bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Green building factor in machine learning based condominium price prediction
Authors: Masrom Suraya , Mohd Thuraiya , Abd Rahman Abdullah Sani
Published: January 2022

The negative impact of massive urban development promotes the inclusion of green building aspects in the real estate and property industries. Green building is generally defined as an environmentally friendly building, which rapidly emerged as a national priority in many countries. Acknowledging the benefits of green building, Green Certificate and Green Building Index (GBI) has been used as one of the factors in housing prices valuation. To predict a housing price, a robust approach is crucial, which can be effectively gained from the machine learning technique. As research on green building with machine learning techniques is rarely reported in the literature, this paper presents the fundamental design and the comparison results of three machine learning algorithms namely deep learning (DL), decision tree (DT), and random forest (RF). Besides the performance comparisons, this paper presents the specific weight correlation in each of the machine learning models to describe the importance of the green building to the model. The results indicated that RF has been outperformed others while Green Certificate and GBI have only been slightly important in the DL model.
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics studies of a loading dose of cisatracurium in critically ill patients with respiratory failure
Authors: Panusitthikorn Panadda , Suthisisang Chuthamanee , Tangsujaritvijit Viratch , Nosoongnoen Wichit , Dilokpattanamongkol Pitchaya
Published: January 2022

Background

Previous studies reported a slow neuromuscular response with the currently recommended dose of cisatracurium in critically ill patients. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies of cisatracurium in critically ill patients are still limited. To our knowledge, this is the first study performed to better understand the pharmacokinetics (PKs) and pharmacodynamics (PDs) of a loading dose of cisatracurium and to identify factors that affect PK and PD changes in critically ill patients.

Methods

A prospective PKs and PDs study was designed. Arterial blood samples of 10 critically ill patients with respiratory failure were collected after administering a loading dose of 0.2 mg/kg of cisatracurium. Plasma cisatracurium and laudanosine concentrations were determined using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. The achievement of the desired pharmacodynamic response was evaluated by both 1) clinical assessment and 2) train-of-four monitoring. The PK/PD indices were analyzed for their correlation with patient’characteristics and other factors.

Results

The one-compartment model best described the plasma pharmacokinetic parameters of cisatracurium. The volume of distribution at steady state and total clearance were 0.11 ± 0.04 L/kg and 2.74 ± 0.87 ml/minute/kg, respectively. The mean time to train-of-four 0/4 was 6 ± 3.86 minutes. A time to the desired pharmacodynamic response of less than 5 minutes was found in 10% of the patients. A positive correlation was found between cisatracurium concentration and albumin levels and between pharmacokinetics data and patient factors [partial pressure of carbon dioxide and respiratory alkalosis].

Conclusion

The currently recommended loading dose of cisatracurium might not lead to the desired pharmacodynamic response in critically ill patients with respiratory failure.

Trial registration

ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03337373. Registered on 9 November 2017
Electrocardiographic diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction in a pacemaker patient: a case report
Authors: Du Xing , Zhang Yongjun
Published: January 2022

Background

The electrocardiographic diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in the setting of cardiac pacing is often challenging. The original Sgarbossa criteria proposed in 1996 were demonstrated to be valid for diagnosis of AMI in both ventricular paced rhythm and left bundle branch block. To improve accuracy, the modified Sgarbossa criteria (MSC) were proposed.

Case presentation

We presented a case of electrocardiographic diagnosis of AMI in a pacemaker patient. The Electrocardiogram (ECG) was false negative by using the original Sgarbossa criteria, whereas true positive by the MSC at a ratio of − 0.20.

Conclusions

The application of MSC using an appropriate ratio (− 0.20 or − 0.25) may facilitate a timely diagnosis of AMI. Physicians should carefully choose the appropriate cutoff in a case-by-case basis.
The effect of intra-vaginal oxytocin on sexual function in breastfeeding mothers: a randomized triple-blind placebo-controlled trial
Authors: Mesbahi Arezu , Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi Sakineh , Ghorbani Zahra , Mirghafourvand Mojgan
Published: January 2022

Background

Considering the importance of sexual function, high prevalence of sexual dysfunction (especially dyspareunia caused by atrophic vaginitis) in breastfeeding women, and lack of effective interventions, the present research aimed to determine the effect of oxytocin (OXT) vaginal gel on sexual function (primary outcome), sexual satisfaction, and depression (secondary outcomes) in the breastfeeding women.

Methods

This randomized triple-blind controlled trial was conducted on 64 breastfeeding women who referred to health centers in the city of Tabriz, Iran, in 2020-21. Participants were equally assigned to intervention/control groups using block randomization. 200 IU of OXT vaginal gel was given to the participants in the intervention group daily for eight week and the same protocol was carried out for the control group with placebo. Standard questionnaires of Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS) and Sexual satisfaction scale for women (SSSW) were completed at baseline and 8 weeks after intervention. ANCOVA test was used to compare post-intervention mean score of the groups, adjusted for the baseline values.

Results

After intervention, there was no statistically significant difference between groups in terms of mean total score of FSFI (Adjusted Mean Difference (AMD): 1.14; 95% Confidence Interval (95% CI): -1.28 to 9.16; P= 0.349) and sexual satisfaction (AMD: 5.01; 95% CI: -0.53 to 10.56; P= 0.075). However, there was statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of mean scores of sexual contentment (AMD: 1.56; 95% CI: 0.29 to 2.83; P = 0.017) and depression (AMD: -1.90; 95% CI: -1.27 to -2.54; P < 0.001). One participant in the OXT group and one participant in the placebo group reported mild uterine contraction and one person in the placebo group reported vaginal burning sensations.

Conclusions

No evidence was found for the effects of OXT gel in the improvement of FSFI, even though, OXT significantly improved sexual satisfaction in the domain of contentment, and improved the symptoms of depression in comparison to the placebo group. However, a definite conclusion requires more research in this regard.

Trial registration

the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT), code: IRCT20120718010324N55, Date of registration: 27/05/2020, URL: https://en.irct.ir/user/trial/44986/view.
Recurrent graft failure secondary to portal vein steal syndrome: a case report with an unusual indication for a third liver transplant
Authors: Tropea Alessandro , Barbàra Marco , Pagano Duilio , Marrone Gianluca , Petridis Ioannis , Li Petri Sergio , Cintorino Davide , Gruttadauria Salvatore
Published: January 2022

Background

Portal vein shunt is common in chronic hepatic diseases and after a liver transplant. Ensuring a satisfactory portal flow is essential to support a rapid liver recovery, of paramount importance to meet the recipient’s metabolic needs.

Case presentation

We report the case of a 32-year-old female undergoing a third liver transplant due to recurrence of graft failure secondary to portosystemic shunting. The patient, affected with biliary atresia, was first transplanted in 2009 with a right split liver graft. The clinical course was complicated by biliary stenosis of the Roux-en-Y anastomosis and multiple episodes of acute rejection treated with steroid boluses, plastic dilation of the biliary anastomosis, and biliary catheter placement. Unfortunately, in 2017 a liver biopsy showed an autoimmunity with histological evidence of ANA 1:80 (granular and nucleolar pattern). This was a contributing factor of liver function impairment, leading to the need to perform a second liver transplant, complicated by an acute rejection, with only a partial response to steroid therapy. Due to the further worsening of the liver function (MELD: 40, Child–Pugh: C11), the patient was relisted for a liver transplant. After five days, she received her third liver transplant, with an entire graft of an AB0 identical group. Intraoperative exploration revealed multiple collaterals and large splenocaval shunts, with a significant alteration of the portal flow and hypertension, isolated and closed with a vascular stapler to restore the graft's regular portal vein flow.

Conclusions

In patients listed for a liver transplant, portal steal syndrome should be identified prior to the transplant. Our recommendation is to consider intraoperative or perioperative closure of the portal collateral varices.
Survival outcome of local vs. radical excision in rectal gastrointestinal stromal tumor: a SEER database analysis
Authors: Wei Jianchang , Zhong Junbin , Chen Zhuanpeng , Huang Qing , Wei Fang , Wang Qiang , Cao Jie
Published: January 2022

Background

The choice of surgical strategy for patients with rectal gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) remains controversial. This study aims to address whether the surgical procedure [local excision (LE) vs. radical excision (RE)] influences the survival outcomes.

Methods

The information of the patients recruited in this study was obtained from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database. A survival curve was used to evaluate the differences in cancer-specific survival (CSS).

Results

No significant difference was detected in the CSS between the LE and RE groups. Also, no significant differences were observed in the CSS between the two groups with respect to different T classification, N classification, tumor differentiation, tumor size, regional LN surgery, age, gender, race, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. The T classification and age were independent prognostic factors in rectal GIST patients.

Conclusions

LE and RE have similar survival time after surgery, and LE could be considered as an effective surgical approach for rectal GIST.
Osteochondral regeneration of the femoral medial condyle by using a scaffold-free 3D construct of synovial membrane-derived mesenchymal stem cells in horses
Authors: Murata Daiki , Ishikawa Shingo , Sunaga Takafumi , Saito Yasuo , Sogawa Takeshi , Nakayama Koichi , Hobo Seiji , Hatazoe Takashi
Published: January 2022

Background

Medical interventions for subchondral bone cysts in horses have been extensively studied. This study investigated the regeneration of articular cartilage and subchondral bone with scaffold-free three-dimensional (3D) constructs of equine synovial membrane-derived mesenchymal stem cells (SM-MSCs) isolated from three ponies and expanded until over 1.0 × 107 cells at passage 2 (P2).

Results

SM-MSCs were strongly positive for CD11a/CD18, CD44, and major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I; moderately positive for CD90, CD105, and MHC class II; and negative for CD34 and CD45 on flow cytometry and differentiated into osteogenic, chondrogenic, and adipogenic lineages in the tri-lineage differentiation assay. After culturing SM-MSCs until P3, we prepared a construct (diameter, 6.3 mm; height, 5.0 mm) comprising approximately 1920 spheroids containing 3.0 × 104 cells each. This construct was confirmed to be positive for type I collagen and negative for type II collagen, Alcian blue, and Safranin-O upon histological analysis and was subsequently implanted into an osteochondral defect (diameter, 6.8 mm; depth, 5.0 mm) at the right femoral medial condyle. The contralateral (left femoral) defect served as the control. At 3 and 6 months after surgery, the radiolucent volume (RV, mm3) of the defects was calculated based on multiplanar reconstruction of computed tomography (CT) images. Magnetic resonance (MR) images were evaluated using a modified two-dimensional MR observation of cartilage repair tissue (MOCART) grading system, while macroscopic (gross) and microscopic histological characteristics were scored according to the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS) scale. Compared to the control sites, the implanted defects showed lower RV percentages, better total MOCART scores, higher average gross scores, and higher average histological scores.

Conclusions

Implantation of a scaffold-free 3D-construct of SM-MSCs into an osteochondral defect could regenerate the original structure of the cartilage and subchondral bone over 6 months post-surgery in horses, indicating the potential of this technique in treating equine subchondral bone cysts.
Narcissism and suicide risk
Authors: Gabbard Glen O.
Published: January 2022

We all have narcissism, but in some cases, the perception of narcissism becomes extreme and pathological. Systematic research has shown that there are three subtypes typical of narcissistic personality disorder: the grandiose/oblivious, the vulnerable/hypervigilant, and the high-functioning subtype. Both biological and psychological factors are at work, but the true cause of pathological narcissism has not been established. The psychotherapy of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is complicated and often frustrating because of the difficulty in engaging a person with narcissistic personality disorder in a psychotherapeutic process. Suicide risk is not rare in patients with narcissism, particularly in the context of severe narcissistic injury, where the patient feels shamed and/or vilified. In conclusion, narcissistic patients are difficult to treat, but the risk of suicide makes it imperative for clinicians to stay involved in the treatment and assist the patient in understanding their vulnerabilities.
“The medications are the decision-makers…” Making reproductive and medication use decisions among female patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a constructivist grounded theory
Authors: Rebić Nevena , Munro Sarah , Garg Ria , Hazlewood Glen , Amiri Neda , Baldwin Corisande , Ensworth Stephanie , Proulx Laurie , De Vera Mary A.
Published: January 2022

Objective

To examine how female patients with RA form decisions about having children, pregnancy, and medication use.

Methods

We employed a constructivist grounded theory design and recruited female participants who are 18 years or older, have a rheumatologist-confirmed RA diagnosis, live in Canada, and are able to communicate in English or French. We collected data through semi-structured individual and focus group interviews using telephone or video conferencing technology. Data collection and analysis were iterative, employed theoretical sampling, reflexive journaling, and peer debriefing, and culminated in a theoretical model.

Results

We recruited 21 participants with a mean age of 34 years and median 10 years since RA diagnosis. Overall, 33% had never been pregnant, 57% had previously been pregnant, and 10% were pregnant at the time of interview. Of those who had experienced pregnancy, 64% had at least one pregnancy while diagnosed with RA and of those, 56% used DMARD(s) during a pregnancy. We constructed a patient-centred framework depicting the dynamic relationships between 4 decision-making processes—(1) using medications, (2) having children, (3) planning pregnancy, and (4) parenting—and the substantial impact of healthcare providers on patients’ experiences making these decisions. These processes were further influenced by participants’ intersecting identities and contextual factors, particularly attitudes towards health and medications, disease onset and severity, familial support system, and experiences interacting with the healthcare system.

Conclusion

Our framework provides insight into how patients make reproductive decisions in the context of managing RA and the opportunities for providers to support them at each decision-making process. A patient-centred care approach is suggested to support female patients with RA in making reproductive and medication choices aligning with their individual desires, needs, and values.
Novel γ-sarcoglycan interactors in murine muscle membranes
Authors: Smith Tara C. , Vasilakos Georgios , Shaffer Scott A. , Puglise Jason M. , Chou Chih-Hsuan , Barton Elisabeth R. , Luna Elizabeth J.
Published: January 2022

Background

The sarcoglycan complex (SC) is part of a network that links the striated muscle cytoskeleton to the basal lamina across the sarcolemma. The SC coordinates changes in phosphorylation and Ca++-flux during mechanical deformation, and these processes are disrupted with loss-of-function mutations in gamma-sarcoglycan (Sgcg) that cause Limb girdle muscular dystrophy 2C/R5.

Methods

To gain insight into how the SC mediates mechano-signaling in muscle, we utilized LC-MS/MS proteomics of SC-associated proteins in immunoprecipitates from enriched sarcolemmal fractions. Criteria for inclusion were co-immunoprecipitation with anti-Sgcg from C57BL/6 control muscle and under-representation in parallel experiments with Sgcg-null muscle and with non-specific IgG. Validation of interaction was performed in co-expression experiments in human RH30 rhabdomyosarcoma cells.

Results

We identified 19 candidates as direct or indirect interactors for Sgcg, including the other 3 SC proteins. Novel potential interactors included protein-phosphatase-1-catalytic-subunit-beta (Ppp1cb, PP1b) and Na+-K+-Cl−-co-transporter NKCC1 (SLC12A2). NKCC1 co-localized with Sgcg after co-expression in human RH30 rhabdomyosarcoma cells, and its cytosolic domains depleted Sgcg from cell lysates upon immunoprecipitation and co-localized with Sgcg after detergent permeabilization. NKCC1 localized in proximity to the dystrophin complex at costameres in vivo. Bumetanide inhibition of NKCC1 cotransporter activity in isolated muscles reduced SC-dependent, strain-induced increases in phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated kinases 1 and 2 (ERK1/2). In silico analysis suggests that candidate SC interactors may cross-talk with survival signaling pathways, including p53, estrogen receptor, and TRIM25.

Conclusions

Results support that NKCC1 is a new SC-associated signaling protein. Moreover, the identities of other candidate SC interactors suggest ways by which the SC and NKCC1, along with other Sgcg interactors such as the membrane-cytoskeleton linker archvillin, may regulate kinase- and Ca++-mediated survival signaling in skeletal muscle.
Urazy sportowe kobiet w wybranych grach zespołowych
Authors: Pluta Waldemar , Lubkowski Michał , Huzarski Oliwer
Published: January 2022

Uprawianie sportu, wyczynowo lub rekreacyjnie, wiąże się z niebezpieczeństwem urazów narządu ruchu. Mimo pozytywnego wpływu ruchu fizycznego na organizm człowieka, zbyt duże obciążenie pracą naraża organizm na powstawanie mikro- i makrotraumy. Każda dyscyplina sportu charakteryzuje się własnymi zasadami oraz specyfiką gry i treningu. Gry zespołowe wyróżnia duża zmienna czynników wpływających na sportowca. Najbardziej traumatyczne dyscypliny sportowe to piłka nożna i siatkówka. Celem badań była ocena i porównanie urazów występujących u kobiet trenujących jedną z ww. dyscyplin. Wykazano, że zarówno u piłkarzy, jak i siatkarzy najczęstszymi urazami kończyny dolnej były skręcenia stawu skokowego, a zaraz po nich naderwania/naderwania więzadeł stawu kolanowego. W okolicy kończyny górnej u piłkarzy odnotowano wysoki odsetek kontuzji barku, co może mieć związek z kontaktowym charakterem gry. Siatkarze częściej doznawali kontuzji paliczków.
Antioxidant and antibacterial screening of honey of Hiterotrogona itama collected from differents meliponiculture areas in East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Authors: SAPUTRA SUROTO HADI , SARAGIH BERNATAL , KUSUMA IRAWAN WIJAYA , ARUNG ENOS TANGKE
Published: January 2022

Abstract. Saputra SH, Saragih B, Kusuma IW, Arung ET. 2021. Antioxidant and antibacterial screening of honey of Hiterotrogona itama collected from differents meliponiculture areas in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Nusantara Bioscience 13: 232-237. Heterotrigona itama (Cockerell, 1918) is a stingless bee that exits in several areas in East Kalimantan of Indonesia. This study aimed to analyze the phytochemicals, antioxidant activity of honey of this stingless bee from several regions in East Kalimantan. Phytochemical testing was carried out qualitatively, while antioxidant activity was performed using DPPH (1.1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl-radical) radical scavenging assay. The antimicrobial activity of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli was performed through in vitro test. The results showed that the honey of stingless H. itama bee collected from five cultivated areas in East Kalimantan contained flavonoid, coumarin, steroids, carotenoids, and some of which had alkaloid and tannin compounds. The antioxidant activity (IC50) was observed between 43,54 ppm-71,27 ppm, while the strong antimicrobial activity of this honey was found against S. aureus and E. coli.
The enriched Y-bearing sperm combined with delayed fixed-time artificial insemination for obtaining male Simmental crossbred offspring
Authors: Meles Dewa Ketut , Mustofa Imam , Hariadi Mas'ud , Wurlina Wurlina , Susilowati Suherni , Amaliya Anny , Suparto Suparto , Rimayanti Rimayanti
Published: January 2022

Background and Aim: The production of male calf beef cattle is an agricultural innovation needed to increase the farm's productivity as a provider of meat sources. This study aimed to determine the sex ratio of the offspring of cows inseminated with Y-bearing sperm enriched by Percoll density gradient centrifugation and swim up, combined with delayed fixed-time artificial insemination (FTAI).

Materials and Methods: Ejaculates of Simmental bulls were divided into four equal portions and grouped as T0 (control, non-sexed semen), T1 and T2 were sexed semen using Percoll density gradient centrifugation three and five levels, respectively, and T3 was sexed semen using swim-up. After the sex was sorted, the semen was diluted in a tris egg yolk extender, packaged in French mini-straws containing 50 million live sperm cells, and frozen. Pre-sexed, post-sexed, and post-thawed spermatozoa were evaluated based on progressive motility, viability, intact plasma membrane, and abnormality. The post-thawed semen of T0 was artificially inseminated to recipient cows at 12 h after onset of estrus (not delayed FTAI). Meanwhile, the delayed FTAI was conducted 18 20 h after onset of estrus using the T0, the best of T1 and T2, and the T3 post-thawed semen.

Results: The Percoll density gradient centrifugation reduced motility, viability, and intact plasma membrane but increased sperm abnormalities. Meanwhile, the swim up process increased motility, viability, and intact plasma membrane of sperm cells but decreased sperm abnormalities. Post-thawed semen decreased motility, viability, and intact plasma membrane of sperm cells but increased sperm abnormalities. The sex ratio of the Simmental crossbred offspring was 96.08% and 100% in T1 and T3, respectively, compared to 48.25% and 67.39% in T0 not delayed and delayed FTAI, respectively.

Conclusion: The Percoll density gradient centrifugation and swim-up methods are prospective for obtaining male offspring.
Strategies for Success: Parent Perspectives on School-based Vision Programs
Authors: Wahl Madison , Vongsachang Hursuong , Kretz Alyssa , Callan Jonathan , Neitzel Amanda , Mukherjee Rani , Friedman David , Collins Megan
Published: January 2022

Objective: School-based vision programs (SBVPs) connect children to eyecare directly in schools with benefits for vision and academics. Whereas parental engagement is critical to SBVP success, research on parent perspectives is lacking. We report on parental suggestions about how to maximize the impact of SBVPs. Methods: Data were collected from 20 parent focus groups (90 participants) in Baltimore, MD and Chicago, IL. Focus groups were recorded, audio-transcribed, and coded using inductive thematic analysis. Results: Major themes of parental suggestions for maximizing SBVP impact were: (1) communication, (2) education, and (3) eyeglass resources. Flyers and phone calls were the most frequently suggested methods for communication. Parents requested education regarding screening outcome, instructions for eyeglass use, and eyecare recommendations. Parents also suggested eyeglass resources to assist in maintenance and multiple pairs of eyeglasses. Conclusions: This information provides a framework about what parents want to know about SBVPs and opportunities to strengthen program-parent engagement. This framework can support the mission of increasing early childhood vision screening and reducing vision loss in children and adolescents as set forth by Healthy People 2030.
Parent Perceptions of the Benefits of Sport Participation: A Mixed-methods Approach
Authors: Peyer Karissa , Smith Ora
Published: January 2022

Objective: Objective PA-12 of Healthy People 2030 is focused on an increase in sport participation among youth. Organized leisure-time sport participation (OLSP) can be a valuable source of physical activity for children and adolescents. The ability of programs to provide important benefits to children may play a role in parent decisions to enroll their child in these programs. Methods: In the present study, we gathered demographics, sport participation, and parent-reported (N = 452) benefits of sport participation as part of a survey investigating OLSP behaviors. Results: We found no differences in sport participation by sex or race/ethnicity. However, children from lower income homes were less likely to participate in sport than those from higher income homes (p < .001). Health and exercise, socialization, teamwork, and leadership skill development were the most common benefits reported by parents. Other benefits included practice/skill building/self-esteem, fun, reduced screen time, exposure to a role model, stress relief, and recognition. Conclusions: These benefits should be emphasized in OLSP programs and used for marketing and promotion to increase participation in OLSP to achieve objective PA-12.
Proyecto de vida en estudiantes de medicina de una universidad pública
Authors: Izaguirre Sotomayor Manuel
Published: January 2022

Introducción. El proyecto de vida como instrumento pedagógico ayudará al estudiante de medicina a elaborar una visión de futuro que garantice su permanencia en la universidad, al asumir que la profesión no es el fin, sino el medio para hacer realidad su sueño de un futuro mejor para él, su familia y la sociedad, con resultados académicos satisfactorios, menores índices de desaprobación y deserción, al mejorar su capacidad de tomar decisiones. Objetivos. Conocer el proyecto de vida, sueños, visiones y metas de los estudiantes del sexto año de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. Métodos. Estudio observacional, descriptivo transversal, de enfoque cuantitativo, utilizando como instrumento un cuestionario de preguntas abiertas. Resultados. El 94% manifestaron tener proyecto de vida, 98% tener sueños, 96% tener visión y 76% tener metas a corto y largo plazo. El 52% tuvieron como sueño culminar la carrera, la residencia y la especialidad con éxito, ejercer la profesión, tener familia y viajar. El 86% manifestaron tener por visión ser buen profesional, buen especialista, empresario, trabajar en el estado, ser docente, investigador, tener familia, viajar, tener casa propia y ser feliz. Conclusiones. En los estudiantes de medicina del sexto año de la Facultad de Medicina UNMSM, el 94% manifestaron tener proyecto de vida, 98% tener sueños, 96% visión, y 76% tener metas a corto y largo plazo.
Factores sociodemográficos y de riesgo cardiovascular asociados a obesidad severa en niñas
Authors: Pajuelo Ramírez Jaime , Cochachin Henostroza Omaira , Aquino Ramírez Anthony
Published: January 2022

Introducción. La obesidad severa (OS) ha sido muy poco estudiada en el Perú. Objetivo. Determinar la prevalencia de OS según dos criterios diagnósticos y su relación con factores sociodemográficos y de riesgo cardiovascular en población infantil. Métodos. Se utilizó el IMC, definiendo como obesidad a un valor ≥ al 95p y OS a: ≥ 99p y ≥ 120% del 95p, respectivamente (n=2001). Para las dislipidemias: hipercolesterolemia ≥ 200 mg/dL, C-HDL bajo ≤ 40 mg/dL, C no HDL alto ≥ 145 mg/dL, C-LDL alto ≥ 130 mg/dL; e hipertrigliceridemia para menores de 9 años ≥ 100 mg/dL y de 10 a 19 años ≥ 130 mg/dL. Resistencia a la insulina (RI) con un HOMA-I ≥3,16 (n=344). Resultados. El 31,5% presentó obesidad. El 12,8% OS con el primer criterio y 7,7% con el segundo criterio. En ambos criterios de OS se presentó asociación con los grupos de edad (OR: 0,55 IC 0,4-0,89) y (OR: 0,62 IC 0,43- 0,89). La alteración de los lípidos y la RI fue más prevalente en los OS. Con el primer criterio se encontró asociación significativa con C-LDL e hipertrigliceridemia; y con el segundo con el C-HDL e hipertrigliceridemia. Conclusiones. La OS afectó más al grupo etáreo de 6 a 9 años, las que nacieron con un peso normal, las que presentaron antecedentes familiares y las niñas cuyas madres refirieron no haber tenido ningún nivel de instrucción.
Biological Pest Control in Iran: Past, Present and Future
Authors: Shirazi Jalal , Farrokhi Shahram , Attaran Mohammadreza , Naeimi Shahram , Dadpour Hemmat
Published: January 2022

The authors review the historical use of biological pest control in Iran, assess the effectiveness of current programs and discuss the path forward for this technology as part of future integrated pest management programs.
BCPC Congress Harrogate November 2021
Authors: Blake Robin , Matthews Graham
Published: January 2022

The 2021 BCPC Congress was held in Harrogate on 2nd and 3rd November and entitled "Providing policy and regulatory support for multi-functional UK agriculture". Julian Westaway (BCPC) opened the congress, welcomed the attendees, described how delighted he was to have this event
back in a face to face capacity and thanked the sponsors – Oxford Analytical, Enviresearch, Blue Frog Scientific, Labcorp, TSG, AHDB, BCPC and International Pest Control. Tony Pexton OBE, a Yorkshire farmer and a BCPC Trustee, was the chair of the opening plenary session on the "UK
National Action Plan (NAP) for pesticides and new breeding techniques". He introduced the many international challenges facing the agricultural industry including malnourishment and the need to grow more food, climate change and the hopes of COP26, increasing concerns about techniques
such as deforestation and materials used in food production, technology such as robotics becoming mainstream, and the implications from Brexit that now allow us to have more independence in setting our own rules.
The Environmental Challenges Arising from Chemical Pesticide Over-Use
Authors: Ansari Minshad
Published: January 2022

During the 20th century, a focus on feeding our rapidly expanding global population led famers across the world to adopt aggressive agricultural practices – heavy machinery, monocultures and increasing volumes of chemical pesticides. However, as these practices moved further and
further away from nature, there were inevitable consequences on our soils, our air, and our water supplies. The environmental challenges arising from the over-use of chemical pesticides, in particular, have widespread implications that must be realised and addressed.
The BCPC Weeds Review 2021
Authors: Pallett Ken
Published: January 2022

The 58th Annual BCPC Weeds Review "IWM-it's not just about weeds!" took place as a webinar on 4th November 2021, with over 100 delegates logging on to this second virtual Weeds Review event. Nicola Perry from Corteva Agriscience and the Review Chairperson introduced the agenda
and explained that a return to IWM as the topic for the 2021 Review was due to the feedback from the 2020 Review requesting further discussion.
ENTRE O VERNACULAR E O TÉCNICO – ANÁLISE DA FORMA DE VILAS RURAIS NA REGIÃO TOCANTINA
Authors:   Doutora em Arquitetura e Urbanismo pelo PPGATC – UNICAMP, PINHO GISELLE FERNANDES , OLIVEIRA KAMILA DINIZ ,   Mestre em Arquitetura e Urbanismo pelo PPGAU – UFPA, CARDOSO ANA CLÁUDIA DUARTE ,   UFPA; Faculdade de Arquitetura e Urbanismo da UFPA e do PPGAU – UFPA
Published: January 2022

Two types of human occupation coexist in the Amazon region, one traditional, referring to the dendritic urban network, and the other implanted post-1960, linked to the implementation of highways. This paper aims to compare the occupation patterns of villages formed within the scope of the two categories, in search of their similarities and dissonances, to say which and how relevant are the morphological differences existing between the traditional villages and those formed after 1960. Eight villages were investigated, located in three municipalities in the northeast of Pará State, Brazil (Moju, Cametá and Mocajuba). The comparison was based on morphological analysis following criteria related to the parameters of spatial form (internal characteristics of the settlements), scale (micro-regional characteristics) and time (actio of agents and public policies). After analysis of the criteria systematized in sketches and comparative tables, it is concluded that the form introduced after 1960 uses the traditional type as a basis, adding to it references coming from the cities, while standardised interventions in the traditional type accelerate changes in the way of life of its inhabitants. The form parameter reveals the main spatial differences, the scale parameter points out the economic and social patterns, and the time parameter indicates the future challenges for improving the quality of life and citizenship in the villages of the region studied.
The Effect of Innovation on Employment: An ARDL Bounds Testing Approach for Turkey
Authors: ACAR Mustafa , SEVER Erşan
Published: January 2022

Since the acceleration of technological advancements, many studies have been done in the economics literature on the direction and extent of the relationship between innovation and employment. The findings of these studies indicate that there is no unanimity among the researchers on an innovation-employment relationship. Based on annual data for the 1990-2018 period, this paper investigates the effect of innovation on employment in the Turkish economy using the ARDL bounds testing approach. The results obtained from the analysis show that exports of high-tech products, R&D expenditures, and changes in the number of firms positively affect employment, whereas, contrary to expectations, the number of domestic patent applications seems to affect it negatively.
Kriptopara Bağlantılılığı ve COVID-19: Diebold-Yılmaz ve Frekans Bağlantılılığı Yöntemleri
Authors: POLAT Onur , EŞ POLAT Gözde
Published: January 2022

Finansal/jeopolitik karmaşa dönemlerinde finansal bağlantılılığın yükselme eğiliminde olduğu bilinmektedir. Bu bağlamda çalışma, COVID-19 küresel salgınının finansal sistemin önemli bir bileşeni olan kriptopara piyasası bağlantılılığına olan etkisini Diebold-Yilmaz ve frekans bağlantılılığı yöntemleriyle 02/10/2017-03/01/2021 döneminde incelemektedir. Her iki yöntemle de elde edilen toplam yayılma endeksleri, 2017/2018 kriptopara piyasası balonuna anlamlı bir şekilde tepki vermekte ve yazınla uyumlu olarak COVID-19’un DSÖ tarafından resmi olarak küresel salgın ilan edildiği 2020 Mart döneminde anlamlı bir seviyeye yükselmektedirler. Çalışma en yüksek piyasa işlem hacmine sahip 8 kriptopara arasındaki COVID-19 dönemi bağlantılılığını farklı frekanslarda ve 200-günlük kayan pencerelerde iki yeni metodoloji ile ölçerek literatüre katkı sunmaktadır.
E7 Ülkeleri ile Türkiye Arasındaki Dış Ticaretin Panel Veri Analizi: Çekim Modeli Yaklaşımı
Authors: TEKİN Makber , MERDİVENCİ Fahriye
Published: January 2022

Çekim Modeline göre ülkeler arasındaki dış ticaret, GSYH ve ülkeler arasındaki mesafe değişkenleriyle açıklanabilmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, Türkiye ve E7 ülkeleri arasında gerçekleşen ticaret hacmine etki eden faktörleri belirlemek ve Çekim Modelinin ticaret hacmini açıklamaya uygunluğunu panel veri analiz ile test etmektir. Dış ticaret ilişkisini etkilemesi beklenen Linder ve nüfus ise modelde açıklayıcı değişkenler olarak kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda, 2000-2018 yılları arasında Çekim Modeli değişkenlerinin Türkiye ve E7 ülkeleri arasındaki ticaret hacmini anlamlı bir şekilde yordadığı bulunmuştur. Buna göre Türkiye’nin E7 ülkeleri ile gerçekleştirdiği ticaret ilişkisi, GSYH ve E7 ülkelerinin nüfusları ile pozitif ve anlamlıdır. Ayrıca dış ticaretin, mesafe ile negatif ve anlamlı ilişkisinin olduğu görülmüştür.
Brodsky. On the influence of the events of the revolutionary period on the course of tabes dorsalis. Medical review No. 5 - 1908
Authors: Zhilin Ivan N.
Published: January 2022

The author considers four cases of tabes'a, in which, under the influence of a moral shock, severe ataxia developed extremely quickly. All four patients who were under the supervision of the author turned out to be, in one way or another, participants in the events that took place during the memorable revolutionary period of Russian life.
Privat-Associate Professor Seletsky. "Dissociation of representations and its meaning". Journal of neuropathology and psychiatry named after S. S. Korsakov. No. I. 1908
Authors: Zhilin Ivan N.
Published: January 2022

From observations of the mentally ill, the author came to the conclusion that visual representations turn out to be less durable than the corresponding auditory ones, and that with the progressive decay of the intellect, first the first, then the second are lost, after which the patient passes on to a purely plant life.
Analysis of Gamma Irradiated Potato Genotypes Based on Selected Agronomic Traits
Authors: Chepkoech Emmy , Kinyua Miriam G , Kiplagat Oliver , Ochuodho Julius , Kimno Stephen
Published: January 2022

The morphological traits of induced potato plants established from irradiated microtubers with Co60 gamma rays led to the identification of solid mutants with linear leaf shape and various chimerical mutants at the M1V1 stage. Potato breeding requires genetic variation of useful traits for crop improvement. The use of induced mutations is highly effective in enhancing genetic variability. The objectives of the study were to determine dose of mutagen and effects of induced mutation on morphological traits in potato. The study involved potato clones; Kenya Sherekea, Kenya Mpya and Asante (M1V0) improved varieties as parents. Populations of 300 potato mutants were developed by irradiation of microtubers with different dose rates (0, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 15, 20 and 30 Gray (Gy)) of gamma rays of Co60 source at Seiberdorf laboratories in Vienna, Austria. The microtubers M1V0, M1V1, M1V2 and M1V3 were established at the University of Eldoret Greenhouse. Data collected on morphology observed was computed using SAS and means separated using Fisher’s protected LSD at 95% significant level. The morphological traits results showed that, there were significant difference in genotypes and dose of mutagen at p≤0.05 for most traits studied. Exposure to higher doses of gamma irradiation (20 and 30 Gy) had significant influence (p≤0.05) on the stem number, number and weight of tubers. This suggest that mutation induction generates genetic variations from which desired mutants may be selected based on the needs and preferences and further assist breeders in developing appropriate breeding strategies to decipher potato production constraints.
Birinci Dünya Savaşı’ndan İzmir’in İşgaline Söke Kazasında Rum Faaliyetleri
Authors: DOĞTEKİN Abdullah
Published: January 2022

Bu çalışmanın temel amacı, I. Dünya Savaşından İzmir’in işgaline kadar olan süreçte Rumların tutum ve davranışlarında meydana gelen değişimler ile Söke kazası ve çevresinde gerçekleşen Rum faaliyetlerini ortaya koymaktır. Özellikle Söke’nin hemen karşısında yer alan Sisam Adası bu türden faaliyetleri yürüten Rumların yuvası haline gelmiştir. Yunanistan ve adalardan gelen Rum eşkıyalar, yerli Rum çeteleriyle birleşmek suretiyle işledikleri cinayetler sonucunda sadece can kaybına neden olmadılar. Soygun ve yağmacılık faaliyetlerinde de bulunarak Müslüman Türklerin eşyalarını ve hayvanlarını gasp ettiler. Devlet, tüm bu süreçte düşman devletlerin yanı sıra Ermeni ve Rumların isyan ve casusluk gibi faaliyetlerine de maruz kalmıştır. Bunlar; casusluğun yanı sıra askere alınan Rumların firarlarına destek olma, ihtilal komiteleri ve çeteler oluşturma, istihbarat toplama, propaganda ve sabotaj gibi faaliyetlerde de bulunmuşlardır. Söke’de yaşayan ve civar adalardan gelen Rumlar, yörenin Yunan hakimiyetine girmesi için çabalarken, bu uğurda düşman devletlerle iş birliği yapmaktan da çekinmemişlerdir.
Научное наследие П. Б. Балданжапова: документы и материалы по истории Музея восточных культур
Authors:   Institute for Mongolian, Buddhist and Tibetan Studies, Siberian Branch of the RAS (6, Sakhyanova St., 670047 Ulan-Ude, Russian Federation), Buraeva Svetlana V.
Published: January 2022

Goals. The purpose of the publication is to introduce into scientific circulation previously unknown documentary sources connected with the organization of the Museum of Oriental Cultures at the Buryat Institute of Social Sciences of the Siberian Branch of the USSR Academy of Sciences. Materials and Methods. A frontal search was carried out in the personal archive fund of Purbo B. Baldanzhapov, kept at the Center of Oriental Manuscripts and Xylographs of the Institute for Mongolian, Buddhist and Tibetan Studies, SB RAS.The classification and systematization of the identified array of office-work materials was carried out, the types of documents have been identified, their thematic and chronological spectrum was determined. Results. It was determined that the F29 collection contained Purbo Baldanzhapov`s memoranda, reference materials, personal letters to the leaders of the Buryat ASSR about the urgent need to expand the USSR’s ties with the countries of the East, Buddhist organizations and individual figures, about the necessity of formation of a specialized department — the Museum of Oriental Cultures.The article also analyzes the block of administrative office documentation, containing orders of the Buryat Institute of Social Sciences on the formation of the Museum, the Regulations on the Museum, staffing, work reports. Conclusions. As a result of the study, a unique documentary array has been revealed showing, on the one hand the history of one of the stages of the formation of oriental studies in Transbaikalia, on the other — a little-known page in the history of museum affairs in the region.It is emphasized that these materials reflect the mechanisms, forms and methods of organizing scientific and museum activities in the second half of the 1960s. — the period of reforms and reorganizations in Soviet science. The identified sources will become the basis for further research by historians, orientalists, museologists, etc.
Исчезающая история «13 лет и 13 дней»: проблемы поиска и сохранения архивных материалов о калмыках на спецпоселении в Сибири. Часть 1
Authors:   Kalmyk Scientific Center of the RAS (8, Ilishkin St., 358000 Elista, Russian Federation), Kukanova Viktoria V. , Ochirov Utash B.
Published: January 2022

Introduction. The article publishes a report delivered at the Thirteenth Congress of Orientalists and deals with problems of searching materials on repressed Kalmyks and their 1944–1957 life in Siberia with special emphasis be laid on their preservation and duplication for specialists in Kalmyk studies. Materials and methods. The study employs a wide range of research methods, both common scientific (analysis, synthesis, etc.) and special historical ones (historical genetics, historical systemic methods, etc.). The comparative historical methods proves instrumental in identifying actual storage and access conditions at archives across different regions, agencies, and authorities. Results. The paper covers the Siberian period of the repressed Kalmyk people’s life between 28 December 1943 and 9 January 1957. The ‘thirteen years and thirteen days’ — to have become a somewhat fixed folklore formula — witnessed tremendous hardships and miseries experienced and survived by two thirds of the population only. Part 1 of the article reviews the deportation proper (Operation Ulusy and other similar forced relocations). Special attention is paid to that the causes proclaimed in the official decree by the Presidium of the USSR Supreme Council were completely groundless and had nothing to do with reality. The geography of Kalmyk Deportation, living conditions, and typical problems faced by repressed Kalmyks are also outlined. The work emphasizes demographic losses of the ethnos. Part 2 shall examine the problems of searching and preserving related archival materials on Siberian life of the Kalmyks in 1944–1957.
Face Detection System with Face Recognition
Authors: Bhange Prof. Anup
Published: January 2022

Abstract: The face is one of the easiest way to distinguish the individual identity of each other. Face recognition is a personal identification system that uses personal characteristics of a person to identify the person's identity. Now a days Human Face Detection and Recognition become a major field of interest in current research because there is no deterministic algorithm to find faces in a given image. Human face recognition procedure basically consists of two phases, namely face detection, where this process takes place very rapidly in humans, except under conditions where the object is located at a short distance away, the next is recognition, which recognize (by comparing face with picture or either with image captured through webcam) a face as an individual. In face detection and recognition technology, it is mainly introduced from the OpenCV method. Face recognition is one of the much-studied biometrics technology and developed by experts. The area of this project face detection system with face recognition is Image processing. The software requirement for this project is Python. Keywords: face detection, face recognition, cascade_classifier, LBPH.
Fabrication of Dip Coated ZnO Nanorods for Organic Dye Sensitized Solar Cells
Authors: Baskaran Dr. M.
Published: January 2022

Abstract: Dye sensitized solar cell (DSSC) are new type of solar cell, has aroused worldwide attention which arises from its merits of low cost, ease of fabrication and environmental friendliness, etc. The development history, basic structure and working principle of the DSSC are introduced briefly, and the classification and development of DSSC are stated in detail. Dye sensitizers are divided into two major categories organic dyes and metal-organic compounds, and organic dyes can roughly be classified into several parts. A new form of solar cell is being investigated using a dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) using an inorganic semiconductor, due to the anticipated less costing solution to standard solid-state equipment. The formulation of effective solar cell contains countless semiconducting materials. This was an initiative of the researchers to study the fabricated of the natural dye sensitized solar cells for sol-gel dipping coated zinc oxide nanorod and also more voluminous in surface. Moreover, the corresponding assumptions and measures on how to improve the energy efficiency of the DSSCs are proposed, and finally the trends and promising prospects are presented. Keywords: ZnO Nanorods, Dye Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSC), Organic Solar Cell, Dip Coating Method