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Makna simbolik budaya kirab bersih Desa Gandusari Kecamatan Gandusari Kabupaten Blitar
Authors: Amirudin Mohamad , Ruja I Nyoman , Adi Khofifatu Rohmah 
Published: May 2023

The Kirab Bersih Desa is a tradition in Gandusari. The objectives of this study include: 1) knowing the background of holding kirab bersih desa; 2) analyze the symbolic meaning of the implementation of the kirab bersih desa. The method used in this research is a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The results of the study found the background to holding kirab bersih desa to express community gratitude. First, the background to carrying out the kirab bersih desa is a form of gratitude for a large harvest and also for the gift of healthy livestock. The two symbolic meanings of carrying out the kirab bersih desa. The first is knick-knacks for the kirab bersih desa in the form of road-opening flowers, heirlooms in the form of percussion kentongan, three-colored flowers including red, white and ordinary roses along with incense, followed by ambeng, buceng jejeg, sekul suci ulam sari. The two days for the kirab bersih desa are held every month of Sura, to be precise on Selasa Wage in the month of Sura, which is adjusted to the anniversary of Gandusari village.
Kirab bersih desa merupakan tradisi yang ada di Gandusari. Tujuan penelitian ini antara lain: 1) mengetahui latar belakang diadakannya kirab bersih desa; 2) menganalisis makna simbolik dari pelaksanaan kirab bersih desa. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Hasil dari penelitian menemukan latar belakang diadakannya kirab bersih desa untuk mengungkapkan rasa syukur masyarakat. Pertama, latar belakang pelaksanaan kirab bersih desa merupakan bentuk terima kasih atas hasil panen yang banyak dan juga atas diberikannya anugerah hewan ternak yang sehat. Kedua makna simbolik dari pelaksanaan kirab bersih desa. Pertama adalah pernak pernik kirab bersih desa yang berupa penabur bunga pembuka jalan, pusaka yang berbentuk tabuh kentongan, bunga tiga warna meliputi bunga mawar merah, putih dan mawar biasa beserta dupa, dilanjut ada ambeng, buceng jejeg, sekul suci ulam sari. Kedua pemilihan hari pelaksanaan kirab bersih desa diadakan setiap bulan Sura tepatnya hari Selasa Wage bulan Sura yang disesuaikan dengan hari jadi desa Gandusari.
Characterizing the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the orthopaedic surgery literature
Authors: Boyd Carter J , Ian J McGeary  , Wang Kevin Y , Ivan Z Liu  , Robin Joseph X , Hemal Kshipra 
Published: May 2023

While the novel Coronavirus 2019 disease’s (COVID-19) impact on the practice of orthopaedics has been readily apparent, the effects of COVID-19 on the orthopaedic literature has not been studied. The objective of this paper is to analyze the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on peer-reviewed articles published in the orthopaedic surgery literature. Using the Journal Citation Reports, twenty orthopaedic surgery journals with the highest impact factor in 2019 were selected and articles within those journals were sorted by mention of COVID-19. The Altmetric Attention Score (AAS) and citation count were collected and compared for COVID-19 versus non-COVID-19 related articles using the Mann-Whitney U test. Furthermore, within COVID-19 related articles, AAS and citation count were compared using Kruskal-Wallis test between sub specialty of orthopaedics, type of article, study type, and quarter of publication. The average AAS of COVID-19 articles was significantly higher than non-COVID articles (15 vs. 6, p=0.019). Within COVID-19 articles, those pertaining to spine and trauma had a significantly lower AAS than those pertaining to orthopaedics as a whole (20 & 6 vs 51, p&#60;0.001). The average number of citations accrued by COVID-19 articles was significantly higher than non-COVID-19 articles (8 vs. 1, p&#60;0.001). Original COVID-19 articles received significantly more citations than editorial articles (10 vs. 5, p&#60;0.001), as well as those published in the second quarter of 2020 compared to those published later (p&#60;0.001). Orthopaedic articles related to COVID-19 demonstrated a greater influence, dissemination, and impact than articles not related to COVID-19 as demonstrated by AAS and citations accrued.
Perceived Effects Of Withholding Teachers’ Annual Salary Increment On Their Job Morale In Public Secondary Schools In Arusha Region, Tanzania
Authors: Ephrahem Goodluck , Ogoti Okendo Evans , Salema Dr. Victorini 
Published: May 2023

This study examined the perceived effects of withholding teachers’ annual salary increment on their job morale in public secondary schools in Arusha region, Tanzania. This study was guided by Expectancy Theory by Vroom (1964). The study adopted convergent research design under mixed methods approach. The target population was 5057 with sample size 513 respondents. Random and non-random sampling techniques were used to sample teachers, HOSs, WEOs, SAMs TSCs officers, DEOs, DEDs. Content and face validity for quantitative data collection instruments were ensured by three research experts in MWECAU. Reliability of the questionnaire were tested by using Cronbach’s Alpha Technique with coefficient of 0.88, 0.85, and 0.9 were obtained for teachers, HOSs, and WEOs questionnaires respectively and reliability of qualitative data was done by triangulation. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze quantitative data. Pearson correlation was used to test hypothesis. Thematic analysis was used to analyze qualitative data and direct quotations were used to present data. The study found that withholding teachers’ annual salary increment had several effects including lowered teachers’ job morale in teaching. The study concluded that, there was a significant relationship of 0.557 between the mean scores of perceived effects of withholding teachers’ annual salary increment and teachers’ job morale in teaching. The study recommends the local government authority should facilitate in resuming teachers’ annual salary increment by convincing the central government. The MoEST should resume teachers’ annual salary increment so as to revive teachers’ job morale in teaching in public secondary schools in Arusha region.
Economía política y política económica de la crisis argentina: ¿hacia la dolarización plena?
Authors: Arevalo Luna Guillermo Alexander , Arévalo Lizarazo Guillermo Alejandro 
Published: May 2023

En el artículo se realiza un análisis general sobre aspectos económicos, sociales y políticos que de una u otra manera llevaron a la Argentina a una situación de crisis permanente en materia de brecha presupuestal, motivada por el desborde del gasto público y la dominancia fiscal de la política monetaria con desajustes estructurales en el sector cambiario y externo. Se discuten las diversas políticas de gasto público y el correlato crecimiento de la base monetaria que promueve desbalances en el frente externo con inflación y devaluación permanentes de la moneda nacional que reducen la competitividad real de la base exportación. El artículo también examina las diversas acciones gubernamentales en política monetaria e inflación que de forma permanente reducen el poder adquisitivo y condenan a la población a sufrir mayores índices de pobreza y marginalidad. Se analizan, además, los programas de ajuste macroeconómico que eventualmente podrían realizarse dentro de la economía argentina para dar paso a un programa de dolarización que pueda facilitar el paso a una solución definitiva de las crisis recurrentes que afectan a la nación.
La educación sexual para la diversidad sexual y de género en la educación científica chilena. Tensiones desde la legislación a la práctica docente
Authors: Camacho González Johanna , Venegas Inostroza José 
Published: May 2023

Ante el rechazo del proyecto de Ley por una Educación Sexual Integral en Chile en octubre del 2020, este estudio busca comprender cómo se visibilizan las disidencias sexuales y de género en el marco legislativo, en el currículo de ciencias y en el discurso de una docente de Biología; respectivos a Educación Sexual. De ello se extrae que el discurso docente y el estado se sitúan desde una perspectiva de derechos con características universales como código para definir a las disidencias, reconociendo a ciertos grupos por sobre otros, pero no realzando las desigualdades y violencias que vive cada uno. Finalmente, surgen como factores decisionales para su visibilización en aula: los contenidos de sexualidad, el Proyecto Educativo Institucional, las creencias y las necesidades de los estudiantes; identificando que existen desafíos para la formación docente y para las limitaciones normativas e institucionales.
The Patriotism Values in Main Characters in The Red Cliff Film By John Woo: Sociology of Literature Review 吴宇森对 《赤壁》电影中主角爱国主义价值观：文学社会分析
Authors: JP Sania Widyastira , Erwani Intan 
Published: May 2023

<p>This research discussed the values of the main character in the Chinese movie "The Red Cliff" by John Woo. The goal of this research is to describe the main character's patriotism values as well as the impact that character's patriotism values have on the film. This research is based on Budiyono's patriotism theory. The theoretical basis used is the sociology of literary theory. This research used a descriptive qualitative method and also used listening and note-taking techniques for the data collection. This research also used Miles and Huberman's data analysis method. Based on the analysis of the Red Cliff film, it was found that some data was depicted through the two main characters. Zhūgé Liàng (诸葛亮), the main character, was awarded five data points: self-sacrifice value, courage value, unyielding value, united value, and loyalty value. Zhōu Yú (周瑜), the other main character, received four data points, which were divided into courage value, loyalty value, unyielding value, and unifying value. Thus, John Woo's Red Cliff film proved that the values of patriotism were illustrated by the two main characters.</p><div id="gtx-trans" style="position: absolute; left: 140px; top: 22px;"> </div>
Chinatown Growth in Surakarta from The Colonial Era to The Millennium Era (XVIII-XX Century)
Authors: Fatimah Inayati 
Published: May 2023

<p>Chinatown is an area inhabited by Chinese. The old Chinatown is characterized by rows of shophouse facing each other with curved tiled roof with Chinese ornaments. This typical Chinatown building are disappearing as a city develop, replaced by modern buildings. The old typical Chinatown in Surakarta is concentrated in Kampung Sudiroprajan. The purpose of this study is to find out the Chinatown growth since the birth of Surakarta until present and what factors have influenced its growth. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method using archival data sources, literature review and map observation. City theory is used to understand the city and Chinatown growth. The data was then analyzed using a comparative study with the technique of comparing three maps of Chinatown from three different periodizations: Colonial, Old Order-New Order and reform to present. The findings is that the Chinatown growth is influenced by political factors, it is a regime’s policy towards the Chinese community. The Surakarta Chinatown continued to grow organically around economic, business and trade nodes and approaching main transportation path and nodes. Its landmark is a temple. Chinatown inhabitant is not only Chinese, there are natives and other ethnicities. The biggest Chinatown growth is around Solo's golden triangle, namely around Gede Market, Klewer Market and Legi Market. It also grows around Solo City landmark, the North-South cosmological axis in Kasunanan Palace. The second rapid growth is in the Solo Baru. The trading image of Chinatown was overlap with the cultural image of Solo City. </p>
Optimization of Music Education Strategy Guided by the Temporal-Difference Reinforcement Learning Algorithm
Authors: Su Yingwei , Wang Yuan 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
To optimize the learning path and strategy of music courses and promote the innovation and development of music education, a reinforcement learning (RL) algorithm is used to conduct an intelligent exploration of Erhu teaching methods in the field of music. Firstly, a rule-based Erhu fingering evaluation method is proposed, which summarizes the fingering habits and general rules of modern Erhu performance and constructs a quantitative evaluation system (QES) of Erhu fingering. This system provides the evaluation basis for effectively verifying the intelligent generation model of Erhu fingering proposed here. Secondly, on the one hand, an intelligent generation model of Erhu music is proposed based on neural network technology. On the other hand, an intelligent automatic generation (AG) algorithm for Erhu fingering is put forward. In this algorithm, the temporal-difference RL (TDRL) model and off-policy are integrated, and the influence of the fingers before and after actual playing is considered comprehensively. Finally, the validity and feasibility of the proposed Erhu music generation model and the Erhu fingering-intelligence generation model are verified by simulation experiments. The results reveal that: (1) The QES of Erhu fingering proposed here can objectively describe the advantages and disadvantages of Erhu fingering and play a role of feedback and improvement to the generation model of fingering; (2) In the proposed Erhu music generation model, the musical note index value of the generated music is high, which avoids the situation of excessive note repetition and note jump amplitude in the generated music. (3) The designed Erhu fingering-intelligence generation model is employed to compare and analyze three kinds of music segments. It is found that the total score and scoring rates of fingering evaluation generated by the three pieces of music are relatively high and very close to the professional fingering, scoring rate difference is less than 3%; (4) The scoring rate of all kinds of fingering generated by machines is about 90%, and the difference with professional fingering is no more than 3%. The data show that the proposed method can realize the AG of Erhu fingering well. This study aims to provide assistance in music and fingering teaching for Erhu course education, and also to offer some reference for other courses in the field of music teaching.
Estimating the Reliability of Complex Systems Using Various Bounds Methods
Authors: Mutar Emad Kareem 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Estimating terminal reliability precisely is impractical in complex systems. As a result, lower and upper bounds for two-terminal reliability as well as estimation methods have been instated. Our method for determining the lower and upper bounds of a complex system's reliability employs a listed set of minimal paths and a listed set of minimal cuts. This paper's goal is to present a modern assessment of reliability bounds for binary coherent systems, as well as a comparison of various reliability bounds in terms of subjective, mathematical, and efficiency factors. The Safety-CriticalSystem (SCS) uses an illustrative model to show the reliability designer when to implement certain constraints. This is done in the context of a complex system with complex connections. Simulations and numerical examples have shown that the new design generally improves Spross, Esary-Proschan, EdgePacking, and Linear and Quadratic bounds, especially for systems that are very reliable.
Uncertainty quantification of the lattice Boltzmann method focussing on studies of human-scale vascular blood flow
Authors: McCullough Jon W.S. , Coveney Peter V. 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Uncertainty quantification is becoming a key tool to ensure that numerical models can be sufficiently trusted to be used in domains such as medical device design. Demonstration of how input parameters impact the quantities of interest generated by any numerical model is essential to understanding the limits of its reliability. With the lattice Boltzmann method now a widely used approach for computational fluid dynamics, building greater understanding of its numerical uncertainty characteristics will support its further use in science and industry. In this study we apply an in-depth uncertainty quantification study of the lattice Boltzmann method in a canonical bifurcation geometry that is representative of the vascular junctions present in arterial and venous domains. Our work provides insights into how input parameters and boundary conditions impact the velocity and pressure distributions calculated in a simulation and can guide the choices of such values when applied to vascular studies of patient specific geometries. This study also demonstrates how open-source toolkits for validation, verification and uncertainty quantification can be applied to numerical models deployed on high-performance computers without the need for modifying the simulation code itself. Such an ability is key to the more widespread adoption of the analysis of uncertainty in numerical models by significantly reducing the complexity of their execution and analysis.
Hip Functions in Patients with Rotating Hinge Knee Arthroplasty
Authors: Yanik Berkay , Karatosun Vasfi , Yuksel Ertugrul 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Background Rotating hinged knee prosthesis is frequently used for certain indications. The indications and results for rotating hinge knee prosthesis in primary and revision arthroplasty are controversial. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects on hip function following rotating hinged knee arthroplasty surgery and to compare outcome of primer and revision rotating hinged knee arthroplasty.Methods 46 patients underwent rotating hinged knee prosthesis by a single surgeon; including 21 primary arthroplasty and 38 revision, 59 knees arthroplasty were included. Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) knee scores, SF-12 quality of life scale, joint range of motion, VAS score, Harris hip scores (HHS) were evaluated before and after surgery.Results A statistically significant increase was found in both hip joint HHS scores in patients with rotating hinged knee replacement. A statistically significant improvement was found in HSS scores, knee joint VAS in patients with rotating hinged knee replacement (p < 0.05). Hip osteoarthritis stage did not progress statistically compared to preoperative values following rotating hinged knee arthroplasty. The hip functions of ipsilateral and contralateral sides improved in terms of limping, assistive device, walking distance, and wearing socks and shoes. A moderate positive correlation was found between knee scores and hip scores.Conclusion A successful knee arthroplasty surgery in patients with advanced biomechanical problems contributes to the improvement in hip function by improving the biomechanics and functions of the knee joint. It is necessary to evaluate all joints and bone structures in both lower extremities to make better preoperative planning.
Supraorbital Eyebrow Approach and Pterional Approach in Surgical Treatment of Ruptured and Unruptured Aneurysms: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis
Authors: Pichugin Arseniy , Pashaev Bakhtiyar , Danilov Gleb , Shayakhmetov Nail , Danilov Valeriy , Alekseev Аndrey 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Introduction To determine safety and efficacy of the supraorbital eyebrow approach (SEA) in clipping of ruptured and unruptured aneurysms in comparison with the pterional approach (PA).Methods A total of 229 patients who underwent surgical clipping of aneurysm from 2013–2022 and met inclusion criteria were recruited in the study. Study group of 67 patients treated via the SEA and comparison group of 162 patients treated via the PA were formed. Then, study groups of 66 patients in each with equal incoming factors were analyzed using propensity score technique. Parameters of safety and efficacy were then retrospectively compared.Results Successful clipping was achieved in all cases of both groups. There were no patients in the SEA group who required conversion to the standard craniotomy. There were no procedure-related deaths in this series. No patient experienced early or late rebleeding in either group. Mean blood loss volume in the SEA group was lower than in the PA group by approximately 77.5ml (P < .001). There were favorable differences in the SEA group regarding postoperative neurological deficit (p = .016), postoperative epileptic seizures rate (p = .013) ischemic and hemorrhagic complications (p = .028 and .0009 respectively) and outcomes (p < .001). Patients’ satisfaction of cosmetic result measured by visual analogue scale were rated highly in both groups (p = .081).Conclusion For patients where SEA provides adequate exposure, the SEA provides safety and cosmetic outcomes that are not inferior to the PA.
Environmental Regulation, Pollution Emissions and the Current Account
Authors: Zheng Shuang , Liu Xiaohui , Zuo Yihe 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
We develop a dynamic general equilibrium model to explain the impact of environmental regulation, in a form of pollution tax, on the current account. The model predicts that lower pollution tax will increase the output and consumption of tradable goods and the total output, and appreciate the real exchange rate, but have no impact on the output and consumption of nontradable goods. Although the impact of pollution tax on the level of the current account is uncertain, we find that its impact on the current account-total output ratio depends on net foreign asset in the last period. If net foreign asset in the last period is positive, lower pollution tax and consequently more pollution emissions tend to decrease the current account-total output ratio. Otherwise, it will increase the ratio. Empirical evidence from 156 economies (1980–2018) shows a statistically and economically significant negative impact of pollution emissions on the current account-total output ratio when the last period’s net foreign asset is positive. This is especially true for higher-income economies. However, the positive impact is statistically insignificant when the last period’s net foreign asset is negative. In general, empirical evidence is consistent with the model’s prediction. In addition, we also find that the negative impact of pollution emissions on the current account-total output ratio is channeled by the real exchange rate appreciation caused by lower pollution tax.
JEL Classification: F18, F32, Q28
The White Cane Technique: a Skill for Reducing Mobility Dependence for Student With Visual Impairment
Authors: Mensah Prosper Anthony , Agbezudor Theresa , Gyamfi Abraham , Acquaye Rosemary 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
This study was an action research to improve the orientation and mobility skills of a level 100 student with visual impairment at Wesley College of Education, Kumasi, Ghana. The data was collected through the use of interviews and observations. The sample size for the study was one (1) level 100 student with visual impairment. Data collected for the study was represented on tables and descriptively analysed. The results from the interventional strategies revealed an improvement in the performance of the student based on the skills he was taken through. The problem of fine motor skills which were pre-requisite skills needed for the use of the white cane was addressed after the visually impaired student was taken carefully through the selected activities. The study finally outlined some measures needed to overcome the problem identified on the student and recommended some important measures in training visually impaired persons to be able to move.