bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Machine Learning Applications for Roadway Pavement Deterioration Modeling
Authors: Jha Manoj K. 
Published: December 2023

Roadway and highway agencies across the globe spend a sizable fraction of their annual budget for the upkeep and maintenance of roadways. Different road segments deteriorate at different rates owing to variable traffic flow along the segments. In previous works, various forms of mathematical formulations were provided for roadway maintenance and pavement deterioration modeling. Numerical solutions algorithms using linear programming, dynamic programming, and genetic algorithms were proposed. The solution algorithms, however, did not benefit from the prescriptive and predictive capabilities of machine learning (ML) algorithms (e.g., random forest classifier, support vector machine, and artificial neural networks). Furthermore, previous methods treated transition probabilities of condition states of a pavement in future years to be static. In this paper, a variable transition probability is introduced based on the deterioration rate of a pavement over time. A modified capacitated arc routing formulation is developed for a highway infrastructure management information system. Prescriptive and predictive analytics are performed using ML to analyze the road network in simulation studies and from Montgomery County, Maryland, USA. The pavement condition index (PCI) for the road network is predicted using ML algorithms. The results show a good promise for PCI prediction based on variable deterioration rate and for obtaining condition states in future years subject to varying transition probabilities.

Received: 2 November 2023 | Revised: 12 December 2023 | Accepted: 25 December 2023

Conflicts of Interest
Manoj K. Jha is an Associate Editor for Journal of Computational and Cognitive Engineering and was not involved in the editorial review or the decision to publish this article. The author declares that he has no conflicts of interest to this work.

Data Availability Statement
Data sharing is not applicable to this article as no new data were created or analyzed in this study.

Author Contribution Statement
Manoj K. Jha: Conceptualization, Methodology, Software, Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Resources, Data curation, Writing – original draft, Writing – review & editing, Visualization.
SPERM PARAMETERS' PREDICTIVE VALUE IN INTRAUTERINE INSEMINATION SUCCESS: A SINGLE-CENTER EXPERIENCE
Authors: AFŞİN Muhamet , NURSAL Ayşe Feyda , ÖZÇELİK OTCU Serap Mutlu , YAVUZ Dilek , EGE Serhat 
Published: December 2023

Although intrauterine insemination is a widely used assisted reproductive technique there is no consensus on sperm parameters that affect the probability of pregnancy. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine whether semen parameters affect intrauterine insemination success. A total of 403 couples (345 negative pregnancies, and 58 positive pregnancy) that underwent 549 intrauterine insemination treatment cycles for heterogenous indications were included in the study. Clomiphen citrate, letrazole and/or gonadotropins were used for ovarian stimulation in women in this study. The spermiogram tests of the spouse of receiving IUI tretment were examined. Clinical pregnancy occurred in 58 of 549 intrauterine insemination (10.56%). Unexplained infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome, and cervical-tubal factors were higher in positive pregnancy group compared to negative pregnancy group while male factor was more prevalant in negative pregnancy group comparison to positive pregnancy group (p=0.03). There was no statistical difference between women with positive and negative pregnancy in terms of age (≤ 35 and > 35), body mass index, infertility type, infertility time, endometrial thickness on HCG day, stimulation protocol, cycle numbers, number of insemination, estradiol, prolactin, LH, FSH, and TSH levels (p>0.05). The sperm characteristics in males [ejaculate volum, sperm concentration, total sperm count, motility, immotility, and total progressive motile sperm count] did not significantly differed between positive and negative pregnancy groups (p>0.05).
Briefly, the present study found that the conception probability of intrauterine insemination did not correlate with the spermiogram parameters.
Результати участі у міжнародних учнівських олімпіадах з фізики як показник ефективності роботи з обдарованою молоддю
Authors: Кремінський Борис , Мистюк Світлана , Вернидуб Оксана , Гінетова Тетяна 
Published: December 2023

В основі ефективної роботи з обдарованою молоддю лежать соціальні, економічні, науково-педагогічні і психологічні чинники, тісно пов’язані між собою.
Поняття ефективності роботи з обдарованою молоддю є дуже різноплановим і багатогранним, тому на цьому етапі дослідження будь-який перелік показників та критеріїв оцінювання буде неповним, а спроби кількісно оцінити треба розглядати як попередні, експериментальні. Тому на попередніх етапах дослідження доцільно користуватися методами експертної оцінки ефективності роботи з обдарованою молоддю як якісного способу оцінювання.
Оскільки класичні міжнародні олімпіади, які наразі є найбільш авторитетними і престижними у світі, не використовують тестових завдань у тестовій формі то це, на нашу думку, свідчить про те, що не всі інтелектуальні досягнення найвищого рівня можна оцінити за допомогою тестових технологій.
Роль фольклору в житті сучасного суспільства
Authors: Сторожук Антоніна 
Published: December 2023

У статті розглядаються проблеми духовності сучасної молоді, що є ознакою свідомої зрілості та розвитку суспільства. Увагу зосереджено на впливі фольклору на формування національної свідомості та самоідентифікації молодого покоління. Автор статті наголошує на нагальній потребі суттєвого посилення уваги кожної нації до національних святинь, підняття на вищий рівень проблем національного виховання серед молодого покоління та формування в молоді належної поваги до нетлінних багатовікових надбань свого народу, в отриманні (особливо в спільноті молодих) ґрунтовних відомостей і сучасних систематизованих знань про народну творчість (фольклор).
Метою статті є з’ясування та наукове обґрунтування ролі фольклору у формуванні духовної культури особистості, що є запорукою сталого розвитку сучасного суспільства в цілому.
Обґрунтовано суспільну необхідність у тому, щоб у запропонованих процесах, що передбачають впровадження нових технологій національного спрямування в практику роботи зі здобувачами освіти, повинно знайти природне поєднання традиційних і сучасних знань про фольклор, який у сьогоденні виступає не як мистецтво, а ретельно опрацьована система магічних ритуалів, колосального значення езотеричний код, розшифровка якого лише розпочинається.
З’ясовано, що за вагомими результатами досліджень генетики, кожна людина успадковує від свого роду не тільки фізичні, а й духовні властивості. Однак, щоб пізнати в цілому духовність народу (чи будь-якої людини, зокрема) необхідно, щонайменше, пізнати в багатьох поколіннях духовність предків.
Автор зазначає, що, як показав плин історії, духовність це особливе й багатогранне явище, що характеризується непересічними якостями це не матеріальні й не тілесні якості. Тому, нашу увагу слід загострити на дещо фундаментальному (основоположному), що серед іншого, вирізняє духовність. Слід загострити нашу увагу на тому, що духовність завжди наповнена національно-культурною ідентичністю.
Український фольклор здійснювати дає змогу сьогодні цілеспрямовано формувати загальнолюдські норми моральної свідомості, розвивати морально-етичні почуття, ставлення та звички поведінки молоді. Досить важливою на сучасному етапі розгляду стає повага до праці, трудових традицій, знарядь праці, звичаїв, пісень та розваг, нарешті – могил наших мудрих та співучих предків. Усе це дороге для нас, і як особиста пам’ять людини формує її совість, шанобливе ставлення до рідних та близьких, до родичів та друзів – старих друзів, тобто найбільш вірних, з якими їх пов’язують спільні спогади, – так і історична пам’ять народу формує моральний клімат та суспільство загалом, у якому живе цей народ.
INCIDENCE OF PERINEAL RUPTURE IN TERMS OF MATERNAL AGE AND
Authors: Astriana Willy 
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT
Introduction: Efforts to prevent perineal rupture are to protect the perineum in the second stage of labor when the baby's head opens the vulva (5-6 cm in diameter). according to the Minister of Health regulation number 28 of 2017 concerning licensing and implementation of midwife practice, midwives provide high quality care, care for mothers, respond to local culture during childbirth, lead clean and safe deliveries, handle certain situations and emergencies to optimize the health of women and their newborns. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between age and parity of mothers with the incidence of perineal rupture in the Working Area of Puskesmas Bangsa Negara, Belitang District, East Ogan Komering Ulu Regency in 2022. Method: This study used an analytic method with a Cross Sectional approach. The population was all mothers giving birth. The sampling technique used was the total population of 75 respondents. Data analysis used univariate analysis and bivariate analysis using distribution tables and Chi-Square statistical tests, with a 95% confidence level. Result: Research results on univariate analysis of 75 respondents who experienced perineal rupture as many as 54 respondents (63.53%) and who did not as many as 31 respondents (36.47%). Of the 75 respondents aged <20 and > 35 as many as 66 respondents (77.65%) and aged 20-30 as many as 19 respondents (22.35%). And of the 85 respondents, nulliparous parity was 0 respondents, primiparous was 64 respondents (75.29%), multiparous was 21 respondents (24.71%), grandemultiparous was 0 respondents and great grandemultiparous was 0 respondents. In bivariate analysis, the p value is 0.036 for age and parity p value is 0.021. In conclusion: there is a relationship between age and parity with the incidence of perineal rupture.
PENGARUH PENAMBAHAN BAYAM MERAH PADA OLAHAN PEMPEK IKAN TENGGIRI DITINJAU DARI SIFAT ORGANOLEPTIK DAN KADAR ZAT BESI (Fe)
Authors: Novianty Novianty 
Published: December 2023

Pendahuluan: Pempek merupakan salah satu makanan khas Palembang yang bahan utamanya menggunakan daging ikan dan pati (tepung tapioka). Pempek dengan penambahan bayam merah dapat dimanfaatkan dengan baik sebagai bahan makanan alternatif sumber zat besi. Tujuan : bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penambahan bayam merah terhadap sifat organoleptik dan kadar zat besi (Fe) pada pempek ikan tenggiri. Metode : Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) non faktorial dengan 2 kali pengulangan. Perlakuan berupa penambahan bayam merah sebanyak 0%, 15% dan 25%. Panelis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah panelis agak terlatih berjumlah 30 orang. Analisis hasil uji organoleptik menggunakan uji Normalitas dengan Excel sedangkan hasil uji kadar zat besi menggunakan uji Anova dan DMRT (Duncan Multiple Range). Kesimpulan: (1) Diketahui daya terima olahan pempek ikan tenggiri berdasarkan penilaian warna, aroma dan rasa lebih banyak disukai oleh panelis adalah P0 (Kontrol) tanpa penambahan bayam merah dengan hasil rata – rata warna sebesar (5,9), aroma sebesar (5,6) dan rasa sebesar (5,9) sedangkan berdasarkan penilaian tekstur yang lebih banyak disukai oleh panelis adalah P1 dengan penambahan bayam merah 15% dengan hasil rata – rata tekstur sebesar (5,8). (2) Diketahui berdasarkan hasil uji Laboratorium kadar pempek dengan penambahan bayam merah yang memiliki kadar zat besi yang tertinggi adalah pempek dengan penambahan bayam merah 25% yaitu sebesar 1.22 mg/100 g (P2) daripada (P1) yaitu sebesar 1.08 mg/100 g. Dan kadar zat besi perbandingan diantara keduanya yaitu sebesar 0,14 mg.
TA’WIDH: AN ANALYSIS OF ISSUES ARISE IN LIGHT OF RECENT DECIDED CASES IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Mohd Zawawi Nurul Syahirah , Hassan Rusni 
Published: December 2023

This study investigates the issues that have come into light in regards to the application of Ta’widh and Gharamah by the Islamic financial institutions (IFIs) in Malaysia. The concept of charging penalty on customers who failed to make repayment of Islamic financing as scheduled has been introduced by the Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) through their guideline in 1998 but the concept of Ta’widh and Gharamah was introduced in 2010 and only in 2012 that the guideline which explains the method of calculation of the Late Payment Charge (LPC) which consists of Ta’widh and Gharamah was introduced. The application of LPC, especially Ta’widh which is allowed by the BNM to be included in profit distributable to the depositors and investors has to be treated by the IFIs with utmost precautions as mistakes in the application may expose the IFIs towards the risk of Shariah Non-compliance (SNC). The study adopts a qualitative method of study where data which is the reported court cases were obtained from online databases such as Lexis Advance Malaysia and CLJ Law and journal articles that helps in the process of analysing the data were acquired from results in search engines such as Google and Google Scholar. This study suggests that the knowledge in Ta’widh and Gharamah is yet to be fully acquired by the contracting parties. In hope to play a part in the development of the Islamic finance industry in Malaysia, the study is significant in ensuring any discrepancy between the issuance of SAC BNM’s regulations and its application by the IFIs is addressed and consequently helps in reducing the risk of SNC.
UNDERSTANDING ABANDONED HOUSING PROJECTS IN MALAYSIA AND THE PROTECTION FOR HOME BUYERS
Authors: Mohamad Nurun Nadia 
Published: December 2023

Abandoned housing projects is considered as one of the most common and serious issue afflicting the Malaysian housing industry given the numbers of housing projects involved. This situation is a nightmare as it affects the home buyers in particular. Among the initiatives put forward by the government to cater this issue is by the enforcement of provisions enacted through the Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act in 1966. The Act provides control and licensing guidelines for the housing developers particularly on houses under construction in Peninsular Malaysia to protect the interests of the home buyers. In addition, the Act also introduced Tribunal for Homebuyers Claims under Section 16B as an avenue for the affected home buyers to claim for damages and compensation from the irresponsible housing developers. However, abandoned housing projects remains to be the subject of debate as the rights of the affected home buyers to own a house is seized and abandoned housing projects numbers are still recorded high in the statistic. This study aims to discuss the roots and impacts of abandoned housing projects towards the home buyers as well as the available protection for home buyers of houses under construction in Malaysia. Hence, this study adopts conceptual analysis of relevant literatures and a doctrinal legal research method. The authors also highlight certain lacunas in the existing protection and recommendation to strengthen the protection of home buyers in the event of abandoned housing projects in Malaysia.
Joint Calibration of MIMO Radar Arrays under Multiple Signal Sources
Authors: Wang Bin , Xie XiaoYu , Yin Shufei 
Published: December 2023

Article
Joint Calibration of MIMO Radar Arrays under Multiple Signal Sources

Bin Wang 1, Xiaoyu Xie 1, and Shufei Yin 1,2,*

1 Shanghai Baolong Automotive Corporation
2 School of Automotive Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology
* Correspondence: yinshufei@chinabaolong.net

Received: 7 October 2023
Accepted: 2 November 2023
Published: 6 December 2023

Abstract: The 4D vehicle-mounted millimeter-wave radar can simultaneously measure the horizontal and vertical angles, which depends on the arrangement of the multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) array antenna. In practical engineering applications, to ensure the calculation accuracy of horizontal angle and vertical angle, it is necessary to calibrate the array phase error and array antenna spacing error. In this paper, aiming at the simultaneous occurrence of array amplitude-phase errors and array antenna spacing errors, a mathematical model of MIMO antenna array errors is established. At the same time, the impact of array errors is analyzed by simulation. An array joint calibration method under multi-source is proposed, and the proposed calibration method is simulated and analyzed. The results show that the array phase error and the array spacing error can be calibrated at the same time through this calibration method, which can meet the calibration requirements in the mass production process of vehicle radar. The calibration method mentioned in this paper has the advantages of simplicity and high efficiency for the calibration of vehicle radar at this stage.
Use of inflammatory markers as predictor for mechanical ventilation in COVID-19 patients with stages IIIb-V chronic kidney disease?
Authors: Shanmugavel Geetha Harinivaas , Prabhu Sushmita , Sekar Abinesh , Gogtay Maya , Singh Yuvaraj , Mishra Ajay K , Abraham George M , Martin Suzanne 
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND
Studies have shown elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) to predict mechanical ventilation (MV) in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Its utility is unknown in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), who have elevated baseline CRP levels due to chronic inflammation and reduced renal clearance.
AIM
To assess whether an association exists between elevated inflammatory markers and MV rate in patients with stages IIIb-V CKD and COVID-19.
METHODS
We conducted a retrospective cohort study on patients with COVID-19 and stages IIIb-V CKD. The primary outcome was the rate of invasive MV, the rate of noninvasive MV, and the rate of no MV. Statistical analyses used unpaired t -test for continuous variables and chi-square analysis for categorical variables. Cutoffs for variables were CRP: 100 mg/L, ferritin: 530 ng/mL, D-dimer: 0.5 mg/L, and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH): 590 U/L.
RESULTS
290 were screened, and 118 met the inclusion criteria. CRP, D-dimer, and ferritin were significantly different among the three groups. On univariate analysis for invasive MV (IMV), CRP had an odds ratio (OR)-5.44; ferritin, OR-2.8; LDH, OR-7.7; D-dimer, OR-3.9, (P < 0.05). The admission CRP level had an area under curve-receiver operator characteristic (AUROC): 0.747 for the IMV group (sensitivity-80.8%, specificity-50%) and 0.663 for the non-IMV (NIMV) group (area under the curve, sensitivity-69.2%, specificity-53%).
CONCLUSION
Our results demonstrate a positive correlation between CRP, ferritin, and D-dimer levels and MV and NIMV rates in CKD patients. The AUROC demonstrates a good sensitivity for CRP levels in detecting the need for MV in patients with stages IIIb-V CKD. This may be because of the greater magnitude of increased inflammation due to COVID-19 itself compared with increased inflammation and reduced clearance due to CKD alone.
Determination of Brucellosis Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors in Amasya Province
Authors: TOPAKTAŞ Berkhan , MEMİŞ Aslı , KARAPELİT Zeliha , MENEKŞE Elif , MİLLETLİ SEZGİN Fikriye , ÇETİN Meryem 
Published: December 2023

Objective: It is important to determine the current seroprevalence by investigating Brucellosis disease, which is an important cause of morbidity, in the general population. In this study, it was aimed to determine brucellosis seroprevalence and associated risk factors in the population residing in the city center of Amasya.
Materiels and Methods: The population of this study consisted of the population aged fifteen and over living in the city center of Amasya. For the cross-sectional study, it was aimed to reach 464 people with the multi-stage sampling method. As a cluster unit, villages representing rural areas and family health centers representing neighborhoods in urban areas were taken. The data of the study were collected between 16/05/2022-22/02/2023. After the individuals included in the sample were informed about the purpose of the study and the procedures to be applied, a questionnaire form prepared by the researchers was applied to those who agreed to participate. Following the application of the questionnaire, venous blood sample was taken and specific immunoglobulins were investigated by Brucellacapt test in serum sample. Statistical significance level was accepted as p
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning Terhadap Hasil Belajar Matematika Siswa Kelas IV SDN 90 Pekanbaru
Authors: Alvionita Rifda Rila , Angraini Lilis Marina 
Published: December 2023

Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui ada atau tidaknya pengaruh model pembelajaran Problem Based Learning (PBL) terhadap hasil belajar matematika siswa kelas IV SDN 90 Pekanbaru. Metodologi: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas IV SDN 90 Pekanbaru tahun ajaran 2022/2023 sebanyak 124 siswa dan sampel penelitian ini kelas IVD sebagai kelas eksperimen dan kelas IVC sebagai kelas kontrol. Instrumen pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu dengan teknik tes. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis data statistik deskriptif dan analisis data statistik inferensial. Hasil: Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan uji-t diperoleh thitung = 5,665 dengan α = 0,05 dan db = 58 diperoleh ttabel = 2,00 . Kesimpulan: Sehingga dapat disimpulkan H0 ditolak dan H1 diterima, yang berarti terdapat pengaruh model pembelajaran Problem Based Learning terhadap hasil belajar matematika siswa kelas IV SDN 90 Pekanbaru.
Kata Kunci : Hasil Belajar, Problem Based Learning
Etude de libération in vitro des flavonoïdes à partir de suppositoires contenant des microparticules à base d’extrait de Landolphia owariensis (Apocynaceae) pour la prise en charge de la crise hémorroïdaire
Authors: DALLY L.I. , ANIN APO L.I. , LIA A. , TUO K.A. , N’GUESSAN G.C. , AKA A-G , KOFFI AA 
Published: December 2023

Introduction : La maladie hémorroïdaire constitue l’une des causes les plus fréquentes des plaintes au niveau anal. L’objectif général de ce travail était d’évaluer le profil de libération du principe actif contenu dans des suppositoires contenant des microparticules à base de d’extraits Landolphia owariensis.
Matériel et méthodes : Après préparation des suppositoires contenant des microparticules à base d’extrait de Landolphia owariensis. Des essais de dissolution ont été réalisé en cellule à flux continu dans un milieu tampon phosphate pH 6,8. Le dosage de teneur en flavonoïdes totaux a été déterminée par spectrophotométrie UV-visible. Le pourcentage de principe actif libéré en fonction du temps a été exprimé. Le profil de dissolution du suppositoire contenant des microparticules a été comparé à celui des suppositoires contenant l’extrait non encapsulé.
Résultats et discussion : Le pourcentage de principe actif libéré pour les suppositoires contenant des microparticules et ceux contenant l’extrait seul était de 69,47% et 80,01%. La libération des flavonoïdes à partir des suppositoires contenant des microparticules présentait un comportement plus ralenti, soit une vitesse de libération de 6,31 µg/mm ; par contre la libération in vitro des flavonoïdes à partir des suppositoires contenant l’extrait était plus rapide (19,85 µg/mm).
Conclusion : Les essais de libération réalisés ont montré l’influence du système matriciel à base de l’alginate de sodium sur la cinétique de libération du PA. Ces suppositoires innovants permettront d’améliorer l’observance ainsi que la thérapeutique de la crise hémorroïdaire.