bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Treadmill integrated robot-assisted ankle dorsiflexion training for stroke rehabilitation: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Conroy Susan , Roy Anindo , Magder Laurence , Eversley Derek , Flores Kate , Kerns Zachary , Kittner Steven , Macko Richard
Published: April 2020

Background: Stroke-related ankle dysfunction due to hemiparesis has a profound negative impact on gait biomechanics and walking. Task-oriented treadmill training improves gait velocity but does not lead to restitution of ankle function. Advances in robotic technology have led to the development of an adaptive ankle robot that can be integrated into treadmill walking and provide precisely timed graded assistance consistent with motor learning approaches. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of a 6-week treadmill-integrated adaptive ankle robot (TMR) training to 6-weeks of treadmill training (TM) alone on improved paretic ankle motor control and gait performance. Methods: This was a single-blind (evaluator-blinded) randomized controlled trial. 45 participants received either TMR or TM training 3 times per week for 6 weeks. Primary outcomes were improved peak paretic ankle dorsiflexion (DF) angle at swing, improved DF angle at foot strike (weight acceptance), and increased gait velocity during self-selected over-ground walking. The primary analysis was based on intention-to-treat using a longitudinal regression model. An additional sub-set analysis of subjects with biomechanically defined foot drop was performed. Results: There were no significant post-training ankle dorsiflexion or gait velocity differences between groups. Six-week post-training mean peak paretic DF swing angle was (4.84 ± 6.83; 4.2 ± 6.83 p =0.63) and DF angle at foot strike was (-0.70 ± 6.55; -0.46 ± 5.70 p =0.84) respectively for TMR and TM. Gait velocity gains were similar and TMR had a mean increase of 0.54 m/s ± 0.24 and TM increased 0.56 m/s ±0.32. p =0.48 post-training. Conclusion: Integrating adaptive ankle robotics into task-specific locomotor training was not significantly better than treadmill training alone. Both interventions improved gait velocity. Promising results in ankle motor control were seen in a subset of subjects with biomechanically defined foot drop that warrants further investigation. Keywords: Stroke, hemiparetic gait, ankle robot, locomotor training Clinical trials.gov id: NCT02483676. Registered June 29, 2015, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02483676
Etiologies of delayed diagnosis and characteristics of patients with newly diagnosed advanced lung cancer initially presented with respiratory failure
Authors: How-Yang Tseng , Shen Yi-Cheng , Lin Yen-Sung , Tu Chih-Yeh , Chen Hung-Jen
Published: April 2020

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the characteristics of patients with newly diagnosed advanced lung cancer who initially presented with respiratory failure.

Methods

A retrospective study analyzed the outcome of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) with newly diagnosed advanced lung cancer placed on mechanical ventilation (MV). We defined newly-diagnosed lung cancer as pathological or molecular results for treatment decisions not being out when the patient was admitted to ICU.

Results

During the 14-year inclusion period, 845 lung cancer patients requiring MV were screened. 56 newly diagnosed extensive lung cancer patients were analyzed. Cancer-related to central airway obstruction (n=29, 51.8%) was the leading cause of respiratory failure. The significant etiologies of delay in the diagnosis of lung cancer were diagnostic error, mistaking the cancer for tuberculosis, and missed hilar lesion. The 6-month survival was only 7.1% (n=4). SOFA score was significantly associated with mortality (HR = 1.144, 95% CI = 1.014-1.291, p = 0.028). The 6-month survival rate in patients receiving suitable targeted therapy and accepting chemotherapy and best supportive care was 40%(2/5), 0%(0/7), and 4.5%(2/44), respectively.

Conclusions

Patients with newly diagnosed advanced lung cancer with acute life-threatening respiratory failure have poor outcomes. Cancer-related to central airway obstruction is a leading cause of respiratory failure. Diagnostic error as tuberculosis and missed hilar lesions are two main etiologies of delay in the diagnosis. The SOFA score is correlated with mortality. For patients with oncogenic mutation adenocarcinoma, after survival from critical condition, targeted therapy can raise their six month survival rates.
Analysis of factors affected the SARS-CoV-2 viral shedding time of COVID-19 patients in Anhui, China: a retrospective study
Authors: Tu You-Hui , Wei Yuan-Yuan , Zhang Da-Wei , Chen Chang-Shan , Hu Xian-Wei , Fei GuangHe
Published: April 2020

Background

The epidemic of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) has spread worldwide, but the factors that may affect the SARS-CoV-2 viral shedding time in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients were rarely reported.

Methods

We retrospectively recruited 40 confirmed common COVID-19 patients and classified them into two groups according to the SARS-CoV-2 viral shedding time (group A (less than 10 days) and group B (10 days or more)). The demographic, laboratory parameters and chest computed tomography (CT) features on admission and the 3 rd day after treatment were analyzed respectively.

Results

Fourteen patients were in group A and 26 patients in group B, the median SARS-CoV-2 viral shedding time of the two groups was 7 and 16 days respectively. Compared to the group A, the comorbidity, epidemiological risk history, serum glucose and CD4/8 on admission were significantly higher in the group B (P<0.05). On the 3 rd day after treatment, the group B got significantly higher IL-6, IL-2R, TNF-α and CD4/8, and lower platelet and CD8 + T lymphocyte counts than group A (P<0.05). Logistic regression analyses revealed that the higher epidemiological risk history, serum glucose and CD4/8 on admission were significantly associated with a longer SARS-CoV-2 viral shedding time (OR=7.5, 11.41, 9.21 respectively, P<0.05), as well as the higher TNF-α and lower CD8 + T lymphocytes on the 3 rd day after treatment (OR=2.36, 0.98 respectively, P<0.05).

Conclusions

Our study provides the evidence that the prolonged SARS-CoV-2 viral shedding time might be correlated with the patients’ epidemiological risk history, as well as the serum glucose and CD4/8 on admission, TNF-α and CD8 + T lymphocytes on the 3 rd day after treatment. Our result may help clinicians to distinguish the patients with a prolonged viral shedding time at the early stage.
The differences of intestinal development and microorganism between male and female ducks
Authors: Chen Xuefei , Hu Bo , Huang Liansi , Cheng Luming , Hu Jiwei , Liu Hehe , He Hua , Xu Hengyong , Zhang Rongping , Han Chunchun , Kang Bo , Hu Shengqiang , Wang Jiwen , Li Liang
Published: April 2020

Background

There are great differences in physiological and biological functions between animals of different genders. However, whether there would be a consensus in duck intestinal development and microorganisms is still unknown.

Methods

Male and female ducks were weighed at 2, 5 and 10 weeks, respectively, then the duodenum, jejunum, ileum and cecum were sampled and measured, and the content were analyzed by 16S RNA.

Results

The results showed that male duck hold shorter intestinal length with higher density and jejunum VH/CD, and the similarity, evenness and diversity of the total intestinal microorganism of male duck were higher, with 99.66% OTUs shared by both gender, while Rikenellae , Prevotella and Nocardia were only in male duck. Proeobacteria hold higher abundance than Bacteroidetes in female intestine, while the value of Firmicutes/Bacteroides was lower than male duck. Whats more, the different functional pathway of microorganisms was only showed in jejunum, among which the metabolic and disease pathways of male ducks were higher, while gene pathways was lower.

Conclusions

The intestines of male ducks have higher development, nutrient absorption, fat deposition and metabolic capacity while their disease resistance was relatively weak, providing a basic reference for intestinal development and microorganism symbiosis of duck in different genders.
Evolutionary analysis of pre S/S mutations in HBeAg-negative chronic hepatitis B with HBsAg <100 IU/ml
Authors: Wu Yingping , Zhu Zhiqiang , Wu Jianyong , Bi Wenzi , Wu Weigen , Xu Wei
Published: April 2020

Background: Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and viral load are important clinical indicators for patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) infection treated with antiviral therapy. Few studies have evaluated viral sequence biomarkers predicting the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in the stage, which show a low serological response (HBsAg <100 IU/ml) and high viral levels (HBV DNA >2,000 IU/ml). Additionally, point mutations within the pre S/S regions of HBsAg have frequently been reported to be associated with diagnostic failure, vaccine escape and immunotherapy escape. However, the prevalence of escape mutations with low levels of HBsAg (<100 IU/ml) in inactive HBsAg carriers has not been systematically studied within the past decade. Methods: This study aims to determine the trend of the biological prevalence of escape mutations within the pre S/S regions of special model of inactive CHB infection. Increased diversity over the complete HBV genome at baseline was associated with evolutionary characteristics. We used Sanger sequencing, quantitative HBV serology (HBeAg and HBsAg) and liver function index (aspartate alanine aminotransferase, ALT; alanine aminotransferase, AST) to identify whether HBV genome sequences are associated with the serological response to long-term host immunity in special inactive CHB infection.Results: Compared to HBV in HCC, HBV sequencing analysis of 28 LR/RA CHB patients with genotypes B and C showed higher genetic diversity among four ORFs, but the two groups presented similar selective pressure. Seven positive selection sites in the pre-S1 region are potentially associated with immune evasion. These mutations in the pre-S/S region might be associated with the HCC phenotype of low HBsAg expression, with the P region possibly impacting high viral loads.Conclusion: According to the results of this study, LR/RA CHB is characterized by not only genetic diversity but also positive evolutionary pressure within the pre-S/S regions. Increased viral diversity across the HBV genome is also associated with low levels of HBsAg. In conclusion, the cumulative evolutionary changes in the HBV pre-S/S regions that facilitate immune evasion should be monitored individually. Due to the similarity of evolutionary characteristics in HCC, low serological responses and high viremia may be associated with the risk of HCC.
Preparation and characterization of biodiesel waste-derived biomass for the removal of dye from contaminated water
Authors: Kumar Alagarasan Jagadeesh , Rene Eldon R. , Singh Rajendra Prasad , Siddharthy Shasikala , Xie Jimin , Namasivayam Chinnaiya , Xu Yuanguo
Published: April 2020

Lignocellulosic biodiesel waste of Jatropha husk (JH) was used to develop ZnCl2 activated Jatropha husk carbon (ZAJHC). ZAJHC was applied as an adsorbent for the removal of methylene blue (MB) from contaminated water. Batch mode of adsorption experiments were carried out and the parameters investigated included agitation time, MB concentration (100–180 mg L−1) and adsorbent dose (25–200 mg/50 mL). The adsorption of MB reached equilibrium at 120 min for 100 mg L−1, 140 min for 120 mg L−1 and 160 min for other concentrations tested. Based on the Langmuir isotherm, the monolayer adsorption capacity (Q0) was found to be 500 mg g−1. The kinetic data were also fitted to the pseudo first-order, second-order and intraparticle diffusion models, and the experimental data followed closely the pseudo first-order kinetic model. Thermodynamic parameters such as standard enthalpy (ΔH° 3.86 J mol−1K−1), standard entropy (ΔS° 65.86 J mol−1K−1) and standard free energy (ΔG°) indicated the spontaneous nature of MB adsorption by ZAJHC. The adsorption was found to be endothermic in nature. Alkaline pH was favourable for the adsorption of MB. The pH effect and desorption studies suggest that ion-exchange might be the possible mechanism governing the adsorption process.
Inactivation of Ascaris for thermal treatment and drying applications in faecal sludge
Authors: Naidoo D. , Archer C. E. , Septien S. , Appleton C. C. , Buckley C. A.
Published: April 2020

Ascaris lumbricoides is the most common helminth of human health importance, and the most resilient helminth found in faecal sludge. There are numerous types of sludge treatments; however, heating and drying are most commonly used for pathogen inactivation. Ascaris suum eggs were heated in a water bath at 40–55 °C for 10 seconds to 60 minutes in water, as well as heated in both urine diversion dry toilet and ventilated improved pit latrine sludge at 40 °C, 60 °C and 80 °C for times ranging from 5 seconds to 120 minutes. Eggs were also spiked into sludges of different moisture contents and incubated over 12 weeks at 25 °C, with samples analysed weekly. Overall, we concluded that eggs were inactivated at temperatures >50 °C, that the temperature–time relationship directly impacted the efficacy of heat treatment, that suspension medium had no effect, and that eggs survived better in wet rather than dry sludges.
Towards developing a low-cost gravity-driven arsenic filtration system using iron oxide nanoparticle-loaded PU foam
Authors: Pillai Arundhati , Zarandi M. Amin F. , Hussein Faten B. , Pillai Krishna M. , Abu-Zahra Nidal H.
Published: April 2020

Arsenic contamination of water sources is a global problem, affecting numerous (especially developing) countries across the world. Exposure to exorbitantly high concentrations reaching 400 parts per billion of arsenic in water sources lead to numerous health complications, including the development of respiratory, neurological, and cancerous diseases. This study focused on developing an innovative, low-cost, and gravity-driven filtration system using a novel iron oxide nanoparticle-loaded polyurethane (PU) foam by which people in developing countries may have easy access to an effective, affordable, and easily fabricated filtration system. After successfully synthesizing the new iron oxide nanoparticle-loaded PU foam, effectiveness of the foam was tested by developing a filtration system consisting of vertical polyvinyl-chloride tubing inserted with 10 and 20 cm of PU foams. Samples of arsenic-contaminated water with known concentrations of 100 and 200 ppb were run through each of the systems numerous times for one and five run cases. The system with 20 cm of PU foam and five runs successfully filtered out around 50–70% of the arsenic from the 100 and 200 ppm samples. The filtration process was quite fast (and hence practical) with each run completing in 5–10 minutes' time. Future research is expected to improve this promising start.
Modelling energy efficiency and generation potential in the South African wastewater services sector
Authors: Zvimba John N. , Musvoto Eustina V.
Published: April 2020

About 55% of energy used in the South African water cycle is for wastewater treatment, with the bulk of this energy associated with aeration in biological processes. However, up to 15% of wastewater energy demand can be offset by energy generation from sludge (power and/or combined heat and power), while best practices adoption can deliver energy efficiency gains of between 5% and 25% in the water cycle. Advanced process modelling and simulation has been applied in this study as a tool to evaluate optimal process and aeration control strategies. This study further applied advanced modelling to investigate and predict the potential energy consumption and consumption cost pattern by the South African wastewater sector resulting from implementation of optimal process and aeration energy use reduction strategies in support of sustainable municipal wastewater management. Aeration energy consumption and cost savings of 9–45% were demonstrated to be achievable through implementation of energy conservation measures without compromising final effluent regulatory compliance. The study further provided significant potential future energy savings as high as 50% and 78% through implementation of simple and complex aeration energy conservation measures respectively. Generally, the model-predicted energy savings suggest that adoption of energy efficiency should be coupled with electricity generation from sludge in order to achieve maximum energy consumption and cost savings within the South African wastewater services sector.
Targeted Delivery of Therapeutics to Urological Cancer Stem Cells
Authors: Liu Qiang , Gu Jian , Zhang E , He Lili , Yuan Zhi-xiang
Published: April 2020

Urological cancer refers to cancer in organs of the urinary system and the male reproductive system. It mainly includes prostate cancer, bladder cancer, renal cancer, etc., seriously threatening patients’ survival. Although there are many advances in the treatment of urological cancer, approved targeted therapies often result in tumor recurrence and therapy failure. An increasing amount of evidence indicated that cancer stem cells (CSCs) with tumor-initiating ability were the source of treatment failure in urological cancer. The development of CSCstargeted strategy can provide a possibility for the complete elimination of urological cancer. This review is based on a search of PubMed, Google scholar and NIH database (http://ClinicalTrials.gov/) for English language articles containing the terms: “biomarkers”, “cancer stem cells”, “targeting/targeted therapy”, “prostate cancer”, bladder cancer” and “kidney cancer”. We summarized the biomarkers and stem cell features of the prostate, bladder and renal CSCs, outlined the targeted strategies for urological CSCs from signaling pathways, cytokines, angiogenesis, surface markers, elimination therapy, differentiation therapy, immunotherapy, microRNA, nanomedicine, etc., and highlighted the prospects and future challenges in this research field.
Current, New and Future Therapeutic Targets in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review
Authors: Alimohammadi Niloufar , Koosha Farzad , Rafeian-Kopaei Mahmoud
Published: April 2020

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), are chronic relapsing conditions resulting from immune system activity in a genetically predisposed individual. IBD is based on progressive damage to the inflamed gut tissue. As its pathogenesis remains unknown, recent accumulating data have demonstrated that IBD is a complex and multi-factorial disorder correlated with host luminal factors, which lead to an imbalance between pro- and anti-inflammatory signaling. The growing understanding of the molecular mechanisms responsible for IBD has suggested a wide range of potential therapeutic targets to treat this condition. Some patients do not have a satisfactory response to current therapeutic medications such as antitumor necrosis factor (TNF) agents, or their response decreases over time. As a result, IBD therapeutics have been changed recently, with several new agents being evaluated. The identification of various inflammatory cascades has led to forming the idea to have novel medications developed. Medications targeting Janus kinases (JAK), leukocyte trafficking Interleukin (IL) 12/23, and Sphingosine 1 phosphate (S1P) are among these newly developed medications and highlight the role of microbial-host interaction in inflammation as a safe promising strategy. This systematic review aims to summarize different molecular targeting therapeutics, the most potent candidates for IBD treatment in recent studies.
Differential Drug Target Selection in Blood Coagulation: What can we get from Computational Systems Biology Models?
Authors: Panteleev Mikhail A. , Andreeva Anna A. , Lobanov Alexey I.
Published: April 2020

Discovery and selection of the potential targets are some of the important issues in pharmacology.
Even when all the reactions and the proteins in a biological network are known, how does one choose the optimal
target? Here, we review and discuss the application of the computational methods to address this problem using
the blood coagulation cascade as an example. The problem of correct antithrombotic targeting is critical for this
system because, although several anticoagulants are currently available, all of them are associated with bleeding
risks. The advantages and the drawbacks of different sensitivity analysis strategies are considered, focusing on the
approaches that emphasize: 1) the functional modularity and the multi-tasking nature of this biological network;
and 2) the need to normalize hemostasis during the anticoagulation therapy rather than completely suppress it. To
illustrate this effect, we show the possibility of the differential regulation of lag time and endogenous thrombin
potential in the thrombin generation. These methods allow to identify the elements in the blood coagulation cascade
that may serve as the targets for the differential regulation of this system.
The Anti-inflammatory Potential of Selected Plant-derived Compounds in Respiratory Diseases
Authors: Wieczfinska Joanna , Sitarek Przemyslaw , Kowalczyk Tomasz , Skała Ewa , Pawliczak Rafal
Published: April 2020

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Inflammation plays a major role in chronic airway diseases like asthma, COPD, and cystic fibrosis.
Inflammation plays a crucial role in the worsening of the lung function resulting in worsening symptoms. The
inflammatory process is very complexed, therefore the strategies for developing an effective treatment for inflammatory
airway diseases would benefit from the use of natural substances.

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Parthenolide, apocynin, proanthocyanidins, and boswellic acid present different mechanisms of actions - among
others, through NF-κB or NADPH oxidase inhibition, therefore showing a wide range of applications in various
inflammatory diseases. Moreover, some of them have also antioxidant properties.

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Naturally occurring substances may exert some anti-inflammatory effects by modulating some of the inflammatory
pathways. These agents have been used in different cultures for thousands of years and have proven to be
relatively safe.

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Parthenolide, apocynin, proanthocyanidins, and boswellic acid present different mechanisms of actions - among
others, through NF-þB or NADPH oxidase inhibition, therefore showing a wide range of applications in various
inflammatory diseases. Moreover, some of them have also antioxidant properties.

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This review provides an overview of the anti-inflammatory effects of some of the natural agents and illustrates
their great potential as sources of drugs to cover an extensive range of pharmacological effects.
Advances in the use of MOFs for Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment: An Overview
Authors: Abuçafy Marina P. , da Silva Bruna L. , Oshiro-Junior João A. , Manaia Eloisa B. , Chiari-Andréo Bruna G. , Armando Renan A. M. , Frem Regina C. G. , Chiavacci Leila A.
Published: April 2020

Nanoparticles as drug delivery systems and diagnostic agents have gained much attention in recent
years, especially for cancer treatment. Nanocarriers improve the therapeutic efficiency and bioavailability of
antitumor drugs, besides providing preferential accumulation at the target site. Among different types of nanocarriers
for drug delivery assays, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have attracted increasing interest in the academic
community. MOFs are an emerging class of coordination polymers constructed of metal nodes or clusters
and organic linkers that show the capacity to combine a porous structure with high drug loading through distinct
kinds of interactions, overcoming the limitations of traditional drug carriers explored up to date. Despite the rational
design and synthesis of MOFs, structural aspects and some applications of these materials like gas adsorption
have already been comprehensively described in recent years; it is time to demonstrate their potential applications
in biomedicine. In this context, MOFs can be used as drug delivery systems and theranostic platforms due
to their ability to release drugs and accommodate imaging agents. This review describes the intrinsic characteristics
of nanocarriers used in cancer therapy and highlights the latest advances in MOFs as anticancer drug delivery
systems and diagnostic agents.
Postoperative Complications in Hemorrhoidal Disease and Special Conditions
Authors: Romaguera Vicent Primo , Sancho-Muriel Jorge , Alvarez-Sarrdo Eduardo , Millan Monica , Garcia-Granero Alvaro , Frasson Matteo
Published: April 2020

Background:

Hemorrhoidal disease is still one of the most prevalent proctological diseases.
Pain is the most common complication after surgery but bleeding, urinary retention and perianal
infection are also frequent. There is also an important group of patients, such as those with inflammatory
bowel disease, pregnancy or immunosuppression, who can present an increased rate or
more severe complications.

Objective:

To describe the complications following different surgical and instrumental techniques
for hemorrhoids in a literature review. Special situations were reviewed to determine how they affect
the management of the disease.

Methods:

During August 2019, a narrative review of hemorrhoid surgery complications and special
situations was performed using the Pubmed MESH DATABASE.

Conclusions:

Pain, urinary retention and bleeding remain the most frequent complications after
surgery for hemorrhoids; however, special situations must be taken into account in order to choose
the best technique to prevent more severe complications.
Evaluation of an Educational Health Website on Infections and Antibiotics in England: Mixed Methods, User-Centered Approach (Preprint)
Authors: Allison Rosalie , Hayes Catherine , Young Vicki , McNulty Cliodna A M
Published: April 2020

BACKGROUND

e-Bug, an educational health website for teachers and students, aims to help control antibiotic resistance by educating young people about microbes, hygiene, and antibiotic resistance, reducing the incidence of infection and, therefore, the need for antibiotics. The teachers’ section of the e-Bug website has not been evaluated since it was launched in 2009, and worldwide page views have been steadily decreasing since 2013.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to apply GoodWeb, a comprehensive framework utilizing methodologies and attributes that are relevant to the digital era, to evaluate and suggest improvements to the e-Bug website.

METHODS

Electronic questionnaires and face-to-face completion of task scenarios were used to assess content, ease of use, interactivity, technical adequacy, appearance, effectiveness, efficiency, and learnability of the teachers’ section of the e-Bug website.

RESULTS

A total of 106 teachers evaluated the e-Bug website; 97.1% (103/106) of them reported that they would use e-Bug, and 98.1% (104/106) of them reported that they would recommend it to others. Participants thought that there was a niche for e-Bug because of the way the resources fit into the national curriculum. Suggestions for improvements included changing the menu indication by highlighting the current page or deactivating links, improving home page indication, and providing a preview of resources when hovering the mouse over hyperlinks. Additional features requested by users included a search function and access to training opportunities.

CONCLUSIONS

This paper reports that the GoodWeb framework was successfully applied to evaluate the e-Bug website, and therefore, it could be used to guide future website evaluations in other fields. Results from this study will be used to appraise the current quality and inform any future changes, modifications, and additions to e-Bug.
Study on the Attractiveness of Fruit Flies Bactrocera spp. to Mango Fruit’s Extract
Authors: Handaru Oka Dwi , Witjaksono Witjaksono , Martono Edhi
Published: April 2020

Fruit fly (Bactrocera spp.) is a global major pest species of the fruit export and import activities. The controlling and monitoring strategies based on the ecology of fruit flies were expected to overcome the problem of fruit flies. The study on the attractant compound of fruit flies from mango extract  may provide an alternative to control and to monitor fruit flies, both male or female. This research was aimed to determine the strength of attractiveness (number and type of species) and durability (day) on mango extract which could attract fruit flies. The experiment was conducted in mango plantation in Sragen Regency using Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with five different locations for setting up the trap, each location consisted of nine treatments. The parameter observations were the number of trapped-fruit flies, the sex of fruit flies, the type of species fruit flies, and the durability of mango extract. The results revealed that mango extract could attract the male and female fruit flies with mechanism through the presence of nutrition and oviposition site. Extract of raw Pakel mango had a good ability to attract fruit flies, either male or female of B. carambolae and B. papaya, and male of B. albistrigata with a total of 15 flies per trap in one week.
Morphometric Analysis and Host Range of the Genus Pentalonia Coquerel (Hemiptera: Aphididae) Infesting Banana in Java
Authors: Bagariang Willing , Hidayat Purnama , Hidayat Sri Hendrastuti
Published: April 2020

Banana aphid, Pentalonia nigronervosa Coquerel (Hemiptera: Aphididae) is known as vector of Banana bunchy top virus (BBTV) that threatening production of banana worldwide. It was reported recently that P. nigronervosa and P. caladii is “cryptic species”.  A good and proper identification is necessary to verify the correct species and its status. Research was conducted to identify and to find the host range of banana aphids in Java. Aphid collection was conducted in several locations in West Java, Central Java, and East Java. Eleven morphometric characters were analyzed to assess the morphometric variations among banana aphids. Morphological identification and principle component analysis (PCA) approach were conducted for accurate identification of banana aphids. Two species of aphids were found during the survey in Java, i.e. P. nigronervosa and P. caladii. P. nigronervosa mostly infested bananas (Musa spp.), and a few was found on heliconia (Heliconia sp.) and banana traveler (Ravenala madagascariensis). In contrast, P. caladii generally infested taro (Colocasia esculenta), turmeric (Curcuma longa), costus (Costus sp.), dumbcane (Dieffenbachia sp.), but rarely on bananas.
Detection and Development of Infestation Rate of Aphelenchoides besseyi on Various Rice Seed Varieties
Authors: 'Azizah Nikmatul , Indarti Siwi , Widiastuti Ani , Trisyono Y. Andi
Published: April 2020

Aphelenchoides besseyi is a seed borne nematode caused white tip disease. Infested rice seeds are beneficial inoculum source forA. besseyi widespread. The objective of this research was to determine the occurence and development of symptom level caused by A. besseyi in rice seed varieties. The research was done by detecting A. besseyi in rice seed using Hoshino and Togashi method and counting the nematode population in the seed; observing the incubation time and measuring disease incidence every week. The result revealed that A. besseyi was found in 16 of 17 varieties, i.e. R1 IR64, R2 IR64, R3 IR64, R1 Situbagendit, R2 Situbagendit, Inpari 33, R1 Memberamo, R2 Memberamo, R3 Memberamo, R1 Way Apo Buru, R2 Way Apo Buru, Mekongga, Pepe, Ketan, Sintanur, and Ciherang.A. besseyi infection increased every week in many varieties depend on quantitative (statistics) and qualitative (symptom) indicators. There were 4 varieties have to be investigate further because they were infested by A. besseyi>30 nematodes/100 seeds, i.e. R1 Way Apo Buru, R1 Situbagendit, Ketan and R3 IR 64. A practice that is also required is the elimination of A. besseyi inoculum in rice seed before cultivate.
The Capacitated Sustainable EOQ Models: Models Considering Tax Emissions
Authors: Maulana Sri Kurnia Dwi Budi , Utama Dana Marsetiya , Asrofi Mochammad Samsul , Ningrum Inggit Sekar , Alba Nidaul , Ahfa Hikam Antasyard , Zein Thoriq Akbar
Published: April 2020

The study investigated problems of determining the lot size by considering sustainability and capital constraints for purchasing raw materials and taxes. Using the Sustainable EOQ (SEOQ) models that considered environmental aspects, the researchers also evaluated the capital constraints. The proposed models were used to minimize total inventory costs. In this study, there was a practical numerical analysis and sensitivity analysis to help decision-makers and inventory problems. Finally, the experimental results showed that the proposed models were effectively used to solve the problems.
Using SPSS to Analyze Complex Survey Data: A Primer
Authors: Zou Danjie , Lloyd Jennifer E. V. , Baumbusch Jennifer L.
Published: April 2020

An introduction to using SPSS to analyze complex survey data is given. Key features of complex survey design are described briefly, including stratification, clustering, multiple stages, and weights. Then, annotated SPSS syntax for complex survey data analysis is presented to demonstrate the step-by-step process using real complex samples data.
Evoco memórias para não silenciar frente aos registros protocolares (CONFAEB de 1993)
Authors: Azevedo Fernando Antônio Gonçalves de , Araújo Clarissa Martins de
Published: April 2020

Pela via da memória, este ensaio apresenta uma versão do 6º Congresso da Federação de Arte-Educadores do Brasil, ocorrido em Recife-PE, no ano de 1993. Para tanto, foi necessário construir o conceito de história protocolar, baseado no pensamento de Deleuze e Guattari, opondo-se a memória a partir de Bosi e Benjamim. Para fugir do risco de idealizar as memorias busquei uma coautoria. Recontar esse fato levou a reafirmação do campo da Arteducação como sendo predominante feminino no gênero.
Um fio narrativo de histórias: professoras pioneiras das artes visuais no curso de Pedagogia
Authors: Martins Mirian Celeste , Lombardi Lucia Maria Salgado dos Santoslucialombardiufs
Published: April 2020

O artigo discorre sobre a trajetória educativa de cinco professoras pioneiras no ensino de Artes Visuais no curso de Pedagogia no Brasil: Ana Angélica Albano, Ana Luiza Ruschel Nunes, Analice Dutra Pillar, Maria Felisminda de Rezende e Fusari e Susana Rangel Vieira da Cunha. Narrar sobre a história do surgimento desta área por meio de testemunhos das professoras que abriram caminhos, propicia uma reflexão sobre necessidades, valores, esforços e objetivos mais significativos do campo desde a década de 1980. Entrelaçamos as memórias com as experiências contemporâneas, já que é a partir das nossas heranças que atuamos no constante construir e reconstruir as práticas artísticas e educativas.
#OfuturoÉfake?Kkkkk O tempo passa e a queda é sempre no mesmo buraco?
Authors: Cunha Fernanda Pereira da
Published: April 2020

Análise de aspectos históricos brasileiros, que colocam à baila os ecos de nossa herança colonialista, cujo legado se apresenta como elemento fundamental na (de)formação da identidade e por conseguinte  na capacidade da expressão estético-digital na contemporaneidade, no tocante ao (des)comprometimento com o desenvolvimento da consciência crítica em prol da autogovernança. A década de 1990 no Brasil marca a transição da mente analógica para a mente digital, cujo processo de transição está imbrincado na tessitura com nossa herança colonialista, que se vincula com os processos tecnológicos de produção e “culturalização” no tocante à espetacularização e exploração humana. O objetivo central é refletir acerca de respostas e/ou questões que se apresentam na cartografia do ontem, do hoje sobre a estética digital que se assevera rumo ao amanhã.
The role of absenteeism in the prediction of math achievement on the basis of self-concept and motivation: TIMSS 2015 in Serbia
Authors: Vesic Dragan , Dzinovic Vladimir , Mirkov Snezana
Published: April 2020

This study examines how students? absenteeism moderates the relationship of math self-concept and motivation to learn math on one side and the achievement in the TIMSS 2015 math test on the other. The stratified random sample consists of 4036 fourth grade pupils from 160 primary schools in Serbia. Separate regression models were made for four levels of frequency of students? absenteeism. The results show that self-concept makes a positive contribution to the prediction of achievement, and motivation a negative one. Additionally, with the increase of absenteeism the importance of self-concept drops and that of motivation grows. The analysis of variance confirmed that along with the increase of absenteeism, students express lower levels of self-concept, while the level of motivation does not change. The most important conclusion is that regular class attendance contributes to the students? math self-concept and consequential achievement by developing their experiences of success in math. The usefulness of the motivation scale for predicting math test performance is discussed.
Music and Collectivity
Authors: O’Reilly Dr Daragh , Larsen Dr Gretchen , Kubacki Dr Krzysztof
Published: April 2020

The purpose of this chapter is to explore issues of music and collective consumption by using notions such as consumer culture, consumer tribes, brand communities and scenes. This is not intended to be an exhaustive analysis of music and community or collectivity. Rather, this chapter focuses specifically on a number of ideas which have potential implications for the analysis, interpretation and understanding of music markets. Part of the contribution of this book is to examine what they buy us in terms of understanding exchange relationships, what their limitations are, and how these limitations might be remedied by combining them with social identity and consumer culture theory. The discussion of brand community builds on the earlier discussion of branding in Chapters 5 and 6. The focus of consumer tribes builds on the discussion in Chapter 7 about music consumption by focusing on collective aspects of consumption. The notion of scenes is one which has emerged within music studies.
A FORMAÇÃO INICIAL DO PROFESSOR SURDO DE MATEMÁTICA E SUA INCLUSÃO NO ENSINO SUPERIOR: O CASO MARCOS
Authors: Borges Fábio Alexandre , Peixoto Jurema Lindote Botelho
Published: April 2020

O advento da inclusão tensionou, em um primeiro momento e até os dias atuais, principalmente as escolas de Educação Básica a começarem a ressignificar suas configurações de educação. Com o maior número de estudantes com deficiência na Educação Básica, também aumenta-se o número de concluintes e, por consequência, o de ingressantes no Ensino Superior. No caso desta pesquisa, o enfoque foi a inclusão de um estudante surdo no curso de Licenciatura em Matemática de uma IES pública do Estado da Bahia. Como problema de pesquisa, tem-se: Em que aspectos a trajetória formativa de um (futuro) professor surdo de Matemática tensiona os cursos de formação inicial nas universidades a se tornarem mais inclusivos? A pesquisa foi entendida como do tipo Estudo de Caso. Para a coleta dos dados, utilizou-se de entrevistas semiestruturadas com o (futuro) professor surdo e a intérprete de Libras. Para a análise, pautou-se nos pressupostos da Análise de Conteúdo. Dentre os resultados, destacam-se: a importância do diálogo entre as diferentes instâncias responsáveis pelo atendimento dos estudantes com deficiência no Ensino Superior; a necessidade de que as instituições organizem espaços de atendimento especializado; a inclusão de estudantes surdos como favorável à formação dos demais estudantes também numa perspectiva mais inclusiva.
Peguero–Lo Presti criteria for diagnosis of left ventricular hypertrophy: a cardiac magnetic resonance validation study
Authors: Guerreiro Cláudio , Azevedo Pedro , Ladeiras-Lopes Ricardo , Ferreira Nuno , Barbosa Ana Raquel , Faria Rita , Almeida João , Primo João , Melica Bruno , Braga Pedro
Published: April 2020

Aims

The diagnostic performance of the new Peguero–Lo Presti ECG criteria for left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) has not been validated by cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR). The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the diagnostic performance of Peguero–Lo Presti, Cornell and Sokolow--Lyon voltage criteria for LVH as defined by CMR in an all-comers European population.

Methods

A total of 240 consecutive patients referred for CMR who had a concomitant electrocardiogram for review were evaluated. LVH group patients were defined according to the reference values for sex and age of left ventricular mass index (LVMi). A control group, adjusted by sex, was randomly selected from a population without LVH. We applied the ECG voltage criteria to both groups and evaluated their diagnostic accuracy. Diagnostic sensitivity and specificity were compared.

Results

Two hundred and forty patients (mean age 63 years; 65% men) were divided into two groups (LVH n = 149; control n = 91). The main causes of LVH were hypertension (24.8%) and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (21.5%). The remaining patients of this group had a diagnosis of dilated cardiomyopathy (14.8%), valvular heart disease (7.4%) and infiltrative cardiomyopathy (2.0%). Overall, the sensitivity for LVH diagnosis of the Peguero–Lo Presti criteria outperformed both the Cornell (47 vs. 29%, P < 0.001) and Sokolow--Lyon voltage criteria (vs. 25%, P < 0.001). The specificities of all the criteria were above 94%, without significant differences between them.

Conclusion

In an all-comers European population with LVH defined by CMR, the criteria of Peguero–Lo Presti showed increased sensitivity for this diagnosis, when compared with the Sokolow--Lyon and Cornell voltage criteria. As such, they could become the preferred ECG diagnostic tool when evaluating patients at risk for LVH.
Social Media Networks and Community Development in Work-based Undergraduate Students
Authors: Murphy Dom , Deeming Abbie , Millward Helen , Jones Julie
Published: April 2020

The purpose of the study was to explore how students on two related work-based degree courses with limited opportunities for face to face interaction used social media platforms to support their experiences and learning. The students involved work as teaching assistants in a range of mainstream and special schools in the East Midlands and attend classes one day a week. It was noted by tutors that students made frequent references to using various social media platforms for sharing student-to-student information relating to the taught sessions or assignments in preference to the university’s virtual learning environment. To investigate this phenomenon, a case study approach, using focus groups and a paired interview, was adopted. The entire student population on the courses was invited to participate, so the sample was self-selecting and a total of 11% of the students volunteered, participating in either a focus group discussion or paired interview. The study found that students made extensive use of social media platforms, mainly Facebook and Whatsapp, for academic and affective support. Students found this to be an effective way to keep in touch with one another away from university, to share resources and experiences and felt that it helped with their identity as a higher education student.
Language Taught to Students with Refugee Background Integration. The Context and the Importance of Developing Intercultural Communication Competence in School Education
Authors: Młynarczuk-Sokołowska Anna
Published: April 2020

The purpose of the article is to show the importance of developing intercultural communication competences in the use of the language of the host society among students with refugee backgrounds. The article begins with the presentation of the fundamental role of language. This research paper aims to analyse the relationship between culture and communication. The problems being presented revolve around the nature of the acculturation process and signal the connection between its successful course and the development of intercultural communication competences. The considerations undertaken in the text are illustrated by fragments of narrative from students with refugee migration experiences (from Chechnya and Ukraine) in the context of learning Polish in school education.
Experiential Learning and Educational Tools for Self-assessment in Schools
Authors: Scalcione Vincenzo Nunzio
Published: April 2020

The school as a laboratory is the place where not only knowledge is processed, but also a set of training opportunities, to produce new knowledge and develop new skills; it therefore becomes a space for dialectical interaction, between theoretical and practical knowledge. Learning, within such a framework, becomes an active process, in which students build new ideas, and concepts based on their current / past knowledge. In the educational sphere, the concept of efficacy has assumed ever greater importance; therefore, there is a need to specify valid and reliable results indicators, capable of promoting the accountability process, to which the education system is subjected. This is also to be able to indicate the relationship between education processes and learning levels among students. In this direction, a useful tool can be represented by the self-assessment sections, capable of promoting reflection and / or revision of the goals achieved. In this regard, the conclusions of a study on Active Citizenship Education, promoted by the „Directorate-General for Culture and Education“ of the European Commission, which examined more than 100 projects in 33 countries, analyzing quality and governance factors, are used.
Estimation of Material Properties of Carbon Nanotubes Using Finite Element Method
Authors: Jozef Bocko , Pavol Lengvarský , Miroslav Pástor
Published: April 2020

The paper deals with estimation of material properties of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs). The SWCNTs are simulated as frames, where carbon atoms are replaced by nodes and interatomic interactions are replaced by beams. The tension and torsion loading is applied on SWCNTs for determining the elastic modulus, Poisson’s ratio, shear modulus and membrane stiffness of SWCNTs. The simulations for obtaining elongations and torsion angles of SWCNTs are accomplished by the finite element method.
Extension of the FGM Beam Finite Element by Warping Torsion
Authors: Justín Murín , Juraj Hrabovský , Mehdi Aminbaghai , Vladimír Kutiš , Juraj Paulech , Stephan Kugler
Published: April 2020

In the contribution, our 3D FGM Timoshenko beam finite element with 12x12 stiffness and mass matrices for doubly symmetric open and closed cross-section [1] is extended by warping torsion effect (non-uniform torsion) to 14x14 finite element matrices. A longitudinal continuous variation of effective material properties is considered by the finite element equations derivation, which can be obtained by homogenization of the spatial varying material properties in real FGM beam. Results of numerical elastostatic non-uniform torsional analysis of the FGM cantilever beam of I-cross-section are presented and the accuracy and effectiveness of the new FGM beam finite element is discussed and evaluated.
Experimental Modelling and Control of a Tower Crane in the Frequency Domain
Authors: Čápková Romana , Kozáková Alena , Minár Martin
Published: April 2020

The laboratory tower crane by INTECO is used in research and education of control engineering for mechatronics. Its modelling and control include several subsystems. The paper deals with identification of dynamic model of trolley motion along the jib and trolley position controller design, as well as design of compensator to damp payload oscillations in the direction along the jib. A thorough frequency domain analysis of obtained results is provided.