Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Association between Gender and Anxiety among Covid-19 Patients: A Meta-Analysis

Background: The COVID-19 outbreak rapidly spread worldwide, with a significant number of cases and deaths causing anxiety, especially among the sufferers. Biologically, males and females show different psychological responses to the events at hand. This study aimed to examine the association between gender and anxiety among COVID-19 patients. Subjects and Method: This study was a meta-analysis. The articles were obtained from data­bases PubMed and Scopus using keywords "Anxiety" OR "anxiety disorder" AND "COVID-19 Patients" OR "Patients with COVID-19" OR "Hospitalized" AND "Risk factors" OR "deter­mi­­nants" OR "Gender" OR "Factors associa­ted". The articles included in this study were full-text with a cross-sectional design, dis­cuss-ed the association between gender and anxiety among COVID-19 patients, published in Eng­lish, studies located in Asia. The final results were pre­sented in Adjust Odds Ratio (aOR) or Standar­dized Mean Difference (SMD). Data analysis was performed using Revman 5.3 software, with generic inverse variance data type for categorical outcome group (CtOG) articles and continuous data type for continue outcome group (CnOG). Results: 9 articles were analyzed, including 4 articles CtOG and 5 articles CnOG. The forest plot of both categorical and continue outcomes showed consistent result that among COVID-19 patients who hospitalized with mild to severe symptoms. Female patients significantly had higher anxiety event (aOR= 2.19; 95% CI= 1.60 to 2.99; p<0.001; I 2 = 0% and SMD= 0.35; 95% CI= 0.21 to 0.49; p<0.001; I 2 = 12%). Conclusion: Among COVID-19 patients, the female gender has a significantly higher risk of suffering from anxiety than the male gender. Keyword s : anxiety, COVID-19 Correspondence: Zuraida Zulkarnain. Research and Develop­ment Center of Traditional Medicinal and Me­dicinal Plants, Karanganyar, Central Java. Mobile: 081393933862. e-mail: zuraida.zu@­gmail.com. Journal of Health Policy and Management (2021), 06(02): 94-106 https://doi.org/10.26911/thejhpm.2021. 06.02. 02
Physical, chemical and rheological properties of pitomba (Talisia esculenta) seed starch and its application as a thickener and stabilizer in ketchup

The present study aimed to characterize the physical, chemical and rheological properties of starch extracted from pitomba seeds and verify the influence of its addition on the syneresis and viscosity characteristics of ketchup during storage, compared to maize starch. Extraction was performed by grinding the seeds in sodium metabisulfite solution (0.2%) followed by drying at 50 ºC. ketchups were formulated with the addition of 0.5 and 1% pitomba starch, 0.5 and 1% maize starch and a control formulation. Starch showed low percentages of protein, ashes and lipid, starch purity of 77.78%, amylose of 19.25%, apparent density of 0.46 g/cm3 and compact density of 0.66 g/cm3. The starch pastes showed pseudoplastic behavior and imparted significant viscosity, usable in increasing the consistency of fluid foods. Ketchups formulated with addition of pitomba starch showed reduction of syneresis during storage, and the 1% starch concentration can slow down the syneresis process in ketchup at temperatures of 7 and 25 °C, similar to the stabilizing capacity of maize starch. Ketchup viscosity increased with the addition of pitomba and maize starches, but the highest apparent viscosities were obtained in ketchup with addition of pitomba starch during storage
Synthesis, characterization and antibacterial studies of some new tellurated azo compounds

Abstract A series of tellurated azo compounds [i.e. (4-HOC6H4N=N-Ar)TeBr3 and (4-HOC6H4N=N-Ar)2TeBr2, where Ar=5-BrC6H3, 5-CH3C6H3 and 5-NO2C6H3] were prepared by the reaction of the corresponding 2-(4-hydroxyphenylazo)aryl mercury chloride with tellurium tetrabromide in 1:1 and 2:1 mole ratio, respectively in dry dioxane as a solvent. The reduction of (4-HOC6H4N=N-Ar)TeBr3 by hydrazine hydrate gave the corresponding ditelluride (i.e., (4-HOC6H4N=N-Ar)2Te2). Treatment of (4-HOC6H4N=N-Ar)2TeBr2 with hydrazine hydrate afforded the corresponding tellurides, (4-HOC6H4N=N-Ar)2Te), in good yields. The structures of all newly synthesized compounds were assigned on the basis of their elemental and spectroscopic data. The antibacterial activity of tellurated azo compounds along with mercurated azo compounds was tested with agar diffusion method against the bacteria strains Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. The antibacterial activities of tellurated azo compounds were in some cases equal or better than those of the reference drug. The mercurated azo compounds were found to be the more antibacterial activity of than those of tellurated azo compounds. Graphical Abstract
Effects of different forms of communication on knowledge, attitudes and practices related to antibiotics smart use by undergraduate students in different faculties

Objectives To investigate correlations among different forms of communications and the knowledge, attitudes and practices of undergraduate students related to antibiotics smart use. Methods Correlations of knowledges, attitudes, and practices regarding antibiotics and different forms of communications among third year students of three faculties, Associated Medical Sciences (AMS), Engineering (ENG) and Economics (ECON), were computed using a questionnaire and Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient analysis. Results The highest correct knowledge and practices scores were exhibited by AMS students: 3.17 ± 1.12 (p < 0.001) and 4.08 ± 0.67 (p = 0.001), respectively. Gender, the only personal factor, was significantly correlated with negative attitudes and practices among Engineering and Economics students. Correct knowledge scores were significantly correlated with the method of communication. Only weak relationships were found with communication from medical practitioners among AMS and Engineering students, r = 0.278 (p = 0.004); and r = 0.295 (p < 0.001). Correlations were also weak for radio, television, and print media among the Engineering students, r = 0.287, (p = 0.003). A moderate relationship was found with communication from the internet in Engineering students, r=0.311 (p < 0.001), health posters or brochures, and family or close friends of the AMS students, r =0.329, (p = 0.001), and r = 0.305, (p = 0.001), respectively. Other correlations were not statistically significant. Conclusion Antibiotics Smart Use (ASU) is an innovative model to promote the rational use of medicines, fight against the irrational use of antibiotics, and counteract antimicrobial resistance. The present study revealed that the information regarding antibiotics smart use provided via various forms of communications should be provided to improve the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding antibiotics smart use among undergraduate students
In plane sight: a mark-recapture analysis of North Atlantic right whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence

: North Atlantic right whales Eubalaena glacialis are most commonly observed along the eastern seaboard of North America; however, their distribution and occupancy patterns have be come less predictable in the last decade. This study explored the individual right whales captured photographically from both dedicated and opportunistic sources from 2015 to 2019 in the Gulf of St. Lawrence (GSL), an area previously understudied for right whale presence. A total of 187 individuals, including reproductive females, were identified from all sources over this period. In years when more substantial survey effort occurred (2017−2019), similar numbers of individuals were sighted (mean = 133, SD = 1.5), and dedicated mark−recapture aerial surveys were highly effective at capturing almost all of the whales estimated in the region (2019: N = 137, 95% CI = 135− 147). A high rate of inter-annual return was observed between all 5 study years, with 95% of the animals seen in 2019 sighted previously. Capture rates indicated potential residencies as long as 5 mo, and observed behaviors included feeding and socializing. Individuals were observed in the northern and southern GSL, regions divided by a major shipping corridor. Analyses suggest that individuals mostly moved less than 9.1 km d −1 , although rates of up to 79.8 km d −1 were also calculated. The GSL is currently an important habitat for 40% of this Critically Endangered species, which underscores how crucial protection measures are in this area.
Perceived Efficacy of COVID-19 Prevention Measures and Intention to Use Among Chronic Disease Patients in Northeast Ethiopia, 2020

Background: The novel corona virus disease outbreak which was first detected in China is caused by sever acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2. In Ethiopia, poor perception about COVID-19 prevention methods might be one of determinant factor to the low utilization of adopted prevention measures and increasing of cases. However, it was unknown to what extent individuals were perceived the efficacy of those measures. Hence, this study was aimed to assess perceived efficacy of COVID-19 preventive measures and intention to carry out those methods among chronic disease patients. Methods: Institutional based cross sectional study was conducted among 413 chronic disease patients from 21 July - 5 August, 2020. A pre-tested interviewer administered structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Both binary and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used and in multivariable analysis, variables were declared statistically significant at p-value of < 0.05. Results: In overall, 42.1% of participants had low perception to the efficacy of COVID-19 prevention measures and 28.3% had low intention to carry out those prevention measures. In this study, young adults (AOR=2.48; 95% CI: 1.42-4.31), male gender (AOR=2.75; 95% CI: 1.73-4.37), uneducated (AOR=3.42; 95% CI: 1.47-7.94) and face mask non-users (AOR=1.64; 95% CI: 1.03-2.61) were significantly associated with low perceived efficacy of COVID-19 prevention methods. However, male gender (AOR=2.06; 95% CI: 1.28-3.31), rural residents (AOR=1.89; 95% CI: 1.16-3.07) and patients with longer duration of chronic disease (AOR= 2.19; 95% CI: 1.19-4.01) were significantly associated with low intention to carry out COVID-19 prevention methods.Conclusion: In this study, significant proportion of patients (42%) had low perception about the efficacy of COVID-19 prevention measures and nearly one-third of participants (28.3%) had low intention to carry out those measures. Thus, interventions aimed to enhance patients’ attitude and behavioral changes on COVID-19 prevention measures have to be provided.
Performance Analysis of Passive Resonance Circuit Breakers in HVDC Systems

High voltage direct current (HVDC) systems have been increasingly employed to provide a connection amongst various energy sources, especially renewable energies. In order to switch the load current in these systems, the passive resonance breaker (PRB) is employed as a transfer switch. The interruption capability of the PRBs is highly dependent on the dynamic behavior of the arc in this system. Accordingly, this article presents a black-box high-degree of freedom arc-model based on Schwarz and the genetic algorithm as a heuristic optimization to follow the characteristics of the static and quasi-static arc regarding the oscillation frequency of the interruption current. The model has been verified by the published experiments. Subsequently, the PRB operation has been quantified based on the state-space approach along with an accurate dynamic arc model to follow in a wide frequency range of the arc current. The results are indicated that the amplification coefficient alone is insufficient to determine the interruption capability of these protection tools. Therefore, this article attempts to quantitatively determine the interruption capability curve by introducing criteria, such as <italic>Δt<sub>PZ</sub></italic> (peak to zero time-interval), <italic>di</italic><sub>arc</sub><italic>/dt<sub>CZ</sub><sup>-</sup></italic> and <italic>du</italic><sub>arc</sub><italic>/dt<sub>CZ</sub><sup>+</sup></italic> to obtain the origins of the interruption failure probabilities and dimensioning of the PRBs with respect to the interruption limits for gas blast CBs.
THE ROLE OF TEACHERS IN INCREASING STUDENT MOTIVATION ON LEARNING INDONESIAN LANGUAGE

: This study discusses the role of the teacher in increasing student motivation in learning Indonesian. The teacher is a very important figure in the teaching and learning process as a mediator, facilitator, and leader in the class. Teachers and students must be able to communicate well as the principle of communication between teacher and students so that learning goes well. The focus of this research is how the teacher's role in increasing student motivation towards learning Indonesian in Muhammadiyah Plus Salatiga Elementary School. This study uses a questionnaire or questionnaire technique with a population of 53 teachers and 30 subjects or half of the subjects. The results found that Muhammadiyah Primary School Plus Salatiga always improves good communication as the principle of communication between teachers and students so that learning runs well. As mediation, facilitators, and leaders make Muhammadiyah SD teachers fully responsible for the progress and improvement of the scientific insights of their students. Teachers must always be able to encourage and invite joy in the learning process. Motivation is a must so that students enjoy learning and being in class.
Contribution of Attentional Networks to Basic Arithmetic Achievement in School-age Children

Nowadays, there is still debate about the origin of arithmetic disabilities. Two predominant hypotheses have been developed in this regard: 1) difficulties in arithmetic appear due to a deficit in domain-specific skills (numerical skills) and 2) there is a strong relationship between the development of the domain-general processes and arithmetical skills. In this study we explore the specific contribution of orienting and executive control attentional networks to individual variability in basic mental arithmetic. Participants were elementary school children, from second to third grade, with and without difficulties in basic mental arithmetic. Results provide support for the two proposed hypotheses. Children with difficulties in arithmetic showed difficulties both in numerical skills and in attentional networks. These findings suggest that arithmetic difficulties may be associated with a heterogeneous combination of deficits, including difficulties in attentional functioning.
The role of supply chain and product development in sustainable performance, goodwill and firm popularity

The objective of the current study was to examine the role of supply chain and product development in sustainable performance, goodwill and firm popularity. Furthermore, the mediating role of product development was also examined. Population of the study was rubber manufacturing companies of Indonesia. In this regard, data were collected from the employees of rubber making companies of Indonesia. 500 questionnaires were used for data collection among the rubber making companies. Data was analyzed through statistical software. Results of the analysis revealed that the supply chain has a major contribution to sustainable performance, goodwill and firm popularity. Increase in the supply chain of rubber manufacturing companies, increases the sustainable performance, goodwill and firm popularity. Moreover, product development also has important contributions to the sustainable performance, goodwill and firm popularity. Supply chain has a positive effect on product development and product development has a positive effect on sustainable performance, goodwill and firm popularity.
Prognostic nomogram for patients with invasive endocervical adenocarcinoma incorporating HPV E6/E7 mRNA in situ hybridization and clinical characteristics

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) E6/E7 mRNA in situ hybridization (HPV E6/E7 RNAscope) appears to be a sensitive and specific method. We aimed to examine the diagnostic and prognostic utility of this technique in endocervical adenocarcinoma (ECA) and build a useful prognostic nomogram model using this approach. Methods: The model was constructed from a retrospective study of 200 patients with ECA who had undergone surgery at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center between 2010 and 2014. The model's predictive efficiency and discriminative capability were defined by a concordance index (C-index) and calibration curve. Results: The overall sensitivity and specificity of HPV E6/E7 RNAscope for distinguishing HPV-associated adenocarcinoma (HPVA) from non HPV-associated adenocarcinoma (NHPVA) in the whole cohort were 75.8% and 80%, respectively, compared to 60.2% and 90.0% for p16 immunohistochemistry, 80.5% and 80.0% for HPV DNA, and 63.3% and 50% for HPV genotype. The independent factors derived from multivariable analysis of the whole cohort to predict overall survival (OS) were age, lymphovascular invasion (LVI), lymph node involvement (LNI), and HPV E6/E7 RNAscope, which were all incorporated into the nomogram with (nomogram B) or without (nomogram A) FIGO stage and treatment. The C-index of nomogram A for predicting OS was 0.825 (p = 0.002 and p < 0.001), which was significantly higher than the C-index for FIGO stage (0.653) and treatment (0.578). No significant difference occurred between nomograms A (0.825) and B (0.836). Furthermore, a risk stratification system was established to accurately stratify patients with ECA into two subgroups with significantly different prognosis. Conclusions: HPV E6/E7 RNAscope is highly specific for ECA, and the proposed nomogram using HPV E6/E7 RNAscope showed more accurate outcome in terms of prognosis in patients with ECA.
Nanoscale interactions between the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor and cholesterol

Cholesterol is a major lipid in biological membranes. It not only plays a structural role but also modulates a wide range of functional properties of neurotransmitter and hormone receptors and ion channels. The membraneembedded segments of the paradigm neurotransmitter receptor for acetylcholine (nAChR) contain linear sequences of amino acids with the capacity to recognize cholesterol. These cholesterol consensus domains have been designated as “CARC” and its mirror sequence “CRAC”. CARC preferentially occurs in the exoplasmic-facing membrane leaflet, and CRAC, in the cytoplasmic-facing hemilayer. Both motifs are highly conserved among ion-channel and neurotransmitter receptor proteins in vertebrate nervous systems, where they recognize cholesterol, and in prokaryotic homologues in bacteria, where they recognize hopanoids. This phylogenetically conserved trait is an indication that the hopanoids in some bacteria and cholesterol in eukaryotes subserve analogous functions, probably contributing to the stability of membrane-embedded protein domains. Structural studies from our laboratory using superresolution optical microscopy (“nanoscopy”) have disclosed other interrelated functional and structural properties exerted by cholesterol on the nAChR. The neutral lipid content at the cell surface influences both the macromolecular organization of the receptor and its translational mobility (diffusion) in the plane of the membrane.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tax revenues in the EU

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an economic crisis with far-reaching effects throughout the entire world. In the EU, governments face the need for policies that will counter the negative economic effects. To do this, they require reliable tax revenue predictions to help plan and finance policies that will set the European economies on the road to recovery. The current study aims to offer up-to-date accurate forecasts of tax revenues for the 27 EU member states for the period 2020-2022. A time trend model regression model adjusted with the unemployment rate is estimated for each member state using data for the period 1995-2019. Based on this regression model, forecasts for tax revenues are made. The results show a decline in tax revenues in 2020 and 2021 followed by a slight recovery in 2022 for most EU member states. The study also offers fiscal policy recommendations for the EU aimed at improving and stabilizing tax revenue collection in the future.
Captive Snakes from Brazil as Carriers of Multidrug-Resistant Enterococci

Brazil has one of the most diverse herpetofauna and snakebites are an important health issue. The oral cavity of snakes harbored a wide range of bacteria. Enterococci have been isolated from animals, however, few studies have taken in snakes. In this sense, the present study aimed to evaluate Enterococcus spp. and their virulence attributes including antimicrobial resistance in oral cavities of healthy snake species in Brazil. Oral swabs from wild and Int J Plant Anim Environ Sci 2021; 11 (3): 503-523 DOI: 10.26502/ijpaes.202118 International Journal of Plant, Animal and Environmental Sciences Vol. 11 No. 3 – September 2021 504 captive snakes were screened for enterococci distribution, antimicrobial susceptibility, resistance and virulence genes, and CRISPRs elements by PCR. Overall, 116 enterococci were detected and Enterococcus faecalis was dominant in all snake species, followed by E. faecium, E. avium, and E. hirae. Interestingly, no resistant enterococci were detected in wild snakes. In contrast, captive snakes were found to be carriers of resistant strains, including resistance to erythromycin, rifampicin, norfloxacin, ciprofloxacin, and tetracycline. Enterococcus faecium (50%) and E. faecalis (15.78%) isolates were multidrug-resistant. Erythromycin resistance genes, the msrC and ermB, were detected in 13.33% and 6.67% of the isolates, respectively. The tetM (70%), tetL (30%) and tetS (10%) genes were detected in the tetracycline-resistant strains. Among the virulence genes, gelE was the most frequent in all strains. CRISPR1-cas, orphan CRISPR2, and CRISPR3-cas elements were present in 16.03%, 15.79%, and 18.31% of the isolates, respectively. No antibiotic resistance was associated with CRISPRs. In conclusion, resistant enterococci in captive snakes are the result of confinement, antibiotic therapy and human contact. Resistant bacteria in captive snakes provide crucial information about public health safety.
Cervical carcinoma high-expressed long non-coding RNA 1 promotes papillary thyroid carcinoma cell proliferation and invasion

Background Studies have shown that cervical carcinoma high-expressed long non-coding RNA 1 (lncRNA-CCHE1) may promote tumor development by regulating tumor migration and invasion in a variety of cancers; yet, the role of lncRNA-CCHE1 in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to explore the mechanism of lncRNA-CCHE1 in PTC. Methods The expression of lncRNA-CCHE1 in 51 PTC carcinoma tissues and normal adjacent tissues was measured using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK8), plate cloning assay, transwell assay, and flow cytometry were used to analyze the effect of lncRNA-CCHE1 on PTC cell proliferation, invasion, and apoptosis in vitro. Results A higher expression of lncRNA-CCHE1 was found in PTC tissues than in adjacent tissues. High expression of lncRNA-CCHE1 was positively correlated with the number of tumors, extra-glandular invasion, and tumor stage. In addition, the down-regulation of lncRNA-CCHE1 reduced the proliferation and invasion of PTC cell lines and promoted cell apoptosis, while its up-regulation caused the opposite effect. These effects were regulated via the extracellular signal-regulated kinase/mitogen-activated protein kinase (ERK/MAPK) pathway. Conclusions The lncRNA-CCHE1 is closely related to PTC progression and may be used as a potential biomarker for early diagnosis and treatment of PTC.