bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Utility of Fluorine18 Fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography in Metabolic Characterization of Solid Renal Mass Lesion and Localization of Extra Renal Lesions in the Body – A Prospective Study from the Tertiary Care Center in South India
Authors: Sri Charan Kommu Bikshapathy , Kalawat Tekchand , Priya Rallapeta Ramya , Nallabothula Anil Kumar , Manthri Ranadheer Gupta , Reddy Singareddy Chandrateja , Narendra Hulikal , Rukmangadha Nandyala , Kale Pavan Kumar G , Ajit Nimmagadda
Published: December 2022

Purpose of the Study:

Renal mass lesions in majority of the cases are due to malignant etiology and about one-third of them are reported with metastatic lesions at the time of presentation. Thus proper investigational workup is needed for staging and thereby treatment planning. The current fluorine18 fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (F18-FDG PET/CT) study was designed to characterize renal mass lesions metabolically and identifying other metabolically active lesions in the body suggesting metastatic disease.

Materials and Methods:

A total of 24 patients (males – 18 and females – 6) with a mean age of 53.8 ± 12.3 years were recruited in this study for dual time-point PET/CT scan. All patients with renal mass lesions underwent contrast-enhanced CT prior to PET/CT. Metabolic parameters such as maximum standardized uptake value (max.SUV) with a cut off ≥2.5 and retention index (RI) of ≥10% were used to label the lesion as malignant and remaining less than cutoff as benign. The final diagnosis of lesion on imaging was confirmed with a histopathological examination (HPE).

Results:

Using max.SUV cut off value, 17/24 renal mass lesions were characterized as malignant and remaining 7/24 renal lesions of benign etiology. PET/CT showed sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and accuracy were 80%, 75%, 94.1%, 42.8%, and 79.1%, respectively, by considering HPE as a gold standard. Nine patients were diagnosed with distant site involvement suggestive of metastases.

Conclusion:

F18-FDG PET/CT can efficiently characterize solid renal mass lesion as benign and malignant using metabolic parameters such as max.SUV and RI. In addition, whole-body survey identified distant site involvement in 25% of the patients, thus contributing change in management.
Why Uptake Matters? – A Case of the Second Primary in a Benign-Looking Renal Cyst of a Patient Undergoing 18f-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography for Treated Head-And-Neck Cancer
Authors: Sharma Anshul , Dwivedi Ankur , Sawhney Shikhar , Sancheti Sankalp
Published: December 2022

A 60-year-old male, a diagnosed case of squamous cell carcinoma of the hypopharynx, underwent 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (18F-FDG PET/CT) for response assessment. PET/CT revealed mildly increased 18F-FDG uptake and contrast enhancement in the region of the primary, which was suggestive of postradiation changes. Interestingly, a benign-looking cyst was seen in the shrunken, poorly-functioning left kidney, with mildly elevated 18F-FDG uptake. Structurally, the lesion appeared benign on ultrasound and sequential CT images. However, 18F-FDG was the only feature which alluded to the possibility of another pathology like low-grade malignancy or oncocytoma. The lesion was biopsied, which revealed Clear-Cell International Society of Urologic Pathologists grade-1 renal cell carcinoma. Consequently, the patient was posted for surgery.
Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease with Situs Inversus Totalis
Authors: Sharma Charu , Jain Ragi , Jain Ankit , Roy Arindam
Published: December 2022

Situs inversus totalis (SIT) is a rare, autosomal recessive congenital anomaly, in which the major visceral organs are reversed from their normal position. Their unique anatomy and association with various congenital anomalies may present various challenges during anesthetic management. We report a case of SIT with aortoiliac occlusive diseases who underwent axillobifemoral bypass grafting surgery. We aim to discuss the anesthetic considerations and implications associated with such patients.
Anesthetic Considerations in a Child with Rubinstein–Taybi Syndrome
Authors: Kumari Ruchi , Agrawal Arshi , Goyal Anshul
Published: December 2022

Rubinstein − Taybi Syndrome (RTS) is a rare genetic syndrome caused by a mutation in the cAMP response element binding protein gene or EP300 gene or as the result of microdeletion from short (p) arm of chromosome 16. The diagnosis of RTS is made primarily through physical appearance. It may be associated with the disorders of multiple organ systems. Anesthetic management might be challenging in RTS due to various factors. A thorough preoperative evaluation and careful preparation for difficult airways before anesthesia is mandatory for successful case management. Here, we report the case of a 9-year-old child with RTS posted for cystoscopy.
Assessment of the physico-chemical properties of borehole water in gwagwalada area council abuja, nigeria
Authors: Nkechinyere Anthonia Abugu , Patrick Okechukwu Nwokocha,  , Yero Ahmed Bello,
Published: December 2022

The assumption that borehole water is safe for drinking purpose was verified by empirical study of the physico-chemical properties of borehole water in Gwagwalada Area Council Abuja, Nigeria. The physico-chemical properties of borehole water were anaysed and compared with regulatory standards for drinking purpose. Fifteen samples were collected from five purposely selected wards (Dobi, Ibwa, Tungan-Maje, Zuba and Ikwa) in the study area. The selections of the wards were based on heavy reliance on borehole water for drinking. Three borehole water samples were spatially collected from each of the five selected wards. The water samples were stored in 75cl plastic bottles pre-cleaned with distilled water and rinsed with the sample water. Each sample was labeled with the name of the ward and transported to the laboratory for analysis. Data were analyzed using range and mean. Result showed that water sample were slight acidic (6.83) to slight alkalinity (7.86) EC was low and ranged from 132-184µS/cm3, TDS 1.4-3.1Mg/l, turbidity 0.36-71NTU, Total hardness 6.12-19.72Mg/l, Chloride (Cl-)1.03-16.86Mg/l, Fe 0.08-0.72Mg/l, Zn 0.021-0.051Mg/l, Cr 0.016-0.086Mg/l, Cd 0.001-0.009Mg/l and Mn from 0.002-0.009Mg/l. Some sample fell short of regulatory standards in terms of EC and FE. However, most water samples are safe for drinking purpose. Treatment of sources that fell short of standard before drinking was recommended.
Groundwater quality in awe and environs, middle benue trough, nigeria
Authors: Bernard Gusikit Rhoda , Usman Dibal Hyeladi , Isah Haruna Ahmed
Published: December 2022

Groundwater quality is an important thing to be determined; because it is commonly used as a source of clean water for domestic, agricultural and industry purposes. Fifty three groundwater samples (seventeen from wells, five from springs and thirty one from boreholes) were sampled for this research work. Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrophotometer (ICP-MS) was used to analyze for the major cations while titration was used for SO4 and HCO3. Cl was analyzed using the Ion Chromatographic Method (IC). From the results obtained, Total dissolved solids (TDS), Electrical conductivity (EC), and Strontium (Sr) classified the groundwater in the study area into three as fresh, brackish and saline water. The concentrations of major ions in all the fresh water and some of the brackish water in the study area met the World Health Organization (WHO) Standard for drinking water while the concentrations of the major ions in the saline water are above the WHO permissible values for drinking water. This indicates that the saline water from the study area are not good for domestic, agriculture and industrial uses. Four types of water are obtained from the groundwater based on Total Hardness (TH) as: 75 mg/l as soft; 75–150 mg/l as moderately hard; 150–300 mg/l as hard; and >300 mg/l as very hard. Both extreme degrees of very soft (<75 mg/l) and very hard (>300 mg/l) are considered as undesirable features in water. About 90% of the groundwater in the study area are suitable for domestic, livestock and irrigation purposes but only about 51% of the groundwater samples can be used by industries without being treated.
Hydrocarbon play assessment of the sapele field, for moveable hydrocarbon indices, onshore niger delta.
Authors: J. E. Emudianughe , S. Utah
Published: December 2022

A field's hydrocarbon evaluation takes into account the productivity of the hydrocarbon reservoir bearing unit. It basically includes a thorough examination of the geological interpretation of petrophysical parameter indices deduced from well logs. This study uses MHI and proven integrated methodologies including well logs analysis, petrophysical computing, to evaluate the Sapele-field with the objective of establishing its fluid types and hydrocarbon saturations. Three formations across eight wells in the field were delineated using the quick look analysis approach at low gamma ray intervals corresponding to high resistivity kicks. Correlation of the wells was conducted to specifically check the continuity in stratigraphy of the formations across the wells. Petrophysical parameters evaluation were conducted to qualitatively access the formations across the eight wells. Porosity, permeability, water saturation, Net pay thickness, water saturation and MHI were calculated as first and second degrees petrophysical parameters. Results revealed a characteristic thin beddings in the formation across the eight wells, with the same range of net pay thickness. MHI results (0.24-0.61) revealed the formations hydrocarbons are moveable during invasion and this is in agreement with the formations tendencies to accommodate and transmit hydrocarbon (0.14-0.24 porosities and over 250mD) with good hydrocarbon saturations of over 55%. This study has shown that the Sapele field is viable with good hydrocarbon mobility tendency during invasion.
Outstanding contribution to african geology a tribute to professor maarten de wit (1947 - 2022)
Authors: N. Ekwueme Barth
Published: December 2022

On the 15th April, 2022 Geology lost one of its finest brains and one of the most amiable geologists to my knowledge, Professor Maarten De Wit of South Africa. I first met amiable Maarten on July 3, 1990 while attending the 23rd Geocongress in Cape Town, South Africa. We became instant friends.
Utilization Of Health Information Technology In Provision Of Maternal And Child Health Care Among Nurses In The University Of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar
Authors: Mathias Agba , Oluchukwu Stella Aduaka , Kingsley Oju Enang , Affiong Mathias Agba
Published: December 2022

This study was assessed utilization of health information technology in provision of maternal and child health care among nurses in the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar. The research design employed for the study was descriptive survey design. The sample of one hundred and ninety-six (196) registered nurses/midwives from the population of nurses providing maternal and child healthcare in maternity ward, children’s ward, pediatric ward, labour ward, antenatal clinic and postnatal clinic at UCTH, Calabar using simple random sampling technique. The instrument of data collection was a validated structured questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistic, charts, frequencies tables and percentages. The findings of the study revealed that majority (87.2%) of nurses working in UCTH, Calabar use paper based routine health information system. The factors inhibiting utilization of health information technology among nurses to deliver maternal and child healthcare in UCTH, Calabar include: inadequate knowledge of informatics, lack of comprehensive training of nurses on ICT utilization, unavailability of health information technology tools, lack of constant power supply Based on the findings of the study the it was recommended that health policy makers, hospital managements and nurse leaders should ensure that electronic health information technology are utilized in healthcare service at UCTH, Calabar.
On The Calculation Of The Average Value Of The Strong Coupling Constant α_s, Using The Best Linear Unbiased Estimator (Blue) Method
Authors: KALLOUCHE LAAMRI
Published: December 2022

Experiments to measure a single physical quantity often produce several estimates based on the same data, and which are hence correlated. We describe how to combine these correlated estimates in order to provide the best single answer, and also how to check whether the correlated estimates are mutually consistent.

We discuss the properties of our technique, and illustrate its application by using it for a specific experiment which measured the strong coupling constant .In this work, we computed the mean value of the strong coupling constant by relying on the three measurement values of ATLAS.

We present a method to calculate the mean value of the strong coupling constant and the uncertainty about this value at a centre of-mass energy 7Tev, 8Tev and 13Tev based on the results obtained in ref[1].

We get the result , we will compare it with the result obtained by the authors of ref[1], which is .
Constructing Homeomorphisms Of The Cantor Ternary Set
Authors: Asante – Mensa  , Obeng-Denteh  , Boadi K , Ayekple E
Published: December 2022

In this paper, we present a generalized form of the Cantor ternary set by studying the cantor    middle set where 1    and its fractal dimension. The paper also introduces the Heine-Borel set and shows that the cantor set and its generalised   middle set where 1   are Heine-Borel sets.
Intergovernmental relations in the management of the COVID-19 pandemic: X-ray of habitat management in a federal setting (Greater Buenos Aires Agglomeration, Argentina)
Authors: Di Virgilio M. M. , Diaz M. P. , Ramírez L.
Published: December 2022

In Argentina, during the year 2020, the National Government has implemented numerous and varied assistance, containment and promotion initiatives in key public policy sectors to respond to the crisis unleashed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Likewise, provincial and local governments launched their own initiatives to support those emanating from the central level and facilitate the implementation and adaptation of national initiatives in their territories. The citizens, for their part, have adapted to, used or resisted the guidelines and proposals of the executives of the different levels of government. The pandemic scenario (in its different phases) exposes the tension between a centralized logic - typical of the design of initiatives aimed at responding to an emergency - and multilevel governance at a time when it is impossible to ignored that crisis contexts, such as the one imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, strongly stress the relations between the different levels of government and between these and the citizenry. In this context, this paper focuses on intergovernmental relations and examines the initiatives, devices and instruments mobilized by the different levels of government to respond to urban issues in general and housing needs in particular, in the pandemic context, focusing on the initiatives that had habitat and housing as a privileged axis of intervention. The work is based on the analysis of regulations and press material. It also draws on in-depth interviews with public officials and agents from different governmental levels. It presents the composition of the political organization of the Greater Buenos Aires Agglomerate and the political-institutional relations between thedifferent levels of government, as well as a characterization of the focal points for intervention, devices and instruments that made public interventions feasible (especially in the National Government, the Government of the City of Buenos Aires and the Government of the Province of Buenos Aires). To conclude, the paper focuses on territorially-based experiences in order to account for the initiatives from a bottom-up perspective.
Social epidemiology of COVID-19 in Argentina: an approach from the perspective of medical personnel
Authors: Sy A.
Published: December 2022

This article explores from a socio-epidemiological perspective the syndemic character acquired by the COVID-19 pandemic at the hospital level, belonging to the public health system in Argentina. Methodologically, semi-structured interviews were conducted with hospital workers from the southern area of the metropolitan region to the Federal Capital, by virtual meeting platforms, between the months of May and November 2021. The analysis of the narratives obtained about the experience of workers, makes it possible to understand certain dimensions that contribute to deepening the deterioration of working conditions, weakening and undermining the care and self-care processes of the workers themselves, linked not only to the imponderables of the pandemic being analyzed (while this occurs), but also to previous problems and are magnified during the epidemiological emergency. In this regard, the emergence of spaces for dialogue-collective work among workers is observed, as a fundamental cohesive force to promote any change or social transformation that materializes in a concrete way within the institution.
State assistance to companies and work during the Covid-19 pandemic in Argentina
Authors: Heredia M. , Daniel C.
Published: December 2022

Faced with the economic crisis unleashed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Argentine government reacted by deploying an unprecedented assistance policy in terms of its scope, design and method of implementation. The aim of this article is to analyze the measures aimed at companies and formal workers deployed during the first year of the pandemic in Argentina to cushion the shock to economic activity. The authors analyze the creation and implementation of the Emergency Assistance to Work and Production program. The methodological strategy combined quantitative and qualitative analysis of official sources, regulations and a set of interviews conducted in 2021. The latter allowed the authors to recover the experience of perception of the benefits in the productive units located in the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires, as well as the mediation networks involved in this policy. The findings reveal the initially massive nature of the assistance, which later gave way to the segmentation of state aid. In the case of assistance to the formal sector, post-launch adjustments were not only due to fiscal reasons, but also to the learning process of the authorities, the intervention of sectoral representatives and the ability of digital platforms to focus aid on those most in need.
Impact of School Calendar on Academic Performance: A Comparative Study of the Year-Round and Traditional Calendars
Authors: DeLeon Esperanza , Varela Daniella G. , Jones Don
Published: December 2022

Educational provisions enacted at the national level impact states by requiring a priority on improving the academic performance of students. Leaders in educational settings strive to implement changes that will aid in closing achievement gaps and increase academic achievement. The goal of this quantitative study was to determine if differences exist on fifth grade students’ performance on reading and mathematics assessments between schools on full-year calendars and schools on traditional 9-month calendars for years 2016-2017, 2017-2018, and 2018-2019. Although statistically significant differences were not found, results inform decision-making pertinent to time allocated for student learning. Results can be considered by district and campus administrators to support and encourage initiatives which focus on designated instructional time to target students’ academic needs.
The Influence of Work Ethic and Organizational Culture on Employee Performance at the Regional Financial Management Agency of West Pasaman Regency
Authors: Harum Beny , Susanti Febsri
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of competence, individual characteristics and lacus of control partially and simultaneously on the performance of employees at the secretariat of DPRD Pariaman City. Samples were selected using the total sampling method. The sample in this study were employees of the DPRD Pariaman City Secretariat, totaling 40 people. The data collection technique used a questionnaire, while the data analysis method used validity and reliability tests, classical assumptions, multiple linear regression analysis and statistical tests (t test, F test and coefficient of determination). The results showed that the competence variable had an effect on employee performance at the DPRD secretariat of Pariaman City, with a value of tcount 3.739 > ttable 2.021 at a significant level of 0.001 <0.05.  This study aims to determine the effect of work ethic and organizational culture partially and simultaneously on employee performance at the Regional Financial Management Agency (BPKD) of West Pasaman Regency. The sample was selected using the total sampling method. The sample in this study were employees of the Regional Financial Management Agency (BPKD) of West Pasaman Regency, totaling 70 people. The data collection technique used a questionnaire, while the data analysis method used validity and reliability tests, classical assumptions, multiple linear regression analysis and statistical tests (t test, F test and coefficient of determination).
              The results showed that the variables of work ethic and organizational culture had an effect on employee performance at the Regional Financial Management Agency (BPKD) of West Pasaman Regency, with a regression coefficient of -0.386 and a significant value of 0.000 (< 0.05). Then Organizational Culture has a positive and significant effect on Employee Performance at the Regional Financial Management Agency (BPKD) of West Pasaman Regency with a regression coefficient value of 1.119 and a significant value of 0.000 (<0.05). The coefficient of determination of 0.763 or 76.3% is influenced by the work ethic and organizational culture, while the remaining 23.7% is influenced by other factors not examined in this study
Hability to Work, Workload and Communication to Employee Performance Perumda Drinking Water
Authors: Datus Teos , Susanti Febsri
Published: December 2022

This research is motivated by the performance of Perumda Water Drinking South Service Area that has not been implemented optimally, so that the services provided are not optimal for the community. This study aims to determine the effect of work ability, workload, and communication on the performance of the Padang Air Perumda Water Supply employees. The research population is all 45 employees of the Padang Air Perumda Water Company. The sampling technique used was total sampling. The number of samples that can be used for analysis purposes is 45 people. Testing the research hypotheses was carried out using the statistical analysis technique of multiple regression analysis. The results of the study found that: (1) work ability had a significant influence on the performance of the Padang Air Perumda Water Company employees, (2) the workload had a significant influence on the Padang Air Drinking Water Company employee performance, (3) Communication had a significant effect on performance of Padang Water Perumda employees. (4) Work ability, workload and communication together have a significant influence on the performance of the Padang Air Perumda Water Supply employees
Compensation of the Influence and Motivation of Work on Employee Performance with Job Satisfaction as a Mediating Variable in Ninja Xpress MSH Padang
Authors: Anwar Saiful , Ikratullah M. Insan
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of compensation and work motivation variables on employee performance with job satisfaction as a mediating variable at Ninja Xpress MSH Padang. Collecting data by distributing questionnaires to 63 respondents using a saturated sampling technique, where all members of the population are sampled, using multiple linear regression testing with the help of the SPSS application. The results of the study show that compensation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, work motivation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, job satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, compensation has a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction, work motivation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. job satisfaction
INTERNET SEBAGAI MEDIA DAKWAH (Analisis Materi Dakwah Pada Situs nu.Or.Id)
Authors: Adam Adiyana
Published: December 2022

Internet sebagai media dakwah adalah hal yang baru yang dipakai dalam syiar Islam. Para Da’I akan lebih mudah dalam menyampaikan pesan-pesan dakwah. www.nu.or.id  adalah salah satu situs online yang bergerak di bidang dakwah dengan memanfaatkan internet. Penelitian ini bertujuan  untuk mngetahui materi  dakwah apa saja yang terdapat pada situswww.nu.or.id yang menjadi peringkat pertama dari 100 situs dakwah yang terdapat di Indonesia. Analisis datanya menggunakan deskriptif kualitatif dengan menggunakan tehnik anasilis  isi. Pengumpulan data mealui meotde dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahawa materi dakwah dalam situs  ini beragam dan sesuai dengan Al-Qur’an dan hadits
Strategi Dakwah Terhadap Narapidana di Lapas IIA Kota Ternate
Authors: H.S Restuina Adestasia
Published: December 2022

AbstrakDakwah memiliki peran yang sangat penting bagi kehidupan manusia, dengan adanya dakwah manusia dapat mengalami perubahan yang lebih baik. Namun, untuk menjalankan dakwah maka diperlukan strategi agar tujuan yang diinginkan dapat dengan mudah dicapai, mengingat bahwa setiap manusia memiliki latar belakang yang beragam, karakter yang berbeda-beda, sehingga permasalahan yang timbul juga kompleks. Dengan kondisi ini, maka para da’i perlu untuk menyiapkan materi terlebih dahulu, melakukan pendekatan, dan lain sebagainya. Hal inilah yang disebut dengan strategi dalam dakwah. Melalui penelitian ini penulis ingin mendeskripsikan bagaimana pelaksanaan dakwah di Lapas IIA Ternate. Penelitian ini tergolong jenis penelitian field research (lapangan), penelitian kualitatif deskriptif yang dilakukan di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan II A Ternate. Untuk mendalami masalah yang telah dirumuskan di atas, peneliti menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data seperti observasi (pengamatan), wawancara, dan dokumentasi dengan harapan dapat memperoleh data yang relevan, dan menghasilkan kesimpulan. Hasil dari penelitian ini, bahwa strategi yang dilakukan oleh pihak lembaga pemasyarakatan IIA Ternate memiliki keberagaman cara yang disiapkan dalam membina para narapidana atau warga binaan, materi-materi yang diberikan dimulai dari pengajaran dasar sesuai dengan ajaran agama, dengan strategi yang efisien maka lembaga pemasyarakatan berhasil mencapai tujuan yang diinginkan.
Pemaknaan Ayat Seribu Dinar (Studi Komparasi antara Tafsir Rūh al-Ma’ānī Karya Al-Alusi dan Tafsir Mafātih al-Ghaib Karya Al-Razi)
Authors: Mukhlis Alis , Ummi Za’im Kholilatul
Published: December 2022

AbstrakArtikel ini akan membahas tentang pemaknaan QS. al-Thalaq [65]: 2-3, atau yang disebut dengan ayat seribu dinar oleh kebanyakan masyarakat. Salah satu yang menjadi pembicaran di masyarakat muslim adalah pemahaman dan pengamalan terhadap QS. al-Thalaq [65]: 2-3 dengan dijadikannya sebagai wirid sehari-hari dengan jumlah dan bilangan tertentu, sehingga hal tersebut menuai pro dan kontra tersendiri diakalangan masyarakat muslim. Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk memberikan penjelasan bagaimana penafsiran dan pemaknaan ayat tersebut yang sebenarnya menurut pandangan para mufasir sendiri khususnya dalam hal ini penulis memilih dan mengkomparasikan penafsiran antara kitab tafsir yang bercorak sufi isyari disini penulis memilih tafsir Rūh al-Ma’ānī karya Imam al-Alusi dengan kitab tafsir yang bercorak bi al-Ra’y (rasional) tafsir Mafatih al-Ghoib karya Imam al-Razi. Dari kajian terhadap kedua tafsir yang berbeda corak tersebut, penulis menemukan bahwa dalam menafsirkan kedua ayat ini, al-Alusi memberikan dua prespektif penafsiran yaitu makna dzahir dan makna batin ayat. Sedangkan al-Razi hanya memberikan satu prespektif penafsiran yang cukup rasional sesuai dengan garis besar pada pembahasan surat.
Konstruksi Makna Hijrah dalam Akun @verlisamuslimah Perspektif Semiotika Umberto Eco
Authors: Rahayu Zakiya Fatihatur
Published: December 2022

Hijrah menjadi kosa kata yang populer di masyarakat. Mulai dari kalangan pelajar, pedagang, dosen, bahkan presiden. Hijrah pun dimaknai secara berbeda-beda sesuai dengan kepentingan masing-masing individu. Perbedaan makna tersebut dapat dilihat pada beberapa akun instagram. Salah satunya adalah akun @verlisamuslimah.. Karena itu, tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana makna hijrah dikonstruksi dalam akun @verlisamuslimah menggunakan analisis semiotika Umberto Eco. Adapun postingan gambar yang dianalisis adalah postingan pada tanggal 18 maret 2019. Hasil analisisnya adalah hijrah dimaknai sebagai perubahan cara berpakaian perempuan melalui empat level hijrah. Level tersebut juga menunjukkan akhlak dan posisi perempuan. Akun @verlisamuslimah juga mendorong perempuan untuk menuju level empat, yakni berhijrah dengan merubah cara berpakaian dengan memakai gamis, cadar dan jilbab lebar.
KONSTRUKSI MAKNA WAWASAN KEBANGSAAN DI KALANGAN ANGGOTA KOMUNITAS ASIAN AFRICAN READING CLUB (AARC) BANDUNG
Authors: Sidik Adi Permana , Wulandari Bayu
Published: December 2022

Tujuan penelitian untuk mendeskripsikan dan menjelaskan secara mendalam bagaimana konstruksi makna Wawasan Kebangsaan Di Kalangan Anggota Komunitas Asian African Reading Club (AARC) Bandung. Fokus penelitian ini yaitu mendeskripsikan nilai, motif dan pengalaman mengenai wawasan kebangsaan di kalangan anggota komunitas AARC yang ada di Kota Bandung. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode paradigma kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologi. Informan berjumlah 5 orang, yang terdiri dari 3 informan kunci dan 2 informan utama. Teknik pemilihan menggunakan purposive sampling. Analisis data dengan data collection, reduction, display dan conclution. Uji keabsahan data dengan triangulasi sumber, waktu dan teknik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan makna wawasan kebangsaan di kalangan anggota komunitas AARC yaitu cinta tanah air, identitas diri masyarakatnya untuk mengenal lingkungan dan negaranya. Nilai wawasan kebangsaan terkandung dalam Pancasila yang menjadi pedoman serta landasan hukum hidup berbangsa dan bernegara. Motifnya persatuan dan kesatuan NKRI dalam bingkai Bhineka Tunggal Ika, serta pengalaman kehidupan sehari-hari Anggota Komunitas AARC, berkomitmen menciptakan dan menjadikan pribadi yang egaliter, sejahtera dan menjunjung tinggi solidaritas serta patriotis.
Programme summary of the National Research Programme “Antimicrobial Resistance” (NRP 72)
Authors: Frey Joachim , Praz Stéphane
Published: December 2022

The programme summary is aimed not only at decision makers in the fields of practice and policy, but also the general public. In it, the Steering Committee summarises the key background information, action areas and measures that, in its view, emerge from the work of NRP 72.
Optimized use of antibiotics and behavior changes
Authors: Naegeli Hanspeter , Boillat Blanco Noémie , Huttner Benedikt , Meylan Mireille , Visschers Vivianne
Published: December 2022

The thematic synthesis “Optimized use of antibiotics and behavior changes” summarises the NRP 72 research that developed and tested interventions aimed at reducing and optimising antibiotic usage. It formulates detailed conclusions and recommendations in this area, which have been drafted in collaboration with researchers and numerous stakeholders.
Riassunto del programma nazionale di ricerca «Resistenza antimicrobica» (PNR 72)
Authors: Frey Joachim , Praz Stéphane
Published: December 2022

Il riassunto del programma si rivolge ai decisori del mondo scientifico e della politica, ma anche al vasto pubblico. Nell’intento di fornire un orientamento strategico, il gruppo direttivo vi delinea i contesti, i campi d’intervento e le misure principali che, secondo il gruppo direttivo del PNR 72, risultano dai lavori svolti nell’ambito del programma.
Bioaccessibility and Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Dust of the Urban Areas of Guiyang, Guizhou, China
Authors: Yu Xinjie , Cai Xiongfei , Wang Ji , Zhang Shuai , Zhao Shuai , Xu Die
Published: December 2022

To investigate what health risks the heavy metals in dust will bring to the human body after they enter humans through different exposure pathways- breathing inhalation and hand-to-mouth ingestion, this study took the old urban area of Guiyang as the study area to grasp the heavy metal concentrations of surface dust, in recreative squares main streets, hospitals, residential areas, and schools in the urban area, and the bioaccessibility in the simulated lung and simulated gastrointestinal. The results showed that the concentrations of Cu, Pb, Zn, Cd, Ni, and Cr in the dust were higher than the background values. Particularly, the Zn concentration exceeded the background value by 9.71 times. The bioaccessibility results indicated that the most soluble heavy metals in the simulated lung, simulated stomach, and simulated intestine were Zn, Ni, and Cu, respectively, and the bioaccessibility of most heavy metals was significantly higher in the gastric phase than that in the intestinal phase, and only the bioaccessibility of Cu was higher in the intestinal phase than that in the gastric phase. The linear results fit showed that the total amount of heavy metals alone could not be used for predicting the human intake of heavy metals in the dust. Human health risk assessment based on bioaccessibility showed that children had higher non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks than adults in terms of both hand-to-mouth ingestion and respiratory inhalation exposure pathways, but none of these figures exceeded the limit values.
Effect of Drip Irrigation Under Mulch on Nitrogen Transport in Deep Soil Layers in an Agricultural Region of the Xiliao River Plain, China
Authors: Zhang Jing , Jing Haihua , Dong Kebao , Ma Jiaqi , Jin Zexu
Published: December 2022

In the agricultural region of the Xiliao River Plain, drip irrigation under mulch has been widely implemented. It not only saves irrigation water, but also changes the structure of the underlying surface of agricultural land, which affects the local hydrological cycle to a certain extent, and makes the process of nitrogen transportation in soil with new characteristics. This study analyzed the distribution of NH4-N, NO3-N, and NO2-N in different soil depths during the whole growth period under three underlying surface conditions, including drip irrigation under mulch, border irrigation, and bare area through field in-situ observation experiment, and analyzed the influence of drip irrigation under mulch on nitrogen transport in deep soil layers. The results showed that under the soil properties of the experimental area, drip irrigation under mulch creates more water to enter the deep soil layers, which was beneficial to alleviate the downward trend of local groundwater level to a certain extent. The average content of NH4-N and NO3-N under drip irrigation under mulch was higher than that under border irrigation. The average content of NH4-N under drip irrigation under mulch was 1.24 mg.kg-1 in soil depths of 80-300 cm, and 0.97 mg.kg-1 under border irrigation. The average content of NO3-N under drip irrigation under mulch was 2.73 mg.kg-1 in soil depths of 80-300 cm, and 1.99 mg.kg-1 under border irrigation. The increment of NH4-N and NO3-N distribution in deep soil layers under drip irrigation under mulch was greater than that under border irrigation, and the increment of NO3-N content is significantly greater than that under border irrigation. Soil water content has a significant impact on the contents of NH4-N and NO3-N. It indicated that compared with traditional border irrigation, drip irrigation under mulch was beneficial to alleviate the downward trend of local groundwater, but it would increase the risk of nitrogen pollution in local groundwater.
Air Pollution, Cardiovascular and Respiratory Admissions in Klang Valley, Malaysia - Finding the Effects
Authors: Rozita W. M. W. , Zamtira S. , Mohd FI. , Mohd T. L. , Nurul I. A. , Muhammad I. A. W. , Mazrura S.
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the association and risk of daily fluctuations of air pollution parameters in Klang Valley, Malaysia, with cardiovascular and respiratory admissions. The data on admissions and air pollution concentrations were obtained from various government agencies in Malaysia. The associations were estimated using a time series analysis of Poisson regression. The effects for every 10μ/m3 increase in pollutants were reported as Relative Risk (RR). SO2 showed the highest association with immediate effects at lag 0 for all cardiovascular admissions followed by NO2. Gaseous pollutants of SO2 and NO2 showed a higher risk among elderly more than 60 years old. Immediate effects were found in both genders, with higher risks observed in males. NO2 continues to be suggestively associated with all respiratory admissions. Children less than 9 years old presented a higher risk of NO2 at various lag times with the highest value at lag0, followed by PM10. Stratified analysis showed an incremental risk of respiratory admissions for males exposed to NO2 compared to females. We found noteworthy associations for overall and age-specific admissions of cardiovascular and respiratory with the pollutants. Compared to particulates pollutant, gaseous pollutants showed a higher risk in both admissions.
Optimal Models for Plant Disease and Pest Detection Using UAV Image
Authors: Liang Dashuang , Liu Wenping , Zhao Yugang
Published: December 2022

The use of deep learning methods to detect plant diseases and pests based on UAV images is an important application of remote sensing technology in modern forestry. This paper uses a CenterNet-based object detection method to construct models for plant disease and pest detection. The accuracy of the models is influenced by parameter alpha, which is used to control the affine transformation in the preprocessing of CenterNet. First, different alphas are sampled for training and testing. Next, the least square method is used to fit the curve between alpha and accuracy measured by mAP (mean average precision). Finally, the equation of the curve is fitted as mAP = -0.22 * alpha2 + 0.32 * alpha + 0.42. In comparison, an automated machine learning (AutoML) method is also conducted to automatically search for the best model. The experiments are done with 5,281 images as the training dataset, 1,319 images as the verification dataset, and 3,842 images as the test dataset. The results show that the best alpha value obtained by the least square method is 0.733, and the accuracy of the corresponding model is 0.536 in mAP@[.5, .95]. In contrast, the accuracy of the AutoML method model is higher with the model accuracy of 0.545 in mAP@[.5, .95]. However, the training time and training resource consumption of the AutoML method are about 3 times that of the least square method. Therefore, in practice, a trade-off should be made according to the accuracy requirements, resource consumption, and task urgency.
Nitrous Oxide Emissions Generated in Coffee Cultivation: A Systematic Review
Authors: Quiñones-Huatangari L. , Fernandez-Zarate F. H. , Huaccha-Castillo A. E.
Published: December 2022

The objective of the research was to provide an overview of soil N2O emissions in coffee cropping systems; summarizing available field data on soil emissions and identifying controlling factors (fertilizer type, precipitation, temperature, altitude). A systematic search of Scopus, Science Direct, Springer, and Scielo for experimental-type studies was conducted from January 2000 to October 2021. Of the seventy manuscripts determined through the search strategy, eight studies met the inclusion criteria. Analysis of the included studies revealed that they were conducted in Ecuador, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua; the rainfall of the fields ranged from 910 mm to 2740 mm per year and the average temperature was 20.3°C. Coffee is planted under agroforestry systems and monocultures; in addition, the most abundant forest species in coffee agroforestry systems are leguminous plants of the Inga and Erytrina genus and 60% of the studies have been developed with the Catuai coffee variety. The pH and humidity of the soil where coffee plantations are developed range from 4.67 to 6.34 and 53.3 to 67.05% respectively. Finally, the fertilizers used are of chemical, organic, and chemical + polymer origin, at fertilization rates ranging from 66 to 400 kg.N.ha-1yr-1 and N2O emissions ranging from 0.2 to 12.8 kg.N.ha-1yr-1. Overall, the present systematic review provides a scientific basis for evaluating N2O emissions generated in coffee crops.
Potency of Jatropha integerrima Jacq., Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. and Ruellia tweediana as Absorbants of Lead (Pb) in Air
Authors: Sari Nella Yulia , Rachmadiarti Fida
Published: December 2022

Air pollution is an atmospheric condition with high concentrations of toxic metals that exceed normal limits and are harmful to humans, animals or plants. Jatropha integerrima Jacq., Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L., and Ruellia tweediana have the potential to absorb (Pb) in the air. The aim of the study to analyze the levels of (Pb), chlorophyll, and the relationship between levels of (Pb) and chlorophyll in the three plant species at different locations. Samples were obtained from three locations with different traffic volumes Mayjend Yono Soewoyo street (100346.50 units/day), Dr. Soetomo street (58997.80 units/day), and Polisi Istimewa street (25692.50 units/day) Surabaya. Each sample was taken as many as 15 leaves at the third node. Leaf (Pb) measurements were carried out by dry ashing method using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS) and chlorophyll content was measured extraction method followed analysis by Spectrophotometer. Data levels (Pb) and chlorophyll were analyzed using two-way ANOVA followed by Duncan’s test and correlation test with SPSS Statistics 26. The results showed that (1)Pb levels in the three plants from high to low J. integerrima (0.152±0.032 mg.L-1); H. rosa-sinensis (0.042±0.008 mg.L-1); and R. tweediana (0.007±0.006 mg.L-1), (2)chlorophyll content of plant leaves from high to low R. tweediana (33.891±0.510 mg.L-1); H. rosa-sinensis (28.499±0.32 mg.L-1), and J. integerrima (10.597±1.697 mg.L-1) high volume of vehicles followed by increasing levels of (Pb) and decreasing levels of chlorophyll, namely at Mayjend Yono Soewoyo street, Dr. Soetomo street, and Polisi Istimewa street, (3)there is a correlation between levels (Pb) and leaf chlorophyll content (0.524>0.381). Can be concluded that J. integerrima, H. rosa-sinensis, and R. tweediana have the potential as absorbents (Pb) in the air.
Sustainable Production of Soybean (Glycine max L.) Crop Through Chemical Fertilizers and Organic Manures Along with the Improvement in Soil Health
Authors: Lohar R. R. , Hase C. P.
Published: December 2022

A field experiment was carried out on the black cotton soil in the years 2018 and 2019 in the district of Sangli, Maharashtra, India to evaluate the sustainable agricultural practices for improving the growth and yield of the soybean (Glycine max L.) variety JS-335 along with the soil improvement. Twelve treatments were evaluated in a randomized block design with three replications. The results revealed that combined applications of chemical fertilizer (RDF-30:80:20:40) and organic manures (FYM and VCM) improved the growth attributes and seed yield as compared to control and other treatments along with a significant improvement in the soil health parameters. This agricultural practice emerged as a promising method for sustainable cultivation of soybean (C.V. JS-335) which improved the economic yield (kg.ha-1), agronomic efficiency (kg.ha-1), physiological efficiency (kg.ha-1), partial factor productivity (kg.ha-1), apparent recovery efficiency (kg.ha-1) and sustainable yield index (0.80) with maximum return having cost: benefit ratio (1:3.8). The results found statistically significant and correlated having a positive relationship between yield and sustainability parameters.
Radiological Study of Water for Human Use and Consumption in Rural Areas of the Central Zone of the State of Veracruz, Mexico
Authors: Vásquez-Contreras J.A. , Castañeda-Chávez M.R. , Castellanos-Onorio O.P. , Alcántara-Méndez V. , Zuñiga-Ruíz P. , García-Saldaña A. , Díaz-González M.
Published: December 2022

A study and spatiotemporal radiological characterization of water for human use and consumption in the main rural populations of the center of the State of Veracruz was carried out, covering 22 municipalities. The objective was to estimate the annual effective dose as a function of the concentration of gross alpha and beta activity. For this purpose, a low background proportional flux detection system calibrated with NIST-traceable radioactive standards was used. Sampling included only wells, springs, and lagoons in rural areas that supply water to these populations. The decision was based on the fact that these do not have a physicochemical treatment and was carried out during the dry and rainy seasons, which became factors of impact on the radiological material. The analysis included the results of 195 samples from 22 municipalities which showed ranges in the gross alpha of 0.052-0.95 BqL-1 with a mean of 0.376 ±0.101BqL-1 and a gross beta of 0.034-1.48 BqL-1 with a mean of 0.389 ±0.108 BqL-1. The comparison of the values obtained with respect to those of other countries and their complement with analysis of variance showed that there was a significant difference, particularly, for the results of gross alpha in the municipality of Alto Lucero de Gutierrez Barrios and gross beta in Nautla and Tecolutla in dry and rainy seasons (at a probability of p≤0.05 with the Tukey-Kramer HSD statistical test). A correlation between gross alpha and gross beta was also performed with an r of -0.18 and -0.44 in dry and rainy seasons. This means that among the radionuclides, the major sources of beta radiation are uranium and thorium decay series radionuclides. For the determination of gross alpha, the municipalities in the mountainous zones showed lower values of this activity than the municipalities in the coastal zone. Gross alpha activity values of 0.95 ± 0.11 BqL-1 were detected in the municipality of Alto Lucero de Gutiérrez Barrios in the locality of Arroyo Agrio, which exceeded the limit of the Official Mexican Standard.