerir la realidad aumentada para potenciar la comprensión lectora en los estudiantes de Educación General Básica. Dentro de la investigación descriptiva, la cual recopila información y demuestra resultados, se usó el método deductivo a partir de instrumentos correspondientes. También se utilizó la investigación documental a través de la búsqueda, sistematización y planificación de información. En relación a los resultados, se determinó un nivel elemental o bajo en la comprensión lectora desde el año 2014 al 2023 evidenciando un rango inferior al 59% en las pruebas “Ser Bachiller” y pruebas PISA.

De tal modo, se sugirió la aplicación de la realidad aumentada como herramienta enriquecedora en entornos educativos para potenciar la comprensión lectora. Los resultados arrogados en la encuesta realizada por el Ministerio de Educación determinaron que el 60% de docentes consideraron el impacto positivo de la TIC en el aprendizaje de los estudiantes. La RA permite al estudiante involucrarse por medio de la autonomía, mejora la atención y comprensión lectora.
Monitoreo en tiempo real del funcionamiento y fallas de un sistema automático de paneles solares
Authors: Chimborazo Nelson , Agila Mateo , Noquez Kevin , Silva Mateo 
Published: October 2024

El presente artículo planteó la construcción y evaluación de un seguidor solar casero utilizando una placa de desarrollo Arduino, sensores de luz LDR y servomotores con el objetivo de probar la factibilidad de utilizar sistemas autónomos basados en microcontroladores para optimizar la recolección de energía solar, y explorar su potencial para aplicaciones en áreas remotas o fuera de la red eléctrica convencional. El sistema ajustó automáticamente la posición de un panel solar para maximizar la captación de energía a lo largo del día. En el artículo se describieron los materiales a utilizar, proceso de diseño del sistema y la construcción del mismo, además de una revisión bibliográfica para explicar a detalle la funcionalidad de cada componente del seguidor solar, concentrándose en la programación del Arduino y los resultados obtenidos mediante pruebas comparativas con un panel fijo.
A través de la investigación, se concluyó que el desarrollo de un sistema de seguimiento solar eficiente y funcional con componentes accesibles y económicos es posible. Además, el diseño del seguidor solar puede adaptarse y mejorarse para diferentes aplicaciones, convirtiéndolo en un sistema versátil y con un alto potencial en la promoción de energía sostenible.
PENGARUH KUALITAS OBJEK WISATA TERHADAP MINAT BERKUNJUNG WISATAWAN
Authors: Lese Fentizar Welhelmina , Fanggidae Rolland E , Fanggidae Apriana H J 
Published: October 2024

This research aims to determine the effect of tourist object quality on the interest of tourists visiting the archipelago in the Oesapa Colorful Beach. This research uses the quality of attractions as an independent variable and the interest of visiting tourists as the dependent variable. The research was conducted using a quantitative approach using incidental sampling with a total sample of 96 people. Collecting data in the field using a questionnaire that has been tested for validity and reliability. The analysis technique in this study uses Simple Linear Regression Analysis techniques, Pearson Correlation Coefficient Test (r)Determination Coefficient Test (R2) and Hypothesis Test using t test. Simple Linear Regression Analysis Results produce an equation: Y = 6.199 + 0.265 so that the results of the description show the quality of attractions has a positive effect on tourist visiting interests. Significance value 0,000 <probability 0.05 and tcount 11.812> t table 1.986, the hypothesis is accepted meaning that the quality of tourist objects significantly influences the interest of tourists visiting the archipelago in the Colorful Coast Oesapa.

Keywords: Quality of Attraction, Visiting Interest
STRATEGI PEMBEMBANGAN USAHA MIKRO BERBASIS “BALANCED SCORECARD” DI KOTA KUPANG
Authors: De Rozari Petrus E , Fanggidae Apriana H J , Ndoen Wehelmina M 
Published: October 2024

Upaya pengembangan usaha mikro yang dilakukan oleh perempuan ini menjadi penting, karena perempuan mempunyai kendala-kendala tertentu yang berkaitan dengan “tripple burden of women”, dimana mereka menjalankan fungsi reproduksi, produksi, dan fungsi sosial di masyarakat. Salah satu kegagalan adalah kurangnya pengetahuan tentang bagaimana cara memisahkan pembukuan konsumsi dan usaha mikro serta kurang percaya diri terhadap kemampuan yang dimilikinya. Usaha mikro tergolong jenis usaha marginal, yang antara lain ditunjukkan oleh penggunaan teknologi yang relatif sederhana, tingkat modal dan kadang akses terhadap kredit yang rendah, serta cenderung berorientasi pada pasar lokal. Disamping itu, usaha mikro mampu memberdayakan kaum perempuan dalam meningkatkan bargaining position perempuan dan keluarga. Untuk itu peneliti tertarik melakukan kajian dengan judul “strategi pembembangan usaha mikro berbasis “balanced scorecard” di Kota Kupang. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan untuk mencapai tujuan-tujuan sebagai berikut : Mengidentifikasi potensi kekuatan dan kelemahan Usaha Mikro Penjahit di Kota Kupang, menganalisis strategi pengembangan usaha mikro Penjahit berbasis “balanced scorecard” di Kota Kupang dan merancang model strategi pengembangan usaha mikro Penjahit berbasis “balanced scorecard” di Kota Kupang. Lingkup penelitian ini mencakup potensi usaha mikro Penjahit yang diharapkan menjadi lokomotif dalam pengembangan ekonomi daerah di Kota Kupang. Hasil penelitian bahwa Penentuan posisi perusahaan didasarkan pada analisis total skor faktor internal dan faktor eksternal. Dengan menggunakan model Internal-Eksternal Matrik yakni nilai total skor IFAS = 4.25 dan EFAS = 4.70 tampak bahwa strategi yang sesuai bagi para penjahit perempuan di Kota Kupang adalah strategi tidak berubah/strategi laba. Upaya penguatan usaha mikro (UPUM) dapat diwujudkan dalam berbagai jenis kegiatan, antara lain: permodalan melalui pemberian kredit, pelatihan, pendampingan dan fasilitator, bantuan teknis dan konsultasi, penyediaan informasi, penelitian dan monitoring dan evaluasi. Saran: Dalam memberikan pinjaman dan bantuan hibah kepada usaha mikro perlu secara cermat memperhatikan kebutuhan usaha mikro dan siapa saja yang layak menerima pinjaman dan bantuan baik teknis maupun non teknis.
ANALISIS PENGENDALIAN PERSEDIAAN BAHAN BAKU PAPAN JATI TERHADAP KELANCARAN PRODUKSI PADA MEBEL PESONA JEPARA DI KOTA KUPANG
Authors: Ena Elisabet Moda , Bunga Markus , Fanggidae Ronald P C 
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengendalian persediaan bahan baku pada Mebel Pesona Jepara di kota kupang. Metode Analisis data yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kuantitatif, dengan menggunakan metode EOQ, persediaan pengaman (Safety Stock), titik pesan kembali (Reorder Point) dan peramalan persediaan bahan baku. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menunjukan Economic Order Quantity tahun 2018 sebanyak 587 lembar dengan frekuensi 5 pemesanan kali dalam setahun, pada tahun 2019 sebanyak 621 lembar dengan frekuensi 6 kali pemesanan dalam setahun, pada tahun 2020 sebanyak 742 lembar dengan frekuensi 7 kali pemesanan dalam setahun. Menurut perhitungan Safety Stock tahun 2018 sebanyak 64 lembar, tahun 2019 sebanyak 88 lembar, tahun 2020 sebanyak 100 lembar, Reorder Point tahun 2018 sebanyak 128 lembar, tahun 2019 sebanyak 176 lembar, tahun 2020 sebanyak 200 lembar. Berdasarkan penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa metode EOQ lebih efisien. Dan penelitian tersebut menyarankan informasi yang tepat tentang jumlah pengadaan bahan baku menggunakan EOQ, perusahaan perlu memantau keselamatan stock bahan baku dan menentukan waktu yang tepat untuk memesan bahan baku menggunakan metode Reorder Point terhadap kelancaran proses produksi.
Kata Kunci : EOQ, Safety Stock, Reorder Point
PENGARUH KOMPETENSI TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA PDAM KABUPATEN KUPANG
Authors: Liwe Piring Melpis Apolos , Timuneno Tarsisius , Nursiani Ni Putu 
Published: October 2024

Kompetensi merupakan salah satu determinan penting bagi pencapaian kinerja unggul dari seorang karyawan. Oleh karena itu penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: 1) mendeskripsikan kompetensi dan kinerja karyawan PDAM Kabupaten Kupang dari perspektif karyawan dan 2) menganalisis pengaruh kompetensi terhadap kinerja karywan pada PDAM Kabupaten Kupang. Penelitian yang tergolong penelitian asosiatif dengan sampel sebanyak 68 orang ini, menggunakan teknik kuisioner sebagai alat utama pengumpulan data, serta ditunjang teknik wawancara,observasi dan pencatatan dokumen. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan meliputi analisis statistik deskriptif (metode garis kontinum) dan analisis regresi linear sederhana. Hasil analisis deskriptif yang berpijak penilaian para karyawan menunjukkan bahwa variabel kompetensi dan kinerja karyawan berada pada level penilaian sangat tinggi atau ideal. Selanjutnya hasil analisis regresi linear sederhana dan uji hipotesis membuktikan bahwa kompetensi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan pada PDAM kabupaten Kupang.
Kata Kunci: kompetensi, kinerja karyawan.