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Development of an innovative approach using portable eye tracking to assist ADHD screening: a machine learning study
Authors: Yoo Jae Hyun , Kang ChangSu , Lim Joon Shik , Wang Bohyun , Choi Chi-Hyun , Hwang Hyunchan , Han Doug Hyun , Kim Hyungjun , Cheon Hosang , Kim Jae-Won 
Published: February 2024

IntroductionAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects a significant proportion of the pediatric population, making early detection crucial for effective intervention. Eye movements are controlled by brain regions associated with neuropsychological functions, such as selective attention, response inhibition, and working memory, and their deficits are related to the core characteristics of ADHD. Herein, we aimed to develop a screening model for ADHD using machine learning (ML) and eye-tracking features from tasks that reflect neuropsychological deficits in ADHD.MethodsFifty-six children (mean age 8.38 ± 1.58, 45 males) diagnosed with ADHD based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition were recruited along with seventy-nine typically developing children (TDC) (mean age 8.80 ± 1.82, 33 males). Eye-tracking data were collected using a digital device during the performance of five behavioral tasks measuring selective attention, working memory, and response inhibition (pro-saccade task, anti-saccade task, memory-guided saccade task, change detection task, and Stroop task). ML was employed to select relevant eye-tracking features for ADHD, and to subsequently construct an optimal model classifying ADHD from TDC.ResultsWe identified 33 eye-tracking features in the five tasks with the potential to distinguish children with ADHD from TDC. Participants with ADHD showed increased saccade latency and degree, and shorter fixation time in eye-tracking tasks. A soft voting model integrating extra tree and random forest classifiers demonstrated high accuracy (76.3%) at identifying ADHD using eye-tracking features alone. A comparison of the model using only eye-tracking features with models using the Advanced Test of Attention or Stroop test showed no significant difference in the area under the curve (AUC) (p = 0.419 and p=0.235, respectively). Combining demographic, behavioral, and clinical data with eye-tracking features improved accuracy, but did not significantly alter the AUC (p=0.208).DiscussionOur study suggests that eye-tracking features hold promise as ADHD screening tools, even when obtained using a simple digital device. The current findings emphasize that eye-tracking features could be reliable indicators of impaired neurobiological functioning in individuals with ADHD. To enhance utility as a screening tool, future research should be conducted with a larger sample of participants with a more balanced gender ratio.
The development of a recovery coaching training curriculum to facilitate linkage to and increase retention on medications for opioid use disorder
Authors: Moffitt Trevor , Fallin-Bennett Amanda , Fanucchi Laura , Walsh Sharon L. , Cook Christopher , Oller Devin , Ross Anna , Gallivan Molly , Lauckner John , Byard Jeremy , Wheeler-Crum Phoebe , Lofwall Michelle R. 
Published: February 2024

IntroductionMedication treatment for opioid use disorder (MOUD) decreases opioid overdose risk and is the standard of care for persons with opioid use disorder (OUD). Recovery coach (RC)-led programs and associated training curriculums to improve outcomes around MOUD are limited. We describe our comprehensive training curriculum including instruction and pedagogy for novel RC-led MOUD linkage and retention programs and report on its feasibility.Methods–pedagogy and training developmentThe Kentucky HEALing (Helping to End Addiction Long-termSM) Communities Study (HCS) created the Linkage and Retention RC Programs with a local recovery community organization, Voices of Hope-Lexington. RCs worked to reduce participant barriers to entering or continuing MOUD, destigmatize and educate on MOUD and harm reduction (e.g., safe injection practices), increase recovery capital, and provide opioid overdose education with naloxone distribution (OEND). An extensive hybrid (in-person and online, both synchronous and asynchronous), inclusive learning-focused curriculum to support the programs (e.g., motivational interviewing sessions, role plays, MOUD competency assessment, etc.,) was created to ensure RCs developed the necessary skills and could demonstrate competency before deployment in the field. The curriculum, pedagogy, learning environment, and numbers of RCs trained and community venues receiving a trained RC are reported, along with interviews from three RCs about the training program experience.ResultsThe curriculum provides approximately 150 h of training to RCs. From December 2020 to February 2023, 93 RCs and 16 supervisors completed the training program; two were unable to pass a final competency check. RCs were deployed at 45 agencies in eight Kentucky HCS counties. Most agencies (72%) sustained RC services after the study period ended through other funding sources. RCs interviewed reported that the training helped them better explain and dispel myths around MOUD.ConclusionOur novel training and MOUD programs met a current unmet need for the RC workforce and for community agencies. We were able to train and deploy RCs successfully in these new programs aimed at saving lives through improving MOUD linkage and retention. This paper addresses a need to enhance the training requirements around MOUD for peer support specialists.
Understanding specific gender dynamics in the cowpea value chain for key traits to inform cowpea breeding programs in Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania
Authors: Chipeta Michael M. , Kampanje-Phiri Jessica , Moyo Dumisani , Colial Henriques , Tamba Mussa , Belarmino Divage , Hella Joseph , Yohane Esnart , Mvula Naomi , Kafwambira John 
Published: February 2024

IntroductionCowpea is an important food and nutrition security crop in Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania and it is mainly produced by women farmers mainly on a subsistence scale. The majority of these farmers use local varieties despite the availability of improved varieties in the region. Low acceptability and adoption of improved varieties have also hampered cowpea breeding efforts. The low adoption, especially among women farmers, has been attributed to the failure by breeding programs to involve farmers in the process of designing and developing improved varieties with a view to meeting their priorities and preferences. Despite women constituting the majority of cowpea farmers in these countries, no comprehensive gender analysis on cowpea value chain had been instituted to understand the traits that are gender and youth responsive and how to incorporate them in the product profiling so that the developed varieties benefit men, women and youth. The main objective of the gender study was, therefore, to identify preferred traits by different gender groups within the whole cowpea value chain to inform cowpea breeding programs in the three countries.MethodsThe study employed quantitative and qualitative methods to elucidate preferences, including value chain mapping, a quantitative survey of farmers, focus group discussions and key informant interviews targeting farmers/consumers, traders, policymakers and processors.Results and discussionResults showed that the top-ranking traits in order of importance across the countries and gender were; (1) high grain yield, (2) good grain taste, (3) early maturity time, (4) large grain size, (5) good leaf taste and (6) short cooking time. It was further noted that different gender groups preferred almost similar traits though minor variations were noted in terms of prioritization of these traits. These results have had two major influences on our cowpea breeding program: firstly, the breeding program changed the way it prioritizes traits to include ones that reflect the needs of men, women and the youth in the cowpea value chain. Secondly, our breeding objectives are closely aligned to gender differences in the target population of farmers and other users, by incorporating key priority traits that address the needs of both men and women, including the youth. That is to say, product targets and specific product profiles are more gender sensitive. Since the breeding work is ongoing, the expectation is that the development of improved varieties resulting from this gender sensitive process will translate into higher adoption levels of these varieties (compared with previous releases), which might have ripple effects on food, nutrition and income security in the region.
New Memory-Updating Methods in Two-Step Newton’s Variants for Solving Nonlinear Equations with High Efficiency Index
Authors: Liu Chein-Shan , Chang Chih-Wen 
Published: February 2024

In the paper, we iteratively solve a scalar nonlinear equation f(x)=0, where f∈C(I,R),x∈I⊂R, and I includes at least one real root r. Three novel two-step iterative schemes equipped with memory updating methods are developed; they are variants of the fixed-point Newton method. A triple data interpolation is carried out by the two-degree Newton polynomial, which is used to update the values of f′(r) and f″(r). The relaxation factor in the supplementary variable is accelerated by imposing an extra condition on the interpolant. The new memory method (NMM) can raise the efficiency index (E.I.) significantly. We apply the NMM to five existing fourth-order iterative methods, and the computed order of convergence (COC) and E.I. are evaluated by numerical tests. When the relaxation factor acceleration technique is combined with the modified Dzˇunic´’s memory method, the value of E.I. is much larger than that predicted by the paper [Kung, H.T.; Traub, J.F. J. Assoc. Comput. Machinery 1974, 21]. for the iterative method without memory.
Introducing Optical Nonlinearity in PDMS Using Organic Solvent Swelling
Authors: Bongu Sudhakara Reddy , Buchmüller Maximilian , Neumaier Daniel , Görrn Patrick 
Published: February 2024

The feasibility of introducing optical nonlinearity in poly-dimethyl siloxane (PDMS) using organic solvent swelling was investigated. The third-order nonlinear refraction and absorption properties of the individual materials, as well as the PDMS/solvent compounds after swelling were characterized. The well-established Z-scan technique served as characterization method for the nonlinear properties under picosecond pulsed laser excitation at a 532 nm wavelength. These experiments included investigations on the organic solvents nitrobenzene, 2,6-lutidine, and toluene, which showed inherent optical nonlinearity. We showed that nitrobenzene, one of the most well-known nonlinear optical materials, has proven suboptimal in this context due to its limited swelling effect in PDMS and comparatively high (non)linear absorption, resulting in undesirable thermal effects and potential photo-induced damage in the composite material. Toluene and 2,6-lutidine not only exhibited lower absorption compared to nitrobenzene but also show a more pronounced swelling effect in PDMS. The incorporation of toluene caused a weight change of up to 116% of PDMS, resulting in substantial nonlinear optical effects, reflected in the nonlinear refractive index of the PDMS/toluene composite n2=3.1×10−15 cm2/W.
Analysis of Essential Features and Optimal Operational Parameters of an RF-ICP Torch for Waste Treatment Applications
Authors: Aldeeb Mustafa A. , Abu Darda Sharif , Damideh Vahid , Hassen Isaac , Gabbar Hossam A. 
Published: February 2024

Recently, plasma-based pyrolysis has gained increasing prominence as a technology in response to the growing challenges in waste disposal and the recognition of opportunities to generate valuable by-products. The efficiency of the pyrolysis process is intricately tied to the characteristics of the plasma involved, particularly the effective electron temperature (Teff) and plasma density (ne). This study aimed to conduct a comprehensive examination of the essential features and optimal operational parameters of a developed RF-ICP torch specifically designed for small-scale municipal solid waste (MSW) pyrolysis (mixture of paper and polypropylene) with the goal of controlling both the torch and the overall process. Using optical emission spectroscopy (OES), we measured plasma parameters, specifically (Teff) and (ne), while varying argon gas flow rates and RF powers. The (Teff) and (ne)were determined using the Boltzmann plot and Stark broadening, respectively. The RF torch was found to generate (ne) up to approximately 2.8×1020 cm−3 and (Teff) up to around 8200 K, with both parameters being controlled by the discharge power and gas flow rate. Additionally, a power-losing mechanism, namely the anomalous skin effect, was detected during the study, which is uncommon in atmospheric plasma discharge.
Turismo y nueva ruralidad: permanencia y cambio en torno a la práctica turística
Authors: Cruz Cardoso Anatali 
Published: February 2024

El objetivo de este texto es subrayar que la introducción del turismo en el espacio rural contribuye en la generación de una nueva ruralidad. Para ello presento el caso de estudio del parque ecoturístico “El Borbollón”[1], en donde he realizado trabajo etnográfico que me ha permitido conocer la experiencia de los miembros de la cooperativa Pese-ndeje acerca de su participación en la actividad turística. Lo que me ha llevado a establecer que el turismo rural no necesariamente llega a desplazar las actividades económicas tradicionales o a modificar las relaciones de género, aunque sí deriva en la génesis de conflictos por el territorio.

[1] En este texto presento algunas reflexiones surgidas a partir del trabajo de campo que he realizado en el municipio de Temascalcingo (Estado de México), como parte de mi investigación doctoral en curso.
Determinan Faktor Berpengaruh dan Perencanaan Kebijakan Terhadap Optimalisasi Distribusi Pelayanan Pendidikan Sekolah Menengah Di Kota Makassar
Authors: Mahar Muh , Manaf Murshal , Hamka Husain 
Published: February 2024

Pendidikan merupakan salah satu aspek penting dalam perkembangan kehidupan masyarakat serta berperan untuk meningkatkan kualitas hidup. Pendidikan sangat penting karena merupakan dasar untuk pengembangan pola berpikir konstruktif dan kreatif. Penelitian bertujuan untuk menganalisis faktor yang dominan berpengaruh terhadap optimalisasi distribusi sekolah SMA/SMK Negeri di Kota Makassar, serta sistem faktor berpengaruh di atas dalam kebijakan dan perencanaan optimalisasi distribusi pelayanan sekolah SMA/SMK Negeri di Kota Makassar. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif yang dilakukan dengan menyebar angket kepada sejumlah SMA dan SMK di kota makassar dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 190 orang. Adapaun jenias variabel yang dibuatkan angket antara lain aksesibilitas, Kependudukan, Lingkungan, fasilitas dan distribusi sistem pelayanan Pendidikan Pendidikan. Hasil analisis yang diperoleh bahwa faktor yang dominan berpengaruh terhadap optimalisasi distribusi pelayanan Pendidikan SMA/SMK Negeri di Kota Makassar adalah fasilitas, selain itu terkait distribusi pelayanan Pendidikan SMA/SMK Negeri di Kota Makassar perlu dilakukan pembenahan lebih lanjut.
Education is one of the most important aspects in the development of people's live and it plays a role in improving the quality of life. Education is very curcial because it is the basis for the development of constructive and creative thinking patterns. Therefore the research was prepared with the aim of analyzing the dominant factor that influence the optimization of the distribution of Senior High School/Vocational High School in Makassar City, and explaining how the factor system influence the above in policy and planning for optimizing the distribution of Senior High School/Vocational High School service in Makassar City. This type of research is quantitative which was carried out by distributing questionnaire to a number of senior high school and vocational school in the city of Makassar with a total sample of 190 people. The typ eof variables that was made into the questionnaire including accessibility, population, environment, facilities and distribution of education service system. The result of the analysis showed that the dominant factor affecting the optimization of the distribution of Senior High School/Vocational High School education service in Makassar City was the facility. In addition, the distribution of education for Snior High School and Vocational High School in Makassar City needs further improvement..
القصر بـ (إنما، ما...إلا) في سورة المائدة دراسة بلاغية دلالية
Authors: سعيد خلود , أبوزيد نايل 
Published: February 2024

جاءت هذه الدراسة لتعالج موضوع القصر فيها بـ (إنما) و(ما...إلا ) في القرآن الكريم متخذة منه أنموذجًا، وهو سورة المائدة. وبينت ماهيّة القصر وأنواعه وأدواته وأقسامه وأركانه، وكان التركز فيها على القصر بأداتين من أدواته وهما (إنما) و (ما...إلا)، وذلك لبيان دقة وجمال استعمال القرآن الكريم لهاتين الأداتين من خلال التطبيق العملي لهما في سورة المائدة، والنظر في القصر فيها بـ (إنما) و(ما...إلا ) وقد جاء استعمال القرآن الكريم لـ (إنما) في سورة المائدة في خمسة مواضع جاءت في غاية الجمال، وكذلك القصر بـ (ما...إلا) جاء في سورة المائدة: جاء في خمس مواضع، جاءت في غاية الجمال، والغاية من هذه الدراسة بيان الأثر البلاغي المترتب على استعمال القرآن لهما، وتوجيه المفسرين لهذا الأسلوب البياني البلاغي العظيم.
وقد جاءت هذه الدراسة في ثلاثة مباحث اشتملت على تعريف القصر وماهيّته وأقسامه، والقصر بـ (إنما) في سورة المائدة وجماله والقصر بـ (ما...إلا) ودقة القرآن الكريم في استعماله.
Endoscopic Stenting Only for a Duodenal Perforation: An Alternative to Conventional Surgical Repair
Authors: Aggarwal Sachin , Siddiqui Harris , Gagen Ashley 
Published: February 2024

ABSTRACT
Perforation of the duodenum is a rare, life-threatening complication of balloon dilation of duodenal strictures, which is managed surgically. Our case is of duodenal perforation as a complication of endoscopic balloon dilation for duodenal stricture. The perforation and stenosis were successfully managed by placement of an 18 mm × 12.3 cm WallFlex fully covered stent secured by clips to prevent migration. A follow-up endoscopy with stent removal revealed no perforation and resolution of the duodenal stricture. Our case emphasizes endoscopic stenting as an alternative to conventional surgical repair for iatrogenic duodenal perforations secondary to recurring duodenal strictures.
PENGARUH KEPEMIMPINAN, KEDISIPLINAN DAN TAMBAHAN PENGHASILAN PEGAWAI TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI PADA DPMDPPKBP3A KABUPATEN BARRU PROVINSI SULAWESI SELATAN
Authors: Arnisa Andi , Latief Fitriani , Z Nurhaeda 
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa pengaruh kepemimpinan, kedisiplinan dan tambahan penghasilan pegawai terhadap kinerja pegawai Dinas Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Desa, Pengendalian Penduduk dan Keluarga Berencana, Pemberdayaan Perempuan dan Perlindungan Anak (DPMPDPPKBP3A) Kabupaten Barru, Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan.
Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode kuantitatif dan pengaplikasian analisis regresi berganda. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh pegawai negeri sipil pada kantor DPMPDPPKBP3A Kabupaten Barru Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan. Data diperoleh melalui teknik angket dengan sampel sejumlah 40 orang.
Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) Variabel kepemimpinan, kedisiplinan dan tambahan penghasilan pegawai pegawai berpengaruh secara parsial terhadap kinerja pegawai. (2) Variabel kepemimpinan, kedisiplinan dan tambahan penghasilan pegawai mempunyai pengaruh simultan terhadap kinerja pegawai. (3) Kemudian variabel yang memiliki pengaruh paling dominan terhadap kinerja pegawai adalah kedisiplinan.
Peranan Komunikasi Organisasi Dalam Meningkatkan Motivasi Kerja Pegawai Di PT. Sarana Investindo
Authors: Aini Rahmi , Susilawati Yanti , Yudha Arya Dwi Wira , Amantubillah Rafina Damayanti 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe role of communication in an organization is very important, because it will help establish good relationships and good coordination between fellow members in achieving organizational goals, besides that organizational communication will have an impact on increasing the work motivation of the members of the organization. Failure to communicate by PT. Sarana Investindo in the company can cause failure to achieve company goals and risk threatening the existence and good name of the company. This study examines the application of organizational communication at PT. Sarana Investindo to increase employee motivation. The research method used is qualitative-descriptive with a case study approach. Data collection techniques used through observation, interviews, and literature studies The results of the study explain that the role of organizational communication at PT. Sarana Investindo relies on mutual communication between leaders and employees to increase motivation at work, especially to meet physiological needs based on Maslow's theory for employees. From the results of the research team's interviews, the obstacles that the company has are namely: a) technical factors; b) human factors; c) semantic factors; and d) psychological factors. To deal with these obstacles, a. fulfill job satisfaction; b. provide training; and c. supervise, evaluate, and guide leaders.Keywords: The Role of Communication, Organizational Communication, Work Motivation AbstrakPeranan komunikasi dalam suatu organisasi sangatlah penting, karena akan membantu terjalinnya hubungan yang baik dan koordinasi yang baik antar sesama anggota dalam mencapai tujuan organisasi, selain itu komunikasi organisasi akan berdampak pada peningkatan motivasi kerja para anggota organisasi tersebut. Kegagalan komunikasi oleh PT. Sarana Investindo dalam perusahaan dapat menyebabkan tidak tercapainya tujuan perusahaan dan beresiko mengancam eksistensi dan nama baik perusahaan. Penelitian ini mengkaji penerapan komunikasi organisasi pada PT. Sarana Investindo untuk meningkatkan motivasi karyawan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan studi literatur Hasil penelitian menjelaskan bahwa peran komunikasi organisasi di PT. Sarana Investindo mengandalkan komunikasi timbal balik antara pimpinan dan karyawan untuk meningkatkan motivasi dalam bekerja, terutama untuk memenuhi kebutuhan fisiologis berdasarkan teori Maslow bagi karyawan. Dari hasil wawancara tim peneliti, kendala yang dimiliki perusahaan yaitu: a) faktor teknis; b) faktor manusia; c) faktor semantik; dan d) faktor psikologis. Untuk mengatasi kendala tersebut, a. memenuhi kepuasan kerja; B. memberikan pelatihan; dan C. mengawasi, mengevaluasi, dan membimbing pemimpin.Kata kunci: Peran Komunikasi, Komunikasi Organisasi, Motivasi Kerja