bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Ontologies for Supporting Traffic Behaviour, Critical Gap, and Conflict Models at Unsignalized Intersection Routes
Authors: Mustakim Fajaruddin , Ahmad Mohammad Nazir , Aziz Azlan Abdul , Jamian Saifulnizan , Mahmud Azwan , Kadir Rabiah Abdul , Sulaiman Riza 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Background: The challenge arises from management of big data in transportation can be identified by ontological approach. Road accidents are regarded as a significant cause of both harm to humans and financial damage in many countries. In Malaysia, there were 567,516 accidents in 2020 alone. This translates into a daily average of 13 people killed due to traffic accidents in the country. Here, our work focuses on gap patterns, critical gap analysis, gap acceptance of right-turning motorists (RTMs) and serious conflict model on Malaysia Rural Roadways at three-leg unsignalized intersections.
Methods: In early stage, traffic volume, motorist turning manoeuvre and speed study are implemented to identify the traffic behaviour at selected intersection. Three unsignalized intersection (UI) was involved namely (UI2), (UI 9), and (UI10). In the development of logistic regression models, five different datasets were used in this study: right-turning motorist (RTM) at unsignalized intersection UI2 (259 dataset), right-turning motorist at UI 9 (239 dataset), right turning motorist at UI 10 (314 dataset), right turning motorist combined model (812 dataset) and serious conflict lane change (351 dataset). Determination of critical gap was carried out at each unsignalized intersection 2, 9 and 10. Meanwhile gap-pattern analysis at each intersection used visualization spatial plot. In addition, this work investigated logistic regression method, artificial neuron network and structural equation modelling.
Results: Gap pattern three was discovered to be a vulnerable gap pattern. Furthermore, this research reveals that the attributes of the gap three pattern, motorcycles rider, speed limit exceeding 50 kph and RTMs where motorcycles stop near passenger cars in minor roads encourage serious conflict. Moreover, this study propose novelty tool for identifying hazardous unsignalized intersection by using visualization spatial plot between approach speed and gap.
Leading and Trailing Edge Configuration for Distributed Electric Propulsion Systems
Authors: Eqbal Mithun , Marino Matthew , Farley Patrick 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
In pusher-type aircraft, the impact of putting the propeller on the trailing edge and impact of propeller on the tip of the wing has been carefully researched. The results reveal an increase in propelling efficiency and a reduction in drag. In addition, there is a lot of study being done right now on distributed propulsion and the advantages it has in terms of aerodynamic effects and propelling advantages. This paves the way for the possibility of positioning the propeller on the trailing edge of the wing and using the increased propulsive efficiency afforded by boundary layer ingestion (BLI). This research studies the effect of positioning the propeller on the trailing edge of the wing instead of the leading edge on power savings and advances in propulsive efficiency. A scaled Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) wing is tested in a wind tunnel utilising a Brushless Direct Current (BLDC) engine with several propeller configurations. A new term, Ingestion Ratio (IR), is introduced to describe the effect of the change in propeller size on power savings. The investigation revealed that positioning the propeller on the trailing edge of the wing increases the propelling efficiency by up to 5.8% and saves up to 24.7% of electricity.
Crystal structure, hydrogen bonding, and high-pressure behavior of the hydroxide perovskite MgSi(OH)6: A phase relevant to deep subduction of hydrated oceanic crust
Authors: Welch Mark D. , Najorka Jens , Wunder Bernd 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
The structural response to compression of the synthetic high-pressure hydroxide perovskite MgSi(OH)6, the so-called “3.65 Å phase,” has been determined to 8.4 GPa at room temperature using single-crystal XRD in the diamond-anvil cell. Two very similar structures have been determined in space groups P21 and P21/n, for which differences in oxygen donor-acceptor distances indicate that the non-centrosymmetric structure is likely the correct one. This structure has six nonequivalent H sites, of which two are fully occupied and four are half-occupied. Half-occupied sites are associated with a well-defined crankshaft of hydrogen-bonded donor-acceptor oxygens extending parallel to c. Half occupancy of these sites arises from the averaging of two orientations of the crankshaft H atoms (|| ±c) in equal proportions. The P21 and P21/n structures are compared. It is shown that the former is likely the correct space group, which is also consistent with recent spectroscopic studies that recognize six nonequivalent O-H. The structure of MgSi(OH)6 at pressures up to 8.4 GPa was refined in both space groups to see how divergent the two models are. There is a very close correspondence between the responses of the two structures implying that, at least to 8.4 GPa, non-centrosymmetry does not affect compressional behavior. The very different compressional behavior of MgO6 and SiO6 octahedra observed in this study suggests that structural phase transformations or discontinuities likely occur in MgSi(OH)6 above 9 GPa.
Solubility Enhancement and Antioxidation Maintenance of CBD Encapsulated
in the P407-RUB Nano-micelle System
Authors: Su Yan-Ting , Zhang Jian 
Published: March 2023

Aim:
The aim of this study is to improve the water solubility and stability of cannabidiol
(CBD) utilizing micelle technology.

Materials and Methods:
Mixing of rubusoside (RUB) with Poloxamer 407 (P407) was explored as the
wall material for the preparation of CBD micelles. In this study, CBD-loaded mixed micelles (CBD-M)
composed of P407 and RUB was successfully formed by self-assembly then solid were prepared by
solvent evaporation. The saturated solubility of CBD-loaded micelles in water increased to 15.60 mg/mL,
1560-fold compared with its intrinsic solubility (0.01 mg/mL). The average size of CBD-M was 103 ±
2.66 nm and the encapsulation efficiency for CBD was 92.8 + 4.7 %, and 18.6 + 0.94% for drug-loading.

Results:
The morphology and encapsulation of CBD-M were characterized by TEM, FI-IR, DSC and
TG. The CBD-M solution was stable and CBD-M did not precipitate or leak after being diluted and
centrifugated. Besides, CBD-M solution was stable for 6 months at 4°C and room temperature. In vitro
antioxidant studies found that the antioxidant activity of CBD remained at the same level after micellization.

Conclusion:
These results suggest that CBD-M may be a promising and competitive formulation for the
delivery of CBD, laying a foundation for improving the bioavailability in the future.
Acceptance and Privacy Perceptions Toward Video-based Active and Assisted Living Technologies: Scoping Review
Authors: Mujirishvili Tamara , Maidhof Caterina , Florez-Revuelta Francisco , Ziefle Martina , Richart-Martinez Miguel , Cabrero-García Julio 
Published: March 2023

Background
The aging society posits new socioeconomic challenges to which a potential solution is active and assisted living (AAL) technologies. Visual-based sensing systems are technologically among the most advantageous forms of AAL technologies in providing health and social care; however, they come at the risk of violating rights to privacy. With the immersion of video-based technologies, privacy-preserving smart solutions are being developed; however, the user acceptance research about these developments is not yet being systematized.

Objective
With this scoping review, we aimed to gain an overview of existing studies examining the viewpoints of older adults and/or their caregivers on technology acceptance and privacy perceptions, specifically toward video-based AAL technology.

Methods
A total of 22 studies were identified with a primary focus on user acceptance and privacy attitudes during a literature search of major databases. Methodological quality assessment and thematic analysis of the selected studies were executed and principal findings are summarized. The PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews) guidelines were followed at every step of this scoping review.

Results
Acceptance attitudes toward video-based AAL technologies are rather conditional, and are summarized into five main themes seen from the two end-user perspectives: caregiver and care receiver. With privacy being a major barrier to video-based AAL technologies, security and medical safety were identified as the major benefits across the studies.

Conclusions
This review reveals a very low methodological quality of the empirical studies assessing user acceptance of video-based AAL technologies. We propose that more specific and more end user– and real life–targeting research is needed to assess the acceptance of proposed solutions.
A Continuous Aerobic Resistance Exercise Protocol for Concussion Rehabilitation Delivered Remotely via a Mobile App: Feasibility Study
Authors: Hutchison Michael G , Di Battista Alex P , Loenhart Matthew M 
Published: March 2023

Background
In recent years, several studies have consistently reported the beneficial effects of aerobic exercise in alleviating symptoms following concussion. However, exercise modality recommendations by practitioners are often limited to traditional exercise equipment (eg, treadmills and stationary bikes). Advances in digital technologies may help to overcome this limitation, as mobile apps can now provide users with high-quality instructional videos, programs, and monitoring capabilities using alternative modalities such as resistance exercises. Mobile technologies are also rapidly expanding to deliver and complement in-person clinical care. Thus, it is imperative to evaluate this emerging technology on its feasibility, safety, and clinical utility for concussion care.

Objective
The objective of the study was to determine the feasibility of a mobile app to deliver a resistance exercise protocol with minimal equipment to individuals following concussion. Feasibility was defined by retention, adverse events, and achievement of a target heart rate (HR) of 60%±5% (age-adjusted percentage of max: 220 – age). HR data were collected using an Apple Watch, Series 6. Symptoms were evaluated before and after 3 exercise sessions.

Methods
A 2-week, prospective, single-arm pilot study was conducted on 21 adults diagnosed with a concussion. Users were provided a continuous aerobic resistance exercise (CARE) protocol through a mobile app.

Results
A total of 18 participants (14 female and 4 male) completed a 3-session exercise plan. The median age-adjusted percent of HR max for session 1 was 55.5% (IQR 49%-63%), 58.1% (IQR 50.8%-65.2%) for session 2, and 57.4% (IQR 49.5%-64.7%) for session 3. Individual median HR% across all sessions ranged from 46.9% to 67.4%; furthermore, 10 participants (55.5%) had a total mean HR% within the target HR%, 7 participants had a mean HR% below 55%, and 1 participant had a mean HR% above 65%. In addition, adherence to the plan resulted in a decrease in reported symptom burden with 94% posterior probability.

Conclusions
Following concussion, a CARE protocol delivered through a mobile app resulted in no adverse effects with 14% (n=3/21) attrition over 3 sessions. CARE was successful in achieving an aerobic exercise intensity of 55%-65% of age-adjusted maximum HR in the majority of participants and resulted in a decrease in reported symptom burden. The potential for this platform in concussion rehabilitation warrants further investigation. Future studies are needed to assess the use of this technology throughout concussion recovery in both individuals with acute concussion, and those with persistent symptoms.
Implementation of Lean Construction to Eliminate Waste: A Case Study Construction Project in Indonesia
Authors: Anggraini Wresni , Harpito  , Siska Merry , Novitri Dian 
Published: March 2023

Lean Construction (LC) presented innovative practices to maximize the production value and minimize the production waste during construction. The problem that frequently occurs in the project is delaying the schedule, leading to time and cost overrun. This research aims to eliminate waste that causes delay and inefficiency. Several LC techniques were carried out to improve the efficiency of this project, namely: Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to discover wastes and determine Process Efficiency Cycle (PCE); Waste Assessment Model (WAM) to identify the inter-relationship among wastes; Fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram analysis to get the root cause of the waste. Research results showed the three highest wastes: defect 14.06%, over production 21.44%, and the highest rank was unnecessary inventories 31.73%. After implementing LC techniques, the PCE increased from 72 % to 79%. The implication of this research is to provide recommendations to the project’s stakeholders in running the building construction to avoid delay and inefficiency.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy untuk menurunkan perilaku menyakiti diri pada individu dengan Borderline Personality Disorder
Authors: Amelia Risa Nur 
Published: March 2023

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a personality disorder that appears in adolescence or early adulthood. The purpose of this study was to determine the role of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT in reducing self-harm behavior in individuals with BPD. The subject of this study was a 24-year-old female university student who had BPD symptpamans such as irritability, difﬁculty controlling emotions, self-harm, and frequent suicide attempts. The assessment methods used were psychological interviews, observations, graphic tests, SSCT tests, WHODAS self-reports, and self-harm inventories. The results of the study show that CBT can effectively reduce self-harm behavior in individuals with BPD.
Keywords: Boarderline personality disorder, cognitive behavioral therapy, self-harm

Abstrak
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) adalah gangguan kepribadian yang muncul pada masa remaja atau dewasa awal. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui peran terapi perilaku kognitif dalam mengurangi perilaku menyakiti diri sendiri pada individu dengan BPD. Subjek penelitian ini adalah seorang mahasiswi berusia 24 tahun yang memiliki gejala BPD seperti mudah marah, mudah marah, kesulitan mengendalikan emosi, menyakiti diri sendiri, dan sering mencoba bunuh diri. Metode asesmen yang digunakan adalah wawancara psikologis, observasi, tes grafis, SSCT, laporan diri WHODAS, dan inventarisasi menyakiti diri sendiri. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terapi perilaku kognitif dapat mengurangi perilaku menyakiti diri sendiri pada individu dengan BPD.
Kata kunci: Boarderline personality disorder, terapi perilaku kognitif, menyakiti diri sendiri
Constraints Facing African Academic Libraries in Applying Electronic Security Systems to Protect Library Materials
Authors: Kotoroi Gladness 
Published: March 2023

This article reviews published literature to identify factors that impede the application of electronic security systems (ESSs) in protecting library materials in African academic libraries. The information for the study was gathered through a review of online literature from databases, namely ProQuest, EBSCO, Emerald, Library Literature, Research Gate Information, and Google search engine. The scope of the literature covered the time when African academic libraries began to use ESSs to protect their collections to the present. It covered only literature that addresses the challenges that hinder African academic libraries from utilizing ESSs to protect library materials. Information was collected by reading the abstracts and conclusion of the online documents. In the beginning, a total of 91 articles were collected as a population of the study. However, only fifty-four (54) articles were found to be relevant to the area of the study. Basic keywords and advanced searching, namely truncations, headings, Boolean operators, electronic security systems, academic libraries, security, African Libraries, theft and mutilation were also used to get relevant literature on the topic from peer-reviewed and scholarly resources. Based on the findings of the reviewed literatures it is concluded that African academic libraries undergo nearly the same challenges where most of which can be addressed because they are generated by the managements, library staff and the environment in which the libraries operate rather than the ESSs. The researcher recommends that African academic library managements should cope with the technological changes so as to compete with the market demand. With that regard, the reported ESSs challenges facing African academic libraries should be aggressively addressed in order to make the application of ESSs effective. Equally, another study should be carried out to inform about the ramifications of not addressing electronic security systems.
ORF8 Breaks Genetic System of Macrophage to Escape Reproductive Immunity by Telomerase and NOS-Like System
Authors: liu wenzhong , Li hualan 
Published: March 2023

There is evidence that SARS-CoV-2 ORF8 may block interferon, change endoplasmic reticulum stress, damage chromatin, cause apoptosis, and hurt the male reproductive system through nitric oxide (NO). The pathogenesis of COVID-19 will be easier to understand if we know what ORF8 does. In this study, the bioinformatics technique of domain searching was used to find out what the ORF8 protein does in the body. ORF8 has domains associated with EF-hand, oxidized low-density lipoprotein cholesterol binding, macrophage-specific clearance receptors, suppression of telomerase transcription, damaged telomeres of DNA, Cyclin, NOS, ubiquitination, etc., according to the search results. ORF8 binds to oxidized VLDL cholesterol via macrophage-like specialized clearance receptors (SMB and SRCR) domains and is endocytosed into macrophages in the form of CD14+ receptor-bound VLDL, as revealed by the results. ORF8 colonizes macrophages via domain-like ABC and MlaD functions. ORF8 reaches the nucleus via cholesterol nuclear translocation and binds histones by ubiquitination. Ca2+ binding activates ORF8 NOS activity to produce NO, influencing histone acetylation, and ORF8 binds the CpG island of the telomerase reverse transcriptase gene in order to suppress transcription. ORF8 also binds to DNA telomeres via the TRF domain and telomerase-like activity, catalyzes telomere breaking via ribonuclease II, DNA topoisomerase (TOPEUc), and the Ku protein. And ORF8 activates the S/G2 switch via the cyclin and motor domains. ORF8 interferes with the genetic activity of macrophages and induces the death of immune cells, hence subverting the NO regulating mechanism of the immune system and facilitating virus evasion from the reproductive immune system. We suggested that ORF8 may be the virus's self-destruction mechanisms, which accelerate the death of infected cells owing to chromatin damage and indirectly lead to the demise of the virus when the synthesis of ORF8 being greater than the secretion.
The Role of ICT Business Infrastructure in The Provision of Business Development Services to Tanzanian Small and Medium Enterprises
Authors: Mushi G. J. , Amaniel P. A. , Munishi E. J. 
Published: March 2023

Purpose: The study intends to investigate the usage of ICT infrastructures in the provision of Business Development Services to SMEs in Tanzania. Specifically, the paper ascertains constraints to accessing ICT Business infrastructures by SMEs and proposes strategies for improving access.
Design/Methodology/ Approach: The study used a mixed method approach, with purposive and simple random sampling, to recruit 28 entrepreneurs and two officials from TANTRADE and BRELA. To collect data, a Likert scale questionnaire with 32 statements was used, and the data was later analyzed using SPSS, where mean and standard deviation were obtained, as well as Cronbach Alpha for content validity.
Findings: ICT has increased the value and nature of business operations by SMEs in Tanzania through an increase in the number of customers, increasing sales and reducing costs of operation among others. Also, factors limiting ICT usage have been identified to be, a lack of ICT skills by users, Lack of enough investment in ICT infrastructures by stakeholders and other reasons such as security concerns that entrepreneurs are not sure of their privacy and trust in the internet which was accompanied with high charges of the internet to users.
Research Limitation: This study primarily focused on SMEs in Dar es Salaam's urban settings, specifically in the Ilala municipal council.
Practical Implication: Improving SMEs' use of ICT will result in increased sales and profitability, as well as improved entrepreneur livelihoods and contributions to national development.
Social Implication: The study recommends policy options for improving BDS-related constraints among SMEs, such as improving ICT infrastructure and improving ICT knowledge and skills among users, which will improve local and international business for SMEs.
Originality / Value/ Novelty: Given that earlier studies on BDS did not offer comprehensive solutions for SMEs to access Business Development Services and Support, this study also contributes to more innovative and inclusive strategies for empowering urban SMEs. Despite the fact that some of these studies are quantitative, others have only focused on officially recognized businesses, leaving the vast majority of SMEs unattended.
Profilneurose
Authors: Schenk Sabrina 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Profile Neurosis. On a Signature of Subjectivity in Digital Culture
In three steps, the article explores the link between the ubiquitous need and supply of profiles on the one hand and the idea of optimization on the other hand. In a first step, a historical connection is drawn between the pedagogical motive of human improvement and the idea of optimization. It will be shown, secondly, that within this idea of optimization the ›entrepreneurial self‹ has become a ›project‹ itself. This ›project-self‹ is determined, thirdly, to develop a profile throughout life, which also becomes a dispositive not least set by digital technologies.
Preparation and characterization of superior hydrophilic PVDF/DA membranes by the self-polymerization approach of dopamine
Authors: Li Shaofeng , Zhang Meilin , Sun Jian , Sun Jianping , Wang Ying 
Published: March 2023

Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membranes are favored for their excellent properties. However, the inherent strong hydrophobicity of PVDF membranes limits their development in the field of water treatment. The objective of this study was to improve the performance of PVDF membranes using the self-polymerization, strong adhesion properties, and biocompatible effects of dopamine (DA). The PVDF/DA membrane modification conditions were simulated and optimized using response surface methodology (RSM), and the experimental design was used to investigate three main parameters. The results showed that the DA solution concentration of 1.65 g/L, the coating time of 4.5 h, the post-treatment temperature of 25°C, the contact angle decreased from 69° to 33.9°, and the pure water flux on the PVDF/DA membrane was higher than that on the original membrane. The absolute value of the relative error between the actual and predicted values is only 3.36 %. In the MBR parallel comparison test, compared with the PVDF/DA membrane, the total amount of extracellular polymers (EPS) of the PVDF membrane increased by 1.46 times and the polysaccharide increased by 1.56 times, which further showed that the PVDF/DA modified membrane had the excellent anti-pollution ability. Through Alpha diversity analysis, the biodiversity detected on PVDF/DA membranes was higher than that of PVDF membranes, which further proved its good bio-adhesion ability. These findings could offer a reference for the hydrophilicity, antifouling, and stability of PVDF/DA membranes, which would establish the foundation for the comprehensive applications in MBR.