bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS DENGAN PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS SCIENTIFIC APPROACH SISWA KELAS X SMA PANJURA MALANG
Authors: Yustyan Septy , Widodo Nur , Pantiwati Yuni 
Published: August 2022

ABSTRAKSiswa kelas X di SMA Panjura Malang, mengalami kesulitan dalam memahami mata pelajaran biologi. Metode yang digunakan dalam mata pelajaran biologi masih menggunakan metode ceramah dan rendahnya kemampuan berpikir siswa disebabkan karena pembelajaran biologi selama ini cenderung hanya mengasah aspek mengingat dan memahami. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui ada tidaknya pengaruh pembelajaranberbasis Scientific Approach terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa. Variabel dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari pembelajaran berbasis Scientific Approach sebagai variabel independent, kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa sebagai variabel dependent. Metode pengambilan data yaitu dengan menggunakan metode tes tertulis berupa soal uraian untuk kemampuan berpikir kritis sesuai dengan indikator kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa. Validitas instrumen ini menggunakan pengujian validitas dan reliabilitas butir soal dengan pengujian tingkat kesukaran dan daya pembeda soal. Teknik analisis data untuk menguji hipotesis menggunakan analisis uji t-test pada taraf signifikansi 5%. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa pembelajaran berbasis Scientific Approach memberikan pengaruh terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa kelas X SMA Panjura Malang yang dibuktikan dengan hasil menggunakan uji statistika yaitu uji t. Hal ini membuktikan bahwa penggunaan pembelajaran berbasis Scientific Approach bisa digunakan dalam pembelajaran karena dapat memberikan pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kemampuan berpikir siswa.Kata Kunci: Pembelajaran, Scientific Approach, kemampuan berpikir kritis.
Aplikasi Metode Cross Entropy untuk Support Vector Machines
Authors: Santosa Budi , Widyarini Tiananda 
Published: August 2022

Support vector machines (SVM) is a robust method for classification problem. In the original formulation, the dual form of SVM must be solved by a quadratic programming in order to get the optimal solution. The shortcoming of the standard version is as the classification problem is getting larger, the high computing time is needed. Cross entropy (CE) is a newly discovered optimization method with two main procedures: generating data samples by a chosen distribution, and updating the distribution parameters due to elite samples to generate a better sample in the next iteration. The CE method has been applied in many optimization problems with satisfying result. In this research, CE is applied to solve the optimization problem of Lagrangian SVM for faster computational time. This method is tested in some real world datasets for classification problem. The results show that the application of CE in SVM is comparable to standard SVM in classifying two class data in terms of accuracy. In addition, this method can solve large datasets classification problem faster than standard SVM.
Transitioning of People With Type 1 Diabetes From Multiple Daily Injections and Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose Directly to MiniMed 780G Advanced Hybrid Closed-Loop System: A Two-Center, Randomized, Controlled Study
Authors: Matejko Bartłomiej , Juza Anna , Kieć-Wilk Beata , Cyranka Katarzyna , Krzyżowska Sabina , Chen Xiaoxiao , Cohen Ohad , Da Silva Julien , Malecki Maciej T. , Klupa Tomasz 
Published: August 2022

OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of transitioning to the MiniMed 780G advanced hybrid closed-loop (AHCL) system in adult individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) naive to continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technologies.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
This was a two-center, randomized, controlled, parallel-group trial with evaluation of individuals with T1DM aged 26–60 years managed with multiple daily injections (MDI) and self-monitoring of blood glucose (BGM) with HbA1c &lt;10%.

RESULTS
A total of 41 participants were recruited and randomized to either the AHCL (n = 20) or the MDI+BGM (n = 21) group, and 37 participants (mean ± SD age 40.3 ± 8.0 years, duration of diabetes 17.3 ± 12.1 years, BMI 25.1 ± 3.1 kg/m2, HbA1c 7.2 ± 1.0%) completed the study. Time spent with glucose levels in target range increased from 69.3 ± 12.3% at baseline to 85.0 ± 6.3% at 3 months in the AHCL group, while remaining unchanged in the control group (treatment effect 21.5% [95% CI 15.7, 27.3]; P &lt; 0.001). The time with levels below range (&lt;70 mg/dL) decreased from 8.7 ± 7.3% to 2.1 ± 1.7% in the AHCL group and remained unchanged in the MDI+BGM group (treatment effect −4.4% [95% CI −7.4, −2.1]; P &lt; 0.001). Participants from the AHCL group also had significant improvements in HbA1c levels (treatment effect −0.6% [95% CI −0.9, −0.2]; P = 0.005) and in quality of life (QoL) in specific subscales compared with the MDI+BGM group.

CONCLUSIONS
People with T1DM naive to CSII and CGM technologies initiating AHCL significantly and safely improved their glycemic control, as well as their QoL and psychological well-being.
The Fast-Glycator Phenotype, Skin Advanced Glycation End Products, and Complication Burden Among People With Type 1 Diabetes
Authors: Maran Alberto , Morieri Mario Luca , Falaguasta Daniele , Avogaro Angelo , Fadini Gian Paolo 
Published: August 2022

OBJECTIVE
Existence of a fast-glycator phenotype among people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is debated. Routine use of glucose sensors allows the comparison of long-term average glucose levels with laboratory HbA1c values. We herein evaluated whether participants with T1D and HbA1c values higher than their glucose management indicator (GMI) had greater accumulation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and chronic complications.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
We included participants with T1D using the intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring system consecutively for at least 90 days and having a laboratory-determined HbA1c at the end of observation. Skin AGEs were estimated using the skin autofluorescence (SAF) method. The complication burden was assessed by a standardized screening. The fast-glycator phenotype was defined as having a GMI to HbA1c ratio &lt;0.9.

RESULTS
We included 135 individuals with T1D (58% men; mean age, 44.4 years) with a mean diabetes duration of 21 years and a mean HbA1c value of 7.7%. Thirty (22.2%) were defined as having the fast-glycator phenotype. As expected, fast glycators had higher HbA1c (8.6% vs. 7.5%; P &lt; 0.001) with similar 90-day mean glucose level (172 vs. 168 mg/dL; P = 0.52). Fast glycators had higher SAF than did other participants (2.5 vs. 2.1 arbitrary units; P = 0.005) and had a significantly higher prevalence of dyslipidemia (73% vs. 44%; P = 0.005), macroangiopathy (38% vs. 9%; P = 0.001), albuminuria (25% vs. 7%; P = 0.038), and retinopathy (61% vs. 38%; P = 0.022). After adjusting for age and dyslipidemia, the fast-glycator phenotype remained significantly associated with macroangiopathy (odds ratio 3.72; 95% CI 1.22–11.4).

CONCLUSIONS
In T1D, a fast-glycator phenotype defined by the GMI to HbA1c ratio is characterized by elevated skin AGEs and is associated with the complication burden.
Normas Internacionais de Contabilidade e o impacto no futuro da profissão contábil
Authors: Evangelista Fernanda de Sousa Dias , Coelho Deiwid , Martins Zilton Bartolomeu 
Published: August 2022

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi analisar a percepção de graduandos em Ciências Contábeis de uma universidade comunitária de Santa Catarina acerca das Normas Internacionais de Contabilidade e o impacto no futuro da profissão contábil. A metodologia deste estudo classificou-se quanto à abordagem como quantitativa, em relação aos objetivos, como descritiva e, de levantamento, conforme os procedimentos. Como instrumento de coleta de dados, aplicou-se um questionário, de forma eletrônica, entre março e abril de 2021, contendo oito questões fechadas e validado por 3 professores da área. A população foi de 326 alunos matriculados no curso de Ciências Contábeis em 2021/1 e a amostra compreendeu 121 acadêmicos que responderam corretamente ao questionário, que corresponde a 37,10% da população. Os dados coletados foram tabulados por meio do Google Formulários® e a técnica utilizada para análise de dados foi a estatística descritiva, conforme a distribuição de frequência relativa. Os principais resultados revelam que uma parcela significativa dos acadêmicos percebe que as alterações decorrentes da convergência contábil são importantes ou muito importantes. Por outro lado, verificou-se que para um número expressivo de respondentes, ainda falta conhecimento e entendimento sobre o processo de convergência. Constatou-se também, que a maioria dos pesquisados concordam que o mercado exige atualização constante.
Lyme myocarditis with third-degree heart block successfully treated with an early transition from IV ceftriaxone to oral doxycycline-case report
Authors: Clements Adam G. , Miller Mercedes , Myszka Brittany 
Published: August 2022

Background:
Lyme disease is a common parasitic disease that can cause varied and potentially serious manifestations. The recommendations for treating some manifestations of Lyme are based on low-quality evidence, including for myocarditis. Treatment guidelines vary and are based on very low-quality evidence. IV ceftriaxone is typically recommended until the heart block resolves.

Case Presentation:
We report a case of a 31-year-old male admitted to our inpatient service with syncope and bradycardia.
He was diagnosed with a third-degree heart block from Lyme disease. He was started on IV ceftriaxone, and his heart block improved. He had an ongoing second-degree atrioventricular block when he requested to be discharged on oral antibiotics rather than continuing IV ceftriaxone. Our patient received four doses of ceftriaxone before discharging from the hospital. He completed 2 weeks of oral doxycycline after discharge. In a follow-up phone call, he reported complete resolution of symptoms.

Conclusion:
This case supports the current Infectious Disease Society of America guideline of using intravenous ceftriaxone followed by oral doxycycline after the patient has improved. It also suggests that it may be safe to shorten the period of intravenous antibiotics and hospitalization. Shortening this period would reduce expenses and be more convenient for patients. More research is needed on the duration and preferred agent for treating the complications of Lyme.
تأثير تبنِّّي القياس المحاسبي وفقًا للقيمة العادلة في التّدفّقات النّقديّة المتوقَّعة دراسة تحليليّة لِّعيِّّنةٍ مِّنَ المصارف التّجاريّة المدرجَة في سوقِّ العراقِّ للأوراقِّ الماليّة
Authors: Khalaf Sahar Naji , Idan Mohammed Faraj 
Published: August 2022

يهدف البحث إلى بيان تأثير تبنّي القياس المحاسبي وفقًا القيمة العادلة في التّدفّقات النّقديّةالمتوقّعة مِن خلال قياس الموجودات الماليّة بالقيمة العادلة المتغير المستقل، والتي تعدّ إحدى نماذج
القياس المحاسبي، وقائمة التّدفّقات النّقديّة المتمثِّلة بالأنشطة التّشغيليّة والاستثمار يّة والتّمويليّةالمتغيّر التّابع، ولتحقيق أهداف البحث، فقد تمَّ إجراء اختبار تطبيقي في القطاع المصرفيّ المتمثِلّ2020 (، وتمَّ - بالمصارف التّجاريّة المدرجَة في سوق العراق للأوراق الماليّة للسّنوات ) 2015استخدام نموذج السّير العشوائي كأحد نماذج السّلاسل الزّ من يّة، فضلًا عن استخدام الانحدار الخطيالبسيط بهدف قياس تبنِّي القياس المحاسبي وفقًا لتأثير القيمة العادلة في التّدفّقات النقديّة المتوقّعة،بالإضافة إلى تحليل البيانات واختبار الفرْضيّات، وتم التّوصل إلى مجموعة مِن الاستنتاجاتوالتّوصيات التي تدعم البحث، وأظهرت نتيجة القياس وجود أثر للقيمة العادلة في التّدفّقات النّقديّةالمتوقّعة، وتوفير المعلومات الملائمة لمساعدة الأطراف ذات العَلاقة في اتخاذ قراراتهمالاستثماريّة.
انعكاسات تطبيقات الثورة الصناعية الرابعة -الذكاء الاصطناعي- على اقتصاديات الدول العربية
Authors: Madahi Mohammed 
Published: August 2022

تهدف الدراسة إلى بحث الآثار الاقتصادية للثورة الصناعية الرابعة، إذ تعتبر هذه الثورةمبادرة أطلقها المنتدى الاقتصادي العالمي في دافوس، سويسرا سنة 6102 ، وهي المرحلة الأخيرةمن مراحل الثورات الصناعية، التي مازالت تشهد التطور حاليا؛ً وعلى غرار ما أحدثته الثوراتالثلاث السابقة، تغييراتٍ جذرية في حياتنا الإنسانية، التي طورت الحياة الزراعية البدائية، إلى حياةكثيفة التكنولوجيا والذكاء الاصطناعي على المستوى الفردي والمجتمعي، ها نحن نشهد ثورة
صناعية جديدة )الذكاء الاصطناعي( التي ستغي ر بشكل كبير الطريقة التي نعيش ونعمل بها، وهذاما سيؤثر على حجم التحول ونطاقه وتعقيداته، إذ سيكون مختلفا عما شهدته البشرية من قبل.
المعالجة المحاسبية للسفاتج ودورها في ممارسة الفساد المالي دراسة تحليلية
Authors: Al-Ogaili Abbas Fadhil Abdulameer 
Published: August 2022

لقد أهتم البحث بدراسة السفاتج وتحليلها محاسبيا،ً بهدف التعرف على الهدف من انشائها،وعلى الهدف من الاستعمال الفعلي لها على وفق التشريعات والنظم المحاسبية الرسمية التي
تتناولها، وذلك بسبب تداولها على نطاق واسع جداً في العراق، ولما له من تأثيرات اقتصاديةواجتماعية، ولغرض تقييم هذه التأثيرات، وتشخيص التأثيرات السلبية الناجمة عن استعمالها،واختيار البديل المناسب لمعالجتها والقضاء عليها، لتخليص النشاط الاقتصادي العراقي من أي وباءأو ظاهرة سلبية تعتريه. وقد توصل الباحث الى عدد من الاستنتاجات والتوصيات، ومن أهمالاستنتاجات هو ان التشريعات الرسمية العراقية أرادت استعمال السفاتج أداة للتحويل المالي، إلاان استعمالها الحقيقي هو أداة للوفاء بالدين على وفق المعالجة المحاسبية الرسمية لها، وقد أدى ذلكالتغيير الى جعل السفاتج وسيلة لممارسة الفساد المالي، أما أبرز التوصيات فهي إلغاء استعمالالسفاتج أداة للوفاء بالدين واستعمالها أداة للتحويل المالي على وفق هدف التشريعات الرسميةالعراقية، وهو الهدف نفسه من نشأتها عالمي ا،ً واستعمال الصكوك المصدقة أداة للوفاء بالدينالمستحق للوحدات الحكومية بدلاً عن السفاتج المصرفية لمكافحة الفساد المالي الناجم من جراءاستعمالها لذلك الغرض.
قياس وتحليل أثر أدوات البنك المركزي في تحقيق الاستقرار النقدي في العراق للمدة (1988-2019)
Authors: Haji Idrees Ramadhan , Mohamed Mohamed S. 
Published: August 2022

تلعب السياسة النقدية التي يتبعها البنك المركزي وأدواتها الكمية غير المباشرة دوراً مهمافي الاستقرار النقدي والنشاط الاقتصادي، وذلك لأنه القائم على مراقبة عرض النقود والتي يسعى
من خلالها إلى تحقيق أهدافه النهائية، لذلك فإن الهدف من هذا البحث هو قياس وتحليل أثر أدوات2019 ( وذلك باستخدام - البنك المركزي في تحقيق الاستقرار النقدي في العراق للمدة ) 1988ونموذج الانحدار الذاتي للفجوات الزمنية )Co-integration( اختبارات التكامل المشتركمنطلقا من فرضية مفادها أن للأدوات الكمية المستخدمة من قبل البنك ،)ARDL( الموزعةالمركزي أثراً في تحقيق الاستقرار النقدي، وتوصل البحث الى بعض استنتاجات أهمها أن هناكآثار إيجابية وسلبية لأدوات البنك المركزي من خلال تأثيراتها على المتغيرات الاقتصادية الخاصةبالاستقرار النقدي، وبناء على ذلك فإنه من الضروري العمل على تحقيق الاستقرار النقدي منخلال تفعيل هذه الادوات وتنويعها حتى تصبح أكثر ملائمة لتحقيق أهدافها المتمثلة بالاستقرارالنقدي والاقتصادي، وذلك من خلال تطوير سوق الاوراق المالية وبناء نظام مصرفي متطوريساهم في تطوير أسواق النقد المحلية من خلال تعزيز المنافسة بين المصارف التجارية وترميم ثقةالافراد بهذه المصارف.
PERILAKU KEPATUHAN IBU HAMIL MENGONSUMSI TABLET ZAT BESI (FE) PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID 19
Authors: Zulya Maya , Karjoso Tri Krianto , Harnani Yessi , Mitra Mitra , Mahyudin Meriwati 
Published: August 2022

ABSTRAKKepatuhan mengonsumsi tablet zat besi (Fe) merupakan ketaatan ibu hamil dalam melaksanakan anjuran petugas kesehatan mengonsumsi tablet zat besi sebagai salah satu upaya dalam menanggulangi anemia. Capaian konsumsi tablet Fe ibu hamil di Puskesmas Rumbai Bukit Kota Pekanbaru tahun 2020 sebesar 41,0%, sementara mencapai target Renstra tahun 2019 sebesar 95%. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis faktor yang berhubungan dengan perilaku kepatuhan ibu hamil dalam mengonsumsi tablet zat besi (Fe). Faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan kepatuhan yaitu pengetahuan, sikap, dukungan keluarga, dukungan petugas kesehatan, efek samping, kecemasan, paritas dan keteraturan kunjungan ANC. Desain penelitian yaitu analytic cross sectional study. Populasi pada penelitian ini berjumlah 385 orang sedangkan sampel pada penelitian ini ibu bersalin yang melahirkan periode Januari-Juni 2021 berjumlah 161 orang dan dilaksanakan pada bulan Agustus 2021. Teknik sampling menggunakan systematic random sampling dengan bantuan kuesioner dalam pengumpulan data. Analisis didahului dengan deskripsi masing-masing faktor, hubungan antar variabel dengan uji chi-square dan uji regresi logistic. Hasil penelitian terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara sikap (p-value 0,020 POR: 2,702), dukungan keluarga (p-value 0,001 POR: 4,557), dan keteraturan kunjungan Antenatal Care (p-value 0,015 POR: 2,763) dengan kepatuhan ibu hamil dalam mengonsumsi tablet Fe. Ibu hamil dengan dukungan keluarga kurang mendukung berpeluang tidak patuh dalam mengonsumsi tablet Fe dibandingkan dengan ibu hamil yang keluarga mendukung. Tenaga kesehatan melakukan konseling dan sosialisasi manfaat tablet Fe kepada ibu hamil serta menunjuk pengawas minum obat. Kata Kunci : Kepatuhan, Tablet Fe, pandemi covid, ibu hamil
FAKTOR RISIKO MEROKOK, KOMORBID DENGAN KEPARAHAN COVID-19 (SYSTEMATIC REVIEW & META-ANALISIS)
Authors: Hasni Imraatul , Nursal Dien Gusta Anggraini , Markolinda Yessy , Masrizal Masrizal , Yusmayanti Yusmayanti 
Published: August 2022

ABSTRAKMenurut WHO yang menyatakan di dalam Guideline 20 November 2020 berjudul Therapeutics and COVID-19 membagi keparahan penyakit menjadi yaitu tidak parah, parah, dan kritis. Terdapat berbagai faktor risiko berupa karakteristik dan komorbid dari penyakit. Penelitian bertujuan untuk melihat hubungan merokok dan penyakit penyerta dengan keparahan COVID-19 menggunakan systematic review dan meta analisis Berdasarkan hasil penelitian didapatkan faktor risiko merokok tidak memiliki hubungan yang signifikan dengan keparahan COVID-19 dengan p-value 0,12 (OR 1,44 95% CI 0,91-2,28). Komorbid diabetes mellitus memiliki hubungan yang signifikan dengan keparahan dengan p-value 0,00001 (OR 3,21 95% CI 2,23-4,63). Hipertensi memiliki hubungan yang signifikan dengan keparahan dengan p-value 0,0001 (OR 2.80 95% CI 1.29-6,09). Kardiovaskular memiliki hubungan yang signifikan dengan keparahan dengan p-value 0,00001 dan 0,005 (OR 2,46 95% CI 1,16-5,25). PPOK tidak memiliki hubungan yang signifikan dengan keparahan dengan p-value 0,07 (OR 1,91 95% CI 0,94-3,85). Faktor risiko merokok dan PPOK tidak memiliki hubungan yang signifikan dengan keparahan. Komorbid diabetes mellitus, hipertensi, kardiovaskular memiliki hubungan yang signifikan dengan keparahan COVID-19. Kata kunci: COVID-19, Keaparahan, Komorbid, Faktor Risiko
An Evaluation of Corrosion Inhibitors for Use in Acid Decapsulation of Samples with Silver Bond Wires
Authors: Martin Kirk A. , Weavers Nancy 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Silver bond wires can be protected from damage during acid decapsulation by injecting a corrosion inhibitor into the acid stream. Recent experiments show that the injection of an iodic acid solution is effective over a wide range of process parameters, including etch time, etch temperature, and the amount of inhibitor injected. The results presented in the article are based on the use of a 0.3 M iodic acid solution and the decapsulation of parts containing silver alloy wire. However, similar results have been achieved on test samples with pure silver wire using a higher concentration inhibitor solution. Both solutions have very long shelf life and are relatively safe to handle.
Failure Analysis on Soldered Ball Grid Arrays: Part II
Authors: Vogel Gert 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
This is the second article in a two-part series investigating solder connection failures associated with BGA packages. Part I, in the February 2017 issue of EDFA, examines various cases of open and short circuit failures, discusses the formation of voids, and explains how to reveal important clues by grinding away the BGA package. Part II continues the analysis of voids and focuses in on failures due to circuit board faults. In such cases, the board is ground away from the backside, stopping just short of the first inner copper layer. The alignment of the two uppermost copper layers, the integrity of microvias, and other potential problems are then examined using polarized light which readily passes through the remaining resin and fibers. As the examples in the article show, this approach can reveal a wide range of manufacturing defects in PCBs.
Plasma FIB Deprocessing of Integrated Circuits from the Backside
Authors: Principe E.L. , Asadizanjani Navid , Forte Domenic , Tehranipoor Mark , Chivas Robert , DiBattista Michael , Silverman Scott 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Deprocessing of ICs is often the final step for defect validation in FA cases with limited fault-isolation information. This article presents a workflow for deprocessing ICs from the backside using automated thinning and large-area plasma FIB delayering. Advantages to this approach include a reduction in manual planarization and depackaging and a higher degree of precision and repeatability.
Failure Mechanisms of Electromechanical Relays on PCBAs: Part I
Authors: Vogel Gert 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
This article, the first of a two-part series, investigates the causes of failure in electromechanical relays. In Part I, the author examines contact-related failures due to the buildup of nonconductive particles and films and the effects of arcing and wear. Part II, scheduled for the May 2018 issue of EDFA, presents examples of failures caused by nitrous gases, phosphoric acid crystals, and wax. It also examines a case involving a sealed relay that popped open during operation.
Innovative Puck Design for the Mechanical Cross-Sectioning and Subsequent Analysis of Semiconductor Packaged Samples in Failure Analysis
Authors: Khatkhatay Fauzia , Pichumani Pradip Sairam 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
The causes of failure in flip-chip packaged devices are often found at the interface between the die and package. Exposing the site of interest usually entails some form of mechanical cross-sectioning with the sample embedded in an epoxy puck. This article brings attention to some of the drawbacks with the current approach and presents a solution in the form of a redesigned puck. As test results show, the new puck significantly reduces polishing time, and when cast with a conductive epoxy, minimizes charging artifacts and image distortion during SEM analysis. It also facilitates easy sample removal for subsequent analysis.
Enabling True Root Cause Failure Analysis Using an Atmospheric Oxygen-Only Plasma for Decapsulation of Advanced Packages
Authors: Heusinger-Jonda Lea , Tang Jiaqi , Beenakker Kees 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Several failure analysis case studies have been conducted over the past few years, illustrating the importance of preserving root-cause evidence by means of artifact-free decapsulation. The findings from three of those studies are presented in this article. In one case, the root cause of failure is chlorine contamination. In another, it is a combination of corrosion and metal migration. The third case involves an EOS failure, the evidence of which was hidden under a layer of carbonized mold compound. In addition to case studies, the article also includes images that compare the results of different decapsulation methods.
EDFAS Virtual Workshop Highlights
Authors: Grosjean David 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
This column provides commentary about the 2020 EDFAS Virtual Workshop. Highlights from the three days of online sessions include a keynote address on the history of MEMS, a panel discussion on 3D packaging technologies, and nearly 60 technical papers and posters. Workshop attendees also had the opportunity to walk through a virtual Expo Hall and learn about new analytical tools and techniques and interact with equipment vendors.
Machine Learning for Time-Resolved Emission: Image Resolution Enhancement
Authors: Chef Samuel , Chua Chung Tah , Gan Chee Lip 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
This article describes a novel method for improving image resolution achieved using time-resolved photon emission techniques. Instead of directly generating images from photon counting, all detected photons are displayed as a point cloud in 3D space and a new higher-resolution image is generated based on probability density functions associated with photon distributions. Unsupervised learning algorithms identify photon distribution patterns as well as fainter emission sources.