bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Phenomena of bullying behaviour on adolescents in boarding school
Authors: Waliyanti Ema , Swesty Fauziah Anggitha
Published: July 2022

Background: A large number of bullying cases occurred on adolescents in boarding schools can impact on physical and psychological conditions that make them inconvenient in their schools and boarding schools. Boarding schools are more prone of bullying incidents than public schools because their students interact each other more often, either in their schools or dorms. Objective: This study aims to observe bullying behaviour of adolescents in a boarding school in Yogyakarta.Methods: This study was a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. Its data collection technique was conducted by interviewing. There were 11 participants in this study consisting of eight adolescents and three boarding school teachers who were determined by a purposive sampling. To validating its data, this study used a source triangulation, peer debriefing, and thick description. Then, its data analysis applied the Open Code 4.03. Results: This study showed that bullying behaviour occurred in the boarding school were physical bullying, verbal bullying and relational bullying. Factors that contributed for the bullying behaviour were physical forms, social intercourses of adolescent, emotional attitudes, histories of bullying, seniority, and bullying punishment that are applied ineffectively. Responding to the bullying incidents, the boarding school made policies by making rules about bullying, intervening by advice, applying school punishment, and initiating preventative effortsConclusion: Bullying behaviour of the adolescent occurred in the boarding school includes physical bullying, verbal bullying, and relational bullying that requires attention from all parties, including schools. Schools are expected to provide socialization related to the bullying and to cooperate with all school members to prevent repetitive incidents of bullying.
Outcome benefits to transurethral resection of the prostate in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia at Medan regional hospital
Authors: Patandung Richman , Warli Syah Mirsya
Published: July 2022

Background: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a pathologic process that cause of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in aging men. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is still the current gold standard of BPH treatment. International Prostate Symptoms Score (IPSS) and the quality of life (QoL) index are used for assessing the TURP results.Objective: This study would like to show the benefits outcome of TURP in patients with BPH evaluated with IPSS score and QoL index in Medan regional hospital.Methods: This research is a retrospective study of BPH patients that is treated with TURP at Universitas Sumatera Utara Hospital from September 2019 – August 2020. Patients will be divided into 2 groups, group 1 with patients who have a prostate size <80 grams and the second group with a prostate size> 80 grams. All patients who were included in this study were assessed for their complaints using the IPSS and QoL index before and after taking an operation. Statistical analysis was performed using independent t test and Mann Whitney test. The data were significant if the p value < 0.05. Results: There are 60 patients enrolled in this study that treated with TURP. The mean age of patients in the group 1 was 69.57 ± 7.698 years and 69.84 ± 5.893 years in the group 2. There is no significant difference between group 1 and group 2 in postoperative IPSS and QoL results (p >0.05). Conclusion: TURP procedure is preferable option of BPH for patients in any prostate size.
Association between screen time and dry eye symptoms
Authors: Jansen Janeth Angelica , Kuswidyati Cisca , Chriestya Febie
Published: July 2022

Background: Electronic media has become a necessity in everyday life because of its function to access information, communication, etc. These functions cause an increase in average screen time and risk of developing dry eye symptoms such as photophobia, grittiness, sore eyes, and blurred vision.Objective: This study aims to determine whether there is a relationship between screen time and dry eye symptoms.Methods: An observational-analytic study with a cross-sectional approach was conducted on 66 medical students. All students would download a screen time application on each electronic media they have for one week before data collection. Furthermore, data were collected using a questionnaire consisted of screen time and Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) and were statistically analyzed.Results: A total of 90.91% of the students use electronic media =8 hours/day. The proportion of students who experience dry eye symptoms is 46.97%. There was no statistically significant between screen time and dry eye symptoms (p = 0.676).Conclusion: More than ninety percent of students spend more than 8 hours/day using electronic media but no statistically significant between screen time and dry eye (p>0.05).
The use of hyperuricemia herbs at “Hortus Medicus” herbal medicine clinic Tawangmangu
Authors: Ardiyanto Danang , Triyono Agus , Nisa Ulfatun , Fitriani Ulfa , Astana Peristiwan RW , Novianto Fajar , Zulkarnain Zuraida
Published: July 2022

Background: Hyperuricemia has become a health problems in Indonesia lately. The use of traditional medicine, especially herbs, has been used in the treatment of hyperuricemia. Hortus Medicus Herbal Medicine Clinic Tawangmangu has several herbal formulas that are applied in the care of hyperuricemia patients.Objective: This study aims to determine the description of the mostly used medicinal plants for hyperuricemia and the percentage of efficacy of hyperuricemia therapy using medicinal plant. Methods: This study was a retrospective cross-sectional study using purposive sampling. The total sample was 120 medical records and prescriptions for hyperuricemia patients at Hortus Medicus clinic for the period July-December 2020. Results: There were 3 hyperuricemia herbs formulas used in Hortus Medicus. Based on the calculation of the doctor's prescription for hyperuricemia, the first herbal formula consisting of secang (Caesalpinia sappan) bark, tempuyung (Sonchus arvensis) herb, kepel (Stelechocarpus burahol) leaf was prescribed as many as 72 prescriptions (60%). The second herbal formula consisting of cabe jawa (Piper retrofactum), daun sendok (Plantago mayor) leaves, celery (Apium graveolens) herbs with 36 prescriptions (30%), and the third herbal formula consisting of rumput bolong (Equisetum debille) herb, temulawak (Curcuma xanthorizza), turmeric (Curcuma domestica) with 12 prescriptions (10%). The therapeutic efficacy of herbal formula 1st, 2nd and 3rd were 80%; 60%; 50%. There was no significant relationship between sex and the outcome of hyperuricemia therapy (p= 0.804).Conclusion: Among three hyperuricemia herbal formulas used in Hortus Medicus, the 1st formula was mostly used. The percentage of therapeutic efficacy was also higher compared to the other two formulas.
Risk Factors for Persistence Infection of Non-typhoidal Salmonella in Poultry Farms, North-Central Nigeria
Authors: Sanni Abdullahi O. , Onyango Joshua , Usman Abdulkadir , Abdulkarim Latifah O. , Jonker Annelize , Fasina Folorunso O.
Published: July 2022

Salmonellosis is a bacterial zoonosis with array of health conditions. Non-typhoidal salmonellosis (NTS) have a discrete adaptation to certain animals; in poultry, pullorum and fowl typhoid are its primary disease manifestations. The diseases are prevalent in the Nigerian poultry and have been well studied in Nigeria, but less so in the north central Nigeria (NCN). Using field sampling, laboratory methods and semi structured questionnaire in 1000 poultry farms from NCN, we explore the incidence and risk factors for the persistence of NTS infection in poultry. Approximately 41.6% of the farms have experienced NTS but only 6.3% have current infection with NTS. Farm experience of NTS moderately predicted awareness of salmonellosis. Increasing stock in smallholder farms, self-mixing of concentrate on the farm, usage of stream water, pen odour, non-adherence and partial adherence of farms to recommended poultry vaccination against pullorum and fowl typhoid, and lack of and non-adherence to biosecurity were identified risk factors that increased the odds of NTS infection in poultry. Antibiotic use practice may have reduced the isolation rate of NTS, yet NTS continues to challenge poultry farms in Nigeria. Identified risk practices must be mitigated intentionally and biosecurity and hygiene must improve to reduce the burden of NTS.
Identification of Changes In Rumination Behavior Registered With An Online Sensor System In Cows With Subclinical Mastitis
Authors: Antanaitis Ramūnas , Juozaitienė Vida , Malašauskienė Dovilė , Televičius Mindaugas , Urbutis Mingaudas , Rutkauskas Arūnas , Šertvytytė Greta , Baumgartner Walter
Published: July 2022

The aim of the current study was to determine the relation between subclinical mastitis and rumination behavior registered with an online sensor system. According to the results of the general clinical examination of 650 milking cows, 10 cows with subclinical mastitis (SCM) and 10 clinical healthy cows (HG) were selected (without clinical signs of any diseases). Rumination behavior biomarkers were registered with RumiWatch noseband sensor (RWS; ITIN + HOCH GmbH, Fütterungstechnik, Liestal, Switzerland). Sensors were implanted on the first day after calving. Data from the RWS from 13th days before the diagnosis and 13 days after diagnosis of SCM were used to compare with HG data during the same period. The healthy cows were monitored during the same days as the SCM cows.
Effectiveness of Household Disinfection Techniques to Remove SARS-Cov-2 from Cloth Masks
Authors: Mares-Guia Maria Angélica Monteiro de Mello , Paiva Anne Aline Pereira , Mello Vinicius Motta , Eller Cristiane M. , Salvio Andreza Lemos , Nascimento Felipe F. , Silva Emanuelle S. R. F. , Campos Vinicius Tadeu Martins Guerra , Mendes Ygara da Silva , Lemos Elba Regina Sampaio , Sousa Jr. Ivanildo P. , Horta Marco Aurélio Pereira
Published: July 2022

To assess the efficacy of washing cloth masks, we simulated SARS-CoV-2 contamination in tricoline fabric and tested decontaminants to reduce viral particles. Viral suspensions using two variants (B.1.1.28 and P.1) were inoculated in these fabrics, and the inactivation kinetics were evaluated after washing with various household disinfection products (Soap powder, Lysoform®, Hypochlorite sodium and 70% Alcohol), rinse numbers, and exposure times. Afterward, the fabrics were washed in sterile water, viral RNA extracted and amplified using RT-qPCR. Finally, viral replication in cell cultures was examined. Our findings show that all biocidal treatments successfully disinfected the tissue tested. Some products showed less reduction in viral loads, Soap powder (1.60 x 104, 1.04 x 103), Soap powder and Lysoform® (1.60 x 104, 1.04 x 103) and Alcohol 70% (1.02 x 103, 5.91 x 101) respectively. However, when sodium hypochlorite was used, this reduction was significantly increased (viral inactivation in 100% of the washes). After the first wash, the reduction of viral particles was greater for the P.1 variant than for the B.1.1.28 variant (W = 51759, p 0.05). In conclusion the sodium hypochlorite role on cloth masks disinfection may also have implications for future health emergencies as well as recommended by WHO.
Repetition in the Qur’an the Perspective of Badi’uzzaman Sa'id Nursi
Authors: Dimyathi Muhammad Syairozi , Elmaula Inayah , Tabroni Hananah Muhtar
Published: July 2022

Repetition in the Holy Qur’an is one of the topics that concern some orientalists, as they claim that the Holy Qur’an is a book that raises doubts that it is from God Almighty because of the many repetitions in it as if God Almighty has no other expressions to highlight His purposes and is forced to repeat some verses. According to Saeed Nursi, the research aims to reveal the rule of repetition in the Holy Qur’an because of his unique insight into the phenomenon of Qur’anic repetition. In this research, the inductive analytical method is used, where the views of Said Nursi about repetition in the Holy Qur’an and the wisdom behind it were extrapolated and analyzed through his writings in the Rasa’il al-Nur. Among the results of this research is that Saeed Nursi provided a full explanation of the ruling on repetition of the Qur’anic verses, in the luminous miraculousness in the repetitions of the Qur’an, in six main points, namely: that repetition in the Holy Qur’an is better and more eloquent and even more necessary than others; Behind this repetition are Qur’anic purposes; It is considered one of the human moral needs. It is for confirmation, determination, and endorsement; It is a repetition in different forms; It is done in various ways. Nursi also showed that repetition in the Holy Qur’an is for the sake of not being bored and bored, as it came to establish, and that it sends psychological and aesthetic pleasure in the hearts of readers and listeners. Thus, Saeed Nursi came up with something new that no other scholars had preceded in their statement of the ruling on repetition in the Holy Qur’an.
Hijrah Intention And Type Of Customer Loyalty of Islamic Banks In Indonesia
Authors: Yudiana Fetria Eka , Kusuma Hadri , Qiyam Ibnu
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this research is to investigate the influence of hijrah intention on customer loyalty in Islamic banks including the type of loyalty based on attitude and behavior. In this research, Islamic banks customers in Indonesia were used as the population, and 360 questionnaires were distributed using the convenience sampling technique. The research hypothesis was tested using Structural Equation Model (SEM) with PLS. All the indicators for the variables of interest were reflective and adapted from some previous literature. The data in this research met the requirements for convergent and discriminant validity and the results showed that hijrah intention had a direct effect on attitude and behavioral loyalty. Furthermore, the hijrah intention provides a stronger influence for attitude loyalty than behavioral loyalty. The results of this research show that the majority of Islamic bank customers were classified as latent loyal.
Numerical Study on Coal Burst Proneness Characteristics of Fissured Coal Mass
Authors: Zhu Zhijie , Yao Zhenhua , Nemcik Jan , Wang Laigui , Han Jun , Tan Lihai
Published: July 2022

Coal burst proneness of coal mass is a leading factor of coal burst which is influenced by fissures. In this paper, the elastic strain energy (ESE) and residual energy index (REI) were used as coal burst proneness indicators. The calibrated PFC2D models of coal specimens with various fissure configurations were established, and uniaxial compression tests were conducted. It was found that the uniaxial compressive strength (UCS), ESE, and REI for three types of fissured coal specimen were similar. The aforementioned three parameters decrease as the inclination angle increases from 0° to 30°. On the other hand, these parameters increase as the inclination angle increases from 30° to 90°. Through the coal burst proneness comparison of various fissure configurations, it was found that the coal burst proneness in the condition of two coplanar-parallel fissures was greater than that in the condition of a single fissure, whereas the coal burst proneness in the condition of two non-coplanar-parallel fissures was the lowest. The crack initiation stress, crack initiation stress level, and elastic strain energy distribution could explain the influence mechanism of fissures on the coal burst proneness. These results can be used as a guideline for forecasting and preventing coal burst.
Mutational insights among the structural proteins of SARS-CoV-2; comprehensive analyses in the six continents
Authors: Abavisani Mohammad , Rahimian Karim , Mahdavi Bahar , Tokhanbigli Samaneh , Sisakht Mahsa Mollapour , Farhadi Amin , Kodori Mansoor Kodori , Mahmanzar Mohammadamin , Meshkat Zahra
Published: July 2022

Background: Mutations among the structural proteins of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can lead to the emergence of new variants with different features in mortality and sensitivity toward drugs and vaccines. Here we aimed to investigate the mutations among structural proteins of SARS-CoV-2 globally.Methods: We analyzed samples of amino-acid sequences (AASs) for envelope (E), membrane (M), nucleocapsid (N), and spike (S) proteins from declaration the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) as pandemic to January 2022. Then, the existence of mutations and their locations have been considered by the sequence alignment to the reference sequence, categorized based on frequency and continent. Finally, the related human genes with the viral structural genes have been discovered, and their interactions have been reported.Results: The results indicated that the most relative mutations among the E, M, N, and S AASs happened in the regions of 7 to 14, 66 to 88, 164 to 205, and 508 to 635 AAs, respectively. The most frequent mutations in E, M, N, and S proteins were concluded as T9I, I82T, R203M/R203K, and D614G. D614G is the most frequent mutation in all six geographical areas. Following D614G, L18F, A222V, E484K, and N501Y rank second to fifth most frequent mutations in S protein globally. Besides, A-kinase Anchoring Protein 8 Like (AKAP8L) has been shown as the linkage unit between M, E, and E cluster genes.Conclusion: Screening the mutations of structural proteins can help scientists introduce better drug and vaccine development strategies.
Correlation between Neutrophil elastase, Neutrophil and lymphocytes ratio in endothelial dysfunction of preeclampsia
Authors: Bandyopadhyay Abhirup , Wazib Sheema , Quasimi Huma , Bhagat Saumya , Khan GA , Elahi Arifa Anwar , Sharma Sumedha , Alam Md. Iqbal
Published: July 2022

Background: Preeclampsia (PE) is a serious disorder that is unique to pregnancy marked by hypertension, proteinuria, and other systemic disruptions at or after 20th week of pregnancy leading to maternal and neonatal illness and death. Placental hypoxia leads to increased levels of cytokines and inflammatory syncytiotrophoblast microvillous membrane microparticles (STBM) which activates neutrophils leading to in preeclampsia, oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction are seen.Methods: The present study includes 40 patients hospitalized at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, HIMSR & HAHC Hospital, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi. Nitric oxide (NO), Neutrophil elastase (NE), and Neutrophil to Lymphocyte ratio of 20 healthy pregnant women and 20 pregnant women with PE aged 20-45 years were measured. The blood and biochemical parameters in PE patients were analysed. Results: The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) was significantly increased in PE patients as compared to the healthy pregnant women. All the biochemical and hemodynamic parameters were assessed. The serum NO concentrations were lower in PE patients as compared to healthy pregnant women. Endothelial dysfunction markers (NE and vWF) were markedly increased in PE patients. The difference was statistically significant with p value <0.05.Conclusion: NLR has been found to be greatly increased in PE patients as compared to control pregnant. Increase in NLR in PE patients occur due to increase in inflammatory markers and endothelial damage. Hence neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio could act as a novel diagnostic biomarker for depicting PE.
Health status of older people in slums of Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study in Khulna city corporation
Authors: Nusrat Jahan , Dipika Chandra , Afsana Polly , Shahinur Akter , Akter Heme Morsheda , Laila Siddiqua , Rumana Rahman , Fatima Mohsin Kaniz , Ta Hossain Md.
Published: July 2022

BackgroundThe world is experiencing a demographic change – an explosion of the elderly population. However, the growing elderly population also poses a significant challenge for the government to ensure universal healthcare as people are physically and mentally vulnerable, especially in old age. This study, therefore, aimed to explore the health problems of the elderly among urban slum dwellers and identify the associated risk factors.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was carried out in four slums of Bangladesh’s Khulna city corporation (KCC). Data were randomly collected from 636 elderly individuals by administering a semi-structured interview schedule. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics (version 26), and both bivariate [Pearson’s Chi-square (χ2) and Yate’s continuity correction (χ2Yate’s)] and multivariate (multivariable logistic regression) tests were executed.ResultsFindings indicate that 80 or above aged people were more prone to infirmity (AOR = 2.263, p < 0.01) than their younger counterparts, while people with relatively more education (AOR = 0.640, p <0.05) and better income (AOR = 0.503, p < 0.10) were less likely to be sick, respectively. Surprisingly, married elderly was also found to be sick (AOR = 2.443, p < 0.05) more than widow/divorced older adults. Meanwhile, older people capable of doing daily activities were prone to health problems (AOR = 1.077; p < 0.10), whereas people with higher life satisfaction were less vulnerable to sickness (AOR = 0.858; p < 0.01).ConclusionTo ensure universal healthcare coverage, particularly in urban areas and their slums, improving the financial and social protection mechanisms for the older people in Bangladesh is strongly recommended. Besides, policymakers should also emphasize family cohesion to support the elderly emotionally and financially when they are vulnerable.
Serotonin-releasing agents with reduced off-target effects
Authors: Mayer Felix P , Niello Marco , Cintulova Daniela , Sideromenos Spyridon , Maier Julian , Li Yang , Bulling Simon , Kudlacek Oliver , Schicker Klaus , Iwamoto Hideki , Deng Fei , Wang Jinxia , Holy Marion , Katamish Rani , Sandtner Walter , Li Yulong , Pollak Daniela , Blakely Randy D , Mihovilovic Marko , Baumann Michael H , Sitte Harald H
Published: July 2022

Increasing extracellular levels of serotonin (5-HT) in the brain ameliorates symptoms of depression and anxiety-related disorders, e.g. social phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder. Recent evidence from preclinical and clinical studies established the potential of drugs inducing the release of 5-HT via the 5-HT-transporter. Nevertheless, current 5-HT releasing compounds under clinical investigation carry the risk for abuse and deleterious side effects. Here, we demonstrate that S-enantiomers of certain ring-substituted cathinones show preference for the release of 5-HT ex vivo and in vivo, and exert 5-HT-associated effects in preclinical behavioral models. Importantly, the lead cathinone compounds (i) do not induce substantial dopamine release and (ii) display reduced off-target activity at vesicular monoamine transporter-2 and 5-HT2B-receptors; indicative of low abuse-liability and low potential for adverse events. Taken together, our findings identify these agents as first-in class leads that may prove useful for the treatment of disorders where elevation of 5-HT has proven beneficial.
Technological approaches to the extraction and purification by ultrafiltration techniques of target protein molecules from animal tissues: a review
Authors: Kotenkova E. A. , Polishchuk E. K.
Published: July 2022

Effective isolation and purification of protein is a great challenge nowadays. The key aspect is protein stability and solubility, which primarily depend on protein structure and its amino acid sequence. Manipulations with pH and ionic strength are the first at  tempts to increase protein stability and solubility. Different additives that are allowed or prohibited in the food industry are applied for overcoming protein aggregation. Sugars, polyhydric alcohols and amino acids are the most attractive among them. Trehalose, glycerol, arginine, glycine and proline demonstrated outstanding properties that make them perspective for application during iso  lation and purification of proteins singly or in combination with each other or othercompounds. However, the algorithm of effective isolation and purification of protein could be significantly varied depending on its structure.
Relationship marketing and loyalty of mobile phone customers
Authors: Borishade Taiye , Ogunnaike Olaleke , Kehinde Oladele , Aka Deborah
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this study is to critically examine the effect of relationship marketing (such as trust, commitment, communication effectiveness, and conflict handling) on customer loyalty in the telecommunication service delivery sector. The data for this study were gathered through a questionnaire. In addition, a survey of two hundred and twenty-five (225) customers of telecommunication services in Nigeria supports the investigation. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22 was employed to analyze the data gathered. The findings of this study show that trust, commitment, communication effectiveness, and conflict handling directly affect customer loyalty. In addition, all four variables directly influence customer loyalty. Hinging on the study’s discoveries, the paper suggested that organizations should strategically implement relationship marketing as this will help build and increase loyal customers. This study contributes to the body of knowledge in this field, which adds significant value. Moreover, the study provides valuable details on the telecommunication sector, possibly new to many readers.
AcknowledgmentThe authors wish to appreciate the management of Covenant University for the full sponsorship of this publication in this journal.
FAUSTO ZONARO’NUN TABLOLARINDA MARGARETHE FEHİM TASVİRLERİ
Authors: TOPALLI Elvan
Published: July 2022

Yirmi yıla yakın Sultan II. Abdülhamid’in saray ressamlığı görevini yürüten İtalyan oryantalist ressam Fausto Zonaro’nun (1854-1929) başta Saz Çalan Kadın olmak üzere çeşitli tablolarına esin olan Margarethe Morgan hakkında bugüne kadar yazılanlar, sınırlı olduğu kadar birbirini yineleyen tarzdadır. II. Abdülhamid döneminin tanınan hafiyelerinden Fehim Paşa ile ilişkisi ile ön planda olan Margarethe, resim sanatının yanı sıra edebi eserlere ve müziğe de esin kaynağı olmuştur. Ayrıca dönemin yabancı basın haber ve yazılarında yer almış; ama şimdiye kadar Türkçe kaynaklarda bunlara değinilmemiştir. Burada bunlardan yararlanılarak bazı tarihlendirmeler ve bilgiler netleştirilmiş; bazı çelişkiler ortaya konmuştur. Bunun için birçok yazılı ve görsel materyal karşılaştırılmıştır. Sonuçta Fausto Zonaro’nun tablosunun tarihi değişmiş, ilk kez yayımlanan bir fotoğrafla tabloların koleksiyonerleri hakkında yorumlar oluşturulmuş; Zonaro’nun, bir tablosunda da Fransız bir ressamını kopyaladığı anlaşılmış, böylece farklı Margarethe’lar ya da aynı resimlerin farklı versiyonları olabileceğine dair varsayımlar ortaya sunulmuştur. Bu bağlamda, yeni bakış açılarıyla farklı araştırmalara zemin hazırlanmaya çalışılmıştır.
Salim Barakat's Genuine Novelistic Techniques: Sages of Darkness
Authors: BUTT Aviva
Published: July 2022

The present study brings to light some of the original novelistic writing techniques that Salim Barakat evolved in his first novel entitled Fuqahā’ al-Ẓalām (Sages of Darkness). With this novel, the author laid the foundation for techniques to be used in his subsequent novels. In the absence of an established Middle Eastern or Kurdish tradition of novel writing, Barakat had ample space to develop his own original techniques. He first published Sages of Darkness in 1985 in Nicosia Cyprus, and later published a second edition in Baghdad in 1994—with a further overlay of cinematic imagery and use of his own poetics and vocabulary as in his poems of the intervening period. An anthology of Barakat’s poems in the original Arabic can now be read online. And there are also English translations in the Anthology of Aviva Butt’s book of 20 September 2021(see the References at the end of this article). A previous article on Sages of Darkness published in IJOKS 7 (1) (2022) attempted to establish the genre of Barakat’s novel as psychological realism with philosophical and fantastical elements—the first 50 pages were examined. In this study, I will mention the frequent symbolic relationship of the environment to Kurdish life—as seen in the first approximately 120 pages. A completed English translation of Sages of Darkness, including the remaining 90 pages underway, will hopefully be published by early next year.
Telerehabilitation for Exercise Training in Pregnancy
Authors: Uzelpasaci Esra , Ozcakar Levent , Ozgul Serap , Ozyuncu Ozgur , Beksac Mehmet Sinan , Akbayrak Turkan
Published: July 2022

OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of exercise training on the severity of low back pain, disability, and quality of life in pregnant women followed by telerehabilitation.
STUDY DESIGN: This prospective cohort study consisted of 11 pregnant women. Low back pain severity and the effect of low back pain on functionality, quality of life, and aerobic capacity were determined by the Visual Analogue Scale, Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire, Short Form-36 (SF-36) and 6-minute walking test, respectively. The home-based exercise regimen was designed, and telerehabilitation support was provided two days a week for a total of eight weeks. The evaluations were repeated after the exercise program and the Wilcoxon test was used to compare the pre- vs. post-treatment results.
RESULTS: Physical function, physical and emotional role difficulty, pain subscale of SF-36, low back pain severity, walking distance in the 6-minute walking test, Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire scores seemed to have improved after the exercise program.
CONCLUSION: Telerehabilitation can be an effective method of increasing the functionality and quality of life by maintaining exercise programs during pregnancy.
Fungal Nanobionics - Principle, Advances and Applications
Authors: Singhal Sonali , Singh Babita
Published: July 2022

Nanotechnology is the science of research and development at the nanoscale
(i.e. 10-9 m) at least in one dimension. The capability of nanotechnology is often known
to revolve around nanoparticles. The core versatility of the nanoparticles is the fact that
they exhibit more significant properties than that of bulk counterparts. Nanobionics is
the structural and functional study of biological systems which serve as a model for the
design and engineering of materials and machines at the cistron level. Fungi have
emerged as important systems for the synthesis of nanoparticles due to the production
of extracellular enzymes which can utilize heavy metal ions and produce nanoparticles,
easy to isolate and subculture on synthetic media due to low nutritional requirements,
high wall binding capacity, simpler biomass handling and extracellular synthesis of
nanoparticle help in easy downstream processing. Fungi can produce nanoparticles
both extracellularly as well as intracellularly. For example, the synthesis of silver
nanoparticles has been reported utilizing many ubiquitous fungal species including
Trichoderma, Fusarium, Penicillium, Rhizoctonia, Pleurotus and Aspergillus.Extracellular synthesis has been shown by Trichoderma viridae while intracellular
synthesis was shown to occur in a Verticillium species, and in Neurospora crassa
whereas the synthesis of gold nanoparticles has been reported utilizing Fusarium,
Neurospora, Verticillium, yeasts, and Aspergillus. In this chapter, we further focus on
the applications of fungal nanobionics in various industries.
In vitro Antifungal Efficacy of Nanomaterials against Plant Pathogenic Fungi and Oomycetes
Authors: McGee Conor F. , Doyle Evelyn M.
Published: July 2022

Nanoparticulate (NP) substances have widely documented antimicrobial
properties, yet their utilisation in the biocides and pesticides industries has yet to be
fully exploited. This is particularly so in the pesticides industry, where their potential
has not yet been realised. This mini review identifies the emerging trends identified in
research characterising the in vitro antimicrobial properties of NP substances against
fungal and oomycete phytopathogens. Nanoparticulate substances for which there was
a sufficient depth of published studies on activity against fungal and oomycete
phytopathogens are covered in this review, these include chitosan, copper, magnesium,
silver and zinc. All substances displayed significant activity against a range of
phytopathogens, though silver and copper-based NPs appear to be the most potent at
relativity low (<50 ppm) concentrations. However, as particle size and shape affect the
level of exhibited toxicity, direct comparisons of activity between studies are often
difficult due to the different types of NP examined. One particularly promising NP
substance is the organic biodegradable substance chitosan which is considered
environmentally friendly. Chitosan has also been shown to stimulate plant growth and
defence in addition to possessing antifungal activity. The lack of toxicological
properties marks chitosan as having particular potential for fulfilling the regulatory
requirements for environmental fate and ecotoxicology necessary for gaining approval
as an authorised pesticide. Another distinct problem in comparing studies is the lack of
a recognised standardised growth medium/media for determining nanomaterial toxicity.
A growing body of evidence suggests that the in vitro toxicity of certain nanoparticles
is highly influenced by the properties of the growth medium, such as its pH, salinity
and components. These confounding factors will be discussed and their implications
for comparing nanomaterial efficacy highlighted while also providing suggestions for
improving characterisation of nanomaterial efficacy. Characterisation of nanomaterial
efficacy in vitro is a critical step in determining which nanomaterials should be
progressed for further testing in higher tier tests such as simulated use trials and field
trials. The aim of this chapter is to draw attention to the limitations of in vitro
characterisation and highlight how these techniques can be improved.
Early Detection of Crop Fungal Pathogens for Disease Management using DNA and Nanotechnology Based Diagnostics
Authors: Yadav Neelam R. , Rehsawla Rizwana , Mishra Apurva , Beniwal Rajinder S. , Yadav R.C.
Published: July 2022

Virulent fungal plant pathogens are a serious threat to crop productivity and
are considered a major limitation to food security worldwide. To meet these challenges,
pathogen detection is crucial for taking appropriate measures to curb yield losses.
Disease diagnosis at an early stage is one of the best strategies for crop protection.
Earlier, traditional methods were used to diagnose and manage fungal diseases, which
included visual scouting of the disease symptoms and spray of fungicides. The utility
of immunoassays for early detection and precise identity has been appreciably stepped
forward following the improvement of enzyme-connected immunosorbent assay
(ELISA) and monoclonal antibodies. Nucleic acid-based diagnostic techniques have
turnout to be the preferred type because of their greater speed, specificity, sensitivity,
reliability, and reproducibility. The biosensor eliminates the need of sample preparation
and can be used for on-site detection of fungal pathogens at latent infection stages so
that preventive measures can be taken. Currently, multiple human and animal diseases
have been detected with the help of biosensors. However, reports on plant pathogen
detection using biosensors are still in infancy. Despite many applications of antibodies,
there are also multiple drawbacks, including high cost, low physical and chemical
stability, and the ethical issues associated with their use. Now, DNA based biosensors
are gaining popularity because of their sensitive and precise detection of DNA target
sequences. Immunological and DNA-based techniques combined with nanotechnology
offer highly sensitive and selective gel-free detection methods, and the lab-on-chip
(LOC) feature of biosensors makes them a very reliable tool in crop protection.
Nano-Fungicides: Synthesis and Applications
Authors: Meshram Shweta , Dorjee Lham , Bisht Sunaina
Published: July 2022

Demand for food, fibre and medicines has been boosted tremendously for
the explosive population, which has certainly built pressure on the agriculture-based
sector to meet the requirements by various means. Nano-fungicides are fungicidal
formulation that contains fungicide particle size 10−9. These nano-fungicides contain
antimicrobial properties, which could be utilized against plant pathogens such as fungi
and bacteria as a potent pesticide. Nanoparticles of fungicidal properties can be
synthesized using different metals via. copper, silver, etc. Recent reports suggest that
nanoparticles can also be synthesized using biological means such as fungi which pose
effective fungicidal actions. Nanopesticides have their application in various areas such
as agriculture, food, medical industries, storage packaging of food, etc. The present
chapter will light upon the types and methods of nanoparticle synthesis and their
applications. Categories of nano pesticides based on their nature application and source
of synthesis will also be covered. Inventions in nano pesticides could lead us to less
dependence upon conventional chemical pesticides which have adverse effects on
climate, animal and human health.
Development and Validation of Deep Learning Transformer Models for Building a Comprehensive and Real-time Trauma Monitoring (Preprint)
Authors: Chenais Gabrielle , Gil-Jardiné Cédric , Touchais Hélène , Avalos Fernandez Marta , Contrand Benjamin , Tellier Eric , Combes Xavier , Bourdois Loick , Revel Philippe , Lagarde Emmanuel
Published: July 2022

BACKGROUND

In order to study the feasibility of setting up a national trauma observatory in France,

OBJECTIVE

we compared the performance of several automatic language processing methods on a multi-class classification task of unstructured clinical notes.

METHODS

A total of 69,110 free-text clinical notes related to visits to the emergency departments of the University Hospital of Bordeaux, France, between 2012 and 2019 were manually annotated. Among those clinical notes 22,481 were traumas. We trained 4 transformer models (deep learning models that encompass attention mechanism) and compared them with the TF-IDF (Term- Frequency - Inverse Document Frequency) associated with SVM (Support Vector Machine) method.

RESULTS

The transformer models consistently performed better than TF-IDF/SVM. Among the transformers, the GPTanam model pre-trained with a French corpus with an additional auto-supervised learning step on 306,368 unlabeled clinical notes showed the best performance with a micro F1-score of 0.969.

CONCLUSIONS

The transformers proved efficient multi-class classification task on narrative and medical data. Further steps for improvement should focus on abbreviations expansion and multiple outputs multi-class classification.
Telehealth and COVID 19 pandemic: An overview of the telehealth use, advantages, challenges, and opportunities during COVID 19 pandemic (Preprint)
Authors: Bouabida khayreddine , Lebouché Bertrand , Pomey Marie-Pascale
Published: July 2022

UNSTRUCTURED

The use of telehealth and digital health platforms has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the implementation of physical distancing measures and restrictions. To address the pandemic threat, telehealth has been promptly and extensively developed, implemented, and used to maintain continuity of care offered through multi-purpose technology platforms considered virtual healthcare facilities. The aim of this paper is to define telehealth and discuss some aspects of its utilization, role, and impacts, but also opportunities, and future implications particularly during the COVID19 pandemic. In order to support our reflection and consolidate our viewpoints, numerous bibliographical sources and relevant literature were identified through an electronic keyword search of four databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Research Gate). In this paper, we consider that telehealth as a very interesting approach and can be effective and affordable for health systems aiming to facilitate access to care, maintain quality and safety of care, and engage patients and health professionals and users of health services. However, we also believe that telehealth faces many challenges, such as the issue of lack of human contact in care, confidentiality, and data security, also accessibility and training in the use of platforms telehealth. Despite the many challenges it faces, we believe telehealth has enormous potential for strengthening and improving healthcare services. In this review, we also call for and encourage further studies to build a solid and broad understanding of telehealth challenges with its short-term and long-term clinical, organizational, socio-economic, and ethical impacts.
A Multidimensional Approach in Assessing Geographical Indication Product Sustainability: Salak Pondoh Sleman
Authors: Nuary Rizky Brisha , Maksum Mochammad , Sukartiko Anggoro Cahyo
Published: July 2022

Salak Pondoh Sleman (SPS) is an exotic fruit which has geographical indication certification, a sign indicating the unique characteristics inherent in a product due to the influence of its geographical origin. Its unique characteristics can only be found in certain areas. Thus, it is necessary to consider the concept of sustainable agricultural development of the product, involving several dimensions such as environmental, organizational, and technological. The study aimed to assess the sustainability of SPS as a product with geographical indication certification and identify the most influential sustainability attributes in the selected dimensions. A rapid appraisal method of the multidimensional scaling technique was performed to achieve the objective of this study, further mentioned as RAPSalacca. The result showed that the sustainability level of SPS plantation system was classified as ‘quite sustainable,’ with a sustainability index of 59.83. Furthermore, the sustainability analysis of the selected dimensions denoted the important attributes to the sustainability in each dimension, which is further explained in this paper.
Vulnerability of Environmental Components to Climate Change and Farming Strategies in the Adja-Ouere-Pobe Doublet in the South-Eastern Benin
Authors: Wokou Guy Cossi
Published: July 2022

This research studies the vulnerability of environmental components to climate change and the peasant strategies adopted in the doublet.Adja-Ouèrè-Pobè in the Plateau department in Benin. The climatological data consist of rainfall amounts and temperatures over the period 1981-2017. The determination of the evolution of the climate was made usingclimate diagnostic analysis tools (moving average, indices, etc.) and descriptive statistics (average, standard deviation, etc.). The environmental impacts were evaluated through the Leopold matrix crossed with the reference framework of the ABE and the degree of vulnerability is measured from the resistance capacity of the environmental components in the face of the impacts. The results obtained showa warming trend of around 0.9°C over the period 1981-2017 and a decrease in annual rainfall totals. These cumulative situations would disrupt agricultural activities. This weakens the main components of the environment between 1981 and 2006 with an average rate of regression of –12.42%. By 2050, if demographic and climatic trends continue, the environment of the study area will be increasingly degraded.
Design and Performance of Hybrid Solar Fish Dryer with Back Up Element Heater
Authors: Ansori M.Alfan , Wibowo Berbudi , Maimun Maimun , Z.A Gunadi
Published: July 2022

The aim of this research was to design and construct of hybrid solar fish dryer with back up element heater . This research was conducted in the fishing area of Ciparage Jaya, Karawang Regency, West Java Indonesia. The results of the design of the dryer has dimensions of length 120 cm, width 90 cm and height 180 cm. The main part of the dryer are collector and drying chamber which consist of 4 shelves and combined by heater elements as back up heat energy. The manufacturing cost required to design this dryer until it is ready for use is Rp. 4.453.000,- .To reduce the moisture content of 20 kg of fish to 30% with this dryer it takes 7 hours with details of 4 hours using hybrid and 3 hours using solar energy maximized by a collector. The results of statistical analysis showed that 27.5% of chamber temperature was influenced by solar radiation which is maximized by the solar collector. While the rest is influenced by the other factors such as heat source of heater element and axial fan to accelerate the flow rate of hot air. The amount of heat energy needed to reduce the water content of 20 kg of fish untill 30% using this dryer is 18,112.79 kJ.
Democratic Theory of Fundamental Rights as a Reference for the Inclusion of Marginalized and Invisible People
Authors: Mattar Daniela Costa Soares , Vaz Flávio Marcos de Oliveira
Published: July 2022

This article addresses public policies as a way of guaranteeing and protecting fundamental rights, including to include marginalized and invisible people in the social context, fostering the real importance of the State as a guarantor of such rights and, consequently, being liable in the event of omission. It also addresses the principle of the dignity of the human person as a constitutional framework to ensure the enjoyment of fundamental rights. Resumo— O presente artigo aborda as políticas públicas como forma de garantia e proteção dos direitos fundamentais, inclusive para incluir pessoas marginalizadas e invisíveis no contexto social, fomentando a real importância do Estado como garantidor de tais direitos e consequentemente podendo ser responsabilizado caso ocorra omissão. Aborda também o princípio da dignidade da pessoa humana como balizador constitucional para assegurar o gozo dos direitos fundamentais.
HVDC Interconnections with SMES Device for PV and Wind Hybrid Power Transmission System
Authors: Iqbal Negma
Published: July 2022

Abstract: The consumption of power shows a steeply increasing behavior in the present scenario which demands the integration of various novel techniques to the existing grid. With the penetration of PV and wind energy units into the grid, the evolution from a generator dominated grid to an inverter dominated grid arises in the near future. The paper discusses the characterization of HVDC convertors with the behavior of SG emulating virtual inertia for frequency stabilization and proper power oscillation damping during transmission of renewable energy based power. The conventional control of HVDC converters is integrated with synchronous power controller with second order characteristics inside power control loop for proper damping essentialities. The functioning of HVDC link is enhanced by means of SMES coil based energy storage operation. The proposed formulation is applied to a four area model in IEEE 14 bus system incorporated with PV, wind and HVDC links. The dynamic behavioral improvements are tested by means of MATLAB simulation.
Modification of IoT Enabled Fertibotix Machine
Authors: Lade Ms. Saniya
Published: July 2022

Abstract: Soil is of great importance to agriculture, especially the moisture and nutrients in the soil are the essential ingredients for growing plants and crops. Therefore, benefits and importance of a soil moisture and nutrient monitoring system in modern agriculture and gardening is undeniable. It can also be an interesting feature of an intelligent home or smart agriculture system using the internet of things (IoT) technology. This paper presents an IoT application in Arduino platform aiming to monitor the change in soil moisture and Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K) (NPK) value for an indoor plant using moisture sensors and optical transducers. Other functionalities and important features of this prototype include online data display infographic as user feedback, level-based nutrient classification for enabling proper type of fertilizer selection, hardware and e-mail notification of moisture and nutrients' easily accessible and user-friendly smartphone app.