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Design And Development Of A Sensor And Actuator Network Prototype For Monitoring And Control Of Growth Parameters For High Value Crops, Mel Vincent A. Ampo, Jasper Adrian Dwight V. Castro, John Paolo A. Ramoso, Melvin C. Ilang-Ilang, Victor A. Rodulfo Jr., Alexis C. Del Rosario, Daneille Drew Reyes, Jiah Jamil R. De Guzman

Journal Article

Losses due to inefficiencies in farm management and operations are some of the major problems encountered in farm production, especially for high value crops. To address these inefficiencies, farm management practices must lean towards a more data-driven decision making by employing smart and accurate technology interventions. The emergence of technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and big data management helped push precision agriculture further by giving it better data collection, management, and more efficient communication protocols. In the case of tomato production, losses due to farm management inefficiencies were one of the problems observed in a prior needs …

Developing A Smart Bus Transportation System To Improve Passenger Comfortability, Campus Accessibility, And Traffic Control, Gabriel John L. De Leon, Josefa Angelie D. Revilla, Angelo C. Ani, Mark Anthony M. Baldoz

Journal Article

Developing a reliable transportation system is crucial for a university to achieve a world-class status. The current public transit system consisting of public utility jeepneys has challenges related to comfortability, accessibility, and traffic control leading to poor service time and quality. The study aimed to address these issues by proposing a transportation system that: (1) enhances passenger comfort through the use of smart buses, (2) increases accessibility by establishing new routes, and (3) improves traffic control through a scheduling scheme. Surveys were deployed to collect origin-destination data of the passengers and identify the common loading-unloading zones. Data were consolidated and …

Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy Based Discrimination Of Materials Using Artificial Neural Networks, Rob Christian M. Caduyac, John Paolo A. Ramoso, Jose Pocholo R. Arazas, Rock Christian V. Tomas

Journal Article

Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) is a technique used for determining the electrical properties of a material. EIS generates impedance spectra across a frequency range that is unique in a specific material. However, the discrimination of materials is challenging as EIS produces high-dimensional data. In this study, Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) were used as a machine learning algorithm for classification. Nyquist Plots and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) were done prior classification for data visualization purposes. Results showed that the five materials have different Nyquist plot shapes, and 2D PCA is close to being successful in discriminating all materials. Only Paper and …

Modeling The Influence Of Character Customization With Cosmetic Microtransaction On Purchasing Intention In Mobile Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (Mmorpgs), Ralph Christian J. Leynes, Marc Immanuel G. Isip

Journal Article

In the evolving landscape of online gaming in the Philippines, the “freemium” business model has gained dominance, particularly in free-to-play games. Despite its prevalence, only a few cases demonstrated significant improvement in converting players to paying customers. This underscores the need for game developers to understand user purchasing intentions, in the online gaming scene. MMORPGs, a widely favored genre in Philippine gaming communities, often feature virtual in-game characters. Recognizing this, this study delves into the complexities of character customization in mobile MMORPGs and its impact on the purchasing intentions of Filipino players. Using an explanatory-sequential research design, the study collected …

Ang Pagbuo At Paglusaw Ng Alyansang Frente Popular-Young Philippines, 1936-1941, Ruben Jeffrey A. Asuncion

Journal Article

Pangunahing tema sa historyograpiya at agham pampulitikang Pilipino ang dominasyon ng mga elite sa mga kontekstong kolonyal, neokolonyal at “malaya” nang Pilipinas. Madalas banggitin ang mga personalidad na nanguna at nakinabang sa naturang pamumuno at pamamanginoon. Isang lantad na halimbawa ang panahon ng Komonwelt. Panahon man ito ng paghahanda mula sa ganap na kolonya ng Estados Unidos tungong pagkamit ng ganap na kasarinlan mula dito, nakikinita na ng ilang tagamasid ang mga problema sa pagpapatupad ng “demokratikong” pulitikang elektoral, sa paraang unang nilayon ng mga kolonisador na Amerikano. Iilang politiko lamang, na mula sa isang dominanteng partido, ang nahalal, at …

Did Stalinism Pave The Way For The Rise Of The Marcos Dictatorship? A Review Of Joseph Scalice’S The Drama Of Dictatorship, Jervy C. Briones, Karlo Mikhail I. Mongaya

Journal Article

Joseph Scalice’s The Drama of Dictatorship: Martial Law and the Communist Parties of the Philippines (2023) offers arguably one of the most definitive Trotskyist critiques of the historical legacy of the Philippine communist movement. Through extensive archival research, Scalice interprets the split between the Partido Komunista ng Pilipinas (PKP) and the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) as a local expression of the Sino-Soviet split, arguing that both parties acted as class collaborators by aligning with rival factions of the Filipino elite. This review article critically engages with Scalice’s historical claims from an anti-imperialist, Marxist, and non-sectarian perspective. While his …

The Development Of A Filipino Posttraumatic Growth Scale: Measuring The Positive Outcomes Of Trauma In The Filipino Experience, Jholyan Francis S. Fornillos, Ma. Agatha Camille D. Orlino, Kristine R. Alagad, Graciel A. Lintag

Journal Article

This study aimed to develop a scale to gauge the extent of the Filipino experience of personal growth following exposure to a crisis. The study involved two phases: item development and reliability analysis. In phase one, the researchers adopted the domains of posttraumatic growth found by Tedeschi and Calhoun (1996) and Taku and colleagues (2008) and generated 10-items for each domain. Item generation was guided by literature review, researchers’ reflections on their past traumatic experiences, experiences of people who suffered from or exposed to highly distressing life circumstances, and consultation with experts. In phase two, it was found that the …

Plotting Power In The Philippine-China Territorial Dispute Using The Peripheral Realism Lens, Diosdado B. Lopega

Journal Article

This paper investigates China’s relations with the Philippines, especially focusing on its use of power in enforcing its claim of territories in the West Philippine Sea or the South China Sea. As such, this paper wishes to answer the following questions: How is power manifested in China’s actions vis-à-vis the Philippines regarding the territories of which both states set claim to? Being one of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, China wields power and influence in the international community. As such, how does it capitalize on that position in dealing with its weaker neighbors like the …

Customer Choice Of Ordering Touchpoints And Its Influence On Overall Customer Satisfaction, Armelyn E. Soriano, Diana Marie R. De Silva, Marc Immanuel G. Isip

Journal Article

This study explores the adoption of self-ordering kiosks (SOKs) in the Philippine fast food industry. It aims to identify the antecedents influencing customer choice of ordering touchpoints between traditional counters and SOKs and its influence on overall satisfaction. By employing PLS-SEM analysis, results revealed that the feeling of being time pressured, the mood to interact with fewer people, and the feeling of using the kiosk drive the customers to use SOK, which can be attributed to the speed and convenience of using SOK. Mediation analysis showed that using SOK has an indirect effect on the influence of affective state factors …

In Or Out?: Understanding The Japanese Immigration Policymaking Process And The Sub-National Response To The Challenge Of Global Migration, Jeorge G. Alarcon Jr.

Journal Article

There is no comprehensive Japanese immigration policy. The central government has refused to formally acknowledge a need for an immigration policy, viewing immigrants as a threat to public order and cultural homogeneity. Despite this, local governments still need to address the needs of their foreign residents and maintain the peace in the local communities. Some of these policies dovetail with each other; others have no counterpart on the other level of governance. What one can then observe with the national government in Tokyo and the local governments instead is a patchwork that involves some tangential, but for the main part, …

The Filipino Family In Agriculture: Case Studies Of Vegetable Farming Families In Nagcarlan, Laguna, Philippines, Sunshine Therese S. Alcantara

Journal Article

Farming in the Philippines is a collective effort involving family members. Filipino farming families play a vital role in sustaining the country's food production. This study employed a qualitative approach to explore how children are socialized into participating in farm work. The research involved in-depth interviews with five families engaged in vegetable farming in an upland community in Nagcarlan, Laguna, Philippines. Thematic analysis was used to identify recurring themes from the interviews. The study highlights that parents are the primary agents of socialization for their children in agriculture. They often teach their children how to farm to prepare them for …

Pagbabalik-Tanaw Sa Maagang Malay Ni Jose Rizal Sa Kakanyahang Malay At Pagsipat Sa Kinahinatnang Pananangkapan At Retorikang Politikal Dito Noong Dantaon 20, Axle Christien J. Tugano

Journal Article

Batay sa isinusulong na mandato ng General Education (GE) Courses Program ng University of the Philippines (UP), kinakailangang maisingkaw sa pag-aaral at/o pagtuturo ng PI 10 (Philippine Institutions: The Life, Works, and Writings of Jose Rizal) ang panlipunang saysay (social utility) ni Jose Rizal tungo sa pagiging makatao at makabayan ng mga Pilipino. Kaakibat ng preskripsiyong ito ang integratibong paghuhugpong sa kaniyang kaisipan sa iba’t ibang disiplina at paksa. Layunin ng pag-aaral na ito ang integratibong pagsasalok sa katuturan ni Rizal sa iba pang kurso ng kasaysayan katulad ng HIST 1 (Philippine History) o KAS 1 (Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas) bilang …

Experimental Evaluation Of A Thermoelectric Generator Integrated With A Flat Plate Solar Collector And Ethylene Glycol-Water Mixture, Precious Arlene V. Melendrez, Marita Natividad De Lumen

Journal Article

This study investigates the performance of a power generation system that integrates solar flat plate collector systems (SFPC) with thermoelectric generators (TEGs) under standard operating and environmental conditions to enhance the utilization of renewable energy sources. The system utilizes a vacuum-type collector and a stagnant fluid enhancer mixture comprising 50% ethylene glycol (EG) and 50% water 2 within the copper tube absorber to absorb heat from solar radiation. At approximately 10:00 a.m., the system achieves a maximum power generated of 13 V and 1.5 amps at an external temperature of 34°C, showcasing its capability to capture solar energy effectively. Additionally, …

An Overview Of Additively Manufactured Metal Matrix Composites: Preparation, Performance, And Challenge, Liang Yu Chen, Peng Qin, Lina Zhang, Lai Chang Zhang

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Highlight Recent progresses in additive manufacturing on metal matrix composites are reviewed. Additive manufacturing technologies for metal matrix composites are summarized. The characteristics of feedstocks and reinforcements are introduced. Mechanical property of additively manufactured metal matrix composites is reviewed. Challenges of additively manufactured metal matrix composites are discussed.

Stability Of Two-Class Armour Berm Breakwaters: An Experimental Study, Mohammed Al-Ogaili, Amir Etemad-Shahidi, Nick Cartwright, Sigurdur Sigurdarson

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The recession of a berm breakwater is a key parameter in ensuring its stability, and functionality, to protect coastal areas against wave impacts. Consequently, consideration of the expected recession in structural design is required to ensure the required objectives of the structure. In this study, physical model laboratory experiments were conducted to measure the recession of two-class armour berm breakwaters in response to varying sea state conditions (wave height, wave period, storm duration, and water depth at the structure's toe) and geometrical parameters (berm elevation from still water level, berm width, and rock size). A total of 110 tests were …

An Examination Of Nursing Students’ Performance In And Satisfaction With A Patient Safety E-Learning Module, Tracy Levett-Jones, Fiona Bogossian, Simon Cooper, Ruben Hopmans, Lisa Mckenna, Huy Nguyen, Jacqui Pich, Philippa Seaton

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: The knowledge nursing students acquire during their undergraduate degree influences the quality of patient care they provide for many years to come. However, previous studies indicate that students may have a limited understanding of core patient safety concepts. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to (i) examine nursing students’ performance in an interactive patient safety e-learning module titled ‘One shift, four patients … a day in the life of a new graduate nurse’; and (ii) explore students’ level of satisfaction with the module using the Satisfaction with the Patient Safety E-Learning Module scale. Design: A cross-sectional design was …

Commercial Friendships In Pubs: Defining The Quality, Levels, And Process, Sake Jan Velthuis, Ondrej Mitas, Erwin Losekoot, Marcel Bastiaansen

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This research explores commercial friendship within Dutch pubs, focusing on the transition from transactional to personal interactions between bartenders and guests. The study uses semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis to reveal that commercial friendship shares many similarities with non-commercial friendship but differs in important aspects. We found six levels of commercial friendship that range from minimal interactions, categorized as 'guest,' to deep, personal connections identified as 'best friend.' We identified three dimensions of commercial friendship quality: activities, self-disclosure, and social support. A critical finding is the 'tipping point'—a stage in the relationship development where interactions shift from professional to personal, …

Experimental Study Of Coal Fines Migration Characteristics In Reservoirs With Diverse Coal Structures: Influence On Reservoir Behavior, Yingchun Wei, Ziliang Liu, Xianyue Xiong, Tiancheng Xie, Biao Li, Anmin Wang, Daiyong Cao, Zhenjiang You

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The challenge of coal fines production within tectonic coal reservoirs during coalbed methane (CBM) development in China presents a significant concern. In this study, coal samples with distinct coal structures from Hancheng mining area were selected for experiments on coal fines migration. Our analysis focused on the distinctive characteristics of coal fines generated by various coal structures, the subsequent alterations in sample permeability, and the changes in pore and fracture structures before and after the experiments. By examining the reservoir properties across different structures, we aimed to uncover the migration characteristics of coal fines in these diverse coal reservoirs and …

Reimagining A Nursing Ecosystem In An Uncertain World, Pawel Krol, Rochelle Einboden, Horas Wong, Lynore Geia, Agness Tembo

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The discussion paper synthesises the insights shared during a keynote panel at the 26th International Philosophy of Nursing Conference, themed “Reimagining a nursing ecosystem in an uncertain world.” It delves into the substantial impact uncertainty has on nursing, offering innovative strategies for reconceptualization. Through a critical examination of evidence-based practice, the tendency to homogenise nursing is discussed, prompting advocacy for a Nietzschean political framework as a form of resistance and emancipation. Drawing inspiration from Donna Haraway, a transition from individualistic to relational approaches is needed, especially amidst social and economic instability. Furthermore, the integration of caritas and Indigenous epistemologies underscore …

Bilothorax As An Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Complication And A Review Of The Literature, Hamza Azam, Mohammed Affan Guliyara, Bapti Roy

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Bilothorax, the accumulation of bile in the pleural space, is an uncommon but serious condition often linked to biliary tract or diaphragmatic injury. This case report describes a 70-year-old female with decompensated liver cirrhosis due to primary sclerosing cholangitis, who developed a moderate sized pleural effusion following ERCP and biliary stenting. The patient's pleural effusion persisted for 2 months without respiratory symptoms, indicating a self-limited low-volume leak. She eventually underwent thoracentesis for a non-resolving unilateral effusion, which drained 435 mL of bilious fluid with an elevated pleural fluid bilirubin level, confirming the diagnosis of bilothorax. This case highlights the importance …

Forecasting The Effects Of Smoking Prevalence Scenarios On Years Of Life Lost And Life Expectancy From 2022 To 2050: A Systematic Analysis For The Global Burden Of Disease Study 2021, Dana Bryazka, Marissa B. Reitsma, Yohannes Habtegiorgis Abate, Abdallah H H.A. Abd Al Magied, Atef Abdelkader, Arash Abdollahi, Meriem Abdoun, Rizwan Suliankatchi Abdulkader, Roberto Ariel Abeldaño Zuñiga, E. S. Abhilash, Olugbenga Olusola Abiodun, Olumide Abiodun, Richard Gyan Aboagye, Lucas Guimarães Abreu, Dariush Abtahi, Hasan Abualruz, Bilyaminu Abubakar, Niveen Me Abu-Rmeileh, Salahdein Aburuz, Ahmed Abu-Zaid, Mesafint Molla Adane, Akindele Olupelumi Adebiyi, Oyelola A. Adegboye, Victor Adekanmbi, Habeeb Omoponle Adewuyi, Ali Fatehizadeh

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Smoking is the leading behavioural risk factor for mortality globally, accounting for more than 175 million deaths and nearly 4·30 billion years of life lost (YLLs) from 1990 to 2021. The pace of decline in smoking prevalence has slowed in recent years for many countries, and although strategies have recently been proposed to achieve tobacco-free generations, none have been implemented to date. Assessing what could happen if current trends in smoking prevalence persist, and what could happen if additional smoking prevalence reductions occur, is important for communicating the effect of potential smoking policies. Methods: In this analysis, we use …

التفريد القضائي للعقوبة في القانون الجزائي الاماراتي, Hamad Abdulla Alebri

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Judicial Individualization of Punishment in UAE Criminal Law

This study addresses the topic of judicial individualization of punishment in UAE criminal legislation through a descriptive-analytical approach. In the preliminary section, the study defines punishment, which is imposed as a consequence of a crime that has already occurred, and precautionary measures aimed at confronting criminal danger to prevent future harm that could affect society. The characteristics and purposes of both punishment and precautionary measures are detailed, as they cannot be applied unless those implementing them understand their goals and intended outcomes.
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Ms Treatment De-Escalation: Review And Commentary, Krzysztof Selmaj, Hans-Peter Hartung, Marcin P Mycko, Igor Selmaj, Anne H Cross

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Almost all currently licensed disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) for MS treatment require prolonged if not lifelong administration. Yet, as people age, the immune system has increasingly reduced responsiveness, known as immunosenescence. Many MS DMTs reduce the responsiveness of the immune system, increasing the risks for infections and possibly cancers. As people with MS (pwMS) age, it is recognized that inflammatory MS activity declines. Several studies have addressed de-escalation of DMTs for relapsing MS under special circumstances. Here, we review evidence for de-escalating DMTs as a strategy that is particularly relevant to pwMS of older age. Treatment de-escalation can involve various strategies, …

Final Quarterly Operations And Maintenance Report Butte Treatment Lagoon System – First Quarter 2023, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Revised Draft Final Quarterly Operations And Maintenance Report Butte Treatment Lagoon System – Second Quarter 2023, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Circulating Blood Plasma Profiling Reveals Proteomic Signature And A Causal Role For Svep1 In Sudden Cardiac Death, Thuyvy Duong, Thomas R Austin, Jennifer A Brody, Ali Shojaie, Alexis Battle, Joel S Bader, Yun Soo Hong, Christie M Ballantyne, Josef Coresh, Robert E Gerszten, Russell P Tracy, Bruce M Psaty, Nona Sotoodehnia, Dan E Arking

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

No abstract provided.

Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing For Lbbb: Will Left Ventricular Septal Pacing Do?, Daniel J Friedman, Mihail G Chelu

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

No abstract provided.

Publisher Correction: Detection Of Mosaic And Population-Level Structural Variants With Sniffles2, Moritz Smolka, Luis F Paulin, Christopher M Grochowski, Dominic W Horner, Medhat Mahmoud, Sairam Behera, Ester Kalef-Ezra, Mira Gandhi, Karl Hong, Davut Pehlivan, Sonja W Scholz, Claudia M B Carvalho, Christos Proukakis, Fritz J Sedlazeck

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

This corrects the article "Detection of mosaic and population-level structural variants with Sniffles2" on page 1571.

Polycaprolactone-Based Shape Memory Foams As Self-Fitting Vaginal Stents, Ashley J Hicks, Courteney Roberts, Andrew Robinson, Kailey Wilson, Varsha Kotamreddy, Trace Larue, Arian Veyssi, Felipe Beltran, Julie Hakim, Manuel K Rausch, Melissa Grunlan, Elizabeth Cosgriff-Hernandez

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

There is an urgent critical need for a patient-forward vaginal stent that can prevent debilitating vaginal stenosis that occurs after pelvic radiation treatments and vaginal reconstruction. To this end, we developed a self-fitting vaginal stent based on a shape-memory polymer (SMP) foam that can assume a secondary, compressed shape for ease of deployment. Upon insertion, the change in temperature and hydration initiates foam expansion to shape fit to the individual patient and restore the lumen of the stent to allow egress of vaginal secretions. To achieve rapid actuation at physiological temperature, we investigated the effect of architecture of two photocurable, …

Late Life Cognitive Function Trajectory Among The Chinese Oldest-Old Population-A Machine Learning Approach, Jierong Hu, Minzhi Ye, Juan Xi

School of Social Work Faculty Publications

Informed by the biopsychosocial framework, our study uses the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS) dataset to examine cognitive function trajectories among the oldest-old (80+). Employing K-means clustering, we identified two latent groups: High Stability (HS) and Low Stability (LS). The HS group maintained satisfactory cognitive function, while the LS group exhibited consistently low function. Lasso regression revealed predictive factors, including socioeconomic status, biological conditions, mental health, lifestyle, psychological, and behavioral factors. This data-driven approach sheds light on cognitive aging patterns and informs policies for healthy aging. Our study pioneers non-parametric machine learning methods in this context.