bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effectiveness of Nursing Intervention Protocol on Nurses’ Performance and Patients’ Self-Care after Cataract Surgery
Authors: Taha Amal S.
Published: April 2021

Context: Cataract is the leading cause of poor vision worldwide. Patients who knowledgeable and skillful nurses well prepare are better prepared to engage in appropriate self-care activities post-cataract surgery.

Aim: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of nursing intervention protocol on nurses' performance and patients’ self-care after cataract surgery.

Methods: The study followed a quasi-experimental, pretest-posttest design. The study was conducted in ophthalmology surgical inpatient units and the outpatient clinics at Benha University Hospital. The sample consisted of all available nurses (35) working in the ophthalmology surgical inpatient units, and the outpatient clinics who are willing and agreed to participate in the study and a convenient sample consisted of 50 patients of both genders were also included in the current study before implementing nursing intervention protocol. Three tools were used to conduct the study: A structured interview questionnaire, nurses' practice checklist, and patients’ self-care activity checklist.

Results: The results showed statistically significant improvements in nurses' performance (knowledge and practice) immediately post and one-month follow-up post-nursing intervention protocol compared with pre-nursing intervention protocol implementation (p<0.001). General improvement in patients’ self-care activities (41.6±11.042) increased significantly to (64.2±13.65) after nursing intervention protocol implementation at p=0.001. However, after one month of implementing the nursing intervention protocol, a slight decline occurred after one month (52.46±10.97) compared to pre intervention level. Highly statistically significant differences were observed at a p-value ≤0.001.

Conclusion: Findings of this study conclude that the nursing intervention protocol was effective in improving nurses' performance, which was reflected in improving the practice of patients' self-care activities cared for by nurses exposed to nursing intervention protocol implementation.  It is recommended that further studies are suggested to investigate the outcome of the implementing nursing intervention protocol on decreasing the occurrence of complications post-cataract surgery.
Politiche della verità: l’uso della voce nel teatro del Living Theatre
Authors: Petruzziello Mauro , Malina Judith , Walker Thomas
Published: April 2021

On January 2015 Judith Malina - the co-founder of Living Theatre with her partner Julian Beck - release one of her last interviews before she dies. In this unpublished interview, Malina is accompanied by Thomas Walker, member of the company since 1971. The matter of the conversation are vocality’s practices and aesthetics, for example the “vocal patterns” as The Chord and Sound and Movement. A recon about “vocal personalities” is also discussed, the latter representing a consistent part of the sonic background of Living Theatre (Antonin Artaud, Alessandro Moissi, Valeska Gert, Maurice Schwartz). Another subject matter consist in examining the use of the voice in the most famous shows of the American company. The conversation is followed by a short note where Living Theatre’s work is contextualized with broader issues, as the concept of method. At the end, the relation between each vocal pattern to another is identified as “disturbance’s voice”.
Determinable Factors Affecting Commercial Banks Deposit: The Case of Nigeria (2000-2019)
Authors:   Department of Banking and Finance. Kogi State University, Nigeria, Femi Modeyin
Published: April 2021

This study examined the determinable factors affecting commercial banks deposits in Nigeria for the period of 2000 to 2019 using panel data of listed banks. The study adopted secondary data obtained from the listed Deposit Money Banks annual reports and were analyzed. Explanatory variables of the study were proxied as Branch Network, Financial intermediation ratio, Bank size, Money Supply and Economic Growth. while Dependent variable was proxied by Deposit value of banks. The study adopted ex-post facto research design to examine the effects of bank-specific and macro-economic factors on deposit in Nigerian Deposit Money Banks. Series of diagnostic tests was carried out by the study. Panel data technique specified random effect model by Hausman test. The study found that branch network and bank size have positive and significant effects with deposit while financial intermediation ratio and economic growth have positive but insignificant effects with deposit during the study period. Also, money supply has negative but significant effect on deposit. The study therefore recommended among others that the regulatory agencies of financial institutions should continue to stimulate competition in the banking industry as increase in branch network still hold key positions in strengthening deposits and activities of the institutions to be able to compete internationally. Also, at the bank level, the improvement of the deposit of Nigerian Deposits Money Banks need to be conducted by a reinforcement of the intermediation activities of banks through central banking regulation programs that will propels financial institutions to adhere to increase in loan-to-deposit portfolio.
Effectiveness of mulligan mobilization and kinesio-taping technique on the anterior innominate dysfunction in females
Authors: Sundas Farooq  , Saima Zahid  , Sana Hafeez  , Danish Hassan
Published: April 2021

Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of Mulligan mobilization with Kinesio Tex tape on pain and disability in anterior innominate dysfunction in females.
Methodology: This study was a Quasi Experimental Trial, conducted at Allied hospital and Javeed Medical complex Faisalabad. A sample size of 30 females with anterior innominate dysfunction meeting the inclusion criteria were divided into two groups. Group A was treated with therapeutic ultrasound, Mulligan mobilization technique and kinesio taping technique and group B was treated with therapeutic ultrasound and Mulligan mobilization technique. Data was taken at first day and after 10 days to measure pain and disability by Visual analogue scale and Modified Oswestry Disability Questionnaire (MODQ). Data analysis was done through the SPSS 20.
Result: Mean age of group A and B was 32.80±6.02, 34.20±6.51 respectively. Both groups showed significant improvement in pain and disability after the treatment in term of VAS and MODQ respectively. In comparison of two groups, group A showed better improvement in disability MODQ (p=0.004) as compared to VAS (p=0.20).
Conclusion: Both Mulligan mobilization along with Kineso tex tape and Mulligan mobilization alone are effective in reducing pain and disability. Mulligan mobilization along with Kinesio tex tape showed significantly better improvement in pain and disability as compared to Mulligan mobilization alone.
Key Words: Sacroiliac joint dysfunction, anterior innominate dysfunction, Kinesio taping, Mulligan mobilization, therapeutic ultrasound, Modified Oswestry Disability Questionnaire.
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A Review on Efficacy of Siddha Medicinal Herbs as Antiviral Drugs against COVID-19
Authors: D Muralidass S , M S Shree Devi
Published: April 2021

In a very short time, the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has become a global pandemic. It has infected about 29,155,581 patients and brought forth death rate about 926,544 among 216 countries as recorded by World Health Organization on 15th September 2020. At present, there is no specific and direct treatment or vaccine for this infectious disease. No therapeutic options available to cure the infection in till date which increases the mortality rate across the countries. Currently there is no antiviral treatments have been approved, several approaches have been proposed in western medicine, Chinese medicine, CAM, AYUSH and other systems. Siddha Herbal medicines are achieving high attention because of the extensive therapeutics like potent anti-microbial, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India recommended 12 Siddha herbals (Inji – Zingiber officinale, Thulasi – Ocimum sanctum, Milaku – Piper nigrum, Karunjeeragam – Nigella sativa, Keezhanelli – Phyllanthus niruri, Adhimathuram – Glycyrrhiza glabra, Vellaippoondu – Allium sativum, Citramutti – Sida cardifolia, Seenthil – Tinospora cordifolia, Manjal – Curcuma longa, Elumitchai – Citrus lemon and Vembu – Azadirachta indica) for the prevention by enhancing immunity as well as for the management of this infectious disease in its recent official publication ‘Guidelines for Siddha Practitioners for COVID 19’. This is the common advisory and the anti-viral activity of these herbals against COVID 19 is not established yet. The current situation demands proper herbal drug utilization to prepare the population immunity to fight against the infection. The present review spotlight on the literature review and the review of pharmacological actions of these herbals.
Pharmaceutico-analytical profile of Mrityunjay Rasa and evaluation of its Antibacterial activity
Authors: Khabade Swapnali , Rathi Bharat Jagdishji , Rathi Renu , Gupta Rajkumar
Published: April 2021

Background: Mrityunjay Rasa is the one of the Kharaliya Kalpana explained in Yogaratnakara in Jwara chikitsa and indicated in all types of fever. Any pathology can leads to diseases which are easily seen by fever as a clinical symptom. Bacterial infections through the skin or by any system defiantly reflect through fever and as told in classics Mrityunjay Rasa is having the capacity to eradicate all types of Jwara. Aim & Objective: The study is planned to evaluate the antibacterial activity of Mrityunjay Rasa. Material and methods: Mrityunjay rasa was prepared according to Yogratnakar at the Department of Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana. The formulation was tested for organoleptic characters, physicochemical parameters and microbial specification tests. Observation and results: Standard Mrityunjay rasa can be prepared from three Bhawana of Ardraka swarasa each for an average of 11.55 hrs. Prepared Mrityunjay rasa was Reddish in color with a specific smell and 145.57% average yield.  Analytical standards for Mrityunjay rasa such as loss on drying at 105oC, total ash, acid insoluble ash, alcohol soluble extractives, water-soluble extractive, pH, Hardness, Disintegration time and particle size were 2.10%, 15.87%, 2.43%, 2.29%, 20.43 %, 8.7 (10% aqueous solution), 3, 30 minutes 20 sec and 95.41  respectively. Mrityunjay Rasa has shown a better zone of inhibition against Staphylococcus aureus. Conclusion: Analytical parameters obtained through the present study can be considered as a reference standard for Mrityunjay rasa.
Kumaragara, Rakshakarma and Special Care Neonatal Unit: A Critical Review
Authors: Antony Chris
Published: April 2021

The protective rites of a newborn are an important part of neonatal care according to Ayurvedic principles. Similar to the organization of Special Care Neonatal Unit (SCNU) which is essential for reducing neonatal mortality and improving quality of life of survivors, Ayurveda advises meticulous organization of sutikagriha (the puerparial room) and kumaragara (the infant care room) along with rakshakarma (protective rites) for maintaining strict asepsis and providing a healthy environment to the mother and infant. An understanding of these protective rites and infant care room is mandatory to incorporate the Ayurvedic neonatal care into the modern neonatal care which is attempted in this paper. Relevant Ayurvedic treatises like Charaka Samhita, Susruta Samhita, Kasyapa Samhita, Ashtanga Sangraha and Ashtanga Hridaya were studied along with the guidelines by National Neonatology Forum of India for the setting up of a Special Care Neonatal Unit (SCNU). A comparison of the kumaragara and rakshakarma with Special Care Neonatal Units of modern neonatology reveals that highly recommended aseptic measures in the form of rakshas or amulets, dhupana or fumigation, vigil for graharoga or infectious diseases, etc. were followed in Ayurvedic nursing homes even before the advent of modern neonatology and construction and standard of care in a kumaragara is similar to that in an SCNU. There are a lot more principles to be adopted from Ayurveda for guiding future integrative medicine.
Study on the synthesis of graphene/Fe2O3-TiO2@porphyrin hybrid composite and its application as photocatalyst for dyeing wastewater treatment
Authors: Truong Tuan , Nguyen Giang , Nguyen Phuong , Ho Phuong Hien , Nguyen Thi Hong Phuong , Tran Lam , La Duong
Published: April 2021

Graphene/Fe2O3-TiO2@porphyrin composite was successfully fabricated via self-assembled approach. The synthesized material was fully characterized by UV-Vis, SEM, XRD, photoluminescence, and FT-IR techniques. The graphene@Fe2O3-TiO2@porphyrin composite exhibited uniform incorporation of Fe2O3-TiO2 particles and aggregated nanorod porphyrin on the graphene surface. The resultant graphene@Fe2O3-TiO2@porphyrin composite reveal high photocatalytic performance toward RhB degradation under silmulated sunlight irradiation, which can be utilized as a promising photocatalyst for green environment remediation.
Synthesis of ZnMn2O4 nanostructure via hydrothermal method
Authors: Nguyen Le My Linh  , Do Mai Nguyen
Published: April 2021

In this study, the spinel-type ZnMn2O4 material was successfully synthesized via  hydrothermal method. Several factors influencing the synthesis of material such as Zn/Mn mole ratio, hydrothermal temperature and calcination temperature were studied. The characterization of expected samples using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), surface area analysis (BET) was conducted. The XRD results indicated that the highly ordered crystalline form of spinel ZnMn2O4 was synthesized in the conditions: Zn/Mn mole ratio of 1:2, hydrothermal temperature of 120 °C, hydrothermal time of 24 h and calcination temperature of  500 °C.
Synthesis and Application of Fe‑BTC Nanocomposites as Highly Efficient Photocatalysts in the Dye Degradation
Authors: Nguyen Ba Manh  , Vu Anh Tuan  , Le Ha Giang
Published: April 2021

Nano Fe-BTC composites were successfully synthesized by hydrothermal treatment with an ultrasonic method. Samples were characterized by XRD, FTIR, BET, SEM, EDS, and XPS. SEM result showed nano Fe-BTC particles size of 10-30 nm. Nano Fe-BTC showed the high surface area (1258 m2/g) and pore volume (0.99 cm3/g). Fe-BTC nanocomposites were tested for the photocatalytic degradation of reactive dye (reactive yellow RY-145) in aqueous solution. Fe-BTC composites exhibited high photocatalytic activity. Thus, at the pH of 6.5 and the high initial concentration of 100 mg RY-145/L, removal efficiency reached the value of 98.13% after 60 min. of reaction. Moreover, nano Fe-BTC also showed high RY-145 removal efficiency after 3 catalytic regeneration. This contributes to the sustainable development and green chemistry.
Adsorption (PO4)3- ion in aqueous solution using ZnO nanomaterials fabricated byelectrochemical method
Authors: Pham Huong Quynh  , Luong Thi Anh  , Luu Thi Liu  , Ha Nam Phuong  , Nguyen Phuong Chi  , Nguyen Thanh Trung  , Phung Thi Oanh
Published: April 2021

The study presents the results of the adsorption ability of phosphate ion (PO43-) in aqueous solution using ZnO nanomaterials fabricated by electrochemical method. The effects of initial pH (1-8), contact time (0-180 minutes), initial adsorbent dosages (0.2-1.2 g/L), and initial concentrations of PO43- ion (10-100 mg/L) have been studied at ambient temperatures (25°C±2°C). The results found the optimal conditions for adsorption of PO43- at pH=5, 90 minutes of equilibrium time, and 0.6 g/L of adsorbent dosages. The model of Langmuir has been found perfectly adequate to describe the equilibrium results of adsorption and the maximum capacity has been determined to be 101,01 mg/g. The results are promising for the use of ZnO nanomaterials to remove PO43- ion from the aqueous solution as well as the application of wastewater treatment in real conditions.
Highly efficient transfer hydrogenation of 4-Methoxybenzaldehyde over supported silver nanoparticles
Authors: Co Thanh Thien  , Dinh Duc Giang  , Le Viet Hai  , Tran Van Man
Published: April 2021

Silver nanoparticles were simply synthesized via the reduction of silver salt using ascorbic acid as reducing agents. These silver nanoparticles were then embedded on the supports X (X = Bent, C, ZnO, Zeolit, and Al2O3) in high yield. The optical property of these catalysts was characterized by UV-Vis spectroscopy, the structure of Ag-X was studied by Powder X Ray Diffraction (PXRD), the distribution of Ag particles in X was studied by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), the specific surface area of catalysts was evaluated by N2 adsorption isotherms analysis at 77K. All results consisted to the loading method, indeed, TEM image indicated that the silver nanoparticles size is in range of 10¸15 nm and fully loaded into X. The efficiency of these catalysts was performed on the transfer hydrogenation of 4-methoxybenzaldehyde in the presence of potassium hydroxide as base at atmosphere pressure. The results showed that Ag-X exhibited high activities of up to 89.8% conversion within 60 min at 60 °C in the case of Ag-C catalyst.
On Initial Segments of Turing Degrees Containing Simple T-Mitotic but not wtt-Mitotic Sets
Authors: Mokatsian Arsen
Published: April 2021

We consider the properties of computably enumerable (c.e.) Turing degrees containing sets, which possess the property of a T-mitotic splitting but don't have a wtt-mitotic splitting. It is proved that for any noncomputable c.e. degree b there exists a degree a, such that a · b and a contains a simple T- itotic set, which is not wtt-mitotic.
Relative Lengths of Paths and Cycles in 2-Connected Graphs
Authors: Nkoghosyan Zhora
Published: April 2021

Let l be the length of a longest path in a 2-connected graph G and c the circumference - the length of a longest cycle in G. In 1952, Dirac proved that c , by noting that "actually c , but the proof of this result, which is best possible, is rather complicated". Let L1;L2; :::;Lm be a vine on a longest path of G. In this paper, using the parameter m, we present a more general sharp bound for the circumference c including the bound c as an immediate corollary, based on elementary arguments.
Polynomial Bounded Proof Complexities for Some Classes of DNF-Tautologies
Authors: Petrosyan Garik
Published: April 2021

In this paper, we present the results on Frege proof complexities of some DNFtautologies. At first we introduce the notion of complete DNFs and prove that complete DNFs are tautologies, we also show that if the proof complexities for the set of complete DNFs are polynomially bounded, then the set of DNF-tautologies D, for which the number of non-negated variables in every conjunct is O(log(D)), also has polynomially bounded proof complexities. Later we show that the set of all balanced DNF-tautologies has polynomial proof complexities..
Cardinality Estimation of an SQL Query Using Recursive Neural Networks
Authors: Karamyan Davit
Published: April 2021

To learn complex interactions between predicates and accurately estimate the cardinality of an SQL query, we develop a novel framework based on recursive tree-structured neural networks, which take into account the natural properties of logical expressions: compositionality and n-ary associativity. The proposed architecture is an extension of MSCN (multi-set convolutional network) for queries containing both conjunction and disjunction operators. The goal is to represent an arbitrary logical expression in a continuous vector space by combining sub-expression vectors according to the operator type. We compared the proposed approach with the histogram-based approach on the real-world dataset and showed that our approach significantly outperforms histograms with a large margin.
A Rational Approach to the Problem of Accurate UAV Landing Using Intelligent Image Processing Methods
Authors: Asatryan David , Kurkchiyan Vardan , Sazhumyan Grigor
Published: April 2021

This paper is devoted to the description of preliminary results of solving two problems related to the problem of accurate unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) landing. The first task is to develop a methodology for rational choice of the landing platform image, which ensures the best recognition by an UAV from any angle and a reasonable observation distance. The second task is to develop a procedure for a sequential analysis of the current situation, forthcoming of the UAV to the platform and accurate landing. To solve these problems, it is proposed to use the previously developed intelligent processing methods based on the using of the structural properties of an image. In particular, the technique is applied using the Weibull distribution model for the gradient magnitude of an image and its components. Numerical results are presented that show the prospects of the proposed procedures and the directions for improving the developed techniques.
Efektivitas Sistem Parkir Elektronik (E-Parkir) Dalam Pengelolaan Parkir Di Kota Surakarta
Authors: Pradita Silvanda Dewi , Utomo Is Hadri
Published: April 2021

E-Parkir merupakan pelayanan perparkiran untuk mewujudkan parkir yang aman, nyaman dan transparan, diharapkan mampu melancarkan tarif progresif sehingga perselisihan juru parkir dengan masyarakat dapat dihindari. E-Parkir dimaksudkan untuk mengurangi praktik juru parkir liar serta kebocoran retribusi dapat diatasi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Untuk menilai efektivitas E-Parkir menggunakan teori Budiani yang memuat ketepatan sasaran program, sosialisasi program, tujuan dan pemantauan program. Hasil penelitian menunjukan masih kurang efektif dinilai dari sosialisasi masih kurang diberikan pada masyarakat sehingga masih belum mengetahui E-Parkir. Tujuan program juga belum semuanya tercapai karena masih ditemukan beberapa juru parkir tidak mengoperasikan alat serta kesadaran juru parkir dan masyarakat kurang, namun sudah efisien menghadapi perselisihan juru parkir dengan pengguna. Meskipun demikian ketepatan sasaran sudah tepat dimana sasarannya masyarakat, Dinas Perhubungan Kota Surakarta dan Juru Parkir. Adapun pemantauan program sudah efektif yang diikuti pendampingan dan evaluasi perbaikan telah rutin dilaksanakan.
PARACOLOSTOMY HERNIAS, PROBLEMATIC QUESTIOS OF ACTUAL SURGERY (LITERATURE
REVIEW)
Authors: SHAPRYNSKYI Volodymyr , VOROVSKIY Oleh , SADYK Ivan
Published: April 2021

MEDICINE
ГЕНЕТИКО-МОРФОЛОГІЧНИЙ ПІДХІД – КЛЮЧ ДО МІЛЬЙОНІВ ВИНАХОДІВ
Authors: КУЗНЄЦОВ Юрій
Published: April 2021

Physical and technical & mathematical sciences
FORMATION OF THE MONITORING AND USE OF THE GIS LAND OBJECTS OF THE NATURAL RESERVEF
UND OF REGIONS
Authors: MAMONOV Kostiantyn , VYATKIN Roman , SCLYAR Iurii , KANIVETS O. , KAPINOS N.
Published: April 2021

PHYSICAL AND TECHNICAL & MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
THEORETICAL AND LEGAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PUBLIC CONTROL IN THE FIELD OF JUDICIAL
AUTHORITIES
Authors: NALYVAIKO Larysa
Published: April 2021

Political and legal sciences
INTERACTION OF THE STATE AND THE PERSON AS A VALUE REFERENCE POINT OF THE MODERN
STATE
Authors: VARYCH Olga
Published: April 2021

POLITICAL AND LEGAL SCIENCES
ТЕОРЕТИКО-ПРАВОВІ ПРОБЛЕМИ РЕАЛІЗАЦІЇ ЦІЛЕЙ СТАЛОГО РОЗВИТКУ В АГРОСФЕРІ
УКРАЇНИ
Authors: КУРМАН Тетяна
Published: April 2021

POLITICAL AND LEGAL SCIENCES
ГІГІЄНІЧНА ОЦІНКА ВПЛИВУ ПРОЦЕСУ МЕХАНІЧНОЇ ПЕРЕРОБКИ ВТОРИННОЇ ПЕТФ-ПЛЯШКИ НА СТАН
ЗАБРУДНЕННЯ АТМОФЕРИ ЗА РЕЗУЛЬТАТАМИ САНІТАРНО-ЕПІДЕМІОЛОГІЧНОЇ ЕКСПЕРТИЗИ
Authors: МАЛИШЕВСЬКА Ольга , ГАРКАВИЙ Сергій
Published: April 2021

CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
СТРАТЕГІЧНЕ ФІНАНСОВЕ ПЛАНУВАННЯ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ТЕРИТОРІАЛЬНИХ ГРОМАД
Authors: РИСІН ВІТАЛІЙ , КАЩИШИН ВАСИЛЬ , ВОЛОШИН ОРИСЯ
Published: April 2021

ECONOMIC SCIENCES
ФОРМУВАННЯ ТА РЕАЛIЗАЦIЯ РЕСУРСНОЇ ПОЛIТИКИ БАНКIВ
Authors: ЧЕРЕП Алла , ЖУРАВЛЬОВА Анастасія
Published: April 2021

ECONOMIC SCIENCES
The Influence of Ultra-High Diluted Compounds on the Growth and the Metabolites of Oriza sativa L.
Authors: Hosseinian Saba , Maute Christiane , Rahimi Fariba , Maute Cornellia , Hamedi Maryam , Mirzajani Fateme
Published: April 2021

Background: In the present research, we investigated the effects of the ultra-high dilutions (UHDs) on Oryza sativa L. (rice), physiological and biochemical variations.

Methods: In order to study the effect of UHDs (Calendula officinalis in the dilution of 3×103X and Arnica montana in the dilution of 2 ×104 X), 28 experiments were designed and statistically analyzed via the Design Expert 7.0.1 software over the general factorial design methodology. Three qualitative factors were studied including the UHDs/placebo usage (A), sterile/non-sterile experimental condition (B) and the type and timing of the UHDs usage (C). The validated analysis was subjected into more studies on the variations in physiological growth, carbohydrate, protein content, pigment production, and amino acid patterns.

Results: To evaluate the effects of UHDs on rice, we formed a desirable response percentage from a number of healthy seedling production, and studied the height percentage of the aerial parts and main roots. The statistical analysis resulted in the prediction model which was more than 97% correlates with experimental results. The results showed that the UHDs increased the pH variations, carbohydrate, protein and pigment levels by ~2.5, ~1.5, ~1.4, and ~1.4 fold, respectively. Also compared to placebo, the amount and proportion of amino acids has significantly varied. .

Conclusion: Compared to placebo, the UHDs have statistically validated affected the rice germination and seedling growth. Also, they can affect the stress conditions caused by the sterilization process, seedlings entrance into the light and their transition into hydroponic culture medium. The use of UHDs leads to an increase in the production of chlorophyll, as well as carbohydrate and protein content. Moreover, they cause significant variations in the amino acid profile and the production of amino acids along with the photosynthesis, germination, and metabolism processes.
أثر تداعيات فيروس كورونا على أداء الشركات المدرجة في سوق المال السعودي (تداول): دراسة تطبيقية على الشركات الصناعية
Authors: فوزي علي بلحاج و خالد محمد الجابري
Published: April 2021

هدفت الدراسة إلى التعرف على أثر جائحة فيروس كورونا على أداء شركات القطاع الصناعي والمدرجة في سوق رأس المال السعودي (تداول) والذي يعد قطاعاً مهماً ومشاركاً بنسبة كبيرة في رفد الاقتصاد السعودي والاقتصاد العالمي على حد سواء. تكون مجتمع الدراسة من (58) شركة مثلت جميع الشركات الصناعية المدرجة في سوق المال السعودي (تداول) وهي: قطاعات المواد الأساسية، قطاع الطاقة، قطاع إنتاج الغذاء، وقطاع الأدوية خلال فترة أزمة فيروس كورونا والتي بدات نهاية العام 2019م. اعتمدت الدراسة على المنهج الوصفي التحليلي والبيانات المالية من واقع القوائم والتقارير المالية التي أفصحت عنها تلك الشركات. وأشارت أهم النتائج إلى أن معظم الشركات الصناعية السعودية تأثرت سلبًا بوباء فيروس كورونا، حيث أظهرت أن الشركات في قطاع المواد الأساسية خسرت قرابة 15٪ وانخفضت ربح السهم بنسبة 67٪ وكانت شركات قطاع الطاقة الأكثر تضررًا، في حين بلغ معدل التراجع لصافي الربح بين 81٪ -106٪، بينما كان هناك ارتفاع في معدل الخسائر في بترورابغ بنسبة 230٪ ، وانخفاض كبير في ربحية السهم في معظم الشركات. كما بينت النتائج ارتفاع لصافي ربح بعض الشركات في قطاع إنتاج الغذاء والذي تراوح بين 7٪ -1314٪. تمثلت أهم توصيات الدراسة في أنه يجب على الشركات الصناعية وضع خططًا فعالة لسلاسل التوريد ، وإعادة النظر في عقود التأمين وعقود الإيجار ، ووضع خطط مخاطر فعالة ، إضافة إلى الخطط والسياسات المالية وإدارة السيولة لضمان استمرارية أنشطتها أثناء الجائحة أو لمواجهة أية مخاطر مستقبلية.
Determinan Tingkat Pengetahuan Tentang Risiko Pemakaian Headset Dengan Sikap Penggunaan Headset Pada Mahasiswa
Authors: Listiana Ida , Hasan Mochamad , Rosmayati Wida
Published: April 2021

Headset refers to a pair of small loudspeakers that are worn on or around the head above the user's ear. World Health Organization (WHO) stated in 2019 that nearly 50% or 1.1 billion adolescents and young adults (12 to 35 years old) are at risk of hearing loss due to loud and long exposure to sound, including music they listen to through personal audio devices and the 2018 WHO projection shows that if no action is taken, there will be 630 million people living with hearing loss by 2030 and this number will continue to grow or 1 in 10 will experience hearing loss. The objective of this research is to determine a correlation between the students understanding of the headset usage risk and their attitudes of using headset at semester IV nursing students of STIKes Widya Dharma Husada Tangerang. The result of this research based on the data collected from the students showed that 21 students with well understanding of the headset usage risk have shown positive attitudes (32.3%). Meanwhile, 44 (67,7%) students with well understanding of the headset usage risk have shown negative attitudes. The result of the statistical calculation found that (p-value=0,421, α: 0,05). Therefore, it can conclude that there is no correlation between the students understanding of the headset usage risk and their attitudes of using headset. The suggestion based on this research is students should contribute by raising awareness about hearing loss and how to prevent it.
Educação Física escolar em tempos de Covid-19: o ensino do esporte e a paralisação dos megaeventos
Authors: Andrade Leonardo Carlos de , Silva Regina Queiroz , Santos Junior Eugênio Lopes dos
Published: April 2021

Diante do cenário expansivo do Corona Vírus (CoVID-19) as escolas goianienses suspenderam suas atividades presenciais e por conseguinte assumiram as aulas remotas como égide. Esse artigo tem como objetivo expor os elementos teórico-metodológicos de uma experiência desenvolvida pela disciplina Educação Física à luz de um referencial histórico-crítico, no interior da Educação Básica, em meio ao distanciamento social. Tomamos como centralidade do processo didático a paralisação dos eventos esportivos e dilema ético implícito nessa ação. As categorias determinantes para essa mediação foram conteúdo, forma e destinatário, além do próprio objeto do campo que é a Cultura Corporal. Entendemos que apesar do êxito da proposta didática, encontramos obstáculos demasiados, portanto legitimamos o caráter provisório (e improvisado) das aulas remotas e enfatizamos a importância da escola regular e presencial.
Educação para idosos em tempo de pandemia no Núcleo de Estudos da Terceira Idade: relato de experiência
Authors: Medeiros Michele , Baeta Neves Alonso da Costa Maria Fernanda , Koerich Guilherme Henrique
Published: April 2021

A pandemia de COVID-19 trouxe a necessidade de reformulações nos processos educacionais, em especial, às pessoas idosas. O distanciamento social e a educação mediada pelas tecnologias digitais fizeram-se necessárias. Este relato apresenta a estratégia de manutenção do vínculo com os estudantes idosos do Núcleo de Estudos da Terceira Idade (NETI), com a proposição do “Programa Quarentena no NETI”. O desenvolvimento do projeto se dá por postagens semanais, de diferentes materiais e conteúdos nos grupos de WhatsApp das atividades ofertadas. O Programa foi avaliado pelos estudantes idosos via questionário online, os quais 96,7% demonstraram muita satisfação e satisfação com os conteúdos. Os materiais abordam diferentes conteúdos, temas e formatos, sendo que os vídeos são os prediletos dos estudantes idosos. Conclui-se que o programa tem se apresentado como uma experiência exitosa, uma vez que, tem proporcionado vínculo com os estudantes e o compartilhamento de informações durante a pandemia de COVID-19.
Anápolis: a refuncionalização da cidade média e o papel dos planos diretores
Authors: Claro Letícia Pacheco dos Passos
Published: April 2021

This research seeks to explore the process of re-functioning of a medium-sized city, the centrality of its urban network, by the lens of the city's director plans, and to understand the role of these policies for the transformations of the territory. The re-functioning is the result of intentionalities, and power disputes between actors who legitimize their actions through public policies. Therefore, exploring this process from the point of view of plans starts from the central idea of their role in directing, inducing or modifying the uses of the territory. Thus, this study deals with the historical narrative from the formation of the city up to the present day in parallel with the history told by the director plans evidencing the paths through the re-functioning of Anápolis. Thus, it is possible to observe the economic transformations of the city, from commercial exploitation and small services of local production flow to the specialization of the industrial sector and services related to logistic transportation at a regional level. The director plans to play a fundamental role in leading this re-functionalization, also it is directly related to the context, especially in times of local/national crisis, mainly with the objective of keeping the city as an attractive investment and centrality in its urban network.
Avaliação do espaço público urbano: Passeio das Virtudes, Porto, Portugal
Authors: Rios Cauê Martins , Bispo Luiza Rabaça Loureiro Bruno , Alves Fernando Manuel Brandão , Amador Carolina Aquino , Pippi Luis Guilherme Aita , Barbosa Ana Catarina Pinto
Published: April 2021

This paper aims to elaborate a diagnosis of the public space of Passeio das Virtudes, in Porto, Portugal. As a place of great importance, and agglomeration of people, it is neglected by the citizen. It was performed first a bibliographical revision, referring to the relation of the cities with their public spaces and the transformations of the same ones until nowadays. In addition, it was made a qualitative analysis structured in four dimensions: physical, functional, social, and historical-cultural. Thus, knowing the region and the needs of the uses of the space it was possible to highlight the positive aspects of Passeio das Virtudes environment. By seeking information and diagnoses that provide the city with an even more lively urban environment, of attraction to the public, which ensures well-being, safety, comfort, and accessibility to users, we are thus meeting the policies of revitalization and transformation of the place into a pole of culture and leisure.
Bacia Cicloviária - uma proposta metodológica para a implantação da mobilidade ciclística em Florianópolis, SC, Brasil
Authors: Raquel Roberta
Published: April 2021

Urban mobility has become a central issue for the future of cities and the bicycle arises as a new paradigm of mobility, once its benefits incorporate environmental as well as socio-spatial perspectives. However, it is necessary to ensure its use safely. Thus, based on a bibliographical analysis and considering important indicators for cyclo-mobility, this paper aims to present the conceptual model of the Cycling Basin as a methodological instrument for implantation of the cycle system in the island city of Florianópolis, Santa Catarina State, Southern Brazil.
Sharing Economies, Technologies, and the Changing Nature of Urban Public Space in Medium-Sized Cities
Authors: Pasalar Celen , Hallowell George Dewey
Published: April 2021

Public spaces ensure the functional operation and resource sharing in all cities. Streets, squares, and parks afford cultural, socio-economic, and ecological activities benefitting society. However, technology and sharing economies are changing the use of urban spaces. Planners and designers must, therefore, consider the evolution of sharing and other technologies that continue to alter the formation of space in growing medium-sized cities. Public space in a city is a spectrum from the streets to the privacy within homes, and this transect is now being blurred by sharing technology and practices. This paper examines the impact that new technologies and sharing economies have on the way public spaces are generated and used, and what opportunities exist to mitigate negative changes using a human-centered focus and ecological wisdom.
Cidades biofílicas inteligentes: Um estudo sobre diretrizes deste conceito aplicado a cidades médias
Authors: Klebers Luan da Silva , Pippi Luis Guilherme Aita
Published: April 2021

The issue is presented to understand urban planning and how to draw new perspectives so that, through full technological use, improvements are sought for everyday life. However, it fails by segregating the ‘smart’ concept from society's ecosystem relationship with nature. The city is vital, dynamic and democratic, it comes from the symbiotic relationship of coexistence amid anthropic and natural environments thus requiring multifunctionality and dynamics of users. This paper presents a brief reflection about smart biophilic cities, analyzing the medium-sized cities from the perspective of resilient cities, and their conceptual applicability.
Ecologia Translacional: informações ambientais aplicadas ao Planejamento e Gestão de Rondonópolis, MT, Brasil
Authors: Angeoletto Fabio , Leandro Deleon da Silva , Paludetto Natalia Aguiar
Published: April 2021

Translational ecology is an approach according to scientists, decision-makers, legislators, and managers work together to solve sociological, ecological, and political environmental problems. Research projects in this approach are characterized by long-term partnerships between research institutions, legislators, and managers. In this essay we present and discuss 10 successful research projects with a translational ecological approach, conducted in partnership among the graduate programs of Geography, and Environmental Management and Technology of UFMT, European universities, the Environmental Steering Committee, Public Ministry of the State of Mato Grosso, and County Secretary of Environment of Rondonópolis.
Notas sobre a presença dos gatos domésticos nas cidades médias
Authors: Johann Juciane Maria , Angeoletto Fabio , Richard Enrique
Published: April 2021

The expansion of urban areas is leading people to adopt cats as pets as they are better adapted to the modern lifestyle, require smaller spaces, and could stand alone for longer periods compared to other animals such as dogs. However, environmental groups are concerned about the increasing population of felines in urban areas, as they believe that cats threaten the lives of wild birds and small mammals that may be extinct. This research note presents the pros and cons of cats’ presence in cities as to how to handle them. Correct management of these animals is necessary since the greatest environmental risk related to their presence is their uncontrolled reproduction and consequent abandoning of undesirable pups by their tutors.
The TransEnterix European Patient Registry for Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Procedures in Urology, Abdominal, Thoracic, and Gynecologic Surgery (“TRUST”)
Authors: Darwich Dietmar , Darwich Ibrahim , Willeke Frank
Published: April 2021

Introduction: Robotic surgery was first introduced in the mid-1980s, and at the end of the '90s, the da Vinci® System (Intuitive Surgical Inc., Sunnyvale, California) was introduced in Europe and held a monopoly for years afterward. In 2016, Senhance™ digital laparoscopic platform (Asensus Surgical, Durham, North Carolina) came to the market. This new platform is based on laparoscopic movements and is designed for laparoscopic surgeons. This study shows the surgical outcomes of patients after different visceral, colorectal, gynecological, and urological surgical procedures done with the Senhance™ digital laparoscopic platform with a focus on safety.
Materials and Methods: The study population consists of 871 patients who underwent robotic surgery with the Senhance™ platform. The most common procedures were hernia repairs (unilateral and bilateral), cholecystectomies, and prostatectomies. The procedures were performed in five centers in Europe between February 2017 and July 2020 by experienced laparoscopic surgeons.
Results: 220 (25.3 %) out of 871 patients had a unilateral hernia repair, 70 (8.0%) a bilateral hernia repair, 159 (18.3%) underwent a cholecystectomy, and 168 (19.3%) a prostatectomy. The other procedures included visceral, colorectal, and gynecological surgery procedures. The median docking time was 7.46 minutes for the four most common procedures. The duration of surgery varied from 32 to 313 minutes, the average time was 114.31 minutes.
Adverse events were rare overall. There were 48 (5.5 %) adverse events out of 871 patients, 24 of them (2.8 % of all cases) were severe. Out of all 24 severe adverse events, five events (20.8%) were likely related to the robot, 17 events (70.8%) were unlikely related to the robot, and two events (8.3%) could not be categorized.
Regarding complications following unilateral hernia repairs, data from 212 patients was available. Thirteen (6.1%) complications occurred, and six of those (2.8%) were serious. Out of 68 patients with a bilateral hernia repair, six patients (8.8%) developed complications, three of which were severe (4.4%). The complication rate was 2.8% in the patients following a cholecystectomy (4/144); two of them serious. After prostatectomy, six out of 141 patients (4.3 %) had complications; one serious (0.7%) No mortality was observed.
Data about unplanned conversions to laparoscopic surgery could be collected from 761 patients which is a rate of 3.7%. There were 12 conversions out of 760 procedures to open surgery (1.6%).
Conclusions: Our series shows these procedures are safe and reproducible. The findings suggest that the surgical results after robotic surgery with the Senhance™ system are promising. Long-term data regarding complication rates should be the subject of future studies.
STUDY OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND USE OF RESILIENT DENTURE LINING MATERIALS IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
Authors:   Department of Prosthetic Dental medicine, Faculty of Dental medicine, Medical University - Sofia, Bulgaria., Yankova Mariana , Peev Todor ,   Private Practice, Sofia, Bulgaria., Yordanov Bozhidar ,   Department of Prosthetic Dental medicine, Faculty of Dental medicine, Medical University - Sofia, Bulgaria., Dimova-Gabrovska Mariana ,   Department of Prosthetic Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University - Sofia, Bulgaria., Dimitrova Desislava ,   Dental Clinic Edinstvo, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Published: April 2021

Introduction: Since the beginning of the last century until today, resilient resins have been used for the lining of partial and complete dentures with the aim to achieve more uniform distribution of masticatory pressure and to reduce the trauma of mucous membranes. The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge and use of resilient denture lining materials (RDLMs) in clinical practice. Material and methods: The study was conducted among dental practitioners and dental technicians in 2016. A direct survey method was used, with a questionnaire containing 11 questions. Results: Over half (53.4%, n = 133) of the respondents do not use RDLMs in their practice. In the cases of retentive prosthetic field or prosthetic field with advanced atrophy, the respondents focus mainly on the surgical preparation of the prosthetic field and recommend the use of RDLMsif there are exostosis-related pain symptoms (≈41%, n = 103) or painful neurogenic points (≈ 44%, n = 105). One-third of the respondents prefer the use of long-term RDLMs, and 73% prefer to apply the indirect lining technique. Conclusion: The various types of RDLMs and their characteristics are well-known by the dental practitioners and dental technicians but rarely used, due to a number of unresolved related issues, such as ungluing of the resilient material from the denture base, appearance of an unpleasant odor, change in the color or texture of the material, etc. In our study, dental practitioners and dental technicians use RDLMsfor complete denture lining mainly in clinical cases with presented pain symptoms.
Current Teaching Methods Used for English Language Teaching in Upper Elementary School and the Preferred Ones for the Lower Grades
Authors: Alhindi Shereen , Halabi Maha
Published: April 2021

There is no doubt that the teaching method has a significant effect on the student`s outcome and the responsibility for choosing the right method falls on the teacher. With experience, the teacher will be able to decide which method will fit the student’s needs. This research examines the most popular teaching methods and materials for teaching the English language in Saudi public schools, particularly in the upper elementary grades. It also aims to explore the perceptions of English language teachers of the methods and materials they consider to be the most effective in the teaching of lower elementary grades in Saudi public schools, who will be exposed to the English language for the first time. The sample of the study comprised 44 English teachers in Saudi public schools. The findings show that the majority of the English language teachers use Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) either alone or with other teaching methods. Moreover, most of them are willing to use it with the low grades of elementary. The findings also show that the most used materials in the classroom are videos, pictures, audiovisuals and the least used are written texts. These were the same materials that the teachers would like to use (with the same order of preference) for teaching the lower elementary grades. The findings have implications for current English language teachers who are willing to change their way of teaching and future teachers who would benefit from being aware of the effective methods of teaching the elementary grades in particular.
Repercussões físicas, emocionais e socioeconômicas nos indivíduos que vivenciam a espera prolongada por cirurgia
Authors: Pesce Giovanna Brichi , Da Silva Alysson Carraschi , Covre Eduardo Rocha , Prado Tostes Maria Fernanda
Published: April 2021

Objetivo: Descrever as repercussões físicas, emocionais e socioeconômicas decorrentes da espera prolongada por cirurgia pelos usuários doSistema Único de Saúde. Método: Estudo descritivo, com abordagem qualitativa, realizado com base no banco de dados eletrônico “Caixa Preta daSaúde”. Os registros cadastrados foram coletados em 2015. Os resultados foram apresentados em categorias temáticas e interpretados segundo a Teoriade Intervenção Práxica da Enfermagem em Saúde Coletiva. Resultados: A espera prolongada por cirurgia contribuiu para: 1) o agravamento da saúdefísica, caracterizado principalmente por dores e incapacidades; 2) o sofrimento emocional, constatado pelo desespero, indignação, frustração, entre outros;3) o impacto socioeconômico relacionado à incapacidade para trabalhar e custear gastos com a saúde. Conclusão: Evidenciou-se que a prolongada esperapor cirurgia impactou negativamente a vida dos indivíduos. Acredita-se que a integralidade do cuidado na assistência ao paciente que necessita de cirurgiaserá garantida se for abordada nas dimensões estrutural, singular e particular.
Toward Dynamic-Based Classification of SMEs
Authors: Marom Shaike
Published: April 2021

Small and Medium-size Enterprises have been recognized worldwide for their contribution to the economy, employment and new job creation. Given the importance of small businesses to the economy, policymakers have put efforts in helping to boost small businesses by allocating incentives and support programs to those small businesses with high growth potential; rather than to the small business sector as a whole. However, common size-based classifications of small businesses capture the attributes of the business at a certain point in time, and thus, cannot identify those firms that are likely to grow. This paper offers a dynamic classification to help in identifying pro-growth small and medium-size enterprises, based on past and forward-looking indicators. Such dynamic classification could better serve public policy makers in a more precise allocation of scarce resources toward those small businesses with the highest likelihood to contribute to economic stability and growth.