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The operations for treating kidney stones include open nephrolithotomy, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL), Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL), ureteroscopy, and laparoscopic surgery. The aim of this study was to analyzing the differences in stone free rates and complications in kidney stone...

Research purpose: The purpose of this paper aims to empirically explore the impact of innovation on the trade performance of Vietnamese enterprises. Research motivation: Innovation is usually considered as a key factor to support trade performance of firms, especially...

Photoplethysmography (PPG) is a biophotonic technique which measures blood volume variations in vascular bed and it is well known for its utilization in pulse oximetry for the estimation of arterial blood oxygen saturation. Moving particles within the tissue bed generate rapidly changing absorption caused...

Background: In adults central blood pressure has stronger associations with cardiovascular outcomes than peripheral blood pressure, with some evidence that this difference is greater in mid- than older-aged adults. The relationship of central blood pressure to cardiovascular structure and function in...

Introduction: Arterial stiffness is known to be associated with atherosclerosis, cardiac remodelling and cardiovascular diseases. In recent studies, common carotid artery rigidity was seen to better predict cardiac morphology and function if compared to aortic parameters. The aim of the study was to...

Described are classical and quantized systems on linear and affine groups. Unlike the traditional models applied in astrophysics, nuclear physics, molecular vibrations and elasticity, our models are not only kinematically ruled by the affine group, but also their kinetic energies are affinely invariant....

In order to fulfil the lifecycle data management for the spindle bearings of CNC machine tool, this paper firstly presented a bearings-lifecycle-oriented data management model, in which the bearings' code re-factoring methods and a ontology-based entity relationship (E-R) model are discussed in detail....

A novel Ebola virus spreading model is proposed, choosing the mixed format of random transmission model to describe the population node transmission of infectious diseases within the process, using the deterministic S-E-I-R model to depict the internal mechanism of transmission of infectious diseases...

This research is motivated by the problem of industrial embroidery ‘kepala peniti’ tradisional creativity difficulties in developing innovative designs according to the market needs. This study aims to produce a embroidery ‘kepala peniti’ tradisional Minangkabau design development model based on acculturative...

Remarkably comprehensive economic and social outcomes have been achieved since the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was unveiled in 2013. With the RRI being well under way, an ever increasing number of students from the Belt and the Road (B&R) countries are flowing to China to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate...

The extent of information about accounting figures and its correlation with accounting standards provoke controversy among academicians nowadays. A low level of information asymmetry among investors, management, and other users represents high quality financial statements which is captured on proper...

Assessment acts as a role in enhancing students learning, improving the effectiveness of teachers teaching technique and able to provide reliable sources pertaining to what is being learnt, taught or achieved in a teaching and learning process (Malaysian Examinations Board, 2012). Therefore, it is essential...

Digital transformation breaks the settled models of functioning of economic entities and forms basis of perspective competitive development of economic systems in the current and future conditions of the global social and economic environment. The markets which are most actively adapting to new conditions...

The purposes of this study are to describe the content of the material contained in Kenanga Batik as one of the learning resources in Elementary School and then to find out how to integrate the content of Batik Kenanga material into Integrated Learning in Elementary Schools in according to the 2013 Curriculum....

Since 2015, the Government of Indonesia through Badan Ekonomi Kreatif (Bekraf) has developed creative economy seriously. Animation is one of the sectors of the creative industries which have developed significantly in Indonesia. Unique characters and interesting narrative are essential element which...

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused infections cases and deaths of people, damaged healthcare systems, and declining economies. All countries have responded the pandemic through various policies. The study aims to compare the response of the Taiwan and the Indonesian in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic....

The purpose of this paper is to look at how annealing time affects the microstructure and mechanical characteristics of lightweight medium manganese steel. OM, XRD, SEM, and other characterization methods were used to examine and test the microstructure. The findings revealed that the test steels’ microstructures...

The most important ecological function of the mangrove ecosystem is to absorb and store carbon in efforts to mitigate global warming. This study aims to determine the density of mangrove species and analyze the amount of carbon stock in mangrove area at the Muara Badak Kutai Kartanegara, East Kalimantan....

On May 19, 2023, The Financial Services Authority (OJK) advised people against borrowing money from online loans for purchasing tickets to the Coldplay music concert in Jakarta on November 15, 2023. Online loans are believed to make debt systems more effective, effective and easier. Because the consequences...

A total of 324 questionnaires were collected from across the country to examine the mediating role of information asymmetry between perceived health information quality (PIQ) and evaluations of physicians’ enthusiasm, competence, and ethics, as well as the moderating role of the health information pathway...

Individuals with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) or by its layman term ‘psychopaths’ are often perceived in a negative light. However certain studies reveal that psychopaths perform better under an abusive boss. Surprisingly, psychopaths reported improved well-being, more positive emotions, and...

Few studies have examined whether central arterial wavTable:eform measures vary with ethnicity. We aimed to provide a more comprehensive examination of ethnic differences in several cardiovascular risk factors, which may reveal new ethnic variations. A cross-sectional (baseline) analysis of 5110 adults...

Purpose: To examine the acute effect of maximal exercise effort on pulse wave velocity (PWV) and heart rate variability (HRV) in patients with CAD with a range of functional capacity levels, and the association between these parameters 1,2,3. Methods: Thirty-six patients with CAD (62 ± 10 y) ranging...

Objective: Telomere length (TL) has been identified as a marker for biological, cardiovascular aging and cardiovascular events risk. Increased arterial stiffness and intima-media thickness (IMT) are the main signs of arterial aging and strong predictors for the development of cardiovascular disease....

We propose a method of quantization of certain Lie bialgebra structures on the polynomial Lie algebras related to quasi-trigonometric solutions of the classical Yang-Baxter equation. The method is based on so-called affinization of certain seaweed algebras and their quantum analogues.

As the global environment pollution and energy crisis intensified, electric vehicles has been becoming the R&D hot technology all over the world for the two features of energy saving and environmental protection. Electric vehicles mainly includes Battery Electric Vehicle(BEV), Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)...

Total Alkaloids are important active materials of Actinidia arguta. However, no study has been conducted to explore the content determination method of the Actinidia arguta total alkaloid. An effective method was established in order to determine the total alkaloids from different parts of Actinidia...

This paper analyses individual, psychological, personal characteristics, tolerance to stress, resilience and coping behavior of specialists working in extreme environments. To identify personal determinants of stress-coping behavior demonstrated by male employees of Emergencies Ministry of Russia we...

Social media addiction behavior is a problem that is quite interesting, especially among adolescents. Addiction involves psychological, physical, social and environmental components in which the individual cannot control addiction and raises various problems. It is undeniable that social media is misused...

This article describes the students’ low reasoning ability of the Economics Master Program in writing scientific journals and thesis that are still based on the old theory and common sense, so it is necessary to apply an attractive learning model that is research based learning with inquiry approach....

The time-averaged shear-wave velocity to the depth of 30 m (VS(30)) is the most important site specific parameter in seismic building codes and ground motion prediction equations (GMPEs). So far, there are several models to estimate VS(30) from average velocities to depths less than 30m VS(Z). 206 borehole...

An Electronic Nose (E-Nose) device has been designed to detect asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) through breathing air. This tool consists of hardware and software. E-Nose It consists of a gas sensor that can respond quickly to the elements volatile organic compound (VOC) contained...

Efficient and safe intersections are an important aspect of traffic management in urban areas. An unsignalized intersection is one of the most common types of intersections. This study aims to analyze the performance of road junctions at unsignalized intersections on Jalan Karang Tengah Lodaya-Simpang...

This study aims to analyze the role of the capture fisheries subsector in supporting the economy of Belitung Regency through the Location Quotient (LQ) approach and contribution to the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GDP). The research uses a quantitative descriptive method with secondary data for the...

Unit Tamban is one of the reclaimed lowlands in the tidal irrigation area, which is included in the food estate program located in Block D, Central Kalimantan. The water system used in the area is a fork-type with a settling pond at the end of each primary canal. Most of the soils are acid sulfate type...

The tension test of rebar is vital for Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) structural analysis. Traditionally, deformation is measured with human intervention using an extensometer and an elongation scale, while a Universal Testing Machine (UTM) applies load to the test specimen. To enhance the experiment,...

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the novelty of the virus, the related social restrictions, and the surge of information often caused misperception amongst communities, including on stigma. This study assessed the stigma and discriminatory behaviours against anyone perceived to have been in...

The use of images as a powerful tool in digital marketing has gained significant recognition, particularly in the context of online food delivery platforms. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated a shift from conventional to digital marketing, compelling marketers to prioritize image-based marketing strategies...

This research aims to produce teaching materials in the form of a book titled “North Sumatran Cultural Aesthetics,” which will be tested for its feasibility, practicality, and effectiveness in enhancing students’ artistic insights through project-based learning. The research method is Research and Development...

This study confirms previous studies on sustainable entrepreneurial intentions (SEI) in the learning context of vocational high schools at Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta. The research model places three independent variables, namely entrepreneurial education (EDU), entrepreneurial orientation (EO), and social...

Objectives: The aim of our study was to investigate the relationship between glucose metabolism, high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) and aortic stiffness in non-diabetic middle aged metabolic syndrome (MetS) subjects. Methods: We studied a total of 486...

Objectives: In developing countries, urbanization leads to changes in behavioural lifestyle and malnutrition which may lead to higher rates of cardiovascular disease .1,2 We aimed to assess the association between low body mass index and markers of cardiovascular function like pulse wave velocity in...

Background: Carotid femoral pulse wave velocity (cfPWV) is directly associated with arterial stiffness in major elastic arteries and predicts future cardiovascular events (1). Little is known of cfPWV as a marker of vascular health in children. Semi-automated cuff-based devices for assessing cfPWV are...

Objectives: Increased carotid-femoral Pulse Wave Velocity (PWVc-f) identify hypertensive patients at high CV risk, independently of systematic coronary risk evaluation (SCORE). Testosterone is associated with aortic stiffness, however whether this association is different in hypertensive patients with...

Mastery of technology is the key to the success of a nation. One of the rapidly developing technologies in the fourth Industrial Revolution is nanotechnology, which is also said to be the beginning of the 5.0 industrial era. This paper is intended to forecast one of nanotechnology, quantum dots (QDs)...

Intensive data modelling on large datasets that were once limited to supercomputers and workstations can now be performed on desktop computers with scripting languages such as R and Python. Analytics, a field that is popular over this aspect of access to high computational capability enables people to...

The article studies the problems of improving the transport service of the urban population in the aspect of improving the work of public passenger transport of the capital city. In the construction of transport facilities, it is proposed to carry out preliminary modeling, which assesses the consequences...

Development of science and technology an important to improving of human resources, especially in the issue of education. The use of media in learning and training activities greatly helps the process of delivering material effectively and efficiently. The use of appropriate media will help encouraging...

This paper selects the panel data of China’s direct investment in 24 countries and regions along “the Belt and Road” from 2007 to 2017, and uses the method of least squares regression to study the reverse spillover of China’s direct investment. To determine the size of the reverse overflow and the factors...