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Characterization of Recycled Asphalt Pavement Materials for Use in Hot-Mix Asphalt Mixes
Authors: Sasidharan Deepa , Toshikhani Anusha , Gottumukkala Bharath , Yadav Jyoti 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
The use of recycled asphalt pavements (RAPs) has been a common practice in recent times owing to the sustainability aspect as well as the cost savings. Characterization of RAP is a challenging task because of the high variability in RAP, which can be associated with several factors such as the source, milling method, and processing techniques. RAP material characterization requires a sophisticated material testing facility and is time-intensive. A round-robin test organized by the International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems, and Structures (RILEM) Technical Committee 237-SIB has resulted in a new characterization protocol that is primarily intended for new construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance requirements of pavements utilizing RAP. The current study has adopted the RILEM recommendations to categorize RAP from various sources using basic tests: gradation and cohesion. RAPs obtained from seven sources, including artificially aged RAP, were investigated in the current study, and the tests were carried out on 100 % RAP. The allowable proportion of RAP that could be used for the hot-mix asphalt mix design was computed for all seven RAP sources using the blending charts. Furthermore, significant correlations were obtained between the allowable RAP content and the cohesion indices. The observations from this study suggest that basic tests, such as cohesion tests, can reduce the need for complicated test procedures to some extent and can be very advantageous for extensive field projects using RAP.
Synthetic Data Resource and Benchmarks for Time Cell Analysis and Detection Algorithms
Authors: Ananthamurthy Kambadur G. , Bhalla Upinder S. 
Published: February 2023

AbstractHippocampal CA1 cells take part in reliable, time-locked activity sequences in tasks that involve an association between temporally separated stimuli, in a manner that tiles the interval between the stimuli. Such cells have been termed time cells. Here, we adopt a first-principles approach to comparing diverse analysis and detection algorithms for identifying time cells. We generated synthetic activity datasets using calcium signals recordedin vivofrom the mouse hippocampus using two-photon (2-P) imaging, as template response waveforms. We assigned known, ground truth values to perturbations applied to perfect activity signals, including noise, calcium event width, timing imprecision, hit trial ratio and background (untuned) activity. We tested a range of published and new algorithms and their variants on this dataset. We find that most algorithms correctly classify over 80% of cells, but have different balances between true and false positives, and different sensitivity to the five categories of perturbation. Reassuringly, most methods are reasonably robust to perturbations, including background activity, and show good concordance in classification of time cells. The same algorithms were also used to analyze and identify time cells in experimental physiology datasets recordedin vivoand most show good concordance.
Coinfecciones bacterianas en el tizón foliar y pudrición del bulbo en cebolla (Allium cepa L.)
Authors: Jiménez-Acero Juan Carlos , Raybaudi-Massilia Rosa , González-Almario Adriana 
Published: February 2023

Introducción. La cebolla de bulbo (Allium cepa L.) es una hortaliza que se caracteriza por sus escamas carnosas susceptibles al ataque de fitopatógenos que causan pérdidas económicas. Los síntomas de tizón foliar y la pudrición del bulbo, pueden ser causados por diferentes géneros y especies bacterianas que pueden coinfectar al hospedante, lo que dificulta la identificación del agente causal. Objetivo. Evaluar el efecto de coinfecciones bacterianas en el tizón foliar y la pudrición del bulbo en cebolla. Materiales y métodos. Las bacterias fueron aisladas de plantas de cebollas con síntomas de tizón foliar y pudrición de bulbos, provenientes de cultivos ubicados en Choachí Cundinamarca, Colombia, recolectadas en junio de 2018. Los aislamientos bacterianos se purificaron, identificaron e inocularon de manera individual y en mezcla en hojas y bulbos de cebolla sanos. Se evaluaron seis tratamientos por órgano: tres con infecciones individuales y tres con coinfección. El progreso de la lesión se midió en ambos órganos durante doce días después de la inoculación. Resultados. Se obtuvieron dos especies bacterianas identificadas como Pantoea ananatis y Rahnella aquatilis a partir de los síntomas foliares y del bulbo de cebolla. En las infecciones individuales, la cepa P. ananatis presentó la mayor virulencia con un 34,29 % de daño en el bulbo y un 100 % en hoja, mientras que R. aquatilis generó el menor porcentaje de pudrición en el bulbo (8,87 %) y no produjo tizón. En las coinfecciones, la combinación de P. ananatis y R. aquatilis produjo los menores porcentajes de daño en el bulbo (15 %) y en la hoja (10 %), asociada a una disminución de la expresión de los síntomas. Conclusiones. R. aquatilis actuó como organismo antagonista de P. ananatis y provocó un retraso en el desarrollo de los síntomas de tizón foliar y pudrición del bulbo en cebolla.
General population perceptions and attitudes toward COVID-19 booster vaccinations and the mask mandate as we approach the end of 2022: a pan India online survey
Authors: Pareek Varun , Sharma Lokendra , Bansal Alka , Jakhar Punam , Kumar Susheel , Rathore Rajveer Singh 
Published: February 2023

Background: The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) exploded into a global pandemic, killing over 6.5 million people and forever changing the world. While many developed countries are well into their vaccination campaigns, India outperformed global expectations by providing over 2 billion doses to its citizens and assisting other countries worldwide. Following the emergence of various covid variants, it is critical to comprehend the willingness of Indians to receive additional doses of the newer generation of covid vaccination, as well as the fatigue associated with maintaining the most essential covid appropriate behaviour, masking. This study aimed to determine general public attitudes and perceptions of the COVID-19 vaccine in India.
Method: A pan-India cross-sectional analysis was conducted at RUHS college of medical sciences, Jaipur, between October 20, 2022, and December 15, 2022. Through web-based links, a self-administered and semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data.
Results: Of the total responses received (n=391), 55.6% were males, and 43.8% were females. 63.2% have received two doses of the vaccine, while 33.8% have received three doses. 50.9% of respondents were willing to take the fourth dose of the vaccine, 20.5% were utterly unwilling, and 28.6% were undecided. 10.7% of our respondents were utterly reluctant to wear masks, whereas 26.6% always did.
Conclusions: Based on the findings, vaccination acceptance in India remains high with 50.9% of applicants willing to take the fourth dose. Furthermore, the pandemic has resulted in the incorporation of face masks into our lifestyles, with the majority of people using a face mask in at least one setting.
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the fishery sector in Zimbabwe: a case study of fish farmers in Binga district
Authors: Mabika Nyasha , Mangwiro Janeth 
Published: February 2023

Background: Goats are of economic importance to livelihoods of many rural communities in Zimbabwe. Unfortunately, very few farmers are into goat production. Therefore, this study was carried out in order to establish the factors that are affecting goat production in Mushowani, Zimbabwe.
Methods: A household survey, using a structured questionnaire was administered in October 2022. The Spearman correlation coefficients were used to test the associations between number of goats against farm size, gender, age, marital status, education, household size, formal training, diseases, income and extension services.
Results: Of the 52 respondents surveyed, 59.6% were males and more than half (51.9%) of the farmers attended secondary school, followed by tertiary education (36.6%). Most of the farmers (69.2%) had a herd size of less than 20. The main source of income in the area was the selling of crops. The majority (77%) of the farmers indicated that they planned to increase their goat herd. Goat production in Mushowani is constrained by diseases, feed, water, theft, heat stress, market, transport, veterinary services, insufficient funds, lack of extension services and lack of commercial breeds. Results showed that farm size, age of the farmer, education and extension visits were associated with herd size. Age, education and extension visits were significant at 5%, while farm size was significant at 1%.
Conclusions: The results of this study are anticipated to give an insight to the government, policy makers and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that focus on improving goat production in rural communities.
Assessment of body mass index and oral health status of school teachers in Dharamshala city, Himachal Pradesh: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Gurung Deepak , Bhardwaj Vinay Kumar , Fotedar Shailee , Thakur Arun Singh , Vashisth Shelja 
Published: February 2023

Background: The aim of the study was to assess body mass index (BMI) and oral health status of school teachers in Dharamshala city, Himachal Pradesh.
Methods: The cross-sectional study design with stratified random sampling was used. The data was collected through interview and recorded on a structured WHO proforma.
Results: The mean BMI of the population in the study was 23.33±3.20. The 545 (68.1%) school teachers had normal BMI, followed by 185 (23.1%) were overweight, 43 (5.4%) were underweight and 27 (3.4%) were obese respectively. The mean total decayed teeth and mean total decayed surfaces were higher in underweight school teachers and the difference was statistically significant. The underweight school teachers (1.51), normal BMI school teachers (1.35) and overweight school teachers (1.33) had higher odds for pocket depth of 4-5 mm (Score 1) than obese school teachers. Similarly, underweight school teachers had higher odds ratio of 2.28 (CI 1.43-3.65) for loss of attachment (LOA) for score 1 (4-5 mm) than obese school teachers.
Conclusions: The study found a very weak association of BMI with both periodontitis and dental caries. There was an increase of 7.1% in total decayed teeth and LOA of score 1 (4-5 mm) per sextant in index tooth 26/27 in the given age group of 41-50 years for each 1 kg/m2 increase in BMI among the teachers though with a very weak effect size. Further, the study found that under-nutrition as the risk marker for the periodontal pocket and LOA.
Penyuluhan penguatan pranata keluarga dalam pencegahan perilaku menyimpang anak-remaja di Kabupaten Soppeng
Authors: Radjab Mansyur , Haris Andi , Raf Nuvida , Ras Atma , Syam Ridwan , Lestari Arini Enar , Tenriliwang Andi Ahmad Hasan 
Published: February 2023

[Bahasa]: Keluarga sebagai salah satu lembaga sosial memiliki peran penting di masyarakat dalam mencegah berbagai perilaku menyimpang. Kegiatan penyuluhan ini bertujuan untuk memberikan wawasan dan pengetahuan tentang ketahanan keluarga dalam menjalankan fungsi dan perannya sebagai salah satu lembaga yang paling bertanggung jawab khususnya dalam pengawasan anak. Metode penyuluhan ini didasarkan pada pengorganisasian sikap, di mana seluruh proses kegiatan, mulai dari penyajian materi, diskusi dan simulasi, mampu menata kembali pemahaman tentang fungsi dan peran keluarga. Hasil dari penyuluhan ini dapat memberdayakan peserta dalam mengekspresikan tanggapan mereka dengan meningkatkan kerjasama untuk memahami masalah keluarga. Selain itu tereksplorasi sikap yang sama dengan perkembangan remaja melalui unsur-unsur yang disajikan tentang bagaimana keluarga mengubah lingkungan. Melalui diskusi fungsi dan peran utama keluarga dalam pembentukan kepribadian anak, dan keserasian sosial antara sosialisasi dan tempat tumbuh kembang pada masa remaja membuat peserta lebih siap untuk menata kelompok mereka dalam menggerakkan program penguatan keluarga dalam pencegahan penyimpangan.
Kata Kunci: perilaku menyimpang, pranata keluarga, sosialisasi
[English]: The family has an essential role in preventing various deviant behaviors. This counseling activity intends to provide insight/knowledge about family resilience in its functions and roles as one of the most responsible institutions, especially in child supervision. This counseling method was based on attitude organization, in which the whole process of activities, starting from the presentation of material, discussions, and simulations, can reorganize the understanding of the function and role of the family. The results of this counseling can empower participants to express their responses by increasing cooperation in understanding family problems. In addition, this program explored the same attitude of adolescent development through the elements presented about how families change the environment. Through the discussion of the primary function of the family, the role of the family in forming a child's personality, and the social harmony between socialization and the place of growth and development during adolescence, participants were better prepared to organize their groups in driving family strengthening programs in preventing deviance.
Keywords: deviant behavior, family institutions, socialization
Pendampingan keterampilan menjahit halus pada masyarakat Dusun Wiloso, Desa Gondowangi, Kabupaten Malang
Authors: Zahro Siti , Mustikasari Hany , Gunawan Viofelita , Nurhadi Didik , Maf’ula Arlis 
Published: February 2023

[Bahasa]: Pandemi Covid-19 memberikan dampak pada penurunan ekonomi masyarakat Dusun Wiloso, Desa Gondowango, Kabupaten Malang. Kelompok masyarakat ini memerlukan upaya peningkatan ekonomi dengan menciptakan kreatifitas dan inovasi melalui program peningkatan kompetensi di bidang fashion. Berdasarkan kondisi tersebut, tujuan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah untuk melakukan pendampingan peningkatan ability skills di bidang fashion untuk membantu mengembangkan kompetensi masyarakat yang terdampak pemutusan hubungan kerja selama masa pandemi. Metode yang digunakan adalah Community Development dengan enam tahapan, yaitu need analysis, observasi, identifikasi masalah, solusi, treatment, output dan diakhiri dengan model evaluasi Kirkpatrik. Hasil program pengabdian ini menunjukkan bahwa masyarakat mendapatkan wawasan baru terkait dengan fashion dan merasa merasa puas dengan penyelenggaraan program pelatihan. Pelatihan yang dilakukan memberikan pengetahuan kepada mitra untuk menghasilkan produk yang memiliki nilai tambah. Program pelatihan ini juga meningkatkan kepuasan mitra dalam membuat produk fashion dan membantu perolehan pendapatan mitra. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa program pengabdian yang dilakukan memberikan dampak positif kepada peserta pelatihan dalam upaya memanfaatkan peluang untuk berwirausaha mandiri.
Kata Kunci: keterampilan menjahit, masyarakat dusun, pelatihan menjahit, pendampingan
[English]: The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the economic decrease of the people of Dusun Wiloso, Desa Gondowango, Kabupaten Malang. These communities require efforts to improve their economy by fostering creativity and innovation through competency improvement programs in fashion. This community service program aimed to improve the community's ability skills in the fashion sector to help them develop their competencies, especially those affected by layoffs during the pandemic. The method used was Community Development with six stages, including need analysis, observation, problem identification, solution, treatment, output and ended with the Kirkpatrik evaluation model. The results showed that participants gained new insights related to fashion and felt satisfied with implementing the training program. The training provided knowledge to produce value-added products. This training program also increases partner satisfaction in making fashion products and helps generate income. It can be concluded that the program positively impacts trainees to take advantage of opportunities for independent entrepreneurship.
Keywords: sewing skills, village community, sewing training, mentoring
Pengembangan media digital untuk meningkatkan minat siswa dan kualitas pembelajaran Geografi di sekolah
Authors: Ridwana Riki , Nafisyah Vina Aulia , Yani Ahmad , Setiawan Iwan , Waluya Bagja , Mulyadi Asep , Rosyana Melina 
Published: February 2023

[Bahasa]: Media pembelajaran berkembang seiring dengan pesatnya perkembangan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi. Namun pemanfaatan IPTEK dalam pembelajaran belum optimal disebabkan keterbatasan pengetahuan dan keterampilan guru terhadap Informasi Teknologi (IT). Pengabdian kepada masyarakat melalui program pelatihan ini bertujuan agar guru dapat membuat media pembelajaran digital untuk meningkatkan minat siswa dalam belajar. Pelatihan ini menawarkan enam media digital yang dapat diterapkan dalam pembelajaran yaitu Google Earth Engine, Google My Maps, Google Earth Pro, Android, Augmented Reality, dan Website. Metode pelaksanaan program ini adalah analisis situasi, pemberian materi, dan praktik pembuatan produk media digital melalui pendampingan trainer terlatih. Hasil dari program pengabdian ini menunjukkan bahwa belum semua guru geografi mampu menerapkan media digital di dalam pembelajaran. Namun tidak semua guru mampu untuk membuat media digital secara mandiri karena keterbatasan pengetahuan dan keterampilan serta faktor usia. Program pengabdian melalui pelatihan media digital ini membantu guru geografi dalam membuat dan mengembangkan media digital untuk pembelajaran geografi.
Kata Kunci: guru geografi, media digital, pelatihan, pembelajaran
[English]: Learning media develops along with the rapid development of information and communication technology. However, the utilization of science and technology in learning still needs to be improved due to the limitations of teachers' knowledge and skills in Information Technology (IT). This community service program aimed to help teachers create digital learning media to increase students' interest in learning. This program offered six digital media: Google Earth Engine, Google My Maps, Google Earth Pro, Android, Augmented Reality, and Website. The method used was situation analysis, material provision, and practice of making digital media products through the assistance of trained trainers. The results of this program show that not all geography teachers applied digital media in learning, and not all teachers can create digital media due to limitations of knowledge and skills. Thus, this program can help geography teachers to create and develop digital media for geography learning.
Keywords: geography teacher, digital media, training, learning
Uveal metastasis arising from thyroid neoplasms: a systemic review of case reports
Authors: Abdollahi Mirsaeed , Nateghian Hooman , Fazlinejad Navid , Jafarizadeh Ali 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Purpose: We systematically reviewed the case report literature to identify cases of uveal metastases (UM) originating from Thyroid Cancers (TCs) and evaluate this condition's demographic, ophthalmologic, and oncologic characteristics.
Methods: Web of Science, Medline, and Scopus databases were searched for case reports or series reporting uveal metastasis originating from a thyroid neoplasm. Articles published in any language from inception through November 2022 were searched and screened independently by two reviewers. The quality of the included studies was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist for Case Reports.
Results: A total of 1049 records were detected. After removing duplicates and screening articles based on title, abstract, and full text, 46 cases from 43 studies were identified. The mean (SD) age of patients at the time of UM diagnosis was 56.521 (±15.68) years (range, 20–83 years), and 16 cases (34.78%) were reported in the elderly (˃64 years). Male patients consisted 56.52% (n=26) of the cases. Sixteen cases happened in the right eye, 19 in the left eye, and 11 cases in both eyes. In total, 39 cases (84.78%) had choroidal involvement. Papillary carcinoma was the most reported type of thyroid cancer in the patients (16/46), followed by follicular (15/46) and medullary (10/46) carcinomas of the thyroid.
Conclusion: Uveal metastases may appear in metastatic thyroid neoplasms. Therefore, physicians should maintain suspicion when ocular symptoms accompany a neck mass or a history of previous thyroid malignancies.
Design and implementation of a web-based, respondent-driven sampling solution
Authors: McGowan Catherine , Ekoriko Promise , Alhaffar Mervat , Cassidy-Seyoum Sarah , Whitbread Steven , Rogers Phil , Bell Lucy , Checchi Francesco 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Background: Respondent-driven sampling (RDS) refers both to a chain-referral sampling method and an analytical model for analysing sampled data. Web-based respondent-driven sampling (webRDS) uses internet-based recruitment coupled with an electronic survey to carry out RDS studies. There is currently no commercially available webRDS solution. We designed and developed a webRDS solution to support a research study aimed at estimating mortality in Yemen. We report here on the design of the webRDS solution and its implementation. We developed a webRDS solution comprised of an existing survey platform (i.e. ODK) and a bespoke RDS system. The RDS system was designed to administer and manage the survey cascade and included: 1) an application programming interface, 2) a study participant client, and 3) an administrator interface.
Results: We consulted members of the Yemeni diaspora throughout the development of the solution. Technical obstacles were largely the result of WhatsApp’s policies on bulk messaging and automated messaging behaviour, the inherent constraints of SMS messaging and SMS filtering behaviour. Language support was straight-forward yet time consuming. Survey uptake was lower than expected. Factors which may have impacted uptake include: our use of consumable survey links, low interest amongst the diaspora population, lack of material incentives, and the length and subject matter of the survey itself. The SMS/WhatsApp messaging integration was relatively complex and limited the information we could send potential participants.
Conclusion: Despite lower-than expected survey uptake we believe our webRDS solution provides efficient and flexible means to survey a globally diverse population.