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PENGARUH PENAMBAHAN BAHAN PLASTIK MIKA SEBAGAI FILLER PADA CAMPURAN (AC-WC) DENGAN PENGUJIAN MARSHALL
Authors: Misbah Misbah , Wahyuni Serli 
Published: December 2023

Dalam hal peningkatan perkerasan jalan ada beberapa yang harus di perhatikan, yaitu kualitas agregat yang di gunakan, metode pelaksanaannya, dan kualitas aspal. Cara yang sering digunakan untuk menaikkan mutu aspal adalah dengan menambah bahan aditif. Diantaranya seperti arang, plastik, dan lain-lain. Plastik memiliki banyak manfaat tetapi juga memiliki sisi negatif khususnya limbah plastik. Namun limbah plastik membuka peluang untuk dimanfaatkan di bidang konstruksi jalan raya. Dalam penelitian plastik mika bisa digunakan karena memiliki karakteristik yang termasuk kuat dari jenis plastik yang lain dan lebih elastis jika dipanaskan. Plastik mika bersifat termoplastik, tidak reaktif pada temperatur kamar, kecuali oleh beberapa jenis pelarut yang dapat menyebabkan kerusakan. Pada penelitian ini penulis mencoba untuk mengetahui pengaruh dari penambahan plastik mika dan menentukan karakteristik gradasi agregat terhadap campuran Asphalt Concrete Wearing Course (AC-WC) berdasarkan uji Marshall. Hasil dari pengujian ini menunjukkan bahwa semua percobaan dengan penambahan terhadap pencampuran yang dilakukan untuk penambahan plastik mika sebanyak 0% didapatkan kadar aspal optimum sebanyak 5,50%, pada penambahan sebanyak 2% didapatkan kadar aspal optimumnya 5,50%, pada penambahan plastik mika sebanyak 4% tidak dapat dipergunakan karena dari hasil pengujiannya tidak memenuhi spesifikasi, sedangkan pada penambahan plastik mika sebanyak 6% didapatkan nilai kadar aspal optimum sebanyak 6,25%. Maka, pengaruh penambahan plastik mika yang terbaik pada aspal panas (AC-WC) adalah pencampuran kadar plastik sebanyak 0% dan 2% dengan kadar aspal optimum yang didapat sebesar 5,50%. Untuk nilai Stabilitas, Flow, VMA, dan VFB dengan hasil rata-rata memenuhi spesifikasi yang ditetapkan, sedangkan untuk nilai MQ dan, VIM mengalami peningkatan dan penurunan pada masing-masing persen yang ditentukan, sehingga mempengaruhi hasil dan kinerja dari aspal yang digunakan. Maka, dapat disimpulkan dengan menambah plastik mika pada campuran aspal belum bisa digunakan, diperlukan penelitian lebih lanjut guna mendapatkan hasil yang lebih akurat.
Pengaruh Lubang Dan Jumlah Disk Terhadap Performa Turbin Tesla
Authors: Marfizal Marfizal , Wardianto Dedi , Sufiyanto Sufiyanto 
Published: December 2023

This research focuses on the effect of holes and the number of disks on the performance of the Tesla turbine, where this experiment uses one Tesla turbine unit with a constant inflow discharge of 0.037 m3/s and a constant load of 50 kg on. Then testing was carried out by varying the number of holes on the disk (4, 6, 8) and varying the number of disks (11,13, 15) with a hole diameter of 10 mm, disk diameter of 160 mm, disk thickness of 0.5 mm. After testing and data analysis, it can be seen that the variations in the number of holes on the disk (4,6,8) and the number of disks factor can be concluded that the maximum power is 310,148 Watts for the number of holes on the disk factor while for the number of disks factor it is 301,154 Watts, where there is a difference of 8,994 Watts. Meanwhile, the maximum efficiency is 73.754 for the number of holes in the disk, while for the number of disks it is 71.652, where there is a difference of 2.102.
Keywords : Turbine, Tesla, Disk, Performance
Towards a context-relevant, institution-based ICT integration model of teacher education curriculum at diploma level in Zimbabwe
Authors: Dzinoreva Tendai , Mavunga George , Govender Logan 
Published: December 2023

21st Century requirements for teaching and learning, driven by ICT advancements have opened doors for the development of models to guide and enhance ICT integration. Some countries have adopted international models and others have adapted them to suit their own environments. Zimbabwe still remains silent on what model it is using as there is no clear framework (policy related to ICT in education). In this paper, the authors focus on the Zimbabwean teacher education landscape in the absence of neither a distinct localised model nor an international one. Using literature review, document analysis and reviews of a proposed model, by six teacher educators from three secondary school teacher education colleges in Zimbabwe (carried out through semi structured interviews) this paper seeks to propose a framework for the integration of ICTs in teacher education curriculum. Drawing from literature around the Zimbabwean ICT landscape and its ICT policy framework, models proposed in the broader African and global contexts, we argue for a context-relevant and institution-based model of ICT integration for the teacher education curriculum in Zimbabwe. This proposed model privileges the localised contextual issues and takes a critical view of models which assume similarity of conditions across countries and institutions. Moreover, the model has relevance for ICT integration in the teacher education programmes of countries facing political and socio-economic challenges similar to those which Zimbabwe is facing.
Sustainable energy innovation and the role of fiscal development in promoting environmental sustainability
Authors: Wenxia Zhang 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The green economy might be affected by the way governments handle their budgets. China's urban ecological innovation is studied through the country's investment in R&D and education. The sample size for this study is 276 cities, with data gathered between 2004 and 2019. Spending on study and instruction has been shown to contribute to the development of green technology, albeit the exact nature of this relationship varies across time and place. Because of the interplay between Increasing Wealth in Cities stress and budgetary stress, the resultant of government spending on green technology innovation might be non-linear. This is quite important. The promotion resultant of education investment on green technology development is somewhat stable. Still, the beneficial impact of fiscal R&D expenditures on green technical innovation declines when growth in economic pressure and fiscal strain rises. Government investment in R&D and education may also help the environment by reducing waste and pollution. Improving the structure of fiscal spending promotes the development of environmentally friendly technological innovation, which in turn boosts environmental quality.
Monitoring, modeling, and forecasting long-term changes in coastal seawater quality due to climate change
Authors: Wei Chaohai , Huang Hua , Guan Xianghong , Ke Xiong , Cheng Xiaoqian , Zhang Heng , Chen Acong , Qiu Guanglei , Wu Haizhen 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
After experiencing a period of maximum pollution, the water quality in the coastal zone may be at risk of further pollution due to the influence of climate change. We utilized an 8-year dataset to make predictions about the changes in water quality in this offshore area over the next 80 years. The simulation results indicate that as a result of the continuous increase in CO32–/OH–, trace elements will be displaced by calcium and magnesium, leading to re-suspension in the water. Additionally, indicators such as B/C, C/N, and C/P, which reflect the tolerance of water bodies towards eutrophication, gradually decreased. This suggests that in the future, the ocean will experience aqueous solution properties of high sea surface temperatures, eutrophication, carbon scarcity, and electron donor abundance. This change in matter group is irreversible and difficult to repair.
Rapid fabrication of a crack-based biomimetic sensor for subtle signal perception and artificial intelligence flexible electronics
Authors: Lin Sen , Lu Jiaxiang , Su Liang , Zhang Zhili , Song Wei , Hu Shuang , Wang Jinbo , Li Xilin , Huang Yiping , He Zhaofeng , Lei Ming 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Biological receptors play an important perception role for arthropods in nature, and also inspire the scientific community to explore new ways for artificially sensing the subtle changes. However, the rapid and high-precision manufacturing of highly sensitive artificial receptors and sensor systems still presents a challenge. Inspired by an arthropod, we developed a silver-nanoparticle/polyacrylonitrile crack-based biomimetic sensor (SPCBS) by an ultraviolet (UV) induced in situ reduction strategy for the continuous recording of multi-scenario subtle mechanical signals. SPCBS has a double-layer architecture consisting of a flexible polyacrylonitrile substrate and a silver-nanoparticle functional layer with nanocrack geometric structure, yielding a high gauge factor (GF, 30.77) in a wide range (up to 75% strain). Using the multichannel SPCBS sensory system, we achieved high precision perception and remote instruction mapping, including subtle vibration location, wearable motion monitoring, and wireless control of devices. Moreover, assisted by artificial intelligence (AI), the proposed sensory system demonstrates a high precision for continuous recognition of both steady-state gestures (SSGs) and dynamic gestures (DGs) (with respective accuracies reaching 98.49% and 93.33%), thereby illustrating an enormous potential of SPCBS in long-range control, vibration detection, human-machine interface (HMI), and disability assistance.
A Novel Seismic Vulnerability Assessment for the Urban Roadway by Using Interval Valued Fermatean Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process
Authors: Yıldırım Ahmet Kaan , Kavus Bahar Yalcin , KARACA Tolga Kudret , BOZBEY İlknur , TASKIN Alev 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Seismic activity poses significant challenges to urban infrastructure, often resulting in road closures due to the combined effects of damaged buildings and road networks. This study proposes a novel methodological approach to improve the understanding of such vulnerabilities by introducing a comprehensive analysis of the vulnerability index within a fuzzy multi-criteria framework for transport networks by integrating various criteria. The proposed methodology incorporates both quantitative and qualitative factors, providing a holistic view of the complex relationships between damaged buildings, infrastructure and transport networks. To validate the effectiveness of the methodology, a case study is conducted in a highly populated urban area in Istanbul where an earthquake risk is encountered. proposed methodology is applied to this study area and the results are demonstrated and discussed. The results demonstrate the ability of the approach to identify and quantify vulnerabilities within the transport network, aiding in the identification of high-risk areas which will lead to which will lead to necessary mitigation measures mitigation measures. Ultimately, this research contributes to a more resilient urban infrastructure by providing a structured and comprehensive vulnerability analysis that takes into account the complex interactions between damaged buildings, road networks and disaster response mechanisms.
A Comparative Study of Pharmacovigilance System in Nigeria and Ghana using Indicator Based Pharmacovigilance Assessment Tools ( IPAT).
Authors: Onasanya Seun , Yamoah Peter , Oozthuizen Frasia 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Introduction: Nigeria and Ghana are both members of the World Health Organization (WHO) Program for International Drug Monitoring (PIDM) operated by the Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) in Sweden. The requirements to join the WHO PIDM include submission of 20 reports in the internationally accepted E2B format to UMC and a formal letter from the ministry of health requesting to join the program. Even though the two countries are members of the WHO PIDM, they have different capacities. Aim: To assess and determine the functionality, scope of operation, strengths and limitations of the national pharmacovigilance systems in Nigeria and Ghana using IPAT indicators as standard. Method: National PV documents backed by law and other statutory documents governing the PV systems of both Nigeria and Ghana were examined using the WHO indicators. Indicator–based Pharmacovigilance Assessment (IPAT) was developed by WHO to assess PV systems, PV in the two countries were compared by reviewing the government policies on PV. The staff of the pharmacovigilance unit of the National Medicines Regulatory Authorities (NMRAs) were interviewed using WHO Pharmacovigilance Indicators tool. The responses were recorded, and data collected were analyzed. Results: The PV systems in Nigeria and Ghana were supported by law and regulations in line with international standards. The Standard operating procedures for reporting, processing, and communicating suspected adverse event reports from stakeholders of PV were in place in both countries, but reporting of suspected medicine-related harm from stakeholders was not reported countries. The number of Physician density per 1000 population in Nigeria and Ghana is 0.38 and 0.10. The two countries did not meet the 200 number of reports of suspected ADRs report by 1 million of the population in 2020. The national pharmacovigilance systems in the two countries did not have access to data on drug utilization. The national PV unit in NAFDAC and Ghana FDA scored 69% and 72% respectively using IPAT indicators measuring standard and both met the standard requirements of PV by scoring greater than 60%. The lack of relevant PV regulations and legislation coupled with absence of implementation could be accounted for low scores under some sub headings in IPAT indicators Conclusion: The national pharmacovigilance systems in the two countries have policy and legal frameworks defined by law and regulation to conduct pharmacovigilance activities. However, the two national PV systems are at different levels of dimension and performance with respect to conducting PV activities. In other to have an effective PV system in both countries, there is a need to formulate and implement strategic PV interventions that will involve all relevant stakeholders, including public health programs, healthcare facilities and professionals, academic institutions, and patients, to build a standard national PV systems.
Corona-virus disease 2019 vaccination acceptance and associated factors among residents of Dire Dawa Administration, Eastern Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study
Authors: Jidha Tafese Dejene , Degnet Endaye , Tefera Bereket , Amenu Demisew , Beressa Girma , Hailu Mickiale 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Background: Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an extremely contagious viral infection caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. Scientific evidence on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and predictors among residents in low-income countries like Ethiopia is sparse. Therefore, we aimed to assess level of the COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and associated factors among residents of Dire Dawa Administration, Eastern Ethiopia.
Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 840 residents in Dire Dawa Administration from May 18th to June 18th, 2021. Multistage cluster sampling followed by systematic random sampling was used to select respondents. A pretested interviewer-administered structured questionnaire was used to collect the data from respondents. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression were used to identify predictors of the COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. The odds ratio (OR) along, with a 95% confidence interval (CI), was used to estimate the strength of the association.
Results: Out of 840 respondents recruited, the proportion of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance was found to be 54.4% (457/840); (95% CI: (51.0%, 57.7%)). Being males [AOR=1.85, 95% CI: (1.35, 2.54), P<0.001], not having a current habit of substance use [AOR=2.38, 95% CI: (1.73, 3.26), P<0.001], having a monthly income of less than 51.31USD [AOR=0.19, 95% CI: (0.04, 0.88), P=0.001]; and not having a prior history of vaccination experience [AOR=0.40, 95% CI: (0.29, 0.54), P<0.001] were significantly associated with COVID-19 vaccine acceptance.
Conclusion: This study reveals that the COVID-19 vaccine acceptance was low. Being male, having a lower income in the family, not having a current habit of substance use, and not having previous vaccination experience were factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. Health information dissemination and economic empowerment are crucial to improving COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among the community. The study’s findings would have implications for policymakers.
Insights into RC time Curve fit analysis of pulmonary artery pressure decay
Authors: Manouras Aristomenis , Nagy Aniko Ilona , Lund Lars H , Johnson Jonas 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The notion of a constant relationship between resistance and capacitance (RC time) in the pulmonary circulation has been challenged by more recent research. The RC time can be obtained using either a simplified empirical approach or a semilogarithmic equation. Although direct curve-fit analysis is a feasible and ostensibly reference approach for RC analysis, it remains largely unexplored. We aimed to study the relationship between various RC methods in different states of pulmonary hemodynamics.
Methods: In total, 182 patients underwent clinically indicated right heart catheterization. The pressure curves were exported and processed using the MATLAB software. We calculated the RC time using the empirical method (RCEST), semilogarithmic approach (RCSL), and direct measurement of curve fit (RCFIT).
Results: Among 182 patients, 137 had pulmonary hypertension due to left heart disease (PH-LHD), 35 had pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), and 10 demonstrated normal hemodynamics (non-PH). RCEST consistently overestimated the RCFIT and RCSL measurements by a mean of 75%. With all three methods, the RC values were longer in the PAH (RCFIT = 0.36±0.14 s) than in the PH-LHD (0.27±0.1 s) and non-PH (0.27±0.09 s) groups (p < 0.001). Although the RCSL and RCFIT values were similar among the three subgroups, they exhibited broad limits of agreement. Finally, the RCEST demonstrated a strong discriminatory ability (AUC = 0.86, p<0.001, CI = 0.79-0.93) in identifying PAH.
Conclusion: RC time in PAH patients was substantially prolonged compared to that in PH-LHD and non-PH patients. The use of the empirical formula yielded systematic RC overestimation. In contrast, the semilogarithmic analysis provided reliable RC estimates, particularly for group comparisons.
Prophecy and promise: Sociotechnical imaginaries in academic medicine strategic planning
Authors: Rowland Paula , Brydges Madison , Kulasegaram Kulamakan (Mahan) 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Purpose
Along with other industries, healthcare is becoming increasingly digitized. Our study explores how the field of academic medicine is preparing for this digital future. We conducted an analysis of strategic plans from two organizational forms that shape the field of academic medicine: medical schools and academic health science centres.
Method
This study was conducted in 2023. Active strategic plans available in English were collected from faculties of medicine in Canada (n = 14), departments in medical schools (n = 17), academic health science centres (n = 23) and associated research institutes (n = 5). In total, 59 strategic plans were subjected to a practice-oriented form of document analysis, informed by the concept of sociotechnical imaginaries.
Results
While both organizational types are attending to the digital future of healthcare, this future seems to be under-specified in the strategic planning of medical schools. In contrast, academic health science centres are pursuing a robust sociotechnical future with transformative implications for how care is conducted, what forms of knowledge are prioritized, how patients and patienthood will be understood, and how data work will be distributed.
Conclusions
Looking through the lens of sociotechnical imaginaries, this study illuminates strategic plans as framing desirable futures, directing attention towards specific ways of understanding problems of healthcare, and mobilizing the resources to knit together social and technical systems in ways that bring these visions to fruition. There are bound to be tensions as these sociotechnical imaginaries are translated into material realities. Many of those tensions and their attempted resolutions will have direct implications for the expectations of health professional graduates, the nature of clinical learning environments, and future relationships with patients. Sociology of digital health and science and technology studies can provide useful insights to guide leaders in academic medicine shaping these digital futures.
Active Vibration Control and its application to a three-story building
Authors: Felahi Saci 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
In summary, a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic interaction between the Active Mass Driver and the three-story structure, coupled with careful experimental validation, is essential for the success of vibration isolation and earthquake protection efforts. Given that you are working with an Active Mass Driver (AMD) control system for vibration isolation in a three-story experimental structure, it's essential to understand how the AMD interacts with the structure to attenuate ground disturbances during earthquakes.
The mediation effect of Systemic Immunity Inflammation Index between urinary metals and TOFAT among adults in the NHANES dataset
Authors: Nie Junfeng , Lu Dengqiu , Zhang Cong , Hu Zhumin , Xian Cuiyao , He Minxing , Zhang Weipeng 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Background: Systemic Immune Inflammatory Index (SII) is a novel indicator of inflammation. However, no studies have reported the effect of SII on the association between metals and total fat (TOFAT). We aim to investigate the mediated effect of SII on the relationship between urinary metals and TOFAT in a US adult population.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among adults with complete information on SII, urine metal concentrations, and TOFAT from the 2011-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Multifactorial logistic regression and restricted cubic splines were used to explore the association between urine metal levels and TOFAT. Furthermore, serial mediation analyses were used to investigate the mediating effect of SII on metals and TOFAT. Results: A total of 3324 subjects were included in this study. After adjusting for covariates, arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), cobalt (Co), cesium (Cs), inorganic mercury (Hg), molybdenum (Mo), manganese (Mn), lead (Pb), and antimony (Sb) had negative and significant decreased trends of odds ratios for TOFAT (all P for trend < 0.05). In the total population, we found that Cd, Co, and Tu had a significant positive association with SII [β = 34.67 (95%CI: 1.65, 67.70); β = 54.49 (95%CI: 12.20, 96.78); β = 29.46 (95%CI: 1.67, 57.24)], whereas As and Hg had a negative association with SII. The results of mediation analysis showed that SII had significant mediated effects on the associations of Co with TOFAT, and the beta coefficient of mediating effect was 0.8% (95%CI: 0.2, 0.5%; P= 0.020). The mediating effects of SII were not statistically significant on the associations of As, Cd, and Hg with TOFAT (all P > 0.05).
Conclusions: Our findings suggested that exposure to As, Cd, and Hg would directly decrease the level of TOFAT. However, Co would increase TOFAT, completely mediated by SII, which was mainly exerted in females rather than males.