bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A Study of Mainstream Media Communication and Audience Participatory Culture Based on Multimodal Analysis Approach
Authors: Zhang Han , Zhu Qiongyu , Zhu Yajuan 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
This paper analyzes the network expression and audience participatory discourse system under the mainstream media communication mode, combines the audiovisual multimodal audience cognitive participation and the multimodal features of the mainstream media, and proposes a multimodal deep learning model based on mainstream media communication. Based on the picture vision and human emotion migration methods, the picture vision feature migration module and the text emotion migration module are constructed respectively, and the multimodal feature fusion model is built by applying the gradient enhancement decision tree. Linguistic modality analysis of mainstream media communication discourse is carried out by analyzing the development characteristics of audience participatory cultural communication modes. The influence of different mainstream media communication discourses on the audience’s participatory culture is examined through logistic regression analysis while screening network discourse access. The regression analysis shows that the mainstream media communication modes represented by social software and microblogging have a significant impact on the development of the audience’s participatory culture, with p-values of 0.0452 and 0.0068, respectively, and thus the mainstream media need to strengthen content innovation, focus on specific audience groups, and make full use of new media platforms to provide audiences with richer, more accurate and professional news services.
Immediate effects of lavender soy wax candle on autonomic nervous system, stress, and reaction time in adolescents
Authors: Hanphitakphong Panida , Poomsalood Somruthai 
Published: February 2024

Abstract

Study aim: The study aimed to investigate the immediate effects of a lavender soy wax candle on the autonomic nervous system, stress, and reaction time in adolescents with moderate stress levels.

Material and methods: Fifty-two males and females (mean age: 19.85 ± 0.78 years) with a moderate stress level determined by Suanprung Stress Test-20 (SPST-20) were enrolled. All participants were randomly assigned to either the control (n = 26) or experimental (n = 26) groups. The control group inhaled the lavender scent through a bowl filled with warm water, while the experimental group inhaled the scent from the lavender soy wax candle. In a peaceful environment, each participant was suggested to sit on a comfortable recliner chair in a private room while inhaling the scent for 20 minutes. Blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, reaction time, and emotional states were assessed before and after the scent inhalation. The emotion states were based on the conceptual model proposed by the Geneva Emotion and Odor Scale (GEOS), consisting of 12 items.

Results: The results indicated no significant differences between the two groups in all the parameters, except for the three items of emotion states (relax: p = 0.03, stress: p = 0.04, and calm: p = 0.04).

Conclusions: This study suggested that the inhalation of lavender soy wax candles for 20 minutes can be used as adjuvant therapy for improving emotional states and enhancing cognitive function among adolescents with moderate stress levels.
The Importance of Rail Transport for Transport Services in Peripheral Areas
Authors: Heřmánková Andrea , Kučera Petr 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
This article focuses on the evaluation of the importance of passenger rail transport for transport services in peripheral areas. The term peripheral area is defined, and the different types of peripheral areas and their characteristics are listed. Based on the analysis of these areas in the Czech Republic, the authors generally divide passenger rail transport services in peripheral areas into three categories according to the route of the railway line within the peripheral areas and towards the centre. The authors set out the most important criteria to assess the importance of individual line categories for transport services in peripheral areas. Based on the SWOT analysis and using the TOWS matrix, specific strategies and proposals are presented to address passenger rail services in the peripheral area. The aim of this article is to evaluate the importance of rail transport in peripheral areas using the criteria selected by the authors.
Novel Speed Sensorless DTC Design for a Five-Phase Induction Motor with an Intelligent Fractional Order Controller Based-MRAS Estimator
Authors: Guedida Sifelislam , Tabbache Bekheira , Benzaoui Khaled Mohammed Said , Nounou Kamal , Nesri Mokhtar 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
This paper presents a fractional-order adaptive mechanism-based model reference adaptive system (MRAS) configuration for speed estimation of sensorless direct torque control (DTC) of a five-phase induction motor. In effect, the fractional-order proportional-integral (FOPI) controller parameters are obtained by the particle swarm optimisation (PSO) algorithm to enhance the MRAS observer response. Thus, the developed algorithm in the speed loop control of the DTC strategy to increase its robustness against disturbances. Moreover, a comparative study has been done of the proposed MRAS-PSO/FOPI speed estimator with the conventional MRAS-proportional-integral (PI) and the PSO-based MRAS-PI. Simulation results have carried out of the different controllers used in the adaptation mechanism of the MRAS estimator, to show the performance and robustness of the proposed MRAS-PSO/FOPI algorithm in use.
Households’ Factors Influencing Choice of Waste Management Strategies in Lagos State, Nigeria
Authors: Adefunke Funmilayo Adebayo  , Taiwo Timothy Amos  , Jimoh Atanda Afolabi  
Published: February 2024

The study examined the factors influencing Households' choice of waste management strategies in Lagos State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select respondents for the study. In the first stage, two states (Lagos state and Ogun state) were purposively selected based on their well-organized waste management systems, relatively advanced waste management arrangements and close proximity. In the second stage, three LGAs were purposively selected from Lagos state, while three LGAs were selected in Ogun state considering well-organized waste management systems. In the third stage, a stratified sampling technique was used to select four communities from each LGA into two different strata, namely: high-income and low-income stratum. In the fourth stage, fifteen respondents were selected using a systematic sampling technique. In all, 360 respondents were used for the study.
Primary and secondary data collected from 360 respondents were analyzed using descriptive statistics, multidimensional poverty index, multinomial logit, regression model, contingent valuation and probit regression model. The average age of the household head was 47 years, which implies that the respondents were mostly middle-aged people who were still within their economically active age group. This is expected to positively influence the respondents' decision-making as they would be making sound decisions regarding waste management since they are likely to be more exposed to different health-related information. The result further proves that the majority (51.1%) of the household heads in Lagos and Ogun States were male. The higher percentage of male-headed households in the study area suggests that they were the breadwinners of their respective households. The Multinomial logistic regression result showed that years spent in school, household size, cost of waste disposal, membership of cooperative, biodegradable and transfer payment were the major factors that determine the acceptance of waste management strategies alternatives available in the study area.
Analysis of the Role and Contribution of Fishermen's Wives to Family Income in Likupang Barat District, North Minahasa Regency, Indonesia
Authors: Grace O. Tambani  , Christian Ronald Dien  , Hanny Welly Mewengkang  
Published: February 2024

Lembeh West Likupang District is one of the tourist destinations in North Sulawesi and even in Indonesia. West Likupang District consists of 20 villages and three of them are villages located on the coast that have quite well-known beach tourism potential, namely Bahoi Village, Jayakarsa Village and Bulutui Village. The existence of these three coastal tourist village destinations helps the economy of the people who live in this coastal tourist area. Women's contributions are made to help their husbands earn a living, which in the end is expected to increase family income so that family needs are met. This research is intended to be based on this.
The research aims to identify and analyze the forms of activities of fishermen's wives and forms of independent business apart from being a housewife as well as supporting the family economy in West Likupang District and to analyze how much income fishermen's wives contribute to the income of fishermen's families in West Likupang District.
The research location was in Bahoi Village, Jayakarsa Village, Bulutui Village, West Likupang District and purposive sampling research method was used to carry out the research. The criteria for respondents were being married to a fisherman and living in Bahoi Village, Jayakarsa Village, and Bulutui Village. The number of respondents in each village was 10 people, so there were 30 respondents in total.
The research results show that there are two roles for fishermen's wives in carrying out daily activities, namely, the domestic role and the public role. The contribution of fishermen's wives' income to family income is 42%. This value shows how big a role women play in increasing family income and meeting family needs.
An Assessment of the Influence of Child Labour Activities on Academic Performance, Laikipia County, West Sub-County, Kenya
Authors: Willian Kirwa Kimurgor  , Dr. Peterson Oigara  
Published: February 2024

The research study sought to main purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of child labour on academic performance in Kenya, Laikipia County, Laikipia West Sub-County. The study was founded on the following objectives:

To find out how domestic-based child labour activities influence academic performances; to investigate how parental contribution towards child labour influences academic performances,
To examine how livestock activities influence pupils' performance and
To find out how pupils' engagement in armed militia influences academic performance in primary schools in Laikipia West Sub-County.

Literature was reviewed on the concepts of child labour activities, parents' contribution towards child labour, the influences child labour class attendance and suggested ways of mitigating child labour. Based on a theoretical framework, the research was based on the theory of exploitative child labour, as explained by Carol and Swinnerton. This research adopted a descriptive survey design. The target population was 35 public primary schools with an average of about 1750 pupils, 35 head-teachers, 105 BOM and 6 QAOs. The research adopted a sample size of 257 respondents. The research findings were that, on the overall objective, correlation analysis showed that there exists a relationship (r = 0.76, α = 0.05). Pearson's correlation factor on the coefficient of correlation r = 0.76 (76%) indicates that there exists a strong relationship between the two variables. Secondly, the results showed that there exists a strong positive relationship on average (r = 0.53, α = 0.53). Pearson's correlation factor on the coefficient of correlation r = 0.53 (53%) indicates that there exists a strong relationship between the two variables. Thirdly, the correlation analysis was to determine whether parental contribution towards child labour influences academic performance. From the matrix table of inter-correlations, the results indicated that there exists a strong positive relationship beyond average (r = 0.89, α = 0.05). Pearson's correlation factor on the coefficient of correlation r = 0.89 (89%) indicates that there exists a strong relationship between the two variables. Fourthly, correlation analysis was to determine whether the pupil's engagement in armed militia influences academic performance in primary schools. The results showed that there exists a weak positive relationship below average (r = 0.32, α = 0.05). The study recommends that the government, in liaison with the Ministry of Education (MOE), should provide adequate financial resources to help fund education while parents and teachers should work hand in hand to eradicate and minimize any form of pupil child labour.
<p>Aculturación psicológica entre autóctonos y migrantes latinoamericanos en un barrio de Barcelona: una aproximación situada</p>
Authors: Saldivia Mansilla Claudia , Carmona Monferrer Moisés , Serrano Blasco Francisco Javier 
Published: February 2024

Este estudio tiene como finalidad analizar el proceso de aculturación psicológica entre autóctonos y migrantes latinoamericanos en un barrio con diversidad cultural. Se utilizó una metodología cualitativa, con un diseño de estudio de caso, siendo el caso un barrio con diversidad cultural de la ciudad de Barcelona, España. Se entrevistaron individualmente a veintidós vecinos, once autóctonos y once latinoamericanos, utilizando el método de análisis temático para analizar la información de las entrevistas. Los resultados muestran que la aculturación psicológica es un proceso complejo, dinámico y situado, influido por la interrelación de distintos grupos culturales en contacto, más que la relación entre dos grupos culturales. Además, en este barrio cobra relevancia las migraciones internas de décadas pasadas, y el contexto socio-histórico de Cataluña, lo que fundamenta la complejidad del proceso de aculturación en los contextos actuales, ejemplificado en este barrio específico. Por otra parte, se observan efectos en el proceso de aculturación debido a la presencia de actitudes racistas de una parte de la sociedad receptora hacia migrantes latinoamericanos. Finalmente, se visualiza la importancia de los espacios comunitarios informales en el barrio como elemento favorecedor de la convivencia intercultural positiva en el entorno comunitario.
PELATIHAN PENGGUNAAN BAHAN AJAR BERBANTUAN FLIP PDF DAN PRESENTASI DENGAN MENTIMETER.COM
Authors: Amnie Erlida , Pathoni Haerul , Pujaningsih Febri Berthalita , Astalini Astalini , Susanti Nova 
Published: February 2024

Pendidikan dan pembelajaran secara global telah mengalami perubahan dari era berfokus pada pembelajaran langsung menjadi pembelajaran campuran. Pandemi turut memberikan sumbangsih terhadap pola pembelajaran yang semula daring kemudian diarahkan untuk kembali menjadi pembelajaran luring semi daring. Fenomena adaptasi belajar ini juga dirasakan dalam proses pembelajaran guru yang ada di Kabupaten Tanjung Jabung Timur, Provinsi Jambi. Guru mendapatkan tantangan tersendiri untuk merancang kegiatan pembelajaran yang dapat mengembalikan minat dan perhatian peserta didik saat mengikuti kelas tatap muka. Berdasarkan kondisi tersebut, maka dilakukan kegiatan pengabdian yang berfokus pada pelatihan penggunaan Flip PDF sebagai aplikasi pembuat bahan ajar dan dilengkapi dengan penggunaan mentimeter.com sebagai salah satu pilihan pembuatan media presentasi interaktif dalam pembelajaran. Pelatihan ini dilaksanakan di SMA N 8 Tanjung Jabung Timur. Guru diberikan pelatihan penggunaan Flip PDF sebagai bahan ajar elektronik dalam pembelajaran pada sesi pertama. Guru juga memperoleh pengalaman dalam membuat media presentasi interaktif melalui situs mentimeter.com. Setelah mengikuti kegiatan, guru memiliki keterampilan tambahan terkait pembuatan bahan ajar dan media presentasi yang interaktif selama pembelajaran berlangsung. Pelatihan dalam penggunaan Flip PDF dan Mentimeter dapat menjadi langkah penting dalam meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran di era digital. Pendekatan ini memberikan guru alat yang kuat untuk menciptakan pengalaman pembelajaran yang lebih interaktif dan menarik. Dengan demikian, upaya untuk meningkatkan kualitas Pendidikan dapat terus ditingkatkan melalui penggunaan teknologi digital yang efektif.
PENANAMAN BIBIT POHON KETAPANG (Terminalia catappa) SEBAGAI UPAYA MENCEGAH BAHAYA EROSI, MENJAGA KETERSEDIAAN AIR TANAH DAN SUMBER PAKAN HIJAUAN TERNAK KAMBING DI DESA PERNEK, KECAMATAN MOYO HULU
Authors: Azis Abdul , Fitriana Maya , Husni  
Published: February 2024

Dampak kekeringan saat musim kemarau sangat dirasakan oleh masyarakat Desa Pernek, Kabupaten Sumbawa, yaitu debit air tanah berkurang secara signifikan. Kondisi ini akan terus memprihatinkan seiring dengan aktivitas masyarakat yang memperluas lahan pertanian jagung hingga merusak vegetasi hutan yang sulit dikendalikan. Tingginya akses masyarakat terhadap hutan KPH Batulanteh dan lemahnya penegakan hukum merupakan faktor terjadinya deforestasi di Pulau Sumbawa. Tujuan pelaksanaan pengabdian ini adalah untuk mengedukasi masyarakat untuk menanam pohon ketapang agar bermanfaat secara ekologi dan ekonomi. Menentukan titik penanaman pohon ketapang agar dapat berfungsi menahan bahaya erosi tanah dan menyimpan cadangan air tanah. Pengabdian yang digunakan dalam bentuk ceramah/penyampaian materi pentingnya mananam pohon dengan mengumpulkan warga, perangkat desa dan perwakilan dari universitas di balai Desa Pernek, kemudian dilanjutkan dengan penanaman pohon ketapang dan pendampingan selama masa penanaman (pemeliharaan) pada titik-titik yang telah ditentukan. Hasil dari kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat ini, yaitu meningkatkan pemahaman dan kesadaran masyarakat terhadap perubahan iklim dengan menunjukkan antusiasme dalam mengikuti serangkaian kegiatan pengabdian ini. Berdasarkan hasil survei sebelum diadakan program pengabdian ini bahwa masyarakat kurang memahami dampak kekeringan berupa berkurangnya debit air tanah akibat penggundulan hutan (deforestasi) akibat perluasan area pertanian jagung. Masyarakat belum memahami arti penting dan fungsi tegakan pohon (termasuk pohon ketapang) dalam mengurangi bahaya erosi tanah saat musim hujan. Di sisi lain, masyarakat dapat pengetahuan baru tentang potensi ekonomi dari pohon ketapang, baik pada buah, daun maupun kayu. Program pengabdian ini memberikan dampak positif terhadap warga tentang manfaat penghijauan dan kelestarian lingkungan.
Clinical outcome of direct pulp capping by using mineral trioxide aggregate and calcium hydroxide in the mature permanent teeth during the carious tissue removal.
Authors: Sumaira  , Feroze Ali Kalhoro  , Hamayoon Bhurgri  , Mowaffaq Abdullmomen Al Absi  , Aisha Shujat  , Shuja Aslam  , Salman Shams  
Published: February 2024

Objective: To compare the clinical outcome in between the mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and calcium hydroxide (CaOH) during the direct pulp capping in mature permanent teeth. Study Design: Comparative Cross Sectional. Setting: Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Institute of Dentistry, Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences Jamshoro / Hyderabad. Period: January 2022 to December 2022. Material & Methods: We included all patients who had vital pulp, reversible pulpitis, mature teeth with closed apex, and were between the ages of 18 and 35, regardless of gender. Two groups of patients with equal numbers were formed. Those in groups A and B. Patients in Group A received MTA treatment, whereas those in Group B received CaOH treatment. Patients in both groups were encouraged to follow up to check on the discomfort and sensitivity of the tooth after 24 hours, a week, three months and six months. Data were gathered using a research proforma. Results: The mean age of the patients was 27.13+4.59 years in CaOH group and 27.43+4.40 years in MTA group. Pre- operatively the most of the patients had moderate to severe pain in both groups as 40.0% and 46.7% in CaOH group and 20.0% and 80.0% in MTA group respectively. Severity of the post-operative pain was less in MTA group while findings were statistically insignificant (p-0.143). On the pain assessment after 3 months, only 13.3% cases had mild pain in CaOH group, while no any case found with pain in MTA group (p-0.038). Post operative pain on 7th month was almost decreased complete in both groups. Test validity was positive in all of the cases till 6th months follow-up, which indicted that no nay cases had developed narcosis after treatment in both groups. Furthermore, in this study, there was no any cases found with radiological abnormalities during follow- up of 24 hours to 6 month post-operatively in both groups. Conclusion: After direct pulp capping in adult permanent teeth, both mineral trioxide aggregate and calcium hydroxide were demonstrated to be effective. However, MTA seems to be more effective than calcium hydroxide in preserving long-term pulp vitality.
Exploring the correlation between radial artery access and decreased occurrence of contrast-induced nephropathy.
Authors: Syed Kashif ur Rahman  , Muhammad Abbas Khan  , Muzafar Ali Surhio  , Ghulam Mahdi Jamro  , Mashooque Ali Dasti  , Mahmood Ul Hassan  
Published: February 2024

Objective: To Investigate the Impact of Radial Artery Access on Contrast-Induced Nephropathy (CIN) Incidence. Study Design: Retrospective study. Setting: Department of Cardiology, Hayatabad Medical Complex in Peshawar. Period: January 2021 to June 2022. Material & Methods: Patients aged ≥ 30 who have undergone cardiac catheterization procedures, with a focus on those who have undergone the procedure using radial artery access. Those patients who had pre-existing renal impairments or kidney diseases, with a history of contrast allergies, were included in the study. However, those patients who were under the age of < 30, had undergone cardiac catheterization procedures using femoral artery access, and with incomplete medical records were excluded. All the data were analyzed in SPSS version 26. Results: In our study involving 164 participants. Individuals who experienced CIN exhibited a considerably greater average age of 69.89 years when contrasted with the 66.86 years of those in the non-CIN category (p=0.03). Furthermore, a higher percentage of patients in the CIN group were aged 65 or older (35.1% vs. 11%, p<0.001), highlighting the increased vulnerability of older individuals to CIN. The timing of reperfusion therapy, indicated by the time-to-reperfusion, was significantly longer in the CIN group (6.2 ± 3.3 hours) compared to the non-CIN group (4.9 ± 3.7 hours, p=0.001), suggesting that delayed reperfusion may be a risk factor for CIN. Conclusion: Patients with anterior infarction, delayed reperfusion, lower left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), and higher serum creatinine levels were also more likely to develop CIN.