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Introduction: There are several approaches to assess endothelial function using forearm ischemia - hyperaemia (FMD). The principal difference is whether flow is stopped in the root of the arm (proximal or P) or the wrist (distal or D). P induces “non pulsatile ischemia”, and D, “pulsatile ischemia”,...

This paper describes the design of control circuit which makes the TMS320LF2407 as the core. It mainly introduces the characteristics of DSP, the general development process of DSP system and the DSP chip TMS320LF2407’s characteristics adopted by this system. It focused on the peripheral circuit design...

By partition matrix method, we improve the speed of privacy amplification, the key phase of the post-processing in continuous-variable quantum key distribution system. The computational complexity of privacy amplification could be decreased by the partition matrix method. The optimal speed of the privacy...

This paper intends to explain two issues, the Proto-Austronesian reflex (PAN) into Buru language (Br) and its correspondence with Collins's (1981) view. A PAN top-down approach reconstructed by Blust and Trussel (2015) is employed to see the realization in Buru. The data that have been collected using...

The living environment is a unity of space with objects and living creatures that can influence the continuity of life between humans and the surrounding environment. In order to enjoy a clean and pleasant environment, it is everyone's duty to preserve the environment. However, the reality on the...

Student voices have the potential to increase student engagement; encourage collaboration and partnerships among students, academics and student support units. This paper focuses on students as mentors, mentees and transition officers who engage with each other as partners within an institution-wide...

Since the concept of creative economy-based ecotourism is so extremely rich in economic, social, cultural, and creative values, analyzing its potential and redeveloping it is very pertinent to mainland Sumba. The goal of the study was to ascertain the socioeconomic conditions of the neighborhood in the...

This study reports on preliminary findings of gender differential item functioning (DIF) in an Eastern school culture, which is known for ‘special’ teaching approaches and successful mathematics learning that produces impressive mathematics results. This study aimed to identify mathematics items that...

Introduction: Parameters of wave reflection (augmentation pressure - AP or augmentation index – AIx) are powerful independent prognostic markers in patients with coronary artery disease. However, the invasive investigation of arterial waveforms is still confined to expensive equipment. The aim of this...

Evaluating diastolic function in children remains a topic of clinical discussion and a gold standard measurement technique is still lacking. Wave intensity analysis can provide insight into ventricular filling mechanisms and ventriculo-vascular coupling, and it can be derived directly from cardiovascular...

Marguerite Duras created The Sea Wall, The Lover and The North China Lover at different times of her life, In these three novels, the "Chinese lover" presents a different image, evolving from the ugliness, obscenity and wretch of Mr. Nor into a handsome, elegant and confident new image which is the cognition...

The objective of this study was to examine the epidemiology and the clinical manifestations of typhoid fever as well as the susceptibility and strain relatedness of Salmonella typhi isolates in Lebanon from 2006 to 2007. A total of 120 patients with typhoid fever were initially identified from various...

In the paper we describe a new approach to the construction of a model, applied for a complex for the extraction and processing of hydrocarbon raw materials. The basis of the model is a group of independently functioning components, organized on the basis of modern Arificial Intelligence methods, including...

Pleural effusion is the excess fluid within the pleural space. Pleural effusion detection helps in the diagnosis of diseases. If the effluent is not within the safe zone then it creates many problems including the death of human. The pleural level can be detected manually which is time consuming. The...

This research aims to reveal one of the traditions of people in Tanjung Hilir Kerinci, the recitation of the Khutbah Gulung (lit: speech roll) every Idul Fitri and Idul Adha. This tradition have lasted for decades. The text was written in Arab Melayu using connected pieces of paper and then rolled on...

The aims of this study to determine the overview of the profitability measured by Return On Equity (ROE), tangibility, and the capital structure measured by Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), and to know the profitability and tangibility of the capital structure. The research methods used are descriptive and...

The article is devoted to the analysis of the process of commercialization of exclusive rights in the digitalized world’s economy. In digital technology, there is a unique opportunity to create copies of works, ensuring their absolute identity with the original. As soon as an object is converted to digital...

Teachers must be proficient not only in subject matter and pedagogy, but also in technology expertise, in order to design lessons holistically in this time of pandemic. This study looked at 80 teachers from 65 madrasahs (Islamic school) in East Java who took part in PPG (Teacher Professional Education...

Background: The main factor contributing to coronary heart disease (CHD), the world's biggest killer, is the buildup of plaque in the arteries that provide oxygen to the heart muscle. CHD continues to be a serious health issue with socioeconomic effects because it causes a decline in physical and...

Perumdam X has eight water treatment installations, one of which is the “C” Installation. One of the areas served by the “C” Installation is the A District. At the “C” Installation, there is a pipe leak in the A District, which causes water not to reach customers, while the demand for water in A is increasing....

This research aims to analyze the user interface of the job matching information system in an interactive website environment. The job matching information system is an approach that makes it easier for SMK N 2 (Vocational High School) graduates, Padang Panjang, Indonesia, to understand the industrial...

Background In the postpartum period, women experience significant life changes, such as becoming mothers. This situation is characterized by Emotional changes, changes in physical circumstances, family relationships, and adjustment to new rules as a mother characterizes it. Psychologically,...

The effect of greenhouse gas and other pollution started to rise recently. Proven by the unpredictable weather and health emergency issues, many countries worldwide have started to realize the effect of industrialization. Supported by The G20 Presidency, green investment issues have been a great solution...

— The exponential growth of healthcare data nowadays due to the widespread use of electronic health records (EHRs) has presented both opportunities and challenges in patient care, resource allocation, and medical research. Although advances in automated machine learning (AutoML) have streamlined many...

In recent times, generating understandable prompts for AI has been a significant problem, which in turn leads to inaccurate results. In essence, the problem is about finding ways to make AI understand and respond accurately to the prompts given to it, which is crucial for improving its overall performance...

In the recent times, image captioning had achieved widespread interest in the field of natural language processing. With the booming advancements in deep learning, there is a huge scope for the development in image captioning using deep learning. The proposed research addresses the challenges faced by...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various aspects of teaching and learning. This study examines the perceptions of teachers’ perception assessment strategies on teachers using Artificial Intelligence (AI). Sixty-eight postgraduate teachers from an Education Faculty of a Malaysian Research...

Circular Economy (CE) has attracted significant attention from scholars, industry, and policymakers because of its growing importance in promoting the joint development of economic and environmental well-being. CE offers collaborative reuse, reduction, and recycling activities that foster sustainable...

Since 2017, resistance by the agricultural industry to accept the placement of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) students from the Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) was observed in the Department of Agriculture. With the general monitoring, and feedback from farmers between 2018 and 2021,...

Background: The exact mechanism by which electrical carotid baroreceptor activation (CBA) lowers blood pressure in patients with hypertension has yet to be fully elucidated. Given the central role of the kidneys in blood pressure regulation, the aim of this study was to assess the impact of CBA on renal...

Background: Recently the pulse wave velocity (PWV) threshold of hypertensive target organ damage (TOD) was set at 10 m/s. New 24 – h monitors (e.g., BPLab-Vasotens) provide not only 1 PWV but several PWV measurements over a 24 – h period. The new Pulse Time Index of Norm (PTIN) can be calculated from...

Rationale: Alpha 1 Antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency is a familial cause of emphysema, due to reduced antiproteolytic activity within lungs. Systemic manifestations however, remain little explored. We have previously demonstrated increased arterial stiffness (AS) in patients with COPD and hypothesised that...

Introduction: Obesity is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Arterial stiffness (AS) is an independent cardiovascular risk factor. The objective of this study was to evaluate the SA in obese patients. Patients and methods: AS was measured in 212 participants divided into...

Background: Finger-toe pathway could represent a good alternative to assess the arterial stiffness conveniently. The aim of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of the pOpmètre which measures finger-toe pulse wave velocity (ft-PWV). Methods: The pOpmètre® has 2 photodiodes sensors, positioned on the...