bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Application of Neural Networks to Predict the Water Evaporation Percentage and the Plastic Shrinkage Size of Self-Compacting Concrete Structure
Authors: Nguyen Cuong H. , Tran Linh H. 
Published: February 2024

This article presents a solution using an artificial neural network and a neuro-fuzzy network to predict the rate of water evaporation and the size of the shrinkage of a self-compacting concrete mixture based on the concrete mixture parameters and the environment parameters. The concrete samples were mixed and measured at four different environmental conditions (i.e., humid, dry, hot with high humidity, and hot with low humidity), and two curing styles for the self-compacting concrete were measured. Data were collected for each sample at the time of mixing and pouring and every 60 minutes for the next ten hours to help create prediction models for the required parameters. A total of 528 samples were collected to create the training and testing data sets. The study proposed to use the classic Multi-Layer Perceptron and the modified Takaga-Sugeno-Kang neuro-fuzzy network to estimate the water evaporation rate and the shrinkage size of the concrete sample when using four inputs: the concrete water-to-binder ratio, environment temperature, relative humidity, and the time after pouring the concrete into the mold. Real-field experiments and numerical computations have shown that both of the models are good as parameter predictors, where low errors can be achieved. Both proposed networks achieved for testing results R2 bigger than 0.98, the mean of squared errors for water evaporation percentage was less than 1.43%, and the mean of squared errors for shrinkage sizes was less than 0.105 mm/m. The computation requirements of the two models in testing mode are also low, which can allow their easy use in practical applications. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2024-010-01-07 Full Text: PDF
Focus Group Discussion Penyesesuaian dan Pengharmonisan Rancangan Qanun Tentang Pengelolaan Barang Milik Daerah Kabupaten Aceh Utara
Authors: Mukhlis Mukhlis , Faisal Faisal , Muammar Muammar , Tasyukur Tasyukur , A. Gani Fauzi 
Published: February 2024

Barang Milik Daerah mempunyai fungsi yang fungdamental terhadap penyelenggaraan pemerintahan daerah, namun dalam implementasinya masih terbatas payung hukum bagi yang telah diatur melalui Qanun Kabupaten Aceh Utara tentang Pengelolaan Barang Milik Daerah yang masih berpedoman pada PP Nomor 28 Tahun 2020 tentang Pengelolaan Barang Milik Negara atau Daerah. Kegiatan pengabdian ini dilakukan dalam bentuk Focus Group Discussion (FGD) dengan tahapan penyampaian materi, tanya jawab dan wawancara. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan masukan terhadap penyesesuaian dan pengharmonisan rancangan qanun tentang pengelolaan barang milik daerah Kabupaten Aceh Utara. Peserta dalam kegiatan ini adalah unsur Pemerintah Kabupaten Aceh Utara yang merupakan pelbagai pihak yang mempunyai keterkaitan dengan pengelolaan barang milik daerah, masyarakat dan akademisi. Setelah Focus Group Discussion (FGD dilaksanakan, draft qanun mendapatkan masukan terhadap rancangan qanun mengenai pengelolaan barang milik daerah Kabupaten Aceh Utara, antara lain diperlukan kelengkapan penatausahaanbarang milik daerah secara sempurna mulai dari tahapan perencanaan sampai dengan tahapanpemusnahanasetmilikdaerahKabupatenAcehUtara. Selain itu, diperlukan untuk memelihara dan mengamankan barang milik daerah supaya nilai maupun kulitas aset selalu terjaga. Kemudian diperlukan pemahaman yang baik bagi pengelola barang milik daerah supaya mampu melakukan pengelolaan dengan baik dan benar sesuai dengan mekanisme ketentuan undang-undang
Sistem Prediksi Jumlah Produksi Tahu Takwa Menggunakan Metode Fuzzy Tsukamoto Berbasis Web
Authors: Bagus Dwi Prasetya  , Syaputri Rika Wahyu , Annisa Fera , Wardana Aldestra Bagas , Farida Intan Nur 
Published: February 2024

Takwa Popular Tofu Factory still uses estimates of the amount of production with no accurate calculation and computer technology. Therefore, the calculation system of the tsukamoto fuzzy method with a web-based concept is expected to minimize losses due to the amount of production that is not in accordance with market share. This study aims to assist the Takwa Popular Tofu factory in estimating the amount of daily production in accordance with market share. The test results using Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) show the accuracy of the system calculation of 95.90% with an error value of 4.09 so that the interpretation of the MAPE value is accurate.
Penguatan Kompetensi Cross Cultural Communication dan English for Tourism bagi Pokdarwis Perwira di Bandungan, Kabupaten Semarang
Authors: Permatasari Riana , Praptawati Destary , Murtiningrum Afina 
Published: February 2024

Program pengabdian masyarakat ini berfokus pada peningkatan kompetensi pengetahuan lintas budaya dan Bahasa Inggris untuk pariwisata untuk Pokdarwis PERWIRA. Pengabdian masyarakat ini dilaksanakan dalam tiga tahapan yaitu survey awal obyek, pemberian pelatihan, dan monev. Pada tahap survey awal, Tim Pengabdi melakukan diskusi dengan anggota pokdarwis guna mencari masalah atau tantangan yang dihadapi oleh pokdarwis tersebut. Setelah melakukan diskusi tersebut, Tim Pengabdi menyusun rencana pelatihan untuk menyelesaikan masalah pokdarwis tersebut. Pada tahap pelaksanaan, pelatihan dibagi menjadi 4 (empat) kegiatan yang meliputi sharing antar budaya, pelatihan cross cultural understanding, pelatihan cross cultural communication, dan pelatihan English for Tourism. Pelatihan dilaksanakan dengan melibatkan tim pengabdian masyarakat dan 24 peserta pelatihan. Tahap terakhir yaitu monitoring and evaluation (monev) yang bertujuan melihat hasil kinerja pelatihan yang dilaksanakan. Hasil pengabdian menunjukan bahwa warga antusias mengikuti sesi yang dilaksanakan tersebut dan warga menyatakan kegiatan tersebut bermanfaat dalam hal menambah pengetahuan lintas budaya mereka. Peserta pelatihan juga menyatakan bahwa mereka menjadi lebih percaya diri dalam menggunakan Bahasa Inggris. Namun, perlu adanya pelatihan lebih lanjut mengenai English for tourism sehingga semua anggota pokdarwis lebih mampu dan percaya diri dalam menggunakan Bahasa Inggris dalam berbagai situasi yang berkaitan dengan pariwisata. This community service program focused on improving cross cultural understanding and English for tourism for the members of the Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis) named PERWIRA. This community service program was conducted in three stages. The first stage was preliminary survey conducted on the site in order to find any challenges or problems faced by Pokdarwis PERWIRA. After discussing with the members of Pokdarwis PERWIRA, the team of this community service program discussed and planed the training activities to cope with the challenges faced by Pokdarwis PERWIRA. The second stage was the implementation of the trainings. There were four trainings including the cross-cultural sharing, the cross-cultural understanding training, the cross-cultural communication training, and the English tourism training. These trainings involved the team of the community service program and twenty-four (24) participants. The last stage was monitoring and evaluation (monev)to look for the results of the trainings. Based on the results, it was indicated that the participants were enthusiastic in joining the trainings; they also stated that the trainings were beneficial for them in terms of increasing their confidence in using English. However, it was needed to conduct the continuous trainings of English for tourism to make the Pokdarwis members more confident and able to use English in various contexts related to tourism.
Влияние температуры отпуска на структуру и механические свойства среднеуглеродистой стали с повышенным содержанием кремния
Authors: Борисов Сергей Игоревич , Борисова Юлия Игоревна , Ткачев Евгений Сергеевич , Князюк Татьяна Викторовна , Гайдар Сергей Михайлович , Кайбышев Рустам Оскарович 
Published: February 2024

Изучено влияние закалки и отпуска на структуру, фазовый состав и механические свойства стали 0,33C – 1,8Si – 1,44Mn – 0,58Cr. Проведены исследования структуры с использованием сканирующей и просвечивающей электронной микроскопии, дилатометрические испытания и дифференциальная сканирующая калориметрия. Выполнены испытания на растяжение и ударную вязкость, измерена твердость по Роквеллу. Проведен анализ процессов образования карбидов в стали при разных температурах отпуска, а также влияния структуры на механические характеристики. Рассмотрена возможность использования параметра прочности – пластичности σв · δ (МПа · %) для оценки изменения ударной вязкости при отпуске. Сделано заключение, что отпуск при 200 – 400 °C приводит к выделению переходных η-карбидов (Fe2C) внутри блоков и крупных реек, что обедняет мартенситную матрицу по углероду. Это способствует повышению предела текучести, несмотря на уменьшение внутренних напряжений и увеличение ширины мартенситных реек. Выделение цепочек цементита по границам реек и блоков происходит в процессе отпуска при 500 °C, что сопровождается уменьшением предела текучести до 1130 МПа. Расчет доли атомов углерода в мартенсите показывает, что на образование цементита затрачивается практически весь углерод, содержащийся в стали. Распад мартенсита при отпуске повышает ударную вязкость, но практически не влияет на параметр прочности – пластичности σв · δ (МПа · %).
The Influence of Coordination on Organizational Processes
Authors: Kumar Pardeep , Kumar Shalini 
Published: February 2024

The focus of this research paper is to analyze work of organization, specifically focusing on its components from a theoretical perspective. It also discusses various aspects of organization, such as the allocation of tasks, the arrangement of the organizational framework, the establishment of a hierarchical structure, and the facilitation of coordination, and their relevance in organizational activities. The aim of study is to suggest strategies that can streamline to manage personnel. This research paper emphasizes the vital role of coordination within a firm's operations and investigates the key regulations, components, and aspects of practical implementation. With the constant advancement of technology and science, the relevance of work organization issues persists, as tools, techniques and methods must continuously adapt and enhance. To conclude this research paper provides a concise overview of the theoretical discoveries and juxtapose them with the outcomes of an empirical investigation carried out to present their final remarks.
RELEVANTIZING METHOD OF TARJĪH AL-ḤADĪTH IN TIMES OF COVID-19: A STUDY ON AL-SHĀFI‘Ī’S IKHTILĀF AL-HADĪTH
Authors: Tolahah Aisyah Balqis , Ahmad Nadzrah 
Published: February 2024

With the emergence of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, Muslim scholars have been going back and forth searching for Qur’anic and Prophetic injunctions on how to face this fatal virus. Prophet PBUH said, “If you hear about it (an outbreak of plague) in a land, do not go to it; but if the plague breaks out in a country where you are staying, do not run away from it.” With this injunction, Malaysia’s government implemented a nationwide lockdown known as Movement Control Order (MCO) from 18 March 2020 (first phase) until 3 May 2020 (fourth phase), with the latter marking the end of the total lockdown. It is during these phases that fake news started to develop in the middle of mass information regarding the outbreak of COVID-19, that fake news seems to be the truth, while the fact appears to contradict. This turmoil is not rare, as hadith scholars had been facing them early on with a handful of ahadith that seemed to contradict each other. Indeed, this contradiction will have a negative impact on the authority of hadīth as it is one of the primary sources of understanding Islam, especially to the public. Scholars of Islam had come up with the solution on how to solve the contradictions in hadīth through their writings from the early second century of Hijrah, in which the earliest writing that appropriately touches on the issues of contradictory hadīth is Ikhtilāf al-Hadīth by al-Shāfi‘ī. This study aims to analyze the approach used by al-Shāfi‘ī on identifying contradictory ahadīth by the method of al-tarjīh and use the same process in identifying credible information by using constant comparative technique, inductive and deductive methodologies. This paper concludes that the method of al-tarjīh used by al-Shafi‘ī when solving the contradiction in hadīth can also be used in identifying truth and credible information or news, especially during COVID-19.
The Moral-sexual Empowerment of Women and Children in Hadith Literature
Authors: Bakour Bachar 
Published: February 2024

Sex, a human innate disposition, is a basic need for the survival of the human race. Islam, which acknowledges this intrinsic need, sets up the institution of marriage as the primary appropriate avenue for satisfying this desire and living a moral and peaceful life.
In marriage, two souls are united together so that they may enjoy tranquillity and stability with sincere love, mercy, and harmony. The teachings of Islam present a picture of gender equality. Integral to this policy of egalitarianism is to empower women at different societal levels, including generating awareness of sexual rights and duties, the lawful as well as the prohibited. This study briefly delineates the salient features of women and child sexual empowerment within the specific epistemic and cultural soil of Islamic tradition. The selected collections of hadith reports are taken from Jami‘ al-Usoul fi Ahadith al-Rasoul by Ibn al-Athīr. The linchpin of Islamic sexual empowerment is to staunchly advocate decency and maintain morality in the relationship between the two sexes in private and in public.
Color Doppler Ultrasound of Carotid and Vertebral Vessels: Anatomy, Technique and Reporting
Authors: Lotfi Mehrzad 
Published: February 2024

Color Doppler study of carotid and vertebral arteries is a non-invasive, reliable and also easily available, cost-effective method for screening and follows up of patients at risk of stroke to differentiate patients need surgery or intervention from whom could be followed by medical management. IÂ Â reviewed anatomy of cervical arteries and different techniques such as B- mode or gray scale scanning, color flow mapping and spectral analysis for evaluation of both carotid and vertebral arteries.
Improving access to pediatric hydrocephalus care for all: the role of maternal health literacy and socioeconomic status
Authors: Idowu Olufemi E. , Idowu Jeuel O. , Badmus Oluwatobiloba C. 
Published: February 2024

OBJECTIVE
Limited research has addressed the barriers impeding access to surgical care for pediatric patients with hydrocephalus. To identify priorities for enhancing access to pediatric hydrocephalus surgical care and to address healthcare disparities, it is essential to understand the level of access to care and the influence of socioeconomic status (SES) and maternal health literacy. In this study, the authors aimed to assess the level of access to surgical care; determine the frequency of more than a 2-week delay in seeking, reaching, and receiving care; and investigate the influence of parental SES and maternal health literacy on these delays.

METHODS
This observational prospective cohort study involved data collection from a sample of 100 pediatric patients aged ≤ 5 years with hydrocephalus and their mothers, including information on family SES (education, occupational, and economic status). Maternal health literacy was assessed using the Brief Health Literacy Screen (BHLS) questionnaire. The Three Delays framework from the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery, categorizing delays in seeking care, reaching care, and definitive care, provided a structured approach for analyzing access delays. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05.

RESULTS
Among the pediatric patients, there was a male-to-female ratio of 1.7:1, with a median age of 1.5 months. None of the patients had insurance coverage that included surgical treatment. A significantly low number of patients accessed care within 2 weeks for seeking care duration (34%), reaching care duration (15%), and definitive care duration (1%). The median time to definitive surgical treatment for the entire study population was 14 weeks (upper SES: median 6.3 weeks, middle SES: median 9.8 weeks, lower SES: median 16.7 weeks). Through Cox proportional hazards regression, a hazard ratio of 0.046 (95% CI 0.010–0.210) was obtained. Multiple linear regression analysis identified BHLS Brief D (β = −0.335, p = 0.001) and SES (β = 0.389, p < 0.001) as predictor variables for delays in seeking care and definitive care, respectively. SES (β = 0.446, p < 0.001) and Evans index (β = 0.233, p = 0.010) were predictor variables for delays in reaching care.

CONCLUSIONS
Maternal health literacy and SES were identified as factors associated with delays in accessing neurosurgical care for pediatric patients with hydrocephalus. To reduce disparities in pediatric hydrocephalus care, it is essential to implement strategies that promote education, improve healthcare infrastructure, and provide support to families encountering challenges related to low SES and limited maternal health literacy.
Surgical intervention ≤ 24 hours versus > 24 hours after injury for the management of acute traumatic central cord syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Bin-Alamer Othman , Qedair Jumanah , Abou-Al-Shaar Hussam , Mallela Arka N. , Balasubramanian Kishore , Alnefaie Nada , Abou Al-Shaar Abdul Rahman , Plute Tritan , Lu Victor M. , McCarthy David J. , Fields Daryl P. , Agarwal Nitin , Gerszten Peter C. , Hamilton D. Kojo 
Published: February 2024

OBJECTIVE
The objective was to evaluate the efficacy, outcomes, and complications of surgical intervention performed within 24 hours (≤ 24 hours) versus after 24 hours (> 24 hours) in managing acute traumatic central cord syndrome (ATCCS).

METHODS
Articles pertinent to the study were retrieved from PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane. The authors performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of treatment procedures and outcomes according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRIMSA) guidelines.

RESULTS
Seven articles comprising 488 patients were included, with 188 (38.5%) patients in the ≤ 24-hour group and 300 (61.5%) in the > 24-hour group. Significant differences were not found between groups in terms of demographic characteristics, injury mechanism, spinal cord compression level, neuroimaging features, and the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) motor score at admission. Both groups had a similar approach to surgery and steroid administration. The surgical complication rate was significantly higher in the > 24-hour group (4.5%) compared to the ≤ 24-hour group (1.2%) (p = 0.05). Clinical follow-up duration was similar at 12 months (interquartile range 3–36) for both groups (p > 0.99). The ≤ 24-hour group demonstrated a not statistically significant greater improvement in ASIA motor score, with a mean difference of 12 (95% CI −20.7 to 44.6) compared to the > 24-hour group.

CONCLUSIONS
The present study indicates potential advantages of early (≤ 24 hours) surgery in ATCCS patients, specifically in terms of lower complication rates. However, further research is needed to confirm these findings and their clinical implications.
Isolated spinal artery aneurysm: etiology, clinical characteristics, and outcomes
Authors: Zhou Yuan , Tu Tian-Qi , Li Jing-Wei , He Chuan , Ye Ming , Li Gui-Lin , Hu Peng , Sun Li-Yong , Ling Feng , Zhang Hong-Qi , Hong Tao , Yu Jia-Xing 
Published: February 2024

OBJECTIVE
Isolated spinal aneurysms (ISAs) are rare causes of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), which encompass a highly heterogeneous group of clinical entities with multifarious pathogeneses, clinical characteristics, and treatment strategies. Therefore, knowledge about the ISAs remains inadequate. In this study, the authors present a comprehensive analysis of clinical data associated with ISAs at their institutions to enhance the understanding of this disease.

METHODS
Patients with ISAs confirmed by spinal angiography or surgery at the authors’ institutions between 2015 and 2022 were included. Data regarding clinical presentation, lesion location, aneurysm morphology, comorbidities, treatment results, and clinical outcomes were reviewed.

RESULTS
Seven patients with ISAs were included in the study. Among them, 4 patients (57.1%) experienced severe headache, and 3 patients (42.9%) reported sudden-onset back pain. Additionally, lower-extremity weakness and urinary retention were observed in 2 of these patients (28.6%). Four of the aneurysms exhibited fusiform morphology, whereas the remaining were saccular. All saccular aneurysms in this series were attributed to hemodynamic factors. Conservative treatment was administered to 3 patients, 2 of whom underwent follow-up digital subtraction angiography, which showed spontaneous occlusion of both aneurysms. Four patients ultimately underwent invasive treatments, including 2 who underwent microsurgery and 2 who received endovascular embolization. One patient died of recurrent SAH, while the remaining 6 patients had a favorable prognosis at the latest follow-up assessment.

CONCLUSIONS
The morphology of aneurysms may be associated with their etiology. Saccular ISAs are usually caused by pressure due to abnormally increased blood flow, whereas fusiform lesions may be more likely to be secondary to vessel wall damage. The authors found that a saccular spinal aneurysm in young patients with a significant dilated parent artery may be a vestige of spinal cord arteriovenous shunts. ISAs can be managed by surgical, endovascular, or conservative procedures, and the clinical outcome is generally favorable. However, the heterogeneous nature of the disease necessitates personalized treatment decision-making based on specific clinical features of each patient.