bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Cystoscopic-guided scissor transection of intramural ectopic ureters as a novel alternate minimally invasive treatment option to laser ablation in female dogs: 8 cases (2011–2020)
Authors: Jacobson Else , Meler Erika N. , Delisser Peter J. , Thompson Ann L. 
Published: March 2022

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of cystoscopic-guided scissor transection of ectopic ureters (CST-EU) in female dogs.

ANIMALS
8 incontinent female dogs with intramural ectopic ureters.

PROCEDURES
For this retrospective case series, data were collected from medical records of dogs that underwent CST-EU to relocate the ectopic ureteral orifice to an anatomically normal trigonal location between June 2011 and December 2020. Outcome after hospital discharge was determined using owner telephone questionnaires.

RESULTS
Ectopic ureters were bilateral in 4 of the 8 dogs, and all dogs had other urogenital tract anomalies. Owner questionnaire follow-up was available for 7 dogs, and results indicated 6 dogs had improved urinary continence immediately following the procedure. At the last follow-up (44 to 3,384 days after CST-EU), 3 of the 7 dogs were completely continent with CST-EU alone, 3 others became continent or were markedly improved with the addition of medications for urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence, and 1 required ureteroneocystostomy, colposuspension, and an artificial urethral sphincter to become fully continent. Owners of 5 of the 7 dogs reported that they considered the outcome of CST-EU as good to excellent, and all owners reported that they would consider having CST-EU performed again should they have another incontinent dog. Complications were minor, and only 3 dogs showed transient lower urinary tract signs after CST-EU.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE
Results indicated CST-EU could provide a safe, effective, minimally invasive alternative in the absence of laser technology for the treatment of intramural ectopic ureters in female dogs.
Brucella suis and farm biosecurity: assessing risk in pigs raised outdoors in New York State
Authors: Havas Karyn A. , Yancey Caroline B. , Zhuang Jiexian , Braun Carissa , Smith David C. 
Published: March 2022

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the Brucella suis exposure status of pigs raised with outdoor access on farms in New York State and assess biosecurity and management practices of those farms.

ANIMALS
250 pigs that were raised for commercial purposes, had access to the outdoors, and were > 4 months of age on 24 farms in New York State.

PROCEDURES
Farms were randomly selected from a sampling frame generated for the study and contacted to recruit them to participate. Participating farms were provided a questionnaire to complete. Up to 30 pigs per farm were tested for serum anti-Brucella antibodies.

RESULTS
Farm were classified as seasonal and year round. Seasonal farms raised pigs for slaughter, and year-round farms bred pigs, raised them for slaughter, and sold live pigs to others to raise. None of the 250 pigs had antibodies to Brucella spp. Nevertheless, the biosecurity assessment revealed a need for enhanced practices in procurement and management of swine in a wide range of areas.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE
There was no evidence for ongoing B suis infection on these swine farms in New York State, but biosecurity and preventive practices at these facilities could be improved to prevent the introduction and spread of B suis and other pathogens.
Design and implementation of a nano magnetic logic barrel shifter using beyond-CMOS technology
Authors: Kumaresan Raja Sekar , Raj Marshal , Gopalakrishnan Lakshminarayanan 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
Bit manipulation plays a significant role in high-speed digital signal processing (DSP) and data computing systems, and shift and rotation operations are crucial functions in it. In general, barrel shifters are used to perform these operations effectively. Nano magnetic logic circuits are among the promising beyond-CMOS alternative technologies for the design of high-speed circuits. Most of the existing circuits that have been developed using nano magnets are combinational circuits. In this work, a barrel shifter is implemented and realised using in-plane nano magnetic logic. The proposed design is the first of its kind nano magnetic logic circuit. The nano magnetic logic circuit implementation, layout generation, simulation, and validation were performed using the ToPoliNano and ModelSim tools. The logical equivalent design was synthesised and evaluated using the Synopsys Design Compiler tool. The proposed barrel shifter was realised using majority logic has 1769037 nano magnets with a boxing area of 481 × 13104 µm2 and 3276 clock zones after optimisation with the Barycenter algorithm. The proposed barrel shifter realised using Boolean logic has 315276 nano magnets with a boxing area of 265 × 5028 µm2 and 1257 clock zones after optimisation with the Barycenter algorithm. The proposed design results demonstrate that complex systems can be developed using nano magnetic logic by combining combinational and sequential circuits.
Basketball self training shooting posture recognition and trajectory estimation using computer vision and Kalman filter
Authors: Egi Yunus 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
Self-shooting training is one of the fundamental criteria for success in basketball. Particularly, young players increase their performance with regular training. However, the training process becomes painful and time-consuming without a coach since the incorrect shooting posture causes missing shots, leading to reluctance. In this research, a self-shooting posture algorithm is developed to track the movement of basketball players and give them feedback about their position, angle, and basketball projectile trajectory information. The proposed algorithm uses computer vision techniques and Kalman filter to detect the best projectile trajectory using initial conditions such as acceleration due to gravity the initial velocity at the angle of launch having certain horizontal distance to the rim and the rim distance from the ground The acceleration of both gravity and air drag are altered by predefined parameters, including the drag coefficient basketball mass ball radius and silhouette area The proposed algorithm provides the shooting angle in real-time by placing the projectile angle on to the cropped image of the player posture and draws the projectile trajectory towards the basketball hoop According to the results, the players having a specified height can achieve the best shooting at the angle with air drag force. On the other hand, if there is no air resistance, the best shooting angle is deviated significantly. The other stats that are a total time of travel, maximum horizontal distance, maximum height and the time until the top are also given along with the results.
Theoretical and Experimental Research on Spatial Performances of the Long-slit Streak Tube
Authors: Tian Liping , Shen Lingbin , Xue Yanhua , Chen Lin , Li Lili , Chen Ping , Tian Jinshou , Zhao Wei 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
The streak tubes are widely used in National Ignition Facility (NIF), Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF), and streak tube imaging lidar (STIL) as radiation or imaging detectors. The spatial resolution and effective photocathode area of the streak tube are strongly dependent on its operating and geometry parameters (electron optical structure and applied voltage). Studies about this dependence do not cover the full range of the parameters. In this paper, 3-D models are developed in Computer Simulation Technology Particle Studio (CST-PS) to comprehensively calculate the spatial resolution for various parameters. Monte Carlo Sampling method (M-C method) and spatial modulation transfer function method (SMTF) are employed in our simulation. Simulated results of the optimized spatial resolution are validated by the experimental data. Finally, the radii of the photocathode (R
c) and phosphor screen (R
s) are optimized. Geometry parameters of R
c=60 mm and R
s=80 mm are proposed to optimize the streak tube performances. Simulation and experimental results show that the spatial resolution and effective photocathode area of this streak tube are expected to reach 16 lp/mm and 30 mm-length while the voltage between cathode and grid (U
cg) is 150 V.
Development of a Temperature and Heat Flux Measurement System Based on Microcontroller and its Application in Ophthalmology
Authors: Wang Chunzhi , Jiao Hongzhe , Anatychuk Lukyan , Pasyechnikova Nataliya , Naumenko Volodymyr , Zadorozhnyy Oleg , Vikhor Lyudmyla , Kobylianskyi Roman , Fedoriv Roman , Kochan Orest 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
The paper describes the design and technical parameters of a medical thermoelectric device developed for diagnosing and monitoring the ophthalmic diseases. The main elements of the device are a specially designed thermoelectric heat flux sensor and a thermocouple temperature sensor connected to a data acquisition unit. The sensor is a thermoelectric micro-module that converts the heat flux into an electric voltage, which is recorded by the measuring channel of the data acquisition unit. The device allows high-precision measurements of both heat flux and temperature from the ocular surface. The paper contains examples of clinical piloting of the device.
Analysis of NMR Signal for Static Magnetic Field Standard
Authors: Andris Peter , Dermek Tomáš , Gogola Daniel , Přibil Jiří , Frollo Ivan 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
This article describes the analysis of the NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) stabilizer signal. Magnetic field of the standard is created using an electromagnet. Sufficiently high stability of the magnetic field is achieved with the help of a stabilizer with an NMR probe. The NMR phenomenon makes possible very accurate measurements of the static magnetic field, but the resulting stability depends also on supporting electronics. An analysis has been done and tolerances of the measured quantities have been estimated. The calculated tolerances indicate the needed features of the material. First the probe excites the FID (Free Induction Decay) signal in the water sample and acquires the signal answer. It is Fourier transformed and its spectrum is investigated. The actual magnetic field corresponds to the strongest frequency sample. It is utilized for the magnetic field strength correction and stabilization of it. The article brings many equations for such calculation.
Design and Testing of Wireless Motion Gauges for Two Collaborative Robot Arms
Authors: Kim Yong-Sik , Dagalakis Nicholas G. , Marvel Jeremy , Cheok Geraldine 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
Most existing robot performance evaluation methods focus on single robotic arms performing independent motion tasks. In this paper, a motion gauge is proposed to evaluate the symmetrical coordinated-motion performance between two robotic arms. For this evaluation, the proposed device monitors the relative distance between the two robotic arms in real-time, which is used to evaluate the coordinated-motion errors with respect to accuracy, and repeatability between the two arms. The proposed metrology device is composed of two linear displacement sensors sliding on a linear rail, two ball-and-socket magnetic couplers for mounting to robotic arms, and a wireless communication module for data transmission. For validation, the proposed system monitored the two robotic arms programmed to simulate symmetrical coordinated motions.
The Need for a Global Aviation Cybersecurity Defense Policy
Authors: Nobles Calvin , Burrell Darrell , Waller Tyrone 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
Commercial aviation is vital to the economic health of the global economy. Commercial aviation as a global entity should be an international critical infrastructure that constantly safeguards and protects from malicious threats, including cybersecurity threat actors (Nobles, 2019). The international aviation industry needs a comprehensive cybersecurity defense plan to prevent cyber-based threats from negatively impacting civil aviation. Critical components of the global aviation systems consist of airport operations, air traffic management, ground operations, airline operations, unmanned systems, operations (Kessler, Craiger, & Haass, 2018), aviation maintenance, airport security (physical security), and cargo and logistics. The existing aviation infrastructure was designed, engineered, and implemented without forbearance on cybersecurity (Kessler, Craiger, & Haass, 2018). The lack of international cyber governance impedes the enforcement of cybersecurity policies; therefore, requiring a global-based alliance to create standards and best practices for evaluating and managing cybersecurity risks (Urban, 2017), especially in commercial aviation.
Research and Evidence Regarding the Validation of the Psychological Evaluation for Selection of Future Officers
Authors: Prisăcaru Adrian 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
The purpose of this study is to present some scientifically validated evidence on the usefulness scales designed to assess the skills and predictors of the psychological profiles of military services/specialties in relation to psychological criteria. The procedures performed ensure that the used predictors and psychological assessment tools optimally participate to the selection of future officers, substantiating the best decision regarding the correspondence between the psychological profile of the person and the psychological profile of the function/military specialty in which it can develop.
Automotive Hazardous Waste Management in Automotive Shops of Indonesia’s Metropolitan City. Case Study: Bandung City, West Java Province
Authors: Widyarsana I Made Wahyu , Mulyadi Aurilia Ayuanda , Tambunan Suci Ameliya 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
The number of vehicles in Bandung City continues to increase every year in line with the growth of motorized vehicle repair shops, thereby increasing the generation of hazardous waste from automotive shop activities. Based on Indonesia’s Governmental Decree 101 of 2014, vehicle maintenance and repair activities are one of the businesses that produce hazardous waste. This study focused on licensed and unlicensed automotive shops in Bandung City using stratified sampling methods by determining waste generation and composition, evaluating existing management systems, followed by developing management system alternatives. In determining the generation and composition of hazardous waste from automotive shop activities, a sampling of 42 unlicensed automotive shops and 11 unlicensed automotive shops in 3 areas of Bandung City was conducted. Sampling results of hazardous waste generation are 1.83 kg/vehicle/day for motorcycle automotive shops and 6.90 kg/vehicle/day for car automotive shops. The largest composition of hazardous waste produced in licensed shops is used oil with a proportion of 29.60 % and metal scrap component with a proportion of 35.83 % for unlicensed automotive shops. The projection results of hazardous waste generation in 2021 are around 774.26 tonnes/day. If the hazardous waste generated is not properly managed it can pose a risk to human health and the environment. An integrated management system for hazardous waste consists of packaging activity, storage activity, collection, transportation, and recycling activity.
THE INDEGENEOUS PEOPLES AND DEVELOPMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR BALI TRADITIONAL HOUSE IN MUNCAN CUSTOMARY VILLAGE, KARANGASEM, BALI
Authors: Nutrisia Dewi Ni Made Emmi , Pranajaya I Kadek , Yuni Utami Ni Kadek 
Published: March 2022

The existence of indigenous peoples is one of the important things in supporting the sustainability of traditional values, especially those related to the design of residential buildings. The customary village of Muncan Village, Karangasem is one of the traditional villages in Bali where the existence of indigenous peoples still exists. This can be seen from the lives of these indigenous peoples in carrying out their daily lives still following the customs and rules contained in the region. Seeing the high existence of indigenous peoples in the village, it is necessary to examine the relationship of the existence of indigenous peoples to the development of architecture and interiors in these traditional Balinese houses. The purpose of this study was to determine the role of indigenous peoples in preserving traditional Balinese houses. This study uses a method with a qualitative approach and a cultural studies perspective. The results of this study indicate that the existence of indigenous peoples in the village of Muncan affects the architectural and interior development of their homes. This can be seen from the mindset of the community as well as various activities that contain elements of religion, tradition and belief that are applied to the architectural design of their residences. Broadly speaking, the architectural design of the residence still applies the concept of traditional Balinese architecture but has developed only in the form of materials and forms following developments according to the latest science and technology.
Keywords: Existence, Society, Custom, Architecture, Interiors.
Second metabolite content and antioxidative, α-amylase inhibitory activity of Phellinus gilvus fruiting body extracts
Authors: Dang Ngoc Quang , Duong Hong Thi 
Published: March 2022

Fractions yielded from Phellinus gilvus fruiting bodies by liquid-liquid partition of methanol extract contained various bioactive compounds such as phenolics, flavonoids and terpenes. Butanol, water and ethyl acetate fractions had high content of total phenolics, 158.12 – 247.31 mg of gallic acid equivalents (GAE)/g and low content of flavonoids, 21.74 - 36.05 mg of quercetin equivalents (QE)/g, respectively. These values highly correlated with their antioxidant activity including 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) scavenging potential with IC50 values of 84.5 -108.44 μg/mL and reducing power. These fractions showed moderate α-amylase inhibitory activity with IC50 values of 4.77, 10.69 and 3.9 mg/mL respectively. The P. gilvus fractions exhibited very slight inhibitory activity on the growth of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial strains at the concentration of 20 mg/mL. The results suggest the utility of butanol, water, and ethyl acetate fractions from fruiting bodies of P. gilvus collected in Vietnam for further characterization in order to apply for diabetes or anti-aging prevention.
Preparation and Characterisation of Composite Magnetite Fe3O4-Activated Carbon as Adsorben of Phenol
Authors: Lestari Intan , Yohana Agnes Vionita , Farid Faizar , Gusti Diah Riski 
Published: March 2022

Preparation and characterization of magnetite Fe3O4-palm shell activated carbon composite has been carried out as an adsorbent of phenol compounds. Composites were preparation using the co-precipitationÂ method by mixing Fe3O4 magnetite and suspension of activated carbon in water at 2:1 ratio by co-precipitation method. The functional groups, morphology and magnetization of the composites were characterized by FTIR, XRD, SEM-EDX and VSM. The XRD characterization result showed that the irregular activated carbon diffraction pattern on the composite showed that the carbon structure was amorphous and the peak was typical of Fe3O4 at an angle of 2Î¸ 35.3961Ëš with the distance of the diffraction plane or d = 2.53387Çº. VSM characterization shows the magnetic properties of magnetite are super paramagnetic with the resulting magnetization value of 15.93 emu/g, the remanence value (Mr) is 1.79 emu/g and the coercivity value (Hc) is 131.64 Oe. Adsorbent used for phenol adsorption with optimum at pH 6 with adsorption capacity wasÂ Â Â Â Â Â 6.71 mg/g, 120 minute contact time with adsorption capacity was 9.63 mg/g and the amount of phenol absorbed reached equilibrium a concentration of 300 mg/L of phenol with an adsorption capacity is 58.6 mg/g. The kinetics parameter showed that the adsorption followed pseudo second-order model.
Methodology of an e-Delphi study to explore future trends in orthopedics education and the role of technology in orthopedic surgeon learning
Authors: Rüetschi Urs , Salazar Carlos Mario Olarte 
Published: March 2022

Objectives:
To present the methodology of an e-Delphi study conducted to learn about trends and technology in the present and future continuing medical education for trauma surgeons at different stages of their careers.

Methods:
Apply proven tools for gathering expert opinions on complex questions and obtain consensus by controlled, quasi-anonymous feedback collection using electronic means.

Results:
A three-round e-Delphi achieved consensus.

Conclusion:
The e-Delphi methodology applied can successfully be used to predict future trends in surgeon education and the impact of learning technology.
PENERAPAN DESAIN KELAS EFEKTIF BAGI ANAK BERKEBUTUHAN KHUSUS DI SNETS YCHI AUTISM CENTRE CABANG JEPARA
Authors: Murni Sri , Naiema An Naas Shahifatun , Suhaila Arina , Sanjali Sarwan , Rizka Muhammad Dany , Shofiyuddin Muhammad , Zulfahmi Muhammad Nofan 
Published: March 2022

<p><strong><em>Abstract.</em></strong> <em>In each child there is an ability or potential that is unique to him or her. And child rights which state that all children have the same rights and obligations to live and develop fully according to their potential. Autistic children generally have a high level of carefulness in terms of visualization. This sensitivity to visualization is traumatic to certain colors. the study room is designed according to the characteristics of the behavior of children with special needs or according to the type or type of therapy. "Form Follow Function" which means that the shape of the room follows its function, the interior design of the occupational class at the Jepara Branch of Snets Ychi Autism Center makes a positive contribution to achievement by increasing interest in learning. This positive contribution is obtained through the effects of using materials and colors on interior elements, anthropometry of indoor furniture, and lighting system</em><em>. Nevertheless. The resources of educators at YCHI are not able to design and manage classrooms that are suitable for children with special needs. Thus, this enggagement program is carried out by means of training and mentoring methods for educators in managing classrooms. The results of this program indicate an increase in the quality of classroom design that is suitable for children with special needs.</em><em></em></p><p><strong>Abstrak.</strong> Pada setiap anak memiliki kemampuan atau potensi diri yang unik dan berbeda-beda. Hak-hak anak (child right) memiliki hak dan kewajiban yang sama untuk mengembangkan potensinya. Anak autis, pada dasarnya memiliki kemampuan yang tinggi terkait dengan visualisasi. Kepekaan terhadap visualisasi ini menyebabkan adanya traumatis terhadap warna-warna tertentu. Ruang belajar didesain sesuai dengan karakteristik perilaku Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus yang sesuai dengan jenis atau macam terapinya. “Form Follow Function” yang artinya bahwa bentuk ruang mengikuti fungsinya, desain interior kelas okupasi di Snets YCHI Autism Centre Cabang Jepara memberikan kontribusi yang positif dalam pencapaian dengan meningkatkan minat belajar. Kontribusi positif tersebut didapatkan melalui pengaruh-pengaruh yang ditimbulkan dari penggunaan bahan dan warna pada elemen interior, antropometri perabot dalam ruang dan sistem pencahayaan. Meski demikian. Sumberdaya para pendidik di YCHI belum memadai untuk mendesain dan mengelola ruang kelas yang sesuai untuk anak berkebutuhan khusus. Demikian, pengabdian ini dilaksanakan dengan metode pelatihan dan pendampingan bagi para pendidik dalam mengelola ruang kelas. Hasil program ini menunjukkan adanya peningkatan kualitas desain ruang kelas yang sesuai untuk anak berkebutuhan khusus.</p>