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Susceptibility of Solanum melongena L/Solanaceae to Drought at Different Growth Stages
Authors: Dare OLOWOLAJU Ezekiel , Abiodun ADEJUMO Mutairu , Mary POPOOLA Kehinde , Olarewaju OKUNLOLA Gideon
Published: November 2023

The study on the susceptibility of Solanum melongena to drought at different growth stages was conducted in the 2019 and 2020 growing seasons. S. melongena is one of the most relevant agricultural crops in the tropics and subtropical regions of Africa. However, drought has a significant effect on the rate of growth and fruit yield of the crop. However, the growth stage at which S. melongena is vulnerable to the effect of drought needs detailed research and clarification which is the focus of this study. Key morphological traits such as shoot height, number of leaves and branches, and leaf area and water-related physiological indices such as leaf area ratio, net assimilation rate, root shoot ratio, tissue water content including aboveground biomass, leaf relative water content, chlorophyll pigments, osmolytes accumulation, and antioxidants were observed and measured to find the effect of drought at different growth level. The result revealed that the morphological traits, water-related physiological indices, aboveground biomass, leaf relative water content, photosynthetic pigments, antioxidants such as alkaloids and flavonoids of S. melongena were drastically reduced under drought throughout the growth period, associated with vegetative, flowering, and fruiting stage.  Osmolytes such as phenol and proline were more enhanced. Across the growth stages, S. melongena subjected to drought at the vegetative stage has exhibited the lowest performance in the measured parameters and has the lowest critical value. S. melongena at the vegetative stage was more vulnerable to drought than the flowering and fruiting stage. Susceptibility to drought of the crop at the vegetative stage can lead to poor growth and yielding.
A linear model-based simulation tool for estimating number of trials needed for upper limb stroke recovery in a given rehabilitation session
Authors: Faremi B.E. , Ayodele K.P. , Jubril A.M. , Fakunle A.A. , Olaogun M.O.B. , Fawale M.B. , Komolafe M.A.
Published: November 2023

Traditional methods for assessing upper-limb functional outcomes in stroke patients often fail to estimate the number of trials required  to achieve performance stability of a chosen kinematic metric. Limited non-model-based studies have attempted to tackle this issue. To  bridge this gap, this study utilized an iterative learning algorithm (ILA) in MATLAB, employing linear models to represent the muscle  dynamics and forearm extension of impaired patients. The reference task space trajectory was set as a straight-line point-point trajectory within a range of 0 - 0.2828m. By using the root mean square error (RMSE) as a metric for evaluating kinematic accuracy, a maximum  kinematic deviation error of 0.01m was imposed with respect to the trajectory by the (ILA). Results indicate that over 16 trials,  performance stability was obtained with improvement in deviation error from 0.0168m in the first trial to 0.0060 at sixteen trials. The  result obtained is in line with similar non-model studies and our findings inform the potential of ILAs with linear models for estimation of trial numbers required to attain performance stability of a selected kinematic metric (i.e., kinematic accuracy).
Groundwater quality assessment of aba urban area
Authors: Uwaoma B. , Ibearugbulem O.M.
Published: November 2023

This work presents groundwater quality assessment of Aba Urban area and its sources of Contaminants within Aba Urban Area. Aba area  was divided into nine parts using a 3x3 grid. Water samples were taken from each of these 9 parts of Aba. Five water samples were taken  from household boreholes while four samples were taken from boreholes drilled and cased at the remaining four parts in the course of  carrying out this research. Site and laboratory tests were conducted to determine the values water parameters in the samples. The parameters analysed in the laboratory include the Phosphate, ammonium, Lead, cadmium, Manganese, Copper, Mercury, Chromium, and  magnesium, Electric conductivity (EC), Dissolved oxygen (DO), Total dissolved solid (TDS), Acidity, Turbidity, Alkalinity, oxidation- reduction potential (ORP), Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and E-Coli. It was discovered that more  than 75% of the water samples are contaminated by EColi. Umuagu sample has Manganese value of 0.775mg/l. This more than the limiting value of 0.4mg/l. The values 252, 524 and 472 mg/l of Magnesium in samples from Estate, Abia Polytechnic and Osisio Ngwa  respectively are more than the limiting value of 150mg/l. The DO (mg/l) values of 6,4 and 9 from Ariaria Junction and Abia Polytechnic are  outside the range limiting of 6.5mg/l – 8.0 mg/l. The values of TDS, ORP and BOD recorded in all the samples are below the limiting values of 600 mg/l, 357 mV and 1mg/l respectively.
Chemical and mineralogical properties of Lejja Nsukka iron ore deposits
Authors: Dutsun A.M. , Odo J.U. , Emene A.U. , Muriana R.A. , Jiya J.
Published: November 2023

The ore deposits obtained from Dunoka, Amankwo and Umuakpo in Lejja Nsukka were found to be iron silicate in nature. They were  analysedby XRD, XRF, AAS and the ores were found to contain 60.59% Fe, 64.81%Fe and 64.67%Fe respectively. These ores when  compared to those iron ore producing nations, they were classified as medium-grade iron ore. Other elements like titanium, magnesium  and manganese were present and could be mined for commercial use. Chemical analysis of the ore samples showed that traces of phosphorous of ≤ 0.0079% and were free from the deleterious elements, sulphur and arsenic.
Effect of gold nanocomposite bearing HIF-1α siRNA on radiotherapy in nasopharyngeal carcinoma cell
Authors: Zhang Haosheng , Zhou Fangzheng
Published: November 2023

Purpose: To investigate the effect of gold nanocomposite carrying hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) siRNA on radiosensitivity of  nasopharynx cancer (NPC) cells.

Methods: Gold nanocomposite (AuNRs-(PEI-PEG)/RGD) or (AuPPR) was first synthesized and its cytotoxicity was evaluated. Then, the expression of HIF-1α in hypoxic NPC cells was assessed. In addition, the radiation sensitivity of  AuPPR bearing HIF-1α siRNA on the cells was examined under xray exposure.

Result: Gold nanocomposite (AuPPR) carrying HIF-1α siRNA  (AuPPR-HIF-1α siRNA) significantly down-regulated HIF-1α expression. Under irradiation treatment, AuPPR-HIF-1α siRNA significantly enhanced apoptosis of NPC cells by 33.76 ± 3.65 %, when compared to the control and simple AuPPR group (22.5 ± 4.16 %, p < 0.01).  Furthermore, cell cycle was significantly blocked in the sub-G1 phase in AuPPR-HIF-1α siRNA radiotherapy groups, indicating severe cell  damage.

Conclusion: This study has demonstrated that AuPPR-HIF-1α siRNA is effective in improving the radiosensitivity of  nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells under hypoxia, and therefore can potentially be used to improve the radiotherapy of this carcinoma
Alkaloids from Peganum harmala attenuated contractile responses of vascular smooth muscle cells
Authors: Al-Essa Mohamed K. , Alefishat Eman , AbuHamdah Sawsan , Al-Muhtaseb Mohammed H. , Badran Darwish H. , Wahbi Mhd Tareq , Altaweel Rima , Shatarat Amjad T.
Published: November 2023

Purpose: To investigate the contractile responses of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) to spasmogens after incubation with  harmaline, harmine, and harmalol, which are alkaloids obtained from Peganum harmala L., a member of the Zygophyllaceae family.

Methods: Contractile responses of VSMCs to norepinephrine (NE; 1 µmol/L) and potassium chloride (KCl; 60 mmol/L) were recorded in  rat aortic ring preparations pre-incubated with 0.5, 1, 5 and 10 µmol/L of each alkaloid for 15 min. Responses were expressed as mean  values of contractions in incubated preparations, relative to the recorded tension prior to treatment with alkaloids.

Results: Pre- incubation with harmaline at concentration of 10 µmol/L significantly reduced contractile responses to NE by 69.0 ± 3.0 % (p < 0.00002),  and decreased KCl-induced contraction by 34.0 ± 9.0 % (p < 0.05). Harmalol was the most effective in inhibiting contractions to KCl (48.0 ±  9.0 %, p < 0.01). However, harmalol produced relatively moderate inhibitory effects on NE-induced contractions (46.0 ± 4.0 %, p < 0.005),  followed by harmine (52.0 ± 8.0 %, p < 0.02), but it did not significantly affect contractile responses to KCl.

Conclusion: These results  highlight the differential effects of pre-incubation with alkaloids from P. harmala and their potential effects on the prevention of VSMC  spasms induced by either chemicals or stimuli that change the membrane potential.
Efficacy of phentolamine combined with milrinone on severe pneumonia in children, and its effect on serum levels of MMP-9, TIMP-1 and sICAM-1
Authors: Chen Jianbiao , Lv Hualong , Liang Zhimian
Published: November 2023

Purpose: To investigate the effect of the co-administration of phentolamine and milrinone on severe pneumonia in children, as well as on serum MMP-9, TIMP-1 and sICAM-1 levels.

Methods: From January 2021 to January 2022, 100 patients diagnosed with severe pneumonia were randomly divided into 2 groups; the  control group received oxygen inhalation and other symptomatic treatment, while the study group received phentolamine concurrently  with milrinone, Serum MMP-9, TIMP-1, sICAM-1 levels and clinical efficacy were determined in the two groups before and after treatment.

Results: After treatment, there were significant differences in IL-6, IL-10, and TNF-α levels between the study group and the control  group. Furthermore, IgA, IgG, and IgM levels in both groups were significantly higher after treatment than before treatment (p < 0.05).  The study group exhibited significant differences in MMP-9, TIMP-1, and sICAM-1 levels after treatment compared to control group (p <  0.05). Healing and therapeutic effectiveness in the study group was 76 %, which was significantly greater than in the control group (48 %;  p = 0.000). Additionally, total treatment effectiveness in the study group was 92 %, which was significantly higher than in the control  group (80 %; p = 0.015). After treatment, the PEF, FRC, and TEF25 % in the study group were significantly higher than in the control group  (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: Co-administration of phentolamine and milrinone is highly effective for the treatment of severe pneumonia in  children, and significantly reduces the levels of serum MMP-9, TIMP-1 and sICAM-1. However, multi-center clinical trials should be carried  out prior to the adoption of this treatment mode in clinical practice.
Efficacy of diquafosol sodium combined with M22 optimized pulsed light in the treatment of dry eye due to meibomian gland dysfunction
Authors: Huang Xiaodan , Wang Degui , Lin Dusheng , Zhou Zhaotao
Published: November 2023

Purpose: To determine the efficacy and safety of 3 % diquafosol sodium combined with M22 optimized pulse light (OPT) in the treatment  of dry eye due to meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).

Methods: Data from 97 dry eye patients admitted to Shantou Balder Eye Hospital  with MGD-induced dry eye illness between August 2019 and June 2021 were retrospectively reviewed and analyzed. Patients meeting  MGD diagnostic criteria in ophthalmology and exhibiting MGD-induced dry eye signs were split into two groups. The medication group  (43 cases) received 3 % diquafosol sodium eye drops six times a day for three months, while the pulsed light group (44 cases) underwent  three M22 OPT sessions at one-month intervals. Treatment efficacy of the two methods were compared by assessing changes in ocular  surface, symptom severity, inflammatory factors (hs-CRP, IL-8, IL-1β), and quality of life before and three months after treatment  commenced. Adverse reactions were also recorded.

Results: Pulsed light group showed a slightly higher (but not significant) total  effective rate (95.45 %) than the medication group (93.02 %; p > 0.05). Three months post-treatment, both groups exhibited significant  improvements in various indicators such as FL, OSDI, symptom scores, tear biomarker levels, and overall eye health (p < 0.05). The  incidence of adverse reactions was similar between the medication (4.65 %) and pulsed light (9.09 %) groups.

Conclusion: Treatment with  3 % diquafosol sodium and M22 OPT for MGD-induced dry eye yields comparable efficacy and safety, improving symptoms, ocular  surface function, reducing inflammation, and enhancing quality of life. However, 3 % diquafosol sodium shows better patient tolerance  and fewer adverse reactions, but further research is needed due to the limited number of patients in this study.
Oxaliplatin regulates the autophagy of skin squamous cell carcinoma cell line through HMGB1 pathway
Authors: Han Lei , Wang Jing , Xia Yu , Maio Jinping , Cao Juan
Published: November 2023

Purpose: To determine the influence of oxaliplatin on skin squamous cell carcinoma cell line, and the involvement of autophagy- regulating pathway of high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) in the process.

Methods: A431 cells cultured in vitro were used. The cells were  divided into groups A (treated with different concentrations of oxaliplatin) and B (treated with different concentrations of oxaliplatin combined with autophagy inhibitor 5 mmol/l3-ma). Changes in expression levels of autophagy marker molecules LC3-Ⅰ, LC3-Ⅱ, p62 and  HMGB1 in A431 cells treated with different concentrations of oxaliplatin and different concentrations of HMGB1 were evaluated by  Western blotting. Viability of A431 cells in both groups was assessed by CCK-8 assay.

Results: With increase in oxaliplatin concentration,  LC3-Ⅱ levels in A431 cells were up-regulated, p62 expression decreased, while autophagy level was increased significantly (p < 0.05). With  increase in HMGB1 protein concentration, LC3-Ⅱ level in A431 cells was raised, while p62 level was reduced, while the level of autophagy  was significantly increased (p < 0.05). Oxaliplatin treatment led to significantly higher expression level of HMGB1 in the experimental  group than in the control group without oxaliplatin treatment. The viability of oxaliplatin-treated group was dose-dependently and significantly lower (p < 0.05) than that of the control group. Compared with the control group, the cell viability of the 3-mA + oxaliplatin  group also showed a downward trend, and the decrease was greater than that of oxaliplatin-treated group (p < 0.05).

Conclusion:  Oxaliplatin upregulates autophagy by promoting HMGB1 protein expression, which may be a protective mechanism of tumor cells  against oxaliplatin cytotoxicity thereby making HMGB1 protein a potential target in skin cancer therapy.
Efficacy of the Botanical Extracts, Azadirachta indica (Sapindales: Meliaceae) and Tagetes minuta (Asterales: Asteraceae) in the Control of Cabbage Insect Pests in Iringa District, Tanzania
Authors: Rwegoshora Levocatus M. , Tairo Vendeline E. , Olotu Moses I.
Published: November 2023

Although botanical extracts have been widely studied globally, the efficacy of neem and Mexican marigold against cabbage insect pests is scanty. Field experiments were conducted at Kalenga and Mgera in 2022 using a randomized complete block design. Four treatments (neem, Mexican marigold, a mixture of the two extracts and untreated) were replicated three times. In Kalenga, damage levels for treated plots varied significantly from 3.33 to 9.20% and 5.0 to 18.33%, while for untreated plots varied from 37.70 to 45.85% during the rainy and dry seasons, respectively (F(3, 499) = 111.71, p < 0.05). A similar trend was recorded in Mgera, the damage levels varied significantly between treated (4.44–15.83%) and untreated plots (34.40–46.60%) (F(3, 449) = 94.23, p < 0.05). Treated plots had higher marketable cabbage yields (30.6–43.10 t/ha) than untreated plots (4.78–11.20 t/ha), which differed significantly in Kalenga (F (3, 67) = 141.79, p < 0.05) and Mgera (F (3, 67) = 53.36, p < 0.05). These extracts have shown insecticidal properties, can serve as promising candidates for further studies aimed at isolating active compounds for scaling up ecologically friendly strategies of controlling pests and improve the quality of cabbage products.
The Presence of Unusual Foramina in the Femoral Intercondylar and Trochanteric Fossae on Skeletonized Individuals from Tanzania
Authors: Jilala Wilson , Ngassapa David , Hamad Ali
Published: November 2023

According to the standard nomenclature, skeletal land marks are all identified by their given names in the world of human skeletal anatomy. But it is also clear that the discovery of new anatomical features continues because human beings have so many anatomical variations caused by genetics, functions, geographical adaptations, and diseases; they are all described and given names. Therefore, an anatomical feature that is rare and undescribed is certainly a discovery and it deserves to be recorded. The discovery of anatomical features on the epiphyseial ends of the femur reported here adds two new names, namely the intercondylar fossa foramen and the trochanteric fossa foramen in that long list of human skeletal anatomical structures. The intercondylar fossa foramen is an outlet found in the intercondylar fossa of the distal femur. It passes through the diaphysis of the femur and emerges in the trochanteric fossa of the femoral neck; and vice versa is the trochanteric fossa foramen. This feature was first observed on one skeletonized archaeological individual and later on five cadaveric remains. There seems to be a presence of this anatomical variation within the Tanzanian population. Only a small percentage of people have this unusual anatomical feature of the intercondylar fossa foramen, which might be a developmental ossification failure or a particular genetic-based trait. These features were assessed in the laboratory of the Anatomy Department at the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) using a Dino-lite digital microscope and X-ray images.
Antidiabetic Potential of Vitex mombassae Fruits Extract in Streptozotocin-Nicotinamide Induced Diabetic Wistar Rat Model
Authors: Mbegeze Mussa B. , Munissi Joan J.E. , Stephano Flora , Nondo Ramadhani S.O. , Nyandoro Stephen S.
Published: November 2023

Besides changes in life styles and improper dietary patterns, the rapidly increasing burden of diabetes mellitus type 2 is correlated with antidiabetic agents currently in clinical use, which are costly, less effective, and present undesirable side effects. Natural products from plants are promising alternative sources for developing more effective and cost friendly antidiabetic agents. This study therefore investigated the antidiabetic potential of Vitex mombassae fruits extract (VMFE) in streptozotocin-nicotinamide induced diabetic Wistar rat model. Oral acute toxicity test was conducted in male Wistar rat using up and down method by following OECD Guideline 423 (2002). No clinical signs of toxicity were observed at 300 and 2000 mg/kg body weight (b.w.) doses used in the assays. The LD50 value was estimated to be ˃ 2000 mg/kg b.w. In evaluation of antidiabetic activity, diabetic Wistar rats were administered with 100, 200 and 300 mg/kg b.w. of VMFE. VMFE resulting into significant lowering of the levels of fasting blood glucose (p < 0.05) and increased of level of high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C), levels of total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG) and low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) were reduced significantly (p < 0.05). Therefore, this study provides scientific evidence for antidiabetic activities of V. mombassae fruits extracts, and validates its traditional use in the management of diabetes mellitus type 2.
Revisiting the hysteresis hypothesis: an ARIMAX approach
Authors: Jump Robert Calvert , Stockhammer Engelbert
Published: November 2023

The 2008 financial crisis saw a resurgence of interest in the hysteresis hypothesis, which was subsequently reflected in policy responses to the COVID-19 and cost-of-living crises. In this paper, we present new evidence in favour of the hysteresis hypothesis for Germany, France, and the United Kingdom, using a dataset that spans from 1960 to 2019. Our model is based on the popular unobserved components approach to estimating the degree of hysteresis, which is generalised to permit a reduced form Phillips curve that takes the form of an ARIMAX model. Our results are robust to ARCH effects and varying the sample span. They support contemporary warnings of the risk of scarring effects following the COVID-19 crisis, long-standing Post-Keynesian models of hysteresis, and the recent resurgence of mainstream interest in hysteresis.
Comparison of earthquake catalogs for the Korean Peninsula declustered using three different methods
Authors: Kim Sung Kyun
Published: November 2023

Earthquake catalogs include dependent earthquakes, which are spatiotemporally related, and independent or background earthquakes. In order to predict long-term seismicity or conduct a seismic hazard assessment, the dependent earthquakes must be removed to generate a declustered earthquake catalog. Several declustering methods have been proposed to date; however, the result of seismic hazard assessment may vary depending on which declustering methods are selected. In the present study, the catalog of earthquakes that were observed between 2016 and 2021 in and around the Korean Peninsula is declustered using the methods proposed by Gardner and Knopoff [1974], Reasenberg [1985], and Zhuang et al. [2002], and the resultant catalogs are compared. The seismicity parameters (a- and b-values) in the Gutenberg-Richter relationship are found to vary among the three declustered catalogs, thus affecting long-term earthquake predictions and seismic hazard assessment. The raw (original) and three declustered catalogs are also tested to see whether they follow the Poisson process. The minimum magnitude ( ) above which the null hypothesis of the Poisson process cannot be rejected in the earthquake catalogs ranges from 1.6 to 2.2, depending on the declustered catalog. Further, the obtained herein shows a large value compared to the completeness magnitude estimated in the present study. Comparing the curves representing the cumulative number of background earthquakes against the elapsed time for the declustered catalogs shows that the method by Zhuang et al. [2002] produces the result in the closest agreement with the real background seismicity curve.
PENGEMBANGAN LKPD MELALUI MODEL RECIPROCAL TEACHING UNTUK MENSTIMULASI PEMAHAMAN KONSEP MATERI DETERMINAN MATRIKS XI SMK
Authors: Amelia Ananda Rizky , T. Ahmad Yani , Noviani Evi
Published: November 2023

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to develop LKPD through a reciprocal teaching model to stimulate conceptual understanding of the determinant matrix material for class XI SMK. Students who are in class XI Nautika SMK Negeri 9 Pontianak are the subjects in this study. RD is a form of this research. The LKPD development procedure is adapted to the Borg Gall model, from the information gathering and research stage to the operational product revision stage. The results showed that the LKPD through the reciprocal teaching model obtained an average eligibility of 77.85% with appropriate criteria. The results of student learning outcomes in the conceptual understanding test are 18 students or 100% who achieve the maximum completeness score. The results of the student response questionnaire the LKPD through the reciprocal teaching model in the initial and main trials obtained an average percentage of 93.68% and 94.91% with very high criteria.Keywords: Concept Understanding, Development, Matrix Determinant, LKPD, Reciprocal Teaching Abstrak: Adapun tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengembangkan LKPD melalui model reciprocal teaching untuk menstimulus pemahaman konsep pada materi determinan matriks kelas XI SMK. Peserta didik yang berada dikelas XI Nautika SMK Negeri 9 Pontianak merupakan subjek dalam penelitian ini. RD merupakan bentuk penelitian ini. Prosedur pengembangan LKPD disesuaikan dengan model Borg Gall, dari tahap tahap pengumpulan informasi dan penelitian sampai tahap revisi produk operasional. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa LKPD melalui model reciprocal teaching memperoleh rata-rata kelayakan sebesar 77,85% dengan kriteria layak. Hasil hasil belajar peserta didik dalam tes soal pemahaman konsep secara kalsikal yaitu 18 peserta didik atau 100% yang mencapai nilai ketuntasan maksimal. Hasil angket respon peserta didik terhadap LKPD melalui model reciprocal teaching pada uji coba awal dan uji coba utama diperoleh persentase rata-rata sebesar 93,68% dan 94,91% dengan kriteria sangat tinggiKata Kunci: Determinan Matriks, LKPD, Model Reciprocal Teaching, Pemahaman Konsep, Pengembangan
Perbaikan Jalan di Kelurahan Siwalankerto Kecamatan Wonocolo Kota Surabaya
Authors: Wasito Bambang , Fatimah Siti , Suryono Wiwid , Supriadi Supriadi , Pahala Fitrady , Winiasri Linda , Kusno Kusno , Purwayudaningtyas Ranatika , Joko Nanang
Published: November 2023

Kerusakan pada jalan akan menimbulkan banyak kerugian yang dapat dirasakan oleh penggunasecara langsung, karena sudah pasti akan menghambat laju dan kenyamanan pengguna jalanserta banyak menimbulkan korban akibat dari kerusakan jalan yang tidak segera ditangani.Untuk menjaga agar kondisi jalan tetap pada performa yang layak dalam melayani berbagaimoda transportasi perlu adanya evaluasi permukaan jalan untuk mengetahui jalan tersebutapakah masih dalam kondisi yang baik atau perlu adanya program peningkatan pemeliharaanrutin atau pemeliharaan berkala. Keberadaan jalan di Kelurahan Siwalankerto tidak semua ruasjalan dalam kondisi bagus, terdapat beberapa ruas jalan yang mengalami kerusakan. Ruas jalanyang mengalami kerusakan tersebut terletak di RW.2 tepatnya di RT.05, RT.06, dan RT.07 sertaRW.4 pada RT.04 dan di dekat pintu gerbang Dinas Perhubungan dan LLAJ.
Effectiveness of STP on Knowledge of Nursing Officers Regarding Endotracheal Tube Suctioning Working on Intensive Care Units of SKIMS Soura Srinagar, J&K
Authors: Nabi Nusrat , Akhter Aisha , Bano Zareefa
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Endotracheal tubes have been used early in previous times and have evolved continuously to their present form. Franz Kuhn made significant contributions in the early 1900s. He was the first to stress the importance of the endotracheal tube as a route for removing pulmonary secretions from the bronchotracheal tree. The objectives of the study were to assess the pre and post-test knowledge of nursing officers regarding endotracheal tube suctioning. To find the association of pre-test knowledge scores of nursing officers regarding Endotracheal tube suctioning with their selected demographic variables (age in years, gender, professional qualification, place of posting, years of working experience, attended any in-service educational /training programme regarding endotracheal tube suctioning). Methodology Pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was used to assess the effectiveness of a structured teaching program on the knowledge of 50 nursing officers regarding endotracheal tube suctioning working in ICUs of SKIMS Soura, Srinagar through purposive sampling technique. The tool used was Self structured questionnaire. Results The mean post-test knowledge score of the study subjects (42.84±4.419) was significantly higher than that of the mean pre-test knowledge score (31.52±6.309) at a 0.05 level of significance. There was a significant association between the pre-test knowledge score of study subjects with demographic variables like Age (P=0.004), professional qualification (P=0.000) and years of working experience (P=0.023) at 0.05 level of significance. Conclusion The nursing officers had average knowledge and practice regarding endotracheal tube suctioning. The structured teaching program was found to be effective in improving the knowledge and practice scores of study subjects, hence there was a need to educate them regarding endotracheal tube suctioning.
O naturismo: diálogos sobre corpo, natureza e cultura
Authors: Sousa Nadiel Cavalcante de , Targino Felipe Rafael Cavalcante , Benjamim Eloyse Emmanuelle Rocha Braz
Published: November 2023

O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar diálogos entre corpo, natureza e cultura na condição do Ser naturista e a contribuição desses conceitos para ampliação do conhecimento sobre o corpo na Educação Física. Os objetivos propostos atendem-se por meio dos dados obtidos numa análise de discurso. A análise foi construída sobre experiências de pessoas que praticam o Naturismo em praias, as quais responderam a um questionário estruturado de perguntas abertas. Pelos discursos encontrados nos questionários, observa-se que a experiência com o Naturismo foi algo significante, o que demonstra estar atrelada a cultura dos indivíduos. Considera-se que, portanto, a partir dessa experiência, as pessoas passaram a reconhecer os seus corpos inerentes à natureza que os cerca. Na Educação Física esses conceitos podem contribuir para a abertura de outros olhares, ao transformar as experiências vividas em novas possibilidades para extrapolar a cultura e a natureza que nos cerca e que nos leva a construção do conhecimento de forma ampla e significativa.
Associations Between Dermatoglific Characteristics and Manual Hold Strength in Men
Authors: Cruz Igor do Espirito Santo da , Bim Mateus Augusto , Rigo Vanessa , Cardoso Adrian , Pedrozo Sandro Claro , Grigollo Leoberto Ricardo , Zavorski Eloel Benetti , Jesus Josiane Aparecida de , Nodari Júnior Rudy José
Published: November 2023

Dermatoglyphics is a method that makes it possible to detect potential physical capacities such as muscle strength, which is essential for sports performance and is also related to health outcomes. The aim of this study was to verify associations between dermatoglyphic marks and handgrip strength in men. The study included 367 men with a mean age of 23.79 ± 4.97. The handgrip strength was collected by a manual dynamometer and the dermatoglyphic variables using the Dermatoglyphic Reader® validated by Nodari Júnior et al., according to the protocol proposed by Cummins and Midlo. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (IBM SPSS) version 20.0, assigning a significance level of p <0.05. To verify the normality of the data, the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was used. To verify differences between means, the Kruskal-Wallis test was used and for associations, the Chi-square test with adjusted residuals analysis. Superiority was observed in the means in MESQL1 and MDSQL1 among individuals with high handgrip strength in relation to those with low handgrip strength. Among the categorical variables, there was an association between the Ulnar Loop (UL) in the low strength group, the Arch (A) in the normal strength group and the Radial Loop (RL) in the high strength group, all in the MET2. It is concluded that dermatoglyphics can be used to identify individuals with low and high handgrip strength, enabling the detection and guidance of talents in sports, as well as individuals at risk of negative health outcomes.
Construção e utilização de um diário de campo para observações de uma oficina de judô
Authors: Trusz Rodrigo Augusto , Balbinotti Carlos Adelar Abaide
Published: November 2023

O relato acerca dos benefícios cognitivos e psicossociais da prática do judô por crianças está mais associado à percepção e observação dos/as sensei no cotidiano das aulas, apontando para a necessidade da existência de instrumentos que possam fazer apontamentos de forma científica. Nesse sentido, o objetivo deste artigo foi construir um diário de campo e testar um roteiro para as observações acerca do aprendizado de habilidades sociais de crianças praticantes de judô. Foi elaborada uma base conceitual através de revisão bibliográfica sobre a utilização do diário de campo associado ao método de observação participante em pesquisa qualitativa e um estudo piloto com uma turma de judô. A partir da análise da bibliografia e da experiência no estudo piloto, foi produzido um diário de campo descritivo-reflexivo contemplando, além dos campos descritivos, uma ficha de observação de situações de relações interpessoais que ocorrem nas aulas de judô. Concluiu-se que esta experiência produziu um diário de campo que se configurou como um instrumento de coleta de informações claro e pertinente, atendendo ao propósito das observações do estudo.
Ideal Tenant Mix Composition Based on Consumer Preference Weighting Method In Travoy Hub Commercial Area
Authors: Oloan Joseph Mervin , Hadisumarto Aswin D.
Published: November 2023

The success of marketing activities and financial success in a commercial area or shopping center is influenced by several factors, one of which is the tenant mix factor. The process of analyzing the composition of the tenant mix using the consumer preference weighting method can make it easier for developers to know exactly the types of tenants expected and needed by potential consumers. The research object in this study is Travoy Hub, a commercial area that is being developed by PT Jasamarga Related Business. Specifically, there are three main parameters that can describe the tenant mix model effectively, namely the tenant preference category (Preferred Main Tenant Category), the tenant order category (Ranking of Main Tenant Category Preference), and the tenant product purchasing tendency category (Likelihood of Supporting Preferred Tenants). The aim of this research is to explain the logic of the research methodology as well as the preferences of potential consumers regarding tenant plans that will operate in the commercial area in question, using the example of a commercial area in the East Jakarta area.
Islamic Boarding School-Based Economic Empowerment in Jember District The One Islamic Boarding School One Product (OPOP) Program
Authors: Ulum Miftahul , Widyawati IR Nurul , Wadud Abdul
Published: November 2023

As a subcultural institution that is deeply rooted and embedded, the existence of Islamic boarding schools cannot be separated from the discourse on education in Indonesia. Islamic boarding school institutions have a strategic position because they deal directly with the community and not only educate, but also empower the community. As mandated in the Presidential Law of the Republic of Indonesia No. 18 of 2019 concerning Islamic Boarding Schools in article 4, it is stated that Islamic boarding schools function as educational institutions, missionary institutions and community empowerment . The One Pesantren One Product (OPOP) program which started in 2019 is part of the East Java Provincial government program which also carries out the mandate of the law related to community empowerment. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive research type. This research was located in two OPOP member Islamic boarding schools. There are three basic questions in this research. First, how to implement Islamic boarding school-based economic empowerment in Jember Regency through the One Pesantren One Product program (OPOP)? Second, what is the impact of Islamic boarding school-based economic empowerment in Jember Regency through the One Pesantren One Product program (OPOP)? And third, what are the supporting and inhibiting factors for Islamic boarding school -based economic empowerment in Jember Regency through the One Pesantren One Product program ? (OPOP)? . This research aims to find out how it is implemented, its impact, as well as supporting and inhibiting factors. The results of this research show that the benefits of this program can be felt significantly by OPOP member Islamic boarding schools.
Estrés, ansiedad y desempeño laboral en docentes universitarios
Authors: López Virginia Elizabeth Rodríguez , Villavicencio Dianexy Viviana Carreño , Anchundia Pedro Jacinto Quijije , Arias Ana Elena Aria
Published: November 2023

El estrés y la ansiedad pueden afectar significativamente el desempeño laboral de los docentes universitarios. El estrés surge ante situaciones demandantes o amenazantes, mientras que la ansiedad implica preocupación y miedo anticipado. En el contexto laboral de los docentes, el estrés puede estar relacionado con altas cargas de trabajo y la gestión del tiempo, y la ansiedad puede surgir por la preparación de clases y presentaciones. Estas condiciones pueden generar un círculo vicioso que dificulta el desempeño docente. El estrés crónico y la ansiedad excesiva afectan la salud mental y física del docente, disminuyendo la calidad de la enseñanza y las relaciones con los estudiantes. Para mejorar el desempeño y bienestar de los docentes, se deben implementar estrategias de manejo del estrés y ansiedad, programas de apoyo emocional, un ambiente laboral positivo y herramientas para una adecuada gestión del tiempo. Al cuidar la salud mental de los docentes, se mejora la calidad de la enseñanza y el ambiente académico universitario. El estrés y la ansiedad pueden tener un impacto significativo en el desempeño laboral de los docentes universitarios. El estrés es una respuesta fisiológica y emocional ante situaciones demandantes o amenazantes, mientras que la ansiedad es una respuesta emocional de preocupación y miedo anticipado hacia el futuro. En el ámbito laboral de los docentes universitarios, el estrés puede estar vinculado a grandes cargas de trabajo, presión por mantener altos estándares académicos y la gestión del tiempo, la ansiedad puede surgir por la preparación de clases, presentaciones y evaluaciones. Estas condiciones pueden generar un círculo vicioso, ya que el estrés no gestionado puede aumentar la ansiedad y viceversa, dificultando el desempeño docente. El estrés crónico y la ansiedad excesiva pueden afectar la salud mental y física del docente, disminuir la calidad de la enseñanza y afectar las relaciones con los estudiantes. Para mejorar el desempeño laboral y el bienestar de los docentes universitarios, es fundamental implementar estrategias de manejo del estrés y la ansiedad. Programas de apoyo emocional, fomento de un ambiente laboral positivo y herramientas para una adecuada gestión del tiempo pueden ayudar a mitigar los efectos negativos del estrés y la ansiedad en los educadores. Cuidar la salud mental de los docentes puede mejorar la calidad de la enseñanza y el ambiente académico en las instituciones universitarias.
Effects of replacing dietary fishmeal with zymolytic black soldier fly larvae on the growth performance of the mud crab (scylla paramamosain) larvae
Authors: Yang Qibin , Fan Rui , Ma Zhenhua , Jiang Song , Huang Jianhua , Yang Lishi , Li YunDong , Yang Rui , Hu Jing , Zhou Shengjie , Su Qiong , Zhou Fa-Lin
Published: November 2023

Black soldier fly have been shown to be one of the optimal alternatives to fishmeal, but there are few reports on the effects of zymolytic black soldier fly larvae (ZBSFL) on the growth and digestion of crustaceans. An 8-week feeding trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of different replacement levels of ZBFLS on growth performance, body composition, and digestive enzyme activity of the mud crab larvae. Four diets were formulated by replacing fishmeal with 0%, 5%, 10% and 15% ZBSFL in the basal diet. Crab larvae were randomly divided into four groups of three replicates each and fed twice daily. The results showed that the SR of crab larvae was higher than that of the no-substitution group when the substitution rate reached 5% (P < 0.05). There was no significant change in SR when the substitution rate was further increased. Weight growth rate and Specific growth rate were similar, both highest at 10% substitution ratio. The crude protein content of whole crab larvae gradually increased as the proportion of FM substituted by ZBSFL increased. The lipid content of whole crab larvae in the 5% substitution ratio group was significantly higher than that in all other groups (P < 0.05). Meanwhile. The activities of amylase, protease and lipase gradually increased. In this experiment, when the percentage of ZBSFL substitution for FM reached 10%, its growth performance was optimal, with higher SR, less negative effects and more balanced indicators in all aspects. When the substitution rate was further increased, it might increase the digestive burden of the crab and negatively affect its growth.
MANEJO DE LA INFECCIÓN DEL TRACTO URINARIO EN NIÑOS
Authors: Rojas Pérez Lino Arturo , Cruz Basantes Blanca Herminia , Rojas Cruz Lino Arturo , Rojas Cruz Augusto Ernesto , Rojas Cruz Andrés Eduardo , Villagómez Vega María Daniela
Published: November 2023

Introducción. La infección del tracto urinario es un problema clínico frecuente y significativo en la población pediátrica. Se clasifican en pielonefritis aguda, cistitis, y bacteriuria asintomática. Objetivo. Identificar el tratamiento más apropiado para las infecciones pediátricas del tracto urinario, de acuerdo con la evidencia científica más reciente y sólida.  Métodos. En el desarrollo de este artículo de revisión no sistemática, se utilizó las bases de datos PubMed, Scopus, DynaMed y UpToDate. En cuanto a los criterios de inclusión, se consideraron los artículos escritos en los últimos cinco años, tanto en idioma inglés como en idioma español, siempre y cuando el texto completo fuera accesible. En esta selección incluyó estudios clínicos, estudios clínicos aleatorizados, revisiones sistemáticas y metaanálisis Resultados. En total, se encontraron 2236 artículos durante todo el proceso de búsqueda de información. De esos 2236, se descartaron 2201 artículos que no cumplían con los criterios de inclusión, y se utilizaron 35 artículos para esta investigación sobre el manejo de la infección del tracto urinario en niños Discusión. La infección del tracto urinario es un problema común en la niñez. Los síntomas clínicos pueden ser inespecíficos en bebés y niños pequeños; no obstante, en niños mayores, los síntomas son más claros e incluyen fiebre, dolor lumbar, dolor suprapúbico, disuria, polaquiuria, entre otros. El diagnóstico confirmatorio se realiza mediante el urocultivo. El tratamiento oportuno disminuye el riesgo de complicaciones posteriores. Conclusiones. Esta revisión proporciona una guía integral para el manejo efectivo de las infecciones del tracto urinario en niños, considerando tanto el diagnóstico preciso como el tratamiento adecuado.
EPIGLOTITIS EN EDADES PEDIÁTRICAS: COMPRENSIÓN ACTUAL Y ESTRATEGIAS DE MANEJO
Authors: Falconi Valencia María Cristina , Falconi Valencia Stefania Carolina
Published: November 2023

Introducción. La epiglotitis es una inflamación aguda de la epiglotis que aumenta el riesgo de obstrucción de las vías respiratorias, siendo potencialmente una emergencia médica. La infección por Haemophilus influenzae tipo B es la causa principal, aunque su incidencia y mortalidad han disminuido gracias a la vacunación. Objetivo. Abordar de manera integral la epiglotitis aguda en pacientes pediátricos, analizando en detalle su diagnóstico clínico, de laboratorio y de imagen, junto con un enfoque en el diagnóstico diferencial. Además, se explorarán estrategias de tratamiento y prevención para una comprensión completa y actualizada. Método. Se llevó a cabo una revisión narrativa de la literatura, incluyendo artículos, libros y tesis publicados en los últimos seis años, y que abordaran los temas de interés. Se excluyeron documentos en idiomas distintos al inglés y español. Resultados. De los 65 documentos hallados, se seleccionaron 30 que cumplían con los criterios de selección. Discusión. El diagnóstico de la epiglotitis se basa principalmente en evaluación clínica, presentando manifestaciones variables según la etiología, tales como fiebre alta, mal estado general, tos no perruna mínima y estridor inspiratorio. Un diagnóstico preciso requiere la visualización directa de la epiglotis, que debe presentar características como tamaño aumentado, inflamación, rigidez y coloración rojo cereza. El tratamiento puede variar según la causa subyacente, siendo la vacunación la principal medida preventiva. Conclusiones. La comprensión de signos y síntomas, el uso adecuado de pruebas complementarias y la prevención son elementos cruciales para el tratamiento oportuno de la epiglotitis en pediatría.
Effects of application of nitrogen and vermicompost on growth performance and yield of Bari Chinashak-1 (Brassica chinensis L.)
Authors: MS Hossain , MA Islam , Akter A  , Afrin M  , Haque T
Published: November 2023

A field experiment was carried out at the Horticulture Farm of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh from March to May 2018 to investigate the effects of various doses of nitrogen and vermicomposton growth and yield performance of BARI Chinashak-1. The research work comprised of two factors, factor A: four doses of nitrogen viz., (i) N0-0 kg N/ha, (ii) N1-90 kg N/ha, (iii) N2-120 kg N/ha and (iv) N3-150 kg N/ha and factor B: Three doses of vermicompost viz.,(i) V0-0 ton/ha, (ii) V1-3 ton/ha and (iii) V2-5 ton/ha. The tallest plant (38.71 cm), maximum leafnumber /plant (13.99), highest length (34.99 cm) and breath (22.70cm) of leaves and maximum yield (26.27 t/ha) were recorded when 150 kg N/ha was applied. The shortest plant (31.03 cm), minimum leaf number/plant (11.82), shortest length (28.31 cm) and breath (18.50 cm) of leaves and minimum yield (18.34 t/ha) was found in the plots that did not get any nitrogen (0 kg N/ha). In case of vermicompost, the maximum plant height (36.79 cm), number of leaves/plant (13.97), the highest leaf length (33.84 cm) and breath (22.09 cm) and maximum total yield (24.70 t/ha) was observed at 5 ton/ha, whereas the shortest plant (33.32 cm), minimum number of leaves/plant (12.22), the lowest leaf length (29.68 cm) and breath (19.57 cm), and minimum total yield (20.98 t/ha) was observed with 0 ton/ha. For combined effect, the tallest plant (40.56 cm), maximum leaf number (15.33), length (36.50 cm) and breath (24.11 cm) of leaves, plant spread (77.10 cm) were observed from N3V2combination.
Análise bibliométrica aplicada à sinterização e ao reuso de resíduos siderúrgicos
Authors: Sousa Brunna Carolina , Nariyoshi Yuri Nascimento , Lira Taisa Shimosakai de
Published: November 2023

A transformação de minérios de ferro em aço gera grandes volumes de diferentes tipos de resíduos. Esses são resultantes das mais diversas etapas deste processamento. Devido à crescente preocupação da sociedade com questões ambientais, as legislações ambientais estão ficando cada vez mais restritivas. Nesse cenário, as indústrias do setor siderúrgico estão buscando continuamente alternativas que atendam com margem essas restrições. Posto isso, ressalta-se que a sinterização dos minérios de ferro trata-se de um processo atrativo no que tange ao reuso de resíduos. Em tempo, por ser uma alternativa inteligente, segura e sustentável, o reuso de resíduos siderúrgicos na sinterização vem ganhando atenção da comunidade científica. Assim sendo, realiza-se neste trabalho uma revisão bibliométrica acerca da temática, tendo como base de dados a Scopus e Web of Science. Para isso, foi realizado um mapeamento sistemático da literatura, identificando os artigos de maior relevância e evidenciando aspectos de destaque. Os resultados obtidos indicam uma escassez de artigos voltados para o reuso de resíduos siderúrgicos no processo de sinterização, mesmo se tratando de uma alternativa promissora. Entretanto, os escassos estudos encontrados revelam que os resíduos da siderurgia, no geral, possuem características compatíveis para reuso na sinterização, ou seja, com potencial para serem explorados. Ademais, é importante atentar-se às limitações técnicas, pois essas podem tornar o reuso uma solução inviável.