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ANALISIS KETERKAITAN PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI, KETIMPANGAN PENDAPATAN DAN PENGENTASAN KEMISKINAN DI PROVINSI SULAWESI UTARA TAHUN 2000 – 2010

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh pertumbuhan ekonomi dan ketimpangan pendapatan terhadap pengentasan kemiskinan di Provinsi Sulawesi Utara, mengetahui tingkatan pengaruh pertumbuhan ekonomi apakah pro poor atau anti poor serta mengetahui sektor-sektor yang memiliki pengaruh terhadap pengentasan kemiskinan. Analisa dilakukan melalui data panel lima belas kabupaten/kota di Provinsi Sulawesi Utara pada periode 2000-2010. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa pertumbuhan ekonomi dan ketimpangan pendapatan di Provinsi Sulawesi Utara berpengaruh negatif terhadap tingkat kemiskinan. Sedangkan dilihat dari nilai elastisitas neto kemiskinan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi hasilnya adalah pertumbuhan ekonomi mampu menurunkan kemiskinan tetapi ketimpangan pendapatan menjadi penghambat atau mengurangi efektivitas pertumbuhan ekonomi dalam pengentasan kemiskinan. Pertumbuhan ekonomi di Provinsi Sulawesi Utara selama tahun 2000-2010 bersifat pro kemiskinan ( pro poor ) yang ditandai dengan angka indeks pro-poor growth sebesar 0,66. Sedangkan sektor-sektor yang berpengaruh dalam pengentasan kemiskinan adalah sektor bangunan dan konstruksi serta sektor angkutan dan komunikasi.
The effect of the ketogenic diet on resistance training load management: a repeated-measures clinical trial in trained participants

ABSTRACT Background The effect of low-carbohydrate high-fat dietary manipulation, such as the ketogenic diet (KD), on muscle strength assessment in resistance-training (RT) participants has focused on the one-repetition maximum test (1-RM). However, a pre-specified 1-RM value during an exercise training program disregards several confounding factors (i.e. sleep, diet, and training-induced fatigue) that affect the exerciser’s “true” load and daily preparedness. We aimed to evaluate the effect of a 6-week RT program on load control-related variables in trained subjects following a KD intervention. Methods Fourteen resistance-trained individuals (3F, 11 M; 30.1 [6.2] years; 174.2 [7.6] cm; 75.7 [10.8] kg; BMI 24.8 [2.1] kg·m−2) completed this single-arm repeated-measures clinical trial. Load management variables included volume load, number of repetitions, perceived exertion (RPE), movement velocity loss, and exertion index. These primary outcomes were assessed weekly before, during, and at the end of a 6-week RT program that included traditional RT exercises (bench press, femoral lying down, lat pulldown, leg extension, and back squat). Results There was a significant difference in RPE between weeks (p = 0.015, W = 0.19) with a slight trend in decreasing RPE. We found differences in the volume load per week (p < 0.001; W = 0.73 and p < 0.001, W = 0.81, respectively), with an increase in the last weeks. In the control of the load based on movement velocity, we did not find significant differences between weeks (p = 0.591, W = 0.06), although significant differences were found in the effort index (p = 0.026, W = 0.17). Conclusions A KD diet in recreational strength participants does not appear to lead to performance losses during a RT program aimed at improving body composition. However, the lack of adherence and familiarity with the ketogenic diet must be considered specially during first weeks.
A VO2max Protocol for Young, Apparently Healthy Adults

The Bruce and Astrand treadmill protocols are commonly utilized when assessing maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max). However, the steep grade implemented in the protocols often leads to localized muscular fatigue, potentially causing participants prematurely to terminate the test prior to reaching their true VO2max. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a Novel VO2max protocol that may be better suited for young, apparently healthy populations. The Novel protocol starts at a higher speed and lower initial grade to limit lower extremity fatigue. Fifteen participants performed the Bruce, Astrand, and Novel protocols with the following maximal values recorded from each: VO2max, maximal ventilation (VEmax), respiratory exchange ratio (RER), heart rate (HR), rating of perceived exertion (RPE) and time to exhaustion (TTE). The Novel protocol displayed substantial agreement with both criterion protocols. Mean absolute percent error (MAPE) was less than 10% indicating that the Novel protocol is a valid measurement for VO2max values. Bland-Altman analysis revealed that the Novel protocol exhibited a low degree of bias, with tight limits of agreement when compared to the Bruce (bias ±95% LOA = 0.824 ± 3.163) and Astrand protocols (−0.153 ± 3.528) for VO2max. A paired samples t-test revealed no significant differences between Novel and criterion protocols for VO2max. Paired samples t-tests revealed that the Novel protocol had significantly lower TTE when compared to the Bruce and Astrand protocols and produced similar VO2max values to that of the Bruce and Astrand. The Novel protocol may be considered a valid and time-efficient protocol.
The Effects of ABT-199 and Dihydroartemisinin Combination on Cell Growth and Apoptosis in Human U937 and KG-1 Cancer Cells

Introduction: Change in the balance of Bcl-2 family proteins is one of the main reasons for resistance of tumor cells to ABT-199. In this study, the effect of dihydroartemisinin on cell growth, apoptosis and sensitivity of the AML cells to ABT-199 was investigated. Methods: Cell proliferation and survival were assessed by trypan blue staining and MTT assay, respectively. Cell apoptosis was measured by Hoechst 33342 staining and caspase-3 activity assay. The expression levels of Bcl-2, Mcl-1 and Bax mRNA were tested by qRT-PCR. Results: Our data showed that combination therapy significantly reduced the IC50 value and synergistically decreased the AML cell survival and growth compared with dihydroartemisinin or ABT-199 alone. Treatment with each of ABT-199 or dihydroartemisinin alone clearly enhanced the Bax mRNA expression and inhibited the expression of Mcl-1 and Bcl-2 mRNA. Inhibition of Mcl-1 mRNA by dihydroartemisinin was associated with enhancement of apoptosis induced by ABT-199 in AML cells. Conclusion: In conclusion, dihydroartemisinin not only triggers the intrinsic pathway of apoptosis, but also can increase the sensitivity of the AML cells to ABT-199 via suppression of Mcl-1 expression.
The study on surface morphology and decorative properties of Magnesium-glass-board (MGB)

In order to improve the decorative properties of Magnesium-Glass-Board (MGB), the surface morphology and decoration performance of MGB, are studied in detail by using profilometer, microscope and SEM, and the influence of its characterization, such as surface roughness, surface porosity and wettability, on decorative properties of MGB is analyzed by comparing with medium density fiberboard (MDF) and medium density particleboard (MDP). The results first showed that the surface of MGB has a porous structure, but MDF and MDP are not, resulting in a poor decorative performance of MGB. Second, it is found that the surface wettability of MGB is better than others. Third, the hot-pressing parameters including pressure, temperature and time have different influence on decorative performance of MGB during hot-pressing experiment. Finally, the surface bonding strength is positively correlated with pressure, but not with temperature and time. In general, a higher surface bonding strength led to a better decorative performance of MGB. The furthermore research can concentrate on the modification method of the MGB’s surface according to this paper’s conclusion to improve the lamination performance of melamine paper.
Work Ability, Anxiety, and Depression among Long-Term Breast Cancer Survivors of Northern Kerala, India; A Historical Cohort Study

Background: Increasing number of breast cancer cases, and improved survival due to advancements in early detection, and treatment resulted in an increase in women living beyond a cancer diagnosis. Survivors have to face long-term physical effects as well as psychosocial issues post-treatment. This study aims to study survivourship in terms of work ability, anxiety and depression. Methods: Retrospective cohort study on female breast cancer survivors from Hospital Based Cancer Registry (HBCR) of a Tertiary Cancer Centre (TCC). Data from 2016 (n=534) were collected from the medical records, and a follow-up survey (n=209) was conducted in 2022 to study their survivorship issues. Results: In 2022, the mean age of the cohort (n=209) was 55.45 ± 9.36. The mean work ability score was 40.7±5.73 (95% CI 39.92 to 41.48). In the multivariate binary logistic regression model, those who were married (OR 7.15, 95%CI 2.61 to 19.55), disease-free (OR 15.27, 95% CI 2.36 to 98.7), employed (OR 9.09, 95%CI 1.12 to 73.5), having no fatigue (OR 2.6, 95% CI 1.05 to 6.48), no pain (OR 3.11, 95% CI 1.16 to 8.35), and no depression (OR 6.58, 95% CI 1.82-23.8) were found to have optimal work ability. Anxiety (OR 4.93, 95% CI 1.76 to 13.76), and sub-optimal work ability (OR 4.22, 95% CI 1.39 to 12.77) were predictors of depression among survivors. Disease status and fatigue were associated with all three dimensions of survivorship in our study. Conclusion: Understanding survivorship will help improve health outcomes in this population. In our study, work ability, anxiety, depression, and their associated factors were found to be interrelated. Interventions in these areas can go a long way in improving breast cancer survivorship.
Deciphering the interaction of bacteria inoculants with the recipient endophytic community in grapevine micropropagated plants

ABSTRACT Engineering the plant microbiome with beneficial endophytic bacteria can improve the growth, health, and productivity of the holobiont. Here, we administered two beneficial bacterial strains, Kosakonia VR04 sp. and Rhizobium GR12 sp. , to micropropagated grapevine cuttings obtained via somatic embryogenesis. While both strains colonized the plant endosphere, only Rhizobium GR12 sp. increased root biomass under nutritional-deficit conditions, as supported by the plant growth promotion traits detected in its genome. Phylogenetic and co-occurrence analyses revealed that the plant native bacterial community, originally dominated by Streptococcaceae and Micrococcaceae, dramatically changed depending on the inoculation treatments, as invading strains differently affected the relative abundance and the interactions of pre-existing taxa. After 30 days of plantlets’ growth, Pantoea became a predominant taxon, and considering untreated plantlets as references, Rhizobium sp. GR12 showed a minor impact on the endophytic bacterial community. On the other hand, Kosakonia sp. VR04 caused a major change in community composition, suggesting an opportunistic colonization pattern. Overall, the results corroborate the importance of preserving the native endophytic community structure and functions during plant microbiome engineering. IMPORTANCE A better comprehension of bacterial colonization processes and outcomes could benefit the use of plant probiotics in the field. In this study, we applied two different beneficial bacteria to grapevine micropropagated plantlets and described how the inoculation of these strains impacts endophytic microbiota assembly. We showed that under nutritional deficit conditions, the response of the receiving endophytic bacterial communities to the invasion of the beneficial strains related to the manifestation of plant growth promotion effects by the inoculated invading strains. Rhizobium sp. GR12 was able to preserve the native microbiome structure despite its effective colonization, highlighting the importance of the plant-endophyte associations for the holobiont performance. Moreover, our approach showed that the use of micropropagated plantlets could be a valuable strategy to study the interplay among the plant, its native microbiota, and the invader on a wider portfolio of species besides model plants, facilitating the application of new knowledge in agriculture.
The Effects of Accessory Blood Flow Restriction Training on Muscle Size and Strength in Division III Soccer Athletes: A Preliminary Ecological Study

Blood flow restriction training (BFRT) uses occlusion during low-intensity resistance training (< 50% of 1-repetition maximum, 1RM) to reduce arterial blood flow and venous return, imposing greater metabolic stress but similar muscular hypertrophy and strength gains as high-intensity resistance training (HIRT). However, no study, to date, has incorporated BFRT in a collegiate strength and conditioning setting to assess ecological validity. We aimed to investigate the effects of adding 6-weeks of accessory BFRT or HIRT to NCAA Division III soccer players prescribed resistance training regimen on muscle strength and size. Male and female (n = 17) athletes were randomly assigned to complete biceps curls 2x/week under BFRT or control (HIRT), following regularly scheduled strength training. Bicep strength (1RM) and circumference (BC) were assessed at weeks 0, 3, and 6 (men only). In men, for BC no significant interaction of condition x time was observed (p = 0.861), though condition (BFRT vs Control, p = 0.025) and time (p = 0.024) were significant. For 1RM, there was no significant interaction of condition x time (BFRT vs HIRT, p = 0.067) or of condition (p = 0.598), but there was a significant effect of time (p = 0.004). In women, there was no significant interaction between time and condition (p = 0.765) or of condition (p = 0.971) on BC, but time was significant (p = 0.045). For 1RM, there was no significant interaction of condition x time (p = 0.227) or of condition (p = 0.741), but time was (p = 0.018). In this preliminary ecological study, BFRT induced similar increases in muscle strength and circumference as HIRT in soccer players, suggesting that BFRT could be incorporated into collegiate athlete training.
Technologies for Reducing NOx Emission from Off-Road Diesel Vehicles: An Overview

Although automobile emissions of most compounds have been reduced by over 90% since the early 1970s, until recently emissions from non-road diesel engines were not controlled in the US. For regions of the country struggling to comply with the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone, construction and other heavy-duty non-road diesel vehicles can be a significant source of precursor nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. For the Dallas-Ft. Worth region, for example, diesel construction vehicles generate nearly 9% of all nitrogen oxide emissions. Recognizing this problem, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has mandated reductions in NOx emissions from new non-road diesel engines in a series of steps from 1996 to 2008. However, because the lifetime of a diesel engine can range from 20-30 years, the new EPA standards, although helpful over the long term, will not be enough to help regions comply with the ozone standard in the short term. Retrofits and other innovative technologies, which can be used to reduce NOx emissions from existing engines, will be needed. This paper provides an overview of state-of-the-art technologies for reducing NOx emissions from heavy-duty non-road diesel vehicles, including fuel improvements, engine modifications, and after-treatment technologies. The paper will describe how each technology works, as well as summarize recent test/demonstration results from projects across the country.
Understanding the dynamics and contamination of an urban aquifer system using groundwater age (14C, 3H, CFCs) and chemistry

The quality of the groundwater supplying drinking water to the Guadalajara metropolitan area has deteriorated due to both endogenic and exogenic processes. Previous studies of this complex neotectonic volcanic environment suggest that the sources of contamination here are underground fluids derived from an active volcanic center and surface wastewater derived from regional land‐use intensification. This study uses isotopic, gaseous, and chemical signatures to more comprehensively characterize this groundwater flow and its contamination paths. Groundwater is mainly recharged at the La Primavera Caldera to the west and is discharged into the Santiago River to the east. The exception to this trend is the Toluquilla area, where groundwater most likely represents rainfall originating from outside the basin limits. Evaporation affects groundwater in these areas, especially waters that have been affected by recycling below urban areas in the Atejamac area and by intensive agricultural activity in the Toluquilla area. Additionally, we present evidence that groundwater flow through alluvial sediments and tuffs in deeper wells mixes with a lower aquifer unit in basaltic‐andesitic rocks, which are in contact with hydrothermal fluids. Groundwater ages range from postbomb in the western and northwestern regions of the study area (i.e., the Atemajac aquifer unit) to Late Pleistocene in the southern and southeastern regions (i.e., the Toluquilla aquifer unit). Recently recharged water records little mixing and is located mostly in or near the La Primavera volcanic system. As groundwater undergoes gravitational flow towards discharge areas, it mixes with older water components. Chloride and sodium concentrations above natural background levels are primarily related to volcanic activity, nitrate is associated with human activities, and sulfate originates from both anthropogenic sources and water–rock interactions. Nitrate originating from land‐use activities (such as sewers, septic tanks, landfills, and agricultural fields) that is introduced into the deeper part of the groundwater system is expected to travel with the groundwater to the discharge areas because oxidizing conditions will prevent microbial reduction.
Stand Development and Aboveground Biomass Carbon Accumulation with Cropland Afforestation in Taiwan

Afforestation in low-carbon-density areas has been proposed for mitigating climate change, because it leads to a reduction in the atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration. However, afforestation can be conducted for numerous purposes, and the complexity of tree species may render accurate estimation of the carbon (C) sequestration potential difficult. In this study, 22 cropland afforested plantations among 12 tree species and 4 study sites were investigated. We investigated stand development and aboveground biomass C accumulation of cropland afforestation in Taiwan, and examined how tree species and site conditions affected stand growth and yields. Results showed that average values of the mean diameter at breast height, tree height, stand density, and aboveground biomass C stocks for all studied plantation at 8~10 yr after planting were 12.1 cm, 8.5 m, 1272 trees ha^(-1), and 32.1 Mg C ha^(-1), respectively. The results also revealed that fast-growing tree species such as Swietenia macrophylla and Melia azedarach attained the highest growth rates and accumulated the most biomass C stocks, whereas slow-growing tree species such as Zelkova serrata exhibited the lowest growth rate and C accumulation potential. Trees grown at sites with deep soils outperformed those grown at sites with shallow and rocky soils. Overall, current cropland afforestation in Taiwan can enhance C sequestration, and also generate economic and ecological benefits.
Development and Validation of a Bedside Scale for Assessing Upper Limb Function Following Stroke: A Methodological Study

Objective : This study aimed to develop and concurrently validate a simple, resource-efficient, and time-efficient bedside tool based on day-to-day movement tasks for evaluating upper limb function in stroke survivors. Methods: The studys qualitative and cross-sectional component was conducted in 2 stages. At the initial stage, a relevant literature review was carried out to conceptualize and define the theoretical framework of day-to-day movement tasks, in evaluating upper limb function. Subsequently, an initial item pool of 18 upper limb and hand movements was developed. A Delphi method was employed to verify content validity of the initial 18-item scale using an expert consensus panel of 6 subject matter experts (three neurologists, two physiotherapists, and 1 occupation therapist). At the first round, 4 items were excluded using expert panel consensus method. During the second round of the content validation phase, the remaining 14-item scale was revised and refined to a final 12-item scale by the expert panel using a 5-point Likert rating scale. A score of 2 or below by at least two experts on a 5-point Likert scale was used as the criterion to modify or remove the components. During the second stage, the final 12-item bedside upper limb evaluation tool (BUFET) scale underwent concurrent validation using purposive sampling of 25 stroke survivors. Concurrent validity was assessed by correlating the BUFET score with Wolf Motor Function (WMT) scores using Spearman's correlation coefficient and internal consistency was evaluated through Cronbachs alpha. Results: Concurrent validity and internal consistency of the scale were supported by a high correlation coefficient (r = 0.937; p<0.001) with WMFT and high Cronbachs alpha (0.948). Conclusions: The newly developed BUFET was found to be a valid and reliable bedside tool in the evaluation of upper limb functions and can be administered in a resource and time-efficient manner.
Credit Risk Meets Large Language Models: Building a Risk Indicator from Loan Descriptions in P2P Lending

Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending has emerged as a distinctive financing mechanism, linking borrowers with lenders through online platforms. However, P2P lending faces the challenge of information asymmetry, as lenders often lack sufficient data to assess the creditworthiness of borrowers. This paper proposes a novel approach to address this issue by leveraging the textual descriptions provided by borrowers during the loan application process. Our methodology involves processing these textual descriptions using a Large Language Model (LLM), a powerful tool capable of discerning patterns and semantics within the text. Transfer learning is applied to adapt the LLM to the specific task at hand. Our results derived from the analysis of the Lending Club dataset show that the risk score generated by BERT, a widely used LLM, significantly improves the performance of credit risk classifiers. However, the inherent opacity of LLM-based systems, coupled with uncertainties about potential biases, underscores critical considerations for regulatory frameworks and engenders trust-related concerns among end-users, opening new avenues for future research in the dynamic landscape of P2P lending and artificial intelligence.
Beyond Eviction Prediction: Leveraging Local Spatiotemporal Public Records to Inform Action

There has been considerable recent interest in scoring properties on the basis of eviction risk. The success of methods for eviction prediction is typically evaluated using different measures of predictive accuracy. However, the underlying goal of such prediction is to direct appropriate assistance to households that may be at greater risk so they remain stably housed. Thus, we must ask the question of how useful such predictions are in targeting outreach efforts - informing action. In this paper, we investigate this question using a novel dataset that matches information on properties, evictions, and owners. We perform an eviction prediction task to produce risk scores and then use these risk scores to plan targeted outreach policies. We show that the risk scores are, in fact, useful, enabling a theoretical team of caseworkers to reach more eviction-prone properties in the same amount of time, compared to outreach policies that are either neighborhood-based or focus on buildings with a recent history of evictions. We also discuss the importance of neighborhood and ownership features in both risk prediction and targeted outreach.