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The Effects of Lead and Cadmium on Cell Division and Chromosomal Structure in Allium cepa Test System In Vivo

The present work focuses on the study of the potential mito-inhibiting and genotoxic effect of lead and cadmium in the root meristem of Allium cepa L. in vivo. A cytotoxic effect of lead and cadmium was registered, as evidenced by the lower mitotic index values in all test concentrations compared to the control. The analysis of the microscopic preparations for the experimental variants of the two heavy metals showed a significant genotoxic effect. All analyzed samples of lead and cadmium demonstrate an increased frequency of chromosomal aberrations compared to the control, as a positive dependence was established between the frequencies reported and the concentration of the studied metals. Lead and cadmium solutions cause a wide range of chromosomal aberrations, varying with the dose of the metal. The most common observed disorders are: acentric fragments, lagging and “vagrant” chromosomes, micronuclei, chromosome bridges, and asynchronous mitosis, demonstrating the genotoxic potential of the studied heavy metals. For both metals a maximum frequency of aberrations for the concentration limit is established. By comparing the two heavy metals, it has been found that lead has a greater cytostatic potential than cadmium by more effectively inhibiting cell division. The results obtained regarding the frequency of chromosomal aberrations show a higher genotoxic effect of cadmium compared to lead.
Comparison of normal hindlimb lymphatic systems in rats with detours present after lymphatic flow blockage

In the present study, we aimed to identify the normal hindlimb lymphatic systems in rats and compare them with the detours after lymphatic flow blockage. The lymphatic systems of the hindlimbs of normal rats were investigated via lymphography using a near-infrared fluorescence imaging system. The lymphatic vessels were stained using Evans Blue. The lymphatic flow was blocked through lymphatic vessel ligation combined with inguinal and popliteal lymph node dissection. Detours that appeared after 30 days were visualized using lymphography and immunostaining with anti-podoplanin antibodies. Three main results were obtained in the present study. First, the deep medial system, the superficial medial system, a connection between the superficial and deep medial lymphatic systems, and the superficial lateral system, were elucidated. Second, three types of detours, namely the detour of the lateral abdomen, the detour to the lymphatic vessel near the midline of the abdomen, and the detour to the contralateral inguinal lymph node, were identified after lymphatic flow blockage. Lastly, detours were located in the fatty layer above the panniculus carnosus muscle and their lumina were wide. The histology suggested that the detour was a pre-collecting lymphatic vessel. Lymphatic routes in the rat hindlimbs after lymphatic flow blockage were different from those of the normal rat lymphatic system. It was suggested that the detour is a pre-collecting lymphatic vessel and that encouraging its development may be a new method of simple lymphatic drainage.
Alterations in Peripheral C-Reactive Protein and Inflammatory Cytokine Levels in Patients with Panic Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background Accumulating evidence has shown the important role of the inflammatory process in the pathophysiology of mental disorders. However, the relative levels of inflammatory markers in patients with panic disorder (PD) have rarely been evaluated. The aim of the present study was to conduct a systematic review to determine the correlation of peripheral C-reactive protein (CRP) and inflammatory cytokine profiles with PD. Methods This study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. We searched for quantitative research studies published up to July 31, 2021 that measured peripheral levels of CRP and inflammatory cytokines in people with PD compared with controls. Meta-analysis using a random-effects model was performed for the levels of CRP and inflammatory cytokines with data from three or more studies. Results Fourteen identified studies met the inclusion criteria. In total, 18 cytokines were evaluated. Markers that were reported in more than 3 studies were included in this meta-analysis. The results showed that peripheral levels of CRP, IL-6, IL-2 and TNF-α were significantly higher in PD patients than in healthy controls, while there was no significant difference in peripheral levels of IL-1β, IL-10 and IFN-γ between groups. Notably, the relevant studies involving IL-6, IL-1β, IL-10 and IFN-γ in PD patients were highly heterogeneous. Similar to meta-analyses of other inflammatory factors in mental disorders, our meta-analysis also reflected differences in participant medication use, comorbid anxiety or depression, sampling methods and detection methods. Eight inflammatory cytokines were reported in only one study, and their expression levels were higher, lower, or unchanged compared with those in healthy controls. Conclusion There is preliminary evidence to suggest a significant inflammatory response in PD patients, but the role of inflammatory markers in PD remains unclear. Studying inflammatory markers in PD will help to clarify the etiology and pathophysiological mechanisms of the disorder.
The association between Helicobacter pylori with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease assessed by controlled attenuation parameter and other metabolic factors

Aim Existing studies have suggested an association between Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). We investigated the relationship between Hp infection and NAFLD using controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) and other metabolic factors. Method We conducted a retrospective cohort study of apparently healthy individuals who underwent liver Fibroscan during health screening tests between January 2018 and December 2018. Diagnosis of Hp infection was based on a serum anti-Hp IgG antibody test and CAP values were used to diagnose NAFLD. Results Among the 1,784 subjects (mean age 55.3 years, 83.1% male), 708 (39.7%) subjects showed positive results of Hp serology. In the multivariate analysis, obesity (body mass index ≥25) (odds ratio [OR] 3.44, 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.75–4.29), triglyceride (OR 2.31, 95% CI 1.80–2.97), and the highest tertile of liver stiffness measurement (OR 2.08, 95% CI 1.59–2.71) were found to be associated with NAFLD, defined by CAP ≥248 dB/m, while Hp-seropositivity showed no association with NAFLD. Serum levels of HDL cholesterol significantly decreased in subjects with Hp-seropositivity compared to HP-seronegativity in both groups with and without NAFLD (P<0.001). Conclusion While Hp seropositivity was not associated with CAP-defined NAFLD, serum HDL cholesterol level were negatively associated with Hp-seropositivity in both groups with and without NAFLD. Further clinical and experimental studies are necessary to determine the association between Hp infection and NAFLD.
Digital Village: Service, Togetherness, and SDGs

Digital village is a development project with a digital platform. Digital transformation based on village potential is carried out to provide better services to the public. By using the capability maturity model (CMM), social contractual utilitarianism (SCU), and sustainable development goals (SDG), the research analyzes the content both quantitatively and qualitatively in public documents about digital villages in Indonesia. Public documents produced by the central, regional, media, and public governments stored on a website are extracted through the NVivo application and then categorized and analyzed with the categories of CMM, SCU, and SDG, tested for reliability via intercoder reliability and validity through trustworthiness. This study found (1) standard models related to government services to the public, (2) togetherness, and (3) the achievement of SDGs, especially the 8th goal, namely decent work, and economic growth. This study showed that the digital village enhances the government services to improve village economic growth and quality of education.
Timing jitter due to carrier linewidth of laser-diode pulse sources in ultra-high speed soliton transmission

We theoretically analyze the timing jitter due to both the carrier phase noise of laser-diode (LD) pulse sources and the Gordon-Haus effect in soliton transmission. A formula is derived for the timing jitter in terms of the carrier linewidth, one of the measurable parameters common to all types of LD pulse sources. The transmission distance restricted by the timing jitter is analyzed, and the carrier linewidths required for ultra-long distance and ultra-high speed soliton transmission are estimated as well. Recirculating loop experiments at 10 Gb/s are demonstrated using two pulse sources; a gain-switched DFB-LD and a sinusoidally driven monolithically integrated MQW-DFB-LD/MQW-EA modulator, which have different carrier linewidths due to their different pulse formation processes. The difference in the carrier linewidths of the two pulse sources is measured by the proposed technique which is based on the optical heterodyne method. The observed difference between the two pulse sources in terms of timing jitter accumulation and timing jitter reduction with optical bandpass filters for the two pulse sources well support the theoretical predictions. >
Circularly polarised printed crossed dipole antennas with broadband axial ratio

A novel printed crossed dipole with broad circular polarisation (CP) is proposed. This dipole is also utilised in 1 times 2 and 2 times 2 array antennas. The proposed dipole can produce CP because of its sequentially rotated configuration. The broadband CP performance is achieved because of a parasitic dipole crossing over the original dipole with a 90deg phase delay line. The experimental results show that single, 1 times 2, and 2 times 2 antennas yield bandwidths of 15.6, 24.5, and 39.2% for 3 dB axial ratio, respectively.
In‐plane strength of unreinforced masonry piers

The definition of adequate simplified models to assess the in‐plane load‐bearing capacity of masonry piers, in terms of both strength and displacement, plays a fundamental role in the seismic verification of masonry buildings. In this paper, a critical review of the most widespread strength criteria present in the literature and codes to interpret the failure modes of piers (rocking, crushing, bed joint sliding or diagonal cracking) are proposed. Models are usually based on an approximate evaluation of the stress state produced by the external forces in a few points/sections and on its assessment with reference to a limit strength domain. The aim of the review is to assess their reliability by discussing the hypotheses, which they are based on (assumed stress states; choice of reference points/sections on which to assess the pier strength; characteristics of the limit strength domain) and to verify the conditions for their proper use in practice, in terms of both stress fields (depending on the geometry of the pier, boundary conditions and applied loads) and types of masonry (i.e. regular brick masonry vs rubble stone masonry). In order to achieve these objectives, parametric nonlinear finite element analyses are performed and different experimental data available in the literature are analysed and compared. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Probabilistic Stability Analyses of Embankments Based on Finite-Element Method

Conventional limit equilibrium methods are commonly used to assess the stability of embankments. The finite-element method, as an alternative to limit equilibrium methods, is being increasingly used in the deterministic stability analysis of slopes or embankments. In this paper, a practical procedure for integrating the finite-element method and the limit equilibrium methods into probabilistic stability analysis for embankments is presented. The response surface method is adopted to approximate the performance function for the stability problems and the first-order reliability method is used to calculate the reliability index based on an intuitive expanding ellipsoid perspective. The advantages of the response surface method as a bridge between stand-alone numerical packages and spreadsheet-based reliability analysis via automatic constrained optimization are demonstrated and discussed through a hypothetical two-layer slope and an actual case of the James Bay Dykes. The results show the ease and successful implementation of the proposed procedure for reliability analysis of embankments.
Research Article Effects of different types of cakes in rations on the performance of culled Cyprus Shami does in Halfa Elgadeda, Kassala State, Sudan

Fifteen culled Cyprus Shami does were used to study effects of some cakes in rations on their performance in Halfa Elgadeda, Kassala State, Sudan. The goats were divided into three groups and allocated at random to three iso -nitrogenous and iso-caloric rations containing groundnut cakes, sesame cakes or sunflower cakes. They were fed the rations for 4 weeks ad lib. in two equal meals at 8am and 4pm and water was offered ad lib. They were fastened for 12 hrs and weighed weekly before the morning meal. The data was statistically analyzed using the completely randomized design. Final BW, total weight gain and daily weight gain varied among rations, but not signi ficantly (P>0.05). Final BW and total weight gain (kg) were 55.9 and 5.9, respectively for the groundnut cakes ration, 56.2 and 6.7, respectively for the sesame cakes ration and 54 and 5.1, respectively for the sunflower cakes ration. Daily weight gain (g) was 306, 318 and 279, respectively for rations containing groundnut cakes, sesame cakes and sunflower cakes, respectively. Daily feed intake varied significantly (P 0.05). It was 5.33, 4.65 and 1.34, respectively. Feed intake and FCR were highest in animals fed the groundnut cakes ration and least in animals fed the sunflower cakes ration. Final BW and total and daily weight gains were highest in animals fed the sesame ration, All parameters, except FCR were least in animals fed sunflower.
Entropy based phase calibration of antenna arrays for digital beamforming remote sensing radars

A minimum entropy based calibration algorithm for digitally beamformed imaging radars is presented. The algorithm is derived from work in SAR which corrects phase errors due to platform motion. The performance of the algorithm is compared to traditional techniques through both simulations and data from two imaging radars. The algorithm performs well with similar sidelobe levels for a point target. The results show that the minimum phase entropy algorithm produces a calibration vector without the need for a calibration target or for stringent scene statistics.
Raman studies of amorphous nanocarbon obtained by laser sputtering

The structural properties of amorphous nanocarbon films fabricated by laser sputtering of a graphite target are investigated by means of Raman spectroscopy. Analysis of the spectral features in the region of 100–3600 cm-1 allowed us to determine the allotrope composition of the films and the degree of disorder in terms of average crystallite size. The results obtained are important for application of such films in the field of electrode coatings.
The relationship between economic growth and biomass energy consumption

This paper investigates the relationship analysis between biomass energy consumption and economic growth by using Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) bounds testing approach of cointegration and vector error-correction models. The cointegration test results show that there is cointegration between the biomasss energy consumption and the economic growth in five of the seven countries (Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Guatemala) and there is no cointegration between the biomasss energy consumption and the economic growth in two of the seven countries (Argentina and Jamaica).
The International Review of Financial Consumers

FinTech rises as a faster, easier, and cheaper alternative to conventional financial products and services in Indonesia. The largest FinTech sub-segment in Indonesia is payment systems, representing over 30% of overall FinTech startup community. Consumer confidence and trust are essential to acquire and retain users and increase transaction volumes for FinTech companies. Therefore, in the expectation that a better understanding of factors that shape consumer behavior can promote the development of FinTech payment system, the goal of this research was to examine consumer perceived risks and trust in FinTech payment systems in Indonesia. The data generated from 175 respondents were analyzed using the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Using trust as the mediating variable, this research concludes that there is a significant relationship between perceived risk and intention to use Fintech payments. Perceived ease of use is also found to be the antecedent of trust. In addition to that, this study also suggests that consumer trust and intention have positive impacts on a good evaluation of FinTech payment with objective opinions on the future of FinTech payment.
Relationships among Concentrations of Steroids, Inhibin, Insulin-like Growth Factor-i (IGF-1), and IGF-Binding Proteins during Follicular Development in Weaned Sows1'2

The experimental objective was to determine how insulin-like growth factor binding proteins (IGI’BP), as examined by Western ligand blot procedures, related to porcine follicular steroidogenesis. Weaned sows were ovariectomized at various times after litter removal us three experiments. In experiments I and 2, sows were ovariectomized at 48-120 h after weaning. In experiment 1, pools of all small (1-3 mm), medium (> 3-6 mm), or large (> 6-9 mm) follicles were made for each sow; in experiment 2, fluid was collected individually from the 10 largest follicles per ovary. A third experiment was conducted to examine changes after an ovulatory dose of hCG, but prior to ovulation. In this experiment, sows were treated with eCG at weaning, given hCG 72 It later, and ovariectomized 0-36 h after the ovulatory dose of hCG, Fofficular fluid was collected from the 10 largest follicles per sow. In experiments 1 and 2, IGFBP-3 in follicular fluid remained constant over follicle diameters and stages of development, and IGFBP-2 decreased with advancing follicular development as concentrations of estradiol, androstenedione, and progesterone increased, In experiment 1, after the presumed LH surge when the concentration of all steroids was low, there was a sharp increase in band intensity for IGFBP-2. Similarly, estradiol and androstenedione were low in preovulatory sows in experiment 2, though progesterone increased and IGFBP-2 decreased with follicle diameter. In experiment 3, progesterone remained elevated from 0 to 36 h after hCG, even though IGFBP-2 did not increase until after 24 h post-hCG. Thus, it appeared that preovulatory sows in experiment 2 with reduced estradiol had only recently experienced an LH surge before ovariectomy, and IGFBP-2 in the largest follicles was yet to increase. Although eCG stimulated fofficular insulin-like growth factor-I in experiment 3, there was a negative association (experiment 1) or a weak, positive relationship (experiment 2) between IGF-1 and follicular development. We conclude that changes in IGFBP-2 are potentially more important in modulating local actions of IGF-1 within the ovary than the secretion of IGF-1 itself.
Conceptualizing The Role of Organizational Commitment

This study aims to examine and analyze the influence of organizational culture, work environment and organizational commitment on organizational citizenship behavior and employee performance. This research was conducted on 60 respondents using a quantitative descriptive approach. The approach used in this research is Structural Equation Model (SEM) with Smart-PLS analysis tools. The results showed that organizational culture, The work environment, Organizational commitment has a significant positive effect on organizational behavior citizenship. Organizational Culture, Work environment, Organizational Commitment has a significant positive effect on Employee Performance. Organizational Citizenship Behavior has a significant positive effect on employee performance.
PENGARUH GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN SITUASIONAL TERHADAP KEPUASAN KERJA DAN KINERJA KARYAWAN (Studi Pada Karyawan Divisi Tower & Approach Terminal (TWR&APP-TMA) AirNav Indonesia Kantor Cabang Aero Traffic Control Soekarno Hatta )

This study aims to determine the effect of situational leadership style to job satisfaction and employee performance on the employees of Tower & Approach Terminal AirNav Indonesia Aero Traffic Control Soekarno Hatta Airport Branch Office . This research type is explanatory research with a quantitative approach and was conducted by questionnaire. Samples numbered 65 employees. Data analysis technique used is descriptive analysis techniques, and path analysis. Based on the path analysis, it is known that the s ituational l eadership s tyle consist of four variables which is i nstructions s tyle, c onsultation s tyle, p articipation s tyle variable, and d elegation s tyle are significantly influence job satisfaction by the significant value 0.05. Job Satisfaction significantly influence employee performance by the value of 0.009 0.05. Variabel kepuasan kerja berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan dengan nilai signifikan t 0.009 < 0.05. Kata kunci: Gaya Kepemimpinan Situasional, Kepuasan Kerja, Kinerja Karyawan
Apolipoprotein E Gene Polymorphism and Coronary Artery Disease Risk Among Patients in Northwest China

Purpose The association between apolipoprotein E (ApoE) gene polymorphisms and the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) among different populations has been assessed in numerous previous studies, but the results remain inconclusive. The present study aimed to determine the role of ApoE genotypes in CAD risk and the interrelationships between lipid profiles and ApoE alleles and genotypes among the population of northwest China. Patients and Methods This study was performed on 308 patients with CAD and 308 control participants. ApoE gene polymorphism was analysed using the polymerase chain reaction and hybridization. Results The findings indicated that the frequencies of ε3/ε4 genotype and ε4 allele frequency were significantly higher in patients with CAD than in the control participants. ε2 carriers had significantly lower total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and triglycerides (TG) levels than did ε3 or ε4 carriers among the control participants. However, our study found no significant differences in plasma lipoprotein levels between ɛ2, ɛ3 and ɛ4 carriers in patients with CAD. Moreover, ε4 carriers had significantly higher ApoB, ApoB/ApoA-I levels and significantly lower ApoE levels in both patients with CAD and control participants. ε4 allele presence was associated with a nearly two-fold higher CAD risk. After adjusting for other established risk factors, ε4 allele was an independent risk factor for CAD. After stratified by age (≤ 60 years and >60 years), ε4 allele was indicated to increase the CAD risk 3.3-fold in elderly patients with CAD, but not in young patients with CAD. After stratified by sex, ε4 allele was not a risk factor in females and males patients with CAD. Conclusion This study provides evidence that the ε4 allele, drinking, smoking, hypertension, and TG and ApoE levels are independent risk factor for CAD among patients in northwest China.