bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Polyurethane Multilayer Coating on Nitrogen Release from Controlled Release Fertilizer
Authors: Wicaksono Adit Rizky , Kusumastuti Yuni , Widada Jaka
Published: August 2022

Nitrogen-based fertilizers are widely consumed to increase productivity since they play an essential role in plant growth. Common commercial fertilizers contain “mobile” nitrogens that can be easily transformed into other nitrogen compounds. The approach method to decrease nitrogen loss is called controlled-release fertilizer (CRF), which is done by modifying fertilizers with coating inhibitors such as polyurethane to provide surface resistance that inhibits nutrient release. Multilayer coating is one of the alternatives to minimize the risk of losing nitrogen content from granular fertilizer. This research will focus on the study of nitrogen release on the CRF modified by various polyurethane coating concentrations (6%, 8%, and 10%). The study was conducted by planting maize plants in a pot inside a greenhouse for nine weeks, followed by a nitrogen release test using a percolator. The morphology of final coating products was observed with scanning electron microscopy, while the mechanical properties and water content were measured with crushing strength test and water stability test. Three weeks after testing, polyurethane can reduce above 60% nitrogen release compared to uncoated fertilizer. After nine weeks since the maizes were planted, the nitrogen release will compare between inside the percolators’ simulation chambers and pot test to see the effect of polyurethane composition with nitrogen release pattern. The results show that the effective composition of polyurethane in CRF products is maximum at 8%w/w with nitrogen released above 75%. Keywords: controlled-release fertilizer, polyurethane multilayer coating, nitrogen release
Fatigue Life Estimation of 7020 Aluminum Alloy Subjected to Aqueous Sodium Chloride Solution
Authors: Kumar Pawan
Published: August 2022

The 7020-aluminum alloy is a lightweight and high strength material which is widely used in aerospace industries where the damage tolerance, the factor of safety and environmental induced fatigue is very high. The low density and better mechanical properties enable its applications in industries over conventional engineering materials. In the present work, the fatigue crack growth (FCG) behavior of the pre-corroded 7020-aluminum alloy was investigated. The samples were subjected to an aqueous solution of sodium chloride; the micro-hardness was optimized and the significance of corrosion on FCG was studied in the context of bending stress, the number of cycles (N) to failure/fatigue life and microstructure. The solution treated samples at a temperature of 520°C for 3 hours provided the maximum hardness. However, the hardness of samples was optimum for 3 hours of solution heat treatment and minimum for 2 hours of solution heat treatment. It is suggested that the precipitation of the metastable phase affected the hardness. In the initial stage, the fatigue life of pre-corroded samples was significantly lower as compared to as-received samples. However, at the later stage, it became less significant but still, the pre-corroded sample showed lower fatigue life. Both types (pre-corroded and as-received) of samples showed a similar trend as fatigue life decreases with increasing bending stress. The fractured microstructure of the pre-corroded sample showed scratches on the surface which were produced during mechanical rubbing of the specimen pieces during plastic deformation under load. However, the microstructure at the edge of the notch showed "volcano-mouth" features" which indicated the phenomena of galvanic corrosion. The galvanic corrosion envisages due to deposition on the 7020-aluminum alloy and the impurities in the alloy. The elements Fe, Si, C and Mn existed as impurities that induced the galvanic corrosion and an elliptical corrosion pit was observed.
Vibration Control of Functionally Graded Panels using Parallel Resonators
Authors: Sahu Atanu , Kumar Shashi , Bhavyashree N. , Roy Anuja
Published: August 2022

Functionally graded materials (FGM) are often an integral part these days in many engineering applications, such as, nuclear structural components, spacecraft and marine structures, thermal barrier coatings used for military applications, etc. These structures are also susceptible to dynamic loads varying from harmonic to impulse type of loadings which are in the form of rotating engines, sudden blasts and others. These loadings often pose serious threats to the structural systems by inflicting fatigue damages or by driving the system in tune with its resonating frequency that eventually lead to the complete collapse of the structure. Therefore, a vibration control strategy needs to be devised to protect these structures from unwanted vibrations due to the external loading. A passive vibration control strategy is proposed in the present research work to control the vibration response of a flat panel made of functionally graded material. At first, the FG plate is numerically modelled using the finite element (FE) method to calculate its response due to a point harmonic force. Ceramic (Alumina) is used for the top part of the FG plate while the bottom is made of metal (Aluminium) and the material property is smoothly varied from ceramic to metal using the power law distribution. Then, several resonators consisting of spring-mass system and parallel to each other are attached to both sides of the panel to isolate the response in the resonating frequency ranges. The FE model for the FG plate with resonator is developed and the controlled vibration response is obtained. The controlled response indicates that the resonators are efficient to produce band-gaps in the resonating frequency regime compared to the bare FG plate.
Strategies to overcome barriers to hypertension control in a resource-poor setting
Authors: Mohideen M. R.
Published: August 2022

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Determinants of Customer Loyalty in the Mobile Telecommunications Sector
Authors: Karunaratna A. C. , Kumara P. A. P. S.
Published: August 2022

Mobile telecommunications as an intensely competitive industry in the contemporary marketing context has expanded as a high-velocity service throughout the world. The purpose of the study is to recognise major determinants which affect customer loyalty in the context of the mobile telecommunications industry and examine the degree of the impact of the determinants on customer loyalty. The mobile phone subscribers were selected as the unit of analysis of the study. A structured questionnaire was administered to a sample of 755 mobile phone subscribers. The Structural Equation Modelling technique was adopted to test the hypotheses where the effect of loyalty determinants on customer loyalty was tested. The five determinants considered in the study, namely customer satisfaction, perceived value, corporate image, loyalty programmes, and switching costs, have statistically significant positive impact on customer loyalty and the results reveal that customer satisfaction has the highest significant impact on customer loyalty in the context of mobile telecommunications industry.
One-Village-One-Product: A Countryside Capitalization Approach to Alleviate Rural Poverty in Sri Lanka
Authors: Peiris T. U. I. , Aslam M. S. M. , Gnanapala W. K. A. C. , Wijekoon W. M. S. S.
Published: August 2022

This study used a qualitative approach to investigate the potential of implementing the One-Village-One-Product countryside capitalization model in the Ridigama village. In-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and observations of the research team were mainly used in collecting data for the study. Research findings indicated that the village and the villagers are ominously dependent on the Ridi Viharaya, which is the main religious monument in the village.  The village is abundant with natural and socio-cultural capital that can be used when implementing the model. Moreover, the willingness of the people in developing the concept and mainly the leadership of Mahanayake Thero of Ridi Viharaya were the main strengths possessed by this village in this regard. These findings led to the articulation of the One-Village-One-Product model considering Spiritual Tourism as the core of it. Finally, the findings of the study strongly recommended implementing the model with five key trust areas, namely; spiritual wellbeing; conservation of ecosystem/biodiversity; conservation of historically build environment; conservation of social-culture; and quality of tourism.
Asleep Fibreoptic Bronchoscope-Guided Nasal Intubation in a Child with Bilateral Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis
Authors: Panse Neha A. , Mehta Sumedha , Adate Kavita U. , Gangthade Priyanka A.
Published: August 2022

Pierre Robin sequence (PRS) with bilateral temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis is a rare and challenging case for anaesthesiologists. A 6-year-old girl with PRS along with bilateral progressive TMJ ankylosis was scheduled for gap arthroplasty. Her mouth opening was <1 finger. Securing the airway in a syndromic child with mandibular hypoplasia was challenging. We performed an asleep fibreoptic bronchoscope (FOB)-guided nasotracheal intubation while retaining spontaneous breathing. Managing a difficult paediatric airway needs expertise. We believe that with the use of FOB, difficult airways can be successfully and safely managed.
Role of anterior chamber maintainer in preventing pseudophakic retinal detachment in highly myopic eyes
Authors: Khater Ahmed A. , Eleiwa Taher K. , Elsaadani Ibrahim A.
Published: August 2022

Purpose

To investigate the effect of anterior chamber maintainer (ACM) usage during phacoemulsification on the occurrence of pseudophakic retinal detachment (PRD) in high myopia.

Design

A retrospective nonrandomized comparative interventional study was conducted.

Participants

A total of 632 high myopic eyes of 501 patients who had eventless phacoemulsification with in-the-bag intraocular lens implantation in the period between March 2013 and December 2018.

Methods

Patients were divided into two groups according to the use of ACM during cataract surgery: (a) ACM group, and (b) no-ACM group. Patients were followed at 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, and 36 months after surgery for detection of PRD. The time-related cumulative incidence of RD in each group was evaluated by means of Kaplan–Meier survival curves.

Results

In the ACM group, the 3-year cumulative incidence of RD was 2.4% compared with 5.9% in the other group (P=0.039). Regarding age, the 3-year cumulative incidence of RD increased significantly in the younger age group when the ACM was not used (P=0.023), whereas it was not when the ACM was used. Using the ACM increased the 3-year cumulative survival ratio from 86.2 to 92% in patients with a posterior staphyloma (P=0.03).

Conclusion

ACM is a potential prophylactic intraoperative tool against PRD in highly myopic eyes.
Incidental Echocardiographic Finding of a Membranous Ventricular Septal Aneurysm in an 18-Year-Old Asymptomatic Athlete
Authors: Giovannetti Guido , Tota Antonio , Palmieri Vincenzo Ostilio , Colonna Paolo
Published: August 2022

Membranous ventricular septal aneurysm (VSA) is an uncommon cardiac abnormality, potentially leading to several cardiac complications such as aortic valve prolapse, arrhythmias, and aneurysm rupture. A young competitive soccer player presented for a post-COVID sports cardiology assessment, denying any previous cardiological evaluations. On transthoracic echocardiography, a membranous VSA was incidentally found with no other cardiac abnormality nor hemodynamic impairment associated. A well-oriented anamnesis guided by echocardiographic findings revealed that a ventricular septal defect was diagnosed at birth with spontaneous closure at 4 years old. From that moment, no further follow-up was performed. Before granting cardiological approval to competitive sport, transesophageal echocardiography and Holter electrocardiogram were performed to confirm the absence of interventricular shunt and any other cardiac abnormality or arrhythmias associated with VSA. This case highlights the value of an accurate and comprehensive clinical and echocardiographic evaluation when performing a cardiological sports assessment, even in a young asymptomatic athlete.
Incremental Value of Left Atrial Function Analysis in the Assessment of Left Ventricular Filling Pressures in Patients with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Authors: Longobardo Luca , Zito Concetta , D’Amico Gessica , Ioppolo Annamaria , Terrizzi Anna , Oteri Alessandra , Cusmà-Piccione Maurizio
Published: August 2022

Background:

Left atrial (LA) reservoir strain provides interesting information about left ventricular (LV) filling pressure. However, the advantages of atrial reservoir strain in comparison with conventional parameters in patients with myocardial infarction are not clear yet.

Methods:

Fifty patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) prospectively underwent echocardiographic assessment of LV systolic and diastolic function by conventional parameters and two-dimensional speckle tracking longitudinal strain of left atrium. LV filling pressure was estimated by brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels.

Results:

Systolic and conventional diastolic parameters did not show significant differences between patients with increased and normal BNP values, whereas LA reservoir strain was reduced (33.1 ± 8% vs. 46.5 ± 9.8%; P = 0.001) in patients with higher BNP levels. LA reservoir strain had higher area under curve value (0.880) than the other parameters in identifying patients with elevated BNP and a cut-off value of 40.5% reached sensitivity and specificity values of 93% and 86% and positive and negative predictive values of 92% and 85%. LA reservoir strain reclassified 23 patients with increased BNP values, which were previously estimated to have normal (16 patients) and undeterminable LA pressure (seven patients) by using the recommended algorithm for diastolic function.

Conclusions:

LA reservoir strain is a useful tool for the evaluation of diastolic function and seems to be more sensitive than conventional parameters in the detection of subtle increase of LV filling pressure in patients with STEMI. It allows physicians to reclassify patients with undeterminable diastolic function according to conventional algorithm.
Hypercalcemia with methotrexate pneumonitis: A rare, important and intriguing adverse event
Authors: Samant R , Yadav S , Khune A , Shah R
Published: August 2022

Methotrexate leading to hypercalcaemia is a rarely reported adverse event. We present three elderly patients with inflammatory arthritis who developed hypercalcemia probably due to methotrexate-induced granulomatous pneumonitis. All patients presented with worsening non-productive cough with dyspnea, nausea, loss of appetite, and confusion. Their clinical and radiologic features were consistent with methotrexate-induced pneumonitis. On evaluation, all patients concurrently had hypercalcemia with normal 25OH D3, and low PTH with markedly elevated levels of 1,25OH D3 seen in two patients. In all three patients, hypercalcemia and pneumonia responded to hydration, corticosteroids, and methotrexate withdrawal. There was no relapse of symptoms on long term follow-up. In these three patients with inflammatory arthritis, methotrexate-induced pneumonitis led to symptomatic hypercalcemia. Unless hypercalcemia is looked for and treated in this setting, the morbidity can be high.
Przekładanie poezji lingwistycznej: Rendicción Mario Martína Gijóna w tłumaczeniach na polski, angielski i francuski
Authors: Studzińska Joanna
Published: August 2022

Translating Linguistic Poetry: Mario Martín Gijón’s Rendicción in Polish, English, and French

The lyrical work of Spanish poet Mario Martín Gijón is linguistic in the extreme. Not only does he juxtapose similar-sounding words, but he fuses them graphically into one, with parentheses containing a word fragment [me(re)ce, entreg(u)arme] or two fragments separated by a slash [conju(r/nt)os, in(v/f)ierno]; he also uses enjambment within words (cor / reo, tarde / seosa). These techniques result in a multiplication of readings, which constitutes a major challenge for translators.

Terence Dooley, Miguel Ángel Real and the author of this essay (here in the dual role of translator and researcher) translated Martín Gijón’s poetry into English, French and Polish, respectively. Each translator had at their disposal language matter of very distinct properties. The translator into French was able to take advantage of the largely convergent Romance roots, which made it possible to recreate many word games on a one-to-one scale or with only minimal changes. English offered such a possibility much less frequently; Polish – only once. Therefore, the English and Polish translations are re-creations to a much larger extent than the French one. However, the significant differences between each of the versions stem not only from the properties of the target languages, but also from the different approaches of the translators.
Wszystkie kolory przekładu. Matthew Reynolds (ed.), 2019. Prismatic Translation, Cambridge: Legenda.
Authors: Brzostowska-Tereszkiewicz Tamara
Published: August 2022

All Colours of Translation

The article discusses the collective book Prismatic Translation edited by Matthew Reynolds (Cambridge: Legenda, 2019) in the light of the history of optical metaphors for translation and recent modernism studies. Tracing the conceptual genealogy of the term and the subtleties of its theoretical usage, the reviewer argues that “prismatic translation” remains an impressive though still excessively ambiguous translation studies metaphor that has not yet solidified into a precise and operative theoretical tool. Notwithstanding these objections, Prismatic Translation can be considered an excellent reference for professionals and students engaged in literary and cultural translation studies as well as comparative modernism studies.
Mélancolie, illusion diabolique et création poétique
Authors: Closson Marianne
Published: August 2022

The sixteenth century inherited three discourses on melancholy: the medical, philosophical, and religious ones. While the first presented it as a mental illness linked to a disorder of the humours, the second, with the rediscovery of Aristotle’s Problem XXX, saw it as a sign of creative genius, and the third reminded us that it was, according to Saint Jerome’s expression, the balneum diaboli; it allowed Satan to take possession of the patient’s mind, causing him to hallucinate. So how can we distinguish the melancholy of the genius from the pathology of the same name, especially when the latter is associated with the devil?

The devil’s ability to create illusory worlds on the border between dream and reality coincides with Renaissance artists’works populated by ghosts, monsters, witches and demons. Could not these scenes, presented both as manifestations of the devil and projections of the hallucinated mind, be linked to the figure of the melancholic artist?
Exploring geo-literacy in museum educational programmes at the Iziko Museums in Cape Town, South Africa
Authors: De Jager Anna , Arnolds Hylton Howard
Published: August 2022

The Iziko Museums of South Africa are a group of 11 museums located in Cape Town. This article provides an overview of possible applications of geo-literacy in a museum context. The use of geographical tools in exhibitions and educational programmes at the museum is evaluated with reference to place, spatial processes, spatial distribution patterns, and human-environment interactions. The museums’ collections, research activities and exhibitions can support the school curriculum and also enhance cultural sensitivity, stimulate dialogue, and encourage problemsolving. The activities at the Iziko Museums of South Africa have the potential to enhance and support the development of personal responsibility to learn from the past and contribute to creating a better future for all. Museum educators and curators should therefore further explore and implement strategies to include geo-literacy when developing exhibitions and educational programmes in their unique context.
An IoT-Based Model for the Classification of Plant Diseases using
Deep Learning
Authors: Dhannya J  , V.Sangeetha
Published: August 2022

In India, Agriculture is of great importance. Diseases affecting crops is a major challenge faced by
Agricultural industry. Hence earlier detection of crop disease has greater importance in agricultural
field. In recent years, the number of diseases on plants and degree of harm caused has increased due
to the variation in the varieties of microorganisms, inadequate cultivation methods and inappropriate
plant protection techniques. In the present study, Farmers spend so much money on disease
management, often without adequate technical support, resulting in poor disease control, pollution
and harmful results. In addition, plant disease can destroy natural ecosystems, adding environmental
problems caused by poor management of crops. A symptom of plant disease is a visible effect of
disease on the plant. Symptoms may include a visible change in colour, shape or function of the plant
as it responds to the pathogen. A faster method for detection of crop diseases is done with the help of
IoT. A sensor network can be created in the farm land using Raspberry Pi 4 model. The images will
be captured by the sensor cameras and send to the cloud server via Raspberry pi 4 model. The
proposed model is a theoretical model. In this proposed methodology, various image processing
techniques will be applied on acquired images for classification of crop diseases using fuzzy c-means
clustering algorithm. This paper will also shows the method of image processing techniques such as
image acquisition, image pre-processing, image segmentation and feature extraction for classification
of crop diseases. Farmers can produce quality crops and thus healthy food can be obtained by this
proposed methodology and make more profit.
THE CONTRIBUTION OF HOUSING AREA TO LAND SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN BANDUNG
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, SAFARIAH RIFIATI , MAJID M. RAFEE ,   Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, RUSLI NORADILA ,   Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Published: August 2022

Following the development of built-up areas in Bandung predominantly for housing purposes, the land surface temperature (LST) in the region has increased significantly. In urban planning, particularly in housing, environmental aspects related to LST have yet to be widely considered. The aim of this study is to identify the relationship between housing densities and LST. The information regarding elevation, density, LST and tree cover (vegetation coverage) in housing areas in Bandung have been collected. Landsat 8 satellite images were used to assess LST levels and to calculate the normalised difference in vegetation index (NDVI). Statistical analyses have been conducted to determine whether the NDVI and the housing density are factors that influence LST values. A correlation analysis demonstrates a strong inverse relationship between LST and NDVI while controlling for elevation of the housing area, with Pearson correlations of -0.575, -0.612 and -0.754. Meanwhile, an ANOVA test showed that LST comparisons at each elevation were statistically significant (p<0.05), it presents the idea that LSTs for high- density housing and medium-density housing have significant differences. The statistical test results indicate that the housing densities and the lack of urban tree cover contributes to LST. These findings are an invaluable source for spatial planning in housing areas and support sustainable development in Bandung city.
Anisakis typica (DIESING, 1860), DOMINANT ANISAKID NEMATODE PRESENT IN SHORTFIN SCAD, Decapterus macrosoma (BLEEKER, 1851) FROM TERENGGANU WATERS, MALAYSIA
Authors:   Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, SEE MING SHE , SHAROM HARISON FAIZAH ,   Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, AHAMAD ZAKERI HAZLINA ,   Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, HARUN NOR OMAIMA ,   Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Published: August 2022

Anisakid (Anisakis spp.) nematode is a fish-borne parasite that can cause zoonotic disease, Anisakiasis and IgE hypersensitivity in humans. Thus, the ecology and epidemiology of Anisakis nematode are important to control this zoonotic infection. Although Anisakis larvae have been reported in Malaysia, it has not been studied through morphological characteristics and molecular analyses. The objective of this study was to identify the Anisakis species and its infection status in Decapterus macrosoma from Terengganu waters, Malaysia. All Anisakis larvae found were morphologically similar to each other and identified as Anisakis typica. High infection level (P = 100%, M.I. = 23.31±17.26) of A. typica was found in D. macrosoma. There was a bioaccumulation of A. typica in D. macrosoma, showing significant correlation of body weight (p = 0.05) and total body length (p = 0.02) with the amount of A. typica present in D. macrosoma. Interestingly, the gonad was the specific site of infection of A. typica in D. macrosoma, where the intensity of A. typica was significantly (p < 0.003) higher than other visceral organs. Therefore, the migration of A. typica depended on the fatty tissue of the organ.
2-HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE-AMMONIUM THIOCYANATE SOLID BIOPOLYMER ELECTROLYTES: IONIC CONDUCTIVITY AND DIELECTRIC STUDIES
Authors:   Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, RAMLLI MUHAMAD AMIRULLAH , MOHAMAD ISA MOHD IKMAR NIZAM ,   Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, KAMARUDIN KHADIJAH HILMUN ,   Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Published: August 2022

There is demand for application of polymer materials in electrochemical devices, especially natural polymers, because of their superiority in mechanical integrity, affordability and biodegradability. In this work, solid biopolymer electrolyte (SBEs) comprising 2-hydroxyethyl cellulose (2-HEC) doped with different weight percentage of ammonium thiocyanate, NH4SCN (0 – 44 wt.%) were prepared using a facile solution casting technique. The effects of NH4SCN on ionic conductivity and dielectric properties of SBEs were investigated using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The ionic conductivity recorded at room temperature showed massive improvement for pure 2-HEC from the value of 5.93 x 10-8 S cm-1 to 1.16 ×10-4 S cm-1, comprising 36 wt.% NH4SCN. Meanwhile, at elevated temperatures, the ionic conductivity revealed the Arrhenius behaviour, where it increased proportional to the temperatures. In addition, by introducing NH4SCN content as a proton donor, it also effectively reduced the activation energy of the SBEs, which further support enhancing the ionic conductivity. In dielectric permittivity study, the εr and εi increased as the NH4SCN content increased, revealing the non-Debye dependency of the SBEs, which indicates that the SBEs are ionic conductors. The addition of the optimum value of NH4SCN content showed good characteristic for electrochemical devices applications.
SOCIETY EMPOWERMENT THROUGH AGRICULTURAL INDIGENOUS RESOURCE POTENTIAL: SUSTAINABILITY OF FOOD SELF-SUFFICIENCY GOALS
Authors:   Universitas Negeri Malang, NASIKH NASIKH , UTOMO SUGENG HADI ,   Universitas Negeri Malang, SUMARSONO HADI ,   Universitas Negeri Malang, SAYONO JOKO ,   Universitas Negeri Malang, MOEHERIONO MOEHERIONO ,   Universitas Hang Tuah Surabaya, ZULBAINARNI NIMMI ,   IPB University, BUDI SETIAWAN AVI ,   Universitas Negeri Semarang, MAULIDAH SILVANA ,   Universitas Brawijaya
Published: August 2022

This study aims to analyze indigenous agriculture from economic resources in East Java Province as an existing economic resource of strategy and development that evolve into the primary source. This research employed survey and action research methods and secondary data sourced from the central bureau of statistics on 17 economic sectors in Pasuruan and Probolinggo regencies. This research applied survey and action research methods as it attempts to identify the resource potential in each sector setting as the basic strategy for sustainable resources to be the leading sector and as the basis to empower economic resources to reach sustainable food security. This research methodology uses three analysis devices: Location Quotient, Growth Ratio Model and finally describes how to combine LQ and Growth Ratio Model. The result showed that Probolinggo Regency was categorized as rapid advance but left behind. In other words, the economic growth of Probolinggo Regency has weakened. Meanwhile, the food security in Pasuruan Regency was weak. This regency had focused on increasing its economic growth rather than sustainability. The research found that sectors with a positive Growth Ratio Model might move the local economy through regional development innovations.
USING THE SYSTEMOLOGICAL BASIS AND INFORMATION ENTROPY FUNCTION IN THE STUDY AT UNCERTAINTY CONDITIONS OF SYSTEM-STRUCTURED OBJECTS
Authors: Kozulia T.V. , Kozulia M.M.
Published: August 2022

In the article substantiated the expediency of introducing the basics of systemological analysis in modeling and structuring of studies of complex objects, which allows to establish conditions for the implementation of a certain target function, which is responsible for the state and functionality of the investigated object in certain conditions of the environment, taking into account the macrostate of the complex system, through experiments of microstates, and its changes in the system “object – the environment” regarding the state of external systems using an entropy func-tion according to a consistent analysis of uncertainties and their solution to establish conditions for the stabilization of the object or achieve the goal of regulation situations based on information synergetics. It was concluded that, proposed comprehensive entropy-synergy analysis of the determination of the state “the investigated system – the environment” and changes in the consequence of process transformations in systemic objects in conditions of certain uncertainty does not require additional research, characteristic of known estimates for the criteria in widespread mathematical means decision-making.
Prevalence of Hypertension in the Philippines in the Year 2050: Confronting a Major Challenge
Authors: Mercado-Asis Leilani B , Atilano Alberto A , D Ona Deborah Ignacia , D Bonzon Dolores , Vilela Gilbert A , L Chua Carlos , F Diaz Alejandro , Balmores Jr Benjamin A , I Cabral Esperanza , V Aquino Abdias , D Morales Dante , S Abelardo Nelson , Gomez Lyn A , V Oliva Raymond , Castillo Rafael R
Published: August 2022

Background: The prevalence of hypertension in the Philippines has continuously increased in the past 22 years or more than two decades (from 1993 to 2015), with increased related deaths due to ischemic heart disease, stroke and chronic kidney disease. Objective: The study aimed to project the prevalence of hypertension in the next three decades (by the year 2050) and the overall disease burden it may impose on the country. Methods: We utilized data from the 2018 National Nutrition Survey (NNS) and the Philippine Statistical Authority (PSA) to project the prevalence of hypertension in the next three decades. A spline regression, which utilizes a non-linear regression technique, estimated the missing data sets in the hypertension prevalence by age and sex in a study conducted from 1993 to 2018. Factors predicting the share of deaths caused by hypertension included variables such as ischemic heart disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease and hypertensive heart disease. Post-hoc power analyses generated a large effect size (f2: 5.135) and high power (1.0) at an alpha level of 0.05. Findings: Hypertension prevalence will remain high at 23%, with a 28% increase in the number of cases (24.28 million to 33.82 million) by 2050, given the population projection (101.60 million in 2015 to 142.10 million in 2050) and seriously affecting extremes of ages (the early 20s and 80s). In addition, actual number of deaths related to hypertension will increase more than double from 90,000 in 2015 to 210,000 due to ischemic heart disease, stroke and chronic kidney disease. Interpretation: These findings demonstrate a significant increase in disease burden due to hypertension in the Philippines in the next three decades and possibly pose a significant public health challenge. Aggressive preventive and health-promoting efforts must be carried out to stem the tide of hypertensive cardiovascular disease in the country.
Regular scientific paper reading as an approach to improve the outcome of bioinformatics teaching to graduate students of medical majors
Authors: Zhang Xiangning , Huan Jing , Wu Longji , Huang Zhi-Gang , He Zhiwei , Yu Hongbing
Published: August 2022

Since the elucidation of the double helix structure of DNA molecule and its role of coding for genetic information, rapid progress of biomedical science including the sequencing of macromolecules in the living system has been witnessed.  The technique has allowed the study field to evolve from single genes to genome in species.  With demand of deposit and analysis of data obtained, a new science bioinformatics has been formed by integration of computer science and biology.  Bioinformatics has found wide application in research of different disciplinary in medical science.  To facilitate the grasp of its basic theory and practical application by the postgraduate students at the medical school, regular reading of relevant publications has been proposed as an approach to improve the quality of teaching, and its outcome has been evaluated by comparing the scores earned from the identical test papers.  The students acquired the designed intervention had higher score in average statistically with p<0.01.
Effects of Dietary Protein Level on Growth Performance, Muscle Composition, Blood Composition, and Digestive Enzyme Activity of Wuchang Bream (Megalobrama amblycephala) Fry
Authors: Habte-Tsion Habte-Michael , Liu Bo , Ge Xianping , Xu Pao , Ren Mingchun , Zhou Qunlan , Pan Liangkun , Chen Ruli
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the dietary protein requirement and effects of dietary protein level on growth performance, muscle composition, blood composition, and digestive enzyme activity in Wuchang bream fry. Five isoenergetic and isolipidic semi-purified diets were formulated to contain 28%, 30%, 32%, 34%, or 36% (dry matter) dietary protein. Diets were fed to triplicate groups of 25 fishes (16.08±0.03 g) to near satiation three times a day in a closed recirculation system for 10 weeks. Weight gain, specific growth rate, and feed conversion ratio significantly improved as the dietary protein content increased up to 34%. The protein efficiency ratio, hepatosomatic index, and viscerosomatic index significantly dropped as the dietary protein rose while the Fulton condition factor was positively correlated to the dietary protein level. Increased dietary protein resulted in increased muscle protein content and decreased lipid content. Red blood cell, hemoglobin, and hematocrit counts increased significantly with the increase in dietary protein. Serum triiodothyronine and thyroxine significantly rose as the dietary protein rose but serum aspartate aminotransferase significantly dropped. Intestinal protease and amylase activity rose significantly with the increase in dietary protein while lipase tended to drop. On the basis of broken-line regression analysis of weight gain and FCR, the dietary protein requirement of Wuchang bream fry is 32-33%.
Comparative study on body index, nutrient composition, and digestive enzyme activity of Misgurnus anguillicaudatus, Paramisgurnus dabryanus, and Paramisgurnus dabryanus ssp
Authors: Mao Shuquan , Yan Jiaren , Zhang Yuanyuan , Song Liping , Hu Bin , Wu Jun , Wang Bingli
Published: August 2022

The current research work was undertaken to compare and analyze the body index, nutrient composition, and digestive enzyme activity of Pond loach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus), large-scale loach (Paramisgurnus dabryanus), and Taiwan loach (Paramisgurnus dabryanus ssp). Viscerosomatic ratio (VR), condition factor, (CF), W/L and H/L were highest in Taiwan loach (P < 0.05). Muscle protein content was highest, whereas lipid content was lowest in pond loach (P < 0.05). The content of total amino acids (TAA), total essential amino acids (EAA), and delicious amino acids (DAA) in the muscle of pond loach was highest (P < 0.05). The content of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and linoleic acid was highest in pond loach, Taiwan loach and large-scale loach, respectively (P < 0.05). The trypsin activities and amylase activities of the pond loach were significantly higher than those of the large-scale loach and Taiwan loach in the intestine and liver (P < 0.05). These results indicate that the three kinds of loaches are of high nutritional value and have breeding prospects, among which pond loach has higher nutritional value.
O papel do Tribunal de Contas da União quanto ao controle externo à atuação da Agência Nacional de Mineração
Authors:   , Ferreira Lucia Helena Santana
Published: August 2022

Neste trabalho, analisou-se o papel do Tribunal de Contas - TCU como órgão de controle externo das atividades mineradoras reguladas pela ANM, estudando o setor mineral brasileiro, através da lente da accountability horizontal para compreender a atividade mineradora a partir do olhar da Corte de Contas Nacional. Especificamente, buscou-se apresentar o histórico e os marcos regulatórios da atividade mineradora no Brasil; caracterizar a atuação do TCU nas atividades reguladas pela ANM a partir dos seus relatórios de auditoria e discutir as implicações dos encaminhamentos dos relatórios de auditoria realizados pelo TCU para o processo de accountability na atividade mineradora. Para a realização da pesquisa, buscou-se uma abordagem qualitativa com base na pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, tendo como atores, o TCU e ANM. Desta forma, este estudo buscou entender a atuação do TCU, a partir dos encaminhamentos dos Acórdãos exarados pela Corte de Contas. Acredita-se que ao apontar novas perspectivas para o desenvolvimento de accountability na administração pública do país, o estudo é fulcral para a administração pública nacional, com potencial de gerar importantes trabalhos que contribuam para a gestão pública de resultados, mas, principalmente, para o fortalecimento do Estado democrático de direito e da solidificação da democracia tupiniquim. Palavras-Chave: Tribunal de contas da união. Agência nacional de mineração. Corte de contas nacional. Controle externo. Atuação do TCU.
Konsep Kafa’ah Dalam Memilih Pasangan Hidup Menurut Empat Imam Madzhab
Authors: Miftahuzzaman Moh. , Arif Suyud , Sutisna Sutisna
Published: August 2022

This study examines the "Kafa'ah Concept In Selecting A Life Partner According To The Four Imams Of  Madzhab". In more detail, discussing the process of determining a partner, it is recommended to choose one who is in agreement, balanced, level and equal. Although this is not a necessity, it is intended to produce harmony in order to avoid failure in fostering a household caused by striking differences, both differences in religion and in social strata. These differences can be a source of disputes which ultimately lead to family disharmony. This study aims to analyze how the views of four madhhab priests about the concept of kafa'ah in choosing a life partner. This research is a research that uses a normative approach with a qualitative descriptive method, namely describing the views of four priests of a school of thought. The research results obtained from the discussion of this research, namely that according to the scholars of the four schools of thought kafa'ah have different perceptions with the criteria of kafa'ah. Therefore, it is important to explain in this thesis the views of the four madzhab scholars regarding the standardization of kafa'ah in choosing a life partner. It was concluded that kafa'ah had an important role in marriage and the criteria differed among the four madzhab scholars, namely lineage, wealth, religious quality, employment, disability and independence.

 

Keywords: Kafa'ah, Four of  madzhab, Kafa'ah Criteria
Hubungan Kecerdasan Spiritual dengan Perilaku Keagamaan di Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 4 Bogo
Authors: Kholisaturrizqi[ Siti Nur , Kasman Rusdi , Angelina Putri Ria
Published: August 2022

This study aims to 1) Determine the spiritual intelligence of class XI IPS students at MAN 4 Bogor; 2) Find out the religious behavior of class XI IPS students at MAN 4 Bogor; and 3) Find out whether there is a relationship between spiritual intelligence and the religious behavior of class XI IPS students at MAN 4 Bogor. Data collection techniques using questionnaires and documentation. The research instrument to obtain data in this study consisted of a questionnaire guide and documentation. The data analysis technique uses categorization and product moment. The results of the study show that there is a significant correlation between the spiritual intelligence variable (X) and religious behavior (Y) in class XI Social Studies at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 4 Bogor where the t-count is 5.822 with a significant value of 0.000, then t-count 5.822 > t-table 1.665 so Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted.

Keyword: Spiritual Intelligence, Religious Behavior
Analisis Data Pengangguran Terbuka di Kota Medan Tahun 2019-2020
Authors: Nabila Windi Jihan , Nawawi Zuhrinal M.
Published: August 2022

This study aims to describe the material for open unemployment in the city of Medan in 2019-2020.Open unemployment is a situation where the person does not work at all and does not try to find work. The study used a qualitative descriptive research method. Unification method collection method uses document study techniques. Data processing using the Spradley Model Analysis method. The results showed that there was an increasing trend of the open unemployment rate in Medan City in the 2019-2020 period of 2.21%. This is caused by several factors, including: economic growth and the Covid-19 pandemic.

Keywords: open unemployment, Medan
High Grade Dysplastic Nodule in a Non-Cirrhotic Liver in the Young
Authors: M Choudry , J Navarro
Published: August 2022

Patients with high grade dysplastic nodule (HGDN) have an increased risk for development of hepatocellular carcinoma. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in a young patient with no cirrhosis or fibrosis is a relatively rare condition. HCC develops in patients in the setting of liver cirrhosis with established risk factors related to various etiologies including hepatitis virus infection, high alcohol intake or metabolic diseases. This was a case of a 29-year-old male with a 7-month history of intermittent right upper quadrant pain with CT scan findings of caudate lobe mass with malignant features. The patient underwent extended left hepatectomy with caudate lobectomy. Patient was discharged on fifth postoperative day, and was advised for follow-up surveillance on an outpatient basis. Liver cirrhosis is the main risk factor for developing HGDN, although rare cases of HGDN in a non-cirrhotic young patient should not be disregarded. Even though, it difficult to differentiate HGDN from early HCC based on radiologic imaging and histopathological criteria. Early diagnosis accompanied with proper surgical intervention such as anatomic resection and regular surveillance should be considered in the course and management of these patients, despite its rarity
Colangiopatía post-COVID-19 grave: reporte de 6 casos
Authors: Santisteban Arenas Marco Tulio , Osorio Castrillón Laura Marcela , Guevara Casallas Luis Gonzalo , Niño Ramírez Sebastián Fernando
Published: August 2022

La enfermedad por coronavirus de 2019 (COVID-19) es una infección predominantemente del tracto respiratorio con la capacidad de afectar otros órganos. Las alteraciones en las pruebas hepáticas son una manifestación frecuente de la COVID-19 pero suelen ser transitorias. Describimos el curso clínico y los hallazgos más relevantes de 6 pacientes que desarrollaron una colangiopatía tras una COVID-19 grave. La edad promedio de los pacientes, 4 hombres y dos mujeres, fue de 56 años y el tiempo promedio desde el diagnóstico de COVID-19 hasta el diagnóstico de la colangiopatía fue de 138 días. Las características más importantes fueron la elevación de la fosfatasa alcalina y la desestructuración y el arrosariamiento de la vía biliar intrahepática en las imágenes de resonancia magnética. La colangiopatía tras una COVID-19 grave constituye una nueva entidad con características únicas con el pote r y la cirrosis biliar secundaria. Se requieren más estudios para entender esta enfermedad.
Maximizing CDISC standards for specification of submission deliverable documents
Authors: Iversen Jørgen Mangor
Published: August 2022

CDSIC standards were originally developed for documentation purposes in the form of metadata standards describing submission deliverables. Many tools, vendors, and sponsor efforts have gone into verifying that submission documents adhere to those standards. By turning the beast on its head, the very same metadata can be used to create those submission deliverables from the specifications using validated computer code, thus eliminating the bulk of controls and verification for a study.The core principle is that the task of ensuring that two documents are identical (or similar) by comparing and checking, can be eliminated by creating one from the other in a systematic and automatic way by computer code.ODM-XML is the primary specification document for eCRF derivates from CDISC, a pure XML metadata specification documenting the collection of clinical data, not the actual collected clinical data itself. The corresponding submission deliverables are the blank CRF (bcrf.pdf) and the SDTM annotated CRF (acrf.pdf). A CDISC compliant EDC systems ought to be able to use the ODM-XML itself more or less directly to set the eCRF by a simple upload of the ODM-XML into the systems.Bridging the gap from ODM-XML to submission deliverables is quite simply done by  applying a style sheet (a special translating style sheet) to the ODM-XML file to display it as either an eCRF specification, one of the submission documents, or as another XML file for uploading into a specific EDC system. Whenever the desired document is of the same file format, the same stylesheet can be applied varying only in a specified parameter, guaranteeing the similarity of those documents as they originate from the same source.Define-xml is a well-established standard for documenting submission data. The standard way of displaying define-xml is through a similar style sheet provided by CDISC, containing links into targets in the SDTM annotated CRF (acrf.pdf) document.This article demonstrates how the submission documents can be created through careful definition of the ODM-XML, and applying a style sheet creating targets in the SDTM annotated CRF (acrf.pdf) for enhanced linking between this document and the define-xml document. Furthermore, this technique will demonstrate creation of an SDTM annotated specification for setting up an eCRF, as well as creation of the blank CRF (bcrf.pdf) document, all from a single source of metadata.