bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Epidemiology of Indigenous Dengue Cases in Zhejiang Province, Southeast China
Authors: Ren Jiangping , Chen Zhiping , Ling Feng , Huang Yangmei , Gong Zhenyu , Liu Ying , Mao Zhiyuan , Lin Chunping , Yan Hao , Shi Xuguang , Zhang Rong , Guo Song , Chen Enfu , Wang Zhen , Sun Jimin 
Published: April 2022

ObjectiveAutochthonous transmission of the dengue virus (DENV) occurred each year from 2014 to 2018 in Zhejiang province, and became an emerging public health problem. We characterized the autochthonous transmission of the DENV and traced the source of infection for further control and prevention of dengue.MethodsDescriptive and spatiotemporal cluster analyses were conducted to characterize the epidemiology of autochthonous transmission of the DENV. Molecular epidemiology was used to identify the infection source.ResultsIn total, 1,654 indigenous cases and 12 outbreaks, with no deaths, were reported during 2004–2018. Before 2017, all outbreaks occurred in suburban areas. During 2017–2018, five out of eight outbreaks occurred in urban areas. The median duration of outbreaks (28 days) in 2017–2018 was shortened significantly (P = 0.028) in comparison with that in 2004–2016 (71 days). The median onset-visiting time, visiting-confirmation time, and onset-confirmation time was 1, 3, and 4 days, respectively. The DENV serotypes responsible for autochthonous transmission in Zhejiang Province were DENV 1, DENV 2, and DENV 3, with DENV 1 being the most frequently reported. Southeast Asia was the predominant source of indigenous infection.ConclusionsZhejiang Province witnessed an increase in the frequency, incidence, and geographic expansion of indigenous Dengue cases in recent years. The more developed coastal and central region of Zhejiang Province was impacted the most.
Toward a Reliable Correction of NOAA AVHRR Orbital Drift
Authors: Julien Yves , Sobrino José A. 
Published: April 2022

The NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) AVHRR (Advanced Very High-Resolution Radiometer) orbital drift prevents the use of its derived land surface temperature (LST) data for global studies of temperature trends, especially for the 80s and 90s over land. In a previous study, we showed how orbital drift correction methods could be validated by simulating a reference and drifted time series from alternative MSG (Meteosat Second Generation) SEVIRI (Spinning Enhanced Visible and InfraRed Imager) data, thanks to their high (15 min) temporal resolution. In this study, we show how these alternative data allow identifying orbital drift effects on different land covers, and how these effects could be mitigated with novel approaches. We also identify two key statistical parameters to assess orbital drift correction performance: the bias between corrected and drifted time series and the trend of their difference. We present two methods and compare their results with an alternative orbital drift correction, validated against in situ data by their authors. Considering an ideal case where the whole influence of the orbital drift is known, our novel approach allows for an almost complete removal of the orbital drift effect (zero bias and 0.05 K/yr difference trend). However, in real cases, when we have only access to the drifted time series, our approach’s performance decreases slightly, mainly through a larger spread of the retrieved statistics. As for the alternative correction method, its performance is poorer, even if it actually succeeds in removing part of the observed orbital drift. These results, as well as the new insights we provide on the orbital drift effect on LST, pave the way toward a reliable correction of NOAA AVHRR orbital drift. We therefore recommend the use of simulated LST time series such as the ones used in this study for the validation of orbital drift correction methods.
Prevalence and Self-Perceived Experiences With the Use of Hormonal Contraceptives Among Competitive Female Cross-Country Skiers and Biathletes in Norway: The FENDURA Project
Authors: Engseth Tina P. , Andersson Erik P. , Solli Guro S. , Morseth Bente , Thomassen Tor Oskar , Noordhof Dionne A. , Sandbakk Øyvind , Welde Boye 
Published: April 2022

PurposeTo investigate the prevalence of hormonal contraceptive (HC) use by female cross-country (XC) skiers and biathletes competing at a national and/or international level, their reasons for HC use, and to compare negative symptoms related to the HC-/menstrual cycle in HC users and non-HC users. Additionally, to characterize the self-perceived influence of HC use on training and performance.MethodsA total of 113 Norwegian competitive XC skiers and biathletes completed an online questionnaire including both closed and open-ended questions. The questions were designed to assess the type of HC, reasons for use, self-reported negative symptoms related to HC-/menstrual cycle, as well as athletes' experiences regarding how HC use affects training and performance.ResultsIn total, 68% of all the athletes used HC, with 64 and 36% of them using a progestin-only and combined type HC, respectively. Non-contraceptive reasons for HC use were reported by 51% of the progestin-only HC users vs. 75% of the combined HC users (P = 0.039), with reduction of negative menstrual-related symptoms as the most common reason. Of the athletes reporting regular withdrawal bleedings in connection to HC use, 80% of the progestin-only and 86% of combined HC users experienced negative menstrual-related symptoms, which was comparable to the non-HC group (86%). The majority (81%) of HC users experienced solely positive, or no effect, of HC use on training and performance, with no differences between progestin-only and combined HC users (P = 0.942).ConclusionsIn total, 68% of the XC skiers and biathletes used HC, with the highest proportion (64%) using a progestin-only HC. Many athletes used HC to manipulate their menstrual cycle due to perceived negative menstrual-related symptoms that interfered with their training sessions and/or competitions.
Saving lives with gender studies? Putting technofeminism into practice
Authors: Thaler Anita 
Published: April 2022

Although cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of morbidity and death for all humans, measurable differences can be observed as a function of both sex (e.g. in risk factors and clinical presentation, based on biological factors such as hormone levels or tissue structure) and gender (e.g. diagnosis, treatment, and clinical outcomes based on sociocultural factors such as roles, norms, behaviour; Kentner & Grace, 2017). Cardiovascular rehabilitation (CR) is known to significantly reduce CVD mortality and re-hospitalization rates, and increases quality of life for all genders. Nevertheless, women are less often referred to CR by physicians, which could be explained by multiple reasons, one of them unconscious sex and gender biases. Additionally, women face family responsibilities and lack of transportation options as greater hindering factors than men (ibid.). Those facts made CR a logical target for a medicine technology project, which developed (between 2018 and 2021) a multifunctional data patch for monitoring of vital signs and movements. These patches with printed ECG sensors can be worn on the skin for several weeks and thus can be used to support cardiovascular tele-rehabilitation. However, the use case of cardiovascular disease and the motivation to close the gender gap in its rehabilitation found its way into the technology design process only because the project received funding for implementing a gender perspective in an interdisciplinary team. The Austrian FEMtech research funding programme is an example of implementing a gender policy into practice by integrating gender as a cross-cutting issue in science and research as well as promoting gender equality in the research team itself. This paper analyses the application of a technofeminist approach (Wajcman 2004) in a project and outlines its implications. This started by raising awareness on the concept of “configuring the user as ‘everybody’ and the use of the ‘I-methodology‘” (Oudshoorn et al. 2004, p.30). It consequently followed a participatory technology design path, involving stakeholders from the very beginning. Thus, instead of only sticking to mandatory tasks of reflecting gender in meetings, the project team expanded their methodology and interdisciplinary setup into a transdisciplinary undertaking drawing on the RRI (responsible research and innovation) values of reflexivity, responsiveness, anticipation and deliberation (Stilgoe et al. 2013). In the long run, a gender-sensitive – technofeminist – research and design process should result in better and more comprehensive routines and products, thus, regarding medical and safety issues, potentially saving lives.
The Effectiveness of the Use of Nutrof Forte in Patients with Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Authors: Джумова М.Ф. , Марченко Л.Н. , Чекина А.Ю. , Качан Т.В. , Джумова А.А. , Далидович А.А. 
Published: April 2022

Цель работы оценить состояние зрительных функций у пациентов с сухой формой ВМД на фоне приема препарата Нутроф Форте. Обследованы 2 группы всего 60 пациентов старше 50 лет: основная группа пациенты с сухой формой возрастной макулярной дегенерации (ВМД), принимавшие препарат в дозировке 1 капсула в сутки в течение 3 месяцев, контрольная группа пациенты с сухой формой ВМД, не принимавшие препарат. В начале и в конце исследования были проведены офтальмологические обследования, оценка времени восстановления после фотостресс-теста. Качество зрения оценивали по данным опросника VFQ-25. В группе, принимавшей препарат, зафиксировано статистически значимое улучшение некорригированной остроты зрения и максимально корригированной остроты зрения вдаль, ускорение восстановления зрения после фотостресс-теста. Пациенты субъективно ощущали улучшение качества жизни. В контрольной группе не выявлено положительной динамики ни по одному из параметров. Результаты исследования подтверждают эффективность и обоснованность приема препарата Нутроф Форте на протяжении трех месяцев.
The purpose of the work is to assess visual functions in patients with dry аge-related macular degeneration (AMD) who receive antioxidant Nutrof Forte supplement. Two groups of patients over of 50 were examined (total 60 patients). The main group patients with dry AMD, who took 1 capsule of the Nutrof Forte for 3 months, the control group patients with dry AMD, who did not take the supplement. At the beginning and at the end of the study, all subjects were subjected to ophthalmologic examination and evaluation of photostress test recovery time. Vision quality was assessed according by a VFQ-25 questionnaire. There was a statistically significant improvement visual acuity in uncorrected distance and best-corrected distance, improved recovery of visual acuity after the photostress test in the group taking the supplement. In the control group revealed no positive effects of visual functions. The results of the study thus confirm the efficiency and usefulness of Nutrof Forte supplement for three months by dry AMD patients.
MENINGKATKAN KREATIVITAS SISWA DALAM PEMBELAJARAN IPS TENTANG PENGARUH INTERAKSI SOSIAL TERHADAP KEHIDUPAN SOSIAL DAN KEBANGSAAN MELALUI PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN TEMATIK
Authors: Muhdir Muhdir 
Published: April 2022

Saat ini pelaksanaan pembelajaran di SMP Negeri 5 Banjar khususnya mata pelajaran IPS masih dilakukan secara terpisah (parsial). Hasil observasi di kelas VIII A menunjukkan proses pembelajaran kurang dapat memfasilitasi siswa dalam mengeksplorasi kemampuan siswa baik secara lisan maupun tulisan, sehingga kreativitas siswa di kelas ini rendah. Hal ini disebabkan karena guru tidak mempunyai banyak waktu dalam membimbing siswa melakukan kegiatan yang dapat memacu kreativitasnya. Salah satunya yaitu model pembelajaran tematik. Rumusan masalah dalam penelitian ini yaitu bagaimana guru merencanakan, melaksanakan, merefleksikan, mengidentifikasi kendala, dan upaya yang dilakukan guru dalam mengatasi kendala dalam menerapkan model pembelajaran tematik untuk meningkatkan kreativitas siswa. Sejalan dengan permasalahan di atas, model pembelajaran tematik dalam penelitian ini berangkat dari tema yang dekat dengan kehidupan sehari-hari siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode penelitian tindakan kelas yang dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus. Teknik pengumpulan data yang penulis gunakan adalah wawancara, observasi, dan catatan lapangan. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas VIII A SMP Negeri 5 Banjar. Data penelitian diolah dengan menggunakan teknik analisis data dengan menggunakan triangulasi dan member check. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran tematik dapat meningkatkan kreativitas siswa. Pada pembelajaran dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran tematik guru dituntut untuk menentukan tema yang sesuai dengan kurikulum dan perkembangan siswa SMP. Untuk ulangan harian siswa siklus I pertemuan 1 mendapat nilai rata-rata 68,28 dengan ketuntasan belajar mencapai 65,63%. Pada siklus I pertemuan 2 ada peningkatan nilai rata-rata menjadi 73,28 dengan ketuntasan belajar mencapai 71,88%. Pada siklus II pertemuan 1 nilai rata-rata ulangan harian mendapat 75,31 dengan ketuntasan belajar mencapai 78,13%, dan pada siklus II pertemuan 2 nilai rata-rata ulangan harian sebesar 84,38 dengan ketuntasan belajar mencapai 93,75% Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini disarankan untuk menerapkan model pembelajaran tematik pada tema yang berbeda sehingga pembelajaran IPS untuk tingkat SMP sesuai dengan tuntutan kurikulum yang menyatakan bahwa pembelajaran IPS pada tingkat SMP harus dilakukan secara integrasi sehingga dapat meningkatkan kreativitas siswa.
Equal input, compact optical power coupler based on a nano-pixel structure designed with machine learning
Authors: Shoda Keiichiro , He Xiao , Koudu Keiichirou , Jiang Haisong , Hamamoto Kiichi 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
A multi-mode interference (MMI) waveguide has been widely researched and developed to realize an optical power coupler. MMI coupler exhibits the superior performance of the “Equal intensity coupling” characteristics, however, it has a problem that excess loss occurs if the phase-matching condition is not satisfied at all of the input ports. The phase condition depends on the number of input ports, and relatively complicated phase control is required, thus, it is desired to realize an optical power coupler without complicated phase adjustment. In order to avoid the phase-control difficulty, a nano-pixel power coupler is investigated in this paper. The nano-pixel-based coupler has the merit of ultra-compact dimension which is close to the wavelength order, therefore, it is expected that less excess loss even under simple “equal” phase conditions. The structure was examined using FDTD and the simulated results show equal input (intensity and phase) coupling capabilities with a low excess loss of 0.11 dB.
The Search for Truth: An Analysis of the Derivational Affixes Found in the Selected Poems of Fernando A. Bernardo’s The Silent Voice of Your Soul
Authors: Juanillo Kay T , Fernandico Ann Mellene Capuy 
Published: April 2022

One of the most important components of language is Vocabulary, a set of words or the combinations of symbols, signs, or letters that have evolved to identify things and ideas. It is an important component of language and language learning as the lack of it hampers a person’s ability to comprehend and communicate effectively. This research analyzes the derivational affixes found in the selected poems of Fernando A. Bernardo in his book entitled The Silent Voice of Your Soul. This research is important as it can help enrich and widen the vocabulary of readers by helping them identify derivational affixes and the functions of these affixes. This study will also help the readers understand how certain words change their word class and meaning as different affixes are added to them Descriptive Qualitative Content Analysis was used to analyze thoroughly the derivational affixes found in the poems. Based on the analysis, there are a total of fifty-five (55) words with derivational affixes found in the poem. Twenty-five (25) words have noun-forming affixes which consist of -ance, -ence, -ity, -ness, -ion, and -or. Sixteen (16) words have adjective-forming affixes which consist of -ty, -ful, -less, -ous, -al, -ry, -tial, and -ed. Eight (8) words in the poems consist of verb-forming affixes such as un-, dis-, ate, and -ing. Lastly, six (6) words from the poems are formed with the adverb-forming affix -ly. Through understanding the different words used, the readers can improve their vocabulary and understanding of the language and literary texts.
PERBEDAAN PENGARUH METODE LATIHAN PLYOMETRICS BENTUK DROP JUMP DAN DOUBLE LEG BOUND TERHADAP PENINGKATAN KECEPATAN TENDANGAN DEPAN PENCAK SILAT PADA SISWA EXTRAKURIKULER PENCAK SILAT SMP NEGERI 1 JOGOROGO TAHUN 2021
Authors: Maulana Amrullah Alfian , Karlina Dwijayanti  , Widha Srianto  
Published: April 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui: perbedaan pengaruh metode latihan plyometrics bentuk drop jump dan double leg bound terhadap peningkatan kecepatan tendangan depan pencak silat pada siswa extrakulikuler pencak silat SMP N 1 Jogorogo Tahun 2021. Metode penelitian kuantitatif dengan jumplah 30 siswa SMP N 1 Jogorogo Tahun 2021. Metode Pengumpulan data yang diperlukan untuk penelitian ini mengunakan pre-test dan pos-test dan menggunakan metode latihan plyometrics double leg bound dan metode latihan plyometrics drop jump. Berdasarkan hasil kesimpulan perbedaan pengaruh metode latihan plyometrics double leg bound dan drop jump terhadap peningkatan kecepatan tendangan depan pencak silat pada siswa extrakurikuler pencak silat SMP N 1 Jogorogo tahun 2021. Ada perbedaan pengaruh metode latihan plyometrics double leg bound dan drop jump terhadap peningkatan kecepatan tendangan depan pencak silat pada siswa extrakurikuler pencak silat SMP N 1 Jogorogo tahun 2021. Metode latihan plyometrics drop jump lebih baik pengaruhnya dari pada metode latihan plyometrics double leg bound terhadap peningkatan kecepatan tendangan depan pencak silat pada siswa extra kurikuler pencak silat SMP N 1 Jogorogo tahun 2021. Berdasarkan persentase peningkatan kecepatan tendangan depan pencak silat menunjukkan bahwa kelompok 1 (kelompok yang mendapat perlakuan dengan metode latihan plyometrics double leg bound) adalah 6,008% lebih besar kelompok 2 (kelompok yang mendapat Metode latihan plyometrics drop jump) adalah 6,629%.
MEMBANGUN RELASI HUBUNGAN PEMERINTAH - SWASTA - MASYARAKAT CIVIL DALAM PARADIGMA GOVERNANCE UNTUK KALTENG LEBIH BERKAH DAN BERMARTABAT
Authors: Retei Alfri Sandi Jhon 
Published: April 2022

Era globalisasi dan kemajuan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi yang pesat dan memasuki era revolusi industry 4.0 serta society 5.0 dimana peradaban masyarakat mulai berpusat kepada manusia (human centered) dan berbasis teknologi (technology based) yang berpotensi mengurangi peran manusia, tantangan mengelola negara dan pemerintahan serta kewajiban mensejahterakan kehidupan masyarakat menjadi semakin berat dan menuntut kecepatan, ketepatan, pelayanan yang baik, menjunjung tinggi hak-hak individu dan kepentingan umum secara transparan, adil dan merata.
Inovasi pemerintahan dalam mengelola negara dan mensejahterakan masyarakat harus semakin dikembangkan dan ditingkatkan. Menjawab tantangan berat pengelolaan pemerintahan dimasa disrubsi, pandemic covid 19, kelesuan perekonomian dunia-nasional dan daerah, salah satu yang dapat dikembangkan adalah membangun “Collaborative Governance”. Kolaborasi yang efektif penting diwujudkan dalam rangka pencapaian sasaran target, peningkatan hubungan antar organisasi dan pengembangan organisasi.
PENGARUH KINERJA DPRD TERHADAP KEPUASAN MASYARAKAT/KONSTITUEN DI DAERAH PEMILIHAN KOTAWARINGIN BARAT 3 PERIODE 2014-2019 DI KABUPATEN KOTAWARINGIN BARAT
Authors: Amirudin Tuslam , Syamsuri  
Published: April 2022

Tingkat kepuasan masyarakat/konstituen terhadap kinerja DPRD Kotawaringin Barat terutama di daerah Pemilihan Kotawaringin Barat 3 Periode 2014-2019 ditentukan oleh kinerja DPRD dalam melaksanakan fungsi legislasi, fungsi Aaaaran dan fungsi pngawasan. Jenis penelitian yang dibunakan adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui kuisioner dan dokumentasi. Penarikan sampel menggunakan teknik Nonprobality Sampling dan Teknik analisis data menggunakan teknik analisis deskriptif kuantitatif dengan menggunakan Uji Normalitas untuk diketahui normal atau tidak normalnya distribusi data melalui Kolmogorov Smirnov Test dan untuk menguji hipotesis menggunakan analisa regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian dan analisis data diketahui Terdapat pengaruh atas Kinerja DPRD Kotawaringin Barat dalam Fungsi Legislasi, Fungsi Anggaran dan Fungsi Pengawasan terhadap Kepuasan Masyarakat/Konstituen di Daerah Pemilihan Kotawaringin Barat 3 dengan perhitungan regresi berganda diketahui Y' = 5.975,074.
PERAN PEMERINTAH DALAM PEMBANGUNAN DAERAH PINGGIR KOTA DI KELURAHAN KAMELOH BARU KOTA PALANGKA RAYA
Authors: Farida  , Jaya Imanuel , Suprayitno  
Published: April 2022

This study discusses the role of government in the development of suburban areas in Palangka Raya City. The aim is to describe how the Government's role in this case is the Kameloh Baru Village Government using the Tjokroamidjojo theory in which the Government is a motivator, facilitator and mobilizer in the implementation of development in the village.
This study uses qualitative research methods, the data collection techniques obtained through interviews, observation and documentation. Informants in this study included: Lurah (Head Of Village), Head of Section in Village, Village Employees, Head of neighbourhood, Head of hamlet, and the villager. Information from interviews is also equipped with news documentation and also observations in the field by researchers.
The results showed that the Kameloh Baru Village Head as a motivator had not run optimally. Because education and coaching efforts have not been able to increase community participation development in the Kameloh Baru area. The Lurah as a Facilitator, the Kameloh Baru Village Head has not been able to become a facilitator who provides solutions to problems that occur in the area. Lurah as a mobilizer, the coordination between the community and the government is still low. The relationship between the village government and the community is still not well. Obstacles to the Lurah in carrying out his role in development; As a mobilizer, there is still a lack of education provided to the community. So that public awareness is low in the development of the region's development. As a Facilitator, the deliberations between the government and the community have not been optimally carried out, the communication that occurs is still very minimal. As a mobilizer, the Lurah's coordination with the community has not been solidly established. Then the cooperation between the community and the relevant government has not been closely intertwined so that the Lurah's efforts in mobilizing have not been realized optimally.