bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Compression Garments Reduce Soft Tissue Vibrations and Muscle Activations during Drop Jumps: An Accelerometry Evaluation
Authors: Deng Liqin , Yang Yang , Yang Chenhao , Fang Ying , Zhang Xini , Liu Li , Fu Weijie
Published: August 2021

Objectives: To explore the effects of wearing compression garments on joint mechanics, soft tissue vibration and muscle activities during drop jumps. Methods: Twelve healthy male athletes were recruited to execute drop jumps from heights of 30, 45 and 60 cm whilst wearing compression shorts (CS) and control shorts (CON). Sagittal plane kinematics, ground reaction forces, accelerations of the quadriceps femoris (QF), hamstrings (HM) and shoe heel-cup, and electromyography images of the rectus femoris (RF) and biceps femoris (BF) were collected. Results: Compared with wearing CON, wearing CS significantly reduced the QF peak acceleration at 45 and 60 cm and the HM peak acceleration at 30 cm. Wearing CS significantly increased the damping coefficient for QF and HM at 60 cm compared with wearing CON. Moreover, the peak transmissibility when wearing CS was significantly lower than that when wearing CON for all soft tissue compartments and heights, except for QF at 30 cm. Wearing CS reduced the RF activity during the pre-, post-, and eccentric activations for all heights and concentric activations at 45 cm; it also reduced the BF activity during post- and eccentric activations at 30 and 60 cm, respectively. The hip and knee joint moments and power or jump height were unaffected by the garment type. Conclusion: Applying external compression can reduce soft tissue vibrations without compromising neuromuscular performance during strenuous physical activities that involve exposure to impact-induced vibrations.
Generation of the NIR Spectral Band for Satellite Images with Convolutional Neural Networks
Authors: Illarionova Svetlana , Shadrin Dmitrii , Trekin Alexey , Ignatiev Vladimir , Oseledets Ivan
Published: August 2021

The near-infrared (NIR) spectral range (from 780 to 2500 nm) of the multispectral remote sensing imagery provides vital information for landcover classification, especially concerning vegetation assessment. Despite the usefulness of NIR, it does not always accomplish common RGB. Modern achievements in image processing via deep neural networks make it possible to generate artificial spectral information, for example, to solve the image colorization problem. In this research, we aim to investigate whether this approach can produce not only visually similar images but also an artificial spectral band that can improve the performance of computer vision algorithms for solving remote sensing tasks. We study the use of a generative adversarial network (GAN) approach in the task of the NIR band generation using only RGB channels of high-resolution satellite imagery. We evaluate the impact of a generated channel on the model performance to solve the forest segmentation task. Our results show an increase in model accuracy when using generated NIR compared to the baseline model, which uses only RGB (0.947 and 0.914 F1-scores, respectively). The presented study shows the advantages of generating the extra band such as the opportunity to reduce the required amount of labeled data.
Explainable Artificial Intelligence for Bias Detection in COVID CT-Scan Classifiers
Authors: Palatnik de Sousa Iam , Vellasco Marley M. B. R. , Costa da Silva Eduardo
Published: August 2021

Problem: An application of Explainable Artificial Intelligence Methods for COVID CT-Scan classifiers is presented. Motivation: It is possible that classifiers are using spurious artifacts in dataset images to achieve high performances, and such explainable techniques can help identify this issue. Aim: For this purpose, several approaches were used in tandem, in order to create a complete overview of the classificatios. Methodology: The techniques used included GradCAM, LIME, RISE, Squaregrid, and direct Gradient approaches (Vanilla, Smooth, Integrated). Main results: Among the deep neural networks architectures evaluated for this image classification task, VGG16 was shown to be most affected by biases towards spurious artifacts, while DenseNet was notably more robust against them. Further impacts: Results further show that small differences in validation accuracies can cause drastic changes in explanation heatmaps for DenseNet architectures, indicating that small changes in validation accuracy may have large impacts on the biases learned by the networks. Notably, it is important to notice that the strong performance metrics achieved by all these networks (Accuracy, F1 score, AUC all in the 80 to 90% range) could give users the erroneous impression that there is no bias. However, the analysis of the explanation heatmaps highlights the bias.
Photovoltaic Panels Classification Using Isolated and Transfer Learned Deep Neural Models Using Infrared Thermographic Images
Authors: Ahmed Waqas , Hanif Aamir , Kallu Karam Dad , Kouzani Abbas Z. , Ali Muhammad Umair , Zafar Amad
Published: August 2021

Defective PV panels reduce the efficiency of the whole PV string, causing loss of investment by decreasing its efficiency and lifetime. In this study, firstly, an isolated convolution neural model (ICNM) was prepared from scratch to classify the infrared images of PV panels based on their health, i.e., healthy, hotspot, and faulty. The ICNM occupies the least memory, and it also has the simplest architecture, lowest execution time, and an accuracy of 96% compared to transfer learned pre-trained ShuffleNet, GoogleNet, and SqueezeNet models. Afterward, ICNM, based on its advantages, is reused through transfer learning to classify the defects of PV panels into five classes, i.e., bird drop, single, patchwork, horizontally aligned string, and block with 97.62% testing accuracy. This proposed approach can identify and classify the PV panels based on their health and defects faster with high accuracy and occupies the least amount of the system’s memory, resulting in savings in the PV investment.
The Effect of Wheatgrass Lyophilizate on Blood Clotting Time in Rats
Authors: Takács István , Urkon Melinda , Kiss Tivadar , Horváth Edina , Laczkó-Zöld Eszter , Zomborszki Zoltán Péter , Lukács Anita , Oszlánczi Gábor , Csupor Dezső , Szabó Andrea
Published: August 2021

Wheatgrass is widely used in the alternative medicine, however, there is a lack of clinical evidence to support its efficacy. Although based on its chemical composition, data from animal experiments and clinical trials, the use of juice and extracts of Triticum shoots seems to be safe, clinical reports point out its potential interaction with oral anticoagulants. The aim of our study was to assess the interaction of wheatgrass with warfarin in rats and to assess its flavonoid content. Three groups of animals were treated orally with wheatgrass, warfarin, or the combination of wheatgrass and warfarin for five days. Clotting assays were performed using platelet-poor plasma. Prothrombin time was determined by optical and mechanical coagulometers. Flavonoid content of wheatgrass was measured by HPLC. The effect of wheatgrass on prothrombin time was not confirmed. Co-administration of wheatgrass and warfarin did not result in diminished anticoagulant activity. Low amount of flavonoids was detected in wheatgrass juice, the total flavonoid content was 0.467 mg/100 g lyophilized juice powder. The previously reported rutin, quercetin and apigenin was not detected by us. Our results do not confirm the probability of interaction of wheatgrass with oral anticoagulants. However, the low flavonoid content of wheatgrass does not support its use as an antioxidant.
Reusable Water Bottles: Release of Inorganic Elements, Phthalates, and Bisphenol A in a “Real Use” Simulation Experiment
Authors: Astolfi Maria Luisa , Castellani Federica , Avino Pasquale , Antonucci Arianna , Canepari Silvia , Protano Carmela , Vitali Matteo
Published: August 2021

Reusable water bottles are growing in popularity; thus, possible chemical release from the internal surface into water should be carefully considered to control related health risks. We experimentally evaluated the release into deionized water of 40 elements, six phthalates, and bisphenol-A for 20 different reusable bottles by simulating the use in real world scenario. The 20 bottles, identified as those most purchased in Italy, were made of various materials (stainless steel, aluminum, plastic, and silicone). The experiment was carried out for four consecutive weeks in duplicate for each type of bottle. Our results showed the release, to various extents, of inorganic elements from all 20 bottles, while the release of phthalates and bisphenol-A was never found. The elements most frequently released were Al, Sr, Mo, and Cr, while the highest concentrations were for Ca, K, Mg, and Na; the release of toxic elements (such as Pb, Cd, Ni, Sb) also occurred. The comparison of our results with regulatory limits on drinking water quality revealed no exceeding values except for Al. However, these releases represent a further intake, and the related risks cannot be neglected, especially for highly susceptible populations. Thus, it is essential to correctly inform consumers both with dedicated interventions and exhaustive labelling.
Higher Education Institutions as Partners in Growing Innovation of Local Economy
Authors: Lis Marcin
Published: August 2021

Higher education institutions (HEIs) are constantly evolving how they operate and their areas of academic interest. What remains unchanged is the fact that the raison d’être of a university is to fulfill the role of a citadel of knowledge to its environment. The aim of this paper is to show the relationship between HEIs and entities that have an impact on the growth of the local economy, in particular the possibilities of shaping local partnerships for innovation. The paper thus outlines the nature of individual sectors, the special role played by local governments, and the activities of universities related to innovation in the economy, based on the results of two collaborative studies co-sponsored by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and teams of researchers at the WSB University in Dąbrowa Górnicza. One of the projects was under the framework of the DIALOG program of 2019–2020 and the other used the framework of the Regional Excellence Initiative program of 2019–2022. The main part of this study was based on a survey of representatives of local governments; the survey was oriented towards identifying the opinions of local managers on the current and postulated roles of universities in the development of the local economy. The results presented in this study indicate, among other things, a significant differentiation of expectations concerning the cooperation of entities in the process of local development based on innovation and changes in the areas of this cooperation.
Green Closed-Loop Supply Chain Network under the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Poursoltan Lily , Seyed-Hosseini Seyed-Mohammad , Jabbarzadeh Armin
Published: August 2021

The closed-loop supply chain considers conceptually the possibility of reverse logistics with the use of recycling, remanufacturing and disposal centers. This study contributes for the first time a green closed-loop supply chain framework for the ventilators, which are highly important in the case of the COVID-19 pandemic. The proposed model simulates a case study of Iranian medical ventilator production. The proposed model includes environmental sustainability to limit the carbon emissions as a constraint. A novel stochastic optimization model with strategic and tactical decision making is presented for this closed-loop supply chain network design problem. To make the proposed ventilator logistics network design more realistic, most of the parameters are considered to be uncertain, along with the normal probability distribution. Finally, to show the managerial dimensions under the COVID-19 pandemic for our proposed model, some sensitivity analyses are performed. Results confirm the high impact of carbon emissions and demand variations on the optimal solution in the case of COVID-19.
Antibiotics in Aquaculture Wastewater: Is It Feasible to Use a Photodegradation-Based Treatment for Their Removal?
Authors: Silva Carla , Louros Vitória , Silva Valentina , Otero Marta , Lima Diana
Published: August 2021

Aquacultures are a sector facing a huge development: farmers usually applying antibiotics to treat and/or prevent diseases. Consequently, effluents from aquaculture represent a source of antibiotics for receiving waters, where they pose a potential threat due to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) induction. This has recently become a major concern and it is expectable that regulations on antibiotics’ discharge will be established in the near future. Therefore, it is urgent to develop treatments for their removal from wastewater. Among the different possibilities, photodegradation under solar radiation may be a sustainable option. Thus, this review aims at providing a survey on photolysis and photocatalysis in view of their application for the degradation of antibiotics from aquaculture wastewater. Experimental facts, factors affecting antibiotics’ removal and employed photocatalysts were hereby addressed. Moreover, gaps in this research area, as well as future challenges, were identified.
Alzheimer’s-Like Pathology at the Crossroads of HIV-Associated Neurological Disorders
Authors: Chemparthy Divya T. , Kannan Muthukumar , Gordon Lila , Buch Shilpa , Sil Susmita
Published: August 2021

Despite the widespread success of combined antiretroviral therapy (cART) in suppressing viremia, the prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-associated neurological disorders (HAND) and associated comorbidities such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD)-like symptomatology is higher among people living with HIV. The pathophysiology of observed deficits in HAND is well understood. However, it has been suggested that it is exacerbated by aging. Epidemiological studies have suggested comparable concentrations of the toxic amyloid protein, amyloid-β42 (Aβ42), in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of HAND patients and in the brains of patients with dementia of the Alzheimer’s type. Apart from abnormal amyloid-β (Aβ) metabolism in AD, a better understanding of the role of similar pathophysiologic processes in HAND could be of substantial value. The pathogenesis of HAND involves either the direct effects of the virus or the effect of viral proteins, such as Tat, Gp120, or Nef, as well as the effects of antiretrovirals on amyloid metabolism and tauopathy, leading, in turn, to synaptodendritic alterations and neuroinflammatory milieu in the brain. Additionally, there is a lack of knowledge regarding the causative or bystander role of Alzheimer’s-like pathology in HAND, which is a barrier to the development of therapeutics for HAND. This review attempts to highlight the cause–effect relationship of Alzheimer’s-like pathology with HAND, attempting to dissect the role of HIV-1, HIV viral proteins, and antiretrovirals in patient samples, animal models, and cell culture model systems. Biomarkers associated with Alzheimer’s-like pathology can serve as a tool to assess the neuronal injury in the brain and the associated cognitive deficits. Understanding the factors contributing to the AD-like pathology associated with HAND could set the stage for the future development of therapeutics aimed at abrogating the disease process.
TBE Vaccination Breakthrough Cases—Does Age Matter?
Authors: Schmitt Heinz-J. , Dobler Gerhard , Zavadska Dace , Freimane Zane , Fousteris Dimitrios , Erber Wilhelm , Jodar Luis , Palmborg Andreas
Published: August 2021

Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) vaccines are highly effective in preventing TBE and vaccine failures (VF) are rare events. In this study, we compared the age distribution of TBE cases and TBE VF in three endemic countries: Sweden, Southern Germany, and Latvia. While the age distribution of TBE cases was similar for those <50 years versus those ≥50 years in all three countries, in Sweden, a higher proportion of VF cases was ≥50 years, whereas most VF cases in Latvia were <50 years of age and more evenly distributed between those <50 years versus those ≥50 in Southern Germany. Here, theoretical explanations were provided, including differences in diagnostic practices, vaccine uptake between age groups, behavioral patterns and underlying medical conditions, as to why VF were generally older in Sweden than the other countries. There is no scientific rationale to give an extra priming dose of TBE vaccine to subjects ≥50 years of age.
Effects of Soil Bulk Density and Moisture Content on the Physico-Mechanical Properties of Paddy Soil in Plough Layer
Authors: Zheng Kan , Cheng Jian , Xia Junfang , Liu Guoyang , Xu Lei
Published: August 2021

For paddy-upland rotation areas in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the paddy soil has undesired physico-mechanical properties of tillage during the dry season. The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of soil bulk density and moisture content on the physico-mechanical properties of paddy soil in the plough layer. The bulk density and moisture content were selected as experimental factors, and the cohesion, tangential adhesion, plasticity index, and soil swelling rate were chosen as experimental indices from physico-mechanical properties of paddy soil in the plough layer. The experimental factors were quantitatively analyzed to explore the change characteristics of the physico-mechanical properties of paddy soil in the plough layer. Conclusions were obtained that show that when the bulk density increased in the range of 1 to 1.6 g·cm−3, the cohesion, tangential adhesion, plasticity index, and swelling rate of paddy soil increased in different degrees. Between 15% and 35% moisture content, the cohesion increased first and then decreased with the increase of moisture content, while the peak cohesion value occurred at the moisture content of 20%. Moisture content was positively correlated with tangential adhesion and negatively correlated with soil swelling rate. This study provides a reference for the regulation of paddy soil tillability in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River Basin.
Alegato por el control del razonamiento
Authors: Trillas Enric , Sobrino Cerdeiriña Alejandro
Published: August 2021

El objetivo de este trabajo es mostrar que la falsación popperiana es un tipo extremo de control del razonamiento. Para ello se muestra el ‘esqueleto del razonamiento ordinario’, que parte de la consideración de que un enunciado q puede ser una consecuencia de otro p si cabe afirmar el enunciado condicional ‘Si p, entonces q’, abreviadamente, p < q, denotando < la relación de inferencia, una relación que, al no ser entendido el enunciado condicional de la misma forma en todos los contextos que abarca el lenguaje, se supondrá primitiva y que, en cada caso, deberá explicitarse en la forma que corresponda. Ello permitirá examinar el falsacionismo desde los conceptos formales de refutación y especulación, permitiendo una nueva mirada sobre lo que pretende ser un criterio de demarcación entre lo que es científico y lo que no lo es, así como arrojar dudas sobre la identificación entre ‘conjetura’ e ‘hipótesis’, al mostrar que hay varios tipos de conjeturas.
La Historia como ciencia autónoma de los asuntos humanos
Authors: Pettarin Mariano
Published: August 2021

Este trabajo se propone elucidar la noción de experiencia propia de la filosofía collingwoodiana de la historia. Se argumentará que la experiencia resulta el elemento operante central e implícito desde el cual Collingwood construye los dos conceptos centrales de su crítica a la doctrina epistemológica realista según la cual conocer no implica diferencia alguna sobre lo que es conocido: la lógica de las preguntas y respuestas y la teoría de las presuposiciones absolutas. Primero, daremos cuenta como ambos conceptos surgen de la propia práctica de investigación del autor como alternativa al ejercicio de prácticas pseudo-históricas anidadas en el realismo y perimidas, como la historia de tijeras y engrudo y la historia crítica. Luego, apelaremos a las críticas de Quine y Davidson a los dos dogmas del empirismo demostrando su convergencia con las discusiones sostenidas por Collingwood contra sus adversarios realistas y la comparación entre los dos conceptos collingwoodianos y la lógica de investigación planteada por los dos autores, para así dar cuenta el pleno funcionamiento de un concepto collingwoodiano de experiencia capaz tanto de sortear eficazmente las críticas de idealismo y relativismo histórico, como de explicar eficazmente una práctica científica auténticamente histórica y abierta a la cooperación entre las diferentes formas de conocimiento o modos de experiencia.
Um apartamento em Urano
Authors: Benedykt Breno
Published: August 2021

Trata-se de uma resenha do livro de Paul Beatriz Preciado, Um apartamento em Urano: crônicas da travessia, lançado em espanhol em 2019 e em 2020, em português, pela editora Zahar, com tradução de Eliana Aguiar, reúne 73 crônicas escritas pelo filósofo Paul B. Preciado, entre os anos de 2010 e os primeiros meses de 2018, publicadas, em sua maioria, no jornal francês Libération.
asedio a la imaginación
Authors: Apcarián Juan Cruz
Published: August 2021

Reseña sobre el libro de PEREIRA, GUSTAVO. EL ASEDIO A LA IMAGINACIÓN, EDITORIAL COMARES, 2018, 244 PP, ISBN: 978-84-0000-000-0
The COVID-19 epidemic and contracts for construction works concluded on the general terms and conditions of FIDIC under the Act on Public Procurement
Authors: Justyna Bójko
Published: August 2021

The COVID-19 epidemic does not stop investment processes. Moreover, the stimulation of the economy will consist, inter alia, in the strong stimulation of the public investment sector. Therefore, entrepreneurs who currently meet the challenges will not cease to fulfill their obligations and will meet the contractual conditions have a chance to implement further contracts - otherwise, they risk being excluded from future proceedings.
The efficiency of the fare-free public transport for the air pollution reduction
Authors: Maciej Mikulski
Published: August 2021

The article presents the problem of air pollution in polish cities on the example of Cracow. The focus was on one of the corrective actions taken by the city – free-fare public transport during high air pollution. Changes in the city's approach to this service since 2015 and consequences for the city budget were presented. Then, the efficiency of free-fare public transport in attracting new passengers was considered. The example of the Nysa town was cited, which introduced such permission for car drivers, but withdrew it three years later. In the next step, the concentration of air pollution before and after the activation of free-fare public transport in the heating season 2018/2019 was analyzed. Particulate matter PM10, nitrogen oxide and carbon monoxide were taken into account. There was no constant relationship between the changes in the level of these pollutants in the air and the full-paid (or fare-free) public transport. There is also no reason for the need to change parameters based on witch the fare-free public transport is activated. Finally, the necessity of further efforts of central and local authorities to improve air quality as well as further research on sources of air pollution and efficiency of undertaken actions was emphasized. Keywords: fare-free public transport, air pollution, environmental protection
Use of bim technology in transport infrastructure projects
Authors: Paulina Szabłowska , Maciej Rochel
Published: August 2021

This paper describes the possibilities of using BIM (Building Information Modeling) technology based on object modeling in transport infrastructure projects. The main focus was on investments such as roads and railways. The objectives of implementing this technology were presented and its benefits for participants of the construction process were discussed. The basic principles, norms and documents related to the BIM methodology have been outlined. Then it was described at what stage the introduction of this technology is on the Polish market. Finally, examples of "implementation" projects currently implemented by the main managers of the rail and road network in Poland, ie PKP PLK and GDDKiA, were shown. Keywords: civil engineering, BIM, infrastructure.
El futuro está en las manos de Dios
Authors: Ruiz Ruiz Guadalupe
Published: August 2021

Nuestro entrevistado nació el 2 de enero de 1953 en la localidad de Monteagudo de las Vicarías de la provincia de Soria, región de Castilla (España). Cuando cumplió los dos años de edad su familia se trasladó a Moncada en Valencia. A los diez años ingresó al Seminario de Valencia. A partir de los 18 años estudió, tanto en el seminario las materias de Filosofía y Teología, como en la Universidad de Valencia, Filosofía y Letras en la especialidad de Pedagogía. Fue ordenado en 1977 a la edad de 24 años. Luego, fue enviado al Seminario Menor donde se dedicó a la enseñanza de materias como Historia y Literatura. Después, le delegaron (por un período de cuatro años) dos parroquias y un anexo, estos cercanos a Xátiva: Novelé y Vallés. Posteriormente, el obispo Roca le invita a ir de misión a Cuba, pero no prospera la propuesta; seguidamente es el obispo de Valencia, García Gasco, quien lo invita a ir a la misión al Perú con el P. Vicente Folgado, lo cual acepta. Llega al Perú el 07 de noviembre de 1993, a la parroquia Santa María de la Providencia, acompañando al misionero valenciano, ya fallecido, P. Vicente Folgado. Con él fundaría el colegio parroquial San Vicente Ferrer, que acoge a más de 2.500 alumnos. Actualmente, el P. Buendía ocupa el cargo de rector de la Universidad Católica Sedes Sapientiae, primera universidad de Lima Norte creada por iniciativa de la Diócesis de Carabayllo. En este diálogo nos explica la importancia de mantener viva la fe, la esperanza y la caridad en tiempos complejos como la pandemia y, además, nos invita a conservar, nutrir, con la palabra divina, la confianza de que nuestro futuro está en las manos de Dios.
DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF FINGER WHEEL AND CUTTING DISC COMBINED DEVICE FOR STALK RETURNING
Authors: Zhang Zhilong , Yu Yongtao , Yang Qiyong , Geng Aijun , Zhang Ji
Published: August 2021

Stalk returning technology was an important way to preserve soil nutrients and reduce soil erosion. It was of great significance to improve the stalk chopping quality, reduce power consumption. On the basis of the previous research, the finger wheel and cutting disc combined device for stalk returning was developed, mainly composed of the sawtooth blade group, the finger wheel and the stalk lifting grid. The stalk was fed into the cutting area of the sawtooth blades by the rotation of the finger wheel, and the operation of the stalk chopping was completed under the combination of the sawtooth blade group and the finger wheel. The movement of stalks in the device with finger wheel and sawtooth blades was analysed by high speed photography, and the rotational speed of finger wheel, the rotational speed of sawtooth blade group, the stalk feeding speed had a great influence on the movement of the stalks. Through orthogonal test and verification test, the clamping angle was 20°, the rotational speed of sawtooth blade group was 800 min-1, the stalk feeding speed was 1.45 m/s, the rotational speed of finger wheel was 110 min-1, the cut length qualified rate was 92.47% and the cutting power was 529.97 W. The test results met the quality requirements of the Chinese national standard. The related research can provide reference for the research of stalk returning device.
Enhancement of ethanol production and cell growth in budding yeast by direct irradiation of low-temperature plasma
Authors: Tanaka Hiromasa , Matsumura Shogo , Ishikawa Kenji , Hashizume Hiroshi , Ito Masafumi , Nakamura Kae , Kajiyama Hiroaki , Kikkawa Fumitaka , Ito Mikako , Ohno Kinji , Okazaki Yasumasa , Toyokuni Shinya , Mizuno Masaaki , Hori Masaru
Published: August 2021

Ethanol production by budding yeast was compared between direct and indirect plasma irradiation. We observed enhancement of ethanol production and cell growth not by indirect plasma irradiation but by direct plasma irradiation. Glucose consumption was increased in budding yeast by direct plasma irradiation. Extracellular flux analysis revealed that glycolytic activity in the budding yeast was elevated by direct plasma irradiation. These results suggest that direct plasma irradiation enhances ethanol production in budding yeast by elevating the glycolytic activity.
Centros de escritura universitarios: una estrategia para la permanencia estudiantil
Authors:   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Marín Altamirano Catalina , Zamudio Tovar Gladys ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Roldán Morales Claudia Alexandra ,   Universidad Autónoma de Occidente, Torres Tovar Andrés Fernando ,   Universidad Autónoma de Occidente, Casas Bustillo Adriana Carolina ,   Universidad del Cauca, Montes Paz Andrea del Pilar ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Cortázar Ocampo Evelyn ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Leones Araque Bernarda ,   Universidad de San Buenaventura, Sede Cartagena, Domínguez Anaya Regina ,   Universidad de San Buenaventura, Sede Cartagena, Larrahondo Gómez Mariana ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Utria Machado Leyla Esther ,   Universidad Metropolitana de Barranquilla, Andrade Gonzalez Lina Isabel ,   Universidad Metropolitana de Barranquilla, Burbano Díaz Camilo ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Lasprilla Buitrago Martha Lucía ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Muñoz Tello Andrés Felipe ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Peña Rengifo Célimo Alexander ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Palacio Cardona John Jairo ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali
Published: August 2021

Las universidades colombianas han sido precursoras en la creación de centros y programas de escritura en Latinoamérica, así como en la producción y difusión de estudios sobre su labor. No es casual, entonces, que la iniciativa para la publicación de un nuevo libro haya surgido en el ámbito académico colombiano. Gracias a la convocatoria del Centro de Escritura, Lectura y Oralidad Académica de la Universidad Santiago de Cali (CELOA) nació Centros de escritura universitarios: Una estrategia para la permanencia estudiantil, un libro que reúne investigaciones llevadas a cabo por cinco centros de escritura de universidades colombianas. El título se nutre de la experiencia y de los trabajos de investigadores que desde hace décadas vienen aportando y reflexionando sobre la importancia de la escritura y la lectura para la construcción del saber y la comunicación de ideas. Entre las contribuciones más citadas por los autores de los capítulos se encuentran las de Paula Carlino, quien en su libro Escribir, leer y aprender en la universidad (Fondo de Cultura Económica, 2005) introdujo el concepto de “alfabetización académica”, que ha sido fundamental para desarrollar prácticas y profundizar en los estudios sobre la enseñanza terciaria.
Lenguajeando mediación pedagógica
Authors:   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Olaya Garcerá Jorge Eliécer , Fajardo Guevara Carlos ,   Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios, Prado Rojas Cruz ,   Universidad de La Salle, Delgado Martínez Edinson ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Piña Lobos Luis Alberto ,   Universidad de la Serena, Iribarren Castro Leonardo Alonso ,   Universidad de la Serena, Sanabria Jiménez Mercedes ,   Universidad de La Salle, Manrique Hernández Gloria Divia ,   Universidad de La Salle, Vásquez Gómez Dora Teresa ,   Universidad de La Salle, Betancourt Ramírez Marisol Edilma ,   Universidad de La Salle, Peña Cano Flor Marina ,   Universidad de La Salle, López Delgado Pedro Mario ,   Universidad San Buenaventura, Gallo Bedoya Linda ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Bermudez Julio Cesar ,   Universidad de Santo Tomás, Grande Ladino Mauricio ,   Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas
Published: August 2021

Si lo titulado anteriormente debiera ubicarse dentro de lo que la metodología tradicional considera como un ‘Resumen’, a continuación va entonces lo que en clave podría referirse sobre las ‘Palabras Clave’: brotes porque es lo que surge de las tierras, enacción quizá en el mejor sentido inglés de ‘to enact’, y rizomas en razón de los nacientes tejidos. Anotando al respecto que, si bien Deleuze (2005) acuñó el término en Francia en medio de sus referentes biológicos, es aquí en nuestra denominada Latinoamérica donde los rizomas los hemos ‘platanizado’. Porque aquí los hemos vivenciado y encontrado, hurgando con los dedos entre la tierra. A veces árida y en espera de las gotas de lluvia.
Pensando la Intervención Social
Authors:   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Gil Claros María Fernanda , Sánchez Rodríguez Mariela ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Falla Ramírez Uva ,   Universidad Colegio Mayor de Cundinamarca, Sierra Tapiro Juan Pablo ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Granja Escobar Luis Carlos ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Cano Quintero María Constanza ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Tamayo Marín Ana Dilvia ,   Universidad del Valle, Lerma Ballesteros Gloria Patricia ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Parra Erazo Johan Andrés ,   Universidad del Valle
Published: August 2021

En esta obra los autores (as) quieren presentar diferentes miradas epistemológicas en torno al concepto de intervención social, sin omitir que su abordaje desde distintas posiciones teóricas suscita tensiones y controversias en el Trabajo Social y las Ciencias Sociales. Un recorrido atento por el contenido de la obra nos conduce por diferentes capítulos. Cada uno de los trabajos nos lleva por diferentes rutas y nos ofrece diversas perspectivas para comprender y analizar las posibilidades y límites de la intervención social. Los primeros trabajos proceden a revisar conceptos como crisis de la modernidad, prácticas sociales, experiencia, subjetividad, acontecimiento, entre otros. Uno de los puntos nodales de la “crisis de la modernidad” “fue dejarnos una cabeza cognitivamente soberana e incapaz de mirar lo sensible, lo singular, es decir, de mirar la no-razón separada del cuerpo, que como potencias agencian relaciones contrastivas para saber emerger la pasión como apoderada de la diferencia” (Gil, 2019, p. 19).
INTERNET ADDICTION AND SOCIAL ANXIETY AMONG YOUNG ADULTS
Authors: Naik Prathvi , Shetty Ashwini
Published: August 2021

The internet is one of the most widely used means of communication, connecting people all over the world, in association
with the rapid escalation of consumed internet content and the wider availability of smartphones and tablets with internet
access, is providing a new challenge for classical addictology which requires immediate solutions. High comorbidity of internet addiction with
psychiatric disorders has been reported particularly anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder). Internet addiction
and social anxiety in puberty are linked to signicant illness that lasts into adulthood. The objectives of this study were to nd out the level of
internet addiction and social anxiety among male and female young adults and to study the relationship between internet addiction and social
anxiety. The research was conducted on 100 male and female college going students. The data was collected through the purposive sampling
method. Young's Internet Addiction Test was used to assess internet addiction, and Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale was used to assess social
anxiety. The scores were calculated, and the data were analyzed using SPSS. The study found a correlation between internet addiction and social
anxiety among male and female young adults (r =.018, P=.236). And found no signicant difference between males and females on the level of
internet addiction and social anxiety. The results of the current study support prior evidence for the co-occurrence of internet addiction and social
anxiety, while further studies need to clarify this association
THE ROLE OF LAVANGCHATUHSAMACHURNA IN MANAGEMENT OF UDARSHOOL (ABDOMINAL PAIN) DISEASE IN CHILDERN – A CASE STUDY
Authors: Maske Prasad Pradip , Momin Mosim , Khawale Deepak
Published: August 2021

Udarshool is one of the common prevalent disease is in pediatric age Abdominal group .it is defined as pain in children is
dened as, atleast three episodes of pain that at least 3 months and affects the child's ability to perform normal
activities.Udarshool can be correlated with Abdominal pain as both the terminology have similar feature like , ( stanamvyudasyate Refusal of
feed), Rauti (Excessive crying), Udarsthabdhata (Abdominal distension), Mukhasweda(Sweating over face),Shaityam ( . Cold extrimities).ect
We are discussing here a case report of 7 years old male child having history of Udarshool for last 15 days . he came to us with complaint of loss of
appetite, Abdominal distention and pain , poor intake ,bowel irritability .since last 4days. Generally he got relief from morden medicine , but this
time symptoms reoccur after 7days. He was treated with ayurvedic medicine which gave effective result from the day of treatment. In a search of
new potent option, is in the management of udarshool (colicky pain) in children. there drugs Lavangchatuhsama Churna when used in the
management of give long lasting effect with minimal or no side effect.
A STUDY OF DISLOCATION AFTER PRIMARY TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT BY POSTERIOR APPROACH
Authors: Ghumare Sushant , Chandanwale Ajay , Patil Abhay , Yada Vijay , Natu Shalva
Published: August 2021

Dislocation after primary Total Hip Arthroplasty is devastating complication which may lead to neurovascular damage if not treated urgently.
Posterior approach to hip is most commonly used worldwide. It said to have increased chances of dislocation postoperatively as compared to other
approaches according to literature but still a debatable topic of discussion.
In our study , we retrospectively studied 189 patients operated for primary THA in tertiary care centre fullling inclusion criteria. These patients
were operated by same surgeon with posterior approach and uncemented implant with 28mm femoral head .Demographic data of patients and
incidence of dislocation studied.
Our observations and results found out that male patients are more common and are of young age group who undergone THA. Most common
indication for surgery was Avascular necrosis of femoral head. Out of 189 , only 3 patients had episode of dislocation.
With our study , we conclude that posterior approach to hip is safe if done by experienced surgeon with ideal implant positioning ,meticulous soft
tissue repair & proper patient counseling for post-op rehabilitation
TERATOCARCINOMA IN OVOTESTIS
Authors: P Shanthi . , K Rekha . , S Geetha . , Vasu Vidya
Published: August 2021

Ovotestis refers to the presence of a gonad with histological existence
of both ovaian follicles and Testicular tubular elements; this condition
is labelled as True hermaphroditism. The gonads may be ovotestis
bilateral or they may be ovary or testis on one side and an ovotestis on
the other.
OUTCOME OF NON-INVASIVE VENTILATION IN COVID-19 PATIENTS
Authors: Koneru Kalyani Sri , Bokam Bhanurekha , Gondi Chetana
Published: August 2021

Introduction: In covid-19, signicant number of patients developed severe respiratory symptoms and Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory
Failure(AHRF) that required oxygen support. Initially treatment included early intubation and invasive ventilation, but Non-invasive
ventilation(NIV) has been proven to be an effective bridging adjunct in early part of disease process and may prevent the need for invasive
mechanical ventilation, which also decreases the risks to health care workers.
Aims & Objectives: To study the outcome of non-invasive ventilation in covid-19 patients ;Primary outcome is number of patients recovered and
death, Secondary outcome is the need for invasive mechanical ventilation
Materials & Methods: This prospective study was conducted in the Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Dr.PSIMS & RF, which included 84
patients of covid-19 admitted in intensive care unit (ICU) during the period of May 2020 to November 2020. All patients were treated with NIV as
per the requirement and followed up with laboratory parameters , CXR and outcome was studied during the course of hospital stay.
Observation And Conclusion: out of 84 patients studied,67% recovered , 33% died . 19 patients required invasive mechanical ventilation. Age
of < 65yrs ;SPO2 of 88-92% at the time of presentation, absence of obesity ;Normal C-Reactive protein(CRP) and Ferritin with Mild involvement
on chest x-ray and longer duration of NIVhas better recovery rate.
So, by our study we conclude that NIVhas a denite role in management of COVID-19 and also decrease the need for invasive ventilation .
ORAL CANCER - COVID 19 BOND.-: A TICKING BOMB???
Authors: G Rajalakshmi.
Published: August 2021

Cancer is liable for 9.6 million ostensive deaths worldwide but Covid 19 pandemic may further deepen the mortality rates. Oral cancer is a grave
boisterous delinquent across the globe. It is the 6th most common malignancy in the world and India accounts for about one third of total global
burden of oral cancers. According to World Health Organisation (WHO), nearly 40% of newly spotted oral cancer cases across the globe is
accounted from Asian countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka. Recent data projected an increase of about 20% in mortality rates
which may further upsurge after the consecutive waves of COVID-19 catastrophe. More than one lakh cancer are going undiagnosed per month in
India as in a pandemic, other health issues may be deserted by the community and outed by medical domains. Though the carcinogenic potential
of Covid -19 virus is not wholly explored but there are probable connotation in literatures. This transient over view is a modest attempt to fetch out
the conceivable relation of covid 19 in hastening the biological behaviour of tumour cells. It also highlights the urgency of formulating national
health policies to prioritise oral oncology care in India
Michał Klubiński, Bohdan Wodiczko. Dyrygent wobec nowoczesnej kultury muzycznej, Kraków 2017
Authors: Ciesielski Rafał
Published: August 2021

Recenzja książki: Michał Klubiński, Bohdan Wodiczko. Dyrygent wobec nowoczesnej kultury muzycznej, Kraków 2017
Local Wisdom of The Agriculture System in Tukang Besi Islands Community (Case Study at Wangi-Wangi Island Wakatobi Regency)
Authors: Harviyaddin Harviyaddin , Hidrawati Hidrawati , Manan Abdul , Sabaruddin Laode , Safuan Laode , Arafah Nur , Mappasomba Musadar
Published: August 2021

Local wisdom of the community in the agricultural system gains a large number of interests in the field of research because of its ties to the aspects of ecology, economy, and socio-culture. This study aims to analyze Tukang Besi islands community's local wisdom and its role in sustainable agriculture systems. This research was conducted from May to December 2018. The data was collected through orientation, exploratory, and confirmative studies, thus analyzed in qualitative descriptive method by describing local wisdom and its role in sustainable agricultural system. The results showed that agriculture is a way of life for the community in Wangi-Wangi Island. The practice of agronomic local wisdom in cassava cultivation is ecologically, economically, socially and culturally appropriate. Local wisdom is practiced starting from the selection and determination of land, land clearing, planting, maintenance and harvesting. Local wisdom of the Wangi-Wangi Island community in a sustainable agricultural system has three roles: 1) ecologically by maintaining the preservation of land resources through conservation in the welli'a and rawu'a systems by integrating plant diversity, mulching, and fallowing; 2) economically by maintaining the sources of life such as food reserves and alternative sources of income through the collection of forest and marine products, and 3) socially by maintaining a socio-cultural system in harmonious relations between the Sara and the community and by maintaining the stability of production.
Supply Chain Management Model at Pumpkin Production Center in East Java
Authors: Haryono Haryono , Siswati Endhang , Epriliati Indah , Muchid Mochammad , Salmon Indra Pratama Putra
Published: August 2021

This study is based on the need to make pumpkin as an alternative in food diversification through the role of business people. The initial strategy was to approach mapping the actors in the pumpkin agriculture sector from upstream to downstream. The aim of this research was to map the supply chain management of pumpkin in pumpkin production centers in East Java. This research used qualitative methods and participatory approaches. Data collection was done through in-depth interviews, observation, and study of documents and data. The results showed that the management of pumpkin supply chain in East Java had a structure, mechanism, and institutional pattern. The existing structure was formed through the role of 9 (nine) business operators in the pumpkin agriculture sector. Information flow occurs in two directions in the form of information on the quality and quantity of pumpkin harvested, the market price of pumpkin, previous collaboration experience, products that have been produced from pumpkin, pumpkin distribution schedule, and product innovations that have been produced from pumpkin harvest. Financial flow was carried out in the form of cash and credit between business actors. The product flow is in the form of fresh pumpkin products to semi-processed products such as pumpkin chips and pumpkin flour. Based on the supply chain flow patterns, the interwoven relationships that occur are vertical/horizontal as well as trade and partnership patterns.
Analysis of Food Security Level of Urban and Rural Households in East Java Province
Authors: Puryantoro Puryantoro , Hasbiadi Hasbiadi
Published: August 2021

Food security is an issue that continues to roll because it is closely related to people's welfare. Not only urban but rural residents have also been targeted in various strategies to meet pagan needs. This study aimed to analyze household food security in both urban and rural areas in East Java. Data collection uses Susenas secondary data for 2016-2019 issued by BPS East Java. The share of food expenditure analyzes the data. The analysis results show that the population in East Java, both in urban and rural areas, is at the level of food security status because the share value of food expenditure is less than 60%. The share of urban food expenditure is lower than the share of rural food expenditure.
Forecasting the Price of Cayenne Pepper in the Surabaya City
Authors: Putra Joshua Eka , Perwitasari Hani , Jamhari Jamhari
Published: August 2021

The price fluctuation of cayenne pepper in Indonesia is relatively high. Price fluctuations have an impact on consumers significantly when prices increase. This causes consumers to find it challenging to fulfil their daily needs for chilli. The effects of price fluctuations for farmers, namely: farmers have difficulty making production decisions. This causes the risk of cayenne pepper farming to become high. Predicting the price of cayenne pepper in the future is an effort to minimize the risk of cayenne pepper farming and industries requiring cayenne pepper. This study aims (1) to determine the forecasting model for cayenne pepper prices in Surabaya City (2) to predict the price of cayenne pepper during the period January 2020 - June 2020 in the Surabaya City using the ARIMA method. The analyzed data is cayenne pepper prices from July 2010 to December 2019 sourced from the Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS). The analysis results show that the best ARIMA model in estimating the price of red chilli in Surabaya is ARIMA (1,0,1), with a MAPE of 3.84%. The forecast results for the price of cayenne pepper in Surabaya are proven and have decreased.