bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Generalized Labeled Multi-Bernoulli Multi-Target Tracking with Doppler-Only Measurements
Authors: Zhu Yun , Mallick Mahendra , Liang Shuang , Yan Junkun 
Published: June 2022

The paper addresses the problem of tracking multiple targets with Doppler-only measurements in multi-sensor systems. It is well known that the observability of the target state measured using Doppler-only measurements is very poor, which makes it difficult to initialize the tracking target and produce the target trajectory in any tracking algorithm. Within the framework of random finite sets, we propose a novel constrained admissible region (CAR) based birth model that instantiates the birth distribution using Doppler-only measurements. By combining physics-based constraints in the unobservable subspace of the state space, the CAR based birth model can effectively reduce the ambiguity of the initial state. The CAR based birth model combines physics-based constraints in the unobservable subspace of the state space to reduce the ambiguity of the initial state. We implement the CAR based birth model with the generalized labeled multi-Bernoulli tracking filter to demonstrate the effectiveness of our proposed algorithm in Doppler-only tracking. The performance of the proposed approach is tested in two simulation scenarios in terms of the optimal subpattern assignment (OSPA) error, OSPA(2) (2)error, and computing efficiency. The simulation results demonstrate the superiority of the proposed approach. Compared to the approach taken by the state-of-the-art methods, the proposed approach can at most reduce the OSPA error by 58.77%, reduce the OSPA(2) error by 43.51%, and increase the computing efficiency by 9.56 times in the first scenario. In the second scenario, the OSPA error is reduced by 62.80%, the OSPA(2) (2)error is reduced by 43.65%, and the computing efficiency is increased by 2.61 times at most.
ANALISIS PENERIMAAN SISWA MAN 1 METRO TERHADAP PENGGUNAAN MEDIA SOSIAL DALAM PEMBELAJARAN BIOLOGI DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Sa'diah Halimah , Hakim Nasrul , Yudiyanto Yudiyanto , Suhendi Suhendi 
Published: June 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui bagaimanakah penggunaan media sosial serta penerimaan siswa terhadap penggunaan media sosial dalam pembelajaran biologi di masa pandemi Covid-19. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan metode studi kasus. Subjek penelitian adalah guru biologi serta siswa MAN 1 Metro. Instrumen yang digunakan yaitu angket dan wawancara yang disebar melalui google form. Analisis data menggunakan teknik analisis interaktif Milles & Hubberman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan media sosial dalam pembelajaran biologi selama masa pandemic Covid-19 membantu siswa dalam pembelajaran.. Hal itu dibuktikan dengan data yang diperoleh dari 3 indikator penerimaan siswa dari Persepsi Kemanfaatan Percieved Usefulness (PU) respon siswa sebanyak 7% Sangat Setuju, 33% Setuju, 29% Netral, 26% Tidak Setuju, dan 5% Sangat Tidak Setuju, dari Persepsi Kemudahan Penggunaan Perceived Easy of Use (PEOU) respon siswa sebanyak 22% Sangat Setuju, 48% Setuju, 19% Netral, 9% Tidak Setuju, dan 2% Sangat Tidak Setuju, dan dari Persepsi tentang Periaku untuk Tetap Menggunakan Behavioral Intention to Use respon siswa sebanyak 8% Sangat Setuju, 15% Setuju, 29% Netral, 30% Tidak Setuju, dan 18 Sangat Tidak Setuju. Dari hasil tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa media sosial dapat dijadikan alternatif media dalam pembelajaran dengan kondisi yang tidak memungkinkan untuk dilaksanakannya pembelajaran tatap muka khususnya selama masa pandemi Covid-19 ini
PENGARUH MATERI PEMBELAJARAN DIGITAL INTERAKTIF TERHADAP KREATIVITAS
Authors: Mahardika Anugrah Budi Satria , Mustaji Mustaji , Setyaedhi Hari Sugiharto 
Published: June 2022

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh bahan ajar interaktif pada kreativitas siswa dalam pembelajaran dasar-dasar desain grafis. Para siswa dapat menggunakan bahan ajar interaktif untuk menunjang kreativitas mereka. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis eksperimen dengan memakai desain kuasi eksperimen dengan bentuk nonequivalent control group design. Penelitian ini dilakukan di SMK Wijaya Putra Surabaya pada materi dasar-dasar desain grafis yang melibatkan 60 peserta didik dimana 30 siswa pada kelas kontrol dan 30 siswa pada kelas eksperimen. Sesi pre dan posttest dilakukan untuk mendapatkan informasi mengenai dampak penggunaan bahan ajar interaktif terhadap kreativitas siswa. Penelitian ini berimplikasi pada pendidik terkait penggunaan materi pembelajaran digital interaktif untuk pembelajaran.
CREDIT GROWTH OF VIETNAMESE COMMERCIAL BANKS IN THE CASE OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Pham Quynh Xuan 
Published: June 2022

This study evaluates credit growth and analyzes factors affecting credit growth of Vietnamese commercial banks in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. The study uses financial statement data from 25 Vietnamese commercial banks during the period from the 1st quarter of 2018 to the 3rd quarter of 2021. The credit growth of the banks fluctuated and tended to decrease during the Covid-19 pandemic, especially from the beginning of 2021 to present when Vietnam faced significant outbreaks. The results from applying random effects model show that the Covid-19 pandemic had a negative impact on credit growth. In addition, financial capabilityalso negatively affected credit growth. In contrast, an increase of capital mobilization ability, profit rate, and profit margin led to the growth of credit.
REASERCH ON DETERMINATION FOR THE LIMITED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH AND BENDING MOMENT OF THE STEEL COLUMN BASE USING EFFECTIVE AREA PANDEMIC
Authors: Bui Hao Phuoc 
Published: June 2022

In the design of steel column base, parameters of limited compressive strength NRd and limited bending moment MRd are the control conditions that need to be paid due attention, otherwise it will damage the concrete foundation block at the foot of the column. The objective of the article is to use the effective area method in Eurocode 3 standard to determine NRd and MRd of the steel column base, then perform numericalcalculations to check the calculation results. The results show that the NRd and MRd of the steel column base tends to increase when increasing the thickness of the base plate and the grade of the concrete foundation block. Then, corresponding to each thickness of the base plate (from t=18 mm to t=36 mm) and each concrete grade (from C16/20 to C50/60) will give corresponding results for each NRd and MRd. However, it is important to note that the compressive capacity and bending moment of the column base will be limited, can not increase forever, for example, can not overcome the compressive strength Npl;Rd = 1596 kN and the limit bending strength Mpl;Rd=131.3 kN.m of the concrete foundation block at the base of the column. The article recommends using the results of this study to choose the thickness of the base plate and the grade of theconcrete foundation block in the most effective, accurate and economical way.
Evaluation of Dental Caries and Periodontal Health Status in Children with Autism: a Case Control Study
Authors: Bin Khalid Khan Ahmed , Nigar Seeme , Ahmed Naseer , Tanwir Anum , Kumar Chander , Altamash Sara 
Published: June 2022

Background: Dental problems are common in autistic children due to poor oral hygiene. During the dental treatment, main challenge is reduced ability of autistic kids to communicate. The objective of this study was to investigate about the oral health status of autistic children and to compare the risk of dental caries and periodontal disease between children with autism and healthy controls.
Methodology: This case-control study was conducted at the Milestone Charitable Trust and Defense Housing Authority (DHA), Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed School, for the duration of 04 months (1st Dec 2019 – 30th March 2020). Among cases, 67 autistic children and among controls,67 healthy children, of age 7 to 17 years, of either gender, were included. All the participants were examined and assessed for presence or absence of any carious lesions, and periodontal health. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 23.
Results: The overall mean age of included children was 12.51±2.99 years. Of 134 children, 53.7% were males and 46.3% females. The odds of periodontal disease were 5.52 times higher in autistic children as compared to healthy children (p < .001). The odds of dental caries were 3.43 times higher in autistic children as compared to healthy children (p < .001). In both age groups (<=10 years and >10 years), the risk of periodontal disease and dental caries was higher among autistic children as compared to normal children. While, according to gender, the risk of dental caries was higher among male autistic children as compared to normal children.
Conclusion: The odds of dental caries and periodontal disease were higher among autistic children as compared to healthy controls.
Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dental caries, Periodontitis
Impact of Extroversion on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Prosthodontic Patients
Authors: Ishaq Waleed , Riaz Hira , Chaudhary Muhammad Aamir Ghafoor , Anjum Rida , Ahmad Salman , Bano Sara 
Published: June 2022

Background: Oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) is a compound model comprising individualized evaluation of one’s emotional, functional and oral health. It is easily influenced by multiple variables including oral problems, cultural differences and personality traits. Where other personality traits negatively influence OHRQoL, extroversion exhibits a positive association. Contrarily, conflicting results have been reported in literature. The inconsistent results, insufficient local data and cultural differences make it imperative to further investigate. The objective of the study was to determine a correlation between extroversion and OHRQoL in prosthodontic patients.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Prosthodontics Department of Islamic International Dental Hospital, Islamabad from May 2018 to April 2019. Sample size was calculated to be 270 with 5% significance level and Spearman correlation coefficient of 0.17. However, 305 patients were included in this study. After obtaining informed consent and recording demographic data, Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14) and Eysenck Personality Questionnaire–Revised Short-scale (EPQ-RS) were used to collect the required data and categorize patients.
Results: The bivariate correlation analysis revealed extroversion to be negatively associated (r = -0.220) with OHIP score. It depicts that the more extrovert an individual, the lower the OHIP score (better OHRQoL) and vice versa. Effect modifier analysis revealed inconsistent correlation results for extroversion.
Conclusion: A positive correlation has been established between Extroversion and OHRQoL, with inconsistent results after controlling effect modifiers.
Post-traumatic stress disorder and Post-traumatic Growth among Police officials; Role of Coping Self Efficacy and Hope
Authors: Azeem Azra , Nelofar Kiran  
Published: June 2022

Background: Post traumatic stress disorder in the after math of trauma is common. The objective of this study was to find correlation between Post-traumatic stress disorder and contributing factors of growth after trauma in active duty officials of police having direct exposure of trauma during war against terror in Pakistan.
Methodology: The cross-sectional study was done on active-duty police officials from Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) of Pakistan in three years duration from Jan, 2019 till December 2021. Non probability purposive sampling technique was used for selection of participants. Post-Traumatic Stress Diagnostic Scale (PDS-5), short form of Comprehensive trauma inventory, Adult Hope Scale and Perceived coping self-efficacy scale were used for data collection. SPSS version 21 was used for data analysis. After descriptive analysis, correlation of variables was checked by Pearson correlation and moderation analysis was done.
Results: Age range of the participants was 33.6 ± 6.3 years. There was a significant strong positive correlation of Hope and Perceived self-efficacy with Post traumatic growth and negative correlation with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. There was a significant increase in post-traumatic growth in presence of hope and perceived self-efficacy.
Conclusion: Relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder and post-traumatic growth was moderated by perceived coping self-efficacy and hope.
Thickness optimization of the output power and effective thermoelectric figure of merit of thin thermoelectric generator
Authors: Seki Kazuhiko , Mukaida Masakazu , Wei Qingshuo , Ishida Takao 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
The conventional thermoelectric figure of merit and power factor is not sufficient as a measure of thin film quality of thermoelectric materials, where the power conversion efficiency depends on the film dimensions. By considering the film size, the effective thermoelectric figure of merit and effective Seebeck coefficient is introduced to guarantee that the maximum energy conversion efficiency increases as the effective thermoelectric figure of merit increases. Similarly, the effective power factor is defined. By introducing typical material properties for Bi2Te3 and PEDOT, we study the thickness dependence of the effective figure of merit and the effective power factor.
Intake, apparent digestibility, and productive parameters of dairy goats fed sugarcane replacing corn silage
Authors: Cañizares Gil Ignácio , Gomes Helen Fernanda Barros , Lourençon Raquel Vasconcelos , Marques Raquel Ornelas , Brito Evelyn Prestes , Boaventura Neto Oscar , Cañizares Marleide , Gonçalves Heraldo Cesar 
Published: June 2022

O experimento foi conduzido para avaliar a substituição da silagem de milho por cana-de-açúcar in natura, na relação volumoso: concentrado de 40:60, sobre o consumo de matéria seca (MS), digestibilidade dos nutrientes, produção e composição do leite e comportamento alimentar de cabras em lactação. Oito cabras foram distribuídas em dois quadrados latinos 4 × 4 balanceados, onde os níveis de substituição utilizados foram de 0, 33, 67 e 100%. O consumo de MS, foi em média de 2,302 kg / dia, apresentou resposta quadrática com o valor mínimo observado na inclusão da cana-de-açúcar de 68,04%. Os tratamentos não afetaram a ingestão de proteína bruta (PB), fibra em detergente neutro (FDN) ou energia líquida, enquanto a ingestão de carboidratos não fibrosos (NFC) e nutrientes digestíveis totais (NDT) respondeu quadraticamente e a ingestão de extrato etéreo (EE) diminuiu com o aumento dos níveis de cana-de-açúcar. Os níveis de substituição da silagem de milho por cana-de-açúcar não influenciaram os coeficientes de digestibilidade da MS, PB, FDN ou CNF, mas a digestibilidade do EE apresentou resposta quadrática. Não houve diferenças para a produção de leite, que foi em média 1,512 kg / dia, mesmo quando a produção foi corrigida para 3,5% de gordura. O nitrogênio da uréia no leite, por outro lado, aumentou com os níveis de cana-de-açúcar. A cana-de-açúcar in natura pode substituir a silagem de milho na dieta de cabras de baixo rendimento com relação volumoso: concentrado de 40:60, pois não altera a produção de leite.
Palavras chave: matéria seca, nitrogênio ureico do leite, produção de leite, proteína, ruminação
Aplikasi Jamiko pada Jajanan Tradisional Pengusaha Mikro Berbasis Android
Authors: Hidayat Samsul , Rohmah Mimin Fatchiyatur , Ristono Joko 
Published: June 2022

Aplikasi toko online saat ini banyak digunakan untuk mempromosikan produk yang dijual dan menjadi salah satu media yang digunakan untuk jual beli produk. Produk yang dijual beragam dari produk pakai sampai produk konsumsi yang salah satunya merupakan jajan tradisional. Sistem Aplikasi Jamiko Pada Jajanan Tradisional Pengusaha Mikro Berbasis Android yang dapat memasarkan produk pengusaha mikro untuk mempromosikan produk dan jual beli produk secara digital, pembangunan aplikasi ini menggunakan android studio yang mudah dalam memperbaiki dan meng upgrade aplikasi. Dengan tujuan mengurangi tingkat pengangguran yang meningkat karena pandemi covid-19 di desa Sawahan serta berdampak pula pada tingkat minat pengusaha mikro meningkat pesat dan juga banyak pedagang baru yang menerapkan metode digital untuk memperkenalkan produknya sehingga untuk pengusaha mikro yang tidak mengerti akan cara memasarkan produk menggunakan media sosial ataupun digital mengalami kendala yang cukup serius yang dapat mengancam usaha mereka. Pengujian aplikasi menerapkan metode black box dengan hasil baik dan berjalan sesuai dengan perancangan yang dibuat. Berdasarkan hasil quesioner mencapai tingkat akurasi 87% dari pengguna aplikasi maka aplikasi tersebut tergolong baik dan layak untuk digunakan.
Perioperative Management of Tonsillectomy in Pediatrics with Tetralogy of Fallot
Authors: Dwiyono Rizqi Ahmad Nur , Hapsari Paramita Putri 
Published: June 2022

Introduction. Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a cyanotic congenital heart disease that includes ventricular septal defect, aortic overriding, infundibular stenosis, and Right Ventricle Hypertrophy (RVH). Perioperative management includes preoperative management, intraoperative anesthesia, and post-operative and potential problem management.
Case presentation. We report a -8-year-old-girl with congenital heart disease TOF planned for tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. The patient weighs 18 kilograms, has a blood pressure of 96/55 mmHg, pulse rate of 104 times per minute, respiratory rate 24 times per minute, and oxygen saturation of 74-79% supine position with room air. We find ejection systolic murmur at SIC 4/6 left parasternal and clubbing fingers-on physical examination. Laboratory preoperation shown Hb value 22.9; Hct : 70; AL : 11.2; AT : 281; AE : 8.58. We pre-medicate with ondansetron, dexamethasone, and sedation in the transit room with ketamine and midazolam. Induction by fentanyl and rocuronium to facilitate endotracheal intubation. Postoperatively, the patient was transferred to the PICU with an ET in a tube. She is monitored for a post-operative complications such as active bleeding to hyper cyanotic and performed extubation less than 24 hours after surgery.
Conclusion. Anesthetic goals in this patient are to maintain or slightly increase the Systemic Vascular Resistance, minimize Pulmonary Vascular Resistance dan provide mild cardiac depression.
Assessing the Prevalence of Disease-Specific Antinuclear Antibodies and their Detection in Diagnosis of Rheumatic Disorders in Syria
Authors: Babelly Widad , Ghrewaty Abdul-Jalil , Dababo M. Khaled 
Published: June 2022

Background: Antinuclear antibodies (ANA) detection is a crucial laboratory test for diagnosing systemic autoimmune disorders and is commonly the initial step in autoantibodies screening. ANA are immunoglobulins that differentiate a wide range of nuclear and cytoplasmic components. ANAs are consistently present in the sera of patients with a variety of rheumatic disorders. The purpose of the study was to investigate the kinds and the expansion of disease-specific antinuclear antibodies (ANAs) and their link to rheumatic disorders in the general Syrian people.
Method: Immunofluorescence (IIF) was used for testing ANA in serum samples gained from 529 patients. Individualities positive for IF­ ANA were further tested for disease­ specific ANAs using line Immunoblot assay.
Results: Based on the result of the IF­ ANA assay, the rates of positive samples were 7.9%. Anti-SSA/Ro and anti-dsDNA antibodies were detected in 7and 6 individuals, respectively, anti Scl70, anti-Nucleosome, anti-U1-RNP, anti-CENP B were detected in 4 different individuals, but anti-Sm, anti-PCNA, and anti-Jo-1 antibodies were undetectable. Among 42 IF­ ANA­ positive individualities, 24 were found to have disease ­specific ANAs: nine SLE, three Sclerosis, and two rheumatoid arthritis.
Conclusions ANA should generally not be examined without a clinical indication. Positive ANA finding in the absence of clinical symptoms and signs has limited diagnostic usefulness and should be interpreted by a rheumatologist constantly, in the context of clinical symptoms and the results of laboratory tests for specific autoantibodies.
ANALYSIS OF AUSTRIA'S ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM BASED ON THE GEI APPROACH
Authors: Wachira Esther Wanjiru 
Published: June 2022

This paper aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Austria. The study used the Global Entrepreneurship Index (GEI) method and the Penalty for Bottleneck (PFB) to achieve this objective. The findings revealed a moderated entrepreneurial ecosystem with a GEI score of 65.2%. Again, the study found a strong correlation between Austria's GDP per capita and the GEI scores and a moderate score for all the three sub-indices entrepreneurial attitudes (65.5), entrepreneurial abilities (67.6), and entrepreneurial aspirations (62.4). Using the Penalty for Bottleneck (PFB) method, the study identified high growth and human capital as the bottleneck pillars. To shun the bottlenecks related to high growth, accessibility of finance, and formulation of sophisticated strategy at the institutional level are paramount, especially during this highly competitive technological era. Also, to alleviate the human capital bottleneck, the government should draw up policies that will help boost education at the tertiary level, especially at an individual level. Further empirical research can be conducted to compare the entrepreneurial ecosystem of EU countries. This study adds to the existing literature on entrepreneurship which is scanty. Additionally, this paper highlights the bottlenecks in Austria's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem and provides possible alternative policies that can enhance the entrepreneurial ecosystem if implemented.
An Effective On-line Dispute Resolution Network for Enhancing Collective Redress in Europe: How to Handle Mass Small Claims Through an Integrated Approach
Authors: Zuffi Beatrice 
Published: June 2022

The ESCP disappointing results, the scarce interconnection between Reg. 861/2007, ADR legislation and Directives 2019/2161 and 2020/1828, as well as the suboptimal functioning of the ODR platform urge for a global rethinking. The Author points out some possible interventions to implement consumers’ and users’ protection in relation to small and homogenous claims, hoping that the European Institutions will soon consider a reform aimed at establishing an online integrated justice service in which court procedures merge with mechanisms of amicable solution.