bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Performance prediction of axially loaded piles and pile groups by load transfer method
Authors:   , Lai Qui 
Published: November 2023

Nowadays, economic and population growth around the world increase the speed of urbanization, making skyscrapers become popular. Together with the development of high-rise buildings, the requirements of capacity and settlement of foundations become complex and demanding. In particular, the accurate estimation of pile settlements becomes essential in pile design. The load transfer method (Seed and Reese, 1957) is practical for routine design because of its less computational effort. In the early days, the load transfer methods were based on relationships between the resistance and relative displacement at pile-soil boundaries which are usually referred to as t-z curves. Since these techniques did not consider the deformation of soil around piles, they cannot be applied to the settlement analysis of pile groups.

In this study, a new nonlinear approach for axially loaded piles and pile groups is proposed and validated with field tests and model tests. The proposed method divides the settlement of soil into elastic and inelastic (slippage) components. The inelastic deformation is assumed to occur in a narrow zone around piles while the deformation in the outer zone is determined by an elastic solution proposed by Randolph and Wroth (1978 & 1979). The extension from single pile analysis to pile group analysis is carried out based on the interaction factor concept (Poulos, 1968) together with the reconsideration of the pile-soil-pile interaction by taking the stiffening effect of nearby piles into account. Predictions by the proposed method are well agreed with the validation data, under both of rigid and flexible cap conditions. In addition to the general procedure, a simplify solution is also provided for typical conditions which usually encountered in routine designs.
A system for monitoring cost and payment with 5D BIM
Authors:   , Lin Xiao 
Published: November 2023

Cost and payment monitoring are claimed as the essential process for project management. Cost and payment monitoring is used for tracking the status of project cost during the construction process. However, the current information of cost and payment in the monitoring practice has to manually check with several documents including drawing, cost data and schedule plans. So the traditional practice has consumed more time with unnecessary works and caused some difficulties in the re-calculation to monitor cost and payment progress. To overcome this problem, this research proposed the system for monitoring cost and payment progress by using building information modelling (BIM), which is referred to 5D BIM. The system could be applied to interchange time and cost information with 3D model. To develop this system, current practices on cost and payment monitoring is explored by interviewing experts about related process and information. With the result of interview, the framework of the cost and payment monitoring system is developed. This system applies visual programming language (Dynamo) to link information between Revit and Excel. In preconstruction stage, the information of cost and schedule plan is defined in Excel. The system is developed by using the visual programming extension to interchange cost and time information with 3D model that interacts date from excel to 3D model. In construction stage, actual progress of cost and payment are collected and stored in Excel and 3D model, the visual programming extension is designed to calculate earn value, cost progress and payment progress in Excel. In addition, the status of delay, over budget and unpaid works can be visualized in a color scheme in 3D model by a visual programming extension. Result shows that the proposed system is able to monitor cost and payment progress with visualization automatically.
Automatic video similarity measure using vectorized attributed graph matching
Authors:   , Veeraprasit Suprachaya 
Published: November 2023

The video scene similarity is introduced in term of the objects' positions analysis. The background objects' positions which are extracted from the video scene are transformed into the spatial logical functions. The spatial logical function which is used to represent the objects' positions on the scene are decoded into top-view model which is projected on the grid unit plane later. From the simulated grid unit plane, the video scene top-view model information are kept in digital form which can be used variously and easily. Besides those data in grid unit plane are the features in the semantic spatial graph. The transformation from unit plane into graph is described in this dissertation. The semantic spatial graph is used to identify the pattern of the objects' position in a scene. Due to the characteristic of semantic spatial graph, the comparing between video scenes are simplified. The transformation to top-view model is robust to perspective. Eventhough the view are changed perspectively, the semantic spatial graph can determined the similarity through top-view model. The robustness of this algorithm are showed by the some examples of the experiments.
Development of microneedles containing gamma-aminobutyric acid for skin delivery
Authors:   , Panrod Kritchapol 
Published: November 2023

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) has been reported to have several skin benefits. Since GABA is a small water soluble molecule which may have problems getting through stratum corneum to its site of action. Therefore, newly invented microneedles (MNs) fabrication of polypropylene (PP) plastic was investigated as a delivery system for GABA. Physical and chemical properties of fabricated MNs and GABA loaded MNs with height 1 mm and two different dipping distances (i.e., 1 mm and 1.5 mm) were studied. PP MNs were successfully produced. Physical properties including MNs physical appearance, the strength of MNs against axial force and skin penetration were studied. Both MNs made from different dipping distances showed no significant difference in needle height with means of 1.03 ± 0.15 and 1.01 ± 0.15 mm, respectively but showed significant difference in drug pocket depth with means of 0.96 ± 0.09 and 1.46 ± 0.09 mm, respectively. These MNs could withstand applied force (6 N/needle against axial force) without significant deformation or fracture in the failure strength tests. About the chemical property, different GABA loadings were found with MNs made from 1 and 1.5 mm dipping distances which were 551.25 and 715.25 µg GABA/piece, respectively. Loading capacities were correlated with the drug pocket size where larger pocket size could load more GABA than smaller one. These primitive fabricated MNs has noticeably wider tip radiuses (i.e., 252.22 ± 13.79 µm for 1 mm dipping distance and 233.51 ± 9.45 µm for 1.5 mm dipping distance). As a result, two produced MNs did not penetrate through the pig skin even using pressing force of 7 kg/piece. Further development of this primitive prototype of PP MNs is needed to be able to break into the skin. However, promising early results showed that the developed MNs can be a potential delivery system of small and water soluble molecule through the skin.
Development of facial mask products containing gardenia fruit extract
Authors:   , Sunatwanichkul Sujima 
Published: November 2023

Gardenia fruit is widely used in medical treatment. Geniposide and crocins are the major active compounds in gardenia dried ripe fruit. This research focused on geniposide due to its anti-inflammatory activity. This study aims to study solvent effect on the extraction of gardenia dried fruit. The solvents were water, 50% ethanol and 70% ethanol. Each crude dried fruit portion was extracted twice consecutively using 2 solvents. Yellow orange color flake was obtained after the gardenia extract was lyophilized and geniposide content in the gardenia extract flake was evaluated. The highest extraction yield (13.06±0.75% by weight) and geniposide content (18.92±0.02% by weight) were obtained when water and 50% ethanol were consecutively used to extract gardenia dried fruit. Powder facial mask and peel-off gel facial mask were developed and the gardenia extract was added to the mask bases for after sun exposure use to reduce skin inflammation. The powder facial mask base containing 1% w/w of xanthan gum provided satisfied appearance and a suitable peel-off mask film was obtained when 0.5% w/w of tragacanth and glycerine were added in the peel-off gel mask base. Both facial masks containing gardenia extract were kept at 4, 30 and 40 oC for 3 months. The result showed that the powder facial mask and the peel-off gel facial mask were physically stable but geniposide remained unchanged only in the peel-off gel facial mask. It could be due to more acidic condition and stabilizing agent in the peel-off gel facial mask formula.
Effect of earnings expectations on major-occupation mismatch decisions among new college graduates
Authors:   , Tawanpitak Donn 
Published: November 2023

Major-occupation mismatch is a phenomenon where students graduated from one field of study but choose to work in another unrelated one. Due to lack of necessary skills and knowledge, the job is underperformed. As a result, the worker receives lower returns to education. These outcomes show that mismatch worse off both employer and employee.

This Thesis aims at studying a potential factor that contributes to decision to choose mismatch occupation among college graduates with focus on new graduates. The factor studied is earnings expectation, whether it has effect on decision for graduates to opt for mismatch occupation. Data used in this research comes from resumes obtained from online job market in Thailand. Results indicate that earnings expectation consistently has positive effect on probability of a choice to be chosen. If graduates expect higher earnings from a mismatch occupation, they will be more likely to choose it over the match one. Size of effect from earnings expectation depends on whether the major they graduated from trains general or specific skills. Mismatch probability changes significantly for graduates from majors that train an appropriate level of specific skills. Graduates from majors training either highly general or highly specific skills will be less responsive to earnings expectation changes.

For policy implication, the results indicate that raising earnings can reduce major-occupation mismatch for some occupations. They must require an appropriate level of specific skills, not too general or too specific.
Comparing anesthetic efficacy of intraosseous injection versus buccal infiltration in mandibular first molar
Authors:   , Siwawut Siwaporn 
Published: November 2023

Aim: To compare the anesthetic efficacy between intraosseous injection and buccal infiltration when used as a primary anesthesia technique for mandibular first molars. Methodology: Using a crossover design, 20 adult subjects randomly received intraosseous injection of 1.7 mL 4% articaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine or buccal infiltration of 3.4 mL 4% articaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine at 2 separate appointments. The mandibular first molars were tested with an electric pulp tester at 3-minute cycles for 60 minutes after the injections. Successful pulpal anesthesia was defined as no response from the subject on two consecutive pulp tester readings of 80. Pain ratings for each injection were recorded. The data were analyzed using the McNemar and Wilcoxon signed ranks tests. Results: The success rate for the intraosseous injections and buccal infiltrations were 95% and 80%, respectively. There was no significant difference in success rate between the anesthetic techniques (P > 0.05). However, the onset of pulpal anesthesia was significantly faster with the intraosseous injections (P < 0.05). No significant differences were found between the two techniques for injection pain or postoperative pain (P > 0.05). Conclusions: The anesthetic success rate of buccal infiltration using 2 cartridges of 4% articaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine is comparable to that of intraosseous injection using a single cartridge of 4% articaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine in asymptomatic mandibular first molars. Both techniques can be useful alternatives for inducing mandibular first molar anesthesia.
Operational system development of luggage delivery service
Authors:   , Lin Meng-ting 
Published: November 2023

Luggage handling is a regular but tiring, time-consuming activity when travelers stay abroad. The solution is designed to be easy, convenient, and helpful for foreigners. The niche market is underdeveloped and its business potential is high. Thailand welcomed more than 32 million foreign travelers in 2016. At the time of research, no business provides the solution in the city.

By integrating market and operational requirements, an operational system can be developed to control costs, quality, and deliverables. Market requirements include customer behavior, market segments, differentiators, and customer expectation of the service. On the other hand, operational requirements are investigated through stakeholder analysis, capacity of logistics, and technologies and defined as operational objectives. Assumptions of market and operational requirements are analyzed and integrated to give an overview of the service.

By applying project management techniques and new operational system, operators can adopt the information to define service scope, operations, organization, and required resources. The service quality is evaluated by the gap between consumer expectation and perceived service performance. The standardized procedures can reduce the variation of the process and secure the quality level. With a structural system, the elements can be investigated and optimized to create further benefits.
A critical evaluation of investment in an upstream business to supply the current production : a case study of metal shutter door productions
Authors:   , Viriyarungrong Phumikron 
Published: November 2023

This research was created on the purpose of guiding the company's direction on investment to make or do nothing is a very important. In business, the investment meaning to growth of the company especially in special business sector as Viriyalohakij, which is Business to Business product with a family owned research is not conducted often.

The method and tools that used in this study are mostly come from business point of view. That reflects on the investment cash flow and many financial components which are resources based view analysis by using VRIO tool for the process. Operation strategy will use Hill’s framework for scoping the company direction objectives and goals. While financial part will use ratio on analysis which are NPV represents for total alternative valued based on a certain period of time. IRR the international return rate that the alternative reflect in percentage, ROI represents for the percentage of return in this investment and ROI which represents for the amount of time spending before the cash flow make profit.

The author decides to suggest the company to choose alternative 2.3 investment model, which is establishing a new business on the joint venture model of investment. Based on the environment (PESTLE analysis), the current situation is highly possibly to be worst case than normal case. Alternative 2.3 still in top 3 of VRIO analysis and also make the best financial outcome in financial analysis.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF NATURE-BASED LEARNING IN PROMOTING PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN YOUNG CHILDREN: A CASE STUDY IN CHINA
Authors: Jiang Zheng , Hussain Yasmin 
Published: November 2023

The present study aims to explore the effectiveness of nature-based learning in promoting physical, cognitive, and emotional development in young children. A mixed-methods approach was utilised, including quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis. The study was conducted in a sample of 20 early childhood education centres located in urban and rural areas in China. Data was collected through observations, interviews with teachers and caregivers, and assessments of the children's physical, cognitive, and emotional development. The results of the study showed that nature-based learning was significantly associated with improved physical development, as children who participated in nature-based learning activities demonstrated higher levels of gross motor skills and outdoor physical activity compared to those who did not participate in these types of activities. Additionally, nature-based learning was found to have a positive impact on cognitive development, as children who participated in these activities demonstrated higher levels of problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Finally, nature-based learning was also associated with improved emotional development, as children who participated in these activities demonstrated higher levels of self-regulation and social skills. Overall, the findings of this study suggest that nature-based learning can be an effective approach to supporting the physical, cognitive, and emotional development of young children. Further research is needed to replicate these findings and to examine the potential mechanisms underlying the positive effects of nature-based learning on child development.
Peningkatan Kompetensi Wirausaha Ekonomi Kreatif Bagi Siswa Kejuruan Melalui Produk Kerajinan Tangan
Authors: Kusumawardani Niken , Meidasari Evi , Sukmasari Dewi 
Published: November 2023

Ekonomi kreatif adalah kegiatan ekonomi yang menitiberatkan pada proses produksi berdasarkan kreativitas yang mampu mendatangkan nilai ekonomis. Kegiatan ini menitikberatkan pada arti pentingnya ekonomi kreatif terhadap perekonomian nasional. Dari hasil laporan kemenparekraf (Kementerian Pariwisata dan Ekonomi Kreatif) bahsawannya sektor ekonomi kreatif mampu berkontribusi terhadap PDB nasional. Salah satu sektor ekonomi kreatif di Indonesia adalah kriya (kerajinan tangan). Banyak produk kerajinan tangan yang telah menembus pasar dunia, tentu hal ini sangat membantu dalam hal penyediaan lapangan pekerjaan. SMK (Sekolah Menegah Kejuruan) merupakan lembaga pendidikan yang menyediakan lulusan yang nantinya siap diterjunkan ke pasar kerja. Untuk itu, sangat penting untuk membekali mereka dengan cukup informasi mengenai konsep ekonomi kreatif maupun jenis keahliannya. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilakukan di SMK BLK Bandarlampung. Metode yang dilakukan adalah dengan cara sosialisasi materi mengenai konsep ekonomi kreatif dan pendampingan pembuatan produk kerajinan tangan. Dari hasil kegiatan tersebut, siswa SMK BLK Bandarlampung memperoleh pengetahuan dan wawasan mengenai ekonomi kreatif dan produknya yang nantinya akan digunakan sebagai bekal kegiatan berwirausaha.
TERAPI PEMBERIAN MADU UNTUK MENURUNKAN FREKUENSI DIARE PADA ANAK BALITA
Authors: Wulandari Yanti , Milindasari Praty 
Published: November 2023

Latar Belakang : Diare adalah suatu keadaan di mana konsistensi feces lembek atau cair bahkan dapat berupa air saja dan frekuensinya lebih dari biasanya, yaitu 3 kali atau lebih dalam sehari, diare biasanya merupakan gejala infeksi di saluran pencernaan, yang dapat disebabkan oleh berbagai bakteri, virus, dan parasite. Salah satu intervensi yang dapat dilakukan untuk mengatsi diare adalah dengan terapi komplementer berupa terapi madu. Hasil studi laboratorium dan uji klinis menunjukkan bahwa madu murni memiliki aktivitas bakterisidal yang dapat melawan beberapa organisme enteropathogenic, termasuk di antaranya spesies dari E.Coli.
Metode: Desain yang digunakan dalam penulisan ini adalah studi literature review, dengan krtiteria madu dapat mempengaruhi penurunan frekuensi diare balita.
Hasil : Sebanyak 5 artikel yang terpilih digunakan dalam penulisan literatur. Dan dari kelima jurnal tersebut mendapatkan hasil akhir yang seragam bahwasanya terapi pemberian madu mempengaruhi dalan penurunan frekuensi diare pada balita.
Analisis : Jurnal 1,2,3,4 dan 5 menggunakan metode kuantitatif analtik dengan design pra eksperimen dan quasi eksperimen dengan pendekatan pretest dan posttest dengan kelompok kontrol.
Diskusi : Pemberian terapi madu dapat mempengaruhi penurunan frekuensi diare pada balita karena madu memiliki aktivitas bakterisidal yang dsapat melawan beberapa orgaganisme enteropathogenic, termasuk di antaranya spesies dari E.Coli.

Kata Kunci : madu, balita, diare.
Obstetrik Şiddet Perspektifinden İntrapartum Bakımda Kanıta Dayalı Uygulamalar
Authors: ŞİMŞEK Hanife Nurseven , DEMİRCİ Hülya 
Published: November 2023

Amaç: Obstetrik şiddet kavramına dikkat çekmek, ebelerin doğum eylemindeki obstetrik şiddete yönelik farkındalığını arttırmak ve doğum eyleminde rutin olarak yapılan ve kanıta dayalı olmayan uygulamaları obstetrik şiddet perspektifinden ele almaktır.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu derleme makale Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, Pubmed/Medline arama motorları kullanılarak güncel literatür doğrultusunda hazırlanmıştır.
Bulgular: Obstetrik şiddetin yaygınlığı ülkeye, kullanılan araç ve yönteme, obstetrik şiddetin tanımına, tipine ve doğumun yapıldığı yere bağlı olarak %15-91 arasında değişmektedir. Maternal bakımın sürekliliğinde “Çok erken-çok fazla”, rutin olarak uygulandığında veya aşırı kullanıldığında zararlı olabilecek müdahalelerin kullanımının yanı sıra kanıta dayalı olmayan müdahalelerin gereksiz kullanımına yol açmaktadır. Obstetrik ortamlarda çalışan ebeler, daha fazla müdahaleye maruz kalmakta ve bu da düşük riskli olan kadınların, yüksek riskli olarak algılanmasına neden olmaktadır. Böylece maternal bakımın sağlayıcısı olan ebeler, hastane ortamında müdahaleleri giderek daha fazla normalleştirmektedirler.
Sonuç: Doğumların medikalleşmesiyle rutin olarak yapılan tıbbi müdahale ve uygulamaların birçoğunu WHO önermemektedir. Düşük riskli gebelik ve doğumlarda, doğum eyleminin fizyolojisini korumak amacıyla müdahaleler en aza indirgenmeli, sadece gerektiğinde kullanılmalıdır. Ayrıca ebeler, yapılan birçok müdahale öncesinde, kadınları bilgilendirmeli ve bilgilendirilmiş onamları alınmalıdır. Bir kadın hakları savunucusu olan ebeler, tüm kadınlara doğru ve yeterli bakımı doğru zamanda vermeli, kanıta dayalı, eşit ve saygılı bakım almasını sağlamalıdır. Ebelerin ebeliği teşvik ettiği ve ebelerin olduğu ebelik ortamlarının güçlendirilmesi, doğumların insancıllaştırılmasını sağlayabilir.
Un microcosme carcéral à l’image de l’Empire Ottoman dans Les Loisirs de Philothée de Nicolas Mavrocordatos
Authors:   Université de Montréal, BOUCHARD JACQUES 
Published: November 2023

The following article is a new perusal by the very editor of Nicholas Mavrocodatos’ novel Philotheus’ leisure. Under this new consideration looking at a carceral universe the novel reveals a double aim: on a first place to highlight the matchlessness of Istanbul, a world capital in one of its glorious epochs, that of the Tulips. It was a cosmopolitan city in which lived English, French, Italians, Jews, and prisoners of many other nationalities. On the other hand the book, written while its author was a prisoner in Transylvania seems to explore the possibility of a «philosophical novel». Observing the behaviour of people forced to reclusion its main character broods on the fragility of human nature, on destiny underlining each individual’s strong and weak points.
Is Literature a Key to Understanding Society?
Authors:   Institute for South-East European Studies, Bucharest, BRAD CHISACOF LIA 
Published: November 2023

"	The present contribution aims to infer a few things as to the 18th century society living in the Romanian Principalities putting together the literary production of both Romanian and Greek expression. The corpus it is based on was selected according to criteria of being representative and original. Newly discovered items are an integral part of it. "