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The effectiveness of the intervention of Sehat Umakna Sehat Anakna towards improving the behavior, knowledge and attitude of pregnant mother towards maternal and neonatal care in Mandailing Natal, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia

Behavior that can influence the status of public health cannot be separated from the culture of the community itself and family habit in a treatment. Mandailing Natal (Madina) district is one of the regions with high maternal and child mortality rate, and the life of the community is very much influenced by their tradition and culture. This is a quasi-experimental study with an intervention in the form of involving the community members in health care through the establishment of health awareness community team “Sehat Umakna Sehat Anakna”. The population of this study includes all the pregnant mothers in Madina district, and 78 of them were selected for this study through purposive sampling technique. The data for this study were obtained through questionnaire distribution and interviews. The result of this study showed that the intervention done had a significant influence on the health status with behaviour, knowledge and attitude (p value < 0.001 comprising knowledge with p = 0.001.) The conclusion is that, intervention has brought an impact in improving the status of public health especially for mothers and their babies through health care. The government and health workers should involve the community members in the implementation of health program and pay attention to the local culture. Key words: Behavior, knowledge, attitude, culture of community.
Changes in Tropical-Cyclone Translation Speed over the Western North Pacific

The trend of tropical-cyclone (TC) translation speed is a hot topic recently. Changes in TC translation speed during 1949–2017 over the western North Pacific are analyzed using two best-track datasets here. The TC translation speed decreased during 1949–2017, but there was no significant trend after 1981. The TC translation speed also changes with latitude and intensity. In the tropical ocean, TC translation speed decreased by 5.9% during 69-year recording period. North of 23.5° N, the changes in translation speed is highly consistent with the latitude of TC occurrence. The translation speed of tropical depressions showed no significant trend during the period 1949–2017, but the translation speed of typhoons decreased over the 69-year recording period. The period 1949–1981 contributed most of the slowdown trend. There also was an increase in the frequency of typhoons with translation speed slower than 6 m/s. The decrease of translation speed of typhoons before 1981 was likely caused by the weakening of the summertime tropical circulation.
First record of Sturnira tildae De La Torre, 1859 (Chiroptera, Phyllostomidae) for the State of Pernambuco, Brazil

Here we present a new record of Sturnira tildae in Pernambuco state, Brazil, based on a capture of a pregnant female in an anthropized environment. This finding expands the known distribution for the species in the northern Atlantic Forest. The species nearest record is about 500 km far from our collection locality. Dental and morphometric characteristics were used to identify the species. These features were compared with those of S. lilium with whom the species has morphological similarities. Sturnira tildae was identified based on its spatulate internal upper incisor teeth, and the lower first and second molars with low lingual cusps and shallow notches. The forearm size of the captured specimen (greater than 45 mm) was also used for identification of S. tildae .
DIEGO: A Multispectral Thermal Mission for Earth Observation on the International Space Station

ABSTRACT Observations in thermal infrared (IR) contribute substantially to the understanding of the global fluxes of energy and matter between Earth’s surface, ocean and atmosphere. Key parameters derived from such observations are Sea Surface Temperature (SST), Land Surface Temperature (LST) and Land Surface Emissivity (LSE). These variables are important for weather forecasting and climate modelling. However, satellite systems currently in orbit provide only a small number of spectral bands in the thermal region, and consequently cannot be used for temperature emissivity separation (TES) to accurately derive LST and LSE. Hence, capacities to investigate processes or phenomena where LST in high temporal and high spatial resolution (<100 m) is required, such as agricultural applications or urban heat island monitoring, are limited. Additionally, the measurement of radiative energy released from active large and small fires, which contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, is still challenging with current IR systems. Here, we introduce the proposed multispectral sensor system DIEGO (Dynamic Infrared Earth Observation on the ISS Orbit) with 11 spectral bands and a ground sampling distance of less than 60 m, which aims to reduce the observation gap in the thermal infrared significantly.
Usability of eHealth and Mobile Health Interventions by Young People Living With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Systematic Review

Background Considering the changing landscape of internet use and rising ownership of digital technology by young people, new methods could be considered to improve the current model of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) management. Objective This systematic review aims to evaluate the usability of eHealth and mobile health (mHealth) interventions currently available for young people living with JIA. Methods The PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines were used to oversee this review. We systematically searched 15 databases for 252 potential studies; 2 authors independently screened all quantitative studies reporting the use of eHealth and mHealth interventions for young people (aged 1-18 years) diagnosed with JIA. Studies were excluded if they did not report outcome measures or were reviews, commentaries, or qualitative studies. Study methodological quality was scored using the Down and Black (modified) checklist. A narrative descriptive methodology was used to quantify the data because of heterogeneity across the studies. Results A total of 11 studies were included in this review, reporting 7 eHealth and mHealth interventions for young people (aged 4-18 years) living with JIA, targeting health issues such as pain, health-related quality of life, physical activity, and chronic disease self-management. The usability of the interventions was facilitated through training and ongoing support. The engagement was promoted by a combination of persuasive influences, and barriers preventing adherence were removed through personal reminders and flexible program schedules to cater to JIA and non-JIA illnesses or other commonly seen activities in childhood. The feedback obtained was that most young people and their parents liked the interventions. Conclusions The results of this review need to be considered cautiously because of the lack of rigorous testing and heterogeneity, which limits the detailed descriptions of data synthesis. Further research is needed to consider gender differences, associated costs, and the effectiveness of the interventions on health outcomes to better support young people living with JIA.
Enhancement of biogas production via green ZnO nanoparticles: experimental results of selected herbaceous crops

Abstract The key to bio-gasification is the lignocellulosic materials provided in the herbaceous crops which are considered to be renewable energy resources. This study focuses on pretreatments of five selected biomass (barley, durum wheat, Abyssinian cabbage, rapeseed, and triticale) to be utilized for biogas production using chemical and green ZnO nanoparticles which were synthesized from durum wheat extract. The experimental tests were carried out to compare the different anaerobic digestion (AD) conversion efficiency with and without ZnO nanoparticles treatment on the biogas production yield. The total solids (TS), volatile solids (VS), ash content, carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and nitrogen (N) content of the tested biomass have been measured. The results revealed that durum wheat has the highest biogas yield of 353 mL/g VS compared with control biomass which produced only 271 mL/g VS. The highest specific biogas production was attained when the durum wheat was treated with 10 mg/L of chemical and green ZnO nanoparticles which produced 422 mL/g VS and 457 mL/g VS respectively compared with the control that produced only 353 mL/g VS. All results have a significant level of p < 0.05. Graphical Abstract Schematic diagram of the biogas production from durum wheat.
The Aftermath of Quantitative Easing in Advanced Economies: The Empirical Evidences

Quantitative easing (QE), as a measure of unconventional monetary policy (UMP), has been followed by many of the central banks of advanced economies to boost the economy by stimulating investment and consumption. The study identifies the most recent QE programs undertaken by central banks of four major advanced economies, namely, Federal Reserve (Fed), Bank of England (BOE), Bank of Japan (BOJ) and European Central Bank (ECB), and examines its impact on major macroeconomic indicators, namely output growth, inflation, exchange rate indices and stock market indices, employing vector autoregressive (VAR) models. Findings of the study suggest that QE was only favorable for real GDP growth of USA and the development of stock market of euro area. However, such an UMP failed to bring about changes in appropriate directions among the other economic indicators of these advanced economies. QE at an adequate scale to offset the recessionary forces could help achieve the expected results of the policy action. At the same time, policy makers should think over other supplementary measures that can support and expedite the impact of QE in favourable directions to achieve the desired goals of such UMP.
بررسی تأثیر اعتماد سازمانی بر تعهد سازمانی از طریق متغیر میانجی مشارکت سازمانی

پژوهش حاضر با هدف بررسی رابطه بین اعتماد و تعهد سازمانی از طریق متغیر میانجی مشارکت سازمانی انجام گرفت. روش پژوهش توصیفی-همبستگی بود. جامعه آماری آن کلیه کارکنان سازمان آموزش و پرورش شهر زاهدان در سال تحصیلی 97-1396 بودند که به شیوه نمونه‌گیری طبقه‌ای-تصادفی تعداد 208 نفر از طریق سه پرسشنامه: اعتماد سازمانی کاناواتاناچای و یو (2002)، مشارکت سازمانی ناستی‌زایی (2015) و تعهد سازمانی دهمرده و ناستی‌زایی (1396) مورد مطالعه قرار گرفتند. برای تجزیه و تحلیل داده‌ها از آزمون مدل معادلات ساختاری با کمک نرم افزار لیزرل استفاده شد. بر اساس یافته‌ها اعتماد سازمانی بر تعهد و مشارکت سازمانی اثر مثبت و معنی‌داری دارد. همچنین اعتماد سازمانی از طریق متغیر مشارکت سازمانی بر تعهد سازمانی اثر مثبت و معنی‌داری دارد. بنابراین مدیران ‌می‌توانند با افزایش اعتماد سازمانی موجبات افزایش مشارکت سازمانی کارکنان و در نتیجه افزایش تعهد سازمانی آنان را فراهم کنند.
Parameter Identification for Model-Based Control of Hydraulically Actuated Open-Chain Manipulators

In this paper, a nonlinear model-based controller with parameter identification is designed for a rigid open-chain manipulator arm actuated by servovalve-controlled hydraulic cylinders. The arising problem in adopting model-based controllers is how to acquire accurate estimates of system parameters, with limited available information about either the hydraulic actuator parameters or manipulator link inertial parameters. The objective of this study is to identify both the rigid-body parameters of the links and the hydraulic actuator parameters from collected cylinder chamber pressure and joint angle data, while no a priori knowledge of these parameters is available. Same physical plant models are used for control design as well as for parameter identification. Experimental results show that the proposed nonlinear model-based control scheme results in acceptable Cartesian position tracking performance in free-space motion when using the identified parameters.
Numerical study of tides in the Bay of Sabang

This study aims to observe tidal sea behavior in Bay of Sabang by using a two-dimensional hydrodynamic model. The research domain was obtained from SRTM15, which had been interpolated so that it has a spatial resolution Δx = Δy = 0.1 minutes (185 meters). As a generator force, the open boundaries model is given five main tidal components (M2, S2, K1, N2, O1) obtained from TPXO 7.2 data. The model is simulated for 31 days with time step based on CFL condition criteria. Our model verification is quite good when compared with TMD prediction data (r = 0.9996). It shows that our model can be used for tidal hydrodynamics studies in Bay of Sabang. The results show that tides in Bay of Sabang are predominantly mixed prevailing semi-diurnal (F = 0.857). The speed of tidal currents in Bay of Sabang is quite small both for spring and neap tides. The difference in velocity between spring and neap tides reaches 0.6 cm/s.
HPV strain prevalence and HPV-related biomarker expression in vulvar carcinoma at Tygerberg academic hospital.

The incidence of vulvar carcinoma in younger women has increased, possibly due to augmented human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Variable geographic prevalence of HPV that are associated with vulvar carcinoma exists. In South Africa, histological subtyping is not always specified and the HPV prevalence in invasive vulvar squamous cell carcinoma (iVSCC) is largely unknown. High HIV prevalence could also be problematic as one of the risk factors for HPV-dependent vulvar cancer is impaired immunological status (Saidu 2016). The objectives of this study are to identify HPV subtypes in vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) and iVSCC FFPE tissue using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and to correlate HPV strain prevalence results with HIV status, clinicopathological features and biomarker expression. The study samples comprised of FFPE vulvar tissue from patients diagnosed with VIN and iVSCC at Tygerberg Academic Hospital between January 2003 and June 2018. Altogether, 72 VIN and 68 iVSCC FFPE tissue samples were included. DNA and RNA were isolated from FFPE vulvar tissues and the quantity and purity were assessed using fluorometry and spectrophotometry, respectively. The integrity of the derived DNA was determined through amplification of a 205 bp fragment of the human β-globin gene, while that of RNA was analysed with the RIN number and DV200 score of the Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer. The presence of HPV DNA was investigated using qPCR employing primers targeting the E6/E7 gene of HPV 16, 18, 11 and 35. The expression of the HPV 16 and 18 E7 mRNA transcripts was examined with specific primers and probes using qPCR. HPV DNA detection results were correlated with histological diagnosis and subgroup as well as HIV status. Furthermore, tissue microarrays were also constructed of p16 block positive immunohistochemistry samples and the staining pattern between the TMA and full sections were compared. Results show that patients between the ages of 36 to 59 years diagnosed with VIN and iVSCC at Tygerberg Academic Hospital between January 2003 and June 2018 were the largest proportion of our study population. Additionally, a significant proportion of the patients who were younger than 59 years, irrespective of diagnosis, were found to be HIV positive, with a large portion even being between 18 and 35 years old. Total DNA and RNA were extracted from the included FFPE vulvar tissue blocks. Overall, DNA of sufficient quality and integrity Stellenbosch University https://scholar.sun.ac.za
Aerosol jet printing of PEDOT:PSS for large area flexible electronics

We investigate and optimize the Aerosol Jet Printing of PEDOT:PSS by studying the role of parameters determining the final quality of the printed features. Printing thin films of organic materials requires a high control in the deposition process to control the morphology/structure of the films that determine the electrical and functional performance of organic devices. We studied aerosol jet printed lines of the PEDOT:PSS semiconductive polymer on flexible Kapton substrates. We choose the focus ratio, defined as the ratio between the sheath and carrier gas flow rates, as the main parameter that best characterizes the process and hence the characteristics of printed lines. A detailed analysis of the line width and thickness, as a function of the focus ratio and carrier gas flow for different nozzle sizes and sheath gas flow rates, is reported. The edge profile definition of printed PEDOT:PSS lines has been found to be affected by a combination of overspray, typical of aerosol deposition, and pinholes due to the Kapton/PEDOT:PSS interaction, while their core profile results to be almost defects free. An optimal printing window for different nozzle sizes has been determined in terms of a minimization of overspray/pinholes effects with respect to the whole line width. Finally, an array of whole-plastic, planar Organic Electrochemical Transistors, having both the channel and the gate electrode made of PEDOT:PSS, has been manufactured using the best combination of process parameters. Transistors have been characterized for different channel/gate area ratios and the transconductance analysed as a function of channel to gate area.
The Impact of STEM Project Writing Education on Candidate Female Teachers’ Attitudes, their Semantic Perceptions and Project Writing Skills Towards STEM Education

This reserach investigated the impact of Scientix STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) on female candidate teachers’ attitudes towards STEM education, their semantic perceptions of STEM discipline scopes, specifying their needs in writing STEM projects, their learning outcomes from education, and the difficulties they face in the process of project writing. Prior to the education process, the participants were given a STEM educational attitude scale, a STEM semantic contrast scale, and a questionnaire with open-ended questions to make them understand the semantic background. At the end of the training, they were given a STEM education evaluation questionnaire with open-ended questions and the same scales were used. The contents of the projects they wrote were evaluated. In the end, a meaningful difference was observed in the attitudes of female teachers towards STEM education. As for STEM semantic discrepencies, a meaningful difference was observed only in the sub-dimension of technology. Although the female candidate teachers had not received any education in project writing before (%72.72), they seemed higly confident of themselves in writing STEM projects (%87.87). The results of the content analysis showed that female teachers’ learning outcomes from STEM project development were in the themes of knowledge, skills, professional and individual development, awareness, and affective development contributing to the skills of the 22nd century. The difficulties they faced during developing projects were specifying project topics/problems, budget calculations, writing reports, forming a time schedule, overviewing literature and drawing prototype product. According to the document analysis of project reports, problems arise from project expenses and calculations of budget, advertisement activities, specifying project output and writing, and formation of job and time table. This research is considered to be important with the expectation that it will enlighten female candidate teachers who are expected to be role models in their education in preparing STEM projects in the future.
Elevated serum CD26 level is associated with metastasis and post-operation survival in pancreatic cancer patients

Background: It has been proved that soluble CD26 (sCD26) has a close relationship with several types of cancers, while its level in pancreatic cancer has not been well established. Methods: In this study, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was applied to test the serum concentration of sCD26 in a total of 148 patients with different pancreatic diseases, including 92 pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) patients. The correlation between sCD26 level and the clinicopathological features as well as post-operation survival of PDAC patients was also analyzed. Results: In this cohort, the average sCD26 concentration in healthy donors was 361.30±154.64 µg/L, while it varied in different types of pancreatic diseases. The preoperative sCD26 concentration of PDAC patients was 426.36±207.62 µg/L, which was higher than that in healthy donors (P=0.048) and closely related with tumor location, size, distant metastasis, tumor stage and post-operation survival time. But after operation, the serum concentration decreased to 243.44±113.90 µg/L in PDAC patients. Conclusions: The findings of this study have unveiled the concentrations of sCD26 in pancreatic diseases, and correlations between increased sCD26 level and favorable clinicopathological features as well as post-operation survival in PDAC patients were also detected.
The Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Picea wilsonii Mast on HaCaT Cells

Atopic dermatitis refers to a chronic, recurrent, skin condition, typically typified by itching, inflamed skin. It precedes other allergic diseases, such as asthma, food allergies, and allergic rhinitis, and is usually accompanied by various other immune disorders and secondary symptoms. In this study, we discovered that when treating TNF- and IFN--stimulated HaCaT cells with various concentrations of Picea wilsonii Mast (PwM) extracts, the cell viability was excellent. In addition, we measured the inflammatory cytokines associated with atopic dermatitis, including IL-6, IL-8, IL-13, and MCP-1. The production of IL-6, IL-13, and MCP-1 decreased in the presence of PwM extracts, whereas there was no significant difference in the production of IL-8. Further studies are necessary to develop an effective cure for atopic dermatitis and inflammation using foreign plant extracts, and PwM efficacy should be determined with an in-depth, objective verification process using protein and mechanism analysis.
Fast Transport Pathways Into the Northern Hemisphere Upper Troposphere and Lower Stratosphere During Northern Summer

This study identifies the fast (i.e., ∼ days–weeks) transport pathways that connect the Northern Hemisphere surface to the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere (UTLS) during northern summer by integrating a large (90 member) ensemble of Boundary Impulse Response tracers in the Whole Atmosphere Community Climate Model version 5. We show that there is a fast transport pathway that occurs over the southern slope of the Tibetan Plateau, northern India, the Arabian Sea, and Saudi Arabia; furthermore, we show that during July this pathway connects the Northern Hemisphere surface to the UTLS on a modal time scale of 5–10 days. A less efficient transport pathway is also identified over the western Pacific. A detailed budget analysis reveals that, while convective processes are responsible for transport to 200–300 hPa, the resolved dynamics, specifically the vertical eddy flux, dominate at 100–150 hPa. Transport variations are analyzed on weekly, monthly, and interannual time scales and are largely related to differences in the resolved dynamics in the UTLS.