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The predominant goal of the research presented in this paper is the design of a manipulator for a conveyor of bulk materials based on the given requirements. This issue is an emerging topical one mainly for the reasons of increasing efficiency and speed, as well as the safety of maintenance of machines and equipment. Especially, another essential aspect is the reduction of the physical strain on operators during service operations on the conveyor of bulk materials. The introductory part of this paper attends to the materials used for the production of steel structures, their technological processing, as well as different types of joining of their components. The practical part was set out to ascertain the mass and position of the center of gravity of the load itself – the conveyor. From the perspective of acting, it loads the entire proposed structure, although in different operating modes.

Abstract The Hayabusa2 spacecraft succeeded in sampling and returning materials from the C-type, near-Earth asteroid (162173) Ryugu. As part of the Hayabusa2 Initial Analyses, chemical and isotopic compositions of volatile species were measured. The samples analyzed were grains of about 1 mm in diameter and were individually treated without exposure to Earth’s atmosphere throughout the entire analytical/experimental processes to minimize alteration and contamination effects by adsorption of Earth’s atmosphere or chemical reactions with reactive species such as oxygen and water in Earth’s atmosphere. In order to perform spectroscopic and electron-microscopic observations in advance of a series of the isotopic measurements, the sample surface needed to be smoothed. We employed a pelletization method to obtain the required flatness for the returned samples because pelletization is a less sample-consuming method compared to mechanical polishing, microtomy, or ion milling. In order to perform the subsequent analyses, the samples must undergo minimal contamination during the pelletization procedure and be easy to remove from the pelletization tools. Therefore, embedding with resins or low-melting-point metals was not employed. Under these constraints, tools and methods for sample pelletization, handling, and transportation were developed. The tools developed for pelletization and housing also contributed to easier handling of small (less than about 1 mm in diameter) samples. Here we describe the methods and the tools that enable treatment of pristine asteroidal samples under non-atmospheric exposure conditions throughout transportation, weighing, pelletization, and installation into the instruments for chemical and isotopic measurements. The methods and tools we developed can be applied to other small samples including meteorites, cosmic dust, and future returned samples. Graphical Abstract

Abstract Background Corn seeds have a high susceptibility to mechanical damage due to their large size and mass. The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of the cushion box and closed let-down ladder usage in minimizing the negative influence of the free fall on the storage potential of corn seeds. Corn seeds were evaluated for the extent of physiological damage by measuring the seed deterioration by the accelerated aging test (percentage loss in germination in the accelerated aging test), using three drop methods (free fall, with cushion box, and with closed let-down ladder) at three drop heights (5, 10, and 15 m) and five different moisture contents (10, 15, 20 and 25%). Results The drop methods had a significant effect on the storage potential of corn seeds. Sample seeds dropped without a ladder (free fall) had a significantly higher average physiological quality loss of 13.87% (loss in accelerated aging germination). In the use of the cushion box, the average percentage loss in germination was calculated to be 11.38%, which was decreased by about 18% more than the free fall. Sample seeds dropped with the closed let-down ladder had a lower average percentage loss in the germination of 8.78%, which showed that the closed let-down ladder significantly helped to reduce mechanical damage to corn seeds by about 37% comparing free fall and by about 23% to the use of the cushion box. The amounts of loss in physiological quality of corn seeds increased significantly with increasing drop height and moisture content, but the use of the cushion box and closed let-down ladder systems somewhat reduced the adverse effect of the above factors. Empirical models were developed for the dependency of physiological damage to corn seeds due to the impact caused by free fall, on the drop height and moisture content at different drop methods. Conclusions To minimize mechanical damage to seeds as they fall into the bin, a let-down ladder should be installed in the bin so that it can receive seeds from the filling spout with minimum damage.

Projects unsuitable for specific types of biomass can cause serious flow problems, capable of making the production unfeasible. This paper aims to identify whether there was available technological knowledge proper to design equipment that would guarantee a linear flow feed of biomass as raw material, searching patents applications, that is an efficient tool widely used to analyse technological scenarios. The results showed an increase in the patents number dealing with specific types of biomass as of 2016 – a pick of 14 patent application per year, but still in a very small number if compared to the number of patents applied on biomass in general – a pick of 5.974 patent application per year. Analysing together with problems occurred in cellulosic ethanol plants, these results seem to support the hypothesis that new technological developments will still be needed to allow plants to work efficiently with biomass as feedstock. This study brings a new approach to discussions about the challenges faced by second-generation ethanol plants, both in the search methodology developed for this research and in bringing the theme of biomass feeding and handling to the centre of debates on the next challenges for industrial pants using lignocellulosic biomass as feedstock.

The fishing community in Tegalsari Fishing Port (Pelabuhan Perikanan Pantai - PPP) uses pulled fishing nets to catch fish such as dorab wolf-herring (Chirocentrus dorab). Dorab wolf-herring is not the main commodity of the fishing community. However, dorab wolf-herring is one of the alternative ingredients of the fish processing business. This research aimed to evaluate fish quality, and identify supply chain systems and sustainability. The sample collection used purposive sampling on 3 fishing vessels that caught dorab wolf-herring. Data collection used observation, questionnaire, and in-depth interviews with 40 respondents. Data analysis determined the suitability of fish handling using gap analysis and sustainability status using RAPFISH. The quality test of dorab wolf-herring fulfilled Indonesian National Standard (Standard Nasional Indonesia - SNI) parameters. The supply chain is as follows: fishing vessel, PPP, Fish Auction (Tempat Pelelangan Ikan - TPI), collector trader, fish processing business unit, and consumer. The suitability of fish handling at fishing ports adhered to the standards regulated in 52A/KEPMEN-KP/2013 concerning Requirements for Quality Assurance and Safety of Fishery Products in the Production, Processing, and Distribution Process with an average value of 69.32%. The average value indicated that fish handling is almost up to standard. The RAPFISH analysis for each sustainability dimension has an average index value of 51 (moderately sustainable). Therefore, the fishing communities in the PPP Tegalsari area are in fairly good condition and can support the sustainability of fish raw materials.

Introduction: This research analyzes how to handle homelessness and beggars in Gorontalo city either by Indonesian Criminal Code or by Regional regulation in Gorontalo city number 1 of 2018 concerning order and handling approach. Purposes of the Research: This research aims to study and analyze the handling of the homelessness and beggars in Gorontalo City using criminal code regulations and local regulations in Gorontalo City number 1 of 2018 about order and approaching handling. Methods of the Research: The method used in this research is the Sociological Juridicial Method The site of research was in Social and Society Empowerment Service of Gorontalo, the Municipal Police Government service of Gorontalo, the Police station of Gorontalo city, the red light crossing of Baiturrahim Mosque in Gorontalo city, the crossing road of Gelael building, the Shopping center, central market, mall of Gorontalo, and Crossing road of Bunda Hospital, and some streets in Gorontalo city. Results of the Research: Handling process through Indonesian criminal code (KUHP) using quick investigation report, single law trial, the prosecutor is not mandatory to present/investigator can act as prosecutor in the court. Regional regulation number 1 of 2018 regulates two penalties: administrative (article 30) and criminal (article 32), preventive efforts in the form of emotional approach, coaching, making investigation report, and the last is returned to their respective place.

Corn is a staple food crop grown in over 100 countries worldwide. To meet the growing demand for corn, losses in its quality and quantity should be minimized. One of the potential threats to the quality and viability of corn is mechanical damage during harvesting and handling. Despite extensive research on corn, there is a lack of reliable data on the damage its seeds undergo when they are subjected to mechanical impact against different surfaces during handling and transportation. This study is designed to investigate the effects of (a) drop height (5, 10, and 15 m) during free fall, (b) impact surface (concrete, metal, and seed to seed), seed moisture content (10, 15, 20, and 25% w.b), and ambient temperature (−10 and 20 °C) on the percentage of physical damage (PPD) and physiological damage to corn seeds. The PPD and the extent of physiological damage were determined as the percentage of seed breakage and the percentage of loss in germination (PLG), respectively. The latter parameter was specifically chosen to evaluate seeds that showed no visible external damage, thus enabling the assessment of purely internal damage that PPD did not capture. This approach enabled a comprehensive analysis of free fall's influence on the seeds' quality and viability, providing a complete picture of the overall impact. Total damage was then calculated as the sum of PPD and PLG. An evaluation and modeling process was undertaken to assess how corn seed damage depends on variables such as drop height, moisture content, impact surfaces, and temperatures. The results revealed that seeds dropped onto metal surfaces incurred a higher total damage (15.52%) compared to concrete (12.86%) and seed-to-seed abrasion (6.29%). Greater total damage to seeds was observed at an ambient temperature of −10 °C (13.66%) than at 20 °C (9.46%). Increased drop height increased seeds' mass flow velocity and correspondingly caused increases in both physical and physiological damage to seeds. On the other hand, increased moisture levels caused a decreasing trend in the physical damage but increased physiological damage to the seeds. The limitations of the developed models were thoroughly discussed, providing important insights for future studies. The results of this study promise to deliver substantial benefits to the seed/grain handling industry, especially in minimizing impact-induced damage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Long term treatment of pediatric patients with oral anticancer drugs (OADs) requires the parents/caregivers to prepare the drug at home. The handling procedures in the home setting are, however, not regulated by Swedish law and the parents are often left without guidance on how to handle OADs in a safe way. Aim: The aim of this study was to increase understanding of how OADs are handled by parents/caregivers in the home setting before and after an intervention. Methods: Parents of pediatric cancer patients were observed and videotaped during their handling of OADs in the home setting before and after the intervention. During the intervention, the parents were provided with written instructions, movie clips and practical training on handling the OADs. Four checklists were used to compare and score the four handling procedures (measuring an oral suspension, cutting tablets, dissolving tablets, and opening capsules) for each parent before and after the intervention. Results: The intervention significantly improved the OAD handling procedures among the studied parents. The median score for correct handling was 19% (IQR: 3.6 to 30%) before the intervention and 89.5% (IQR: 71.5 to 94.5%) after the intervention (p < 0.0001). Conclusions: An intervention comprising practical training and information presented in different forms improved the handling of OADs at home by parents. There is an urgent need to implement this method in all oncology centers in Sweden, educate HCPs to standardize the presentation of information. There is also a great need to provide parents with age-appropriate oral drug formulations from the local hospital pharmacies in Sweden. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Improving our understanding of the effects of research activities on breeding birds is critical for proper study implementation. Effects likely vary as a function of field methods, study species, habitat, and predator community, with few larger or predictable patterns. We investigated the effects of game camera use and adult capture on the daily nest survival of 41 Snowy Plover (Charadrius nivosus) and 61 Wilson's Plover (C. wilsonia) nests in coastal Mississippi from 2018–2022. We also compared the effects of camera presence on nest survival between nests at a site with neophilic Fish Crows (Corvus ossifragus) and other sites where neophilic crows were absent. We used logistic-exposure survival analysis to estimate daily nest survival probability as a function of research activity (banding adults or placing camera at the nest), camera presence, species, and site predator community. Camera presence resulted in decreased daily survival probability (0.82 ± 0.10 SE) at the site with neophilic Fish Crows compared to daily survival probability (0.98 ± 0.001 SE) at all other nests. All other variables had non-significant effects. Our results indicate that banding and camera use at nests can be generally safe, but that researchers should test for potential negative effects of research activities in each situation, and in particular consider the local predator community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Background: This paper discusses how to handle cases of illegal racing by the Gorontalo City Police Resort in the city of Gorontalo. In Law Number 22 of 2009 concerning Traffic and Public Transportation regulates all types of activities related to road traffic and public transportation. One example of the things regulated in Law Number 22 of 2009 is about illegal racing violations. However, until now illegal racing violations are still being carried out in the city of Gorontalo, and have even increased every year in the month of Ramadan. Therefore, handling by the police is needed in tackling illegal racing in the city of Gorontalo. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to find out how cases of illegal racing were handled by the Gorontalo City Police Resort in Gorontalo City. Method: This study uses empirical research that uses data collection methods by observing and interviewing. Results: The results of this study are that the handling of illegal racing cases by the Gorontalo City Police Resort in Gorontalo City is not as it should be. Because the police have not given prison sanctions in accordance with applicable regulations. Conclusion: The conclusion is that the handling of illegal racing cases in Gorontalo City, the Gorontalo City Resort Police carried out several handlings, namely, security patrols carried out every Saturday night and Thursday night, as well as maximizing security carried out during the month of Ramadan and before the month of Ramadan. In addition, the Gorontalo City Police Resort has also set up several guard posts at several points where illegal racing occurred. Illegal racing offenders under the age of 17 will make a statement and send it to the school/parents, and fines issued by the police are adjusted to the articles that have been violated by illegal racers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Every construction work has risks and uncertainties. Technical risks that occur in the implementation of work often interfere with the implementation of construction projects. In carrying out construction work, the risks that occur need to be managed properly so as not to cause disruption or loss. The purpose of this research is to analyze the risks and their handling of the implementation of the floor slab and beam work of the auditorium stands in the construction project of the Gelanggang Inovasi dan Kreativitas (GIK) building at Gadjah Mada University. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method, namely by analyzing the risks that occur during the implementation of the floor slab and beam work of the auditorium tribune of the GIK building and to find out the right handling of these risks. The research method starts with a literature review then interviews with project implementers and direct observation of the project. The results of the research are in the form of risks and treatments that occur in the installation of formwork for the base tribune plate using sloping soil backfill as a substitute for formwork, the risk of installing formwork in the trap tribune which is too low so that it causes hollows to use sika grout to patch it, the risk of reinforcement that is not by the shop drawing then a Bar Bending Schedule and marking surveyor is made so that the work is by quality, and the risk of casting with a tight reinforcement distance using screening stones to keep the concrete into the reinforcement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of the cushion box and closed let‐down ladder usage in minimizing mechanical damage to corn kernels during free fall. Kernels from a single lot of cultivar KSC 705 were evaluated for percentage of breakage using three drop methods (free fall, with cushion box, and with closed let‐down ladder) at five different moisture contents (10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, and 30%), and three drop heights (5, 10, and 15 m). The results showed that the drop methods had a significant effect on the breakage sensibility of kernels. Sample kernels dropped without a ladder (free fall) had a significantly higher average percentage breakage of 13.80%. In the use of the cushion box, the average kernel breakage was calculated to be 11.41%, which was decreased by about 17% more than the free fall. Sample kernels dropped with the closed let‐down ladder had a lower average breakage of 7.26%, which showed that the closed let‐down ladder significantly helped to reduce mechanical damage to corn kernels by about 47% comparing free fall and by about 37% than the use of the cushion box. The amounts of kernel damage increased significantly with increasing drop height and decreasing moisture content, but the use of the cushion box and closed let‐down ladder systems somewhat reduced the adverse effect of the above factors. To minimize mechanical damage to kernels as they fall into the bin, a grain let‐down ladder should be installed in the bin so that it can receive kernels from the filling spout with minimum damage. Empirical models were developed for the dependency of damage to corn kernels due to the impact caused by free fall on the drop height and moisture content at different drop methods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Soil erosion is a serious issue in many regions, with detrimental environmental and land sustainability impacts. One approach to overcome erosion is using recycled materials such as used tires to make erosion-retaining structures. This research aims to utilize used tires as a drop structure as a barrier to erosion. This research was conducted in the monkey area of PT Antareja Mahada Makmur Site Multi Harapan Utama. This research used a qualitative approach to gain an in-depth understanding of using used tires as a drop structure. Data was collected through literature study and direct observation. The collected data will be analyzed qualitatively by organizing, compiling, and interpreting the data. The results showed that the tire drop structure used as erosion management could have various impacts on various aspects, including the impact of environmental innovation, namely increasing the use value of waste and cost efficiency because it only requires the cost of mobilization of removal and the impact on other innovations such as reducing maintenance costs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The effect of pre-slaughter risk factors was evaluated on the behavior of 2,124 batches of steers and 1,937 batches of females. The factors that caused excitable behavior in the batches were sex, handling practices, vehicle load density, travel time and carcass fat. Sex had the greatest influence on behavior, with the female batches being 70.7% more likely to display excitable behavior. In the overall analysis, the condition of the installations and the handling practices influenced the appearance of excitable behavior in the female batches, which increased by 31.1% and 38.8% when the conditions were regular and inappropriate, respectively, compared to when the handling was appropriate; behavior in the batches of steers was also affected. There was a greater chance of excitable behavior appearing in batches where the journey lasted longer than 360 min, when the batches were analyzed together or when separated by sex. Increases in load density (kg/m2) caused a greater chance of excitable behavior regardless of the sex of the cattle. In animals with a calmer behavior, the fat cover on the carcass was thicker. Appropriate handling on the farms, and care with animal welfare when loading and transporting the cattle, determine less-reactive behavior. • Travel time and load density modify cattle behavior. • Pre-slaughter behavior of beef cattle varies according to sex and environment. • Adaptations on farms and at slaughterhouses determine fewer losses in the beef production chain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Hydraulic calcium silicate-based cements (HCSCs) have become a superior bioceramic alternative to epoxy-based root canal sealers in endodontics. A new generation of purified HCSCs formulations has emerged to address the several drawbacks of original Portland-based mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA). This study was designed to assess the physio-chemical properties of a ProRoot MTA and compare it with newly formulated RS+, a synthetic HCSC, by advanced characterisation techniques that allow for in situ analyses. Visco-elastic behaviour was monitored with rheometry, while phase transformation kinetics were followed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR), and Raman spectroscopies. Scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive spectroscopy, SEM-EDS, and laser-diffraction analyses was performed to evaluate the compositional and morphological characteristics of both cements. While the kinetics of surface hydration of both powders, when mixed with water, were comparable, an order of magnitude finer particle size distribution of RS+ coupled with the modified biocompatible formulation proved pivotal in its ability to exert predictable viscous flow during working time, and it was more than two times faster in viscoelastic-to-elastic transition, reflecting improved handling and setting behaviour. Finally, RS+ could be completely transformed into hydration products, i.e., calcium silicate hydrate and calcium hydroxide, within 48 h, while hydration products were not yet detected by XRD in ProRoot MTA and were obviously bound to particulate surface in a thin film. Because of the favourable rheological and faster setting kinetics, synthetic, finer-grained HCSCs, such as RS+, represent a viable option as an alternative to conventional MTA-based HCSCs for endodontic treatments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper deals with the control of a hydraulically interconnected suspension system to improve the handling performance of the vehicle. A seven-degrees-of-freedom MATLAB/Simulink vehicle model and an Adams/Car model are used for simulation purposes. A Simscape model for analysing the hydraulic subsystem is also employed. It was observed that the yaw rate and roll responses of the vehicle are influenced to a large extent by the flow control valve opening values. The handling performance of the vehicle was investigated by the control of the orifice valves and their adjustment according to the lateral acceleration inputs. Considerable improvements were obtained in the handling qualities without sacrificing the ride responses, compared to the responses of a passive interconnected suspension. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Swallowability, visual perception, and any handling to be conducted prior to use are all influence factors on the acceptability of an oral dosage form by the patient. Knowing the dosage form preferences of older adults, as the major group of medication end users, is needed for patient-centric drug development. This study aimed at evaluating the ability of older adults to handle tablets as well as to assess the anticipated swallowability of tablets, capsules, and mini tablets based on visual perception. The randomized intervention study included 52 older adults (65 to 94 years) and 52 younger adults (19 to 36 years). Within the tested tablets, ranging from 125 mg up to 1000 mg in weight and being of different shapes, handling was not seen as the limiting factor for the decision on appropriate tablet size. However, the smallest sized tablets were rated worst. According to visual perception, the limit of acceptable tablet size was reached at around 250 mg for older adults. For younger adults, this limit was shifted to higher weights and was dependent on the tablet shape. Differences in anticipated swallowability with respect to tablet shapes were most pronounced for tablets of 500 mg and 750 mg in weight, independent of the age category. Capsules performed worse compared to tablets, while mini tablets appeared as a possible alternative dosage form to tablets of higher weight. Within the deglutition part of this study, swallowability capabilities of the same populations were assessed and have been reported previously. Comparing the present results with the swallowing capabilities of the same populations with respect to tablets, it shows adults' clear self-underestimation of their ability to swallow tablets independent of their age. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Many assembled products contain parts that are not rigid, and there is a large variety of such parts, which might be as different as cables, sheet metals, plastic covers, or foams. The assembly processes of such products may also involve non-rigidity in the tools used. Non-rigidity in the parts and tools adds additional degrees of freedom to the assembly processes and systems, which, on the one hand, adds engineering complexity, and on the other hand, may be the key for superior solutions. This paper reviews recent developments in models, methods, handling techniques, and control of such parts at the assembly station and systems levels with a main focus on applications related to the manufacturing industry. The core areas of knowledge addressed by this paper cover advanced models for non-rigid objects, process and system planning, new tooling, and new control concepts based on perception and human-robot interaction. More research work is expected in the field of modelling and perception due to the development of computer vision, robotics, and artificial intelligence. New advances on the processing and assembly hardware can also be expected due to the highly active research field of soft material robotics and high-payload-gripping with soft material versatility. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article is devoted to the study of key aspects of organizational and technological support of international airports operations in the modern global realities. The latest scientific researches on the development of airport activities were systematized and a significant scientific contribution of both domestic and foreign scholars to this issue was identified. No research has been found on the aspects of the development of international airports, taking into account the realities of wartime, which are relevant for Ukraine and the development of the entire airport complex as an inseparable system that allows to form a high-quality aviation product for both passengers and cargo clientele. A critical study of airport operations was provided, including ground handling, airfield services, billing and invoicing, and airport information management. It was noted that raising the standards of ground handling at specific airports will make it possible to involve air transport to a greater extent to serve more global supply chains, which is one of the key opportunities for the aviation industry development overall. It was found that the development of the nonaviation component of airport activities is a weakness of Ukrainian airports and accounts for only a small share of the revenue component. In the post-war period, the non-aviation component of Ukrainian airports should become a key driver of performance improvement and open new horizons for successful development. In analyzing the problems faced by airports at the current stage of development, it was revealed that the key ones are aviation security, cyber security, environmental safety and lack of competent personnel. For each of these problems, the authors present their own vision of the problem and ways to solve it. Significant differences in the development trends of Ukrainian airports and the world’s leading airports have been identified, manifested in a significant innovation gap and environmental issues. The ways of post-war development of domestic airports were proposed, taking into account the key aspects of pre-war development and opportunities that open up in the post-war period. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) is a popular specialty crop known for its use as a culinary herb and medicinal plant around the world. However, its profitability and availability are limited by a short postharvest shelf life due to poor handling, cold sensitivity and microbial contamination. Here, we comprehensively review the research on pre- and postharvest techniques that extend the shelf life of basil to serve as a practical tool for growers, distributors, retailers and scientists. Modifications to postharvest storage conditions, pre- and postharvest treatments, harvest time and preharvest production methods have been found to directly impact the quality of basil and its shelf life. The most effective strategies for extending the shelf life and improving the quality of basil are discussed and promising strategies that research and industry employ are identified.

It has been proven that the interactions or relationships established between humans and animals in livestock production significantly affect both. Therefore, it is extremely important that the quality of these interactions be positive and reflect a genuine sense of caring on the part of the people who deal directly with the animals. This study draws on some of the most important publications on the subject from 1986 to 2022 found in article databases; presents the main concepts used to understand the subject; lists the main reasons for what can be considered mistreatment of animals in animal husbandry (negative behaviours); and proposes solutions based on the literature and the author's experience. The purpose of this article is to help a) shift the paradigm and prioritise the definition of a personal profile that should work with animals, rather than focusing exclusively on the technical training of animal caregivers or on the common definition of “stockperson"; b) propose an analytical solution that can be applied during the recruitment process; and c) serve as a basis for the most relevant literature on the subject, given the already large number of publications, and d) encourage mutual reflection. Doi: 10.28991/SciMedJ-2022-04-03-04 Full Text: PDF

Currently, character education is in the spotlight because of the many moral declines. Character education has become a model of education offered to overcome the moral problems of children in Indonesia. This is related to the increase in juvenile delinquency which causes moral decline in children, one of which is bullying. In this regard, this study aims to help overcome the problem of bullying through the application of character education. The approach used in this study is a descriptive qualitative approach. The process of collecting data in this research is to use the method of interviews, observation and documentation. Then the data were analyzed using descriptive analysis techniques, namely starting from data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that there are forms of bullying that occur at MTs Al-Ikhlas Proklamasi Karawang. The forms of bullying that occurred at MTs Al-Ikhlas Proklamasi Karawang were divided into two forms. Namely verbal forms of bullying, such as mocking, shouting, and making fun of calls. While bullying is a social form of exclusion. In the process of implementing character education values ​​at MTs Al-Ikhlas Proklamasi Karawang, it is carried out using three strategies, namely by integrating character values ​​in the teaching and learning process, by habituation and through the culture of the school environment. Efforts made by MTs Al-Ikhlas Proklamasi Karawang in handling this bullying act are in the form of advising and applying the values ​​of character education, but if the student still does not change, the school will call the parents of the students involved in the bullying. Based on the results of this study, the authors hope that the school will pay more attention to the behavior of its students and always instill the values ​​of character education in students

Female-biased mortality has been consistently reported in Pacific salmon during their adult upriver migration. We collected coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch (Walbaum, 1792)) upon arrival at their spawning grounds to test whether females are more prone to cardiac oxygen limitations following exercise stress. We used a surgical approach to periodically sample arterial and venous blood over 48 h following recovery from a chase protocol to induce maximum metabolic rate. We found no significant differences in arterial or venous partial pressures of O2 between males and females. Female salmon had significantly elevated plasma cortisol levels but there were no effects of sex on either plasma lactate or K+. Our data show that female coho salmon do not suffer oxygen limitations to the spongy myocardium after a single exercise event at moderate temperatures (14 °C)—at least not when arriving to their spawning grounds. This study found no clear support for a cardiac oxygen limitation underlying elevated female mortality in Pacific salmon. Neither, however, does our study design nor specific findings allow us to rule out cardiac limitations in these fish. Future work should address whether potential oxygen limitations to the spongy myocardium at high temperatures or oxygen limitations to the compact myocardium via coronary blood flow contribute to female-biased mortality earlier on the migratory route. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Convenience sampling in animal experiments may affect findings due to individual difference in temperament. The aim in this study was to assess the consistency of convenience sampling order (ORDER), and to study the association between potential factors (i.e., behaviors related to handling, and coping ability to weaning) and ORDER in pigs (n = 325). ORDER was recorded by catching the closest pig in the pen on Day (D) 1, 14, 23, 27, 31, 38, 69 and 79, while weighing pigs. Response to handling was assessed on all weighing days except D69. For D1 to 38, vocalization and attempt of escaping were recorded on a Yes/No basis; for D79, a scoring system from 'very difficult' to 'easy to handle' was used for 3 handling phases: 'Moving into the crate,' 'In the crate,' and 'Leaving the crate'. ORDER within each pen was categorized to 4 quartiles. To study the association between coping ability to weaning and ORDER, salivary cortisol and chromogranin A (CgA) were determined on pre- and post-weaning. The response variables for statistical analysis were ORDER: either 1) the log-transformed percentage of ORDER; or 2) first quartile (1QT, i.e., first-caught) vs. the rest; or 3) fourth quartile (4QT, i.e., last-caught) vs. the rest. An individual effect on ORDER was found (P < 0.001), suggesting that a pig that had been caught either first, middle, or last was very likely to be caught in a similar order in the following handling sessions. On the other hand, neither responses to handling nor coping ability to weaning were associated with ORDER (P > 0.05). To conclude, although ORDER is not associated with responses to human handling and coping ability to weaning, convenience sampling in pigs should be cautious as ORDER is highly consistent and long-lasting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Aim: The aim of this study was to describe the experiences of parents handling oral anticancer drugs in a home setting. Methods: Parents of children with cancer were recruited from a paediatric oncology ward in Sweden to participate in an interview. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and subjected to qualitative content analysis. Results: We found the following categories and subcategories: parents' views on the provided information—lack of, too little or contradictory information, and parents' preferences for information delivery; safety over time; correct drug dose; and drug administration. As time passed, most parents adapted to their child's illness, felt safer and found it easier to take in and process any given information. Parents preferred information in different formats (written, movie clips and orally) and in their mother tongue. Many parents were aware of the importance of giving an accurate dose to their child and described the process of drug administration as overwhelming. Conclusion: Parents need to be provided with accurate, timely, nonconflicting and repeated information—in different forms and in their mother tongue—on how to handle oral anticancer drugs at home. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study aims to prepare exercises for the differentiated teaching method in mental motivation and to learn the skills of handling and shooting basketball for female students. It also identifies the effectiveness of exercises, especially the method of differentiated education. Statistical significance between the pre and posttests of the two experimental and control groups in mental motivation and learning the skills of handling and shooting basketball for female students. Some of the significant results found in this study are the presence of statistically significant differences between the pre and posttests of the experimental and control groups in mental motivation and learning the skills for the aforementioned skills. The papers found the necessity of conducting a study-divided method of education in other stages of study and searching for new and diverse methods in proportion to each of these stages. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Within this paper a systematic analysis of particle transfer onto SHJ Solar cell precursors by handling with suction cups and the impact on the pseudo efficiency is presented. The study establishes a correlation between particle area coverage and a resulting loss of pseudo solar cell parameters. The analysis was carried out on one hand by means of SEM measurements at the contact points between suction cup and wafer to quantify particle transfer and on the other hand by means of suns photoluminescence imaging measurements to evaluate the resulting losses. It is shown that the choice of contact material and the wafer temperature have a significant influence on the transferred particle number, their size and the resulting particle area coverage. A local electrical defect was observed at these particle-rich spots, which also affected a larger area around this insufficiently passivated region. This had a significant negative effect on the pseudo efficiency, which is more pronounced for increasing particle area coverage. If the particle density is increased by 0.1% within an area of 800 mm2, the pseudo efficiency in this area decreases by almost 1.2%Relative. The correlation found can be used to predict an efficiency loss using standard photoluminescence images. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study aimed to determine the extent of the percentage of mechanical damage (seed breakage) to chickpea seeds due to the impact caused by free fall. Three independent variables were used in the test, namely: impact surface (concrete, metal, plywood and seed-on-seed), drop height (3, 6, 9, and 12 m) and seed moisture content (10, 15, 20, and 25% w.b.). The results showed that all three independent variables significantly influenced the percentage breakage of chickpea seeds. The seeds dropped onto concrete and metal had by a significant margin the highest means of percentage breakage at 13.89 and 12.94%, respectively, in comparison with 10.64 and 8.34% on plywood and in the case of seed to seed impact, respectively. Increasing the drop height from 3 to 12 m caused a significant increase in the mean values of damage to seeds from 7.20 to 15.57%. Increasing the moisture levels caused a decreasing trend by a factor of two in the damage to the seeds due to free fall. Empirical models were developed to reveal the relationships between damage to chickpea seeds with various moisture contents that was due to the impact with different impact surfaces caused by free fall from the drop height. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The European Green Deal has the ambition to enhance recycling practices to better close material loops. However, in the recycling industry of today it is common practice to shred products to liberate the different materials that the product contains. This, typically results in a broad range of object sizes and mixed waste streams, which increases the complexity for the robotic sorting of these waste streams. Nonetheless, to meet up with today's number of different material types and quality standards, the potential and demand for robust robotic sorting increases. While the robotic (sorting) industry is quickly evolving, currently used robotic grippers are often not designed to cope with the large variation in material types and shapes encountered in shredded material streams. Therefore, a novel High Airflow Vertical COnveying (HAVCO) gripping system is developed in the presented research. This HAVCO gripper is validated in an aluminum sorting use case, which demonstrated significant opportunities for the sorting of random shaped, small and light waste fractions, which typically pose challenges for the state-of-the-art gripper technologies. The main advantage of the presented HAVCO gripper is that it does not require challenging gripping pose estimation and proofs to be able to perform a robotic pick in less than 0.4 seconds, which is up to 3 times faster than commonly used parallel grippers while achieving high picking success rates of approximately 93%. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In 2019, the non-European movable cultural heritage belonging to the Franz Binder Museum was relocated in Sibiu, from the Hermes House (no. 11, Piata Mică), to the ASTRA Centre for Heritage (no. 20, Pădurea Dumbrava). In this context, the department of collection care of the ASTRA National Museum Complex, which is mainly responsible for the preventive conservation and administration of the museum's cultural heritage, was entrusted with the task of carrying out the project. The actual period, from planning, organising, and preparation to the completion of the transport, lasted four months, and the action involved moving almost 4.000 ethnographic objects. With a focus on the planning and packing side, the case study describes in detail the steps taken, providing a benchmark and a model of good practice for those who might be facing a similar challenge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This article presents the importance of preventive conservation of artifacts on an archaeological site and the need of involving conservators and preventive conservation activities in the archaeological field. At the same time, it speaks about the methods of stabilization, extraction and handling of ceramic objects on the archaeological site, being the first of a series of articles to come which will discuss, in turn, the important aspects of the preventive conservation of ceramics (but not only) on the archaeological site and the necessary materials, available and accessible in Romania. Our desire would be for these articles to serve as a guide, first of all, to the students with specialization in Conservation and Restoration (from the "Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu), who in the first year of study carry out the specialized practice on an archaeological site, but also to anyone interested. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Federally inspected slaughter establishments in the United States must adhere to the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act and regulations that enforce it. Failure to comply with this law results in a Humane Handling Enforcement Action (HHEA) issued by the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service (USDA FSIS). The objective of this study was to systematically analyze and describe HHEAs issued between 2018 and 2020. Enforcement action notification letters were accessed from the USDA FSIS website and date, location, regulatory action, reason for noncompliance, species, and follow up action for each HHEA was recorded. Summary statistics (proportions and percentages) were calculated for the entire population dataset. Between 2018 and 2020, FSIS issued 293 HHEAs; 109 in 2018, 85 in 2019, and 99 in 2020. The majority of HHEAs (64.16%; 188 of 293) were related to the mechanical stunning of bovine (39.93%; 117 of 293) and porcine (24.23%; 71 of 293) species. The majority (50.23%; 107 of 213) of causative reasons for mechanical stun failure across all species were not clearly described; however, of those that were, most (39.12%; 68 of 213) were related to the placement of mechanical stuns. Addressing these issues through improved training and research would help to reduce the total number of HHEAs. Additional detail in reporting the events that result in HHEAs from USDA FSIS would aid in guiding corrective actions on an industry-wide scale. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Microplastics (MPs) are considered as an emerging contaminant in aquatic environments which enter through various routes. The number of studies on MPs has increased dramatically in recent years, owing to a growing awareness of the potential health hazards associated with MPs exposure. The adoption of a set of acceptable methodologies to reliably identify and measure MPs from various matrices is an underlying issue in this study field due to its complexity and impact. These approaches should then be harmonized to create quantitative, repeatable, and comparable data in the quantification of MPs. In concern to this unique problem; this focal point review aims to provide researchers with an overview of methods for collection, handling, and sampling from the aqueous environment; delineation and quantification of MPs; the advantages and limits of such processes; approaches for future studies to surmount such limitations. The review findings highlighted that the sampling needs an appropriate design, collection tool, exact sampling site, and size for accuracy. The development of extractive effectiveness by re-utilizing the chemicals recommended for accurate separation of the MPs. The subsequent validation of spectroscopic analysis in addition to visual imaging is essential for the qualitative analysis of MPs. Temporal comparison and large-scale spatial data procured from existing analytical techniques and approaches are the major issues delimiting the decision appropriate in the monitoring of MPs. Hence, it's recommended that future research needs to focus on developing standard methodologies and highly equipped automated analytical techniques for rapid and reliable detection of MPs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Coatings have been investigated as a means of slowing weight loss and helping to preserve quality in blueberries but reported results have been inconsistent with the inadequate presentation of the impact of coatings on blueberry appearance. In this study, we compare the ability to limit weight loss, along with the effect on appearance, of several previously studied coatings for blueberries and attempt to identify reasons why coatings have not been more successful in limiting weight loss in blueberries. In a two-year study, coatings were applied either as a spray or a dip, depending on the nature of the coating, and included 1% chitosan (CH) with and without either 1% or 2% oleic acid (OA), 1% Semperfresh (SF), 2% sodium caseinate (SC), and carnauba wax (CAR). None of the coatings reduced weight loss in either year of the study and sometimes enhanced it. CH, CH + OA, CAR, and SF greatly altered the appearance of the berries by removing all or a part of the waxy bloom. SC also did this to some degree but was generally better at maintaining the natural appearance. It was found that coating application did not effectively limit weight loss through either the cuticle or stem end of the blueberries. Loss of the bloom on the blueberry surface, confirmed visually and by scanning electron microscopy, occurred during coating application, but was found to not influence coating effectiveness. Using CH + OA as an example, it was found that increasing the amount of handling during the drying process significantly increased subsequent weight loss relative to blueberries with minimal handling. This indicates that careful handling during the coating process is important for coating success. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Complexity principles are very important for reducing difficulty while at the same time continuously attaining the requirements of the product, process, and system. A crucial factor affecting the complexity of assembly is material selection. The material used for a product will be closely linked to the handling and insertion process. In a previous study, the methods used to select materials and assembly processes have been developed separately. In this study, those methods will be developed together into a single entity with respect to the complexity of each process. Scientific information about this matter has yet to be revealed, so it still requires intensive study. Hence, the study aims to promote a new way to measure the complexity of parts assembly by examining the material selection parameters. The proposed method involves material coefficients in establishing an assembly complexity index and consists of two phases. Numerical examples are provided to illustrate the suggested design comprehensively, which uses three material variants in piston products to calculate the complexity index of the assembly process. Variants with a small complexity index are ideal and facilitate the assembly process. The study creates a material coefficient model to specify the assembly process, where each component has various coefficient values. The material coefficient describes the value of material characteristics related to the assembly method, namely the process of handling and insertion. The material selection requires a clear understanding of the assembly requirements for each component. The related material characteristics are density, fracture toughness, Young’s modulus, elastic limit, tensile strength, elongation, and hardness. Assessment of the complexity index using methods from previous studies obtained 6.02. Using the present method, 5.777 were obtained for variant 1 and 5.769 for the second variant. The mean complexity value is compatible with the material coefficient and assembly time [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The existence of laws against children must be considered and must be led to be more responsible for themselves, because children are different from adults. Children are teenagers, human resources, and have the potential to continue the life of the nation and state. The child client is then guided to improve himself and his behavior in the existing reality, with the aim of changing his lifestyle, and assisted in behavioral restructuring, especially for clients with severe personality problems that take a long time to resolve. In other words, probation officers can educate a child client about the rejections they will face when receiving changes or feedback from others, while encouraging them to motivate themselves, accept their situation, and change what the child client is going through. Another important thing that must be done in dealing with child client is to involve the family of the child to participate in the process of handling the child who violates the law.

Background: Complaint management is vital for hospitals as patient complaints can be used to advance the quality of health services provided. Aims: This study analyzed patient complaint management at an X government hospital in Yogyakarta. Methods: The research used a descriptive-qualitative method and phenomenology, which was carried out through in-depth interviews, observation, and document review. It involved the head of the legal and public relations department, the head of the public relations sub-division, two staff of the legal and public relations department, two officers to outpatient and inpatient units, and two patients. This study used purposive sampling to select the samples. Data analysis referred to was from the concept of Miles and Huberman, which consists of data reduction, display, and verification. The accuracy of all data was checked using a triangulation method. Results: The hospital followed the patient complaint management procedures. Providing complaint reporting platforms is required to lodge patient complaints to the hospital. Moreover, the suggestion box should be managed properly, and thus the complaints on the box can be managed promptly. Conclusion: Overall, patient complaint management at the hospital has been carried out well and followed the standard operating procedures (SOP).

Zoos include invertebrates in visitor interaction sessions to educate and spread conservation messages to the public. Yet, the welfare implications of these encounters on invertebrates are unstudied. Empirical studies reveal negative effects of handling on vertebrate species, thus providing reason to investigate impacts on invertebrates. Mexican red-kneed spiders Brachypelma hamorii are regularly handled by keepers for public talks at the Zoological Society of London, London Zoo. This study investigates whether handling affects the spiders’ 24-h activity and enclosure usage. Three spiders were filmed under infrared light for 24 h following being handled, and on control (no-handling) days. The proportion of time that spiders spent under cover or exhibiting locomotion, limb-interaction, and object-interaction behaviour was recorded using instantaneous scan sampling. The spiders spent, on average, significantly more time under cover (7.8% increase) and exhibited significantly more limb-interaction behaviour (1.4% increase) on handling days. Handling for public talks therefore affects the behaviour and enclosure use of these captive Brachypelma hamorii. Although it is not yet possible to infer welfare implications, the presence of these behavioral responses suggests that protocols to monitor the behaviour of invertebrates following handling should be developed, and further behavioral studies are warranted to validate potential stress indices.

This study analyzes public policy innovations regarding the prevention and control of Covid-19 as a new policy innovation to contain the spread and growth of Covid-19 cases. This is expected to be able to analyze policy innovations that can accelerate the handling of the Covid-19 problem. This research was conducted in Semarang City based on Nugroho's (2015) theory of quality policy (2015). The research method uses a qualitative approach with literature study analysis techniques using data collection techniques by searching various secondary data sources in the form of government documents, electronic mass media reporting with the keyword search for innovation in the application of Covid-19 response policies. The results of this study found that since the implementation of this new innovation policy, there has been an increase in the cure rate of 77.09% of the total confirmed cases and a decrease in the risk of spreading so that the City of Semarang is in PPKM (Enforcement of Community Activity Restrictions) Level 1 with low risk. One of the contributors to the number of Covid-19 cases is immigrants from outside the city of Semarang who reached 45% of new positive cases. The high mobility of the movement of people outside the city of Semarang entering the city of Semarang and the low level of control and supervision of the movement of the arrival of residents outside the city of Semarang who enter the city of Semarang who carry the virus must be a major concern in controlling the rate of increase in Covid-19 in the city of Semarang.

Abstract Since liquid bulk cargoes are the most frequently handled cargo types in Turkish ports in 2019 and the latter in 2020, the loading and unloading times of liquid bulk cargoes are important in terms of handling efficiency. While a higher amount of cargo handled per unit time increases the profitability for terminal operations, the short handling time of tankers at the terminal provides an advantage for the next voyage. In this study, the process in the terminals in Turkey where 19.05% of the total liquid bulk cargo handled was reviewed as well as the reasons for the waits in this process. Thus, it was aimed to find subjects that need to be focused on to reduce the waiting times. An expert team was asked to indicate the reasons for the waits using the fishbone method. In addition, a questionnaire was applied to a sample group of 134 people who were the stakeholders of the handling process. It was found out that the reasons for the waits obtained through the questionnaire matched those determined by the fishbone method. To reach a solution, prioritization was provided by scoring the reasons that lead to waits.

Marine container terminals play an irreplaceable role in modern logistics. They ensure the functioning of material flows and supply chains. Optimal and efficient operations of terminals are increasingly based on full or partial automation. As a result, the expertise and skill prerequisites for service personnel and managers are increasing. This paper presents an original idea of creating a “profession simulator”. Its principle is based on the application of a dynamic computer simulation method. The results represent a generally valid concept for a “profession simulator” that can be calibrated for any container terminal. Within this concept, the inputs, outputs, and processes that take place in the profession simulator are defined. The simulation model is created with the Tecnomatix Plant Simulation program. Mathematical models are implemented for all individual processes in the simulation model. A programming method using the SimTalk 2.0 language is used for their implementation. The obtained results point to the possibility of using the profession simulator to analyze and monitor selected indicators regarding handling techniques, the utilization of maritime terminals, information about the number of transported containers, or the implementation of handling activities.

Weaned piglets, being immature, demand careful handling to mitigate post-weaning stress in order to avoid immunosuppression and the use of antimicrobials to palliate the effects of disease outbreaks due to poor management. The objective of this work is to design a quick scan calculator or multi-criteria evaluation model of management for weaned piglets, founded on 10 critical indices covering post-weaning management aspects based on hygienic measures and management of facilities and animals. These include pre-weaning handling, batch management, biosecurity, water management, feed management, health program, stockmen training, temperature, ventilation, and floor conditions and density to relate handling and hygiene practices with farm performance and the consumption of veterinary medication. Each index carries a maximum score of ten, with evaluations derived from different management factors that make up each index (from three to eight factors were evaluated per index). Their cumulative score reflects the degree of adequacy of on-farm management. Therefore, a perfectly managed farm would achieve 100 points. The calculator underwent testing on 23 intensive farms with a total population of close to 16,000 sows and more than 400,000 weaned piglets, revealing the highest mean scores in floor conditions and density (8.03 out of 10) and pre-weaning handling and health programs (6.87 and 6.28, respectively). Conversely, the lowest scores corresponded to temperature, ventilation, water management, and stockmen training (4.08, 4.32, 4.81, and 4.93, respectively). The assessed farms averaged a global score of 56.12 out of 100 (from 37.65 to 76.76). The calculator’s global score correlated with key post-weaning productivity and piglet health indicators, such as the feed conversion ratio, mortality rate, and piglet production cost, with r values of −0.442, −0.437, and −0.435, respectively (p < 0.05). Additionally, it negatively correlated with medication costs per piglet (r = −0.414; p < 0.05) and positively with annual farm productivity (r = 0.592; p < 0.01). To enhance management, hygiene, and prevention, farms should prioritize addressing indices with the lowest scores, thereby reducing medication consumption and enhancing productivity and health outcomes. Additionally, this quick scan calculator can be used for benchmarking purposes.