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ASSOCIATION OF HYPOTHYROIDISM IN TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS AND
DIABETIC KIDNEY DISEASE
Authors: jose Anjana , Mukkadan* J.K. , kamal Manju
Published: February 2020

Diabetes mellitus (DM) has emerged as a major public health problem in India. Diabetic nephropathy have higher prevalence of thyroid disorder
when compared with diabetes mellitus. The present study compared the levels of thyroid hormones between type 2 diabetes mellitus with and
without diabetic nephropathy. Among 192 diabetes mellitus patients those who have nephropathy, euthyroid was 124(64.6%), low T3 was
14(7.3%), subclinical hypothyroidism was 36(18.8%) and overt hypothyroidism was 18(9.4%) and other 192 patients those who haven't
nephropathy, euthyroid was 159(82.8%), low T3 was 7(3.6%), subclinical hypothyroidism was 11(5.7%) and overt hypothyroidism was 15(7.8%).
We found a statistically signicant correlation between TSH and urine protein creatinine ratio (urine PCR). Routine assessment of thyroid
hormones in patients will help to improve general wellbeing and reduce the mortality risk.
Review of Distribution Network Phase Unbalance: Scale, Causes, Consequences, Solutions, and Future Research Direction
Authors: Ma Kang , Fang Lurui , Kong Wangwei
Published: February 2020

Phase unbalance is
widespread in the distribution networks in the UK, continental Europe, US,
China, and other countries. First, this paper reviews the mass scale of phase unbalance
and its causes and consequences. Three challenges arise from phase rebalancing:
the scalability, data scarcity, and adaptability (towards changing unbalance
over time) challenges. Solutions to address the challenges are: 1) using
retrofit-able, maintenance-free, automatic solutions to overcome the
scalability challenge; 2) using data analytics to overcome the data-scarcity
challenge; and 3) using phase balancers or other online phase rebalancing
solutions to overcome the adaptability challenge. This paper categorizes existing
phase rebalancing solutions into three classes: 1) load/lateral re-phasing; 2)
using phase balancers; 3) controlling energy storage, electric vehicles,
distributed generation, and micro-grids for phase rebalancing. Their advantages
and limitations are analyzed and ways to overcome the limitations are
recommended. Finally, this paper suggests future research topics: 1) long-term
forecast of phase unbalance; 2) whole-system analysis of the unbalance-induced
costs; 3) phase unbalance diagnosis for data-scarce LV networks; 4)
techno-commercial solutions to exploit the flexibility from large three-phase
customers for phase balancing; 5) the optimal placement of phase balancers; 6)
the transition from single-phase customers to three-phase customers.
Análise parasitológica de caldo-de-cana comercializados no Distrito Federal
Authors: Mota Priscila Fernandes da , Monteiro Lycia Batista Oliveira , Shadday Lis , Araújo Caroline , Mendes Kellysson Gabriel B. , Reis Aline Kelen Vesely , Brandão Fabiana
Published: February 2020

Objetivo: analisar amostras de caldo-de-cana comercializados no Distrito Federal, com o intuito de investigar a presença de parasitas que possam ser nocivos à saúde, ocasionando o aparecimento de Doenças Transmitidas por Alimentos. Método: Foram analisadas 10 amostras de caldo-de-cana provenientes estabelecimentos distribuídos em diferentes regiões no Distrito Federal. Todas as amostras foram submetidas ao método de sedimentação e analisados em triplicata. A análise dos resultados foi realizada com auxílio de microscopia óptica, para investigação da presença de ovos, cistos, oocistos ou demais formas evolutivas parasitárias. Resultados: Em todas as amostras foi constatado a presença de algum tipo de contaminação, sendo registrado leveduras em 100% das amostras, em 50% se obteve presença de Entamoeba sp., em 10% Taenia sp., em 10% Giardia sp. e em 10% Ascaris sp. Conclusão: É possível observar uma ineficiência nas práticas higiênico-sanitárias dos estabelecimentos responsáveis pelo processamento e moagem do vegetal, viabilizando contaminação na maior parte das amostras. Esta contaminação, pode ocasionar diversos tipos de doença para os seres humanos, particularmente oferecem mais riscos a indivíduos imunocomprometidos, sendo necessário uma monitorização mais eficaz desse tipo de alimento, bem como da sua distribuição.
The effect of drought on the photosynthetic apparatus condition in some Ficus Carica cultivars
Authors: Gubanova T. B. , Pilkevich R. A. , Kharchenko A. A. , Bernatsky I. V.
Published: February 2020

The results of field and laboratory studies of drought tolerance in some Ficus carica cultivars of various origins are presented. It has been found out that under the conditions of the Southern Coast of the Crimea, the cultivar Sabrutsiya Rozovaya is characterized by high drought tolerance. Low resistance to dehydration was noted in the cultivars Vladimirska Krupna, Pomoriyskiy 6, Franziana Biella. It was revealed that in August, a decrease in water holding capacity occurs in all the studied cultivars. Using Chlorophyll Fluorescence Induction (CFI) method, an integrated assessment of the photosynthetic apparatus in the leaves of Ficus carica cultivars under conditions of simulated wilting is given. It has been demonstrated that drought is the cause of decrease in the photosynthesis light phase efficiency, the part of chlorophyll involved in the transfer of energy from light harvesting antenna complexes to reaction centers and the enhancement of non-photochemical photo quenching. A resumption of photosynthetic activity was observed with the normalization of leaf water supply in the resistant cultivar Sabrutsiya Rozovaya and the medium-resistant cultivar Iyulskiy. In the cultivars characterized with low drought tolerance, Vladimirska Krupna, Pomoriyskiy 6 and Ranniy iz Sozopol, the resumption of the water content in leaves was followed by a decrease in the variable fluorescence and photochemical activity of PS 2, which indicates further stress development in these cultivars and high sensitivity of their photosynthetic apparatus to dehydration. During the fruit ripening, on the background of water holding capacity decrease, water deficit in leaf tissues within 20-25% results in irreversible disturbances in the photosynthetic apparatus activity in Ficus carica cultivars that is proved by a decrease in the viability index below the vitality norm and may adversely affect the preparation of plants for transition to a state of rest.
Comparative characteristics of the basic economic features of inter-specific hybrides of the genus lavandula
Authors: Khokhlov Yu. S. , Paly A. E.
Published: February 2020

The aim of the work was to obtain comparative data on the main economic characteristics of the four lavandins to identify a hybrid with high quality essential oil. Determination of the chemical composition of essential oil of lavandin interspecific hybrids bred in NBG-NSC, allows to judge the prospects for their use in the perfume industry. Cultivars of lavandin Temp (control), Snezhny Bars and lavandin genetype Brovka, № 53 were selected as the objects of study. Crop accounting was carried out according to the method of field experiments by Dospekhov. The mass fraction of essential oil in plants was determined by hydrodistillation. The composition of the volatiles substances was determined by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Based on the results, the following hybrids were identified: Brovka with a high yield of flower raw materials of 118,8 c / ha, Snezhny Bars with a high linalool content up to 62,5%. Hybrid No.53 was characterized by a high yield of essential oil on a wet weight up to 4,2%, a linalyl acetate content up to 31.1% and a low content of camphor, 1,8-cineole and borneol. It is shown that the essential oil of hybrid No. 53 is promising for use in perfumes.
Pemodelan Regresi Spline pada Studi Kasus Angka Kematian Bayi di Jawa Timur Tahun 2015
Authors: O L Maria Fatima
Published: February 2020

The question facing the East Java province in the field of health is maternal mortality (AKI) and infant mortality (AKB) which has decreased slowly. With regard to the target of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in 2015 to AKB is the 23 deaths per 1.000 live births. AKB in East Java province, according to the Central Bureau of statistics (BPS) in 2015 i.e. amounting to 24 deaths per 1.000 live births. Based on the high degree of AKB in East Java the year 2015 then regression splines method applied to analyze AKB and the factors that affected it. Analysis of the results obtained that the linear relationship between the precise model of the percentage of labor by non medical personnel against infant mortality in East Java the year 2015 with 1 point of knots based on Generalized Cross Validation (GCV) a minimum of 39.22079. Based on the results of the analysis also obtained the best model Multivariable linear splines are linear splines with 1 point of knots based on Generalized Cross Validation (GCV) a minimum of 34.11737. Variables that influence significantly taking action against infant mortality in East Java the year 2015 are: the percentage of women who are the age of the first marriage of less than 17 years and the percentage of women who never school/did not finish ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

 

Persoalan yang dihadapi Provinsi Jawa Timur dalam bidang kesehatan adalah angka kematian ibu (AKI) dan angka kematian bayi (AKB) yang mengalami penurunan secara lambat. Berkaitan dengan target Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) tahun 2015 untuk AKB adalah 23 kematian per 1.000 kelahiran hidup. AKB di Provinsi Jawa Timur menurut Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) pada tahun 2015 yakni sebesar 24 kematian per 1.000 kelahiran hidup. Berdasarkan tingginya AKB di Jawa Timur tahun 2015 maka metode regresi spline diterapkan untuk mengkaji AKB dan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhinya. Dari hasil analisis didapatkan bahwa model spline linear hubungan antara persentase persalinan oleh tenaga non medis terhadap angka kematian bayi di Jawa Timur tahun 2015 dengan satu titik knot berdasarkan Generalized Cross Validation (GCV) minimum sebesar 39,22079. Berdasarkan hasil analisis juga didapatkan model spline linear multivariabel terbaik adalah spline linear dengan satu titik knot berdasarkan Generalized Cross Validation (GCV) minimum sebesar 34,11737. Variabel yang berpengaruh signifikan tehadap angka kematian bayi di Jawa Timur tahun 2015 adalah : persentase perempuan yang usia perkawinan pertama kurang dari 17 tahun dan persentase wanita yang tidak pernah sekolah/tidak tamat SD.
Analisis Longitudinal pada Data Pasien Diabetes Melitus
Authors: Wirastuti Mustika , Sofro A’yunin
Published: February 2020

Diabetes mellitus is widely known as a blood sugar disease. People can be said to suffer from diabetes mellitus if blood sugar levels exceed normal, blood sugar when ≥ 200 mg/dl, fasting blood sugar levels ≥ 120 mg/dl, blood sugar levels 2 hours after meals ≥ 200 mg/dl and Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels < 7 %. Factors suspected of causing diabetes mellitus are age, gender, obesity and the effect of diabetes mellitus lowering medicines. Obesity can be seen from the results of the A Body Shape Index (ABSI) value. The factors that cause diabetes mellitus are taken from variables from IFLS4 and IFLS5 data that are longitudinal. This study analyzes the model to find out how the factors that cause diabetes mellitus influence over time. The results showed that there was a significant influence between observation time variable and the effect of diabetes mellitus lowering medicines. The more people who consume diabetes lowering medicines, the more people will suffer from diabetes mellitus

 

Diabetes melitus banyak dikenal orang sebagai penyakit gula darah. Orang dapat dikatakan menderita diabetes melitus jika kadar gula darah yang melebihi normal yaitu gula darah sewaktu ≥ 200 mg/dl, kadar gula darah puasa ≥ 120 mg/dl dan kadar gula darah 2 jam sesudah makan ≥ 200 mg/dl serta kadar Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) . Faktor-faktor yang diduga penyebab diabetes melitus adalah usia, jenis kelamin, obesitas dan pengaruh obat penurun diabetes melitus. Obesitas dapat dilihat dari hasil nilai A Body Shape Index (ABSI). Faktor-faktor penyebab penyakit diabetes melitus diambil dari variabel-variabel dari data IFLS4 dan IFLS5 yang bersifat longitudinal. Penelitian ini menganalisis tentang model untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh faktor-faktor penyebab diabetes melitus dari waktu ke waktu. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa terjadi pengaruh yang signifikan antara variabel waktu pengukuran dan pengaruh obat penurun diabetes melitus. Semakin sedikit waktu pengukuran dan dengan banyak orang tidak mengonsumsi obat penurun diabetes maka akan semakin banyak pula orang yang menderita penyakit diabetes melitus.
EFFECTIVENESS OF BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION STRATEGY TO INCREASING COMPANY'S INCOME IN PRODUCTS DOOH (DIGITAL OUT OF HOME) IN PT. METRA DIGITAL MEDIA
Authors: Utomo Yitno
Published: February 2020

This reseach to study the effectiveness of business transformation strategy in PT Metra Digital Media and to know the difference  increasing of company earnings in DOOH (Digital Out Of Home) product in PT Metra Digital Media,  before and after  implementation of business transformation strategy. The sample cases in this research are 22 customer companies that have not followed the business transformation process, which is advertised through the directory and control samples, and 22 customer companies that have been following the business transformation process are advertising through DOOH (Digital Out Of Home). Calculation data analysis using SPSS (Statistical Data Analysis) test that Independent-Samples T-Test. The results showed that the effectiveness of the implementation of business transformation strategy applies to product indicator, payment method, service and sales, because the OR (Odd Ratio) value is higher in companies that choose DOOH, while those that are not effectively selected are indicator of the period of exposure and popularity, the difference  increasing of company earnings on DOOH (Digital Out Of Home) products at PT Metra Digital Media before and after the implementation of business transformation strategy is evidenced from p = 0,016 (sig <0,05) and  hypothesis is accepted.
PRODUCTIVITY ANALYSIS OF ERGONOMIC CHAIR FOR OPERATOR POND MACHINE
Authors: Mukhtar M. Nushron Ali , Mufarich Am.
Published: February 2020

there is a previous study analyzing the design of ergonomic chairs for pond machine operators, where the analysis uses the RULA method manually, Based on the results of data processing with the RULA method, it can be concluded that the posture of the ring making operator (washer) operator with a slightly bent body position has a score value 5, and the chair design based on the redesign of the pond engine operator chair shows that the final result is 3. (Mukhtar, 2018) In this study, a productivity analysis is carried out to measure the level of chair productivity by considering several aspects of work activities, The method used is the Objective Matrix (OMAX) and the determination of the score from the performance appraisal using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. The results obtained are Productivity increased from before, because it is still in the range of 3-10 (based on the matrix table the score 3-5 is good enough, 6-8 good and 9-10 very good) and the lowest values ​​shown in this table are 3 and 4 Based on the scores, the scores are still quite good. But there still must be improvement. Overall the level of productivity has increased compared to before. But there are still fluctuating data. This is due to the lack of uniformity in the ability of the opeator to run the pond engine in washer production.
DISABLED ANALYSIS OF CERAMIC PRODUCTS ON THE GLASS PROCESS USING THE SEVEN TOOLS METHOD (CASE STUDY: PT. NJMX SURABAYA
Authors: Nurcahyanie Yunia Dwie , Koesdijati Titik
Published: February 2020

In the production process of quality is very off at PT. NJMX, a company engaged in the manufacture of ceramics where the quality of a good ceramic surface does not have any disability is expected by consumers. This study aims To identify the disability of ceramic products by using the seven tools method on the glaze process, applying the seven tools method as an effective tool to improve productivity and product quality in the process of making ceramic diunit glaze. From the data processing, it can be known that the type of defect that has a high percentage obtained is the pinhole with the total average defect is 57 units, other causes are Dimpel 53 units, 50 glaze cracking, 48 lines and 45 units waves. Of the five types of defects the highest percentage is pinhole defect with a total percentage of 22.60%, while for dimpel 20.90%, cracked glaze 19.66%, 18.93 and 18.93% waves. And obtained the average value of sigma 3.58 with DPMO value of 13.553%.
Hypercalcemia in children
Authors: Papizh S. V.
Published: February 2020

Hypercalcemia is a result of a wide range of hereditary and acquired conditions encountered by general physicians and pediatricians. Calcium participates in several key physiological functions, control of blood coagulation, bone calcification. Calcium homeostasis is tightly regulated by the interplay between absorption from the small intestine and renal tubular reabsorption, bone remodeling, and disposal through the gut and the kidney. These processes are regulated by local and circulating factors. The two main hormones influencing the homeostasis of calcium are PTH and calcitriol. Cancer-associated hypercalcemia and primary hyperparathyroidism are the most frequent causes of hypercalcemia in adults. In neonates and infants, one should look first at genetic and iatrogenic etiologies. The clinical manifestations of hypercalcemia in children are nonspecific due to damage to various organs and systems and depend on the degree of blood calcium level. Mild hypercalcemia is asymptomatic and often discovered during routine blood work. Moderate and severe hypercalcemia may cause cardiac arrhythmias, affect the nervous system. The differential diagnosis of the possible etiologies of hypercalcemia should start with the assessment of serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) concentration. The causes of hypercalcemia can be divided between PTH-mediated and non-PTH-mediated. Identification of the main causes of hypercalcemia contributes to the timely elimination of trigger factors, beginning of treatment, correction of nutrition and lifestyle. The article highlights physiological mechanisms of calcium homeostasis, clinical manifestations, diagnostic algorithms and treatment of hypercalcemia in children.
Severe anemia caused by parvovirus B19 in a patient with functioning kidney transplant: case report
Authors: Prokopenko E. , Kantariya R. O. , Vatazin A. V. , Pasov S. A.
Published: February 2020

Parvovirus B19 (PV B19) infection can cause pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) and severe normochromic anemia resistant to treatment with erythropoietin in renal transplant recipients. Active parvovirus infection usually develops in the first months after kidney transplantation (KT), but is not always accompanied by clinical symptoms. The incidence of PV B19-associated anemia is low - not more than 1–1.5 %. A confirmation of the etiology of the disease, in addition to the characteristic histological picture of the bone marrow (a decrease in the number of erythrokaryocytes of less than 5% with preserved myelopoiesis and megakaryopoiesis, the appearance of single giant pronormoblasts), is the detection of PV B19 DNA in the blood and / or bone marrow. The detection of specific IgM antibodies to parvovirus plays a less significant role in the diagnosis of active PV B19 infection in patients after KT receiving immunosuppressive therapy and should not be used as the only diagnostic method. There is no specific antiviral treatment for PV B19 infection, therefore other approaches to therapy are used: reduction of immunosuppression, transfusion of red blood cells, administration of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). The article describes the clinical observation of a 33-year-old patient with stage 5 CKD who developed severe normochromic anemia resistant to treatment with erythropoietin 4 weeks after a successful KT. A cytological examination of the bone marrow revealed PRCA, and a large number of copies of PV B19 DNA were detected in the patient’s blood, while antibodies to parvovirus IgG and IgM were not revealed. A decrease of immunosuppression (withdrawal of mycophenolic acid), repeated administration of IVIG in a total dose of 147 g resulted to lasting normalization of red blood cells number and hemoglobin level after five months of treatment. The function of the renal transplant remained normal throughout the observation period.
Atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome and glomerulopathies. Clinical observation and a brief literature review
Authors: Kozlovskaya N. L. , Korotchaeva Y. V. , Demyanova K. A.
Published: February 2020

According to modern concepts, for the development of atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) in predisposed individuals, additional factors are necessary, which today are considered as complement-activating states. The most common of them are infections, pregnancy and childbirth, autoimmune diseases, transplantation of bone marrow and solid organs, some medications. Less commonly, aHUS is preceded by malignant arterial hypertension and glomerular kidney disease. Clinical observation of a patient suffering from a steroid-sensitive relapsing nephrotic syndrome (NS) for 10 years, in which after a viral infection first increased blood pressure, developed impaired renal function and hematological manifestations of thrombotic microangiopathy (ТМА), is given. In the presented observation, aHUS developed as a “second disease” in a patient with previously diagnosed glomerular kidney disease, which led to the rapid progression of chronic kidney disease with the development of terminal renal failure. This is evidenced by the nature of the course of the disease – NS recurring after acute respiratory viral infections, not accompanied by changes in urine sediment, arterial hypertension, impaired renal function and easily stopped by corticosteroids with rapid disappearance of proteinuria and normalization of protein blood counts. The change in the clinical picture of nephritis after a herpes zoster infection made us think about the development of a second renal disease of a different nature, other than glomerulonephritis. Undoubted AKI, combined with severe anemia and thrombocytopenia, was the basis for the exclusion of primarily TMA. The exclusion of TTP, STEC-HUS and the most common causes of secondary TMA made it possible to diagnose atypical HUS. The role of NS in the development of TMA is discussed. Blood coagulation disorders and VEGF-dependent mechanisms are considered as possible mechanisms.
Rehabilitation, Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine and Community Based Rehabilitation - a comment to the debate towards a differentiated view of PRM on rehabilitation system, services and training of rehabilitation professionals
Authors: Christoph Gutenbrunner  , Boya Nugraha, MS, PhD
Published: February 2020

This comment aims to give a contribution to the debate about the best way to implement rehabilitationservices and, in particular, how specialist in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) define its rolein rehabilitation services in general and in Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR). The paper discussesthe use of the team rehabilitation and the definitions of CBR. A differentiated model of rehabilitationservices according to the phase of the disease and the intensity of service provision is developed. Theterm rehabilitation nowadays is used in two different ways: Rehabilitation as a health strategy or a set ofmeasures. The term CBR also is used in a dual way on the one hand describing a policy or managementstrategy or on the other hand describing the provision of “basic” rehabilitation services which is offered atthe community level. It is important to differentiate between acute, post-acute rehabilitation and long-termrehabilitation services to understand the need of different types of rehabilitation services. Additionally a5-level model of the intensity of rehabilitation services covers rehabilitation that is delivered by families,peers, neighbours, and others to highly specialized rehabilitation services, e.g. for acute rehabilitation orrehabilitation for severely affected patients. In comprehensive rehabilitation service, including CBR, the roleof PRM specialists is described in three ways: PRM deliver rehabilitation services, PRM act as an advisorand coordinator or PRM act as a trainer.Keywords: Rehabilitation definition, community based rehabilitation, rehabilitation services, Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Editorial Note
Authors: Ratna H. Soebadi
Published: February 2020

The management of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) has the purpose to prevendisability and maintain of the human function. Indeed, it is necessary to establish an appropriatediagnosis, as well as to determine the risk factors that are expected to aggravate the healthproblem and increase the disability. In fact, in medical practice, PM&R doctors face problemsthat need them to integrate with other medical specialists and also consider the characteristics ofthe subject. Thus the PM&R doctors should have the ability to analyze the connection betweenmedical conditions (pathology), with risk factors, and characteristics of the patients, as well astheir function.
Evaluation of certain pesticides and their alternatives against the black vine thrips, Retithrips syriacus (Mayet) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) infesting grapevine
Authors: Refat OH Allam  , Amr MMM Badawy  , Moustafa MS Bakry
Published: February 2020

The black vine thrips, Retithrips syriacus Mayet (Thripidae: Thysanoptera) is considered as pest. Adults and nymphs of this pest causes a serious damage to grapevine leaves. The experiments were carried out to evaluate the toxicity of seven pesticides on nymphs and adults of GVT on Flame seedless and Superior commercial vineyard varieties under laboratory and field conditions during 2016/2017 season. Data clearly indicate that the order of efficiency of the tested compounds were the same at both LC50 and LC90 levels. The tested insecticides could be descendingly arranged as follows: Radient, Pleo, Movento, Nanoparticles Zinc oxide, Marshal, KZ oil and Garlic extract. The corresponding LC50 values were 0.1, 0.24, 0.9, 0.92, 1.33, 1.45 and 1.5 ppm, while the LC90 values were 0.87, 1.07, 5.48, 10.92, 8.67, 6.42 and 11.26 ppm, respectively. On the other hand, χ2 values were 5.77, 2.93, 3.95, 3.08, 6.54, 2.87 and 1.51 respectively. Radient had the steepest toxicity line and Garlic extract had the flattest, however Pleo, Movento, Nanoparticles Zinc oxide, Marshal and KZ oil lie in between. This reflects the superiority of Radient and inferiority of Garlic extract. Radient was the most toxic compound, whereas Garlic extract was the least toxic one. the initial reduction of KZ oil (71.83, 72.80, 71.50 and 70.95) in both varieties and all of them are above 70% reduction. From these results, it should be suggested using of some effective alternatives such as KZ oil for controlling black vine thrips in compatible program with chemical insecticides instead of conventional individuals' insecticides.

Keywords: Insecticides; Retithrips syriacus; Thrips; Grapevine
Giant Mediastinal Ganglioneuroma in a Female Child
Authors: Yasser A El Sayed  , Moh Fathy  , Mohammad Aleem  , Alaa Eisa  , Ashraf Enait  , Kerolos Emad  , Bothinah A Al Haseeb  , Mona Atef
Published: February 2020

We report an eight year female patient admitted to the department of pediatrics at Abbasia Pulmonary Hospital at Cairo, Egypt. The child was complaining of pain on the right lower chest and upper abdome. On evaluation by CT of the chest, there was a huge posterior mediastinal mass occupying more than three quarters of the right hemithorax. Preoperative histopathology using CT guided needle biopsy revealed ganglioneuroma. The tumor was resected completely via right standard postero-lateral thoracotomy without complications. Postoperative histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of ganglioneuroma.

Keywords: Ganglioneuroma; Posterior mediastinum; Pediatrics
DYADIC NESTMATE REUNION TEST IN THE RESEARCH ON ANT SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
Authors: Godzińska Ewa Joanna , Korczyńska Julita , Szczuka Anna
Published: February 2020

Głównym celem tego przeglądu było ukazanie, że nawet stosunkowo proste testy behawioralne mogą umożliwić uzyskanie ważnych wyników. Test spotkania dwójki towarzyszek stosowany w badaniach zachowań społecznych mrówek polega na konfrontacji dwóch towarzyszek z tej samej kolonii i może być poprzedzany różnymi zabiegami, takimi jak izolacja społeczna lub podawanie związków neuroaktywnych. Dwójkowy test badający zachowania ratunkowe polega na konfrontacji swobodnie poruszającej się mrówki z towarzyszką znajdującą się w niebezpieczeństwie. Testy spotkania dwójki towarzyszek umożliwiają uzyskiwanie ogromnego bogactwa wyników poszerzających naszą wiedzę o behawioralnych efektach izolacji społecznej, uwarunkowaniach przyczynowych różnych typów kontaktów społecznych, rozpoznawaniu towarzyszek z tej samej kolonii, roli amin biogennych w sterowaniu zachowaniami społecznymi mrówek, polimorfizmie behawioralnym i podziale pracy w społeczeństwach mrówek, ontogenezie behawioralnej mrówek, różnorodności i zmienności zachowań mrówek, roli czynników ekologicznych w ewolucji zachowań mrówek, oraz biologicznych korzeniach zachowań agresywnych i prospołecznych.
PENGARUH SUHU TERHADAP DERAJAT PENETASAN TELUR IKAN MASKOKI Carassius auratus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Authors: Manullang Helentina Mariance
Published: February 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh suhu terhadap derajat penetasan telur ikan maskoki Carassius auratus (Linnaeus, 1758), dan untuk mengetahui suhu terbaik yang menghasilkan derajat penetasan tertinggi ikan maskoki. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Laboratorium Basah Fakultas Perikanan Universitas Dharmawangsa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode eksperimen dengan rancangan acak lengkap dengan 4 taraf perlakuan dan 3 ulanagan. Berdasarkan hasil analisis variansi diperoleh bahwa perlakuan suhu memberikan pengaruh sangat nyata terhadap derajat penetasan telur ikan maskoki. Hasil analisis variansi menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan suhu berpengaruh sangat nyata (Highly Significant),  terhadap derajat penetasan ikan mas koki.  Berdasarkan Uji Least Significant Difference (LSD), perlakuan terbaik adalah suhu 30 o C dengan derajat penetasan sebesar 93,67%.
Pengembangan LKS Berbentuk Komik Materi Program Linear Berbasis Penemuan Terbimbing Siswa Kelas XI SMK Wisnuwardhana Malang
Authors: Bumma Oktavianus , Damayanti Nia Wahyu , Baidawi Muhammad
Published: February 2020

Learning tools are one important aspect to determine the success of a learning design. Student worksheet is one of the learning tools. The purpose of this study is as follows. 1) to find out how to develop a mathematics learning worksheet in the form of comics based on guided discovery on linear program material, 2) to find out the validity and practicality of a mathematics learning worksheet in the form of comics based on guided discovery on linear program material. In this research the method used is the development method. So the research explained that what was developed was a comic-based worksheet based on guided findings on linear program metrics. The subjects in this study were students of class XI Vocational School Wisnuwardhana Malang. Based on the LKS development research results that have been obtained that the validity results assessed by three validator experts are 1) material expert validator, 2) media expert validator, and 3) linguist validator reaches a percentage of 72.20%. In this criterion, the worksheets that were developed were good (valid) and the results of practicality were obtained from the student questionnaire responses and obtained an average value of 3.3 which in this criterion was declared good (practical). From the development of LKS in the form of comics based on guided discoveries on linear program material, it was concluded that the development of LKS is valid and practical so that it is suitable to be used in mathematics learning.
Penalaran Statistik pada Peserta Didik Kelas IX
Authors: Damayanti Fina Putri , Widahyanti Widahyanti , Faradiba Surya Sari
Published: February 2020

This study aims to explore the ability to reason students in statistical material. This is motivated by the ability to reason statistics class IX students have not yet reached the highest level at the level of reasoning ability. This research is a qualitative research. The instrument used consisted of statistical question sheets and interview guidelines compiled based on indicators of statistical reasoning ability. The results of the study indicate that students are still unsure of the answers to the problems because basically students still have a level of informal quantitative reasoning ability.
PERSONALITY TO RESILIENCE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Mustikasari Dewi Sri
Published: February 2020

Resiliensi merupakan sebuah kemampuan seseorang untuk beradaptasi dan bertahan, serta tetap teguh dalam kondisi yang sulit. Resiliensi dapat memberikan dampak yang baik yaitu menurunkan kecemasan dan membuat hidup menjadi lebih bahagia. Resiliensi dipengaruhi oleh faktor personality yang melekat pada diri seseorang. Personality menjadi sebuah faktor proteksi dalam perkembangan resiliensi itu sendiri. Personality diukur menggunakan Big Five Personality Model. Faktor-faktor penyusun kepribadian model ini yaitu extraversion, neuroticism, openess, agreeableness, dan conscientiousness. Review ini bertujuan untuk untuk memberikan gambaran mengenai hubungan personality dan resiliensi dari 10 jurnal yang dipublikasikan dalam jurnal international mulai tahun 2014-2018.Kata kunci: kepribadian; resiliensi
Approaches Regarding Red Mud Valorization for a Green Future and Sustainable Environment
Authors: Cuciureanu Adriana , Cernica Georgiana , Stanescu Bogdan Adrian , Ionescu Ioana Alexandra
Published: February 2020

Today the red mud generated from alumina production is a resource, a material that can be valorized, an opportunity. The current practice in waste management in some parts of the planet has to be revised. We need to change technologies and become more aware and thoughtful on our footprint on Earth. Red mud is the main waste generated from the bauxite Bayer process. Having a complex composition with predominantly Al2O3 (14-27%), Fe2O3 (19-56%) contents, viable solutions were sought for the reuse of the red mud. A number of applications have resulted in the recovery of metallic components, chemical industry, and building materials industry. A field of red mud applicability, which has enabled the development of innovative and sustainable techniques, is that of the environment. The paper presents the results of the researches carried out in order to valorize the red mud in the treatment of two categories of wastewater: phosphates waters and mine waters. The influence of the experimental parameters on the pollutant removal efficiencies in these wastewaters is highlighted.
The Toxic Effect of Conventional Treated Mine Water on Aquatic Organisms
Authors: Stoica Catalina , Dinu Laurentiu , Lucaciu Irina , Nita-Lazar Mihai , Oncu Voicu
Published: February 2020

The present paper aims to evaluate the toxic effects generated by conventional treated mine water as well as freshwater samples (Macris river) on primary producers (green algae, Selenastrum capricornutum) and primary consumers (planktonic crustaceans, Daphnia magna). Those organisms could be very realiable biological models to assess the toxic effect of mine waters on the environment. The green algae growth inhibition test (performed according to OECD201) and the acute immobilization test of freshwater crustaceans (Daphnia magna) (performed according to OECD 202) showed no growth inhibition or Daphnia magna immobilization / mortality during 72h and 48h incubation in presence of surface water samples from Macris river. The aqueous system with 1.89 g/L sulphate ion (SO42-) concentration, containing treated mine water mixed with freshwater sample (ratio 2.4:1), generated 100% toxic effect on crustaceans (Daphnia magna) after 48h incubation.
Assessment of the Accuracy of Analyzers for Automatic Determination of PM10 and PM2.5 Particulate Matter in Ambient Air
Authors: Bucur Elena , Motisan Radu , Vasile Andrei , Tanase Gheorghita , Pascu Luoana Florentina , Lehr Carol Blaziu , Cuciureanu Adriana
Published: February 2020

The paper presents the test results regarding the evaluation of the accuracy of the PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter concentration measurement performed with the uRADMonitor A3 fixed air quality monitoring station produced by SC MAGNASCI SRL. The procedure involves the calculation of the accuracy elements: trueness and precision, based on the experimental data obtained by measuring the concentration of particulate matter using the tested analysers in parallel with the reference method, SR EN 12341: 2014, and analysis of data series by Pearson correlation and linear regression.
Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Evaluation of Schiff Base (N-4-(thiophene-2-yl-methyleneamino)-2,6-dimethylpyrimidine-4-yl)benzenesulfonamide and its Complexes with Cu(II), Ni(II), Co(II), Fe(II), Mn(II), Zn(II) Ions
Authors: Mumtaz Amina , Mahmud Tariq , Elsegood M. R. J. , Weaver G. W. , Bratu Gabriel , Mitu Liviu
Published: February 2020

Two step synthesis of Schiff base ligand and its transition metal complexes was done by condensation reaction. In first step, the drug and aldehyde in equimolar ratio were refluxed for one hour at pH 8-9 in order to get Schiff base ligand. In second step, ligand and metal salts were refluxed for 2 hour. The ligand and Cu(II), Ni(II), Co(II), Fe(II), Mn(II), Zn(II) complexes were characterized by using different instruments like FT-IR, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, Mass, Atomic absorption spectrometer, Elemental analyzer, UV-visible spectrophotometer, Evans balance, Conductivitymeter and Thermogravimeter. In vitro antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory activities were also studied. The synthesized ligand and transition metal complexes were tested against Escherichia coli, Enterobacter aerogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus pumilus, Klebsiella oxytoca, Clostridium butyrium, Mucor and Aspergillus niger. These studies demonstrated the enhanced activity of metal complexes against reported bacterial and fungal strains when compared with free Schiff base ligand. The Cu(II) complex recognized as anti-inflammatory agent while the parent drug showed no activity.
Influence of Fertilizers on Soils Used for Oleaginous Crop
Authors: Barsan Narcis , Chitimus Alexandra Dana , Muscalu (Plescan) Oana-Maria , Nedeff Florin Marian , Sandu Ion , Partal Elena , Sandu Andrei Victor , Lehadus Mirela Panainte
Published: February 2020

The main objective of the current research is to determine the influence of some soil fertilizations systems on the variation of the content of magnesium, aluminium, potassium, chromium and manganese from the soil. The experiments have been carried out in a experimental field, for a soil cultivated with oleaginous crop. In the case when was applied the variant fertilizations with
farmyard manure was registered the higher values of the nutrients content in soil like magnesium, potassium and manganese.
The Effects of Oregano Oil on Fungal Infections Associated with Metabolic Syndrome
Authors: Ghitea Timea Claudia , Bungau Simona , Tit Delia Mirela , Purza Lavinia , Otrisal Pavel , Aleya Lotfi , Cioca Gabriela , Pantis Carmen , Lazar Liviu
Published: February 2020

This study aims to compare the evolution of mycosis associated with metabolic syndrome under allopathic treatment compared to phytotherapy using oregano essential oil. The study was conducted over a period of 6 months, on a total of 72 patients diagnosed with fungal infections associated with metabolic syndrome. The patients were divided into 3 groups, depending on the administered treatment: group 1: 24 patients who received allopathic treatment; group 2: 24 patients who received oregano oil treatment; group 3: control, which did not undergo any antifungal treatment. All three groups were subjected to specific diet therapy for mycosis. The patients were initially evaluated at 10 days after the begining of the treatment (to track mycotic disease evolution in the acute phase), at 60 days (to evaluate the recurrence of mycoses) and at 180 days to track recurrent disease. Most infections were acute (77.78%), the chronic ones representing only 5.56% of cases. There were also 12 cases with recurrent infections (16.67%), out of which 6 cases (8.33%) had previously shown resistance to Nystatin. In the 72 cases there was a sensitivity of 100.00% for oregano oil and Ketaconazolum, insignificantly higher than for Myconazolum (97.22%, p=0.157), but significantly higher than for Clotrimazolum and Nystatinum (94.44%, p=0.0437), Variconazole and Fluconazole (88.89%, p=0.0038) and Itraconazole (86.11%, p=0.0011). The results of this study showed an increased efficiency of oregano oil on the symptomatic and paraclinical improvement of mycotic infections in the study, both on short term and on long term, which was completed with high tolerability.
Levels, Sources and Risk Characterization of Organochlorine Pesticides in Beer Samples from Romania
Authors: Birghila Semaghiul , Bratu Mihaela Mirela , Coatu Valentina , Damir Nicoleta-Alexandra
Published: February 2020

The present study describes the analysis of nine organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) occurrence in twenty beer samples commercially marketed and widely consumed in Romania. Levels of these compounds were determined by gas chromatography with electron capture detector (GC-ECD). The results indicated that 20% of the examined samples were contaminated with one OCP residues, while 45% of samples have presented multiple pesticides. Among individual compounds, γ-HCH (Lindane) and p,p, DDE were the main contributors to the total OCP residues, suggesting a long-time persistence of these pesticides in soil, recent usage or uncontrolled penetration from some sources. The contamination frequency with the different OCPs of analysed samples was in the following order: DDTs]Driens]Heptachlor]Lindane]HCB. The average lifetime of a daily dose (LADD) for the total compounds under study, were below the acceptable daily intake (ADI) for individual compounds, ranging between 1.41E-07 and 3.13E-06 mg kg bw-1d-1. Also, hazard quotient were presented with very low values (HQ[1), suggesting that, in the analysed samples, the OCP residues represent no threat to human health.
Analysis of the Dynamic Response of the Mechanism of Conventional Sucker rod Pumping Units
Authors: Badoiu Dorin , Toma Georgeta
Published: February 2020

In the kinetostatic study of the mechanism of the sucker rod pumping units, the cinematic motion parameters of the elements are considered to be known, assuming that the cranks have a constant angular velocity imposed by the operating functioning conditions of the pumping unit. The paper analyzes the dynamic response of the mechanism of these pumping units, which implies the determination of the variation of the angular acceleration of the cranks during the operating cinematic cycle. A series of results regarding the determination of the variation of the angular acceleration of the cranks during the cinematic cycle in the case of the mechanism of a C-640D-305-120 pumping unit are presented. The obtained results are checked by comparing the experimental curves of variations of the acceleration at the polished rod with those obtained by simulation using a computer program developed by the authors in which the angular acceleration of the cranks was taken into consideration.
Immunotherapy in soft-tissue sarcoma
Authors: Ayodele O. , Abdul Razak A. R.
Published: February 2020

Soft-tissue sarcoma (STS) is a rare mesenchymal malignancy that accounts for less than 1% of all adult tumours. Despite the successful advancement of localized therapies such as surgery and radiotherapy, these tumours can, for many, recur—often with metastatic disease. In the advanced setting, the role of systemic therapies is modest and is associated with poor survival. With the discovery of immunotherapies in other tumour types such as melanoma and lung cancer, interest has been renewed in exploring immunotherapy in STS. The biology of some STSs makes them ripe for immunotherapy intervention; for example, some STSs might have chromosomal translocations resulting in pathognomonic fusion products that have been shown to express cancer/testis antigens. Here, we present a targeted review of the published data and ongoing clinical trials for immunotherapies in patients with sarcoma, which comprise immune checkpoint inhibitors, adoptive cell therapies, and cancer vaccines.
Sensor Piezoeléctrico con Geometría Lineal para Tomografía Optoacústica: Implementación y Caracterización Eléctrica
Authors: Abadi Betina , Ciocci Brazzano Ligia , Sorichetti Patricio , González Martín Germán
Published: February 2020

En este trabajo se presenta la implementación y caracterización eléctrica de un sensor polimérico piezoléctrico de banda ancha con geometría lineal, basado en una película delgada de fluoruro de polivinilideno. Se midió la impedancia eléctrica del sensor en función de la frecuencia, encontrándose que el polímero prácticamente no fue alterado por el proceso de fabricación del sensor. Además, se estudió la respuesta en frecuencia del sensor con un amplificador de transimpedancia, observándose una marcada reducción del ancho de banda del sistema debida a la elevada capacitancia del dispositivo.
Design and Evaluation of a Measurement Procedure to obtain the Electric Permittivity and the Magnetic Permeability
Authors: Rittner Inga Leonie , Fano Walter Gustavo
Published: February 2020

Este artículo presenta una implementación del método de línea de transmisión/reflexión para determinar las propiedades electromagnéticas intrínsecas de materiales desconocidos con permeabilidad magnética relativa distinto de uno. Con un analizador vectorial de redes (AVR), los coeficientes de dispersion de la energía transmitida y reflejada se miden simultáneamente para extraer la permitividad eléctrica relativa y la permeabilidad magnética relativa. La tecnica de extracción clásica de Nicolson-Ross-Weir en el dominio de la frecuencia es explicada extensamente y presentada tal que las ecuaciones pueden ser fácilmente implementadas mediante el Software libre GNU OCTAVE. El desfasaje en los planos de referencia y las mediciones de calibración del conector, son realizadas por un AVR de bajo costo sin la funcion de incorporación. Una línea de transmisión coaxil con conectores N hembra es usada por su bajo costo, con el porta muestras de fácil construcción. El procedimiento de medición es válido desde 2 MHz a 6 GHz, mientras que los resultados preliminares se muestran en el rango de 1 a 6 GHz. El artículo también comenta acerca de la preparación de la muestra, especialmente el espesor del material.
Investigación guiada: innovación pedagógica aplicada a la enseñanza de acústica
Authors: Ferreyra Sebastian Pablo , Cravero Gabiel Agustín , Moreno Ana Maria , Simes José Yamil , López Juan Facundo
Published: February 2020

La acústica es una ciencia intrínsecamente interdisciplinaria que ha modificado su forma de enseñanza en las últimas décadas. Actualmente en la educación superior su enseñanza resulta variada y aún contrapuesta, aplicando métodos como clases magistrales teórico-prácticas hasta el aprendizaje basado en problemas donde el estudiante es protagonista fundamental de su propio aprendizaje, ya que la indagación realizada por el alumno lidera dicho proceso. Al mismo tiempo, los nuevos paradigmas de la educación superior priorizan las habilidades de investigación de los estudiantes. Este documento describe dos ejemplos de investigación guiada, innovación pedagógica aplicada en la asignatura Fundamentos de Acústica y Electroacústica de la Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, evidenciando resultados favorables en el proceso de aprendizaje.